Monthly Archive: November 2017

My 5 Top Gift-Giving Picks

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here so I thought I would share with you my top five gift-giving picks this season.

#1 – All Inclusive Project Kits

All-inclusive kits are perfect for beginning and seasoned crafters alike, especially since all the supplies you need to complete the kit are included. An added perk to these all inclusive kits from Stampin’ Up! is that they come beautifully boxed and would look great wrapped up with a ribbon.

Oh Happy Day Card Kit

Soft Sayings Card Kit

#2 – Love Today Planner Kit

Planners are all the rage and this planner will help keep the recipient on schedule and can also give a creative outlet too! This all-inclusive kit has everything you need to create a customizable yearly planner.

Love Today Planner Kit

#3 – Photo Album, Pocket Pages and a Memories & More Card Pack

One of my favorite gifts to give! I collect a few photos – sometimes I have to sneak them from someone’s Facebook page – then I box them up with an album, a pack of pocket pages and a Memories & More Card Pack and Journaling Pens.

Basic Black 6″ X 8″ Album	Kraft 6″ X 8″ Album	Journaling Pens
Variety Pack 6″ X 8″ Photo Pocket Pages	Merry Little Christmas Memories & More Card Pack	Perfect Days Card Pack
Petal Garden Card Pack	Bundle Of Love Card Pack	Color Theory Card Pack

#4 – Paper Pumpkin

A Paper Pumpkin subscription is a creative escape in a box that comes right to your door. You receive all the stamps, ink, and paper you need to make a fun paper-crafting project. Absolutely no prep work; everything is pre-cut and ready to go!

#5 – Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper with Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Blends or Watercolor Pencils

Adult coloring is a big trend right now and the Just Add Color paper with it’s open designs printed on heavyweight paper is perfect for coloring or watercoloring.

Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper

Many Marvelous Markers

Stampin’ Blends Markers Collection

Watercolor Pencils

Thanks for stopping by my little piece of blog real estate. I hope you’ve enjoyed my Five Fav’s for gift giving. I would be happy to assist you with your gift-giving needs this holiday. Contact me today or visit my online store at the link below.

Cyber Monday FREE Shipping

During Online Extravaganza this past week, Stampin’ Up! has offered some great deals on a select group of stamps and products, but they are not done yet. To close out Online Extravaganza with a bang, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on all orders during Cyber Monday! FREE shipping begins at midnight MT Sunday night and ends at 11:59 pm MT on Monday, November 27.

In addition to FREE Shipping, when you place an online order of $50 or more with me and use Hostess Code PVVSMT9T, I will send a package of these beautiful Foil Snowflakes to you.

Take a peek at these projects made with the gorgeous metallic foil snowflakes and other products from the Year of Cheer Product Suite.

To get your gift from me don’t forget to insert Host Code PVVSMT9T here when shopping with me at my online store (do not use the Host Code if your order is over $150 – you will qualify for Host Rewards and will receive the Foil Snowflakes from me automatically):

Colorful Seasons

The “Fancy” option in my Fun & Fancy Stamp Class this month was this sweet Embellished Mason Jar Candle:

I purchased the cinnamon bun scented candles from Dollar Tree then dressed them up with some ribbon, trim and die-cuts. The colors in the Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper coordinated perfectly with the cinnamon color of the candle and the detailed Copper Foil leaf paired with a strand of mini sequin trim adds just enough sparkle to the project. I am so excited to gift these to my Thanksgiving Day guests!

Project Details:

Stamps: Colorful Seasons Photopolymer, September 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Ink: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso
Cardstock: Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper 3″ x 3″, Cajun Craze Cardstock 3″ x 3″, 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, Gold Foil 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, Very Vanilla 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Coffee Cups Framelits, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Crushed Curry 3/8″ Mini-Chevron Ribbon, Gold Mini Sequin Trim, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions:

Cut circle from 3″ x 3″ piece of Cajun Craze card stock with die from the Stitched Shapes Framelits using the Big Shot.
Cut circle from 3″ x 3″ piece of Designer Series Paper with die from the Layering Circles Framelits using the Big Shot. Adhere circle to Cajun Craze circle using adhesive. Adhere both to jar lid using adhesive.
Wrap Crushed Curry ribbon around jar and tie in bow. Thread 6″ length of sequin trim under bow and tie in knot.
Stamp leaf image onto 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Cajun Craze card stock using Cajun Craze ink. Cut out with die from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits using the Big Shot.
Cut detailed leaf from 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Copper Foil with die from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits using the Big Shot. Adhere to Cajun Craze leaf using Mini Glue Dot.
Stamp sentiment onto 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ piece of Very Vanilla card stock with Early Espresso ink. Cut out with oval die from the Coffee Cups Framelits using the Big Shot. Adhere oval to leaves using Mini Glue Dot.
Tie bow with Linen thread. Adhere bow to top of sentiment with dot of Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue.
Adhere tag to jar front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Product List

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set $27.00	Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle $54.00	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad $6.50	Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper $11.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $8.00	Copper Foil Sheets $4.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock $9.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies $30.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies $35.00
Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies $33.00	Coffee Cups Framelits Dies $30.00	Big Shot $110.00	Crushed Curry 3/8″ Mini Chevron Ribbon $7.00	Gold Mini Sequin Trim $6.00
Linen Thread $4.50	Glue Dots $5.25	Liquid Multipurpose Glue $4.00

Online Extravaganza!

Stampin’ Up! has announced it’s Holiday Extravaganza!

There are two parts remaining to the Online Extravaganza:

10 to 50 percent OFF list of selected products Nov. 20-26
Flash sale Nov. 27 Only – stay tuned for details

FREE Gift from Me:

Use the hostess code PVVSMT9T when you place your order of $50 or more I will send you a package of the beautiful Foil Snowflakes Embellishments (6.00 value!).

Click on the link below to view the complete list of discounted Extravaganza items then stock up on any of your last minute Christmas Card supplies, or look for gifts that you can pick up for the crafters in your life.

Today is the Day!

Today is the day…. to Reserve a Stamparatus!!

1pm Pacific Time
2pm Mountain Time
3pm Central Time
4pm Eastern Time

Please note that this is a new process – please read all the details below to better understand it.

Here’s how you reserve a Stamparatus

Create an Online Account with Leslie Benson on my Stampin’ Up! Store Here.
If you already have an account, skip step one!
Click here to Reserve your Stamparatus
Fill out form and add credit card info.
Return to The Plaid Poodle and Click Here to fill out my form to receive a FREE GIFT (from me) when the Stamparatus ships.
Watch for an email in early February from Stampin’ Up! that the Stamparatus is in your shopping cart.
Finalize order by logging in to your account and at this point you can choose to add to your order (so that you’ll qualify for a Sale-a- bration item).

Here’s a recap of the Stamparatus:

The Stamparatus is an innovative stamp placement tool. The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll wonder how you crafted without it!

Here are just some of the features of the Stamparatus:

Make multiples with ease.
Consistently stamp crisp, clean images.
If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and re-stamp – no need to start over.
Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money.
Easily create 2-step, 3-step and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates.
Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement.

Watch this video from Stampin’ Up! to see the five things you need to know about the Stamparatus:

More Product Details:

Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
2 magnets to hold the paper in place
Magnet storage areas
Retail Price–$49.00 USD/$65.00 CAD

There are three opportunities to reserve a Stamparatus (see chart below).

With the launch of this tool, Stampin’ Up! will be using a new reservation system. The global launch will feature three reservation windows. For each window, please note the following:

Reservation quantities are while supplies last.
Limit is 1 tool per customer per reservation window.
You may participate in multiple reservation windows.
In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships.

If you’re like me you’ll want to get it during the first round. Here’s how you can Reserve your Stamparatus on November 16, 2017 (see picture below for each step)

1. If you do not have an online account with me you will need to do that first. You may visit my on-line store HERE to set up an account. Here’s the info you need…
- Leslie Benson
- Demo ID 2127415
- Lee’s Summit, MO 64082
CLICK HERE to Reserve your Stamparatus on November 16th

View all the Stamparatus FAQ’s here.

Introducing the Stamparatus