Stampin' from the Heart

Fundraiser for From Our Hearts and Your Chance to Win Free Product

From Our Hearts is growing!  From a little over 20,000 cards shipped last year alone, to over 112,000 card this year!

With this growth comes a need for funds to help support their operation -

Not familiar with From Our Hearts?  From Our Hearts is a not for profit organization that sends handcrafted cards to our military personnel serving our country in the war zone.  These are cards donated by stampers across the country and are blank - and used by them to write home to their family, friends and loved ones.

From now through the end of December, all proceeds from on-line orders placed through my Stampin' Up! website will be donated to From Our Hearts.  A $70 order (merchandise) will generate $14.00 - enough to ship over one box!  Simply click on the "shop on line" box on the upper right to access my Stampin' Up! website.  And don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack for some great deals!

Each on-line order of $50 or more will enter your name into a drawing for a free give-away - the winner will be picked at random and will receive the following:

From the Occasions Mini catalog (to be released January 4, 2011):

Lucky Shamrock stamp ($6.95 value) - set of 1

Easter Blossoms stamp set - clear mount ($18.95 value) - set of 6

Blessed  Mother stamp set - clear mount ($11.95 value) - set of 4

Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper ($9.95 value)

Vanilla Rosettes (5.95 value)

Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon ($6.95 value)

and from the IB&C:

package of neutrals assorted 8 1/2 x 11 card stock ($6.95 value)

This is over $60.00 of merchandise and it will be sent via a customer direct order.  The winner will be announced on or about January 5.

Although I cannot show you these items at this time, rest assured they are beautiful and will get you ready for your spring time card making!

Help support From Our Hearts and our troops!

 

 

 

Take Advantage of NO Tax on these Item, Limited time only

The state of Missouri is having a sales tax holiday for school supplies up to $50.00 per item August 6 – 8. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free.

Be sure to place your order through me or on-line through my Stampin' Up! website to pay less for these items.  Now is the time to buy!  Had your eye on the new markers?  watercolor crayons?  This is the time I stock up on blender pens, 2-way glue and dimensionals for the year.

Contact me today.  mpshea@mchsi.com.

 

Item #	Description	Price
100425	2-Way Glue Pen	$3.50
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$6.95
104331	SNAIL Adhesive Refill	$4.50
103305	Dotto	$12.95
100902	Dotto Refill	$6.50
104045	Anywhere Glue Stick	$3.95
104294	Sticky Strip	$6.95
104430	Stampin' Dimensionals	$3.95
103683	Mini Glue Dots	$4.95
103579	Paper Snips	$9.95
103179	Craft & Rubber Scissors	$19.95
108360	Craft & Paper Scissors	$29.95
101879	Watercolor Pencils	$19.95
105021	White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen	$3.95
102845	Blender Pens	$9.95
Various	Stampin’ Write Markers (individual)	$3.50
120948	Many Marvelous Markers New Color Kit	$35.95
119801	Many Marvelous Markers In Color	$14.95
119700	Many Marvelous Markers Subtles	$28.95
119701	Many Marvelous Markers Regals	$28.95
119702	Many Marvelous Markers Brights	$28.95
119703	Many Marvelous Markers Neutrals	$22.95
120949	Watercolor Wonder Crayons New Color Kit	$39.95
119802	Watercolor Wonder Crayons Subtles	$16.95
119803	Watercolor Wonder Crayons Regals	$16.95
119804	Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights	$16.95
119805	Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals	$16.95
105394	Basic Black Stampin’ Write Journaler	$3.50
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	$3.95
120962	Stampin' Pastels	$24.95
120963	Stampin’ Pastels New Color Kit	$14.95

Clear mount template

Wow, I can't believe it has been so long since I've updated my blog - this morning, finally, I have taken the time to update all of the links to the specials that Stampin' Up! has going on right now.

You'll see one pretty neat link - and that is to a template for our new clear mount blocks.  This will help to decide what size block is needed when ordering the new clear mounts stamps.  I LOVE the clear mounts!  They are easy to use, easy to see when stamping (no need to use the stamp-a-ma-jig with these!), they take up less storage space and a bonus, they COST LESS than the wood mount!  The clear mount are made of the same rubber and cushion so the images stamp with the same clean, crisp lines.

I love the wood mount, for obvious reasons - they are well made, and what I am used to using - convenient, for they are "ready to use" and I will not be getting rid of any of them!  They are the "staple" in my stamp collection!

Stampin' Up! Announces Color Renovation!

Stampin' Up!® has announced a total REVAMP of the colors!!!

Effective July 1, some colors are retiring, there will be some new colors introduced (yeah!) and some colors are coming out of retirement and will be a part of the basic color core scheme.  So break out those retired colors from years past and you'll be seeing some brand new color combinations ...

The new colors (Daffodil Delight, don't you just love the color names?) will be available for purchase July 1. Retiring and we will say a "fond farewell" to:

 

These retiring colors (paper, inkpads, reinkers, ribbon, etc.) will be available for purchase through June 30 so there is time to purchase your stock before they are gone forever.

Stampin' Up! will be making this transition as easy as possible on all of us, offering specials for these new colors so keep your eyes pealed for those as the time draws nearer.

Change is good!  The new incolors will be around for 2 full years!

Calling All Stampers and Troop Supporters!

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

Tell your husband!!! Shop now --- sale is only until Dec. 22nd!

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$15.95	$11.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$99.95	$79.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$26.95	$22.91
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$29.95	$25.46
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$26.95	$22.91
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$29.95	$22.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$29.95	$25.46
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$26.95	$21.56
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$26.95	$21.56
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$26.95	$21.56
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$26.95	$22.91
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$57.95	$43.46
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$53.95	$43.16
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$53.95	$40.46
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$57.95	$49.26
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$21.95	$18.66
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$15.50	$11.63
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$17.50	$13.13

Holiday Extravaganza Extended through Dec 3

And these are great deals, from 30-50% off, too good to pass up!  All orders must be placed through me directly, not through my SU! website.  This sale ends tomorrow evening at 11:50 so please contact me via e-mail or by calling 573-690-3929 to place your order.  I do accept paypal.

Here are the deals:

Item #                                                              Regular Price                Discounted Price

120280            Framed with Love Bundle      $43.90                         $21.95

• Framed with Love stamp set
• Full Heart punch

120281            Thank You Kindly Bundle       $29.90                         $14.95

• Thank You Kindly stamp set
• Scallop Edge punch

120976            Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)    $29.90             $14.95

• Tous mes remerciements stamp set
• Scallop Edge punch

120282            Animal Crackers Bundle         $25.90                         $12.95

• Animal Crackers stamp set
• Star Designer brads

120283            Corduroy Button Bundle         $49.75                         $24.88

• Kraft Corduroy buttons
• Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
• Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
• Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

120284            Game Night Bundle                $40.90                         $20.45

• Card Games stamp set
• Game Night stamp set

120285            Four Square Bundle                $30.90                         $15.45

• Four Square stamp set
• Scallop Square punch

120286            Heart to Heart Bundle            $49.85                         $24.93

• Love You Much stamp set
• Heart to Heart punch
• Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

120310            Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)        $49.85             $24.93

• Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
• Heart to Heart punch
• Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

120311            Heart to Heart Bundle (French)         $49.85             $24.93

• J't'aime beaucoup stamp set
• Heart to Heart punch
• Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

120287            Chipboard Letter Bundle                    $25.90             $12.95

• On Board Timeless Type
• On Board Loads of Letters

120288            Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle          $17.90             $10.74

• Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

120289            Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*   $127.70           $76.62

• Best Wishes & More stamp set
• Eight Great Greetings stamp set
• On a Pedestal stamp set
• Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Classic
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Flower Designer brads

120290            Build-A-Brad Bundle                           $40.85             $24.51

• Calendar Alphabet stamp set
• Pewter Build-A-Brad
• Antique Brass Build-A-Brad

120291            Enjoy Every Moment Bundle              $43.85             $26.31

• Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
• Circle Designer brads
• Flower Designer brads

 

120312            Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French            )   $43.85         $26.31

• Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
• Circle Designer brads
• Flower Designer brads

120292            Cheep Talk Bundle                  $42.85                         $25.71

• Cheep Talk stamp set
• Note cards
• Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons

120293            Sock Monkey Bundle               $58.85                         $35.31

• Sock Monkey stamp set
• Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

120313            Sock Monkey Bundle (French) $58.85                        $35.31

• Sing-chaussette stamp set
• Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

120294            Alphabet Bundle                      $87.90                         $52.74

• Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
• Lovely Letters stamp set

120295            Simply Said Bundle                 $52.85                         $31.71

• Simply Said stamp set
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Full Heart punch

120314            Simply Said Bundle (French) $52.85                          $31.71

• Amitié stamp set
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Full Heart punch

120296            On Board Bundle                     $42.85                         $25.71

• On Board So Tweet
• On Board Batch of Blooms
• On Board Essentials

120927            Christmas Décor Bundle #1    $74.85                         $44.91

• Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
• Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
• Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

120298            Christmas Décor Bundle #2    $74.85                         $44.91

• Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
• Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
• Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

120299            Christmas Décor Bundle #3    $74.85                         $44.91

• Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
• Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
• Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

120300            For All You Do Bundle            $36.90                         $25.83

• For All You Do stamp set
• 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

120315            For All You Do Bundle (French)  $36.90                    $25.83

• Merci pour tout stamp set
• 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

120316            For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)  $36.90                   $25.83

• Por todo lo que haces stamp set
• 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

120301            Striped Ribbon Bundle            $47.73                         $33.41

• Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

120302            Bling Bundle                            $43.80                         $30.66

• Sticky Pages
• Sticky Cuts Sweet
• Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
• Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter

120303            Fresh-Cut Bundle                    $37.85                         $26.50

• Fresh Cuts stamp set
• Fresh-Cut Notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

120317            Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)     $37.85                         $26.50

• Fraicheur exuise stamp set
• Fresh-Cut Notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

120304            Pendant Note Bundle              $39.85                         $27.90

• Pendant Park stamp set
• Pendant notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

120318            Pendant Note Bundle (French)  $39.85                      $27.90

• Adorable parc stamp set
• Pendant notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

120319            Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)  $39.85                     $27.90

• Un dia en el parque stamp set
• Pendant notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

120305            Sporting Bundle #1                 $67.90                         $47.54

• Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
• Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements

120306            Sporting Bundle #2                 $67.90                         $47.54

• Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
• Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements

120307            Sporting Bundle #3                 $67.90                         $47.54

• Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
• Black Just Sports Décor Elements

114864            Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements  $39.95  $27.97

114863            Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements  $39.95 $27.97

112534            5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads                  $7.95               $5.57

112533            5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads                    $6.95               $4.87

112081            Scallop Square punch                           $15.95             $11.17

113693            Full Heart punch                                   $15.95             $11.17

113694            Heart to Heart punch                            $15.95             $11.17

112091            Scallop Edge punch                              $15.95             $11.17

112571            Circle Designer brads                           $5.95               $4.17

112579            Flower Designer brads              $5.95               $4.17

112572            Star Designer brads                              $5.95               $4.17

114785            Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements         $39.95             $27.97

114786            Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements $69.95    $48.97

114791            Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements          $39.95             $27.97

114792            Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements      $64.95             $45.47

 

Handmade Holiday Cards – How to Send a Personalized Touch with Your Yearly Greeting Card

We are all starting to think of the Holidays.

Every year it seems that they come around more quickly. Making Handmade Holiday cards is an enjoyable way to spend a fall or early winter afternoon. Thinking of all the joy on the faces of the people receive them, adds and extra sparkle or glitter to this type of card making. There is nothing like the thrill of receiving “real” mail, especially a holiday card. After Thanksgiving we open our mailboxes with the anticipation of finding gaily colored cards with sparkle and inspiring messages. The ones that I take the most pleasure in are the ones that are handmade. They are so unique and I know that the person sending them put time and love into them.

Holiday Cards have become big business. Not just at the chain stores, but you can buy boxes of cards at departments stores, discount stores and, yes, even the dollar store.

I stand in front of the display of boxes and see these two dimensional cards and I always think to myself, I know that I could make so much more personalized cards. But I do have to admit that when the time crunch comes I will be tempted to run back to these store and grab a box for last minute cards.  What if you didn’t have to sacrifice?

What if you could combine handmade holiday cards with the convenience of making them on your computer and having them professionally printed?  Using all of Stampin’ Up!'s designs and papers? Stampin’ Up! is showing again why they are a leader in the stamping community. October 1st, 2009 Stampin' Up! officially launched My Digital Studio. I am so excited about this great new product!

This software is so versatile. It is available for Mac and PC.  It can be loaded directly to your laptop.  You can design cards on the go!  There are templates included so you can get a great professional look.  They will be adding new content regularly. Thinking of all the possibilities is almost overwhelming.

The software is designed to use all the papers and stamps we have come to love Stampin’ Up for.  You can match what you already have or you can go for that product that is on your wish list.  With all that is available and all that will be added, I dare say that you will find everything you need at your fingertips.

And another goodie ~ Stampin’ Up is really keeping up with the technology!  This software allows you to create CDs and DVDs of your audio and video enhanced projects!  You can add that video clip of your child’s Christmas pageant to the front of a digital card and have it put on a CD or DVD and send it on to the grandparents.  I can guarantee that will be a Holiday Card that will be one of a kind and treasured.

Making holiday cards and sending them out is a tradition that will endure.  This software makes that just a bit easier for those of us who want that handmade feel, but simply run out of time during the holiday season.  Contact me to be one of the first in line to get this amazing software.  And ask me about all of the other great options in card making, stamping and scrapbooking.

Monthly Technique Class

Join us this Saturday, October 10 at 10:30 to learn a new technique.  This class is held monthly in my Stampin' Studio, typically the second Saturday of each month.  Each month, a new technique is featured.

Cost:  $5, refundable with an order placed.

This month's technique is highlighting "Roll with the Punches" - a fun, easy way to use your Stampin' Around wheels.  I guarantee you're going to LOVE this new, innovative way of stamping!

We are making this card:

 

and of course, a page for your technique album so that you don't forget how you've done the technique.

RSVP is a must (690-3929 or e-mail me mpshea@mchsi.com) so I know how much to prepare.  Space limited to the first 12 around my table.  I look forward to stamping with you and teaching you this new technique!

Happy stamping,

Belle cards

When I posted that I'm back, that I've been busy, now you can see why!  These cards are just 5 of 6 designs that were created for our card making event yesterday at the First Christian Church in Belle.  And these are the cards the ladies made:

The card on the far left is called an "inchies" and I cannot take credit for it - it is CASED from my downline, Pat, who shared it with us at our last downline meeting.  And the ladies in Belle thought this one was the best out of all of them!

174 cards made!  All in support of our troops.  These cards were created and donated to From Our Hearts compliments of Lisa B. and 9 other brand new stampers in the Belle/Bland area who provided the funds in support of this effort.

Many thanks to SU! demonstrators Sandy C and Kelly H for their help on Saturday!

 

And of course, a great big thank you to my downline, Susan T for the many, many hours spent with me, helping to figure out colors, stamp sets, etc. and organizing the multitude of cards received so that I have room enough to cut all of the cardstock for events such as this!!!  I don't know what I would do without her support.

I just had to share these pictures.  More will be posted on From Our Hearts' blog very soon.