No one measures up to you

 

Sweet Laughter stamps, found in the 2015 Occasions Catalog, have great graphics and sayings, like the ones above.

 

 

There's are Happy Mother's Day and the definition of mother stamps, among others, but I wanted to keep this card "open" so I could send it to anybody - friends, family, etc. This quick and easy card was a design from my latest 20-card class. One ink pad (Early Espresso), one designer paper (Park Lane), one punch (2-1/2" circle), one stamp set and "BAM," you're done. Have a wonderful day!

 

Love is Kindness

 

I adore Pink Pirouette and Soft Sky colors together. And this single stamp called Love is Kindness is pretty great too. 

 

 

I started by embossing the front of card with a folder that is retired (and I sold mine to my mother-in-law after this class!). Using a 2" wide piece of Whisper White, I punched the top with the Ornate Tag Topper punch (in the 2015 Occasions Catalog), and stamped the image in Jet Black StazOn. I used markers for the flowers - Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, and Soft Sky, then adhered a vintage button with mini glue dots.

You made my day

 

Bright colors make me happy! So does free stuff. This designer paper, ribbon and stamp are each available to you for free with a $50 order thru March 31 for our Sale-a-Bration Event.

 

I started with a Whisper White card, and added a 3" x 4" piece of Best Year Ever dsp (item 138633)with a knot of Calypso Coral ribbon from the Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (item 138634). I added a 1/2" x 4" strip of Coastal Cabana on the left.

 

The sentiment is from the Best Day Ever stamp set, which comes in wood, clear or photopolymer. I stamped it in Coastal Cabana, punched it out using the 1-3/4" circle punch, and added rhinestones.

Our friendship is a very happy thing

 

I just think this fat little bird is so cute. You can choose A Happy Thing stamp set during our Sale-a-Bration Event for FREE when you place a $50 order.

 

 

I started with a Blushing Bride card, adding a 2" x 4" piece of Flowerpot designer series paper on the left. The bird was stamped in Jet Black StazOn, and colored with an aquapainter and ink pads Soft Sky and Crushed Curry, and a Crumb Cake marker for the branch.





Weekly Deals feature banner, sequins and ribbons!

Weekly Deals

It's a beautiful, sunny day here! I hope you're off to a great start this week. I've got some discounted Weekly Deals. And I have an order going in tomorrow (Wednesday). So if you'd like something on this list, email or text me and I'll throw it on the order so you only pay 10% shipping instead of a minimum $6.95 (locals only, and you'll need to pick up your items at my house).

There are still 5 weeks left in our Sale-a-Bration Event, so there's plenty of time to put together a $50 order (or save up for it) to get a FREE item from the SAB Mini Catalog. There are lots of stamps to choose from, plus designer paper, ribbon and buttons, and Blendability markers!

I hope you enjoy a wonderful week!

	Simply Created Banner Item # 132699 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN
	Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker'S Twine Item # 135636 Regular Price: $3.50 US/$4.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.63 US/$3.71 CAN
	2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment Item # 133631 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN
	Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon Item # 134549 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN
	Basic Black Baker'S Twine Item # 134576 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Night Of Navy 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Item # 134571 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN
	Tangerine Tango Baker'S Twine Item # 134578 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Celebrate Easter Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 133474 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.37 CAN

Buy your own present!

 

If you have teen-agers, like I do, they often just ask for money for birthdays and Christmas gifts. So this stamp set - B.Y.O.P. - may help you with your cards!

 

For this card, I added a little texture, a pattern and some ribbon with the simple banners. This was a design from my 20-card class a couple of days ago.

Punch-happy Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals

It's that time again - Weekly Deals! Check out these terrific discounts on punches, ribbons and more this week (good thru Monday evening). It's still Sale-a-Bration, which means you can earn freebies from the SAB Mini Catalog for every $50 you order!

My special: When you place an Online Order of any size through me (http://therubberroom.stampinup.net) this week and use this hostess code -

ZDJPHHUR - you'll be entered to win a special prize from me. I'll announced the winner on my blog. And lastly, tonight at midnight is your last chance to sign up for my 20-card all-occasion class. Text or email me. Cost is $20. You bring adhesive. Thanks!

	What'S Up Punch Item # 133781 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	Celebration Basics Kit Item # 133007 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$18.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.21 US/$14.21 CAN
	Mosaic Punch Item # 131267 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Pansy Punch Item # 130698 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	2014-2016 In Color Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 133705 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Cotton Ribbon Item # 134565 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Daffodil Delight 1/4" Cotton Ribbon Item # 134559 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Amped Up Ampersands Kit - Digital Download Item # 134844 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Chalkboard banner discounted for Weekly Deal!

Weekly Deals

I'm so excited to save $5 on the Chalkboard Banner kit! Banners are the quickest and easiest way to dress up any event - from birthdays to holidays and more. I love, love, love them! You can see the rest of the Weekly Deals below. (I love the crochet trim too.)

If there are items you can't resist, please visit my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. You get a FREE item from the Sale-a-Bration Catalog when you order $50 worth of product - and this includes anything here, on the Clearance Rack, Occasions Catalog and annual catalog. Amazing, amazing stuff that will have you crafting for hours! Thanks!

	Chalkboard Banner Simply Created Kit Item # 133795 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN Discounted Price: $14.96 US/$18.71 CAN
	Gold 1/8" Ribbon Item # 134583 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.21 CAN
	Venetian Crochet Trim Item # 134581 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN
	Floral Frames Framelits Die Item # 127012 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Darling Doily Thinlits Die Item # 133736 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die Item # 133728 Regular Price: $37.95 US/$46.95 CAN Discounted Price: $28.46 US/$35.21 CAN
	From The Garden Photopolymer Bundle Item # 138862 Regular Price: $33.75 US/$41.50 CAN Discounted Price: $30.38 US/$37.35 CAN
	Label This Kitchen Designer Template - Digital Download Item # 133022 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$8.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.77 US/$5.37 CAN

New stamps - Lovely Amazing You

Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer Stamp Set	Item 140594
Price: $14.95
This great new set is just what you need to spread happiness to all. It's so versatile, you'll find yourself using it over and over again. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C (not included in the set). To order, please visit http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. Thanks!

Hey, Valentine!

 

Here's another project from the fund-raiser the other night. This image comes from the Hey, Valentine! stamp set in the 2015 Occasions Catalog.

 

I had bunches of small paper bags that are fun and easy to fill with goodies. After stamping the bird image on Whisper White card stock, I cut it out, colored it with markers, folded it over the top of the bag and stapled it in place.

 

I don't make valentines with my kids' classes anymore (they're too old for that), so it's nice to use cute stamps like the one above for goodies for people I come across in my daily travels errands.

Worm Wishes to you

 

There are so many terrific stamp sets and other products in the 2015 Occasions Catalog, it might be easy to miss the hostess set in the back on page 51 called Time to Celebrate.

I put together this quick valentine for a fund-raiser for a middle school band student last night. It's a 3" x 3" card with a couple inches of washi tape and the worm image stamped in Basic Black ink. Markers were used to color the flower.

Painted Petals for amazing you

 



 Make quick and easy flowers with these two stamps in the Painted Petals stamp set.

 

I usually start designing a card with the choice of designer paper I make. Here, I used Painted Blooms dsp. It's gorgeous enough to frame by itself! I pulled the Pacific Point blue ink and Wild Wasabi green ink from the paper for the flowers. I love the sentiment (who wouldn't love to get a card saying this?) and simply layered it on a punched Blackberry Bliss scallop circle.

 

I'm hosting a fund-raiser this Friday from 7-9 p.m. at my studio. It'll be set up like a stamp-a-stack - you may pick and choose which cards and how many of each you make on a first-come, first-served basis. Refreshments and envelopes will be provided, but you'll need to bring adhesive! I'm asking for a $10 or $20 donation for Parker, a middle school band student, to get to Disneyland. No need to rsvp. Just show up! I hope to see you soon.

Fun punches part of Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals

There are some wonderful punches discounted today thru Monday night for Stampin' Up!'s Weekly Deals - and they're perfect to help create your valentines and other papercrafts. To order, please use this link to my Online Store: http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. Don't forget that you'll get to choose a product for FREE from the Sale-a-Bration Catalog for every $50 you order. Thanks!

	Sweetheart Punch Item # 133786 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper Item # 135315 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.46 CAN
	Ornate Tag Topper Punch Item # 137416 Regular Price: $22.95 US/$31.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.21 US/$23.96 CAN
	Tag A Bag Accessory Kit Item # 133629 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die Item # 133724 Regular Price: $42.95 US/$52.95 CAN Discounted Price: $32.21 US/$39.71 CAN
	Boys Will Be Boys Clear-Mount Stamp Set Item # 134138 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $13.46 US/$16.46 CAN
	Hearts Border Punch Item # 133784 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$20.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$15.71 CAN
	Fine Print Coupons Swatchbook - Digital Download Item # 132565 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.37 CAN