Make things Epic! 

We’re almost half-way through Stampin’ Up!’s most epic sale of the year!  During Sale-A-Bration you can earn exclusive free products with every qualifying purchase. Read all about Sale-a-Bration HERE.

The Sale-A-Bration product I’m sharing with you today is the Epic Celebrations Stamp Set, a set you can have for FREE with a $50 Stampin’ Up! purchase.  This fun and youthful line-art set is just waiting for you to add color.  There are many options for color customization.  Every crafter needs the basics:  stamps, ink and paper.  But oh, the things you can do when you use coloring tools.  Blend. Fade. Distress. Water color.  With the right tools and your favorite ink, you can get any look you want.

Check out this video and see for yourself just how easy it is to create cute cute cards to impress your family and friends with by using three different techniques for adding color.

•Stampin’ Blends

Say hello to a world of colorful creativity with Stampin’ Up!’s premier alcohol markers. These high-quality, dual-tip markers come in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors, each with a light and dark shade.  Not an artist?  You are now!  These markers make it so easy to blend colors and create lovely works of art.

Create the Stampin’ Blends sample card from the video below using these products:

Product List

147232 $0.00	147236 $0.00	131527 $6.00	100730 $9.00	132708 $6.00	144597 $9.00
144608 $4.50	135314 $5.00	119860 $16.00	143720 $18.00	124262 $3.00	104430 $4.00

 

•Aqua Painters

No need for a brush and cup–Aqua Painters hold liquid for easy water coloring. Two painters; one medium brush tip and one large brush tip.  Use with Stampin’ Up! ink pads, ink refills and water color pencils.

Create the Aqua Painter sample card from the video below using these products:

Product List

147232 $0.00	147236 $0.00	131527 $6.00	100730 $9.00	135314 $5.00	140931 $7.00
131171 $6.50	103954 $17.00	119860 $16.00	143720 $18.00	124262 $3.00	104430 $4.00

•Watercolor Pencils

High-quality, smooth color pencils. Perfect for water coloring stamped images. Use with Aqua Painters, Blender Pens, or alone.
13 acid and lignin free pencils in Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, and Whisper White.

Create the watercolor pencil card sample in the video below using these products:
Product List

147232 $0.00	147236 $0.00	131527 $6.00	100730 $9.00	135314 $5.00	140931 $7.00
141709 $16.00	119860 $16.00	143720 $18.00	124262 $3.00	104430 $4.00

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What a deal!  The Clearance rack has been updated with new AWESOME products! Lots of Big Shot framelits and embossing folders, card stock, ribbons and more! This is the best time to shop and pick up some. Prices are up to 70% OFF!

Stock up on any of your last minute Christmas Card supplies, or look for gifts that you can pick up for the crafty people in your life!

Deck your halls by creating this whimsical Christmas Tree using the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!  I recently participated in a craft fair and made several of these adorable cork trees for my booth.  Someone mentioned they reminded her of the movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Jim Carrey.  The little drooping star reminds me of a Charlie Brown Christmas tree.  Here is a quick video demonstrating the project:

Besides the corks, which I ordered from Amazon, you will need a glue gun and 18-gauge stem wire along with the products listed below.  The Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper and the Trim Your Stockings Thinlit Dies are on the Stampin’ Up! Retirement List and are available thru the end of December while supplies last only.  Visit my on-line store here to see all the retiring favorites and discounted items. 

Product List

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad	Stamping Sponges	Quilted Christmas 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Silver Glimmer Paper	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock	Trim Your Stocking Thinlits Dies	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies	Big Shot	Paper-Piercing Tool
Real Red 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Solid Ribbon	Whisper White 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals	Stampin’ Dimensionals	Liquid Multipurpose Glue

To check out the complete list of discounted and retiring favorite products click on the link below.

 

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.

 

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):

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:

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

1. Create an Online Account with Leslie Benson on my Stampin’ Up! Store Here.
2. If you already have an account, skip step one!
3. Click here to Reserve your Stamparatus 
4. Fill out form and add credit card info.
5. Return to The Plaid Poodle and Click Here to fill out my form to receive a FREE GIFT (from me) when the Stamparatus ships.
6. Watch for an email in early February from Stampin’ Up! that the Stamparatus is in your shopping cart.
7. 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. 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
2. CLICK HERE to Reserve your Stamparatus on November 16th

View all the Stamparatus FAQ’s here.

 

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. 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
2. CLICK HERE to Reserve your Stamparatus on November 16th

View all the Stamparatus FAQ’s here.

 

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity! Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. To cover all the blending bases, Stampin’ Up! is also offering a limited-time 16-card project kit and stamp set with beautiful line-art images.  With the Color Me Happy Project Kit and Color Me Happy Stamp Set you can make 12 sweet cards using the Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette and Soft Sky Stampin’ Blends.  When using Stampin’ Blend Markers you will want to use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and Whisper White card stock.

Each Stampin’ Blend color (except Ivory and Bronze) has a light and dark shade marker, available individually or in a combo pack.  You can also purchase all 26 colors plus the Color Lifter as a Collection.

Watch this quick video from Stampin’ Up! showing just how easy the Stampin’ Blends Markers are to use and how great they will make your projects look!

Product List

Color Me Happy Wood-Mount Stamp Set $27.00	Color Me Happy Clear-Mount Stamp Set $19.00	Color Me Happy Project Kit $25.00	Stampin’ Blends Markers Collection $121.50	Bermuda Bay Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Bermuda Bay Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50
Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Calypso Coral Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Calypso Coral Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Cherry Cobbler Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Cherry Cobbler Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Crumb Cake Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50
Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Night Of Navy Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Night Of Navy Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Night Of Navy Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Old Olive Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Old Olive Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Pink Pirouette Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Pink Pirouette Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Pool Party Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Pool Party Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50
Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Pumpkin Pie Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Rich Razzleberry Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Rich Razzleberry Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50
Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Smoky Slate Light Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Smoky Slate Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack $9.00	Ivory Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50	Bronze Stampin’ Blends Marker $4.50
Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter $4.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad $6.00

Be Merry All-Inclusive Kit

 

SPOILER ALERT:  I like to surprise my Stamp Club Members each month with a free gift and this month they will each receive one of these festive rosette ornaments I made using the Be Merry Kit from Stampin’ Up!  The rosettes are 4″ in diameter and would look great hanging on a tree or wreath but would also make gorgeous package toppers in place of a bow.

These were so much fun to put together because most of the work was done for me and the only thing I needed to add was adhesive.  Everything was pre-cut, pre-scored and folded.  The instructional video from Stampin’ Up! below shows using a glue-gun to assemble the ornaments but I didn’t want to go to the bother and the ornaments went together perfectly using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

The Be Merry Kit can be assembled in just a couple hours but the rosettes look like you spent hours.  Wouldn’t it be nice to impress your family and friends with something you made especially for them during the holidays?  Place one on top of a wrapped plate of handmade (or store bought) goodies for your neighbors. Tie one around a bottle of sparkling cider or wine for the perfect hostess gift.  Adhere a gift card to the back of the ornament for the teachers in your life.  I purchased two kits because the uses are endless.  Grab a kit or two for yourself by clicking on the link below.

`The August Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin’ Up!, Giftable Greetings, is so cute!  The kit came with enough supplies and embellishments to make eight cards and included coordinating envelopes.  What made it extra special though is the coordinating gift box along with gift tags to embellish and a sweet length of ribbon to wrap it up!  It makes the perfect gift for someone.

I designed the cards as the kit was intended making three thank-you cards, three congrats cards and two sympathy cards.  Along with the stamp set and ink-spot from the kit here is what I had left-over after completing the kit:

There are plenty of tags, stickers and embellishments to put in my stash for other projects.  I did make a greeting card and a gift card holder using the stamp set, ink and left-over bits and pieces that I will post on my Facebook Page in the next few days.  You can “Like” my page so you won’t miss them here:  http://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle/

The best part about a Paper Pumpkin subscription is the happy mail surprise arriving in my mailbox each month.  It’s so fun to tear into the box and tissue paper to see what fun project awaits me.  I very rarely show my face in my videos but you’re in for a treat because today I actually had makeup on so threw caution to the wind and filmed myself un-boxing the kit.  Enjoy!

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Now is a great time to give Paper Pumpkin a try because Stampin’ Up! is offering new subscribers half-off their first month’s kit when they subscribe by September 10, 2017 using Promotional Code HALFOFF0917.  There is absolutely no risk – you can cancel or put a hold on your subscription at any time.  Find out about getting your own Paper Pumpkin subscription by clicking on the Paper Pumpkin box below.

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JULY STARTER KIT DEAL!  When you purchase the $99 Starter Kit in July (1 – 31), you’ll get $125 in YOUR CHOICE of Stampin’ Up! products for $99 (that’s $26 in FREE product and the kit ships FREE) PLUS receive a  BONUS Essentials Gift Pack including the Carols of Christmas stamp set, a Bone Folder, Paper Snips, two D Acrylic Blocks, a pack of grid paper and snail adhesive.  That’s a $72 value for FREE!

• For $99 you choose:   Up to $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product for your kit and the kit ships to you FREE, for another 10% savings
• Enjoy a Discount!  Once you purchase the $99 Starter Kit and join, you save 20% or more on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products PLUS earn more free and discounted products thru Stampin’ Rewards and Stampin’ Up! promotions.
• Pre-Order Perks!  See the Holiday Catalog now and get your hands on the new products early!  The holiday catalog pre-order, for demonstrators only, begins tomorrow, August 1st.  The Occasions Catalog pre-order begins on December 1st.
• Earn $ and FREE Products!  There is absolutely no obligation or pressure to do anything more after you receive your Starter Kit but the opportunity is always there to earn extra income and free Stampin’ Up! products.  The choice is yours!
• No penalty to drop! Enjoy your discount and all the perks that come with being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator until December 31st.  If you reach $300 in sales you’re “in” for another quarter.  If not you just drop.
• Treat Yourself!  Did I mention, there’s no obligation to host workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit?

 

I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS!  YOU’LL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME when you purchase the kit and join through me.  You’ll instantly become a member and have access to my private Plaid Paper Dolls Community in addition to other great resources and a nationwide team of stampers.  Give it a test drive – there’s no risk and no pressure to hold workshops or parties – do it for YOU!

But hurry, today is the last day for the Christmas in July promotion.  Join today to receive the additional $72 in FREE products from Stampin’ Up! along with the other great benefits!

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