Grandma's Rocking Chair - May 31, 2015 - Days left to get Stampin' Up! Retirement items.

With just a few days left to order from Stampin' Up! retirement lists I have been asked what would I order.

Since I have most of the stuff I want I will tell you what I really like and some things I have already ordered. 

1. Stamp Sets -

Chalk Talk - I really just used it a little while ago and now I use it all the time and it goes with so much.

Label  of Love

I love the different sayings.

Regarding Dahlias -  I love this set to color.  Watercolor,  markers or even sponges.

2. Accessories

Besides all the Embossing folders. 

I would and did get the in-color thick bakers twine

I got all the colors but I love the Coastal Cabana the best.

I did also get the Gold and Silver Stampin' Dazzling Markers

I love these to use on my Christmas Cards.

I love the Party Pennant BigZ die.  I just made name tags for my 40th reunion and used this die to make over 90 name tags.

I would also get one thing from the 2015 Occasion catalog and that would be the Chalkboard Paper.

I love this paper and it just creates some great projects.

So those are the things i really love and got more of before they go away.  Remember the last day to order is June 2 and you can order from 3 catalogs at once.  The 2015 Occasion Catalog, the 14 -15 Annual Catalog and the 15-16 Annual Catalog.  So get those orders ready.  Click here to order.

Happy Stamping

Mary

There's A Card Thursday - May 28, 2015 - Diagonal Paper Piecing Card

OK  I know I promised you this last week  but Paper Pumpkin came in and I couldn't wait. So today I want to show you the card I made using teh Diagonal Paper Piecing Technique.

So without any further delay let's see the video.

Free Monthly Project

With purchase of $50 of Stampin' Up! product from Mary Trautner.

Every month there will be a new project available, if you purchase $50 of Stampin' Up! products from me either on-line or by e-mail.

For the Month of May you will receive instructions for the Crayon Box plus 4 3x3 Cards.

You must order at the minimum $50 of Stampin' Up! products before taxes and shipping.

 Orders must be received by 10 PM MT on the last day of the month. Only one free project per month.

 Click here to order now.

If you would like to see any specific project please let me know and I will try and include it in an upcoming month.

Happy Stamping
Mary

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals

Aquamarine Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad            138092

Price: $5.95 $4.46

Permanent ink creates realistic chalk effect. Use with Chalkboard Paper to create distinctive designs.

Birthday Bash Designer Washi Sheets           137788

Price: $9.95 $7.46

If you’re a washi fan, here’s the next big thing—12" x 6" (30.5 x 15.2 cm) washi sheets. Now you can go beyond strips and create washi accents in all sorts of sizes and shapes. 8 sheets: 2 each of 4 designs. Lignin free. Coordinates with Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry.

Build A Bouquet Project Kit  137952

Price: $24.95 $18.71

Create your own spring bouquet! Each kit makes 25 flowers. Kit includes

* Cotton-paper flowers

* Die-cut cardstock elements

* Cotton ribbon

* Linen thread

* Gift tag

* Floral tape

* Floral stem wires

* Faceted buttons for flower centers

Stamps, ink, and adhesives sold separately.

Coordinates with Crisp Cantaloupe, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush.

Hello Honey 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Quilted Cotton Ribbon   137864

Price: $6.95 $5.21

This soft ribbon is great for gift

boxes or finishing up cards. 5 yards (4.6 m).

Large Kraft Grid Journal        137865

Price: $3.95 $2.96

This grid-lined paper journal has a cover that’s just begging to be

customized with stamps, washi tape, and embellishments. Size: 5" x 8-1/4" (12.7 c 21 cm).

Painted Blooms Cotton Twine           137873

Price: $6.95 $5.21

Add the perfect accent to your project with this soft, subtle trim. 3 spools: 10 yards (9.2 cm) each. Coordinates with Soft Sky, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi.

Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper           137784

Price: $10.95 $8.21

So many designs, so many colors, so many uses! 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Acid free, lignin free. Coordinates with Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Rose Red, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi.

Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons        137857

Price: $5.95 $4.46

The perfect little addition to cards and gifts. 32 buttons: 8 each of 4 designs. Largest button: 9/16" (1.9 cm). Coordinates with Crisp Cantaloupe, Lost Lagoon, Sahara Sand, Whisper White.

Yellow Citrus Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad         138093

Price: $5.95 $4.46

Permanent ink creates realistic chalk effect. Use with Chalkboard Paper to create distinctive designs.

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). Click Here to Join and get a great savings. 

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• You  need to visit PaperPumpkin.com to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, SAVE50 when you sign up.
• New subscribers must join by Wednesday, June 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).

Happy Stamping

Mary

Tips & Techniques Tuesday - May 26, 2015 - Build A Bouquet Chrysanthemum

Today I wanted to show you how to make another flower with the Build a Bouquet Kit from Stampin' Up! Today I will show you the Chrysanthemum that one is the blue one on the right.

I really like these flowers and I am almost done with those that are going to my 40th High School Reunion.  They do take awhile to finish all of them.  I am doing three kits and have two more flowers from two kits to go.

They are fun to make.

Here goes the video hope you like it.



Wasn't that fun.

Free Monthly Project

With purchase of $50 of Stampin' Up! product from Mary Trautner.

Every month there will be a new project available, if you purchase $50 of Stampin' Up! products from me either on-line or by e-mail.

For the Month of May you will receive instructions for the Crayon Box plus 4 3x3 Cards.

You must order at the minimum $50 of Stampin' Up! products before taxes and shipping.

 Orders must be received by 10 PM MT on the last day of the month. Only one free project per month.

 Click here to order now.

I will try this for 6 months and if it works out I may add a video for each project that is only accessible to those that purchase each month.

If you would like to see any specific project please let me know and I will try and include it in an upcoming month.

Happy Stamping

Mary

There's A Card Thursday - May 21, 2015 - May 2015 Paper Pumpkin

Well today is May's Paper Pumpkin and we have both Cards and Bags today.  I really love this month's kit.  and I hear next month is suppose to be even better.

Here is a look at just the bag

And here is the Card.

So let's get to the video.

Now wasn't that fun.

Right now Stampin' Up! is having a great deal for Paper Pumpkin

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

For new subscribers only.

Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.

Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.

You need to visit PaperPumpkin.com to join.

Enter the Promo Code, SAVE50 when you sign up.

New subscribers must join by Wednesday, June 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).

Click Here to start your subscription.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Weekly Deals May 19, 2015

Weekly Deals

Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper         137783

Price: $12.95 $9.71

Make birthdays super festive with cards and packaging made with Birthday Bash paper. 12 sheets: 2 each of 5 double-sided designs; 1 each of 2 single-sided embossed gold foil sheets. 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5) cm. Acid free, lignin free. Coordinates with Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Gold, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Tangelo Twist, Whisper White.

Bright & Beautiful Clear-Mount Stamp Set   135029

Price: $24.95 $18.71

Nothing embodies the season like beautiful images of stars. Let your season shine with these iconic stars and greetings, available in wood- and clear-mount sets. Set quantity: 8.

Chalkboard Paper       137786

Price: $7.95 $5.96

One side of this heavy paper has a smooth grain that pairs

perfectly with ColorBox Chalk Ink Pads; the other is perfect for

Craft Stampin' Ink or Chalk Markers. 10 sheets: 6" x 12" (30.5 x 15.2 cm).

Maritime Designer Series Paper          133696

Price: $10.95 $8.21

So many designs, so many colors, so many uses! 12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid free, lignin free. Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White.

Rose Coral Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad  138091

Price: $5.95 $4.46

Permanent ink creates realistic chalk effect. Use with Chalkboard Paper to create distinctive designs.

Spring Flowers Textured Impressions Embossing Folder      137365

Price: $7.95 $5.96

Shower your projects with flowers. Quickly, easily add texture to your cardstock with a raised floral design. Folder size: 4-1/2" x 6-3/16" (11.4 x 15.7 cm). Use with Big Shot and Standard Cutting Pads.

Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack       137779

Price: $6.95 $5.21

For Valentines, anniversaries, thinking of you. The designs and colors in this paper are suited from just about anything. Great for card fronts or backgrounds. 48 sheets in each padded stack: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs. 4-1/2" x 6-1/2". Coordinates with Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Real Red, Whisper White.

Stacked With Love Designer Washi Tape      137789

Price: $4.95 $3.71

Adorn your journals, cards, more! 3 designs per package: 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" (1 cm, 1.3 cm, 1.6 cm) widths. 5 yards (4.6 m) of each design. Lignin free. Coordinates with Basic Black.

To Order these Weekly Deals just click on the photo or name or for all of them on one page click here.

Don't forget the great paper Pumpkin Special

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too! 

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015
Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). 
The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.

• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.

• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.

• You  need to visit PaperPumpkin.com to join.

• Enter the Promo Code, SAVE50 when you sign up.

• New subscribers must join by Wednesday, June 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).

Click Here to join and get your first 2 months half off.

New Catalog Stamping Party Offer.

Now is the time to book those Stampin' Parties or Classes for the new Catalog. For the first 3 parties or classes booked I will include the New Ronald McDonald Stamp Set Sprinkles of Life, free, with your order.  This can be in person or on-line events.  Just remember I will be out of town from June 3 - June 17.  But if you are in Michigan we may be able do a party or class while I am there.

Free Monthly Project

With purchase of $50 of Stampin' Up! product from Mary Trautner.

Every month there will be a new project available, if you purchase $50 of Stampin' Up! products from me either on-line or by e-mail.

For the Month of May you will receive instructions for the Crayon Box plus 4 3x3 Cards.

You must order at the minimum $50 of Stampin' Up! products before taxes and shipping.

 Orders must be received by 10 PM MT on the last day of the month. Only one free project per month.

 Click here to order now.

If you would like to see any specific project please let me know and I will try and include it in an upcoming month.

Happy stamping

Mary

Tips & Techniques Tuesday - May 19, 2015 - Diagonal Paper Piecing

Today on Tips & Techniques Tuesday I will be showing you what I call Diagonal Paper Piecing. Great way to use up your designer series paper scraps. Then on There's a Card Thursday I will show you the card we make (Unless Paper Pumpkin comes in).

These are really fun cards to make. So let's get to it.

Wasn't that fun.  If you don't have any paper scraps you can order some Designer Series paper we even have some on the Retirement List sale.  Click here to browse all the papers.

Free Monthly Project

With purchase of $50 of Stampin' Up! product from Mary Trautner.

Every month there will be a new project available, if you purchase $50 of Stampin' Up! products from me either on-line or by e-mail.

For the Month of May you will receive instructions for the Crayon Box plus 4 3x3 Cards.

You must order at the minimum $50 of Stampin' Up! products before taxes and shipping.

 Orders must be received by 10 PM MT on the last day of the month. Only one free project per month.

 Click here to order now.

I will try this for 6 months and if it works out I may add a video for each project that is only accessible to those that purchase each month.

If you would like to see any specific project please let me know and I will try and include it in an upcoming month.

Happy Stamping

Mary

Grandma's Rocking Chair - May 17, 2015 - What do i think about the New Catalog

Grandma's Rocking Chair - Do you like the new catalog?

I have to say i really love the new Stampin' Up! catalog.  Why?  Well there are so many reasons.
1.  I love the stamps in there.  Last year I wasn't really thrilled with the new stamps, well this year it is a great stamp catalog.  Again I love the Accessories and everything in that area.

The New In-Colors are great at first I didn't think I would like them as they are close to some of the colors we just retired and I was looking for something different, but they grew on me.

The Color Photos don't do them justice.  Watermelon Wonder is a lot brighter and so is Cucumber Crush.  I cried when they got rid of More Mustard but Delightful Dijon is really close. The mint Macaron is a s nice soft sage color and Tip Top Taupe well I love how the name sounds.

So here is a shot of all my pre-order items.  You know if you join my team now you can get these items in your Starter Kit and or in your first 30% off order.

So some of the stamps sets I have already gotten are.

This one is Build A Birthday

Friendly Wishes Stamp Set

I Think You're Great Stamp Set and Notice the Designer Series Paper Bohemian

I think this is my favorite of the pre-order it is called You've Got this.

I love that in the new catalog they have the Designer Series Paper and then you can also buy with it a pack of matching card stock that goes with it. Such as in the Bohemian Card stock pack they have 24 sheets 8 ea of Bermuda Bay, Sahara Sand and Rich Razzleberry.  So you know it matches and you can make more cards and not run out of matching card stock.

Neat Tools and Accessories are my favorite the Bag Punch Board.

It makes three widths of bags and you can make them as tall or short as you want them.  This is the Large Bag.  They even punch the holes.

Then they have what is called Banner Triple Punch - just seeing it in the catalog i thought it cut our triangles but it does so much more.  It makes tails

In three sizes, no more using the square punches for your tails.

They have 8 kits one kit is to make cards plus it comes with a tin to put the cards in.  They also have a kit that makes a paper cake and when you run out of those cake boxes you can make your own as they have a Thinlit for the Big Shot to make your own.

They have new paper for making envelopes not as thick as Designer Series Paper, they have a new weight of Whisper White so you have a stiffer card base and they have what is called a Cotton Paper Assortment which is like tissue paper but thicker.

I really love this new catalog.

If you haven't gotten yours I will be happy to sell you one.  Click here to let me know you want one.

You can order from this catalog on June 2, which means for 1 day you can order from the 14 -15 Catalog, the Occasion Catalog and the 15 -16 Catalog.  So if you want to have an on-line party that is the day to have it.  Click here to get your order ready.

Free Monthly Project

With purchase of $50 of Stampin' Up! product from Mary Trautner.

Every month there will be a new project available, if you purchase $50 of Stampin' Up! products from me either on-line or by e-mail.

For the Month of May you will receive instructions for the Crayon Box plus 4 3x3 Cards.

You must order at the minimum $50 of Stampin' Up! products before taxes and shipping.

 Orders must be received by 10 PM MT on the last day of the month. Only one free project per month.

 Click here to order now.

I will try this for 6 months and if it works out I may add a video for each project that is only accessible to those that purchase each month.

If you would like to see any specific project please let me know and I will try and include it in an upcoming month.

Happy Stamping

Mary