Online Extravaganza Ends Today with a Cyber Monday Flash Sale!

Online Extravaganza ends today with a Cyber Monday Flash Sale! Get in on these great deals today as they will be gone tomorrow!

Check out the Cyber Monday Flash Sale items below!

You can check out the rest of the Online Extravaganza items at my 24/7 online store by clicking here!

Thanks for stopping by!

What is Black, White, and Gold?

A calm, bright night! This card is pure simplicity. Whisper White layered on Basic Black with the trees stamped in Basic Black Archival ink. The vellum with gold snowflakes layered over the top softens the card into a pretty black, white, and gold card anchored by the sentiment. The gold cording is so fine that the little bit tucked behind the sentiment is hard to see in the picture; but it is a wispy, pretty touch!

For your convenience I’ve included a product list of most of the items used to create this card below.  Get started on this lovely Christmas card now by clicking on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

It’s a Love Affair!

I have to admit it: I just absolutely love the Sleigh Ride Edgelits! I just can’t stop using them! I want to break out into Dr. Seuss verse about all the places that I can use them; but we will cut to the end and just go with I can use them anywhere!

My favorite thing about them is very Shrek and Donkey: layers! I’ve got a feeling that Donkey would like these better than onions and put them in the same category with cake and parfaits!

And with all those layers, I just had to go Diorama! The amazing thing about this design is that it fits in a standard envelope and it is oh, so, easy! Each end of 2 pieces of 5 /12″ H x 8 1/2″ W piece of cardstock is scored at 1/2 inch and 1 inch. Once those scores are in place, it is easy to find the center of the front of the card and cut your circle out with a die. All the layers in the back background get cut out with the same circle die so they line up perfectly. The front and back of the card are adhered together at the 1/2 inch score marks. The verse can be placed on the very back of the card since the inside is a diorama. These Sleigh Ride edgelit dies are retiring soon, so get them before they are gone!

For your convenience I’ve included a product list of most of the items used to create this card below.  Get started on this lovely Christmas card now by clicking on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

How to Add Sophistication to Your Papercrafting!




Tools used for the above projects were the Envelope Punch Board, Gift Bag Punch Board, and the Mini Treatbags Thinlit Dies***

I would have to say that I have been a paper crafter my whole life. I spent hours making paper chains, paper doll chains, gum wrapper chains, snowflakes, cootie catchers, origami paper cups, etc. When I found stamping and card making as an adult 20 years ago, I think all the neurons in by brain exploded into delightful fireworks! I remember spending hours with an embossing stencil, stylus, and a light box trying to add raised designs to my cards. I spent hours measuring and cutting to design bags, boxes, and envelopes out of paper. I still have many of the templates I designed and the tools I used; but I don’t use them much anymore. The paper crafting world has come out with so many new tools that save time, add convenience and sophisitcation that we only dreamed of back then! Making envelopes, bags, and boxes are so quick and simple now; especially with the tools we have at our disposal! As a papercrafter; I can’t imagine my life without my Big Shot! Have you seen all the papercrafter’s tools that are available at awesome prices right now during the Online Extravaganza? Check them out below:

These awesome papercrafting tools are only available at these bargain prices until November 30th during the Online Extravaganza! Click on your favorites now to add them to your shopping cart at my 24/7 online store today to take your paper crafting to a whole new level! Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

May the blessing of a bountiful harvest be yours all year long! Enjoy your time with loved ones today; count your blessings, and remember those who are alone. Thanks for stopping by. If you have time take time to browse and enjoy.

Weekly Deals for November 24th – 30th!

Make your Christmas cards shimmer with Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper! Artful layering with a well placed glimmer accent such as a punched star can step up that pretty card into a WOW. It’s the little things! Click here to see some artful layering using the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper! Go to my 24/7 online store now by clicking the Shop Now tab above and add this amazing accessory to your stash now at bargain prices! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Flash Sale Today Only! Act Now!














November 23-30, save up to 50 percent on select products during our week-long Online Extravaganza! To make it even better, there will be flash sales that last 24 hours on November 23 and November 30, the first and last days of Online Extravaganza. But remember: Online Extravaganza savings are only available while supplies last, so get them while you can!
See the Savings Now!

Flash Sale today only! 
Buy 3 select Designer Series Papers, get one FREE!
Happy Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit 50% Off!
Gift Box Punch Board and/or Envelope Punch Board 30% Off!



Please note: If you are placing an online order under $150 please use this HOST CODE:  HRPM3KBM

Important! During this event, if you are uncomortable placing an online order, it will be important to CALL ME (319-423-9966) to place your order! I have family descending on Tuesday and emails may not be checked and seen frequently enough to get your order placed in a timely manner! To place your online order in my 24/7 online store click the shop now tab at the top of this page. Thanks for stopping by!

Online Extravaganza & Flash Sales! November 23rd-30th

November 23-30, save up to 50 percent on select products during our week-long Online Extravaganza! To make it even better, there will be flash sales that last 24 hours on November 23 and November 30, the first and last days of Online Extravaganza. But remember: Online Extravaganza savings are only available while supplies last, so get them while you can!
See the Savings Now!
Details:
  • Dates: November 23-30, 2015
  • Two 24-hour flash sales for specific products will happen during this promotion: one on November 23 and one on November 30.
  • Past Paper Pumpkin kits and kit refills in Online Extravaganza are available for purchase by subscribers and non-subscribers.
  • You must use bundle item codes provided for Online Extravaganza. Discounts will not be applied if individual component item numbers are entered separately. Bundles featured in Online Extravaganza will exist only during Online Extravaganza.
  • There is no minimum purchase necessary for Online Extravaganza. Discounts will range from 20 to 50 percent.
  • Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
  • All order types (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online) qualify for the Online Extravaganza discounted items and bundles.
  • North America markets are participating in this promotion. Europe and South Pacific markets are not participating because this promotion was designed around a cultural event in North America. 
  • Deadlines:
    • Phone/Fax orders must be placed by Monday, November 30, 2015 at 6:50 PM (MT)
    • Online/OEX orders must be placed by Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:50 PM (MT)

Please note: If you are placing an online order under $150 please use this HOST CODE:  HRPM3KBM

Important! During this event, if you are uncomortable placing an online order, it will be important to CALL ME (319-423-9966) to place your order! I have family descending on Tuesday and emails may not be checked and seen frequently enough to get your order placed in a timely manner! To place your online order in my 24/7 online store click the shop now tab at the top of this page. Thanks for stopping by!

Give the Gift of Paper Pumpkin! (Video)


I would love to have gotten this as a gift! (Well, okay, I kinda did because I bought it for myself…) Paper Pumpkin subscriptions make an excellent gift for yourself or someone else. It is a great gift for grandkids! Where else can you
get supplies for 10 cards, a stamp set, coordinating envelopes, a small stamp pad and a bunch of leftover goodies to create with later for $19.95? Plus you have access to videos just like this every month that show you how to put them together. The kits arrive monthly at your door, and each month is a happy surprise. If you were a Paper Pumpkin subscriber years ago when it first launched, there is no comparison! Stampin’ Up has gone above and beyond to make this a quality product with tremendous value. When you sign up for Paper Pumpkin you get access to purchase previous kits and/or refill kits that are still available as well!

There are prepaid prescriptions for every gift giving budget!

For your holiday shopping convenience I’ve included a product list of the prepaid prescriptions. To put any of these gifts under your tree, click on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Wouldn’t it be Nice?

Wouldn’t it be nice…if we could merry everything all year round? It’s an interesting thought!

One thing that is around all year long is Stampin’ Up!’s great Bundle & Save deals. They are available 365 days a year; 24/7 through my online store! No waiting for Black Fridays or Cyber Mondays to get a good deal. The good deal is available everyday! This card features the incredibly fun, Jingle all the Way Bundle but there are aproximately 54 different bundles to choose from (I admit, I lost count) with some offering different options like wood mount, clear mount, or photopolymer! Click here to check them out!

For your convenience I’ve included a product list of most of the items used to create this card below.  Get started on this lovely Christmas card now by clicking on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pretty Gift Packaging Under $3!



This beautiful package cost me less than $3 in supplies to put together and it is the perfect size to hold a dozen cookies! It’s a gorgeous presentation for your coworker and neighbor gifts and I think dressing up the package makes the gift seem so much nicer; don’t you?

Best of all, when it comes to Christmas, anything gold is so On Trend right now! The gift boxes and the designer paper are on the clearance rack making them a very good value! I personally stocked up on those boxes!

If you’d like to make your own pretty packages place your order now as clearance rack items are only available while supplies last! For your convenience I’ve included a product list of items used to create this package below.  Click one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store to get started on your pretty packages now! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Don’t Miss Out!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have what you need to make this absolutely stunning card! You may have to click on the image to see all the fine details. We made this card in my October Card Making class and I think this was everyone’s favorite! How’s it done? Easier than it looks! See the little Sixxix logo in the left hand corner? Flip that part of the folder up; lightly rub your Smokey Slate ink pad over the folder (you don’t want solid coverage!) Next you stamp your trees in Night of Navy on the folder (yep, right over the Smokey Slate!) Now place your card stock in the folder and run it through your Big Shot! This must have Woodland folder  and the Sleigh Ride edgelits are on the retired list (see it here) so don’t wait, hop on over to my 24/7 online store and get your order placed now! These are not stamps set so when the supply runs out; they are GONE!

For your convenience I’ve included a product list of the items used to create this card below.  Get started on this lovely Christmas card now by clicking on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Weekly Deals for November 17th – 23rd are here!

It isn’t too late plan your Christmas cards and projects! And, look at the great prices on these weekly deals! I love the Jolly Christmas stamp set and what a great price! I will be hopping on the Season of Cheer cardstock deal….great colors of card stock ANY time of the year – why not get it at bargain prices! Click on the photo above now to get your holiday deals! Thanks for stopping by!

Get Retiring Products – Before They’re Gone!

We’re saying goodbye to retiring products from the holiday catalog; but before we do, we’re giving everyone an opportunity to order their favorites. Retiring products will only be available until January 4, or while supplies last, so now’s a great time to order them before they’re gone!
Dates: November 16, 2015-January 4, 2016 (or while supplies last)

Click here to download or view the retired list!

Darla’s must have picks!


Below are a few items that I have picked as must have’s. It’s not a huge list; and your list may be different! Here is what I chose and why:

Christmas Cuties: because it is, well, adorable, easy to color; and a couple of the images can be used for things other than Christmas! 

Versatile Christmas because I love having lots of different types, styles, sizes, etc. of sentiments for all occassions, including Christmas.

Gold & White Glitter Ribbon: This stuff is just absolutely gorgeous and will also look fantastic on anniversary and wedding cards! Check out how it shines!

Spider Web Doilies: Um…cause the other side is white and they can be brayered to be any color or even embossed! Not to mention that they can be trimmed to various sizes making them an awesome embellishment! Have you seen this video?

Black Glimmer Paper: Do I have to explain this one? I love all the glimmer papers and one package goes a lon way just because creating little accents, like this one here, with this stuff is all that is necessary to make your cards go WOW!

Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies: These things are to die for. Okay, that may be a bit of a pun; but the houses and trees can add interesting layers to your cards all year round. I’m not horsing around here (more puns?) but a few snips and you have hills and horses! What’s not to love? Have you seen this card?

Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Are you really gonna let this one slip by you? I’ll be posting a card we made in class with this one on my blog later this week and you will see what I mean. This, my friends, is not an exclusive Christmas folder…trees are everywhere in our world whether we hug them or not! Think woodland scenes with flowers, think just a tree or two on the edge of any scene card. I’m just saying…if you don’t get anything else, get this! Now! The stamps sets will keep getting produced until the very end…but all the rest…when they are gone…they are gone! Hand your loved ones your Christmas list now! 

Get these before they are gone by clicking on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks for stopping by!


Don’t Get Caught in a Spider Web! (Video)

Do you find yourself buying stamping supplies for specific holidays and then not getting them all used up? If you are like me, sometimes you have grandiose plans that never come to fruition; or you just have more supplies than the projects that you needed to make or had time for.

Then there is my tunnel vision; looking at supplies and products and only seeing what they are “designed” for rather than thinking out of the box a little bit and getting a little more bang out of my supplies!

This little video will keep you from getting caught in those spider webs!

Thanks for stopping by!