Stamps in the Mail: Celebrate Today

I have an exciting announcement today! Beginning this month, I will be offering a Stamps in the Mail program! I can't promise that I will have a new offering every month, although that is my goal. Following are the details:

This month's stamp set is Celebrate Today. When you participate, you will receive this stamp set in photopolymer, $15 of additional product (your choice!), and the instructions and supplies to make 5 cards using your new stamp set. The 5 cards are pictured below. You will also receive an idea sheet with a variety of other ideas for using the stamp set, and a supply list for the included cards. *Inks and adhesive will not be included.*

I have set up a hostess code for this month's kit. If you would like to participate, place an order using the hostess code XHSVUEEE. Your order must include the Celebrate Today stamp set plus at least $15 of additional merchandise. Orders must be placed by February 15. After that date, I will mail out the supplies and instructions for your 5 cards. Already have Celebrate Today and want to participate? Just use the hostess code and substitute a stamp set of equal or greater value.

The $15 of additional product is your choice, but here are some ideas that will coordinate with the supplies I will be sending you:
*Ink pads in these colors: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gold, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Tangelo Twist, Crushed Curry
*Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper
*Gold or Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim
*Balloon Framelits Dies (This can be bundled together with your stamp set to save 15% on both!)
*Birthday Bash Designer Washi Sheets
*Gold Metallic Baker's Twine
*1/8" Gold Ribbon
*Night of Navy Seam Binding Ribbon
*Calypso Coral Pompom Trim
*Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ January 27 - February 2

Check out this week's deals! If you've ever thought about trying our Texture Boutique Machine, now is your time!

	Texture Boutique Machine Item # 132657 Regular Price: $29.95 US/$36.95 CAN Discounted Price: $22.46 US/$27.71 CAN
	Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 130917 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Zig Zag Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133738 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133739 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Item # 135817 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133520 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.13 CAN
	Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133737 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	More Amore Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130672 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Sea Street Meets Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP

If you haven't seen the Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP yet, you are missing out! I will admit, when I saw this in the Sale-a-bration catalog, I was seriously underwhelmed. However, if you take a look at the video Stampin' Up! made to show what you can do with this paper, I think you will suddenly push this item to the top of your wish list like I did!

Did you watch the video? Cool, right?!? I ordered some, and I finally took it out the other day to give it a try. I just got the Coastal Cabana Blendabilities, so I decided to use those first, and color the shell design using an ombre color scheme, which is very "in" right now. When I was done, it reminded me of waves, so I decided to pair it with the Sea Street stamp set.

The greeting is from the new Celebrate Today stamp set, available in the Occasions Catalog. The paper is so pretty, it really doesn't need a lot of added embellishment! I hope you'll give this paper a try. There are many ways to add color to it, and I can't wait to experiment with it some more!

Stamps: Sea Street, Celebrate Today
Ink: Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Coastal Cabana Blendabilities
Paper: Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP (SAB)
Accessories & Tools: 1 3/4" Circle Punch

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Simply Wonderful Thank You Card

Today's card combines several of the items you can get for free during Sale-a-bration, the Simply Wonderful stamp set and the Best Year Ever DSP. I love this DSP - such fun colors, and patterns for many occasions! The stamp set includes a variety of greetings, and a pretty little flower. Take a look:

And here's a close-up of that DSP:

Finally, here's the card I made:

Pretty simple, but fun! If you like either the DSP or the stamp set, make sure to place a $50 order during Sale-a-bration, and you can choose one of them for free! If you purchase by January 31 using hostess code JB9MJ64P, you will also earn entries for my online party giveaway - a package of rhinestones and 2 yards each of Gold and Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim!

Stamps: Simply Wonderful (SAB)
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry
Paper: Sahara Sand, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Best Year Ever DSP (SAB)
Accessories & Tools: Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine, Painted Blooms Twine (Whisper White)

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ January 20-26

Here are this week's deals:

	2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Item # 131260 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$14.96 CAN
	2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Item # 133654 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$14.96 CAN
	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment Item # 129370 Regular Price: $22.95 US/$31.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.21 US/$23.96 CAN
	2014-2016 In Color Printed Clothespins Item # 133630 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.96 CAN
	Basic Gray Baker'S Twine Item # 134587 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Baker'S Twine Item # 134575 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Crushed Curry Baker'S Twine Item # 134586 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Box Of Chocolates Kit - Digital Download Item # 133024 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Simple & Pretty Lotus Blossom

In case you forgot, Sale-a-bration is going on right now! One of my favorite items, that you can get for FREE!, is the Lotus Blossom stamp set. This is a photopolymer set that creates a beautiful flower, and I've tried out some color combinations to share with you today, as well as a simple card. If you're new to stamping, you could easily order the supplies to make this card and pick Lotus Blossom as your free item when you reach a $50 order.
Here are the stamps you will get in this set:

This is called 3-step stamping. You stamp 3 times to get the image of the flower. Stampin' Up! makes it really easy for you by including numbered tabs on the flower images to show you the order in which to stamp. The tabs also help you line up the images (although with completely clear stamps, it really is easy!).

 



When I tried out different color combinations, I chose two colors each time. I stamped the darker color first with image 1. Then I stamped the lighter color with image 2. Finally, I used the lighter color with image 3, but I first stamped off. Stamping off simply means to ink up your stamp, and then lightly stamp it on a scratch piece of paper first, which lightens the color. Here are the combos I tried:

There are certainly many more options, and you could also experiment with stamping off the darker color on image 2, or using just one color and stamping off several times. The possibilities are endless! I chose my 3 favorite combinations and created some quick cards.

The only other supplies I used, besides the colors listed above, were Wild Wasabi ink, Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and Whisper White cardstock. Super simple, but very pretty. Here are close-ups of the cards.

If you are looking for even more inspiration, Stampin' Up! has created a video for this stamp set, showing you exactly what to do, as well as more samples.

Don't forget: I have an online party going on all month on Facebook. I'd love for you to join me! Or, simply place an order using hostess code JB9MJ64P for the chance to win a package of Rhinestones, and 2 yards each of Gold and Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ January 13-19

Check out this week's deals:

	Angled Tag Topper Punch Item # 133323 Regular Price: $22.95 US/$31.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.21 US/$23.96 CAN
	Little Pieces Embosslits Die Item # 133733 Regular Price: $11.95 US/$14.95 CAN Discounted Price: $8.96 US/$11.21 CAN
	Starburst Framelits Die Item # 132967 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack Item # 133787 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	Tangelo Twist 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon Item # 133669 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.25 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.19 CAN
	Hello Honey 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon Item # 133671 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.25 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.19 CAN
	Blackberry Bliss 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon Item # 133668 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.25 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.19 CAN
	Watercolored Winter Kit - Digital Download Item # 136678 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

There is also a new photopolymer stamp set available today. Cute!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

A Little Preview

Well, life has gotten in the way, and I have not finished my next project for you yet. So it goes. I thought I would share one of Stampin' Up!'s videos with you today. If you have some time, the Stampin' Up! YouTube channel is filled with videos of new products from the Sale-a-bration and Occasions catalogs. If you are having a hard time deciding what to buy, check out some of the videos and see the products in action.

I'm going to share the video for The Perpetual Birthday Calendar with you today. This is the project I'm working on right now, so it will give you a little preview.

I hope to share the finished product with you next week. I also just got another box of new stuff in the mail, so I have plenty of ideas in mind to share with you. Now... if only I could find a few hours of uninterrupted time...

Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

December Paper Pumpkin: All Shook Up

Before I jump in and show you a bunch of new products, I just have to share December's Paper Pumpkin kit with you! I think this was my favorite kit so far! I love when the kits are cards, and this kit had enough supplies for 9 cards (and of course the extras, which are AWESOME this month!). The kit made 3 each of these cards.

They're shaker cards! How fun is that?!? I have always been intimidated by shaker cards, so let me tell you a little secret: I had never made one before receiving this kit. It turned out to be really easy, so I think there are more shaker cards in my future. I also loved the color combination this month - Basic Gray, Pistachio Pudding, Bermuda Bay, and Strawberry Slush. For once, I finished making the entire contents of the kit, and I've even used one of the cards already. The stamp set is also really cute.

It might be hard to see, but the repeating word block stamps are stamped behind the window portion of the card. The greeting is stamped inside. Here are the leftover pieces:

Some might look at these as trash, but I look at it as the supplies for many more cards! Hopefully I'll have time in the next week or so to put a few together to share with you.

If you want to see what is in January's kit, make sure to sign up for Paper Pumpkin by January 10. Right now, there is even a sale on the 3-month prepaid subscription. $5 off takes the price down to $54.85, plus you get to pick a free item from the Sale-a-bration catalog!

Hopefully I'll be back tomorrow with a new project to share!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Sale-a-bration and Occasions Catalogs Start Today!

This is my second post of the day. Click here to see the first post. The reason for a second post today? The Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs start today!!!

If you are new to Stampin' Up!, you may not be familiar with Sale-a-bration. Sale-a-bration is our most popular sale of the year, and that's because you have the chance to earn exclusive products for FREE! This year's choices are amazing, and over the next few months, I will be sharing lots of ideas for using them. During Sale-a-bration, you get to pick one of the exclusive products from the Sale-a-bration catalog for free with every $50 you spend. So let's say you spend $150. You get to choose 3 items for free! Awesome! There are also extra perks for hosting a party during Sale-a-bration. If your party reaches at least $250 in sales, you get $25 in extra hostess dollars! And finally, if you join as a demonstrator during Sale-a-bration, you get to pick either 2 Sale-a-bration items OR one of the kits from the Occasions catalog as a free add-on to your starter kit! Lots of ways to earn free products!

Also during Sale-a-bration, there is a special sale on the 3-month prepaid subscription for Paper Pumpkin. If you purchase this subscription, you will get $5 off, bringing your price to $54.85. You get a good deal, AND you qualify to pick a free Sale-a-bration item! Click here to purchase your subscription today.

The Occasions catalog sales period runs now through the beginning of June. Sale-a-bration only lasts until March 31, so take a look at the catalog now and plan your purchases so that you can get everything that you want. I am hosting an online Facebook party all month, with chances for a prize. Check it out here.

I have lots of posts planned for this month showcasing some of the new products, so make sure to check back often!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ January 6-12

Here are this week's deals:

	Envelope Punch Board Item # 133774 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN Discounted Price: $14.96 US/$18.71 CAN
	Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 133697 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN Discounted Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN
	Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 133704 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN Discounted Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN
	Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 133701 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.38 CAN
	All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 133703 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.38 CAN
	Border Chevron Punch Item # 132154 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$29.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$22.46 CAN
	Note Tag Punch Item # 135860 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	Book Of Birthdays Swatchbook Template - Digital Download Item # 129923 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.37 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel