Just wanted to let everyone know I have an upcoming Valentine's Class!I just love making cute little packages of sweet treats for my family and friends at Valentines. I know your kids need cute ideas for the awesome teachers in their lives, so why not join me on Friday February 8th and be ready for Valentines. You will make a total of 10 sweet treat wraps (candy not included). Need more? Just let me know at the time you sign up and add $1.00 per project to the cost of the class. Baseline cost of class is $15.00.
If you have questions send an email to sandragrimes@tampabay.rr.com.
Please RSVP by emailing me.

Thank You Card (4-1/4" x 4-1/4")

Stamps Collage Curios Stamp Set Essentials Stamp SetPaper Crumb Cake Cardstock Summer Starfruit Cardstock Very Vanilla Cardstock Ink Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories & ToolsLinen Thread Stampin' Dimensionals 1/16" Circle Punch Big Shot Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies Needlepoint Border Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

Just for You Box

Stamps A Little Greeting Stamp SetPaper Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories & Tools Boutique Boxes Designer Printed Kit 1" Circle Punch

Paper Pumpkin Samples

As you know last week I went to Leadership. Leadership is a gathering of  demonstrators from all over the world  and we talk about all the upcoming Stampin' Up! products and projects.

Paper Pumpkin was one of the new announcements! I am so excited about  this monthly subscription to projects created by Stampin' Up! that I had to show you one of the projects. At Leadership Stampin' Up! gave all the demonstrators a free sample of the welcome kit and the Try It! Kit and last night I got a chance to complete one of the kits.



I was able to make four cards with envelopes and included in the kit are two stamps an acrylic block (acrylic block will only come in the Welcome Kit and Try It Kit) and  a Stampin' spot in Basic Gray.  What a great value! below is more information.

Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)

Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.

Each kit gives you  a 30-minute creativity escape.

We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.

You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)

A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)  

There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

Starting in early March, we'll offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month.

Sign up today and be on board when the first kit ships in March. Go to https://mypaperpumpkin.com
sign up and be ready!


Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Just for You Banner Card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")

Stamps Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set A Little Greeting Stamp SetPaper Pink Pirouette Cardstock Pool Party Cardstock Primrose Petals Cardstock Whisper White Cardstock Ink Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad Accessories & Tools Whisper White Baker's Twine Elements Cute Clips Stampin' Dimensionals 1/16" Circle Punch Big Shot Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Instructions

1. Run a piece of Pool Party Cardstock (3" x 5-1/2") through the Big Shot using the Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
2. Gently rub the Whisper White Craft Pad over the embossed cardstock; this will highlight the hexagon background. Adhere the piece to the 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
3. Stamp the two hearts and the flag on Whisper White Cardstock and the scalloped tag in Whisper White ink on the Primrose Petals Cardstock and cut them out using the Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies. Use the same set of dies to cut out the Pink Pirouette tag.
4. Stamp "just for you" in Basic Gray ink on Whisper White Cardstock and cut out a small tag piece.
5. Punch small holes on both top corners of each banner piece. Thread the three pieces together using Whisper White Baker's twine, tie knots on the ends of the twine, and adhere the banner to the card.
6. Adhere the hearts and the "just for you" tag to the banner using Stampin' Dimensionals.
7. Tie Whisper White Baker's Twine in a bow around the heart piece from the Elements Cute Clips and attach the clip to the banner.

Sale-A-Bration Is Here!

 

After weeks of anticipation, it's finally here--Sale-A-Bration starts today! During Sale-A-Bration 2013, there are so many great offers to share, whether you want to take advantage of exclusive Sale-A-Bration products for qualifying purchases, rich hostess rewards, or an unbeatable offer when joining the Stampin' Up! family! Call me today to find out more!

Tip of the week!

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Stampin’ Write Markers (assorted)
“Stampin’ Write Markers are a customer favorite because they coordinate perfectly with our inks and papers, they are great for a variety of stamping techniques, and because they are affordable! Stampin’ Write Markers are a great way to expand your color options without a big investment. You can purchase them in Color Collections, order some colors individually, or buy the whole set in a great storage case! Stampin’ Write Markers are great for coloring images, coloring directly onto stamps, journaling, and more! Over 50 different ways of "more", in fact! With that many marker techniques, you’ll have plenty of ways to use your new Stampin’ Write Markers, so order your markers today and dive into Stampin’ Up!’s world of coordinating colors and stamping fun!”

Tips:
When coloring stamps with Stampin’ Write Markers, work from the lightest color to the darkest color.




Sandra Grimes, Creative Consultant
Stamping' Up! independent Demonstrator

Sale A Bration starts tomorrow!

Here is a cute card made with one of the free sets. I just live this set!




Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Thanks Takeout Box

Stamps Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set A Word for You Stamp SetPaper Primrose Petals Cardstock Very Vanilla Cardstock More Amore Designer Series Paper Silver Glimmer Paper Ink Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers Accessories & Tools 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon Owl Punch 1/16" Circle Punch Big Shot Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies Instructions Use a takeout box pattern to create a takeout box using a piece of Primrose Petals Cardstock (8-1/2" x 11"). Fill the box with treats. Cut a strip from the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (1-3/4" x 9") to wrap around the takeout box; adhere the ends together at the bottom of the box. Wrap a piece of the 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon (24") around the takeout box and tie a bow at the top. Stamp the flag image in Pool Party ink on a piece of the Very Vanilla Cardstock (2" x 3"). Stamp "thanks" in Basic Gray over the pattern. Cut out the flag using the flag piece from the Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies. Add a heart to the flag by punching a heart from the Glimmer Paper using the Owl Punch. Punch a small hole in the top of the flag and tie the piece to the ribbon using Linen Thread.

Imagine Bath Salts

Stamps Loving Thoughts Stamp Set Madison Avenue Stamp SetPaper Island Indigo Cardstock Shimmery White Cardstock Summer Starfruit Cardstock Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper Ink Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories & Tools Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Linen Thread In Color Dahlias Stampin' Dimensionals Extra-Large Oval Punch 1-1/4" Circle Punch 1-3/8" Circle Punch 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack Big Shot Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Simply Scored Bath salts Instructions Using the Big Shot and the Petite Pocket Bigz Die, cut two pockets from the Island Indigo Cardstock. Cut off the bottom flaps. Using the Big Shot and the Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, emboss the Island Indigo Cardstock. Punch an oval shape in the Island Indigo Cardstock using the Extra-Large Oval Punch. Assemble the pocket. Punch a scallop circle in the pocket "handles" using the scallop circle shape in the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack. Insert the bath salts package. Thread the Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon through the hole and tie to secure the handles. Punch two scallop circles from the Summer Starfruit Cardstock using the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch. Set them aside. Score Designer Series Paper strip every 1/4" using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool. Adhere the ends of the cardstock together. Holding the cardstock with two hands, twist one edge of the strip into the center to create a flower shape. Adhere a Summer Starfruit scallop circle to one side of the accordion flower using a Glue Dot. Stamp the sentiment in Island Indigo Ink on Shimmery White Cardstock. Cover the image with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and heat set. Cut the stamped cardstock into a banner shape, fold it in half, and adhere it to the back of the Summer Starfruit scallop circle. Adhere the Summer Starfruit scallop circle to the accordion flower. Punch a circle from Island Indigo Cardstock using the 1-3/8" Circle Punch. Set aside. Stamp the wreath image in Rich Razzleberry ink on Shimmery White Cardstock. Cover the image with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and heat set. Punch out the wreath image using the 1-1/4" Circle Punch. Adhere the wreath to the Island Indigo circle. Stamp the four-petal flowers image in Island Indigo ink on Shimmery White Cardstock. Cover the image with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and heat set. Cut out one flower using Paper Snips and adhere it to the center of the wreath image. Adhere the In Color Dahlia to the four-petal flowers image. Adhere the Island Indigo circle accent to the Summer Starfruit scallop circle using a Stampin' Dimensional. Punch a hole on the edge of the accordion flower using the 1/16" Circle Punch, thread Linen Thread through the hole, and tie it to the Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon.

Best of 25 years Limited Time Stamp Set

Click here to download the Flyer:  DEMO_Best_of_Birthdays_25th_Year_flyer_NA

Happy 25th anniversary to Stampin' Up!  

Each month during 2013, Stampin' Up will mix up some of our all-time-faves with a

NEW, never-before-seen stamp to create

12  “Best of” stamp sets.

We’re kicking things off with the Best of Birthdays Stamp Set. Party on!

·         All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.

·         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.

·         New Releases every month!

·         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, starting in February we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Click here to down load the Collector's Card so you can mark each of the sets and know when to redeem for a free stamps set.

Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!

Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Fun, right?  

Sale-A-Bration starts in 5 days!

Happy Birthday Card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")

Stamps Madison Avenue Stamp Set Sassy Salutations Stamp SetPaper Island Indigo Cardstock Pool Party Cardstock Rich Razzleberry Cardstock Shimmery White Cardstock Summer Starfruit Cardstock Tangerine Tango Cardstock Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper Ink Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad VersaMark Pad Accessories & ToolsClear Stampin' Emboss Powder Pool Party Baker's Twine Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack Big Shot Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Stamp-a-ma-jig

Instructions

1. Using the Big Shot and the Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, emboss the Island Indigo Cardstock.
2. Stamp the four-flower image repeatedly in Island Indigo ink and the sentiment in Rich Razzleberry ink on the Shimmery White Cardstock, using the Stamp-a-ma-jig for placement. Cover the images with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and heat set.
3. Punch five flowers from the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper using the four-petal flower punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack. Set them aside.
4. Stamp three flower images in VersaMark ink on Rich Razzleberry, Summer Starfruit, and Tangerine Tango Cardstock. Stamp two flower images in VersaMark ink on Pool Party Cardstock. Cover the images with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set. Punch flowers from the stamped cardstock using the four-petal flower punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.
5. Adhere the stamped cardstock flowers to the card.
6. Using the Big Shot and the Adorning Accents Edgelits Die, cut the border from the Summer Starfruit Cardstock. Adhere the border to the back of the Shimmery White Cardstock. Adhere the Shimmery White Cardstock to the card.
7. Tie the Pool Party Baker's Twine around the card; tie the bow in the front.

Single Stamps are back and they are Spec-Tacular!!

Single Stamps are back and they are Spec-Tacular!!  Our last promotion was a big success and we are excited to bring back more to you.  How about 10 NEW Single Stamps that haven't been seen before? CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Thank Boxes

Stamps Pretty Postage Stamp Set Paper Brushed Silver Cardstock Whisper White Cardstock White Creped Filter Paper Silver Glimmer Paper Ink Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin' Pad Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pad 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Brights Stampin' Write Markers Subtles Stampin' Write Markers Accessories & Tools Stampin' Dimensionals Sticky Strip Brayer Fancy Flower Punch 1" Circle Punch Silicone Craft Sheet Simply Scored Hot glue gun Toothpicks

It's a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Sweep away the mundane-your creativity carriage awaits!

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!

Get Started

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program starting Monday, January 14 by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com  and click Get it or call me. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!

Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

• Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.
• We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.
• Starting in early March, we'll offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month.

Here's How You Order

Sign up for your monthly Paper Pumpkin starting Monday, January 14 by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. You can call me too!

A Free Gift in Your Very First Kit

The Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear acrylic block!

Questions? We've Got Answers

Why are we offering Paper Pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin is the perfect introduction to Stampin' Up! We designed it for crafters that want to create a project each month, but aren't quite ready to build a stamp collection (yet).

How does shipping work with Paper Pumpkin?

Your Paper Pumpkin will be automatically shipped to you each month (so fun!). Because we are auto shipping these, the pricing structure is slightly different from our other Stampin' Up! products.

CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP

SANDI GRIMES, INDEPENDENT DEMONSTRATOR

352-424-2418

Make a Wish Card Tutorial

 

 Christina N. Concept Artist from Stampin Up! shared this wonderful tutorial-

I made this card for the 2013 spring catalog. And, since we’ve had questions on how to make it, I’ve made a tutorial.
To get you started, here are some of the things you will need.


1. Take the largest Labels Collection Framelits Die and place it at the bottom of your card front. Using a sticky note to keep it in place, run it only partially through your Big Shot, then roll it back out.



2. Using the Simply Scored Borders Scoring Plate, score along the bottom edge of your card front.



3. With a pencil, trace “Wish” (using letters you have cut with the Big Shot and the Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die) on your card front. Cut out the word using your craft knife. Carefully erase the leftover pencil lines.



4. Using an Aqua Painter, splatter the Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol mixture on the card front.



5. Add ticket, “Make a” banner, and the Hung Up Cute Clips arrow to the card.



6. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, add a piece of First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper to the back of the card front. Tie the dyed Baker’s Twine around the front of the card and finish with a bow.


And you’re done!

Cards from my class yesterday

This card used some of the new DSP paper found in the Occasions Catalog - #129311 Tea for Two. This paper is just lovely. See below.

I also used some of the new 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon from the Occasions Catalog-#129287

CLOSE This is a another card we completed. CLOSE PREV | NEXT PREV | NEXT 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon Earthy feel; burlap-inspired. Made of flax and cotton—just for you. 5 yds. Natural.

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

My Little Valentine Promotion

My Little Valentine Promotion

During the My Little Valentine promotion, you will get the

Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE-a $7.95 value-when you purchase the













 brand-new My Little Valentine Set (below).

 

This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!











So contact me today or go straight to my website.



Happy stamping!

Sandi