Hooray for birthdays!

With all of the holiday cooking, shopping, and decorating we sometimes get so caught up in the moment that we forget to get that special birthday card for our family and friends who celebrate their special day during the busiest time of the year.  That is why I like to have a collection of birthday cards on hand so I can still get that special card mailed out on time.    I made several of the birthday card below because I just need to change the inside sentiment to add the personal touch it needs.

I stamped and punched out my balloons, put some on with snail adhesive and used Dimensionals to raise a few up.  I added Linen Thread behind the balloons and tied them together.  I then added my coordinating Washi Tape and a piece of Foil Frenzy Designer Series Paper for more embellishment, and then added my birthday wishes to the bottom.

To save time I often make more than one card at a time of the same design.  You never know when you are going to need one, and once you have your design it is easy to cut your material for a few cards all at once.  

Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Series Paper

$13.00

Basics Pack 2 Washi Tape

$8.00

Linen Thread

$4.50

Snail Adhesive

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.25

Balloon Bouquet Punch

$18.00

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Classic Label Punch

$18.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.00

Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Free Shipping Cyber Monday!

This Monday, Stampin' Up! is offering free shipping! 

On November 27, shipping is free for all Stampin Up! orders. Because Online Extravaganza deals included a limited variety of products, Stampin' Up! decided to end Online Extravaganza a day early and give you  free shipping for an entire day on every Stampin’ Up! order placed. Use this great offer to check everything off your wish list. With free shipping you get a great deal on any product.

So you can go directly to my Online Store by clicking the shopping cart in the upper left hand column of my blog.  Don't forget that Clearance Rack items can be purchased too so don't forget to check out those savings as well.

Free shipping runs from November 27 12:00 AM to November 27 11:59 PM MT.

Masculine Birthday Card

The Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper isn't just for your holiday cards.  I used a piece for a masculine birthday card.  I love the color combination, and I think it is perfect for a winter birthday!

 I layered my Designer Series Paper onto a layer of Basic Black Card Stock, and added a piece of Pick a Pattern Washi Tape before I placed it onto my Whisper White card base.

I then used a Multipurpose Adhesive sheet cut to the size of my Happy Birthday Thinlit and attached it to a piece of Basic Black Card Stock.  I ran my thinlit through my Big Shot, peeled the adhesive off of the now cut piece and easily placed it onto my card.  

The adhesive sheets make it so easy to adhere your thinlits or any small pieces that would be difficult to put adhesive on.  

The following were used:

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.00

Pick A Pattern Washi Tape

$8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets

$10.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Happy Birthday Thinlits Die

$20.00

Online Extravaganza continues

Don't forget that even though the 24 hour stamp sale is over there are still some great products for sale during the Online Extravaganza.  You can see the items here at my Online Store.


I will post any new additions or updates as they are added.  In addition, don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack too for additional savings. 

Online Extravaganza starts tomorrow!

The Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza starts tomorrow, November 20th.  You can see the list
here of the items that will be on sale for the beginning of the sale and read below for more information.

The first incredible offering of this promotion will be the 24-hour stamp sale. Select stamp sets will be 20% off for the first 24 hours of Online Extravaganza. Because of the limited time urgency of this sale, this is a great opportunity to stock up on awesome stamps! Stamp Sale starts November 20 12:00 AM and ends November 20 11:59 PM.

There will be different offerings coming throughout this promotion, so you will want to check back for all the great savings.

More extravaganza excitement! Through November 26, shop exclusive sales and deals on select items. Deals end November 26 11:59 PM.

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

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

You can also go to my Online Store by clicking the shopping cart in the upper left hand column any time during the sale period and find exactly what is being offered. 

E-mail or comment below if you have any questions.  If you are one of my customers you can use Hostess Code 4VPYJS9X if you order directly at my online store.  

Gourd Goodness

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I would post an easy Thanksgiving card.  I used some Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper for my background, stamped my two gourds, added some Burlap Ribbon and my card is done.

We are all so busy this time of year, so I like to do some quick cards, that still express my sentiments, but don't take up a lot of time.  The inside is stamped with the Happy Thanksgiving from Teeny Tiny Wishes, my go to stamp set for every occasion.

5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

$7.00

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Gourd Goodness Photopolymer Stamp Set

$17.00

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$27.00

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Stamparatus Preorder starts today at 4 PM Eastern Time

Just a reminder that the first preorder period for the new positioning tool, Stamparatus, starts today at 2 PM Mountain Time, and for me that would be 4 PM Eastern Time.  You can go directly to my Online Store by clicking the Shopping Cart that appears in the left hand column of my blog.


Once you are there look for the Stamparatus Preorder section.  You will then fill out your information to reserve your Stamparatus.  If you want to wait, there will be another preorder period December 5th, and then again on January 15th. 


You do need a credit card to preorder but it will not be charged until your product ships.  The first preorder products are expected to ship in February.


If you have any questions, or would like to know more about this tool you can watch the video I posted Tuesday, or send me an e-mail or leave a comment below.