Stamping Inspiration

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

ONSTAGE LOCAL IN SECAUCUS, NJ...

We had a wonderful time at OnStage Local this weekend!!! We started the weekend out with a pre-event dinner at Houlihan's Friday night with my Southern Stars sisters!

OnStage Local was fabulous as always! My upline, Melody Rollins did a presentation at the event. She does a great job with simple designs and how to level them up for an intermediate level class. Here are some of the cards she did:

We won lots of FABULOUS prizes including stamp sets, catalogs and more! Take a look at my haul from the day! So exciting!!! I will share the Make & Takes we had later this week.

And those Occasions Catalogs are AWESOME! You will not be disappointed when you see them! Let me know if you would like to receive one when they are released. We finished the day with a little group photo and then were on our way for another dinner at Olive Garden. Can't wait until April when the OnStage Local will be in my neck of the woods!

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

MERRY CHRISTMAS CHALKBOARD GRAFFITI STYLE!...

Today I have a swap I designed for my Southern Stars group that is attending the Secaucus OnStage Local event this weekend. It was arranged at the last minute and the Merry Medley stamp had JUST come in the day before, so it was calling out to me to get inked up! I don't know why I hadn't ordered it earlier -- I am in love with it already! Using the black background isn't traditional Christmas colors, but I felt like this stamp would lend itself perfectly to that chalkboard/graffiti type of card. Bonus: if you have any stray embossing powder, you can easily color over them with a black Sharpie! LOL

The circle piece features the hostess stamp set Holly Jolly Layers and is all one stamp. I just stamped it once in Emerald Envy, colored the berries in with a Cherry Cobbler marker and punched it out with the 1-3/4" Circle Punch. Then I stamped it again with Cherry Cobbler and cut it out with a Circle Framelit (instead of a scalloped circle) and then layered that on a scalloped circle. All of it is popped out with Dimensionals. Enjoy!

CHALKBOARD CHRISTMAS GRAFFITI SUPPLIES:

Stamp Sets – Merry Medley (C# 142152 $15.00, W# 142148 $20.00), Holly Jolly Layers (Hostess Stamp Set)
Card Stock – Emerald Envy, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink – Whisper White Craft, Emerald Envy, Cherry Cobbler
Ribbon – 3/8" Cherry Cobbler Silky Taffeta (combo pack with Emerald Envy #141989 $9.00)
Punches – l-3/4" Circle Punch (#119850 $18.00)
Accessories – White Embossing Powder (#109132 $5.00)
Tools – Big Shot, Layering Circle Framelits (#141705 $35.00), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 $4.00)

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

STITCHED SHAPES FRAMELITS & 25% OFF SELECT STAMP SETS...

Stitches are a classic trend!!! They illustrate the quality, precision, and extra care taken when creating a piece and giving a stitched gift shows just how much you value that relationship. Now you have the opportunity to purchase Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog AND get 25% off coordinating stamp sets. Woohoo!!!

With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart. I'm so excited!!! Not only by this early-release set of the 12 stitched dies, but also because we have 25% off some of my favorite stamp sets that bring out the beauty of the Stitched Shapes Framelits!

AC refers to the annual catalog; HC refers to the holiday catalog

SHOP ONLINE HERE

Here is a video showing the Stitched Shapes Framelits in action:

The Fine Print:

Stitched Shapes Framelits available beginning November 1, 2016 (they will be ongoing)
November 1-30, 2016: select stamp sets 25% off
Promotion Deadline (25% off select stamp sets): November 30, 2016, by 11:50 PM (MT)

Sunday, October 30, 2016

FROSTY CHILLIN' WITH ICE CREAM...

Today I have a card that I designed for an organized swap that I will be participating in at the Secaucus OnStage Local event coming up next weekend. The swap is with SUDSOL and the main requirement for this swap was to use products from the Annual Catalog only. This is because we are mostly business-minded demonstrators, and have our classes planned through the end of the year already. However, I am still in a wintery frame of mind, so a Swirly Snowman card it was! I figured that after Christmas, everyone would be ready to chill and relax. And no matter the season, it is always a good time for an ice cream cone!!! LOL. Of course, it would be very each to change this card up a bit to make it work as a Christmas card as well.

FROSTY CHILLIN' WITH ICE CREAM SUPPLIES:

Stamp Sets – Snow Place (P#139738 $26.00)
Card Stock – Island Indigo, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper
Ink – Bermuda Bay
Punches – Tree Builder (#138295 $18.00)
Accessories – Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#119246, $5.00)
Tools – Big Shot, Swirly Scribbles Thinlits (#141497 $27.00), Snow Friends Framelits (#139664 $27.00), Handheld Stapler (#139083 $10.00), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 $3.95)

Saturday, October 1, 2016

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY SPECIALS!!!...

Do you remember the last time you received a card in the mail? In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is a simple thing that really stands out to the person who receives it. Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much you care about that special someone in your life. With World Card Making Day starting today October 1, celebrate by making and sending a handmade card to someone who could use a little recognition, love, or just a boost (which is anyone, really!). And in celebration of World Card Making Day, from October 1-5, you can save up to 25% on cardmaking essentials that can be used to share your love all year long!

SHOP MY STORE FOR
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY SPECIALS!!!

The Fine Print:

Promotion period: October 1-5, 2016

All order types qualify for this promotion

Deadline: October 5, 2016, by 11:50 PM (MT)

BUY 3 PACKS OF DESIGNER SERIES PAPER, GET ONE FREE!!!...

October 1-31, you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free! That’s great news since everyone can use more Designer Series Paper. This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual catalog and the recently released holiday catalog (not including Specialty Designer Series Paper or Designer Series Paper Stacks).

SHOP ONLINE HERE

Here are some project templates to give you quick inspiration on how to use your new Designer Series Paper!

The Fine Print:

All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many times you can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free during this promotion.
Specialty Designer Series Paper and Designer Series Paper Stacks do NOT qualify for this promotion and cannot be redeemed through this offer.
Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or the Stampin’ Rewards 50%-off perk does not qualify for this promotion.
Designer Series Paper purchased as part of a Starter Kit does not qualify for this promotion.
Promotion Deadline: October 31, 2016, by 11:50 PM (MT)

Thursday, September 1, 2016

2016 Holiday Catalog is LIVE!!!...

Our Holiday Catalog Starts TODAY!

Feeling EXCITED!!! Our fabulous new 2016 Holiday Catalog is finally here! This GORGEOUS catalog is filled with beautiful new stamp sets, accessories, punches, innovative framelits and more! You won't want to miss out on any of it!

Holiday Catalog 2016 (PDF)

2016 Holiday Catalog Videos

You can place your order in MARIE'S ONLINE STORE or call or email me with your order!

PREFER A PRINT COPY OF THE HOLIDAY CATALOG? Isn't it nice and cozy to have a real, live copy of the catalog to curl up with? If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator that you have a customer relationship with and would like a print copy for FREE, please email me your name and address at yourstampteacher@gmail.com and I will send you one. US residents only per Stampin' Up! policy.

Shop NOW in my ONLINE STORE

or call or email me with your order!

SAVE 10% WITH BUNDLES

My favorites are always the bundles because they save you $$$!

Christmas Pines Bundle (pg 19)

Christmas Pines Stamp Set + Pretty Pines Thinlits

Photopolymer #143496 $54.75

#4 in my TOP TEN LIST!!!

Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle

(pg. 6)

Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp Set + Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

Photopolymer #143493 $35

#6 in my TOP TEN LIST!!!

Festive Season Bundle (pg. 16)

Festive Season Stamp Set + Festive Stitching Thinlits

Photopolymer #143527 $42.25

Greetings From Santa Bundle
(pg. 11)
Greetings From Santa Stamp Set + Detailed Santa Thinlits
Wood #143523 $46.75
Clear #143524 $39.50

#7 in my TOP TEN LIST!!!

Hang Your Stocking Bundle (pg. 15)
Hang Your Stocking Stamp Set + Christmas Stocking Thinlits
Photopolymer #143512 $45.75

Here's To Cheers Bundle (pg. 39)
Here's To Cheers Stamp Set + Cheerful Tags Framelits
Wood #143528 $52
Clear #143529 $45

#5 in my TOP TEN LIST!!!

Holly Berry Happiness Bundle
(pg. 27)
Holly Berry Happiness Stamp Set + Holly Berry Builder Punch
Photopolymer #143505 $31.50

Jolly Friends Bundle (pg. 29)
Jolly Friends Stamp Set + Jolly Hat Builder Punch
Photopolymer #143511 $29.50

#9 in my TOP TEN LIST!!!
Mostly because of the Jolly Hat Punch!