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Stampin’ Up! Sunday Santa Swap Day on Monday!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Santa Swap Day on Monday!

Hey there! We had a family gathering yesterday to celebrate Jessica & Alisa's birthdays, so I had zero time to blog! 19 family members! yay!

Today I am sharing with you some of my favorite swaps using the Detailed Santa Thinlets, Greetings from Santa, and Santa's Sleigh bundle!

First, Laura Milligan created this classic Santa card with the Greetings from Santa/Detailed Santa Thinlets!

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Classic Real Red and Whisper White is the perfect color choice! She also added a Mini Jingle Bell (that really DOES jingle) and Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine!

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Next, Kristin Kortonick  also used the Greetings from Santa set, punching the stamped and heat-embossed images with circle punches. She used strips of Presents & Pinecones Designer Paper and also added a Mini Jingle Bell tied to Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine from the Baker's Twine Trio Pack.

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Finally, Carol Slack used the Santa's Sleigh stamps and Thinlets Bundle to create her Merry Christmas Card!

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The Sparkle Textured Impressions Folder creates the perfect "snowy" background, complemented by the Dazzling Diamonds "snow" on the pine branches!

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Carol used both Real Red and Emerald Envy Glitter Embossing Powder to create the wreath & bow.

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She used a sentiment from the Hang Your Stocking set to finish off the inside.

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Go to my online store to order your own Greetings from Santa or Santa's Sleigh Bundle: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Remember while shopping:

All orders receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the October Host Code:  Q7JJPNYN, you’ll receive the October Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

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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!         

October is B3G1F Designer Paper Month! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!!!

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Wonder of Christmas for the October Online Class!

Stampin’ Up! Wonder of Christmas for the October Online Class!

Hey there! Today I'm sharing the third and final card in the October Online Class using Wonder of Christmas. I used the "Stained Glass" technique to color the angel:

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 All of the stamps used on this card are included in the Wonder of Christmas set!

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Stained Glass Technique: the angel was gold heat-embossed on vellum, then colored on the back side with Subtles Stampin' Write Markers. It gives the angel a soft look.

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 I created the background by stamping phrases from Wonder of Christmas with Pool Party ink. After I finished coloring the angel, I mounted her on Whisper White. Adhering vellum can be  tricky because the adhesive shows through. I solved my problem by piercing two evenly-spaced holes through both layers and then tying gold twine in a bow.

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 I cut a star from Gold Glimmer paper with a Starlight Thinlet. It is adhered with a glue dot. I added an extra glue dot between the white and vellum layers too. The tiny white scalloped edge is cut with a Shaker Shapes Framelit.

Inside is all stamped with Pool Party and more Wonder of Christmas sentiments. When you receive your October Online Class cards, these words will be embossed with gold.

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Ready to make your own stained glass angel? Go to my online store to order your supplies: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Heat Tool

$30.00
Glue Dots

$5.25

Remember while shopping:

All orders receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the October Host Code:  Q7JJPNYN, you’ll receive the October Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

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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!            

October is B3G1F Designer Paper Month!

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Wonder of Christmas for the October Online Class!

Stampin’ Up! Wonder of Christmas for the October Online Class!

Hey there! Today I'm sharing the third and final card in the October Online Class using Wonder of Christmas. I used the "Stained Glass" technique to color the angel:

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 All of the stamps used on this card are included in the Wonder of Christmas set!

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Stained Glass Technique: the angel was gold heat-embossed on vellum, then colored on the back side with Subtles Stampin' Write Markers. It gives the angel a soft look.

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 I created the background by stamping phrases from Wonder of Christmas with Pool Party ink. After I finished coloring the angel, I mounted her on Whisper White. Adhering vellum can be  tricky because the adhesive shows through. I solved my problem by piercing two evenly-spaced holes through both layers and then tying gold twine in a bow.

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 I cut a star from Gold Glimmer paper with a Starlight Thinlet. It is adhered with a glue dot. I added an extra glue dot between the white and vellum layers too. The tiny white scalloped edge is cut with a Shaker Shapes Framelit.

Inside is all stamped with Pool Party and more Wonder of Christmas sentiments. When you receive your October Online Class cards, these words will be embossed with gold.

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Ready to make your own stained glass angel? Go to my online store to order your supplies: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Heat Tool

$30.00
Glue Dots

$5.25

Remember while shopping:

All orders receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the October Host Code:  Q7JJPNYN, you’ll receive the October Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

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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!            

October is B3G1F Designer Paper Month!

October 2016 B3G1F

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day  on Monday Cookie Cutter Christmas!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day on Monday Cookie Cutter Christmas!

Hey there! We had a LOT going on yesterday, so no time to post, so I'm bringing you Sunday Swap day on Monday! yay!

These cards are all simple-but-eye-catching designs, perfect for mass production for your own Christmas card!

First, an adorably clean-and-simple card using the Cable Knit Dynamic folder and Cookie-Cutter Christmas. This card arrived without the creator's name attached.

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Next, Linda Pagel used the gingergbread man from Cookie Cutter Christmas with Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper for her swap. The Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and a sentiment from Merriest Wishes completes her design.

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Inside, Linda used a sentiment from Wonderful Year, which is bold and complete in itself.

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Kim Allen also used Cookie Cutter Christmas and Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper, adding a sentiment from Suite Seasons. She used Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine and White Perfect Accents too!

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Emily Tull stamped a trio of reindeer from Cooke Cutter Christmas for her design. She sponged the diagonal background stripes with one of the Seasonal Decorative Masks. She punched "merry" which is from the Sweet Home set, with the Duet Banner Punch.

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Ready to shop? Go to my online store to place your order: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Remember while shopping:

All 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 September Host Code: TUD7JT2D you’ll receive the Merry Medleys Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

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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! 

September Special Offers! Choose from these items to receive 25% off!

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day  on Monday Cookie Cutter Christmas!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day on Monday Cookie Cutter Christmas!

Hey there! We had a LOT going on yesterday, so no time to post, so I'm bringing you Sunday Swap day on Monday! yay!

These cards are all simple-but-eye-catching designs, perfect for mass production for your own Christmas card!

First, an adorably clean-and-simple card using the Cable Knit Dynamic folder and Cookie-Cutter Christmas. This card arrived without the creator's name attached.

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Next, Linda Pagel used the gingergbread man from Cookie Cutter Christmas with Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper for her swap. The Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and a sentiment from Merriest Wishes completes her design.

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Inside, Linda used a sentiment from Wonderful Year, which is bold and complete in itself.

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Kim Allen also used Cookie Cutter Christmas and Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper, adding a sentiment from Suite Seasons. She used Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine and White Perfect Accents too!

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Emily Tull stamped a trio of reindeer from Cooke Cutter Christmas for her design. She sponged the diagonal background stripes with one of the Seasonal Decorative Masks. She punched "merry" which is from the Sweet Home set, with the Duet Banner Punch.

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Ready to shop? Go to my online store to place your order: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Remember while shopping:

All 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 September Host Code: TUD7JT2D you’ll receive the Merry Medleys Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

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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! 

September Special Offers! Choose from these items to receive 25% off!

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Flower Patch Double Front Fold!

Stampin’ Up! Flower Patch Double Front Fold!

Hey there! I have a fresh  Double Front Fold card for you today! We'll  also make this card tomorrow and Friday at my "Blooms & Bliss" Birthday Card Class:

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The main trick is in cutting the pieces, so here are the dimensions:

Island Indigo card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4", cutting off two inches off the front flap.

Whisper White folded layer: 5 1/4" x 8 1/4", scored and folded at 4 1/8"

Blooms & Bliss Designer Paper to cover front of card flap: 2" x 5 1/2"

Sahara Sand: 3" x 3 1/2" – you need two

Whisper White; 2 3/4" x 3 1/4" – you need two

Silver Satin Ribbon: about 16"

Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon: about 4"

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All of the images used on this card are from Flower Patch, and the front focal image layer is adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.

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 Single sequins were pulled from the Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim and adhered with a Fine Tip Glue Pen.

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 The middle layer focal image was achieved by using the masking technique.

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 All three Flower Patch sentiments work together perfectly for this three-layer card!

Does this card inspire you to do some shopping? Here's the link to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

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!

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 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! 

It’s time to use your Bonus Coupon Codes! You only have 3 weeks left to redeem!

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Only 3 weeks left to order your Thoughtful Branches stamp set or Bundle (or while supplies last!)

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Flower Patch Double Front Fold!

Stampin’ Up! Flower Patch Double Front Fold!

Hey there! I have a fresh  Double Front Fold card for you today! We'll  also make this card tomorrow and Friday at my "Blooms & Bliss" Birthday Card Class:

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The main trick is in cutting the pieces, so here are the dimensions:

Island Indigo card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4", cutting off two inches off the front flap.

Whisper White folded layer: 5 1/4" x 8 1/4", scored and folded at 4 1/8"

Blooms & Bliss Designer Paper to cover front of card flap: 2" x 5 1/2"

Sahara Sand: 3" x 3 1/2" – you need two

Whisper White; 2 3/4" x 3 1/4" – you need two

Silver Satin Ribbon: about 16"

Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon: about 4"

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All of the images used on this card are from Flower Patch, and the front focal image layer is adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.

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 Single sequins were pulled from the Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim and adhered with a Fine Tip Glue Pen.

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 The middle layer focal image was achieved by using the masking technique.

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 All three Flower Patch sentiments work together perfectly for this three-layer card!

Does this card inspire you to do some shopping? Here's the link to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

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!

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 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! 

It’s time to use your Bonus Coupon Codes! You only have 3 weeks left to redeem!

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Only 3 weeks left to order your Thoughtful Branches stamp set or Bundle (or while supplies last!)

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Stampin’ Up! Gift Card Envelope Pirate Ship!

Stampin’ Up! Gift Card Envelope Pirate Ship!

Hey there! I try to make a special card for each of my grandchildren's birthdays, so when Oakley had his 3rd birthday, I made his card to match his party plates!

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The plate:

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I used the Gift Card Envelope and Trims Die to make the body of the ship:
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I cut off one long and one short side of the envelope for the two ship levels:
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I embossed with the Woodgrain folder for texture:
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I created the skull and cross bones with the Owl Builder Punch and some thin hand-cut strips.

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I made matching gift cards for Logan and Ben to give him money:

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Sentiments courtesy of Birthday Banners and Thoughtful Banners.

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Stripey sailboats courtesy of Swirly Bird.

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Basic Black, Pacific Point, Soft Sky, Real Red, and Whisper White is such a pirate-y color combo!

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Here's the link to shop in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Remember while shopping:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will 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 July Hostess Code: MJH3FU42 you will receive the “Fresh Fruit” July Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

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

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY!!!!!!                  

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Gift Card Envelope Pirate Ship!

Stampin’ Up! Gift Card Envelope Pirate Ship!

Hey there! I try to make a special card for each of my grandchildren's birthdays, so when Oakley had his 3rd birthday, I made his card to match his party plates!

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The plate:

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I used the Gift Card Envelope and Trims Die to make the body of the ship:
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I cut off one long and one short side of the envelope for the two ship levels:
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I embossed with the Woodgrain folder for texture:
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I created the skull and cross bones with the Owl Builder Punch and some thin hand-cut strips.

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I made matching gift cards for Logan and Ben to give him money:

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Sentiments courtesy of Birthday Banners and Thoughtful Banners.

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Stripey sailboats courtesy of Swirly Bird.

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Basic Black, Pacific Point, Soft Sky, Real Red, and Whisper White is such a pirate-y color combo!

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Here's the link to shop in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Remember while shopping:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will 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 July Hostess Code: MJH3FU42 you will receive the “Fresh Fruit” July Online Class; six COMPLETED cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

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

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY!!!!!!                  

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

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

 

 

Stampin’ Up! That Thing You Did Again for Bringing Birthdays Back!

Stampin’ Up! That Thing You Did Again for Bringing Birthdays Back!

Hey there! We had a really big weekend celebrating Mark's birthday! It wore me out, but it was a good tired! I took yesterday to finish the samples for my #imbringingbirthdaysback Stamp-a-Stack this coming weekend. Today's card is another one will be making using the That Thing You Did  and Botanical Blooms sets:

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This a a simple, flat card that will be super easy to mail!  All of the stamping on the front is done inside the negative area cut in a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of scrap paper. I applied 2-way glue to the back of the scrap and let it air dry so it would stay in place with Post-it Note tackiness, but is also easy to remove.

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I used the Botanical Blooms set with a greeting from "That Thing You Did" on the front and a sentiment from the Sale-a-bration set, "Hello" (which is still available to choose as your freebie with a $50 order).

Here's the supply list for shopping in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Product List

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%.

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When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the March Hostess Code: PWN39NN2 you will receive the March Online Class; six cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!  (I am working on March Online Class cards today and will be posting the group of three soon!)

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

***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!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

 

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