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Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge

January 13, 2014 4 Comments

Ok, so I’m a little late getting this posted, but as they say “Better Late than Never”! The Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge for this week is Real Red, Soft Sky and Whisper White. Don’t you just love these colors together? PPA Color Challenge 187: Real Red, Soft Sky, Whisper White

I knew immediately what stamp set I wanted to use for this color challenge, Crazy, Mixed Up Love. Don’t ask me why but I just thought the blender image would be great done in Soft Sky & Real Red.

I wanted the hearts swirling around inside the blender, and the buttons on the blender to be red while the blender itself was blue. So my first thought was, “I’ll use markers.” Great idea, except, I don’t have Soft Sky in a Marker; only an ink pad. So what’s a girl to do? Well, I considered my options but I finally decided I would ink up the stamp entirely using my Soft Sky ink pad. Then use my Blender Pen to ‘pick up’ the ink off the stamp where I wanted it to be Real Red. After I removed the ink from those places, I used my Real Red marker to color in the hearts & buttons. Huff, Huff, and then I stamped as usual. Perfect! No one will ever know I didn’t have a Soft Sky Marker (except you, but you won’t tell anyone my little secret, will you?)

So now you know what to do when you want to color in a stamp but don’t have the marker color you want. This works best when color that is the main, or larger area of the stamp, so you only have to remove a small area.

Supplies:

Crazy, Mixed Up Love
#131071 (C), #131068 (W)

Don’t you just LOVE this adorable stamp set? It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any day that you want to share your love with someone. You can click on the picture above and go right to my store and order your stamp set today. Know what else is really cool about this set? It’s available in German, French & Spanish too, so you can share your love, whatever your language!

I used a piece of Real Red C’oredinations cardstock from the Brights Collection because I really wanted the texture for this layer. A piece of Soft Sky cardstock frames the Whisper White cardstock that I stamped on. A little piece of 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon in Real Red ties everything together.

Did you notice the little flagged-end banner? That’s a new Stamp Set & coordinating Punch from the Sale-A-Bration catalog which will make its’ debut Jan. 28th. You know any stamp set that has a coordinating punch or framelit die, goes right to the top of my “Must Have” list.

Please tell me if you like the card I made. Tell me too, if you like this stamp set. I plan on sharing more samples made from this set in the next few weeks so stay tuned! Come back tomorrow for more sneak peeks from the Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration. Tomorrow is our Pals Blog Hop so you’ll be treated to many great projects from the Pals.

Like me on Facebook so we can stay in touch there too! Thanks! 🙂

Bling in the New Year

January 9, 2014 1 Comment

Our Pals Gallery theme was “Bling in the New Year”. Since I had a birthday card I needed to send out, I decided to ‘bling’ a birthday card. I always think the striking Black & White color combo works well with something sparkly. The Silver Glimmer paper and Rhinestones jewels were my bling of choice. The oval framelit dies allowed me to crop various sizes of ovals that would layer perfectly. I choose to offset my ovals to allow more room for my flowers.

Petite Petals, a new stamp set from the Occasions catalog, and the coordinating Petite Petals Punch allowed me to create a bunch of these flowers in a jiffy. BONUS: The stamp set and punch are bundled together for 15% savings! Love that!

I simply used Black Staz-On ink on Whisper White cardstock to stamp various patterns of flowers and arranged them using snail adhesive and/or stampin’ dimensionals to give my flowers different heights.

You can click on the photo above to go to my online store where you can order this bundle.

Thanks for stopping by My Stampin Space today. Come back & stamp with me soon.

Nancy

Make A Wish!

January 5, 2014 1 Comment

One item that should be at the top your wish list from the new 2014 Occasions Catalog from Stampin’ Up! is the “Perfect Pennants” stamp set. This set of 10 stamps has such on-trend images and sentiments. When I saw this set, with it’s coordinating framelits dies bundled to save you money, it went straight to the top of my wish list!

This week’s Mojo Monday sketch challenge provided the perfect layout to showcase this stamp set.
I decided to go out of my comfort zone and make a round card! It was so easy that I don’t know why I don’t do this more often.

The Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge for this week is a classy combination of Island Indigo, Gold and Whisper White.

So I decided that I would use that color combination and be able to post this card for both the Mojo Monday sketch challenge AND the Pals Paper Arts color challenge.

So here’s my submission: The gold embossing on Island Indigo looks MUCH BETTER in person; but it’s camera shy and just wouldn’t cooperate with getting its’ picture taken. But trust me, it really makes a statement!

I used the Scallop Circle Bigz die #113468 for my card base. TIP: I folded my cardstock in half and set the fold just under the top edge of the die. While it does give a flat top, it also allows the card base to take the round shape. The Circle Collection Framelits dies #130911 allowed me to crop an Island Indigo circle. A piece of DSP from the Quatrefancy Specialty DSP #130141 gave me the patterned Island Indigo piece. TIP: Glue this piece to the Island Indigo BEFORE cropping out the circle.

I used the Gold Metallic Encore Ink Pad #132141 for the Gold banners. Didn’t get this in the Holiday Catalog? No worries, it is carried over into the Occasions catalog so you get this now! TIP: You can add Clear Embossing Powder to the Metallic Encore inks and heat emboss. No versamark ink needed!

Are you diggin’ the scallop tag top on the sentiment? Me too! That punch was another MUST HAVE item that went to the top of my list my first trip thru the new Occasions catalog! You can find this beauty, and it’s angled cousin on page 35.

So, what do you think of my double-punch knockout? Does this make you want to step out of your comfort zone and try something new? The round card was not all intimidating once I got started; and well, the garbage can was nearby if it turned out to be a flop, so I figured I had nothing to lose!

Perfect Pennants #3133227 (w), #133230 (c)

Perfect Pennants Bundle — Perfect Pennants & Banners Framelits Bundle
#134815 (w) #134816 (c)

Please leave me a comment and tell me if you’ve been inspired to try something new. Then go on facebook and Like my page too, and tell your friends about my post too. If you want to order any of these products, you can click on the item and go right to my online store where you can place your order securely.

Thanks for stopping by My Stampin Space today. Come back soon & hang out with me.

Happy Stampin’

Nancy

It’s Here!!!!

January 3, 2014 3 Comments

The new Stampin’ Up! 2014 Occasions Catalog is here, hot off the press! Just in time for all your spring holidays, these fresh, on-trend products are just right to bring your paper crafting into 2014.

Click here or on the catalog icons to the right to go to the on-line 2014 Occasions Catalog.

Two of the hottest trends you’ll see inside are Metallics (hot, hot, hot right now!) and Watercolors. Of course, you’ll find lots of coordinating products, special bundles and kits! The kits are great time-savers for the busy crafters who need all the supplies for their projects in one-place.

Parties? We’ve got you covered. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter? We’ve got that covered too. Babies, Graduations, Love? Yup, that’s in there too.

See something you just have to have? Well, there are several different options: First, you can order on-line right now and have the order delivered right to your house. (Earn Shopping Rewards if your order is $150 or more, before tax & shipping)

Second, you can host an in-home workshop for you and your friends. Have fun with friends and earn free merchandise based on your total sales. Email me to schedule a date!

Third, join me and the Stampin’ Pretty Pals. You’ll receive a discount on all the products you buy, take advantage of all the perks including pre-orders. Click here to join my team.

I’ll be posting some of my favorite picks from this catalog in the next few days. But in the meantime, share with me some of your favorites. Leave me a comment below.

In the meantime, cuddle up with the new catalog, make your wish list, and order your new products.

I Believe!

December 16, 2013 1 Comment

I love this card! This is not my original; it is my version of a card I saw on Pinterest. I wish I knew where I first saw it and/or who first designed this so I could give credit where credit is due. I’ve actually seen several versions of this.

To create the card, I started with card base from Real Red cardstock. I cut the beard from the Apothecary Accents framelits die. The belt is a piece of Basic Black card stock. The belt buckle is a square of Silver Glimmer paper; I cut 2 slits and slipped the black card stock thru. A small circle punch and a silver brad make the buttons. The sentiment is from a retired stamp set but the sentiment is just perfect for this occasion, don’t you think?

Let me know what you think of this card. Have you seen this design before? Have you attempted to re-create this card yourself?

And what did I do with the inside of this card?

I use a plain sheet of copy paper cut slightly smaller than the inside and glue it just along the top edge. A little coordinating stamp from Embellished Events finishes off this card.

Quick & easy for you to recreate this card for the last minute cards you need to make.

Happy Stampin!

Nancy

Too Good To Miss

December 10, 2013

Everyone loves a good deal; and what better deal could there be than Stampin’ Up! products at up to 80% off? The Clearance Rack Blitz begins today and ends when items are sold out. There are no limits so you can order as many of each item as you want. Stock up now on stamps, paper, ink, punches/dies, ribbon & buttons. Kits make great gifts for your crafty friends & family too!

Click to go directly to the CLEARANCE RACK and start shopping before items are sold out.

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals! Click on any of the items below to go directly to that item in my online store.

	Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die Item # 125594 Regular Price: $42.95 Discounted Price: $32.21
	2013-2015 In Color Core’dinations Item # 129958 Regular Price: $11.95 Discounted Price: $8.96
	Blushing Bride 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 130013 Regular Price: $8.95 Discounted Price: $6.71
	Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch Item # 119275 Regular Price: $15.95 Discounted Price: 11.96
	Holly Berry Bouquet Kit MDS Download Item # 127773 Regular Price: $9.95 Discounted Price: $5.97
	Ready. Set. Send. Item # 133384 Regular Price: $19.95 Discounted Price: $14.96
	Stampin’ Write Makers Neutrals Item # 131261 Regular Price: $22.95 Discounted Price: $17.21
	Card Base Pop’ N Cut Item # 130099 Regular Price: $39.95 Discounted Price: $29.96

It’s Cyber Monday!

December 2, 2013

It’s the STAMPIN’ UP! CYBER MONDAY SALE! ONE DAY ONLY! The following products are 30% off all ay today, Monday, December 2nd:

Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)	$26.95	$18.87
Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)	$24.95	$17.47
Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)	$14.95	$10.47
Snowflake Season Simply Sent (item 132176)	$14.95	$10.47
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)	$4.95	$3.47
Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)	$3.95	$2.77

The Holiday Sale ends TODAY! -The list of many more discounted products is here. Check out the new Best of” Sale-A-Bration Stamp set, the latest Weekly Deals, as well as the new Whole Lot of Love Valentine’s Day products and promotional flyer.

And don’t forget, I’m offering some FREE BLING just in time for holidays for those who shop on-line.

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents #119246

For anyone who places an order with me, of $50 or more, excluding shipping & tax, today thru 11:01 PM EST on Monday, Dec. 2nd, will get a FREE package of Basic Jewels Rhinestones from me!

Remember, you’ll earn Stampin Rewards too when your on-line order reaches $150 or more (excluding shipping & tax).

So cozy up to your computer and shop on-line today and save, save, save! You’ll be so glad that you did. No crowds, no looking for a parking space, just savings!

Shop with me now!

Happy, Happy,

Nancy

Free Bling for the Holidays!

November 29, 2013

Black Friday is over and if you were one of the brave ones to hit the stores, and the crowds, well, all I can say is that I’m glad you’re home safe! So grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and settle in on-line to My Stampin’ Space! No crowds here!

Small Business Saturday thru Cyber Monday are here and I’m offering some FREE BLING just in time for holidays for those who shop on-line.

For anyone who places an order with me, of $50 or more, excluding shipping & tax, today thru 11:01 PM EST on Monday, Dec. 2nd, will get a FREE package of Basic Jewels Rhinestones from me!

Remember, you’ll earn Stampin Rewards too when your on-line order reaches $150 or more (excluding shipping & tax).

The Big Holiday Sale is going on. Click here for the PDF Flyer listing all the deals, or go directly to the Holiday Sale of my on-line store.

Don’t forget about Weekly Deals either. My favs from this week’s deal?

Floral Frames Framelits Dies

Reg. Price: $26.95

SALE PRICE $20.21

Cherry Cobbler 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon

Reg. Price: $8.95

SALE PRICE $6.71

Need last minute help with your Christmas cards and wrapping? My pics for a Homemade Holiday in a Hurry:

Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kit

Price: $9.95

Stamp A Tag Kit

Price: $10.95

Don’t forget about adhesives and envelopes either! This is no time to run out on those basics.

Thank you for shopping with me! Once you place your qualifying order, please email me to claim your FREE BLING!

So click on any of the links above to go directly to that item, or click here to go to my store and start shopping!

Happy Shopping & Happy Stampin’

Nancy

Friendship: It’s what Stampin’ is all about!

November 29, 2013 2 Comments

One of the things I love most about this world of stamping (well, besides stamping) is the chance to make new friends. I love to introduce people to their first stamping experience and see the joy on their faces when the create something. With blogging and social media, some of the friends I meet are on-line, and I never really get to stamp with them but still enjoy the world of stamping with them.
Well a few weeks back I had the privilege to meet one of my on-line stamping friends in person. Lucky me!
A few days off of work, and jonesing for a road trip, I decided to drive down to the Carolina’s to see some family. Knowing I was going that way, I let one of my blog followers/fellow stamper know I would be in her neck of the woods to see if we could fix a time to meet. And meet we did.

We spent a wonderful afternoon having lunch together and sharing some of our creations with each other. I know you want to meet her too, so here she is: (And guess what? Her name is Nancy too! How cool is that?)

Nancy Easler and me (I’m in the yellow shirt)

Me, Nancy Easler and my step-mom Edie having lunch at the Clock Restaurant in Spartanburg, SC. Oct 2013. Yes, we were all drinking sweet tea! (When in Rome!)

Nancy Easler and I together in Spartanburg, SC. Here are some of the creations that Nancy gave me. (She also gave me permission to post them on my blog for all the world to see.)

An adorable Halloween card, and a matching envelope!

And a gorgeous card crafted from the Simply Fabulous Simply Sent card kit (#126925 – page 161 of the Annual Catalog).

and matching bookmark

See why I love stamping? Making fun things with paper, meeting people and making new friends. What isn’t to love? Want to be a part of this awesome world? Join my team and become one of us! It’s easy and your life will never be the same.

Happy Stampin!

Nancy

So Grateful for Thanksgiving

November 27, 2013 2 Comments

I LOVE Thanksgiving! I really do, and I feel bad that this holiday, one in which we pause from our hectic, busy lives, to give thanks to God for all the blessings he gives to us each & every day, gets crowded out in all the commercialism of Halloween & Christmas.

I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house again this year (I enjoy this!) and I made these adorable little treat holders for each of my 13 guests. I actually made some more to bring to my co-workers too!

Here is a close-up of just one treat holder.

And here’s a side view:

Want to see what’s inside? Of course you do! It would be rather mean to just leave you hanging in suspense, not really knowing what was inside, wouldn’t it? I would not do that to you, so here’s a picture of what is inside:

Adorable little candy acorns. Here’s a better shot of the acorns coming off the assembly line:

These were so easy to make too! Can you tell what they’re made from? A Hershey Kiss. The kiss is topped with a peanut butter wafer then a peanut butter chip. I ‘glued’ all the candy pieces together with melted peanut butter chips. So easy and so darn cute! I suppose the taste combination is incredible too! But, unbelievably, I haven’t eaten one. I can just imagine popping one in my mouth, and the chocolate & peanut butter taste combination melting together, yum, yum, yum!

And my gift to you this Thanksgiving, since I can’t make and give a treat to each and every one of my dear blog readers, is the instructions on how to make this yourself. CLICK HERE for the PDF file with step-by-step directions and photos.

It could easily be adapted for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, a birthday or any occasion.

If you would like to make this, I would appreciate if you would shop on my on-line store if you need any supplies. Don’t forget about our ongoing Holiday Sale and our Weekly Deals. Be sure to check these out before placing an order.

Please leave me a comment and let me know how you like this and if you plan to make them yourself too. I love to hear from you and treasure each and every comment you leave for me.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Stampin’!

Nancy

Holiday Sale!!!

November 20, 2013

The Day you are waiting is here!!!! Stampin’ Up!’s annual Holiday Sale (formerly known as the OnLine Extravaganza) just in time for your Holiday Shopping for your crafty friends & family. (If you want to snag some of these deals for yourself too, that’s Ok! – we won’t tell!)

Starting today, thru December 2, 2013 we’ve got a great selection of products on sale from 20%-50% off. Today Only we have some great Door Buster sales to kick-off these 12 days of great savings!

Click Here to go directly to my on-line store.

Click Here to see the flyer listing all items on Sale!

The Fine Print

Hostesses who have earned a 50%-off item may not apply that discount to an already-discounted product.
There’s no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion. Sale on!
For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won’t get the discount–bummer.
You can buy additional products from any of our current catalogs on the same order.

Start your holiday shopping (& saving!) right now, right here.

Weekly Deals Nov 19th

November 19, 2013

Check out this weeks’ Specials at Stampin’ Up!
Nov 19 Weekly Deals CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ORDER!

Backyard Basics Item # 129380
Regular Price: $24.95
Discounted Price: $18.71

Pumpkin Pie Chevron 3/4″ Ribbon
Item # 130015
Regular Price: $8.95
Discounted Price: $6.71

Chocolate Chip Chevron 3/4″ Ribbon
Item # 130014
Regular Price: $8.95
Discounted Price: $6.71

Color Coach Item # 130118
Regular Price: $14.95 US
Discounted Price: $11.21 US

Little Labels Punch Pack Item # 126881
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71

Stampin’ Write Markers Subtles
Item # 131263
Regular Price: $28.95
Discounted Price: $21.71

Talking Tags Item # 129723
Regular Price: $7.95
Discontinued Price: $5.96

Unknown Blessings Ensemble
Item # 131311
Regular Price: $17.95
Discounted Price: $10.77

Click Here to go to my on-line store, or click on any image above to go right to that item in my on-line store.

THE BIG STAMPIN’ UP! ON-LINE HOLIDAY SALE STARTS WED., NOV. 20! This year’s online holiday sale (formerly known as Online Extravaganza) will be November 20 through December 2. Be prepared to do a little holiday shopping (or perhaps treat yourself). The sale will kick off with a 24-hour doorbuster sale on Nov. 20 that you won’t want to miss! Check back here tomorrow (or sign up for my newsletter & get it delivered right to your inbox!

Festive Flurries…Just in time for Winter

November 12, 2013

Winter is officially here; we woke to our first snowfall this morning. Not a lot, but just enough to add some white to our trees.

Just in time for Snow and your Christmas decorating, Stampin’ Up! has introduced the Festive Flurry Ornament Kit: this kit helps you make ten beautiful ornaments for just $14.95!

Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with our new Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Top presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you!

The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including

10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon
Printed cardstock – die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper)
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit
Item #: 135813 Price: $14.95

Available starting 11/12/2013 – while supplies last. Don’t wait, order yours today!

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Remember to get your Holiday Tag It bundles before it is too late! The bundles are only available through November 19. Click on the photo to get more information and to place your order before they’re gone!

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And also be sure to check out our MDS Seasonal Sale (30 percent off select holiday downloads and print projects). Ends November 30.

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Holiday Sale: This year’s online holiday sale (formerly known as Online Extravaganza) will be November 20-December 2. Get ready for your holiday shopping! I’ll have all the info for you on November 19, so make sure to check back then. This Holiday Sale will kick-off with a 24-hour doorbuster sale you won’t want to miss so make sure to stop back here on November 20.

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My Digital Studio: Check out our newest downloads here! (PDF)
- We’re introducing three new MDS online classes. Learn more here.
- Enter our My Digital Studio Facebook Giveaway for a chance to win November’s bonus My Digital Class.
- Don’t have MDS yet? Click here to get a free 30-day trial of the software. Try it before you buy it!

So Thankful for the Pals November Blog Hop

November 12, 2013 7 Comments

Thank you for joining us for the November Pals Blog Hop. We are thankful you are visiting today and hope you enjoy our thank you inspired projects.

You should have just left stop number 29 on the Pals Hop –Sue Becker
at Sue’s R n R Stamping. If so, you are in the right spot. If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

The very first Stampin’ Up! product I ever bought was a Thanksgiving set. Maybe that’s why when the 2013 Holiday catalog came out & I saw the “Harvest of Thanks” stamp set I knew I just had to have it! This set features a turkey and I knew instinctively what my Thanksgiving Table would look like! The 1-1/4″ burlap ribbon was right there along with it!

I made this card to send to my out-of-town friends & relatives for Thanksgiving. I used a Very Vanilla card base, placed a strip of the Burlap Ribbon, topped that with a piece cut from the Apothecary Accents framelits die in Early Espresso and textured with the Woodgrain Embossing folder. A small Old Olive piece cut with a Chalk Talk framelit provided a little accent for my Rosette. This piece was formed from a strip of Summer Starfruit DSP from the 2012-2014 Paper Stack. My Simply Scored is invaluable in making the rosette. A scallop circle cropped from the Scallop Circle Punch tops the rosette and makes the perfect backdrop for Mr. Turkey! The turkey image was stamped in Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and cropped with a circle punch.

The final finishing touch is the sentiment: I stamped the Gratitude sentiment in Old Olive ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and cropped it with the Itty Bitty Banners framelits die. I popped that up on a Stampin Dimensional.

So, now that you’ve seen the card I am going to mail to out-of-towners, do you want to see the card that I made as an invitation to those folks who will be coming for Thanksgiving Dinner? You do? That’s great because I just happen to have it here for you. Rather presumptuous of me of, huh? Well, maybe it is, but I thought you’d really want to see it so I got it ready to show you. Drumroll, please…..

This is made from the Wonderfall Bigz Die and the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set. I simply stamped random spots onto the leaves after they were cut out. The Sentiment is from a retired Stamp Set that I just love too much to part with. Each invitation is different as I just cut out a bunch of leaves in various colors. Then I just randomly picked 3 and made each card.

Want to see the inside? Of course you do so here it is:

I used the “Make A Wish” stamp set for the inside; perfect for any invitation regardless of the occasion.

So there you have it. My card & invitation. Stop back in the coming days & weeks, I’m working on my Thanksgiving table decor & another banner using the Build A Banner Simply Created Kit. And please “Like” me on Facebook – I’m only 2 people away from reaching 100 Likes. Won’t you help me reach that milestone? Thanks for your help, and thanks for stopping by My Stampin’ Space.

The next stop is Peggy Noe at prettypapercards, stop number 31 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting – and I hope to see you next month!