September Pals Blog Hop - School Tools

Thank you for joining us for the September Pals Blog Hop. This month we are showcasing projects made with the Stampin' Up! tools we love. 
You should have just left stop number 16 on the Pals Hop - Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping. If so, you are in the right spot.  If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations. 

There are so many great tools to choose from and I love them all.  Some of my favorites include the Texture folders.  For a minimal cost you can dress up any project easily.  Also our  punches and framelits which coordinate with our stamps sets are the best.  With the bundle pricing you can even 15%.   LAST BUT NOT LEAST--our paper trimmer and envelope punch board are the best.


At convention this year , Stampin' Up announced the NEW Envelope Punch Board.  I just received mine last week and I am just learning what it can do.  I am excited!  This is a "gotta have it" tool.  At $19.99, it is a deal.

Here are a few things you need to know:

• It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!
• It's super easy to use; all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score.
• It's small and lightweight; this makes it easy for you to take it along. It's small and light enough that you could use it while watching a soccer match, at a park, at a friend's for craft night-anywhere.
• It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.
• It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).
• The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much!

• It will be in next year's annual catalog, so it's here to stay.

The inspiration for my card today came from a youtube video done by Patty Bennett.  She demonstrated how to make file folder cards using the Envelope Punch Board and the Stampin' Up Trimmer.  We made this card at Card Club last week.  Check it out!

 Card Details

Stamp Sets:  Tags 4 You, and Magnificent Maple

Paper:  Sweater Weather, Early Expresso, Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry

Ink:  Midnight Muse, Crushed Curry,  and Early Expresso

Cool Tools:  Envelope Punch Board and Stampin' Up Trimmer, 2 3/8" Circle Punch, Bracket Punch, Artisan Punch

Accessories:  Linen Thread, Midnight Muse Satin Stitched Ribbon, Designer Pearls

 Here are a couple more samples of file folder cards.  Check out the Washi Tape!  It is a quick way to decorate a card.

 I used one of the new thinlits dies to cut out the "Thankful for...." sentiment.  Each of the dies for the new Flip Cards comes with several dies which can be used on any project. 

 To place an order for any of these great products visit my online store now!

And this is just the beginning!  You can even use it to make different types of cards.  Let you imagination run wild. 


The next stop is , Debbie Crowley at expressivelydeb...stop number 18 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting – and I hope to see you next month!



Check out the wonderful projects from the fabulous Pals!

1. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
2. Shirley Sumption at Look at My Cute Stuff
3. Barbara Chatzkel at Take Out Paper Arts
4. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper
5. Lynn Kolcun at Stamping with Avery's Owlery
6. Debra Simonis at Deb's Stampin' Grounds
7. Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness
8. Maria Flores at Maria's Sandbox
9. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
10. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits From Dawn
11. Amy L. Lazzell at Just A Thought...Cards by Amy
12. Linda Callahan at Stampin' Seasons
13. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
14. Peggy Noe at Prettypaprecards.com
15. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
16. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
17. Sherrie Gross at Stampin' Sunshine
18. Debbie Crowley at expressivelydeb...
19. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
20. Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
21. Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven's Retreat
22. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
23. Susan Itell at Simple Stampin'

Thanks for visiting! 

 Come back soon. 

Sherrie

Regarding Dahlias

Right now one of my favorite color combination is Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry.  I am so glad Stampin' Up brought back these colors.

 I stamped the dahlia from Regarding Dahlias in Black Staz'on on Whisper White cardstock.  Then I used sponge daubers to add Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry to the flower.  Texture was added to the card front with the new Stylish Stipes Texture folder.  A quick sentiment and a bit of Chevron Ribbon.  

Card Details

Stamp Sets:  Regarding Dahlias

Paper:  Whisper White, Crushed Curry

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry

Cool Tools:  Stylish Stripes Texture Folder, Artisan Label Punch

Accessories:  3/4" Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon

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 Sherrie

Host a Stampin' Up Workshop

How would you like to earn "FREE" Stampin' Up products?  A couple of weeks ago, a close friend was a wonderful hostess for a  workshop held in Topeka, Ks..  It was such a fun group of 20.  We made this card using the Six-Sided Sampler Bundle.  I had a great time getting to know a lot of new people and spending time with my scrapping friends.  Bobbi was thrilled to choose $145 in Hostess Benefits and 4 half price items.  You can't beat a deal like that. . . .

 Card Details

Stamp Set:  Six-Sided Sampler Bundle and Label Love Bundle

Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana

Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay

Cool Tools:  Hexagon and Stylish Stripes Texture Folders, Artisan Label Punch, Hexagon Punch

Accessories:  Coastal Cabana Ruffled Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

If you live near Topeka and would like to earn FREE Stampin' Up products, send me an email and we can schedule a date.  

Sherrie.Gross@gmail.com

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 Sherrie

Envelope Punch Board Use this creativity-boosting tool to create anything from itty bitty to long and skinny envelopes! Item Description Price 133774 Envelope Punch Board $19.95 Available to customers beginning September 1, 2013. It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes It's super easy to use. It's small and lightweight.. It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes. It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of. The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much! It will be in next year's annual catalog, so it's here to stay.

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Thanks for visiting! Come back soon. Sherrie

Cutest Baby Ever

This past weekend we celebrated the 1st birthday of my darling granddaughter.  In honor of her birthday, I case'd a card I received in a swap at convention.  It uses several Stampin' Up punches to make a cute little girl.  Check it out!

Card Details

Stamp Set:  A Round Array

Paper:  In Color Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Early Expresso

Ink:  Strawberry Slush

Cool Tools:  2 3/8" Circle, Small Heart, Cupcake Builder, Large Oval,  7/8" Scallop Circle Punches, Perfect Polka Dot Texture Folder, Dress Up Framelits.

Accessories:  Designer Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

 Tips:  

• Two small hearts form the bows in her hair.
• I used 2- 2" X 1/2" strips of Early Expresso to form each pigtail.  I used a pencil to curl the hair.
• A sponge dauber was used to add the rosy cheeks.
• Her dress is made from the dress bottom on the Dress Up framelits.
• The arms are two large ovals punched from Pink Pirouette cardstock.

Here is the Birthday Girl checking out her presents.  

Being a "Mimi" is the best job in the world. 

Thanks for visiting! 

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Sherrie

Butterfly Bundle Special Offer

Dates: August 29-September 30, 2013 Offer: Get 15 percent off when you buy this bundled butterfly stamp set and punch! Bundle Item Page in Catalog Description Retail Price 15% Savings Price Amount Saved! 135311 90 183 Butterfly Bundle (Clear-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch $30.90 $26.27 $4.63 135312 90 183 Butterfly Bundle (Wood-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Wood-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch $34.90 $29.67 $5.23

 Don't miss this fabulous offer!  Butterflies are a must have for card making.

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Come back soon.
Sherrie

It's Halloween with the Six Sided Sampler

The Six Sided Sampler is a bundle which can be used for all occasions.  Because I am always looking for ways to stretch my money I am a big fan of versatile stamp sets.  Stampin' Up has really delivered this year.  They have designed multiple sets which can be used for a variety of occasions.  Add the bundle pricing for this set making it an even better deal!  

Here is a cute Halloween card, which uses several products from the new catalogs. Check out the cute little "hey pumpkin" from the Perfectly You stamp set.  You can earn this set by hosting a workshop or by placing a $150 order at my online store.

Card Details

Stamp Set:  Six Sided Sampler, Perfectly You, Halloween Hello

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, and Basic Black

Ink:  Staz'On Black and Pumpkin Pie

Cool Tools:  Hexagon Texture Folder, Hexagon Punch

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Black Candy Dot

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Come back soon.

Sherrie