Bobbi's Paper Trail

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

FREE SHIPPING EXTENDED !

If you tried to take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING today, you may have experienced some very slow response times. Stampin' Up! did increase their bandwidth to double, but it still wasn't enough. Our IT Department was working all day to find fixes and get them out as quickly as possible. This allowed some orders to be processed, while some others could not complete the process.

Here is the information from Stampin' Up!

It’s Free Shipping—what a day to encounter worldwide internet issues! While the cause is beyond our

control, we want to do what we can to make the overall shopping experience better. We’re extending

our Free Shipping promotion through the end of day on 24 July. Unfortunately, the underlying cause

remains, so the ordering process may remain slow. Also, we will not have updated promotional materials

for you to provide to your customers, but we know you’ll do a great job helping us spread the word.

I realize that this can be very frustrating, and we sincerely apologize if you experienced this. If you would like to try to complete your order later this evening, or early tomorrow morning, there might be a better chance of less stress because there will be less people online. My ordering bonus still stands as well, so any order of any size will receive a free pack of 6x6 designer paper from me. All you need to do is use my host code, link below.

Host code link for ordering: https://www.stampinup.com/?hostcode=WV2CBG27

Thank you again for your support. I really appreciate you taking the time to place an order.

Monday, July 22, 2024

FREE SHIPPING TOMORROW !

When Stampin' Up! gears up, they really go to town! We just found out that not only are the BONUS DAYS still in full force, but they have added a special FREE SHIPPING day for tomorrow, July 23rd ONLY! Yes, that's right, FREE SHIPPING on ANY order of $ 75 or more!

Now you can stock up on all the supplies you need and want, like cardstock, designer papers, adhesives, embellishments, stamps, dies, punches... all of it! AND, you will still earn a BONUS COUPON of at least $ 5 on your order and get extra coupons if your order is in $ 50 increments. For example, place a $ 75 order and get a coupon, or place a $ 100 order and get TWO coupons, and FREE SHIPPING! The bonus coupons are good for any order you place in August so be sure that when you order, you use your email address because that's how the coupons will be sent to you. Just save those until August and enter them when prompted on your order.

But wait! That's not all! I am still honoring my July Ordering Bonus too! Every order will receive a FREE PACK of 6 x 6 Designer paper. These will be retired papers, but they are brand new, so you'll receive a full pack of papers.

And still...there's MORE!

Starting tomorrow and continuing through July 25th, many of our Paper Pumpkin kits and refills and add-on items will be on sale for up to 75% off! Not everything is on sale, but many are, so now is the time to check it all out and enjoy free shipping with a $ 75 order, receive a FREE pack of 6x6 designer series paper from me and see if any of our kits and refills should come home to your house!

Whew! So many things happening with a lot of options. If you'll be placing an order tomorrow, please use my HOST CODE (to the right, in red) when prompted. If your order is $ 150 or more, DO NOT use the host code because you will get Stampin' Rewards yourself to use for free product. My Ordering Bonus for a free pack of 6x6 designer paper will still be sent to you.

I am off to get my free shipping order ready for tomorrow. Have a super day!

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Bonus Day Coupons and More !

We are a little more than half-way through the month of July and your chance to earn coupons for your July orders. With so many items in our NEW Online Exclusives now, and the TWO NEW crafting KITS we have, now is the time to check it out. Don't forget you can stock up on your regular crafting supplies like cardstock, adhesives, embellishments and ink refills too!

You'll find the Online Exclusives Store full of brand new items, and items that are still in stock from the last time the Online Store was filled. Don't forget to check out the new KITS too! They are amazing and fun for the whole family!

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL ! I am also offering an ORDERING BONUS of my own too! Spend at least $ 50 (before tax & shipping) and you will receive a FREE PACKAGE OF 6 X 6 DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS! Each package will contain approximately 48 sheets of double sided designs. These papers are retired, but they are BRAND NEW PACKAGES! All orders placed through July 31st will WIN! Spend $ 50 - get a BONUS COUPON to use in August, (or spend $ 100 and earn TWO COUPONS), plus you'll get a FREE PACKAGE of 6 x 6 Designer Series papers as well!

Ready to order? Click on my Shop button and be sure to write down and use my current July Host Code, found to the right of this page.

But wait! Don't want to order but you're still on the fence about Paper Pumpkin? Did you know that if you sign up for Paper Pumpkin and pre-pay 3 months in advance, that you will also earn a BONUS DAY COUPON? Our August Kit is called Time for Cake and it's full of great birthday cards you'll want to have on hand. We always need birthday cards right? And why pay $ 5 or more for one when you need it, when you can make a whole bunch for a fraction of the cost?

Check out this video below, which is the unboxing of the kit we received in July. It's AMAZING and did I tell you that if you absolutely LOVE your kit, we have refills available too? It's too late to get this kit, but if you subscribe to my Paper Pumpkin you will be able to get this refill kit once it's available in about 2 or 3 days. You must be a subscriber to get it and you can use supplies and any stamp set you have on hand, to make your projects.

Paper Pumpkin Video: https://youtu.be/NgaLq1opLxY

Would you like to subscribe and try Paper Pumpkin out? If you prepay for 3 months, you will earn a BONUS DAY COUPON good for use in August. Check it out by clicking on my Paper Pumpkin box to the right of this page.

You are under no obligation to get every kit each month. You can suspend your shipment anytime you want. It's easy and fun and I hope you try it.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

NEW Online Products - Bonus Days - Mini Catalog Info !

As I write this email, there's a LOT going on at the Stampin' Up! home office! They are loading up the Online Exclusives stores with a LOT of great new seasonal products I am sure you are going to love! I am so excited to share them with you.

And that's not ALL! Shortly after you see all these cool things, you will be able to get the 2024 Mini catalog that will have MORE great products too! I'm getting my catalog list ready....is YOUR name on it? If not, click on the "Request Catalogs" tab and send me your address. I'll be sending in my catalog mailing list to the home office on July 13th, so make sure you notify me soon!

Starting tomorrow, BONUS DAYS also starts! Place an order with me and earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend! Redeem the coupons in August!

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL ! I am also offering an ORDERING BONUS of my own too! Spend at least $50 (before tax & shipping) and you will receive a FREE PACKAGE OF 6 X 6 DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS! Each package will contain approximately 48 sheets of double sided designs. These papers are retired, but they are BRAND NEW PACKAGES! All orders placed starting tomorrow and through July 31st will WIN! Spend $50 and get a BONUS COUPON to use in August, (or spend $100 and earn TWO COUPONS), plus you'll get a FREE PACKAGE of 6 x 6 Designer Series papers as well! How cool is that?? You MUST use my current HOST CODE to qualify for the DSP pack.

You'll find the Online Exclusives Store full of brand new items, and some items that are still in stock from the last time the Online Store was filled. Don't forget to check out the new KITS too! They are amazing and fun for the whole family!

Ready to order? Click on my SHOP button but be sure to copy down my JULY HOST CODE so you will receive my ORDERING BONUS FOR JULY.

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Thanks for stopping by today. Enjoy your day!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Beautiful Birthday

Today's card is a combination of old and new products. I've been doing the daunting task of reorganizing and sorting through years of products in my craft room. I have so many retired items that I need to either give away or sell. I came across this beautiful 12x12 piece of designer series paper from long ago. I'm sorry but I don't remember the name, but I knew I loved it. It just so happens that the colors in the paper match perfectly with some new products we have in our annual catalog right now. So, I combined the paper with a new stamp and die set bundle, ribbon and Stampin' Blends.

The card base was also laying at the edge of my desk, and it wasn't even a full sheet. It was a black piece that measured 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 and was already scored at 1-1/4. This was the perfect size to add a piece of 4 x 5-1/4 designer paper and adhere it to the 1-1/4 side. This makes the paper stand out as the card "front" and when you open it, you are greeted with the other side of the paper. I used the beautiful Spotlight on Nature Dies to make the sentiment circle. That pretty little daisy is from an old Paper Pumpkin stamp set as well as the sentiment itself. I colored the daisy with Daffodil Delight, Peach Pie and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends. Those little dots of gold were made using our Metallic Enamel Effects Basics. I actually squeezed drops of all 3 colors in the set (gold, copper and silver) onto my Silicone Mat and let them dry overnight. In the morning, I had 30 beautiful little embellishments! All you need is Tombow Glue to add to your project. A piece of Bordered Ribbon in Peach Pie accents the focal image.

I like to decorate the inside panels of my cards when I can. When I cut the 12 x 12 designer paper into several 4 x 5-1/4 pieces, I had several little 1 inch pieces left to decorate the inside. I'll be making three more of these cards, although I might change up the focal point image.

You can re-create this card in no time. Go ahead! Cut up that retired paper and dust off your old stamps and use them. I know I'm a paper hoarder and I really should practice what I preach. I will admit though, that it felt good after I made this card and I'm inspired to make more.

So, tell me, when you clean your craft room, do you make discoveries of items you forgot you had? Isn't it like Christmas or your birthday all over again? 😉 The only problem I have is I get so sidetracked it takes me months to get the job done! 😄 Leave me a comment and tell me what your best craft room organization tip is. I could sure use some tips!

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you enjoyed your visit. Until next time, enjoy your day!

Product List

Spotlight On Nature Dies

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$35.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$13.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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$8.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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$11.00

Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163827]

$11.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$11.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Peach Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[163783]

$7.50

Metallic Enamel Effects Basics

[161610]

$15.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

[127853]

$6.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Monday, June 24, 2024

Creativity Now

This past Saturday I was one of many demonstrators from around the world who took part in the online event called Creativity Now. This event is hosted by Stampin' Up! for the last 3 years and it's full of creative fun, make and takes, and sneak peeks of products that will be in the soon to be released Mini catalog. We also had a chance to pre-order the Winterly Tree Tops suite and we made some projects that other demonstrators designed. We got to watch them make it, then they did it a second time and we created along with them.

Here's a sneak peek of the Winterly Tree Tops suite. It has a beautiful stamp set, matching dies, beautiful 12 x 12 designer papers, the Birch 3D embossing folder, some gems and 3 rolls of colored twine. The gems and twine match the colors in the paper.The bundle is available for those that may not want all the other products that are in the suite. The bundle is the stamp set and matching dies, and they are priced at a 10% discount if you purchase them as a bundle. Here's a sneak peek of the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle.

We made 3 cards and a gift box using these new products.

I colored the birds with our Ivory Stampin' Blends and Cherry Cobbler for the berries and Copper clay for the branches. Pecan Pie for the little pussy willows.

Here's a closeup of these cute little birds.

The die was used for the frame of the card and was cut out of Basic Gray cardstock. The bird was colored using a combination of Daffodil Delight and Peach Pie Stampin' Blends. We saved the negative of the pine die to use as a masking stencil on the next card.

We took the negative cut out from the pine die placed it on a white layer. We blended Mossy Meadow around the edges to make this frame. Then we turned it 180 degrees and used the leftover ink on our blending brush to make the lighter image. I decided to dress up the sentiment label using the same technique.

My bluebirds just had to sparkle, so I added a touch of Wink of Stella to the birds and the berries.

Using a Scalloped Gift Card box, we added some copper Metallic Effects on top then cut out the sprig twice and glued it together to form a wreath.

Those gold and copper beads are actually more of our Metallic Effects. Just squeeze a little and let it dry overnight. I love the detail!

The Creativity Now event lasted 4 hours. Four hours of new sneak peeks, creative talent and design, and we even learned a thing or two on how some of the new products were designed for the new Mini catalog. That catalog will be available soon so be sure to get added to my email list so I can ensure one comes to your house! Click the Request Catalogs tab above to be added, and I'll even send you our current Annual catalog now.

Please leave me a comment because I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today.

Enjoy your day!

Friday, June 21, 2024

What's Moo With You?

I love that statement "what's moo with you"? I finally had a chance to play with our adorable Cutest Cow bundle. Don't you just want to hug this little cow?

I made this card to participate in a swap and the theme was "animals or bugs". I immediately thought it was a perfect time to use this set since I had not done so before. There's a cow builder punch that is included in the bundle and although I didn't use it this time, I will do so soon.

I hope the recipient will like what I made. I think it's cute, don't you?

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Enjoy your day!

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