Stampin' Addicts 2015 Occasions Catalog Blog Hop - From The Herd

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts 2015 Occasions Catalog Blog Hop.  I have to say I really love this catalog it was hard to choose me favorite set but I must say that the LLama won me over. If you are following the order (Which you can find here), you have just come from Twila and Hey, Valentine (which is also one of my favorites) didn't she do a great job with that set?  I really loved what she did.

A few reasons why I like From the Herd:

1.  When I was working, I would give everyone birthday cards and we never had a stamp that said from all of us, so everyone had to sign it and sometimes some of the folks were not in so they didn't get to sign it and with the stamp it would have included everyone.  So I love the idea and the stamps.

2.  It has a Llama in it.  I know it is not stand alone, but it is a Llama.  There are a few of us that have been asking for a Llama for awhile and if you are a Stampin' Addicts fan you may know the Llama story if not click here to find out about it. Then there is the Llama, Llama, Duck song (WARNING WARNING do not click on it if you do not want to be singing it all day long).  

So those are the reasons I choose From the Herd for my Stamp Set.

I love the new Birthday Bash Paper as it is so bright and cheerful.  With this card I colored the animals with blendabilities.  I just love the bright colors and these animals really call for bright colors.

Supplies: Stamp Set - From The Herd (Photopolymer [137162], Clear [138834], Wood [138831]); Ink -  Calypso Coral (126983), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708); Blendabilities - Calypso Coral (130996), Bermuda Bay (133623), Daffodil Delight (130998), Melon Mambo (130994), Pumpkin Pie (139930); Cardstock - Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 5 ½," (122925), Bermuda Bay Scrap (131197), Whisper White 4 ½ x 3 ¼, Scrap (100730); Designer Series Paper - Birthday Bash 5 ¼ x 4 (137783);  Accessories - Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855), Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

This one is my Party Hardy one.  I love the hats you can cut out and put on the animals. Again it is bright and cheerful.

Supplies Stamp Set - From The Herd (Photopolymer 137162, Wood 138831, Clear 138834); Cardstock - Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 5 ½, scrap ( 131199), Island Indigo Scrap (122923), Tangerine Tango Scrap (111349), Whisper White 5 ¼ x 4, Scrap (100730), Real Red Scrap (102482), Melon Mambo Scrap (115320); Designer Series Paper - Birthday Bash (137783); Ink - Island Indigo (126986), Crushed Curry (131173), Tangelo Twist (133646), Real Red (126949), Melon Mambo (126948), Black Memento (132708), Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker (131901), Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker (131899); Accessories - Window Word Punch (119857), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), Big Shot (113439), Big Shot Magnetic Platform (130658), Deco Labels Framelits Die (130102).

OK  this next one is for all of my Llama Lloving Stampin' Addict Friends.  I know that song is still going around in your head Llama, Llama, Duck.  So just for us - Thank You.

Supplies: Stamp Set - From The Herd (Photopolymer 137162, Wood 138831, Clear 138834); Ink - Brights Stampin' Write Markers (131259); Cardstock - Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 5 1/2 (133676), Whisper White 5 ¼ x 4, Scrap (100730), Rich Razzleberry Scrap (115316);  Designer Series Paper - Birthday Bash (137783); Accessories - Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Artisan Label Punch (130920). 

I really hope you have enjoyed my creations  I had fun with this set.  You can now stop singing the Llama song.

Your next stop is Holly and she is showcasing Hooray it's your Day, she did a great job and you will love her stuff.

Thanks for visiting and stop by again.

Stamping in the Mail Class for January 2015 - From the Herd

Stamping in the Mail Class - January 2015 - From the Herd
Ok  I have to admit that I really love the  Occasion Catalog and one of my Favorite stamp set is From the Herd.  Why you may ask well there is a group of us that have wanted a Llama Stamp and we now have it.  I also like that we have a stamp from a group of people.  When I worked I used to make cards but never had a stamp from all of us and now I do.  I thin this one will be a big seller and a hit and you can get it plus three fully made cards, instructions for those cards and supplies to make them yourself.

$39 for a Wood Set, 3 finished cards, Instructions, and supplies to complete the three cards on your own.

$35 for a Clear Set, 3 finished cards, Instructions, and supplies to complete the three cards on your own.

$33 for a Clear Set, 3 finished cards, Instruction, and supplies to complete the three cards on your own.

$17 for just the 3 finished cards, Instructions and supplies to complete the three cards on your own.

You may also substitute a same priced stamp set for this stamp set if you would like.  Wood is $24.95, Clear is $17.95 and Photopolymer is $15.95

Here is the Stamp Set From the Herd.

And here is the Stamp Set plus the three cards.

Let's Take a closer look at the cards.
This first card is my party Animals card  You can even color this in if you would like but I love just to highlight the colors with the balloons and hats.

This next one is my Blendabilities coloring one  I love the bright colors and not that typical animal look.  It is cold and wintery here and I really wanted a colorful Happy card and I think this one is it. 

This last card is in celebration of my friends from Stampin' Addicts and celebrates the Llama.

You can order this class by emailing me at marysstamping at gmail.com do so by January 10th and be the first to get your own Llama. Also include your other Occasion Catalog orders. 

More details about this class.
Stamping in the Mail Class

Would you like to get inspiration in the mail, along with a stamp set? Well join me for Stamping in the Mail.  You will receive a Stamp Set, 3 finished cards using the stamp set, Step by Step Instructions for each of the cards and supplies to make each of the cards.

Here’s how it works
The First of each month I will post (http://marysstampinghappenings.blogspot.com, newsletter and https://www.facebook.com/MaryTrautnerStampinUp ) the stamp set and projects for that month. The Stamp set will be a current Stamp Set between $14.95 and $16.95.  You will receive 3 finished full cards using that set, instruction for making those cards and enough supplies that you can also finish each of those cards on your own. Cost including mailing to you will be $33 for Photopolymer, $35 for clear Mount, $39 for wood mount and $17 for just cards, instructions and supplies*.  If you have this stamp set you may substitute another stamp set of same price ($15.95 photopolymer, $17.95 Clear, $24.95 Wood),  but you must let me know when you opt in each month or you will receive the stamp set for that month.  You do not have to make a long term commitment you can participate month by month. But if you order 3 Consecutive months in your fourth month order you will get a present worth between $4.95 and $5.95.
Timeline
1st of Month posting of Stamp Set and Projects
1st – 10th of Each month e-mail me at marysstamping@gmail.com if you would like to participate that month.
1st – 10th I will send out pay-pal invoices for payment.  You may either mail me payment or use pay-pal to pay me.
10th Payment must reach me by 4 PM on this date.  If I do not have payment I will not be ordering for you that month.  If your payment comes in late I will either return it or you can credit it for the following month.
10th I will order all stamp sets and other supplies needed for your class.
10th – 20th I will be assembling your cards and supplies.
21st  - 25th I will mail your Stamping in the Mail.
Anyone in the US can join anytime.
*You may also order other items just let me know.

Happy Stamping
Mary