266- Faux Metal Christmas Bells Card

I've decided to start making one Christmas card a week so I'm not rushing at the end. I learned after getting sick last year that the more Christmas cards I have the better! Plus it's a great excuse to try new techniques with my Christmas stamps. I am going to try to post a new Christmas card every Tuesday to keep me on track.

I have been wanting to try the faux metal technique for a while- doesn't it look great? I did four layers of embossing before reheating it and pressing my stamp into the embossing. To attach the bells to the card I needed to use crystal effects because they were pretty heavy.

Recipe:

Stamps: Heritage Holidays

Paper: Gold, whisper white

Accessories: Gold embossing, scallop edge punch, big shot, texturz plate, 1 3/8" circle punch, crystal effects

265- Pears and Paisley Card

This is a very 70s inspired card. When I saw the splitcoast technique challenge (SC235) it just made me want to use this pear stamp. The colours just seemed to make sense after that. And to make it truly 70s I need to use the paisley texturz plate.

Recipe:

Stamps: Cheep talk

Paper: Chocolate chip, summer sun, old olive

Ink: Old olive, chocolate chip

Accessories: Big shot, texturz plate, 1" circle punch

264- Cheep 3D Card

In this month's Stampin Success there was an example of a 3D card that I knew I had to try. I thought this colour combination from the splitcoast colour challenge this week (CC225) would be great for this- and the little pop-up up birdies really look cute in the background here.

To make this card I had two pieces of cardstock cut at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"- one kraft for the front and one night of navy. I ran the piece of Kraft threw the big shot with a texturz plate to make it look more like bark.

I then scored each end of both pieces at 1/2" and 1". You adhere the last 1/2" ends together and the rest pops out. To place the birds I first punched out the circles then I used my stamp a ma jig to make sure they were in the right place. I then cut out the bodies of the birds and popped them up.

Recipe:

Stamps: Cheep talk

Paper: Kraft, night of navy, so saffron, whisper white, Walk in the Park DSP

Ink: Night of navy

Accessories: Big shot, texturz plate, 1 3/4" 1 3/8" 1 1/4" circle punches, brad punch, rich regals brads, small and large oval punches, 5/8" so saffron grosgrain ribbon, dazzling diamonds, corner rounder

CATALOGUE RELEASE PARTY/SURPLUS SALE

It's my second annual surplus sale!! I will be selling off most of my retired and extra stamping supplies. It will be held on Sunday July 5th. I will be selling off my retired Stampin Up items and extra products that I have- and trust me there are going to be many items here.

Here's how it works- all items will be at full catalogue price regardless of use. I will add up the amount of items you choose and give you a credit for that amount towards items in the new catalogue. You must use the credit on that day- it will not be held over. You will then leave with the old and have the new items on order- it is a 2 for 1 deal. Please remember that the credit does not include tax and shipping. If you are a new stamper this is a great way to build up your supplies.

This will also be a catalogue release party so you can come and see all of the new fantastic in colours. This will be an open house so I hope that you come prepared to stamp- I will have two projects prepared for you to do. Please RSVP if you are coming so I can know how much paper to cut. Hope to see you all here!

Mini Starter Kit for $105

Stampin' Up! is currently offering a promotion on a Mini Starter Kit. If you have been wanting to sign up but the price of the starter kit is a bit too much than this is the deal for you. You can sign up to be a demonstrator for only $105! How great is that?! This kit will include:

-For All You Do stamp set (or any other $38.95 set)

-In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6) (or any other Classic ink pads)

-Whisper White card stock (40 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11")

-In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

-Case of catalogues, DVD, business forms and tools


There is also a great promotion on the regular starter kit. For $269 you get all of the regular items PLUS the 6 In colour ink pads and a pack of 8.5"x11" of In colour paper. That is a $58.20 value!

As a new demonstrator you will receive 30% off your first order, 20% off all future orders, sneak peaks and promotions and great commissions. If nothing else it can help pay for your habit! As an added bonus you will get a punch of your choice from me as a thank you. And you will have access to my downline blog full of helpful hints and information. Come and join my fantastic team of ladies- you won't regret it!

If you are interested in either of these deals please email me for more information (mcgill15@hotmail.com).

Deal of the Week

For the month of July Stampin' Up! will be offering Deals of the Week every Monday. Starting today you can get the Scallop Edge punch for only $15.99 (30% off the regular price $22.99)- how great is that!? Please check my blog every Monday morning- I will be posting the deal for that week.

You can either do a direct order by emailing me (mcgill15@hotmail.com), or you can go to my website to place an online order, or you can order it right now using Paypal

New Catalogue!

It's here! The new catalogue has arrived!!! Click here to see it

Of course the highlight for me is always the new in colours and all the new designer papers. Remember Stampin' Up! is going to be using an annual catalogue so all products will be current for at least the next year. And as an added bonus there are over 1000 items that are under $25 in the catalogue!

Another highlight- a My Little Pony style set- how cute is that?!?! I don't have a daughter but I want this set so badly- it reminds me of my childhood

There are tons of other great new products- you will all love this catalogue I promise!

If you would like a catalogue I am selling them for $5 and will ship them anywhere in Canada. If you place a $75 order either by emailing me or at my online website I will give you a free catalogue.