JOYOUS HOMES...

Another delay here in the Stampin' Studio.  I was excited when the custom roller shade came in again yesterday, only to find that they had put the wrong trim on the valance.  So disappointed...feels like I'll never be done.  But the Thanksgiving Holiday is almost here and there is much to be done, so no time to dwell.  Time for a little JOY!

Today I thought I would share a card I actually made a couple of months ago, but recently featured at one of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stacks.  The Hometown Greetings Edgelits is such a versatile die set!   This was the first thing I wanted to do with it after seeing the sample in the Holiday Catalog, but the possibilities are endless!  And not just for Christmas!

I sponged Smokey Slate on the edges to give some dimension to the all white scene.  Then each layer was popped out on Stampin' Dimensionals to give that 3D look.  The moon is also sponged with Crushed Curry.  Enjoy!

JOYOUS HOMES CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets –  Hearts Come Home (W #145413 $29.00, C #145416 $21.00) ~ save 10% on bundle
• Card Stock –  
• Night of Navy 5-½ ” x 8-½” Card Base
• Whisper White 4-¼” x 4-⅞“  (snowman row)
• Whisper White 4-¼” x 5-⅛”  (church row)
• Whisper White 4-¼” x 3-⅛” (bigger houses row)
• So Saffron 2” Circle
• Merry Little Christmas DSP 2-13/16”” x 2-13/16”
• Ink – Night of Navy, Basic Black Archival, Crushed Curry, Smokey Slate, VersaMark
• Punch  – 2” Circle (#133782, $18.00)
• Accessories –
• Metallic Enamel Shapes (#141678, $7.00)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $4.00)
• Tools – Big Shot, Hometown Greetings Edgelits (#144671, $32.00), Sponge Daubers (#133773, $5.00)

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!

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA BEGINS NOW!!!...

We’re entering the “most wonderful time of the year,” and not just because of the holidays!  It's time for Online Extravaganza excitement with our biggest sales of the year!  Now through November 26, shop exclusive sales and deals on select items - saving you up to 40%!!!  Deals end November 26 11:59 PM. 

Our first incredible offering of this promotion will be the 24-hour stamp sale TODAY ONLY!!!  Select stamp sets will be 20% off for the first 24 hours of Online Extravaganza.  A great time to stock up on awesome stamps!  The Stamp Sale ends today November 20 11:59 PM MT.   Then, we will close out Online Extravaganza with a bang - we are offering a special 24-hour flash sale on November 27th, after other Online Extravaganza deals end on the 26th.  So be sure to check back with me later in the week for that announcement and more details!

Online Extravaganza Flyer

Shop my store:  MARIE'S ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

Item#	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
139891	Remarkable You Wood	$45.00	$36.00
139894	Remarkable You Clear	$33.00	$26.40
140643	Bloomin Love	$17.00	$13.60
141054	Éclosion d'amour	$17.00	$13.60
143775	Celebrate You Wood	$25.00	$20.00
143778	Celebrate You Clear	$18.00	$14.40
142982	Cool Treats	$27.00	$21.60
143440	Souhaits frais	$27.00	$21.60
138682	You're so Sweet Wood	$27.00	$21.60
139440	You're so Sweet Clear	$19.00	$15.20
140180	Juste comme ça	$19.00	$15.20
143949	Garden Girl Wood	$27.00	$21.60
143952	Garden Girl Clear	$19.00	$15.20
143740	Good Vibes Wood	$27.00	$21.60
145080	Good Vibes Clear	$19.00	$15.20
142871	Super Duper Wood	$27.00	$21.60
142874	Super Duper Clear	$19.00	$15.20
138764	Heartfelt Sympathy	$17.00	$13.60
140098	Des adieux du fond du cœur	$17.00	$13.60
144865	Every Good Wish	$18.00	$14.40
144862	Every Good Wish	$25.00	$20.00
145103	Que de bons vœux	$18.00	$14.40
144870	Good Tidings	$21.00	$16.80
142954	Milestone Moments	$21.00	$16.80
143426	À souligner	$21.00	$16.80
143689	More than Chocolate	$17.00	$13.60
140653	Number of Years	$27.00	$21.60
141091	Au fil des ans	$27.00	$21.60
140386	Oh What Fun	$21.00	$16.80
140469	Hourra pour Noel	$21.00	$16.80
141934	Touches of Texture Wood	$45.00	$36.00
143251	Touches of Texture Clear	$33.00	$26.40

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!

THE AMAZING STAMPARATUS IS COMING!...

It’s big news when something breaks the mold and changes everything.  The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll wonder how you crafted without it!
Why do YOU need one?  You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it!

• Make multiples with ease
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
• Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
• Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
• Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement

Product Details:

• Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
• Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
• Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
• 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
• 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
• 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
• Magnet storage areas
• Retail Price: $49.00

Okay, I’ve gotta have one!!!  How do I get in line?

With the launch of this tool, Stampin' Up! is trying something different: testing a new reservation system.  It acts like a true preorder: you reserve your spot and we guarantee shipment as soon as the product arrives in our warehouse.  You will place reservation.  This system will allow us to get the product to market as soon as possible while avoiding backorders and efficiently managing inventory.
The global launch will feature three reservation windows.   For each window, please note the following:

• The first reservation window opens TOMORROW, Thursday, Nov 16, 2017 at 4:00 EST.  Reservation quantities are while supplies last, so don't delay!
• Limit is 1 tool per customer per reservation window.
• You may participate in multiple reservation windows.
• In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
• Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.
• Check out the Customer FAQs here. 
• How to reserve your Stamparatus.

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!

BETHLEHEM BLESSINGS, Golden Metallic Shades of Christmas...

Today I have another easy-to-make card to share with you.  I love the golden metallic hues of our foil papers and decided they would be beautiful in a more "toned down" natural looking card, so I paired them with Crumb Cake and Early Espresso. 

I am really falling in love with the Night in Bethlehem bundle!  It is quickly becoming a favorite.  The Copper layer is adhered directly to the card base, but the Champagne layer and the Gold layer are each popped out on dimensionals.  Be sure that your dimensionals on the Gold layer are adhered directly on the Champagne layer and not the card base, so that they pop up higher than the Champagne layer to create that 3D look.  Enjoy!

BETHLEHEM BLESSINGS CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Night In Bethlehem (W #144809 $29.00, C #145282 $21.00) ~ save 10% when purchasing bundle with dies
• Card Stock –  
• Crumb Cake  5-½ ” x 8-½” Card Base, scored @ 4-¼” (landscape)
• Early Espresso   5-¼” x 4“  
• Very Vanilla  5” x 3-¾”
• Gold Foil  1-½ ” x 3”
• Champagne Foil  1-¾” x 5”
• Copper Foil  2-¼” x 5”
• Ink – Early Espresso, Crushed Curry (inside)
• Accessories – Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $4.00)
• Tools – Big Shot, Bethlehem Edgelits Dies (#144676, $32.00) ~ save 10% when purchasing bundle with coordinating stamp set, Heat Tool

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!

CAS MONDAY, Be Merry Z-Fold Card...

It's Monday and that means it's time for another CAS card.  Although I'm not sure this technically counts since it's a fun fold, but it is definitely a very easy card to make.  This card is taken from a swap card from Kathy Winters, a sideline demonstrator friend.  I don't CASE very often, but I decided this Z-Fold card would be perfect for one of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack classes!

Both the stamp set and designer series paper are from the Annual Catalog, so they are a good choice for Christmas card making all year long.  I try to make some every month, so that I don't have to make 100+ at the last minute!

BE MERRY Z-FOLD CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Merry Mistletoe (W #143650 $27.00, C #143655 $19.00)
• Card Stock –  
• Cherry Cobbler 5-½ ” x 8-½” Card Base score @ 2-⅛” and 4-¼” in the landscape position
• Cherry Cobbler  3” x 3“  (2)
• Whisper White 2-¾” x 2-¾”
• Be Merry DSP 1-⅞” x  5-¼”
• Be Merry DSP 4” x 5-¼”
• Ink – Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green
• Ribbon – Mini Tinsel Trim Ribbon (#144636, $9.00)

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!

CAS MONDAY: 'Tis the Season, Deer!...

It was an exciting weekend for me!  Friday the countertops for my new Stampin' Studio were delivered yet again and they were finally correct!  Just in time, too, since my first in a series of three Christmas Stamp-a-Stack classes was Saturday (so FUN).  I spent much of my weekend unpacking things and organizing the desk and countertop areas.  Pictures to follow soon...

I am loving the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper!  I find the Old Olive and Basic Black color combination so striking!  I know it's not for everyone, but I am liking the change-up, so I let it guide me with this card! 

I decided this pattern called for a very simple nature-inspired card, so I used the trees and deer from Card Front Builder Thinlits.  The sentiment is from the Christmas Pines set in the Annual Catalog.  The ribbon is the yummy shimmer ribbon, but my photo is not picking up it's beautiful glitter look.  Enjoy!

'TIS THE SEASON, DEER! CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Christmas Pines (P# 142049 $35.00)
• Card Stock –  
• Old Olive 5-½ ” x 8-½” Card Base
• Old Olive  3-¼” x 4-½“
• Basic Black 3-⅝” x 4-⅞”
• Basic Black scraps for deer
• Merry Little Christmas DSP 3” x 3”
• Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper scraps for trees
• Ink – Basic Black Archival
• Ribbon – Basic Black 3/8” Shimmer Ribbon (#144129, $7.00) 4-½” (2)
• Accessories – Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $4.00)
• Tools – Big Shot, Card Front Builder Thinlilts (#144674, $30.00)

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!

STAMPIN' BLENDS ALCOHOL MARKERS NOW AVAILABLE!...

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity!  Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality dual-tip alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors.  To cover all the blending bases, we’re also offering a limited-time 16-card project kit and stamp set with beautiful line-art images.

STAMPIN' BLEND FEATURES:

• Add just the right amount of color where you need it with the brush tip or fine-point.
• Each color (except Ivory and Bronze) as a light and dark shade marker to give you the best blending experience out there.  They are available individually or in a combo pack.
• Stampin' Up! has done in-house testing for evaporation and life testing and are really happy with the results. 
• Press fit seal prevents air from entering the barrel and causing evaporation.
• The nestable lids are easy to keep track of and have a tight fit for long-lasting color.
• You can place your order in MARIE'S ONLINE STORE or call or email me with your order!

Check out this video on our new Stampin' Blends:

FINE PRINT:

• Available now!
• All items available on any order type.
• Stampin’ Blends will be available in upcoming catalogs.
• Prices are guaranteed through May 31, 2018.
• The Color Me Happy Project Kit will be available while supplies last. In conjunction with the kit, the Color Me Happy Stamp Set will be available as long as kit supplies last. 
• There is no minimum order required.
• New demonstrators can choose Stampin’ Blends as part of their Starter Kit.

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!

GOLDEN SNOWFLAKE CAS CARD...

Just back from a FABULOUS weekend with my family!  We went to Carter Mountain Orchard for apple picking and everything apple plus Bold Rock tasting.  The apple cider donuts and cookies were divine!  Definitely a cheat day for me - LOL!  That evening we went to a pretty little pedestrian mall with a beautiful cobble stone walkway lined with shops and restaurants in downtown Charlottesville.  They just happened to be having a Trick or Treat event there for children and the families that came in group costumes were AMAZING!  So much fun.  I miss those days with my girls!

If you ever are in the area, it is definitely worth the visit!  Just look at this view behind my girls and I.  Those are vineyards right behind us and then the orchard beyond that.

It was strange to transition from my fall fun-filled weekend to Christmas cards, but I just had to use my favorite Foil Snowflakes again.  They sure are getting a lot of play here in my studio!  For this card, I let this golden baby and the gorgeous Year of Cheer Specialty Paper take center stage.  Each layer is popped up with Dimensionals and the sentiment is embossed.  All the measurements are below in the card recipe if you'd like to try it out!

GOLDEN SNOWFLAKE CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Christmas Pines (P#142049 $35.00)
• Card Stock –  
• Whisper White Thick 5-½ ” x 8-½” Card Base
• Gold Foil   5-¼” x 4“  (cut largest scallop square in center)
• Whisper White 5” x 3-¾”
• Year of Cheer DSP 2-13/16”” x 2-13/16”
• Ink – VersaMark
• Accessories –
• Foil Snowflakes (#144642, $6.00)
• Gold Faceted Gems (#144141, $5.00)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $4.00)
• Gold Embossing Powder (#109129, $5.00)
• Embossing Buddy (#103083, $6.00)                                              
• Tools – Big Shot, Layering Squares (#141708, $35.00), Heat Tool

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!

CAS MONDAY: Merry & Bright Card...

It's been a frustrating time in the Stampin' Studio this past week!  The new countertops arrived and were completely wrong.  They did the wrong edge on them and the edges didn't even match each other!  Then the custom-order power roller shade and valance (big splurge!) arrived and it was also wrong!  Completely mismatched.  Now we have to wait for them both to be done over, which is really delaying the completion of my studio and resumption of my classes!  *sniff*  Well, enough of my pity party!  Today I am going to pick up the granite piece for my Parisian chest that will serve as the Big Shot/Embossing Center.  I am holding out hope that it will be perfect, since this is the only really unique piece of furniture in the studio and finished by me!

Since it's Monday, I have another CAS card to share with you.  I made a simplified version of this card in August for a card swap with my downline group.  For today's version, I did add a second Foil Snowflake and I accordion folded each "petal" of the snowflake to give it some dimension.  Do not use a bone folder to fold the snowflake as it is easy to tear it with the intricate cut-outs.  Just use your fingers carefully.  Each layer of the snowflakes and the center medallion piece are raised on Stampin' Dimensionals to give it some POP!  Enjoy!

MERRY & BRIGHT CAS CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Snowflake Sentiments (W #143817 $30.00, C #144820 $22.00) ~ save 10% when purchasing bundle with dies
• Card Stock –  
• Island Indigo 5-½ ” x 8-½” Card Base, scored @ 4-¼”
• Whisper White 5-¼” x 4” 
• Bermuda Bay 2” x 5”
• Silver Foil 1” x 4”
• Ink – Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo
• Ribbon – Silver 3/8” Metallic-Edge Ribbon (#144213, $7.00)
• Punches – 2” Circle Punch (#133782, $18.00), Banner Triple Punch (#138292, $23.00)
• Accessories –
• Foil Snowflakes (#144642, $6.00)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $4.00)
• Tools – Big Shot, Quilt Top Embossing Folder (#144687, $8.50), Stitched Shapes Framelits (#135372, $30.00)

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!

HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR THE SOUL...

Working hard on the new Stampin' Studio!  The old living room is almost cleared out now.  I didn't think it would take so long to get it all cleared out, but there was a lot of stuff in there!  We are prepping it for painting soon.  So excited to get one step closer to my new studio!

Today,  I have a card to share that I did for a downline swap this past weekend.  It features the Musical Season Bundle.  I love music, so this is one of my favorite sets!  Especially the French Horn!  The sentiment piece and the design on the French Horn are both embossed in gold.  Enjoy!

HOLIDAY MUSIC CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Musical Season (W #144814 $25.00, C #144811 $18.00) ~ save 10% when purchasing bundle with dies
• Card Stock –  
• Cherry Cobbler 4-¼” x 11” Card Base, scored @ 5-½” (landscape)
• Basic Black  3 x 4-¼”
• Gold Foil 3-¼” x 2”
• Merry Music Specialty DSP 2-¾” x 4”
• Garden Green scraps for foliage
• Cherry Cobbler Scrap for berries
• Whisper White strip for sentiment
• Ink – VersaMark, Cherry Cobbler
• Punch – 1/8” Circle Punch (#134365, $9.00)
• Accessories –
• Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $4.00)
• Gold Embossing Powder (#109129, $5.00)
• Embossing Buddy (#103083, $6.00)                                             
• Tools – Big Shot, Oh My Stars Embossing Folder (#143710, $7.50), Christmas Staircase Framelits (#144679, $39.00), Musical Instruments Framelits (#144677, $29.00) ~ save 10% when purchasing bundle with coordinating stamp sets

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!