2 new photopolymer sets

Here is a closer look at the sets.

Map It Out Photopolymer Stamp Set  $13.95
Use this exclusive photopolymer stamp set to map out your travels on postcards or scrapbook pages. We recommend clear block sizes A, B, and C (not included in the set).
Greetings From Photopolymer Stamp Set  $13.95 Use this exclusive photopolymer stamp set for all your travel and adventure themed projects. We recommend clear block sizes A, B, and E (not included in the set). Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You’ll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and give a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price!

Freshly Made Sketches #103

This week's Freshly Made Sketch is by Jen B.

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

This is a stamp set that I've had for awhile, but had never used. I heat embossed the image and colored it in with markers. 


Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Bootiful Occasions

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Designer Series Paper-Witches' Brew

Ink-  Versamark, Pumpkin Pie marker, Summer Starfruit marker
Other- Tasteful Trim Bigz XL, Basics glimmer brads

 

New items in the clearance rack!

Magnetic Platform available for order!

item #130658

The magnetic platform for the Big shot is back in stock and can be ordered starting September 12!  This platform is a must have for using the metal framelits. It keeps the framelits perfectly in place when you run it through the big shot.

Freshly Made Sketches #102

This week's Freshly Made Sketches is a sketch by Cindy.

When I saw the oval shape, I wanted to use the stamp from the Oh, Hello set. I've never used this stamp, even though I have wanted to for some time. I decided I wanted to go Halloween with this card, so I stamped it in black and went from there. Here is my take on the sketch:

 I did pull out some retired products for this card. The sentiment is from Googly Ghouls, which is retired along with the googly eyes.


Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Oh, Hello, Googly Ghouls (retired)

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Designer Series Paper-Witches' Brew

Ink-  Staz-on 
Other-Oval framelits, Black taffeta ribbon, googly eyes (retired) 

Freshly Made Sketches #101- A sketch by Linda C.

I am actually got my card done early this week for Freshly Made Sketches. Usually, I am doing it last minute on Sunday. Here is their sketch:

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

I've been digging heat embossing lately, and I used 2 different powders on this card. I thought the Baked Brown Sugar in the Designer Series Paper kind of looks gold, so I added the gold embossing on the sentiment.


Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp set- Merry Little Christmas

Cardstock- Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Designer Series Paper-Seasons of Style

Ink-  Versamark
Other- Cherry Cobbler and Gold Stampin' Emboss powder, Heat tool

Best of 25 years- Best of Autumn

 September's best of stamp set:

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!
Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.

• While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
• A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Butterfly Bundle special offer

Dates: August 29-September 30, 2013
Offer: Get 15 percent off when you buy this bundled butterfly stamp set and punch!

Bundle Item	Page in Catalog	Description	Retail Price	15% Savings Price	Amount Saved!
135311	90 183	Butterfly Bundle (Clear-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Clear-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$30.90	$26.27	$4.63
135312	90 183	Butterfly Bundle (Wood-Mount) Papillion Potpourri Wood-Mount Stamp Set Bitty Butterfly Punch	$34.90	$29.67	$5.23

CAS(E) this Sketch! #42

I tried a new sketch challenge this week: CAS(E) this Sketch! #42.

Here is my take on this sketch:

I love these types of sketches. Clean and simple.

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp set- Tags 4 You

Cardstock- Very Vanilla

Ink- Versamark
Other- Label Bracket Punch, Black Stampin' Emboss powder, Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape

Freshly Made Sketches #100- A sketch by Cindy

Here's this week's sketch from Freshly Made Sketches , their 100th! To celebrate, they are bringing back the original sketch.

Here is my take on the sketch:

It is almost 100 degrees in Minnesota today, so I was hoping that thinking Christmas would help cool things off. Of course, it didn't, but I do think this is a cool card.

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp set- Festive Flurry, Christmas Messages

Cardstock- Whisper White, Island Indigo

Ink- Island Indigo, Versamark
Other-Festive Flurry framelits, Silver Stampin' Emboss powder, Heat tool, Island Indigo Candy dots, Frosted Finishes Embellishments

Freshly Made Sketches #99- a sketch by Rita

I have been slacking lately on doing any challenges or making any cards at all lately. I guess I am trying to cram everything we can in before school starts up for my kids. I did get my card done for Freshly Made Sketches this week.

 Here is my take on the sketch: 

 

I went with kind of a half summer/ half fall color scheme, using Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral and Soft Suede, since we are winding down on summer. 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp set- Papillon Potpourri, Fabulous Phrases

Cardstock- Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Soft Sued, Very Vanilla

Ink- Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral
Other- Square Lattice embossing folder, Pearl basic jewels

Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set



Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set

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We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options.

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time!
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last.
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time.
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.

New Envelope Punch Board- available September 1

It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!

It's super easy to use: It looks intimidating at first glance, but when you see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score you'll go crazy (in a good way).

It's small and lightweight: It's small and light enough that they could use it while watching a soccer match, at a park, at a friend's for craft night-anywhere.

It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.

It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).

The $19.95 price is terrific- especially for a tool that does so much!

It will be in next year's annual catalog, so it's here to stay.