For Love of Paper

We're sick again and pictures from Sale-a-bration Extravaganza

Well, two weeks ago my son, who is five, came down with strep, the flu and a wicked ear infection all at once. Then we had rolling power outages and the kids were out of school for that. In addition they were out of school for three days following for teacher education days. That gets us to this past Monday when he came down with strep again and a double ear infection, we have an appointment at the ENT next week. Then I ended up with strep.

I'm not telling you all this for sympathy or to complain I just wanted you to know why I haven't been posting on my regular schedule.

For the next few days, maybe a week, I'll be sharing some terrific projects from Sale-a-bration Extravaganza and hope to get things back to normal asap.

Sale-a-bration Extravaganza was a blast as always.

Take a look.

Here is the make'n take they were all working on.

We used the Two Tags Die, one of my favs, and the new Create a Cupcake stamp set and coordinating Build a Cupcake Punch from the Occassions Mini Catalog. Very simple, yet adorable. I love tags like this to attach to gift bags. It's easy to flip open the tab and see who it's from.

 

Hurry, one day only!

Get over 200 card samples FREE!

Today only, receive a FREE copy of my latest CD, Creative Inspiration for Card Makers: Volume I, with any online order of $50 or more.

What is "Creative Inspiration for Card Makers"?

• A CD that can be played on your computer or TV through a DVD player containing over 200 card samples created by yours truely using only Stampin' Up! products.

This CD will save you tons of time and money.

• You'll no longer spend hours searching the internet or hundreds of dollars on magazines looking for inspiration. On this CD you'll find card samples for nearly every occassion plus they are neatly organized into categories.

The Creative Inspiration for Card Makers: Volume I CD normally sells for $19.95, but today only you'll receive it FREE with any online order of $50 or more (before tax and shipping).

It's still not too late to get supplies to make holiday cards and gifts or to purchase supplies for your favorite paper crafter.  

Click here to place your order and get your FREE inspiration CD today!

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack

Be sure you check Stampin' Up!s new offerings on the Clearance Rack. There are tons of great deals. Deals like I've never seen.

Click here, then click "Shop Now" and "Clearance Rack"

Please note.

Clearance Rack purchases can only be made online through the links above.

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!

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