This is the sweet Scallop Tag Topper Valentine Banner we made in this evening’s 12 Days of Valentines on Facebook Live. If you weren’t able to join us for the Live 12 Days of Valentines you may visit my Facebook Page Here to view the recording.

I just love the Balmy Blue color along with the traditional reds and pinks of Valentine’s Day. This project is probably considered an intermediate level craft but only because of the extra tools and steps required. It is actually pretty easy to put together. You just make four tags and then connect them all together!

Click on the blue button below for a full color .pdf copy of the project directions. And don’t forget to tune in tomorrow, Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 7:00 pm cst for Day #2 of the 12 Days of Valentines!

Here is the project video tutorial.

Here are the supplies used for the Scallop Tag Topper Valentine Banner:

Lined Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Tag Topper Scalloped Punch	Big Shot	Layering Alphabet Edgelits Dies
Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies	Banner Triple Punch	All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack	Heart Epoxy Droplets	Twine Baker's Whisper White
Liquid Multipurpose Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Glue Dots

Six days. Three sales. One spectacular promotion!

For savvy shoppers everywhere, this time of year is a dream come true. Some of the biggest sales of the year are happening, which means some of the biggest savings are, too! I hope you are ready to save big, because Stampin’ Up! is throwing a spectacular six-day promotion with exclusive, limited-time deals. Get ready for Online Extravaganza!

Promotion Details

Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, Stampin’ Up! is throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

While discounts will be available for most items, some exclusions apply. These non-discounted items include—but are not limited to—the following products:

• Host stamp sets
• Paper Pumpkin (prepaids, monthly subscriptions, past kits/refills)
• Big Shot
• Stamparatus
• Bundles will not receive additional discounts during this promotion.

Click here for a comprehensive list of items excluded from Online Extravaganza 

But hurry, the discounted prices are while supplies last.  Once inventory levels are depleted, items will be removed from the sale.

Stampin’ Up! is offering the Snowflake Showcase Suite during the month of November or until supplies last.  We had snow this week inspiring me to play with the products in this suite.

Here are the products included in the Suite:

Aren’t they beautiful?  The card I made above was quick and easy to make and would be a good choice for mass production.  I used Whisper White Notecards – quicker to fill the smaller space.  I stamped the snowfall image from the Snow is Glistening Stamp Set onto a piece of 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ piece of Pool Party card stock with VersaMark Ink then heat embossed it with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder using the Heat Tool.  Next, I stamped the sentiment onto the card stock using Memento Ink and adhered to the front of the notecard.

Finally, I cut three snowflakes from Silver Glimmer Paper and Whisper White Shimmer Paper with the Snowflake Thinlit Dies using the Big Shot and Precision Base Plate.  The snowflake Thinlits are so finely detailed that the Precision Base Plate was very helpful to obtain clean cuts, especially with the thicker Silver Glimmer Paper.  I would also recommend the Big Shot Die Brush to remove paper from intricate dies like these.  Once cut, I adhered the snowflake dies to the card front using a few drops of Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Here is a photo of the inside of the card.  I always like to stamp a little image along with the inside sentiment.

Here is a list of the products I used to make the notecard.  Click on any of the images for more information and to purchase.  But hurry, the products in the Snowflake Showcase Suite are only available for a limited time and will be gone on November 30, 2018.

Product List

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Stampin’ Up! turned 30 this year and to celebrate, over 6,000 Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from around the world gathered together in Orlando for a huge party called OnStage Live!

My Silver Elite title earned me a day at Epcot Center.  I spent a lovely day at Epcot with these fellow Demonstrators and friends Tricia, Michelle and Joy.

Besides meeting with Stampin’ Up! friends, attending OnStage means FREE stuff!  Stampin’ Up! spoils us with lots of fun stamping goodies.  Here’s my show & tell video of the items we received.

Here is a photo of the note card I made in the video using the not yet released Amazing Life stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is so much fun with lots of benefits including life-long friendships, crafting opportunities, a great community and the ability to earn money doing something you love.  If you would like more information about joining Stampin’ Up! I would love to talk with you.  Email me at Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com today!

During my Facebook Live this week I spotlighted the Labels to Love Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!

How versatile is this stamp set?!  It works all year long and coordinates with the Everyday Label Punch.  I love punches!  There’s no quicker way to cut out stamped images and punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects.

Here are a few of the tags I made using the stamp set and punch.

Once I got started making these tags I couldn’t stop.  I used the “give thanks” tag and created a napkin rings for our Thanksgiving table.  Then I made a Christmas tag full of whimsy using the Santa’s Workshop Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Of course using the Labels to Love stamp set to create tags is a given but the stamps make beautiful cards as well.

Here is the video from my Facebook Live where I demonstrate how I made the tags.  Below that is a list of all the products that were used to make these tags.  If I can answer any questions you have please feel free to email me at Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com   

Product List