For Love of Paper

Hostesses get an extra $25 in FREE product during the month of August!

Through the month of August Stampin' Up! has announced hostesses will receive an extra $25 in hostess credit (ie Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree) with a qualifying workshop. NOW is the time to get your workshop on the schedule. August is next week!

If you've ever thought about hosting a Stampin' Up! Workshop but had some questions here are the answers to some of the most common questions I'm asked.

Q. Does it cost anything?

A. No, workshops are always FREE for you and your guests.

Q. What do I have to do?

A. Email me a list of friends and family you'd like to invite. I'll take care of the invitations.

Q. I don't think I have enough room in my house for a workshop, what should I do?

A. Host it at my house. This means no cleaning for you!

Q. What do I get for hosting a workshop?

A. A little gift from me for hosting, free Hostess only stamp sets and an SU! shopping spree based on the retail sales at your workshop.

Q. What is a qualifying workshop?

A. To earn the extra $25 in FREE product your workshop sales must be at least $350. Normal hostess rewards for this amount of sales is $40, but with the special you'll get $65 plus two free hostess exclusive stamp sets! (However free hostess stamp sets and free product begin when your retail sales reach $150.)

To read more about hosting a workshop contact me or check out the links below.

Workshop FAQ

Hostess Info

What happens after my workshop?

To schedule your workshop please call me at 512-259-5575 or email me at chris@forloveofpaper.com.

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with FREE brads!

During National Scrapbooking Month, May 1-31, get a FREE package of Designer Brads with the purchase of select stamp sets, perfect for scrapbooking, or My Digital Studio. Click the flyer to learn more.

Remember you can order online by clicking here then click the Shop Now button or contact me to place your order anytime.

It's your choice!

To celebrate the newest release from Stampin' Up!, the Awash with Flowers stamp set and the terrific promotion that goes along with it, Two Step Into Spring, everyday this week I will be posting a card using this great new set. Friday through Sunday you can leave a comment in this post telling me which card is your favorite. Then, next week I will post step by step instructions on how to make the card that receives the most votes. In addition I will be giving away a few little stampin' goodies to one of the commenters chosen at random so be sure to cast your vote.(FYI this post will stay at the top of the page all week so be sure to scroll down for daily postings.)

Whatever Wednesday: Spotlight on Trendy Trees

This month Stampin' Up! is offering a terrific special on five different two-step stampin' stamp sets. One of them is the Trendy Trees stamp set. About this time last year I created several cards using this stamp set for a local craft fair, but never did get around to showing them to all of you. I was hesitant to post them because several of the colors of paper and ink I used are currently retired but with the new Color Renovation (click here to learn more) most of them will be back in July.

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Inks: Chocolate Chip and Kiwi Kiss Classic Inks

Paper: Chocolate Chip and Whisper White

Other: Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch and Kiwi Kiss Ribbon

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Inks: Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss and Riding Hood Red

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun and Riding Hood Red

Other: Word Window Punch, Kiwi-Vanilla Satin Ribbon and Mat Pack with Hole Piercer

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Inks: Summer Sun, Chocoalte Chip, Kiwi Kiss and Ridinghood Red

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip and Kiwi Kiss

Other: Photo Corner Punch

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Inks: Chocolate Chip and Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White and Chocolate Chip

Other: Sizzix Big Shot with Frame-Scallop Oval and 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Trendy Trees is a terrific set with an ultra modern flair. This set normally retails for $17.95 But through the end of April you can get it for only $14.36.

As you can see from the cards above this set will go a long way. It isn't often anymore than I make cards using only one stamp set but this set has everything you need; a main image, greeting and the little swirl makes a great textural background (see the second example above).

If you'd like to take advantage of the sale price you can click the online ordering button at the top right of this page or contact me today.

Stampin' Up! Special: Two Step Into Spring

Stampin' Up!s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' Set - or get it FREE when when you host a $350 workshop!

117062    Awash with Flowers (set of 18)   

             wood mount    $39.97

120549    Awash with Flowers (set of 18)   

             clear mount    $27.95

Plus get 20% off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin' Sets from our current catalog:

113824    Greenhouse Garden (page 94)   

             $25.95, now only $20.76

113734    Fifth Avenue Floral (page 98)

             $24.95, now only $19.96

111578    Flower Fancy (page 101)

             $36.95, now only $29.56

113258    Trendy Trees (page 112)

             $17.95, now only $14.36

To order any of these stamps at terrific savings you can contact me at 512-259-5575, email me at chris@forloveofpaper.com or click the Order Online Anytime button in the upper right corner of this page and then click Shop Now.

FREE goodies on Super Bowl Sunday!

This Sunday, February 7th is the 44th Super Bowl. Whether you plan to watch the game or avoid it like the plague I've got a deal for you!

Kick off is at 6:25 pm. Email me your order of $50 or more during the game. In addition to a choice from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog you will also receive something FREE from me.

• If the New Orleans Saints win you'll get a FREE Classic Ink Pad ($5.95 value).
• If the Indianapolis Colts win you'll get a FREE package of 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock ($5.50 Value).

No matter who wins the Super Bowl you win FREE goodies and you get to pick the color!

Remember your email must arrive in my inbox during the game.

In the email include:

• your order
• color choices for both the FREE ink and paper
• payment info (should I use the payment info I have for you on file or I call you and get the info.)

Email your order to chris@forloveofpaper.com

A little help for Haiti

Help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. From now until February 28, 2010, Stampin' Up!® will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (
and donate it to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

I {Heart} Hearts • set of 8 • 117010 $26.95 • 118571 $18.95 block D recommended

Click or call to order your I {Heart} Hearts stamp set today!

Home: 512-259-5575

Email: chris@forloveofpaper.com

Deal of the Week 3

Deal of the Week #3 is good now through Sunday, October 25th.

To take advantage of these terrific deals click here to order online or contact me me today.

Two great deals!

Deal #1: Deal of the Week is back!

As they did a few months ago Stampin' Up! will be offering a new Deal of the Week throughout the month of October.

Now through October 11th you can order three terrific punches with big savings. Each of these three normally sell for $15.95.

Week 1 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
109183	Trio Flower punch	$10.99
109041	5-Petal Flower punch	$10.99
110709	My Way punch	$11.99

I will be placing an order this weekend if you'd like to take advantage of these great deals. Just call or email me with your order.

Deal #2: The Clearance Rack

Stampin' Up! is also adding a Clearance Rack only available to those ordering online. Click here, then click Shop Now in the upper right corner of the page, then look for the Clearance Rack in the menu on the left side of the page.

Getting ready for Mama Cents

I am so excited to say I'm going to be part of Mama Cents! What is Mama Cents you ask? It is a children's consignment sale. They have clothes, toys, furniture, all kinds of baby and kid paraphernalia at great prices because everything there is on consignment from other money savy moms. In today's economy who can't stand to save a little while spending and make a little money cleaning out the closets! 

The sale is the last weekend in September, Friday the 25th through Sunday the 27th. Please check out their website www.mamacents.com and be sure to sign up for their newsletter. There are lots of hints and tips, not to mention coupons and freebies in every issue.

So what does sock monkey have to do with Mama Cents? I, rather, For Love of Paper, is a sponsor. So I'll have a display to share lots of great projects and ideas with all the moms at the sale. This sock monkey card is part of one of my displays. I plan to have a couple more cards and treat containers using the oh so adorable sock monkey stamp set. I just need to find that candy that looks like little bananas.

Here is what you'll need to make your own sock monkey card:

Stamps: Sock Monkey

Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink, Close to Cocoa, Real Red, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Brocade Blue and Summer Sun Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Happy Birthday SSK DSP (stripe), Water Color Paper, Brocade Blue and So Saffron

Other: Aqua Painter, Stampin' Dimensionals, Vintage Brad, Hole Piercer & Mat Pack, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon and Word Window Punch

• Begin by cutting a piece of Water Color Paper 3" x 4". Stamp the Monkey on the upper portion, centered left to right, using Basic Black Classic Ink.
• Color the monkey using Close to Cocoa and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers. Then use an Aqua Painter to remove a bit of the color on the Close to Cocoa portions of the monkey. 
• Adhere a 1" x 3" piece of striped DSP (this striped DSP is from the Happy Birthday Simply Scrappin' Kit). Then adhere the Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon over the seam of the two papers.
• Stamp "just for you" using Basic Black Ink on a scrap of So Saffron CS. Punch this out using the Word Window Punch. The right end of the punched shape will be cut off straight so keep the words to the left. Adhere this over the stripe DSP below the ribbon.
• Adhere the monkey piece to a mat of Chocolate Chip CS 3 1/4" x 4 1/4".
• Use the hole piecer and mat pack to pierce holes in the upper corners and add a vintage brad to each hole.
• Adhere the entire piece onto a Brocade Blue Card Front 5 1/2" x 4 1/4".
• Now adhere the card front to a Whisper White Card Base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4".
• Stamp the cupcake on a scrap of Water Color Paper. Color the cupcake using Close to Cocoa, Real Red, So Saffron, Certainly Celery and Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Markers. Color the candle flame with the Summer Sun Stampn' Write Marker. Cut out the cupcake with scissors and attach over the monkey's hand using a Stampin' Dimensional.

If you are not a fan of cutting out small pieces you could easily use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to mask the cupcake, and then stamp the sock monkey. This is what I would have done but didn't think of it until I had the monkey colored and all so I went the cutting route.

Take a look at all the fun accessories sock monkey has available to play with.

Sock Monkey (111550) Set of 10 $26.95

Sock Monkey Accessories (111552) Set of 8 $21.95

Today is the last day to take advantage of the Growing Up, Just for Kids Special! Any order which includes $35 of stamps from the Growing Up section of the Idea Book & Catalog will receive their choice of FREE Designer Buttons. So if you order both the Sock Monkey and Accessories set you'll get your choice of Playground, Sherbert or Latte Designer Buttons found on page 181.

Click here to place your order online or contact me by phone or email today!