Paper Pumpkin Love Note

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Dear Paper Pumpkin, 

How do I love thee?

Let me count . . .

Just kidding. Got a little carried away after typing the title of today's post! This project is one of the mini-cards from the August Paper Pumpkin. So cute! I think it would make a great love note to stick in a lunch. 

To be honest, the last month has been a bit overwhelming, family- and creativity-wise. I haven't done anything "extra" with my August Paper Pumpkin kit yet, and really, I don't have to! What a relief! Everything is in the box, ready to go, with pictures and suggestions. No further inspiration needed. Maybe I will feel newly creative again soon, and then I will go back and use what's left in the box. :-) 

One week from today, September 10, is the cutoff date to receive the September Paper Pumpkin kit. I've seen a preview, and it's the cutest little burlap bags to decorate for fall! Sign up by September 10 and get Sept and Oct for half price! That's less than $10 a kit--a great value. You can cancel any time or continue to receive a fun crafty surprise every month. Why not send a kit to your child or grandchild who is going away to college? Click here to order and enter the code HALFOFF2 to receive your kits. Don't wait too long!

Weekly Deals Sept 2-Sept 9

	Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Molds Item # 131272 Regular Price: $7.95 Discounted Price: $5.96
	White Simply Pressed Clay Item # 130685 Regular Price: $6.95 Discounted Price: $5.21
	Strawberry Slush Classic In Color Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 131167 Regular Price: $2.95  Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 131161 Regular Price: $2.95 Discounted Price: $2.21
	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 122933 Regular Price: $2.95 Discounted Price: $2.21
	Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 122932 Regular Price: $2.95 Discounted Price: $2.21
	Back To School Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130980 Regular Price: $17.95 Discounted Price: $10.77

Autumn Awesomeness

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After creating for Stamp Club later this week, I have a LOT of bits and pieces left on my table. These flowers from the Flower Patch set remind me of the chrysanthemums that will be taking over gardens here soon. The card front is made with a piece from the Everyday Adventure Project Life by Stampin' Up! kit. And how about that sentiment! It appealed to me from the first time I saw it, and I'm sure I'll be using it often. It's a keeper. :-) 

The Flower Patch set is photopolymer, which makes for affordability as well as easy layering. 

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Stamps: Flower Patch

Paper: PLxSU Everyday Adventure, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss, Black

Accessories: Pearls, Rich Razzleberry Blendabilities, Flower Fair Framelits

Seeing Stars from the Autumn Card Buffet!

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I think this is my favorite card from next month's Card Buffet! It features some products from the new (live today!) Holiday Catalog, such as the Star Confetti Punch and the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder. This makes a great card for a birthday, a love note, or an encouraging note for a friend.

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Weekly Deals 8-26-14

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It's time for new weekly deals!

	Marina Mist 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130016 Regular Price: $8.95 Discounted Price: $8.95
	Clips Essentials Hardware Item # 129964 Regular Price: $5.95 Discounted Price: $4.46
	Chocolate Chip 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130014 Regular Price: $8.95 Discounted Price: $6.71
	Circles Collection Framelits Die Item # 130911 Regular Price: $26.95 Discounted Price: $20.21
	Blossom Punch Item # 125603 Regular Price: $16.95 Discounted Price: $12.71
	Vintage Faceted Buttons Item # 127555 Regular Price: $5.95 Discounted Price: $4.46
	Playful Polka Dots Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 126027 Regular Price: $9.95 Discounted Price: $5.97

Don't forget to order the newest photopolymer stamp set Yee-Haw!

Work of Art notecard

Sometimes you just need a quick and easy card! I like to have cards like this on hand because they work for birthdays, thank yous, or little notes. After I stamped it, the card seemed unfinished to me, so I added a little doodling and some baker's twine.

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Stamps: Work of Art
Paper: Whisper White Notecards
Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey,  Coastal Cabana, Black
Accessories: Project Life Journaling Pens, Baker's Twine

Show Me the Deals Friday!

It's Friday, so I thought we'd do a recap of the promotions going on right now.

Have you been thinking of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? You can do it to bring in a little (or a lot!) extra cash, or just to save 20% on your own purchases. Now until August 28, Stampin' Up! has sweetened the deal! New recruits will receive $150 in their choice of Stampin' Up! products for the $99 starter kit price. You won't have to pay for shipping either! It's a great deal, amazing business opportunity, AND it's only available for a short time!

Contact me with any questions, or go here  to sign up on my website. It's quick and easy, and you'll be off and running in no time. If you sign up now, you'll have till December 31 to make your quarterly minimum of $300 (sales to yourself or others), which will include the opportunity to order early from the upcoming Occasions Catalog!

The Big Shot & Bundles promotion continues through August 31. Need a Big Shot? Need *another* Big Shot??? We have you covered. Buy your Big Shot from me here and choose one of the above bundles for FREE! Or just buy a Big Shot Bundle at a 15% discount. Either way, it's a great deal! Those star framelits are perfect for Christmas, birthdays, decorating lockers, and more!

 

If you still haven't tried the fabulous Paper Pumpkin kits, now is the time! Click here to sign up, then enter the code HALFOFF2 to receive the next two months at half price--only $10 each! You can opt out any time, and a $10 kit would make a lovely gift for a friend or a fun project to do with kids or grandkids. 

I've seen the preview of September's kit, and it includes darling burlap bags! Adorable for fall, this Halloween, or anytime! Stamps, an ink spot, sequins . . . you can't go wrong with this kit for $10. This deal expires Sept 10, so don't wait too long!

AUTUMN CARD BUFFET

Finally, please remember that the deadline for signing up for September's Card Buffet is Tuesday, September 9. The fee is $10, and you'll make 4 cards of your choice. Additional cards are just $2 each. I'd love to see you there!

Acetate butterfly and Blendabilities

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One last project from the August Stamp Club! We made this cute gift tag with an acetate window colored with Wisteria Wonder Blendabilities. It looks ok in this picture.

Check out this picture, taken outside:

Is that cool or what??? It's a pretty simple tag, but I loved the way the butterfly turned out. One tip: color the acetate completely on the first pass, or let it dry and THEN add more color. Otherwise, the Blendas just move the color around. We also used Blendas on the pearls.

The tag is made of two Deco Label framelits cut from Wisteria Wonder cardstock. The dots and butterfly stamps are from Kinda Eclectic, and the "Thanks" is stamped with my favorite Alphabet Rotary stamp! What luxury! Any word (or phrase) I want!

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Product List

Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135350] $19.95	Alphabet Rotary Stamp [133769] $14.95	Wisteria Wonder 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock [122922] $6.95	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $5.95
Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985] $5.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Wisteria Wonder Assortment [131002] $11.95	Medium Window Sheets [114323] $4.95	Basic Pearls Jewel Accents [119247] $4.95
Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies [130102] $24.95	Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $15.95	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $15.95