Stamparatus, Paper Pumpkin, Sale-A-Bration & More!

Easy Multiple Stamping with Stamparatus

This weekend I was able to play around with Stampin’ Up!’s new stamp positioning tool, the Stamparatus.  Oh…My…Gosh!!!!

I have to admit when I heard SU was coming out with a positioning tool, I thought…ho, hum…I already have one; they’re really kind of late to the game.  I won’t need that.  But, little did I know how truly innovative their design was going to be; it’s leaps and bounds ahead of any of the competition.

For me, what makes this tool truly the best are the two removable plates that in reality give you four, count ‘em, four, different locations to place your stamps.  You can stamp twice as much, twice as fast!

I was able to stamp these tulip bouquets in no time using the Stamparatus.  You get perfect positioning every single time.  And if you don't get quite enough ink on it the first time (which I did a few times)?  Just re-ink the stamp and stamp again – no worries about lining it up perfectly.  The tool does it for you.  I’m not sure yet what I’m using these tulips for, but once I got started stamping them, I just couldn’t stop!  Hmm…maybe I'll use them for a set of matching note cards!

Well, anyway…I had lots of fun this weekend!  I was lucky to be able to preorder the Stamparatus, and, unfortunately, the preorder window has closed.  But this wonderful tool will be in the upcoming Annual Catalog, available starting June 1^st.  I know it seems like a long way away, but I was just so excited, I had to share it now.  So start planning, because you’ll have to have it!

Sale-A-Bration is coming to an end!

Stampin’ Up! decided to finish their annual Sale-A-Bration (SAB) celebration with a bang by adding even more terrific products to the list of items you can earn for FREE!

Place just a $50 order and pick one Level 1 SAB item, or spend $100 and choose your favorite Level 2 SAB product.   You only have until March 31^st to get all the Sale-A-Bration goodies…don’t miss out!  Click the 'My Stampin' Up! Store' link above to shop for all these great products.

Paper Pumpkin is on Sale for New Subscribers!

What is Paper Pumpkin?  It’s papercrafting the easy way.  Each month you’ll receive a box full of pre-designed, precut papercrafting supplies to make fun projects.

And right now is the perfect time to subscribe. When you join Paper Pumpkin in April or May, you’ll get 50% off your first two months.  Just use the code shown here when you sign up.

Upcoming Events

March 31:  Sale-A-Bration promotion ends.

April 7:  Stampin’ Up! Onstage Event, Atlanta, GA

April 28:  Mother’s / Father’s Day Card Class – Port Orange, FL.  Email me for the details…everyone is welcome.  No cardmaking experience necessary!  Just come have some fun.

Having Fun with Brusho Crystal Color

Have you tried Stampin' Up!'s new Brusho Crystal Colour?

I did, and it is loads of fun…really got my creative juices flowing. 

So what is Brusho? Well, I think of them as little buckets of watercolor goodness!  It’s actually a powdered form of watercolor ink that literally 'explodes' when it comes in contact with water.  Stampin’ Up! has five colors available:  brilliant red, moss green, yellow, gamboge (red & yellow mixed) and Prussian blue.

 There are lots of ways to use Brusho to achieve beautiful results:

1)  You can sprinkle it into a palette and make watercolor ‘pools’ to use with a brush.

2) You can sprinkle it onto a dry surface and then add water, either with an aqua painter or spritz it on.

3) You can sprinkle it onto an already wet surface.

The less powder you apply, the lighter the hue.  You only need a couple drops to make a beautiful pastel, or use more powder for a deep, rich color.  You can mix colors together to achieve a variety of colors; the possibilities are endless.

I created these cards on my first attempt at using Brusho…it's sooooo easy to get beautiful results!

Here are links to purchase the Brusho Crystal Colour set plus a couple tools that you can use when working with Brusho. If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love the opportunity to share in your creative journey!  I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about what I've described in my blog or about any Stampin' Up! product.  

Product List

Brusho Crystal Colour

[144101]

$30.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Stampin' Spritzer

[126185]

$3.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Sale-A-Bration in full swing!

Don’t forget you have until March 31^st to get all the Sale-A-Bration goodies…don’t miss out!  Place just a $50 order and pick one Level 1 SAB item, or spend $100 and choose your favorite Level 2 SAB product.   Have you seen the beautiful items recently added to those available?  I just love the glossy paper…can’t get enough!

Buy a pack of the Brusho Crystals described above and you’re already half way to earning a SAB item!

Upcoming Events

March 31:  Sale-A-Bration promotion ends.

April 7:  Stampin’ Up! Onstage Event, Atlanta, GA

April 28:  Fun Folds Class, featuring Mother’s / Father’s Day Cards – Details and Sign-Up Info coming soon!