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Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day, Valentines, One More Time!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day, Valentines, One More Time!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! Earlier this week I received my monthly packet of swaps. It took me about a day and a half to find the time to open it, but when I did I was not disappointed! Today I'm going to share the valentines that were in the packet. Next Sunday I will share some of the other fantastic swaps that were in there, but for today here goes:

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First, a really sweet and simple one from Barb Dykhouse. Barb tore a piece of paper, then laid it on the Whisper White layer and sponged ever-so-gently with Smoky Slate ink. She stamped the tree branch from Take Care next, then stamped and punched out the little hearts from the Language of Love set with the Small Heart punch. She then added the "heartstrings" with a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker. LOVE it!

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This was another swap I received at Leadership by Michelle Suit. Michelle used the Love You to the Moon stamp set, pairing it with Fresh Prints Designer Paper and the On Film Framelits. The tiny hearts were punched with the Owl Builder Punch! Cute!

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Karen Kurz created this one with the Perfect Pennants stamp set, Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Folder, and Envelope Punch Board. She punched the seemingly dozens of hearts with the Small Heart punch from Silver Glimmer, Champagne Glimmer, and Red Glimmer Paper. The Soft Sky heart in the background was punched with the Full Heart Punch.

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I swapped with Linda Wright at Leadership for this one! Real Red cardstock, Fresh Prints DSP, Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim, Petite Petals stamps and punch and Labels Collection Framelits combine to create a quick and perky valentine!

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Katy Simecka used the Flowerful Heart wood-only stamp (still available unti February 14th!) with Retro Fresh Designer Paper, Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim, and a banner from the Perfect Pennants set for her valentine offering.

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Tamie Ackerson used the free SAB set, Banner Blast with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder and a Delightful Dozen greeting. She added a Red Glimmer Small Heart for her finishing touch!

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Last but definitely not least, Ruth Bingle used Whisper White Cardstock Vellum over the "love" stamp from Best of Love (still available until March 31st) to give a frosted, elegant look! I also love the crisp textured look of the wavy Fresh Prints paper under the Whisper White Small Heart-punched layer. Ruth added a litle bit of Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon tied in a bow. Simply perfect!!!!!

That's all for now. It's not too late to order Valentine stamps! To shop and place your order (and choose a free Sale-a-bration item when your merchandise total reaches $50!) click HERE to go to my Online Store.

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day, Valentines, One More Time!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day, Valentines, One More Time!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! Earlier this week I received my monthly packet of swaps. It took me about a day and a half to find the time to open it, but when I did I was not disappointed! Today I'm going to share the valentines that were in the packet. Next Sunday I will share some of the other fantastic swaps that were in there, but for today here goes:

Stampin_up_take_care_language_of_love

First, a really sweet and simple one from Barb Dykhouse. Barb tore a piece of paper, then laid it on the Whisper White layer and sponged ever-so-gently with Smoky Slate ink. She stamped the tree branch from Take Care next, then stamped and punched out the little hearts from the Language of Love set with the Small Heart punch. She then added the "heartstrings" with a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker. LOVE it!

Stampin_up_love_you_to_the_moon

This was another swap I received at Leadership by Michelle Suit. Michelle used the Love You to the Moon stamp set, pairing it with Fresh Prints Designer Paper and the On Film Framelits. The tiny hearts were punched with the Owl Builder Punch! Cute!

DSC_0289

Karen Kurz created this one with the Perfect Pennants stamp set, Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Folder, and Envelope Punch Board. She punched the seemingly dozens of hearts with the Small Heart punch from Silver Glimmer, Champagne Glimmer, and Red Glimmer Paper. The Soft Sky heart in the background was punched with the Full Heart Punch.

Stampin_up_petite_petals

I swapped with Linda Wright at Leadership for this one! Real Red cardstock, Fresh Prints DSP, Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim, Petite Petals stamps and punch and Labels Collection Framelits combine to create a quick and perky valentine!

Stampin_up_flowerful_heart

Katy Simecka used the Flowerful Heart wood-only stamp (still available unti February 14th!) with Retro Fresh Designer Paper, Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim, and a banner from the Perfect Pennants set for her valentine offering.

Stampin_up_banner_blast

Tamie Ackerson used the free SAB set, Banner Blast with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder and a Delightful Dozen greeting. She added a Red Glimmer Small Heart for her finishing touch!

Stampin_up_best_of_love

Last but definitely not least, Ruth Bingle used Whisper White Cardstock Vellum over the "love" stamp from Best of Love (still available until March 31st) to give a frosted, elegant look! I also love the crisp textured look of the wavy Fresh Prints paper under the Whisper White Small Heart-punched layer. Ruth added a litle bit of Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon tied in a bow. Simply perfect!!!!!

That's all for now. It's not too late to order Valentine stamps! To shop and place your order (and choose a free Sale-a-bration item when your merchandise total reaches $50!) click HERE to go to my Online Store.

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Happiest Day and More!

Stampin’ Up! Happiest Day and More!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! We had a fun time yesterday at my Sale-a-bration Kick-off! Lots of ladies in and out all afternoon and evening, with lots of cards made, grab-bags chosen, parties booked, and order forms filled out! I even signed up a new recruit during the event, and she has her first party already booked! yay!

I have been head-down getting ready for this event for a few days, so realized this morning that I have been remiss is announcing my newest class offerings here at my house. (Just to give you a heads-up, I'm planning to announce an Online Virtual Class for my long-distance friends soon!)

"Happiest Day" Classes!

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Fri. February 7th 1-9 p.m.

Fri. March 7th 1-9 p.m.

Fri. April 4th 1-9 p.m

Fri. May 16th 1-9 p.m.

Fri. June 13th 1-9 p.m

Fee: $15  for 3 projects or class is free with a $30 order. Projects will vary from month to month, but the theme will always be "happiest day"!

Club option (local): Contact me direct for info if you would like to be part of the "Happiest Day" Club and receieve Hostess Benefits for participating! Join anytime!

"Vivid Vases" Class!

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Saturday, February 22nd, 1-5 pm.

Fee: $25 to make 5 projects using the Vivid Vases stamp set and Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper, including the "card in a box"  and traditional card shown above! Take $10 off the class fee when you order $25 or more.

"Glitz & Glam" Class!

Stampin_up_glitz_and_glam

Saturday, March 15th, 1-5 p.m.

Fee: $25 to make 5 projects featuring our GOLD products in the Occasions Catalog! Take $10 off the class fee when you order $25 or more.

"Burlap & Blooms" Wreath Class!

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Fee: $25 to make this fun, springy wreath from the kit offered in the Occasions Catalog! All materials will be supplied, including hot glue guns and instruction.

I will be ordering the "Burlap & Blooms" Simply Created Kits for this class, therefore there is a FIRM DEADLINE RSVP date of Friday, March 14th!

"Girly Girls" Class!

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Saturday, April 26th, 1-5 p.m.

Fee: $25 to make 5 "girly" projects, perfect for birthdays or Mother's Day! We will be making this kraft gift box embellished with Spiral Flower Die roses! Take $10 off the class fee when you order $25 or more.

Also coming:

Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st, New Catalog Kick-off! Details TBA, but you won't want to miss this once-a-year event! All attendees will receive their own spiral-bound NEW 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog from me! Catalogs are always free, but this is the only event you can get your catalog free AND spiral bound!

Saturday, June 7th, 1-5 p.m. "For the Boys" Class. Projects TBA.

Fee: $25 to make 5 projects "for the boys", perfect for birthdays or Father's Day! Take $10 off the class fee when you order $25 or more.

That's all for now. Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

To order Stampin' Up! supplies from your wish list, click HERE.

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Happiest Day and More!

Stampin’ Up! Happiest Day and More!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! We had a fun time yesterday at my Sale-a-bration Kick-off! Lots of ladies in and out all afternoon and evening, with lots of cards made, grab-bags chosen, parties booked, and order forms filled out! I even signed up a new recruit during the event, and she has her first party already booked! yay!

I have been head-down getting ready for this event for a few days, so realized this morning that I have been remiss is announcing my newest class offerings here at my house. (Just to give you a heads-up, I'm planning to announce an Online Virtual Class for my long-distance friends soon!)

"Happiest Day" Classes!

Stampin_up_happiest_day_class

Fri. February 7th 1-9 p.m.

Fri. March 7th 1-9 p.m.

Fri. April 4th 1-9 p.m

Fri. May 16th 1-9 p.m.

Fri. June 13th 1-9 p.m

Fee: $15  for 3 projects or class is free with a $30 order. Projects will vary from month to month, but the theme will always be "happiest day"!

Club option (local): Contact me direct for info if you would like to be part of the "Happiest Day" Club and receieve Hostess Benefits for participating! Join anytime!

"Vivid Vases" Class!

Stampin_up_vivid_vases

Saturday, February 22nd, 1-5 pm.

Fee: $25 to make 5 projects using the Vivid Vases stamp set and Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper, including the "card in a box"  and traditional card shown above! Take $10 off the class fee when you order $25 or more.

"Glitz & Glam" Class!

Stampin_up_glitz_and_glam

Saturday, March 15th, 1-5 p.m.

Fee: $25 to make 5 projects featuring our GOLD products in the Occasions Catalog! Take $10 off the class fee when you order $25 or more.

"Burlap & Blooms" Wreath Class!

Stampin_up_burlap_and_blooms_1

Fee: $25 to make this fun, springy wreath from the kit offered in the Occasions Catalog! All materials will be supplied, including hot glue guns and instruction.

I will be ordering the "Burlap & Blooms" Simply Created Kits for this class, therefore there is a FIRM DEADLINE RSVP date of Friday, March 14th!

"Girly Girls" Class!

Stampin_up_spiral_flower_die

Saturday, April 26th, 1-5 p.m.

Fee: $25 to make 5 "girly" projects, perfect for birthdays or Mother's Day! We will be making this kraft gift box embellished with Spiral Flower Die roses! Take $10 off the class fee when you order $25 or more.

Also coming:

Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st, New Catalog Kick-off! Details TBA, but you won't want to miss this once-a-year event! All attendees will receive their own spiral-bound NEW 2014-2015 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog from me! Catalogs are always free, but this is the only event you can get your catalog free AND spiral bound!

Saturday, June 7th, 1-5 p.m. "For the Boys" Class. Projects TBA.

Fee: $25 to make 5 projects "for the boys", perfect for birthdays or Father's Day! Take $10 off the class fee when you order $25 or more.

That's all for now. Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

To order Stampin' Up! supplies from your wish list, click HERE.

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’Up! Spiral Flower Die!

Stampin’Up! Spiral Flower Die!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! I'm almost ready for my Sale-a-bration Kick-off tomorrow! No sleeping on the couch for me tonight! (If you saw my Leadership presentation, you get the reference, lol!)

Yesterday I played with a lot of fun stuff from the Occasions Catalog! I used the Spiral Flower Originals Die (#129279 $17.95) to create this:

Stampin_up_spiral_flower_die

I used Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper, So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, and Blushing Bride cardstock for all 7 of the roses. After cutting the paper with the Spiral Flower die, I curled all of the spirals with my bone folder, then starting with the outer end of the spiral, I wound each one around itself. When done, I let each one "relax" while I wound the rest of them, then use a hot glut gun to secure the spirals to the built-in base.

I created a belly-band for the Kraft Gift Box with Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper and Wild Wasabi cardstock. After attaching a Tea Lace Doily to the top, I added Wild Wasabi leaves cut with the Autumn Accents Bigz Die and embossed with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder. I then added the flowers with the hot glue gun again, then tucked some Bird Builder punched-leaves to fill in between the blossoms.

I white heat-embossed the tag from Chalk Talk on Wild Wasabi cardstock, cut it out with the Chalk Talk framelit, then mounted it on a piece of Baked Brown Sugar cardstock. Baked Brown Sugar coordinated perfectly with the Kraft Gift Boxes!

After adding the tag under the doily, I then spritzed the entire thing with Vanilla Smooch Spritz. I actually added a bit of spritz to a Stampin' Spritzer, then filled it full of 91% Rubbing Alcohol. This stretches the smooch spritz, allowing more coverage, and also keeps it from clogging the nozzle of the spritzer.

That's all for now! You can order your own Spiral Flower Orignals Die, Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper, and Kraft Gift Boxes from my Online Store HERE.

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’Up! Spiral Flower Die!

Stampin’Up! Spiral Flower Die!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! I'm almost ready for my Sale-a-bration Kick-off tomorrow! No sleeping on the couch for me tonight! (If you saw my Leadership presentation, you get the reference, lol!)

Yesterday I played with a lot of fun stuff from the Occasions Catalog! I used the Spiral Flower Originals Die (#129279 $17.95) to create this:

Stampin_up_spiral_flower_die

I used Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper, So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, and Blushing Bride cardstock for all 7 of the roses. After cutting the paper with the Spiral Flower die, I curled all of the spirals with my bone folder, then starting with the outer end of the spiral, I wound each one around itself. When done, I let each one "relax" while I wound the rest of them, then use a hot glut gun to secure the spirals to the built-in base.

I created a belly-band for the Kraft Gift Box with Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper and Wild Wasabi cardstock. After attaching a Tea Lace Doily to the top, I added Wild Wasabi leaves cut with the Autumn Accents Bigz Die and embossed with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder. I then added the flowers with the hot glue gun again, then tucked some Bird Builder punched-leaves to fill in between the blossoms.

I white heat-embossed the tag from Chalk Talk on Wild Wasabi cardstock, cut it out with the Chalk Talk framelit, then mounted it on a piece of Baked Brown Sugar cardstock. Baked Brown Sugar coordinated perfectly with the Kraft Gift Boxes!

After adding the tag under the doily, I then spritzed the entire thing with Vanilla Smooch Spritz. I actually added a bit of spritz to a Stampin' Spritzer, then filled it full of 91% Rubbing Alcohol. This stretches the smooch spritz, allowing more coverage, and also keeps it from clogging the nozzle of the spritzer.

That's all for now! You can order your own Spiral Flower Orignals Die, Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper, and Kraft Gift Boxes from my Online Store HERE.

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Sweet Sorbet Secret Garden in a Box!

Stampin’ Up! Sweet Sorbet Secret Garden in a Box!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! I've been working on projects for my Sale-a-bration Kick-off and played around with a new card construction that has been making the blog rounds lately-a card-in-a-box! Lookie:

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Isn't it just the cutest thing?

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I used Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper from the Sale-a-bration brochure, Secret Garden stamps and framelits, window sheets, the 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Neutrals and Subtles Candy Dots, Petite Petals  and Peite Pairs stamps and Petite Petals punch!

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The coolest thing about this card is it folds flat and fits perfectly inside one of our regular medium envelopes!

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All the recepient has to do is take it out of the envelope and set it open. Ta da! Instant happy!

Well, that's all for now. I have one more hostess party on Thursday before my SAB kick-off on Friday. I'm ready for Thursday, but still have a few things to prep for Friday. So I'm off to bed a bit earlier than my norm so I can pop up in the a.m. and get going!

To order at least $50 worth of Stampin' Up! products and be able to choose the yummy Sweet Sorbet paper as your free gift, just click HERE to go to my Online Store!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Sweet Sorbet Secret Garden in a Box!

Stampin’ Up! Sweet Sorbet Secret Garden in a Box!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! I've been working on projects for my Sale-a-bration Kick-off and played around with a new card construction that has been making the blog rounds lately-a card-in-a-box! Lookie:

Stampin_up_card_in_a_box_1

Isn't it just the cutest thing?

Stampin_up_card_in_a_box_2

I used Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper from the Sale-a-bration brochure, Secret Garden stamps and framelits, window sheets, the 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Neutrals and Subtles Candy Dots, Petite Petals  and Peite Pairs stamps and Petite Petals punch!

Stampin_up_card_in_a_box_3

The coolest thing about this card is it folds flat and fits perfectly inside one of our regular medium envelopes!

Stampin_up_card_in_a_box_4

All the recepient has to do is take it out of the envelope and set it open. Ta da! Instant happy!

Well, that's all for now. I have one more hostess party on Thursday before my SAB kick-off on Friday. I'm ready for Thursday, but still have a few things to prep for Friday. So I'm off to bed a bit earlier than my norm so I can pop up in the a.m. and get going!

To order at least $50 worth of Stampin' Up! products and be able to choose the yummy Sweet Sorbet paper as your free gift, just click HERE to go to my Online Store!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Texture Impressions Embossing Machine! NEW!

Stampin’ Up! Texture Impressions Embossing Machine! NEW!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! Need to share this video with you showing our new Texture Impressions Embossing Machine! These will be available in the new catalog in June, but we have a limited supply right now, so go to my website and get yours today!

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order the machine and three embossing folders from our large selection in the Online Store, then choose the Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Folder for FREE from the Sale-a-bration brochure!

 

That's all for now! Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

 

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Texture Impressions Embossing Machine! NEW!

Stampin’ Up! Texture Impressions Embossing Machine! NEW!

Posted on by Carol Payne

Hey there! Need to share this video with you showing our new Texture Impressions Embossing Machine! These will be available in the new catalog in June, but we have a limited supply right now, so go to my website and get yours today!

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order the machine and three embossing folders from our large selection in the Online Store, then choose the Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Folder for FREE from the Sale-a-bration brochure!

 

That's all for now! Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

 

 

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

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