Colorful Saturday Challenge - August 31, 2013

Every Saturday I will choose a Color Combo from either the Annual Catalog or the current mini catalog.  I will make two cards or projects using that color combination. I then challenge you to make at least one card or project using that color combo and post a link in the comments section to either your blog post on the challenge or your pinterest photo.  A random winner will be chosen each Friday and announced on the next Saturday Challenge.  The winner will receive a goodie bag or a set of note cards.  

Last week’s winner was Cynthia, click here to see her card.  Isn’t it a great card.  She does great with these challenges  Thank everyone for playing.

So let’s see what this week’s colors are?

Gumball Green, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate from the Annual Catalog page 31.  I really like this combination, gives it a real rich elegant combination.

I am preparing for my Other Holiday Card Class so I used this combination on a few of those cards.

This is the New Year's Card.  Simple but Flashy, like New Years Eve.

Color Challenge 9 New Year’s Card

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp Set – Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood 128748, Clear 127802); Ink – Gumball Green (126861), Smoky Slate (131179); Cardstock – Night of Navy  8 ½ x 5 ½ (100867), Smoky Slate, Scrap(131202); Accessories – Glimmer Paper Silver (124005), Glass Stampin’ Glitter Silver (120995), Sponge Daubers (102892), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Big Shot (113439), Chevron Embossing Folder (127749).

This St. Patrick's Day Card uses Heart punches to make the Shamrocks and what better color for shamrocks than Gumball Green.

Color Challenge 9 St. Patrick’s Day Card

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp Set – Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood 128748, Clear 127802); Ink – Gumball Green (126861), Cardstock – Night of Navy  Scrap (100867), Smoky Slate, 8 ½ x 5 ½  and Scrap (131202) Gumball Green Scrap (126840); Accessories – Glimmer Paper Silver (124005), Sponge Daubers (102892), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Glue Dots (103683),  Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Small Heart Punch (117193), Full Heart (119883),  Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335).

Let's See your color challenge projects.  Link your project in the comment section.  

JOIN MY TEAM

I had so much fun at convention this year that I would like some more company next year. So I am having a give away.  I will pay half of your Convention registration for next years convention.  Here is how it works.

You will get one ticket if you are on my team.

You will get one ticket if you join my team from now until the End of February.

You will get three tickets if you promote - go from Associate to Senior Associate, Senior Associate to Supervisor, Supervisor to Senior Supervisor, Senior Supervisor to Manager etc.

If you recruit you will get two tickets for each recruit.

The week before Convention Registration begins I will draw the winner.  I will then pay you 1/2 of the convention registration once you register.  If I get 20 new Recruits I will pay your entire registration.

You also can share my room at convention. Depending upon how many we have in the room it is usually split 2 -4 ways. 

So now is the time with the great recruiting special join and get a free Simply Created Kit and also a chance to win half the convention registration cost. No Matter the Reason, to get $125 of Merchandise for only $99, you want to share the experience and fun with someone, You want to make a little bit of extra money. Now is the time to join. Check this out to see why I am a demo. http://marysstampinghappenings.blogspot.com/2013/07/grandmas-rocking-chair-july-21-2013-why.html

Happy stamping

Mary

Stamping Reminders, New Specials and Other Updates.

New Special from Stampin' Up!

New Special Starting  Don't you love butterflies? I do.

Who doesn’t love butterflies? No one, that’s who. Butterfly shapes are great on projects for any occasion. So make sure to get in on our current offer: bundle and save 15 percent on this butterfly stamp set and punch between August 29-September 30, 2013!

Bundle Item	Description	Retail Price	15% Savings Price	Amount Saved!
135311	Butterfly Bundle (Clear-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Clear Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$30.90 US $39.90 CA	$26.27 US $33.92 CA	$4.63 US $5.99 CA
135312	Butterfly Bundle (Wood-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Wood-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$34.90 US $44.90 CA	$29.67 US $38.17 CA	$5.23 US $6.74 CA

  Get the Butterfly Bundle today!  Click Here and Shop Now

Stampin' Up! Specials that End Saturday

Offer: New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin' Up!

Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013

Kit Options:
The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog 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

 Join Now Click Here

Offer Dates: July 18, 2013 -August 31, 2013

Offer Details: Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month* for the first two months.
*plus tax, where applicable. Shipping included!

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  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).

Click Here To join

New Stamps From Stampin' Up!

BEST OF 25 YEARS STAMPS September is Best of Autumn.

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

ITEM DESCRIPTION                                             PRICE

134390 Best of Autumn(English; clear-mount)          $14.95

SINGLE STAMPS -- NEW HOLIDAY COLLECTION!

A new, holiday-themed collection of single stamps is now available! The holidays will be here before you know it, and these holiday-themed single stamps may be just what the budget-conscious stamper needs. There are eight different stamps to choose from, six of which coordinate with Framelits dies or punches.

Click Here and Shop Now

1 $8.95 134767 Be Merry                         Block E

2 $6.95 134771 Joy and Love                   Block E

3 $6.95 134811 Prince of Peace                Block E

4 $4.95 134765 A Gift for You                  Block C

5 $5.95 134769 Cheers                             Block D

6 $9.95 134813 Christmas Star                  Block F

7 $5.95 134777 Magical Season                Block D

8 $8.95 134779 Wonderful Blessing           Block E

New Photopolymer Stamp Set

We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options. 

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.

Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set

10 STAMPS  $13.95  133454

Recommend clear blocks A, B, C, D, and F. Purchase separately

Click Here to Order

Class Sign Up

Spooky Banner Class Sunday September 8 1:30—3:30 and Tuesday September 10 10 Am to Noon. Fee $40. Must Reserve a Spot and Pay by August 30, If you would like to pay by PayPal (additional 3%) I will gladly send you an invoice Just let me know. You will receive Halloween Simply Created Accessory Kit (132698) and the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (133507) to create the above banner.

September Technique Class Sunday September 15, 1:30—3:30 PM and Tuesday September 17, 10:00 AM to Noon We will be doing one technique Project and then you can use that technique to do cards.  Cost of the class is $15. free with a $30. order.  Please reserve your spot by September 9.

Other Holiday Cards Sunday Sept 22, 1:30 – 4:30 PM and Tuesday September 24, 10_00 to Noon We will be doing a card for those other Holidays.  Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Years, and St Patrick's Day.  Cost will be $20, free with a $30 order.  Please reserve your spot by Sept 17.

Hershey Kisses Class – Maple Leaf Thursday Sept 26 1:00 – 3:00 PM and second class 7:00 – 9:00 PM In this monthly class we will be making 3D design Favors using Hershey Kisses and Nuggets.  Cost is $10.  We will also be doing a Halloween themed one at the same time. All designs by Brenda Quintana Designs at http://qbeequest.com.

There's A Card Thursday- August 29, 2013 Quick and Easy Cards Take 2

Good Morning,

Another set of Quick and Easy Cards today.  Some times you just need to have a card really quick and these are really quick and you get a nice card.  These use the Stamp Set - Hello, Lovely and just a little bling.

Using the Note Cards I also decorated the envelopes, again a really quick thing to do and it gives a nice envelope and personal touch.

Here is the video, hope you enjoy it.

Also remember that August 31 is coming and that ends a lot of Stampin' Up Specials one of the big Specials is The Pick a Free Project Kit for joining my team.

JOIN MY TEAM

I had so much fun at convention this year that I would like some more company next year. So I am having a give away.  I will pay half of your Convention registration for next years convention.  Here is how it works.

You will get one ticket if you are on my team.

You will get one ticket if you join my team from now until the End of February.

You will get three tickets if you promote - go from Associate to Senior Associate, Senior Associate to Supervisor, Supervisor to Senior Supervisor, Senior Supervisor to Manager etc.

If you recruit you will get two tickets for each recruit.

The week before Convention Registration begins I will draw the winner.  I will then pay you 1/2 of the convention registration once you register.  If I get 20 new Recruits I will pay your entire registration.

You also can share my room at convention. Depending upon how many we have in the room it is usually split 2 -4 ways. 

So now is the time with the great recruiting special join and get a free Simply Created Kit and also a chance to win half the convention registration cost. No Matter the Reason, to get $125 of Merchandise for only $99, you want to share the experience and fun with someone, You want to make a little bit of extra money. Now is the time to join. Check this out to see why I am a demo. http://marysstampinghappenings.blogspot.com/2013/07/grandmas-rocking-chair-july-21-2013-why.html

Happy Stamping

Mary

Tips & Techniques Tuesday - August 27, 2013 New Card Thinlits Dies

Good Morning, Today on Tips & Techniques Tuesday we will be looking at the new Thinlit Card Dies.  Have you gotten them yet?  I love mine, but there are a few things you may want to know about.  Hope you enjoy the video on them.  You may see a few cards in There's A Card Thursday using them in a few weeks.

This is what the Circle Card Thinlit Die Makes.

This is what the Label Card Thinlit Die Makes.

I love making movable cards and these dies are so much fun to play with.  You can do so much with the other pieces also.

Just two examples of not making a movable card but still using the die pieces.

I know you just want to order these so Click on the on-line shopping blue Daisy and Shop Now enter the following codes:
Label Card Thinlits Die 133479
Circle Card Thinlits Die 133480

Don't forget the Mystery Hostess for this month.

Just use the Hostess Code S7DEKUFT and you will be entered into the drawing.

Mystery Host code  S7DEKUFT is good till August 31 and the winner will be announce September 1. The winner will choose Stampin'Up! products of their choice. To be entered in the drawing you need to enter the code.  The big question where do you enter the code when you are on the page of your shopping bag on the left bottom side you will see at the bottom where it say "Special Offer" the box that say "Do you have a hostess code"  Look like this
Do you have a hostess code? Enter it here and click Apply:

 that is where you will enter  S7DEKUFT in that box let me know if you have any question and good luck to everyone that will participate. 

Happy Stamping

Mary

Grandma's Rocking Chair - August 25, 2013 Attaching Ribbon

Sorry I missed last week, the Weekend came and went so fast, getting ready for school to start, preparing for classes all of a sudden it Tuesday and I don't know where all the days went.  My Daughter has also suggested that I do some reviews, she says tell folks what you think about certain products, I think that is a very good idea.  So every other Grandma's Rocking Chair will be a review of certain products or stamp sets.  If you would like my personal opinion or my view on certain stamp sets or Stampin' Up! products just leave a comment on what you would like my opinion on.  For today we will go with another question from one of my customers.

Question for today: How do you attach ribbon?

There are a few ways I attach ribbon.  As most of you know I like to use Glue Dots for most things and with ribbon it is the same.  Though I only use glue dots when I wrap all the way around the card or layer, the tie or bow helps hold it on.

If I want to just attach a bow or a piece of ribbon I use Sticky Strip, just make sure that it doesn't hit the cardstock before you have it where you want it. Sticky Strip fits perfectly on the 1/4 ribbon and even on the wider ribbon you only need one strip.  I usually only use a small piece on a bow or do both ends and a small piece in the middle on longer pieces of ribbon.  One thing you have to do is be careful when taking off the red backing as it may pull the ribbon or not stick on it and come off.  I find that if you put it on and then rub it with a bone folder it is easier to take the red strip off.

You can use Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, but as usual I find that messy and at times it leaks through the ribbon or makes it discolored and sticky.  So I usually Stick to Glue Dots or Sticky Strip.

If you would like to ask a question of me, please leave a comment or e-mail me at marysstamping at google.com

Don't forget the Mystery Hostess for this month.

Just use the Hostess Code S7DEKUFT and you will be entered into the drawing.

Mystery Host code  S7DEKUFT is good till August 31 and the winner will be announce September 1. The winner will choose Stampin'Up! products of their choice. To be entered in the drawing you need to enter the code.  The big question where do you enter the code when you are on the page of your shopping bag on the left bottom side you will see at the bottom where it say "Special Offer" the box that say "Do you have a hostess code"  Look like this
Do you have a hostess code? Enter it here and click Apply:

 that is where you will enter  S7DEKUFT in that box let me know if you have any question and good luck to everyone that will participate. 

Happy Stamping

Mary

Colorful Saturday Challenge - August 24, 2013

Every Saturday I will choose a Color Combo from either the Annual Catalog or the current mini catalog.  I will make two cards or projects using that color combination. I then challenge you to make at least one card or project using that color combo and post a link in the comments section to either your blog post on the challenge or your pinterest photo.  A random winner will be chosen each Friday and announced on the next Saturday Challenge.  The winner will receive a goodie bag or a set of note cards.  

Last week’s winner was Cynthia, click here to see her card.  Isn’t it a great card.  Thank everyone for playing. 

So let’s see what this week’s colors are?

I really out did myself this week.  I did 4 cards well actually only 3 since one is a copy and a slight change.

I had to play with the new Card Thinlits so these two card use them and I really like the Pretty Print Embossing Folder and the Beautiful Baroque Embossing folder so I couldn't choose.

Color Challenge 8 Quick Thanks Pretty Print

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamps – None; Inks- None; Cardstock -  Crumb Cake 8 1/5 x 5 ½” (120953), Coastal Cabana Large Scrap (131297), Real Red 3 X 3 (102482); Accessories – Big Shot (113439), Pretty Print Embossing Folder (132175), Label Card Thinlits (133479), Circle Car Thinlits (133480), Multipurpose liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

Color Challenge 8 Quick Thanks

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamps – None; Inks- None; Cardstock -  Crumb Cake 8 1/5 x 5 ½” (120953), Coastal Cabana Large Scrap (131297), Real Red 3 X 3 (102482); Accessories – Big Shot (113439), Beautiful Baroque Embossing Folder (130917), Label Card Thinlits (133479), Circle Car Thinlits (133480), Multipurpose liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430).

This one is one of my Stamping in the Mail Cards for October.  I just love the Timeless Talk Set.  I got the idea from a convention SWAP by Kathy Johnson

Color Challenge 8 Timeless Talk

CASE Kathy Johnson Convention SWAP

Stamp Set – Timeless Talk (Wood 126605), Clear (126607); Ink – Crumb Cake (126975); Cardstock – Coastal Cabana 2 ¾ x 4 ¼ (131297), Real Red 8 ½ x 5 ½ (102482), Crumb Cake 5 ¼ x 4, 2 ½  x 2 ½,  2 – pieces scrap (120953): Accessories – 3/8” Ruffle Stretch Trim Coastal Cabana (130024), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579), 1 ¼ Scallop Circle Punch (127811), Big Shot (113439), Beautiful Baroque Embossing Folder (130917).

This one is going to be the Card we make in the September Techniques Class.  It is a Spinner Card that means it looks really cool in person when the reindeer does cartwheels.

Colorful Saturday Challenge 8 Color Me Christmas Spinner

Mary Trautner

Supplies: Stamp Set – Color Me Christmas (Wood 131742, Clear 131745), Tags 4 You (Wood 131820, Clear 131823), A Banner Christmas (Wood 130252, Clear 130255); Ink – Coastal Cabana (131175), Real Red (126949), Crumb Cake (126975); Cardstock -  Coastal Cabana 8 ½ x 5 ½, 3 x 3 (131297), Real Red 5 ¼ x 4 (102482), Crumb Cake 5 ¼ x 4, 3 x 3, (120953); Accessories – Label Bracket Punch (132153), Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (125585), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579), Word Window Punch (119857), Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots (117335), 2 Pennies.

So let me see your project for this challenge.  Just attach a link to your blog or Pinterest photo in the comments section.

Also don't forget the great My Paper pumpkin Special going on until August 31.

 NEW PAPER PUMPKIN CUSTOMERS SAVE WITH A PROMO CODE!

At convention Shelli announced an exciting Paper Pumpkin offer! If you haven't heard about it already, it's sure to knock your  socks off!

From now through August 31, 2013, new Paper Pumpkin subscribers can use the promo code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin for only $10 a month for the first two months!*. 

 So Order your Monthly Paper Pumpkin Kit just click here to order .

Happy Stamping

Mary

There's A Card Thursday August 22, 2013 - More Cards from August Paper Pumpkin

Today I used more of August Paper Pumpkin to create these cards.  I really like the kit this month.  If you would like to order your kit it's not to late to get the Paper Pumpkin Promotion it is available until August 31.

From now through August 31, 2013, new Paper Pumpkin subscribers can use the promo code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin for only $10 a month for the first two months!*. 

 So Order your Monthly Paper Pumpkin Kit just click here to order

Here are the cards I have made using this months Paper Pumpkin.

A little closer look at each of them.  Don't you just love Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay?

 This is what the original card from the August Paper Pumpkin looks like if you follow instructions.

Really hope you enjoy the video.  I am not a very good design on the fly person but I do like the cards that came out of this one.

Also don't forget about the great Recruiting Special Stampin' Up has going on and also my Special for joining my team.

JOIN MY TEAM

I had so much fun at convention this year that I would like some more company next year. So I am having a give away.  I will pay half of your Convention registration for next years convention.  Here is how it works.

You will get one ticket if you are on my team.

You will get one ticket if you join my team from now until the End of February.

You will get three tickets if you promote - go from Associate to Senior Associate, Senior Associate to Supervisor, Supervisor to Senior Supervisor, Senior Supervisor to Manager etc.

If you recruit you will get two tickets for each recruit.

The week before Convention Registration begins I will draw the winner.  I will then pay you 1/2 of the convention registration once you register.  If I get 20 new Recruits I will pay your entire registration.

You also can share my room at convention. Depending upon how many we have in the room it is usually split 2 -4 ways. 

So now is the time with the great recruiting special join and get a free Simply Created Kit and also a chance to win half the convention registration cost. No Matter the Reason, to get $125 of Merchandise for only $99, you want to share the experience and fun with someone, You want to make a little bit of extra money. Now is the time to join. Check this out to see why I am a demo. http://marysstampinghappenings.blogspot.com/2013/07/grandmas-rocking-chair-july-21-2013-why.html

Happy Stamping

Mary