Grandma's Rocking Chair - June 29 2014 - Rerun Embossing

Since I am on Vacation I thought I would rerun some of my most popular Grandma's Rocking Chair Posts.

Question of the day for Grandma's Rocking Chair.

What is the Difference between wet and dry embossing?

Boy I guess I could talk forever about embossing be dry or wet.

When I first started to stamp dry embossing was way different than it is now. We had a light table, or window and tape, embossing stylus, embossing template and tons of patience (I never got to far on the patience so I didn't dry emboss a lot).  It was hard I didn't think it worked well so I had a lot of templates two light tables and only a few times did Dry embossing.

Here is the definition: Dry embossing, also called relief embossing, is done by tracing a stencil with a special tool, called a stylus. The result is a stunning, raised pattern on the object you are embossing.

Well all that has changed and now I can't think of sending a card out that it not embossed. What has changed that.  Well the Cuttlebug came out for me and the embossing folders and I was hooked.  Things just popped off the card. I know have the Big Shot that embosses but also die cuts, which I love.

Just put your card stock in the embossing folder and run it through the Big Shot, it is stunning.

Here are a few examples of dry embossing.

They now have so many patterns and styles that you can have different cards all the time.  Mix with that some great techniques using dry embossing and that makes great looking cards.

So what is wet embossing?  Well that is something before the Cuttlebug and Big Shot I did a lot and still love to do.  It is a great technique to do for new stampers and have the WOW look on their face when you heat the embossing powder and it embosses.

Definition is: "Wet" embossing is achieved by stamping with a particular type of ink, to which an embossing powder will adhere, then heating the powder to melt it into a raised finish.

Here are a few examples:

So how do you do it.  As I tell my folks it is magic and you can't get anymore fun than magic.

You need the following:

Slow Drying ink such as a pigment ink, or versamark - which is probably the most popular ink for embossing.

You need embossing powder, it comes in a wide variety of colors, but you really only need maybe clear, black and white.  With clear powder, versamark and Stampin' Up! Classic ink you can have any color Stampin' Up! has for embossing. I embossing powder melts so it is a type of plastic grains, really small.  They have fine powder and then they have an Ultra Thick Powder, mainly for general embossing you use the fine.

You need a heat tool or commonly called a heat gun. I tried it with a hair dryer and it was not hot enough and had to strong of a blowing power, just blew off all the powder before it melted.

If you are using Black embossing powder or a dark color or embossing on a dark card stock you may want an embossing buddy that removes the static from the card stock so the powder only stick where you want it to.

General steps.

1. Ink up your stamp with Versamark or a Pigment ink.  

2. You may want to run the embossing buddy over your card stock now.

3. Stamp your card stock

4. Pour embossing powder over your stamped image.  There are some tips about doing this so you don't get it all over.  You may want to watch one of my embossing videos to get them  here is one http://marysstampinghappenings.blogspot.com/2013/02/tips-techniques-tuesday-2-26-13.html

5. Tap off excess embossing powder

6.  Heat with the Heat gun and watch it change like magic.

There are a lot of great techniques using wet embossing and are mainly referred to as embossing techniques.  I have a few that you might want to check out on my techniques page.

Hope this answered your question.  

I will be gone for a few weeks but I hope to be able to post a Grandma's Rocking Chair question on the Sunday's that I am away.  If I miss one I am sorry but will get back to it when we get home.

If you have any stamping questions you would like answered please leave a comment or e-mail me  just click here.

Happy Stamping

Mary

There's A Card Thursday - June 26, 2014 - Decorative Mask Card

I know I am on a kick with the Decorative Masks but I really like them  so today we are building off the Tips & Techniques Tuesday post and showing you what a great card you can make using the Decorative Masks.

I also used the new Star framelit and just love that also.  How cool can it get.

Hope you like this video.

Wasn't that fun and easy?

Now you know why I love the new Decorative Masks.

Supplies: Ink - Whisper White Craft ink (101731); Card Stock - Night of Navy 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 (100867), Silver Glimmer Paper 5 x 5 (135314); Accessories - Glue Dots (103683), Sponge Daubers (133773), Big Shot (113439), Magnetic Platform (130658), Star Framelit (133723).

Don' t Forget about the Paper Pumpkin Special I am having.

I will be having a special event on July 13 for Paper Pumpkin.  Come play with Paper Pumpkin, see some of the old kits and try them out.  I will also be having a contest for the person that creates the most creative project using the left over supplies in paper Pumpkin Kits. 

The best thing though if you sign up by July 16th you will receive four handmade cards from me.  The cards will be made by using stamp sets and supplies from my Paper Pumpkin kits. If you thought you would like to try Paper Pumpkin now is the time.  I will also be setting up a special Secret Pinterest Board just for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers, where I will show what else you can do with Paper Pumpkin and it's stamps.  No One else will see these other than my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers.

Click here to sign up for your Paper Pumpkin Subscription.

Click here to order your pre-paid subscriptions for yourself or as a gift

Happy Stamping
Mary

Weekly Deals and Other Big Stamping News.

Just a shut before we start.  I will be on vacation for a few weeks.  If you would like to see all the weekly Specials I will have a link in the Tips & Techniques post for the next two weeks.

Envelope Liners Framelits Die            132172

Price: $26.95 $20.21

Cut your stamped images, create layers and frames! Coordinates with Square Envelopes, Note Cards & Envelopes, Medium Envelopes.

Finishing Touches Edgelits Die          127010

Price: $9.95 $7.46

Create sweet edges for cards or envelopes. 2 pieces. Ea. 6-1/4" long.

Regals Designer Buttons        130029

Price: $7.95 $5.96

74 buttons: 4 each of 3 styles in 6 colors. Overall measurements: 11/16", 7/16", and 5/16".

Smoky Slate Stampin' Emboss Powder          129396

Price: $4.95 $3.71

Turn stamped images into glossy raised designs. Just use VersaMark Pad, powder, and Heat Tool. 1/2 oz.

Squares Collection Framelits Die        130921

Price: $26.95 $20.21

Cut your stamped images, create layers and frames! 8 layering dies. Largest image: 4-3/8" x 4-3/8".

Summer Possibilities Kit - Digital Download 134705

Price: $7.95 $4.77

This download was added on 6/11/2013

Download includes:

* 11-piece SVG stamp brush set

*12 Designer Series Papers

* 22 embellishments

* 4 punches

Features:

* Digital exclusive

* Perfect for summer picnics and parties

Colors:

Going Gray, Night of Navy, Real Red

Window Frames Collection Framelits Die      129021

Price: $26.95 $20.21

Cut your stamped images, create layers and frames! 6 layering dies. Largest image: 4-15/16" x 4-15/16".

I would call this the Framelit Weekly Deals with 4 Framelits.

To see all the deals in one place click here.

Other Stamping Information

Last Chance to Sign and Save: You only have one week remaining to take advantage of the Sign and Save! During this remaining time, new recruits can still join Stampin' Up! at one of two great prices: the traditional Starter Kit priced at $99  ($125 product value), and for a limited time, a reduced priced Starter Kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value). As a bonus I will give you the Stamp Set Creatively Yours. 

Click here to sing up now.  All deals are gone July 1.

Project Life update

Though the annual catalog states that the following products will not be available until August, we're happy to announce that they will be available for purchase on July 14: Love Story Project Life Card Collection (item 135308; p. 189) and Love Story Project Life Accessory Pack (item 135310; p. 189). And we have more fantastic news-the Black Faux Leather 12" x 12" Project Life Album (item 135292; p. 188) will also be available for purchase beginning July 14!

Click here to see all the project life items available

Paper Pumpkin Update and Special from me.

As a special perk for Paper Pumpkin subscribers, Stampin' Up! offers a selection of past kits and refill kits for purchase, while supplies last. We just added three new kits to the offering. Visit www.mypaperpumpkin.com/pastkits to get all the details. Good news! Now I can order past kits on any order type of order. All you need is the item number and your Paper Pumpkin e-mail address so that we can verify that you have a current subscription. You still can not order from the on-line order but I can now include it in your order or a workshop order.

To order your pre-paid subscription Click Here

To sign up for a subscription to Paper Pumpkin Click Here

Designer Series Paper Special

Buy 3 get 1 FREE All of July

Have you been waiting for a great deal on Designer Series Paper? Well, wait no longer! When you purchase three Designer Series Paper Packs during the month of July, you'll get one absolutely free. Don't miss out on this chance to save money and stock up on beautifully designed paper!

Long post today but so much going on.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Tips & Techniques - June 24, 2014 - Decorative Masks

Have you seen the Decorative Masks in the Stampin' Up! catalog, page 205?  I wrote about it in one of the Grandma's Rocking Chair posts. I really like them and there are so many neat things you can do with them.   In this video I show you two ways to use the masks.  Check back on Thursday and see the card I made with them.



I really love these and the price is great.
Here are the details on them.

Dots & Stripes Decorative Masks       133775

Price: $2.95

Not the ancient tribal kind—the spritzing, sponging, tracing, and embossing kind! Create backgrounds for scrapbook pages, cards, and more. Sized to fit an 8" x 8" scrapbook page

Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks       133777

Price: $2.95

Not the ancient tribal kind—the spritzing, sponging, tracing, and embossing kind! Create backgrounds for scrapbook pages, cards, and more. Sized to fit an 8" x 8" scrapbook page.

If you haven't gotten these already do so now.  Check out my website to order http://marytrautner.stampinup.net 

June is a great month to get on my team with the $50 special - for $50 you will get $55 worth of Stampin' Up! merchandise that you choose or you can still do the $99 with $125 worth of Stampin' Up! Merchandise you choose.  But if you join my team by June 29th I will also send you the clear Stamp Set Creatively Yours a $14.95 value, plus a few other goodies. 

I really would love to be on this team and would love to have you on my team.  Whether you want to earn some money, or just pay for your habit or just get the discount I will help you out. To be on my team click here to check it out.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Grandma's Rocking Chair - June 22, 2014 - Hearts border Punch

Grandma's Rocking Chair - Review of the Hearts Boarder Punch.

I was so excited to see this punch in the catalog.  It was on my first order.  I had a perfect card all thought out.  It would be real red with the hearts punched out along the bottom and backed in black.  Then it would have alternating hearts from the hearts framelits of black and red on the card above the hearts.  The Heart framelits may have had some embossing but just plain at first until I looked at it.

I was so looking forward to it coming.
It arrived and this is what it looked like.  you have to remember in the catalog it just show the punched out image not the punch.

Anyone see a problem with this and my card I wanted to do? Yup the hearts would be upside down on the bottom of the card.  Great for the top but my idea didn't have them on the top.  

Let me tell you I tried to figure out how to do it. Punch it on the top fold it backward and turn it upside down.  The closest I came was punching them out of black and then taking the punch outs and put them on with glue dots.  It was not the same, I wanted them in not out.  You know when you have an idea and you know what it should look like and then it doesn't you are just not satisfied with it any other way.  So I will put this punch away for awhile until I am not mad at it any more.  I don't know what I was expecting that maybe it flipped over or punched upside down.  If it had punched upside down for the bottom then what would have happened if I then after this one card I wanted to have it punch the top and then the top would have been upside down.  I am sure after awhile I will see a bunch of great cards and have to pull it out.  Now though all I think it is good for is making heart confetti.

I will be on vacation the next few weeks so will be getting some re-runs in.  I will re-run some of my older Grandma's Rocking Chair posts.  For those new to my blog they may be new.  I hope you will enjoy them and when I get back I will have some new Grandma's Rocking Chairs.

Happy Stamping

Mary

HUGE PAPER PUMPKIN EVENT - July 13, 2014 1:30 PM

Want to Play with Paper Pumpkin?

Want to learn all about paper Pumpkin?

Want to win a prize?

Check out My Paper Pumpkin Event.

I will be having a special event on July 13 for Paper Pumpkin.  Come play with Paper Pumpkin, see some of the old kits and try them out.  I will also be having a contest for the person that creates the most creative project using the left over supplies in paper Pumpkin Kits. 

When - Sunday July 13 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Where - Mary's Stamping Happenings Studio

Cost - Free

What - Come play with Paper Pumpkin, see some of the old kits and try them out.  I will also be having a contest for the person that creates the most creative project using the left over supplies in paper Pumpkin Kits.  

Click Here to reserve your spot.

Why:

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.

I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy! All for $19.95 which includes shipping.

You can also purchase Pre-Paid Kits from 1 - 12 months and you save money for the 6 and 12 months kits.  Check out the pre-paid kits by clicking here.

The best thing though if you sign up by July 16th you will receive four handmade cards from me.  The cards will be made by using stamp sets and supplies from my Paper Pumpkin kits. If you thought you would like to try Paper Pumpkin now is the time.  I will also be setting up a special Secret Pinterest Board just for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers, where I will show what else you can do with Paper Pumpkin and it's stamps.  No One else will see these other than my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers.  

Get Started

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program by visiting mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family every month!

Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)

Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.

Each kit gives you and your customer a 30-minute creativity escape.

We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.

You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10, we'll send your kit around May 15. If you sign up on May 11, we'll send your first kit around the June 15.)

A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!) There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

The Perks

Paper Pumpkin Hostess Benefits: You can add prepaid subscriptions to workshop orders, which means that you can earn benefits on Paper Pumpkin!

Uninterrupted Subscriptions: When you redeem your subscription on www.mypaperpumpkin.com, you can put in your payment information at checkout to keep receiving your monthly kit once your prepaid subscription ends (although you aren't required to give your payment information).

How It Works

When you places your order, you'll receive an e-mail with instructions on how to redeem the prepaid subscription.

You'll go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com and enter the redemption code.

You'll start enjoying their monthly Paper Pumpkin project kit the very next month!

The Fine Print

Prepaid subscriptions can be made on all order types: workshop, customer, or online.

Each Paper Pumpkin account can only use one redemption code at a time. For example, if you buy two six-month prepaid subscriptions, you'll enter the first code and then after six months you can enter the second code.

You can buy a prepaid subscription and give it as a gift. You'd just purchase the prepaid subscription and when you receive the redemption code, share it with the recipient of your choice who can redeem the subscription at www.mypaperpumpkin.com.

Redemption codes will become invalid if not used within three years of the purchase.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Stampin' Addicts New Catalog Blog Hop - Age Awareness

WOW have you gotten your new Stampin' Up! Catalog?  What do you think? Are you as excited about it as I am.  I just love it there are so many great things in it.  I have fallen in love with a bunch of the new stamp sets and of course I love all the new Designer Series Paper.

I just want to welcome you to the Stampin' Addicts Blog Hop for the 2014 - 2015 Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I start it off but since you can start anywhere you might have just come in from Paula - she is showing off some Sweet Stuff.  Wasn't it sweet?

I am showing off a new Photopolymer set called Age Awareness.  Yes it is a Birthday Set, with 15 stamps, and I really love it, we really needed a jazzy, fun Birthday set and I think this is it.

This set is great for quick, easy, no layer cards. So my first card just flew to of the box when I opened it up.

I used some of the new In-Colors, I love how crisp and clean it is and so easy to do.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set - Age Awareness (135381); Ink - Blackberry Bliss (133642), Hello Honey (133643), Tangelo Twist (133646); Card Stock - Whisper White (100730).

Next I tried a little of the new Designer Series paper Moonlight.

Don't you love that color combo.
Supplies: Stamp Set - Age Awareness (135381); Ink - Hello Honey (133643); Card Stock - Hello Honey (133678), Whisper White (100730); Designer Series Paper - Moonlight (133701); Accessories - 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon lost Lagoon (133672), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247), Big Shot (113439), Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (133520), Party Pennants Bigz L Die (133732).

Next one I did for my Technique Class using the Stamp or Emboss Technique.

I just love that technique and it go so well for a Birthday Card.

Supplies: Stamp Set – Age Awareness (135381); Ink - Costal Cabana (131175), Strawberry Slush (131178); Card Stock – Strawberry Slush 8 ½ x 5 ½ (131295), Costal Cabana 5 ½ x 4, 2 ½ x 4 (131297), Watercolor Paper 4 ¼ x 5 ½ (122959); Accessories – Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Sponge Daubers (133773), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247), Big Shot (113439), Magnetic Platform (130658), Chevron Embossing Folder (127749), Deco Labels Framelits (130102), Spray Bottle of Water.

I was going to do a box and I had a really cute idea but I have so many cards I have done with this set and we can only have 4 photos so I said I would just do the cards.  Hope you don't mind.  This next one is a man card. I have a friend (yes i do have one) who has a birthday on July 4th.  I seem to forget it every year,  I remember his birthday as they always shoot fireworks off but I just don't remember to send him a card.  Hopefully I will send his this card before his birthday this year.  At least the card is done.

You think it will make up for forgetting it for years?
Supplies: Stamp Set – Age Awareness (135381); Ink - Chocolate Chip (126979), Soft Suede (126978); Card Stock - Soft Suede (115318), Very Vanilla (101650), Garden Green ( 102584); Accessories - Sponge Daubers ( 133773), Big Shot (113439), Woodgrain Embossing Folder (127821), Flower Frenzy Bigz L (133728).

I really hope you like this set as much as I do.  I love the freshness of it.

Your next stop will be Twila and Bordering Blooms another of my favorites.  Check out her great projects. Or Click here to see the entire listing of participants.

 

There's A Card Thursday - June 19, 2014 - June Paper Pumpkin

Today is a great There's A Card Thursday.  We really aren't doing a card today.  We are doing June's Paper Pumpkin.  I lover paper Pumpkin.  Every month I get a paper crafting kit, that can be done in 30 minutes and it contains everything except scissors and sometimes adhesive.  I love my Paper Pumpkin.
You can get it two ways.  Pre-Paid Subscriptions check it out here. Or just get a continuing subscription that you can stop at any time, check that one out here.

Well let's see what this month's is and then I will explain more about Paper Pumpkin.

What is Paper Pumpkin

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.

I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy! All for $19.95 which includes shipping.

You can also purchase Pre-Paid Kits from 1, 3, 6, and 12 months and you save money for the 6 and 12 months kits.  Check out the pre-paid kits by clicking here.

I will be having a special event on July 13 for Paper Pumpkin.  Come play with Paper Pumpkin, see some of the old kits and try them out.  I will also be having a contest for the person that creates the most creative project using the left over supplies in paper Pumpkin Kits. 

The best thing though if you sign up by July 16th you will receive four handmade cards from me.  The cards will be made by using stamp sets and supplies from my Paper Pumpkin kits. If you thought you would like to try Paper Pumpkin now is the time.  I will also be setting up a special Secret Pinterest Board just for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers, where I will show what else you can do with Paper Pumpkin and it's stamps.  No One else will see these other than my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers.

Click here to sign up for your Paper Pumpkin Subscription.

Click here to order your pre-paid subscriptions for yourself or as a gift

Some More Details about Paper Pumpkin

How to get started.

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program by visiting mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family every month!

Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)

Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.

Each kit gives you  a 30-minute creativity escape.

We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.

You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10, we'll send your kit around May 15. If you sign up on May 11, we'll send your first kit around the June 15.)

A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)

There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

Click here to Subscribe

Click Here to order your Pre-Paid Kits

Happy Stamping

Mary

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals and other Stamping Good News for June 17, 2014

Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder    127023

Price: $8.95 $6.71

Transform your cardstock with a raised, textured design. Ea. 6-1/2" x 2-5/16".

Epic Day Designer Washi Tape          131269

Price: $4.95 $3.71

Adorn your journals, cards, more! 3 designs per package: 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" widths. 5 yds. of each design. Lignin free. Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Pool Party.

Large Scallop Edgelits Die     127019

Price: $7.95 $5.96

Create sweet edges for cards or envelopes. 1 piece. 5-3/4" long.

Coordinates with Delicate Designs Embossing Folders

Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon    127844

Price: $7.95 $5.96

Stampable fine cotton texture. Natural look. 100% cotton. 10 yds.

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad           131181

Price: $5.95 $4.46

Classic Stampin’ Pads come in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors, grouped in collections to make choosing coordinating colors simple. Exclusively designed stamp pad lids fold under to make inking large images like background stamps easy.

Sunshine & Sprinkles Ensemble - Digital Download 130668

Price: $14.95 $8.97

Everything you need to throw a perfectly coordinated bridal or baby shower! Also included on the Sunshine & Sprinkles Digital Collection Disc. Download includes: 13-piece SVG stamp brush set*; 11 Designer Series Papers; 25 embellishments; 3 punches; 1 greeting card template

* Note: SVG stamps won’t work with the original My Digital Studio software.

Vintage Faceted Buttons        127555

Price: $5.95 $4.46

24 glass-like buttons: 8 ea. of 3 designs. 13/16", 1/2", 3/8".

Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon          130017

Price: $8.95 $6.71

Trendy must-have! Adorable twill with chevron design. Whisper White accent woven through. 10 yds.

My Paper Pumpkin Special
What is Paper Pumpkin
I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .
I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.
I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:
All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!
Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy! All for $19.95 which includes shipping.

You can also purchase Pre-Paid Kits from 1 - 12 months and you save money for the 6 and 12 months kits.  Check out the pre-paid kits by clicking here.

I will be having a special event on July 13 for Paper Pumpkin.  Come play with Paper Pumpkin, see some of the old kits and try them out.  I will also be having a contest for the person that creates the most creative project using the left over supplies in paper Pumpkin Kits.

The best thing though if you sign up by July 16th you will receive four handmade cards from me.  The cards will be made by using stamp sets and supplies from my Paper Pumpkin kits. If you thought you would like to try Paper Pumpkin now is the time.  I will also be setting up a special Secret Pinterest Board just for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers, where I will show what else you can do with Paper Pumpkin and it's stamps.  No One else will see these other than my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers.

Click here to sign up for your Paper Pumpkin Subscription.
Click here to order your pre-paid subscriptions for yourself or as a gift

Some More Details about Paper Pumpkin
How to get started.
It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program by visiting mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family every month!

Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:
 

• Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• Each kit gives you  a 30-minute creativity escape.
• We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10, we'll send your kit around May 15. If you sign up on May 11, we'll send your first kit around the June 15.)
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

Click here to Subscribe Click Here to order your Pre-Paid Kits

July Special

BUY 3 Get 1 FREE

In July 2014 Stampin' Up! is going to have a great Designer Series paper Sale.  Buy 3 get 1 free.  Buy any 3 -Designer Series Paper and get your 4th one free.  When you purchase three Designer Series Paper Packs during the month of July, you'll get one absolutely free. Don't miss out on this chance to save money and stock up on beautifully designed paper!

Happy Stamping

Mary