1/02/2019

Desk Calendar part 2

Hello again! Here are the first 3 months of my 2019 desk calendar.  Did these New Year's Eve and really hoping to get back up there soon to finish the year!

Took a little different approach to the colors for these 3. I'm still adjusting to the color change and not all that familiar with what goes together since I don't spend much time up there. I did grab Painted Harvest because I know it can work with any colors. Then I thought for each month, what color goes with January? February? March?? January brings cold and snow, so blue. February, Valentine's Day so red &/or pink. March, St. Patrick's Day so Green.


The calendar this year is brownish day numbers and Gray month numbers. For January I used Gray Granite for the flower center, Blueberry Bushel for the 'january' and center petals, and Balmy Blue for the background petals. Random dots stamped between in all 3 colors, full strength to off once and twice. Simple White Sheer Ribbon under the calendar. Background cardstock is Blueberry Bushel.


Red is not usually my thing and I had forgotten how much I like Poppy Parade! Card base and accent layer are that. February is stamped in Poppy over the gray printed 2. Background flower layer is Flirty Flamingo, center petals Poppy Parade. Centers this time are Smoky Slate. Random dots again in between in various strengths. Light edging on the calendar and background layer with Smoky Slate. Ribbon is Poppy Parade striped. Calendar is attached with dimensionals over the ribbon.


St. Patrick's Day isn't all that special to us either, but I really love these green flowers. Who knew, green flowers would look so cool! Call Me Clover is an In Color and the base color and 'march' color. Also center petal color. Center is Smoky Slate again and the background petal is Granny Smith Green. Random dots again around the flowers. Note on the 17, the set has small stamps to mark special days. White Classic Weave ribbon knotted on this one.

Here is the view of them on my desk, from the front and then from the site. The red ribbon peeks out just a bit behind the blue, but that's OK!




Thanks for stopping by! Product details and shopping links below!

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1/01/2019

Desk Calendar part 1

Happy New Year all! With a new year comes the need for new calendars! Yes, we all have our phones and use those, but I really like one on my desk when paying bills and such to see the entire month. A couple years back Stampin' Up! did a desk calendar for the Paper Pumpkin monthly kit. Click HERE to see the post with all the details. One of the few Pumpkin kits I've actually fully put together and loved!!

That one was for 2016 and I did miss it when it ended. I didn't realize there had been another set of the calendars created for the next year. Luckily I kept the stand and accidentally discovered near the end of 2017 that the files were available. I had gotten rid of the cards, but I started over from scratch and made some of the months for 2018. The first 3, and the last 3!! That is how my stamping goes these days...in spurts!

We all know I love Sunflowers, and I gravitated toward the Painted Harvest to do the 2018 ones. Click the pictures to enlarge and see details!




The stamp set with the original Paper Pumpkin had the months in the cursive font, and smaller stamps to accent holidays and special days. The months are in a pdf file that I printed on Whisper White Cardstock and cut out. I love how these came out, but I do remember struggling with colors. Some also have too much embellishment. Yes, that is possible, they don't sit well in the stand :)

 


 

The 18 file was printed with "brown" letters, and the month number was a light blue so I tried to use those colors. Soft Suede and Crumb Cake for the brown, Pool Party or Coastal Cabana for the blue. I like how these came out but don't have the exact color combos written down. I can probably figure them out if need be! Just ask! I know December is Merry Merlot (LOVE!!) and October was Blackberry Bliss and Pool Party.

Come back tomorrow and see what I've started for 2019! Autumn Harvest again, with a simple color scheme for the first 3 months! 



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12/29/2018

Updates!!

As promised, updates! Lots of info, read all the way through!!

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=30579

First, with the end of the year will be the end of the Holiday Catalog. Actually, it goes through January 2 so there is a little time. Some items are retiring, some will be carried over, some are on sale! My suggestion is to CLICK INTO my store here, then on the Year-End tab on the left side. You'll then see a link for retiring, and discounted. If something isn't on either list, it should be carrying over. For instance, all the Stampin' Blends that were introduced in the catty will still be available. Any questions on that, ask me!


Next, Stampin' Up! announced at OnStage in November that going forward Wood-Mount stamps will no longer be available. And, that the current "Clear-Mount" will be upgraded to Cling stamps. So choices moving forward will be Photopolymer and Cling. The current Annual Catalog still has wood through May. After that those that carry over will transition to Cling. Cling starts with the NEW Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catties that are headed your way NOW!! Here is a fun video from the home office!



More details soon on this as you'll want to be very careful how you adhere your label so you don't damage them. These are the same GREAT Red Rubber you love from Stampin' Up! but new and improved Cling!!

Third, if you've been around Stampin' Up! for long you know that January brings a NEW Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration!  Catties should be arriving in your mail box. I got my SAB one before Christmas, and the Occasions just this week. Here is what the Sale-A-Bration catalog looks like:

As in the past, earn FREE items from this catty with a $50 or $100 purchase! Earn EXTRA Rewards as a Hostess ($25 more with a $250 party!!), and get SUPER deals ($175 of product for $99) when you sign up as a Demonstrator! Sales period starts January 3, I will post a link to the catty that day! Ask me if you need any more details on this!

Extra special deal this year if you join. An exclusive Craft & Carry Tote is an available option for your Starter Kit. This bag is only available to new Recruits. $175 of product Plus the Tote for just $129!!



And, here is the Occasions Cover:


Great new Cling Stamps, coordinating Dies, Punches, Designer Series Paper, etc! Again I'll post a link on the 3rd!

That is it for now! I'll be back on January 3 (if not before!) with links to the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. If you need paper copies let me know, I'll be ordering those on the 3rd as well. Contact me if any questions!! Happy New Year!!


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12/28/2018

Beautiful Day!

Hey, all! Long time, no see! Hope your Christmas was Very Merry!! and, Best Wishes for the New Year! We had a good one, both boys here for a few days and good times all around.

Watch for an update on all things SU! a little later tonight or early tomorrow. Year end is here and NEW things are on the horizon!!

I made it up to the stamp room last night and whipped out a few cards! A while back I had colored a few flowers from Beautiful Day with my Stampin' Blends. Tonight I made those into cards. I'm going to share all 3 here. Very similar really, but see what a difference a background or ribbon choice can make!

First up, Flirty Flamingo.


This picture looks a little busy, it really isn't that bad in real life. Jury is still out on that ribbon though! I like it, just not 100% sure it works here! The flower was colored with both the light and dark Flirty Flamingo. Leaf is Granny Apple Green, center Daffodil Delight. The flower was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Thick White Cardstock. After coloring, I went over the entire flower with my Wink of Stella (clear) glitter brush. The card base is Flirty Flamingo cardstock, accent layer of Basic Black and a background of small dotted Flirty Flamingo Designer Series Paper from the 6x6 Brights pack. The flower was cut out and attached with dimensionals. Thank You at the bottom is from Thankful Thoughts.

Next up, Mango Melody!


Same flower technique. Same DSP 6x6 stack. Flower was colored with Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green and Soft Suede for the center. Finished once again with Wink of Stella. Card base is Basic Black, accent layer of Mango Melody, background of Mango Melody white stripe from the Brights 6x6 stack. Ribbon is the Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon. Thanks again from Thankful Thoughts.

And, lastly, Bermuda Bay.


Flower again on Thick Whisper White using Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green. Finished with Wink of Stella. Maybe just a touch to heavy on this one! Card base is Bermuda Bay, accent layer of Basic Black and background DSP in Bermuda Bay, white stripe. Same ribbon above and another saying from Thankful Thoughts. This one using the Classic Label punch.

Let me know if any questions!! Thanks for stopping by. Hoping to be back soon and much more often!! Happy New Year!! Product details and shopping link below!!



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11/25/2018

Online Extravaganza!!

Howdy all, sorry for the recent lack of communication!! Hope you had a Very Happy Thanksgiving and are home, hunkered down watching it snow! We came home earlier than originally planned and are very glad we did!

Stampin' Up! is doing the Online Extravaganza a little different this year. 3 different sales over 6 days. Wave one is over-my apologies. But Wave 2 is today and tomorrow, Wave 3 Tuesday and Wednesday.

Wave 2 is Stamps and Kits
November 25 & 26

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=30579

Quantities are limited and Wave 1 "sold out" several things. My suggestion is to place the orders online. Click My Site here, then click the sale banner center top for a list of items on sale. Contact me if questions and I'll do my best to help.

Also, the Host Code for November is still open and I'll leave it open until Thursday morning, the 29th. We should be close to Host benefits!!

Wave 3 is Tools and Ink
 November 27 & 28

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=30579

Again, Click My Site here, then the sale banner center top. Quantities are limited so get orders in early!!

Stay safe all!
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11/01/2018

Happy November!!

Hello all!! Not sure how we got here this fast, but welcome to November!

Stampin' Up! has a special limited time suite of products for you - Snowflake Showcase!! Available during November, BUT Only While Supplies Last!! Get them NOW!!


Two exclusive sets, a matching Thinlit set, Trinkets and White Velvet Paper!!



I also added a Host Code for November, so please use that if you'd like a chance to win the Hostess Benefits! Contact me if any questions!!  Thanks all!


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