TECHNIQUE THURSDAY; Chalkboard Valentine...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love is in the air today!  I would like to wish my family, friends and customers all around the country a magical day filled with love.  Know that you are loved and appreciated by me each and every day!

Since it is Thursday, I thought I would share a chalkboard card from my Technique Thursday class.  I kept it very simple and focused on the technique.  It is more of a "love" card since there is no mention of V-Day.  That way it can be used for many occasions for someone you love–just add a sentiment appropriate for the occasion to the inside!  A free mini tutorial for the chalkboard technique follows the supply list.  Enjoy!

Each image is from a different stamp set.  I have listed them all below in clockwise order beginning from the top sentiment "There's Only One You" from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog (FREE with a $50 purchase).  Click HERE for more information!

LET'S CHALK LOVE! SUPPLY LIST:

• Stamp Sets – Vintage Verses (W#129633, C#29636 FREE with $50 purchase), Field Flowers (W#122760 $24.95, C#122762 $17.95), Hearts A Flutter (W#129249 $25.95, C#129252 $18.95), Loving Thoughts (W#125843 $29.95, C#125845 $23.95), Seasonal Sayings (W#128006 $22.95, C#128009 $16.95)
• Card Stock – Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
• Ink – VersaMark, Whisper White Craft
• Accessories – Watercolor Pencils (#101879, $19.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95) 

CHALKBOARD TECHNIQUE DIRECTIONS:

1. Stamp images with VersaMark ink on to black card stock and heat emboss with white embossing powder. 
2. Add “chalk dust” by using a sponge or soft cloth to pick up a little white craft ink from the pad and gently rub the card stock where you might naturally see eraser marks. 
3. Use a white colored pencil to add hand-drawn details like a border, lines, shadowing and fun doodles to the chalkboard. 
4. Optional: To add a realistic touch, stamp all of the sentiments again with white craft ink—shifting the design slightly to create a "shadow" effect. Allow to dry. 

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

MASCULINE TWO TICKETS TO THE TOP...

This is a card I designed for a shoebox swap using Sale-A-Bration and Spring Catalog products at my downline meeting this week. I wanted to do do a masculine card this time around - it seems we always have so many beautiful feminine cards at swaps.  The boys need cards, too!

The Feeling Sentimental stamp set is one of my favorite Sale-a-Bration stamp sets   I just love the Vintage style!   And the That's the Ticket set from the Occasions Catalog pairs beautifully with it.  Enjoy! 

TWO TICKETS TO THE TOP SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – That's the Ticket (W#131946 $22.95, C#128075 $16.95), Feeling Sentimental (W#129627 C#129630 - FREE with $50 purchase)
• Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory
• Ink – Chocolate Chip
• Punches – Ticket Duo (#126883, $15.95)
• Accessories – Sponge Daubers (#102892, $10.95/12)
• Tools – Stampin' Distress Tool (#127562, $4.95), Color Spritzer (#107066, $12.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95) 

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD; Label This Organization Template...

Let our new downloads (PDF) bring organization to your creative chaos.  Yep, the one you asked for--Label This Craft Room--is here!  We're so excited about it that we decided to throw in a coordinating FREE download with ALL the Stampin' Up! colors.    The only question is: what will you label first?

You can find the free Label This Designer Template download here in my Online Store.   While you are there, be sure to get the FREE Box of Chocolates February Wallpaper as well.

Don't forget--today is the last day to snatch up content discs on the Clearance Rack for just $1 each!

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

IT'S AMORE VALENTINE HEART LOLLIPOPS...

Tonight was my monthly Bunco game night.  I like to give little treats to the ladies on the holiday months or when it's my turn to host.  Unfortunately I forgot that it was Valentine's month until less than an hour before the game.  Yikes!

So, it was More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper to the rescue!  It includes these adorable scalloped laser cut hearts in both Primrose Petals and Real Red.   All I had to add was a scalloped heart cut with one of the Hearts A Flutter Framelits.  Then tie ribbon onto the heart shaped lollipop and attach it to the hearts.  Not exactly up to my usual level of craftiness, but very quick & easy!

I only had a moment to throw the pops into the basket and snap a quick photo, so please forgive the lack of proper arrangement and picture taking!

IT'S AMORE VALENTINE LOLLIPOPS SUPPLY LIST:

• Card Stock –Real Red, Primrose Petals, More Amore Specialty DSP (#129309, $12.95)
• Ribbon – Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126844, $8.95), Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)
• Tools – Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits (#130159, $24.95), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335, $7.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95) 

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

BEST OF 25 YEARS: Best of Love...

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release—one set per month—during 2013.  Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Item	Description	Price
132987	Best of Love Stamp Set	$14.95

Check out the Best of Love stamp set in 
my Online Store!

Be sure to keep the 25-year proof of purchase sticker included with every "Best of" set.  Once you collect stickers from six "Best of sets", adhere them to your collectors card and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!

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. 
• All "Best of" stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. 
• Collectors cards for free stamp set must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

LOVE TO TRAVEL? PACK YOUR BAGS!...

Okay, not your travel bags--but your crafting bags!  We're offering you a special limited-time stamp set and Designer Series Paper that's all about travel.  Our exclusive Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent With Love Designer Series Paper are perfect for documenting family vacations, creating unique invitations, or a myriad other fun paper-crafting projects!

Today through April 30, you can purchase either the Sent with Love Stamp Set or the Sent with Love Designer Series Paper.  Or buy both in a bundle with Calypso Coral Baker's Twine at 20% off!

Item	Description	Price
131847	Sent With Love Clear-mount Stamp Set	$17.95
132182	Sent With Love Designer Series Paper	$10.95
132851	Pretty Bundle -  20% off retail value  Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love   Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine	$25.50
132914	Sent With Love Digital Kit  Coordinates with the Sent with Love products.    Not included in the Pretty Bundle.	$9.95

In addition, you may purchase the Sent with Love Digital Kit (#132914, $9.95).   Please note that the digital kit is not included in the bundle.

The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love DSP are only available during this special offer.  After April 30, they'll both fly away!

The Fine Print

• You can place orders on any order type (customer, workshop, in my Online Store).
• You can purchase as many stamp sets, Designer Series Papers, or bundles as you'd like!  There are no limits. 
• The Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine are all available to be purchased separately.   But why would you do that when you can buy all three together and save 20%? 
• The Sent with Love Digital Kit is not available as part of the bundle.
• The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are exclusive to this special offer-you won't be able to get them after April 30! 
• Promotion deadline:   Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

Sale-A-Bration is Stampin' Up!'s Biggest Promotion of the Year!  Earn exclusive FREE products with every $50 you spend (before shipping & tax).  Click here for details.

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!