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  • Christmas Card Kit including a Festival of Trees Christmas Card in Blue

    See, I told you I’d be back with more projects to share! Smile Today’s card is one that I put together for a Christmas Card stamp-a-stack last month.  We were making a bunch of Christmas cards and I had seen this one on Pinterest and thought it was so pretty.  It was created by Amy O’Neill and I had to make a few tweaks to get it to fit with the supplies I had but I think it turned out rather cute!

    One thing that is a bit hard to see from the first picture is that I made the silver garland on the tree especially shiny thanks to silver embossing powder.  Awww… once again, totally forgetting about heat embossing until I do it and am reminded how fabulous it looks on a project!

    You can also see that pretty All is Calm designer paper and the coordinating Lost Lagoon ribbon – both from the Holiday Catalog.  Don’t forget, that catalog is only good for another couple weeks and than most of the items (including this paper and ribbon) will no longer be available!

    Now, as I mentioned, this was for my Stamp-a-Stack and while I’ll be sharing photos from most of the cards from this class over the next week, I also have made the class available at a discount or even FREE to folks starting today!  Check it out:

    2015 Christmas Card kit

    After my last Stamp-a-Stack Christmas Card class, I realized that I had accidentally cut too many card supplies!  Whoops!  And since I have enough Christmas cards ready for this year, I thought I would offer them up to you all at a discount.  You get all the precut cardstock, die cuts, and embossing folder work done for you for 9 cards – 3 each of each design, plus the envelopes.  You can either get the kit:

    1. Mailed to you FREE with a $40 order when you use hostess code XMUM7PJZ
      (note – if your order is over $150, don’t use the hostess code – I’ll make sure you still get your card kit!)
    2. Mailed to you for only $18
    3. Instructions only emailed to you for $2.95

    Supplies are limited!  So, don’t delay if you’d like your own set. 🙂  I hope you enjoy them as much as my class did!

    Purchase the full Christmas Card Kit ($18 shipped)




    Purchase the Christmas Card Kit – Instructions Only ($2.95)




     

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  • I’m Back! With Sneak Peeks and More!

    Ahhh…back to the blog.  Its funny, I looked at my blog and I really haven’t been that way behind on my blogging, but I guess when you go from blogging pretty much everyday to having 5 day gaps in blogging – mostly about super fabulous sales –, it feels like its been forever.  Especially because I can look at my Edited Blog Pictures folder on my computer and see that I have a BUNCH of projects that I really really want to share with you.  Just means we are in good shape to hop back on the proverbial horse, huh?

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    See, I have just a few projects to share. Smile

    But I was talking to another great demonstrator, Ronda Wade, and she reminded me that yes, we are all human and life sometimes gets crazier than we would like.  Thankfully I don’t have any big sad stories about anyone getting seriously sick or damage and destruction (though we did have a frustrating bout of kids tummy bugs for days)… just that turns out sometimes momentum in your life takes over and it is a little hard to keep up with the pace you set for yourself.  So, I had to step back for a minute, get life a bit more in balance (you know like actually have a room in the house that was CLEAN… just ONE would do!)

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    This was before it was at it’s worst… though now I can almost see my desktop again and I can actually see floor!

    I’m pretty darn blessed to have wonderful customers who kept coming to my classes and were so patient when I was a bit frazzled, and my amazing downline who kept chatting and sharing and INSPIRING each other and me when I was posting as often.  Seriously, how cool is it to have a hobby and a business that you can pause to take a breath and then come back feeling so much better and pick up where you left off?

    The one thing I did keep up on, was my Northwest Stamper Facebook Page and in doing so, shared a lot of sneak peeks from the upcoming Sale-a-bration and spring Occasions Catalog!

    2015 Occasions Catalog cover

    Yes, that is a project coming in the spring!  If you are local to me in the Seattle/Bellevue area, we’ll be doing this together as a class later in the spring!

    2015 Sale-a-Bration catalog cover

    And look at that!  Sale-a-Bration is starting on January 6th!! That is WAY earlier than usual and awesome because I’m actually pretty excited about a lot of the items you can earn free during Sale-a-Bration… from cute paper and stamps that are only available during this promotion, to picking out those extra Blendabilities sets you may not have gotten yet. Smile  And a GREAT bonus for hostesses as well (extra $25 to spend in hostess benefits anyone?)  If you are interested in setting up a date for a private class, card night with your friends, Facebook online party, or just extra catalogs to pass out to your friends, let me know and I’d LOVE to set something up for you to help you get all the extra goodies you can get! Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com

    For example, here are a few cuties you can get:

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    See MORE sneak peek photos over at my Northwest Stamper Facebook Page since I was sharing them in real time during the New Catalog Kickoff event for demonstrators.

    So, to finish catching you up, here are a few of the recent releases and deals you may want to know about:

    Gift Certificates Available!

    Need a perfect gift?  Or want someone to get YOU the perfect gift?

    Stampin' Up! Gift Certificate

    Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com and I can get you set up with a Stampin’ Up Gift Certificate that you can use to get whatever goodies are still sitting on your wishlist.  It is quick and easy and I can either send you a certificate by email or mail you out a physical copy in a handmade card holder!

    See the details here.

    New Weekly Deals

    Some super fun stuff is up this week on the weekly deals.  Grab it while it is on sale, now through Monday.

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    See Weekly Deals online here

    New Photopolymer Stamp Set – Snuggles and Smooches

    And there is a new photopolymer set if you are ready to move off Christmas and start thinking about Valentine’s Day!

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    It makes really cute projects, like these:

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     See it online here

    So, there you have it… and you are a little more caught up than you might have been before. Smile  So thanks for checking back in and I’ll be back with more projects tomorrow!

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  • Year End Blowout–up to 80% off NEW Clearance Rack and Holiday items!

    See all the deals here!

    Items in the sale are while supplies last and I’m already seeing some items selling out, so make sure you check it out ASAP!
    Not only are there past favorites back in the clearance rack including paper, dies, stamps, and accessories; but items in the holiday catalog are on sale too!
    Here are just a few of my favorite deals:

    One idea using the watercolor wonder notecards, see more here.

    One idea using the Fresh Prints paper,see more here.

    One idea using the Beautiful Butterflies die, see more here.

    One idea using the Winter Frost paper,see project details here.

     

    One idea using the Merry Little Christmas kit, see lots more here.

    One idea using the stamp without the matching kit, see project details here.

     Shop online to score these & more deals

    or email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com if you are local and I can try to put together a group order

    Psst- did you know that you can get these deals in a new demonstrator starter kit?  If you purchase your starter kit today, you can add these discounted items and get even more bang for your buck!  Plus, you can add Occasions catalog preview items to your kit now too! email me for details

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  • The Convention Swap that Made Me Need the Alphabet Rotary Stamp


    ~~ LAST DAY to Shop the Holiday Extravaganza ~~
    ~~ Join Stampin’ Up with me & pick out $125 in any catalog or sale items to receive for only $74.25!~~


    With all the hub bub about the Online Extravaganza, I was looking through the list and seeing the things I loved and the items I totally wanted to grab.  For example, the Alphabet Rotary Stamp.  I had seen it in the past and didn’t think much of it, but now that it is 50% off Today ONLY, I thought I would share the card that got me super excited about it.

    This was a convention display board card by Jeanna Bohanon that I received as a swap card this last summer.  I’ve totally been meaning to share it but thought now would be a great time.  Can’t we all use a little sunny rainbow in our day?  I also love how complicated it looks, but how simple it is to create!  My kind of card!

    Tips for making this card:

    • Heat emboss your image (in this case the LOVE from Seasonally Scattered) with white embossing powder.  Then do some quick coloring with your Stampin’ Write markers over the top of the embossing powder.  The dye-based ink will not stick to the embossed image, letting the white show through.
    • Add your own sentiment touch by using the Alphabet Rotary stamp!  It gives you 13 spaces for numbers, letters, or characters including these cute hearts.  You can add spaces too so you could make it be more than one word.  It is a perfect way to add your own touch to sentiments on your card.
    • Add some scraps from your craft table, like some Black Chevron Ribbon (or pick one of the colors that is on sale today for 50% off too!), some Brights buttons, twine, or even that cute 1/8” Silver Taffeta ribbon.

    I can’t wait to play with my rotary stamp and have fun making lots of customized sentiments for my cards and scrapbooking! 

    Reminder – Today is the last day for the starter kit deal and the chance to get 25% off all your purchases in December including new Occasions Catalog items and Sale-a-Bration 2015 items!

    I’m excited to welcome new folks to my group of Fun n’ Crafty stampers – from hobbiest looking for great deals to folks wanting to earn free stamps and extra money – and we’d love to have you join us.  You only have through today to get in on the $75 starter kit deal which also gets you an extra 5% off all your purchases in December.  And you have until March 2015 to make your first set of minimums!  Email me if you have any questions (jennifer@nwstamper.com) or get started picking out your starter kit here.

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  • One Day Doorbusters and a Great Starter Kit Deal!

    It’s official!  We are kicked off into the holiday season!  I for once am actually almost completely done with my holiday shopping… and now need to focus on finishing up my Christmas Cards and also putting together my December Scrapbook album.  Every year I’ve ended up putting together a scrapbook of just the happenings in December.  And with 3 birthdays in our family (mine and both my kiddos) plus Christmas, there is always a lot of photos and lots to talk about. 

    This year I’m trying out an idea I heard from the December daily style albums.  Basically, I’m putting together the basic skeleton of my album together in advance using the Stampin’ Up 6×8 Project Life Album and Hello December Card Collection & Accessory Pack.  That way, I can add in my pictures as I go and then add in extra pages as needed along the way. Smile But I don’t have to start from scratch at the end of the month!   You know, something like this:

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    So, while I’m working on that, don’t forget about today’s Doorbusters from the Online Sale!  (See ALL the sale items listed here)


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    Shop the Online Extravaganza Sale Here

    As of very early this morning, the Blendabilities bundle is sold out. 
    I know, total bummer, but if you had your heart set on that deal, email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com
    and I’ll give you the best deal I can with my demonstrator discount!  Or check out another awesome option below:

    Another great option!
    Not only can you get in on the doorbusters on Monday, but you can turn those into an even better deal when you combine it with the starter kit special! 
    Get $125 in your choice of items for $75 PLUS get at least 25% off anything you order in Decemberincluding NEW Occasions catalog items and free Sale-a-Bration items!
    BLENDABILITIES STARTER KIT:
    The Blendabilities doorbuster may have sold out, but you can make your own with the discounted Starter Kit!

    1. Visit the Join The Fun page on my website to get start picking out your starter kit
    2. When you get to select your $125 in items for your kit, you can pick either:
      – 10 Packs of Blendabilities + the Color Lifter Marker = $124.45 value for $74.25
      or
      – 9 Packs of Blendabilites + the Color Lifter Marker + Memento Ink pad + 20 Notecards & Envelopes = $124.40 value for $74.25
      That is a 60% SAVINGS!
    3. You’ll pay tax but your shipping is free!

    You will receive an email once you check out giving you your password for the demonstrator website where you can start checking out all the inside scoop and demonstrator forums.  Plus, any order you place in December will give you at least a 25% discount.

    Get Started on Your Kit

    A few FAQ I’ve been asked:

    • What are the requirements if I sign up?
      None!  This is a no obligation, try it and see if you like it kind of thing.  If you buy/sell $300 by March 2015, then you will continue to receive the perks of being a demonstrator for the following 3 months.  At that point, you just need to sell/buy $300 each quarter to maintain your active status.
    • What if I don’t meet the minimums in a quarter?
      Your active demonstrator status is dropped and you keep everything you’ve earned or purchased and just continue crafting and creating however you;d like.  There is no penalty at all!
    • What are the perks of being a demonstrator?
      Get 35% off your first order of $150 or more, get 25% off all your purchases in December, earn money on anything anyone orders from you, be connected with other enthusiastic stampers through the Stampin’ Connection demonstrator forum, my team’s Facebook group, see the spring catalog and sale-a-bration promotion first and even order from it in December with your discount, be the first to hear about Stampin’ Up news and share your excitement with others and be inspired in your crafting.  Plus I’m here to help you navigate it all and get what you want out of your experience.

    Don’t need Blendabilities?  Pick anything you want for the $125 value!
    Plus, get 25% off all your orders in December if you get your starter kit during the sale.

    Join Here


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  • Distressing, Burlap, and Work of Art for Masculine Monday

    Distressing, Burlap, and Work of Art for Masculine Monday


    ~~ Shop the Holiday Extravaganza Now through Dec 2nd.
    Don’t miss 1-Day Only doorbusters today ONLY!  see the details ~~
    ~~ Join Stampin’ Up with me & pick out $125 in any catalog or sale items to receive for only $74.25!~~


    Amidst all the excitement and hubbub of the Online Extravaganza that started today, over at the Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration blog, we are sharing some different ideas for those masculine cards we all need throughout the year.  This was my contribution

    This was one of those cards where you just start slapping things  and in the end you call it good. Smile

    I started by embossing a So Saffron card base with the Arrows Embossing folder (which happens to be only $5 with today’s doorbuster sale!) and then colored the embossed parts using Night of Navy ink and my brayer.

    (check out a video for how to color with a brayer here)

    I added some Night of Navy designer paper and some burlap ribbon to break up the embossed pattern…. you know, gotta have some burlap on all your masculine cards. Smile

    Finally I used my Work of Art stamp set to help with my central sentiments.

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    Like I said, a little bit of this and a little bit of that… but sometimes that is all you need.

    Want this or other embossing folders for only $5? Make sure to grab them today as part of the 1-Day Doorbusters happening today only.  Shop the sale here.

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  • It’s a Stampin’ Up Holiday Online Extravaganza!

    It’s a Stampin’ Up Holiday Online Extravaganza!

    It’s the final week in Gratitude Month and we are getting ready for the kick off the big sales for holiday shopping!  Stampin’ Up has a doozy in store for you as well. Smile  Seriously, Blendabiliites, embossing folders, washi tape, punches, kits, and more!

    Gratitude Month Week 4 Thank You Gift –
    FREE embossing folder of your choice with a $50 order
    Shop online & use hostess code UCJDBQH4

    Get a double or triple whammy in savings when you add in this final week’s thank you gift


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    Great deals all week long!

    1 Day Doorbusters – Nov 24th ONLY

    All Week Savings – Nov 24th  to Dec 2nd

    1 Day Doorbusters – Dec 1st ONLY

     

    Shop here for all the deals with Hostess Code UCJDBQH4 to receive your Gratitude Week 4 Thank You gift!

    The Best Deal? Join Stampin’ Up with NO obligation! For this sale week only, get $125in your choice of product (including sale items below) for only $74.25! Join Here

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  • Quick and Easy Card with a Little Help From My Blendabilities

    Today over on the Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration blog, we are sharing some quick and easy cards for you.  So, I thought I’d share one of the cards I created for my Stamp Club this fall.

    I kept it quick to go together thanks to my handy Big Shot and the Scalloped Tag Topper punch, so that we could focus on playing with the Blendabilities!

    Tips for making this card

    • By using an embossing folder for your contrasting color of paper, it keeps your simple card interesting to look at without overwhelming the stamped image.
    • Dimensions for this card:
      Hello Honey cardstock – 8.5” x 5.5” folded in half
      Lost Lagoon cardstock – 5.5” x 1.75”, which is just right for two rows of the large polka dots on the Large Polka Dot Embossing folder
      Whisper White cardstock – 4.25” x 2”
    • Cut a piece of the Mossy Meadow ribbon and hold it in place by stapling it to the top of the tag
    • The flower images from the Bloom with Hope hostess stamp set are perfect for coloring with Blendabilities.  In this case, we use the Night of Navy trio!  Who knew the dark sounding color could be so light and pretty when you stick with the lightest color marker for most of your image?!

    Just a small amount of stamping, a little embossing, and a little coloring and you have a pretty card that is perfect for any occasion.

    Just a reminder, we are on week 3 of Gratitude Month and the special thank you gift this week is a bonus punch on your Northwest Stamper rewards card!  Get to your free stamp set even faster this week when you shop online & use hostess code UCJDBQH4.image

    Finally, next week will be the kick off for the Holiday Shopping Sale!  I’ll be getting details soon, but I know you’ll have the special Gratitude Month week 4 gift from me PLUS all the great deals from Stampin’ Up!  If you want to be one of the first to hear about the details, make sure you are on my mailing list as I’ll be sending out the details once I have them so you are ready to go. Smile 

    Get on the newsletter mailing list here

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  • Bright Banner Birthday Card using Project Life + Double Reward Points!

    Just popping in for a quick blog post because I wanted to share with you another bright and fun project.  How about a celebration card with lots of cheery colors?

    See that bright pattern I used for the big banner?  I was getting tricky and instead of using designer paper, I used a card from the Project Life Everyday Adventure set!  I die cut it using my Banner framelits and matted it with a Black banner.

    Then grab some coordinating Cardstock and punch some little banners using the Banner punch.  I topped it off with some twine and then it was time to get some sparkle on!  Courtesy of the 2013 In Color sequins.

    I even had to add a sequin to the sentiment from the Yippee Skippee Stamp set.  Can’t leave any part unblinged. 🙂

    Gratitude Month Week 3 Thank You Gift!

    All this week, get DOUBLE PUNCHES on your Northwest Stamper Reward card!  Yep!  All orders through Sunday are giving you a way to earn a free stamp set from me even faster!

    For every $40 you spend (before tax and shipping) earn 2 punches on your punch card.  At 10 you’ll get to pick a free stamp set to receive totally free!

    And just a reminder of the newest Weekly Deals:

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    Have a wonderful week and I’ll be back with more projects for you soon!

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  • All about Stars Birthday Card featuring Mossy Meadow

    When the new catalog came out this summer, I launched my In Color club where each month we had a featured color that everyone in the club got a bundle based on that color (so cardstock, ink pad, ink refill, marker, ribbon, accessories, and then a couple card ideas).  Well, this was one of the cards I made for the Mossy Meadow month:

    I have been LOVING using all the stars stuff that has come out this year and as I was telling someone last night, the star embossing folder has become my new polka dot folder.  It is great for just about any type of card as a fun background texture.

    Tips for creating this card:

    • Cut a 2” strip of cardstock to use with the Scallop Tag Topper punch to create your central piece.  Punch the top first and THEN stamp your sentiment.
    • I love the stars confetti punch, and it goes great with a tag like this.  You can just slide you tag all the way in to the punch anywhere you like, and then punch for a cool cut out effect.
    • Layer your tag over a darker color cardstock to make your punched out stars really stand out.

    • Slide your ribbon through the hole created by the scallop tag topper punch and use the Handheld Mini Stapler from Stampin’ Up to hold it in place easily.

    Use this design with any colors but when you stick with neutrals and a single color family (in this case the 2014-2016 In Colors).

    Reminder – 2 Days Left for this week’s thank you gift:

    Week 2 Thank You Gift – Free ink pad of your choice with a $40 order
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    Shop online & use hostess code UCJDBQH4

     

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  • Gratitude Month Week 2 FREE Tutorial – Patriotic Thank You Card

    As promised, though a little late, I shared this tutorial with my newsletter mailing list earlier this week (if you aren’t on the list you can sign up here).  But I also wanted to make sure to post it on my blog as well!  This was my card for Veteran’s Day and so it is a thank you card with a patriotic touch.

    November Gratitude Month – Week 2 PDF Tutorial – Patriotic Thank You Card

    Tips for this card:

    • Emboss the three main stars from Be the Star stamp set onto your favorite colored cardstock and heat set with white embossing powder for maximum punch.
    • Each star can be exactly die cut using the coordinating Stars framelits and did you notice how well they nestle together?
    • Take the banner shape from the For All Things stamp set and stamp in Crumb Cake ink and cut out.  Then cut it in half to create two banners for your card.  Staple together with the mini stapler from Stampin’ Up and you have a cute accent for the top of your card.
      Personally, I like stapling twice for decoration. Smile 

     

    • Add a button and some ribbon, but keep it neutral so your stars can take center stage.

    And most importantly, make sure to give this card to someone who means so much to you!

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    Gratitude Month Week 2 Thank You Gift – FREE Ink pad w/ a $40 order
    Shop online & use hostess code UCJDBQH4

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  • New Weekly Deals For You

    Enjoy the new weekly deals that just started today!  I have to admit, I’m severely tempted by that Happiness Is Project Life Accessory kit!  I’ve been wanting it for AGES and now that it is on special…… it has cute supplies for not just project life but scrapbooking and/or card making too!  Also, love that Daffodil Delight seam binding as well – great for when you need something bring to perk up your projects.

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    Shop the Weekly Deals Here

    Week 2 of Gratitude Month!

    All month I’m celebrating you and all the people I’m thankful for in my life!  To help you play along, I’m sharing a new gratitude project tutorial each week along with a special thank you gift each week for folks who order with me.

    Week 2 Thank You Gift – Free ink pad of your choice with a $40 order
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    Shop online & use hostess code UCJDBQH4

    Week 2 Tutorial – Grateful For You Card

    The full tutorial is going out today to folks on my newsletter list (subscribe here) and I’ll have the tutorial and details posted to my blog tomorrow as well!

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    Gratitude Month Week 2 Thank You Gift – FREE Ink pad w/ a $40 order
    Shop online & use hostess code UCJDBQH4