Christmas is nearing!

Oh what a busy time of the year!  Christmas is sneaking up on us--hope you are ready!  Today's post is a card I made for Christmas this year using the new mitten punch and the More Merry Messages stamp set.  The punch is in the holiday mini on page 11 and has the matching Make a Mitten set which was also used.  They will be gone Jan. 2nd, 2013 so don't hesitate to order these fun little items!

Colors used were Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and Very Vanilla.  Be of Good Cheer dsp was used to make the punched squares.  Scallop square duo die was used with the Big Shot for the cherry square and the vanilla square was from the square punch!  Enjoy!  Merry Christmas to all!

Snow much fun!

This would be a great winter themed thank you for all those Christmas presents you are going to get here pretty soon!  :-)

It uses curly verses & snow much fun stamp sets along with some big shot goodies.  The snowburst TIEF (which is retired but on the clearance rack--I must admit, I didn't know that it was retired until I saw it there), perfect pennants bigz die, and the lots of tags sizzlit.  Be of good cheer dsp, and some cherry cobbler seam binding, along with some sponging and dazzling diamonds glitter on his hat with the glue pen.  I used shimmery white cs for the base and the snowman as it holds up to the watercoloring better than whisper white cs.   Thanks for stopping by today--enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Tags, Tags, and more tags!

I've been meaning to post these all week--where did the week go to????  It's already Friday!  So Thanksgiving Sunday the gals stamped some tags while the guys were out hunting.  They had a blast and said that next year we need to start on Saturday.  :-)

Here is what they came up with.

 

They loved the glimmer paper!

This little reindeer guy has been a hit in many classes over the years!  This year he got a red glimmer nose!

Heat embossing the silver tree on black was like magic to them.  Didn't they do a great job??

 

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by for a quick peek.  This is my second post for today so be sure to scroll down and view the special that Stampin' Up! has right now.

 

 

 

 

Holiday Treat Bundles

Here is the newest special from Stampin' Up!  Just in time for the holidays and packaging all those cute Christmas ideas!

You can click here to view a bigger form of this flyer.  Have a great weekend!  Check back as I am posting more yet this afternoon!

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA IS HERE!

 

It's finally arrived!  The biggest SALE of the year!!  Yay!  Be sure to check out the deals at my website.  www.rheastamps.stampinup.net

I'm sure you will find something there that you would love to buy.  Today I am going to share a card that uses one of the products on the sale list.

 

This card was designed by Mary A. one of my fellow swappers.  She used the northern flurry TIEF which is on the sale, regularly $7.95 is now on sale for $5.96 with item code number 120902.  It also uses the Big Shot to use this folder and that is also on special today as part of the 24 hour doorbuster sale!  It is on sale for 20% off!  Check out all the sale items here.

 Be sure to click the "shop now" button once you are there!

 

Have a great day!

 

Online Extravaganza!!!!

 

 

Our Biggest SALE of the year is here starting on Monday, November 19th!

Just what is on sale you ask??  LOTS!  When you download the flyer and print it, you will notice that we have two 24 hour specials; one on Monday, November 19th and one on Wednesday, November 28th!

On Monday, Nov 19th, 20% off The Big Shot, the Doctor’s Bag (that holds the Big Shot and lots of stuff), the Simply Scored Diagonal plate.


On Wednesday, Nov 28th, 20% off of Clear Block Bundles and Storage caddy, and the Stack and Store caddy.

As for the rest of the SALE, you will find products discounted from 20-50% off!  There is 3 pages of goodies to look at!  Be sure to look all the way to the end as that is the 50% off merchandise and one of my favorite stamps sets, Snow Much Fun,  is there at a 50% discount!

Click here to download the pdf.

Starting Monday, you can head on over to my website to place your orders!  www.rheastamps.stampinup.net

I will also be placing an order first thing on Monday morning so if you would like me to order for you either  phone me(406-428-2213) or email me (rheastamps@hotmail.com)!

Texture Boutique with Carrie Cudney

This is such a fun little machine!  It works with out textured impressions embossing folder to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, and vellum into embossed masterpieces!

‘Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art.

To help you with your gift-giving needs, I’m offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone.

Texture Boutique Bundle
Item 132700
$39.95

(a $45.85 value)Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
• Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

OR

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Only
Item 132657
$29.95
Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim

Snow Flurry Card

Today's post is a card I made for a challenge recently.  It is an easy layout and you can change up the colors and embellishments to make your own quick card.

I used the Snow Flurry die and the Big shot to cut the snowflakes.  I added some pearls to them and used the Candlelight Christmas dsp which is found in the holiday mini along with the die.  The greeting is from teeny tiny wishes.  I gave the whole card a spritz with some champagne mist shimmer paint mixed with rubbing alcohol.  It is really pretty in real life.  :-)  Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great week!

Ink-redible Promotion

Dates: November 1 - December 16, 2012


Promotion Details: Hostesses who hold a minimum $450 party during the promotion period will receive a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads--they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals--a $49.95 value! Plus, the free ink is in addition to the regular hostess benefits--INK-redible!

Promotion Details: New demonstrators who join the Stampin' Up! family during the promotion period will received a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads--they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals! It's INK-redible!

Contact me for more details.  Email me at rheastamps@hotmail.com or phone me at 406-428-2213.

New Stampin' Trimmer Available!

Introducing the new and improved Stampin' Trimmer! Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters-and because it was made by Stampin' Up!, you know it's a cut above the rest!  Stay tuned here for more info about this wonderful trimmer and more exciting offers from SU.  I will try to post more later today.

Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

• An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler
  • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements.
  • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
  • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts.
  • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
  • The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch.
  • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
  • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 12" cutting and scoring track
  • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them.
  • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles.
  • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport.
  • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
  • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
  • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring.
  • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
  • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
  • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards.
  • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
• Product details: item 126889; $29.95

Spooktacular Sell-A-Stamp Day

It is here!!  The day has come and here are the details:

• Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp we sell will be 15 percent off.

This means all stamps in the current catalogs including

• Background stamps
• Personalized name stamps
• Incentive stamp sets from the supply list
• Cookie press stamps
• Single-image stamps

This DOES NOT include

• Hostess sets
• Bundled stamp sets
• Digital stamp brush sets

There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.

You can order by going online at www.rheastamps.stampinup.net or if you wish you can call 406-428-2213 or email me at rheastamps@hotmail.com and I will place the order for you.

 Keep in mind that if you place your order online you can also take advantage of the Clearance Rack items. 

Have a great day!

Halloween Fun!

First of all, I want to remind you of the Huge Stamp Sale that SU is having on Monday, October 29th!  Check out my previous post to read all the details.  Don't be afraid to comment here or contact me with further questions.

Now...on to some Halloween Fun!  Here are a couple swap cards I received!

This card is so pretty in real life!  I LOVE all the bling!  She uses silver and champagne glitter paper, rhinestones, and googly eyes!  Howlstooth and Scaringbone dsp, black striped ribbon, and the Frightening Feline stamp.  This card was designed by Deb Townsend.

The second card was made with the Bootiful Occasions stamp set, bat from the Googly Ghouls stamp set, the same dsp as above, along with some rhinestones for bling and the spider web embossing folder and labels framelits with the Big Shot!  This fun card was made by Diane Winter.

Exciting News!

Stampin' Up!  has a promotion going on right now until January 2nd, 2013.  They are offering single stamps from 3 full stamp sets and a single stamp out of some other stamps sets.  Many of you who have been to my workshops lately have seen the single stamps from Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings stamp sets.   Yesterday, we were notified that they would be offering some random more single stamps for varying sets and 3 never before seen stamps!  Yay!  Here is the link to my website to view them.  Click Here!  Once there just click on the shop now button and look under stamps for single stamps.  It doesn't want to link directly to them for some reason.

NOW FOR THE EXCITING NEWS!  On Monday, October 29th, Stampin' Up! is holding a one day only Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular!  Every stamp we sell will be 15% off for that day!  It will be a busy day!  We also ship calves that day.  Be sure to email me your order either over the weekend OR go to my website that day at www.rheastamps.stampinup.net and place your order online on Monday.  I will be placing an order on Monday night for all the orders I recieve over the weekend.   Everyone who places an order will go into a drawing for FREE stamp sets to be given away.  I will give a set away for every 5 orders that I get!  It doesn't matter if you send me the order over the weekend or place it online on Monday!   So start your wish list today and email me anytime with it between now and Monday!  Have fun shopping.  Be thinking about Christmas gifts--stampers love nothing better than new stamps!

Single Stamps!

Good morning!  I wanted to let you know about a pilot program that is available for a limited time from Stampin' Up!

They have taken 3 stamp sets and are going to sell the stamps as singles.  Word Play and Perfectly Penned out of the regular catalog and Seasonal Sayings from the holiday mini catalog.  You can go to my website, click here, for more information and flyers to download to look at for prices and order numbers.  These will be available until January 2, 2013.  Have a fabulous day!

Anniversary Card

Our neighbors had their 30th wedding anniversary this year as well.  Their kids threw them a surprise party this summer and we had a great party!  I have had this on my computer for a while but don't think I ever shared it with you all.

It uses stamp sets called Lovely Letters, and A Word For You.  Calypso Coral, Vanilla, and Soft Suede are the colors used.  I love that SU has ribbon to match and designer series papers that have coordinating and matching colors for us to use.  The dsp is retired now called Paisley Petals but I know that many of you bought it last year and probably have some left to use.  The Perfect Pennants die hosts a stamp from a retired set called Together Forever.  The pearls add an elegant touch.   Here is what it looked like on the inside.

Another retired stamp set is the greeting called Curvy Verses along with a strip of the dsp punched with the scallop trim border punch.
Enjoy your Sunday!

Christmas Swap Card

Today's post is a card that I made to swap recently.  An easy layout that goes together nicely with vanilla, soft suede, and cherry cobbler for color theme.

I used the Delightful Decorations set, More Merry Messages set, and the Netting background stamp all from the regular catalog.  I use my Big Shot on most projects that I do anymore--not really sure how I lived without it???!  I die cut the scallop square and textured the polka dots on the soft suede piece with it.  The matching punch to the ornament saves cutting it out and also used the decorative label to punch out the netting stamp.  The piercing, crochet ribbon and pearl in the center of the ornament are the finishing touches to this card.  All supplies are from Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 catalog.
Have a fun weekend!  Thanks for stopping by for a minute today...until later, make it a great day!

Happy World Cardmaking Day!

Hope you all are enjoying making cards today!

Have a great day!  Here's a quick card for some inspiration.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by...until later...ENJOY STAMPING TODAY!

Ornament Keepsakes

As promised....here is card made using all those fun little supplies in this month's special, check out yesterday's post for the special for October!

I just picked colors from the Candlelight Christmas dsp to use as my colors for the card.  Stampin' Up!  makes it sooooo easy for us.  Amazing!  So I used the dsp, the stamp set, the framelits to cut the ornament out with, and the paper  piercing pack on the window framelits.  Pretty quick and easy to put together and a pearl and some ribbon added to the ornament to complete the look.  Have a great day!  Thanks for stopping by for a quick peek!

Stampin' Claus is coming to town!

It's only October, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper.

You can purchase this bundle:

OR this bundle (which is priced at 15% discount).  All of our bundles are at a 15% discount in the holdiay mini catalog:

 

AND get this for FREE:

 

 

 

Have a great day!  Stop back tomorrow to see a card made with all these wonderful products!

 

 

Snowflake Soiree

Today's post uses the stamp set called Snowflake Soiree and is found in the Holiday Mini 2012 on page 5.

I used three different colors of blue--midnight muse, baja breeze, and pool party. The decorative label punch is used on the Merry stamp. I sponged the edges to give it a softer look and added a bit of dazzling diamonds glitter with a glue pen. Then I used the Big Shot with the delicate designs embossing folder and the large scallop edgelit to do the top piece. I added glitter again in the same process as before. The midnight muse ribbon adds the finishing touch. I LOVE that Stampin' Up! has so many coordinating products to use. Thanks for stopping by today--have a great weekend!

Pumpkin Time!

Sorry it's been a few days since I posted. Hubby and I took a little trip to Canada to visit our daughter for a few days. Canada was absolutely beautiful with all the fall colors. I took my computer with me in hope that I would find time to post while there but we were too busy playing! :-) Today's post was inspired by a good friend and fellow swapper Carol Gilmore. I found this swap that I think she made last year or the year before that was this very layout but she didn't have the greeting on it. I thought it was a wonderful way to add our bitty banner greetings to it.

It uses the stamp sets Jack of All Trades and Itty Bitty Banners; both of which can be found in our regular catalog. The banner was cut with the big shot and the bitty banner framelit dies. The little bow made with linen thread adds a nice touch. These were pretty quick and easy so I made a whole bunch to share with people.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day!

Postage Due

Today's post has some swap cards made with the Postage Due stamp set. This is a new set to the regular catalog this year found on page 108. It has a nice alphabet set that coordinates with it called Morning Post Alphabet. This first card is by Mary Hall. She mixes crumb cake, early espresso, and vanilla together for this card. I LOVE crumb cake--it is probably my favorite neutral color.

Mary added some sponging and bling to this card--here is a closer peek.

This next card is by my good friend and downline, Denice Marshall. Again, using the Postage Due stamp set. Colors are midnight muse (a new in color), early espresso, and crumb cake.

She add some light sponging around the edges of the bigger vanilla piece of cs. Denice used the postage stamp punch found on page 182 to punch the three pieces in the three colors. She used the ¼ inch stitched ribbon in early espressso, linen thread, and antique brads to add some bling to this card. What nice vintage looking cards--don't ya think?? Thanks for stopping by today. Enjoy your Sunday!

Anniversary Card

Well, as many of you know, our 30th wedding anniversary was this week. Here we were back then!

Today I am going to share the anniversary card I made for my dear heart. It uses the perfectly preserved set.

The cannery set framelits that match the set save all the cutting out of objects. These items are in the holiday mini catalog 2012. So the pears and leaves are cut with the big shot. Also used the labels collection framelits, polka dot TIEF, fancy fan TIEF with the big shot for this card. Sponging on the vanilla label collection framelit in cajun craze and mustard careful to leave some empty space toward the middle. The crochet ribbon was sponged with mustard as well. The brown polka dot framelit piece is the espresso brown core'dinations cardstock out of the mini as well. Then you just sand it a bit to find the inner color. The greeting comes from the set called A Word for You. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Daydream Medallions

Today's post is cards made with a new stamp set to our annual catalog called Daydream Medallions. It has a matching jumbo wheel called Daydream. First card is from Sharon Skelton.

She used the wheel on the bottom of this card along with the stamp set that was cut out by the floral frames framelit dies. You use these dies with the Big Shot. What a versatile tool. If you don't have one, you should think about hosting a workshop and getting it for your ½ off item with a $400 workshop. Contact me for more details. The letter was cut with the big shot and the typeset alphabet die. Kimberly Allen made the next card.

This is a bigger square card measuring 5½ inches. She has so many nice touches to this card. Her diagonal scored background on the not quite navy along with the sponged edges. The blue flower layer is actually the new specialty paper from our annual catalog called natural composition. It has lightly raised patterns that appear glossy on the crumb cake paper. She actually hand cut the larger of the vanilla layers and added it to the floral framelit in soft suede. Champagne glimmer paper from the holiday mini is the flower center. Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day!

Perfectly Preserved

This was not my favorite set out of the holiday mini this year--was not even on my first order of supplies from there; however, I have grown to fall in love with it. I had some time to play with it last week and came up with these cards.

I especially love that they gave us framelits to match this set--those of you who know me, know that I dislike cutting things out. The dsp--orchard harvest gives me the color choices to follow.

This card uses the coredinations cardstock from the holiday mini in early espresso ran thru the TIEF caled woodgrain. Then when you sand the paper a bit the tan color comes out. I punched the seeds out with the heart punch of a pear stamped in cherry cobbler. The heart punch matches pretty closely and worked well.

This is a card I used at my open house last week. It is a square card of 4½ inches. The ribbon in island indigo and linen thread add a nice touch.

Here is another square card. This one has a button and I used a skinny piece of cs to thread thru the holes of the button. Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy your week.

September Special

What a fabulous deal Stampin' Up! gave us for September! Be sure to check this out.

With every $40 order you can pick a spool of ribbon that comes in our "newest" in colors! Here are the codes.

You can email me with your order if you would like to take advantage of this offer. Have a GREAT weekend!

Googly Eyes!

Today's post is made with the stamp set from the Holiday mini called Googly ghouls on page 27. I love the little googly eyes you can get on the same page to add to the eyes! They already have adhesive on them. If you want to use this set for Halloween treats, be sure to check out the designer kit on that same page.

This is a fun little gatefold card and uses the Howlstooth dsp and I just use some markers to add a little color to it. Here is how it looks on the inside.

I used the Seasonal Sayings set on page 34 of the holiday mini and the framelit from the regular catalog page 191 called apothecary accents. I'm not quite sure how I lived for so long without a Big Shot and all the fun diecutting, and embossing things you can add to projects! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by today.

Holiday Mini---day 3

This first card is a card made by Resa Russell who is in my downline. She used the stamp sets from the holiday mini called Evergreen & First Christmas found on pages 18&19.

This is a joy fold card and the vintage brad is what holds the flap down. I love this card technique and it inspired me to create another card using this technique which I will post another day. Thanks for the inspiration Resa! This next card is made by Kristina Astrup, another gal in my downline.

Kristina used the Autumn Accents Bigz Die to create these leaves along with the woodgrain TIEF. The greeting comes from Teeny Tiny Wishes. This make a wonderful Thanksgiving card--and be sure to check out the Wonderfall stamp set that coordinates with this die. I am so thankful for all of you that check into my blog--leave me a comment so I know you are out there--LOL. Also want to thank all of my downline for your dedication. I wish you all a great FALL season. Happy Labor Day!

More Holiday Samples

As promised, here is some more holiday inspiration from the 2012 Holiday mini catalog. If you don't have this catalog and would like one be sure to contact me.

This first card was made by my very first recruit, Linda Picchioni. She has been stamping longer than I have I believe. She is one of my very best friends and I love her laughter and stamping abilities among many other things. She used the single stamp called Frosty Friends (pg 9 of the HM) and Joyous Celebrations (pg.7) for the oval and sentiment. Lots of Big Shot goodies on this card. The Holiday Frame tief (textured impressions embossing folder)from the HM catalog. The Fancy Fan tief, and labels collection framelits. I love how she uses the debossed side of her embossed pieces. A very cute card and who doesn't love snowmen??

The second card was made by Nicole Tholt. Nicole used the Ornament Keepsakes bundle. In the holiday mini (HM) you will see many of these bundles. This one combines the ornament keepsakes stamp set and the holiday ornaments framelits and they are priced to save 15%. I love the color combination of red, green and brown. She used the ornament stamp along with some cherry scalloped tulle ribbon(HM--pg.4) along with the labels collection framelits, polka dot tief, and dazzling details on the ornaments for her focal point. You will notice the paper piercing done with the Festive piercing pack (pg 30 HM). Don't you just love how she layered a couple of the labels in different colors and no more cutting them out by hand as long as you have a Big Shot...if you don't start saving your pennies!

It's "Spool time"!

Happy September 1st! To me, September is the beginning of fall and it is my favorite season. I am looking forward to cooler temperatures and some rain if God will so bless us. In the month of September, Stampin' Up! has a wonderful special for us to take advantage of.

You can go to my website to place your order at www.rheastamps.stampinup.net or call me with it and I can place it for you. This is just my first post for the day so be sure to check back later for some more holiday mini catalog inspiration!

Holiday mini samples

Today you will be seeing some samples from the holiday mini catalog. This is quite possibly the BEST holiday mini catalog I have ever seen from SU. I LOVE so many things in this catalog and my wish list is LONG! I did a swap with my downline for the holiday mini and you will be seeing some of their creations for the next few days. These first two come from a daughter and mother. Rachel recruited with me and then recruited her Mom to join in the FUN! So the first card comes from Rachel Takala.

Rachel used The Joyous Celebrations stamp set, the lacy brocade textured impressions embossing folder(tief), core'dinations cardstock--all of which are from the holiday mini. She also used some things from the regular catalog like the polka dot TIEF, cherry cobbler seam binding, extra large oval punch, dotted scallop ribbon border punch, etc. Very nicely done Rachel!

Rachel's mom, Mary Roggenkamp, made this beautiful card. She used the stamp set called Snowflake Soiree from the holiday mini. The Merry Christmas comes from Teeny Tiny Wishes from the Annual Catalog. Triple time stamping is so pretty. The designer ribbon slides are in the holiday mini on page 31. Those with the scrunched up seam binding add a nice touch. Very pretty Mary!