Paper Pumpkin, The Best of and other things

Stampin' up always has great ideas... I want to tell you about two new things that really blow my mind.

The first is PAPER PUMPKIN.  This is a program that is really unique, and really fun.  Check it out:

Sweep away the mundane - order your Paper Pumpkin today!

Paper Pumpkin

Just think . . . I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you escape your life with some paper fun. (I'm kinda like your paper fairy godmother—without white hair!) You'll love what you find on the inside: All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Stuff like cards, 3-D items, and more!
$24.95 / month

 This is really ideal for people that love to craft, but don't know if you have enough time.  This is a kit that comes right to your door every month... and you can cancel anytime!  I love that it's all there for you... so if you have an hour or two, you open up the kit, and go for it.  You can mix and match the projects with things that you already have, or just use what it already there.

Check it out online for further questions at https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en-ca/faq/

The second thing I'm super excited about is our BEST OF 25 YEARS selection.
As part of their 25-year anniversary celebration, we’re bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release—one set per month—during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image!
 Here is an example of the stamp sets:
JANUARY

Some things to remember:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $17.95
• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
• A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we’re including a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $17.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

To see each of the sets for each month, go to http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb
 /ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1226

Thanks for stopping by!

Hearts a Flutter and other things

Man, having 3 kids is busy!  On top of that, I'm also daycaring 5 days a week, which gives me a total of 5 kids under 5... so things haven't been happening in the Stamping department very much.  Although that is one of the reasons I love being a Stampin' Up demonstrator... it forces me to take time to be creative!

I made a simple card using the Hearts of Flutter stamp set and the coordinating pieces for the big shot... no cutting involved!  Love how quick and easy it is.
Bet you think that this set is only for Valentine's Day... but we used it for Mother's Day, instead.  I think it's actually very versitale, and would use it for Birthdays, Weddings, and Babies.
Here's what we made:

This next card my friend Stacey Rose made for me.  I think it's stunning in it's simplicity.

That's all for now!