Make it Monday

Prize Results

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my blog post. Today I'm sharing the results from my recent sketch challenge. I tasked stampers to create a project inspired by the song, "It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas". I had a few entries and I wanted to share the results.

This winning card was created by Suzie Hinton. It is beautiful! I love the Feels like Frost Specialty DSP and the creative way this project was put together. It really is a WOW! Suzie will be receiving the Story Label Punch for winning. I have a couple of others to share with you that are both fun and whimsical.

This project was created by Linda A. The textured snowmen are so fun! Linda used a piece of the Let it Snow Specialty DSP as the focal point for her project.

Micky B. Created this whimsical Gnome Christmas card. I am totally into Christmas Gnomes! The inside of her card is also cute with the toadstool house. 

I hope you have enjoyed these projects. I love challenging stampers to create to sketch challenges. I also participate in some. 

There are just a few days for you to receive a free gift from me with your November stamp order. With a minimum $50 order, you will receive a package of the Gold Glimmer Enamel Dots free. I would get your order in right away. If items back order, the sale prices will still be honored until the back order limit is reached. Then no more sale on that item. 

Place a minimum $50 order and receive free!

If you want to place your order through me, simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #ZCJ9YDYF when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you a free package of the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots free! ($8 value) while supplies last. If out of stock a replacement Glitter assortment will be sent.

If you place a $150 order, don't use the hostess code. You qualify for your own hostess benefits. Please do not mark "No Contact" when you order. I won't be able to contact you to award you with Loyalty Bucks or prizes.

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Finding Inspriation Friday

Snow Front Stamp Set

Hi Everyone,

Welcome! I'm so glad the end of the work week has come. It has been a very busy week at work, so I'm happy to take some time now to share some projects. Recently I hosted a stamp class using the Snow Front Stamp set by Stampin' Up! This is a "scene building" stamp set. The possibilities are endless when it comes to designing.

For this first project, I used Crumb Cake, Old Olive, and Shimmery White Card Stock. As you can see, when you stamp, the images have a bit of that "fuzzy" look. It really helps for that realistic feel to your scene.

The deer are chilling by the little pond. The effect on the trees is simply to ink up, stamp, and then stamp again a little off to get the depth of a forest or clump of trees.

My next project is my favorite one. Just think of a cold dark night in winter.

I think black and white for cards is stunning! This project really gives you that cold, dark night. I used the Shimmery Crystal Effects on the trees the things. Then I poured Dazzling Diamonds Stamping Glitter over that. It really give this card a lot of sparkling frost.

Last, but not least, I'd like to share my project that is all about traditional Christmas.

There is nothing more traditional that red plaid and snowmen for the holidays. I can just see myself sitting by the fire in that cute cabin with a mug of hot cocoa.

I used the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper and the scene I built uses Basic Gray, Shaded Spruce, Early Espresso, and Real Red ink. 

What I love about the Snow Front Stamp set is that you really can use it all through the year. There is the Water Front Stamp set in the Annual Catalog as well. I'll have to combine both of these sets for some new creations. 

Thanks so much for being with me today. I love to share my inspiration and hope to have inspired you to pull out your stamps, inks, and papers and craft. 

TODAY is the last day you can save big on all your stamping needs like stamps, inks, and paper. It's the perfect time to stock up on your cardstock needs and to get those colors you just haven't gotten yet. Check out all the items on sale. You can also see my recent post where I share some samples from my favorite bundles that are on sale. 

Ready to get your sales on? It's a win/win for you with my own promotion happening now. With a minimum $50 order, you will receive a package of the Gold Glimmer Enamel Dots free. I would get your order in right away. If items back order, the sale prices will still be honored until the back order limit is reached. Then no more sale on that item. 

Place a minimum $50 order and receive free!

If you want to place your order through me, simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #ZCJ9YDYF when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you a free package of the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots free! ($8 value) while supplies last. If out of stock a replacement Glitter assortment will be sent.

If you place a $150 order, don't use the hostess code. You qualify for your own hostess benefits. Please do not mark "No Contact" when you order. I won't be able to contact you to award you with Loyalty Bucks or prizes.

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Weekly Wednesday

With the Paper Players & Stampin' Up! Extravaganza

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in mid-week. I know many of you have been dealing with lots of winter weather already. This post today seems fitting then. Today I'm participating in the Paper Players sketch challenge #468.This clean and simple challenge is called The North Pole. 

This card was created with the Snow Front stamp set by Stampin' Up! This scene building stamp set is fantastic! The colors I used were Balmy Blue and Merry Merlot. These colors are stunning together. The Shimmery White cardstock is perfect for this clean and simple scene.

You don't want to forget to do the inside of your cards either. These little deer are enjoying the cold. There are lots of other projects to see for the PP468 challenge. Hop on over to check them out. Why not try your own creation for the challenge.

For the next 3 days, you can save big on all your stamping needs like stamps, inks, and paper. It's the perfect time to stock up on your cardstock needs and to get those colors you just haven't gotten yet. Check out all the items on sale. You can also see my recent post where I share some samples from my favorite bundles that are on sale. 

Ready to get your sales on? It's a win/win for you with my own promotion happening now. With a minimum $50 order, you will receive a package of the Gold Glimmer Enamel Dots free. I would get your order in right away. If items back order, the sale prices will still be honored until the back order limit is reached. Then no more sale on that item. 

Place a minimum $50 order and receive free!

If you want to place your order through me, simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #ZCJ9YDYF when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you a free package of the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots free! ($8 value) while supplies last. If out of stock a replacement Glitter assortment will be sent.

If you place a $150 order, don't use the hostess code. You qualify for your own hostess benefits. Please do not mark "No Contact" when you order. I won't be able to contact you to award you with Loyalty Bucks or prizes.

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Hi Everyone,

I'm so excited to share some great news with you today! It's the Annual Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza 3-Day Sale. That's right, for 3 days you have the opportunity to save on stamps, inks, and papers. 

Here are the details:

15% off Ink pads and Cardstock in:

Neutrals Collection

Regals Collection

2018–2020 In Colors

2019–2021 In Colors (except Purple Posy)

Take Additional 5% off the original 10% discount:

8 bundles

Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment

Regals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment

2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment

I love this opportunity to get those wish list items for a great deal! click to see a breakdown of the items on sale. 

I am so thrilled with this sale! I have a few ink pads that I need to replace and this is the perfect time to do this. I wanted to share a few of my favorite bundles that are on sale as well. 

To a Wild Rose Bundle

Memorable Mosaic Bundle

Free as a Bird Bundle

I know you have your favorites too. Be sure to take advantage of stocking up on Stampin' Up! high quality cardstocks and colors too. Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler, and Early Espresso Colors are my favorite colors during the holidays.

Ready to get your sales on? It's a win/win for you with my own promotion happening now. With a minimum $50 order, you will receive a package of the Gold Glimmer Enamel Dots free. I would get your order in right away. If items back order, the sale prices will still be honored until the back order limit is reached. Then no more sale on that item. 

Place a minimum $50 order and receive free!

If you want to place your order through me, simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #ZCJ9YDYF when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you a free package of the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots free! ($8 value) while supplies last. If out of stock a replacement Glitter assortment will be sent.

If you place a $150 order, don't use the hostess code. You qualify for your own hostess benefits. Please do not mark "No Contact" when you order. I won't be able to contact you to award you with Loyalty Bucks or prizes.

Remember that when you order on-line, you can earn "Loyalty Bucks". For every $25.00 you order, you receive 1 loyalty buck. Collect 20 loyalty bucks and you receive $30.00 free merchandise. 

If you’d like to use PayPal to pay for your order, simply email me a list of the products that you’d like to purchase (please include the specific item numbers with your list so that I can verify that I’ve got everything correct in your order), I’ll calculate the total and send you a PayPal invoice, then once you’ve paid the invoice, I’ll submit the order and have it shipped directly to you.  Plus you’ll still have all of the same return and exchange policies and product guarantees that you have when you order through my online store. And when you use PayPal to pay for your order, you’ll receive all of the same benefits (Loyalty Bucks Rewards and Host Dollars through Stampin’ Up!) that you would have by placing an order through my online store!  So if PayPal is your preferred method of payment for online purchases, you can still place Stampin’ Up! orders through me.

Be sure to comment and share this blog. I'd love to hear from you. Local in my area? Check out my classes and events. I love to get to make new friends.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper