Valentine ideas?

Here is one of my Valentines for this year.  I made a box inside the outside tag that holds 3 Ghirardelli Candies.  You can't see the box but I covered it with Valentine paper from the NEW Occasions catalog.  (The outside paper is some I had leftover so I used it and I LOVED it)

The paper is:

Stacked with Love DSP Stack

#137779  pg 5

$6.95

48 sheets in each stack

4 of 12 double sided designs that measure 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"

(side view -box slides out to open to get candy)

The stamp set is a retired stamp set but it is my FAVORITE Valentine Stamp set and 

I use it EVERY year.

Hope you like the first of my Valentine ideas for this year.

Sale-A-Bration Stamp Lotus Blossom

 I love this stamp set.  It is the Lotus Blossom Set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog on page 7.  I was talking last night to one of my friends who said as we were going thru the catalog, " I don't know if I like this stamp set-what would I do with it?"  And I said,  I love it and I'll show you - so Carol here you are my Lotus Blossom Birthday Card.  Don't you just love it?  And it was Easy Peasy!!!!!!  Have you tried stamping the 3 step card in 3 different colors?  Well, actually I used 2 colors but stamped off the 2nd & 3rd stamp two times - just to make the color lighter.  And it worked so well.  Then I decided it needed some leaves on that stem.  So I got out my Painted Petals Stamp set and used the leaves to accent the stem.  LOVE IT and of course I needed to use my FAVORITE Stamp set..... Gorgeous Grunge in the A/C to bring out the Daffodil Delight in the rose.  Simple but pretty.  Do you like it?  Let me know what you think.

Remember, Sale-A-Bration runs until March 31st.  For every $50.00 you spend before shipping & handling you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration item from the SAB catalog.  Need a catalog....??? give me a call and I will get one right out to you.  Enjoy your day.

Weekly Deals & Backorder Report

Here are the Weekly Deals for the week of January 27th- Feb.2, 2015.

 Can you believe January is almost gone.  Where did the month go?  Love, Love, Love all the embossing folders on this weeks Weekly Deals.  If there is one thing I use alot of......Yep you guessed it...Embossing Folders.  They make everything look amazing.

Click HERE to see all Weekly deals or click on each picture.

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder  #133739  Reg price $7.95  Sale price $5.96

Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #130917  Reg. price $7.95  Sale $5.96

Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder  #133737  Reg Price $7.95 Sale price $5.96

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder  #133520  Reg. Price $7.95  Sale $5.96

Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders  #135817  Reg Price $7.95  Sale  $5.96

Zig Zag Textured Impressions Embossing Folder  #133738  Reg Price  $7.95  Sale Price $5.96

 And what more could you want for sale than....

Texture Boutique Machine
Item # 132657
Regular price  $29.95  Sale Price $22.40 Quickly and easily add texture to your projects with the Texture Boutique and embossing folders.

NOTE***  This is not the Big Shot

  Any questions just send me a note or give me a call.  Enjoy your day!!!!

Backorder Report

January 26, 2015

This report is current as of Monday, January 26.

Currently, the following items are on backorder; backordered items will be available on or before the date indicated.

131298: Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock-January 27

130351: Dictionary Clear Stamp Set-January 27

133032: Hardwood Wood Stamp Set-January 27

131189: Smooth Subtles Collection Cardstock-January 27

131166: Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Ink Refill-January 27

126950: Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad-January 27

124282: Night of Navy Cardstock-January 28

133324: Tag Topper Scalloped Punch-January 28

137366: Berry Basket Bigz L Die-January 30

137360: Butterflies Thinlits Die-January 30

120902: Northern flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-January 30

137952: Build a Bouquet Simply Created Kit-January 30

137950: Perpetual Birthday Calendar Project Kit-January 30

126189: Paper-Piercing Tool-February 13

126199: Stampin' Pierce Mat-February 13

126200: Stampin' Scrub-February 13

137414: Bow Builder Punch-February 13

131169: Regals Collection Classic Stampin' Ink Refills-Availability not yet determined

Dryer sheets? REALLY???

 Butterfly Basics pg 26 Occasions Catalog 2015

Ok, so how many of you try to stay away from these intricate framelits with all the little pieces that never all come out?  I know I did until someone has found a WAY COOL way to make the pieces come out.  
All you have to do.....and this is REALLY REALLY EASY....
get some unscented dryer sheets.  Doesn't matter what kind but the scented ones leave a film on you sandwich plates of your embossing machine.  So I use the unscented and they work perfect.  All I do is.
Run you framelit thru you embossing machine...I use the Big Shot but this works on all of the machines.  Remove the outside paper only leaving the butterfly intact in the framelit.  Then I used 2 dryer sheets-open them up and folded them in half so you have 4 pieces- and run it thru and back.  Be careful when you pick up the framelit b/c those pieces come right out and there you have a perfect butterfly.  I have also tried this with some of the embossing folders that have a spongey like material on them and they work perfectly.  This is a GREAT and easy way to use Dryer sheets.  Oh, and you can use the same sheets over and over again.  I am still using my lst ones I started with.  Hope you enjoyed this little tip. 

Love the New Stamp sets in the NEW Occasions catalog....Do you?

 This is the Painted Petals Stamp set on pg 19 in the NEW Occasions.  Now I did alter the card alittle by using some of the stamps from the Sheltering Tree on pg 22 and the Butterfly Basics on pag 26.  This was such an easy card to make.....let me get on with it and you can tell me if you think it is easy.
Card bases-Whisper White C/S  4 1/4x 5 1/2
Stamp sets
Painted Petals 2 Step-  13 stamps - pg 19  (w) 138818  $32.95 or (C) #138822  $24.95  (P) #137146  $23.95 (I got the photopolymer stamps-- (I LOVE Photopolymer)
Sheltering Tree  14 Stamps pg 22  Photopolymer only  #137163  $24.95  Very cute set!
Butterfly Basics  11 stamps pg 26  (w) 138813   $47.95(c)138816   $35.95 Photopolymer #137154  $23.95
(This stamp set comes in a bundle-including the stamp set and the Butterflies thinlits Dies.  You receive a discount of 15% when you buy the bundle.  I like to save money)
Bundle prices:  15% off
(w) #139322  $61.95
(c) #139323   $51.75
(P) #138865  $41.50  (I got this one)

inks
Pink Pirouette  #131180
Melon Mambo  #126948
Pear Pizzazz  #131180
Chocolate Chip  #126979  Stamped off 2x's

I stamped the Chocolate Chip honeycomb first.  I moistened a towel with lite water and dabbed it on the chocolate chip ink.  It changes the color to a little more red/orangy color.  (Do not get it very wet or it will run)
I then stamped the stems.  When I added the flowers I used the Melon Mambo ink and stamped on and stamped again for the lighter color. 
The tiny flowers I used my ink pins. (same colors but Easier to use  coloring one flower one at a time).

I then stamped the 3 lines in Pear Pizzaazz and then stamped over the lines using one of the stamps in the Sheltering Tree stamp set.
 
Added a sentiment and I was done in Chocolate Chip ink.   Easy Peasy!!!!!  I am going to make this card again and make it a step up to medium & then the same card but HARDER.  Let me know what you you think.  Have a great day!

Weekly Deals for the week of January 20th- 26th, 2015, Backorder reports, Christmas Cheer Stamp set on Clearance rack

Currently, the following items are on backorder; backordered items will be available on or before the date indicated.

131169: Regals Collection Classic Stampin' Ink Refills-January 21

103684: Adhesive Remover-January 23

131210: Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon-January 27

137950: Perpetual Birthday Calendar Project Kit-January 30

137952: Build a Bouquet Simply Created Kit-January 30

137360: Butterflies Thinlits Die-January 30

126189: Paper-Piercing Tool-January 30

126199: Stampin' Pierce Mat-January 30

126200: Stampin' Scrub-February 2

137414: Bow Builder Punch-Availability not yet determined

135053: Four Feathers Clear Stamp Set-Availability not yet determined

One of my FAVORITE Christmas Stamp set is back on the Clearance rack......

Cheerful Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set  #135149
Original Price: $17.95  sale price: $12.59
Add a little cheer to your cards and invitations with these nature-inspired designs, including attractive ornaments and a festive greeting. You can almost smell the pine sap. Clear-mount and wood-mount. Set quantity: 6. Remember,  during Sale-A-Bration you can get a 3-month prepaid subscriptions for Paper Pumpkin item  #137859 for  $54.85.  Thats right,    but only now during Sale-A-Bration.  Click here for more information.

Hello Life

 Hello Life

                                                                   from Stampin' UP Blog

The new occasions catalog is out, and I’m so excited for everyone to see the great new products for sale. I have so many favorites that it’s difficult to pick just one!

One stamp set that stood out for me is the Hello Life set, which coordinates with the Hello Life Project Kit. To me, it feels perfect for Valentine’s Day.

I really love the long, scripty words, so I used the “So sweet” on a note card with some confetti hearts stamped in Blushing Bride. These are so quick and easy, yet adorable.

Click here to go to Stampin' Up Hello Life Blog

The next card was a little more involved. I created a little heart shaker window and filled it with punched Gold Foil Sheets using the Confetti Hearts Border Punch. To create the striped background, I masked horizontal stripes using washi tape, then spritzed using Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill and the Stampin’ Spritzer.

The last little card I made showcases the cute heart images in the stamp set. And any color looks good on a neutral card base, so I’ve paired Real Red and Blushing Bride with Crumb Cake. 

I really enjoyed working with this stamp set. It’s a great for using with the kit—and so much more!

Jen C.

Concept Artist from Stampin' Up