New photopolymer stamps, vintage finds and flowers in bloom!

 

 If you haven't tried our photopolymer stamp sets yet, now is the time! We've got two more for you: Show & Tell 1 and 2. Together these sets feature more than 60 versatile images that you can mix and match to create personalized backgrounds, patterns, layers, and dimensions to make any project stand out. And even better, these sets are featured in our new Seeing the Possibilities Class! Take this class to discover how quickly and easily you can line up the stamped images for precision placement, achieve just the right ink coverage, combine images together exactly where you want them. . .well you get the idea. The possibilities are endless!

You can purchase each set and the class separately, or for a better deal, get the bundle of all three!

 

Click on the link here to see the photopolymer stamps and get the prices and item codes. Then you may order thru my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. Any order of $40 or more will receive a free 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog.

 

I've enjoyed roaming through thrift stores with Kim, picking up silver plated or pewter sugar and cream containers and this tray. I saw a similar idea on Pinterest and wanted to duplicate the look.

 

 

I love the way it looks! I put the tray and plants on the washstand just inside the front door. The succulents were only a couple bucks each at Home Depot. This whole display was less than $25! Here are other recent finds:

 



An industrial timer that works!

 

And a cool, working coffee grinder. It's on my kitchen windowsill. Looking out my kitchen window, here's what I get to look at (these are especially for my blogging friend, Donna, who takes AMAZING photos):

 

 

Bluebells

 

 



Lilacs (I can't wait to give my friend Sue a big bunch of these for her birthday in a few days. Purple is her favorite color!)

 

 

And magnolias. They make me think of my friend, Jennifer, in Hawaii, because her parents gave Eric and I this magnolia tree when we got married 18 years ago. It's grown slowly and steadily over the years, and blooms in wonderful purples. I love it.

 



 

Thanks for visiting! I hope you enjoyed the photos.



25% off digital content and print products thru June 15

Get 25 percent off select My Digital Studio content and print products starting today through June 15! Digital content includes: ALL ensemble, calendar, photobook, and swatchbook digital content. Click here to see it all. Print products include: ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars. Click here to see it all. 

Here's a FREE download for you!

Be Yourself May Wallpaper - Digital Download	Item 133427
Regular Price: $0.00
Preferred Price: $0.00
LEARN ABOUT PREFERRED PRICING
This download was added on 4/30/2013 Download includes: * 6 embellishments (desktop wallpaper in six sizes) Features: * Digital exclusive * A free desktop wallpaper to inspire and brighten your days all month long * Coordinates with the Be Yourself May Kit Colors: Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango

 To see the latest digital downloads, including the one below, click here. 

Hello World Ensemble - Digital Download	Item 133528
Preferred Price: $19.95
This download was added on 4/30/2013 Download includes: * Thank you greeting card template (3-1/2" x 5") * Invitation greeting card template (5-1/2" x 4-1/4") * Announcement double-sided postcard template (7" x 5") * 9-page designer décor template (8-1/2" x 11") * 49-piece SVG stamp brush set * 5 Designer Series Papers * 32 embellishments * 1 punch Features: * Digital exclusive * Fun, fresh chalkboard-inspired baby shower with pops of color * All the pieces you need to plan a shower start to finish: invites, framable, banner, food You may order digital downloads, along with any current promotion or catalog item, via my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. Thanks!

Pleasant Poppies birthday

 

Pleasant Poppies is a big, single stamp you can use for any occasion. Today, I'm using it with this birthday card I made for a friend. I stamped the image in Jet Black StazOn on First Edition designer series paper (dsp), then used a Real Red ink pad and blender pen to shade the flowers.

 

I tore the bottom of the dsp and layered it on a 5-1/4" x 4" piece of Square Lattice embossed Old Olive card stock that was adhered to the Real Red card. The crochet trim, 1/8" Real Red taffeta bow, and antique brad all add texture to the card. I didn't take a photo of the inside because I'd already written a personal message, but I die-cut the largest Apothecary Accent framelit and stamped a birthday greeting on it.

 

I hope you have an amazing day!

 

 

Oh hey, just a reminder that there are lots of fabulous stamps that won't be available to order after June 3. Here's the list: Retiring Stamps. There will be a few days overlap with the new catalog, because that one starts June 1, so you can get "old" and "new" at the same time and on the same order!

 

Also, there are accessories that are running out daily. Look at this list and see if there's anything you can't live without. Retiring Accessories (while supplies last).

 

Happy Stampin'!

 

New Bloomin' Bouquet project kit - while supplies last!

 

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn't normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you'd like to give a little "thank you" to-and introduce them to Stampin' Up!

Ordering information:

Item 134542 $12.95

Available starting April 29 at 2 p.m. (PST), while supplies last.

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)



Order your kit starting at 2 p.m. today. Once they're gone, they're gone! As always, you may order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. Thanks!

A Fitting Occasion - thanks so much!

These are a couple of the thank-you cards I made to put into my customers' orders this week. The card base is River Rock that's been punched on one side with the Scallop Trim Borner punch, with a layer of Neutral (River Rock) dsp on top. I stamped the "thanks so much" in Early Espresso and used the 1" circle punch for it. I stamped the scissors in Cherry Cobbler and hand-cut them, adding a sliver of dimensional. I think the little stamps in A Fitting Occasion are so cute!

If you'd like to place an order, you're welcome to go through my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net.

 

If you're still here, I'll share this vintage silverplate Mayell (Made in England) jam dish with hanging spoon I found at a garage sale yesterday for a couple of bucks. My bestie, Kim, and I drove all over the county finding lots of treasures - big and small. We had a ball! Kim took home the big treasures, while I took home the small ones. Right now my dish is holding Monopoly pieces from about five sets. I saw so many cool ideas with Monopoly on Pinterest - making a ring with a green, wooden house (I have those!), making a box with the board, or a journal cover with the board, covering a lampshade with the money. So many ideas, so little time!

 

 

Here are the thimble and iron. I've got lots of those! I love the metal pieces. I'd love to hear any ideas you might have for Monopoly and all of the assorted parts!

Retiring stamps & accessories lists are here; win benefits!

Retiring stamps will be available to order today thru June 3, 2013 (this overlaps with the new 2013-2014 annual catalog).

Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2012-2013 catalogs are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone. Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early! Some items having amazing discounts!

Retiring stamp list

Retiring accessories will be available to order today thru June 3, 2013 (select items available while supplies last).

Retiring accessories list

I'm offering YOU a chance to win the hostess benefits when you place an Online Order thru my store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. You need to use Hostess Code C4GYTTZP and place your order by Sunday. In addition to retiring items, you may add any current promotional item or Clearance Rack product. If you have questions or need more information, please contact me at ericandterry@comcast.net. Thanks!

P.S. Get ready for an amazing sale on select My Digital Studio content AND print products May 1-June 15, just in time for your summer designs! I'll have the info here on my blog on May 1.

Last list of wood and clear mount stamps for sale

 

Set Sail - 2004 - $20

 

 

Lexicon of Love - 2005 SAB - $4

 

 

Nature's Wonder - 2002 SAB - $4

 

 

Best Blossoms - 2006 SAB - $8

 

 

Itty Bitty Backgrounds - 1997 - $4

 

 

Pocket Full of Posies - 2005 Hostess - $4

 

 

Four, long wooden blocks - $2

 

With Gratitude - 2007 - $15

 

 

Love Ya Bunches - 2005 SAB - $6

 

 

Vintage Labels - 2010 SAB - $6

 

 

The Nicest Things - 2010 - $12

 

 

Sweet Summer - 2011 SAB - $6

 

 

Stipple Rose - 2002 - $7

 

 

Serene Spring - Hostess - $18

 

 

Sense of Time - 2009 - $20

 

 

Heritage Holiday - 2008 - $12

 

 

Riveting - 2006 Hostess - $6

 

 

 

Infinite Goodness - 2008 Hostess - $6

 

 

Love Bandits - 2010 - $10

 

 

Ladybug Picnic - 2004 - $10

 

 

Holiday Best - 2009 Hostess - $4

 

 

A Flower For All Seasons - 2008 - $6

 

 

Fifth Avenue Floral - 2009 - $15

 

 

Friends 24-7 - 2009 - $15

 

 

Blooming with Happiness - 2006 SAB - $6

 

 

Gifts of Christmas - 2009 - $8

 

 

O Tannenbaum - 2006 - $12

 

 

A Cardinal Christmas - 2008 - $18

 

 

Miracle of Spring - 2002 - $6

 

 

Brushstroke Horses - 2001 - $15

 

 

Clearly For You - 2011 - $12

 

 

Easter Blossoms - 2011 - $12

 

 

Angelic Joy - 2010 - $8

 

 

Butterfly Prints - 2009 - $10

 

 

Punches Three - 2008 Hostess - $3

 

If you see anything that makes you so happy you want to buy it, please email me at ericandterry@comcast.net. I will accept checks, payment via Paypal, and credit cards and ship the item(s) when I receive payment.

 

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and see current stuff in the big catalog or Spring Catalog, I'd love for you to order it thru my Online Store (open 24 hours/day) at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. Thanks!

 

Oh, and come back tomorrow to see the list of retiring items!!!