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Deadline for May Paper Pumpkin: May 10th

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:33:00 +0000

The deadline for May is May 10th, 11:59pm MT

Click THIS LINK to JOIN if you are ready to subscribe, or if you want to read more about the program.

When you choose me as your Paper Pumpkin demonstrator, you get Fun Bonuses, like: a link to a Free Printable Insert to label a Clear-Mount Stamp Case for Paper Pumpkin stamp storage, qualify for Coronation Gifts and Glass Slipper Surprise Gifts, earn Paper Pumpkin Royalty (Loyalty) Rewards, get Plump Your Pumpkin Exclusive Offers, and get links to Two Private Videos Monthly--one to walk through the kit project assembly (like this one), and a second one with instructions for alternate layouts/projects using the kit supplies, and even some of the packaging!

Some Really Important Stuff You Want to Know:
• Everyone's first kit is the Welcome Kit, which includes Clear Mount Block D
• You are NOT billed until your kit ships (on or around 15th)
• Your subscription will auto-renew for your convenience
• You can skip a month (just Update Quantity to 0 by deadline), or cancel at ANYTIME
• Most kits will contain items exclusive to Paper Pumpkin
• Kits will not be previewed--experience the SURPRISE and DELIGHT each month
• Projects types will vary: stuff like cards, 3D items, mini journals, and more
• Each kit includes everything you need: ink, cut & scored items, stamps, etc.
• Available to United States shipping addresses only

Also, if you would like to purchase ONLY the unique MAY Paper Pumpkin Kit directly from me, the deadline for me to receive your finalized payment is May 10th by 10:00pm MT. The cost is $24.95, which covers the cost of the kit, plus turn-around Priority Mail shipping to your address. This option is designed for my new Paper Pumpkin subscribers who would like to get the Welcome Kit AND a unique kit their first month! However, anyone is welcome to take advantage of this opportunity to get the unique monthly kit without subscribing. If you don't get/have the Welcome Kit, or the Try It Kit, you will need to get Clear Mount Block D or its equivalent, to use the clear-mount stamps in your Paper Pumpkin kit.

These all-inclusive kits (except a bit of adhesive for certain pieces) are GREAT in so many ways, especially as a quick craft with kids or grandkids! (They would make great fundraiser products, too...just sayin'!!!) Because everything is already cut and scored, and many items are self-adhesive, it's super easy to just place-and-stick. I love the portability, and there truly is something magical, about being able to sit down and open a box with all the supplies needed for a project. I hope you'll join me on my Paper Pumpkin adventure!

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
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Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps & Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:46:00 +0000

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Retiring Accessories are Available til June 3rd or While Supplies Last!!!
- You'll want to ORDER ONLINE to ensure Accessories you want, are In Stock
- Select Retiring Accessories are up to 60% OFF
- Retiring Stamp Sets are Available through Monday, June 3rd
- You can Host a Virtual Party and get FREE Catalog $$$, ask for details!

2013 Retiring Accessories Alphabetical List*
2013 Retiring Accessories By Page List*
2013 Retiring Stamps Alphabetical List
2013 Retiring Stamps By Page List
*ACCESSORIES LISTS UPDATED AS OF 5/10/2013

Don't miss your chance to get the retiring items you want...especially those unique stamp sets like Tea Shoppe or Dinoroar, or the 25 & Counting advent stamp set, or Jolly Bingo Bits and the coordinating Bingo Card background stamp! If you love coffee, you won't want to miss the Morning Cup stamp set--and be sure to grab the coordinating Take a Sip wheel before it's gone. Oh yes, and you MUST grab one, or two, or a few packages of the First Edition Designer Specialty Paper...or you'll kick yourself later. [If you search for any of these in my Online Store and they cannot be found, they are already out of stock...sorry!!! I would suggest looking for a digital download you can use and print out anytime, if you missed an item you really, really want!]

IMPORTANT NOTE: some items listed as retiring, will be returning to the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog, but they will be reconfigured. For example, we will still have Grid Paper, the Color Coach, Note Cards & Envelopes, and some square cutting tools. They will just look a little different. In addition, you will still be able to purchase ink pads and refills, markers, Designer Paper Stacks, and buttons, in entire color collections--but they will contain the colors in the reorganized collections as per the Color Refresh. If you have any questions on retiring merchandise, please do not hesitate to contact me.

April 2013 Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit: Seriously

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:03:00 +0000

I got my Paper Pumpkin kit in the mail today--I so LOVE the exclusive stamps we get in these kits :-) This kit comes with a big stamp that says "Seriously", and then two little phrases, one that says "you kick booty", and another that says "love your guts". And I am a total blue-a-holic, so I am just swooning over the color scheme.

If you didn't get this month's Seriously Kit, I'm sorry...but I did give you fair warning ;-) You can make up for it, though, just use the link below to JOIN before the 10th of next month, to get that month's kit. No, we won't know in advance what's in the kit, and Yes, you will get a Welcome Kit your first month. But, I do have a special service available for you--if you tell me you'd like to get the monthly unique kit in addition to your Welcome Kit the first month, you can buy it directly from me! I'll need to receive your $24.95 payment before the 10th of the month deadline to secure your kit. (in fact, anyone can buy any monthly kit without subscribing, as long as I get your payment by that same deadline!)

You can read a little more about Paper Pumpkin HERE, including the BONUSES you can get exclusively from me, by becoming one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers. I only have a few Charter Member spots available, so subscribe today to secure your SPECIAL GIFTS!

Click Here to Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin!!!

Super Easy Mother's Day Stationery Box Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:45:00 +0000

This is an oldie but a goodie, and extremely versatile! The box is made from one sheet of card stock, and you can doll it up, or just leave it lean and clean. The box will hold 8-12 cards and their respective envelopes, and is sized to hold standard (5-1/2" x 4-1/4") card sets. However, you can save time and money when you fill the box with Notecards & Envelopes. (each package has 20 cards and envelopes, I suggest splitting it in half and tucking 10 cards and envelopes in each box). A few years ago I made several of these for a Mother's Day luncheon, if I remember correctly, up to 9 Ferrero Rocher candies tuck nicely down in the bottom. I mean, handmade cards are pretty, but you can EAT chocolate! So maybe, diet = cards; no diet = candies??? You decide ;-)

Click Here for Stationery Box Photo Tutorial

When you look at the tutorial, you'll see my sample from a few years ago. (love that Baja Breeze card stock, but it's retiring and appears to be sold out already!) The cards and envelopes in the old box are standard size, so you can see how they fit compared to the Notecards & Envelopes I have in this current box. Also, I used Sticky Strip on the old box, but I used Tombow Multi Glue to put this one together, and it holds just great. And on this one, I used about 8" of ribbon to tie through the handle, just for reference. Stay tuned for a look at some simple coordinating cards you can tuck inside...

Stampin' Supplies: Delightful Dozen stamp set (in wood-mount or clear-mount), Pool Party Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Primrose Petals ink pad, Birds of a Feather Designer Series Paper, Designer Builder Brads, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (circle punch for brad decoration), Large Oval Punch, 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, 1-1/4" Two Tone Ribbon (pink/rose), Top Note Die (to be used with the Big Shot), Notecards & Envelopes, Tombow Multi Glue, SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer (for cutting and scoring).

Nifty Stampin' Up! Pom-Pom Tricks

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:02:00 +0000

Stampin' Up! shared some great tips recently on how to make some cute little pom-poms (or you can use them as flower embellishments) using Baker's Twine and Seam Binding, and also some paper pom-poms using Designer Series Paper. Thought I'd save you the trip and post the picture tutorials right here:

Get your Supplies in my ONLINE STORE today!!!

{And check out how you can qualify to be one of my Dynamic Dozen,
ONLY through April 23rd!}

2013-2014 Color Refresh Ink Pad Labels - Free PDF

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Are you excited about Stampin' Up!s 2013-2014 Color Refresh? I sure am! I'm pulling out my stash of color products from previous years and reorganizing all my shelves and displays! In case you missed it, I just posted some updated color sampler cards HERE.

In this post, I'm featuring my Color Collection Labels PDF: print it out on Avery 5160 Return Address Labels, then cover with laminate if you choose, then punch out each color with the Word Window Punch. I use the labels for the end of my ink pads so I don't have to squint to see the names (see the picture below), and they also work great for labeling card stock on your shelves, or on hanging file tabs :-) There is a watermark on the file so you'll know where it came from in case you have questions later, but you'll only see the watermark when you look at the file on your computer--it will not print. TIP: Be sure your PDF print dialog is set to print at 100%, which is the same as Page Scaling: None. Always print a "test" sheet to check margins and spacing before printing out on label stock.

Click HERE to Download Your FREE 2013-2014 Color Collection Labels

Here are the previous years' Color Collection Labels, in case you want/need them:
2012-2013 Color Collection Labels PDF (current year)
2011-2012 Color Collection Labels PDF (last year)

Remember, the 10 Retiring Colors (Regal Rose, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Baja Breeze, River Rock, and Pretty in Pink) are only available while supplies last...this includes all color products such as ink pads, reinkers, markers, card stock, embellishments (brads, ribbon, etc), and Designer Papers. So, SHOP NOW to grab the color products you want, before they are SOLD OUT! (some color products are already sold out, so if you can't find it in my ONLINE STORE, it is gone--so sorry!)

Remember to use Hostess Code SRCCDR6U to qualify to become
one of my Dynamic Dozen with your $100+ order!!!

2013 Color Refresh Eighth Sheet Color Collection Samplers

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:05:00 +0000

A couple years ago I made some Color Collection cards sized to fit at the back of the Color Coach card set. I have updated these for the upcoming 2013-2014 Color Refresh, in case you'd like to start reorganizing before the catalog debuts on May 31st. You can get your FREE Printable PDF for these cards below the picture. {The picture shows the 2011-2012 cards, just so you can see the format--the collections have all been updated for 2013-2014 on the PDF.}

UPDATED: for 2013-2014 Color Refresh

Click HERE to download 2013-2014 Color Collection Cards PDF
(cards only, no colors or product included)

The file above contains three pages. I have added a watermark so you'll know where they came from if you have questions. For your convenience, the watermark is only visible when you are looking at the file on your computer, it does not print. If you are only going to be printing out a set for your own personal use, just print out the first page. If you are a demonstrator and are mass producing sets for downline or customer use, you'll find pages 2 and 3 convenient for volume. Please note, these files are not for commercial use--you may only use them for yourself, or charts you are giving away for free. TIP: Be sure you print these at 100%, which is the same as Page Scaling set to None.

The cards are designed to be cut to 4-1/4" wide by 2-3/4" tall, so that you can get 8 equal size cards from a letter sized sheet of card stock. I printed them onto Whisper White Card Stock, then punched out each individual color of card stock using the Small Heart Punch, which fits perfectly in each section. You can punch a hole in the top corner of each card and put them all on a ring, if you like. And at this size, you can add them to the back of your Color Coach cards (which already include a ring). I want to stress that the Color Coach is an amazing tool for coordination, color comparison, and color combination, and these cards I've made have a different purpose--they display "real-life" product samples, and Color Collection round-ups.

I am also rounding up my previous years' cards below,
in case you want them for your records:
2012-2013 Catalog Year Color Collection Cards PDF (current year)
2011-2012 Catalog Year Color Collection Cards PDF (last year)

Stay tuned...I have some 2013-2014 Color Refresh Labels coming up later today...

More $$$ for FREE - Hostess or Join!

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:27:00 +0000

Didn't you LOVE the FREE Shipping promotion??? How would you like to get more money to spend on Stampin’ Up! products? Now you CAN!!! Between April 15 and May 30 Stampin' Up! has two ways for you to earn more Stampin' Up! "money", which means more FREE products for you!

METHOD 1: HOST a Party* totaling $350 and earn an additional $30 in FREE products!

METHOD 2: JOIN Stampin' Up! and choose an extra $30 of product in your Starter Kit!

*Now, before you get all panicky over the thought of cleaning your house and having people over as a HOST, I have two other options you can choose from: you are welcome to Have a Party At My Place* (in Colorado Springs), or you can HOST a Virtual Party with Me (we'll do it ALL online)! And with EITHER option, you can use Stampin' Up!'s new Hostess Code to gather orders from friends and family who are NOT local, and include those orders in your Party! (their order will be shipped immediately and directly to them them) WOW, I love the new Hostess Code! And to sweeten the deal, with EITHER option, I will provide links to your Workshop Video--so everyone you want to invite, can see ALL the demonstrations associated with your Party :-) When you have a Virtual Party, you'll still have to do a little work, like helping me pick the projects we'll make, and getting your invitation list to me so we can share the video links, but that should be a breeze.

When you Have a Party At My Place, or at your place, you and your guests actually get to MAKE projects for FREE and TAKE them home with you! We call those "Make & Takes". Local hands-on parties are usually much more successful at interesting new people in stamping, because they get to experience how fun and easy it is to actually use the product. So, I would heartily encourage you to incorporate the physical Party into your Hosting plan...but you are free to have a totally Virtual Party if that suits you best :-)

The JOIN option is a super simple decision and online checkout. Read below to find out a little more about the perks when you Become a Demonstrator, then feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns :-)

Perks when you Become a Demonstrator:
- Get $30 more to spend on your Starter Kit product (Apr 15-May30)
- Discount/commission of 30% on your first qualifying order within 45 days
- Ongoing discount/commission of at least 20% on all subsequent catalog product orders
- Qualify for discount/commission up to 40% in any given month
- Qualify for downline overrides on your group, up to 6.5%, up to 5 levels deep
- Your orders can qualify as tax deductions, for further savings!
- Access to demonstrator-only training and sample galleries
- A full-color stamping magazine every other month
- MEMBERSHIP IN MY GROUP, the procrastistampers!!!
(you'll receive a Welcome Package exclusively from me, with a few things to help you get started, as well as membership on my group email list, to keep you up to date with crafting inspiration, and everything going on in the Stampin' Up! world...directly in your Inbox.)

I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for over 18 years, so I am a HUGE RESOURCE for any of your needs, whether they are paper crafting, digital design, or business related. I am also very tech savvy and can help you in that area if you need it. Plus, I have had a variety of life experiences, including having kids, being divorced, dealing with a new blended family, challenges with chronic illnesses, challenges with my cats (grrrrrr, sometimes), very well read on self-help and personal development, and I have just plain learned a LOT OF STUFF while hanging out on this spinning rock we call Earth! Chances are, if you have a question, I have an answer...or know exactly where to help you find it!

It's super easy to Become a Demonstrator, just CLICK HERE to JOIN. You will want to have information like your social security number, the debit or credit card you will use to pay for your Starter Kit, and you'll want to browse your catalogs or my ONLINE STORE and take down the item numbers for the product you want in your Starter Kit. You'll want your product list handy, so you can easily enter that in one sitting, and don't get "timed out" of the Starter Kit ordering page and have to start over.

It's all good--contact me to HOST your Party, or JOIN my Stampin' Up! team today, for MORE STAMPIN' $$$!!!

Do You Want This Pop-Up Posies Card?

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:23:00 +0000

You can snag a card just like this, for your very own...it's easy, just sign up for Paper Pumpkin! Go to MyPaperPumpkin.com and choose Kimberley Morris (in Colorado Springs, CO) as your demonstrator! But hurry, these cards are exclusively for my 18 Charter Members, and I only have a few of those special spots left to fill :-) The card sentiments are written on a sticky note inside, so you can just remove the sticky note and the send the card as YOURS. As a Charter Member, you'll receive a few gifts with your card--I'll show you the whole set tomorrow!!!

You get the flower layer pieces (TONS more than are on this card), brads (9), twine (9 pieces), die-cut kraft labels (9), and a wood-mount stamp ALL in the Pop-up Posies Designer Kit! I just added some coordinating card stock, including the Pool Party Core'dinations card stock that I ran through the Honeycomb Embossing Folder and sanded to soften the crisp edges a bit!

Click HERE to read more about Paper Pumpkin and my exclusive Bonuses!!!

Stampin' Supplies: Pop-Up Posies Kit, VersaMark ink pad, Pool Party Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Pool Party card stock, Pool Party Core'dinations card stock, Stampin' Sanding Block, Honeycomb Embossing Folder (to be used with the Big Shot), Calypso Coral card stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Click HERE to learn how you can become one of my DYNAMIC DOZEN,
and qualify for even MORE BONUSES, when you use the Hostess Code SRCCDR6U
with your $100+ ONLINE ORDER by 11:50pm MT April 23rd, 2013!

Another Look at Stampin' Up!'s Color Refresh

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:45:00 +0000

Look at the pretty graphic I made for you...please tell me you like it...? I thought this might be a fun way to see exactly what's leaving, and what's coming in. I made it in My Digital Studio. You should seriously get this program, it's only $19.95 and has TONS (over $500 worth) of content!!! Some of the colors shown below are not actually in My Digital Studio yet--at least Soft Sky isn't--so I used an RGB color code equivalent I had on file for that one. I also made a guess that the new Smoky Slate is going to be about the same color as our retired Going Gray. But don't worry, Stampin' Up! is going to give us a FREE update for My Digital Studio on May 1st, to make sure we all have those colors available to just pick and click!

Nine of the 10 Refreshing Colors are coming into the Core Colletion of 40 colors, from In Color Collections. As you can see, four of those nine colors are from our current 2011-2013 In Color Collection: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, and Wisteria Wonder. The other five are In Colors from previous years: Blushing Bride & Pear Pizzazz from 2010, Bermuda Bay & Crushed Curry from 2009, and Soft Sky from 2008. Smoky Slate is a NEW color, and it's a true gray, just lighter than Basic Gray.

Remember, color products in the 10 Retiring Colors are available ONLY while supplies last! Several products (most notably single color reinkers) are already SOLD OUT, as well as card stock. In fact, Night of Navy card stock has been discontinued, and if you currently have that item on backorder, it may not be able to be filled. If that is the case, you will be issued a refund--so sorry for any inconvenience!

SHOP NOW to Get Retiring Color Products

Oh, Hello Simple Cards

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:50:00 +0000

Sometimes we get so caught up in using all the "pretties" at our disposal, we miss the chance to get several cards made quickly. I know I have missed plenty of opportunities to send out a card because I get too caught up in the idea of making each card an individual masterpiece. So, today's post might be more aptly named carpe card, or 'seize the card'. Here are two very quick and easy cards, using the same colors and layout, and even the same stamp set...I just used different greetings. I even saved time by using the pre-cut and pre-scored Notecards & Envelopes:

{Click on Image to See it Full-Size}

Stampin' Supplies: Oh Hello stamp set (wood-mount or clear-mount), Notecards & Envelopes, Calypso Coral ink pad, Pool Party ink pad, Island Indigo ink pad, Silver Buttons, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots (to attach button), Paper Snips (to cut thread). (don't forget to get your Clear Blocks if you order clear-mount stamps!)

Sneak Peek: NEW Wood-Mount Cases

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:54:00 +0000

Introducing Stampin' Up!'s new wood-mount stamp set packaging! These sleek, beautiful, new cases are the same proportion as the clear-mount cases and fit perfectly on the shelf right next to them. The full-size wood-mount case is the same height as a clear-mount case, and the half-size wood-mount case is half the height, so you can stack one half-size on top of the other to reach the same height (as shown in the picture above). Just like the clear-mount cases, when you order a stamp set, the case will have thumbnail images and the stamp set name on the spine.

Starting May 31st ALL wood-mount* sets will come in this new packaging. Empty cases will be also be available for purchase on May 31st. That means you can transfer all your old sets to these new boxes! There will even be a template for you to create your own label for your old stamp sets!!! A pack of four half-size cases (3-3/4"h x 5-1/2"d) will be available for $4.95 and a pack of four full-size cases (7-1/2"h x 5-1/2"d) will be available for $6.95. *Translated stamp sets such as French, Spanish, or German, are only available in clear-mount.

Check out Stampin' Up!'s preview video below, and remember, if you are getting this blog post in an email, you'll need to click on the post title to come to my blog to view the video :-)

Happy Organizing!

Another NEW Photopolymer Stamp Set: Bombs Away Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:36:00 +0000

Yes, Stampin' Up! has done it AGAIN! Thanks to the warm welcome for our previous photopolymer stamp set, we now have another one: Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set. There are 7 quirky and amusing images for only $13.95. Clear Block C and Clear Block H are recommended for use with this stamp set.

Click HERE to view the full-size Bombs Away Birthday Flyer

Here's a refresher on the Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set that came out last month in case you've missed it in all the hubbub. It includes a whopping 57 pieces, and it is recommended to use Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block G, Clear Block F, and Clear Block I with it. (If you want to just get the entire Clear Block Bundle so you'll have them on hand, the price of that Bundle reflects a 15% Savings!) There are some cool tricks you can do with this stamp set, because the photopolymer is pliable. You can can bend the stamps so that images will stamp in an arc, for instance, the arrow, the banner, or the pennants! I'll post a video soon showing these and more tricks, and tips. In the meantime, enjoy Stampin' Up!'s video at the end of this post :-)

Click HERE to view the full-size Designer Typeset Flyer

Deadline for April Paper Pumpkin: April 10th

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:23:00 +0000

Yes, that magical time is almost upon us again--time for Paper Pumpkin! Paper Pumpkin is a unique monthly 30-minute craft escape, delivered directly to your door each month for $19.95! All you'll need to provide is a little adhesive, and fairy dust, if that's your thing ;-)

The deadline for April's unique kit is April 10th at 11:59pm MT. Go to MyPaperPumpkin.com and choose me, Kimberley Morris (in Colorado Springs, CO), as your demonstrator for Paper Pumpkin!!!

Also, if you would like to purchase ONLY the unique April Paper Pumpkin Kit directly from me, the deadline for me to receive your payment is April 10th by 11:30pm MT. The cost is $24.95, which covers the cost of the kit, plus turn-around Priority Mail shipping to your address. This option is designed for my new Paper Pumpkin subscribers who would like to get the Welcome Kit AND a unique kit their first month! However, anyone is welcome to take advantage of this opportunity to get the unique monthly kit without subscribing. If you don't get/have the Welcome Kit, or the Try It Kit, you will need to get Clear Mount Block D or its equivalent, to use the clear-mount stamps in your Paper Pumpkin kit.

These all-inclusive kits (except a bit of adhesive for certain pieces) are GREAT in so many ways, especially as a quick craft with kids or grandkids! Because everything is already cut and scored, and many items are self-adhesive, it's super easy to just place-and-stick. I love the portability--I don't have a TV in my craft room, and with Paper Pumpkin I can just grab my kit and take it upstairs to play with while watching a show with my family :-) And honestly, even though I've been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for over 18 years, there is just something SO enjoyable, and yes, even magical, about being able to sit down and open a box with all the supplies I need in it for a project. I hope you'll join me on my Paper Pumpkin adventure!

LAST DAY for FREE SHIPPING!!!

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:53:00 +0000

I know I sound like a broken record here, but I don't want you to miss this opportunity! FREE SHIPPING ends Monday, April 8th (that's today) at 11:50pm MT! That means you need to have your order finalized by that date/time. Please don't miss this special--it only comes around maybe once a year, if that! Make sure you check out the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog, the 2013 Spring Catalog, and Yesterday's Post, to see everything available for order :-)

I know the stamping has been sparse lately, I apologize for that. I am on Day 11 of my juice feast/fast, so I'm probably just about through all the hardest parts! I hope to be back later today with several cards to share :-)

FREE SHIPPING through April 8th!

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:09:00 +0000

My customers are always asking me how they can get the best deal on shipping, and THIS IS IT! Please take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s FREE SHIPPING through the deadline of 11:50pm MT April 8, 2013. And, remember that when you use the Hostess Code SRCCDR6U in my ONLINE STORE, before 11:50pm MT April 23rd, you have a chance to become one of my elite Dynamic Dozen (which means a free upcoming 2013-2014 Annual Catalog with free gifts, and THREE free stamping classes from me), with your $100+ order!!!

Also, be sure to grab these discontinuing color products, as they are available only while supplies last after April 4th, 2013: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, and River Rock. Search in my ONLINE STORE for these colors and be sure to get your coordinating ink pads, reinkers, markers, card stock, and even ribbons and brads, before they are gone! (see THIS POST for more info on the Color Refresh)

Stampin' Up! has been very busy releasing lots of new things, and I want to make sure you are aware of all the great products you can order, in addition to those in the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog, and the 2013 Spring Catalog {click any image to see it larger}:

10 SINGLE STAMPS

10 Single Stamps - ~~through March 31st.~~ extended through May 30th! Available individually, in clear mount only. Really, you need to click on the link and check them out, because you might need one or two or ALL of these stamps, like NOW! Tis the season for babes and weddings, and single stamps!!!

SENT WITH LOVE

Sent With Love - through April 30th. Stamp Set & Designer Series Paper, plus Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, available separately or as a Bundle (with 15% savings). Digital Download of Bundle also available!


TRY IT KIT

Paper Pumpkin Try It Kit - This is a sample of what a Paper Pumpkin subscription project might look like. One small caution...this kit contains a clear acrylic block size D, which you will also get with your first subscription kit (the Welcome Kit). If you don't mind duplicates, be my guest :-) However, you can go ahead and subscribe at MyPaperPumpkin.com and choose me (Kimberley Morris in Colorado Springs, CO) as your demonstrator, and get lots of extra perks--read about everything HERE. You MUST be signed up by 11:50pm MT on the 10th of the month to receive a kit shipment for the month!

Best of 25 Years Stamp Sets - through March 31, 2014. Each month during 2013, Stampin' Up! is releasing a "Best of" stamp set, to celebrate their 25th Anniversary! You can earn a FREE stamp set of your choice for every 6 "Best of" stamp sets you purchase, if you keep the 25 year sticker from the set and redeem it on a special form. Click HERE for all the specifics.

BEST OF 25 YEARS STAMP SETS

Fancy Friends Kit - This is an inexpensive, all-inclusive*, simple kit for making 6 cards. It's really cute, and this kit probably won't be available for much longer...as a new one should be coming up shortly! *You will need some glue to adhere the little flower punch pieces, and Mini Glue Dots are the perfect choice to keep your hands and project from getting messy. The kit makes 6 cards, but you can add a package of 20 Notecards & Envelopes to your order and stamp more!

FANCY FRIENDS KIT

Dude, You're Welcome Kit - A "man" kit for card making...super simple and no frills. There are 12 cards and envelopes, 4 double-mounted stamps, and an ink pad included in a matte black box. ***BUMP YOUR KIT TO 48 FOLDOVER CARDS for $50: purchase Sahara Sand card stock, Mini Glue Dots, Crumb Cake Envelopes, Early Espresso marker, and Real Red marker, and I will send you a link for the HOW-TO VIDEO!!!***

DUDE, YOU'RE WELCOME KIT

Stampin' Up! Online Stamping Class: The Basics - This is a downloadable class with 6 PDFs and 7 videos, please keep in mind it's approximately 385MB in size, and download of an archive file is the only option (i.e., you can't view it online). There are over 30 project samples shown throughout the PDFs, and topics covered are Basic Stamping with ink pads & markers, Embossing, Masking, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Watercoloring & Markers, and Big Shot basics.

THE BASICS: Online Class available for Download

Talking Tags - Just a cool toy to add to the inside of your cards, or wherever you want to place a sticker...scan a code, and record a message inside the card, which the recipient can then scan and hear your message. Note: you and the recipient must be able to use the FREE Talking Tag App.

TALKING TAGS

My Digital Studio Software NOW only $19.99 -Get the full software program, plus over $500 in digital content, for only $19.99!!! This is a phenomenal buy, and you can find all the training you could possibly need (and then some), through FREE VIDEO TUTORIALS ONLINE. Check out my video playlists HERE :-)

MY DIGITAL STUDIO: Digital Design Software & Content

Photopolymer Stamps - These are being added to our product line and offered on a trial basis, so there's no telling how long they'll be available. However, they do seem to be wildly popular, so you might want to grab your set TODAY while they are in stock! The premiere Designer Typeset stamp set is only $13.95 for 57 stamps...you will need Clear Blocks to mount these stamps :-)

PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS

Round Array Stamp Set & Bundle - through May 30th. The stamp set is a Sneak Peek of a stamp set that will be available in the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog, which will debut on June 1, 2014! But, if you order the Bundle right now, you can get the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch with it, at a 15% Discount!!!

ROUND ARRAY BUNDLE

This and That Epic Day Products - 15% Off Bundle through April 30th! This is a Sneak Peek at some products that will be available in the upcoming 2013-2014 Annual Catalog, which debuts June 1st...but the Bundle savings are only available through April 30th. A digital download of the Bundle is also available.

This and That Epic Day Bundle

Run to my ONLINE STORE now for FREE SHIPPING, and don't forget to use the Hostess Code SRCCDR6U to qualify for more Bonuses with your $100+ Order!!!

Calling for my DYNAMIC DOZEN!!!

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:29:00 +0000

It is a *SUPER* exciting time with Stampin' Up! right now...so much going on in the past few months! I try not to talk too much about frustrating personal issues on my blog, but you may remember a few months back, I posted regarding my health challenge. While I was blessed with relief from the worst pain within weeks, I still have a full schedule staying on top of the health regimen that keeps me pain-free. Just recently, I have undertaken a juice feast/fast to kick start the healing. Since I became pain-free, I have done my best to keep up with my Stampin' Up! business and blog, but it's really hard doing this alone. At this time I would like to reach out and ask for your HELP!

I have been unable to maintain a level of sales recently that will allow me to take advantage of the benefits of the title I have reached with Stampin' Up!, and I have a shortfall of about $1200. In that spirit, I'm reaching out for my DYNAMIC DOZEN. Have you been waiting to purchase your Stampin' Up! supplies? Have you had your eye on the Big Shot for a while now?? Do you have a tax refund coming your way??? If so, then you may be one of my DYNAMIC DOZEN! You see, if just twelve of you decide it's time to get that Big Shot by April 23rd, you would not only get it with FREE Shipping April 6th through 8th, you would help propel my sales back up to a level I can maintain :-) If you have gotten any value from my demonstratorship over the past 18 years, from my sharing, from my blog, from the free tips, tutorials and videos that I have shared over the years, I'd love for you to consider becoming one of my DYNAMIC DOZEN.

So, what's in it for you, you ask? I am SOOOOOO not going to be greedy with these benefits!

ALL of you will receive a special gift in the mail from me, including your FREE COPY of the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog, plus
THREE of you will receive $65 of Stampin' Up! physical product of your choice, and
ONE of you will receive 50% off ANY ITEM in the catalog!!!

There are only going to be TWELVE entries TOTAL for these FOUR PRIZES! The first 12 increments of $100 in orders which use the Hostess Code SRCCDR6U in my ONLINE STORE will be the only entries. I'm not very good at statistics, but that looks to me like you have a one in three chance of winning :-D In addition to those benefits, your sales should help me procure some computer & equipment upgrades so I can more easily share videos with you, and improve the lighting quality! My DYNAMIC DOZEN will be my first go-to list for suggestions on upcoming video topics! And, ALL members of my DYNAMIC DOZEN will also be able to get up to three FREE video calls with me (or local one-on-one consultations), to assist you with whatever stamping topic, project, or technique you choose :-O That's like getting THREE FREE STAMP CLASSES!!!

RULES: For every $100 in orders you place from my ONLINE STORE, using the HOSTESS CODE SRCCDR6U from now until the 11:50pm MT April 23rd, 2013 deadline, you get ONE entry. Only the first 12 full increments of $100* will gain an entry in the DYNAMIC DOZEN contest. This means, if you order $200 in merchandise, you get TWO of the 12 entries in the drawing, and so on. Each $100 increment is counted per order. This means you cannot order $50 on one order, then another $50 later, and add them together for an entry. Please note, when you place an ONLINE ORDER with a Hostess Code (such as SRCCDR6U), your order ships immediately. The gifts and prizes will ship later, separately. If there are less than a dozen entries, participants will get the gifts and free consultations, and prizes may or may not be awarded depending on sales. You must live in a United States mailing/delivery area to take advantage of this contest. This contest is through Kimberley Morris as an independent demonstrator, and not sponsored or endorsed by Stampin' Up!. *$100 is calculated from product total only, tax, and shipping & handling, are excluded.

Color Refresh (Discontinued Colors) + FREE Shipping April 6-8

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:56:00 +0000

ANNOUNCING: STAMPIN' UP!'s NEW COLOR REFRESH

Check out the chart below, the pink names are colors which will move into our core colors from previous In Color Collections. The gray name is an upcoming new color. Most importantly, the discontinued colors are available while supplies last ONLY!!!

However, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders (excluding expedited) April 6-8, 2013. So, grab the discontinued colors you want, while you can, and don't forget that there are several NEW products and some specials going on for more savings, including:

Fancy Friends Kit, Dude You're Welcome Kit, Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set, Best of 25 Years Stamp Sets, Single Stamps, Sent with Love Special Offer, the new Spring Surprise promotion with the Sneak Peek Round Array Stamp Set, and the new This and That Epic Day product suite!!!

Run to my ONLINE STORE and get your order with FREE Shipping NOW!

Round Array Stamp Set and 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch BUNDLE

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:33:00 +0000

Hey, you remember that 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch I mentioned in yesterday's blog post, that coordinates with the Ciao Baby stamp set? Well, here's a totally cool deal for you: Get the NEW Round Array stamp set* and the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch in a Bundle for 15% OFF!!! It's available in English, Spanish and French, and you can get the Bundle Savings through May 30th. Do you already have the punch? No worries, you can buy the Round Array stamp set all by its lonesome. See below for ordering links:

BUNDLES
Spring Surprise Bundle (English; clear) 133899
Spring Surprise Bundle (French; clear) 133898
Spring Surprise Bundle (Spanish; clear) 133897

STAMP SET ONLY
A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090
Médallions séduction Stamp Set (French; clear) 131616
Variedades Stamp Set (Spanish; clear) 131682

*Stamp set is only offered in clear-mount for this special Sneak Peek promotion. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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Get the Petite Curly Label Punch TODAY!

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:57:00 +0000

Petite Curly Label Punch

If you missed earning this during Sale-a-Bration, now's your chance to snag the Petite Curly Label Punch! It coordinates *beautifully* with the Ciao, Baby stamp set shown below (available in clear-mount or wood-mount). You may also want to grab the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch to use with this set!

7/8" Scallop Circle Punch

Ciao, Baby stamp set

Edited to Add: Ciao, Baby stamp set is also available in French & Spanish (clear-mount only)

Ciao, Bella Montage Clair (French, clear-mount) 130183
¡Chao, Bebé! (Spanish, clear-mount) 129246

Check Tomorrow's Post for 15% OFF the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch thru 5/30/13

Did You Know There's a $150 Treasure Hunt on my Blog?

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:27:00 +0000

Yep, there sure is...and you could WIN $150 IN STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCT OF YOUR CHOICE! You must have your entry to me by 11:59pm MT May 12th (that's Mother's Day). You'll need to do a little digging for the clue. Luckily for you, you don't have to get your hands dirty, because in the right sidebar of my blog, I have a Google "Site Search". The contest is called the Late Night Stampers Spring 2013 Treasure Hunt, and that's all the hints you should need! You'll know you've found the right post when you see a picture that says MY CLUE, and at the end of the post, there is a picture of the Treasure Hunt Graphic showing a Stampin' Up! box with a yellow flowered background. There are (as of today) 55 blogs listed that you can visit (including mine)!

So, once you find that post, you should read all the rules there. But let me share a Secret Tip for More Chances to Win with you...you actually get an entry for every blog you turn your Treasure Hunt list in to. There are 55 blogs as of right now, that means you could have at least 55 entries. But, you MUST do the work (see the rules), and you get ONE entry for each list you email to each individual participating blog owner :-) Drawing will be held on May 15th, and the winner will be contacted by email. Good Luck!!!

FYI: I made that cool map with My Digital Studio, using the World Traveler Digital Download, and the FREE Label This Digital Download!

BONUS BOOTY (blog candy): Everyone who turns in their entry to me, who includes the greeting "AHOY, MATEY" will be placed in a drawing to win a
FREE STAMP SET!
(those who've sent me their entry prior to this blog post are automatically included)

FREE Printable: Easter Envelope Ghirardelli Square™ Holder

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:27:00 +0000

Wow, yesterday did not turn out at ALL like I planned. It's a long story that ends up with me starting a juice fast this morning! If you're like, "What the heck?", then I suggest you watch the movie Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. Anyway, onto our belated, regularly scheduled programming...

Looking for a last-minute Easter treat idea that won't take a lot of supplies and is universally appealing? You're in luck, because I have that here for you today :-) This dressed-up A2 envelope holds two Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares, or just put one chocolate in one side, and a notecard in the other, with an equally sweet message!

Just click to get the Free Printable PDF below, then walk through the picture tutorial below that {click pictures to see them larger}:
FREE Printable PDF - Easter Envelope Ghirardelli Chocolate Square Holder

Stampin' Supplies: My Digital Studio Software (or for you, the Free Printable PDF), Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes.

FREE $25 Extra in Starter Kit - EXTENDED thru March 31st!

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:31:00 +0000

WOW!!! If the timing wasn't quite right for you by March 22nd, I have some *excellent* news for you...the Sale-a-Bration benefits of getting an extra $25 of product in your Starter Kit when you Become a Demonstrator has been extended! To meet this extended deadline, you must finalize your Starter Kit order no later than 11:50pm MT on March 31st. Your Starter Kit price is only $99 plus your applicable tax--there is NO shipping--and you get to choose up to $156.50 in product for that $99! Super sweet :-)

You get to CHOOSE YOUR OWN PRODUCT IN YOUR STARTER KIT, but just to give you an idea of the value, I took a picture for you. You could get ALL the stuff in this basket* in your Starter Kit order, AND your order could qualify as a business tax deduction! Even if you want to continue just crafting as a hobby, you can make and sell completed cards and other projects, and at least get high quality supplies at a discounted cost. *Basket not included, you'd need to order the two stamp sets in clear-mount, and include Clear Block E in your kit, to come in under the $156.50 limit.

The items pictured in this Starter Kit are: Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Scrub, 2011-13 In Color Asst Card Stock, 2011-13 In Color marker assortment, Whisper White card stock, Just Believe stamp set (order clear-mount), Delightful Dozen stamp set (order clear-mount), Alhambra Jumbo Wheel, Jumbo Handle, Clear Block E.

Read more about all the perks of this sweet deal HERE.

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DEMONSTRATOR NOW

Seriously, don't miss it this time...it was meant to be!

Easter Envelope Ghirardelli Squares Holder

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:52:00 +0000

Just a quick photo share...I'll be back tomorrow with a FREE Printable for you, so you can make these yourselves. I slaved all morning in My Digital Studio, so you don't have to!!! They are purposefully not froo-froo and frilly, so you can just make up a bunch of them whether you want to hand them out to girls OR boys. Aside from the printable, all you'll need are some snips and glue, a standard A2 envelope (4-3/8" x 5.75"), which is the size of any of our Medium Envelopes (Crumb Cake - like I used, Very Vanilla, or Whisper White), and a couple of Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares to tuck inside. FYI: the printable will give you supplies for four treat holders on an 8-1/2" x 11" page.

Meet me back here tomorrow for your FREE Printable, and a quick photo tutorial!

Bunny Punch Art Twitterpated Easter Cards

noreply@blogger.com (procrastistamper) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:49:00 +0000

Okay, these are pretty simple cards, but I was pretty proud of myself for figuring out the color scheme, how to make them from scratch, and finishing both cards (including writing messages in them)--ALL in less than 30 minutes!

My kids are one boy and one girl, so I usually make the same card for them for Easter, and just use different color combos for each. On these cards, the different colors are Pool Party, and Pink Pirouette. I was really pleased to be able to use some of my Twitterpated Designer Series Paper on these cards, too! It's pretty easy to figure out what I did, just by looking at the supplies and then looking at the cards, but if you need any help just leave a comment or email me.

Stampin' Supplies: Crumb Cake card stock, Pool Party card stock, Pink Pirouette card stock, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Delightful Dozen stamp set (Easter greeting) wood-mount or clear-mount, Basic Black ink pad, Blossom Petals Builder Punch (long skinny shape for ears), 1-1/4" Circle Punch (for head), XL Oval Punch (cut to 1-1/2" high for body), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (round scallop for tail), Small Oval Punch (eggs), Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips (for notch in greeting pennant), Stampin' Trimmer.