Happy Labor Day .... and Blog Candy!

Happy Labor Day!  I hope you are enjoying your day!

Today I have blog candy!  I am giving away the Hostess Set, Express Yourself.

To be entered to win, all you have to do is leave me a comment below with your response to:  "Your good friend wants to start stamping.  She wants to know what she should order to start her stamping hobby.  What are two products you would recommend to your friend?"

I will randomly draw a winner from all entries received on September 11.  So, give it a thought and leave your comments below.

Disclaimer:  I am able to ship the prize only to a winner with a US address.
Good luck! 

Happy Stampin'

The Envelope Punch Board - the new Stampin' Up! must have tool!

Make your own custom envelopes with this exciting new Envelope Punch Board (#133774)

It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!

It's super easy to use! It looks intimidating at first glance, but when you see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score, you'll realize it's a snap!

It's small and lightweight and doesn't take much space to store!

It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.

It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).

The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much!

It will be in next year's annual catalog, so it's here to stay.

Here is a video showing it in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzokPixtpko&feature=player_embedded


To order, click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right.

And be sure to stop by tomorrow for a very special announcement...my first ever Blog Candy give away!

Happy Labor Day!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin'

Sketched Birthday - for a guy!

I always struggle when it's time to make a birthday card for a male family member or friend.  From listening to others, I'm not the only one!  The very versatile Sketched Birthday set is easily used for cards for everyone!  Here is my card for an upcoming male birthday:

And here is the supply list for this card:

Sketched Birthday:  wood #130423, clear #130426
Cardstock - Baked Brown Sugar #131296
Cardstock - Island Indigo #122923
Cardstock - Whisper White #100730
Circles collection framelits #130911
Bitty Banners framelits #129267
Classic Stampin' Pad - Basic Black #126980
Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #132174
Assorted Stampin' Write markers

If you live in the St Peters MO/O'Fallon MO area and would like to hold a card making class for you and some friends, let me know.  If you would like to come to a class, let me know.  If we have enough interest from people who want to get together to make some cards, we will plan a workshop.

To place an order from my online store, click the Stampin' Up logo on the right.  Remember, after your first order, you will receive a coupon for a 3% rebate on your second order placed through me.

Your comments and questions are welcome.

Thanks for stopping by,
Happy Stampin'

Mixed Bunch and Gingham Garden

I got a new order in from Stampin' Up! yesterday, so I've had a lot of fun making some new cards today.  Halloween and fall may be right around the corner, but it's pure summer here today.  Our first (and hopefully last) 100 degree day of the summer came today.  Along with the humidity to match.   A good day to stay inside and make cards!  Here's is today's card, with it's distinctive summer feel!

Here is the supply list for this card:

Circle Thinlits #133480
Whisper White Cardstock #100730
Gingham Garden DSP #129310
Mixed Bunch Stamp Set - wood #128442, clear #125537
Classic Stampin' Pad - Island Indigo #126986
Classic Stampin' Pad - Daffodil Delight #126944
Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246
Blossom Punch #125603

As always, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  To shop with me, click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right.  Remember, new customers earn a coupon for a 3% rebate on your second order placed with me. 

I welcome your comments or questions.

Happy Stampin'

September new products available now!

No card today, but two exciting product announcements from Stampin' Up!

Butterfly Bundle Special Offer

Dates: August 29-September 30, 2013
Offer: Get 15 percent off when you buy this bundled butterfly stamp set and punch!

Bundle Item	Page in Catalog	Description	Retail Price	15% Savings Price	Amount Saved!
135311	90 183	Butterfly Bundle (Clear-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$30.90	$26.27	$4.63
135312	90 183	Butterfly Bundle (Wood-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Wood-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch And this new Best of 25 years set for September  (I think this is my favorite so far!):  And some additional information about the "Best of...." sets:   Some things to remember: All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95. While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014. A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set. All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014. As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.   Just click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right to go to my online store to order yours!   Happy Stampin'!                                                                                                                                                   	$34

The Open Sea - A Masculine Birthday Card

Everyone has made at least one; this is one of mine.  A masculine birthday card featuring The Open Sea stamp set.  Take a look.

Here is the supply list for this card:
The Open Sea Stamp Set - wood #128454, clear #123032
Itty Bitty Banners - wood #132022, clear #126257
Designer Series Paper Stack - Regals #130139
Whisper White Card Stock #100730
Classic Stampin' Pad - Night of Navy #126970
Classic Stampin' Pad - Cherry Cobbler #126966
Circle Collection Framelits #130911
Bitty Banners Framelits #129267
Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon #132135

To place an order, or to "window shop", click the Stampin' Up! logo.  New customers get a coupon for a 3% rebate on their second order placed with through my online store.

And a couple more bits of "housekeeping":

1.  Only a couple days left to sign up for Paper Pumpkin for the special offer of $10.00 for each of the first 2 months.  Here are the details on this great deal:

For new subscribers only.

Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new subscription. After receiving two month's worth, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.

You and your customers need to visit mypaperpumpkin.com to join.

You must click "Add Promo Code" and then enter the promo code PUMPKINDEAL in the "Promo Code" field when you sign up on the mypaperpumpkin.com website to take advantage of this promotion.

You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

List me, Melanie Coverston as your demo when you sign up.

2.  Only a few days left to join my Stampin' Up! team and receive a free project kit in addition to your starter kit!  Click the "Join My Team" button on the right side of the page.  Here are some more details on that great offer:

Pick a Kit Recruiting Offer Offer: New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin' Up! Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013 Kit Options: The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog and the last option is from the annual catalog. Option Kit Description Item Total Value 1 Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit 133507 132698 $29.90 2 Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit 133507 132697 $29.90 3 Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit 133463 $19.95 4 Tag a Bag Bundle AND Tag a Box Bundle

That's it for now!  Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin'!!!

Thankful ... a stamp-free card!

Today I went "stamp free".  It feels a little strange, but I love the results!  Take a look:

The Expressions Thinlits add a unique dimension to projects! 

Here is the supply list for this card:

Expressions Thinlits Dies #132171
Sweater Weather DSP #132184
Autumn Accents Bigz Die #127812
7/16" Trim #129287
Chocolate Chip Cardstock #102128
Naturals White Cardstock #102316

To order any of the supplies to make this card, just click the Stampin' Up! logo on the right to shop 24 x 7.  Products are shipped directly to you. 

My current promotion is I will send you a coupon that entitles you to a 3% rebate after you place your first order with me.  This is in addition to any benefits you may earn from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for looking.  Feel free to leave a comment or any questions.  I will get back to you!

Happy Stampin'!