ssink - friday favorites

It's Friday Favorites at SSINK! And, since the Holiday Catalog just debuted yesterday I wanted to pick out one of my favorites from this amazing catalog! I decided to go with a Fall set and chose For All Things.

For All Things

Clear Mount / #135155 / $17.95

Wood Mount / #135152 / $24.95

The color combo for my card comes  from a new blog hop the gals of the 2013 Artisan Design Team have created called Fancy Friday. I found this on the blog of one of my favorite bloggers and paper artists (seriously ~ she makes paper come to life!), Erica Cerwin. This was quite the challenge, I might add...there are a lot of colors to blend together!

I went super simple with this card and in fact, it is an odd size card measuring 5-1/2" x 3-1/2". I'm not going to lie...I did a little "oops" so I salvaged the card best I could which explains the odd size. LOL! As you can see I literally took each color and only used it once keeping a lot of the white space. The jury is still out on whether or not I love it, but it was getting late and so I settled on this finished product so I could let my head hit the pillow. Of course now I'll need to make my own envelope for it...

Stamp Sets	For All Things
Ink	Tangelo Twist, Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso
Paper	Whisper White, Island Indigo, Real Red
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Rhinestone Accents
Tools	Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border Punch

Thank you so much for coming by and I wish you all a wonderful weekend! My kids go back to school on Tuesday and so we are going to enjoy this last weekend resting up! Excited to see nothing on the calendar...I wonder if that means time in my stamp room? :)

control freaks fall swap

It's here, it's here, it's finally here!! Today is the day that the 2014 Holiday Catalog is now available to purchase from. Seriously, stampers...this catalog is jam packed with so many great holiday products. You are going to LOVE it! If you are wanting to order right away, be sure to visit my online store to start shopping at heidiboos.stampinup.net. If you are wanting a Holiday Catalog in your hands instead of viewing online, I can mail you a complimentary catalog. Just leave me a comment on this blog post or email me at stuckonstampin{at}gmail{dot}com.

I can't wait to share some of these fun products with you in the coming months and I am starting that off today with a little Fall-inspired card using the new Seasonally Scattered stamp set. This stamp set was one of our perks from attending Convention. All attendees received this set for FREE!

Seasonally Scattered

Clear Mount / #135023 / $17.95

Wood Mount / #135020 / $24.95

This particular card I created for the Control Freaks Fall Swap. And, just yesterday I received the other swaps in the mail and they are all SO AMAZING!! So many inspiring ways to use the new Fall products in the Holiday Catalog.

 
The "thanks" on this particular card is actually completely covered in glitter (oh, how I love glitter!)

To get this glittered look:
1) Stamp your image in Versamark.
2) Then stamp in So Saffron ink.
3) Using Sponge Daubers, daub the two different colors on the stamp sporadically (I used Garden Green & Tangelo Twist).
4) Stamp image onto Whisper White Cardstock.
5) Sprinkle Heat & Stick Powder onto the image and heat with Heat Tool until it looks kind of glossy and "wet" (this is when you know it is sticky like glue).
6) Sprinkle with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and heat with Heat Tool to help set it.

Here is an up close version to see the look it creates. It's so pretty in person!!

All 20 swaps ready to mail off!!

Stamp Sets	Seasonally Scattered, And Many More ("GIVE")
Ink	Versamark, So Saffron, Tangelo Twist, Garden Green
Paper	Tangelo Twist, So Saffron, Garden Green, Whisper White, Gold Glimmer Paper
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Pearl Accents, 3/8" Tangelo Twist Satin Stitched Ribbon, Sponge Daubers
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Bitty Banner Framelits

To see more Holiday Catalog products displayed, check out what some of the designers are sharing today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! Click on the picture below.

Paper Pumpkin - new subscribers get 2 months half off (ends September 10th!)

Do you ever wish you could just get a class delivered straight to your door each month? Well, you're in luck...you can!! Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Paper Pumpkin kits are just that! With a Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription a fully designed project kit (cut and ready for you!) arrives at your door in a little red box filled with stamps, ink, and paper – everything you will need (besides the adhesive and scissors) to enjoy a papercrafting oasis for whenever you need a creative pick- me-up. No need to pull out all of your stuff and figure out what to make. It’s all there for you! Each month your kit is a surprise – the anticipation is half the fun! (See Stampin' Up's Pinterest page of the kits that have been offered in the past.)

 

And for all NEW SUBSCRIBERS who sign up by September 10th get the first TWO months at 50% off (pay only $9.97 per month ~ that includes shipping!) No obligation to continue, but if you do keep the creativity coming it is only $19.95 per month. You can cancel or suspend your subscription at any time. Control your subscription right from your computer!

It's definitely worth a try, so be sure to click HERE to sign up for Paper Pumpkin using my demonstrator number, so we can both enjoy the benefits! Use promo: HALFOFF2 to get 50% off!

Still haven't decided yet if this is for you? Here are some things to consider...

• Each kit includes 1-2 Stampin' Spots (little 1" square ink pads). Did you know Stampin' Up!? doesn't repeat the colors in your Paper Pumpkin boxes during a calendar year? That means you could end up with at least 12 mini ink pads!
• With your very first kit that comes to your door, you get a FREE clear block. You will be able to use any of the stamps you receive in your kits with this one block.
• Each kit comes with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, so there is no guessing how to assemble!

For anyone who is local (Portland, Metro area in Oregon) I am holding an Open House Paper Pumpkin "Try It" event on Sunday, September 7th 1:30-4:30 PM. If you live in the area and would like to attend, send me an email at stuckonstampin{at}gmail{dot}come for more information and address of the event.

Cost: Just $5 to come TRY out Paper Pumpkin!!

The cost includes THREE projects of your choosing (I will have the last 5 months of Paper Pumpkin kits available to try out – you get to choose which projects you want to make!)

BONUS: I will give your $5 event fee back if you sign up for Paper Pumpkin at the event!! I will have my laptop ready!

**You will also get a sneak peek of September’s Paper Pumpkin kit, which will be your first kit if you sign up before the 10th.(Hint: It's perfect for Halloween treats!)

Here is one of the five kits my guests will be able to choose from at the event...

FAQs for Paper Pumpkin...

Q: When will I be billed?
A: Your credit card will be charged as soon as your Paper Pumpkin ships. You will get an e-mail notifying you that your card has been charged. (usually around the 15th of each month)

Q: What comes in my Paper Pumpkin?
A: It's a surprise each month—anticipation for the surprise is seriously half the fun! No worries, though, you'll have everything you need to complete the project: paper, stamps, ink, accessories, and more! (You will need adhesive.)

Q: Is my subscription on auto renew?
A: Yes, your subscription is on auto renew. However, you can skip a month or cancel at any time. Simply log on to your account and click "manage my pumpkin" on or BEFORE the 10th of the month in order to skip the Paper Pumpkin for that month or cancel completely.

Q: When do I need to sign up in order to get my Paper Pumpkin for a specific month?
A: You need to sign up by the 10th of the month in order to receive your Paper Pumpkin for that month. If you sign up after the 10th―no worries! You will get your first kit the following month. You'll know your Paper Pumpkin is on its way when you receive your shipment confirmation e-mail.

Q: It asked me if I have a demonstrator—what is that?
A: A demonstrator is a super cool creativity coach that sells Stampin' Up! products (that's me!). We'll give you the option to choose a demonstrator when you sign up for a membership. Select Heidi Boos as your demonstrator or click HERE for ease of signing up.

ssink - amazing birthday

Today at the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog we are highlighting the many ways you can use the stamp set Amazing Birthday. Isn't this such a fun set? You can really get creative with this it, so be sure to come on over to our blog to see what the rest of the designers have created to help inspire you! I also have a few more ideas I have created HERE.

My card features two of the 2014-2016 In Colors (Hello Honey & Lost Lagoon). I have also added Basic Gray which makes a great color combo with the other two colors.

I thought it would look fun to use my Paper Snips and cut out each of the "HAPPY" words and pop them up using Dimensionals. It's a bit blurred in the background of this picture, but you can also kind of see that I added some Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the cake image.

Stamp Sets	Amazing Birthday