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IT'S ALMOST HERE! STAMPIN' UP!® OCCASIONS CATALOG and SALE-A-BRATION

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                HI, STAMPERS!      They're almost live - the 2019 Stampin' Up!® Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration.  Have you looked through your catalogs, yet?  How many times?  ;-)  Did you receive yours in the mail?  If you are one of my customers and you did not, let me know and I will get it them to you.     I had planned to share some video tutorials with you for some of the new products, but I am unable to get the links to work.  I'm sure some of you have seen the tutorials linked on Patty Bennett's blog, so maybe those demos who attended this year's On Stage were given early access.  Unfortunately, I probably won't be able to share them until January 3, although I am able to watch them.  In fact, all of the product videos from the Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration will be available to you on January 3 at youtube.com/stampinup . Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT - 2018 STAMPIN' UP!© HOLIDAY CATALOG

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Happy New Year, Stampers!      Just a reminder that there are still lots of items drastically reduced in the Year-End Closeout, Retiring Favorites, Discounted and Clearance Rack.  Take another look through your Holiday Catalog and just click the image above to get to my DBWS. For example, we all loved the many ideas online for the Country Home stamp set(p.43) and cards we created at stamp camp.  I don't see it listed below, so, I would guess that as of January 3, it is gone.      T he First Frost stamp set and Frosted Bouquet Framelits are listed separately  with the carryovers below. This means they will not be offered in carryover as a 10% off bundle.  So, if you want the bundle at 10% off, you need to order it now.  Want this stunning Frosted Floral Specialty DSP that coordinates with the First Frost and Bundle?  It is for sale in the Year-End Closeout, so, you'd best order it now, too!  I think you get the picture.       Here are some of our favorites that wi

WISHING YOU WELL with FROSTED FLORAL - December 2018 Stamp Camp

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Hello, Stampers!      This lovely floral card was created using the same set as the wreath/bow note card!  A little different look, don't you think?  Don't forget, all you ever need to do is send me an email for a FREE Project Sheet for any of the projects from my Stamp Camps. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements+ PAPER – Whisper White Thick – 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4; Mint Macaron – 4 x 3-3/4 and 4 x 3; Shimmery White – 3-3/4 x 2-3/4 and roughly 4-1/4 x 7/8” for sentiment; Frosted Floral Specialty DSP – 5 x 3-3/4 INKS – Rich Razzleberry, Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride, Dark Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends OTHER – Big Shot, Subtle Dynamic TIEF, Pearl Basic Jewels, Banner Triple Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals, Stamparatus Click the sample photo above to go to my blog for the full post and instructions. COMING SOON!!

JUST A NOTE WISHING YOU WELL - December 2018 Stamp Camp

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Hi, Stampers!      This quick and easy note card makes a perfect "thank-you" for a Christmas gift or a super fast Christmas card in case you have fallen behind!  Of course, that's assuming you have the Wishing You Well stamp set.  BTW, this is not a pine wreath and can be used for any season in any color(s)!  Just click above and go to my blog for instructions. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

FROSTED PEACEFUL REFLECTION - December 2018 Stamp Camp

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Hello, Stampers!      This is another card we created at Stamp Camp this month - isn't it lovely and "peaceful"?  It was very easy to make, too.  Let's get started! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements PAPER – Whisper White Thick CS – 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 4-1/4; Highland Heather – 5-1/4 x 4; Shimmery White – 5 x 3-3/4 INKS – Highland Heather, Old Olive, Night of Navy, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Mint Macaron; Highland Heather Marker OTHER – Stamping Sponges, Wink of Stella, Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes (if you have them), Spritzer containing alcohol and a few drops of Frost White Shimmer Paint Instructions Lightly sponge Night of Navy near bottom of top layer, then blend in Pool Party in the middle, and Lemon Lime Twist near the top Stamp stem/leaves in Old Olive, and two-step flower in Highland Heather, using Marker to ink the flower stem, if you are afraid of over-inking your stamp Stamp water rip

FUN FOLD BUBBLE WRAP BRUSHO BIRTHDAY - December 2018 Stamp Camp

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    Hi, Stampers!      A bright and bubbly (get it?) background with Brusho, combining it with a fun, horizontal Z-fold.  Let's get started. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements PAPER – Crushed Curry - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 and 2-1/8 on 8-1/2” side; Granny Apple Green – 4-3/4 x 3‑1/4; Real Red – 4-3/4 x 3-1/4 and 3-1/2 x 4-1/4; Watercolor Paper – 4-1/2 x 3; Red Glimmer Paper scrap; Whisper White 4-1/4 x 3-1/4 for inside INKS – Brusho Crystals (above, I used Prussian Blue, Yellow and Gamboge); Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry or Mango Melody OTHER – Small bubble wrap – roughly 5 x 3-1/2 (larger than watercolor piece); Spritzer or spray bottle with water; silicone sheet or paper towels; Big Shot, Happy Birthday Thinlits; Balloon Bouquet or ¾” Circle Punch; Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multi (liquid) or Tear & Tape (or Fast Fuse), Mini Dimensionals

STAMPIN' UP!® OCCASIONS CATALOG and SALE-A-BRATION SNEAK PEEK

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    WHO DOESN'T LOVE BUTTERFLIES?  and LOOK AT THOSE COLORS! Hello, Stampers!       Aren't the colors in this photo appealing?  They make me think of Spring (I'm ready already) and Easter.    Some of the creations shown above were created with FREE DSP (with $50 net order) - Botanical Butterflies - black & white on one side and those gorgeous colors on the other.  There's a bundle in the Occasions Catalog with a coordinating stamp set (Butterfly Gala) and, ready for it . . . a Butterfly Duet PUNCH!!  And, guess what?  The punch coordinates with some of the butterfly images on the DSP!  Woo hoo!      The Occasions Catalog products and Sale-A-Bration Brochure freebies will be here before you know it!  January 3rd .  If you are customers of mine, you will get your catalog and brochure by mail or with your order, if you ordered at December Stamp Camp!  Not sure if you will get yours in the mail?  Better check with me.   Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.n

STAMPIN' UP! ® YEAR-END CLOSEOUT STARTS TODAY - DEC. 5 - JAN 2

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HOST CODE: VDWQS3W4 Hi, Stampers!      SU!'s YEAR-END CLOSEOUT STARTS TODAY - and, as per usual all items are while supplies last - so check it out sooner, rather than later.   You  will be able to save on a selection of retiring and surplus items.      Just click above or on my Online Shop in the sidebar to check it out.  Card stock, stamp sets, Framelits, Thinlits, Bundles, punches, ribbon, DSP, kits, embellishments!  Have fun!  BUT, be sure to double check before placing your order - some stamp sets might be wood-mount only. Stampin’! Sue Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

STAMPARATUS© CARRY BAG - JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

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AVAILABLE TO ORDER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5! HOST CODE VDWQS3W4 #149695  $29 Hi, Stampers!      As of December 5, you can order this handy bag for carting or storing your Stamparatus, extra plates, Foam Mat, Small Grid Paper pad, etc.  I don't travel with my Stamparatus much, but I'm looking forward to this bag for storing Stamparatus and extra plates.  What a perfect gift for you from you or for your Stamparatus-owning friends.  Remember, I have GIFT CERTIFICATES!  Just contact me for details.      Speaking of extra plates, don't forget that Stampin' Up! now offers additional accessories for Stamparatus - extra plates, Small Grid Paper, extra Foam Mats and Magnets.  Sue Duffy ~ www.TheSilverStamper.com mandsduffy@comcast.net Stamparatus [ 146276 ] $49.00 Stamparatus® Plates [ 149693 ] $15.00 Stamparatus® Foam Mat [ 150081 ] $3.00 Stamparatus Magnets [ 148213 ] $12.00 Stampara

FMS365 - WISHING YOU WELL

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Hi, Stampers!      Above is my submission for challenge FMS365, Freshly Made Sketches.  A nice clean and easy sketch by Jen B.  Let's get started! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Whisper White Thick CS - 4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2; Whisper White 2-3/8 x 3-1/2;  Mint Macaron CS - two pieces - 2-1/2 x 3-3/4; DSP - 3-3/8 x 3-1/2 Just click "Read more>>>" below to go to my Blog for instructions.

EASY PEASY UPRIGHT CALENDAR

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Hello, Stampers!      I found the template for these quick and easy calendars* on a YouTube replay of one of Barb Stamps' (Barb Mullikin') FB Live episodes.  I used a different sentiment, simplified it a little, and you can certainly pick whatever colors you want.  I'll set out measurements and instructions below, but you can find Barb's video under "Facebook Live Replay - Desk Calendar, ..."  Sorry, the copied link wouldn't work. *I ordered my Mini Calendars from Taylored Expressions - they are min.10 for $3, but, unfortunately, the s/h costs more than the calendars.  If you need quite a few, I doubt you would have to pay more shipping.  If you order soon, you'll have them in plenty of time to use for Christmas.         I will list products I used below. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Calendar easel:  3-3/4" x 10" and 3-3/4" x 5" Mat for DSP:  3-1/2" x 4-3/4"

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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HELLO, STAMPERS!      I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving today and that you truly have lots for which to be thankful.       Sue Duffy ~ www.TheSilverStamper.com

STAMPIN' UP! ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA! THREE 2-DAY SALES EVENTS NOV 23-28

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Hi, Stampers!       Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time,SU! will be 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 (set out below). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over.       Bundles are not included, as they are already discounted. Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are not included, Big Shot & Stamparatus are not included, and certain other individual items are not included.  If you would like me to email a complete list of exclusions to you, just let me know.      If you would like to see the full selection of discounted items during each 48-hour sale, please visit my online store  at the beginning of each two-day sale. Each sale will be given its own category, which will contain all available discounted items for that particular 48-hour sale. After that, the only thing

PAINTED GLASS IRIS - FRESHLY MADE SKETCHES Challenge #363

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Hi, Stampers!      Above is my submission for FMS Challenge #363.  Here is the template.  Read on.      I've been wanting to make something with the pretty irises in the Graceful Glass Vellum paper stack and, since the panel is long and narrow, this sketch fit the bill.  My irises panel is full card length, but I think that will still be acceptable.  Then, what to use for the accent strip.  I looked through all of my current DSP and found this "marble" pattern in the Petal Promenade DSP - perfect - stained glass and marble.     The only other adjustment I made to the sketch is that I trimmed my card front at 3-1/4" and added the DSP strip to the exposed inside of the card.  Not sure if you can tell that from the photo. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Products I used Graceful Glass 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.X Cm) Designer Vellum [ 146344 ] Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146986 ]

LOW INVENTORY SU! HOLIDAY CATALOG PRODUCTS

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Hi, Stampers -     SU! has experienced IT communication difficulties with it's new inventory control program (if you've ever worked with a PC, you know how that  goes) and has advised us that the following Holiday Catalog products are in short supply and could very well run out sometime next week!  So, if you are thinking of ordering for holiday cards, etc. that include any of these products, you would be wise to do it now.  E.g., the above Festive Farmhouse Framelits (part of a bundle) are on the list and will not be carried over, I'm sad to say. Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net SNOWFLAKES & STARS WIRE ELEMENTS (item 147819) SANTA'S SIGNPOST FRAMELITS DIES (item 147911) CHICKEN WIRE ELEMENTS (item 147807) ALPINE SPORTS THINLITS DIES (item 147916) SINCERELY SANTA PROJECT KIT (item 148029) FESTIVE FARMHOUSE COTTON TWINE (item 147888) 5/8" STRIPED BURLAP TRIM (item 147889) DETAILED LEAVES THINLITS DIES (item 147921) IN THE WOODS FRAMELITS DIE

THIS IS HOW WE CAS AT SU! CHRISTMAS TEA, COFFEE, COCOA TENT - By Pootles, Sam Holland Donald, SU! UK

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Hello, Stampers!      Want to use up your holiday/Christmas DSP leftovers?  I have the perfect solution for you!  Well, not me, exactly, but I'm CASing with all of you.  ;-)  CAS is the acronym stampers use for Copy And Share - that is pretty much SU!'s philosophy.  Anyway...      Kim Jolley (stampinartfully.com) shared her version and a link to Sam Holland Donald's (Pootles.co.uk) YouTube video tutorial for this easy treat holder, and now I'm sharing my version and passing it on to you!  Just click HERE .  (The video title says "Falling Flowers...," but it is for this project.).  Take note of Sam's instructions when trimming the rounded flap section - cut a hair inside  your score line.      I'll just tell you what I used and the size.  I used leftover Festive Farmhouse and Dashing Along DSP, cut 9-1/2 x 5-1/4; my retired large Corner Rounder Punch (Sam used the Detailed Trio Punch), retired ribbon, retired red Glimmer Paper and retir

TIN TILE IN FAUX PATINA WITH COUNTRY HOME - November 2018

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Hi, Stampers!    You were warned - more Country Home!  I hope you can see the beautiful copper patina on the Tin Tile piece on this card.  I CAS'd the technique (although it's an old one) from France Martin on YouTube, "Patina Technique."  Thanks for bringing this technique back to life, Frenchy!  Let's get started.     A quick email to me will get you a FREE printable Project Sheet! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net SU! Supplies, Measurements STAMPS – Country Home PAPER – Whisper White Thick – 4-1.4 x 2-3/4; Soft Sea Foam - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2,    scored at 4-1/4; S himmery White – 3 x 4; WW for inside – 4 x 5-1/4 INKS – Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue, Mellow Moss, Early Espresso (or Soft Suede), Memento Black, Versamark, Stampin’ Blends OTHER – Copper Trim, Big Shot, Tin Tile Dynamic TIEF, Layering Ovals Framelits, Stamping Sponges, Stampin’ Dimensionals,    Copper Embossing Powder,  Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Adhesives. Click

COUNTRY HOME with BLACKBERRY BLISS and TIN - November 2018

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Hello, again, Stampers!      Can you tell I just love this set?  Hope you're not tired of it yet, because there's another post coming because we used it for two cards at November stamp camp. Remember, all you need to do is send me an email for FREE printable instructions.  Let's get started! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net SU! Supplies, Measurements STAMPS – Country Home PAPER – Whisper White Thick – 4-1.4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2, Blackberry Bliss – 4 x 5-1/4, Shimmery White – 3 x 4; Galvanized Metallic Paper – 1-1/2 x 5-1/2, and a scrap to stamp pitcher INKS –Memento Black, Jet Black Stazon, Stampin’ Blends and/or Markers, Blackberry Bliss, Smoky Slate (to decorate inside), Frost White Shimmer Paint  OTHER – Big Shot, Tin Tile Dynamic TIEF, Subtle Dynamic TIEF, Layering Ovals Framelits, Linen Thread or Braided Linen Trim, Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Small Paint Brush, Adhesives C