Paper Pumpkin Half Off --- Last day to get August Paper Pumpkin

OMG I cannot believe it has been over a month since my last post!   Where has the time gone?   Have been so busy, lets just say, over 12,000 miles driven since then!!! From Florida to Las Vegas, Maryland to Florida and back again!!  It's a wonder I know where I live.

So, Convention was great, got to see lots of friends from all over the country I have met over the years being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, that is one of my favorite perks of being in the Stampin' Up! family.   Meeting other people who love the same thing....Stamping and make a difference.

Getting ready for vacation with my husband to Iowa, taking the computer along, you just might see a post or 2!!!!

Paper Pumpkin, what is it and why you should get it?

It is a kit in the mail, comes in a bright orange box each month, mailed out on the 11th and takes up to 5 or 6 days to get to you.....SO each month you get a box full of crafting fun.   It comes with everything you need except your favorite adhesive.   It comes with stamps! ink! and paper!  and any special adhesives, glue dots, dimensionals....card stock, speciality papers, envelopes (if there are cards in the kit)...sometimes the kit is card making and other times it is a project or a pack of projects. Always a surprise to see what's inside that box.   At convention, we were able to get a sneak peek!!!  Well, I tell you I cannot wait to get August and September's kits.   August is mostly cards - adorable!!!! and September is projects, maybe for the fall, for a party or you could make them into cards, the possibilities are endless.

It's on sale for first timers.....Go to this link to sign up and get half off  the first 2 months!

Join the fun now to get August Paper Pumpkin....But you have until Sept 10 to get the special of half off the first 2 months.     Some perks to being a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber.....Stampin' Up! offers past kit projects...sometimes just the project, sometimes the whole kit - ON SALE, but only Paper Pumpkin Subscribers get a chance to purchase those.

Have questions, Contact Me, Carol Valentine 410.382.4874.


I made 80 3x3 card swaps and about 80 regular size card swaps for convention  I will share a few every couple of days.

 Here is one of my favorites, I love using the 3x3 size card, I leave my servers tip in one when I get good service, I have given them to sales clerks in stores, and other places of business....I wanted to use the Ronald McDonald House stamp set and make a Thank you.   I swapped with 80 people this size card.....My husband helped with cutting and punching....I could not have made them without his help.

  

This next one is from a swap with 50 people, these cards were WOW cards with layers and embellishments.   My hubby cut out all the dragonflies by Hand!!!!! All 50 of them!

Stay tuned for more swap card sharing, my cards as well as others

Stampin' Up! Convention Swaps

Making swaps for convention!   Takes a lot of preparation, especially if making many of same swap.   I was in 2 organized swapsandmade other card fronts to swap too.

I have been in the same 3x3card swap for several years now and always love the cards I receive AND I use these size cards all the time.  I use a lot of this size card for thank you's for a variety of uses...my servers tip at a restaurant, an employee anywhere who helps me. They are great to attach to a gift for a variety of occasions.  I wanted to use the Ronald McDonald House stamp set but for a thank you....

It was a lot of work, but i was happy with it.   My wonderful husband helped cut and punch all the pieces of the card!   I made 80 of them!

Stamp set:  Sprinkles of Life along with coordinating Tree builder punch

Card stock/DSP:  Bermuda Bay, Tip Top Taupe, Whisper  white/Cherry on Top paper stack

Ink:  Tip Top Taupe, Cucumber Crush, Crushed curry

Accessories:  Tree builder and word window punch, dimensionals, deco label framelits,  decorative dots embossing folder and the Big Shot.

This next card, I just knew I would make a collage type card.  I also wanted the card to be in the color, Lost Lagoon.  The dragonfly on the card my hubby cut out all 51 of those!

Stamp set:  Awesomely Artistic

Card stock:  Lost Lagoon, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  paper snips, dimensionals, linen thread, pearls, Project Life cards and labels framelits, sponges.   

Contact me anytime to schedule a fun time of a stamping party in Maryland or Florida.  

Want to purchase any of the items to make these projects or more,  go to my website, www,stampergirl.stampinup.net.  Choose shop now and browse thru all the catalogs,  clearance rack specials and weekly deals.

Enjoy! 

New Stamps, colors, papers oh my! Starting on my Convention Swaps

SO, I decided not to buy all the stamps and accessories I wanted and only bought 2 with my pre order.......Then as soon as June 2nd came, I ordered at least half of the stamp sets I really wanted and of course got all the new  In Color cardstock and inks. and markers..

Now to get them inky!  

I am preparing swaps for the Stampin' Up! Convention and every year I join an organized swap for 3x3 cards.   These are cards I use over the course of the year to give to servers at restaurants who give me great service.  I just put their tip in it and leave it on the table.   Other times I have used these for Thank Yous for other reasons.......Someone in a store, whether it is Walmart, Kohl's, a Shoe Store, any store and that special worker comes up to you asks if you need help and helps you or gets the help you need....they get a card!   I carry some of these cards and envelopes in my purse, cause you never know.   I know it brightens their day.  In a store, I usually put it in an envelope and put their name on it, then hunt out a manager and ask them to give it to the person.....and they always ask if everything is ok and I say, yes that person was very helpful and I just wanted to thank them......Lets the Mgr knows the employee is doing good and the person when they get the card.

You can give to the Bank teller,  Hair stylist, nail person, vet, drs office, medical office personnel, dentist office, UPS man,  FEDEX, delivery person.

They are great to attach to a gift.
Attach the 3x3 card to a regular card layer

I have finally designed my 3x3 swap and have 80 to make!!!!  and I am so THANKful to my husband who is going to help me, actually he has been asking when I will have things for him to do...He has done cutting out items for me before, this year....it is going to be doing a lot of punching!

Here are some of my rejects

I really wanted to use the You're Sublime stamp set, but making 82 of these I wasn't looking forward to coloring them all in.   The 2 Thank Yous are ok, but this swap calls for more layers and embellishments and I liked these cards are they are....The one on the left has some crystal effects on it that you can't really see, but everyone loves touching it when I use it.

I am having a class in Florida on Tuesday and since it took 3 emails to invite these ladies (I kept forgetting something with each email), I told them I would have something extra.    I think it will be that card with the crystal effects and instead of giving them each a card, I will let them make one.

I share their cards later this week.

Fathers Day cards

yesterday I sat down to make some Father's Day cards for my Mom's husband, my father in law and my husband...

So, where do you go for inspiration?   I have several places.....the quickest is Pinterest, the most selection for all Stampin' Up! Stamp sets all organized, usually listing great details....Splitcoast Stampers wins hands down.   Being a demonstrator, we have a place for all kinds of sharing, it's called, Stampin' Connection, a great perk of being a demo.   Here I can see some inspiration from fellow demos that may be exclusive and not shared elsewhere.   And of course all those blogs we surf!!!

Last night, I went to Pinterest, entered a stamp set I wanted to use, and as soon as samples showed up,I got some ideas flowing.    I made 3 cards, but none were even close to the cards that inspired me.  BUT, sometimes it's not what you look at,but what you see.

I only took a picture of one of them and I will share that one today, and when I get a chance to take pictures of the other 2, I will post them in another post.

Here is the card I still have and will give to my husband on Sunday,.   I am also using it for a challenge, at Just Add Ink Blog for their challenge.....

Just Add Ink #267....Just Add Typography!

I used the set, Guy Greetings which I bought several months ago and never even opened until yesterday.   The DSP is from the Occasions Mini called Adventure Bound - it was a paper stack and I used Mossy Meadow, Early Expresso, Whisper White and Basic Gray (all colors listed on the paper stack package.   I also used the stamp set, Gorgeous Grunge and some sponging.

ENJOY!

Card Class in Maryland last Saturday and in Florida next Tuesday!!!

WWHEW!  

Yes, we are doing a lot of traveling on Rt 95, both North and South, from  Palm Bay, Florida to Westminster and Baltimore, Maryland.     But it has been worth it.

Get to see family, daughters and grandchildren and friends....some of my friends we have been friends for just a few years to several have been friends for almost 30 years and even 50 years!!!!

I have been doing stamp classes both in Maryland and Florida....and it isn't as hard as it seems....as long as I remember to bring everything to Maryland that I need and things I forget, hopefully one of my stampin' friends has and will let me borrow.

This month's class like most of the monthly classes that I am holding consists of 4 cards with envelopes.   This month, I wanted to make one of my mini 3x3 cards, but the stamp set I had set on using, just wouldn't work, so made it a 4x4 instead and that fits into a regular card envelope!

Reason for visiting Maryland so much.....

Super Baby, Ryan who is my youngest grandchild.....for now!

Rachel and Ryan

Not the greatest picture, but all my grandchildren in one place at the same time.  My husband, Rodney is holding Ryan....this was taken back in January.  

And this is one of the cards from the card class.

If you and some friends want to have a class in Westminster, Baltimore, Baltimore county, Maryland or within in 50 miles of Melbourne, Florida ......contact me and we can set a date.

Enjoy!

New Stampin'Up! catalog in just a few days

'Just a few more days...

Getting ready for the new catalog to start Tuesday...If there is anything retiring that you gotta have, you need to order it today!   Contact me if you need me to add something to my order I will place tonight, or go to my. Website, www.stampergirl.stampinup.net to place your order..

Here are two of the cards we made at my last class,both here in Florida and in Maryland..

Both cards are using retiring stamp sets, Blooming with Kindness on the first one and Flamingo Lingo on the 2nd one.

My stamps have all been rearranged, and making my Stamps and Accessories for Sale List,to be posted in a week...I will post it on my Facebook pages too.    Stamp with Stampergirl and stampin' with Stampergirl.   

My past club members, card class attendees, and anyone who has purchased for me in the past year will get a email in the next day or 2 with the list and have first choice.   I will answer all emails in the order in which I receive them.   Lots of bargains....not just stamps either.....

now to prepare for my first class with goodies from the new catalog. Will post a few things soon.

Enjoy!

Paper Pumpkin Kits

What is Paper Pumpkin you ask?????   it is a Crafting Kit in the Mail.   Comes in a bright Orange box in your mail box each month......And from now until June 10th, if you have never been a subscriber before, you can sign up and get the first 2 months at HALF OFF the regular price of $19.95...that's right 50% OFF!!  The regular price will start on the 3rd month...

You only need to go to Paperpumpkin.com and sign up.    Please choose me as your demonstrator, Carol Valentine, and put in the Promo Code   SAVE50 when you sign up.   I will send you a gift after you receive your first kit.    Want to know more about Paper Pumpkin, just contact me and I can give you all the details and answer any questions you may have.

Ideas for Paper Pumpkin

1.   A Fun creative outlet that arrives to you, NO gasoline
2.   No added shipping costs, the $19.95 cost includes shipping.
3.   Stamps, ink, paper, embellishments, and instructions included.
4.   Kids bored during summer holiday??? A great project that allows them to be creative.
5.   Out of town guests with children......A great time of creating.
6.   A gift subscription for a creative friend.
7.   Need a last minute gift for a friend?  You can just add a bow to the orange box or place the kit inside a gift bag!!! No shopping time needed!

Benefits of Paper Pumpkin

1.  Can order month to month (only way to save 50% off first 2 months - new subscribers only)
2.   Can order 3, 6 and 12 month subscriptions, prepaying with first month.  SIMPLE
3.   Ships out same time each month.
4.   Option to skip a month (months) anytime, just before the 10th of the month.
5.   Option to cancel at anytime
6.  Opportunity to purchase more than one kit
7.   Paper Pumpkin subscribers get to purchase refill kits from past paper pumkin kits.
8.  Ideas galore on what to make with your kit each month.....
9.  Exclusive stamps not sold in any other kit or stamp set!
10.  Ink spots included in each kit (these are not available for purchase and are a great item to have)


OK, want to see some past kits.????   Here are cards my friend, Phyllis and I made last week from one of her Paper Pumpkin Kits.    Since she wanted all Thank You cards, and wanted them flat for easy mailing and not a true shaker card....We used the word thinlits dies for all Thank You on the front of the card and we didn't use any of the adhesive for the shaker part (long strips of dimensionals)....and there were words of hello and Happy Birthday that were left over too.   Not to mention the stamps (which I love love love) and the ink spot.   All this for $19.95 !!!


Ok, here's the cards.

OH, and there are envelopes included too.   The shaker sequins do move around, just not as freely as true shaker cards do.

ENJOY!