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Sale-A-Bration is Here!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Have you been keeping a list of supplies you will need, or stamp sets you just have to have?  No?  Well, time to start!  Why?  Because Sale-A-Bration is here!  This is the best time of the year to stock up on your card stock, SNAIL, Ribbons, Designer Papers, etc.  For every $50 in merchandise you purchase (before shipping and tax), you will receive free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog!  This catalog contains stamp sets, ribbons and brads, designer series papers and My Digital Studio content, exclusive to Sale-A-Bration.  Once it's over, these products will never be available again and you can get them for FREE!  These are indicted with an SAB next to them.  Also included in the Sale-A-Bration catalog are a variety of items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog that can also be selected for FREE with a $50 purchase.  What are you waiting for?  Get started collecting your free SAB products today!  Click the button in the right side bar to view the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Sale-A-Bration is also a great time to join the Stampin' Up! Family as a demonstrator.  You can join for only $125 during Sale-A-Bration.  WOW!  Plus, get a free pack of Designer Series Paper or Digital Download every month you place an order for the rest of the year!

If you have any questions, please contact me via the Email Me button above.  Have a great day!

Mary Davidson

 

 

Perfectly Penned Birthday

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here is a card sample for January's class.  With a new year comes a new format to my classes.  I provided a simple sketch with basic measurements, a variety of card stock and an assortment of designer series papers.   This card has a base of Basic Gray.  Whisper white card stock is embossed using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  "Happy Birthday" is from the very cool stamp set, Perfectly Penned, and is stamped on Whisper White card stock using Riding Hood Red Classic Ink.  The Designer Series Paper is from the collection called Twitterpated, featured in the new Occasions Mini Catalog. 

The focal image is layered on Basic Gray card stock and popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals.  You can always click on the photo for a closer look.

Perfectly Penned

 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Supplies...

Stamps:  Perfectly Penned (CM-122892, WM-122890)

Paper:  Basic Gray (121044) and Whisper White (100730) card stocks;  Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (125406)

Ink:  Riding Hood Red Classic Ink (111836)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Square Lattice EF ();  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332, Refill-104331);  Clear Block "H" (118490 - Will fit all greetings in the Perfectly Penned set)

Holiday Mini Carryover Products

Hi Stamping Friends,

January 3rd marks the end of the Holiday Mini Catalog sales period.  That's tomorrow!  However, there are a few items that will still be available after the catalog ends.  Click HERE to see the flyer with pictures showing all the carryover items.

Here is the list:

• Red Glimmer Paper - 121790
• Silver Glimmer Paper - 124005
• Holiday Stocking Bigz™ - 124098
• Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die - 124587
• Stocking Accents Originals™ Die - 124099
• Cellophane Bag 1" x 8" - 124134
• Spice Cake Designer Fabric - 124066
• 1" Square Punch - 124094
• Dazzling Details - 124117
• Love Blossoms Stampin' Around Wheel - 123839
• Shaker Frames - 124155
• Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder - 124114
• Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 124096

You may purchase any of these items by contacting me at the Email Me button up top or by visiting my Stampin' Up! Store.  Watch for the new Occasions Mini Catalog going live on January 4th!

Thanks for stopping by today and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

 

 

Glimmer Paper Card and Gift Box

Hi Stamping Friends,

Whenever someone purchases a gift certificate from me, I make a special card and/or gift box just for them.  Here is one I made for a friend and customer.  

For the box top, I used Stampin' Up!'s Silver Glimmer Paper from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  This is a very substantial piece of card stock.   You can see just how much this gorgeous paper sparkles.  The base is made from Basic Black card stock.  I used the 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon to make the bow.  The ends are wrapped around to the inside.  I used a piece of retired Real Red holiday designer series paper to cover the inside of the box top and the ribbon ends.  I also used Sticky Strip in the construction of the box and lid for a stronger hold.

The card has a base of Whisper White card stock.  The next layer is another piece of Whisper White that has been embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.  The lower portion is a piece of Designer Paper from the Neutrals Patterns Designers Series Paper Stack.  The seam is covered with the same Real Red Satin Ribbon.

I punched squares of the Silver Glimmer Paper, using the 1-1/4" Square and 1-3/8" Square punches.  I made "ribbons" from the Red Glimmer Paper and glued to the front.  I punched out blossoms from the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch to make the "bows" on the gift boxes.  These are all adhered using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

I'm happy to say the recipient was absolutely thrilled with the presentation and the gift certificate!

Supplies...

Paper:  Silver Glimmer Paper (124005-Holiday Mini);  Red Glimmer Paper (121790-Holiday Mini); Whisper White (100730);  Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117157)

Accessories:  5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon (117286);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Sticky Strip (104294);  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (122464);  1-3/8" Square (119877) and 1-1/4" Square (119865) Punches

Just a reminder that the Holiday Mini Catalog expires on January 3, 2012.  If you want to take another look, click here and scroll down to the Holiday Mini Catalog.  If you see a sample you'd like to make, the Holiday Mini Supply List button is right next to it.  Don't forget Valentine's Day is coming.  You'll see some cute samples in the Mini.

Thanks for stopping by today.  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

Snow Much Fun Christmas

Hi Stamping Friends,

I want to share one of the Christmas cards I sent this year, inspired by a card I saw made by Linda Heller.  We also made these in class this month. Everyone loved it and really enjoyed making it.

I used the Stampin' Up! set called Snow Much Fun.  Marina Mist card stock is a great color to use for winter cards and perfect for snowmen.  I also used the Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper for the "ribbons" on the medallion.

The snowman was stamped on Vellum card stock and in Basic Black Classic Ink and colored on the back side with Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers.  It's layered on Whisper White to really make the colors stand out.  I used Mini Glue Dots sparingly under colored portions of the Snowman, so the adhesive wouldn't show through the Vellum card stock.

The Whisper White card stock layered on the card front was run through the Big Shot using the Snowburst Embossing folder.  The medallion was stamped with a greeting from Petite Pairs stamp set and punched with the 1-3/8" circle punch.  This is layered on the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle.

This is such a cute, cute set.  I'll be showing another card we made in class using the same set.  The Frostwood Lodge DSP and the Snowburst Embossing Folder are in the Holiday Mini Catalog, which expires on Jan. 3rd.  So, if you were planning on buying these, be sure you get them before January 3, 2012!

Snow Much Fun- Clear and Wood Mount Item Numbers listed below

Supplies...

Stamps:  Snow Much Fun (CM-122562, WM-122560);  Petite Pairs (CM-122147, WM-122495)

Paper:  Marina Mist (119682), Whisper White (100730) and Vellum (101856) Card Stocks;  Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper (124002-Holiday Mini)

Ink:  Marina Mist (119679), Pumpkin Pie (105115), Basic Gray (120966) and Real Red (100052) Stampin' Write Markers;  Basic Black classic ink (101179)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Snowburst Embossing Folder (124096-Holiday Mini);  1-3/4" Scallop Circle (119854) and 1-3/8" Circle (119860) Punches;  Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332, Refill-104331);  Mini Glue Dots (103868);  Clear Blocks "C" (118486) and "E" (118484)

You can find all the supplies used in my Stampin' Up! Store by clicking here.  Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack while you're there.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

Stocking Builder Punch NOT Carrying Over!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Stampin' Up! has announced that the Stocking Builder Punch, available in the Holiday Mini, will not be carried over to the 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalog.  What that means is that after January 3, 2012 (or while supplies last up to Jan. 3rd), this fabulous punch will no longer be available.  If you've been sitting on the fence about whether or not to get it, it's time to make a decision.  You may have seen that this punch is great, not only for stockings and baby booties, but turn it upside down and  you have little ponies, reindeer...whatever you can envision.  Here is a sample of the punch as a stocking.

So, keep this in mind as the Holiday Mini Catalog winds down...only another week or so before it's gone!  The item # is 124095.  This punch coordinates with a really cute stamp set called Stitched Stockings (CM- 123784 or WM-123782). This set will be gone, as well, after January 3rd.

Click the images to go to my online store or email me at maryd@stampingwithmary.com.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Please forgive my absence from my blog the past several weeks.  The dearest, kindest man I have ever known, my Dad, passed away at the age of 89.  Rest in peace, Dad!

Mary Davidson

Northern Frost Wreath

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here's a card I made for two challenges...ColourQChallenge#113 and Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge 15.  Click the links to check out both.  All supplies used are © Stampin' Up!  In order to have more time to create projects to show you, I will be paring down the amount of information I write about.  I will give you the Supply Lists and if you have any questions about how something was created, please don't hesitate to email me.

The colors used starting with the base are Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Night of Navy, Marina Mist and Bashful Blue.  I used the Snowburst, Square Lattice and Perfect Polka Dots Embossing forlders on the Blues.  The wreath is made with Snowflakes die cut using the Northern Frost Sizzlits Strip die and adhered to a Whisper White wreath I made using punches.  I sponged Bashful Blue Classic Ink and then Frosty White Shimmer Paint on the snowflakes.  The centers are Silver Glimmer Paper.

The bow is made from 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon.  The greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. Click on the images for a larger view.

If you are looking for a stamp set that covers all the bases as far as greetings go, take a look at the Teeny Tiny Wishes.  This is where I go first when looking for an appropriate greeting. There are 24 stamps in this set!

Click Teeny Tiny Wishes.  Then, click on the image for a larger view.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Sahara Sand (1211043), Whisper White (100730), Bashful Blue (105120), Marina Mist (119682), Night of Navy(100867) card stock;  Silver Glimmer Paper (124005-Holiday Mini)

Ink:  Night of Navy (102977) and Bashful Blue (105209) Classic Ink

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Northern Frost Sizzlits Strip (120902);  Square Lattice (119976), Perfect Polka Dots (117335) and Snowburst (124096-Holiday Mini) Embossing Folders;  Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119257);  1/4" Circle Punch (Retired);  2-1/2" (120906) and 1-3/4" (119850) Circle Punches;  Frost White Shimmer Paint (116854);  Stamping Sponges (101610);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Paper Snips (103579)

Thanks for stopping by today.  All supplies are available at my Stampin' Up Store!  You can contact me by clicking the Email Me button in the next sidebar to the right.  Don't forget to leave a comment if you like what you see.

Mary Davidson

 

 

Online Extravaganza Is Here!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Wait until you see what Stampin' Up! has on sale for you!  Wow!  Remember, I told you there would be two items that would be on sale for 24 hours only?  Well, here they are!

Simply Scored - Regularly Priced at $29.95 - Today Only $23.96!

and

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps - Regularly $16.95 - Today Only - $13.56

Plus, there are tons of other products with fantastic discounts...stamp sets, ribbon bundles, Decor Elements, Digital Downloads, Glimmer Brad Bundles!  There may be items you have on your Wish List.  I checked mine and there were at least two items I've wanted...YAY!   So, don't delay!  You can see everything that is on sale from today, Nov. 21st through Wed., Nov. 30th (with the exception of the 24 hour only items listed above) by clicking HERE.   Don't forget about your stamping friends!  This is the perfect time to shop for them.  While visiting My Stampin' Up! Store, check out the Clearance Rack, too!  You'll find lots of little gifties for the stampers on you list!

Have fun today and thanks for stopping by!

Mary Davidson

Online Extravaganza is Coming Monday!

 

Hi Stamping Friends,

Online Extravaganza is Stampin' Up!'s annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season.  This sale will run from Monday, November 21st through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.  While Online shopping is most convenient for some, any type of order can take advantage of these sale prices.

Some of the savings included in this sale are FREE digital downloads, valued at $40, when you purchase My Digital Studio Express, 60% off select Designer Fabrics and 30% off an exclusive ribbon bundle!

There will also be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 am - 11:59 pm (MT), so be sure to check in to my Online Store bright and early Monday morning to see what those items will be! 

Thanks for stopping by and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

 

Hello, Doily

Hi Stamping Friends,

I finally purchased the Hello, Doily stamp and don't know why I waited so long.  I love it!  I saw a card on Lynn Starzl's blog and was inspired to make this one.  This card shows a technique called Emboss Resist and it's so easy!

The card base is Wisteria Wonder card stock.  The next layer up is Pool Party card stock.  The focal images are stamped on Whisper White card stock.

First, I stamped the floral spray from the stamp set, Just Believe, in Wisteria Wonder classic ink.  Next, I stamped Hello, Doily in Versamark, dusted with Clear Embossing Powder and heat embossed with the Heat Tool.  Then, I sponged Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder over the embossed image and out to the edges.  I wiped with a tissue to remove any excess ink that might be sitting on the embossed areas.  I used the Paper Piercing Tool in the center of the doily and added an In Color Printed Designer Brad.  The Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon bow is wrapped to the back side and adhered with SNAIL on the back of the Pool Party card stock.  I used the clear mount version of Just Believe and used Clear Block "E".  This is added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.  I just love Pool Party paired with Wisteria Wonder!  What do you think?  If you have a minute, please let me know by leaving a comment.

Just Believe has so many great images, suitable for many occasions.  See?

 

Supplies...

Stamps:  Just Believe (C-120453, W-116948)

Paper:  Wisteria Wonder (122922), Pool Party (122924) and Whisper White Card Stock

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder (122936) and Pool Party (122938) Classic Ink;  Versamark (102283)

Accessories:  Heat Tool (100005);  Clear Embossing Powder (109130);  In Color Printed Designer Brads (122940);  Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (122975);  Stamping Sponges (101610);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332, Refill-104331);  Paper Piercing Tool (116631);  Clear Block "E" (118484)

All these supplies are available by visiting My Store any time, 24/7.  Go visit and check out all the great things happening at Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by today!  See you next time!

Mary Davidson