Make It Mailable 13-10

Today's card is a birthday card for a stamping friend, whose birthday happens to fall on Halloween. How cool is that?  Getting to dress up every year on your birthday and get a bunch of candy, in addition to birthday cake!  A child's dream come true, certainly!

Of course, I rememebered it was her birthday ON her birthday (d'oh!), so I had to sent a happy belated birthday card. (Really trying to be better about sending cards on time, and sometimes failing miserably.)

Witches Brew DSP made the card quick and easy, and still look fun and funky!  There is a rhinestone on the buckle on the hat, and that was all the bling that was needed.

The message inside says "But then I forgot! Happy Belated Birthday" and, ironically, it's from a set called Remembering Your Birthday, because apparently I can't!

This is a very easy card to convert to just about any occasion, and can be produced quickly and in quantity!  Start with some Designer Series Paper and choose your background (4" x 5¼") 

and accent stripe (this one was 1⅛ " x 5¼"- you can adjust the width). Then pick an image, preferably one that just needs one color of ink (so you can stamp it quickly), and a greeting that will fit on the image panel.  Choose a color from the DSP to use as a mat behind the image/greeting. Easy-peasy lemon squeezy!  I'll have more examples this week, so stay tuned!

Stamps: Best of Halloween, Remembering Your Birthday
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Witches Brew DSP
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Rhinestones Basic Jewels (I know, amazing, right?! No Mr. Big, no embossing folders, and no Stampin' Dimensionals!)

Best of SNOW!

I have to admit, I'm really going to miss the monthly "Best of 25 Years" stamp sets when they are no longer available, especially this month's set, Best of Snow. It is extra adorable! You know how I love snowmen, but the hedgehog making a snowman in his image takes the cuteness factor completely over the top!

This is the month to get your holiday cards finished, so you aren't rushing out at the last minute to buy storebought *shudder* cards! And what a great set to use - you can go all crystal elegance on your cards with the snowflake, and make some whimsical cards with the snowman and hedgehog. And the greeting would work on any of them! The Bracket Label Punch makes quick work of adding the greeting, too.

Check out what my friend Jennifer did with it on the Stampin' Up Blog. She's so talented!!!

Happy, Happy, Happy!

This is not the post I had scheduled for today, but with the current happenings at Stampin' Up!, I had to make some quick changes!

First of all, the $25 Starter Kit promotion has been extended an extra day, so you have until tonight to get in on the deal. Seriously, you don't want to pass this up! You can make extra $$ or just do it for the discount. And if you sign up today, you'll get that discount on TOP OF THE SALE.........

In keeping with Stampin' Up's 25th Anniversary theme (like the monthly Best of 25 Years stamp sets), they are having a 25% off 25 stamp sets sale this week! The offer is only good from 10/22 through 10/28. Here is the list of discounted stamps (these are clear mount; most are available in wood mount, if you prefer):

A Dozen Thoughts
A Gift For You
Apothecary Art
Betsy's Blossoms
Bright Blossoms
Christmas Star
Crazy, Mixed-Up Love
Cuddles & Kisses
Gently Falling
Gifts of Kindness
Gorgeous Grunge
Happy Day
Hearts A Flutter
Hello, Lovely
Itty Bitty Banners
Jewish Celebrations
Label Love
Lots of Thanks
Morning Post Alphabet
Oh, Hello
Ornament Keepsakes
Snowflake Soiree
That's the Ticket
Yippee-Skippee
Zoo Babies

Such a great deal!  I know there are at least three sets that I must have.  You can order online from my business website, or contact me directly.

Sign up with me today, and I'll send you my special welcome package with a few things to help you get started!

A special note to consultants with other companies who may be thinking about switching:
Along with the extension, Stampin' Up! is allowing a limited exception to the Competitive Activities Policy for people interested in becoming a demonstrator; anyone who currently is involved in a directly competitive business who signs up between October 21-November 30, 2013 will not need to resign from their former business prior to signing up with Stampin' Up! They will have until December 1, 2013 to decide which company they want to represent and at that time will need to resign from one or the other.