Online Extravaganza is Back starting November 20th, 2017!

Stampin' Up! announced that Online Extravaganza is returning this year! Hooray! I loved this sale 's unbelievable deals last year. I know many of my customers did too. This year is going to be just as amazing. From November 20th, 2017 to November 26th, 2017, there will be limited time offers. Online Extravaganza kicks off on November 20th, 2017 with a 24-hour flash sale of 20% off select stamp sets. These stamp sets are only on sale on November 20th, 2017 12:00 AM (MT) and ends November 20 11:59 PM (MT).

Below is a list of the stamp sets that will be 20% off November 20th, 2017. Click on the graphic below to see the list in full size.

There is more extravaganza excitement! Through November 26, shop exclusive sales and deals on select items. Deals end November 26 11:59 PM (MT).

Below is the list of products that will be on sale from November 20th through November 26th, 2017 11:59 PM (MT). Click on the graphic below to see the list in full size. 

 

To close out Online Extravaganza with a bang, we are offering a special 24-hour flash sale on November 27th, 2017, after the other Online Extravaganza deals end on the 26th. More information on this flash sale will be provided later in the week. Make sure to check back here for the announcement and more details!

Get your Wish List ready!

*Items offered may vary by market, based on inventory and availability.

Please let me know if you have any questions about Online Extravaganza. Be mindful of the flash sale on November 20th. If you have your eye on a stamp set in the flash set, be sure to order timely to avoid missing out on this tremendous sale.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Stamparatus is Coming Soon! Reserve Yours Starting November 16th, 2017

I have the most exciting news! Stampin' Up! is coming out with a new stamp positioning tool called the Stamparatus. It’s big news when something breaks the mold and changes everything. The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll wonder how you crafted without it!

Why do YOU need one? Not only will you fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it, but you can

•     Make multiples with ease
•     Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
•     If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
•     Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
•     Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
•     Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates & precision placement

Product details!

•     Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
•     Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
•     Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
•     2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
•     2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
•     2 magnets to hold the paper in place
•     Magnet storage areas
•     Retails for $49.00 USD/$65.00 CAD

How do I order one?
With the launch of this tool, Stampin’ Up! is trying something different: testing a new reservation system. It acts like a true preorder: you reserve your spot and they guarantee shipment as soon as the product arrives in their warehouse. This system will allow Stampin’ Up! to get the product to market as soon as possible while avoiding backorders and efficiently managing inventory.

The global launch will feature three reservation windows. For each window, please note the following:

•     Reservation quantities are while supplies last.
•     Limit is 1 tool per customer per reservation window.
•     You may participate in multiple reservation windows.
•     In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
•     Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.
•     The first reservation window opens at 2:00 PM (MT) on November 16. While supplies last.
• UPDATE: Because the Stamparatus is so popular, December's reservation period has been expanded to allow for unlimited reservations to be made. Stampin' Up! is not placing limits on the total number of reservations made during December. If you reserved a Stamparatus in November your reservation has not changed (unless you change it). You can reserve another Stamparatus in December. The third reservation period scheduled for January has been canceled.

Reservation Window	Available to Ship
November 16–30, 2017	Approx. February 1, 2018
December 5–30, 2017	Approx. March 19, 2018
January 15–30, 2018	Approx. April 15, 2018

If you have more questions, please contact me or check out these FAQs. 

• Customer Stamparatus Launch Q & A 
• How to Reserve Your Stamparatus Tutorial for Customers

I love to make multiple copies of projects and cards for Christmas, birthdays, and card swaps. I know the Stamparatus will help me keep my stamps lined up and ready for production. I am truly overjoyed about the Stamparatus! I cannot wait to get my hands on one and try it out! If you are like me, I know you will love the efficiency of the Stamparatus! The first reservation window starts at 2pm MT on November 16th, 2017.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Sentimental Delightful Daisy Grapevine Wreath

One of my favorite bundles in the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog is the Daisy Delight Bundle. Not only is this an adorable, versatile bundle, but it is also one of my favorites because it reminds me of my grandmother. Her nickname was Daisy because she was always fresh as a daisy. She enjoyed getting ready and dressed up for all kinds of occasions and parties.

I created this wreath for my catalog launch party in the summer. Wreaths are a huge part of the decor in my home. They add a lot of color, texture, and dimension. I also like that they convey the time of the year. Don't tell my husband, but I think I have about fifteen wreaths that I rotate throughout the seasons. Mums the word!

I think of my grandmother whenever I plan my catalog launch parties and luncheons. She would have loved a good menu planing, decorating the house, and spending time with her guests!

What better way to honor and to remember her than with a daisy wreath that I can see each day.

The base is a grape vine wreath from a local craft store. My wreath came with a lot of dried grape leaves intertwined with the vines. I had bits of leaves falling everywhere when I brought it home, so I went outside and removed as many of the leaves as I could by hand and with a chop stick.

I chose a grape vine as the base because I like the texture and it reminds me of my grandfather. He used to have an enormous garden in their backyard that included grapes. He would make his own grape vine wreaths from his own grape vines after the harvest season.

To maximum each sheet of cardstock, I tried to fit as many stamped daisies as I could on each sheet of cardstock. One 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of cardstock can fit 12 stamped daisies. I first stamped the top row. Then I stamped the bottom row. Lastly, I stamped the center row.

The daisies are attached using a low temperature glue gun.

The color palette is summery yet transitional to fall. The flowers are made with Whisper White, Crushed Curry, and Crumb Cake cardstock. The centers are Gold Faceted Gems, Early Espresso ink on Whisper White cardstock, Early Espresso ink on Soft Suede cardstock, or Daffodil Delight ink sponged in the daisy's center.

This wreath came together in about an hour. This would be a great afternoon project to spruce up any space. I think this wreath would look amazing in purples, oranges, and reds for a late autumn look or even pastels for Easter. I hung my wreath with a removable hook, but you could hang it with a wide ribbon and a bow. The burlap ribbon would be gorgeous or even the navy gingham ribbon!

I hope you give this sweet daisy wreath a try. How would you decorate your wreath? I would love to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Sentimental Delightful Daisy Wreath Project Supply List
Stamps	#145361 Daisy Delight Bundle
Paper	#131199 Crushed Curry #120953 Crumb Cake #115318 Soft Suede #100730 Whisper White
Ink	#126974 Early Espresso #126944 Daffodil Delight
Embellishments	#144141 Gold Faceted Gems
Tools	#133773 Sponge Dauber Low Temperature Glue Gun Low Temperature Glue Sticks for the Glue Gun Grape Vine Wreath Chop Stick

 

Happy Veteran's Day!

Thank you to the men and women who serve our country past, present, and future! There are no adequate words to express my gratitude and my appreciation for all that you do. You are never forgotten!

This layout was inspired by a card I saw several years ago from Bonnie Emmons. I updated the stamps, added the quilt framelit, changed the proportions, and created a patriotic Designer Series Paper using the Brushstrokes background stamp and the star stamps from Confetti Celebrations and Hearts Come Home stamp sets.

Patriotic Quilt Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Night of Navy	4-1/4” x 11”; scored at 5-1/2”
1st Matte	Real Red	5-1/4” x 4”
2nd Matte	Whisper White	3-5/8” x 3-3/4”
Flag Banner #1	Whisper White	1-1/4” x 3-3/4”
Flag Banner #1	Night of Navy	1/4" x 3-3/4”
Greeting	Whisper White	3” x 3”
Quilt #1	Whisper White	3-1/4” x 3-1/4”
Quilt #2	Whisper White	3-1/4” x 3-1/4”
Quilt #3	Night of Navy	3-1/4” x 3-1/4”
Inside Matte	Whisper White	5-1/4” x 4”

Here are three more inside matte variations using the extra pieces from the quilt square framelit.

These two inside mattes use the corner squares from the quilt framelit.

This last inside matte variations uses to the side triangle pieces from the quilt framelit.

Thank you for your service to our country!
Beth

Patriotic Quilt Card Supply List
Stamps	#141522 Thankful Thoughts (Clear-Mount) #141519 Thankful Thoughts (Wood-Mount) #145416 Hearts Come Home (Clear-Mount) #145413 Hearts Come Home (Wood-Mount) #139533 Brushstrokes (Clear-Mount) #138952 Brushstrokes (Wood-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #102482 Real Red #100867 Night of Navy
Ink	#126949 Real Red #126970 Night of Navy #102283 Versamark
Embellishments	#104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals #109132 White Embossing Powder
Tools	#103083 Embossing Buddy #129053 Heat Tool #144673 Quilt Builder Framelits #141706 Layering Ovals Framelits #141337 Sponges #143263 Big Shot #143710 Oh, My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder