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Fun Making Christmas Gift Boxes

Extra-Large Kraft Gift Box with Gift Bow and Tag

‘Tis the season (or almost!) for making pretty gift wrap boxes for the holiday gifts we have shopped for or handmade for our friends and family. Why not get a head start with the Stampin’ Up! Extra-Large Gift Boxes?  They come three in a package and are one of the Weekly Deals, if you order by tonight. Just fold them up into their box shape and start decorating!  It needn’t be elaborate, unless you want it to be. Here I have just adhered pieces of the Season of Style Designer Series Paper to the top and sides of the box.  On the top, I layered it on a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock but the sides are just the designer paper.  And before I put the Christmas tag on, the decorated box could be for any other occasion, not just Christmas! Also on the Weekly Deal, ending Monday November 18, is the Gift Bow Bigz L Die. Grab it for a discount today and you can easily make the double bow like on the top of this box. It probably only took me about ten minutes to decorate this box!  Nothing could be simpler!

For the little tag in the corner of the gift box, I used one of the MANY tags in the Season of Style Designer Journaling Tags package in the Holiday Catalog. I chose one and made a little card to layer it on and stuck it on the top of the box.  Now all I have to do is write the “to” and “from” inside when I see what gift is going in the box! Of course I had to add a little bling with two small Rhinestone Jewels on the snowflakes. You can use these die-cut printed tags for scrapbooks, photo albums, even cards.  You’ll enjoy playing with them!

Don’t delay, check out the Weekly Deals ending today! You’ll probably want all the items! But even if you miss the sale, they are still good values to have.

Go to my Stampin’ Up! Online Store and get your order in!  Let me know if you have any questions! From the Home Page of my store, be sure to check all the categories in the left sidebar. Don’t forget the Clearance Rack either!

Extra-Large Kraft Gift Box with Gift Bow

Stampin’ Up! Weekly Deals for the Week of Nov. 12

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals Nov. 12

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Here are the Stampin’ Up! Weekly Deals for the week beginning November 12 through November 18:

1 1/4″ Burlap Ribbon

Extra-Large Gift Box

Gift Bow Bigz L Die

Mini Muslin Bags

Orchard Harvest Swatchbook Template

Pumpkin Pie Goodie Gear Simply Created Kit

Real Red Goodie Gear Simply Created Kit

Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper

I’m happy to help you with your order if you email me or use my Stampin’ Up! Online Store at your convenience!  Let me know if you have any questions!

***Also, remember that the Holiday Tag It Bundles are only available through November 19!

Holiday Tag It Bundles

Stampin’ Up! Copyright 2013

One More Chance!

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This past week Stampin’ Up! has been offering daily digital scrapbooking deals for My Digital Studio and write-ups on the mydigitalstudio.net blog with ideas of how to use those downloads.  But some people have missed out, so if you would like one more chance to purchase any of these select downloads for 50% off,here is your chance until midnight MT November 9.

Here are the downloads that will be on sale:

  • Amped Up Ampersands Kit (item 134844)
  • Hello There Kit (item 133374)
  • All Time Fave Photobook Template (item 132915)
  • Modern Medley Overlays Kit (item 134839)
  • Be Brave Pocket Cards (item 134840)
  • Nobody’s Business Photobook Template (item 132812)
  • Autumn Traditions Kit (item 127600)
  • Afternoon Daydream Kit (item 130861)

Go here to my Stampin’ Up! Online Store and put in the item number. You’ll see a full description of the download and usually will be able to view better close-ups of the elements. You’ll usually see a magnifying glass or the word “More” and sometimes you can scroll through to look at each element.

To find out more about My Digital Studio, just click HERE.  You can purchase the software and a ton of content for a mere $19.95.  And it’s not just for digital scrapbooking!

Autumn Traditions Kit for My Digital Studio 50% Off to

Autumn Traditions Kit for My Digital Studio

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Only today and tomorrow left of Stampin’ Up! Digital Scrapbooking Days! Today this beautiful Autumn Traditions Kit is available for 50% off the regular price, today only! If you think you might make a fall digital album or photobook or even if you just want to print off the paper or words yourself, this might be the set for you! Sometimes if I don’t have quite the right words or greeting I want in regular stamps, I can check on My Digital Studio and print my choice from there right onto my card stock. Also downloads, stamp set, and paper do not retire on My Digital Studio.

If you live where there are/were beautiful fall colored leaves or have taken photos on trips, like I have, this paper and images would be beautiful to design your pages and album. Or maybe you’d like just a simple “swatchbook”. Not that you are limited to scrapbooks with digital software because you absolutely are not!  You can make all sorts of projects with My Digital Studio!

For more information on My Digital Studio, please visit HERE.

New Deals from Stampin’ Up!

Here’s a new list of Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! good today through next Monday!

Wk Deal Nov 5(1)

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Adorning Accents Textured Embossing Folder Item # 125601
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CANAutumn Accents Die Item # 127812
Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN

Cherry Cobbler Grosgrain Ribbon
Item # 132135

Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.37 CAN

Wk Deal Nov 5(2)

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Cupcake Punch Item # 121807
Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN

Day in the Life Kit MDS Download 
Item # 128876
Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CANDress Form Pop N Cuts Item # 130100

Regular Price: $21.95 US/ $26.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN

Weekly Deal Nov. 5

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Simply Created Goody Gear Pumpkin Pie
Item # 132792

Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.21 CANRhinestones Large Item # 129324
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.87 CAN

Just visit my Online Store HERE or use the links above to order any of these great supplies that you NEED!  Especially when they are on sale!  One week Only!

My Digital Studio Seasonal Sale

My Digital Studio Seasonal Sale

Stampin’ Up! is offering 30% off select holiday downloads and print products in My Digital Studio to help you get a head start on the holidays!  Try your hand at My Digital Studio with the 30-day Free Trial or just jump right in for only $19.95 for the software.  You will have PLENTY content to keep you busy and the whole My Digital Studio program is easy enough to learn! You could be making photo Christmas cards in minutes or adding photos or your own designs to a calendar for the new year or a photo album.  You can do so much with My Digital Studio!

See the festive downloads on sale HERE.

This sale begins NOW and ends November 30, 2013.

Please contact me if you have any questions about My Digital Studio (MDS).

Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper Framed Art for Halloween

Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper Framed Art

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Happy Halloween!  Today is the day!  I can’t believe October 31st is here and with it, the end of all things crafty for Halloween!  I don’t think I got my fill of making cards and treats for Halloween. Today’s project is probably the easiest thing you can make with Stampin’ Up! designer paper!  Two of the sheets in the Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper are this printed design with lots of Halloween treat words on it.  Just cut it apart and you can frame this top portion of the sheet!  It fits perfectly into a cheap frame.  If you have a larger frame, just use a larger piece of card stock or designer paper as a mat behind it.  You could also add some extra elements and embellishments to this sheet and even leave the glass off for a real 3D piece of framed Halloween art!

You can still order this Witches’ Brew paper and save it for next year! Go ahead and make the frame and you’ll have a pleasant surprise next year when you get out your Halloween decorations!

It’s probably going to be a wet and muggy Halloween night here in Houston! It is raining like crazy and supposed to keep up all day.  With our flat landscape, that’s not good for streets that flood easily.  But I hope it stops so I will have some trick-or-treaters at my door tonight!!  Usually I have quite a few!

Last Thank You Thursday Stampin’ Up! Deal

Thank You Thursday Chevron Ribbon Deal

 

Get these colors of Chevron Ribbon on sale, today only!

Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Smoky Slate 

Place your order today before you get busy with Halloween! Don’t forget the Weekly Deals as well!

Have a safe and fun Halloween!

New Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! for October 29

Hot off the press from the Stampin’ Up! Blog:

“Great news! During this festive week, there are no tricks here, only treats! Make sure you head over to the store to get your deals before they run out.”

Click on any of the images below to go to the shopping page!

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deal Oct. 29

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deal Oct. 29

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deal Oct. 29

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deal Oct. 29

There are two things on this list of the Weekly Deals for this week that I think you absolutely must have if you don’t already:  Paper Snips and the Stampin’ Pierce Mat.  I probably use my Paper Snips everyday, and I don’t know how you can papercraft without them!  You might think that if you have ANY scissors, you don’t need this little pair of sharp scissors, but you do!  They make such a difference when cutting out images or trimming around something. Ten dollars might have seemed like a big price to pay for a little pair of scissors, but now they are discounted so very worthwhile.

The Stampin’ Pierce Mat is so useful for poking holes in paper or poking holes and inserting brads or doing some paper piercing with the templates and the Paper Piercing Tool. Some people even like to stamp on the mat by placing their paper on top of the mat to provide a softer surface which makes it easier to stamp!

Just go to my Stampin’ Up! Online Store now and look over ALL the things Stampin’ Up! has available!  It is quite amazing! Wait until Thursday to order, if you wish, because the new deal for Thursday only will come out.  Contact me if you have any questions!

Stampin’ Up! Thank You Thursday Big Shot Accessories

It’s Thank You Thursday from Stampin’ Up! and here are the one day deals on Big Shot Accessories.

Thank You Thursday Framelit and Embossing Folder

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Envelope Liner Die and Alphabet Press Folder

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Window Framelit and Chalk Talk Framelit

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Here are some deals on some great accessories for your Big Shot and it is today only!!  You can combine these items and any of the special stamps on sale for a week HERE!

AND don’t forget, if you have an order (or workshop with your friends) of $250 or more, you will receive an EXTRA $25 in Hostess Dollars to spend on more Stampin’ Up! merchandise!  Only available until Oct. 31.

You can do all this wonderful and fun shopping online at my Stampin’ Up! Online Store HERE!  Or you are always welcome to email or call with your order and payment and I can put the order in for you.

And if you don’t have a Big Shot – well, it’s time to get one!!  HERE it is! It will help get you to that $250 level to get the EXTRA $25 Hostess Dollars on top of the $40 you will already receive!

Go to my Stampin’ Up! Online Store NOW and check out all these specials so you don’t miss anything!

 

 

25% off 25 Stampin’ Up! Stamp Sets

25% Off 25 Stamp Sets for Stampin' Up!'s Birthday!

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Stampin’ Up! is celebrating their 25th anniversary all year long, but during the week of the actual date (October 25th to be exact) they thought we should pump up the party even more. So what better way than a sale on stamps, the very products that started it all!

Dates: October 22-28, 2013

Offer: Get 25 percent off 25 stamp sets.

Stamp Sale Flyer

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There are some great stamp sets on this list!  Be sure to take a serious look!  Besides, you DO want to get in on the party, don’t you?! 25% off on these stamps!!

Here’s another list you can use: (without the foreign language choices)

Just click each link to view each stamp set! (these link to the clear-mount set just so you can see the image.  Most are also available in wood-mount also.)

A Dozen Thoughts    Reg. $18.95;  Sale $14.21

A Gift for You (Single Stamp)  Reg. $4.95;  Sale $3.71

Apothecary Art   Reg. $27.95;  Sale $20.96
Betsy’s Blossoms  Reg. $21.95;  Sale $16.46
Bright Blossoms  Reg $12.95;  Sale $9.71
Christmas Star (Single Stamp)   Reg. $9.95;  Sale $7.46
Crazy, Mixed-Up Love  Reg. $14.95;  Sale $11.21
Cuddles & Kisses  Reg. $18.95;  Sale $14.21
Gently Falling  Reg. $28.95;  Sale $21.71
Gifts of Kindness  Reg. $18.95;  Sale $14.21
Gorgeous Grunge  Reg. $17.95;  Sale $13.46
Happy Day  Reg. $16.95;  Sale $12.71
Hearts a Flutter  Reg. $18.95;  Sale 14.21
Hello Lovely  Reg. $24.95;  Sale $18.71
Itty Bitty Banners  Reg. $11.95;  Sale $8.96
Jewish Celebrations  Reg. $18.94;  Sale $14.21
Label Love  Reg. $17.95;  Sale $13.46
Lots of Thanks  Reg. $16.95;  Sale $12.71
Morning Post Alphabet   Reg. $34.95;  Sale $26.21
Oh, Hello   Reg. $18.95;  Sale $14.21
Ornament Keepsakes   Reg. $25.95;  Sale $19.46
Snowflake Soiree    Reg. $21.95;  Sale 16.46
That’s the Ticket  Reg. $16.95;  Sale $12.21
Yippee-Skippee!   Reg. $14.95;  Sale $11.21
Zoo Babies   Reg. $19.92;  Sale $14.96
What a deal!  Get your order in now!  Just go to my Stampin’ Up! Online Store and start partying with the stamp set sale! Of course you can add anything else you like on your order.

And it’s Tuesday…..so there are the new Weekly Deals!  Check out the Weekly Deal out today!

Weekly Deal Oct 22

Contact me if you need any help!  Otherwise, try out the new improved online shopping experience at the Stampin’ Up! Online Store!  Go there now and have fun shopping!

 

One Extra Day to Join Stampin’ Up!

Join Stampin' Up! for $25 One Extra Day!

Stampin’ Up! is looking for a few good new Demonstrators!  The ongoing special has just been extended another 24 hours, until October 22, 2013 at 11:50 pm MT.  If you are looking for a new business opportunity, there is no less expensive way to start your own business than this:

  • During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $99  starter kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit includes
    • $26.95 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
    • Business pack which includes
      • A box of annual catalogs
      • A package of the current seasonal catalog
      • Customer Order Forms
      • Customer postcards

As you can see, it’s not the usual Starter Kit, but it enables you to start your own business and then grow your supplies. Perhaps you are already a stamper and have current Stampin’ Up! supplies so you don’t need a lot more to get your business off the ground.

Stampin’ Up! has decided to extend this original very short offer an extra day for any of you who are already working in the crafting industry with another company (and of course to anyone who is interested!).

Stampin’ Up! is even making a limited exception to their competitive activities policy: Anyone who currently is involved in a directly competitive business who signs up between October 21-November 30, 2013 will not need to resign from their former business prior to signing up with Stampin’ Up! They will have until December 1, 2013 to decide which company they will represent and by that time will need to resign from one or the other.

If you have an interest in joining Stampin’ Up! under this Starter Kit or trying out a papercrafting business different from one you might currently be engaged in, please send me an email tonight or tomorrow to Karen@KarenStamps.com and I can answer any questions you may have or we can talk tomorrow. This is an unusual offer from Stampin’ Up! and unusual for them to extend the deadline of the offer.  If you feel this offer is speaking to you, then maybe it is the right thing on which you should take action.  Besides, everyone loves being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals

Be sure to check in my Stampin’ Up! Online Store every Tuesday for the latest “Weekly Deal”! This week’s deals are really fun ones! Who doesn’t need some Basic Pearls Jewel Accents and what a deal for the Deco Label Framelits!  Available for one week and while supplies last!

Just another way for Stampin’ Up! to share the fun of their 25th year!

New Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!

Something new from Stampin’ Up! today! If you like surprises and you like Stampin’ Up!, maybe you will be excited to hear that Stampin’ Up! has announced that beginning today, October 8th, they will update the online store with a few weekly deals for you to enjoy! This deal will change every week.  Check back each week to see that they are offering.  Please note that these deals will be offered “while supplies last” and that the discount will appear in your shopping bag when you check out.

Here are this week’s deals!

Squares Collection Framelits Dies: 130921
Regular Price: $26.95 US
Discounted Price: $20.21 US
Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: 127749
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.96 US
Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack: 126187
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.96 US
Festive Paper-Piercing Pack: 127857
Regular Price: $7.95 US
Discounted Price: $5.96 US
Petite Curly Label Punch: 129405
Regular Price: $12.95 US
Discount Price: $9.71 US
Today & Everyday Designer Photobook Template – Digital Download :126157
Regular Price: $14.95 US
Discount Price: $7.48 US

P.S. Don’t forget about our Thank You Thursdays—another chance to get great Stampin’ Up! product at a discount! Every Thursday Stampin’ Up! will announce one product that is discounted for the day, while supplies last. Last Thursday it was Washi tape.  What will it be THIS Thursday?