August ~ A Month FULL of Birthday's Around Here! Plus a {Confession}...SHHH!

In August, just in my immediate family, there are 8 Birthday's! September isn't much better! I'm a paper crafter who LOVES the nearly immediate gratification of creating some thing beautiful. I have a confession, though. I make far, far more cards than I send out.

Tell me I'm not alone in my sin!? During Convention, I had the distinct impression I should try to do my best to send out at least one card to someone who makes a difference in my life, or the life of someone I love, every week. So far, I'm pleased to report I'm on track. :)

Here's a sweet Birthday card, with some my favorite bright colors,  that was super fast to whip up. It would make for a great class project and would be easy to step up to make it a WOW card! I'm thinking one of my nieces will enjoy this. I have the cutest, sweetest nieces EVER!

 

Supplies:

Stamps:

Best of Birthdays (132929)

Paper:

Melon Mambo CS (115320)

Island Indigo CS (122923)

Daffodil Delight (119683)

Gingham Garden (129310)

Ink:

Island Indigo (126986)

Melon Mambo (126948)

Fun Tools:

Big Shot (113439)

Chevron Embossing Folder (127749)

Embellishments:

Rhinestone Basic Jewels  (119246)

Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399)

Best of Birthdays

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More Birthday Madness! Adorable Gift Card Holder!

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I {LOVELOVELOVE} the Photopolymer stamp sets! Especially because of the level of snarky-ness Stampin' Up! decided to add to this stamp set! It speaks to me! :)

I made this cute gift card holder using the Oval Accent Bigz Die and the Quatrefancy Specialty Paper. I love the colors in the Quatrefancy set of papers. It's bright and cheerful, just like a birthday should be!

 

Supplies:

Stamps:

Bombs Away Photopolymer Stamp Set (133411)

Mosaic Madness (Wood~130246, Clear~130249))

Paper:

Quatrefancy Specialty Paper (130141)

Whisper White CS (100730)

Melon Mambo CS (115320)

Ink:

Melon Mambo (126948)

Island Indigo (126986)

Daffodil Delight (126944)

Fun Tools:

Big Shot (113439)

Oval Accent Bigz Die (127005)

Apothecary Accents Framelits (127003)

Oval Accents Framelits (129021)

Accessories:

Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126877)

The Bombs Away Photopolymer stamp set is only $13.95 for SEVEN stamps! That's an incredible deal! Plus, check out the sayings Stampin' Up! has given us to work with! There's some funny stuff there! I really enjoy this brand of humor and I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who appreciates it. :)

It's Always Best to be Polite ~ My Digital Studio Project ~ FREEBIE!!

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I ran across this saying on Pinterest today and I loved it so much I had to pretty it up!

 

I'm about to start a job at a office that has had a rough time lately. I'm told, based on the current climate, to expect to need a reminder of this principle on a fairly regular basis, so I opened up My Digital Studio and made quick work of it!

I LOVE MDS! It's very user friendly and I love that I can use all that Stampin' Up! has to offer in digital content, as well as import .svg files from anywhere on the internet and use those as well! BONUS! :)

Click on the link on the right sidebar to get your FREE trial of MDS TODAY! I'm happy to show you how to use it and I know you will love it as much as I do.

If you would like a copy of this image, please feel free to email me at sbm1001@gmail.com and I will gladly email it to you. If you would like it in a certain color, please leave me a comment with your request and I will fill it as quickly as possible!

 
P.S. Help a girl out and PIN the heck outta this for me! :)

JUST RELEASED! Newest My Digital Studio Downloads!

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Are you suffering from post-July stress syndrome? (Also known as "summer-can't-be-over-already-itis" and "the-holidays-are-right-around-the-corner-phobia".) Our latest downloads (PDF) are the perfect cure.
Trying to soak up every last bit of the sunny weather?You'll love the new Grilling Good Time Ensemble. It's perfect for a backyard barbeque.
Getting ready for back to school time?
Check out the Do Your Best Printables-clever lunchbox notes for your little scholars.
Looking ahead to the holidays?
Start making your list and checking it twice with the Season of Style downloads. They pair perfectly with our traditional products so you can hybrid to your heart's content. Click here to view a PDF of each traditional product with its digital counterpart.

 

Sweetest Birthday Wishes {Sieze the Birthday}

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How much do you {LOVE} this cake!? It was on my short list of things I had to have right away! It's inexpensive, adorable, and the perfect stamp for many occasions that involve cake! It's not a party without cake, afterall! ;)

 

Supplies:

Stamps:

Birthday Cake (Wood~130390)

That's the Ticket (Wood~131946, Clear~128075)

Paper:

Epic Day This and That DSP (130814)

Crumb Cake CS (120953)

Calypso Coral CS (122925)

Pool Party CS (122924)

Whisper White CS (100730)

Ink:

Pool Party Classic Stamp Pad (126982)

Island Indigo Stamp and Write Markers (131262)

Calypso Coral Stamp and Write Markers (131263)

Daffodil Delight Stamp and Write Markers (131259)

Pool Party Stamp and Write Markers (131263)

Melon Mambo Stamp and Write Markers (131259)

Fun Tools:

Big Shot (113439)

Labels Collection Framelits (125598)

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)

Ticket Punch (126883)

Little Labels Punch Pack (126881)

Accessories:

Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

Linen Thread (104199)

This week I'm playing along over at Sieze the Birthday. It's a party over there & they're focusing on anything to do with Birthday's! Go check them out and don't forget to go back and vote for your favorites on August 6th at Noon.

 

Birthday Cake (130390)

 

COMING THIS FALL! AN ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD!

There was an entire board set up at convention, simply dedicated to this up and coming fun tool!

This new and innovative tool will help you EASILY make at least 66 sizes of envelopes!  I’ve seen it in person, and I can tell you that nearly 6,000 convention attendees ooohh’ed and aaahhhh’ed when they showed this tool in action!  I can’t show you the actual tool yet, but I can tell you that it’s compact and very clever.  And it’s going to be VERY affordably priced!  It’s a card maker’s dream-come-true.  You can expect to be able to order this in the fall, maybe as early as September 1st.

Exciting stuff!! Stay tuned!

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Today's a really BIG DAY!! MORE Just Released Fabulousness from Stampin' Up!

For those of you who haven't been to Convention, every year they have a "Prize Patrol". When you get your bag, filled with goodies, you also get a wrist band with a pattern or color on it that determines which prizes you will win with the Prize Patrol.

This year, they had 25 different colored wristbands, all from the catalog, and EVERYONE won something! Exciting business!!

To my excitement and the excitement (and a bit of envy, I think) of those around me, I won a product that Stampin' Up! hadn't released yet! The Labels Card Thinlits Die and Circle Card Thinlits Die makes fast and easy work out of what is normally a WOW card that requires lots of work!

How cool is this???  They’ve been called flip cards, flip flop cards, swing cards, and more, but they have always been a bit tricky to create. Not anymore! Our amazing new Thinlits Card Dies (available starting TODAY!) cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step.

Item	Description	Price
133479	Label Card Thinlits Die	$32.95
133480	Circle Card Thinlits Die	$32.95

These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with 9 total pieces.)

 (Click Flyer for Larger View)

Here are some great combinations of the dies with current Stampin’ Up! stamps.

Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479):

• Happy Day Stamp Set (item 130294 W, item 130297 C)

Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480):

• Worth the Wait Stamp (item 131091 W)
• Five-Way Flower Stamp (item 131088 W)

Both card dies pair well with:

• Oh, Hello Stamp Set (item 131931 W, item 130733 C)
• Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (item 131341 W, item 131344 C)
• Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (item 130330 W, item 130333 C)
• Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (item 130324 W, item 130327 C)
• These dies also work well with our new magnetic platform* (item 130658) so you can place the dies exactly where you want them!  Please note the Magnetic Platform is currently unavailable and is expected to be available in the Fall, 2013.

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Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog is now LIVE!

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  2013 Holiday Catalog (Click the links below) 

• Catalog Flipbook

• Catalog PDF (I download this version to my tablet for "on the go" access to my catty)

• Stampin' Supplies

• Spanish Flyer

 It's here! Today's the big day of the latest Stampin' Up! Catalog release! Today is a big day, as far as new releases go.What is your favorite thing in the new Holiday Catalog? Leave me a comment and let me know. I love hearing from you!

Another fun thing being released today is the latest Best of 25 Years Stamp Set. I just love the haunted house!

If you would like a printed copy of the new Holiday Catalog, please feel free to contact me and I will happily get one to you!

Yippee-Skippee!! The Paper Players Sketch Challenge PP156

In an effort to challenge myself to get my toosh down in to my Craft Cave more often, and either get my craft on or get some organizing done, I'm going to be participating in various challenges. I'm super excited to show off my most recent creation, inspired by this week's Paper Players Sketch Challenge.

I HOPE I WIN!!! :)

 

 

 Go check out the other submissions over at The Paper Players and leave them some love! :)

Supplies:

Stamps:

Yippee-Skippee, Positively Chevron, Gorgeous Grunge, You're Amazing, Hearts a Flutter

Paper:

Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink:

Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Illuminate Watermark

Fun Tools:

Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, 2 1/2" Scallop Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Hearts a Flutter Framelits

Embellishments:

Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Tea Lace Doily, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Christmas in July Finale ~ You Won't Want to Miss This One!

I've never loved Midnight Muse card stock more than I do since I made this card! How gorgeous is it with the Silver Glimmer Paper!?

I have to admit, I TOTALLY cased this beauty! I found it over on Judy May's blog, Just Judy Designs. If you're not familiar with her work, go check it out! She's BRILLIANT!

Supplies:
Stamps:
Ornament Keepsakes (Wood~128048, Clear~128051)
For The Birds (Wood~132001, Clear~126407)
Paper:
Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)
Midnight Muse CS (126843)
Whisper White CS (100730)
Ink:
Midnight Muse (126860)
Fun Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Ornament Keepsakes Framelit Dies (127816)
Delicate Designs Embossing Folder (127023)
Large Scallop Edgelits (127019)
Owl Builder Punch (118074)
Modern Label Punch (119849)
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
Embellishments:
Midnight Muse 3/8"Stitched Satin Ribbon (126847)
Pearl Basic Jewels (118247)

 

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Paper Pumpkin is On SALE!

 

Here's what you need to do to get started:

*Sign up at mypaperpumpkin.com
  Click on Join at the top right of the page 

*Valid until August 31, 2013
   But why wait, get started today.

*Don't forget to choose me as your demonstrator:
  Shannon McKenney- Demo #2092683 - Zip Code 65616

Free gifts for everyone that chooses me as your demonstrator!!

If you have questions, feel free to contact me at  sbm1001@gmail.com

Every year before Convention, Stampin' Up! encourages its demonstrators to participate in a video contest. This year SU! had trouble picking just 3 winners, as they usually do. This video was one of the top picks and features Paper Pumpkin. :) Enjoy!

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new subscription. After receiving two month's worth, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• You and your customers need to visit mypaperpumpkin.com to join.
• You must click "Add Promo Code" and then enter the promo code PUMPKINDEAL in the "Promo Code" field when you sign up on the mypaperpumpkin.com website to take advantage of this promotion.
• You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT).

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FREE Project Kit for New Stampin' Up! Demonstrators!! I would LOVE to have you join my Team!

Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013
PURCHASE THE STAMPIN’ UP! $99 STARTER KIT & GET A BONUS!
Choose one of four Stampin’ Up! project kits for FREE when you purchase the Stampin’ Up! $99 Starter Kit!  Starts Monday, July 15, 2013.

 

 Click flyer above to download

Kit Options: The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog (when you place your order for the starter kit, you will be able to see them and everything else in the Holiday Catalog so you can choose which items you want and get them early!) and the last option is from the annual catalog.

Option	Kit Description	Item	Total Value
1	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132698	$29.90
2	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132697	$29.90
3	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit	133463	$19.95
4	Tag a Bag Bundle AND Tag a Box Bundle	131371 131372	$22.45

CHECK OUT WHAT ELSE YOU GET WITH THE $99 STARTER KIT:

• Choose $125 worth of ANY available Stampin’ Up! products including products from current catalogs and promotions, specially priced bundles and clearance rack items. 
• The kit ships FREE for another 10% savings!
• Fill your Wish List!  Receive 30% off your first product order of $150 or more plus qualify for hostess rewards.  This option must be redeemed within your first 45 days.
• Enjoy 20% off every day.
• Imagine being able to pre-order new products one month in advance of catalog releases!  You’ll be able to pre-order from the new Holiday catalog in July!
• Attention hobby stampers!  You can join just for fun and discounts!  There’s no obligation to sell or hold workshops and no penalty if you decide to drop.  You keep all your goodies.
• At a minimum, enjoy demonstrator discounts and benefits through Jan. 31, 2014.  If you have $300 in sales and/or purchases by that time, you’ll renew your benefits through March 31, 2014.  Renewal requires $300 in sales per quarter after December 31, 2014.
• Quick and Easy.  Purchase Your Kit On-line and get immediate benefits.  

Join my team!  Click here to purchase your starter kit with the FREE Project Kit between July 15-August 31, 2013.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me!


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More Christmas in July ~ Cards and 3-D Giftables

How often have you needed an easy, cute gift or card around the Holidays? I know for me it's often enough that this year I've decided to be prepared for it. I put together this cute Hot Cocoa holder and spoon kit for just such an occasion!

 

I just used the Top Note Die, glued two of them together with my favorite adhesive, Tombo Multi Glue, stamped "Merry" from the Pennant Parade stamp set on the wooden spoon, added a few simple embellishments, and VIOLA! A cute little giftable. 

Supplies:
Stamps:
Ornament Keepsakes (Wood~128048, Clear~128051)
Paper:
Cherry Cobbler CS (119685)
Crumb Cake CS (120953)
Ink:
Versamark (102283)
Fun Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Ornament Keepsakes Framelit Dies (127816)
Top Note Bigz Die (113463
Embellishments:
Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine (123125)
Early Espresso Bakers Twine (123124)
Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder (101930)

Here are a few cute, easy, fast cards.

Supplies:
Stamps:
Snowflake Soiree (Wood~127922, Clear~127925)
Paper:
Season of Style DSP (132340)
Cherry Cobbler CS (119685)
Crumb Cake CS (120953)
Chocolate Chip CS (102128)
Gumball Green CS (126840)
Ink:
Chocolate Chip (126979)
Fun Tools:
Merry Mini's Punch Pack (126882)
1" Square Punch (124094)
Postage Stamp Punch (122344)
Embellishments:
Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (126848)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

This next cutie was easy-peasy, as far as putting it together! I don't have a lot of money for supplies, so consumable products are used sparingly at my house. That cute little button was made with the new Simply Pressed Clay, found in the new 2013-2014 Catalog, with the Buttons Clay Molds. This means I can make LOTS of buttons for a fraction of the price of buying buttons! {LOVE THIS}!!!

Supplies:
Stamps:
Delightful Dozen (Wood~128547, Clear~122652)
Paper:
Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)
Basic Black (121045)
Very Vanilla (101650)
Cherry Cobbler (119685)
Gumball Green (126840)
Ink:
Basic Black (126980)
Fun Tools:
Buttons and Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds (131272)
Embellishments:
Simply Pressed Clay (130685)
Merry Mini's Punch Pack (126882)
1" Square Punch (124094)
Postage Stamp Punch (122344)

  

Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set

 Snowflake Soiree Stamp Set

Delightful Dozen Stamp Set

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Easy Triple Time Stamping Technique Card

Would you like to learn how to make that last card I featured? Here's a fantastic video made by the famous Dawn O. over at DOStamping! Enjoy!




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Christmas in July ~ Triple Time Stamping

This year at Convention, I changed my focus from last year's Halloween kick (which, surprisingly, not too many people are fans of here in the heart of the Bible belt) to Christmas when I was looking for swaps to participate in.

I absolutely {LOVE} the combination of Pool Party and the Silver Glimmer Paper!! It's so fancy and classy!

What do you think?

  

While I would love to own each and every stamp set in the catalog, I admit I only own one Alphabet stamp set. The Occasions Alphabet set is by far the most versatile, in my opinion!

The GORGEOUS snowflakes are from the Snowflake Soiree set that's only found on the carry over list from last year's Holiday Catalog, so though you won't see them in the catalog, you can still buy this set.

Visit my Online Store to get yours today!

 

Supplies:

Stamps:

Occasions Alphabet (Wood~128688, Clear~123598)

Snowflake Soiree (Wood~127922 , Clear~127925)

Paper:

Pool Party (122924)

Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)

Whisper White (100730)

Ink:

Island Indigo (126986)

Pool Party (126982)

Coastal Cabana (131175)

Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad (126857)

Fun Tools:

Scallop Oval Punch (119856)

Large Oval Punch (119855)

Embellishments:

Silver 1/8" Ribbon (132137)

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Oh, Hello!

I am in love with the stamp set, Oh, Hello! I find I keep going back to it, though I have other stamps calling out to me for some love.

 

This little beauty was made for a card swap I participated in at Convention. I wound up making about 40 of them, which turned out to be a lot of "fussy cutting", as one observer put it. I took the bits and pieces with me wherever I went, just to get it done! My kids had swimming lessons that week, so while I got some strange looks, I did get them all done and as a bonus I was also able to share what I love with some new friends!

I'm also excited to enter this in to the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge!!

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps:
Oh, Hello! (Wood 131931, Clear 130733)
En Francias (Wood 128562, Clear127790)
Itty Bitty Banners (Wood 132022, Clear 126257)
Paper: 
Very Vanilla (101650)
Melon Mambo (115320)
Pool Party (122924)
Ink: 
Jet Black Stazon (101406)
Versamark (102283)
Stampin' Write Markers ~ Gumball Green, Melon Mambo
Fun Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Designer Frames Embossing Folder (123130)
Stripes Embossing Folder (123128)
Extra-Large Oval Punch (119859)
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275)
Embellishments:
Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122332)

Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)

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