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Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day November 19th on Monday the 20th!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! We celebrated two birthdays yesterday! Two of my sons have birthdays this week; Troy's birthday was yesterday and Logan's is on Wednesday. With both of their birthdays so close to Thanksgiving (Logan was born the day before Thanksgiving) their celebrations have sometimes gotten lost in the shuffle of the holidays. We decided to not let that happen this year!

This is a good group of cards, so let's get started!

First, a lovely Carols of Christmas swap featuring the Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Marbled Background. Silver Glimmer paper, Silver Sequin Trim, and Rhinestone Basic Jewels add fun sparkle. This card was created by Cathy Miller.

Next, an Eclipse technique Christmas card using the Large Letter Alphabet Framelits and Christmas Pines stamps. Created by Landa Cartwright

"to the world" is from Hearts Come Home.

Carol Slack sponged a background of Pool Party and Dapper Denim, then subtly stamped snowflakes with Whisper White Craft ink. She cut the houses and church with the Hometown Greetings Edgelits, the tree with a Card Front Builder Dies. She added little pieces of So Saffron card stock behind the windows to make light "shine" through. The greeting is from Star of Light in the Annual Catalog.

Lovely as a Tree has been in the catalog since before I became a demonstrator over 15 years ago, but it's still a favorite of just about everyone! The creator of this easel card stamped the Night of Navy card base with the Sheet Music background, then heat-embossed the tree with white powder on vellum. This card could easily be a luminaria; all it needs is a battery votive inside!

Silver 1/8" ribbon, a Foil Snowflake, and rhinestones add sparkle. The greeting is from Christmas Quilt.

If you enjoyed these projects, please use the November hostess code 2CACVAJA to receive a gift from me when you place your order in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code, because YOU become the hostess and get the free Stampin’ Rewards.

Get ready for the Online Extravaganza, starting Monday, November 20^th! Click this link to see what’s on sale so you can have your list ready on Monday when the stamp set “doorbusters” are on sale! http://sumedia.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2017/Online%20Extravaganza/Item%20List%20Flyer%20US.pdf

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

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's time for Sunday Swap Day!

First, Carol Slack used the Inlaid Embossing technique with the Flourish Thinlets and the Flourishing Phrases stamps. She cut a mask with the Flourish Thinlets to sponge Sweet Sugarplum ink on the white layer before adhering the cut-out Rich Razzleberry flourish. Then she embossed everything with the Elegant Dots folder.

Inside is more sponging with the mask and a Flourishing Phrases sentiment. Lovely!

Next, Jan Rodrian combined Wild About Flowers and Thoughts & Prayers with the "using a clear block as a stamp" technique:

Th Reflection technique with Lovely As a Tree arrived with no creator name.

Expertly stamped, masked, sponged, and glittered.

Katy Simecka embossed Lovely as a Tree on Copper Foil, then mounted on a sponged piece of This Christmas Designer paper. Classy!

Finally, Karen Kurz inked directly on the Woodland folder with classic inks and with Versamark before embossing with the Big Shot and then heat embossing the tree trunks with white powder. The sentiment from Tin of Cards balances well with the stamped critter from Foxy Friends.

These lovely little vines are included in Foxy Friends!

To place an order for your stamping supplies, go to my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Save

Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Bundle [142322] $70.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142323] $59.25	Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Thoughts & Prayers Clear-mount Stamp Set [127805] $19.00
Thoughts & Prayers Wood-mount Stamp Set [128751] $26.00	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set [128655] $28.00	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $4.00
Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set [138946] $17.00	Foxy Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set [141549] $27.00	Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139673] $8.50

Remember while shopping:

All orders receive a Thank You card in the mail.

Every $25 you order from my online store (before tax & shipping) using the January Host Code: DFATAJZS you’ll receive pre-cut card kits to make one each of these "Dragonfly Dreams" cards:

Click on the "Rewards Program" image on the right for more info!

Order at least $50, choose a free Sale-a-bration product AND receive TWO kits of each card!

Need new catalogs? Message me!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's time for Sunday Swap Day!

Inside is more sponging with the mask and a Flourishing Phrases sentiment. Lovely!

Next, Jan Rodrian combined Wild About Flowers and Thoughts & Prayers with the "using a clear block as a stamp" technique:

Th Reflection technique with Lovely As a Tree arrived with no creator name.

Expertly stamped, masked, sponged, and glittered.

Katy Simecka embossed Lovely as a Tree on Copper Foil, then mounted on a sponged piece of This Christmas Designer paper. Classy!

These lovely little vines are included in Foxy Friends!

To place an order for your stamping supplies, go to my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Save

Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Bundle [142322] $70.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142323] $59.25	Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Thoughts & Prayers Clear-mount Stamp Set [127805] $19.00
Thoughts & Prayers Wood-mount Stamp Set [128751] $26.00	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set [128655] $28.00	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $4.00
Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set [138946] $17.00	Foxy Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set [141549] $27.00	Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139673] $8.50

Remember while shopping:

All orders receive a Thank You card in the mail.

Every $25 you order from my online store (before tax & shipping) using the January Host Code: DFATAJZS you’ll receive pre-cut card kits to make one each of these "Dragonfly Dreams" cards:

Click on the "Rewards Program" image on the right for more info!

Order at least $50, choose a free Sale-a-bration product AND receive TWO kits of each card!

Need new catalogs? Message me!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017

Stampin’ Up! Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop November Edition Happy Holidays!

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Welcom to the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! Our theme this month is Happy Holidays, and while I prefer to say "Merry Christmas!", the collection of holidays from Thanksgiving through New Year's are indeed happy!

I chose the Santa's Sleigh bundle of stamps and thinlets for my project!

I combined images from Lovely As a Tree and Peaceful Pines for the background, heat embossing with White powder.

I cut the sleigh base from Basic Black, then cut the intricate sleigh body from Basic Gray. I painted the body with Clear Wink of Stella before adding the Always Artichoke wreath and Cherry Cobbler bow.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS WISHES" is from Santa's Sleigh. I stamped the Gorgeous Grunge fine-grain splatter stamp with White Craft ink for a snowy look.

Inside I used another phrase from Santa's Sleigh and another tree image from Peaceful Pines.

Click on the "next" button to hop to Judy Garza's blog:

Click the "Previous" button to hop back to Laura Milligan's blog, I'd Rather Bee Stampin'!

If you live in the U.S. you can order Stampin' Up! supplies direct from my online store; www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Santa's Sleigh Photopolymer Bundle [143499] $45.75	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set [128655] $28.00	Peaceful Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set [139728] $26.00
Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set [130514] $25.00	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $18.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.00
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] $6.50	Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad [126972] $6.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $8.00
Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $8.00
Always Artichoke 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105119] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50	Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper [142022] $13.00
Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies [135854] $33.00

Remember while shopping:

All orders receive a Thank You card in the mail.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the November Host Code: TV243B4E, you’ll receive the November 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!

November Select Stamps 25% off from Stampin' Up!

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop November Edition Happy Holidays!

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Carol Payne

I chose the Santa's Sleigh bundle of stamps and thinlets for my project!

I combined images from Lovely As a Tree and Peaceful Pines for the background, heat embossing with White powder.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS WISHES" is from Santa's Sleigh. I stamped the Gorgeous Grunge fine-grain splatter stamp with White Craft ink for a snowy look.

Inside I used another phrase from Santa's Sleigh and another tree image from Peaceful Pines.

Click on the "next" button to hop to Judy Garza's blog:

Click the "Previous" button to hop back to Laura Milligan's blog, I'd Rather Bee Stampin'!

If you live in the U.S. you can order Stampin' Up! supplies direct from my online store; www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Santa's Sleigh Photopolymer Bundle [143499] $45.75	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set [128655] $28.00	Peaceful Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set [139728] $26.00
Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set [130514] $25.00	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $18.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.00
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] $6.50	Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad [126972] $6.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $8.00
Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $8.00
Always Artichoke 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105119] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50	Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper [142022] $13.00
Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies [135854] $33.00

Remember while shopping:

All orders receive a Thank You card in the mail.

November Select Stamps 25% off from Stampin' Up!

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Merry Medley Lovely As A Tree!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Stampin' Up! really hit it out of the ballpark with the Holiday Catalog!

A must have for me was the Merry Medley background. So many words on one stamp is not only a great value, but I looove the graphic look!

I chose to use Lovely As a Tree as my focal image:

I stamped the tree on the Crumb Cake layer with Always Artichoke ink, then stamped it again on scrap paper and cut it out to create a mask. I covered the stamped tree with the cut out mask before stamping over it with Merry Medley and White Craft ink.

For the greeting banner I stamped "Christmas Blessings" from Christmas Pines with Cherry Cobbler ink on a strip of Very Vanilla, then cut it out with the banner die in the Mini Treat Bag Thinlets. The teeny-tiny holly is also from Christmas Pines. I hand-cut it out and mounted it with a snippet of a Stampin' Dimensional.

The inside greeting is also from Christmas Pines. I originally bought this set because it coordinated in a bundle with the Pretty Pines thinlets, but I think I will be using it a lot more for the sentiments!

You can now order your own Merry Medley and Christmas Pines stamps to create your own graphic Christmas card! Just go to my online store to shop: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Merry Medley Wood-Mount Stamp [142148] $20.00	Merry Medley Clear-Mount Stamp [142152] $15.00	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set [128655] $28.00
Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set [142049] $35.00	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $40.00	Always Artichoke 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105119] $8.00	Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad [126972] $6.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] $6.50	Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers [141972] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50

When your online order is at least $35 before shipping and tax you will receive from me the September Merry Medley Online Class! 6 complete cards, two each of the three designs, for free! Just use the Host Code: TUD7JT2D.

Special Deals! Be sure to check out the Special Deals Stampin' Up! is offering this week! 25% off through September 7!

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

All images © Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Merry Medley Lovely As A Tree!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Stampin' Up! really hit it out of the ballpark with the Holiday Catalog!

A must have for me was the Merry Medley background. So many words on one stamp is not only a great value, but I looove the graphic look!

I chose to use Lovely As a Tree as my focal image:

You can now order your own Merry Medley and Christmas Pines stamps to create your own graphic Christmas card! Just go to my online store to shop: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Merry Medley Wood-Mount Stamp [142148] $20.00	Merry Medley Clear-Mount Stamp [142152] $15.00	Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set [127793] $20.00	Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set [128655] $28.00
Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set [142049] $35.00	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $40.00	Always Artichoke 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105119] $8.00	Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad [126972] $6.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] $6.50	Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers [141972] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes [107300] $6.50

Special Deals! Be sure to check out the Special Deals Stampin' Up! is offering this week! 25% off through September 7!

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

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday, so it 's time for swaps! yay!

Kathy Morgan used the temporarily-retired-but available-again-when-the-new-catalog-starts in June Woodland Embossing Folder, combining it with the perennial favorite (since at least 2001), Lovely As a Tree!

Next, this adorable Bitty Butterfly Punch card by an anonymous creator takes its' theme from the greeting from Over the Rainbow:

Brenda Hukriede used the still-available Holiday Catalog Flurry of Wishes Bundle to create the perfect winter birthday card:

She used a circle punch to create a unique opening:

Finally, Carla Goodlace used World of Dreams with the Honeycomb folder for her swap at the Dallas OnStage event. I love her color combo of Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Delightful Dijon, and Elegant Eggplant!

You can place your order now in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the February Hostess Code: G76DQGKK you will receive the February Online Class; six cards, two each of these 3 designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

Sale-a-bration is is full swing! For every $50 order you place, you will get to choose a FREE ITEM from the Sale-a-bration brochure, so be sure to check that out while you are shopping too!

These three Sale-a-bration items retire after February 15th, so don't wait to order!

When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150, you can choose free Stampin' Rewards starting at 10% of the total.
***During Sale-a-bration (Jan 5-March 31, 2016 all orders of $250 or more will receive $25 in EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards!!!!!

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

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday, so it 's time for swaps! yay!

Next, this adorable Bitty Butterfly Punch card by an anonymous creator takes its' theme from the greeting from Over the Rainbow:

Brenda Hukriede used the still-available Holiday Catalog Flurry of Wishes Bundle to create the perfect winter birthday card:

She used a circle punch to create a unique opening:

You can place your order now in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

Sale-a-bration is is full swing! For every $50 order you place, you will get to choose a FREE ITEM from the Sale-a-bration brochure, so be sure to check that out while you are shopping too!

These three Sale-a-bration items retire after February 15th, so don't wait to order!

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

Stampin’ Up! Wondrous Wreath Class, New Weekly Deals, and a Project Idea!

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I grabbed a chance to take a pic of the projects for the Online Christmas Card Class yesterday, but never got a chance to post them! Here they are:

Indeed, these are MUCH prettier in person than in this picture! I will be posting better pics sometime in the next few days!

Here's the info about this class YOU can participate in:

Place an order of at least $35 (before shipping and sales tax) in my Online Store by November 10th and I will send you kits to make 6 of these cards (two each of these three designs) including envelopes, and a bonus project for free!

Here's the link to my Online Store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Use this Hostess Code when you order: VW4XC9RH

You will receive full color instructions to create the cards with your kit packet.

VIDEOS are coming, I'm just having serious upload issues right now with my internet. It's worse right now than better, even after upgrading my service, so please be patient with this aspect of the class. Thanks!

Here's the new Weekly Deals just out this morning from Stampin' Up!

Here's a new project idea and a handout sheet you can print:

Here's the handout:

Download Autumn Splash with Gorgeous Grunge on Lovely as a Tree

That's all for now! Contact me if you have any questions or need help!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!