Monday, March 30, 2015

Last Day to Sale-a-Brate in 2015

It's hard to believe that it's the end of Sale-a-bration 2015.  Wow, it seems like it flew by!

I have a few cards to share today that use the Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP.  I love this paper and I hope that Stampin' Up! has something similar to it in the new catalog this year.



Until next time...
HAPPY STAMPING!
Jayne Stenstrom
jayne@jaynestamps.com
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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Upscale Swap Cards - Batch 2 and Sale-a-bration Announcements

Just 10 days left to take advantage of this year's Sale-a-bration!  The Occasions Catalog is good until June 2, 2015, but SAB ends March 31, 2015.  Don't be left out!
 Smiley from Millan.Net
As promised, I'm back with the rest of the cards from the Upscale Swap group.
 Cindy Westerink - Love Is Kindness, A Round Array
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 Jayne Stenstrom - Indescribable Gift
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 Laura Barto - Painted Petals and Stacked with Love DSP Stack
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Sara Bolz - Moon Lake
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Sadly, the Blendabilities product line has been discontinued due to quality issues.  From the SU! website:  "Due to the nature of the defect, we have concluded that difficulties, dissatisfaction, and product returns will only become more widespread. The manufacturer is unable to correct the problem in a manner that we are certain would meet our high quality standards and provide us with a stable, long-term solution. Therefore, after a great deal of deliberation and in order to prevent further disappointment, the Blendabilities product line has been discontinued." 
Personally, my first response was Smiley from Millan.Net but I've come to accept that this was for the best.  I appreciate Stampin' Up!'s commitment to quality.  They will not offer an inferior product.  So while I'm sad, I'm sure that they are working to come up with something else.  If you have purchased any Blendabilities from me and have found them to be dry (the major defect), please contact me as soon as possible so we can arrange an exchange or possible refund.

Because of the Blendabilities not being an option for SAB redemption, Stampin' Up! has made an announcement that all Sale-A-Bration items (with the exception of stamps) will be available "while supplies last." To help alleviate any inconvenience this may cause, they've made more items available to redeem for free during these last few weeks of Sale-A-Bration.  Here's a flyer with those new items:
So I would suggest that if there are any of the SAB exclusive items that you want, you should get them now before they're gone.  That would include items like the Best Year Ever Accessory Pack, Best Year Ever DSP, This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection, Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP, the In Color Accessory Pack, and the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack.

Any questions?  I'm happy to help!  Until next time...
HAPPY STAMPING!
Jayne Stenstrom
jayne@jaynestamps.com
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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Upscale Swap Cards - Batch 1

 
It's time to share the latest cards from the Upscale Swap Group.  I'm always so inspired by these talented ladies and their creations!  I hope you are too.

 Barbara Pisciotto - From My Heart, Hardwood, and Sheltering Tree
 Smiley from Millan.Net
 Beth Rush - Butterfly Basics and Butterflies Thinlits Dies
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 Candy Leggett - Painted Petals and Butterflies Thinlits Dies
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 Carla Schultz - Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies, Celebrate Today, Hello You Thinlits Dies
 Smiley from Millan.Net
Carol Stofer - Something for Baby, Baby's First Framelits Dies
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And here's a little tidbit for you.  Do you know what the difference is between a "Thinlit" and a "Framelit" die?  The "Framelits" are designed to frame a stamped image and cut it out.  "Thinlits" cut out a shape without having a stamped image to match.  Aren't you thrilled to know that?
Smiley from Millan.Net
I'll share the rest of the cards from the swap tomorrow.  Until next time...
HAPPY STAMPING!
Jayne Stenstrom
jayne@jaynestamps.com
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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits

 
I can't believe that I haven't shown you any projects made with the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies!  I think I posted a few on my Facebook page and that made my brain think that I'd put them on my blog too.  Or maybe it was just sleeping.
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Anyway, these thinlits are so much fun!  Let me show you...

Judi Cayton used the Birthday Bash Specialty DSP and the coordinating Balloon Bash stamp set to make this cute bag with card.  The bow from the Bow Builder Punch makes the "pull" for the card.
 Smiley from Millan.Net
Diane Kipp made this adorable treat bag with Crumb Cake card stock.  It may have had a Hershey Bar in it when she gave it to me.  I can't imagine what happened to it!
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This bag was one of our "make-n-take" projects from Ronda Wade's recent Creative Escape.  The bag is made from card stock.  The images are from the Big Day Sale-a-bration stamp set.
The inside card was made with the Best Year Ever DSP and flips open so you can put your sentiment inside.  I colored mine to look like chocolate cake, of course!
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I love the monochromatic look of the bag above.  Sheltering Tree is stamped in Crumb Cake on Crumb Cake card stock.  This was one of our "pillow gifts" at the Creative Convention.  Inside is a package of Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers.  Fun!
 Smiley from Millan.Net
The bags below were one of my projects for my February clubs and classes.  Everyone was able to choose the designer series paper they wanted to use, and to decorate the bag how they wanted.  It was one of their favorite projects!

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As you can see, you can make little treat bags in any color of paper or card stock to match any occasion. They can be filled with a little goody or you can make a card to fit inside.  AND they fit inside a standard A2-sized envelope.  Cuteness!

Until next time...
HAPPY STAMPING!
Jayne Stenstrom
jayne@jaynestamps.com
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Thursday, March 12, 2015

 
You only have about 2-1/2 more weeks to get your free Sale-a-bration products before they're gone for good!  Why does it always seem that the fun times just fly by so quickly?  So since time is winding down, I figured I'd better share pictures of cards and other projects made using this year's SAB products.  So many great things... so little time.
Smiley from Millan.Net
Here's an adorable mini gift bag made with the Best Day Ever stamp set.  (And there's chocolate inside!)
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Another card made with the Lotus Blossom stamp set.  This stamp set makes it so easy to create a gorgeous flower!
 Smiley from Millan.Net
Diane Kipp made this bright and cheerful card with the A Happy Thing stamp set.
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I just love the little house in You Brighten My Day.  It coordinates with the What's Up punch (or as I call it - the "arrow punch").  Wouldn't this be a fun card to send - or receive?
Smiley from Millan.Net
 Hope you're having fun with all of the great Sale-a-bration products this year!  Until next time...
HAPPY STAMPING!
Jayne Stenstrom
jayne@jaynestamps.com
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