Weekly Wednesday

Here's to New Beginnings with
the Paper Players

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for joining me today. My weather is quite wet here in the northwest, but that makes stamping fun. Today I'm posting for the Paper Players theme challenge: PP472. It's a new year, so the Paper Players decided to have a "Something New" theme.

The card I created today is so cute! This little lamb is perfect for a new baby. My daughter's best friend is expecting soon and this will be for her.

Stampin' Up! had Puffy Paint in their holiday catalog and we all had fun putting it on Santa's hat or making snow. How fun is the Puffy Paint on this lamb?! Puff Paint can be tricky, so to make it work well, I did small sections and if a part didn't puff as much as another, I went back and put a little more of the Puff Paint and reheated. At the end, I simply patted the lamb lightly to even out the puffiness. It is so cute! Check out the cute characters in the Welcome Easter Stamp set

Are you celebrating anything new this year? Why not participate in the PP472 challenge? Be sure to check out the other great projects. Thanks again for stopping in today. Be sure to check out the wonderful things going on with Stampin' Up!

Have you gotten the new mini catalog called the January - June 2020 mini catalog or the Sale-A-Bration catalog? I'm happy to get you one if you'd like. Simply email me.

You can earn wonderful free products and rewards during Sale-A-Bration. There are many free stamp sets, DSP, and embellishments you earn free beginning with $50 orders. If you like the From the Heart Suite of products, just a few of the products qualify for a free level 1 Sale-A-Bration item. The entire suite with 2 stamp pads qualify for 2 level 1 or 1 level 2 Sale-A-Bration items. 

If you would like more information, don't hesitate to email me or check out my blog from last Friday for more details.

It would be wonderful if you choose to order through me and now the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog and free Sale-A-Bration are in full swing. With a minimum $50 order, I will send you a free package of the new Heart Doilies found in the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog. Simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #K3T7JKQB when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you the Heart Doilies. 

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

Make it Monday

More Heartfelt Samples

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited that you decided to stop in today. I have been hit hard by the love and the wonderful new From the Heart Suite by Stampin' Up! This suite is so fantastic with designer series paper that coordinates with heart punches and a beautiful stamp set that also coordinates with the punches. Last week I shared the first card I created with the suite. Well why don't I share with you some projects I've completed in the last couple of days. 

This cute note card was created for my stampin' open house I just had this past weekend. I really like using Stampin' Up! note cards and envelopes because they are the perfect size for creating. Sometimes it's difficult to come up with an idea or layout with a larger sized card. I like to start with the note card and then it's easy to transfer that to a larger card by adding another layer.

If you follow me, you know I love designer series paper and this paper is to die for!! These are more note cards that I created to mail out to 6 friends in a monthly "make a card/send a card" group. This group ends in February, so check on back and join my next group.

I just love the colors in the designer series paper. Flirty Flamingo and Real read go so well together. I don't know if you can see the sheen on the hearts I punched out, but they are metallic.

Do you struggle with scraps from your DSP papers? I know I do, especially with how much I use the designer series papers in classes and on projects. Well, 3 x 3 cards are perfect for Valentine's Day, so I created these cute cards with matching envelopes. I layered a bit of the DSP with the little heart onto a square of Real Red cardstock and then attached to the little note card. 

To see more on this wonderful suite of products, check out this video.

I hope you enjoyed my projects today. I'm going to be getting back to my stamping table to create more because I just can't seem to stop. It's worse than my chocolate addiction! I'd love to hear which project you like best. Leave a comment. 

You may have heard that Sale-A-Bration has arrived with the start of a new mini catalog called the January - June 2020 mini catalog.

You can earn wonderful free products and rewards during Sale-A-Bration. There are many free stamp sets, DSP, and embellishments you earn free beginning with $50 orders. If you like the From the Heart Suite of products, just a few of the products qualify for a free level 1 Sale-A-Bration item. The entire suite with 2 stamp pads qualify for 2 level 1 or 1 level 2 Sale-A-Bration items. 

If you would like more information, don't hesitate to email me or check out my blog from last Friday for more details.

It would be wonderful if you choose to order through me and now the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog and free Sale-A-Bration are in full swing. With a minimum $50 order, I will send you a free package of the new Heart Doilies found in the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog. Simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #K3T7JKQB when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you the Heart Doilies. 

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 Inspiration Friday

 January-June 2020 Mini Catalog and 

Sale-A-Bration!

I love the launch of a new catalog! Stampin’ Up! demonstrators have had the opportunity to have the catalogs and purchase products from the January – June 2020 Mini Catalog and 2020 Sale-a-Bration Brochure for more than a month, today we are all excited to share the wonderful products with the rest of the world. What fun! There are SO MANY amazing things inside these pages, and I’m certain you’ll wish there were a “one of everything, please” button. I’m still working on that! 

Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2020 Mini Catalog

Stampin’ Up!’s new seasonal catalog has a new name. Previously call the Occasions Catalog, the newly released catalog is now called the January – June 2020 Mini Catalog. You may hear me refer to it as the Mini Catalog (my shortened version of it), but you’ll know what I’m talking about. Either way…

It’s here!  It’s here!  Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2020 Mini Catalog is up-and-running (and ready for your orders). Woo hoo!  Let’s start with the catalog (it feels like a really great place to start).  Since it’s live now, you can click on the picture below to download your very own copy:

DOWNLOAD HERE

As with other catalogs, this book is divided into amazing suites of products – each themed suite has its very own personality.  While everyone can find something appealing in the variety of suites (so many different styles and themes), many of us will find EVERY suite appealing. That can make it hard to narrow down a wish list, but your favorites should easily make their way to the top.

There are some products you already love. Over the next weeks and months, you’ll find additional products or suites you love – it’s OK to place another order then. 

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Sweet Suites

If you haven’t had a chance to sit with the catalog and spend time flagging the pages, then you are going to LOVE this parade of suite pages from the catalog. Each one showcases beautiful projects that honor the stamps, tools and accessories in each suite. There are 7 new suites in this mini catalog. I’m excited to give you a quick look 3 of my favorite suites in this catalog.You can click on each of these images to see the suite-themed products in my online store:

I hope you like the suites I have chosen as my favorites. Check out all the suites to choose your favorite.

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Stampin’ Up!’s 2020 Sale-a-Bration Brochure

Today is the first time I can share the full contents of the new brochure online. Click below to download your own copy of Stampin’ Up!’s 2020 Sale-a-Bration brochure:

DOWNLOAD HERE

Inside this book are some great, exclusive products you can earn between January 3 and March 31. There’s also information about other ways to earn free product. Today I’m going to walk you through the three ways you can get the most of out this year’s Sale-a-Bration event. You can start earning today!

SHOP

During Sale-a-Bration, you can earn exclusive items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure for purchases (before shipping and taxes) of Stampin’ Up! products you already love – that includes purchases from the Annual Catalog, the 2020 Mini Catalog, the Clearance Rack or other Online items (like Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions). Like last year, Stampin’ Up! is offering two levels of Sale-a-Bration items this year:

• Free with $50 Purchase. For every $50 you spend, you can select one Level One item to add to your order. Here are the items included in the Level One offering:
  • The Gang’s All Meer (#152294)
  • Lovely Lily Pad (#152288)
  • Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (#152284)
  • Metallic Baker’s Twine & Sequins Combo Pack (#152314)
  • Happy Birthday to You (#152308)
  • Kerchief Card Kit (#152319)
  • Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper (#152311)
  • Sending You Thoughts (#152297)
  • Thoughtful Blooms (#152290)
• Free with $100 Purchase. For every $100 you spend, you can select one Level Two item to add to your order. Here are the items included in the Level Two offering:
  • Lily Pad Dies (#152315)
  • Small Bloom Punch (#152316)
  • Power of Hope Bundle (#152318)
    

HOST (SHOP BIG)

If you think shopping is a fun, easy way to earn rewards during Sale-a-Bration, then you are going to love the second way – HOST. This would be a great time to bring friends together for a fun couple of hours stamping, or join a stamp club.

When you place a Stampin’ Up! order for more than $300 between January 3 and March 31, you will automatically receive the adorable Little Ladybug stamp set. How adorable is this set? Be sure to check back on  my blog this month for your chance to win the Little Ladybug stamp set.

If you want to book a party or gather orders from friends, just let me know. I'm happy to set that up for you.

JOIN

This is my FAVORITE way for you to save during Sale-a-Bration, and it’s perfect for you! Between January 3 and March 31, you get the following with your $99 Starter Kit:

• Your choice of $125 in product for $99 (with free shipping)
• Stamp set of your choice
• Mini Guillotine Paper Cutter (7-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ x 1-1/4″)
• Designer Series Paper Sampler (select new papers at 6″ x 6″)
  

But there are more amazing reasons to join my team during Sale-a-Bration:

• Your Starter Kits is shipped with FREE SHIPPING!
• You will earn a 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator). What an awesome benefit!
• While Sale-a-Bration rewards don’t qualify to your Starter Kit, you will earn all the Sale-a-Bration rewards that customer earn after your starter kit with an opportunity to earn rewards available to demonstrators.
• You have no obligation to ever sell or share with anyone (although it makes you really cool if you do) and no obligation to buy another thing if you don’t want to.
•  ❤️

If you have thought about joining and want to be a part of an amazing community of stampers, please email me today. I’d love to answer your questions or set up a time to chat with you.

It’s an exciting day! Don’t miss out on these amazing, new products. Place your order today and start earning these exciting Sale-a-Bration rewards.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoy the new and wonderful products from the most wonderful time of year in stamping.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

The Power Huff Stamper

Weekly Wednesday

Freshly Made Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone and Happy New Years,

It's quite a windy day here today and I guess we are going to have the next few days of wet weather. That makes the perfect time for stamping. Today I have a sneak peek for you with a new suite of products from the upcoming 2020 January - June Mini Catalog by Stampin' Up! I decided to create a project for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #416 (FMS416). 

For my project, I'm using the From My Heart suite of products that will be released on the 3rd of January. Be sure to check out below about ordering and getting new Heart Doilies free as well on my blog on Friday. I have a special chance to win new products as we kick off Sale-A-Bration.

I love hearts and this suite surely does too. The Heartfelt Stamp set has 2 heart punches that coordinate with the set and the beautiful From my Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper. The patterns have red and pink foil accents on some designs. Many of the images can be punched out using the Heart Punch Pack. It's great because the stamps in the stamp set also coordinate with the heart punches. It's double the fun! The fun doesn't stop there, because there are Heart Doilies as well. You get 40 doilies. 20 are red and 20 are pink. They are beautiful and fit perfectly on the Heart Foil Tins (which you can bake in).

I hope you have enjoyed my card today. There are many other projects to see for the FMS416 challenge. Be sure to check them out for some great ideas.

Speaking of love and hearts, the January Paper Pumpkin is going to be great!

Paper Pumpkin’s first kit of 2020 is all about L-O-V-E. Whether you want handmade favors for Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, or a remarkably romantic wedding, this month’s kit has everything you need to help you celebrate your favorite friendships and love stories. So make it a “LOVE”-ly year with Paper Pumpkin, and subscribe today!

Here are more details about the January kit.

Kit details: Makes 20 treat bags + 10 mini cards and envelopes

Card size: 3" x 3" (7.5 x 7.5 cm)

Envelope size: 3-1/8" x 3-1/8" (7.8 x 7.8 cm)

Bag size: 3-1/4" x 4" (8.2 x 10 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Crushed Curry, Highland Heather, Mint Macaron, and Rococo Rose

There are many options when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin.

The best way to subscribe would be the 3-month subscription. This way you can earn a free Sale-A-Bration item if you subscribe after January 2nd. To receive a current month kit, you need to subscribe by the 10th of each month. 

Thanks again for stopping in. I hope you have had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. It brings wonderful things to stamping, so be sure to stop back and learn all about the best time of year with Stampin' Up!

If you want to place your order through me and beginning January 3rd, the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog and free Sale-A-Bration will begin. With a minimum $50 order, I will send you a free package of the new Heart Doilies found in the upcoming 2020 January-June Mini Catalog. Simply order online and be sure to use the current hostess code #YTRY24OG when placing your order. This hostess code will let me know that I need to send you the Heart Doilies. Any orders placed now will also be included. 

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