Balloon and Penguins

Well it's a great day and a little bit of a sad day all in one.  The 2016 Stampin' UP! catalog went live yesterday.  Yay!!!  Here's a link to the 2016 Stampin' UP! Catalog. 

My preorder of new 2016 Stampin' UP! Products arrived yesterday. Who doesn't love new stamps, papers, ribbons, embellishments etc.? 

Now the sad part.  No time to play with them.  I am leaving for a short trip to Portland, Maine today.  If you haven't been to Maine I highly recommend it.  It's a beautiful state.  Mike, the boys and I have taken 2 trips to Bar Harbor in the past.  It's a must see.

Being that I have not had time to create with my new stamps, papers etc. I am featuring a card that I CASED from Pinterest.  I am sorry but I don't have the original artists name.

Happy Stamping!!!!

Who doesn't love penguins and balloons?  This card features 2 stamp sets.  Balloon Celebration (pg. 24 of the SU 2016 - 2017 Catalog) and Snow Place (pg. 30 of the SU 2016-2017 Catalog).  Balloon Celebration (a great 28 piece photopolymer stamp set which features 2 step stamping) is paired with it's own balloon punch for ease of cutting out those balloons.  Snow Place (22 piece photopolymer stamp set) coordinates with Snow Friends Framelits Dies for ease of cutting out those shapes.  Snow Friends is a Christmas Set that is versatile for other times of the year.  Watermelon Wonder is one of the featured colors. It's a 2015-2017 In Color.  Here is a list of all the supplies I used for this card.  Email me any questions or to place an order. 


Balloon Bouquet Punch, #140609
$18.00. pg. 187

3/4" Circle Punch, #119873
$13.00. pg. 187

1 1/4" Circle  Punch, #119861
$16.00, pg. 187



Balloon Celebration, #140675
$26.00, pg. 24.

Clear Block B, #117147
$6.00, pg. 183

Clear Block D, #118485
$8.50, pg. 183

Snow Place, #139738
$26.00, pg. 30.

Snow Friends Framelits, #139664
$27.00. pg. 192

Whisper White Cardstock, #100730
$9.00/40 sheets, pg. 175

Basic Black Cardstock, #121045
$8.00/24 sheets, pg. 170

Watermelon Wonder Cardstock, #138334
$8.00/24 sheets, pg. 169

Basic  Black Archival Stampin Pad
#140931, $7.00, pg. 180

Basic Black Refill, #140928
$5.50, pg. 180

Basic Black Stampin Write Marker,
 #100082. $3.50, pg. 181

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin Pad
#138323. $6.50. pg. 169

Watermelon Wonder Refill
#138328. $3.25. pg. 169

Real Red Classic Stampin Pad
#126949. $6.50. pg. 171

Real Red Refill
#103287. $6.50. pg. 171

Tempting Turquoise Stampin Pad
#126952. $6.50. pg. 171

Tempting Turquoise Refill
#101041. $6.50. pg. 171

Pool Party Classic Stampin Pad
#126982. $6.50, pg. 171

Pool Party Refill
#122933. $3.25. pg. 171

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin Pad
#131180. $6.50. pg. 171

Pear Pizzazz Refill
#131160. $3.25. pg. 171

Old Olive Classic Stampin Pad
#126953. $6.50. pg. 171

Old Olive Refill
#100531. $3.25. pg. 171

Clear Block Bundle, # 118491
$71.50, pg. 183

Snail Adhesive, # 1043332
$7.00. pg. 182

Stampin Dimensionals
#104430. $4.00, pg. 182

Stampin Scrub, #126200
$17.00. pg. 183

Stampin Mist Cleaner
#102394. $4.50. pg. 183

Stampin Mist Refill
#101022. $9.50. pg. 183

Stampin Trimmer, #126889
$30.00. pg. 189

Stampin Trimmer Cutting Blades
#126995. $6.00. pg. 189

Simply Scored Scoring Tool
#122334. $30.00. pg. 185

Bone Folder, #102300
$7.00. pg. 185

SU Grid Paper, #130148
$11.00. pg. 185

Clear Block H, #118490
$8.50. pg. 183

Snail Refill, #104331
$4.50, pg. 182

New Stampin Up Catalog starts Wednesday!

It's here!! The 2016-2107 Stampin' UP! catalog is live. Click here to see the new catalog online.

If you have already seen the new Stampin' UP! catalog your wish list is probably as big as mine.  I am getting back into blogging about  my Stampin' UP! business.

 My goal is to present to you projects from our current catalogs. There's so much to choose from.  If you don't have a Stampin' UP! catalog and would like one please email me at rtraufler@Hotmail.com. 

Here is a handy shopping list for you.

CURRENT STAMPIN' UP! PROMOTIONS

Want FREE stamps?  Join my Team and receive 2 FREE stamp sets in your Starter Kit!!

June 1 - 30, 2016: When you join the Stampin' UP! family and become a demonstrator and a member of my team, you will get to select 2 free stamp sets in addition to the $125 in Stampin' UP! merchandise in your Starter Kit!  You pay only $99 and also enjoy FREE SHIPPING on your starter kit!  Then you can start enjoying the demonstrator discount on all of your orders AND the friendships and creativity of your fellow Stampin' UP! demonstrators! It doesn't get much better than that.

Here's a handy flyer that tells you all about it.

Click here to Join when you are ready.  I would love to have you on my team!!

Want to earn $35 EXTRA in Stampin' Rewards (hostess $$)?  June 1 - 30, 2016
When your order is $350 or more in June you will enjoy an extra $35 in hostess rewards (in addition to the usual stampin rewards). Spend your Stampin' Rewards $$ on hostess sets or anything in the catalog!

Talk to your friends and gather orders.  I can help you with a hostess code for everyone to order online or order your own shopping spree and enjoy the extra rewards!! You know you want to!!

Remember that ALL orders of $150 or more receive Stampin' Rewards (hostess $$) to spend any way you wish.

Don't forget about our awesome clearance rack.  You will find amazing Stampin' Up! products at clearance prices.

Interested in a monthly stamping project?  Then Paper Pumpkin is for you.  Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit program by Stampin’ Up! Each month a fully designed project kit arrives at your door filled with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go, so you can skip to the fun. You'll enjoy fun projects like cards, gift packaging, home décor, and more for just $19.95 a month (shipping included).

 Please let me know how I can help you achieve your crafting dreams!

Tweet Leaves

Here is a card I made for an upcoming class.  The stamp set is Tweet Leaves (#128111) from Stampin UP's Holiday Mini Catalog.

The technique is Marker to Stamp. 

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Tweet Leaves (#128111) and Perfectly Penned (#122890 Wood Mount and #122892 Clear Mount)
Cardstock: Crumb Cake (#128953). Early Espresso (#119686). Very Vanilla (#101650).
Accessories: Designer Ribbon Slides (#127834). These are new and in the Holiday Mini.  They are awesome.  3/8" Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon (126848)
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad (#126974)
Stampin Write Markers: More Mustard (#119701, included in the Regals Collection), Old Olive (#100079), Early Espresso (#119860), Cajun Craze, #119701, included in the Regals Collection) (#1197, Marina Mist (#119679).

You can find this and more on my web site HERE. 

August Happenings at Stampin Up!

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Homemade Holiday Gifts

Q: I’m thinking of making gifts this year. What do you suggest? A: Handmade gifts are always popular because they show the heartfelt thought and effort that you put into choosing and creating the perfect, unique gift. Advent calendars are fun gifts to give and create ahead of the holidays, and gifts like a set of cards, homemade treats with decorated bags, holiday banners, and calendars are ideal for a variety of people and budgets. Advent Calendars The ever-popular tradition of opening a door a day to get a piece of candy, a special quote, or even a suggestion of a fun holiday activity can be made even more fun when you create a custom Advent calendar. The detailed Advent calendar on page 36 of the Holiday Mini Catalog uses the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die (#124587) and the 25 & Counting stamp set (#123792 wood mount, #123794 clear mount). This makes a great format for sharing the Christmas story or suggesting holiday activities like cookie baking and decorating the tree. If you prefer a different type of Advent calendar, try the Matchbox Bigz XL Die (#114890) to die cut Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper (#124002). Stack and glue the boxes in a square or in the shape of a Christmas tree and fill each box with small gifts or candy. Budget-Friendly Tasty Treats For less expensive gifts that are perfect for neighbors, co-workers, or for children’s classes, you can make homemade candy or cookies and package them in our skinny Cellophane Bags (#124134). Add a stamped topper to the 1” x 8” tube and you have a unique and yummy gift that anyone will appreciate. For larger items, we also have rectangular cellophane bags in three sizes: 3” x 5” (#103104), 4” x 6” (#102757), and 6” x 8” (#102210). Or create quick & easy, custom decorated boxes using our Kraft Gift Boxes (#124106) as your starting point. Wrap with our 1-1/4” Striped ribbon and add a hand-stamped tag and you have a great gift. Personalized Gifts For those special people on your list, you can step it up a bit and create a custom holiday banner using the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die (#124098) and coordinating Stocking Accents Originals Die (#124099). Use die-cut or chipboard letters to put a family name or a message like “Joy” or “Merry” on the banner with one letter per stocking. String the stockings on a Satin ribbon with the adorable and functional Mini Clothespins (#122942). And everyone needs a great calendar for 2012. You can create a custom calendar using our digital paper crafting software, My Digital Studio (#118108). The great thing about using My Digital Studio to make a calendar is that you can completely customize each page with your favorite designs or use one of our designer templates to save time. Make the calendars extra special when you add photos of your family members on their birthday or anniversary dates. Plus, you can design once and print as many as you like! Or design once and then just tweak it a bit to customize the calendar for different families! Handmade Joy There is a joy to creating and giving a handmade gift that is extra special. Store-bought gifts just don’t have the same heart as something that you designed and created with someone special in mind. Plus, you get the added benefit of slowing down and enjoying the experience of creating that gift without having to fight crazy mall crowds or stormy winter roads! Contact me today to plan your holiday gifts and you can get started with the fun and festive process of creating your heartfelt, holiday gifts!