Paper Pumpkin

How sweet are these cute little Halloween treat bags?

You know how much I love Halloween.  Well, now is them time

for you to get in on this amazing deal! You have read me blog about Paper Pumpkin, well this promo you don't want to miss!

Here's a what it's all about....

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.

I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy!

Join by Setpember 10th and get both months for $19.95! that's $9.95 a month for a box of great creativity!

Here's what awaits you for september! 6 of these cute burlap bags with everything you see here ready to make them! stamps, ink, accessories all of it for $9.95!

Go to my blog and click on paper pumpkin to the left side bar and sign up by using the code HALFOFF2 - your box will arrive by setpember 10. It's that easy!

Work of Art

(no name)

Have you given any more thought to purchasing the new stamp set Work of Art?   It is a stamp set that has the ease of each card looking like you watercolored your colors right onto the paper!

I wanted to show you a few more swaps from demonstrators that show you how versatile this set is......

Work of Art -#134111 for $29.95 wood mounted

#134114 for $21.95 for clear mounted

Do you just ever want everything cut and ready to make in a jiffy?

Well, look no further cause Paper Pumpkin is your answer!

 There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Paper Pumpkin. Have you given it a try? Now is the time! Get 50% off* your first two months when you sign up by September 10. Go to MyPaperPumpkin.com and use promo code: HALFOFF2.

Go HERE to sign up and make sure you use the code: HALFOFF2

Blockhead Alphabet

Wanted to share another fun card I swapped at convention.

Unfortunately there is no name on the back of it,  so if it's yours, you did an amazing job on it!

This person used our new mustache framelit die and the new photopolymer stamp set Blockhead Alphabet seen here.

Blockhead stamp set #133667 for $15.95

This is the last week of the promo for our buy 3, get one free designer series paper!  get yours ordered now!

Item #	Description	Price
133698	Flowerpot Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133699	Flashback Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133693	Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133692	Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133694	Park Lane Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133696	Maritime Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133695	Lullaby Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133700	Back to Black Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA

Sea Street

Look at all these adorable swap cards made with the Sea Street! 

Sea Street- Photopolymer #133988- $16.95

Have you thought about trying Paper Pumpkin?

Now is a great time to try it out!

Check out this promo...

There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Paper Pumpkin. Have you given it a try? Now is the time! Get 50% off* your first two months when you sign up by September 10. Go to MyPaperPumpkin.com and use promo code: HALFOFF2. 

After your first two months, keep the creativity coming for just $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN + tax per month (shipping included). Each month a fully designed project kit will arrive at your door with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go.

It’s commitment-free! You can cancel or suspend your membership at any time—really! So, go on, give it a try. What do you have to lose? (Except some boredom.)

Convention gifts

I have just returned from our Inspire, Create and share convention fully recharged and exhausted!   It was a fun filled four days.  Spending time with my downline, reconnecting with fellow demonstrators from around the world (gasp!) and massive amounts of creativity!  That wall behind us are paper flowers!  

What would convention be without pillow swag!

This is what I put together for my downline gals......

I was able to find some cute little journals and note pads that were decorated already with word bubbles, so I just added to them with our new Project Life cards and word bubble set.

I have soooo much more to share with you over the next week, come back and check out the amazingly talented demonstrator swaps I received and some great new products from our so to be released holiday catalog.

Don't forget to take advantage of this months promo.

Buy three, get one free designer series paper...

July is going to be one HOT! month!  Stampin' Up! is excited to offer you the chance to earn a FREE Designer Series Paper pack every time you purchase three others packs. That's like getting $10.95 US/ $13.50 CA off your purchase! This offer won't last long! 
Available sets:

Item #	Description	Price
133698	Flowerpot Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133699	Flashback Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133693	Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133692	Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133694	Park Lane Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133696	Maritime Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133695	Lullaby Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA
133700	Back to Black Designer Series Paper	$10.95 US/ $13.50 CA

Place your orders HERE

Historical Snohomish

While I'm away at convention I thought you might like to see some pics from our local historical Snohomish.  The little town is so quaint with a full front street of vintage antique shops and boutiques such as this one.  So many hours of browsing.....

This is Shelby my eldest daugher sitting on the couch above. She decided she absolutely had to have this couch if she had some money!  (she is a college student)  fell in love with it.

Check out the other photos below,  there were so many to pick from that I couldn't decide what to show.  But, enjoy!

Hop on over to my Facebook page for convention updates.

Watercoloring 101

Have you caught on to the watercoloring trend? This isn’t your grandmother’s version of watercoloring. It’s simple. It’s easy. You can’t mess it up. Welcome to Watercoloring 101! First step: Pick a super-cute stamp set to showcase eye-catching watercoloring. Begin!

I mainly use three different types of watercoloring:

1. Shape outlining
2. Direct-to-stamp
3. Stenciling

I chose to use the ridiculously cute Hello Love Stamp Set. Grab your Aqua Painter, fill it with water, and let’s get started.

I like to keep my ink pads nice and tidy, so to obtain my ink I simply use one of myclear blocks. Stamp your clear block directly on your ink pad and you’re set. Dip your Aqua Painter into a color and begin.



My favorite paper for using these techniques is the Watercolor Paper. I love the texture it brings to my projects as well as the color effects with the paint and water.

Shape Outlining:



To get this great effect, I used the new Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder along with the Word Bubble Framelits Dies.  After you’ve run both through your Big Shot, start coloring. There’s no wrong way to do this. The only rule I follow is to leave a little bit of the embossed image uncolored. This makes your design pop more and look less perfect, which is what you’re going for anyway. Begin by applying ink to your Aqua Painter (I used Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo for coloring the dots and the heart) and applying the ink to the watercolor paper in a painting motion. Color until you like what you see and let it dry. To finish off this card, I used Soft Suede Ink and Pumpkin Pie Ink, Kraft Cardstock, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, and Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine.

Here’s the up-close view of this awesome effect:





Direct-to-Stamp:

Do exactly what it says: color directly onto your stamp with your Aqua Painter. I stamped my image on Whisper White Cardstock so my image would look a little more blurry. I’m pleased with this look. I paired this technique with the Shape Outlining technique on the word bubble and I’m quite pleased. To finish off this card, add some a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker (for the doodling) and some Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper for the super cute and tiny banner at the top of your card. If you want to stamp on top of your watercolored image, use the Jet Black StāzOn ink, but wait until your image is completely dry.

Up close:



Stenciling:



To get this great effect, I used the new star punch from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack and punched a Post-It note on the sticky part.  Punching on the sticky part helps your mask stay flat while you’re using it as a stencil. Mine looked like this when I was finished:

 Place your stencil on your watercolor paper, dip your aqua painter into Pumpkin Pie ink (from your clear block) and trace/color. Do not reapply ink each time. By doing this you’ll get color hue variations in your stars. Love!!



To finish this card I used the Banner Punch and the shape tracing technique, the new Tangerine Tango Baker’s Twine (it looks like Melon Mambo next to the Pumpkin Pie stars), Kraft Cardstock, and Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper.  via stampin up! blog

Now don't forget to come on over to my Facebook page to see what's happening at Convention!  

Stampin Up! Gorgeous Grunge Background camo tutorial

                          Well the big day has arrived!  we are on our way to Convention in Salt Lake City!   Wooo Hoooo!   so excited for EVERYTHING in store!  Make sure and come on over to my Facebook page to see daily updates of what's going on, samples of amazing new products and photos!   
I told you I would post a video of how to make the camo background from the Godspeed card I posted last week. Here it is below......

                     

Also, while I'm off having a blast at convention, don't forget the new rewards program.  Each time you purchase $30.00 in product you get a box filled on a card and once you hit $150.00 you get $30.00 free to spend in the catalog!   This being convention week, if you place an order of $30.00 you get double the points!   Come join the fun!
Here are this week's deals for you to order......

	Large Triangle Punch Item # 133375 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Little Labels Punch Pack Item # 126881 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	Scallop Edge Border Punch Item # 119882 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$20.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$15.71 CAN
	Mini Metallic Clothespins Item # 133320 Regular Price: $3.95 US/$5.50 CAN Discounted Price: $2.96 US/$4.13 CAN
	1" Square Punch Item # 124094 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Melon Mambo 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Item # 131207 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$8.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$6.19 CAN
	Gold Baker'S Twine Item # 132975 Regular Price: $3.50 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.63 US/$2.96 CAN
	Summer Smooches Kit - Digital Download Item # 129601 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN