Creativity Starts Here with Paper Pumpkin

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

When you think of getting “crafty” do any of these statements sound familiar?

  • I want a creative escape, but I don’t have a lot of time.
  • I’m not sure I’m ready to commit to papercrafting, but I want to try it.
  • I love to create, but I don’t always feel creative.
  • I need some fresh project ideas.
  • How can I craft when I don’t have all the “crafting stuff” I need?

If you can identify with at least one of these statements, then this Paper Pumpkin promotion from Stampin’ Up! was inspired by you.

Paper Pumpkin says, “No more excuses!” because with our kits, you have everything you need in one box. You’ll get:

  • An expertly-designed project.
  • All the supplies to complete the project, pre-cut and ready to go.
  • Step-by-step instructions (including a video).
  • Something new and different every month.

Stampin’ Up! wants to make sure every NEW Paper Pumpkin customer can have the full Paper Pumpkin experience, so the Creativity Starts Here promotion is offering first-time subscribers an introductory 25% discount on June, July, and August 2017 kits. Not only will you like saving money, but you’ll also love starting a new creative journey. It has never been easier to skip to the fun!

Besides a great introductory discount, what are the other perks of having a Paper Pumpkin subscription?

  • The convenience of an all-inclusive kit arriving at your door every month.
  • Exclusive photopolymer stamp sets and the opportunity to build a collection.
  • Crafting time you can count on without a lot of prep work.
  • Trying new techniques.
  • Creating alternate projects with all the goodies in the box.
  • Getting together with friends to craft every month.
  • Purchasing past kits and refills so the fun never ends.
  • The quality of the products and variety of projects each month.
  • Sharing ideas with a community of online crafters.
  • The surprise factor!

THE FINE PRINT:

  • For first-time subscribers only.
  • Subscribers must join by Saturday, June 10, 2017; 11:50 PM (MT).
  • Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
  • Discount applied to one kit per month for the first three months of a new subscription. After that, the price for each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $19.95 US/$26.95 CA.
  • Enter the promo code, STARTHERE, at PaperPumpkin.com to subscribe.

Contact me or sign up before June 10 to start receiving your three months of kits at a 25% savings.  I would be honored if you would select me as your demonstrator when you sign up for a subscription!

Thanks for stopping by today.  More posts to come real soon.  Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Clearance Rack – Fresh New Savings

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Spread the news!  Stampin’ Up! has just added new products to the Clearance Rack, with some discounted up to 60% off their original price.  Get these high-quality products while supplies last.  Once they are sold out, they are gone, gone, gone for good.

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Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Bunny Buddies in a Crate

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Happy Easter!  Spring is here (at least it is here in Texas) and April the giraffe had her baby (finally).  I will be headed to my Mom’s tomorrow for Easter lunch.  She will have a little Easter basket there waiting for me, just like she has every year since I was a small child.  When I think of Easter and my childhood, I remember the chocolate Palmer bunnies that we got every year.  We had to pace ourselves when eating them — an ear here, an ear there, then maybe a foot the next day and so on until finally there was nothing left.

As I mentioned many posts ago, one of the Paper Pumpkin kits – the March kit – was Easter themed.  I pulled it out this evening to put together some last minute gifts for my family:

Each bunny bag is filled with mini chocolate candy bars.  To help raise the bunny bags up out of the crate (sneak peek of a new framelit from the upcoming 2017-2018 Annual Catalog!), I put two mini bags of M&M’s in the bottom of the crate.

Here is my supply list of items that are available for purchase:

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you and your family have a very Happy Easter.  Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Coming Soon to Gladewater, Texas

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

While on our road trip to Shreveport last weekend so I could attend Stampin’ Up! OnStage Local, my husband made some customer calls along the way.  (He is self-employed as a “food broker” which is kind of hard to explain, but simply put he represents numerous lines of food and beverage products as their “agent/representative” and sells their products to restaurants, etc.)  One such stop was to hand-deliver two tubs of ice cream to The Screen Door Antique Mall in Gladewater, Texas for their brand new ice cream bar in their antique shop.  I got the opportunity to meet Mark and Lola, the owners, and was tickled by how quickly the customers began streaming into the shop once word got out that the ice cream had arrived.

Before we left on our trip, my husband (whose name is Gary by the way), suggested I bring along some of my hand-made cards “just in case”.  So, while the men were talking, Lola and I talked about Stampin’ Up! and my cards and she asked if I would want to put some of my cards in her shop–which is just what I was going to ask her, and fortunately I already have card racks!

So, coming soon to The Screen Door in Gladewater, Texas, will be hand-made cards and paper crafts made by yours truly!  If you happen to be in the neighborhood, please drop in, look around and have some ice cream.  If you want to know more about what’s happening at The Screen Door, here is a link to their facebook page.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Retiring Products Just Announced

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Okay my stampin’ friends, the time has come.  Here are the lists of the retiring products, some with discounts of up to 50% off:

Retiring Products – PDF format

Retiring Products – Excel format

These products are available only while supplies last.  Once they are sold out you will not be able to include them on your order (no backorders allowed).

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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#OnStage2017

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I want to turn back the clock to Friday so I can attend OnStage#2017 again!  Oh what fun it was spending time with my fellow demonstrators, catching up, sharing stories, some swapping cards they created, getting our hands on the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog (oh my!) and getting to use some of the new products to create make-and-take projects of our own.  As is typically the case during these events, the time passed too quickly and leaving the company of my stampin’ friends was so very sad.

The event bag this year is kind of cool — while it is canvas like those of the past three or so events I have attended, it is not all natural colored canvas.  I believe the majority of it is in Emerald Envy (a 2016-2018 In-Color) with a large side pocket in natural canvas which has little slots for your pens, iPhone, etc. and a long strap so it can be worn cross-body like a messenger bag.

The bag also included a monthly planner, a brand new yet to be released stamp set, a booklet of post-its and flags, two pens (stylus at the other end), a Prize Patrol button and a lanyard for our name tags.

The upcoming Annual Catalog is in a word–superb!  The new In-Colors are fabulous and I am happy that several of the product bundles from the Occasions Catalog carried over; and of course disappointed in those that did not.  I can’t show you anything just yet or give you any more specific information at this time.

The Retiring Items List will be released later today which will show all the products from the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog and the 2017 Occasions Catalog that will no longer be available for purchase after May 31.  These items are available only while supplies last so if you want any of these items you will need to act quickly and get your order in.  Items such as stamp pads, ink refills, card stock, designer series paper, ribbons and embellishments tend to sell out first.  I will publish a separate post once the list has been published.

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Milestone Moments

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

With the Milestone Moments Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! you can commemorate just about any milestone in your life or the lives of your family and friends.  Whether you are strictly into card making, scrapbooking or a combination thereof, this versatile stamp set is perfect for recording those pivotal moments in life, such as birthdays, new babies, retirement and anniversaries.  This stamp set is photopolymer which means two-step stamping is easy-peasy because the stamps are transparent!

With just a few coordinating products from the Stampin’ Up! Occasions and Annual Catalogs, your project options are endless.  Here are just a few suggestions as an example (page numbers not preceded by “AC” are references to the Occasions Catalog; “AC” refers to the Annual Catalog):

Stumped for design ideas?  Are you on Pinterest?  If yes, just search for the name of the stamp set and — BOOM — your feed will be filled with many marvelous ideas!  If no, you are missing out on endless hours of inspiration (ok, full disclosure — some call it a black hole because it sucks you in).  Membership is free, but by invitation only.  If you want to be a member and have a friend who is one, ask them to invite you.

You can purchase the Milestone Moments stamp set directly from my demonstrator website by clicking on the image below:

While there, don’t forget to include paper, inks, dimensionals, and embellishments if you need those items too.  Or you can simply contact me for assistance.

ONSTAGE LOCAL

I am so very excited today because I am heading to Shreveport, LA for Stampin’ Up! OnStage Local. This is a one-day conference for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators being offered as a mini-convention while the multi-day OnStage event is being held (in Amsterdam).  I will receive a copy of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog (YAY!) and will be able to pre-order some new products a month earlier than the pre-order date in May (double YAY!).  I can’t wait to share all the new stuff with you all.  Unfortunately what I can share will be limited, but I will be able to show you what I made with these products (nod nod, wink wink).

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you leave here inspired to commemorate some of those Milestone Moments in your life.  Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Happy Celebrations

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Hello.  Long time no post.  As last reported, I had one of my infusions Friday, March 24. Let’s just say it was a rough week afterwards filled with constant migraines, a rebounding fever and serious fatigue bad enough to cause me to miss an entire week from work and forced me to make the decision that these transfusions are not going to continue–that’s it, my last one (at least for the very near future).

I am glad to say that I am headache free today and was back at work.  So while I literally slept through the last week of Sale-a-Bration and did not create one single item during the past week, I thought I would share with you a new video from the Stampin’ Up! office which demonstrates how versatile a stamp set can be when paired with a coordinating item, such as an embossing (or debossing) folder.  (Just click on the picture below to be redirected.)

Amazing!  Of course I do not have that duo and now I want it.  How about you?  Well, you can get these products for yourself by simply clicking below which will take you to my demonstrator website for quick and easy ordering.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you leave here inspired to make a birthday card to send to a friend, coworker, family or to give to a perfect stranger to make their day (you know, for them to give to someone).

NEWS ALERT:  I am attending OnStage Local in Shreveport this coming weekend so I will have a sneak peak of upcoming products I will be able to tease you with soon.

Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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All Things Thanks

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

It is always a good day when I have the chance and the desire to ink up my stamps and create something.  The card I am sharing with you today has been rambling around inside my head for several days so I thought I better take some time and let it out.  It didn’t turn out quite as I had imagined, but it is close.  I think I will give this design another try again soon, perhaps making the designer series paper panel a little narrower.

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that I used during the design of this card:

Price: $110.00

Thank you for stopping by today.    I hope you leave here inspired to put your own stamps to ink to paper.  If you need a little help getting started, just give me a call or send me an email–I would love to help!  Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Thoughtful Branches Sympathy

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Something most of you don’t know about me–I play an interactive game called Empire Four Kingdoms.  It is exactly what it sounds like … you have castles, you form alliances, you attack other castles lords and they attack you.  I have been playing this game for many years (my husband absolutely hates it); I am actually the crown (Queen) of my alliance.  One thing that is unique about playing a game of this type is that the players become your virtual family.

One of our members lost her best friend to cancer earlier this week.  She had been fighting cancer for years.  She beat breast cancer; she beat lung cancer; but she could not win the fight when it invaded her brain.  Our member stood by her best friend through it all.

I wanted to make her a card to let her know that her virtual family is there for her through these difficult times.  I stepped outside my comfort zone on this one and I feel like it may be missing something, but it is kind of growing on me.

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that I used in the design of this card:

Price: $110.00

(I used two retired products on this card (my apologies):  the bow on the side is made from strands pulled from Jute Burlap ribbon; the basic pearls are colored with Blendabilities.)

Thank you for stopping by today.  If you have any questions regarding the design of this card or any of the products used, I would love to hear from.  Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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