Petals-A-Plenty Rich Razzleberry Card

Hi All -- I saw this card by Terry Blais while searching for ideas for my Stamp-A-Stack and just had to make it.  I made minor changes.  It is clean, simple and easy!  The guests that came to the SAS like all the cards they made, but were so taken with this one.  Thank you, Terry!  Half of those there just had to have the makings for it!  If it intrigues you too, let me know.  I would be happy to place an order for the makings for you!  And, I have an order going in on the 15th, so let me know!

Supplies:
Rich Razzleberry Cardstock, 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" and 3"x4"
Whisper White Cardstock, 4" x 5-1/4", 2-3/4" x 3-3/4"
Rich Razzleberry Ink
Christmas Postcard Stamp [Mini, pg.41]
Big Shot Die Cut Machine w/Multi-purpose Platform
Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder
Shimmer Spray [made from Frost Shimmer Paint and Rubbing Alcohol]
Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon

Extras:
Craft & Paper Scissors
Mini Glue Dot
SNAIL
Bone Folder

Instructions:

1. Fold your Rich Razzleberry gift card in half and crease with Bone Folder.
2. Dry emboss your Whisper White CS [4" x 5-1/4"] with the Big Shot and the Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder.
3. Spray #2 with Shimmer Spray and let dry.
4. Stamp "Merry Christmas" in Rich Razzleberry ink onto Whisper White CS [2-3/4" x 3-3/4"].  Layer onto Rich Razzleberry CS.
5. Tie a free hand bow from 12" of Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon.
6. Piece the card together with SNAIL.  Use a Mini Glue Dot to hold bow in place.

Last Chance Sale-A-Bration Event & Mystery Hostess Raffle

Hello, hello, hello, Stampers!

Today is the VERY LAST DAY to take advantage all that Sale-A-Bration has to offer!

• Did you get your hands on the Sale-A-Bration Scallop Trim Border Punch?
• Have you seen the stinky cute 6"x6" Designer Series Paper pack? Imagine the gifting or scrapbooking or cardmaking possibilities with these fabulous designs!
• Is there a stamp set in the Idea Book & Catalog, that Stampin' Up! has marked for SAB in the back of the brochure, that you want to earn for FREE? Forest Friends [p.109]? Or, Happy Together [p.72]? Or perhaps, Very Thankful [p.209]?

Check out the Sale-A-Bration brochure here and then contact me TODAY to place your order!

And, to sweeten the deal, I am offering tickets for the Mystery Hostess Raffle!

$50 = Two tickets, plus one SAB item

$75 = Four tickets, plus one SAB item

$100 = Six tickets, plus two SAB items

And, so on and so forth....

I will be placing the order by 10pm tonight, so call or email me with your merchandise and SAB selections. And, remember that it is a SAB item for EACH $50 spent!!!

Good Luck and, as always, Happy Stamping,
Julie

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Julie Tupper
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
4R Deca Circle
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-1024
Email: julietupper@gmail.com
http://julietupper.stampinup.net

Where have I been?

There is no short answer to this question, so I will just list the things that have been going on here.  It makes my head spin!

• House hunting every day for the past three months...no joke! 
• Trying to figure out what is going on with food intolerences for myself.  My kids have food allergies.  I have intolerences that are effecting everyday life, my mood, migraines, and other health related issues.
• Last week...put an offer in on a house and had it accepted
• Last week...my husband was in an accident in morning rush traffic.  The insurance company has totalled his van and we are disputing that...OY!
• Packing up our current house to fix it up, patch it up, stage it and put it on the market as soon as we can and preferabley before we close on the new house.
• Last week...packed and moved boxes.
• Last week...purged the house of collections and toys and books and such.....phew!
• Now.... on to repairs and sprucing up the house.

So, life has kept me busy.  Mostly with all good things, but phew, it has been tiring.  I will try to post some things later this week, so stay tuned, and thank you for checking in!

Gerber Daisy Box of Cards Class & Julie's Retired Stampin' Closet Cleanout

Dear Stampers,

I STILL HAVE SPOTS OPEN FOR THIS CLASS.  CALL OR EMAIL TODAY TO REGISTER!


Spring has sprung...dare I say...and I have the perfect class to get you in the mood!

The Gerber Daisy Box of Cards Class

Come create this beautiful box AND eight mini gift cards!

Included with your class fee of $20 is:

4x4 Clear Box [non-SU!]

8 - Mini Envelopes

All cut supplies for your cards and box

Entry into the Mystery Hostess Raffle with a qualifying purchase

Chocolate and yummy munchies

Fun, friends and stamping!

Door prizes

Surprise SPECIALS

When: Wednesday, March 31st, 7 p.m.
Where: My house, 4R Deca Circle, Derry, NH


Also, on this evening is Julie's Retired Stampin' Closet Cleanout! An opportunity for you to take home some of my most well-loved retired stamp sets and accessories. Cash and carry! No waiting!


I look forward to hearing from you! Register ASAP as spots are limited to 10 guests.

Please note that I am having trouble at the moment uploading the photos.  I will keep trying though!  You are just going to love love love this project!

Be Mine

Happy Valentine's Day!  These are the choices of cards that I have offered to my customers who have registered for the Valentine's Stampin' eScape.  We are going to have so so so much fun tomorrow!  Woohoo!

Heart Treat Cups

Heart Treat Cups Just in time for Valentine's Day, Stampin' Up!s new Heart Treat Cups coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch.

Click HERE to view the sales flyer for full details.

Important Information

• Heart Treat Cups (#120435) and the coordinating Sweetheart stamp set (#120415) are now available for purchase.
• While this is not a limited-time offer, we are not certain how long the initial inventory (earmarked for Valentine's Day) will remain in stock. It is possible that the Heart Treat Cups may be backordered for a short time prior to Valentine's Day. So ORDER YOURS today!
• The coordinating Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes (#116802) and the Full Heart punch (#113693) are available for purchase now.
• Don't forget about Sale-a-Bration!!

Sale-A-Bration 2010

Sale-A-Bration 2010 starts tomorrow!!!

Promotion Dates: January 5-March 31, 2010

Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate!

Promotion Details
Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping).

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales*, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.  *Note: This benefit only available on qualifying customer, demonstrator, and workshop orders. Online orders do not qualify.

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15 percent off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!

Starter Kit          |  Regular Price | Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)

Standard Starter Kit  $199                 $169

Digital+ Starter Kit    $185                $157

***The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be added to these kits, but will not be discounted.

Things to Remember

• Orders qualifying for a free Sale-A-Bration product with a $50 purchase may be placed as a customer, workshop, or online order.
• Online orders do not qualify for the free hostess Sale-A-Bration item at $300.
• All Sale-A-Bration products (except the Scallop Trim Border punch) are exclusive to this promotion and will never be offered again. The Scallop Trim Border punch will be available for sale in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, but now is your chance to get it free!
• Book a workshop with me in January and be entered to win a fabulous Stampin' Up! gift basket full of goodies!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SAB CATALOG

I look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Stamping,
Julie

Go Confidently In The Direction Of Your Dreams -- Decor Elements

I think I have mentioned before that my mom is not a stamper, but a quilter.  And, what I see in cardstock and Designer Series Paper, she sees in fabric.  She has a few stamp sets and two ink pads, but other than that, nada....Up until now!!!  [Although, I was so impressed that she used her stamps on her Christmas card envelopes!  Go mom!] 

Well, when I was up north for Thanksgiving, I was showing the Definately Decorative catalog to my sister-in-law and a friend.  As we were chatting about the versitility of the vinal adhesives, my mom walked in and picked up a catalog.  I brought her attention to the big "tree" and the saying that it looked so great with it..."Go Confidently In The Direction Of Your Dreams" saying and birds.  She exclaimed that she had been looking for something to replace an old quilt on the wall in her kitchen and "THIS is it!"  Yaaahoooo!  Well, needless to say, she purchased them, and one of our projects during our visit over Christmas was to apply her new Decor Elements.  What do you think?  [I must admit this was the first time I have actually applied a Wall Decor Element and it came off without a hitch!  Phew!]   I LOVE IT!

From page 14 of the Definately Decorative Brochure.

Used are the medium Tree, Thoughts and Prayers and medium Direction of Your Dreams .

If you like what you see and want to purchase your own, you may do so on my website at http://julietupper.stampinup.net/ OR contact me at julietupper@gmail.com.

Merry Christmas

Earn Free Hostess Merchandise

Dear Stampers,

 

I wanted to let you know that I am placing a last minute before Christmas stampin' order Tuesday evening.

 

*Is there anything that you meant to order for yourself or someone else?
*Did you hint to your family about wanting stampin' stuff, but have a feeling that they didn't call me?
*Did you forget something for that project you have been working on? Well, here you go!

 

This is your last chance before Christmas to place your order and have it arrive on time. How? I plan to place the order with Express 2 day delivery, which is extra. However, if I can wrangle up TEN or more orders before tomorrow night, then we could split the Express Shipping cost at only $2 extra per person! Wow! That Express Shipping is deal is unheard of, and you could get your order by Friday at the latest!

 

Also, I plan to give away all the HOSTESS BENEFITS! For every $20 spent, you will get your name placed in the drawing! With the possibility of free merchandise AND at least a Level One Hostess Set, how can you resist!?

• So, replenish your cardstock;
• Purchase those Stampin' Write Markers you have been wanting;
• Stock up on SNAIL ink refills, brads or ribbon;
• Or, buy that stamp set for your best friend!

Whatever you decide, please email or call in your order by 9pm Tuesday night [12/14].  PLEASE DO NOT PLACE AN ONLINE ORDER...this time.  :-)

 

NOTE: If you want me to call or email a friend or relative to prompt an order, please provide me with their name and contact information. I am happy to help them with Christmas shopping! However, please also provide me with a Wish List [see attached], so I can lead them in the right direction for you.

 

I look forward to hearing from you and Merry Christmas!

 

Happy Stamping,
Julie
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Julie Tupper, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
4R Deca Circle
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-1024
Email: julietupper@gmail.com
Customer Website: http://julietupper.stampinup.net

More Christmas Cards

Yultide Christmas -- I saw this main image at the Portland, Maine Regionals in October and just had to create a card around it. LOVE IT!

Cool Dudes Card -- I cased this one from somewhere online. So sorry to the original artist to not give you due credit. Love the color scheme and simple layout! Another favorite of the SAS attendees.

 

Acetate Ornament Punch Card -- Again, I cased this one from somewhere online. So sorry to the original artist to not give you due credit. Another favorite of the SAS attendees. LOVE IT!

And more...

Another Christmas Card Idea

Lovely As A Tree Gift Card Holder -- Such an understated card.  Love it's design.  I will get a picture of the inside posted as soon as I can.

Stamps
Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set – p.110
God’s Blessings Stamp Set – p.140
Four the Holidays Stamp Set – Mini p.19
Textured Jumbo Wheel – p.100
Paper
Mellow Moss card stock, 12” x 5 ½” -- p.157
Whisper White card stock, 3 ¾” x 1 ¾”, 2 ¼”x 2”, Scrap -- p.155
Chocolate Chip card stock, 4” x 2”, 2 ½” x 2 ¼”, Scrap – p.156
Always Artichoke card stock, 4 ¾”x 2 ¾” – p.157
Ink
Mellow Moss Classic Ink pad -- p.157
Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker – p.156
Mellow Moss Jumbo Wheel Cartridge – p.157
Accessories
Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, 15” – p.183
Wide Oval Punch – p.186
Designer Label Punch – p.186
Word Window Punch – p.186
3/4” Circle Punch – p.186
Stampin’ Dimensionals – p.192
Jumbo Wheel – p.193
Sticky Tape – p.192
Paper Cutter, p.191
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, p.191

Instructions:

1. Using Paper Cutter, score 12” x 5 ½” Mellow Moss CS at 4 ¼”, 6” and 7 ¾”.
2. Fold card in a “W” pattern. Line underside of card at folds with Sticky Tape in a “I____I” pattern. NOTE: See example to verify you are gluing properly.
3. Use pencil to slightly mark ¼” in on sides of flap. Line up outside BLACK edge of Word Window Punch on mark on left side and punch only half way in. Repeat on right side. Use ¾” Circle Punch to punch a half circle on edge in middle of flap.
4. Wheel front and inside of gift card with Textured Jumbo Wheel and Mellow Moss Ink Cartridge [in wheel]. NOTE: Wheel on either side of the flap.
5. Stamp saying on 2 ¼”x 2” Whisper White CS. Layer on 2 ½” x 2 ¼” Chocolate Chip CS. Adhere inside.
6. SNAIL ribbon and wrap around card.
7. Ink “Pine tree” in Mellow Moss Ink. Use Blender Pen to “brush off” trunk and ground. Ink trunk and ground with Chocolate Chip Marker. Stamp onto Whisper White CS.
8. Layer main image onto Chocolate Chip CS and then onto Always Artichoke CS. Adhere with Dimensionals.
9. Use Wide Oval Punch to punch an oval out of scrap Chocolate Chip CS.
10. Ink “Christmas” with Chocolate Chip Marker. Stamp on scrap Whisper White CS. Use the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to image “Merry” OVER “Christmas” with marker. Punch with Designer Label Punch. Adhere to oval and main image.
11. Tie ribbon.

Christmas Cards

So, at Christmastime I have the toughest time deciding on what I want to do for my Christmas cards.  I make endless samples for myself, my customers, workshops and classes.  I use them in my Big Christmas Stamp-A-Stack.  I cut endless cards for other people, but when it comes down to it, I CAN NEVER DECIDE!!!  I am currently at that place again this year.  I know...you are saying "Seriously, Julie, THIS is what you are worried about?"  Well, no not really, but as you know stamping is a passion that I have!  I just want to get it right.  Oh, and then there is getting the a-okay sign from my husband.  Hahaha!

Here are some of the latest samples:

Tree Trimming Card -- I did this one at Convention in August!  It was a favorite of all of my SAS attendees!  Isn't is so simple and beautiful?

Make Merry Wreath Card -- This was one of the Make & Takes at the Portland, Maine Regionals in October.  I love the non-traditional Certainly Celery as the green with the hint of Real Red popped off the wreath and in the ribbon.   LOVE IT!

So, as you can see, there is much to choose from, and those are just a few of my samples!  Enjoy!

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS, Holiday Extravaganza, Holiday Gift Giving Guide & MORE

Dear Stampers,

Remember, TODAY is the day to save BIG!

These deals are so much better than a Black Friday sale. Why? You won't even have to brave the traffic and the crazy shoppers! :-)

*Holiday Online Extravaganza: Save 30 - 50% off of some of Stampin' Up's most popular items with the Online Extravaganza! THIS SALE IS AMAZING! A list of the items is noted below for your convenience. For all the sale details and to shop online visit my website. JUST CLICK HERE.

*Holiday Gift Giving Guide: You'll love the convenience of our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbors, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs. Plus, when you spend $50 on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)!

In addition to SU!s great sale, I am adding TWO additional offerings:

*My Black Friday Special: TODAY, when you place an online order of at least $50 on my SU! website, you will receive a "credit" equal to 20% of your retail purchase to spend with me in January!

*Julie’s Blog Special: Go to this BLOG POST for an additional GREAT deal! Leave a comment on there, and I will apply your deal to when your order is placed.

Remember that when you order online your stampin' products are shipped right to your home! How easy is that!?

· Do your Christmas shopping and get a gift they'll love!

· Get a special gift for yourself and get a great deal!

Woohoo! So what are you waiting for? PLACE AN ORDER TODAY!

Happy Stamping,
Julie

Thanksgiving Blessings to You!

Don't Forget - SPECIALS

Don't Forget these fabulous Specials going on now until Monday the 30th.

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA
JULIE'S BLOG SPECIAL

SHOP EARLY AND SAVE!

BLACK FRIDAY

SPECIAL!

Place an online order, of at least $50, through my website (http://julietupper.stampinup.net) on November 27th and you will receive a "credit" to spend in January equal to 20% of your retail purchase.

You are eligible to combine the Black Friday Special with my current BLOG SPECIAL and the Online Extraveganza!


Note: If you are a Stamper’s Club Member, your credit may be used on your January club purchase! Yippee!

Thankful

This week is a time of Thanksgiving, and I give God thanks for the many blessings and trials [yes, even the trials] that have come my way.  This has been a tough year emotionally for me.  Why?  I don't know.  But, what I do know is that I am blessed.  God reminds me every day of His unfailing love through any means necessary.  He speaks His love to me where I am at, can hear and accept it....a hug from my son, the smile on my daughter's face, the graciousness of my husband to know when I need a hug verses to be given some space, a friend's caring and persistant calls to check in on me, my customers excitement to the my creations...  For these and many other things, I am thankful this year.  God is so good.

Take time in this busy season to remember why you are thankful, and if perchance you are having a tough time coming up with something.  Just stop, be still and listen for God to speak to your heart.  He is trying to get through to you.  If you cannot hear Him, just breathe.

Wow...that came out a lot more solemn than I anticipated.  Truely, I am thankful!

Chocolate Chip Cardinal Christmas

My grandmother loved cardnials.  The Cardinal Christmas stamp set reminds me of her, so I stamp with it for only the most special cards to give to only the most special people in my life.  She was a fabulous woman and gave the best hugs!

Anywho, I used Shimmer Spray on this card's background, which I explained how to make in THIS POST.  Oh boy, DO I LOVE THIS STUFF!

Supplies:

Cardinal Christmas Stamp Set

Chocolate Chip Card Stock

Very Vanilla Card Stock

Basic Brown Classic Ink

Ruby Red Classic Ink

Garden Green Classic Ink

Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink

Aquapainter

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine

Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder

Shimmer Spray

5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Stampin' Sponges