Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Happy Eat-Too-Much Candy Day!

 Smiley from millan.net
Happy Eat-Too-Much Candy Day! (also known as Halloween)
 Smiley from millan.net

To get you in the right frame of mind for today, I have some Halloween cards that my downline Diane made and brought to show us at our last meeting.  I've listed the main items used in the cards below each one (at least the ones that jump out at me).  Enjoy!

 Toxic Treats and Border Banter Stamp Sets, 7/8" Cotton Ribbon, Floral District and Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP.

Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad, Spider Web TIEF, Owl Builder, Decorative Label, and Cupcake Builder punches, Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP.   I believe the stamp set is retired from last year.
Did you notice the "eye" peeking up out of the cauldron?  I guess that would be "eye of newt"!
Smiley from millan.net

Googly Ghouls stamp set, Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit, Googlies, Spiderweb and Chevron TIEF, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch.

 I just love this card!  How cute is this candy corn!!  It's made with Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, and Daffodil Delight card stock strips glued onto a piece of copy paper and then punched with the Petite Pennants Builder punch.  Also used is Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP, Basic Black 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, and 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch.
Smiley from millan.net
 
 It's actually an easel card - here's how it looks from the side.  The inside feet and saying are from Wicked Cool and the zig-zag piece was cut using the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die.

I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween.  And remember, if you have any chocolate that you can't eat, I'm always happy to lend a hand (or mouth, as it is)!
 Smiley from millan.net

Until next time...
  
 Jayne Stenstrom 
jayne@jaynestamps.com http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 
Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stamping-with-Jayne/305361602711

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Flower Basket and 3x3 Cards

Here is another cute project I made recently.  The pattern came from Craft Project Central (again!).  Have I told you how much I love their projects?  I just wish I had more time to create and stamp...

 The basket is made with the Daydream Medallions and coordinating Floral Frames Framelits.  The cards also use the Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set with the coordinating Bitty Banners Framelits.  I used the Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog.  And the envelopes were made by hand using the DSP and our Simply Scored Scoring Tool. The cards are embellished with various ribbon and the 3/8" Designer Printed Brads.  I love how they all turned out!

If you're interested in seeing the instructions, they can be found HERE.  You have to join Craft Project Central to get their tutorials, but it is WELL worth it!

And don't forget - Monday, October 29th is Stampin' Up! Spooktacular Sale where you can get 15% off almost ALL of our stamps!  You can see more information in my last post HERE.  You don't want to miss out!

Until next time...
  
Jayne Stenstrom 
 jayne@jaynestamps.com 
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 
Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stamping-with-Jayne/305361602711

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Sell-a-Stamp Spooktacular Sale, More Single Stamps Available, and FREE Digital Downloads

This is truly a first!  In the 15 years that I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I don't remember them ever having a special like this!
Smiley from millan.net   Smiley from millan.net  Smiley from millan.net
For one day only, you will get 15 percent off almost every stamp we sell!  October 29 is the one-day Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular!
Here are the details:

  • Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp we sell will be 15 percent off.
  • This means all stamps in the current catalogs including
    • Background stamps
    • Personalized name stamps
    • Incentive stamp sets from the supply list
    • Cookie press stamps
    • Single-image stamps
    • This DOES NOT INCLUDE Hostess sets, "Bundled" stamp sets, or Digital stamp brush sets.

  • There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.
  • So get your catalog, select your favorites, and then visit my stamp store to start purchasing the stamps you want at a discount! Go to http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ or email me your order at jayne@jaynestamps.com and that works just as well.

     Smiley from millan.net

    MORE SINGLE STAMPS AVAILABLE!
    Stampin' Up! is excited to let you know that they have added ten more individual images-including three images that you have never seen before!
    Details
    • These stamps are available on any order type-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online. 
    • You can find the stamp item numbers on the flyers.
    • These won't be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
    • This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
    • The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers. 
    • There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
    Flyers:  (You should be able to click on the links below to see the stamps available.  And remember, on Monday, Oct. 29, they are also 15% off!)
     Smiley from millan.net   Smiley from millan.net  Smiley from millan.net

    BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE!!
    Digital Scrapbooking Day:  Free Downloads & 50% Off All Digital Kits!  October 29 - November 5




    What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day and My Digital Studio? A week of FREE downloads and 50 percent off ALL digital kits!
    What: Three FREE downloads. 50% off ALL digital kits. Mega blogging on MyDigitalStudio.net all week!
    When: October 29-November 5, 2012.
    The Sale:  See the list of kits below. You can also view our kits in the online store.  (Note that the sale won't be reflected in the store until October 29.)
    Item Designer Kit Retail Value Sale Price
    50% Off
    130861 Afternoon Daydream Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129928 Afternoon Tea II Kit $9.95 $4.97
    119839 Always Elegant Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129358 Attic Boutique Kit $9.95 $4.97
    122175 Autumn Spice Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    127600 Autumn Traditions Kit $9.95 $4.97
    130969 Bandstand Kit $7.95 $3.97
    130970 Be of Good Cheer Kit $7.95 $3.97
    123728 Celebrations Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    130982 Chevron Punch Kit $7.95 $3.97
    123956 Christmas Cheer Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    120880 Christmas Cocoa II Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    127362 Convention 2011 Digital Photo Kit $9.95 $4.97
    128876 Day in the Life Kit $14.95 $7.47
    130059 Fifty Nifty Kit $9.95 $4.97
    130062 File it Fun Kit $7.95 $3.97
    131228 Friendship Preserves Kit $3.95 $1.97
    128875 Frosty Days II Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129924 Get it Done Kit $5.95 $2.97
    129870 Good Times II Kit $7.95 $3.97
    118465 Happy Birthday Digital Kit $14.95 $7.47
    128872 Holiday Harmony Kit $7.95 $3.97
    127773 Holly Berry Bouquet $9.95 $4.97
    118466 Hoppy Memories Digital Kit $14.95 $7.47
    128999 It's all Me Kit $9.95 $4.97
    130850 Joyful Times Kit $9.95 $4.97
    124230 Just Add Cake Digital Kit $14.95 $7.47
    124446 Leadership 2011 Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    124568 Leadership 2011 Digital Photo Kit $9.95 $4.97
    124443 Love Birds Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    131231 Lovely Little Labels Kit $7.95 $3.97
    129359 Mixed Bunch Kit $7.95 $3.97
    119978 My Sweet Pea Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    132264 Neon Notes Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129898 New Heights Kit $7.95 $3.97
    122174 Nite Owl Digital Kit $7.95 $3.97
    129340 Number One Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129360 On the Go Kit $9.95 $4.97
    124463 One Great Year Kit $9.95 $4.97
    131360 Ornament Keepsakes Kit $6.95 $3.47
    127599 Party Animal Kit $9.95 $4.97
    131226 Picture This Kit $4.95 $2.47
    130851 Pinwheels on Parade Kit $7.95 $3.97
    126027 Playful Polka Dots Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    131227 Providences of Provinces Kit $7.95 $3.97
    130983 Raspberry Splash Kit $7.95 $3.97
    118869 Recipes By Design Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    127163 Red, White, and Blue Digital Kit $5.95 $2.97
    130060 Season By Season Kit $9.95 $4.97
    127587 Sending Glad Tidings Designer Tags Kit $7.95 $3.97
    129605 Special Delivery Bright Kit $7.95 $3.97
    129606 Special Delivery Subtle Kit $7.95 $3.97
    127759 Spice Cake Kit $5.95 $2.97
    130852 Spring Break II Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129608 Spring Fever Kit $7.95 $3.97
    130076 Summer Happiness Kit $9.95 $4.97
    118464 Summer Home Digital Kit $14.95 $7.47
    129601 Summer Smooches Kit $9.95 $4.97
    124229 Sunset Serenade Digital Kit $5.95 $2.97
    129339 Sweet Shop Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129882 Tea Time II Digital Kit $7.95 $3.97
    132190 That's a Wrap Kit $7.95 $3.97
    127431 Tickets & Tags Kit $9.95 $4.97
    125757 Tickets & Tokens II Digital Kit $7.95 $3.97
    131217 Topsy-Turvey Celebration Kit $9.95 $4.97
    121071 Travel Journal Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    126022 Travel Log Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129332 Twitterpated Kit $9.95 $4.97
    129607 Walk in the Park Kit $9.95 $4.97
    132567 Winter Wonders Kit (released Oct. 30, 2012) $9.95 $4.97
    127609 Wicked Fun Kit $9.95 $4.97
    131218 Wonderfall Kit $7.95 $3.97
    120881 Write Stuff II Digital Kit $9.95 $4.97
    128883 You're My Sunshine Kit $7.95 $3.97


    I don't know about you, but my head is spinning with the possibilities.  I've never been so excited for a Monday before!  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!
    Smiley from millan.net
    Until next time...
     HAPPY STAMPING!
     Jayne Stenstrom 
    jayne@jaynestamps.com 
    http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 
    Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stamping-with-Jayne/305361602711

    Wednesday, October 24, 2012

    Twisted Greeting Cards and Christmas Gift with Purchase Promotion

     

    Christmas Gift with Purchase Promotion

    only until October 31, 2012!

     

    I'm jumping on the bandwagon with some Twisted Greeting Cards!  These are a hot new card design and really quite easy to make!
    Smiley from millan.net

    All of my samples today were made by my friend Cindy Westerink.  Hey, they're gorgeous and I already had pictures of them, so why not?

     Made with Autumn Accents Bigz Die and coordinating Wonderfall stamp set

     Made with Early Espresso Core'dinations card stock, Snow Flurry Bigz Die, and Champagne Glimmer Paper - sooo pretty!
     (inside)

     Made using products from October's special - the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set, Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and also Early Espresso 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon (ties like a dream!), new Lacy Brocade TIEF, and Basic Pearls.

    Aren't they cool cards?  We will be making these at my upcoming classes and clubs.  I can't wait!
    Smiley from millan.net

    Here is the special October offer.  When you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set AND the coordinating Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, you will get the Festive Paper-Piercing Pack for FREE!  (You can click on the image at the lower right to see it close up.)
    Dates: October 1-31, 2012 Promotion Details: It's only October, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper.
    Choose from the following options:
    Item
    Description
    Retail Value
    Special Price
    132260
    Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $55.85
    $47.90
    132261 Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $44.85
    $38.90
    132262 Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $70.85
    $62.90
    132263 Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $63.85
    $55.90

    Let me know if you have any questions!  Until next time...

     
     Jayne Stenstrom 
    jayne@jaynestamps.com 
    http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 
    Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stamping-with-Jayne/305361602711

    Friday, October 19, 2012

    Fall Ensemble Projects

    I have some fun projects to show you today!  There are an easy fold gift box, a triangle treat bag, and a coordinating 3x3" gift card.  So cute!  These were the projects that we made at the Chalk-a-holics meeting last week.

    Smiley from millan.net


    This was my "practice" set.  I think they look pretty good.  (My first try at something doesn't always turn out the way I want - but I bet you never have that problem, do you?)

    Here is a close-up of the inside of the 3x3" card and the stamped envelope.

    SUPPLIES:
    Owl Occasions, Perfectly Penned, and Mixed Medley stamp sets
    Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper,
    Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Woodgrain TIEF,
    1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch,1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
    Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Brights Glimmer Brads

    Here are the sets that were made at the meeting:
     Diane Kipp

     Emily Mullin

    Jayne Stenstrom

    We all had so much fun making these.  I love getting together with my friends to stamp and be creative!  If you're interested, the patterns for these adorable projects came from Craft Project Central.
     Smiley from millan.net

    Hope you're enjoying your fall!  Until next time...
     
    Jayne Stenstrom 
     jayne@jaynestamps.com 
    http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 
    Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stamping-with-Jayne/305361602711

    Wednesday, October 17, 2012

    Another Ornament - with a Special Offer!

    It seems like I have had a lot of people who want to learn how to make these ornaments that are shown on the front of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  So of course, when each new group comes over, I made another one.
    Smiley from millan.net

    I really don't mind - believe it or not, I find them kind of relaxing to make.  They're not that hard, just a little time-consuming.  It takes as much time to stamp and cut out the ornament shapes as it does to actually assemble one.

    I don't know if this picture does it justice, but here is my all red ornament.  The center medallion is made with the Silver Glimmer Paper.  And if you notice, I used a different ornament shape for the large outside "petals".


    Here is my first ornament for comparison:
     

    Remember, during the month of October, Stampin' Up! has a wonderful special with this Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set and the coordinating Candlelight Christmas DSP.

    Dates: October 1-31, 2012 Promotion Details: It's only October, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper.
    Choose from the following options:
    Item
    Description
    Retail Value
    Special Price
    132260
    Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $55.85
    $47.90
    132261 Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $44.85
    $38.90
    132262 Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $70.85
    $62.90
    132263 Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $63.85
    $55.90
    The Fine Print
    • See those special item numbers above? You've got to use those in order to get your FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack.
    • You can get your FREE paper-piercing pack by purchasing the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper or the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. Remember: the bundle gets you an additional 15 percent off the set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies. So many options!
    • This promotion has no limits-for every bundle you buy, you'll get a free Festive Paper-Piercing Pack. They make great Christmas gifts!  
    You can contact me to get yours ordered, or you can order it on-line by going to my DBWS HERE.

    Until next time...
     
    Jayne Stenstrom 
     jayne@jaynestamps.com 
    http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 
    Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stamping-with-Jayne/305361602711

    Saturday, October 13, 2012

    A little Potpourri for You and Me

    I thought I would show you a potpourri of Halloween card samples today.  Did you like my rhyming title?
     Smiley from millan.net

    And for your literary edification, here is the "official" definition of potpourri (just so you know that this post fits this word definition).  

    pot·pour·ri 

    [poh-poo-ree, poh-poo-ree]

    noun
    1.  a mixture of dried petals of roses or other flowers with spices, kept in a jar for their fragrance.
    2.  a musical medley.  (I didn't know this one!) Smiley from millan.net
    3.  a collection of miscellaneous literary extracts.
    4.  any mixture, especially of unrelated objects, subjects, etc.
     
    So as it relates to this post, definition #4 would be most appropriate.  Don't you feel smarter now?
     Smiley from millan.net

    Anyway, these cards are some that I either received in a swap or saw at a friend's house.  If I know the creator, I've put the name below the picture.  If you're the creator of one of these and I don't have your name listed, please let me know so I can give you proper credit!

     Lorien Clark - Googly Ghouls, Googlies (eyes), Spider Web TIEF
     Smiley from millan.net
     
      Cindy Westerink - Googly Ghouls, Wicked Cool, Googlies (eyes), Spider Web TIEF
    (This card has a unique opening - the belly band comes off and the gray flap on the right flips open.)
      Smiley from millan.net
     

     Frightening Feline, Lacy Brocade TIEF
    Smiley from millan.net


      Judy Haney - Mixed Medley, Howlstooch & Scaringbone DSP
    Smiley from millan.net


     Lou Ann Cruttenden - Bootiful Occasions, Howlstooch & Scaringbone DSP
     (The main image is on a "spring" so it shakes to go along with the saying under the boot.)
    Smiley from millan.net

     Sara Bolz - Frightening Feline, Googly Ghouls, Howlstooch & Scaringbone DSP, Basic Black 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon*  
    (*Only available in the Holiday Catalog)
     Smiley from millan.net

    Don't I have a lot of talented friends? 

    Also, I've just listed the main items used on each card.  If you have any specific questions about anything else that was used, just let me know!

    Until next time...
     
     Jayne Stenstrom 
     jayne@jaynestamps.com 
    http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 
    Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stamping-with-Jayne/305361602711