Pre-Paid Paper Pumpkin!

Say THAT three times fast! I signed up for Paper Pumpkin about four months ago, not quite knowing what to expect as there were a variety of comments about the product. I have to tell you, I'm certainly not sorry I did sign up. 

Paper Pumpkin is a small box that gets delivered to your home once a month. Inside the box is a Paper Pumpkin seal that once broken and the tissue paper moved aside, reveals a wonderfully unique paper crafting item with all the supplies and directions you need to complete the project. It could be a card, a gift bag, a framed item or who knows! Half the fun in receiving Paper Pumpkin is opening the package each month!

Paper Pumpkin is great for those crafters who are just starting out and don't have many supplies, or those who aren't able to make a big investment in crafting supplies right now but want to produce handmade items or those who say they aren't creative on their own, but love to put together projects.

Something brand new with Paper Pumpkin is pre-paid subscriptions that can be purchased in 1, 3, 6 or 12 month packages. They are great for gift giving or gather a few friends together each month to assemble your Paper Pumpkins. Enjoy the ease and creativity of Paper Pumpkin!

For more information on you can purchase a Pre-Paid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions, click here.

Thanks for stopping and take gentle care,

Convention Swaps

Oops! Just realized that I promised you a photo of my convention swaps. I came home with almost 100 swap cards - lots of ideas! I'll post them at upcoming events.

I participated in 2 swaps; this is the swap for Mary Fish's Pals group:

Recipe

Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink: So Saffron, Versamark

Stamps: Something for Baby, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories: Baby's First Framelits, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Project Life Corner Rounder, Curly Label punch, Whisper White 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, sticky strip

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I also swapped with the InkBig group headed by Lisa Pretto. I had quite a few of these left after the group swap, so I swapped with others while in line waiting to get into the general sessions. This card was a definite hit.

Recipe

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Stamp Set: Traveler

Accessories: Zig Zag embossing folder, Crumb Cake seam binding ribbon

To purchase any of the items used in these projects, shop my 24/7 online store, just click here! As always, if you have any questions, give a shout - I'm happy to help!

Thanks for stopping!

Take gentle care,

Weekly Deals

Drum roll......here they are!

Click on the photo to go to my 24/7 online store.

Be sure to stop back tomorrow to check out my convention swaps! 

Until then, take gentle care!

Pals Paper Arts Challenge 213

Upon my return from convention, I worked on setting some goals for myself. I have a lot going on in my life right now - and who doesn't? - so I needed to set goals that are reasonable for me. One of those goals is to post on a regular basis. Moving forward, look for the weekly deals post on Wednesdays and the newest PPA challenge on Saturdays (a little something to view while enjoying your morning cup of coffee or tea!) I'd love to know what you think of my projects or if there you have any questions I may be able to answer for you - please leave a comment! 

It's not Saturday, but here is the PPA challenge for this week:

The fun of the sketches is to add your own twist. I've found the more of these I do, the more comfortable I am with working outside the box - what fun! Here's my version:

This card will brighten the day for any one's birthday!  This is a great challenge, give it a try and let me know how it works for you.

Recipe:

Paper: Sweet Taffy DSP, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo,  Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo,  Rich Razzleberry, Memento Black Tuxedo

Stamp set: Happy Hour

Accessories: snail, dimensionals

Dimensions: Daffodil Delight card base 8 1/2 x 11, scored at 4 1/4, Sweet Taffy cut at 

5 1/4 x 4, Whisper White squares cut at 1 7/8 x 1 7/8, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry squares cut at 2 x 2

You can purchase any of these items at my online store, click here.

Thanks for stopping. Wishing you a great day!

Take gentle care,

Convention Comments and Weekly Deals

Wow! That's all I have to say after attending my first Stampin' Up! Convention. I've still not caught up on my sleep! There were so many great training sessions, sneak peaks, amazing idea boards and 4,000 other paper, ink and glue fanatics! I shipped my 100 card swaps home along with many of the fabulous FREE stamp sets I received. I visited the home office:

I met my upline, Mary Fish, for the first time! 80+ members of Mary's Pals group were in attendance and cheered as Mary received awards for #1 in Recruiting, #1 in Leadership and #3 in Sales. 

The awards event was followed by a county fair themed gathering, mechanical bull (which my room mate rode) and all! It was a very inspiring and fun event. Once I receive my box of swaps, I'll share some of them with you.

One of the highlights was receiving a copy of the upcoming holiday catalog and LOTS of product sneak peaks, make and takes and "play time". I have several classes in mind for fall, so stay tuned for more details. If you are interested in a holiday catalog, please leave a comment or email your address to me. Catalogs will be sent in August and I can place your orders beginning August 28th.

Prior to leaving Salt Lake City on Sunday morning, I was able to take in "Music and the Word" with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Another amazing experience!

On to the Weekly Deals! To purchase any of these items, simply click on the photo and you'll go directly to my online store.

Be sure to check back for more updates from convention.

Weekly Deals

The deals this week may make you a little punchy!

Check out these savings, good through July 21st.  Click on any photo to go right to my 24/7 online store!

1" SQUARE PUNCH  Price: $15.95 $11.96 GOLD BAKER'S TWINE  Price: $3.50 $2.63 LARGE TRIANGLE PUNCH  Price: $15.95 $11.96 LITTLE LABELS PUNCH PACK  Price: $16.95 $12.71 MELON MAMBO 1/8" TAFFETA RIBBON  Price: $5.95 $4.46 MINI METALLIC CLOTHESPINS  Price: $3.95 $2.96 SCALLOP EDGE BORDER PUNCH  Price: $15.95 $11.96 SUMMER SMOOCHES KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD  Price: $9.95 $5.97

Other specials:

Are you feeling a bit like Christmas? Here's sneak peak at one of the items new to this year's holiday catalog. You can order Beauty of the Season and Christmas Bliss by clicking here. The holiday catalog will premier on August 1.

      

Other than loading my suitcase, I'm ready to head off to convention in Salt Lake City. I'm looking forward to meeting many of the Stampin' Pretty Pals who I've been chatting with on Facebook, getting lots of new ideas, getting my hands on the new holiday catalog and seeing the mountains. It's been years since I've been west and I'm looking forward to the whole experience. My flight leaves at 5:30 tomorrow morning - aargh, I'm thinking Starbucks won't even be open by then!

I did get the birthday explosion box finished and delivered. I need to upload the photo, but in the meantime, here's one that was requested for a teacher gift. It holds a gift card in the center. I will be offering a class on how to make these within the month. If you're interested in participating, leave a comment so I'm sure to include you!

        

I'll fill you in on my adventures when I return. Until then, take gentle care.

Weekly Deals!

Wow, where does the time go? Between work and home, life is full to overflowing. I've been working on my card swaps for convention for next week and tonight need to create an explosion box birthday card that was ordered by a coworker. I'll post a photo when it's completed. I do enjoy making those!

Yesterday I received my order from last week's deals and when I saw today's deals, I thought, uh-oh, I'm in trouble! How fun that Stampin' Up! provides such tantalizing tidbits each and every week! Without further ado - here are this week's deals.

ARTISAN LABEL PUNCH  Price: $15.95 $11.96 GOLD FANCY DESIGNER VELLUM FOIL  Price: $10.95 $8.21 RETRO FRESH THIS AND THAT JOURNAL  Price: $10.95 $8.21 RETRO FRESH THIS AND THAT WASHI TAPE  Price: $4.95 $3.71 SILVER 1/8" RIBBON  Price: $4.95 $3.71 SMOKY SLATE 3/4" CHEVRON RIBBON  Price: $8.95 $6.71 SWEET SHOP KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD  Price: $9.95 $5.97 DSP Deal! Click on any photo and it will take you directly to my 24/7 online store. While there don't forget the Buy 3 Get 1 FREE designer series paper. You may have a hard time choosing only 4!

Blendabilities

While at my store, don't forget to check out SU!'s new Blendabilities, now available to you in 7 easy to use sets in these colors:

Blendabilities are alcohol based markers made for blending and shading. They are designed to use with the Memento Ink Pad. Acid free, lignin free. 3 markers (light, medium, dark) per assortment except for the Skin Tone Assortment which includes 6 markers. 

• Coastal Cabana
• Cherry Cobbler
• Daffodil Delight
• Old Olive
• Pumpkin Pie 
• Rich Razzleberry
• Skin Tone Assortment

The following accessories are available:

• Memento Ink Pad $5.95 - Use with Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers. Tuxedo Black. Acid free.  This  has become my "go to" black ink for ALL projects.
• Memento Reinker $4.95 - Refill: 0.5 fl. oz. 
• Color Lifter Soften ink saturation by lifting color from paper. 1 lifter.

COMING AUGUST 1!  6 additional Blendabilities color assortments will be available.  They include Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate.

Thanks for stopping. Take gentle care!

Weekly Deals and Other Fun News!

Lots going on in the Stampin' Up! world this week. Here's the scoop!

These weekly deals are good through Monday, July 7th. Simply click on a photo and you'll be transported to my online store!

2013-2015 IN COLOR STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERS  Price: $14.95 $11.21 7/8" CIRCLE SCALLOP PUNCH  Price: $12.95 $9.71 GOLD SEQUIN TRIM  Price: $4.95 $3.71 LABEL BRACKET PUNCH  Price: $15.95 $11.96 NEUTRALS DESIGNER BUTTONS  Price: $7.95 $5.96 SILVER BAKER'S TWINE  Price: $3.50 $2.63 SILVER FANCY FOIL DESIGNER VELLUM  Price: $10.95 $8.21 SUMMER HOME DIGITAL KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD  http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1634

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Blendabilities are Here!

YOU can now purchase a color selection of Blendabilities, the new SU! alcohol based markers. 

If coloring is something you enjoy, break out your Whisper White card stock, a Momento Black ink pad and get ready to have some fun! Blendabilities come in a package containing 3 markers, a light, medium and dark shade - no need to hunt through your markers to figure out what will coordinate, it's all there for you. More colors will be available down the road, but the current selection will have you creating beautiful projects in no time. Click on the picture or here to purchase your Blendabilities! Click here to see my first Blendabilities project.

Want to play before you pay? Contact me and we can set up a play date! I'd love to spend time with you.

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Yes, there's more!

Have you fallen in love with all of the new designer series papers? Can't decide which NOT to order? Here's a deal you can't refuse! Buy 3, get 1 free! Buddy with a friend to share DSP packs or keep them all to yourself. The one thing I love most about SU! products is that they all coordinate - paper, ink, ribbon, brads, buttons and more. These beautiful papers can add so much to your hand crafted project. Click on the photo or here to purchase your DSP in my online store. Be sure to leave a comment with your favorite DSP pattern!

I'm gearing up to attend the SU! convention in Salt Lake City. I'll be gone July 16-20 and am super excited about spending all that time with thousands of paper crazed folks! I'm also looking forward to coming back and telling you all about it! I have to add ribbon to one of my card swaps and I'll be done and then need to make my second swap. I have all the material, it's just a matter of jumping in and making them! I'm heading to our northern Wisconsin cabin in the woods for the holiday weekend, but have all of next week to create, so I'll be fine!

Whew! that's a lot of good news! Thanks for stopping and until next time, take gentle care,