Monday is back again already! The weekend goes by so fast and the work week just seems to drag… wouldn’t it be great if it was the other way around! I did have a very nice weekend and got in a lot of exercise. I also got most of my todo list done so that always makes me happy! I hope you all had a nice weekend too!
Before we get to today’s post I wanted to tell you about Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Online Extravaganza Sale! You can save up to 50% off on some great items from Stamp Sets to Tools and Embellishments. As an added bonus for today and Wednesday, November 28th they will be having special items on sale for only the first 24 hours. Today’s specials include:
125586 Simply Scored Diagonal Plate Regular Price $11.95 SALE Price $9.56
113439 Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine Regular Price $99.95 SALE Price $79.96
113474 Big Shot Doctor’s Bag Regular Price $69.95 SALE Price $55.96
That’s 20% off each one! There will also be more specials for the last day of the sale on Wednesday, November 28th. The following items will also be 20% off for 24 hours on that day:
118941 Clear Blocks Bundle (Blocks A – I) Regular Price $66.95 SALE Price $53.96
120279 Clear blocks Storage Caddy Regular Price $16.95 SALE Price $13.56
109127 Stack and Store Caddy Regular Price $34.95 SALE Price $27.96
Click here to take a look at the complete PDF. And don’t forget that your purchases count towards your Anchor Rewards Points!
Now for today’s post which is for this week’s Paper Players Challenge. This week LeAnne has given us a Clean and Simple Gold or Silver challenge…
Perfect colors for the holidays! I started with a base of Midnight Muse Card Stock. The background is a piece of Gumball Green that I stamped in Midnight Muse with the Joy stamp from the Priority Mail Host(ess) Stamp Set. I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up up as I went across the card. The pierced edge is made using the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and Paper-Piercing Tool. The stamps are also from the Priority Mail Stamp Set and are stamped in Midnight Muse. Some Versa-Mark, Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder and the penny stamp from the Lovely Little Labels Stamp Set gives it some monetary value. I used the Postage Stamp Punch to punch them out and used the 1 3/8″ Square Punch to punch out some Brushed Silver Paper to back them with. I placed a Basic Jewel Rhinestone on each of the hats and adhered them to the background with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The greeting is from the Chock Full of Cheer Stamp Set and is also stamped in Midnight Muse. I flagged the ends and put some more Brushed Silver Card Stock behind it before I adhered it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I have had this card layout floating around in my head for a while and I’m happy that I finally got to use it. I hope that you enjoyed this week’s Paper Players Card. Don’t forget to check out the SALE and thank you for visiting me today! Have a great day!
Stampin’ Up! products used:
Card Stock: Midnight Muse, Whisper White and Gumball Green
Specialty Card Stock: Brushed Silver Metallic
Ink: Midnight Muse Classic Stampin’ Ink
Specialty Ink: Versa-Mark
Stamp Sets: Priority Mail (Host(ess)), Lovely Little Labels and Chock Full of Cheer Clear Mount
Embellishments: Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder and Basic Jewels Rhinestones
Tools: Poastge Stamp Punch, 1 3/8″ Square Punch, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL
Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Holiday Catalog!
A new month starts a new promotion! From now until December 16th when you host a workshop and get over $450 in sales you will get a FREE collection of InkPads!!!! You can have the Subtles, Regals or Brights collection of full size ink pads. What a great way to expand your color palate. Book your party soon to take advantage of the Holiday cards that people want to make! Contact me for more information.
(You can also earn the Stamp Pad Collection by placing an online order over $450 (does not include shipping or tax.)
I’m very impressed at how you added the 1c to each stamp. You’re such a precise stamper!
Thanks Sandy! I have a good teacher! 🙂
I love your little postage stamps complete with the 1c on each and also the way you used the Joy stamp. Lovely card!!
Thank you Jean! Have a good night! 🙂
Love it! Those little “joys” running along behind your images just make me happy! And Midnight Muse makes me happy too! You playing along makes me happy! Thanks for sharing it with us and playing with my Paper Players challenge this week!
Thank you LeAnne! I’m happy that I was able to create so much happy for you! You guys are awesome! 🙂
Adorable card with a refreshing color combination! I love the wave of joys behind the stamps! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!
Thank you Ann! It’s a neglected set, but a good one none the less! Have a great week! 🙂
Absolutely darling, Justin! Love the silver embossed one cent stamp–such a great detail. Also love the wavy joy stamp–looks like it’s delivered on a breeze! So glad you submitted a card for our GD call too! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players!
Thanks Nance! I thought the stamp needed an amount. 🙂
I hope you have a great week!
Justin, the “postmark” stamp behind the stamps is genius! It really keeps the eye moving across the card. The piercing was the perfect finishing touch. So glad you joined the Paper Players again this week
Jaydee
Thank you Jaydee! So glad you enjoyed the card. I hope that you had a nice Thanksgiving! 🙂
This is such a fun card, Justin! Love the color combo, the layout and the details you added. The pops of sparkle on the hats are the perfect touch. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Thank you so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players! 🙂
Thanks Anne Marie! Every card needs a little bling! Have a great week! 😉