Hey there! It's time for the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! yay! Our theme for June is Patriotic, and we have some absolutely fabulous projects to share with you this month!

Stella MacKay is still on an extended vacation in Europe after the Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip to the Mediterranean, so if you are already on the hop you've probably come from Laura Milligan's blog, I'd Rather "Bee" Stampin'! If at any time you get off course or one of our links doesn't work, just refer to the blog hop list at the bottom of this post and you can keep going!

For my Patriotic Project I used the Stars Framelits, Swirly Scribbles Thinlets,  Labeler Alphabet, and the Confetti Stars Border Punch. I used the new Labeler Alphabet to stamp the letters for "God Bless America". We have the National Anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, but when I think of patriotism, I think of asking God to bless and lead our country.

I started with a star card base cut with Dapper Denim card stock and the largest Star Framelit. I cut a couple of swirling scribbles from Real Red card stock using the Swirly Scribbles Thinlet which I adhered to a Whisper White star cut with the next-smaller size Star Framelit with my Fine Tip Glue Pen. I trimmed the edges of the red swirls flush with the star with Paper Snips.

I punched a bunch of Dapper Denim stars with the Confetti Stars Border Punch, then randomly added with Fine Tip Glue and a "tacky toothpick".

I cut a Silver Glimmer Paper star with the smallest Star Framelit, adding it to the front with a Stampin' Dimensional.

After stamping the letters for "God Bless America" with Dapper Denim ink I cut them all out with Paper Snips and added them with Glue Dots.

Are you wondering about my "tacky toothpick"? A "tacky toothpick" is a regular wooden toothpick that I put a small drop of Tombow Multipurpose Glue on one end, then allow to air-dry.

  The dry glue stays "tacky", allowing you pick up tiny pieces of paper, add a bit of glue to the back, and place precisely on your project!

Inside I stamped a word from the new Thoughtful Banners set with Dapper Denim ink and added a few Read Red stars using my tacky toothpick again.

If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like to place an order, go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Now it's time to continue on the hop to see what the rest of the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hoppers have created!

Or click on any of the blog hopper names below to go to their blog!

Patty Chenail

Lee Conrey

Janet Wakeland

Kristin Kortonick

Jodi Reinert

BJ Peters

Sharon Burkert

France Martin

Laura Milligan

Carol Payne THIS IS ME!

Judy Garza

Sandi MacIver

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! Today I have a card for you that was inspired by one of my down-line, Becky Anderson. Every month at our team meeting we swap cards with each other to have for ideas for our workshops and classes and for display. I took the card that Becky swapped and with very little extra embellishment turned it into this:

This card uses It's My Party Designer Paper, retiring bu still available from the Occasions Catalog, and the Large Numbers Framelits, which are carrying over to the NEW Annual Catalog.

The black background for the numbers is embossed with the Lucky Stars folder. The "Congrats" is from the continuing Happy Happenings set, but has been punched with the already-sold-out Washi Label Punch. The star punch used on this card is also retiring as part of the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.

Inside I stamped "it's your day", a phrase from the retiring Fabulous Four set. The "let the celebration. . . " phrase is also from Happy Happenings, which will continue to be avaialble when the new catalog starts on June 1.

Go to my online store to order your crafting supplies: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Happy Happenings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138734] $28.00	Happy Happenings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139381] $20.00	Fabulous Four Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134174] $15.00	Fabulous Four Wood-Mount Stamp Set [134171] $19.00
Large Numbers Framelits Dies [140622] $31.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $7.00
It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack [140552] $26.00	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $17.00	Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [135817] $7.50
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50	Envelope Liners Framelits Die [132172] $27.00

Remember while shopping:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

 Check the Clearance Rack  and the Retiring Lists for savings of up to 60%!

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the April Hostess Code:     TNCQA3QC you will receive the April Online Class; six cards, two each of three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150, DON’T USE THE HOSTESS CODE, because you can choose free Stampin' Rewards starting at 10% of the total. You will still receive the monthly online class cards.  

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Hey there! I hope you aren't tired of the Rose Wonder set yet. I will have more cards using this gorgeous set in the future, but for today I have the last one's I created with the Stained Glass technique. I used Timeless Elegance Designer Paper and a color combo of Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Cherry Cobbler:

I used the wedding stamps included in Rose Wonder, and added a bloom created with the flower punch from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.

My second Rose Wonder card I brushed on clear Wink of Stella for some sparkle, and used a greeting from the Sale-a-bration set, Perfect Pairings.

Clear Wink of Stella brushed on Cherry Cobbler:

For my third and final creation I filled in a Cherry Cobbler rose outline with Blushing Bride petals that I embossed with the Elegant Dots folder:

Inside I used more Rose Wonder stamps. This set is so versatile!

I don't have any weddings on the calendar right now, but when I do, I will have my card ready! lol!

You can order all of your supplies from my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Product List

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Bundle [140804] $49.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50
Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper [138444] $11.00	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $17.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00
Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon [138430] $9.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Perfect Pairings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141258] $0.00
Perfect Pairings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141261] $0.00

Things to remember while shopping in my online store:

All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

Check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the February Hostess Code: G76DQGKK you will receive the February Online Class; six cards, two each of these 3 designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150,don't use the Hostess Code. You can then choose free Stampin' Rewards starting at 10% of the total, and you will still receive that month's Online Card Class.
***During Sale-a-bration (Jan 5-March 31, 2016 all orders of $250 or more will receive $25 in EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards!!!!!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Hey there! It's time for the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! yay!

If you are already on the hop, you probably just came from Stella MacKay's blog, Stellar Stamps! I love her creation with the Balloon Bouquet Punch and the "Hello" Sale-a-bration set!

Our theme this month is "Let's Sale-a-brate!", so I chose the adorable Honeycomb Happiness set from the Sale-a-bration Catalog, free with a $50 order:

I hadn't used my Circle Card Thinlets for awhile, so I used them with the Honeycomb folder!

I used the faux suede technique on the So Saffron card stock before stamping the chickie with Memento Tuxedo black ink. I added some highlights with a White Stampin' Chalk Marker, and then adhered a white Honeycomb Embellishment to his tummy! These little bits of honeycombed tissue are self-adhesive, so easy to use!

"OH, HELLO" and the chickie are from the Sale-a-bration set, Honeycomb Happiness. "peek-a-boo to someone new!" and "Congrats" are both from the Occasions Catalog set, Suite Sayings.

Here's the supply list for my card. If you want to shop, you can do so in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Honeycomb Happiness Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141288] $0.00	Honeycomb Happiness Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141291] $0.00	Suite Sayings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [140709] $29.00	Suite Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140712] $21.00
Circle Card Thinlits Die [133480] $33.00	Washi Label Punch [138296] $18.00	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [129378] $7.50	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118] $7.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $7.00	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957] $6.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	White Stampin Chalk Marker [132133] $3.50
Honeycomb Embellishments [140566] $5.00

Now it's time to hop back to Stella's blog:

 Or click "next" to hop forward to see what Judy Garza has for us!

Four things to remember while you are ordering in my online store:

1. All orders of any amount (except Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.
2.  Be sure to check the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack while for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.
   
   
   3. When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the January Hostess Code: KFXFECW7 you will receive the January Online Card Class; six cards, two each of these 3 designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!
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   4. When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150, you can choose free Stampin' Rewards starting at 10% of the total.
   ***During Sale-a-bration (Jan 5-March 31, 2016 all orders of $250 or more will receive $25 in EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards!!!!!
   
   That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!
   
   All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2016

Hey there! The Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza begins today! yay!

Before I give you more info about the sale, I want to show you the baby shower invitation I created for a girl at my church who is having TWINS!

Can you tell from the invite that she is having a BOY and a GIRL?

I used the Sweet Li'l Things Designer paper from the Annual Catalog, cutting the onesies and his little tie with Baby's First Framelits. I used the Large Polka Dot folder to emboss the very vanilla background.

For her I used the Happy Hearts folder to emboss the background. There is lots of Big Shot cutting on this card, but the only thing I fussy-cut with my snips was the strawberry on her little onesie!

"Oh Baby Baby" is from Happy Notes, page 64 of the Annual Catalog, cut with a Lots of Labels framelit.

NOW to give you more info about the Online Extravaganza!

Click this link to download the entire document to see what all the fuss is about!

Download Revised Online_Extravaganza_Products_US

There's a few products that are only on sale today, which includes the Sweet Li'l Things Designer Paper. All of the papers shown below are "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" TODAY ONLY so order quick while supplies last!

Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper [138445] $11.00	Bohemian Designer Series Paper [138446] $11.00	English Garden Designer Series Paper [138440] $11.00	Farmers Market Designer Series Paper [138448] $11.00
Sweet Li'l Things Designer Series Paper [138447] $11.00	Merry Moments Designer Series Paper [138450] $11.00	Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper [138444] $11.00	Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper [138187] $11.00
Happy Thoughts Kit [140771] $17.00	Gift Box Punch Board [135863] $20.00	Envelope Punch Board [133774] $20.00

Four things to remember while placing your order in my online store:

1. All orders of any amount (except for Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Packet in the mail.

2. Be sure to check out the Weekly Deals, Clearance Rack, and the Holiday Catalog Retiring List while you’re shopping for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

3. When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the November Online Hostess Code:  MTS7RQN3 you will receive the November Online Christmas Card Class cards, six cards, two each of the 3 designs,with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

4. When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150 choose free Stampin'  Rewards starting at 10% of the total.With new Stampin’ Rewards you get credit for every dollar you spend!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2015

Hey there! I'm later than normal today, but I'm getting ready for a workshop tonight, then leaving in the "wee sma's" tomorrow for Dallas, TX with my team to attend OnStage Local with Stampin' Up! I'm a whirlwind today! lol!

Yesterday my hostess had a request for a Graduation card, so I used the Bravo set and Stars Framelits:

I used Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, and Silver Glimmer paper. The Stars Framelits and the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack star punch made this card go together quick, and the Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Folder added just the right amount of texture for the background!

All of the words stamped outside, inside, and on the envelope ALL are from the Bravo stamp set. It's a 13 piece photopolymer set that has just about every congratulatory phrase you can think of!

I plan to continue posting while I am gone. Stampin' Up! will be rolling out the SPRING Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration brochure, plus I'm swapping and will be taking LOTS of pictures, so I'll have TONS to share!

Use the supply list to help you order in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Bravo Photopolymer Stamp Set [135380] $26.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00	Stars Framelits Dies [133723] $27.00	Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [135817] $7.50	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $17.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50

Four things to remember while you are placing your order in my online store:

1. All orders of any amount (except for Online Class Orders) will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail.

NOTE: ALL ORDERS PLACED ONLINE FROM NOW UNTIL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOU PACKET FROM ME PLUS A MYSTERY FREE PRODUCT!

2. Be sure to check out the Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack while you’re shopping for savings ranging from 25% to 60%.

3. When your order is at least $35 (before tax & shipping) and you use the November Online Hostess Code:  MTS7RQN3 you will receive the November Online Christmas Card Class cards,  six cards, two of each of the three designs, with envelopes and instructions, FREE!

4. When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150 choose free Stampin'  Rewards starting at 10% of the total.With new Stampin’ Rewards you get credit for every dollar you spend!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2015

Hey there! Happy 4th of July! I hope you get to spend your day with people you love, celebrating our great country's independence anniversary!

Today I have another card I created, possibly for a swap, with the English Garden Designer Paper and the Butterflies and Bold Butterflies Framelit Dies:

The butterfly is created from one layer of Rose Red card stock cut with the larger of the two Bold Butterfly Framelits, and the top layer is a Glassine Sheet cut with the coordinating Butterflies Framelits Die.

I took the white adhesive layer from the back of a White Perfect Accent to make it a clear round dot, then added it to the butterfly with a glue dot. I used Gold Metallic Thread again, knotting the loops to attach to the back of the butterfly head, also with a glue dot.

The longer this card exists, however, the more the edges of the glassine butterfly curl. I think I need to re-work these layers. Glassine Sheets are similar to waxed paper, so the lacy butterflies are very delicate but also fragile.

Inside I added a 1/4" wide strip of the same English Garden pattern to pull it all together. I love the "just because" from A Dozen Thoughts. It's so girly and sweet!

Here's the supply list for today. You can order it all in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Butterflies Thinlits Dies [137360] $25.00	All Boxed Up Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138944] $17.00	All Boxed Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139340] $13.00	English Garden Designer Series Paper [138440] $11.00
So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Glassine Sheets [138348] $5.00	Washi Label Punch [138296] $18.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies [138135] $17.00
Rose Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102544] $7.00	Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126954] $6.50	Gold Metallic Thread [138401] $3.00	White Perfect Accents [138416] $5.00
A Dozen Thoughts Wood Stamp Set [131056] $27.00	A Dozen Thoughts Clear Stamp Set [131059] $19.00

Three things to remember when placing your order:

1. All orders of any amount will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail from me!

2. Be sure to check out the Weekly Deals Link and Clearance Rack Link while you are shopping for savings ranging from 25% to 80% off!

3. When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150 choose free Stampin'  Rewards starting at 10% of the total.With new Stampin’ Rewards you get credit for every dollar you spend!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2015

Hey there! I've been designing convention swaps. A swap is a card you create, make several all alike, take to a Stampin' Up! event, then trade with other demonstrators for their "swap". You take a stack of cards all alike and come home with a stack all different!

Today's card uses English Garden Designer Series Paper. I used both sides of the same sheet, cutting the 3 3/4" x 5" piece in half at 1 7/8", then flipping one over to show the other side:

I used both sets of butterfly framelit dies to cut three layers; Night of Navy solid on bottom, Glassine Sheet solid in the middle, and Pink Pirouette lacy on top. All held together and adhered to the Kraft Corrugated Paper punched with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch with glue dots.

I separated the fibers of White 1/14" Jute Ribbon to tie the top of the tag, adding a strip of Rhinestones to the butterfly body.

This is my favorite sentiment from All Boxed Up, punched with the Washi Label Punch!

 Not my favorite, but I like it better this morning than I did last night. My husband laughed when I told him sometimes the creativity just "pours out of my head" and sometimes it doesn't!

Here's the supply list to make this card. You can order everything on the list from my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Butterflies Thinlits Dies [137360] $25.00	All Boxed Up Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138944] $17.00	All Boxed Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139340] $13.00	English Garden Designer Series Paper [138440] $11.00
Kraft And White Corrugated Paper [138317] $7.00	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105118] $7.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $7.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Pink Pirouette 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111351] $7.00	Glassine Sheets [138348] $5.00	Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324] $23.00
Washi Label Punch [138296] $18.00	White 1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Jute Ribbon [137904] $9.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies [138135] $17.00

Three things to remember when placing your order:

1. All orders of any amount will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail from me!

2. Be sure to check out the Weekly Deals Link and  Clearance Rack Link while you are shopping for savings ranging from 25% to 80% off!

3. When your order (before tax & shipping) reaches $150 choose free Stampin'  Rewards starting at 10% of the total.With new Stampin’ Rewards you get credit for every dollar you spend!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up! ™1990-2015

Hey there! Wow, yesterday I had fun placing my first order from the New Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog! Demonstrators got to pre-order a specific group of items a month ago, but yesterday we could order it all! I paid a little extra shipping to have them here in time for my New Catalog Kick-Off on Saturday!

Today I'm sharing with this quick little box I created for Maddie Kate's graduation gift:

It was easy to cut the Basic Black cardstock with the Curvy Keepsake Die and the Big Shot, assemble, then add a 3" x 3" square on top. I cut a slit in the center diagonally from about an inch out from two opposite corners to slide over the handles on the top of the box.

The greeting is from the new Friendly Wishes. I punched with the Decorative Label punch, then adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I created the "tassel" by cutting a piece of Hello Honey ribbon from the Occasions catalog in half, then pulling threads from each end before tying the ends together in a knot. This ribbon isn't available anymore, but you could achieve this effect with several of our current ribbons.

Inside we tucked a personalized name stamp "Maddie Kate". Unfortunately, Stampin' Up! has decided to discontinue the personalized name and address stamp line, so you can't order them anymore. Bummer.

Here's a little supply list for your shopping trip to my online store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Product List

Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Dies [135853] $32.95	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95
Decorative Label Punch [120907] $16.95	Friendly Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139579] $19.00	Friendly Wishes Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138698] $27.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $6.95
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $3.95	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $29.95

Three things to remember while you are placing your order with me:

1. All orders of any amount will receive a Thank You Project Packet in the mail from me!

2. Be sure to check out the Weekly Deals and the Clearance Rack while you are shopping. You will find savings ranging from 25% to 80% off!

Weekly Deals link

Clearance Rack link

3. When your order total (before tax & shipping) reaches $150 you can choose free Stampin'  Rewards starting at 10% of the total merchandise ordered. With these new Stampin’ Rewards you get reward credit for every dollar you spend!

That’s all for now, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2015

Hey there! Just wanted to share with you the GREAT NEWS!  The Butterflies Thinlets Dies have finally landed in the Stampin' Up! warehouse and are now ready to order!

And to sweeten the deal (and to help make apologies for the looooong wait) Stampin' Up! is offering a little extra when you order by April 30th:

Some ideas to get you going:

You can order NOW in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Remember, every time you place an order in my online store, you will receive  a Thank You Project Packet in the mail from me!

Until tomorrow, which is Sunday Swap Day, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2015