Houston Astros Day

Listen, I know I promised you a quick and easy video today, but I have a really good excuse! So, you may have not heard, but the Houston Astros won the World Series this year... I know. They're my 2nd favorite team. (Yes, 3/4th of my family are Cubs fans, and the other 1/4th is a huge Astros fan! What a lucky family right??? Well, lucky this year and last year... the past 108 years...not so much.)

ANYWAY. There was a parade and celebration today that was a HUGE. DEAL. (Remember how we live in Houston? Yeah.) My kids entire school watched the celebration in the cafeteria. (Best. School. EVER!) The governor of Texas even declared it Houston Astros Day. I tried to find a picture of his "excusal letter" he showed during the celebration, but to no avail. It was pretty funny though. He presents these official declarations and then says for everyone else he has this letter: Please excuse (fill in the blank) today from []school []work []errands.... etc. etc. It was pretty awesome. Awesome to live in a community that pulls together in the face of disaster. Awesome that we have so much to celebrate after (and still amid) such devastation. Life is full of ups and downs.

Long story short, I'll have that video for you on Monday. Thanks for checking in. Now go celebrate!

Brand spankin' new Stampin' Blends

Have you met the new Stampin' Blends yet? They are amazing! I was surprised at how smooth they glide on cardstock and what an even color they leave (with no lines!)

 If you're still wondering what all the fuss is about, here's a basic technique video.

Tomorrow I will show you a quick and easy tutorial video for the card above! I'm talking SUPER quick and easy!!! Here are some of the supplies that I used:

Product List

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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$9.00

Floral Statements Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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$18.00

Floral Statements Wood-Mount Stamp Set

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$25.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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$6.00

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper

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$11.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$8.00

Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon

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$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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$9.00

If you'd like to get the entire Stampin' Blends collection, why not get them at a discount? Buy the entire collection in your starter kit for $99! Click here for more details. Or if you're not ready for the discount, shop online using hostess code PDGG79K7 for all your Christmas card making supplies!

Stampin' Blends, Color Me Happy Kit NOW AVAILABLE!

These markers are like BUTTAH! They are so soft and smooth! I'll be posting more throughout the month, but I'm really excited about the Color Me Happy Kit -- and it's only available while supplies last! Which means... it WILL sell out!!!

Product List

Color Me Happy Project Kit

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$25.00

Color Me Happy Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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$19.00

Color Me Happy Wood-Mount Stamp Set

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$27.00

Stampin' Blends Markers Collection

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$121.50

With or without the coordinating stamp set, this is a beautiful kit! Order yours today using hostess code PDGG79K7 Look at those beautiful outline images in the Color Me Happy stamp set! It was MADE to work with with the new Stampin' Blends!

Happy Halloween Treat Boxes

September 2017 Paper Pumpkin: Layered Leaves

What beautiful stamps in this month's kit! Those fall leaves are so versatile! Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, even Christmas! I had fun making the projects according to the included instructions, and then I played around with coordinating products and the included stamp set to make even more beautiful projects!

Here is a video tutorial with lots of fun ideas from my YouTube channel! (I originally posted them in 3 separate videos on my Facebook page.)

I didn't add the correct product names to the video (that's what happens when I do videos in the evening! My brain is just too tired!) So here is a list of the coordinating products:

Product List

Hand Lettered Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set

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$17.00

Fluttering Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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$8.50

Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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$8.50

Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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$8.50

Leaflets Framelits Dies

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$25.00

Layered Leaves Kit Refill

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$8.00

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

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$20.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

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$59.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

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$114.00

z 12-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

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$215.00

Here is a printable case insert to keep your stamp sets nice and organized! Just right click and save or click for the PDF link.

You'll notice in the product list I have the kit refill. If you try to purchase it and it doesn't work, it's because the past kit refill is a benefit exclusively for current Paper Pumpkin subscribers! Subscribe now and choose from several beautiful past kits and refills! Another great benefit to being a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber!

Paper Pumpkin Case Insert - July 2017

Are you looking for a way to store your Paper Pumpkin stamp sets? 

Need ideas to use the leftover pieces or alternate ideas for the projects themselves?

I'm hosting a LIVE facebook party, full of fun ideas, projects and PRIZES and I want you to join me!

Everyone who places an order using hostess code 2CS9XVWQ receives the September case insert for free, and one (or MORE!) of you will receive the entire 2017 year of printable case inserts!

You have nothing to lose! Come play along!

Wait, you haven't heard of my beautiful and magical case inserts!? 

Well, here is a sample for you. This is just a jpeg that you can right click and save OR just click on the picture and you'll get the PDF version. The PDF is an easier option if you have sizing issues with your printer. Let me know which one works best for you!

July's kit was a fun one! You'll definitely want to reuse these fun stamps! In case you missed my alternate projects, check out this video. Have fun creating, then print out this case insert, order the clear cases and voilà! Organized Paper Pumpkin stamps! (See! I told you they were magic!)

Product List

Clear-Mount Stamp Cases

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$6.00

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

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$20.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

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$59.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

z 12-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$215.00

Don't forget to join me at my facebook page this Tuesday for more fun and games! If you can't make it, but still want this month's case insert, just place an order using the hostess code 2CS9XVWQ at stampinup.com when you checkout, and I'll email it right away! Have fun organizing your Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up!

So many DEALS!

October is a GREAT month for paper crafting! World Card Making day is October 7th, and to celebrate, Stampin' Up! is offering supplies at 15% off! PLUS, if you buy Fast Fuse Adhesive (my favorite!) you get TWO refills FREE! Plus, if you use hostess code 2CS9XVWQ at checkout, I will email you the printable Paper Pumpkin case insert for September! (Interested in more? Checkout my facebook event!)

But wait there's MORE!!! 

My favorite sale of the year is here! Time to stock up on DSP! For the entire month of October, you can buy 3 packages of Designer Series Paper and get 1 free!