Hot July Bonus Deals from Stampin' Up!

This month, Stampin' Up! has increased the number of items offered as Weekly Deals *AND* the items are discounted up to 30%! In addition, there are more items in the Clearance Rack and they are on sale for up to 60% off! 

*The trick is, there are only a limited number of items at the heightened discount, so once they're all sold, the discount disappears, too.* If there is an item on your list that is a Bonus Deal this week, JUMP! Shop {HERE}...

Here are this week's Bonus/Weekly Deals:

Confetti Hearts Border Punch:

Crumb Cake Stitched Satin Ribbon:

Floral Frames Collection Framelits:

Hamburger Box Bigz Die:

Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags:

Merry Moments Card Stock Assortment:

Mossy Meadow Striped Cotton Ribbon:

Night of Navy Seam Binding Ribbon:

Ornate Tag Topper Punch:

Timeless Elegance Card Stock Assortment:

Whisper White Stitched Satin Ribbon:

Click {HERE} to shop!

I hope your July has gotten off to a good start! Stay tuned for new Bonus Deals each week!

CAS Butterfly Note Card for Challenges

This Clean and Simple (CAS) note card was made following the Freshly Made Sketches challenge (FMS176).

The body of my note card was cut from Lost Lagoon card stock (3.75 by 5.5 inches). A Whisper White piece was torn by hand to give the edge.

The sumptuous Lost Lagoon Stitched Satin Ribbon was simply tied into a knot.  This is such easy ribbon with which to work!

The pièce de résistance on this notecard was achieved most simply.  I ran my Lost Lagoon card stock with a piece of waxed paper through my Big Shot, using the new Butterflies Thinlit.  It's popped up on a smidge of a Stampin' Dimensional so that you can see its delicate structure.  So gorgeous.  I've just recently received this gem and I can't wait to play with it more! 

**Unfortunately, these Thinlits are temporarily unavailable.  The situation on the West Coast docks, while in resolution, will take weeks to sort out.  We are looking forward to these lovely Thinlits being available again soon. To be sure to be in the know, please contact me and I'll notify you as soon as they're available again.**

I'll be entering this card in the Cute Card Thursday #363 Challenge this week, in which we are to use punches or die cuts.  I'll also enter this card in the Friday Mashup (FM200) challenge, in which I can choose my challenge in celebration of the 200th challenge.  I chose FM1, which was one including butterflies!

Stay in touch if these gorgeous butterflies are on your Wish List (no pressure -- I just like to keep you in the loop)!

Year-End Closeouts from Stampin' Up! Are Here! Save up to 80%!

New Year-End Closeouts have just been released from Stampin' Up! There are

• former In Colors items (card stocks, inks, accessories),
•  winter and holiday items (stamp sets, gift bag accessories, etc), 
• Big Shot dies, 
• project kits, 
• ribbon, and more!

Click {HERE} to shop!

Items are vanishing quickly, so don't delay if you see something you want.  Use the Hostess Code EMTFN3V2 to be entered in the drawing for Mystery Hostess benefits!

Stampin' Up! Offers New Weekly Deals *AND* Online Extravaganza!

Oops -- I had visions of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce dancing in my head yesterday and this didn't go up like I thought it did...

Hope you have a very happy and restful Thanksgiving.  I also hope you have safe travels!

Shop {HERE} for the new Weekly Deals and {HERE} for the Online Extravaganza!

Alphabet Press TIEF (#130916), originally $7.95, but on sale through Monday for $5.96!

Argyle TIEF (#127750), originally $7.95, but on sale through Monday for $5.96!

Fancy Fan TIEF (#127751), originally $7.95, but on sale through Monday for $5.96!

Merry Monogram Digital Download, MDS, (#132716), regularly $9.95, but on sale for $5.96!

Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details, (#127845), regularly $2.50, but on sale for $1.88!

Petite Curly Label Punch (#129405), originally $12.95, on sale for $9.71!

Rosette Designer Bigz XL Die, (#125594), originally $42.95, on sale for $32.21!

Thank you for continuing to bless me with your business and kind community.  Even though I've never met some of you in person, I've enjoyed getting to "know" you online.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Stampin' Up! Offers New Weekly Deals and a {12 Weeks of Christmas} Sneak Peek

Tuesday came (and went, unfortunately) and new Weekly Deals are here!  Shop {HERE} through Monday...

1/4-Inch Handheld Circle Punch, (134364) -- Originally $8.95, but on sale this week for $6.71!

Clear Oval Accent Bigz Die (127005) -- Originally $21.95, but on sale this week for $16.46!

Smoky Slate Stampin' Emboss Powder (129396) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Early Espresso Cut and Ready Card Bases (136656) -- Originally $4.95, but on sale this week for $3.71!

Silver Basic Metal Buttons (133319) -- Originally $7.95, but on sale this week for $5.96!

Deco Labels Framelits Dies (130102) -- Originally $24.95, but on sale this week for $18.71!

1-Inch Square Punch (124094) -- Originally $15.95, but on sale this week for $11.96!

Autumn Spice Digital Download MDS (122175) -- Originally $9.95, but on sale this week for $5.97!

So, Bargain Hunters, here are some lovely things at great prices to either round out your supplies or give as gifts!  Tomorrow's when we'll have another {12 Weeks of Christmas} post...  Here's a sneak peek:

Captivating Snowflake is the Winner! {12 Weeks of Christmas}

 

I couldn't be more tickled that my entry in the Colour Me Card Challenge #45 won the "Captivator" prize this week!  

I've enjoyed this challenge for months and my creativity is always stretched by their cool color combinations.  As I said yesterday in {THIS POST}, I am often vexed by color, so this challenge helps me work out some new combinations.  I *LOVE* the cards the Design Team come up with -- their work is truly inspiring.  Check them out {HERE}!  You'll thank me!

This card was super-easy to make.  I used my new Snowflake Card Thinlits die (found in the Holiday Catalog on page 22 or {HERE} online).  

Stampin' Up! has a video for you -- there's a great trick for making a snowflake to contrast with the body of the card... My card has a belly band, too, only in mine, I used ribbon!

I ran it through my Big Shot once with a piece of Real Red card stock and again with a snippet of white to give me the contrasting bit behind the moving snowflake.

This Thinlit is worth it for the snowflakes and sentiments alone! I ran some Silver Glimmer Paper through my Big Shot (*twice, sometimes*) to make both the sparkly snowflake and "Brrr" sentiment.  I've used these same elements to dress up gift boxes and other cards.  Wait and see -- I've got more details about those in upcoming {12 Weeks of Christmas} posts!

Don't forget to check out the Colour Me Card Challenge for a new weekly challenge!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps:  None, on this project!

Papers:  Real Red (102482) and Whisper White (100730) card stocks, and Silver Glimmer (135314) paper

Inks:  None, on this project!

Artist's Flair:  Snowflake Card Thinlits die (135855), Big Shot (113439), White Organza Ribbon (114319), Scallop Circle Punch (127811), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Thanks again to the Colour Me Card design team for making my day!

Weekly Deals and a Challenge Winner Sneak Peek!

First, I'd like to thank our military service personnel around the globe and across the country and the families who support (and miss!) them.  Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

Tuesday equals deals at Stampin' Up! and here are the latest goodies for 25 percent off or more! Click {HERE} to shop!

 1/2-Inch Circle Punch, #199869, originally $5.95, but on sale this week for $4.46!

7/8-Inch Circle Punch, #129404, originally $12.95, but on sale this week for $9.71!

Blushing Bride Chevron Ribbon, #130013, originally $8.95, but on sale this week for $6.71!

Brights Designer Buttons, #130028, originally $7.95, but on sale this week for $5.96!

Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon, #125583, originally $6.95, but on sale this week for $5.21!

Window Frames Collection Framelits, #129021, originally $26.95, but on sale this week for $20.21!

Wonderfall Digital Download MDS, #131218, originally $7.95, but on sale this week for $4.77!

And I got some exciting news today...  I've followed the Colour Me Card Challenge for a while now and today, I'm their Colour Captivator!  I'm so very excited and grateful!  You should see the lovely entries they get every week.  

I love this challenge for the inspiring projects created by its talented design team as well as for the fun challenge presented by the colors they choose to highlight.  Color is the hardest part of crafting for me (and what drew me to Stampin' Up!) and I love how this challenge continues to teach, inspire and push me!  

Thanks so very much!!  I'll post more tomorrow, but here's a sneaky peeky at my next {12 Weeks of Christmas} post: