Craft Project Central!

Double Sided 3 x 3 Card Box: 

This double sided 3" x 3" Card Box and cards is easy to assemble and makes a perfect little gift for the holidays!  Or you can also change it up for just about any occasion!  The box and cards also make a great item item for craft shows or a fun holiday class!

This fabulous project was designed by Laurie! If you have a chance please head on over to Craft Project Central and leave Laurie a comment on her project! If you would like to subscribe to the November edition of Craft Project central and get 10 fabulous tutorials for just $10 then click HERE. 

Don't forget to enter in my drawing for a FREE subscription for the November edition of Craft Project Central! Click HERE to find the post! 

Online Extravaganza!!!

Don't forget to get in on these fabulous deals! This is the perfect time to get some of your favorite things crossed off your wish list! Or get gifts for others!

November 19th-28th

This is the biggest online sale of the year! During these 10 days only you can get incredible discounts up to 50% on some of your favorite products! In addition there will be three products 10 percent off for 24-hours only on the 19th and on the 28th. You'll definitely want to get in on these door busters! 

Monday, November 19, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
181	125586	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	$11.95	$9.56
186	113439	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$99.95	$79.96
186	113474	Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$55.96

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

• Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent--awesome!
• Discounted products are available on regular customer orders, workshop orders, and even online orders! 
• There is no minimum purchase required to get these deals. Sale on!
• For product bundles, make sure you use the bundle items numbers provided. If you use individual item number, you won't get the discount--bummer. 
• You can even order any additional products from any of the current catalogs on the same order. 

Click HERE to see all the fabulous items that you can get on sale this week! 

New Promotions!

There are a lot of new fabulous promotions available and coming soon to Stampin' Up. So here is the info. 

November 19th-28th

This is the biggest online sale of the year! During these 10 days only you can get incredible discounts up to 50% on some of your favorite products! In addition there will be three products 10 percent off for 24-hours only on the 19th and on the 28th. You'll definitely want to get in on these door busters! 

Monday, November 19, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
181	125586	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	$11.95	$9.56
186	113439	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$99.95	$79.96
186	113474	Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$55.96

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

• Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent--awesome!
• Discounted products are available on regular customer orders, workshop orders, and even online orders! 
• There is no minimum purchase required to get these deals. Sale on!
• For product bundles, make sure you use the bundle items numbers provided. If you use individual item number, you won't get the discount--bummer. 
• You can even order any additional products from any of the current catalogs on the same order. 

Click HERE to see all the fabulous items that you can get on sale next week! 

Don't worry, I'll post a reminder next week so you don't forget! 

Now on to the new products! 

Talking Tags

With Talking Tag, you can send a gift that is uniquely you. Talking Tag is a message label you can attach to cards, invitations, gifts . . . anything! Personalize birthday cards, Christmas gifts or even record quick instructions for a project. Now your pictures really can say a thousand words! How to Buy Talking Tags: Buy 'em by the sheet! You get 10 tags for just $7.95 (item 129723). How to record a voice message: Download the FREE TalkingTagT App on you smartphone from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google PlayT. Adhere the message tag to your card or gift. Open TalkingTagT App and scan the code. Record your message (recording starts immediately, so make sure you're ready!).

You will have the opportunity to listen, re-record, cancel, or confirm your message after you've completed recording it. Each label allows up to 60 seconds of a greeting, song, or product message.

To play the message, recipients will need to download the app and scan the code.  Messages are saved for two years, so they can listen to it over and over.

For How-tos and quick tips, check out this FAQ.

Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine

Due to Stampin' Up's partnership with Sizzix, we are pleased to be able to offer a test run of the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine in our North American markets. We have 4,000 available to be sold only while supplies last. If this product test goes well, we may offer the Texture Boutique again in the future. The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This machine embosses only; it does not die cut. Because this is a product test, the Texture Boutique is not branded with the Stampin' Up! logo. It comes in Sizzix packaging and is the same color and design that is sold in stores. We recommend you read the included instructions before using the Texture Boutique and that you pass the same recommendation on to customers who purchase it.

'Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art. To help you with your gift-giving needs, we're offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone. Looking for stocking stuffers? Pick up some additional embossing folders.

Texture Boutique Bundle 

Item 132700

$39.95 (a $45.85 value)

Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
• Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive
• Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine

Item 132657

$29.95 

Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim

And....More promotions!!!

Ink-Redible Hostess Promotion!

November  1 - December 16, 2012 Promotion Details: Hostesses who hold a minimum $450 party during the promotion period will receive a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads--they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals--a $49.95 value!  Plus, the free ink is in addition to the regular hostess benefits--INK-redible! The Fine Print

• Just submit a Customer, workshop, or online order to qualify for this promotion. 
• To get free ink, the order total must be at least $450 before tax and shipping.
• This special offer isn't incremental. That means if you place a $900 order, we'll be excited for sure--but you won't get two free ink collections. But really, isn't one free collection of ink incentive enough? 
• Hostesses can still use their additional hostess dollars to get free products from the current annual and seasonal catalogs.

Click the tab at the top of the page to find out how to host a workshop! 

Ink-Redible New Demonstrator Promotion! 

November  1 - December 16, 2012 New demonstrators who join the Stampin' Up! family during the promotion period will received a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads--they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals! It's INK-redible! This is in addition to what you normally would get by signing up!  Click the tab at the top of the page to find out more about becoming a Demonstrator!

Give Thanks Friday Mashup 85

Are you ready to see how I used the leaves that I showed you how to make yesterday? If you missed it you can find the tutorial HERE. Take a look at my card!

• Stamps: Hand-Penned Holidays, Woodgrain, French Foliage
• Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
• Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Versamark
• Accessories: Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Antique Brads, Autumn Accents Die, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive, Crop-A-Dile, leaves from yesterday’s tutorial

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So here is the "Mashup" Challenge:

1. Make a project with "Leaves".
2. Or Make a project saying "Thank You".
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Thank You project with Leaves".

I started off by cutting a piece of Crumb Cake card stock 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and scored it at 4-1/4”. Then I cut a piece of Very Vanilla card stock 3-1/8” x 4-3/8”. I stamped the water spots from French Foliage onto the card stock in Crumb Cake ink. Then I stamped the greeting from Hand-Penned Holidays (retired) onto the top of the card stock in Versamark ink, covered with gold embossing powder, and heated with the heat tool until the image was shiny.

I adhered the stamped Very Vanilla card stock onto a 3-1/4” x 4-1/2” piece of Early Espresso card stock. I cut a length of Early Espresso Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, wrapped it around the bottom of the panel and tied it into a bow. I cut one small leaf from Champagne Glimmer Paper with the Autumn Accents die. Then I adhered my leaves together with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and adhered the leaves onto the card front with a few Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I used my Crop-A-Dile to punch a hole through the bottom of the leaves and the panel. Then I took an Antique Brad and spread the prongs really wide, I placed the prongs of the brad on either side of the knot in the bow and through the hole in the card stock before spreading the prongs. Then I adhered the panel onto the card front with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The finished result… a pretty fall card. What do you think? 

Craft Project Central!

Wonderfall Box Cards Set: 

The leaves are changing color and falling off the trees.  The air is crisper and the smell of fall wafts through the air.  Celebrate fall with this fun card set and coordinating card box.  Makes a great gift and a fun class project!

This project was created by Elaine! If you would like to subscribe to the November edition of Craft Project central and get 10 fabulous tutorials for just $10 then click HERE. 

Don't forget to enter in my drawing for a FREE subscription for the November edition of Craft Project Central! Click HERE to find the post! 

Fall Leaves Tutorial

Today I have a quick tutorial to show you how to make some real-looking fall leaves. Take a look! 

•  Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, So Saffron
• Ink: Real Red, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso
• Accessories: Autumn Accents Die, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Sponge, Gold Smooch Spritz, Water Mister

I started off by cutting out one leaf in Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, and So Saffron.

Sponge the So Saffron leaf first with Daffodil Delight, then with Pumpkin Pie. Now take the pumpkin Pie ink pad and tap it lightly on top of the leaf. Do the same on the More Mustard leaf by sponging with Pumpkin Pie then Cajun Craze and tapping Cajun Craze ink on the leaf. Do the same on the Pumpkin Pie leaf by sponging with Cajun Craze then Real Red and tapping Real Red ink on the leaf.

Here you can see the leaves sponged around the edges with the two colors. 

Now here they are after you've tapped the ink pad lightly on top of the leaf. It creates a splotchy look. 

Now fold your leaf in half.

Place your leaves in the Woodgrain embossing folder at an angle. 

Then run it through the Big Shot and un-fold your leaves.

Sponge the leaves lightly with Early Espresso ink, just to bring out the textured veins.

Mist your leaves with water and wad them up into a small ball.

Un-fold your leaves almost all the way and let them dry. You may have some that tear, that’s okay.

Now spritz your leaves with Gold Smooch Spritz.

Now you have some realistic and slightly sparkly leaves to use on your next fall project! Come back tomorrow to see the card that I used them on!