New Weekly Specials and Happy Watercolor Part 2!

I hope everyone had a chance to go through our SUDSOL blog tour yesterday.  If not, just look at yesterday's post and go from there.  Some wonderful ideas from great demonstrators.  If you're wondering what it's like to be a demonstrator, have access to all kinds of ideas, support, training, etc., just drop me a line and I'll fill you in.  Sale-a-bration is a great time to sign up as a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator - you receive $150 worth of stamping supplies in your $99 starter kit!

We'll it's our second snow day in a row.  It's currently sleeting fairly heavily and our road out front is covered with ice again.  Samantha rejoiced when we received the call last night that school was cancelled today.  We slept late, although John left to go Huntsville, AL at 5:00am for training - ugh. We did a little shopping yesterday and bought a new dining room set - woohoo!  This is our first new dining room set ever!  We had a set from John's parents that was their first set, and was at least 60 years old or more.  We've been looking forever and just hadn't found what we liked.  We found one yesterday, not perfect, but almost and they delivered it the same day.  I'll post a photo tomorrow, so check back.

Check out these new weekly deals from Stampin'Up! (available through next Monday).  Click here for more details.

CALYPSO CORAL 3/4" CHEVRON RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71	CANVAS CREATIONS Price: $3.95 $2.96	DELICATE DOILIES SIZZLITS DIE Price: $21.95 $16.46	FROM MY HEART Price: $39.95 $29.96
ISLAND INDIGO 3/4" CHEVRON RIBBON Price: $8.95 $6.71	SIMPLY PRESSED CLAY Price: $6.95 $5.21	SOFT SKY 1/2" SEAM BINDING RIBBON Price: $6.95 $5.21	SWEETEST EVER VALENTINE'S DESIGNER TEMPLATE - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $9.95 $5.97

I thought I'd share one more card using the new Happy Watercolor stamp set.  We made this at our Monday morning class last week.

Perfect Plum and Daffodil Delight.  I love the yellow - can you tell?  This is a simple card that works wonderfully for a sympathy card as seen here, or a bright and sunny thank you or birthday card.  You choose which sentiment and it will go. 

Since the card is very simple, a little bit of special detail makes the card pop.  The flower was stamped once on the card, then stamped twice on Perfect Plum and once on Daffodil Delight card stock.  I cut one whole flower out, then a smaller layer out and then the center out of the yellow.  Pop up the center layer, add a Rhinestone or Pearl Jewel and there you are!  

Happy Watercolor 133191 Price: $21.95 Share your happiness with others with the Happy Watercolor Set. Created specifically for watercoloring, this set allows you to fully express your creativity. Two-Step. Includes 8 stamps. Coordinates with the Watercolor Wonder Suite. This limited-time set is only available from January 3 through May 31, 2014, so order yours today! Available in both wood- and clear-mount.

Hip Hip Hooray & Happy Watercolor

Stampin'Up! is continually coming out with wonderful new products, so it's time to share another one with you - the Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit!  Why shop for cards when you can have 20 beautiful cards ready to go in just minutes.  All for just $19.95.  Less than $1 per card!!!

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit 134998 Price: $19.95 Why get your cards at the store? You’ve got 20 cards at your fingertips. They’re thoughtful, they’re beautiful, they’re handmade, and they take just minutes to make! The Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit contains everything you need (minus scissors) to create 20 beautiful cards for a variety of occasions. The kit is excellent for people who are just getting started as papercrafters, and also makes a great gift! The Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit includes: * Cardstock and envelopes for 20 cards * Twine, clips, and adhesive die-cut embellishments * Three-piece Hip Hip Hooray Stamp Set & clear stamp block * Stampin Dimensionals * Basic Gray Stampin’ Spot (mini ink pads) * Full-color instructional brochure

My project today is a fun card using the new Happy Watercolor stamp set in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  

I love the block of yellow with a gradient of shading.  This set has several fun stamps that can be mixed and matched to make an endless number of beautiful cards.  I love putting the Daffodil Delight and Smokey Slate colors together with just a hint of black.  

The sentiment is die cut with the Chalk Talk Framelits and a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels add a little bling to the card.  You know how I love those rhinestones!!!

Chalk Talk Framelits Dies 129983 Price: $24.95 See what you're cutting with Framelits dies. Use with the Big Shot and Standard Cutting Pads. (And if you use the Magnetic Platform too, the Framelits will stay where you put them). Chalk Talk Framelits Dies are designed to cut images from Chalk Talk, Notable Notion, and Lovely Romance Stamp Sets. * 7 dies (largest: 2-3/16" x 3-1/2") * Cuts a single sheet of paper

Happy Watercolor 133191 Price: $21.95 Share your happiness with others with the Happy Watercolor Set. Created specifically for watercoloring, this set allows you to fully express your creativity. Two-Step. Includes 8 stamps. Coordinates with the Watercolor Wonder Suite. This limited-time set is only available from January 3 through May 31, 2014, so order yours today! Available in both wood- and clear-mount.