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Holiday Catalog goes live and Hostess Special!!!

You have been waiting for it and now it's finally here!  The Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog!  It's a fantastic one too!  I can't stop doing exclamation marks! 

You can order to your hearts content starting today, August 28 and running through January 5.  There are a few items that are sure to sell quickly and may even go into a back order situation so you might want to jump on them now.  One of those products is the new gift box punch board.  Check out the video below to see what that's all about.

 

 

 

It's very easy to use!  At only $19.95 it's a bargain!  Item#135863.

To get a look at the entire Holiday catalog here is a link:  http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/2014-2015/Holiday_Catalog/HolidayCatalog_0714_US.pdf

Here is the flyer with the stamp sets available in Spanish.

If you order the Gift Box punch board be sure to get some of the Under the Tree speciality designer series paper, item 135825, $12.95.  It is cardstock weight designer paper for a pretty and sturdy box.

 

Do you want to earn a FREE exclusive stamp set?  Silly question, of course you do!  Between now and October 31 you can get the Good Greetings stamp set for free when you host a $300 party or more.  This is on top of your hostess benefits you already earn!  Who can earn one?  You can earn one by hosting a traditional home party, passing around the catalog and gathering orders to reach $300 or more(book party), placing your own order for $300.  Any way works!  You can place an order online at my online ordering website, or contact me at [email protected].  If you want to book a home party and are in the Round Rock area of Texas contact me at the same e-mail address and I would be happy to do one with you!

Here is a link to the flyer with more details and a look at the images in the stamp set:

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/docs/Host_Promo/NA/Flyer_Host_Demo_8.28-10.31.2014_US.pdf

 

 

 

Blue Nutcracker

This nutcracker isn't really blue, he's happy.  I know he looks mad but that is just his serious face.  Nutcrackers are like that.  Nut cracking is serious business.  Not that I crack any nuts with my nutcrackers.  They are too beautiful for that. 

I can't get enough of this stamp set, particularly this nutcracker image.  I have said it before but I will say it again:  So much fun to color with the blendabilities!  The back ground is made by stamping the images from the Bright & Beautiful stamp set with versamark, pouring white embossing powder on the versamark and heating with my heat tool.

The holiday catalog goes live today so go nuts and start ordering from it(pun intended).  You can click on any of the links below to order.  I also have a link to the Holiday catalog in my sidebar.  If you don't have a hard copy and would like one, contact me at [email protected] to request one.  It is fantastic!

tams# 1123

Product List

• Santa Stache Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Santa Stache Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Night Of Navy Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment
• Mustache Framelits Die
• Marina Mist 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Night Of Navy 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Versamark Pad
• White Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Whisper White 5/8 Inch Organza Ribbon
• Bright Beautiful Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Bright Beautiful Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Our van died yesterday.  At first we thought it was the battery, but now it looks like the alternator.  He got a referral from the auto parts store for a shop to work on it and so far we are pretty pleased with the repair guy.  We may have found our new go to guy for car repair in Texas!  Such an important connection to have. 

The boys seem to be adjusting well to school.  We need to find some work/school balance for Nick.  He was scheduled to work every day this week and is already getting run down.  Even he admitted it! 

I'll be back in a separate post to talk more about the Holiday catalog and a new hostess promotion starting.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

Santa with a Stache!

 This Santa is from the Santa Stache stamp set that the Nutcracker image is from.  I have a collection of Santas as well as Nutcrackers so this set was made for me!  Plus I get to color them with blendabilities so I'm a happy girl! The white dots on the background of the crumb cake cardstock was done with the dot from the Work of Art stamp set.  I love that it is not a perfect dot but a distressed dot!  

Here are the rest of the supplies you used:  You can click on any of the links to order.

tams# 1105

Product List

• Santa Stache Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Santa Stache Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Cherry Cobbler Assortment
• Dazzling Details
• Work Of Art Clear Stamp Set
• Work Of Art Wood Stamp Set
• Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Early Espresso 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Old Olive 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper
• Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mustache Framelits Die

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

It's my boys' first day of school today.  It's a big deal because not only is it a new school for both boys, it's in a new state!  Nick is in 11th grade and Sam is in 9th grade.  Sam is very nervous, Nick seems to be taking it in his stride.  They actually let me take photos of them this morning.

No smile out of Sam.

I got a little smile out of Nick.

They both actually let me hug them!  I wanted to take a bunch more pictures but I didn't want to push my luck.  Their dad drove them to school today.  I will be picking them up.  We are just outside of the bus boundaries so they will be driven back and forth each day.  Of course I'm hoping they are having a great day!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

 

 

 

Shopping Chick

My friend Ellen and I are simpatico when it comes to shopping.  I have tried shopping with many different people and I have come to the conclusion that it is hard to find a good shopping partner.  When some people shop it is all about them.  Some like to linger over everything.  Some like to rush through it.  Ellen and I have a similiar rhythm when it comes to shopping.  Even though we may not want to shop at the same stores or same departments we have developed a patience with each other and will even pick out things for each other.  So this card is headed Ellen's way.  We kind of both feel this way about shopping. 

Here is what I used to make this card:  You could click on any of the links below to order the supplies.

 

tams# 1098

Product List

• In This Together Clear Stamp Set
• In This Together Wood Stamp Set
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Rich Razzleberry Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment
• Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper
• Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
• Scallop Oval Punch
• Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies
• Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

The lighting isn't quite right for photographing cards.  I'm still trying to work out how to photograph cards in my new space.  I was spoiled in my last craft room because my husband filled up the space with lots of lights!  We'll get there again someday.  In the meantime, I'm still working out a system.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

Nutty for Nutcrackers!

Ooh, I'm so stoked about this stamp set, Santa Stache, from the upcoming Holiday mini!  You don't have long to wait - it goes live on August 28.  I have a collection of Nutcrackers that I proudly display at Christmas time.  I started collecting them the year I got married, 24 years ago.  I love this nutcracker image.  Combine that with my love of blendabilites, framelits and dimension and I'm in a state near Nirvana!  You see this set coordinates with the mustache framelit.  You stamp the mustache image and cut it out with the framelit and then pop that baby up with a stampin' dimensional.  Bingo!

It comes with a great Santa image too.  That one is next up for me. I sent a version of this card to my friend, Mary Jo.  She is enjoying the blendabilities so I thought she might enjoy this card too.

Here is what I used to make this card:

 tams# 1077

Product List

• Large Polka dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (SU 133739)
• Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
• Santa Stache Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Santa Stache Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Cherry Cobbler Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Crumb Cake Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
• Always Artichoke 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Island Indigo 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock
• Maritime Designer Series Paper
• Pistachio Pudding 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Banner Punch
• Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
• Regals Candy Dots
• Mustache Framelits Die

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

The Holiday catalogs should be hitting your mailboxes this week. If you haven't received one and would like one, send me an e-mail to [email protected] and I will send one out to you.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

Halloween Characters

This is a sneak peek of a stamp set coming up in the Holiday catalog called, "Freaky Friends".  I just love it!  I thought I had purchased the Halloween paper from the Holiday catalog but I didn't so I had to dig through my stash of last year's paper and used the Witches Brew designer paper.  Luckily for you, this is on clearance on my website in the clearance rack.  You can click on the link below.  I colored parts of these characters in with my blendabilities.  I have plans to make lots of fun projects with these characters for Halloween!

A list of supplies with links to my website to order them are below:

tams# 1061

Product List

• Large Polka Dot textured impressions embossing folder(SU:133739)
• Freaky Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135161]
• Freaky Friends Wood-Mount Stamp Set [135158]
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment [130998]
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment [130999]
• Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Wisteria Wonder Assortment [131002]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950]
• Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [121045]
• Old Olive 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100702]
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]
• Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper [132185]
• Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246]
• Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies [130102]
• Ovals Collection Framelits Dies [129381]

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

I got a call from the school today telling me Sam needs another immunization before he can start school next week.  I dreaded telling him because he is not too crazy about needles.  He had one immunization in July and I thought we were all up to date.  But there has been a Whooping Cough epidemic at his school so he has to get vaccinated for it.  Nick already got that immunization combined with the Tetanus shot he got.  Sam didn't need the Tetanus shot(or so we thought!).  Hopefully they will get us in this week so he can start school next week.

We found out that there is a Krispy Kreme doughnuts not too far away from us.  Sam has never had them but he has heard enough about them that he is excited to try them.  A trip to Krispy Kreme is on the agenda for this week.  We lead a pretty exciting life!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

Mambo Flower

This was one of my swap cards at Convention for the Something New swap.  I stamped the middle of the flower in Daffodil Delight ink, punched it out with the small scallop circle punch and then dabbed it with Versamark.  I then embossed with Heat and Stick powder to make it really sticky and  poured Dazzling Diamonds glitter on top, and heated one last time.  It gives it such all over sparkle!

Here are the rest of the items I used:

 

tams# 1022

Product List

• Bloom For You Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
• Itty Bitty Banners Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Itty Bitty Banners Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
• Versamark Pad
• Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Daffodil Delight 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Heat Tool
• 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch
• Fun Flower Punch
• Heat Stick Powder
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• Bitty Banners Framelits Die

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

All products can be ordered on my online ordering website here.

 

I have been experimenting with different recipes now that we are settling into our new home in Texas and I have been able to shop for the appropriate ingredients.  The other day I was excited about a new meatball and spaghetti sauce recipe.  I made the new recipe and some garlic bread and called everyone down for dinner.  When everyone got to the table I realized I didn't make any noodles!  Spaghetti with no noodles!  Hah!  I was so focused on the new meatballs, sauce and garlic bread that I forgot.  Then I rushed the noodles and they came out bad.  Oh well.  I will redeem myself and make everything correcty next time.

I have had some successful recipes too.  I always ask everyone if they like it and if I get at least the majority saying they like it then I will make it again.  My teenage boys can be hard to please that way and often don't agree on what they like.  Picky palates are hard to please.

I'm very excited about a new stamp set in the Holiday catalog I have been playing with!  One of the images is a Nutcracker and I got to color him in with my Blendabilities! Once I get the image made into a card I will share it on my blog here.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

 

Birthday card for Kathy

It was my friend, Kathy's birthday the other day.  I popped this card in the mail the day before her birthday so I doubt it got to her on time.  I had the card made last week, but somehow getting it in an envelope, stamped and posted in the mail took another week.  Does this ever happen to you?  I LOVE making the cards but it is so hard to actually mail them. How sick is that?!  I'm determined to get better at that(I have said this before). 

Anyway, here is the card I sent to her.

 

tams# 1004

Product List

• Amazing Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set
• Amazing Birthday Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
• Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
• Melon Mambo 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

Big Shot and Paper Pumpkin Specials!!!!

 

Big Shot & Bundles

Have you always wanted to own the Big Shot?  Well, here is your chance! Purchase a Big shot from Stampin' Up! between Aug.1 and August 31 and you will get to select a free stamp set and framelit bundle valued up to $60 for FREE!!! 

# Big Shot 113493

 

Here are the bundles you can choose from:

        

 

Sumthin' Sumthin' Stamp set       Oh My Goodies Stamp set

                 and                                    and          

Word Bubbles Framelits            Deco Labels Framelits

Wood 138923                            Wood 138924

Clear 138920                            Clear 138921

 

        

Day of Celebration Stamp set      Daydream Medallions Stamp set

                    and                                            and

Chalk Talk Framelits                    Floral Collection Framelits

Wood 138925                                Wood 138911

Clear 138922                                Clear 138910

 

Bright and Beautiful Stamp set

                  and

Stars Framelits

Wood 138644

Clear 138200

 

Already have the Big Shot?  You can get any of these bundles for 15 percent off!

 

To place an order for the Big shot and/or the bundles you can go to my online ordering website here or e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at 952-594-9915.

 

 

Paper Pumpkin New Subscriber Promotion

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up--get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: July 16, 2014--September 10, 2014

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• You need to visit MyPaperPumpkin.com to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, "HALFOFF2" when you sign up. 
• Select me(Kathleen Hopperstad) as your demonstrator.
• New subscribers must join by Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 11:50 PM (MT).

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

 

 

 

 

Halloween card

I'm still settling in to my new house.  My temporary craft room is less than ideal but at least I have a place to create in.  I don't have everything organized and haven't found everything yet.  I was looking for bling last night and could not find my rhinestones.  Wah!  Oh well, one step at a time.  The disorganization is messing with my mojo.  I haven't felt creative.  Just to prove to you that not everything goes as planned I'm going to show you a card I am less than proud of.

Not my best work.  I do love this new Halloween stamp set which is a sneak peek of something coming in the upcoming Holiday catalog.  I just had problems with this card.  I sent it to my downline Kelly.  Most importantly it was holding a check for my half of the hotel room we stayed at during convention.

Not everything goes to plan when creating papercrafts.  Sometimes we have to get through our funk in order to move on to something more beautiful.  I had better success yesterday.  I will be posting those cards later after the recipients receive them. :)

Lots of specials to share with you.  I will share those on a separate post.

Happy stamping!

Kathleen