Happy Anniversary

My husband and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary in July.  Even though I don't think my husband reads my blog, I didn't want him to see this card early so I waited to publish it.  After going back through my old posts I realized that I never went back to publish it!  No clue why I didn't just schedule it for after our anniversary?  Oh man, sometimes I'm glad my head is attached to my body!!

This is a gate fold card that I got directions from splitcoaststampers.com Here.  The heart is glued only on one side so when it opens it stays on the left side of the card.  It's a cute way to open a card.

Supplies needed to make this card:

Card Stock: Gumball Green base 4-1/4 by 8-1/2 scored at 2-1/8 and 6-3/8
                    Comfort Cafe DSP - 2 sheets cut 4 x 2
                    Champagne Glimmer paper scrap
                    Marina Mist scrap
                    Whisper White scrap

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes for "Happy Anniversary"

Easy Events - I used versamark just on the birds than embossed with white.  I used markers to color in different parts of the embossed stamp.

Ink: Midnight Muse to sponge DSP
       Gumball Green
        Versamark
        Marvelous Markers

Accessories: Basic Pearls Jewel accents
                     Basic Glimmer Brads
                     White Stampin' Emboss Powder
          Tools: Simply Scored
                     Big Shot
                     Hearts collection Framelits Dies in 2 coordinating sizes
                     Modern Label Punch
                     Paper Piercing Tool and Mat
  Adhesives: Snail
                    Stampin' Dimensionals

Holiday Packaging Bundles

*I'm sorry my recent posts have been pretty much about promotions and not much inspiration.  I have been planning my sons 3rd birthday party and haven't had much time to do anything else.  I will be showing my creations after his party on Sunday!!  But here's a promotion going on right now that you won't want to miss for the holidays.

 

Around the holidays, people are always looking for cute ways to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors, and friends. At 20% savings, holiday packaging bundles are an affordable and adorable solution.  Simply add a treat or gift and assemble.

 

Even if you are NOT a papercrafter, the holiday packaging bundles don't require any stamping, cutting, or creating so they are the perfect reason to order these bundles.  Plus they will help you simplify your holiday gift packaging and save you money  (Pssst . . . you are going to buy holiday packaging anyway; why not buy these that are all ready for you to add your treat/gift?)

 

Details:

Available November 29-January 2

 

Trimmings & Tags Bundle
Item 132769
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes

• Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5" x 3" x 11-1/2")
• Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2" x 3-1/8")
• Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim (10 yards)

Petite Treats Bundle
Item 132770
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes

• Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3" x 5" x 1-1/2")
• Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)
• Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

When you are ready to order these, head to http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net click on "Shop Now" under the products tab and find the items under New Arrivals!

 

 

November

Q&A Q: I’ve heard that Stampin’ Up! is offering single stamps, is that true? A: Yes! Customers and demonstrators around the world voted and the result was a trial release of a few favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps as single stamps! Here’s the scoop on single stamps: Why Single Stamps: Sometimes there is just one stamp in a set we use over and over again. Now you can easily sample a few stamps from a variety of stamp sets. Plus, these single stamps make great gifts for friends, family, teachers, neighbors, teens – you get the idea – everyone! Now that’s a stocking stuffer I’d love to have in my stocking! Wouldn’t you? What Stamps: • Your choice of individual stamps from the Word Play, Seasonal Sayings, and Perfectly Penned stamp sets • 7 select images from a variety of popular stamp sets • 3 never before seen special release individual stamp images Single Stamp Details: • Clear-mount only, no wood-mount option • Clear Blocks are not included, but the recommended block size is listed with the stamp on the flyer • Single Stamps are packages individually in cellophane bags. Clear-Mount Stamp Cases (#119105) for storing your collection of single stamps can be purchased separately Single Stamps are a pilot program, so contact me today to order your favorite single stamp images while they are available! Don’t forget to make your list and check it twice – single stamps will be a favorite gift!

© CraftyPerson Production. Images © Stampin' Up!

Texture Boutique

Due to our partnership with Sizzix, we are pleased to be able to offer a test run of the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine in our North American markets. We have 4,000 available to be sold only while supplies last. If this product test goes well, we may offer the Texture Boutique again in the future.

The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary card stock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This machine embosses only; it does not die cut. Because this is a product test, the Texture Boutique is not branded with the Stampin' Up! logo. It comes in Sizzix packaging and is the same color and design that is sold in stores. We recommend you read the included instructions before using the Texture Boutique.

'Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art. To help you with your gift-giving needs, we're offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone. Looking for stocking stuffers? Pick up some additional embossing folders.

Texture Boutique Bundle
Item 132700
$39.95 (a $45.85 value)
Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
• Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive
• Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
Item 132657
$29.95
Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim

You can order either of these items at http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net

See more about this machine by watching the video below.

Online Extravaganza

 

Dates: November 19-28, 2012

 

Details

The Online Extravaganza promotion is our biggest online sale of the year! We want to make it easier for you to do your holiday shopping.  So during these 10 days only, you can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products!

 

*In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza-our very own doorbusters! Woot!

 

The following chart is the 24-hour sale items for Monday, November 19:

 

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour  Sale Price
181	125586	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	$11.95	$9.56
186	113439	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$99.95	$79.96
186	113474	Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$55.96

 

The following items will be on sale for only 24 hours on Wednesday, November 28:

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

 

The Fine Print

• Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent--awesome!
• Discounted products are available on all order types (customer, workshop, and online).
• There's no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion. Sale on!
• For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided. If you use individual item numbers, you won't get the discount--bummer.
• You can buy additional products from any of our current catalogs on the same order. 

Deadlines: 

• Phone: Wednesday, November 28, 2012; 6:50 PM (MT)
• OEX and Online Store:  Wednesday, November 28, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)

To see a pdf of every item that will be on sale click on the following link:

http://www.stampinupflyer_US.pdf 

 

You can order at http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net

 

You will NOT want to miss this sale.  There are stamp sets, paper, big shot items, embellishments, anything for everyone!!

 

I'm most excited about My Digital Studio 2 downloads and upgrades will be discounted at 50% off!!!  What a perfect time to start digital crafting if you haven't already.

 

Contact me with any questions at brittnycreates@gmail.com. 

 

 

 

Talking Tag

With Talking Tag, you can send a gift that is uniquely you. Talking Tag is a message label you can attach to cards, invitations, gifts . . . anything! Personalize birthday cards, Christmas gifts or even record quick instructions for a project. Now your pictures really can say a thousand words!

How to Buy Talking Tags:

Buy 'em by the sheet! You get 10 tags for just $7.95 (item 129723) at my online store http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net

How to record a voice message:

1. Download the FREE TalkingTagT App on you smartphone from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google PlayT.
2. Adhere the message tag to your card or gift.
3. Open TalkingTagT App and scan the code.
4. Record your message (recording starts immediately, so make sure you're ready!).

You will have the opportunity to listen, re-record, cancel, or confirm your message after you've completed recording it. Each label allows up to 60 seconds of a greeting, song, or product message.

To play the message, recipients will need to download the app and scan the code. Messages are saved for two years, so they can listen to it over and over.

See how this new product works by watching the video below!!

New iPhone App!!!

IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! NO, IT'S A NEW APP FROM STAMPIN' UP!   Stampin' Up! has created a card-making application, and it's called Simply Sent! This iPhone app (will also work with iPod touch and iPad) allows you to create an e-card-from a template or completely on your own-and send it via e-mail or post it on Facebook.  And it's free! Here's something you should know about this app: it's not My Digital Studio (MDS) on a mobile device, not even close. This scaled-back version will only give you a taste of what you can create when you buy MDS.  Here are two samples of cards you could send via email or post on Facebook. We want to get our name and our art out there so more people than ever before will know about Stampin' Up! We hope you'll get excited about it as well and that you'll do the following: Download it from iTunes or the App Store, share it with all your friends, and post a review! The more positive reviews it gets, the more prominent place it takes in the iTunes store.  Try it out by clicking on the link below to be taken to the download! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simply-sent/id577263957?mt=8

Fall Wreath Class



I've FINALLY found the time to create a class for November.  It's been too long and I'm SO excited to get back in to teaching classes and this is what I came up with, a Fall Wreath!

 

During this class you will be creating your own fall wreath to take home with you.  It will look great hanging on your front door welcoming guests into your home for Thanksgiving or would make a great gift if you are going to someone else's house for dinner.

 

Class Details:

 

Date: Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Time: 7pm

Place: My home, (Castle Shannon, PA)

Cost: $5 or FREE if you place a minimum $25 order that night.

 

You can prepay to reserve your spot through paypal at the top of my page or pay with cash when you attend my class.  Please email me to reserve your spot if paying cash at the event; brittnycreates@gmail.com

 

I hope that you can join me for a fun night of crafting and chatting!

 

 



FREE Downloads!

 TODAY ONLY, Stampin' Up! is giving away FREE downloads + 50% off all digital kits from their My Digital Studio software.  Here's some more information about this event.

Q. What is Digital Scrapbooking Day?
A. Digital Scrapbooking Day is officially celebrated the first Saturday in November. It was designed to remind people to set time aside to document their personal history digitally. To celebrate, Stampin’
Up! will be giving away free My Digital Studio downloads to anyone who wants them!

Q. Why is My Digital Studio celebrating Digital Scrapbooking Day for a whole week?
A. We know that you and your customers are busy and we didn’t want you to miss out by limiting our online offer and celebration to just one day. Plus, who doesn’t want more days to celebrate?

Q. What is Stampin’ Up! giving away for free for Digital Scrapbooking Day?
A. Anyone can get these three downloads for free:
Enjoying Everything Kit ($7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Value)

Days in December Kit ($7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Value)

A Split Second Designer Template Pages ($2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Value)

Bonus: If we have 18,000 downloads of each of the free items, we’ll give a fourth one away for free
too! So tell everybody you know!

Q. Are the free downloads new products?
A. You know it! They are brand-new designs. On November 6, they’ll be added to our product offering for purchase at full price.

Q. How will customers get their free downloads?
A. Customers can get their downloads from your DBWS store http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net from
October 29–November 5, 2012. To access the downloads they’ll need to create an online customer
account if they don’t already have one.

Q. Is there a sale associated with Digital Scrapbooking Day?
A. You bet! All digital kits are 50 percent off from October 29–November 5. (Note that digital
downloads aren’t available on a workshop order.)

Q. Is there anything else going on that week?
A. Yes! Make sure to check out the action on MyDigitalStudio.net that week. We’ll have tons of blog
posts, challenges where you can win free digital stuff, and more!

Fancy Friends Kit

If you are a fan of Stampin' Up!'s facebook page than you remember the "Pick-a-Kit" survey from October 1st.  The results are in and the first viewers choice kit is....

Fancy Friends!!!

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 132319)! If six isn't enough, add Note Cards to your order (item 107311)-we've already included extra rhinestones in the Fancy Friends kit.

To assemble the cards:

1. Stamp the doily image in Daffodil Delight or Old Olive ink three times on the card and once on the envelope, re-inking between uses.
2. Stamp "Friends" in Daffodil Delight or Old Olive ink on the front of the card.
3. Adhere the flowers to the card. Adhere Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the center of the flowers.
4. Address those envelopes and send to friends!  (This is a VERY important step because you don't want these beautiful hand stamped cards to collect dust on your table!)

You can order this kit that includes everything in the picture through my online store http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net  This kit is great for first time stampers/card makers and for gifts since everything is included to make these cards!

 

Here's how the voting ended up:



Make sure to like my facebook page http://facebook.com/brittnycreates so you don't miss out on the next time Stampin' Up! has a survey.  I update frequently about Stampin' Up! business news as well as my own happenings.

 

 

 

 

Sell-a-Stamp Spooktacular

Monday,October 29 is the one-day Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular!

 

Here are the details:

• Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp we sell will be 15 percent off.

This means all stamps in the current catalogs including:

• Background stamps
• Personalized name stamps
• Incentive stamp sets from the supply list
• Cookie press stamps
• Single-image stamps

This DOES NOT include

• Hostess sets
• Bundled stamp sets
• Digital stamp brush sets

There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.

Stamp prices in the Online Store will be changed for October 29 only to reflect the 15 percent discount.

Look through our catalogs (click on the following links for PDF of catalogs Annual and Holiday) for those sets you need for Holiday projects, or those that have been on your wish list. Take advantage of this sale for those holiday gifts you need for teachers, neighbors, friends, etc.  Now is the time to order them!  You can do so by going to my online store http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net and your order will be shipped directly to you.  Get those orders ready this weekend so you don't forget.

 

 

More Single Stamps

In my post October 2, 2012, I announced that Stampin' Up! was giving you the opportunity to purchase single stamps from the Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings Stamp Sets until January 2, 2013.  Based on the interest they have seen so far, it appears that both demonstrators and customers love them! And now I am excited to let you know that they have added ten more individual images-including three images that we have never seen before!

 

Details

• These stamps are available on any order type-customer, workshop, or online. 
• You can find the stamp item numbers from the flyers below:
• Assortment 1
• Assortment 2
• These won't be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
• This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
• The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers. 
• There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
• Remember that this is a pilot program, so take advantage of it while you can!

So let's see what they have added:

 

 

These aren't the best pictures so click on the flyer links to see a much better view of the stamps and item numbers.  If you like any of these stamps, they will be 15% off on Monday, October 29th, during our Sell-a-Stamp Spooktacular!  

 

Monday, October 29, 2012

Three big things are happening on Monday, October 29 that you will not want to miss!

1. For 24 hours only, almost every stamp we sell will be reduced 15 percent! We’re calling this the Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular, and the goal is to sell more stamps in a single day than ever before. Check out the next post to learn more about this event or head to my online store http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net on Monday to start shopping those discounted stamp sets!
2. Our week long celebration of Digital Scrapbooking Day begins, and you can get FREE downloads and 50 percent off digital kits! Check out this post for more details.
3. You voted for it—you got it! The winning project kit will be announced AND available starting October 29. Look for information about the kit and how to order it on Monday. 

Some great news to check back for on Monday, October 29th.  You can also become a fan of my facebook page http://facebook.com/Brittnycreates where I post more often about news and events about Stampin' Up!

 

 

Digital Scrapbooking Day!

What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day (first Saturday in November) and My Digital Studio? A week of FREE downloads and 50 percent off ALL digital kits!

 

What: Three FREE downloads. 50% off ALL digital kits. Mega blogging on MyDigitalStudio.net all week!

 

When: October 29-November 5, 2012.

 

Why: To get the word out about My Digital Studio's awesome design program, content, and print products!

 

Get Your FREE Downloads:

• You will be able to access them from my online store:
• http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net

Get a BONUS FREE Download:If we get 18,000 downloads of FREE items we'll give you another FREE download!

 

Deadlines:

• Take advantage of the free downloads and 50 percent off kits by these deadlines:
  • Phone orders (kits only): Ends on Monday, November 5, 2012; 6:50 PM (MT) 
  • OEX/Online orders (kits and free downloads): Ends on Monday, November 5, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)

The Sale:

Item	Designer Kit	Retail Value	Sale Price 50% Off
130861	Afternoon Daydream Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129928	Afternoon Tea II Kit	$9.95	$4.97
119839	Always Elegant Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129358	Attic Boutique Kit	$9.95	$4.97
122175	Autumn Spice Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
127600	Autumn Traditions Kit	$9.95	$4.97
130969	Bandstand Kit	$7.95	$3.97
130970	Be of Good Cheer Kit	$7.95	$3.97
123728	Celebrations Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
130982	Chevron Punch Kit	$7.95	$3.97
123956	Christmas Cheer Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
120880	Christmas Cocoa II Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
127362	Convention 2011 Digital Photo Kit	$9.95	$4.97
128876	Day in the Life Kit	$14.95	$7.47
130059	Fifty Nifty Kit	$9.95	$4.97
130062	File it Fun Kit	$7.95	$3.97
131228	Friendship Preserves Kit	$3.95	$1.97
128875	Frosty Days II Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129924	Get it Done Kit	$5.95	$2.97
129870	Good Times II Kit	$7.95	$3.97
118465	Happy Birthday Digital Kit	$14.95	$7.47
128872	Holiday Harmony Kit	$7.95	$3.97
127773	Holly Berry Bouquet	$9.95	$4.97
118466	Hoppy Memories Digital Kit	$14.95	$7.47
128999	It's all Me Kit	$9.95	$4.97
130850	Joyful Times Kit	$9.95	$4.97
124230	Just Add Cake Digital Kit	$14.95	$7.47
124446	Leadership 2011 Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
124568	Leadership 2011 Digital Photo Kit	$9.95	$4.97
124443	Love Birds Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
131231	Lovely Little Labels Kit	$7.95	$3.97
129359	Mixed Bunch Kit	$7.95	$3.97
119978	My Sweet Pea Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
132264	Neon Notes Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129898	New Heights Kit	$7.95	$3.97
122174	Nite Owl Digital Kit	$7.95	$3.97
129340	Number One Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129360	On the Go Kit	$9.95	$4.97
124463	One Great Year Kit	$9.95	$4.97
131360	Ornament Keepsakes Kit	$6.95	$3.47
127599	Party Animal Kit	$9.95	$4.97
131226	Picture This Kit	$4.95	$2.47
130851	Pinwheels on Parade Kit	$7.95	$3.97
126027	Playful Polka Dots Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
131227	Providences of Provinces Kit	$7.95	$3.97
130983	Raspberry Splash Kit	$7.95	$3.97
118869	Recipes By Design Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
127163	Red, White, and Blue Digital Kit	$5.95	$2.97
130060	Season By Season Kit	$9.95	$4.97
127587	Sending Glad Tidings Designer Tags Kit	$7.95	$3.97
129605	Special Delivery Bright Kit	$7.95	$3.97
129606	Special Delivery Subtle Kit	$7.95	$3.97
127759	Spice Cake Kit	$5.95	$2.97
130852	Spring Break II Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129608	Spring Fever Kit	$7.95	$3.97
130076	Summer Happiness Kit	$9.95	$4.97
118464	Summer Home Digital Kit	$14.95	$7.47
129601	Summer Smooches Kit	$9.95	$4.97
124229	Sunset Serenade Digital Kit	$5.95	$2.97
129339	Sweet Shop Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129882	Tea Time II Digital Kit	$7.95	$3.97
132190	That's a Wrap Kit	$7.95	$3.97
127431	Tickets & Tags Kit	$9.95	$4.97
125757	Tickets & Tokens II Digital Kit	$7.95	$3.97
131217	Topsy-Turvey Celebration Kit	$9.95	$4.97
121071	Travel Journal Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
126022	Travel Log Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129332	Twitterpated Kit	$9.95	$4.97
129607	Walk in the Park Kit	$9.95	$4.97
132567	Winter Wonders Kit (released Oct. 30, 2012)	$9.95	$4.97
127609	Wicked Fun Kit	$9.95	$4.97
131218	Wonderfall Kit	$7.95	$3.97
120881	Write Stuff II Digital Kit	$9.95	$4.97
128883	You're My Sunshine Kit	$7.95	$3.97

 

So head to my online store: http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net next Monday to get your FREE downloads and shop 50% off the above kits!!  I will be setting a reminder on my calendar next Monday so I don't forget!