Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Halloween. It’s my favorite holiday. Lately I’ve really been enjoying playing with the new Spooky Cat Bundle (Spooky Cat stamp set and Cat Punch) and Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (DSP.) I used this great new items on today’s card, along with Rhinestone Basic Jewels to make the cats’ eyes seem to glow (in the right light.) I think almost all of my customers have already bought this bundle and DSP, but if you haven’t, I highly recommend them. You can make cute projects or scary ones. I’ll be sharing more projects made with these, so stay tuned!
And be sure to scroll all the way down to check out the new FREE Merry Patterns Stamp Set promotion!
Here’s what I made:
In this photo, it looks like I drew a black dot on the centers of the green eyes, but it’s just a trick of the light. See other photos below.
Here’s what I did:
Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:
Pumpkin Pie card stock (CS) cut to 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, then scored in half at 4-1/4″
Basic Black CS cut to 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
Very Vanilla CS cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″ (2 pieces)
Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut to 2″ x 5-1/4″ (black with skinny stripes)
Very Vanilla CS cut to 3″ x 3/4″
Stamped with the Spooky Cat stamp set:
sentiment in Basic Black ink onto the Very Vanilla CS strip
sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink over the Basic Black sentiment, but slightly offset
texture image in Pumpkin Pie ink down the left side of the 4″ x 5-1/4″ Very Vanilla CS piece
Cut using the Cat Punch:
2 cats from the the DSP (orange cat from on one side, and the other cat from the other side of the DSP with dots)
Cut using the Banner Triple Punch:
both ends of the sentiment strip
Assembled the card:
2″ x 5-1/4″ piece of DSP glued onto the 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Very Vanilla CS, with about 1/8″ showing on the right side
then glued both cats to this top layer, with their tails intertwined (Get both cats straight and glued down, then glue down the tails, which will be sticking up a bit.)
glued this top layer onto the Basic Black CS layer
glued the Basic Black CS layer to the front of the card base
adhered the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals
Optional: colored Rhinestone Basic Jewels with a green Sharpie marker (any alcohol marker should work) then applied them to the cats’ eyes. See the photo below showing the card with and without the rhinestone eyes.
Here are today’s colors:
You can click on each one to see all the products that come in that color!
Click on the images for more details and to purchase.
Shop and help those affected by
Hurricane Harvey
I will donate 20% of my September sales to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey Relief.
Please help make a difference. CLICK HERE to shop now.
There’s a brand new stamp set that isn’t in any catalog. You can’t buy it, but you can get if for free with a qualifying order! You can host a party, or place your own order, or join under me and get a 20% discount on your demonstrator order.
Watch this video from Stampin’ Up!:
Details:
Promotion period: September 1–October 31
The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after October 31
In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $300 (before tax and shipping)
There is no limit to the number of times the Merry Patterns Stamp Set may be earned, but only one set can be redeemed per qualifying order
Demonstrator, Customer, Workshop, and online orders qualify
Orders must be closed by:
October 31 at 10:50 PM (PT)
October 31 at 11:50 PM (MT)
November 1 at 12:50 AM (CT)
November 1 at 1:50 AM (ET)
The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is in addition to Stampin’ Rewards
The Merry Patterns Stamp Set may not be exchanged for another stamp set
Here are the samples from the video:
September Host Code
N4ZFHXK9
September’s FREE gift is the brand new Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Create a beautiful quilt pattern background with this Embossing Folder.It’s easy to make a great impression! Just place flat cardstock in this embossing folder, run it through the Big Shot, and out comes cardstock with a bold textured design.* 1 folder * 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) * Use with Big Shot
Watch this video on the Quilted Christmas Suite in the new Holiday Catalog
Use the Host Code on your online orders under $150. You can see how to use a Host Code here.
Orders between $75 and $149.99, using the Host Code, will receive my FREE Gift of the Month. Orders of $150 and above will automatically receive the gift – do no use the Host Code.
I can ship only within the United States. “No contact” orders are not eligible.
You always earn a Gum Ball for every $50 you spend on an order with me. Earn 10 Gum Balls and I’ll send you a free stamp set of your choice! See the Gum Ball Rewards page for details.
Yesterday, I hosted an Open House style Launch Party highlighting products from the new Holiday Catalog. It was a lot of fun! Below are some photos of the displays, and instructions for the Make & Take. (Wouldn’t you know, I completely forgot to take any photos during the actual event. Guess I was having too much fun!)
Here are the Launch Party photos:
I recreated the scene on this card made with the Ready for Christmas Bundle.
Coffee bar
Yummy snacks, and a lovely floral arrangement from Fresh Market
Tags and stockings on the ornament tree
#1 display board
Be Merry Ornament Kit, and gift ideas
#2 display board
#3 display Board
#4 display board
a little Autumn decor
#5 display board
Paper Pumpkin Half Off Promotion, and Halloween treat ideas
catalogs, forms, and prizes
samples of ribbons and embellishments in my Product Shares, Swatch Books,
and espresso cups full of candies for bringing someone new
Merry Little Christmas Memories & More Card Pack display
Make & Take table
Here’s what we made:
I borrowed an extra stamp set, so there are more stamps in this photo than you actually need.
We used two stamp sets for this card. The Painted Harvest stamp set (which will be available in a Bundle with the new Leaf Punch) has some lovely sentiments, but I just adore the font used in the Count My Blessings stamp set.
If you’ve wanted to try a multi-step stamp set but were afraid to, the Painted Harvest stamp set is the perfect one to try first. The flower layers don’t have to be lined up exactly, so it’s good practice for the ones that do.
Here’s what we did:
Stamped with the Painted Harvest stamp set:
first flower layer in Crushed Curry onto the front of the card base
second flower layer in Cajun Craze
flower center in Chocolate Chip
Stamped with the Count My Blessing stamp set:
sentiment in Chocolate Chip
Assembled the card:
used a Bone Folder to burnish the score line in the Note Card
put the card in the envelope
That’s it! Using the pre-cut and pre-scored Note Cards makes this card super easy!
Here are today’s colors:
You can click on each color to see all the products that come in/with that color!
I’m sorry I’ve been MIA the past couple weeks. A spilled Coke made its way into my laptop and caused what Apple calls “Tier 4 damage.” Luckily there is a flat fee for the repair, and it was only a few days before they called to say it was ready to pick up. The reason the repair was so quick is that, well, there was no repair. They just gave me a brand new laptop. I guess “Tier 4” = “totalled.” I’ve been getting it all set up – thank goodness for backups!
But that’s enough about my woes. Let’s talk about how you can save money and get all the terrific Stampin’ Up! products you have your eye on. Plus the ones in the upcoming Holiday Catalog you may not have even seen yet! Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter at the right side of your screen, just under my photo, to stay informed of all specials, including some that are for my newsletter subscribers only, such as my Bundle of the Week deal!
#1: I want to go to Alaska!
So I’m giving away free product! What?!?
Each year, Stampin’ Up! offers demonstrators the opportunity to earn a fabulous incentive trip. Not only is there a great deal of satisfaction in knowing I worked hard enough to earn the trip, but it’s also the only opportunity I have to meet with demonstrators from around the world. These past two years I’ve been to Thailand and on a Mediterranean Cruise, and they were amazing experiences. Right now, we demos are working toward a trip to Alaska and the deadline is fast approaching! I’m getting close, but I still have a little way to go. So… la;ksdjf;alsdkfjalskdjf;asldkfj;asldkfj;asldkfja;sldfkjas;ldkfj;asldfkj;alsdkfj;lasdkfj;asldkfjlsdfkj;lsdkf
I’m offering YOU an incentive between now and the end of August. In the next couple weeks, when you place an order with me of $50 or more, I will give you $10 in free product of your choice. When you place an order of $100 or more, I will give you $20 in free product. See where I’m going with this? Whenever you cross another $50 threshold, I will add $10 in free product to your order. And this is in addition to any Stampin’ Rewards or half price items you may earn from Stampin’ Up! Now that’s a deal!
as;lkdhf;aosief;aosiehf;aoiehf;aoeifh;asodifha;sodihfa;sodihfa;soidghfa;sdifha;sldkfhj;woaeiurlkdhRemember you have until August 31 to take advantage of my Alaska promotion!
Use the Host Code on your online orders under $150. You can see how to use a Host Code here.
Orders between $75 and $149.99, using the Host Code, will receive my FREE Gift of the Month. Orders of $150 and above will automatically receive the gift – do no use the Host Code.
August’s FREE gift is a pack of Touches of Nature Elements:
36 pieces: 6 each of 4 designs and 12 each of 1 design
wood flowers and leaves with light whitewash finish on one side
largest piece: 1-5/8″ x 3/4″
I can ship only within the United States. “No contact” orders are not eligible. CLICK HERE to shop in my online store!
You may take advantage of my Alaska promotion above AND this free gift promotion.
Only new month-to-month subscribers qualify for the 50% discount.
To participate in this promotion, subscribers must join by Monday, September 10, 2017 at 11:50 PM (MT).
The 50% discount only applies to the new subscriber’s first kit. After that, the price for each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $19.95.
Of course, the best way to save money on Stampin’ Up! products is to buy the Starter Kit. You’ll always get at least a 20% discount on everything you buy. No obligation to sell! No fees or penalties! No Risk! CLICK HERE for more information.
Starting today, you can order from the upcoming 2017 Holiday Catalog, just like we demonstrators can! (Well, not just like we can. We can order anything from the catalog, and you’re very limited. If you want to order more before the catalog goes live in September, click here.) The Carols of Christmas bundle is now available to order! You can buy the Carols of Christmas stamp set, or the Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies, OR you can by them together in a bundle to SAVE 10%!
This would be a great time to used those Bonus Days coupons you earned in July!
Here’s what you can order:
Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Thinlits bundled together. You can also buy each item individually.
Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up!:
Here’s what I made:
I’m also giving you a sneak peek of the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper from the upcoming 2017 Holiday Catalog. I used the same pattern but with the colors reversed.
Here’s what I did:
Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:
Basic Black card stock (CS) cut to 4-1/4″ x 11″, then scored in half at 5-1/2″
Whisper White CS cut to 4-3/16″ x 5-7/16″ (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ with 1/16″ cut from the length and width)
Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut according to the star pattern – 6 stars wide x 9 stars tall
Quilted Christmas DSP cut to 4 stars x 7 stars
Basic Black CS cut to 1/16″ larger than the smaller piece of DSP
Whisper White CS cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″, for the inside
Stamped with the Carols of Christmas stamp set:
sentiment in Basic Black ink onto a scrap of Whisper White CS, then trimmed around it with Paper Snips
Die cut using the Card Front Builder Thinlits:
edge pattern from the 4-3/16″ x 5-7/16″ Whisper White CS
double trees from a scrap of Real Red CS
single tree from a scrap of Whisper White CS
deer from a scrap of Basic Black CS
Assembled the card:
4-3/16″ x 5-7/16″ Whisper White CS glued onto the front of the card base
larger piece of DSP glued onto the Whisper White CS layer
Basic Black CS glued onto the larger piece of DSP
smaller piece of DSP glued onto the Basic Black CS
sentiment glued onto the smaller piece of DSP
white tree glued onto the red trees
deer glued onto the trees
deer/trees adhered to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals (I used the regular and the mini)
4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White CS glued to the inside of the card base
Here are today’s colors:
You can click on each one to see all the products that come in that color!
You always earn a Gum Ball for every $50 you spend on an order with me. Earn 10 Gum Balls and I’ll send you a free stamp set of your choice! See the Gum Ball Rewards page for details.
Bonus Days are back! For every $50 you spend July 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 1–31.
Earning Period Details:
There is no limit to the number of coupons you can receive per order or throughout the duration of the promotion.
An email address is required to participate; Bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered via email.
All order types (individual, workshop, demonstrator) qualify for this promotion excluding Starter Kits.
Order to Earn Bonus Coupons July 1 through:
July 31, 2017 by 10:50 PM (PT)
July 31, 2017 by 11:50 PM (MT)
August 1, 2017 by 12:50 AM (CT)
August 1, 2017 by 1:50 PM (ET)
Redemption Period Details:
There is no limit on the number of coupons you can use on an order in August.
Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed for any product, excluding Starter Kits, Demonstrator Supply Items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes can be discounted with Bonus Days coupons.
Redeem Bonus Days Coupons August 1 through:
August 31, 2017 by 10:50 PM (PT)
August 31, 2017 by 11:50 PM (MT)
September 1, 2017 by 12:50 AM (CT)
September 1, 2017 by 1:50 AM (ET)
Please contact me with any questions: candy@stampcandy.net
Stampin’ Up!’s Christmas in July promotion makes it easier than ever to sign up to be a demonstrator!
When you join my team July 1-31, you will receive a FREE Essentials Gift Pack, including Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, Grid Paper, a Bone Folder, and two D Blocks (one for you and one for a stamping friend!). That’s an added value of $52!
And to give you a taste of the perks of being a demonstrator, your Starter Kit will also include the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set from the upcoming holiday catalog for FREE! That’s an added value of $20!
With so many basic items provided for you, you’ll be able to spend your Starter Kit dollars on things like your favorite stamp sets and accessories!
Why should you join my team!? It’s the best way to shop for the products you love, with a minimum 20% discount! If you’d like to make some extra money, you can sell the products, and get a minimum 20% of all purchases made through you.
Why should you join now? You’ll get all the extra free goodies included in this promotion! July 1 is the first day of the new quarter, which means you’ll have until December 31 to reach your quarterly minimum of $300 – that’s 6 months! Every quarter that you reach the minimum, you renew for another quarter. If you need to quit, just do nothing and you’ll drop. No fees or penalties of any kind. NO RISK!
I love being a SU Demo for so many reasons. Of course, getting a discount on these wonderful products is great, as is making some extra money. I love getting to see, and get, brand new products a month or more before anyone else. I love the wealth of great information I have access to, and all the fun events I get to attend. And I love all the friendships I’ve made. I love how helpful everyone is, both at the SU offices and other Demos – we’re just one big family! I love pretty much everything about being a Demo!
Wherever you are! It doesn’t matter where in the US you are located. It doesn’t matter if you hold classes in your home or somewhere else, or do business online, or only buy the products for yourself. You can enjoy the benefits of being a a member of my team in your pajamas – one of my favorite aspects!
It’s easy! Click here for more information and to join my team.
I recommend having your $125 product list ready before you click the JOIN button.
Details:
This offer is good for any one who joins during the month of July, including former demonstrators.
The Starter Kit is $99 plus tax, and you get FREE Shipping, $125 in product of your choice, $50 in business supplies (that you can use or not,) PLUS the extra $72 of products included in this promotion!
You may not exchange your Essential Gift Pack items for other products, including stamp sets. (Why would you want to???)
The Essentials Gift Pack will automatically be added to the Starter Kit during July. You don’t need to add it to your order
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions! Email candy@stampcandy.net, or call/text 404-661-5222.
Click here for more information on being a Demo and to join. It’s easy!
You always earn a Gum Ball for every $50 you spend on an order with me. Earn 10 Gum Balls and I’ll send you a free stamp set of your choice! See the Gum Ball Rewards page for details.
