Simply Cute Sale-A-Bration Send Off!

Wow!  I can't believe it's been 2 months since I last posted!  It's not for the lack of projects to share... Since tomorrow (March 31) is the last day of Sale-A-Bration, I thought I'd share a couple super simple & cute (if I do say so myself) projects that use the Punch Bunch stamp set that you could get for FREE when placing an order of $50 (before shipping & tax). 

First is this magnetic bookmark:

The base of the bookmark was made using the Two Tags Bigz Die (with the Big Shot).  I folded a 2" x 8 1/2" piece of River Rock card stock in half and set it on the die so that the fold was just inside the cut/stitch lines on the top.  The stamp was inked using our Stampin' Write Markers and then punched out using the 1 3/8" circle punch, layered on a 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch.  The magic of this bookmark is created with two strips of magnet attached on the inside of each flap.  This would be a great use for those promotional magnetic business cards you probably have cluttering your fridge or stuffed in the back of your junk drawer.  Just cut them into 3/4" strips and use a good strong glue (Sticky Strip or Multipurpose Adhesive) to attach them to the bookmark,.  If you don't have any scrap magnets laying around to recycle, Stampin' Up! does sell Magnet Sheets (Item 119816/Pkg of 3 sheets, 6" x 13") for $9.95.  That would make A LOT of bookmarks!

The other project I'm going to share with you may look vaguely familiar.  I've reused the mini post-it note cover idea that I blogged about last year--click HERE to see that post, which includes the directions. 

I found the size of this cute little post-it note cover is the perfect size for the 2-Step Owl Punch...

AND, the Punch Bunch stamp set has this cute little coordinating owl stamp!  The glittery heart was punched out using the little heart on the 2-Step Owl Punch and the Glimmer Paper (Item# 121790/2 sheets 12" x 12").  It gives you all the sparkle, but none of the mess of using glue and glitter! 

Wondering what the inside looks like?  Here you go:

If you'd like to get some FREE STAMPS OR ACCESSORIES during Sale-A-Bration, click HERE and start shopping!  For every $50 you spend, you get to choose one item!  There's no limit!

Tomorrow is also the last day you can take advantage of the awesome special on the Demonstrator Starter Kit--15% off the starter kit price and a special $50 bundle!  Click HERE for the details. There is also an additional incentive for the next person to sign up under me, you will also receive a stamp set from the upcoming Summer Mini Catalog before it goes live (May 1)!  You can sign up directly through my website.  Just click on the JOIN NOW link and fill out the paper-less paperwork. 

Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or would like to chat about becoming a demo!  My contact information is on my website.

Happy Stampin!
Brenda Bromen

Use What's On Your Table Challenge

So, what does your craft space look like today?  Are your creative juices stewing amongst piles of scraps and various parts and pieces left over from past projects?  Well, I want to share a challenge that my friend, Ellie posted on Facebook today--USE WHAT'S ON YOUR TABLE! 

Here's what I came up with:

I will admit, I had to use something that wasn't on my table when I got up to use the letterpress plate (Heart Pressed) in my Big Shot.  I actually got lucky, because I had started this project yesterday and hit a creative block.  I guess it took committing to someone that I would actually complete something to get over that block. 

The color combo came from a card I saw in the January issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator magazine, Stampin' Success.  One of the awesome perks of being a demo!  I would have never thought to use Marina Mist on a Valentine's card, but I think it really works.

The letterpress plate is new to me.  It's in the Occasions Mini Catalog, along with the Glimmer Paper (that I punched the big heart out of).  For this card, I inked up the letterpress plate with a Versamark Ink Pad, instead of an actual colored ink pad.  This created a more subtle background.

Here's a close-up so you can see the details:

 
   So, now that you've seen one of the projects I came up with by using what's on my table... give it a try for yourself! 

Happy Stampin!
Brenda

Valentine's Projects

Here are some of the project we made at my Valentine Sampler Class last week (you'll notice they are all using the Love You Much stamp set and Candy Lane Designer Series Paper):

Other Supplies: White Taffeta Ribbon, Pillow Box Die, Big Shot, Sticky Strip

Other Supplies: Heart to Heart Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen

Other Supplies: Blender Pen, Wide Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brad, Stylus

If you've browsed the Spring-Summer 09 idea book & catalog, this heart shaped box might look familiar. A similar one is featured on page 56. For my version, I substituted a different stamp set and colors, but used the same box design and layout.

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When looking for ideas, don't forget that browsing the pages of the IB&C is a great way to find a wealth of creative inspiration and hundreds of project ideas. If you don't have a copy, it's your lucky day! Place an order through my website and you will receive a free copy of the Spring-Summer 09 IB&C... not to mention Sale-A-Bration sets and hostess benefits if your order meets the requirements. There is no minimum purchase requirement to receive your free catalog. This offer is only available while the limited supply of free catalogs last--so be sure to place your order soon!

Happy Stampin!

"Thanks a Bunch" for a Successful Open House!

Well, I had an awesome open house yesterday! Many of my usual customers along with some new ones came out to see what's new in the Spring-Summer 09 catalog. Congratulations go out to Genean and Martha for winning door prizes!

As promised, here are the projects I had available for make-n-takes:

Stamp Set: A Little Something (Level 2 Hostess Set) & Baroque Motif
Paper: Raspberry Tart DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette CS
Accessories: Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Big Shot & Pennant Die, horizontal punch


Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Naturals White & Riding Hood Red CS
Accessories: Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon, heart to heart punch, horizontal punch

RECIPE UPDATE: It was brought to my attention that the links to the catalog project recipes on my blog didn't work. (thanks, sis!) I want you to know that they have been fixed and should be working now. After receiving requests for a picture-less recipe list that would be a smaller document to print, Stampin' Up! created just that! So I have also add the new picture-less recipe list (10 pgs) to my "gadget bar" on the right. BTW, I have tested it out and the new link is working! LOL... I must warn you... in order to create a smaller document, the font has been reduced and you may need a magnified glass to read the list.

Happy Stampin!
Brenda

Merry Christmas... and Valentine's Day too!

I know, I know... it's Christmas Eve and you're probably not thinking about Valentine's Day yet... but it's just around the corner. If you're browsing my blog, you probably have some crafting interest and therefore, Valentine crafting is in the horizon! I just received my Valentine Special "Love You Much" bundle and thought I'd share my first project with you:

The card is about 3x2 (3x4 folded in half) and fits in an envelope made with the SU! exclusive Scallop Envelope Bigz Die. The bundle comes with the Love You Much stamp set, Candy Lane DSP and Heart to Heart punch--all new items from the upcoming Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog and only available now by ordering the bundle special for 20% off the regular retail price of $51.85--ON SALE FOR $41.48! Because of the popularity with this bundle, orders must be placed directly with me until Stampin' Up! can get caught up with filling backorders. So, if you're interested in taking advantage of this special, feel free to email or call me.

I hope you and your family have a joyous Christmas and blessed New Year!

Brenda