The Lucky Clover Punch Product Update!

 

The #160612 Lucky Clover Punch is completely sold out and is no longer available for purchase. Because so many of the products in the January-April Mini Catalog are seasonal or tied to a specific holiday, it is not always possible to restock a time sensitive product in advance of that particular holiday or occasion. So, the products are available while supplies lasts.

The Country Bouquet heart punch, the Lucky Clover punch, and the Easter Bunny punch have all been very popular since the January-April Mini Catalog debuted. The Country Bouquet heart punch is currently on backorder. 

So, if you have your eye on the #160331 Easter Bunny punch, I recommend placing your order now rather than later to avoid missing out.

Beth

Love you a bunch heirloom carrot card

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On January 31st, I will be sharing this sweet card featuring the Thanks a Bunch stamp set from the 2023 Sale-A-Brations Catalog. It can be used as an alternative to the traditional hearts Valentine's Day card or a card anytime of the year to say I love you.

This Valentine's Day card is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this Christmas card, please, sign up for my email list by January 30th, 2023.

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the right sidebar of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Second Sunday Sketches #45 Starts Today

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are arranged.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, a monogram, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month. 

 

Card Sketch

Below is January's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

January's challenge will run from January 8th, 2023 until January 31st, 2022 at 5pm EST.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by January 31st, 2023 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (February 1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a proverbial hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize (US Residents only)! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. January's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a mystery ribbon sampler and a stamp set from my retired product cache.

 

Winner Announcement

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.

Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate the card layout 90 degrees, change the circles to another shape like clovers or blue moons, stamp the card front, cover the card front with designer series paper, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, and more!

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
3. Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
4. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize.

 

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 45th Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

Happy New January-April Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Catalog Day!

I am so happy to share with you that the January–April 2023 Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Catalog are finally here. The 2023 January-April Mini Catalog is filled with brand new products for midwinter, spring, and the beginning of summer occasions and holidays, including Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, and more!

 

We have Mini Blending Brushes now!! The Lucky Clover stamp set and punch bundle was a very welcomed surprise. I was so happy to see a St. Patrick's Day stamp and punch set. The Taco Fiesta stamp set is too cute for words! I am placing another order today!

Download the 2023 January-April Digital Catalog

• Click HERE to download the digital 2023 January-April Mini Catalog PDF
  

 

Shop the NEW products in my online store

• Shop the 2023 January-April Products in My Online Store HERE
  

2023 Sale-A-Bration also starts today. Sale-A-Bration will only be offered once this year and will be from January 5th through February 28th (MT). With qualifying purchases, you can earn FREE Sale-A-Bration products. This year includes stamp sets and designer series papers that can only be found in the Sale-A-Bration Catalog.

There are 2 product tiers - products for $50 and for $100. Place a qualifying order of $50 or more to earn the $50 tier products and a qualifying order of $100 or more to earn the $100 tier products (before tax and shipping). You can mix and match $50 and $100 products. You can also order two of the same product. For example, if I place an order of $75, I earn 1 free $50 product. If I place an order of $250, I earn 5 $50 products, 2 $100 products and 1 $50 product, or any combination of $50 and $100 products that equal $250.

Download the 2023 Sale-A-Bration Digital Catalog

• Click HERE to download the digital 2023 Sale-A-Bration Catalog PDF

See the NEW products in my online store

• View the 2023 January-April Products in My Online Store HERE
  

During 2023 Sale-A-Bration, if you host a workshop or place a single order of $300 or more (before tax and shipping), you can earn the #160831 Scenic Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set for FREE!! Scenic Garden is a sweet stamp set featuring a garden bench, a garden gate, and planted flowers. It is a beautiful stamp set that can also be used for techniques such as heat embossing, watercolor pencils, and Stampin' Blends.

• Ask me how to host a workshop or to place an order today!

 

I thought Sale-A-Bration couldn't get any better, but it did! This joining special offer is amazing! If you join Stampin' Up! during 2023 Sale-A-Bration, not only do you get the already excellent value of the Starter Kit, you also can choose from three incredible options:

• Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
• Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
• Option 3: Your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.
• *That’s $50 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

This is a great time to join Stampin' Up! as a new demonstrator! The Boho Blue Mini Machine is an exclusive color for this joining special and a sneak peek of the upcoming 2023-2025 In Colors. It is a beautiful blue color!

The Starter Kit is such a great value and is customizable to your needs. You pick the products (must be current merchandise; other exclusions apply)! Plus, any of these 3 options are awesome foundations to get you started on your stamping journey!

• Contact me today to talk more about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator or click here to join my team. I would love to welcome you to my demonstrator team!

Oh, my goodness! I hope you’re feeling as inspired as I am! The project samples are gorgeous! The stamp sets are amazing! I can't wait to dive into all of the designer series papers!

What are your favorite products from the 2023 January-April Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Catalog? Let me know in the comments below.

If you would like to order any of the 2023 January-April Mini Catalog products, please, shop my online store HERE.


Happy New Catalog Day!
Beth

This card is purrfect for your Valentine!

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On October 11th, I will be sharing a fun fold card featuring the Love Cats stamp set and the Country Floral Designer Series Paper.

This Valentine's Day card is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this Valentine cat card, please, sign up for my email list by January 9th, 2023.

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Last Day for the Last Chance Product Sale!

 

 

Today is the LAST day of the Last Chance Product Sale for the 2022 July–December Mini Catalog. Today is the LAST day to stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! If there is anything in stock that you would like from the 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, now is the time to place your order! Shop my online store today!

Promotion Details

• This Last Chance Products promotion typically includes a Retiring List (products that will no longer be available once the catalog retires) and a Carryover List (products that will still be available once the catalog retires).
• Discounts are not always available with the Retiring List. When they are, they will vary from one market to another depending on product performance.
• All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
• You can start creating your marketing plan right away! Share the list with your customers as soon as you’d like.
• Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit and redeemed as a 50% off item or with Stampin’ Rewards.
• Only orders opened and closed during the promotion period apply.
• Stamp Sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.
• Sales Period
• Starts: 1 December 2022 at 12:00 AM (MT)
• Ends: 4 January 2023 at 11:59 PM (MT)
• Order Deadlines
• Phone: 4 January 2023 at 6:59 PM (MT)
• Online: 4 January 2023 at 11:59 PM (MT)

I placed a last minute order! I ordered the #159799 Perched in a Tree Bundle for a birthday present. Even though the Perched in a Tree stamp set and the Aspen Dies are carrying over, the Bundled Savings were retiring. I wanted to get the Bundled Savings price. 

If there is anything in stock that you would like from the 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, now is the time to place your order! Shop my online store today!

Happy Shopping!
Beth

It's impossible not to fall in love with Love Cats!

Happy January! Happy New Year! I just sent out my January newsletter to my mailing list. This month I shared how to make a Valentine's Day impossible card featuring the Love Cats stamp set and the Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper.

I also shared some tips to help inspire creativity when you get stuck and the Host Code for January. The Host Code for January is 6BME9EXK. Please, use the Host Code for orders under $150 US.

My January newsletter is available all month to new subscribers too. If you sign up for my email list during January, you will also receive a copy of my January newsletter with the instructions, supply list, and measurements for this Valentine's Day fun fold card. 

 

Sign up for my mailing list today HERE or in the bright blue box to the right. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #44 is...

Toni Shaw! Congratulations, Toni! Toni is the winner of the 44th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, a mystery embellishment pack from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on January 3rd, 2023.

The designer series paper Toni used for the strings of lights on the sketch is too clever! The designer series paper pattern is stripes of bows! How fun and cute! What a fun card for a special day! She made two cards for this sketch - each with a different die cut for the greeting (You can enter more than one card per sketch challenge. However, it only counts as one entry unless it is for a special sketch.).

Check out the other entries for the 44th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. I love Carrie's adorable owl card! The sponged background with the party lights and the cute owl in his birthday hat is perfect for celebrating a loved one's birthday. The addition of the sparkle pompom on the birthday hat is precious! Pat's Valentine's Day card is excellent and so clever! I love the idea of a delivery truck sending lots of love! The color palette of pinks, white, and black is a great combination for Valentine's Day. I also like how Pat used hearts to create stripes with the Sealed with Love stamp set. That is very clever! Well done! Thank you for participating in December's Second Sunday Sketches!

Want More Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on January 8th, 2023. The prize will be a mystery embellishment package and a stamp set from my retired product cache.

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into January's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share January's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their January's challenge card entry. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize 1-3 business days after I draw January's winner.

Happy Stamping!
Beth

P.S. Ever wonder how I draw for the Second Sunday Sketches winner? I use an app called Tiny Decisions. I input all of the names of the participants onto the wheel and spin it. The name that the wheel stops on is the winner.