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Hurricane Sandy

I just want to update you that we are all fine but are without electric.  The area was hit very bad with major flooding, severe wind/tree damage and loss of power.  I have no idea at this point when I will have my electric back.  The majority of my town is without power.  I did manage to have a friend that has electric.  I will do what I can, when I can from her home.  I will also have to survey the local post offices to see who has power and was not flooded out.  I will ship the orders the best I can.  I am out of stock on Filbert (penguin).  There is an order in transit to me.  Those orders will ship as soon as the stamp arrives in a few days.  I will continue to answer emails via my phone the best I can.  Thanks to everyone who has emailed me from all around the world to see how I am.  :)  

The Sweetest Season!

I wanted to get a post in with some additional samples before hurricane Sandy takes out my electric.  I am not sure what the upcoming hours/days will bring.  The winds are already pretty bad and it is only going to get worse.  I don't think water will be an issue for us, so that is a good thing.  I hope everyone else who is affected by the storm stays safe and doesn't experience too much damage.

Here are a few more projects using Stacey Yacula's The Sweetest Season! stamp collection.  These stamps are just too adorable!

Donna created these cute tags to use on some pillow boxes.

Donna Mikasa

 
stamps used:  Holly

 

stamps used:  Filbert

 

Julie Dudley

stamps used:  Holly, Wreath & The Sweetest Season! Sentiment Set

 

stamps used:  Elm & The Sweetest Season! Sentiment Set

 

I love how Jenn applied Liquid Pearls to create faux fur for Santa & Elwood's hat and jacket on this next card.

Jenn Biederman

stamps used:  Santa, Elwood & The Sweetest Day! Sentiment Set

Introducing...The Sweetest Season

I know many of you have anxiously been awaiting more stamps from Stacey Yacula.  It was no surprise that Stacey's debut stamp collection The Sweetest Day! would be a hit.  The next series of stamps are finally here just in time for the winter/holiday season.  I hope you enjoy The Sweetest Season just as much!

Please take a moment to visit Stacey's Etsy shop where you will find more of her wonderful illustrations.  Stacey has original artwork, prints, greeting cards, sculptures and ornaments for sale in the shop.  She has just released her annual limited edition ornaments which are a personal favorite.

Now I am sure you would like to see a few cards using stamps from The Sweetest Season by the design team.  Here you go...

Jenn Biederman

stamps used:  Berry & The Sweetest Season Sentiment Set

 

Alice Wertz

stamps used:  Santa, Wishing Stars & The Sweetest Season Sentiments

 

stamps used:  Elwood, Christmas Tree, The Sweetest Season Sentiments & HGK Merry Background

 

stamps used:  Laurel, Wishing Stars & The Sweetest Season Sentiments

 

stamps used:  Filbert, Snowy Trees & The Sweetest Season Sentiment Set

 

stamps used:  Stockings & The Sweetest Season Sentiment Set

 

Cherry Nelson 

stamps used:  Wreath, Joy, Wishing Stars & Mini Sentiment Set

 

I'll have more samples to show you in the upcoming weeks as the remainder of the design team receives their stamps.

Don't forget to check out the discounted stamps on the "Specials" page of the website.  The majority of the stamps are discounted 50% or more.  There are some great holiday sentiments to add to your collection or use with the new stamps above.  You can see samples using these sale stamps by scrolling down to the previous posts.

 

Specials Spotlight - Happy Holidays

Yesterday I showed you some projects using the Seasons Date Me stamp set that is on sale.  Today, I will be sharing some additional projects using the holiday stamps that are currently on the "Specials" page of the website.  The majority of these stamps are 50% off (or greater) for a limited time. 

The first stamp is the Scallop Banner...

Joy Taylor

stamps used:  Scallop Banner & Happy Birthday Border Tape

 

You can also use the Scallop Banner stamp with an alphabet set like Lettera32 which is also on sale.  The letters fit perfectly to spell out words and names across the banner.

stamps used:  Scallop Banner & Lettera32 Alphabet

 

 There are some Christmas and pine trees that make cute cards...

Jenn Biederman

stamps used:  Large Pine Tree & Holiday Postmark Set

 

Joy Taylor

stamps used:  Swirly Tree & "it's the most wonderful time of the year" sentiment

 

Courtney Kelley

stamps used:  Retro Tree & Mini Mini Holiday Sentiments

 

The Snowglobe stamp can be used to create a classic snowglobe card with acetate and glitter/confetti or just stamped on a card with or without the outer globe.

Joy Taylor

stamps used:  Snowglobe & "From our home to yours"

 

Courtney Kelley

stamps used:  Snowglobe & Stitches Stamp Set

 

Jennifer Holmes

stamps used:  Carolers & Merriness Set

 

stamps used:  Holiday Greetings by Heidi Grace Kress

 

stamps used:  Holiday Greetings by Heidi Grace Kress

Specials Spotlight - Seasons Date Me

I just updated the "Specials" page on the website which now contains stamps on sale for the upcoming holiday season and new year.  I believe all the stamps are 50% off or more.  The stamps included are great for holiday, winter and new year cards and projects.  There are also a handful of stamps that are calendar themed and are always perfect for scrapbooking projects in addition to cards.  It is the perfect time to add a few new stamps for your December Daily or Project Life.

The stamp set I am featuring today is called Seasons Date Me by Paislee Press.  We originally released Date Me  based on Liz's digital set.  It was so popular that we decided to do a new version with a seasons ring instead of the days of the week.  This enables the user to not pinpoint a specific day and month when an event happens.  The Seasons Date Me allows for documenting a more general time period.  The set was ideally designed for scrapbooking events but you will see from the samples below that it is great for cards as well.  The set is regularly $8.00 and is on sale for $4.00 (this is only reflected on the "Specials" page).  Please note that all the stamps on the "Specials" page are limited quantities and will return back to their normal pricing.

Here are some of my favorite projects using both Date Me stamp sets.  I am showing samples of both sets so you can see how interchangeable they are.  The set with the days of the week was released first. I have more scrapping and December Daily projects from earlier on when my design team had more scrapbookers.

 

Jenn B.

stamps used:  Seasons Date Me & Doodle Flower Sentiment Set

 

stamps used:  Seasons Date Me

 

stamps used:  Seasons Date Me & Thank You Noteblock

 

stamps used:  Seasons Date Me & Vintage 2010 Calendar Stamp (discontinued)

 

 stamps used:  Date Me, Danson Decorating, Hanging with Pete, Downcome Alphabet, Willard Sipping Cocoa, Hugo Roasting Marshmallows, Campfire & Retro Tree

 

Alice Wertz

stamps used:  Seasons Date Me & Vintage Journal Label

 

Jennifer Roach

stamps used:  Date Me & Pointing Finger

 

Julie Dudley

stamps used:  Seasons Date Me, Late 1800's Script Background, Vintage Journal Label, Blossom Set & Photographer

 

Courtney Kelley

stamps used:  Date Me

 

stamps used:  Date Me & Merriness

 

 

Joy Taylor 

stamps used:  Date Me & Holiday Ticket Set

 

Jennifer Holmes

stamps used:  Date Me, Deluxe Labels & Antique Ledger Background

 

stamps used:  Date Me & Lettera 32 Alphabet

 

stamps used:  Date Me

 

Laura Craigie

stamps used:   Seasons Date Me & Damask Background

stamps used:  Date Me & Skinny Dip Alphabet

 

Sharon Ong 

stamps used:  Date Me, Hopscotch Sentiments & Fanciful Labels

 

stamps used:  Date Me

 

stamps used:  Date Me, Happiness is_______, Early 1900's Music Background, Ornamentals,

Vintage Postcard Set

 

Waleska Neris

stamps used:  Date Me

 

Judi VanValkinburgh-Garber

stamps used:  Date Me

 

 

 

Halloweenies

Sorry for my long absence.  We have had computer, printer and software issues around here.  I am still not fully up and running but I should be shortly.  I wanted to share two cards with you today that use a couple of Halloweenies from Stephanie Ackerman's kid collection.  They were a late release last year for Halloween.  They make adorable cards and would be very fun used for candy packaging and treat bags.

Alice Wertz

stamps used:  Frankie Frankenstein & Bubble Sentiment Set

 

Jennifer Roach 

stamps used:  Wendy Witch