More $= More Products

Do you want more money to spend on Stampin'Up! products? I know I do and now through May 30th you can earn more money to spend on products just by hosting a workshop or placing an order. All workshop or customer orders over $350 will receive an additional $30 in free products that you get to pick yourself. So on a $350 order you would receive $80 worth of free merchandise, if you get get $400 in sales then you would receive $95 in free merchandise plus one item at half price. That is a great offer. Call me today to schedule your workshop and remember with our new hostess code even those friends and family that live out of town can place an order and help you earn more free products!

Are you ready to start your own business and missed out on the Sale-a-bration special? Well Stampin'Up! wants you to be part of their family and they are offering an extra $30 in your starter kit if you sign up between now and May 30th. So for just $99 you get to pick $155 worth of product. I would love to chat with you about what Stampin'Up! can offer you or maybe you just want to get a discount on all the products you buy. At Stampin'Up! you can make your demonstratorship what you want it to be.
Thanks for stopping by today and I will have a card to share later today! Have a great day! Tonya

New Wood Mount Stamp Cases

Stampin'Up! continues to surprise me with all the fun new ideas they are bringing us this year. I have so many wood mount cases and have used them for things other than stamps but these new cases look like they are going to be so versatile and hand to have. A pack of four half-size cases (3-3/4" x 5-1/2") will sell for $4.95 and a pack of four full-size cases (7-1/2" x 5-1/2") will be $6.95.  I can't wait to get a few and see what other ideas I can come up with. Take a moment and watch this quick video and then let me know what you think will be the nicest thing about the new stamp cases. I would love to hear your ideas. I wonder how many embossing folders they will hold? I could make a sample  of each folder and add a small square on the side of each. Quick to find and easy storage.Thanks for stopping by again! Tonya

Birthday Cross Word

Good morning, another dreary day here with the temperature back down in the 30's. Looks like another day to stay inside and stamp. Today I have the final card we made this week for Stamp Time. I have had the Cross My Heart Stamp Set since the Spring Catalog came out but have failed to ink it up until just recently. I think some stamp sets lend themselves to smaller cards and this is one of those. I started with a 3 1/2" base and went from there. The colors are Regal Rose (retiring), Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White and just a touch of Chocolate Chip. Oh, and just a smig of Daffodil Delight on the candle tip. I inked up and stamped the main image three times, then cut out letters from the Regal Rose and Tempting Turquoise to accent the main image which was also cut out after stamping. The cupcake which is included in the set was ink up with the Stampin' Write Markers and then punched out with teh 1" Circle Punch and layered on the 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch. My Whisper White background was looking a bit boring so I added a little texture with the Argyle Embossing Folder. The final touches were Dazzling Diamonds added to the cupcake and 1/8" Regal Rose Taffeta Ribbon that I knotted on the side of the card. Now I have a perfect little card to send to a special birthday girl. Remember all items are from Stampin'Up! and can be purchased from me. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! Tonya

April Showers Bring Flowers...

Good afternoon, it is a rainy day here in Missouri and since you can't be outside I am taking advantage of the rain and working on projects inside like new cards to share with you. I did this card earlier in the week for yesterday's Stamp Time and it features a set that will be in an upcoming class. The A Round Array Stamp Set and 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch are a current bundle that you can buy. They will also be available in the new catalog but why wait when you can start making cards like this one now. I used a couple of retiring items on this card. The colors are Baja Breeze (retiring), More Mustard (retiring) and Cherry Cobbler. If you need any of the retiring items please place your order today as items are selling out. I used the Cloudy Day Embossing Folder and sponged the clouds just a bit with a Sponge and White Craft Ink. The Cherry Cobbler Scallop Square is made with the Big Shot and the Duo Scallop Square Die. I added the Polka Dot Scallop Ribbon in More Mustard but used the solid side. The Flowers are stamped in the three colors then punched out as is the sentiment which is You Make Me Smile. I popped the sentiment up on a 1" Circle of More Mustard Card Stock and added it to the corner like a sun. The leaves on the flowers is made with the Ormanent Punch that comes in the Merry Minis Punch Pack which is a carry over item from the Holiday Mini. All I did after punch the ornament out is to trim off the top of the ornament with the Paper Snips. The leaves and stems are Old Olive Card Stock. If you would like to make this card let me know and I will sign you up for the upcoming A Round Array Class. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya

Bombs Away Birthday Polymer Stamp Set

Good morning! Today I have a new stamp set to introduce you too. It  is the new Bombs Away Birthday Polymer Stamp Set. Which means it is totally clear and super sticky. The set is only $13.95 so easy on the pocket book and it adds a little fun to your birthday cards. I have a few family members that would appreciate this birthday humor. How about your family or friends? If you are interested in purchasing the set please let me know and I will be happy to place your order so you can soon start delivering the Birthday Bomb to your friends and family. I will be back later with a new card that we made last night at Stamp Time. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by, Tonya

Last Day!

I have just a few updates for you before I start my day. First this is the last day for free shipping. This is an offer that Stampin'Up! does not make very often so please let me know if you want to take advantage of the special. Orders can be placed online and by calling or emailing me.
Second there are reinkers that have all ready sold out from the recent Color Refresh announcement. This is the retiring colors and items are selling quickly. If you need card stock, markers, or ink pads please let me know what you want soon. I expect more items to sell out and once they are gone they are gone. Thanks for stopping by and have a great Monday. I will be in my Stampin' Area today getting ready for a busy week ahead. Tonya

Color Refresh

Good morning, I have lots to share with you. First my blog hop post is below this one. Please scroll down and take a look. I am thrilled to have had some time to stamp and that I can share it with you. Stampin'Up! has announced a color refresh. We had one three years ago but as you know trends change and they have decided to refresh our color families. I have posted the list above. What this means for you is new colors (or the return of some favorite incolors) but the retiring colors are available only while supplies last. So ribbon, card stock, reinkers (which tend to go fast), markers and such. I do have good news for you though April 6-8 Stampin'Up! is offering free shipping on all your orders. Yep, everything so it is a great time to order the retiring color items and save! Please contact me if you have any questions or to place an order. I will be featuring the retiring colors in the weeks to come so please watch for those. In fact I used Pretty In Pink and Regal Rose in my Blog Hop post today. Have a  great day and thanks for stopping by, Tonya

April Blog Hop

 

Hello and welcome to another month of the Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop. This month our theme is Wedding and Anniversary. Wedding season is almost here and it is always nice to have a supply ready for all the weddings you get invited too. I started with a wedding card today then added a bonus anniversary card. Before I get into the cards if you are just joining the hop you can continue on from here and make the rounds and if you are hopping over from Nancy's Blog welcome.

 

 My first project is a card for a wedding. I recently received my Best of Flowers Stamp Set and had yet to ink it up so it was my go to set for my projects. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. I used Basic Gray Card Stock for my base and added texture with the Big Shot and the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I stamped my hydrenga image with Basic Gray ink and then colored it with a combo of Blender Pen, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Old Olive and Always Artichoke Ink Pads. I want to add that as of this morning both Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose are on the retiring color list.  I cut the image out with the Big Shot and the Ovals Collection Framelits Dies. After stamping the sentiment I cut it out with the largest banner from the Bitty Banners Framelits. I layered in on a Tea Lace Paper Doily that was sponged with  Rose Red Ink. I bought the 1 1/4" Pink Pirouette/ Rose Red Two-Tone Ribbon a while back and bad me I hadn't used it on a project but I love the elegant look it adds to this card. Of course you need a good pair of scissors to cut the angles in the bottom and the Craft Scissors are perfect for the job. Now I just need a wedding and the card is ready to go.

My second project is similar to the above one just because I had orginally wanted to use the rose image from the Best of Flowers Set but it was smaller than I liked but I didn't want it to go to waste so I created a anniversary card to go with a gift or bag. I used Daffodil  Delight, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Old Olive and Always Artichoke to color again with the Blender Pen. I used the 2 1/2" Circle Punch to punch out the image and layered in on a Daffodil Delight Card Stock Doily that was made with the Delicate Doilies Sizzlit and the Big Shot. The sentiment is again from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set and was stamped on Whisper White Card Stock with Basic Gray Ink. I used the Word Window Punch and then layered it on Old Olive Card Stock that has been punched out with the Modern Label Punch. I added a few pearls to the side for extra accent.  The card is only 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and is Basic Gray. I used the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and then used the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stamp' Pad to add a little shimmer and pearl like affect to the Basic Gray Card Stock. I realized after I took the picture that my sentiment is a bit off but that has been fixed now. ;-)

I hope you enjoyed today's cards and that you have been inspired to create. Next you will be off to Dawn's Blog and I am sure she has great projects in store for you. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave a comment so I know that you were here. Have a great day! Tonya


 

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Shellie G. of Craft Smashup
2. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
3. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps-A-Lot
4. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
5. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
6. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
7. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
8. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
9. Justin K. of JK Cards
10. Jennifer B. of NW Stamper
11. Bree R. of Craft-somnia
12. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana

Watercolor Pencils and Crayons

Watercolor Pencils and Crayons Discontinued April 3, 2013Due to unforeseen problems with our supplier for Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Watercolor Pencils, we have decided to discontinue these two products.Watercolor Pencils (item 101879) and Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights Collection (item 119804), which have been on the Backorder Report for about a week, will no longer be available, effective immediately. If your order has not been shipped due to its status in backorder, we will not be able to fill it. We will soon begin processing refunds for these items. Keep in mind that it may take a few days to see the reimbursement in your account. Now for the good news! We still have the remaining collections of the Watercolor Wonder Crayons available to order. The Subtles (item 119802), Neutrals (item 119805), and Regals (item 119803) Collections are only available while supplies last. Get 'em before they're gone! This update was posted today for demonstrators. I don't want you to miss out if you want to order any of the items. Please let me know if you need to place an order or of course you are also always welcome to order online. Thanks and be sure to stop by tomorrow but the April Blog Hop.

Best of Butterflies

Hello, the beginning of the month means a new Best of 25 Years Stamp Set from Stampin'Up! and this month is is Butterflies. Remember these sets are $14.95 and available not just this month but through out this year. The butterflies are so much fund and one coordinates with our Butterfly Punch. Please let me know if you would like to order this or any of our Best of 25 years Stamp Sets.