Big News!

Here I am again, posting on a day that starts with T, which I don't usually do. Why the post, then? I'm so glad you asked! Stampin' Up! just announced something and I HAVE to share it! Starting November 1st and running until the end of the month, they are making available for pre-order the new Stitched Shapes Framelits, which will be coming in the Annual Catalog next June!

I am soooo excited about this, because I adore the look of faux stitching on cards! There will be four circles, four ovals, and four squares all in one set. And, to sweeten the deal even more, they are also having a 25% off sale on selected stamp sets that coordinate nicely with them!

Check out the video of Brandi Barnard from the home office announcing the Stitched Shapes Framelits:

I will definitely be ordering these on Tuesday, and expediting my shipment so it gets here before I go to a Stampin' Up! event in Atlanta next week! Here's the flyer with the stamp sets listed (click on it to enlarge):

So, now you can see why I couldn't wait to share this news. I have been hoping we would get something like this, and already have lots of ideas swirling in my head! Stay tuned.......

P.S. The image at the top says "Get Yours Today" but they really mean November 1st. :-)

Happy Halloween! PCC216

I don't make Halloween cards much and, in fact, didn't even buy the Halloween DSP this year. I know *gasp!*, I actually passed on some cute paper. Okay, pick yourself up off the floor....my addiction isn't that bad. I knew it wasn't going to get used, so I was strong and resisted the urge, lol. I did, however, buy most of the adorable Halloween stamp sets, because my resistance isn't without its limits, you know.

Which lead me to a little dilemma.....how could I sub something for Halloween DSP on this card? I was following this week's sketch over at Paper Craft Crew.

I could have made my own patterned paper using the bats or ghosts in Spooky Fun, but I went the easy route and pulled out some retired Washi Tape. Threw down a few strips of tape, ran it through Mr. Big with an embossing folder, and boom, cute background for my focal point!

In addition to the retired Washi Tape, I also use some retired Black Glimmer paper. I didn't get any of the orange glimmer paper in the holiday catalog, either. I must be running a fever, or something!

Product List

Suite Seasons Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Spooky Fun Photopolymer Stamps

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Black Glimmer Paper

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Big Shot

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Metallics Sequin Assortment

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

Stampin' Dimensionals

Watercolor Wishes

I was in need of a couple of quick cards to tuck in with a little gift I wanted to send my downline. The padded envelopes I bought are about 1/8" too small for regular A2-size cards, so I needed a note card instead. The Watercolor Wishes Kit I bought last year has hardly been used, and I remembered that there were 4" x 4" cards and note cards in it, too. All I had to do was stamp the greeting with the enclosed ink spots, add the Washi tape and self-adhesive banner, adhere the die cuts and sequins, and Ta-Da! Cute and ready to go in a jiffy! Note: This kit is all inclusive, and does include the stamps, unlike some others.

Product List

Watercolor Wishes Card Kit

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

The Fine-Tip Glue Pen makes gluing the sequins a snap, but it isn't included.