are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet?

There's still time to sign up as a new subscriber for Paper Pumpkin and get 50% off your first two months! The cost will only be $9.97 per month (this includes shipping!). Cancel anytime or keep the creativity coming for $19.95/month. If you would like to sign up for this promotion, be sure to click HERE to sign up and enter in the promo code: HALFOFF2. Hurry...don't wait!! Promotion ends September 10th. (More details can be found HERE.)

For my local customers, I am offering a Paper Pumpkin "Try It" event THIS SUNDAY, 1:30-4:30 (open house style, give yourself an hour to create your projects!) at my home in Sherwood, Oregon. The cost is only $5 and each guest will get to choose 3 projects or cards from the last 5 months of Paper Pumpkin kits. This will give everyone a "taste" of what the Paper Pumpkin kits are all about! I will also have a sneak peek of September's Paper Pumpkin kit!

Here are some of the options my guests will be able to create...they will get to choose THREE projects or cards to make from these kits!

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Another perk of being a Paper Pumpkin subscriber? You will get to order refill kits for past Paper Pumpkin kits!! See all of the AWESOME Paper Pumpkin kits you can order as a subscriber by clicking HERE!

ssink - starburst sayings

I have a fun, but simple card to share with you today!! The gals at SSINK are showcasing the stamp set Starburst Sayings on our blog (be sure to head on over to see more cards using this set!) Starburst Sayings coordinates perfectly with the Starburst Framelit Dies. The great thing about these two products is that you can purchase them together as a bundle...saving yourself 15%! (Clear Mount Bundle - $38.95 / Wood Mount Bundle - $44.95).


I just love the "oh, HAPPY DAY" sentiment. It's perfect for birthdays or any day that deserves celebrating!

Stamp Sets	Starburst Sayings
Ink	Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
Paper	Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Sweet Taffy DSP
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Rhinestones
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Starburst Framelit Dies, Itty Bitty Circle (from retired punch pack)

To help me with my card today I used this week's color combo at Color Throwdown and the Sweet Sunday Sketch. Both of these challenges just jumped out at me and I knew they were perfect for this set! 

downline swaps

Last Thursday we had our bi-monthly team meeting. We chatted about upcoming promotions, talked business, helped each other plan events, took pictures of inspiring samples, and created a make n take. This time around I was in charge of bringing the make n take. We created THIS CARD using the Heat & Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds glitter technique. It was definitely a WOW card for everyone and many of the gals said they were excited to use this technique in the future for their own card classes.

We also swapped cards (my swap was the make n take). Here are the swaps that I received in return.

It's back to school here in our household (started yesterday). Happy to start getting back into a routine again, but we sure did enjoy our summer vacation!! Here are my two little loves on their first day of 3rd grade (Mikayla) and 1st grade (Austin). Love these faces!!

ssink - september color challenge

Woo hoo! It's the first Monday of the month and that means the gals over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration have a Color Challenge for you to come play along with!! This is such a great combo!

I had to pull out the Amazing Birthday stamp set again (I just love this set!) The large image is perfect to use all three colors on. I think my favorite on this card is the candy dots accents.

Stamp Sets	Amazing Birthday
Ink	Calypso Coral, Rich Razzleberry, Hello Honey
Paper	Rich Razzleberry, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Sweet Lullaby DSP
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Brights Candy Dots (Rich Razzleberry), 3/8" Hello Honey Satin Stitched Ribbon
Tools	Paper Snips

Come see what the other designers have created using these colors...

and come play along with us!! (Click on picture below.)

ssink - friday favorites

It's Friday Favorites at SSINK! And, since the Holiday Catalog just debuted yesterday I wanted to pick out one of my favorites from this amazing catalog! I decided to go with a Fall set and chose For All Things.

For All Things

Clear Mount / #135155 / $17.95

Wood Mount / #135152 / $24.95

The color combo for my card comes  from a new blog hop the gals of the 2013 Artisan Design Team have created called Fancy Friday. I found this on the blog of one of my favorite bloggers and paper artists (seriously ~ she makes paper come to life!), Erica Cerwin. This was quite the challenge, I might add...there are a lot of colors to blend together!

I went super simple with this card and in fact, it is an odd size card measuring 5-1/2" x 3-1/2". I'm not going to lie...I did a little "oops" so I salvaged the card best I could which explains the odd size. LOL! As you can see I literally took each color and only used it once keeping a lot of the white space. The jury is still out on whether or not I love it, but it was getting late and so I settled on this finished product so I could let my head hit the pillow. Of course now I'll need to make my own envelope for it...

Stamp Sets	For All Things
Ink	Tangelo Twist, Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso
Paper	Whisper White, Island Indigo, Real Red
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Rhinestone Accents
Tools	Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border Punch

Thank you so much for coming by and I wish you all a wonderful weekend! My kids go back to school on Tuesday and so we are going to enjoy this last weekend resting up! Excited to see nothing on the calendar...I wonder if that means time in my stamp room? :)

control freaks fall swap

It's here, it's here, it's finally here!! Today is the day that the 2014 Holiday Catalog is now available to purchase from. Seriously, stampers...this catalog is jam packed with so many great holiday products. You are going to LOVE it! If you are wanting to order right away, be sure to visit my online store to start shopping at heidiboos.stampinup.net. If you are wanting a Holiday Catalog in your hands instead of viewing online, I can mail you a complimentary catalog. Just leave me a comment on this blog post or email me at stuckonstampin{at}gmail{dot}com.

I can't wait to share some of these fun products with you in the coming months and I am starting that off today with a little Fall-inspired card using the new Seasonally Scattered stamp set. This stamp set was one of our perks from attending Convention. All attendees received this set for FREE!

Seasonally Scattered

Clear Mount / #135023 / $17.95

Wood Mount / #135020 / $24.95

This particular card I created for the Control Freaks Fall Swap. And, just yesterday I received the other swaps in the mail and they are all SO AMAZING!! So many inspiring ways to use the new Fall products in the Holiday Catalog.

 
The "thanks" on this particular card is actually completely covered in glitter (oh, how I love glitter!)

To get this glittered look:
1) Stamp your image in Versamark.
2) Then stamp in So Saffron ink.
3) Using Sponge Daubers, daub the two different colors on the stamp sporadically (I used Garden Green & Tangelo Twist).
4) Stamp image onto Whisper White Cardstock.
5) Sprinkle Heat & Stick Powder onto the image and heat with Heat Tool until it looks kind of glossy and "wet" (this is when you know it is sticky like glue).
6) Sprinkle with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter and heat with Heat Tool to help set it.

Here is an up close version to see the look it creates. It's so pretty in person!!

All 20 swaps ready to mail off!!

Stamp Sets	Seasonally Scattered, And Many More ("GIVE")
Ink	Versamark, So Saffron, Tangelo Twist, Garden Green
Paper	Tangelo Twist, So Saffron, Garden Green, Whisper White, Gold Glimmer Paper
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Pearl Accents, 3/8" Tangelo Twist Satin Stitched Ribbon, Sponge Daubers
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Bitty Banner Framelits

To see more Holiday Catalog products displayed, check out what some of the designers are sharing today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! Click on the picture below.

Paper Pumpkin - new subscribers get 2 months half off (ends September 10th!)

Do you ever wish you could just get a class delivered straight to your door each month? Well, you're in luck...you can!! Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Paper Pumpkin kits are just that! With a Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription a fully designed project kit (cut and ready for you!) arrives at your door in a little red box filled with stamps, ink, and paper – everything you will need (besides the adhesive and scissors) to enjoy a papercrafting oasis for whenever you need a creative pick- me-up. No need to pull out all of your stuff and figure out what to make. It’s all there for you! Each month your kit is a surprise – the anticipation is half the fun! (See Stampin' Up's Pinterest page of the kits that have been offered in the past.)

 

And for all NEW SUBSCRIBERS who sign up by September 10th get the first TWO months at 50% off (pay only $9.97 per month ~ that includes shipping!) No obligation to continue, but if you do keep the creativity coming it is only $19.95 per month. You can cancel or suspend your subscription at any time. Control your subscription right from your computer!

It's definitely worth a try, so be sure to click HERE to sign up for Paper Pumpkin using my demonstrator number, so we can both enjoy the benefits! Use promo: HALFOFF2 to get 50% off!

Still haven't decided yet if this is for you? Here are some things to consider...

• Each kit includes 1-2 Stampin' Spots (little 1" square ink pads). Did you know Stampin' Up!? doesn't repeat the colors in your Paper Pumpkin boxes during a calendar year? That means you could end up with at least 12 mini ink pads!
• With your very first kit that comes to your door, you get a FREE clear block. You will be able to use any of the stamps you receive in your kits with this one block.
• Each kit comes with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, so there is no guessing how to assemble!

For anyone who is local (Portland, Metro area in Oregon) I am holding an Open House Paper Pumpkin "Try It" event on Sunday, September 7th 1:30-4:30 PM. If you live in the area and would like to attend, send me an email at stuckonstampin{at}gmail{dot}come for more information and address of the event.

Cost: Just $5 to come TRY out Paper Pumpkin!!

The cost includes THREE projects of your choosing (I will have the last 5 months of Paper Pumpkin kits available to try out – you get to choose which projects you want to make!)

BONUS: I will give your $5 event fee back if you sign up for Paper Pumpkin at the event!! I will have my laptop ready!

**You will also get a sneak peek of September’s Paper Pumpkin kit, which will be your first kit if you sign up before the 10th.(Hint: It's perfect for Halloween treats!)

Here is one of the five kits my guests will be able to choose from at the event...

FAQs for Paper Pumpkin...

Q: When will I be billed?
A: Your credit card will be charged as soon as your Paper Pumpkin ships. You will get an e-mail notifying you that your card has been charged. (usually around the 15th of each month)

Q: What comes in my Paper Pumpkin?
A: It's a surprise each month—anticipation for the surprise is seriously half the fun! No worries, though, you'll have everything you need to complete the project: paper, stamps, ink, accessories, and more! (You will need adhesive.)

Q: Is my subscription on auto renew?
A: Yes, your subscription is on auto renew. However, you can skip a month or cancel at any time. Simply log on to your account and click "manage my pumpkin" on or BEFORE the 10th of the month in order to skip the Paper Pumpkin for that month or cancel completely.

Q: When do I need to sign up in order to get my Paper Pumpkin for a specific month?
A: You need to sign up by the 10th of the month in order to receive your Paper Pumpkin for that month. If you sign up after the 10th―no worries! You will get your first kit the following month. You'll know your Paper Pumpkin is on its way when you receive your shipment confirmation e-mail.

Q: It asked me if I have a demonstrator—what is that?
A: A demonstrator is a super cool creativity coach that sells Stampin' Up! products (that's me!). We'll give you the option to choose a demonstrator when you sign up for a membership. Select Heidi Boos as your demonstrator or click HERE for ease of signing up.

ssink - amazing birthday

Today at the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog we are highlighting the many ways you can use the stamp set Amazing Birthday. Isn't this such a fun set? You can really get creative with this it, so be sure to come on over to our blog to see what the rest of the designers have created to help inspire you! I also have a few more ideas I have created HERE.

My card features two of the 2014-2016 In Colors (Hello Honey & Lost Lagoon). I have also added Basic Gray which makes a great color combo with the other two colors.

I thought it would look fun to use my Paper Snips and cut out each of the "HAPPY" words and pop them up using Dimensionals. It's a bit blurred in the background of this picture, but you can also kind of see that I added some Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the cake image.

Stamp Sets	Amazing Birthday
Ink	Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon
Paper	Basic Gray, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Moonlight DSP Stack
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Lost Lagoon 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Banner Framelits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Snips

short & sweet - new recruits get $150 in your starter kit for only $99 (one week only!)

ONE WEEK ONLY!!
August 21st - 28th

NEW RECRUITS get to choose $150 in your choice of Stampin' Up! product (including new 2014 Holiday Catalog goodies!) for only the cost of the $99 starter kit! Typically you receive $125 in product choice, but if you sign up for this one week only you will get an extra $25 to spend!  

PLUS FREE SHIPPING ON YOUR STARTER KIT!!

Think of these benefits on why you should become a demonstrator...

• 20% off products...always!
• 30% off your FIRST demonstrator order (with $150 qualifying order). That's an extra 10% savings! This could be an order just for you!! Or you could have your family and friends order and then you get the 30% back to spend on more products!
• Be the first to know about upcoming specials and be able to visit the exclusive Stampin' Up! website which is full of ideas for every project or card you can think of! Plus have access to techniques, videos, and more!
• Special incentives offered by Stampin' Up!
• If you join now you will have until the end of December to meet your first minimum (perfect timing for holiday crafting) and within that timeframe you will have the opportunity to pre-order from the upcoming Occasions Catalog (starting in January).
• You will get to know some amazing people through being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and I will be here to support you!! You will also be joining a fun team of Papercrafting Professionals and be a part of our online Facebook group.

Contact me to sign up, but don't wait...only one week to take advantage of the extra $25 in product!! Click HERE to simply sign up through my online website or email me at stuckonstampin@gmail.com. I'd love for you to join my team!

And just so you know...

When you purchase a kit, there are NO STRINGS ATTACHED. However, if you do decide to begin the Stampin' Up! journey, we need ALL KINDS of Demonstrators! What kind would you consider being?

• FRIENDS & FAMILY DEMONSTRATOR: You just want to buy all your stamping and scrapbooking supplies at a great discount and help your "friends & family" get their supplies too! Also want access to great "demonstrator only" websites and Stampin' Up! exclusive idea magazines–always tons of ideas at your fingertips! No pressure to sell to others, attend events, or communicate with anyone – you just simply order when you want to.

• GIVE IT A TRY DEMONSTRATOR: You join Stampin' Up! to see what it is all about – with no long-term commitment or plan. You purchase the kit (which is a great deal all by itself), have a couple of workshops or classes, just to see if you might like it. If you find it's not for you–you can become a "discount purchaser" or just say "good bye!"

• HOBBY DEMONSTRATOR: You like the idea of doing workshops and earning extra money, but only when it’s convenient for you. You might work a lot some months and very little, or not at all, during other months. You love to stamp and/or scrapbook and like to support your own “hobby" so that you can buy everything that you want with the money you earn!

• PART TIME DEMONSTRATOR: You see the potential to do a little work and earn a little money on a consistent basis. You want no pressure to ever do more than you want, but you want help and support from a "upline" who truly cares about you and your goals. You may have specific goals in mind–pay for preschool, college tuition, car payment, new furniture, etc…

• CAREER DEMONSTRATOR: You recognize the potential of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and want to build a business with long-term career goals. You want to pursue management and want to move up the career ladder. You love attending Stampin’ Up! events and building relationships with other demonstrators and customers. You intend to work at your business in a consistent and outgoing manner.

ssink - quick & easy birthday card

Today we are sharing Quick & Easy Cards at SSINK!

 

To get a little inspiration for today's card, I decided to use the August Card Sketch from SSINK. There is still time left to play along with us...you can upload your creations until Sunday, August 24th. Join in the fun and share with us what you create!

This quick & easy card is intended for my brother whose birthday is on Saturday. I used my Color Coach for the color combo of Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, and Tangerine Tango.

Stamp Sets	Amazing Birthday
Ink	Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay
Paper	Smoky Slate, Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 1/4" Bermuda Bay Taffeta Ribbon
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Starburst Framelits, Stars Embossing Folder (sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog!), 1-1/4" Circle Punch