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Punches Make Quick Notepad Topper and Cyber Monday

 I had to wait to post this because these were for our relatives “stocking gifts” over the Thanksgiving.

The notepad is the small legal size which I had cut in half at the office store.  The “golf pencils” are also from the office store.

stamp set: Strength and Refuge, Patterned Pines

cardstock: bashful blue, whisper white, ruby red

ink: bashful blue

accessories: dazzling diamonds glitter, stick on magnets (from Wal-Mart)

Tip: add a piece of magnet to the pencil so it can stick on the fridge right next to the pad!

Cyber Monday Special:

Free Shipping—any order today by 7pm by cst

  *email your order to me OR if you place it directly through my online store I will send you a gift certificate for the shipping amount

And, yes, you can combine this with the Holiday Extravaganza special which ends today.

Love Notes Gift Set With Best Wishes and More Stamps

You can stamp a quick gift set with the Best Wishes and More stamp set.  Use these examples to get started.  Tied with a pretty ribbon or presented in a hand-made box, these little cards are great for a stocking.  And, yes, Stampin' Up! had the coordinating square envelopes.

A little dazzling diamonds glitter applied with the 2-way glue pen adds sparkle easily.  The mini-library clip offers the finishing touch.

A die-cut button is the perfect accent for this flower.  Using the mat pack pad and template, I pierced an accent line quickly and evenly.

 

Texturz embossing plates add subtle pizzazz to this card, along with 2 mini brads.

An embossing folder gives background design that's not too busy.  A layer of Crystal Effects makese the heart smooth and glossy.

Who wouldn't be happy to receive these little gems as a gift?  And you can make several set at once so you're ready for any last minute giving opportunities. 

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!  Tasha
  

• Holiday Extravaganza ends Monday!

 

Black Friday Specials

Shopping from the comfort of your own home is even better when you get a discount!  These specials are my own so you must either order through MY Stampin' Up! online store or email me your order to receive the benefits.

Offers good on orders placed 12:01am to 3pm Friday, Nov. 27, 2009

offers cannot be combined

HOWEVER, you can combine it with the Extravaganza Specials!

Big Shot Special --receive a $15 gift certificate* and a free Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with the purchase of the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439)!  

choice of embossing folders:

• 116824  Petals-A-Plenty
• 115964  Elegant Bouquet
• 115963  Finial Press
• 114517  Manhattan Flower

$50 Order Special--receive your choice of the items below when your merchandise total (before tax and shipping) reaches $50

• 116531 Bearing Gifts rubber stamp
• 116838 A Brand New Year rubber stamp
• 116312 Sherbet Designer Buttons

$100 Order Special--receive a $15 gift certificate* plus your choice of 1 item below when your merchandise total (before tax and shipping) reaches $100

• 116838  A Brand New Year rubber stamp
• 116804  Icicle Rub-Ons
• 116230  Masterpiece Ribbon Originals
• 116762  Best of the Bunch mini note kit

*Gift Certificates can be redeemed for Stampin' Up! products, kits, or class fees ordered through me, The Stamping Lady.

Happy Shopping today!  Tasha

Happy Thanksgiving!

photo from http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2007/11/index.html

I hope that you have a wonderful day celebrating or relaxing and taking the time to find at least one thing you are thankful for.

My biggest one this year is for 15 years of marriage!  Wow, that makes me sound so old but it's true, we will be celebrating our anniversary today.

Thanks for stopping by! Tasha

PS  Don't forget to check my Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials!
 

Let The Holiday Rush Begin!

• You can still sign up for Dec. Cards of the Month Club (see right side bar)
• Online Extravaganza ends Nov. 30
• 12 weeks of Christmas goes out this morning, sign up for my newsletter to receive this week’s project idea (sign up in left side bar)
• Dec. Scrapbook Night is Dec. 12.  Register by Dec. 7 to take part, cost is $15 (email tasha@thestampinglady.com to register)
• Be sure to check back for my Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials

Did you know?  This is the biggest day for (US) pizza sales for the entire year!

Have a great day!  Tasha

Online Extravaganza--Stampin' Up! Sale

Since the sale pages do not seem to be working on my website, I will send you to look at the main Stampin' Up! website.  The prices are somewhat confusing so just remember that you will get the lowest price when you order through me (and they are not showing the beginning retail price so the discounts do look that great).

Things To Note About the Sale

• Orders may be placed online or through me.
• The sale begins Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:01 AM (MT), and ends Monday November 30, 2009, 11:50 PM (MT).
• Discounts range between 30 percent and 50 percent.
• For online orders, discounts will be shown in the shopping bag at checkout.

Party Hearty, Cupcake!

This fun gift idea hit me as I saw a display of these cute socks at Target. 

 Even a teen would enjoy getting birthday socks if they came presented this way!

 I just rolled two pairs up together so they were about the size of a cupcake. 

• The “wrapper” is whisper white cardstock rolled with the Celebrate wheel in certainly celery. 
• I then ran the pieces through my crimper. 
• Sticky strip holds the paper together around the socks and silver elastic cord is tied on for an accent.
• top of box is decorated with the cupcake and sentiment from the Party Hearty stamp set

Thought you might need to see something “non-holiday!”  Thanks for stopping by, 

Tasha

PS  Personal update for those who are wondering: the family health is holding on so Thanksgiving travel plans are still a go—hooray!

Stampin’ Up! Online Sale

It’s called Online Extravaganza for a reason.  Wowza!  There are some terrific deals available Nov. 23 – Nov. 30.  As always, you get the best price when you order through a demonstrator (such as…perhaps…me! )

Here are three of the deals I picked out, you can see the rest by visiting my online store website.

120281 Thank You Kindly Bundle   

• Thank You Kindly stamp set
• Scallop Edge punch

    Retail  $29.90      Sale $14.95 (like getting the stamps free)

120283 Corduroy Button Bundle

• Kraft Corduroy buttons
• Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
• Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
• Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

      Retail   $49.75        Sale $24.88

120289  Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*

• Best Wishes & More stamp set
• Eight Great Greetings stamp set
• On a Pedestal stamp set
• Earth Elements Stampin' Spots
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Flower Designer brads

      Retail   $127.70          Sale $76.62*

*This one is while supplies last

Have a great Monday and thanks for checking in!

Tasha

• birthday “cupcake” idea for you tomorrow

Unscripted Mini-Album Sneak Peek

I haven’t been available to participate in the Unscripted Sketches Saturday challenge in a long time.  So today I am excited to be home* and play along.

This is actually the cover of the mini-album I will be sharing in my 12 Days of Christmas Newsletter on Wed.  It’s a great gift idea--and economical, too.

stamp set:  Patterned Pines (hostess level 1 available through Jan. 4)

ink: craft white, champagne mist shimmer paint

cardstock:  ruby red, whisper white, old olive, soft suede

accessories:  earth elements brads, 5/8” old olive grosgrain ribbon, Christmas Cocoa Specialty designer paper (available through Jan 4)

Have a great weekend!  Tasha

*I have to clarify that I while I do enjoy being home, the reason is a sick kid.  We are supposed to be at the Christmas parade downtown and it’s actually about 45-degrees so the weather is cooperating.  BUT my scout who would be in the parade ran a 101 last night before bed and 100 this morning.  That doesn’t sound too bad until you hear “the rest of the story”…

My neighbor/friend/stamping buddy has 2 kids diagnosed with H1N1 on Wed. and my kids played with them on Monday.  It seems to come on really fast so I am just waiting for the other shoe to drop!  Hopefully it’s just a short illness and we will all still get to travel for Thanksgiving.

My Digital Studio Celebration!

It’s official—I am certified!!  After completing training, quizzes, and projects I have earned this badge plus other pretty fabulous rewards. 

So, to celebrate, I will send a $10 gift certificate to everyone who purchases My Digital Studio through my online store between now and Dec. 31, 2009!

Yes, this is on top of any other promotion.  You can order it as part of a $400 workshop, get it 1/2 price (offer good till Nov. 30) and still get the $10 gift certificate!

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is the time to order.  You could be making your Christmas cards, and photo gifts next week!!

Have a great day, Tasha

PS  To get your gift certificate, just email me at tasha@thestampinglady.com after you place your order.

 

Silly Get Well With Lots of Bots Stamp Set

I just love using the Lots of Bots stamp set for get well cards.  That robot just cracks me up!  This card is for my stamping friend Joyce who had knee surgery earlier this week.

• Bordering blue is often my choice with this set since it is almost gray. 
• Obviously the pretty in pink is because it is a woman’s card!
• I added silver gel pen accents on the joints and as “pain” lines by the knee.

Thought you might like a break from the holiday cards and projects!  I might actually be done with my Christmas cards.

Have a great day!

Tasha

Gobble, Gobble Rubber Stamp Makes Quick Thanksgiving Card

My daughter is home sick today and wanted to make a Thanksgiving card.  Perfect for me since I found a challenge last night to make a card with a turkey and the colors olive, yellow, orange, brown, and red.

I showed her my new turkey stamp and she took it from there.  Note the window sheet corners!  She found a piece of window sheet and tried lots of ways to use it.  When I came back in the room, this is what she came up with.

I used an old stand-by layout with a twist—the scalloped edge.

• cardstock: kraft, very vanilla, dusty durango
• stamp sets:  Gobble, Gobble (116535), Autumn Days
• ink: old olive, soft suede, crushed curry, dusty durango, ruby red
• embellishment: crushed curry grosgrain ribbon
• tools:  scallop edge punch, Stampin’ sponge

Are you ready for the holidays to begin?  I am!!  Tomorrow is week 8 in my 12 Weeks Of Christmas ideas series.  Be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you don’t miss out!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Tasha

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