Check out these Weekly Deal projects ...

Tuesday and its gorgeous weather allowed time to get away from me yesterday as we spent extra fun at the park in the fresh air ... here are the Weekly Deals for this week ... they were worth the wait! I am totally going to stock up on my bakers twine and bling at these savings!

The Color Me Irresistible designer series paper is AWESOME too ... it comes with half the pages in the new 2015-2016 in colors and the other half is in white and can be colored to suit your needs by using an ink brayer, sponge or spritzer! 

Check out what fellow Demonstrator made with it ...

Plus just love the gift bow punch ... 

As always if you are local and want to save on shipping costs please give me a shout and I can place your order by pooling with other orders going in and getting the 10% lower shipping option verses the minimum shipping charge of $10.95 

Happy Stampin'

Margaret

Love Blossoms

I am must in love with this stamp set from the new Occasions Catalog ~ there is so many ways it can be used to bring stunning pop to your paper crafting! 

Stampin' Up has put together a great little TIP video that I highly recommend anyone purchasing this gorgeous set takes a minute to watch ... my favorite tips are how to make it work with the glimmer paper (aka place the glimmer side down so it cuts from the back first) because you totally do not want to waste your paper trying to figure this one out on your own and showing why you need to get the Big Shot die brush to help with make the weeding of these intricate dies so much easier!!!

You can bundle this gorgeous die with the Stamp set Bloomin' Love and save 15% verses buying them separately!

Close up of the Stamp Set images

Plus it is SALE-A-BRATION this month so grab the bundle and add on some accompanying embellishments like these and you can choose a FREE item from the Sale-a-bration flyer!

Embellishment package

Blushing Bride Glimmer paper

Plus as always the wonderful thing about paper crafting with Stampin' Up! is the never ending inspiration on how to use their products. There is no end to the amazing and stunning creation demonstrators and customers are creating with this set! Plus it is so versatile and can be used all year long to create wonderful pieces!

The stunning look of the Blushing Bride glimmer paper against the black is breathtaking! 

Pam's sample

Plus I am just in love this Easel card creation ~ easel cards make a lovely piece of home decor for your office or bedroom that IMO can stay up long past your occasion!

Corine's sample

 Plus it makes a great 'Valentine' inspired card as well! 

Mary's sample

 I am so looking forward to playing more with this set ~ I have a couple upcoming classes where we will be show casing how fun and versatile it can be!

Happy Stampin'
Margaret

Breath Taking Botanical Gardens

I love FLOWERS ... there is something extra lovely about flowers from their pretty array of colors to their often intoxicating scents! 

If I could afford it I would have fresh cut flowers around my home ALL the time. Once upon a time I use to actually struggle with the ethical challenge of fresh cut flowers ~ the whole they start to 'die the minute you cut them from their plant' but than a friend who is a florist and lover of flowers themselves put it in a way that made sense to me. A Flower starts to die the minute it buds. You can leave it to open and blossom and wilt and die alone in the field or you can carefully prune it and place it a vase in a place of honor in your home and cherish it for the duration of its life span but either way its life span is going to pass. So now I treat myself to fresh cut flowers as often as my budget can afford it. 

In the meantime I enjoy PAPER flowers cause they have a much longer lifespan and they too can be scented by infusing the paper with essential oils! So win win! 

 I am just loving this new stamp set and die bundle from Stampin' Up!  The Botanical Garden set suite has so many awesome cool things with it! From the Stamp set, the Die cut to gorgeous designer series paper and coordinating embellishments with the washi tape and jewels! 

Bundles at a discount!

Jewel Embellishments

 

Coordinating cardstock

Stunning Designer Series Paper

Coordinating Washi Tape

The amazing Botanical Gardens Suite set can be made to use so many gorgeous pieces for home decor, celebrations and gift accents! Also love that the artisans of Stampin' Up! are so willing to share their designs and they encourage those who need a little help to 'copy and share everywhere' the stunning work they do!

 Here are some amazing samples inspired from fellow demonstrators .... just so versatile the looks and creations you can get depending on what colors and items you choose to put together. I LOVE that they designed the coordinating paper so that you could stamp on it too!

One of the challenges though with working with so many small pieces is getting a pattern you like laid out and than having to 'adhere it' without loosing your pattern ... the crafting community to the rescue again with amazing tips, tricks and tutorials for making crafting easier! Love this one which would work PERFECT with placing the Botanical Gardens suite elements on your card! 

Another great thing about Stampin' Up! that I love is all the coordinating pieces take the guess work out of choosing color palettes that coordinate when it comes to ink and papers ... everything matches and goes well together, Including this cool Vellum from the Sale-a-bration catalog shown here! 

Between January 5th and March 31st did you know for every $60 you spend with your Stampin' Up demonstrator you can buy the Botanical Gardens bundle and earn the Vellum shown in the video for FREE! Who doesn't love FREE stuff specially when it coordinates so dang well?

So what is making YOU smile today? 

 

Happy Stampin'

Margaret

Blooming Hearts

 

I am totally in love with this upcoming product in the 2016 Occasions catty from Stampin' Up! It will be available to customers in January but as a demonstrator we get to pre-order Thursday and my upline mentor was lucky to get to the On Stage conference and got an extra early copy which we played with last night at our Product showcase team meeting and all I can say is WOW this is so going on my Christmas present to myself pre-order along with a whole whack of other things I cannot wait to show you!

In meantime here is a little sneak peek video on the Blooming Hearts Thinlits die ...

 

Happy Stampin' 

Margaret 

Going, Going Gone ~ don't miss out!

We're saying goodbye to retiring products from the holiday catalogue; but before we do, we're giving everyone an opportunity to order their favourites. Retiring products will only be available until January 4, or while supplies last, so now's a great time to contact your customers and let them know to order them before they're gone!

Dates: November 16, 2015-January 4, 2016 (or while supplies last)

Please note:

• Retiring products are only available while supplies last. The lists of retiring products will be updated every business day.
• Remaining inventory for retiring products may appear later on the Clearance Rack.

Download the currently available PDF for printing from here.

You  can order directly online or if you are local to London save on shipping by going through me and pooling orders to get the lower shipping rate. 

Happy Stampin'
Margaret

 
Copy and paste list of the retiring items

Category Page Item # Product Name Retail Host Stamps     (only available to those who host a qualifying workshop)   Host Stamps 51 140494 Antique Tags (Clear) FR  $13.00*  Host Stamps 51 139855 Antique Tags (Wood)  $18.00*  Host Stamps 51 139852 Six Sayings (Clear) FR  $14.00*  Host Stamps 51 139849 Six Sayings (Wood)  $20.00*  Stamps         Stamps 41 139830 A Little Something (Clear) $21.00 Stamps 41 139827 A Little Something (Wood) $28.00 Stamps 20 139901 All Ye Faithful (Clear) FR $21.00 Stamps 20 139898 All Ye Faithful (Wood) $28.00 Stamps 39 139823 Among the Branches (Photopolymer) FR $21.00 Stamps 30 139768 Berry Merry (Photopolymer) $21.00 Stamps 6 139839 Cheer All Year (Photopolymer) FR $31.00 Stamps 19 139787 Christmas Cuties (Clear) $21.00 Stamps 19 139784 Christmas Cuties (Wood) $28.00 Stamps 9 139779 Cozy Christmas (Clear) FR $23.00 Stamps 9 139776 Cozy Christmas (Wood) $33.00 Stamps 18 139765 Cup of Cheer (Clear) $21.00 Stamps 18 139762 Cup of Cheer (Wood) $28.00 Stamps 20 139800 Dove of Peace (Wood) $17.00 Stamps 10 139754 Festive Fireplace (Photopolymer) $26.00 Stamps 11 139821 Happy Scenes (Photopolymer) FR $26.00 Stamps 48 139699 Haunt Ya Later (Clear) $22.00 Stamps 48 139696 Haunt Ya Later (Wood) $31.00 Stamps 49 139690 Howl-o-ween Treat (Clear) $25.00 Stamps 49 139687 Howl-o-ween Treat (Wood) $34.00 Stamps 48 139693 If the Broom Fits (Wood) $16.00 Stamps 21 139907 Jingle All the Way (Clear) FR $20.00 Stamps 21 139904 Jingle All the Way (Wood) $26.00 Stamps 27 139876 Jolly Christmas (Clear) FR $23.00 Stamps 27 139873 Jolly Christmas (Wood) $33.00 Stamps 29 139770 Joyful Season (Photopolymer) FR $26.00 Stamps 44 139712 Lighthearted Leaves (Photopolymer) FR $32.00 Stamps 21 139794 Peaceful Wreath (Photopolymer) $20.00 Stamps 40 139825 Sparkly Seasons (Photopolymer) $32.00 Stamps 47 139705 Sweet Hauntings (Clear) $23.00 Stamps 47 139702 Sweet Hauntings (Wood) $33.00 Stamps 43 139723 Thankful Forest Friends (Clear) $22.00 Stamps 43 139720 Thankful Forest Friends (Wood) $31.00 Stamps 4 139819 To You & Yours Too (Photopolymer) FR $20.00 Stamps 37 139809 Project Life Hello December 2015 $20.00 Stamps 38 139841 Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 (Photopolymer) FR $20.00 Stamps 26 140392 Versatile Christmas (Clear) $23.00 Stamps 26 140389 Versatile Christmas (Wood) $33.00 Stamps 13 139745 Winter Wishes (Clear) FR $22.00 Stamps 13 139742 Winter Wishes (Wood) $31.00 Stamps 7 139708 Witches' Night (Photopolymer) FR $32.00 Stamps 23 140365 Wonderland (Clear) $21.00 Stamps 23 139752 Wonderland (Wood) $28.00 Stamps 32 139806 Your Presents (Clear) $23.00 Stamps 32 139803 Your Presents (Wood) $33.00 Embellishments         Embellishments 29 139614 Gold & White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon $12.50 Embellishments 24 139618 Gold Cording Trim $6.25 Embellishments 47 139608 Happy Haunting Designer Washi Tape $6.25 Embellishments 9 139639 Home for Christmas Designer Buttons $7.50 Embellishments 9 140536 Home for Christmas Enamel Dots $5.00 Embellishments 43 139612 Into the Woods 3/8" Cotton Ribbon $7.50 Embellishments 43 139636 Into the Woods Elements $8.00 Embellishments 32 139615 Real Red and Garden Green 1/8" Striped Ribbon  $10.00 Embellishments 9 139617 Real Red Pompom Trim $7.50 Embellishments 27 139643 Reindeer Paper Clips $5.00 Embellishments 29 139611 Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape $10.00 Embellishments 24 139620 Silver Cording Trim $6.25 Embellishments 23 139638 Snowflake Elements $7.50 Embellishments 47 139622 Spider Web Paper Doilies $5.75 Embellishments 9 139616 Very Vanilla 1-1/4" Subtle Stripes Satin Ribbon $10.00 Embellishments 23 139621 Winter Wonderland $8.75 Embellishments 23 139609 Winter Wonderland Designer Washi Tape $6.25 Paper         Paper 47 139605 Black Glimmer Paper $6.25 Paper 47 139585 Happy Haunting Cardstock Pack $8.75 Paper 47 139584 Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper $13.75 Paper 32 139597 Holidays Fancy Foil Designer Vellum $13.75 Paper 9 139593 Home for Christmas Cardstock Pack $8.75 Paper 9 139592 Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper $13.75 Paper 43 139587 Into the Woods Cardstock Pack $8.75 Paper 43 139586 Into the Woods Designer Series Paper $13.75 Paper 27 139595 Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Stack $10.00 Paper 26 139604 Real Red Envelope Paper $7.50 Paper 29 139591 Season of Cheer Cardstock Pack $8.75 Paper 29 139590 Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper $13.75 Paper 23 139594 Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack $12.50 Paper 23 139588 Winter Wonderland Specialty Designer Series Paper $16.00 Tools         Tools 49 139663 Boo to You Framelits Dies $31.00 Tools 30 139671 Boughs & Berries Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $9.25 Tools 10 139668 Festive Fireside Framelits Dies $31.00 Tools 40 139658 Seasonal Frame Thinlits Dies $33.00 Tools 12 139670 Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies $23.00 Tools 41 139657 Square Pillow Box Thinlits Dies $41.00 Tools 39 139673 Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $10.50 Kits         kits 37 139654 Hello December 2015 Project Life Accessory Pack $18.50 kits 37 139653 Hello December 2015 Project Life Card Collection $12.50 kits 5 139602 Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit $26.00 kits 6 139645 Season to Season Wreath Project Kit $33.25 kits 38 139652 Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Project Life Accessory Pack $16.00 kits 38 139651 Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Project Life Card Collection $19.75 kits 4 139647 To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit $29.75 kits 7 140969 Witching Décor Project Kit $27.25 Bundles         Bundles 41 140859 A Little Something (Clear) $52.50 Bundles 41 140858 A Little Something (Wood) $58.50 Bundles 39 140872 Among the Branches (Photopolymer) FR $26.75 Bundles 10 140860 Festive Fireplace (Photopolymer) $48.25 Bundles 11 140853 Happy Scenes (Photopolymer)** FR $43.25 Bundles 49 140840 Howl-O-Ween Treat (Clear) $47.50 Bundles 49 140839 Howl-O-Ween Treat (Wood) $55.25 Bundles 12 140862 Jingle All the Way (Clear) FR $36.50 Bundles 12 140861 Jingle All the Way (Wood) FR $41.50 Bundles 37 140305 Project Life Hello December 2015 (Photopolymer) $43.25 Bundles 38 140308 Project Life Seasonal Snapshot (Photopolymer)*** $47.25 Bundles 40 140863 Sparkly Seasons (Photopolymer) $55.25 * Amount in host dollars **Bundle includes some products that won't retire; refer to this list to see what individual products are retiring ***  French bundle also available FR ~ Stamp set available in French