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Stampin’ Up! October Specials for World Cardmaking Day!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Things are moving pretty fast around here right now. My daughter hasn't had her baby yet, but it has to be soon because she was due last Monday! We are having our church's Homecoming tomorrow, one of my best friends is visiting for the weekend, and it's World Cardmaking Day! yay!

Because of the imminent appearance of my new grand daughter I didn't schedule a World Cardmaking Day stamping event, but I DO have some fun things for you today!

Stampin' Up! has TWO specials going on this month. One is very short and the other lasts all month!

First, the short one! These specials only last through October 5th!

Download this flyer to get all the details:

Download WCMD_Flyer_Demo_Oct0116_US

Or click on any of the pictures in this graphic to go directly to my online store:

NOTE: The Fast Fuse Adhesive B1G1F is buy one Fast Fuse Adhesive with the Applicator (129026 $10.00) and you will receive a Fast Fuse Refill automatically for free! That's a $7.50 value for free!) So order the Fast Fuse Applicator (129026) if you want the free refill!

2016-2018 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141413] $8.00 $6.80	2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper [141697] $11.00 $8.25	2015-2017 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138339] $8.00 $6.80	2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper [141698] $11.00 $8.25
Envelope Punch Board [133774] $20.00 $15.00	Designer Tin Of Cards Project Kit [141651] $27.00 $20.25	Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill [129027] $7.50 B1G1F	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00 $10.00

Here's a video from Stampin' Up! featuring the Designer Tin of Cards Kit to help you get inspired!

You will want to order the Designer Tin of Cards stamp set #141739, $27.00, to help you complete the cards in the kit. While not on sale, it's a versatile stamp set you will use over & over!

Next, Stampin' Up! also has a B3G1F Designer Series Paper Special lasting the WHOLE MONTH!!!!

Click on the graphic above or this link to go to my online store to order: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Well, that's all for today. I've been "nesting", similar to what an expectant mother does when she is about to give birth. I've been cleaning my house, doing extra laundry, giving all of the beds in my house clean sheets, etc, in anticipating being gone to help with the new baby.

If we don't have a new baby today, I plan to be back tomorrow with another Sunday Swap Day!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! October Specials for World Cardmaking Day!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Carol Payne

Because of the imminent appearance of my new grand daughter I didn't schedule a World Cardmaking Day stamping event, but I DO have some fun things for you today!

Stampin' Up! has TWO specials going on this month. One is very short and the other lasts all month!

First, the short one! These specials only last through October 5th!

Download this flyer to get all the details:

Download WCMD_Flyer_Demo_Oct0116_US

Or click on any of the pictures in this graphic to go directly to my online store:

2016-2018 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141413] $8.00 $6.80	2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper [141697] $11.00 $8.25	2015-2017 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138339] $8.00 $6.80	2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper [141698] $11.00 $8.25
Envelope Punch Board [133774] $20.00 $15.00	Designer Tin Of Cards Project Kit [141651] $27.00 $20.25	Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill [129027] $7.50 B1G1F	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00 $10.00

Here's a video from Stampin' Up! featuring the Designer Tin of Cards Kit to help you get inspired!

You will want to order the Designer Tin of Cards stamp set #141739, $27.00, to help you complete the cards in the kit. While not on sale, it's a versatile stamp set you will use over & over!

Next, Stampin' Up! also has a B3G1F Designer Series Paper Special lasting the WHOLE MONTH!!!!

Click on the graphic above or this link to go to my online store to order: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

If we don't have a new baby today, I plan to be back tomorrow with another Sunday Swap Day!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Mediterranean Achiever’s Blog Hop Thankfulness!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Welcome to the Mediterranean Achiever's Blog Hop! This month's theme is Thankfulness!

Edited 9/28/16: If you came here yesterday evening or earlier today, my post was unfinished (with NO PHOTOS!) My computer went on the fritz before I could complete my post. It took my son almost ALL DAY to get it up and running again! SO SORRY!

You may just be starting the blog hop here at Carol Payne Stamps, or may have come from the person previous to me in the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects. At the moment you are visiting Carol Payne.

For my thankful project I combined Paisley & Posies with Hardwood Background and Swirly Scribbles Thinlets:

I stamped Crumb Cake with Hardwood with Crumb Cake ink. I cut Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper with a Swirly Scribbles Thinlet to create my "pumpkin". The leaves are cut with Swirly Scribbles.

I punched one end of 7/8" x 3" Very Vanilla with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch, then stamped "THANKFUL * GRATEFUL BLESSED" from Paisleys & Posies. Very Vanilla 1/2" Lace Trim and Halloween Night Baker's Twine add finishing touches.

Inside I used Happy Happenings sentiments. I cut the smaller pumpkin from the Pumpkin Pie Glimmer that was removed when I cut the large pumpkin for the front. I gently peeled the plastic backing off the glimmer paper before cutting it with the thinlets.

Thanks for taking part in our blog hop, there are so many amazing ideas and inspiration you don't want to miss. Remember that currently you are at my blog – Carol Payne, so check the blog hop line up list to see who is next!

To order the supplies to make this card, go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer Stamp Set [142196] $21.00	Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133032] $20.00	Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133035] $15.00	Happy Happenings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138734] $28.00
Happy Happenings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139381] $20.00	Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324] $23.00	Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper [142029] $5.00	Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672] $7.00
Halloween Night Baker's Twine [142027] $6.00	Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497] $27.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50

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

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Mediterranean Achiever’s Blog Hop Thankfulness!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Welcome to the Mediterranean Achiever's Blog Hop! This month's theme is Thankfulness!

For my thankful project I combined Paisley & Posies with Hardwood Background and Swirly Scribbles Thinlets:

I stamped Crumb Cake with Hardwood with Crumb Cake ink. I cut Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper with a Swirly Scribbles Thinlet to create my "pumpkin". The leaves are cut with Swirly Scribbles.

To order the supplies to make this card, go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer Stamp Set [142196] $21.00	Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133032] $20.00	Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133035] $15.00	Happy Happenings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138734] $28.00
Happy Happenings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139381] $20.00	Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324] $23.00	Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper [142029] $5.00	Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672] $7.00
Halloween Night Baker's Twine [142027] $6.00	Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497] $27.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131201] $8.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50

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

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop September Edition, Cards That MOVE!

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's time for the September edition of the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! yay!

Our theme this month is cards that move. You will be amazed at the varied and inspiring samples we have to share!

For my project I decided to use one of my favorite card folds, the Window Card. I wanted a fall theme, so I used Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper and Vintage Leaves.

I pulled out Thoughts & Prayers for the sentiments. Fall colors work well for a sympathy card.

This fun fold provides a lot of options to add sentiments, much more than the usual book-fold style card, but really doesn't take much more card stock.

I also used the coordinating Leaflets Framelits to cut out the window and the leaves. Sponging with Early Espresso ink adds contrasting dimension.

To make sure I placed the greeting leaf correctly through the window, I folded the card closed, then added dimensionals to the inside fold before placing the leaf.

I stamped-off Cajun Craze ink for the leaf, then stamped the sentiment with Early Espresso.

I finished off the front by tying Kraft Rope Trim. After I knotted the ends I frayed it using a Paper-Piercing Tool.

Here's the supply list for my card. You can order all the supplies from my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Vintage Leaves [138802] $26.00	Thoughts & Prayers Clear-mount Stamp Set [127805] $19.00	Thoughts & Prayers Wood-mount Stamp Set [128751] $26.00	Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper [142017] $13.00
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [126965] $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Kraft Rope Trim [141996] $5.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50	1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Paper-Piercing Tool [126189] $4.00

Now it's time to move on to Judy Garza's blog to see what she has created for us!

Click the "Next" box to go to Stamping With Judy G!

Or click this link to go back to visit Laura Milligan's blog, I'd Rather "Bee" Stampin'!

Enjoy your hop! That's all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Happy Little Scarecrow!

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! This month's swap theme was the Holiday Catalog pre-order, so I used the happy little scarecrow from Cookie Cutter Halloween and sentiments from Paisleys & Posies:

I made two samples, this one with a Better Together sentiment:

I stamped Mr. Scarecrow with black ink, coloring with ink squeezed onto the inkpad lids using a Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

I stamped his coat on a design of Paisleys & Posies Specialty Designer Paper, cut it out, and adhered over the stamped body. I colored his face cap, pants, and patches with So Saffron, Night of Navy, and Cajun Craze ink.

Using the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to paint on the ink leaves a pretty shimmer!

I used this sentiment from Paisleys & Posies for my swaps. I embossed the So Saffron background with the Petal Burst Folder, then sponged with Crumb Cake ink.

I finished the inside with a sentiment and images from Paisleys & Posies.

You can order most of what I used today in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Cookie Cutter Halloween, Paisleys & Posies, and Paisleys & Posies Specialty Designer Paper will be available to order on September 1st!

Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $8.00	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $8.00	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [126965] $6.50	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118] $8.00
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141493] $7.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Remember while shopping:

All orders , except Online Class Orders, receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Clearance Rack for savings of up to 60%!

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the August Host Code:PYAVZHJH you’ll receive the Thoughtful Branches Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150, DON’T USE THE HOSTESS CODE, you will choose Stampin' Rewards starting at 10% of the merchandise total. And you’ll still receive the monthly online class cards!

Be sure to redeem your Bonus Code(s) by August 31!

The Thoughtful Branches Bundle goes away after August 31st! Use your Bonus Code(s) to order today!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Happy Little Scarecrow!

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! This month's swap theme was the Holiday Catalog pre-order, so I used the happy little scarecrow from Cookie Cutter Halloween and sentiments from Paisleys & Posies:

I made two samples, this one with a Better Together sentiment:

I stamped Mr. Scarecrow with black ink, coloring with ink squeezed onto the inkpad lids using a Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

Using the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to paint on the ink leaves a pretty shimmer!

I used this sentiment from Paisleys & Posies for my swaps. I embossed the So Saffron background with the Petal Burst Folder, then sponged with Crumb Cake ink.

I finished the inside with a sentiment and images from Paisleys & Posies.

You can order most of what I used today in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Cookie Cutter Halloween, Paisleys & Posies, and Paisleys & Posies Specialty Designer Paper will be available to order on September 1st!

Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $8.00	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $8.00	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [126965] $6.50	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118] $8.00
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141493] $7.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Remember while shopping:

All orders , except Online Class Orders, receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Clearance Rack for savings of up to 60%!

Be sure to redeem your Bonus Code(s) by August 31!

The Thoughtful Branches Bundle goes away after August 31st! Use your Bonus Code(s) to order today!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Weather Together!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! We had thunderstorms here most of the morning yesterday, which made it a wonderfully dark and lazy day! I've been going flat out for the past couple of weeks, with Christmas in July and our family gathering for Liam's birthday, so by yesterday morning I was in need of a bit more rest, and I took it!

A few weeks ago I played with the Weather Together set, and today's card was the first one I created. This card of encouragement came together quickly using the stamps and matching (and bundled) framelits!

There's even a framelit to cut the umbrella handle. Don't you wish Stampin' Up! had framelits for all of their sets? I sure do!

Dapper Denim. Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White is a cheerful color combo! The background is 2016-2018 Envelope Paper in Dapper Denim.

The sentiment just fits in the Classic Label Punch.

I stamped the Kinda Eclectic sunburst over masked clouds to bring it all together.

Use this supply list to order the supplies you need to create your own Weather Together encouragement card: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Weather Together Photopolymer Bundle [142319] $41.25	Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135350] $20.00	Kinda Eclectic Wood-Mount Stamp Set [135347] $28.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00
2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper [141698] $11.00	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50
Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00

Remember while shopping:

All orders , except Online Class Orders, receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Clearance Rack for savings of up to 60%!

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the August Host Code: PYAVZHJH you’ll receive the Thoughtful Branches Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

It's time to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons! You can use them for any Stampin' Up! merchandise order, including the Limited-Edition Thoughtful Branches stamp set and matching Thinlet dies!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Weather Together!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Carol Payne

There's even a framelit to cut the umbrella handle. Don't you wish Stampin' Up! had framelits for all of their sets? I sure do!

Dapper Denim. Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White is a cheerful color combo! The background is 2016-2018 Envelope Paper in Dapper Denim.

The sentiment just fits in the Classic Label Punch.

I stamped the Kinda Eclectic sunburst over masked clouds to bring it all together.

Use this supply list to order the supplies you need to create your own Weather Together encouragement card: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Weather Together Photopolymer Bundle [142319] $41.25	Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135350] $20.00	Kinda Eclectic Wood-Mount Stamp Set [135347] $28.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00
2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper [141698] $11.00	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50
Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00

Remember while shopping:

All orders , except Online Class Orders, receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Clearance Rack for savings of up to 60%!

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the August Host Code: PYAVZHJH you’ll receive the Thoughtful Branches Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

It's time to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons! You can use them for any Stampin' Up! merchandise order, including the Limited-Edition Thoughtful Branches stamp set and matching Thinlet dies!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Mediterranean Achiever’s Blog Hop, Thoughtful Branches Bundle!

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Welcome to the Grand Vacation Achievers Blog Hop for July! This month our theme is the Thoughtful Branches Bundle. We’re so excited to be able to show you these amazing BRAND NEW products that you can purchase on August 2, 2016!

You may just be starting the blog hop here at my blog – Carol Payne, or may have come from the person previous to me in the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects. At the moment you are visiting Carol Payne.

For my creation, I used a Crumb Cake Notecard & Envelope for a quick and easy card. I decided to just feature the stamp set, not the coordinating Beautiful Branches Framelits, because I know not everyone has a Big Shot and sometimes it’s hard to find cards that don’t use at least one element from it.

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I used the Baby Wipe Technique to quickly ink the foliage of the tree with Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, and Always Artichoke. The stamps are created to fit together perfectly. This large foliage stamp has a “tab” on the bottom so you know which way to stamp so the tree trunk will fit inside!

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I frayed the edges of 5/8″ Burlap ribbon to add behind the Copper-embossed, hand-cut sentiment. I stamped-off the Cajun Craze leaf on scrap paper before stamping on the Very Vanilla, rubbed it with the Embossing Buddy to make sure the ink was dry, stamped the sentiment with Versamark, sprinkled with Copper Embossing Powder, and heated with my Heat Tool. I hand-cut the sentiment with my Paper Snips, leaving a bit of vanilla edge for smoothness.

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Inside I used one of my favorite Bible verses, Isaiah 41:10, a verse from God’s word that always speaks to my heart!

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Thanks for taking part in our blog hop! Remember, currently you are at my blog – Carol Payne, so check the blog hop line up list below to see who is next in line!

If you are new to stamping, live in the U.S., and don’t currently have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would love to help you!

Check out the current catalog and Clearance Rack in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!