Crazy for Circle Circus

Birthdays are all about bright, festive colors and fun shapes and surprises. When I was choosing my colors for this page, I immediately went to our new In Colors. They are bright and fun, just the thing I wanted! I chose Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, and Soft Suede from the In Colors, and threw in some Real Red and Whisper White, as well.

• Both the 1/2" ribbons I used on this page are "polka dot": one is showing its spots and the other is not! That's what I love about the new In Color ribbon: Polka dot, or NOT! It's up to you because one side has spots and the other doesn't.
• Clear buttons: I placed a 1" crushed curry circle behind a clear button to add some dimension and extra color to the birthday title.

• A styled silver brad from the hodgepodge hardware set complements and accents the Bermuda Bay ribbon.

• Glam up a cute cupcake by using your two-way glue pen to sprinkle on some chunky essentials glitter.
• Add some extra fun by stamping on your cardstock and cutting out your images in different colors.

If a layout doesn't just pop into my head (it usually doesn't!), I need a little inspiration. Do you need some sketch inspiration when you're working on scrapbook pages? Sometimes I find layout inspiration from packaging on products I use (like the other day when I tore off the front of a cereal box because I thought it would make a good page layout!), and other times I like to peruse the sketch challenges at splitcoast. Today's pages were inspired by Sketch Challenge #23:

I also incorporated the scrapbook variety challenge #87, which is to use elements from "Rock, Paper, Scissors". For my "rock", I used the chunky essentials glitter, for "paper" I tore the edges of the frames, and for "scissors" I used my circle punches. Fun stuff!

Want to give this project a try? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

Need a hard copy of the catalog to call your own?? Email me and get the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog for just $9.95.

Happy Stampin! ~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps:Crazy for Cupcakes (111618), Circle Circus (115778)
Ink:Soft Suede (115657), Crushed Curry (115659), Bermuda Bay (115655)
Paper: Real Read (102482), Crushed Curry (115319), Bermuda Bay (115317), Whisper White (100730)
Tools: Round Tab Punch (108340), Circle Punches: 1-3/4" (112004), 1-1/4" (104403), 1" (109046), Aqua Painter (103954), The Tearing Edge (102930), Paper-piercing tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Two-way glue pen (100425), Mini Glue dots (103683)
Embellishments: Chunky Essentials Glitter (108797), Clear Buttons (105447), 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (109070), 1/2" Polka Dot Soft Suede Grosgrain Ribbon (115612), 1/2" Polka Dot Bermuda Bay Grosgrain Ribbon (115610), Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (111325), Silver Brads (104336)

One more day!

There's just one more day to take advantage of the last Deal of the Week!

The heart to heart punch (113694) is just $10.99 (more than 30% off the regular price of $15.95!) but only until July 31 at 6:50 PM (MT) via phone or 11:50 PM (MT) via OEX or Online Ordering.

To order online, CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to purchase. Just click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner.

Happy Stampin' (and savin'!)
~Heather

Cottage Wall Birthday Wishes

Today's card is all about texture: textured cardstock, crimping, embossing, piercing and scrunching! You can get a better close-up of all that texture by clicking on the picture of the card.

• The beautiful background was featured in yesterday's card: I just can't get enough of the very affordable and adorable finial press embossing folder. One quick zip through the Big Shot, and Voila! instant gorgeous-ness!
• Textured cardstock, like the Textured Rich Razzleberry I used for the flower petals, adds a subtle depth to projects
• I have a very technical term for the texture added to the center of the flower: scrunch and runch! ~smile~ That just means muss it up! When I was doing it, it reminded me of when you get a stain in your clothes and hurry to scrub it out under running water by rubbing the sides together (minus the running water for cardstock!)
• The lovely white organza ribbon has a smooth, delicate texture, and adds elegance to any card
• I used my crimper to add some extra texture to the leaves, and ran my bone folder down their centers to create a leaf "vein"
• Piercing around the edge of the flower center also adds an interesting dimension to the floral image

Putting the flower and greeting together today was all about punches:

• The petals are 3/4" punched circles
• The flower center is a 1-3/8" circle punch and a 1-1/4" circle punch
• Use the small oval punch to create leaves
• I love how the Modern Label punch and the Word Window punch work so well together, but today I made another discovery! The Oval punch also fits perfectly behind the modern label for an added "umph!" to the greeting.
• The rounded edges give this card a soft finish. The corner rounder is the perfect tool for this job!

People often ask me about where I get inspiration for my cards, this particular card had two sources of inspiration. First, the inspiration for the layout started with Splitcoast Sketch challenge #239 (even though I didn't quite stick to it!).

I love online challenges (like today's sketch challenge), because they push me to try something new, plus I get to see what everyone else thinks of, too! Check out the online gallery for more inspiration!

Second, my color inspiration came from the Cottage Wall DSP (115671). It is absolutely gorgeous!

Want to give this project a try? All of the supplies and item numbers I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

Need a hard copy of the catalog to call your own?? Email me and get the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog for just $5 until July 31st!

Only two more days to take advantage of the Deal of the Week!

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Garden Greetings (113716)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (115658)
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Old Olive (100702), Textured Rich Razzleberry (115719, assorted package 6 ea of 6 In Colors), Pale Plum (101658), Certainly Celery (105125)
Tools: 3/4" circle punch (107217), 1-1/4" circle punch (104403), 1-3/8" circle punch (104401), small oval punch (107304), large oval punch (107305), modern label punch (116630), word window punch (105090), corner rounder punch (109047), finial press embossing folder (115963), Big Shot (113439), Paper-piercing tool (116631), mat pack (105826), dimensionals (104430), crimper (101618)
Embellishments: Organza Ribbon (114319), Linen Thread (104199), Button latte (114333)

Beautiful Butterflies Cottage Wall

The beautiful butterflies Bigz die is just that, BEAUTIFUL! I just can't get enough of it. I would probably start out by going on and on about all the cute In Color Polka Dot ribbon, but I am in love with the butterfly dies, too! Oh, and then next we'd have to chat about the NEW finial press embossing folder, because at just $7.95 (really!!!), you simply cannot afford to be WITHOUT it! I used it to add the subtle floral texture on the pale plum background. The designer paper I used on this card is also NEW: Cottage Wall. It is feminine and fantastic!

The inspiration for today's card came from the Clean and Simple Challenge #25, to case this card by Krystie Lee:

I kept the same basic layout, but changed the dimensions, colors, DSP, and embellishments. I love to play along with various weekly challenges, it keeps inspiration coming!

I can't believe how the new Idea Book & Catalog is just packed from front to back with so many affordable, ADORABLE new products. If you haven't gotten your copy, yet, this is the last week I am offering it for just $5 (regular price $9.95). Email me to get your copy today!

The half-back pearls are another fave of mine, an oldie, but goodie! I used them to create the body of the butterfly. I adhered them using a mini-glue dot on each. It turns out mini-glue dots are just the right size for the half-backed pearl.

As I mentioned, the new In Color polka dot grosgrain ribbon is pretty high up there on my faves list in the new catalog, I love that it is two-sided: use the polka dots or not, it's up to you!

Want to give this project a try? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

Need a hard copy of the catalog to call your own?? Email me and get the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog for just $5 until July 31st!

Don't forget to check out the Deal of the Week!

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Garden Greetings(113716)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (115658)
Paper: Cottage Wall DSP (115671), Pale Plum (101658), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Finial Press Embossing Folder (115963), Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (114507)
Embellishments: Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613), Half-back Pearls (109114, part of the Pretties Kit)

To take a closer look at these fun products, just click on the image:

Hello Mojo!

It is Monday, and you know what that means! Mojo Monday time! I didn't stick exactly to the sketch, I turned the card lengthwise and re-arranged a couple of elements: This sketch gave me the perfect opportunity to use my Circle Scissor Plus, a fantastic tool for making nested circles up to 6". This tool is a little tricky to get used to at first, but I have all the insider tips for you to make perfect circles every time:

• use a little dotto on your paper to hold it in place while you cut your circles
• spin the wheel around over your paper before cutting to make sure your placement fits the size of circle you want to cut
• the glass mat is an excellent surface to cut on

Today's card is for my cousin, I'm attending her baby shower on Thursday, and I'm so excited for her! It's always fun to have a new baby in the family. When I started to work on a card for her, Tall Tales DSP came to mind. I knew as soon as I saw the NEW Tall Tales Designer Series Paper it was going to be one of my favorite DSP packages. It's so versatile, from adorable animal prints, to cute florals, and masculine stripes, this paper really goes the extra mile!

The photo corners punch makes adding a subtle "something" to corners a snap. I added a chocolate chip photo corner in the upper left side of the card.

I also added some jumbo brads from the Vanilla Styled Hodgepodge Hardware set to the lower right corner of the card. I just love them! I'm not sure it shows in the photo, but they have engraved stars in the centers of the brads. So fun!

Want to give this project a try? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

Need a hard copy of the catalog to call your own?? Email me and get the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog for just $5 until July 31st!

Don't forget to check out the Deal of the Week!

Happy Stampin! ~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Animal Stories (116716), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)
Paper: Tall Tales DSP (115678), Chocolate Chip (102128), Close to Cocoa (101341), So Saffron (105118), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650)
Tools: Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Dimensionals (104430), Photo Corners Punch (109042)
Embellishments: Vanilla Styled Hodgepodge Hardware (112454), 1/4" Old Olive Ribbon (111368)

Deal of the Week: July 27-31 Heart to Heart Punch

You're going to love the Heart to Heart Punch, especially July 27-31 when it's just $10.99 (more than 30% off the regular price of $15.95!!)

To shop online anytime 24/7, click here to go to my Stampin' Up! website. Clicke on "Shop Now" in the upper right corner and use item 113694 (discount will be applied at checkout).

Happy Stampin! ~Heather

For You! Wallet Gift Card Holder

My dear friend, Shanna Jensen, made an adorable photo wallet for her husband on Father's Day and was kind enough to show me how she did it. I had so much fun making my own, I couldn't wait to post mine. I even made a tutorial for you because I think you'll have lots of fun making these, too! Click here to download my tutorial.

I am always talking about how much I love all of the punches Stampin' Up! offers, and today is no exception. I used the Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, 1" Circle punch, Corner Rounder punch, and Designer Label punch all on this gift card holder!

• Create an easy label like the one shown below the gift card using the Designer Label Punch and 1" circle punch. I'm going to use this label to write the amount on the gift card. You could also use this space to write the recipient's name.
• I love combining rhinestone brads with the NEW Modern Label punch, like I did on the front of the wallet. Rhinestones are always gorgeous and add some serious bling to any card, and I just love how they fit so perfectly with the Modern Label.
• It's easy to add some "wear and tear" to your wallet by distressing with a sponge and ink pad. I used the classic chocolate chip ink pad and a stampin' sponge to lightly distress the edges of my wallet.

All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

Need a hard copy of the catalog to call your own?? Email me and get the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog for just $5 until July 31st!

Don't forget to check out the Deal of the Week!

Happy Stampin! ~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral (113734), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370), Eastern blooms (111626), Great Friend (113792) Ink: Certainly Celery (105217), Pale Plum (102732), Rich Razzleberry (115658), Chocolate Chip (100908) Paper: Textured Chocolate Chip (108697, assorted pack: 2 ea of 12 colors), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Pale Plum (101658), Whisper White (100730) Tools: Modern Label punch (116630), Word Window punch (105090), 1" Circle punch (109046), Designer Label punch (107590), Corner Rounder punch (109047), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Dimensionals (104430), Paper Cutter (104152), Stamping Sponge (101610) Embellishments: 1/2" Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Silver Brads (104336)

To get a better look at any of these stamp sets, just click on the image to bring up a bigger picture.

Happy Birthday, Human

The new "Lots of Bots" stamp set gets us back to the "nuts and bolts" of stamping. I used some classic techniques to put together an easy "bot-day" card. Here are a few tips:

• To create a multi-colored image, use markers to color directly on your rubber stamp before stamping on cardstock
• Aquapainters are great for using your ink pad to watercolor an image, as I did on the balloon
• You can create perfectly centered greetings every time by stamping your greeting on cardstock first, and then using the Word Window punch to cut it out
• I used the "To the Nines" specialty DSP, which is a textured, cover-weight cardstock that adds a little extra depth and class to any card
• In a pinch, a quick and easy-to-make card keeps me sane. This card definitely qualifies for "Sanity Saver" status, cards that come together in 15 minutes or less

Want to give this project a try? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

Need a hard copy of the catalog to call your own?? Email me and get the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog for just $5 until July 31st!

Don't forget to check out the Deal of the Week!

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Lots of Bots (115293)
Ink: Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad (105208), Stampin' Write Markers: Sahara Sand (105105), Sage Shadow (100040), Basic Black (100082), and Real Red (100052), (the entire set of Stampin' Write Markers is also available as item #: 105541)
Paper: To the Nines Specialty DSP (114038), Sahara Sand (105328), Whisper White (100730)
Tools: Word Window Punch (105090)
Embellishments: Kraft Tafeta Ribbon (109068)

To get a close-up of any of these products, just click on the image.

Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! has so many fabulous punches, and this card takes advantage of several of them.

• The Modern Label Punch frames the greeting, the Word Window Punch makes the greeting "pop!", and the Scallop Edge Punch adds a pretty border.
• Tall Tales Designer Series Paper has a lot of great images for making kids cards, but it also has some great patterns for just about any card! It's a very versatile paper set.
• 5/16" Jumbo Brads make a statement, even with a bold and bright pattern behind them.
• Using the Stamp-a-ma-jig helps with perfect placement of stamped images. Have you ever tried the Stamp-a-ma-jig?? It is a fantastic tool for getting the placement of your images "just right". Download a .pdf tutorial on using the Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049) HERE.

Want to give this project a try? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

Happy Stampin!
~heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Cheep Talk (113204), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908), Old Olive (102277), Brilliant Blue (100691)
Paper: Tall Tales DSP (115678), So Saffron (105118), Chocolate Chip (102128), Rose Red (102544), Brilliant Blue (100721)
Tools: Modern Label Punch (116630), Word Window Punch (105090), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)
Embellishments: 5/16" Jumbo Brads (112534)

Would you like a closer look at any of these supplies? Just click on the image below for a close-up!

Benefits of Becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

I love being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and here are a few reasons you might love it, too!

• Receive 30% off your first order of $150 or more (or keep it as "instant income" from sales). Redeem in the first 45 days.

• Get 20% off Stampin' Up! products EVERYDAY or keep it as "instant income."

• Earn additional income (called a volume rebate) on your monthly product sales of $400 or more. Together, your instant income and volume rebate can reach up to 40% of your personal sales.

• Pre-order select Stampin' Up! stamps, tools and embellishments a month (or more) before the customers sales period.

• Earn free stamps with Stampin' Start, Sale-A-Bration and other promotions.

• Qualify for cash bonuses, product bonuses, incentive trips and other awards.

• Recruit and receive downline overrides based on your recruits' sales.

• Earn free hostess sets and merchandise

• Receive Stampin' Up!'s exclusive monthly demonstrator magazine, Stampin' Success.

• Enjoy 2 free months of a personal demonstrator business web site

• Be inspired by video tutorials and project ideas on the Stampin' Up! demonstrator web site

• Attend Convention for great projects, stamp sets, ideas, and lots of fun with my Stampin’ Team

About my Stampin’ Team:

• Join our friendly group of enthusiastic stampers.

• You receive the latest Stampin' Up! news, technique and product information.

• Share in monthly group meetings and swaps.

• Attend our annual large Stampin’ Event and make about 25 stampin’ projects with 50-75 others demos in our group (only my demos in my group can attend!).

• Learn how to start your own blog (if desired)

• Free business planning and personalized coaching offered for career demos.

How do I sign up and get instant benefits? Just call me: 801-403-9257 or email me: stamptastic.heather@gmail.com

NEW! Sign up online! Email me to get your password, and then CLICK HERE to join online 24/7!

When you order the Standard Starter Kit you SAVE 40% ($335 value) on supplies and get FREE Shipping. CLICK HERE to find out what’s included in the Starter Kit.

What kind of Demonstrator are you?

Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? Everyone has different reasons for purchasing the starter kit and becoming a demonstrator, and there certainly are lots of benefits to consider! Maybe one of these reasons describes you:

The Kit is such a great deal. You can recognize enormous savings when you see it, and the starter kit offers over $335 of products for over 40% off! There is no obligation to sell anything or buy anything beyond the starter kit and is a perfectly acceptable reason to sign up.

Hobby Demonstrator. Stamping is one of your favorite hobbies, and “bargain” is your middle name. You love the enormous savings on the starter kit, 30% off your first $150 order, and regular 20% off demonstrator discount, not to mention being able to pre-order products before they are available to regular customers, and being eligible to attend Demonstrator-only events such as Convention and upline meetings. This describes my original reason for purchasing the Starter kit and becoming a demonstrator.

Hybrid Demonstrator. You work a lot some months and a little other months to earn extra income for bills, the Holidays, or your favorite salon for a massage and pedicure. You enjoy the rewards that being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator brings, but you don’t plan to make Stampin’ Up! a career.

Career Demonstrator. I started in the “Hobby Demonstrator” category, learned about the career potential, and moved to career demonstrator. I love attending Stampin’ Up! events, have close relationships with other demonstrators, and work at my business in a consistent and outgoing manner.

YOU decide which category fits you best. There is absolutely no obligation to sell or buy anything beyond the starter kit. There is no penalty to drop. The quarterly minimum is $300 in retail sales to remain an active demonstrator.

Stampin' Up! and I are here to help. Whether you would like to earn money to pay for your stamping supplies, create a full or part-time career . . . or simply want the discounts on your personal stamping projects, you are welcome in my group. My group, Stamptastic Creations, offers a community of Stampin' Up! demos who love to stamp and fit all these categories. You'll enjoy monthly group meetings, swaps, challenges and being up to the minute on the latest products and techniques.

How do I sign up and get instant benefits? Just call me: 801-403-9257 or email me: stamptastic.heather@gmail.com

NEW! Sign up online! Email me to get your password, and then CLICK HERE to join online 24/7!

When you order the Standard Starter Kit you SAVE 40% ($335 value) on supplies and get FREE Shipping. CLICK HERE to find out what’s included in the Starter Kit.

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit

When you order the Standard Starter Kit you SAVE 40% ($310 value) on supplies and get FREE Shipping.
Here's what is included in the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit (substitution options in bold--you can replace up to the maximum value of each set individually):

1. Rubber Stamp Sets: You may substitute any current stamp set (wood or clear-mount) of the same price or less as the stamp or standard wheel you are replacing.

3 Wood-Mount Stamp Sets

• Fun & Fast Notes (p. 70) $33.95
• For All You Do (p. 103) $28.95
• So Many Thanks (p. 18) substitute to $9.95 or less

1 Clear-Mount Stamp Set

• I {Heart} Hearts (p. 46) $18.95

1 Standard Wheel

• Fast Flowers Stampin' Around Standard Wheel (p. 70) $6.05

2. ACCESSORIES

• Clear Block C (p. 192) OR substitute with any clear block $6.95 or less
• Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (p. 175) OR substitute with your choice of Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack
• Getting Started Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock (8.5 x 11, p. 165) OR substitute with any Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock (8.5 x 11)
• Whisper White Card Stock (8.5 x 11, p. 169) OR Card Stock 8.5 x 11
• Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon (p. 191) OR any ribbon $8.95 or less
• VersaMark Pad (p. 195) OR Ink Pad $8.95 or less
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 169) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 166) OR any Classic Stampin' Pad
• Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker (p. 166) OR any Stampin' Write Marker
• Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker (p. 167) OR any Stampin' Write Marker
• Marina Mist Classic Ink Refill (p. 167) OR any ink refill
• Snail Adhesive (p. 197) OR any adhesive $6.95 or less
• Stampin' Mist (p. 198) OR Stazon Cleaner (109196)
• Chocolate Small Song Bird Tile Décor Elements OR Décor Elements $7.95 or less
• Stampin' Around Standard Self-Inking Handle
• Uninked Standard Cartridge
• Single Blender Pen
• Single Stampin' Sponge
• Stampin' Scrub
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Décor Elements Applicator Tool

3. BUSINESS SUPPLIES

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
• Catalogs (8)
• Mini Catalogs (8), when available
• Definitively Decorative Brochure
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
• Hostess Benefits Forms (10)
• Project Sample Sheet
• Hostess Brochures (20)
• Customer Order Forms (50)
• Stampin' Up! Logo Décor Elements

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:


1. Stampin' Memories Add-On $50

• Brights Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock 12 x 12 OR Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock 12 x 12, $9.95 or less
• Sweet Shoppe Alphabet Lower Stamp Set OR Stamp Set $31.95 or less
• Celebrations Quick Accents OR any Quick Accents
• Celebrations Designer Series Paper OR any Designer Series Paper
• Green Leaf Printed Album 12 x 12 OR Album $22.95 or less

2. Definitely Decorative Add-On $40

• Love You Décor Stencil OR Stencil $14.95 or less
• Chocolate Manhattan Flower Décor Elements OR Décor Elements $23.95 or less
• Chalkboard Oval Labels Décor Elements (3) OR Décor Elements $5.95 or less
• Chocolate Flower Décor Elements OR Rose Red Flower Décor Elements (115161)

NOTE: Stampin' Memories and Definitely Decorative Add-Ons must be ordered in at the same time as you order the starter kit.

SHIPPING IS INCLUDED!!! (Sales tax is additional)

There's no obligation to do workshops and no penalty to drop. If you wish to maintain Demonstrator benefits beyond the first full quarter, a $300 sales and/or personal purchase minimum is required.

Interested in purchasing the starter kit and becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator? First you’re going to need a password to enroll. Contact me to get your password, then click on the link below to join Stampin’ Up! Click here to enroll.

Bermuda Bay Ink Update

Stampin' Up! announced today that the quality issue with the Bermuda Bay Classic ink has been successfully resolved! The ink pad and refill will again be available for order on Wednesday, July 29.

For demonstrators that ordered in the "pre-order": Backorders have begun to ship, and order corrections begin early next week. If you ordered a Bermuda Bay Classic ink pad or refill during the Sneak Peek period between June 1 and June 19, replacement items will automatically be sent to you, so you do not need to call to initiate an order correction.

A little more Christmas in July

When I think of Christmas, thinking of treats isn't far behind! A Peek-a-Boo box filled with goodies makes a lovely gift for co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances.

• 3-D items (especially treat boxes!) need a little extra help to hold up to the extra wear and tear they encounter. Sticky strip is just the adhesive for the job! Once you adhere with sticky strip, it is going to stay like that forever.
• To get a multi-color stamped image, use markers to color directly on the stamp before stamping on your paper. Helpful Hint: For this treat box, I inked the entire image in Chocolate Chip and then used a blender pen to take up the ink from "Merry" and the star. Next, I colored with my Real Red marker directly on the stamp.
• Window sheets are a fun way to showcase what's inside. Just adhere using a mini-glue dot in each corner.
• All of Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Papers (DSP) are two-sided, so it is perfect for a fun surprise on the inside of a treat box like this. I used the "Merry Moments" DSP shown here (you can click on the image to get a close-up view):

Want to give this project a try? Here is an easy to follow tutorial I found on splitcoast. All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

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Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Punches Three (no longer available)
Ink: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad (100908), Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad (102277)
Paper: Merry Moments DSP (115672), Clear Window Sheets (114323), Old Olive cardstock (100702), Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650)
Tools: Scallop Square Punch (112081), Sticky Strip (104294), SNAIL (104332) ,Paper Snips (103579), Paper Cutter (104152), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Embellishments:1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon (111368)