Sale-A-Bration: Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

LAST DAY ... TODAY, you only have until 11.00 pm tonight to receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration product.  

I am featuring the Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on these final hours, please use the special code of 147359.

I have CASEd a card from the talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrator BJ Peters, using the recently added Sale-A-Bration product and the Stylish Stems Framelits Die in the retiring In Colour Watermelon Wonder.  Don't forget to order the In Colour products before they are SOLD OUT especially the Classic Stampin' Ink Refills!

Stamp Set:  Special Reason
Cardstock:  Watermelon Wonder, Affectionately Yours Speciality Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo
Ink:  Dapper Denim
Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Stylish Stems Framelits Dies, Classic Label Punch, Calypso Coral Thick Baker's Twine

Close up of the lovely Stylish Stems bloom with the hint of 

Affectionately Yours Speciality Designer Series Paper.

The next two cards are from the Stampin' Up! concept artists.

Sale-A-Bration: Delicate Details

The Delicate Details stamp set is one of the favourite Sale-A-Bration products.

The Stampin' Up! concept artists are showing you just how versatile it is.  In this project they used the artwork to create there own custom paper and then turned it into a butterfly with a Framelit die.  They use a single lacy image along the right edge, showing off two of the the clever ways this unique set can be used!

This gift bag is of so beautiful with just a little quick and easy stamping with Delicate Details down the side in gold embossing on the banner .

Sale-A-Bration: Avant Garden

Today, I am sharing Stampin' Up! explaining on CASEing.

No Shame in Copying

Copying another person's work is a no-no in many areas of life.  But in the world of paper crafting, we say go for it!  There's no reason to come up with a creative idea or project from scratch when there are millions for you to look to.  We call it CASEing:  Copy And Share Everything!

Here are a few guidelines:

• Start with Stampin' Up! - find ideas in every catalogue.

• If you copy a project from another crafter, give them credit by name whether you're posting their name online or saying it verbally at an event.

• When you create original projects that you post online, consider adding a watermark that gives your name and website so people know where it came from.  And if you share other peoples' project images, make sure to keep their watermark intact.

• Don't forget the Share part of CASEing and share your ideas freely,  Take it as a compliment if someone is inspired by your idea!

Stampin' Up! decide to do a little CASEing of there own using Sale-A-Bration's popular Avant Garden stamp set.  They found three projects on Pinterest to copy and switched a few things up to give them a different twist.  Click the links below to see these demonstrators' original ideas!

Wreath Card  Ann Melvin, silver, United Kingdom

Flower Card  Rachel Brumley, silver elite, United States

Palm Tree Card  Amanda Bates, silver elite, United Kingdom

Sale-A-Bration: Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper

Many Ways to Colour
Colouring books for adults are everywhere.  They bring out the kid - and the Zen - in all of us!  Now you can jump on the trend with Sale-A-Bration's Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper.

You can you use this amazing DSP in the follow ways:

Colour Therapy
Use markers for detailed colouring like we did on the is gorgeous box, Just cut the paper out with a die, colour, relax and then assemble.

Outside the Lines
Use sponge daubers on the paper for a quick and easy but awesome effect.

Leave It Alone
Don't forget that the paper has a cool black-and-white look from the start.  Use it as a background and add a vibrant element from and centre like we did with our fairy.

Whether you like the colour therapy or the quick and easy, you'll love playing with this paper!

Sale-A-Bration: Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack & So Very Much

Only 4 days to go and these Sale-A-Bration items will not be available.  So place your $90 Stampin' Up! order online now, and use my HOST CODE K6GHF243 and you will receive a special gift from me.

Getting Versatile with Sale-A-Bration

The 3/8" Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack offers elegant ribbon in gold and silver accents.  At first glance the shine makes you think of a regal occasion such as a wedding, but you'll find it can complement a variety of styles,  You'll love how it feels in your hands as you create - flexible and soft yet sturdy, making it perfect for a solid bow or stand-alone strip.

The So Very Much stamp set is another versatile Sale-A-Bration item that can be used for an array of looks or occasions when you want to say thanks.

CASE-ing the Catty Tasty Trucks - #CTC121

It's the final week that we will be featuring the Sale-A-Bration promotion at CASE-ing the Catty as they will only be available for another 5 days, and I have only just inked up the Tasty Trucks stamp set.

You maybe starting here so welcome or you may have come from Julia Quinn.

My cards this week were a CASE from the very talented Dawn Olchefske with this Window Card and the image from Stampin' Up! to the left and we did make this card at my Card Class yesterday and the ladies loved it and liked that they could used the different foods to create a different theme.

I have featured one of the recently added Sale-A-Bration products, Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper.

I used Tip Top Taupe cardstock for my base measuring 7 5/8" x 4 3/16 scored at 1 3/4", and another piece measuring 4 3/16" x 1 3/4", with the Window Sheet measuring 4 3/16" x 3 1/4".  The piece of Window Sheet with secured with a strip of Tombow glue on each side.  I added a piece of Whisper White cardstock to the inside of the card and stamped the truck in Tip Top Taupe and coloured it in with lots of Stampin' Write Markers and put a Watermelon Wonder banner at the top.

Stamp Set:  Tasty Trucks
Cardstock:  Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White, Tasty Treats Speciality Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories:  Window Sheets, Pool Party Thick Baker's Twine (retired)

The first card features a Hot Dog Food Van.

The second card was inspired by a Mr Whippy Van and who does not like ice-cream.

Now it's time to hop on over to Judy May and her Sale-A-Bration case this week.

Are you inspired by the CASE-ing the Catty Crew or the Sale-A-Bration brochure why not participate in the CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenge by uploading a photo into the album on Facebook.

Art with Heart Team Blog Hop - Easter Mini Egg Carton

Today I am participating in a blog hop along with the super talented ladies in the Art With Heart Team. We thought it would be fun to share some Easter projects, seeing as Easter is only about 3 weeks away!

Saleabration is a great time to join or place a $90 order to get extra free items – ask me how!

Blog Hops are full circles, so you can start hopping here and then at the end of each post there is a link to the next one. There is also a list of participants at the end in case of any broken links. Now let’s get started!

I have created some Easter Gifts with the Mini Egg Cartons and the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Hey, Chick.  I stamped the cute chicks in Chocolate Chip and then I used a selection of Stampin' Markers to colour in the images and then I used the  Square Stitched Shape Framelits Dies to cut them out and layered them onto cardstock and the recently release Sale-A-Bration Glimmer Paper.

I coloured the first Mini Egg Carton with 20 drops of Pool Party reinker mixed with Isocol rubbing alcohol (which make it quicker to dry than water) into a spritzer and covered it the colour and let it dry.  Finally, I made a belly band in Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper and Real Red Ribbon and attached the stamped image.

For the second Mini Egg Carton I left it in the natural colour and tided a piece of Peekaboo Peach Ribbon around to secure the Easter Eggs with a bow on the side and then attached the stamped image.

Stamp Set:  Hey, Chick, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Cardstock:  Cajun Craze, Whisper White, Tasty Treats Speciality Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Crajun Craze, Calyso Coral and lots of Stampin' Markers
Accessories:  Mini Egg Cartons, Real Red 1/8" Grosgrain Sending Love Ribbon, Peekaboo Peach 3/8" Ruched Ribbon, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Stitched Shapes Farmelits Dies

Mini Egg Carton with Belly Band

Mini Egg Carton with Ruched Ribbon

Now it's time to hop on over to Claire Daly the Art with Heart Team Leader and amazing designer.

If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below:

1. Judy May
2. Catherine Proctor
3. Ros Davidson
4. Rebecca Jacovou
5. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
6. Claire Daly
7. Kate Morgan
8. Monika O'Neill
9. Tina Gillespie
10. Rachel Woollard

Sale-A-Bration ... More Products Added

Sale-A-Bration has flown by!  Times flies when you're having fun, though, right?

Only a few days are remaining during Sale-A-Bration - the year's biggest promotion.  Stampin' Up! have added additional products for a strong finish.  You only have until 31 March to earn free products with every $90 spent on products from either the Annual or Occasion Catalogues.

* Please Note, to receive one of the Sale-A-Bration final day's products for free you will need to use the item code noted below and not the regular item code.

Happy Mail ... from Stampin' Up!

Look what arrived in my mail box today. 

Yes if you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator you will be oh so excited. You too, can receive this package, just JOIN MY TEAM!  

Would you like to receive your Stampin' Up! products discounted by 20%? Well, why not join my Stampin' Up! Team and become a demonstrator. During Sale-A-Bration is a wonderful time as for just $169 you get $235 worth of Stampin' Up! product of your choice and then choose TWO additional stamp sets for your Starter Kit—any stamp set, any price! (Excludes project kits, bundles, and Sale-A-Bration sets.) Plus, you'll receive amazing support from your Team Leader. Just ask my team of Caroline, Stacey and Andrea.

Surprise ... it's the Stampin' Success, the exclusive magazine from Stampin' Up! to Demonstrators.

CASE-ing the Catty Pretty Pocket Card Kit - #CTC119

Hello, and welcome to this week's CASE-ing the Catty #CTC119 and we are featuring the Sale-A-Bration promotion again this week (pages 16 to 19).

You maybe starting here so welcome or you may have come from Rebecca Scurr.

This week I have decided to use the Pretty Pocket Card Kit which is amazing on it's own but I was inspired by the Stampin' Up! Creative Designers to step it up.  Below is the kit and what it includes to make 8 cards with envelopes.

I have taken the Swirly Bird stamp set and used different size swells and then fussy cut them out and then layered them onto a quarter of a doilie with lots of dimensions to create many layers and depth.

For the leaves I used the Pear Pizzazz cardstock and Old Olive ink with the striped "boat sail" stamp to create a textured look.

Stamp Set:  Swirly Bird, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink:  So Saffron, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Cardstock:  So Saffron, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pretty Pocket Card Kit, Delicate White Doilies, Triple Banner Punch

On the back of the envelope I used the flower and leaves sticker 

that would normally have been used in the insert.

For the insert I topped it with a piece of Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Now it's time to hop on over to Julia Quinn and her amazing case this week.

Are you inspired by the CASE-ing the Catty Crew or the Sale-A-Bration brochure why not participate in the CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenge by uploading a photo into the album on Facebook.

Sale-A-Bration: Reverse Words

Time is ticking away for Sale-A-Bration, you only have until 31 March to receive this wonder Reverse Words stamp set for FREE with a $90 Stampin' Up! product purchase.

Andrea a Stampin' Up! Trainer demonstrates below what makes this set set just so COOL.