An Occasion to Sale-a-Brate!

Nothing like Sale-a-Bration to motivate one to update their blog! It's a new year, the new Occasions Catalog is live, and, it's Sale-a-Bration time! The perfect opportunity to get back into the world of blogging, and share my passion of stamping with you!

If you haven't seen it yet, the Occasions Catalog is beautiful! Full of awesome new products ranging from Valentine's Day to Easter to Mother's Day and Father's Day. Something for almost every event that you may be planning. Along with the release of the Occasions Catalog this year, we also start Sale-a-Bration!

There are 3 different ways to earn Free products during SAB ~

1. Shop ~ It's that simple! Earn a Free product for every $50 you spend (before shipping & tax). Get those items you've been wanting and earn Free product at the same time!
2. Host ~ Earn $25 more to spend on Stampin' Up! products with a qualifying party.
3. Join ~ It's a great time to join my Team! Choose one of two limited-time Sale-a-Bration options to add to your Starter Kit when you join between January 6, and March 31. 2015.

• Option #1 ~ Choose a Free Simply Created Project Kit from the Occasions Catalog to add to your Starter Kit.
• Option #2 ~ Choose 2 Free Sale-a-Bration items to add to your Starter Kit.

Would you like to see some of the Sale-a-Bration items at work?

Check out these Stampin' Up! videos demonstrating some of the great products and how to use them.

• Sale-A-Bration Masking Technique with A Happy Thing
• Sale-A-Bration Irresistibly Yours Specialty Paper
• Sale-A-Bration Project Life This Day Mini Card Collection
• Sale-A-Bration Lotus Blossom Stamp Set

Thanks for stopping by!

Debbie D.

Patriotic Pinwheels

I know you've heard me talk about My Paper Pumpkin, and the awesome improved kits. The June kit is a true example of just how awesome these kits are!

Here's what I found when I opened my beautiful box ~

• Pinwheel Party 3 piece Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot
• Double-Sided Designer Series Paper pre-cut and ready to create 24 Pinwheels!
• 24 Sturdy Paper Red Striped Straws
• 20 Whisper White Die Cut Banners
• 24 Cellophane Bags
• 24 Silver Brads
• 24 Silver Clips
• Small Spool of Basic Grey Baker's Twine
• 96 Glue Dots

I was so excited, I could hardly wait to dive in and start creating! I made a couple of the adorable pinwheels, and a super fun banner!

Wouldn't you love to get a surprise crafty box in your mailbox each month? You can, and now when you subscribe to My Paper Pumpkin, you have some great options. You can choose to subscribe for just one month, to try it out.

You can choose a 3-month subscription. This subscription would make a great gift for a stamping friend, or someone interested in learning about stamping.

If you sign up for a 6-month subscription, you will save $1 off each kit each month!
Sign up for a 12-month subscription and save even more ~ $2 off each kit each month!

• 1 month   ~  $19.95   ~ item #137858
• 3 months  ~  $59.85   ~ item #137859
• 6 months  ~  $113.70 ~ item #137860 ~ save $1 each month
• 12 months ~ $215.40 ~ item #137861 ~ save $2 each month

Already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber? You can still purchase a Prepaid Subscription and save!
Contact me today to get your subscription started or visit ~ https://mypaperpumpkin.com?demoid=68941

Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

Share Your Passion

Almost two months, but here I am finally posting to my blog again!

Stampin' Up! has been the best thing that I have ever done for myself personally. I am really a fairly shy person, but when it come to sharing Stampin' Up! something explodes inside me, and I can talk about it with just about anyone, forever! Honestly, I'm sure some people probably get tired of hearing about it!

When I was young, I always dreamed of being a Teacher. Funny thing, I never really "liked" school. In many ways, through Stampin' Up! I am fulfilling that dream. I am teaching others how to find the creativity within themselves. I can't express how gratifying it is to see the smiles, and hear the squeals and oohs and aahs, when someone realizes how easy it is to create with Stampin' Up! I have a lovely, talented Team that I truly enjoy mentoring and sharing my passion of stamping. As a team, we learn from each other and share what we learn with others.

I would love to share my passion with you, and Stampin' Up! is making that easier than ever! Through June 30, 2014, you can join my Team for just $50. You customize your Starter Kit and choose $55 of the products that you want to start your business. You will also receive your Business Supplies (a $65 value) and a Free Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Contact me today, so you can begin sharing your passion of stamping!

Here's my card for today. This uses a lot of new products!

The patterned paper is from one of my favorite items; Designer Series Paper Packs. This one is called Moonlight. They come with 48 sheets of double-sided paper, 4-1/2" x 6-1/2", the perfect size for card making and scrapbooking. The card stock colors are Lost Lagoon, and Basic Grey. The flowers were stamped with Hello Honey and punched out with the Petite Petal Punch. I love the coordinating stamps and punches!

Here is a project I created back in 2009. These products have retired, but I can still "Live With Passion".

Thanks for stopping by today ~

Debbie D.

To Laugh or to Cry?

Holy cow! This is one big stack of retiring stamp sets I just pulled from my shelves! I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I laugh, because every year I tell myself that I'm not going to buy everything. As you can see that didn't work out well! I cry, because there are some really great sets here that I've grown to love. But then, all I have to do is think about the new catalog coming soon, and all the awesome new stamps and accessories I'm soon to fall in love with!

I hope you've looked through the Retiring List and made your wish list. With this week's Weekly Deals the Retiring List and Free Shipping ~ It's a great time to get everything you need! Remember, Free shipping is on any order no matter how big or small!



Thanks for stopping by ~ Have a great day!
Debbie D.

5 Days ~ FREE Shipping!

As if the Retirement Sale wasn't enough! Stampin' Up! is offering free shipping on everything for 5 days!

• Get FREE shipping on everything (does not include expedited orders) April 21-25!
• Don't forget ~ The Retiring Products Lists will be available on Monday, April 21, so you can take advantage of Free shipping by ordering everything on your Wish List right away!
• Remember ~ all Retiring Products are only available while supplies last ~ So shop early!
• Join Stampin' Up! today and take advantage of Free Shipping on your first order ~ April 21-25!
• Don't forget to check out this week's 25% off Weekly Deals!

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy Retirement Shopping!

Debbie D.

Big Announcement!

I am almost giddy with excitement about the latest announcement from Stampin' Up! They have partnered with Becky Higgins to add the authentic Project Life products, in exclusive Stampin' Up! colors and designs to our already amazing line of products! Project Life was created by Becky to make scrapbooking a super simple and totally affordable way to get your photos into albums. You can just slip your photos into Photo Pocket Pages and add the desired pre-designed cards! It's a back-to-basics approach to documenting your life. It's about spending more time making memories, and less time scrapbooking them. I am so totally looking forward to this. With 5 grand babies, and 2 more on the way, I have fallen so far behind. This is an answer to my scrapbooking prayers!

Beginning May 1, 2014, you can begin enjoying Project Life too! Stampin' Up! is offering a limited selection of the exclusive Project Life products before the big launch with the New Annual Catalog on June 2. At that time, you'll be able to experience the complete new line of Project Life!

I do have a project to share with you today. Here is one of the Easter cards that I'm sending out. I almost forgot to take pictures, before putting them in the mail!

For this card, I used the Blessed Easter stamp. A single stamp available in the Occasions Catalog. Being a single stamp, it is wood mount only. A fellow Demonstrator recommended cutting the words off and making this a 2-stamp set. This way, you can use the tulips for any occasion! I stamped the image with Jet Black Stazon Ink, and used my Blender Pen and ink pads to color the tulips.

The last day to order products from the Occasions Catalog is Sunday, June 1. Be sure to check out all of the great products featured there, and get those that are on your wish list before they're gone!

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a creative day!
Debbie D.

Awesome Deals!

Did you know that each Tuesday, Stampin' Up! announces new Weekly Deals? These awesome products are available for one week at awesome prices! Here are the deals for this week. Click on the picture below to start shopping!

Thanks for stopping by today, and be sure to check back tomorrow for some exciting news!

Debbie D.