More Happiness......

And another card using the Stamp set Choose Happiness.  I could have continued creating with this stamp set, but don't want to bore you and have so much new goodies to show you.  This will be my August Thank You card.  So place an order and you will get one of your very own!!

I used Naturals Ivory card stock and added a layer of the Typeset Designer paper.  I love the images stamped on the newsprint background!  I used Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey inks.  The sentiment is from Lots of Thanks.  I added a few strips of the new Color Me Autumn Washi tape available August 28th.  A perfect example of how all Stampin' Up! products coordinate!!

Ingredients:

Choose Happiness  134198 Clear $17.95,  134195 Wood $24.95

Lots of Thanks  129690 Clear $16.95.  129687 Wood $22.95

Typeset Designer paper  133704  $12.95  24 double sided sheets
Naturals Ivory card stock  101849  $7.50
Blackberry Bliss ink  133642  $5.95
Mossy Meadow ink  133645  $5.95
Hello Honey ink  133643  $5.95
Color Me Autumn Washi tape:   Available Aug 28th  $4.95 for 3 rolls.



The new August Hostess code is YHH73QXJ.
Please use this Hostess Code at checkout on your Online orders.

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Choose Happiness!

Ok I know I always say this is my favorite.......so this is my NEW favorite!!  Shelli used this stamp set at Convention and even for Halloween, so I decided to add it to my last order.  I love the grungey look and this stamp set has that feel.  I love the artsy look when stamped directly to plain paper.  No embossing as the images already have so much depth and texture!  I used Lost Lagoon for the Bird and Sentiment.  Mossy Meadow for the leaves and Crisp Cantaloupe for the flowers.  A Label punch of Lost Lagoon is split and added behind the Sentiment.  I love this Sentiment and hope you will Choose Happiness Today and always!!

Ingredients:

Choose Happiness  134198  Clear $17.95,  134195 Wood  $24.95

Naturals Ivory card stock  101849  $7.50
Lost Lagoon card stock  133679  $6.95
Lost Lagoon ink  133644  $5.95
Crisp Cantaloupe ink  131176  $5.95
Mossy Meadow ink  133645  $5.95
Artisan Label punch  130920  $15.95

The new August Hostess code is YHH73QXJ.
Please use this Hostess Code at checkout on your Online orders.

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Weekly Deals Tuesday August 12th

And a new Photopolymer stamp set for the Western fans:

Rootin Tootin  138107   $25.95  25 stamps

And here are the deals:

Big Shot Die Bigz L Petite Purse Price: $32.95	Envelope Liners Framelits Die Price: $26.95	Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95	Label Petite Curly Punch Price: $12.95
Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon Price: $7.95	Rosette Designer Bigz Xl Die Price: $42.95	Tea Time Ii Digital Kit - Digital Download Price: $7.95	Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95

The new August Hostess code is YHH73QXJ.
Please use this Hostess Code at checkout on your Online orders.

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Blendabilities on Muslin Bags!

This is another trick shown at Convention.  So many things to try so little time!! 

I used a piece of Whisper White card stock inside the bag to absorb any excess ink.  I used the Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Bendabilities.  The Flowers were stamped in Momento ink.  Rhinestones were colored with the Darkest Daffodil Delight Blendabilitie.  The Whisper White was folded in half and then I stamped the Bloom over the stains.  I then added a bit more shading and added some White Bakers twine and another Rhinestone.  Super cute, super easy!

Ingredients:

Bloom with Hope  Available to purchase as a Hostess of a $150 or more party!!

Muslin Bags  132180  $9.95  8 bags
Daffodil Delight Blendabilities  130998  $11.95
Old Olive Blendabilites  130999 $11.95
Momento Black ink  132708  $5.95
Rhinestones  119246  $4.95

The new August Hostess code is YHH73QXJ.
Please use this Hostess Code at checkout on your Online orders.


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Flower Pot Bendabilities

Here is a card we will be making at the Blendabilities class.  A small image to get the feel of the new markers.  I love them!!

In this card I use the Pumpkin Pie Blendabilities and the Flower Shop stamp set and matching Pansy Punch.  Garden Green leaves were punched from the Bird Builder punch. 
Pumpkin Pie Chevron ribbon and Large Polka Dots embossing folder add some texture to this card.  I wish I had used Lovely Lace embossing folder, but you can if you come to this class!!  RSVP at my website and learn how to use Blendabilities!!
The Sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy and is from Lots of Thanks.  A Rhinestone is added to the center of the flower.  Love this Bright Color Combo!!

Ingredients:

Flower Shop  130942 Clear $17.95,  130939 $23.95 Wood

Pansy Punch  130698  $15.95
Lots of Thanks  129690 Clear  $16.95,  129687  $22.95 Wood

Flower Pot Designer Paper  133698  $10.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Garden Green card stock  102584  $6.95
Pumpkin Pie Blendabilities  130997  $11.95
Night of Navy ink  126970  $5.95
Momento Black ink  132708  $5.95
Pumpkin Pie Chevron ribbon  130015  $8.95
Large Polka Dots embossing folder 133739  $7.95

The new August Hostess code is YHH73QXJ. 
Please use this Hostess Code at checkout on your Online orders.

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Cupcake Party

Here is a new set from the Big Catalog that fits the Cupcake Builder punch.  Melon Mambo and Early Expresso make these cupcakes jump off the page!

The cupcake bases were stamped in Early Expresso ink on Soft Suede cardstock.  Melon Mambo Frosting and Daffodil Delight candles.  The Artisan Label punch crops the Sentiment.  The Borders are from a Photopolymer set called Chalk Lines.  I have been reaching for this set alot lately.  Love the subtle borders this set provides.  The Designer paper is Sweet Taffy.  Lots of pretty colorful patterns perfect for Bright and Beautiful cards!!

Ingredients:

Cupcake Party  134126 Clear $16.95,  134123 Wood $22.95

Chalk Lines   135005  Photopolymer   $15.95

Sweet Taffy Designer paper  133693  $10.95
Early Expresso card stock  119686  $6.95
Soft Suede card stock  115318  $6.95
Large Polka Dots embossing folder
Cupcake Builder punch  121807  $16.95
Melon Mambo ink  126948  $5.95
Early Expresso ink  126974  $5.95
Artisan  label punch  130920  $15.95

I have added the August Hostess code 4RSYM39T. Please use this Hostess Code at checkout on your Online orders.

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Paper Pumpkin Prize

I am offering a Paper Pumpkin Keeper box to anyone who signs up before 11:50 pm September 10th.  To receive the August kit you must sign up by August 10th.  Use the link on the side bar to sign up.  And enter the code HALFOFF2 to get 2 kits for the price of one! 

You can skip a kit as long as you do so before the 10th of each month.  Each kit is a surprise and I have signed up for the next 6 months to try Paper Pumpkin out for myself and try to find new crafters who love a kit format!  If you sign up I will give you a Keeper Box for you to store your stamp spots and stamps for future use.  Add your own scissors and adhesive and you are good to craft every month when your new Paper Pumpkin kit arrives.  Kits are $19.95 each month with Shipping included in the price.  Sales tax will be added.

Here is a picture of your Keeper Box from me:

This picture shows the July stamps and Blackberry Bliss stampin' spot.  Every month you will receive at least 1 stampin' spot and Photopolymer stamps with paper supplies to create the projects.  I have added my paper snips and adhesive to my Keeper.  Stampin' Up sells tape runner adhesive as shown below and Tombow multi adhesive.  Perfect additions for your keeper. 

Another way to purchase Paper Pumpkin is by subscription.  I chose to purchase a 6 month Subscription.  This was part of my workshop order total and made me eligible for Hostess $$.

Q: Can a prepaid subscription be ordered as a gift? A: Yes. Although this isn't officially a gift subscription program, you or your customers can buy a prepaid subscription and give it as a gift. You'd just purchase the prepaid subscription and when you receive the redemption code, share it with the recipient of your choice who can redeem the subscription at www.mypaperpumpkin.com. One thing to keep in mind is that the redemption codes will not work across borders. (So, someone in Canada could not gift a subscription to someone is the US and vice versa.)

So if you want to have a Paper Pumpkin Party and gather Subscriptions that is another way to join.  For all the details give me a call or attend my next Paper Pumpkin Open House.  Check my website for class dates.

The Hostess code is not available for this type of purchase unless you are Hosting a workshop.

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