It's here, it's here, it's finally here!!  The moment we have been anxiously waiting for is finally here.  Today is the day that the 2014 Holiday Catalog is live and your purchasing frenzy can begin! Seriously, stampers...this catalog is jam packed with so many great holiday products....Halloween, Thanksgiving, Fall, and Christmas! You'll find tons of packaging products and ideas, new dies and punches, crafting kits, Designer Series Paper and trims, and of course stamp sets!  You are going to LOVE it! If you are wanting to order right away, be sure to visit my online store to start shopping.

Holiday Catalog PDF
Spanish Flyer
Holiday Catalog Stampin' Supplies

Click on the catalog image or link above for the online version of the catalog. If you are one of my regular customers you should have rec'd the Holiday catalog by now.  If you are a regular customer and did not get one, please let me know.  If you are a new customer and not committed to another Demonstrator, I'd love to send you one!  QUICK TIP: Download the catalog to a smart phone or iPad for easy reference!

You may have noticed there wasn't any Hostess Stamp Sets in the Holiday Catalog. Instead, now until October 31, Stampin' Up! is offering an exclusive Good Greetings Stamp Set when your party, club or personal order, reaches a total of $300--that's in addition to the other exiting benefits! That's right, a FREE stamp set in addition to all the other exciting and generous benefits you get when you host a party from August 28 to October 31! This versatile stamp set covers holidays from Halloween to Valentines and more.  I'm in LOVE with the font!!  **squeal**

The Fine Print:

• Dates: August 28th- October 31, 2014
• Print: Good Greetings Flyer PDF
• All order types qualify for this promotion
• One set per workshop or online order of $300 or more
• Orders larger than the qualifying amount are not eligible for additional sets
• Choose wood or clear mount stamp set
• 135014 Good Greetings wood mount
• 135017 Good Greetings clear mount

May God Bless You and Your Family!!

So, how many of you are in LOVE with the new Kinda Eclectic stamp set found on page 164 of Stampin' Up!'s Annual catalog?  This was one of the stamp sets we received for free as a Convention attendee...YEAH!!  I tell ya', it was extremely difficult to refrain buying it before that time.  Pure torture!!  Several weeks ago I held a Kinda Eclectic stamping class, and I swear that I heard squeaks and squeals from the ladies stamping with this set.  LOL!  I decided to re-introduce the makings of an Easel card and to go Shabby Chic...my favorite style.  LOVE it!!!

 Are you ready for the card recipe?  Here you go....

• Crumb Cake card base measures the 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" with the fold across the top.
• Take the largest Labels Collection Framelit die and place the die on the cardstock base as described in the picture to the right.
• After die-cutting, lay the top layer down with the fold to the left side on your Simply Scored Tool and score at 1-3/4".
• Using the same largest Labels Collection Framelit, die-cut a single Crumb Cake layer using the same placement per instructions in image.
• Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue and glue together only the bottom portion of the single layer to the top layer (glue should only be added to the cardstock below the score line).
• Take the 2nd to the largest framelit and die-cut 2 pieces of Very Vanilla cardstock (measuring 4" x 3-3/4").
• Ink up the 'sunburst' in Soft Suede, stamp off onto a scrap paper, then stamp directly to the Very Vanilla cardstock.  Ink up the leaves in Mossy Meadow ink, stamp off onto scrap paper, then stamp directly to the Very Vanilla cardstock.
• Punch 2 flowers from the wonderful Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper using the Blossom Punch (discounted on this week's Weekly Deals) and sponge the edges with Soft Suede.  Use paper snips to slice up each flower petal and then ruffle them up.  Add Stampin' Dimensionals between each flower layer and don't align the petals....rotate the top layer.
• Punch a 1" Circle from Hello Honey cardstock and papersnip it all the way around....then sponge with Soft Suede ink.  Add some Linen thread to a Very Vintage Designer Button and use Stampin' Glue Dots to add to the Hello Honey circle.  Use Multipurpose Liquid glue to adhere to the flower piece.
• Banner cut a piece of 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon and some Naturals 5/8" Chevron Ribbon and glue in place.
• Add some Linen Thread
• Add more Stampin' Dimensionals to the Blossom Flower decoration and set in place.
• Sponge the edges of both Very Vanilla Labels dies and the edges of the Crumb Cake cardbase with Soft Suede ink.

• Stamp the largest butterfly from the set in Hello Honey and punch out with the Elegant Butterfly punch.  Fold (slightly) in half and only add liquid glue to the folded area.  This is so the wings will be the point of contact when the card is propped up like an easel.  VOILA!!

Stamping Off Technique Fun Tip:  The leaves you see stamped on the inside were a result of stamping off once to get the darker tone you see, then immediately stamped again to get the lighter.  Therefore, I inked up the rubber stamp one time, but stamped 3 times.  Once on scrap paper, 2nd time on the Very Vanilla layer, then a 3rd time just below the first stamped image.

EXCITING NEWS!!  The Blossom Punch is listed on the Weekly Deals until September 1st for $12.71 (regularly $16.95).  Order yours today and have some fun creating your own beautiful flower embellishments!

YIPPEE!!  THE HOLIDAY CATALOG GOES LIVE ON AUGUST 28TH!  If you are a Stampin' Dreams Preferred Customer (ordered through me within the past year), you will automatically receive your free Holiday Catalog on or before August 28 (the date the catalog begins).  Buuuut, you don't have to wait until August 28th to order from the new mini!!!  Join my community of stampers called Lori's Dream Team today!

EXTRA-EXTRA...DON'T DELAY!!   SHORT & SWEET STARTER KIT OFFER!

August 21 - 28 ONLY! Purchase the Starter Kit for $99 and get $150 in product.

YOU CHOOSE: Up to $150 worth of Stampin' Up! products (any current catalog, clearance, specially priced bundles--if we sell it, you can include it) in your kit. That's $51 in FREE product.

BONUS! You can add items from the new 2014 Holiday Catalog RIGHT NOW!

Our $99 Starter Kit Deal --- You are going to love it!

Select any $150 in paper crafting supplies for only $99 PLUS

FREE SHIPPING!

SPECIAL STARTER KIT OFFER!  Aug. 21th – 28th ONLY!  Purchase the Starter Kit for $99 and get $150 in product of your choice!  That includes $51 in FREE product! 

BONUS!  You can add items from the new 2014 Holiday Catalog in your kit even though the products are not yet available to the public!  Please find your very own copy of the Holiday Catalog with this mailing.  Ooodles of yummy & fun product.

FREE SHIPPING:  Save another 10% - the entire kit ships for FREE!

20% DISCOUNT:  You will receive a minimum of a 20% discount on anything you purchase while you remain active.

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT: Our group of people stretch across the U.S. and consist of both hobby crafters and business minded stampers.  We welcome everyone regardless of why you joined!  

• LEVEL 1 – HOBBY STAMPER. Get the discount!  Use the 20% discount on all your purchases. Get all the inspiration you need from our exclusive website called “Stampin’ Connection”.  Come share in our semi-monthly Inspiration Sunday’s.
• LEVEL 2 – ECLECTIC STAMPER. Be yourself! Try different things, have everything the HOBBY level has plus have an occasional event to help you earn even more free products. 
• LEVEL 3 – BUSINESS STAMPER. Establish an income! Start planning your own events (with my help) to generate a steady income dong what you love.  You create your schedule.  You can earn free incentive trips (vacations), cash bonuses and higher income as you work towards your goals.

VIP ACCESS: Be the first to SEE and buy new product releases before they are made public.

NO RISK, NO OBLIGATION, NO REQUIREMENTS.  Take advantage of Stampin' Up! demonstrator discounts and benefits through January 31, 2015. NO, you don't have to hold workshops, parties, or stamping events!  Stampin' Up! encourages the hobbyists to join.  If you reach $300 in purchases and/or sales, by January 31st you're discount benefits will automatically renew!

ADDITIONAL PERKS TO JOINING MY TEAM. Become a member of Stampin' Up! family and my team, called Lori’s Dream Team.  Plus, as a part of our team you get extra perks. I am passionate about my team and love sharing new stamping projects.  Here's just a few of the benefits:

• Semi-Monthly Team Inspiration Sunday’s (in Nebraska) with stamping and sharing
• Private Team Facebook Group
• Team recognition and incentives throughout the year
• One on one training and career development for business-minded stampers

CONTACT ME TODAY AND CHOOSE YOUR STARTER KIT PRODUCTS!

Our $99 Starter Kit Deal --- You are going to love it!

May God Bless You and Your Family!!

So, how many of you have dropped everything to get your hands on Stampin' Up!'s new Blendabilities markers?  ME, ME, ME (arm raised in the air anxiously awaiting for the teacher to pick me to answer the question)!  LOL  And, of course, I couldn't just stop at one set....they are like your favorite candy...very addicting and so much fun to play with.  I held a Blendabilities class a few weeks ago, and everyone was certainly "WOW'd" with ease of using them.  My favorite part was watching their expressions go from 'Hmmmm, I'm not sure about this because I have no clue what I'm doing' to the best expression "OMG!  This is so cool!  Look at me....I can color!"  LOVE it!!

 I've listed the card recipe for you....

• Basic Black card base measures the 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" with the fold across the top.
• Layered some luscious Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler
• Positioned the Coastal Cabana layer that was die cut using the Deco Collection Framelit onto the Typeset Specialty paper
• Wrapped some of the beautiful Venetian Crochet Trim and tied in a pretty bow to one side.
• Stamped the Vivid Vases stamp using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock.  Colored in the vases and blooms using a variety of Blendabilities markers and punched out the image with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch.  Layered onto Basic Black cardstock that was die cut using the Circles Collection Framelits. Added dimensionals and set in place.
• The sentiment is part of the Vivid Vases stamp, but I only inked up the words using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and stamped onto a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock.  After coloring the vase and flowers with my Daffodil Delight Blendabilities marker, it resembled Crushed Curry.  ;)
• Added a extra touch with some Basic Pearls,
• and, there you have it!

BLENDABILITIES COLORING TIP:  Be careful when coloring on Very Vanilla cardstock.  I discovered that the more blending I did, the more the color would 'seep' or 'bleed' outside of the lines of the stamped image where I started with my dark Blendability marker.  Click on the image to see what I mean.  I suggest that you leave a smidgin of 'white' space between the dark color and the lines of the stamped image to allow for 'bleeding' to occur.  Personally, I think the 'bleeding' gave the vases a vintage/mossy look, but I know there are a lot of stampers that much prefer the clean look.

EXTRA-EXTRA...DON'T DELAY!!  So I have these 10, brand-new, Stampin' Up! products that are dying to be loved!!!! I want to send them to the first 10 people that choose to take advantage of MY "Something Extra For My Customers" special.  This offer is exclusive to me, Lori Mueller. In order to qualify - you MUST enter the Hostess Code - YUR7GFGD when you place your order. When I receive confirmation of your order, I will email you and ask you for your choice of any of the Bonus items, so make sure to allow me to contact you when you submit your order.

Click on the image to the right to get a closer view, or click on the link Lori's Bonus Top 10 Give-Aways

If you already own a Big Shot you can STILL get in on this deal by placing an order of $100 or more.  Offer ends August 31, 2014.

As I've said many times....I absolutely LOVE my Big Shot!!  I have a heck of a time not using it on every single project.  Just like today's card....needed the Big Shot to die cut the beautiful Deco Labels Collection Framelits, which just so happens to be part of one of the FREE bundles to choose when you purchase your Big Shot.  YEAH!!  You *NEED* a Big Shot....I'm just tellin' ya!  I hate to see you kicking yourself all the way to the bank regretting not jumping at this great special.

PLUS, look at all of the Sizzix Dies and Framelits offered at a great discount on the Weekly Deals.  If your order reaches $150, then you can be your own Hostess and receive $25+ in (more) FREE Stampin' Up! product.  **squeal**

Lori's Stampin' Up! Promotion Reminders

• Join my Stampin' Up! team!
• • $99 Demo Kit – Traditional Starter Kit – $125 product value
• Buy a Big Shot...Get a FREE Bundle:  During the month of August, get a FREE stamp set and coordinating framelit die bundle when your purchase yourself a brand new Big Shot Die Cutting machine!  You can choose from 5 different pre-selected bundles.  Already own this wonderful machine?  Then, you will want to take advantage of purchasing any of the selected bundles and save 15%.  Don't miss out on this Big Shot promotion....it's a BIG deal!
• Lori's BONUS Top 10 Reasons "Why You Should Own A Big Shot".  Choose from Lori's Bonus Top 10 Give-Aways selection.
• Blendabilities are HERE!!:  The wait is over! Stampin Up has officially released one of our most exciting new products, Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers!
• Join me at www.mypaperpumpkin.com and get your Paper Pumpkin Kit delivered right to your door every month.  Don't forget....the subscription will ask for a Demonstrator's name....I'd love it if you chose me...Lori Mueller, as your Demonstrator.
• Weekly Deals:  New deals come out every Tuesday and expire the following Monday
• Shop the Clearance Rack for bargains up to 80% off!  New additions to the list....get them while supplies last!
• Stampin' Rewards = Free products with $150+ orders.
• Check out the latest downloads for My Digital Studio, these can now be added to Customer and Workshop orders!

May God Bless You and Your Family!!

Ok, so I think that everyone deserves to have a Big Shot in their aresenal of crafting supplies. This is a POWER HOUSE machine that will completely and totally take your paper crafting to the next level.

Here's my (David Letterman) Top 10 List 'Why You Should Own A Big Shot":

1. It's small, it's portable, it's sturdy, and doesn't require electricity so you can use it WHENEVER (during hurricane, tornado and thunderstorm seasons)

2. It's easy enough for a child to use. Seriously, I had a group of Girl Scouts working the Big Shot to create treat packages....Crafts Badge earned!

3. It cuts through almost anything! Talk about custom embellishments! Die cut aluminum flowers out of a Diet Coke can if you want. I'm DEAD serious!  The Big Shot can cut through 50 different types of materials.  See the list HERE. 

4. Embossing Folders! OMG! I use these all the time. I remember when I had to pay extra money at the craft store to buy embossed cardstock. Ha Ha!!!! Now I can emboss like a BOSS! **squeal**

5. Framelits - Nesting dies that take up like NO room! I have ALL of mine (and I do have them all) in one "photo memory box" from the craft store and I still have lots of room.  LOVE it!!

6. It makes crafting FASTER! I mean with some of the dies, they even coordinate with our stamp sets so you don't need to CUT THE IMAGES OUT. Did you hear that? YOU DON'T NEED TO CUT THEM OUT BY HAND!!!  NO scissors needed!

7. Your husband will even use it. Yep, they think it's cool too. It can be a 'man' tool, too.

8. They last forever! I've had mine for YEARS, and I haven't had to do any upgrades. If something does happen, Stampin' Up! guarantees full replacement up to 3 years....no questions asked!  Can't get that anywhere else!

9. Stampin' Up! is offering a SWEET deal where you can get a FREE bundle worth up to like $60!!!!

10. I'm adding to that sweet deal by offering to send you EVEN MORE! A special gift from me!

Take a look

Here's my BONUS Top 10 Reasons "Why You Should Own A Big Shot":

So I have these 10, brand-new, Stampin' Up! products that are dying to be loved!!!! I want to send them to the first 10 people that choose to take advantage of this special through me. In order to qualify - you MUST enter the Hostess Code - YUR7GFGD when you place your order (click on photo above). When I receive your order, I will email you and ask you for your choice of any of the Bonus items.

Lori's Bonus Top 10 Give-Aways

If you already own a Big Shot you can STILL get in on this deal by placing an order of $100 or more.  Offer ends August 31, 2014.

YIPPEE!!  THE HOLIDAY CATALOGS ARE COMING!  If you are a Stampin' Dreams Preferred Customer (ordered through me within the past year), you will automatically receive your free Holiday Catalog on or before August 28 (the date the catalog begins).  I'm in trouble!! because I was able to buy some of the new products during Convention....AND, I have already put in another pre-order!  YIKES!! but, I am SUPER excited!  :)

SPOILER ALERT!!  When you purchase your brand new Big Shot, you will be all set to emboss and die-cut using the oh-so-yummy new tools you'll see in the new Holiday Catalog!  Just sayin'....

May God Bless You and Your Family!!

Have you ever had a time where you feel that a particular technique is all that you do each time you start a stamp project?  That's me!!  Once I started working with stencils...EVERYTHING is getting stencilled!  LOVE it....soooo easy and fun!  I'm in desperate need of birthday cards and the new the Flower Patch photopolymer stamp set (and my stencils, of course) came together quite beautifully.  But, let me first show you the card I found on Pinterest I used as inspiration.

What was THEN inspiration.....

Is the NOW with a WOW....

So, what do you think? Let's walk through the transformation together....

• Whisper White card base measures the 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" with the fold down the left side.
• The next Whisper White layer (3-5/8" x 5-1/8") features the Dots & Stripes Decorative Masks.  Using a Stampin' sponge and Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink, I set the mask in place and sponged ink in all of the circle openings at the upper half of this layer.  I did concentrate to make sure that I had strong circle outlines while sponging the mask.
• To add a little sparkle and bling, I used my 2-Way Glue Pen to each large marked circle and added Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter.
• Before adding the sponged layer to the Blackberry Bliss matte layer, I die cut the larger Flower Fair Framelit.  Neat trick when you don't have scraps or don't want to cut into a new full sheet of cardstock.  I call it 'stealing' because no one is ever gonna know when you put the sponged layer on top!  Teehehe
• I added a strip of Soft Sky cardstock that was die cut using one of the Finishing Touches edgelits.  Then added a piece of Soft Sky 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Silver Metallic Baker's Twine to present a defined sentiment area.  The sentiment comes from the Flower Patch stamp set, inked with Blackberry Bliss and stamped in place. 
• The main focal point is the Flower Patch layers....the top layer is stamped and inked with Soft Sky and Blackberry Bliss, die cut using the coordinating Flower Fair Framelit and popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals. onto the 'stolen' Blackberry Bliss die cut.  Add a Rhinestone Jewel to the center and pop it up on the card with more dimensionals, and you've got a WOW card.
• MASKING TIP:  Be careful when sponging so that your mask doesn't slip a bit....then your circles will look a bit wonky and not a vivid circle shape.  Use Blue Painter's tape to hold the stencil in place on your work surface to avoid it slipping out of place.

The Big Shot is an amazing, versatile, and easy-to-use tool that is a MUST in the hands of every crafter.  Don't miss out on this great deal....Buy a Big Shot and choose your favorite stamp set and coordinating framelit bundle for FREE (pre-selected bundles)!  Wondering just how useful the Big Shot can be to you and your spouse (whether wife or husband)?  Check out the variety of materials page listing what can be cut by the Big Shot and how much easier and unique projects can become owning a Big Shot. Ask me how!  Offer ends August 31st.

Don't forget....If you are a brand new subscriber to My Paper Pumpkin, you have until August 10th to subscribe in order to receive the August kit in your mailbox.  You won't want to miss the Pumpkin Chariot....it's a goodie!!  More details in this Stampin' Dreams post.

Lori's Stampin' Up! Promotion Reminders

• Join my Stampin' Up! team!
• • $99 Demo Kit – Traditional Starter Kit – $125 product value
• Buy a Big Shot...Get a FREE Bundle:  During the month of August, get a FREE stamp set and coordinating framelit die bundle when your purchase yourself a brand new Big Shot Die Cutting machine!  You can choose from 5 different pre-selected bundles.  Already own this wonderful machine?  Then, you will want to take advantage of purchasing any of the selected bundles and save 15%.  Don't miss out on this Big Shot promotion....it's a BIG deal!
• Blendabilities are HERE!!:  The wait is over! Stampin Up has officially released one of our most exciting new products, Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers!
• Join me at www.mypaperpumpkin.com and get your Paper Pumpkin Kit delivered right to your door every month.  Don't forget....the subscription will ask for a Demonstrator's name....I'd love it if you chose me...Lori Mueller, as your Demonstrator.
• Weekly Deals:  New deals come out every Tuesday and expire the following Monday
• Shop the Clearance Rack for bargains up to 80% off!  New additions to the list....get them while supplies last!
• Stampin' Rewards = Free products with $150+ orders.
• Check out the latest downloads for My Digital Studio, these can now be added to Customer and Workshop orders!

May God Bless You and Your Family!!

• TWO GREAT SPECIALS
  • FREE Bundle of your choice, when you purchase a Big Shot and/or
  • 15% OFF discounted Bundles

If you're anything like me, you absolutely love when BIG opportunities come your way. And because we all know the Big Shot is a big deal, here's an offer you can't miss; an exclusive Big Shot opportunity that lasts for the entire month of August! **squeal**  I LOVE MY BIGSHOT!!!  (yelling from the rooftop)  :)

With the holiday's fast approaching your special gift-giving packaging, home decorating and specially crafted greeting card will be so much easier with the help of a Big Shot--plus, you need some sweet Big Shot accessories.  So, Stampin' Up! has a deal for you!  With every purchase of a Big Shot in August, you will receive one of five free stamp set/framelits bundles (see below), YOUR choice!  OH.MY.GOSH!!!  This is one deal you won't want to miss-only available from August 1-31-as these bundles are one-time only exclusives.

Do you already own a Big Shot?  You can get a 15% discount on the bundles above.  Please be sure to use the product numbers listed to ensure you get your discount!

Watch this new Stampin' Up! video of Big Shot Basics!

May God Bless You and Your Family!!