Birthday Pennants

This card first started as an idea for a masculine card.  I love this Parker's Pattern DSP!  I think it perfectly works for a man!  I cut the strips of DSP in a pennant shape and then cut varying lengths.  This card could simply be duplicated with many kinds of DSP for just about any occasion!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Parker's Pattern DSP

Ink:  Crumb Cake

Stamps:  Best Dad Ever

Accessories:  Neutral Button, Chocolate Chip Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Sponge

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

$1 Digital Content Discs and a Valentine!

WAHOO!  From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That's not a typo--they're just one buck. So indulge--it won't break the bank. 

• Avant-Garde Collection DVD (item 125841) 

• Cheerful Treats Digital Content CD (item 124237)

• Express Booster Pack DVD (item 124889)

• His & Hers Collection DVD (item 125842)

• October, December, Whenever Collection DVD (item 124485)

• Simple Snapshots Content CD (item 127185)

• Sweet Retreat Collection DVD (item 125840)

Since these items are on the clearance rank, you'll need to place your order here.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner!  This card is simple...but yet elegant!  You can't go wrong with a red and black creation for this special day.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Needlepoint Border Impressions Folders (too bad you can't see the cute little xxxxx's leading up to the heart!), Dimensionals

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

Pinwheel Birthdays

I'm LOVING the cute little pinwheel die in the Spring Mini.  I used it for two birthday cards.  I doesn't get much cuter than a mini pinwheel!  I can't wait to create some banners and use this adorable pinwheel as an accent!  So fun!

 Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Summer Smooches DSP, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Ink:  Island Indigo

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake

Accessories:  Big Shot, Pinwheel, Mini Brad, Sponge, Dimensionals

Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  More Amore Specialty DSP, Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Raspberry Ripple

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake

Accessories:  Big Shot, Pinwheel, Mini Brad, Sponge, Dimesionals

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

Calendars

Every year I get to make a calendar for my mother-in-law, for my mom, and for Dave.  It's always so fun to take pictures from the past year and make special pages highlighting events of the past year.  One of the big highlights for all of us in 2012 was the Open House of the Brigham City temple.  This temple was built in my husband's hometown so it's even more special.  I knew I would definitely include pictures from this day on each of the calendars. 

Here's the page from my mother-in-law's page.  It includes a picture of each of her kids with their families with the temple.  One of his sisters wasn't able to make it so we requested that her family take a picture with a picture of the temple so they wouldn't be left out of this special page.

   Everyone in my family was able to go to the open house together except for one of my sisters.  It was POURING rain when we finished so this was the only group shot we got...so I just made this picture as the page.  I love that you can make a picture the background!

Dave's calendar is a bit different since it's a desktop calendar.  It has a front side and a backside.

I just received BOTH MDS CDs from SAB!  YEAH!!!  I can't wait to create with them.  Be sure to check out today's downloads here!  There is also a FREE February wallpaper download now available :)  WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

Birthday Buttons

Birthday buttons!  This was a card I made for Stamp Camp.  This would be an easily, duplicate-able card in any color.  What color would you use?  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP

Ink:  Marina Mist

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake

Accessories:  Big Shot, Buttons #5 Sizzlits, Baker's Twine, Dimensionals

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

Hearts a Flutter

I LOVE the Hearts a Flutter Bundle in the Spring Mini.  It's my absolute favorite.

For this card, I used the More Amore DSP and the Hearts a Flutter Framelits.  So easy and quick!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Primrose Petals, Pool Party, More Amore DSP

Ink:  Pool Party

Stamps:  Tiny Tags

Accessories:  Pool Party Baker's Twine, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Framed Tulips Folder, Dimensionals, Big Shot

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

For Stampin' Up! ladies :)

Sydney made this and asked that I share it with my Stampin' Up! ladies :)

She told me she would teach you all how to make it next time you come over!

You're Amazing

So much to celebrate today!  Today is the first day to earn sale-a-bration products!!  For every $50 spent, you'll receive one product from the sale-a-bration catalog...your choice what you want!

I made this card for this month's stamp-a-stack.  I love using the same color of cardstock for both layers as well as for the greeting and sponging.  I love this flower trim available in the Spring Mini.  For this card, I caught the flowers apart and glued them on with tombow.  It's the perfect addition to this card.  Today is also download Tuesday!  Check out the latest downloads here.  Of course, I'm getting the twine!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Sahara Sand

Ink:  Sahara Sand

Stamps:  You're Amazing

Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Big Shot, Flower Trim, Crochet Trim, Hemp Twine, Dimensionals, Sponge

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 7 p.m. (Not the usual Thursday) Technique Night.  Create two projects using SAB products.   Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP by February 4.

Best of...Stamp Sets

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!  Here are the Best of BIRTHDAYS!

Some things to remember:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.

• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

• A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.

• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Dude, You're Welcome!

You asked, and we listened! We're excited to introduce our new, very manly stamping kit: the Dude, You're Welcome! kit.  Guys don't always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You're Welcome! kit, they'll have

• Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
• Twelve 4" x 6" postcards in four different (manly) colors
• Twelve gray envelopes
• A Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
• An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

Item	Description	Price
132807	Dude, You're Welcome! Kit	$24.95

Here's the answer to the man's "I forgot my wife's birthday!" dilemma is here!  See a video about this new kit here!

Introducing...Paper Pumpkin

Stampin' Up! has just introduced a new service...Paper Pumpkin !!!Hi : I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone  can enjoy!Get StartedIt's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program starting today, January 14, by visiting My PaperPumpkinand click Get it/Join it .
Then select / enter me (Jenn Hurdsman ) as your demonstrator .Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!Here's the details:

• Each month SU! will send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!  PERFECT!!!)

• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.

• Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.

• SU! will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.  

• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month.  (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)

• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)

• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

• Starting in early March, we'll offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month.

A Free Gift in Your Very First KitThe Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-which will be a clear acrylic block!

Place setting

On New Year's Eve, I quickly put together these fun place settings/utensil holders.

I used the Petite Pocket Die to make the holder.  Isn't that so fun!!!  I used other Big Shot dies I had to create the front.  It was the perfect addition to our New Year's table!  I can't wait to use the Petite Pocket Die to decorate our table for Valentine's Day!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight (12x12), Basic Gray

Accessories:  Big Shot, Petite Pocket Die, 3" Circle Die, Star Die (retired), Alphabet & Numbers Die (retired), Sticky Strip, dimensionals

I Love You Chalkboard

Here is the other card from last night's technique night.  I'm loving the chalkboard technique!  I have lots of thoughts running through my mind of ideas for this style of card.  It's super simple to get the chalkboard look.  Rub cardstock with embossing buddy.  Stamp the main image in Whisper White craft ink and then emboss with White embossing powder.  Pick up a bit of ink on a piece of soft fabric and rub on cardstock to look like the chalk board has been wiped off.   The lines are drawn on with a white colored pencil and a ruler. On this particular card, I stamped the heart outlines and wiped them lightly also with the soft fabric.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Gray, Polka Dot Parade DSP

Ink:  Whisper White Craft

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, My Little Valentine

Accessories:  Flower Trim, Ribbon, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Tombow Multi, Needlepoint Border Textured Impressions Folder

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Stampers!

Today’s the first day you can order from the Spring Mini!  Isn't it BEAUTIFUL?!?!  So many things in it that I just LOVE!  If you haven’t received your Spring Mini  or your Sale-a-Bration Mini (can receive SAB benefits beginning January 22), contact me, and I'll get one sent to you.

Valentine Treat Bundle (pictured on the left) Dates: January 3-21, 2013

You will have the opportunity to purchase the exclusive Valentine Treat Bundle. This bundle, created specifically for this special offer, contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (English only) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.

Bundle Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Bundle Price
132771	Valentine Treat Bundle  Includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (clear-mount) and 1" x 8" cellophane bags	$7.45	$5.95

My Little Valentine Promotion (pictured on the right) Dates: January 3-21, 2013

During the My Little Valentine promotion, you will get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE-a $7.95 value-when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set. This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!  The My Little Valentine Stamp Set is only available in clear-mount.

Buy one of the following:

Item	Description	Price
132242	My Little Valentine (English; clear-mount)	$9.95
132245	Enamorados (Spanish; clear-mount)	$9.95
132248	Mon petit amour (French; clear-mount)	$9.95

Get this FREE:

Page	Publication	Item	Description	Retail Value
35	holiday catalog	126923	Sealed with Love Simply Sent	$7.95

The class calendar for the next 6 months will be coming out very soon!  Here are the classes for January J

 Thursday, January 3, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects (including the card above) using the chalkboard technique with items from the Spring Mini.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP ASAP!

Friday, January 11, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  Fifteen all-occasion card designs will be available for you to create ten cards All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.    Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by January 9 and receive $5 off.


Order your supplies here for the card above.  I was inspired for this creation when I saw Becky Roberts' card here.

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Whisper White Craft

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, Happy Valentine Heart

Accessories:  Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Tombow Multi, Honeycomb Impressions Folder, Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits

Last Day to Order from the Holiday Catalog!

Today's the last day to order from the Holiday Catalog.  If you've received your Occasions Catalog, you've seen the page listing the items that will still be available from the Holiday catalog.  Here's just a few more projects that I created before the holidays:

It's time for me to start thinking about thank you cards.  I think the mitten card or the candy cane card would be PERFECT thank you cards...just stamp thank you on them and they would do the job!

Thursday, January 3, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects with items from the Occasions Mini.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP ASAP!

Friday, January 11, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  Fifteen all-occasion card designs will be available for you to create ten cards All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.    Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by January 9 and receive $5 off.

Snow!!

Happy New Year!  Yesterday we went to the mountains to experience the San Diego snow.  We all had a blast!  I wanted to add a bunch of pictures quickly to my family blog without taking up a lot of room so I quickly put together a MDS page with pictures from our morning.

Perfect...and FAST!!!!  Hope you are enjoying the new year!  One more day left to order from the Holiday Catalog!  Place your orders today :)