Countdown to Christmas

As a demonstrator I received the Holiday Mini at convention in July already and I knew immedeately that I had to get the stamp set "25 and Counting" (123792 w / 123794 c) to make one of those adorable Advent Calendars that Stampin' Up! featured in the Mini. This is my version of it.

To make this Advent Calendar I also used the new Big Shot die called "Peekaboo Frames" (124587) and the 1" Square Punch (124094).

Online Extravaganza

Dates: November 21-30, 2011

During these 10 days only, you can get incredible discounts--up to 60 percent--on some of your favorite products! You can visit the Online Store to see all discounted products or view this PDF.

Included in the Online Extravaganza promotion is the opportunity to receive a free bundle of preselected digital downloads (at least a $39.95 value) with the purchase of My Digital Studio Express. To view a PDF of the images in each bundle, visit the online store under My Digital Studio Express. 

In addition, two brand-new products will be discounted 20 percent only during the first 24 hours of the sale (November 21, midnight - 11:59 PM [MT]):

Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour  Sale Price
122334	Simply Scored	$29.95	$23.96
125152	Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps	$16.95	$13.56

Things to Remember

• Discounted digital downloads are only available on online orders.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• For product bundles, you must use the bundle item numbers provided. Bundle discounts will not be applied if individual item numbers are used.
• Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
• Discounts range between 20 and 60 percent.

Online Extravaganza

Stampin’ Up! will launch their Online Extravaganza, the annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season, Monday, November 21, 2011. It will run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

The offer includes FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle!

In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT])

Watch for more detailed information to post on my demonstrator website (http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/1stampingnightowl) on November 21.

Wicked Cool Witch

A Hallween card with some humor. The colors used are Lucky Limeade and Rich Razzleberry. The stamp set I used is Wicked Cool (118738 w, 120600 c). The cauldron was punched from a 1-3/4" Circle punch (119850), the Large Oval punch ( 119855) and the Jewelry Tag punch ( 117190) for the legs. The Rich Razzleberry card stock is embossed with the Spider Web EF (120889). For the ribbon I used Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffeled Ribbon. The bubbles rising from the cauldron (they are kind of hard to see on the picture) are made with Crystal Effects (101055).

Halloween Frame

I am really on a roll this year with my Halloween projects. Boy, am I having fun. I used some Pumpkin Pie Designer Series Paper  (117155) for the background and then decorated the frame (12x12) with several little individual pictures - most of them are 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches. The "boo" was cut with the Peekaboo Frames (124587) from the Holiday Mini. For the spider web I used the Spider Web embossing folder (120889). The tombstone is made from the Decorative Label punch (120907). The owl is from the hostess set "Warmest of Wishes" (122672 c, 122670 w) in the Holiday Mini. Other stamps I used are from "Wicked Cool" (118738 w, 120600 c) and some retired ones.

Halloween Crow

Do you recognize this crow? This is my version that was cased and inspired by the bird on page 10 in the Holiday Mini (see here). I used a scoring tool (122334) for the rosette around his neck. I also love the cute little Mini Jingle Bells (124116) on his head and on the pedastal. They are so much fun to use.

Earn a FREE Stamp Set

Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Whether you’re a brand-new card maker or an experienced crafter, The Simply Sent card kits help you make unique, handcrafted cards in a snap! The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion. This promotion is available until October 31st, 2011.

Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	122375	Simply Sent Great Day	$12.95
193	122377	Simply Sent Everyday Elegance	$11.95
193	122376	Simply Sent Sweet Moments	$13.95

Everyday Elegance Simply Sent Kit

Great Day Simply Sent Kit

Sweet Moments Simply Sent Kit

And get a FREE coordinating stamp set:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	123682	It's Your Day	$8.95
192	124685	Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)	$8.95
192	124800	C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)	$8.95
193	123686	Everyday Wishes	$9.95
193	123684	You're Cherished	$8.95
193	124865	Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)	$8.95