New Stampin' Up! Valentine's Day Promotion -- Starts Today!

Valentine’s Day is coming and Stampin’ Up! has everything you need to make it a “lovely” day without any hassle: stamp sets, treat bags, cards, and even monster valentines. You’ll love it all!

Valentine's Day is a chance for us to say "I love you." And it doesn't just have to be about romantic love. This holiday is a time to share love with anyone and everyone. These new stamps and supplies are here to help you prepare to share A Whole Lot of Love.

Dates: Available December 1-January 27 or while supplies last.

The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion.

Click flyer above or HERE for promotion details.

View Whole Lot of Love stamp sets and images HERE or click flyer above.

Happy Stamping!

Holiday Sale Starts Tomorrow!!!

It's time for online holiday shopping! During the next 12 days only, you can get incredible discounts-up to 50% - on some of your favorite products! This is the perfect time for your to stock up on some of your favorite items.

And don't miss out on our 24-hour-only doorbusters happening on Tuesday, November 20th - 30% on the following items:

• Stampin' Trimmer (Item #126889)  Reg $29.95  On Sale $20.97
• Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (Item # 125586)  Reg $11.95  On Sale $8.37
• Many Marvelous Markers (Item # 131264)  Reg $109.95  On Sale $76.97 

The 24-hour sales period on these three products ends at 11:50 PM (MT), November 20.

Don't miss out on these once a year savings.  Contact me today to place an order, or online at www.stampingmomma.com!  

Happy Stamping!

NEW! Cut & Ready Card Bases

The holidays are approaching at lightning speed . . . relax, Stampin' Up! is here to give you a hand.

Through December 31, Stampin' Up! is offering a new trial product - Cut & Ready Card Bases. These pre-scored, pre-cut card bases will make it easy for you to create a stack of cards in no time-or even just a card or two. Think of it . . . holiday cards, thank you cards, party invitations, and more in a snap! (We can hear you breathe a sigh of relief.)

So Many Color Choices!

These Card Bases are made from Stampin' Up!'s high-quality cardstock! They are available in a variety of colors for any occasion or creative whim. They've chosen these colors to coordinate with the holiday catalog Designer Series Papers-to make it even easier to get those holiday cards done.

The Details

Each Card Base package contains:

• 20 pre-scored, pre-cut cards in one color 
• Each card measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"-scored at 4-1/4". Finished card size is 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". (Card Bases are packaged flat.)

Description	Item Number	Price
Whisper White Cut & Ready Card Bases	135804	$4.95
Very Vanilla Cut & Ready Card Bases	135805	$4.95
Crumb Cake Cut & Ready Card Bases	135806	$4.95
Smoky Slate Cut & Ready Card Bases	135807	$4.95
Cherry Cobbler Cut & Ready Card Bases	135808	$4.95
Old Olive Cut & Ready Card Bases	135809	$4.95
Pool Party Cut & Ready Card Bases	135810	$4.95

Coordinating Product

You and your customers will definitely want to add a package of envelopes to your Card Bases order. Try any of these:

• Clear Medium Envelopes (item 102619)
• Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes (item 107297)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (item 107300)
• Whisper White Medium Envelopes (item 107301)

Visit my online store to SHOP NOW, or contact me today!

Happy Stamping!

Build A Banner Kits!

So it's been a while since I've posted on my blog so I thought I would share the new Halloween Banner I made with the Stampin' Up! Build a Banner Simply Create Kit (#133507 $19.95) and the Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit (#132698 $9.95).

It was really pretty easy. The banner kit comes with 18 banner flags (in 3 different shapes), jute twine for hanging, alphabet and image stencils, and Stampin' Spritzers.  Plenty of banner flags to make more than one banner too!  The Halloween Accessory Kit came with 4 rosettes, 3 glittered die-cut accents, 3 different types of ribbon and 2 types of buttons!  

To add the designs and letters to my banner, I used sponge daubers and ink pads, instead of the spritzers. It wasn't hard, but I do recommend getting some spray adhesive to hold down  your stencil when sponging or spritzing. I just held it down the best I could and got a bit of inky fingers! :P  Once you ink your banner flags, you need to make your rosettes (glue gun works best) and assemble. 

Stampin' Up! also has a Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit (#132697 $9.95).  I can't wait to make another one for the winter season. 

All these items can be found in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog on page 31.  You can also get a "refill" banner kit with more canvas banners and jute twine (#132699 $9.95).

Hope you are having a great weekend and enjoying the sunshine!

Happy Stamping!

Paper Pumpkin is on Sale

It's a Paper Pumpkin Sale!

My Paper Pumpkin is a fun box of creativity that comes to your mailbox each month. If you are new to crafting or don't have a lot of supplies, Paper Pumpkin is perfect for you.  If you are an avid crafter and experienced, then Paper Pumpkin is perfect for you -- just add your imagination, creative skills and go!
So, if you would like to get a surprise box of crafting in the mail each month, get a subscription today.

And, now through the end of August, new subscribers can get My Paper Pumpkin at 50% off - 
$10 per month for the first 2 months. What a great time to sign up and give it a try!!

Remember, use the promo code: PUMPKINDEAL



Happy Stamping!

Buy 3 Designer Series Papers, Get 1 FREE!

Stock up on Designer Series Paper for every creative mood!  Between July 1 and July 31, 2013, you'll receive one FREE selection of DSP, for EVERY three packs you purchase!  No limit!**

Get all your favorites from the new catalog!  Be ready for every occasion and project!  Share an order with a friend to combine your savings!

Check out the entire selection of Designer Series Papers from my Online Store!  

  

**Designer Series Paper Stacks and Designer Series Specialty Papers do not qualify. 

Happy Stampin'

New Color Markers - Sold Individually!

For the first time - Stampin' Up! is offering you all the new marker colors individually!!

In the 2013-2014 annual catalog, we offer the Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Many Marvelous Marker pack. Now, we've sweetened the deal. For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colors in the pack or on their own! Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole lot.

 ITEM    PRICE    DESCRIPTION 

130034   $28.95   Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit
Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder 

131899   $3.50     Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker 

131265   $3.50     Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker 

131902   $3.50     Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker 

131901   $3.50     Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker 

131905   $3.50     Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker 

131266   $3.50     Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker 

131904   $3.50     Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker 

131898   $3.50     Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker 

131900   $3.50     Soft Sky Stampin' Write Marker 

131903   $3.50     Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker

Contact me today to place an order, or shop online 24/7 in my STORE!

Ribbon Shares!

For the first time, I am offering a Ribbon Shares! Ribbon Shares are an easy and inexpensive way to get all of the new ribbons at a FRACTION of the cost!! 

3/4” CHEVRON RIBBON

Have you seen the new Chevron Ribbon? Do you love it as much as I do? Would you like to have sample of all 12 colors?

Here are all the details --

This share includes approximately 2 yards of each Chevron Ribbon in the following 12 colors:

• Basic Black
• Blushing Bride
• Calypso Coral
• Cherry Cobbler
• Chocolate Chip
• Crushed Curry
• Island Indigo
• Marina Mist
• Pear Pizzazz
• Smoky Slate
• Pumpkin Pie
• Wisteria Wonder

Chevron Ribbon Share Cost - $25.37 

3/8” RUFFLE STRETCH TRIM

Look at the fun Ruffle Stretch Trim in the Brand New In-Color Collection!! This trim will certainly add a little flair to your cards, gift boxes and more.

Here are all the details --

This share includes approximately 2 yards of each Ruffle Stretch Trim in the following 5 colors:

• Baked Brown Sugar
• Coastal Cabana
• Crisp Cantaloupe
• Pistachio Pudding
• Strawberry Slush

Ruffle Stretch Trim Share Cost - $11.11

SHIPPING:  For Priority Mail Shipping to home – add $5.00

Contact me TODAY to order one or both of the ribbon shares!

Happy Stamping!

NEW Bloomin' Bouquet Kit

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn't normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you'd like to give a little "thank you" to-and introduce them to Stampin' Up!

Ordering information:

Item 134542 $12.95

Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

Happy Stamping!

Best of Brides and Babies!

The May "Best of" stamp set is now available - Brides and Babies!

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image! 

Some things to remember:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
• A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Click here to get your Collectors Card!

To view past month's "Best of" set, click on links below - 

• January: Best of Birthdays!
• February: Best of Love!
• March: Best of Flowers!
• April: Best of Butterflies!
• May: Best of Brides and Babies!

Happy Stamping!!

Retired Lists are Here!!

Going, Going, Almost Gone!  Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2012-2013 catalogs are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone. Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early! (And remember some items having amazing discounts!).

Here are links to the retiring products:

• Wood Mount Stamps
• Clear Mount Stamps
• Wheel Stamps
• Accessories
• 25% Off Items
• 40% Off Items
• 60% Off Digital

Contact me today to place an order, or you can shop at my online store: SHOP NOW!

If you prefer to see the retired list in print, just click on the links below:

• Retiring Stamps
• Retiring Accessories

Happy Stamping!

NEW! Dolled-Up Kit

NEW! Dolled-Up Birthday Kit.  Everything you need to create six lovely birthday cards.

We're excited to introduce our second Submit a Project kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*


To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

1. Place the stamp on clear-mount block D or H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:

• Doily
• Very Vanilla Cardstock
• Dress form
• Flower

*Adhesive not included

So cute and easy - order at my online store or contact me today!

Improved Stampin' Up! Basic Black Ink, New Photopolymer Stamps & More!

Basic Black Ink Improvements!
Some of you may have noticed some issues with the Basic Black Classic ink pads smearing on whisper white card stock. After months of working with their vendor, Stampin' Up! has been able to release an improved basic black formula.



What's changed?
Stampin' Up! has accepted a formula with their supplier that shows improvement. The new formula has a reduced dye concentration that will allow it to better absorb into the cardstock. Reducing the concentration didn't change the rich black color we all know and love; it only affects how the cardstock takes the ink.

What about drying time?
Because the ink absorbs better into the cardstock, it will dry in under a minute in some cases. It can take longer depending on the run of your cardstock and the age of your ink pad. If you are using an old ink pad, one of the refills with the improved formula will rejuvenate your pad. Also keep in mind that larger stamps or a more solid image may require a longer drying time.

What's the deal with Whisper White Cardstock?
Stampin' Up! initially discovered that our specification tolerance is too broad, meaning that there is a broad variance in ink absorption and drying time. Our Whisper White Cardstock is not a custom cardstock for Stampin' Up! like our other cardstock colors, so we don't have control over its tolerance. We have since requested that our supplier provide us with cardstock within a tighter range of tolerance. Still, our tests proved that the new ink formula works better on most, not all, of our Whisper White Cardstock. The performance of the ink depends on the run of the cardstock. It is not possible to tell when a packet of Whisper White Cardstock was produced. If you are concerned with the quality of your cardstock, we recommend using StazOn ink, instead of Basic Black.

What if I need to exchange or return my Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad?
If you have experienced problems with your Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad AND purchased it through me, please email me (mpikscher@gmail.com) with the lot# on the back of the pad (lower left), your name, address and original order number for replacement.

The Improved Basic Black Ink is NOW Available!
The improved Basic Black ink pad (#126980) and refill (#102512) are currently being sold. However, depending on the Whisper White Cardstock you are using, you may still experience smearing and high drying times. Stampin' Up! recommends that you use StazOn instead of the Basic Black Classic ink pad.

Stampin' Up! is pleased with the results so far. Not only has our Basic Black ink formula improved, but the testing process has also shown how to make improvements to the quality of our Whisper White Cardstock.



JUST RELEASED TODAY! Bombs Away NEW Photopolymer (Transparent) Stamp Set (#133411). Recommended Stampin' Up! Clear Blocks "C" (#118486)and "H" (#118490). Get the "clear" details on our new Photopolymer stamps! Here's the Bombs Away Flyer.




Stampin' Up! Color Refresh. It's time to spruce up the Stampin' Up! Color line up and stay in step with the hottest fashion and home décor trends. Remember, discontinued colors only available while supplies last (and I think some are sold out already!). Learn All About Stampin' Up! Color Refresh.



Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up! Free Shipping Weekend!

WOW - Stampin' Up! just announced a FREE SHIPPING Weekend. Starting Saturday, April 6th to Monday, April 8th.



You can simply order online by clicking HERE for my store. All items will ship directly to your door! Or, you can email or call me with your orders.

Here are some helpful links for you to consider while shopping:

-- Retiring Colors - Order them NOW! They will be available while supplies last.
-- Single Stamps are still available for purchase.
-- Photopolymer Stamps - new totally clear, flexible stamps!
-- Spring Surprise - A Round Array Stamp Set Bundle
-- Petite Curly Label Punch - punch that was offered during Sale-a-Bration
-- Best of... Stamp Sets - special stamp sets to celebrate our 25th year!
-- This and That Bundle - Designed to help you capture memories on the go.
-- Paper Pumpkin - try it free!
-- Spring Catalog - Items available until May 31st.
-- Clearance Rack Specials

Happy Shopping!

Stampin' Up! News - Color Refresh!

Announcing Stampin' Up!'s upcoming Color Refresh!
We love color and we know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. We are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

The upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!
Q: What are the new core collection colors, and what are the In Colors that are returning as core colors?
A: There are a total of 10 "new colors". Most are returning In Colors...yay!

- NEW Smoky Slate
- FOUR returning current In Colors include: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder
- FIVE returning old In Colors include: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Check out these colors displayed in their new collections!



Colors Retiring/Discontinuing:
• Regal Rose
• Pretty in Pink
• Bashful Blue
• Certainly Celery
• Baja Breeze
• Riding Hood Red
• Bravo Burgundy
• Not Quite Navy
• More Mustard
• River Rock
• Lucky Limeade (2011/2013 In-Color)

IMPORTANT: Starting NOW
• All retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.
• Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).
• You'll want to stock up on your favorite out-going color products this weekend and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING going on April 6-8, 2013.

Returning to Blogging

Well, I have decided to get back to blogging again. Stampin' Up! has tons of news and specials going on right now, so this seemed like a good time to dust off my blog. This blog will serve as a quick reference to my personal info, online store, any specials, catalogs, ideas, etc. I hope you find the information here useful and please let me know if there is something you would like to see or hear about from me.