Jan's Stamping Creations

Seriously I have not disappeared

2013-05-16T19:58:34-07:00

As some of you know, I earned the FIJI incentive trip through Stampin' Up. Our son talked us into visiting Australia again (after 19 years) for three weeks before Fiji. So.....that is where I was during most of April and some of May.

It was a fantastic trip - we visited friends we had made 19 years ago and their families - saw SO many beautiful sites and enjoyed our time there tremendously. Then we ended up in Fiji for five wonderful days. Yep, it's literally a paradise - it was nice to relax and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

We visited the South Sea Island one day - took a cruise ship out to it - 15 minutes to walk around the island - it was wonderful

This is really what it looked like! Amazing

Anyway, we were pretty jetlagged when we arrived home - in transit about 40 hours. So, I've been negligent and trying to get caught up on everything and get some needed rest!

I wanted to share some of the fun stuff that Stampin' Up has been advertising and I haven't paid much attention to.

First they are offering kits that are SO fun, easy, and reasonably priced. One of these is the "Submit a project" Kit. Anyone can submit and project and Stampin' Up has everyone vote on their favorite on Facebook and the winner is chosen for a "kit"

This one is called "Dolled Up"

Now remember I have to have almost everything, and I have all of these products, but I fell for the "kit" and tonight I made it up - literally in about 20 minutes.

You receive everything to make six cards including card stock, stamp, ink (Stampin' Spot), 5/8" Flower Trim, cut-out dress form already stamped, paper daisies, sponge dauber and envelopes! And all this for just $15.95. Is that cool or what?

Here's are the cards

These would make excellent gifts - as a kit or made up! I had such fun making them. I didn't have to design anything, just assemble them!

And the other thing I hadn't really done much about was Paper Pumpkin. You ask what THAT is? Well, you know Cinderella's pumpking turned into a carriage and that is kind of what Paper Pumpkin is. It's a subscription and it comes to your door around teh middle of each month. It comes in a box and has everything included to make a project. It can be cards, home decor, journals, etc. etc. And we never know what is coming - that's the fun!

There is a trial kit that sells for $16.95 - that includes shipping. You will receive two little journals which you can decorate and use for just about anything. Takes about 10 minutes to decorate them!!

Again these would make excellent gifts, or use them yourself to jot your notes!!

March's Paper Pumpking was 4 cards

You receive stamps, an acrylic block (with your first month), ink and embellishments, Envelopes are also included. These take just a few minutes to assemble and it's just $14.95 a month.

April's issue is another 4 cards

Had to laugh at this one - can you read the words?

"Seriously, You Kick Booty"

"SeriouslY, I Love Your Guts"

No fooling - those are the stamps!!

Again just $14.95 for 4 cards and the supplies to make them. You just add adhesive

You can read more about My Paper Pumpkin here

As I mentioned before, it's a subscription and you will automatically receive your package each month - you can suspend at any time, so you aren't obligated to keep it going. Be sure and choose me as your demonstrator when you are asked!

I promise to get back "on the ball" and start posting regularly again - I have so much to share with you - we did a swap in Fiji and I want to share those wonderful cards with you.

And.....BIG NEWS.... I have new catalogs in hand. Would you like a catalog? All you need to do is let me know - if you have placed an order with me this last year, your catalog is free. If you haven't and you place an order of $50, I will be sending you a catalog. Or you can email me at janinpb@cbbmail.com and I will be happy to send you paypal invoice - the catalog is free, but I just ask that you pay the shipping which is $5.00

We can start ordering from the new catalog on May 31st.

As with previous years, lots of stamps are retiring.

Click here to view the retiring list

and here to view the retiring accessories (good while supplies last)

And you can click here to go to my website and place your order 24/7

Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day All Occasion Card

2013-05-05T15:39:00-07:00

Here are the last two cards we made at our Creative Card Making Day. These are in "alphabetical" order and these last two are definitely not the LEAST :)

Isn't this just the neatest card - this was contributed by LaVonne - LOVE how she matched up the Oh, Hello set and the Mixed Bunch set - they go together SO well

Oh Hello, Mixed Bunch, Perfectly Penned Stamp sets

Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Riding Hood Red Card Stock

Blossom Punch

Pool Party Seam Binding

And the last one contributed by Ellen - an Easel Card. The colors are stunning

Gumball Green and Night of Navy

Aviary and Perfect Punches Stamp Sets

Petite Butterfly Punch; Itty Bitty Pack Punch

Apothecary Accents Framelits

I hope you have enjoyed seeing the cards we made at our Creative Card Making day and that you will join us when we have another event

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during April to get your chance as the Mystery Hostess

Click here to read all about my offer while I'm down under!!

More Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day Cards

2013-05-04T15:32:00-07:00

If you have followed this thread of all the cards we made at the Central Oregon Creative Card Making, you can see we had a great variety. Literally All Occasions

Here's a couple more

Carol shared this wonderful card that has a bookmark for a birthday - isn't that just the neatest?Especially for You Stamp Set

Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (SAB); Island Indigo and Tangerine Tango

Two Tags Big Shot Die; Honeycomb Embossing Folder

Love how she put the front together with a pocket for the bookmark!!

Maralee shared this lovely butterfly card. I just think it's SO cheery

Island Indigo, Whisper White, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (SAB)

Cloudy Day Embossing Folder (LOVE IT!!)

Elegant Butter and Petite Butterfly punches

Tangerine Tango ribbon on the Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button Pack (SAB)

Don't you just LOVE all these cards - still have a few more to share.....stay tune

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during April to get your chance as the Mystery Hostess

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And more cards from our Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day

2013-05-03T15:23:00-07:00

We had a total of 12 cards for our ladies to make - they had such fun and we look forward to doing it again!

Linda share this beautiful card

Marina Mist, Soft Suede (or maybe Crumb Cake) and Whisper White

3/8" Crumb Cake (or soft suede) Taffeta Ribbon

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set

Blossom Punch

Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Love and Sympathy stamp Set

This is SUCH a happy card shared with us by Trudy

Beautiful colors and just SO cheerful

Raining Fowers and Curly Cute Stamp Sets and Flowering Flourishes

Old Olive and Melon Mambo ink

Petals-a plenty Embossing Folder

3/8 " Striped Melon Mambo Organdy Ribbon (Spring Catalog)

More Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day Cards

2013-05-02T15:11:00-07:00

And here are some more cards that were made at out Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day

Mary created this card and it was a WOW. Such a talented lady

Whisper White Card Stock

Paper Doilies

Dress Up Framelits; Lacy Brocade and Delicate Designs Embossing Folders

Basic Pearls and 1/4" Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Just love this card contributed by Chris - I like how she turned the Windows Framelits to give it a completely different look!

Night of Navy and Whisper White Card Stock

Just Thinking Stamp Set

Windows Frames Framelits and Honeycomb Embossing Folder

Click here to place your order online 24/7 from my Stampin' Up Webstore

And don't forget to use the HOSTESS CODE

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during April to get your chance as the Mystery Hostess

Click here to read all about my offer while I'm down under!!

Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day Cards

2013-05-01T13:02:00-07:00

Here are two more All Occasion cards we made at the Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day

Cathy is going to be a grandma for the first time very soon and she shared this darling Baby Card!! What fun!

One in a Million Stamp Set

Daffodil Delight and Whisper White Card Stock

Chevron Embossing Folder

Punches: Large Oval, Scallop Oval. Petite Pennants Builder; Scallop Circle 1 1/4" and 7/8"; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

I shared this "masculine " card - a quick and easy card

Feeling Sentiment and That's the Ticket Stamp Sets

Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla and First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper

Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Ticket Duo Builder Punch; Corner Round Punch

Early Espresso Ink

Check back tomorrow for more cards

Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day

2013-04-30T14:50:00-07:00

On March 16th 12 Stampin' UP Demonstrators had a "Central Oregon Creative Card Making Day". When we started this project, our goal was to have enough people to cover the cost of renting the building. We needed 18 attendees to do that......we ended up having 85!! It was a HUGE success and I wish to "publickly" thank my fellow demonstrators for all their had work AND for the wonderful cards they created. It was, needless to say, a huge success and, yes, we are planning another one in the fall. If you sign up for my blog posts and for my newsletter (see left margin), I will keep you informed of when the next one will be.

I wanted to share all the cards that we made that day. You will agree we have some talented ladies. We decided for the first day to make "All Occasion" cards - 12 of them!

This card was made by Gina - isn't it just stunning? I'm going to give you a brief rundown of the products used; if I have left something out, please feel free to contact me at janinpb@cbbmail.com and I can let you know

Basic Gray and Pink Pirouette Card Stock

Elements of Style Stamp Set; One in a Million

Basic Black, Basic Gray Two-Tone Ribbon (Spring Catalog page 13)

Don't you just LOVE this card - really clean and simple - made by Billie Sue

Perfectly Penned Stamp Set

Cajun Craze, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla

Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Postage Stamp Punch, Scallop Square Punch

Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder

I'll share more tomorrow!!

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One more fun card Technique: Coloring Silver Glimmer Paper Stampin' Up

2013-04-29T14:39:00-07:00

So THIS was fun as I wanted to make the dress from the Dress Up Framelits in two colors!! Love it!

Stamp Set: Sweet Essentials (126455 W, 126457 C page 140)

Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper (124005, page 160)

Ink: Melon Mambo

Punch: Scallop Trim Corner (118870, page 183)

Big Shot: Dress Up Framelits Dies (130101 page 32 Spring Catalog)

And here's another card I made - really quick and easy - a nice gift package for a birthday -

Stamp Set: Beautiful Birthday (125562, page 44)

Card Stock: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper (124005, page 160)

Ink: Island Indigo

Punch: Blossom (125603, page 185)

I hope you have enjoyed learning how to color the Stampin' Up Silver Glimmer Paper - and enjoy using this little technique when making your creations!!

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during April to get your chance as the Mystery Hostess

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Stamp of the Month Club for May

2013-04-29T10:35:00-07:00

It's that time of the month again - Stamp of the Month Club Kit. This month we will be using one of my all time favorite stamp sets which kind of got forgotten with all the new stuff, but I just love this set and hope you do too.

Elements of Style

Plus.....Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Plus...Victoria Crocheted Trim

All this for just $30

Have this stamp set already? Just pick out another one of equal or less value - the projects you receive will be for the Elements of Style Stamp Set

Prefer wood? Not a problem - just add $8.00

And.....since this month is the last month to order from the current Stampin' Up Annual catalog, you can add anthing you would like to your order for a 15% discount - shipping from Stampin' Up will be added to this part of the order

What is the Stamp of the Month? Have you ever had stamps you bought and then didn't know what to do with them when you received them? I have the solution - you will receive the above items AND product and instructions to make three projects. I will order everything, send to you and along with will be the projects all ready cut and ready for you to assemble!!
How fun is that?

I will be ordering on or around May 6th, so contact me today to join the club.

Feel free to email me for more information janinpb@cbbmail.com

You can read more about the Stamp of the Month here

More Silver Glimmer Paper Spritzed to match

2013-04-28T14:31:00-07:00

Here's a baby card I made recently to showcase how to change the Silver Glimmer Paper to match your creations! Love how it turned out - SO beautiful!

Stamp Sets: Moving Forward (126320 W, 126322 C page 209); Sweet Essentials (126455 W, 126457 C page 140)

Card Stock: Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper (124005, page 160)

Ink: Gumball Green; Gumball Green, Basic Black and So Saffron Stampin' Write Markers

Big Shot: Windows Frames Framelits (129021); Chevron Embossing Folder (127749, page 189)

Click here to place your order online 24/7 from my Stampin' Up Webstore

And don't forget to use the HOSTESS CODE

BAKKJUXN

during April to get your chance as the Mystery Hostess

Click here to read all about my offer while I'm down under!!