September stamp set features Best of Autumn

 

Stampin' Up! has already released its Best of stamp set for September, and it's Best of Autumn. Click on the picture above to see the flyer at 100 percent or higher.

 

Some things to remember:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
• A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

To order, please visit my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. Thanks! I hope you're enjoying your weekend.

 

Tea Party treat bag; today's special deadlines

 

Look how gorgeous this stamp from the Tea Party set (page 35 of the annual catalog) looks when inked with Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, and Soft Suede markers. My bestie, Kim, designed this Deco Label and Label framelit-cut tag, as well as the entire project for our American Ink stampin' retreat a couple of weeks ago.

 

Who wouldn't be thrilled to receive a little something in a package like this? A simple mini muslin bag was made to look FABULOUS by inking the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder (both insides) with Soft Suede ink and pressing the mini bag inside. Some demos did that, while others ran it through the Big Shot. Both ways worked well. The detail is amazing. The Mini Muslin Bags are $9.95 for 8, and they're 100 percent cotton. You may find them on page 36 of the Holiday Catalog (item 132180).

 

LAST DAY OF AUGUST STUFF:

 

 

Last day to get the My Paper Pumpkin kit half off ($10) for two months. Click here, use the PUMPKINDEAL promo code, and please enter Terry Blais as your demonstrator.

 

Last day to win at least $50 in FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

 

Last day for you to buy the Starter Kit and pick one of four project kits for free in addition to the fully customizable kit.

To place an order, or buy a Starter Kit, please visit http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. I hope you enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

 

Finally, please join me and my friends for a Halloween blog hop tomorrow.

I'll also be sharing a new hostess code - and another chance for YOU to win hostess freebies for simply placing an order with me through my Online Store. Thanks!

Calm Christmas quick card

 

This is the bird from the Calm Christmas stamp set (page 26 of the Holiday Catalog), stamped simply in Pool Party ink for one of the 10 designs used at my 20-card Christmas class last weekend.

 

I started with a Pool Party card base, added a Whisper White layer on top of that, stamped my images and added a strip of silver glimmer paper for some sparkle. Of course, I added a tiny pearl for the bird's eye, as well.

There's still time to win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

For my share today, I bought this Blizzard King fridge door at a country store that was closing its doors (and got a great deal on it!). A couple of years later, I found vintage magnets to go on it. I love it! See other vintage finds at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. They bring back memories!

Cutting a perfect snowflake every time

 

Cut a perfect snowflake every time with the Festive Flurry Framelits in the Holiday Catalog (page 30). And if you bundle it with the Festive Flurry stamp set, you can save 15%! What's a snowflake without sparkle? I added a large rhinestone.

 

This was another of the 10 designs I used for my recent 20-card Christmas class. It uses a 1-1/2" x 5" strip of Winter Frost Specialty designer paper on a Whisper White layer that was adhered to a white card with dimensionals. The sentiment is from the Joy to the World stamp set (page 24 of Holiday Catalog), stamped in Island Indigo ink.

Win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

And, if you love Halloween, you'll want to stop by September 1 for the Fright Night Blog Hop. I've got a special 3d item just for the occasion.

 

Finally, here's my antique share of the day - an aluminum shoe stretcher patented in the early 1900s. It's available via Booth 6 - http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Have a wonderful day!



15% off butterfly punch and stamp set thru Sept. 30

For the love of butterflies

Dates: August 29-September 30, 2013

Offer: Get 15 percent off when you buy this bundled butterfly stamp set and punch!

How to order: Visit my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. When you order online thru me AND use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31, you'll be entered into a drawing for the hostess benefits! I'll draw a name Sept. 1 and announce the winner here.

Bundle Item	Page in Catalog	Description	Retail Price	15% Savings Price	Amount Saved!
135311	90 183	Butterfly Bundle (Clear-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$30.90	$26.27	$4.63
135312	90 183	Butterfly Bundle (Wood-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Wood-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$34.90	$29.67	$5.23

A framelit and punch quick Christmas card

 

Having a framelit and punch means not having to cut anything out for this Christmas card, another of the 10 designs used at my 20-card Christmas class.

 

The Ornament Keepsakes stamp was diecut using the Holiday Ornaments framelit, while the Label Bracket Punch made quick work of the Chocolate Chip-colored Tags 4 You stamp. A little 2-way glue and Dazzling Diamonds glitter add some sparkle.

 

Win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

 

This was a find at a recent garage sale. It's a 1920s Victor adding machine. See more finds like this at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods.

Snowflake Soiree and a win!

Snowflake Soiree has some beautiful snowflakes in the set. I CASE'd this Pistachio and Bermuda Bay Christmas card from my SU! friend, Deena Boos. It's a quick and lovely card - perfect for my 20-card class.

Win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

I'm thrilled to learn that I've WON a free subscription to Create with Connie & Mary Fall Collection simply by leaving comments on one of my favorite stamper's blog - Elizabeth Price at http://SeeingInkSpots.blogspot.com. The subscription is worth $24.95 - and you can subscribe to get the great ideas. Just go here. Thanks, Elizabeth!

Merry Little Christmas and a Season of Style

 

It's never too early to work on Christmas cards! This card features the Merry Little Christmas stamp set in the Holiday Catalog (page 27). It was one of the 10 designs at my 20-card Christmas class yesterday, which I have to say was really fun! Such a great group of ladies and good energy.



The Cherry Cobbler card features the Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack (page 22 of HC). Merry Little Christmas coordinates with a card kit, also on page 27. The kit includes materials to make 8 cards with envelopes (Item 132158, $9.95).

Win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

Here's a 1930s Munising maple rolling pin - a true antique that has weathered the decades in great shape! Maple is also the kind of wood used for Stampin' Up!'s wood block stamp sets. I love the old red- and green-handled kitchen items. They're as good today as they were back then! If you'd like to see more vintage and antique items, please "Like" http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. And have a great day!

That's the Ticket for Christmas card

 

That's the Ticket (page 33 of the annual catalog) has stamps for a variety of holidays, including the Christmas one you see here. Better still, Stampin' Up! has a Ticket Duo punch.

 

I started with a Pear Pizzazz card and used the Scallop Trim Border punch on the bottom of the card front. Then I added a layer of Whisper White that was embossed with the Woodgrain folder in the Big Shot. Two tickets were added with a mini silver brad, and a tree - using a bit of 1/8" Early Espresso taffeta for the trunk and a stamp and coordinating punch from Pennant Parade. This is a card I designed for my 20-card Christmas class today.

 

We've hit the last week of August! That means when you order the Tag It stamp set from my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net by August 31 you'll get your name entered into a drawing for the Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder in the Holiday Catalog. I'll announce the winner Sept. 1 AND if you use the following hostess code, you'll also be eligible to win the hostess benefits - GGQ2GJ3A.

 

Here's my vintage share of the day - an International Silver Company silver-plated angel ring holder. Isn't he sweet? He's got velvet on the bottom and feels weighty. This is going to my friend, Barb. See more vintage finds at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. I hope you enjoy your day! 



Punch art wreath Christmas card and kitchen canisters

 

Who needs a wreath stamp when you can make one like this with three punches? I used two scallop circle punches and the 1-1/4" circle punch with Gumball Green card stock and then added a Primrose Petal bow.

 

This is one of 10 designs I'm using for my 20-card Christmas class tomorrow. I've got a big group coming! There's a 2" x 5" strip of Very Vanilla on the Beautifully Baroque-embossed Primrose Petals card front.

 

Thank you Judy and Jo for your Online Orders! Your names are now in my Sept. 1 drawing for hostess benefits.

 

So how can you win something? Easy! Order the Tag It stamp set from me by August 31 thru my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net and you'll get your name entered into a drawing for the Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder in the Holiday Catalog. I'll announce the winner Sept. 1 AND if you use the following hostess code, you'll also be eligible to win the hostess benefits - GGQ2GJ3A.





 

 

I love kitchen nesting canisters. My niece found these and gave them to me. I love the bold colors. Enjoy your weekend!

Flower Shop birthday and Banner Greetings

Did you notice that the new Pansy Punch has a great stamp set it coordinates with called Flower Shop (page 94 of the annual catalog)? This is my favorite stamp in the set. Talk about quick and easy cards!

 

This card starts with a Crumb Cake base and a strip of now retired Neutral designer paper. There's a new Neutral dsp pad you can buy to build a similar card. The images from Flower Shop and Banner Greetings (a hostess set) were stamped in Strawberry Slush. I used a ruler and Crumb Cake marker around the Very Vanilla layer under the flower, which was adhered with dimensionals, as was the hand-cut banner. I love the big pearl in the center! I CASE'd this card from Kim Singdahlsen. I simplified since I was using this card as one of 10 designs for a 20-card class last month.

 

Just over a week left in August! This panics my kids, because it means school is looming in the near future. But for you, it means this: Order the Tag It stamp set from me by August 31 and you'll get your name entered into a drawing for the Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder in the Holiday Catalog. I'll announce the winner on Sept. 1 AND if you use the following hostess code, you'll also be eligible to win the hostess benefits - GGQ2GJ3A.

 

 

I'm not sure how old this copper aircraft carrier cookie cutter is since I wasn't able to find it on the Kitchen Collectibles website, but living in a area where you can drive by these humungous carriers made this a special find for me. The ends are riveted, and the cutter cuts both ways, so it'll last forever! And best of all, it's Made in the U.S.A. Treasure abound at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Please "Like" us to join the fun!

It's not too late to learn digital crafting

 

By now you're sure to have seen some wonderful creation made using My Digital Studio. It might have been a blog banner, card, scrapbook page, book, party banner or a hybrid between the computer and your crafting area. If you think you've missed the bus on MDS, think again! Check out the MDS: Overview video above. Then you may visit YouTube to find everything you want to learn to do using MDS. You can watch videos over and over again, see how it's done, then do it yourself!

 

Every Tuesday, Stampin' Up! adds to the MDS library. Just click here to see all of the downloads available. Or click on the dates below. You may order everything through my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. I'm having an August special where you have a chance to win the hostess benefits if you place an Online Order with me using this hostess code (GGQ2GJ3A) by August 31.

 

August 20, 2013	August 13, 2013	August 6, 2013	July 30, 2013
July 23, 2013	July 16, 2013	July 9, 2013	July 2, 2013



Serene Silhouettes Christmas card; train case

 



I love simple and beautiful Christmas cards. This was one of the designs at my 10-card class this morning. I enjoyed visiting with each and every one of the ladies present. This card starts with a Very Vanilla card base. There's another vanilla layer (5-1/8" x 3-7/8") adhered to that one with dimensionals after being sponged and embossed with the Fancy Fans embossing folder, then the smaller layer of vanilla on top that was stamped with the bird/branch image from Serene Silhouettes (page 64 of the annual catalog). I love the Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details on the birds for that bit of sparkle and shine. The sentiment is from Petite Pairs. I CASE'd this card from a fellow demonstrator, Patty Bennett.

 

Time's ticking away for my August Special: Order the Tag It (Item stamp set from me by August 31 and you'll get your name entered into a drawing for the Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder in the Holiday Catalog. I'll announce the winner on Sept. 1 AND if you use the following hostess code, you'll also be eligible to win the hostess benefits - GGQ2GJ3A.

 

I came upon this cute train case at a recent sale. I love the texture on the outside. I started a Facebook page of re-discovered treasures at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods.

Halloween Bash with Toil & Trouble; fold-out stool

 

 

Did you notice the Halloween recipe on the Toil & Trouble stamp set? You'd be hard-pressed to find these ingredients locally, but I'm sure they're all available on the Internet. lol

 

I created this make and take using the Toil & Trouble stamp set (which includes the big stamp I diecut using the Apothecary Accent framelit), along with Halloween Bash. The latter is very punch friendly! I used a strip of Witches Brew washi tape and a 2" x 4" piece of Modern Medley designer paper. Ink colors are Jet Black StazOn and Tangerine Tango.

 

Don't forget my August Special: Order the Tag It (Item stamp set from me by August 31 and you'll get your name entered into a drawing for the Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder in the Holiday Catalog. I'll announce the winner on Sept. 1 AND if you use the following hostess code, you'll also be eligible to win the hostess benefits - GGQ2GJ3A.

 

 

I love the look of the old metal fold-out stools. The Yahtzee game and tackle box are sitting on the two steps. Then there's a tool box on the floor and a coffee kit for the car (it has an adaptor, spoons, mugs, EVERYTHING!) on the seat. My sister is coming over with a load of antiques today for me. I can't wait to see what she brings! It's so much fun. I hope you have a fun day too. If you'd like to follow my antique/vintage finds, please "Like" this page: http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Ta ta!

Truly Grateful card

 

When I see wheat I think of home. I grew up by wheat fields in eastern Washington. I drove a farm truck during harvest for my grandfather on the family farm, and then for my dad. It meant early mornings, hot and dusty afternoons, and watching the sun set. I loved it.

 

 

Everyone who attended Stampin' Up! Convention 2013 was able to order this Truly Grateful stamp set, among others, for 20 percent off. I chose to keep my card simple - a Sahara Sand card with a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Sweater Weather designer paper, a strip of paper from the Thankful Tablescape kit (page 18 of Holiday Catalog) and a banner. The only ink used was Chocolate Chip. I used the Apothecary Accents framelits on the wheat image and added two pearls.

Don't forget: You may order digital downloads, Clearance Rack items, and anything in the catalog thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. Every order placed thru August 31 will be eligible for hostess benefits starting at $25. Just remember to use this hostess code: GGQ2GJ3A. If you add the Tag It stamp set that benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities to your Online Order, you'll also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print textured embossing folder.

Thank you Cindylynn, Kim and Kathy J. for your Online Orders! You are now entered into my Sept. 1 drawing for hostess benefits. Whoo hoo!!!

 

Do you remember when pop came in a bottle? I can remember getting pop bottles out of a vending machine as a kid when my siblings and I went with my mom to the laundrymat to wash sleeping bags (because there were HUGE washing machines there). And the pop was cheap. Now the bottles are vintage items, and my niece has a bunch in Booth 6. If you enjoy seeing blasts from the past, please like us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Thanks!

A quick Giggle Greetings card

 

The sayings in the Giggle Greetings stamp set are so much fun! They're a departure from the typical "Happy Birthday" sentiments. And these colors were a departure for me.

 

I created this make and take on the fly during my stampin' retreat last weekend. I hadn't inked up Giggle Greetings yet, so I stamped it in Jet Black StazOn and Summer Starfruit and Raspberry Ripple markers to outline the image. A quick flip of a corner to show the other side of the dsp and a dahlia embellishment finish the card.

Stampin' Up! has just released some fabulous single holiday stamps. Click on the link below to see the images and item numbers.

Holiday Collection - Single Stamps Assortment 5 (Available till January 31, 2014)

 

 

You may order these stamps, the new thinlits, MDS downloads, Clearance Rack items, and anything else that tickles your fancy thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. Every order placed thru August 31 will be eligible for hostess benefits starting at $25. Just remember to use this hostess code: GGQ2GJ3A

 

Kelley and I added a bunch of "mantiques" to our booth yesterday. Of course they're by the tool box, tackle box, and other man items. You can follow our finds by hitting the "Like" button on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Thanks! Have a wonderful day.