Hobby Stampers’ Alert!

Posted on May 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

I just hope you’re not too shocked when you realize that Stampin’ Up’s offer of a $99 Starter Kit is a hobby stamper’s dream come true.  In addition, this offer is being timed with the release of the new Stampin’ Up! 2012-2013 Catalog!

  • YOU CHOOSE:  For $99 you’ll receive YOUR CHOICE of ANY current products in the Stampin’ Up! Catalog up to $125 in value.
  • FREE SHIPPING:  The kit ships to you FREE, another 10% savings.
  • PRE-ORDER FROM THE NEW CATTY:  You can even include select products from the 2012-2013 catalog NOW.  Contact me and I’ll tell you how this can be done! Here is a list of suggested first products from Stampin’ Up!
  • TOOLS OF THE TRADE:  You’ll receive 8 of the new catalogs as part of your kit.  Share with friends or keep one in every room.  It’s THAT good with it’s new clean and simple design. 
  • TAKE A TEST DRIVE:  Test demonstrator discounts and benefits from the time you purchase your kit through Sept. 30.
  • FILL YOUR WISH LIST:  Enjoy a one-time benefit of 30% off your first product order of $150 or more (placed within 45 days).  Stock up on the redesigned foam ink pads (rave reviews), new stamps and luscious new accessories. 
  • EVERYDAY DISCOUNT:  Save 20% on your orders while you remain active.
There’s no risk, no obligation to purchase anything further and no penalty to drop!

Perhaps the best part about purchasing the kit is having access to so many helpful paper crafting resources.   The Stampin’ Up! demonstrator website is loaded with videos, tips and ideas.  As a member of the Pretty Pals downline, you are provided with a friendly, virtual, no pressure environment which includes exclusive resources, the latest SU news, webinars, and a private stamping chat area for members of the group.   You can be involved at any level you want.

 I really think the best news…besides the $99 kit…is that you can join Your Way!             Susan  ♥

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Ink It With New Foam Pads!

Posted on May 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Personally, I’ve been happy with Stampin’  Up!’s Classic Stampin’ pads….at first, I couldn’t understand why they needed to be upgraded….but now that I’ve used some of them (with a pre-order for demonstrators)…I get it! 

With the introduction of the 2012-2013 annual catalog on June 1,  you will see a very big change in the the SU Classic Stampin’ Pads.  The pads are now made from firm foam and they will change your stamping experience…..for the better!

Here are the benefits:

  • Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!

  • Light-tap stamping produces flawless images!

  • Create wonderfully solid images. The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads. When using the Firm Foam pad, your stamp will get an even, solid covering of ink that you may not have been able to achieve with the felt pads. Please note: if you are using the ink pad frequently you may need to re-ink your Firm Foam pad more often.

  • Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!

  • Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)–just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!

  • Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!

  • Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors!

Please note: Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads. These colors are

  • Basic Black

  • Basic Gray

  • Marina Mist

  • Perfect Plum

  • Tempting Turquoise

It is not recommended that you use the previous ink refills for these 5 colors to replenish the pads when needed.     Susan  ♥

Get excited!  Better days are comin’….On June 1, you are going to be doing the happy dance!

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Gratitude for PPA135

Posted on May 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Pretty Pals are a bit “sketchy” today….one of our talented Pals’ members, Margaret Moody,  has created another sketch for all who wish to participate.  This month the code is PPA135  for those of you who also upload to public sites like SplitcoastStampers….here is the site for Pals Paper Arts and also the sketch of the month:

And here is my card:

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  • Stamps:  Fabulous Phrases
  • Ink:  Pacific Point
  • Paper:  Beyond the Garden DSP (retiring..#122342); Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point, and Whisper White CS
  • Tools:  Daisy #2 die (retiring..#114520),  Bitty Banners Framelits die (new), Scallop Trim Border and Corner punches
  • Accents:  Filigree brad (retiring…#112577), Basics Glimmer brad, White Organza ribbon

You might be wondering why I chose the Daisy die for this card when I JUST used it on a previous post…I love the Daisy die  and I will MISS it!

 

Please check my site to order any retiring products!   Susan ♥

 

 

 

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I’m using some  ”no longer available ” paper and stamps today….but don’t leave!  Maybe you bought these products when they were available in the SAB catalog and are curious about another way to use them!

I thought of this combination of products when I saw the Sketch Challenge on SplitcoastStampers today…..

  1. Stamps:  Fresh Vintage, Elementary Elegance (SAB Catalog; neither carried over to the new catalog)
  2. Ink:  Poppy Parade (retiring) and Pool Party
  3. Paper:  Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB….not carried over),  Poppy Parade (retiring), Very Vanilla, and Pool Party CS
  4. Accents:  Everyday Enchantment brad (SAB…not carried over),  Pleated Satin ribbon (Baja Breeze)…..(pleated satin ribbon did not carry over), 1/8″ Taffeta ribbon (Very Vanilla)
  5. Tools:  Corner Rounder and Large Oval Punches

Reminder!

There are only a couple of  weeks left to take advantage of the retiring products offer…..some items are discounted!  It’s easy enough!  Click Here!         Smiles and Hugs,   Susan  ♥

 

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Posted on May 16, 2012

Daisy Thanks

Posted on May 14, 2012 | Leave a comment

My Bible study is ending for the summer and I made cards for 4 other staffers with whom I share responsibilities…. I’ll only show 2 of the cards as they are all similar…..differing only in the choice of DSP and CS…..

  • Stamps:  Kindness Matters
  • Ink:  Versamark
  • Paper:  Beyond the Garden (retiring…one of my favorites),  Pacific Point and Whisper White CS
  • Accents:  White Organza ribbon, Neutrals button, and 1/8″ Taffeta ribbon (Regal Rose)
  • Tools:  Corner Rounder punch,  Daisies #2 die (retiring)

The only difference in this card was the different choice of CS (Wild Wasabi), the Filigree brad (also retiring), and the Scallop Dots ribbon (Melon Mambo).  I just love this paper and I especially love the Daisy  die ..Waaah!

There is a special place in my heart for the women who will receive these Thanks cards….we had a great year together!  It’s goodbye for the summer, but goodbye forever to some of the products listed above….be sure you’ve ordered the ones that have “captured” your heart!    Susan ♥

If  you don’t have a demonstrator…you can easily order from me!   Click Here…..

                     

 

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

Happy Mother’s Day to those of you who are mothers and those of you who have mothers!

Here is the card I will give my Mom tomorrow as we celebrate this special day…for those of you who subscribe to my newsletter…you saw the ”reveal” of the flower and I said I might work it into a Mother’s Day card…well, I did!

  • Stamps:  Delicate Doilies
  • Paper:  Twitterpated DSP and Whisper White CS
  • Ink:  Versamark and Cherry Cobbler (inside)
  • Accents:  White embossing powder, Scallop Dots ribbon (Cherry Cobbler), Regals button, White twine and Twitterpated Designer Fabric
  • Tools:  Heat Tool,  Designer Rosette Bigz XL die,  sponge
  • Technique:  Emboss Resist

I love being able to cut fabric with dies!  And Emboss Resist is fun and easy!   Have you ever used this technique?     Susan   ♥

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

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Silhouettes for a Friend

Posted on May 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here is a card I made recently for a friend whose Father passed away after battling Cancer…..

I used the now retiring stamp set, Pocket Silhouettes #111672 and embossed the images with black embossing powder.  I framed them with the Oval punch and underneath is the Decorative Label.  The messages are from Petite Pairs (not retiring) and they are stamped on the Curly Label.  The DSP is Mocha Morning Specialty #122366 (retiring…not sure if any left).  Ribbon is 1/8″ Taffeta Black.

You can’t tell from the photo, but the images look so clear and sharp with the shiny black embossing….    Susan  ♥

 

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What’s in the Box?

Posted on May 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

A very special box arrived at my house today…when I opened it and set it on the floor so I could check all the items…Ruby discovered the box!

“Hey Mom…what’s in the box?  Something for me?

“Oh No, Ruby…this box is for me, not you.”

“But Mom…I think I smell something for me in this box!”

“Oh No, Ruby…this is my pre-order from Stampin’ Up’s! new catalog… I can’t wait to look at everything…I’m so excited to see all the brand new stuff!  There’s nothing in this box for you.”

“This is so disappointing….Why didn’t you order something for me?  Look!  I think I see something interesting!”

Well, there was a lot to see and all of it very interesting…

Stampin’ Up’s! new catalog is beautiful and full of new choices for stampin’ the night away…or the day!

Speaking of choices….are you aware that this is the perfect time for you to get the new Starter Kit?….If you act now, you can not only get the $125.00 kit for $99.00, but you will also have the option to choose from the pre-order list before the new catalog is revealed to customers on June 1! …. Check out the info on Join My Group and then you can click over to the info on the Starter kit!                 Susan     ♥

 

 

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Retirement Thoughts

Posted on May 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

For those of you who don’t know me personally…I just retired from my 35 year career as a nurse…I was recently  working as a supervisor of a couple of teams of Homecare nurses (RN’s and LVN’s)…..a wonderful and dedicated group of men and women…I will miss them.  I also worked with an outstanding group of three other supervisors.  I want to show you the lovely basket bouquet of flowers they gave me……

The flowers are so beautiful…and don’t you love the butterflies? 

Here is a picture of my dear Ruby in the background, admiring the flowers, but very happy I will be spending time at home with her…she knows this means longer walks and more hugs! 

Susan    ♥ 

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Coming Soon…MDS 2

Posted on May 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here is a new video for those of you who love (or are curious about) Stampin’ Up’s MDS/Digital program…from Sara Douglass (Shelli Gardner’s daughter) !  Enjoy!

Are you looking for your very own Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?  I’d love to be that person………Check out the Join My Group page and give me a jingle!

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Blog Hop Retirement Party

Posted on May 8, 2012 | 5 Comments

It’s a Retirement Party! It’s the Pals Blog Hop! It’s the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Today the Stampin’ Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite retiring products! You’ve probably hopped over from Shannon Jaramillo.  I’m stop number 16 on the Pals Hop and I’m glad you hopped in! I’ll help you “hop along” from blog to blog where you’ll find great ideas for retiring Stampin’ Up! products from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you’ll be back on track.

This card is for my son’s graduation from Talbot Seminary here in CA at the end of May, so it is a simple…. masculine card..  You can’t really tell from the photos, but there is a smidgeon of Cajun Craze in the diagonal DSP and that’s why I backed it up with Cajun Craze CS!  I’m sure you were wondering!

 

  • Stamps: Tagtastic (retiring Hostess)
  • Ink:  Basic Black
  • Paper:  Well Worn DSP (retiring), Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, and Brushed Gold CS
  • Tools:  Cutter Kit (retiring), 2 x 1 and 3/8 Oval Punch, and Texturz Plate from Backgrounds 1 (retiring)
  • Accents:  Gold and Silver Brads (retiring)

  Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Nancy Gleason, stop number 17 on the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Thanks for “hopping” by!

  1. Angie Blake at Angie’s Musings
  2. Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
  3. Kim Luithle at Kim’s Stampin
  4. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin’ Blog
  5. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
  6. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
  7. Laurie Mercer at My Stampin’ Blog
  8. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
  9. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
  10. Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie’s Crafty Corner
  11. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
  12. Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX
  13. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner
  14. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
  15. Shannon Jaramillo at EZPeasyCards
  16. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
  17. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin’ Space
  18. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
  19. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn

 

 

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Coaster Crafts

Posted on May 5, 2012 | 1 Comment

Here are a couple of  tile  (Travertine)  coasters that I made recently….so easy and make wonderful gifts:

I stamped the tile with Stazon Black ink…the set is, of course, Lovely as a Tree (not retiring!) ….and the birds are from Elementary Elegance (SAB).  The tile needs to be heat-treated by placing it in the oven at 325 degrees for 20 min. or just use your heat tool to set the ink.   Then I sprayed the surface and sides with a Polyacrylic finishing spray from Michael’s.

This tile shows the sheen from the spray a bit better than the first photo….again, the ink is Black Stazon….the stamp set is
Delicate Doilies (#122592…clear) and the middle doily was brushed with Stampin’ Pastels (#120962….retiring) before the spray was applied.             Susan   ♥

Some stampers/crafters use the smooth tiles, which are also pretty…I happen to like the distressed look of these Travertine tiles!

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PPA 134

Posted on May 3, 2012 | 2 Comments

Pals Paper Arts (PPA 134) is celebrating three Spring-ish colors: Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, and So Saffron.

Here is my card….these were kind of pale colors, actually, but fun to combine…my Photoshop Elements actually made the  So Saffron look a bit brighter than it actually is, but I was trying to “bring out” the messages and needed some help!

Stamps:  Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess…Retiring)

Ink:  Baja Breeze and Calypso Coral

Paper: Twitterpated and Subtles DSP, Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze,               and  Whisper White CS

Tools:  Scallop Circle punches, Eyelet border punch (retiring),   Small tag punch

Accents:  Very Vanilla Grosgrain ribbon (retiring), Baja Breeze  pleated satin ribbon (Occasions Mini), In Color brad, Subtles buttons, and White twine

Susan   ♥ 

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Occasions Mini List

Posted on April 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here is the Carryover List (to the new catalog) for the Occasions Mini!  If you couldn’t order by today, you can check out what you will be able to order after June 1!               Susan  ♥

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Procrastinator Alert!

Posted on April 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Have you waited until the last minute to order from the Occasions Mini and take advantage of the pre-order for Summer Smooches?  TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!   And you’ll be so happy you finally did it!

I’d love to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and personal creative coach!

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