Stampin' Saturday: Reach Level 2 FREE Sale-A-Bration Items Easily with my Project Today

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for stopping in today. My project is a little "memory lane" for me. My father built 2 small wooden sail boats in our little garage with I was younger. We used to sail the boat in Gorgian Bay, Canada many, many summers. It was great.

My project today combines to wonder products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. Both are Distinctive Stamp set which means all the beautiful artisry is done for you when you simply stamp. Stampin' Up! never ceases to amaze me! Watercolor World stamp set and On the Ocean Bundle pair together wonderfully. With purchasing these 2 together, you are not too far off from earning a Level 2 FREE Sale-A-Bration item. I've created a list of products you could add to reach your $100 order. You will also earn 4 Café Coin rewards. Collect 20 and redeem for FREE products with me. 

I've put my suggested products to earn a FREE Level 2 Sale-A-Bration item below with the supplies I used too. I appreciate if you would shop with me. I'd love to reward you for your purchases with Café Coins. 

Thanks again for stopping in. You can check out the video for tips on using the best quality Blending Brushes as well. You have a chance to win a package of the Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots too when you share and comment on my video.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

January Sketch Challenge for a Chance at a $25 Stampin' Up! Gift Card from Me

 Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today. I have been having so much fun crafting with new products from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration FREE products. I'm wrapping up the January Country Floral Lane Specialty Class and heading into ideas for the February Specialty Class using the Easter Bunny Bundle as well as other wonderful supplies and embellishments. 

The big reason for my post today is that I have a sketch challenge that has been posted on the Stampin' Café private stamping social group that I host. I thought it would be helpful to share a project inspired by the sketch and share the measurements I used as a guide. 

For the sketch challenge, you will create a card using any crafting supplies you have. You will use the sketch as your inspiration. Once you have finished your card, you can send it to me through email, message me on Facebook, or drop off or mail. You can message me for my address if you'd like to do it that way. Cards must be uploaded or sent to me by January 29th to qualify for a chance to win the $25 gift card.

Here are the measurements I used on my bunny card:

Mossy Meadow Base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"

Fresh Fresia Layer: 5 1/4" x 4"

Long Mossy Meadow piece: 4 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Dainty Flowers DSP: 4 1/2" x 3 3/4"

Horizonal Mossy Meadow piece: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Dainty Flower DSP: 3 1/2" x 2"

Main Focal Point Mossy Meadow: 3 3/4 x 2 1/4"

Basic White CS: 3 1/2" x 2"

I hope this card sketch inspires you to get in your craft space and have some fun. Remember, you can use any of the crafting supplies you have to enter. Get your card to me virtually or mailed in my hands by January 29th for a chance to win. 

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you come back and see what else I'll be sharing. 

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

My Perfect Ways to Earn Every Sale-A-Bration Product!

 

Hi Everyone,

Well my favorite time of year for Stampin' Up has begun! It's Sale-A-Bration and I have the perfect ideas on how you can earn every Sale-A-Bration pick for the best bang for your buck. We all want to earn the Level 1 and Level 2 Sale-A-Bration items by spending that perect $50 or $100 on an order. Wait no further, because I've got you covered. The combinations I've put together are close the the perfect amount and have great coordination to expand your creativity.

Let's Start with Level 1 Sale-A-Bration Picks ($50 purchase before shipping and tax)

The Adorable Owls Stamp set is my favorite from the Sale-A-Bration choices. I am such a owl lover. Any owl and all owls are the best. To earn the Adorable Owls Stamp set, I would suggest that you order - Both from the Annual Catalog: 

• Picture This Dies $34  (#155559) *owls would be so cute peeking out of these dies!
• Cloud Punch $19 (#157749)
• This order is $53 and qualifies you for the FREE Level 1 pick

The Thanks a Bunch Stamp set is another must have Sale-A-Bration FREE pick. It's perfect for gardeners and anyone who loves spring. 

For this coordination. I would suggest - Both from the January-April 2023 Mini catalog:

• Easter Bunny Bundle $34 (#160606)
• Happy Labels Punch $24 (160693) *great sentiments in the Easter Bunny Stamp set that can work well in this punch
• This takes you to $58 and qualifies you for a FREE Level 1 pick

I have 2 instant bundles that will qualify you for FREE Level 1 picks with just one order number. Let's start with the Dainty Flowers 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper pack. This paper coordinates perfectly with a bundle - From the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog

• Dainty Delight Bundle (#160675) This is $54.75 and qualifies you for a FREE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration item

Well I might have spoke too soon about the Adorable Owls being my favorite Level 1 FREE pick. The Day at the Farm 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper is fabulous! I used the designer series paper to die-cut the farm animals for my card. You simply need to purchase one item to earn this darling DSP - from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog

• On the Farm Bundle $51.25 (#160661) This order qualifies you for a FREE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration pick

The Favored Flowers 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Level 1 Sale-A-Bration FREE pick is stunningly beautiful! There is a perfectly coordinated bundle that will help you create fabulous projects.

• Fragrant Flowers Bundle $48.50 (160460) January-April Mini
• Any gem assortment or ribbon embellishment
• This will come to around $56 and qualify you for a FREE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration item

I always seem to have a need for the perfect sentiment for some projects. The Love & Support, Level 1 Stamp set is perfect for family and friends who need encouragement. This sentiment set will pair perfectly with a floral Bundle - from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog

• Two-Toned Flora $55.75 (#160414)
• This qualifies you for a FREE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration pick

From sentiments to the focus on images, In the Country is the pefect stamp set to pair with encouraging sentiments. To get this beautiful Stamp set FREE, I am suggesting some coloring tools and a sentiment stamp set. All are found in the annual catalog.

• Through it Together Stamp set $22 (#155796)
• Assorted Watercolor Pencils $16 (#141709)
• Blender Pens $12 (#102845)
• This order totals exactly $50 before shipping and tax and qualifies you for a FREE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration item

Time for the Level 2 Sale-A-Bration Picks ($100 purchase before shipping and tax)

This card I created using the Beautifully Happy Bundle is a FREE Level 2 Sale-A-Bration item. This is a 2-Step Stamp set that creates beautiful images easily. I have a few items that would all pair perfectly for endless crafting fun.

• Happy Labels Pick a Punch $24 (#160693) January-April Mini
• Dots & Spots Die $32 (#159164) Annual Catalog
• Choose 5 stamp pads for the flowers and leaves $45
• This order totals $101 before shipping and tax. It qualifies you for a Level 2 Sale-A-Bration pick

If you love designer series papers, you will love this cheerful 12" x 12" designer series paper pack called Dandy Designs. This is a huge assorted package of high quality Stampin' Up! designer papers. There are 48 sheets of 12" x 12" papers 4 each of 12 designs. There are so many things you can do with the beautiful papers. These designs and colors are perfect for spring. It's such a happy feel package. All from the January-April 2023 Mini catalog

• Share a Milk Shake Bundle $44 (#160836) *super cute with the colorful and springtime papers
• Cracker & Treat Box Dies $36 (#159182) or Easter Bunny Bundle $36 (#160606)
• Best Day Stamp set $23 (#160798) 
• This order totals $103 and qualifies you for a FREE Level 2 Sale-A-Bration pick

Okay, I think I've done a great job putting together ordering ideas for you to earn every Level 1 and Level 2 Sale-A-Bration items. There is one more thing to let you know about. It's the Hostess only Special Bonus. When you order or have a $300 Stampin' Up! party, you automatically earn the Scenic Garden Stamp set on top of your hostess dollars. This is another wonderful images only stamp set. You can coordinate many sentiment sets as well as punches and dies for those sentiments. 

Thanks for stopping in to check out my ideas for the perfect orders to earn every Sale-A-Bration item. These ideas will allow you endless creative fun too. Remember when you shop with me you earn Café Coins. Once you have collected enough coins, you get to redeem for free products. If you have any questions on any of my ideas or want to talk about hosting your own online party or in person party, I'm ready to help you get that started. Want to shop at a discount? Ask me how.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café