The anniversary celebration continues in July with the Best of Shelli stamp set release! Make sure to check out each month`s release and earn a free stamp set too! Each set released contains one new never before seen image and each set is priced at $17.95. View all the sets here on blog!

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $17.95
• 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.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

BONUS: As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February 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 $17.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.
~ Amanda

The anniversary celebration continues in June with the Best of Greetings stamp set! Make sure to check out each month`s release and earn a free stamp set too! Each set released contains one new never before seen image and each set is priced at $17.95. View all the sets here on blog!

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $17.95
• 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.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

BONUS: As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February 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 $17.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.
~ Amanda

It's finally time to order from the NEW 2013-2014 Annual Catalogue! I cannot wait to order my new favourites. Make sure to check out the new bundles (save 15% on some), product suites and new 2013-2015 In Colors - very yummy and scrumptious names!

View the 2013-2014 Annual Catalogue here!

Place your online order here.
~ Amanda

The anniversary celebration continues in May with the Best of Brides and Babies release! Make sure to check out each month`s release and earn a free stamp set too! Each set released contains one new never before seen image and each set is priced at $17.95. View all the sets here on blog!

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $17.95
• 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.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

BONUS: As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February 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 $17.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.
~ Amanda

Get 25 percent off select My Digital Studio content and print products from May 1st until June 15th.

Digital content includes: ALL ensemble, calendar, photobook, and swatchbook digital content. See it here.
Print products include: ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars. See it here.

Other details here:

You can place orders on a online order only (but remember with the Hostess Code, online orders can be added to a group workshop order).

Discount for downloads only available for artwork released prior to May 1, 2013.

Make sure you have the latest version of the MDS software to get the discounts on print products. Remind your customers to do the same.

Bulk pricing not included.

~ Amanda

Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2012-2013 catalogues are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone. Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early!

• To check out all the retiring stamps and accessories here in my online store.
• Retiring Stamps List, all stamps will remain available through June 3rd.
• Retiring Accessories List (everything but stamps) available AS SUPPLIES LAST. Make sure to note that some items are already sold out!

~ Amanda

Remember today is the last day of FREE shipping on everything!!

Love the Cloudy Day Embossing Folder behind the pinwheels - makes me think about the beautiful weather we are having and the spring flowers that are starting to pop up in my front garden! To attach the toothpicks I used a glue dot on either end of the stick. Then I used a dimensional to attach the pinwheels to the card over the top end of the toothpick.

Supplies
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Brights Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Toothpicks, Square Punch, Brights Brads, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot, Oval Framelits, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Pinwheel Sizzlit

Place your order online anytime here!
~ Amanda

I'm hosting a Mystery Hostess Online Party this weekend! And it's also FREE shipping this weekend. For every order you place between Saturday April 6th from 2am EST until Monday April 8th at 12:00pm EST you will be entered into a drawing for hostess benefits. If the total sales for all orders using the hostess code: QDVBFJDV does not go over $200 there will be a draw for a Stampin' Write marker of the person's choice! (Canadian orders only)

You can place your order online through my store - but make sure when you are viewing your shopping bag to put the hostess code: QDVBFJDV in the box at the bottom left side in order to qualify for the Mystery Hostess drawing. If you order online you can have the order shipped directly to you and the shipping will still be free! See the photo below, the red oval shows where you need to put the hostess code:

You can also email or call me and I will place your order if you do not want to order online. These orders will ship to my home.

Place your order online here!
~ Amanda

Exciting news from Stampin' Up! today and you don't want to miss it!

First up: FREE shipping on EVERYTHING this weekend from Saturday April 6th until Monday April 8th (excluding expedited orders)!!
That's right - no $9.95 minimum shipping fee or limit on how small or large your order must be.

If you need help to decide what needs to be added to your wish list check out my list of current Stampin' Up! promotions and new products! Make sure to check out the new This and That product line, our new photopolymer stamp set and the second announcement of Stampin' Up!'s Colour Refresh (you will want to stock up sooner than later on your retiring favourites)!

Free shipping starts Saturday April 6th at 12:00am MT and ends Monday April 8th by 11:50pm MT.

Stampin' Up!'s Colour Refresh!
We love colour and we know that you do too. Colour is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. It's important for us to stay up-to-date with colour trends so we are thrilled to share our updated line of colours, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

 In 2010 we did a big colour renovation and shared our plans for smaller colour refreshes every three to five years to keep our colours on trend. Well it has been three years and we are excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalogue will include 10 new colours (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! We are welcoming back some of your favourites, moving some colours around, and introducing one brand-new colour (Smokey Slate!)

Beginning on today (April 4), all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available ONLY while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period (WHICH BEGINS APRIL 24 AND RUNS THROUGH JUNE 3, 2013).   Stock up on your favorites this weekend while shipping is FREE (April 6 to April 8 - see above for the details).



Make sure you place your order for those colours that will be gone soon - I know I'll make sure to have some extra Baja Breeze, River Rock and Certainly Celery card stock on my free shipping order this weekend! Place your order online with me!
~ Amanda

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast.

Get a sneak peek into the 2013-2014 annual catalog with the This and That product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go.

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$13.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$13.50
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$7.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$5.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$6.50
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$40.67 15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

• We're introducing the line with these five products, but we'll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we're only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).

~ Amanda

The anniversary celebration continues in April with the Best of Butterflies release! Make sure to check out each month`s release and earn a free stamp set too! Each set released contains one new never before seen image and each set is priced at $17.95. View all the sets here on blog!

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $17.95
• 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.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

BONUS: As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February 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 $17.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

~ Amanda

This week's new My Digital Sudio Downloads are:

• Follow Your Bliss Kit $8.95
• For The Bride Ensemble  $13.95
• Sara's Sequins $3.50

Remember you can try My Digital Studio for 30 days for free! Downloads can be used with MDS and with other programs.
Interested in learning more before buying the program? Please attend My Digital Studio Beginner Class on May 4th at my home. Cost for this class is $5. Bring your laptop if you want to follow along but not necessary (my laptop will be on my big screen TV for everyone to see). RSVP today here!

~ Amanda

So today's blog post is my application to be a Stampin' Up! display stamper! It would be so cool to see my projects up on the display boards at a future event where other demonstrators crowd around to view and take pictures of the projects! We've been asked to create 3 cards, 1 scrapbook page and 2 3D items and share them all in one post... so here we go:

I love this shimmery butterfly, when the light hits it just right you can see the shimmer even though it may not show very well in the picture. To create the multi-coloured image I used the baby wipe technique.
Supplies
Stamps: Swallowtail, French Foliage
Ink: Melon Mambo, Whisper White Craft Ink, Ink Refills: Old Olive, Marina Mist and Melon Mambo
Paper: Melon Mambo, Shimmery White
Accessories: Rhinestones, Baby wipe, plastic tray

Supplies
Stamps: Moving Forward, Sweet Essentials
Ink: Perfect Plum
Paper: Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Pool Party
Accessories: Pool Party Baker's Twine, Silver Button, Glue Dot, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder

This card is the perfect way to say "congratulations on the arrival of your baby"! I love the pennants behind the main image.
Supplies
Stamps: Two by Two
Ink: Black Stazon, Stampin' Write Markers: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Summer Starfruit, So Saffron
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories: In Color Designer Printed Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot, Labels Framelits, Honeycomb Embossing Folder

I love the stormy weather we had while on vacation on PEI last summer! And I have to admit this is the first completed page of that trip! The white strip is a piece of Canvas Creations - the texture was just perfect for this beach themed page.
Supplies
Stamps: By the Seashore
Ink: Crumb Cake, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Canvas Creations, Soft Suede, Not Quite Navy, Vellum
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot, Large Scallop Edgelit, My Digital Studio, Providence of Provinces Digital Kit (for the title)

For my 1st 3D item I just had to make this adorable little owl! I remember seeing this cutie on Pinterest but cannot remember who to thank for this idea!
Supplies
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen, Basic Grey
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Basic Grey, Sahara Sand, So Saffron, Twitterpatted Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 1/2" circle punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Whisper White Stitched Taffeta Ribbon, Whisper White Baker's Twine, 4"x6" Cellophane Bag, Big Shot, Ovals Framelits, Holiday Ornaments Framelits

This is a 5x7 canvas wrapped in Summer Smooches Designer Fabric, embellished and ready to hand on my stamp room's wall!
Supplies
Stamps: Bright Blossoms
Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Summer Smooches Designer Fabric, Facetted Buttons, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Large Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Stapmin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Brights Brads, Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Real Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet, Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Ovals Framelits

~ Amanda

These are the My Digital Studio Downloads for March 26, 2013.

Here's the item numbers for today's downloads:

• April Showers Kit - Digital Download 133472 - $10.95
• April Showers Wallpaper - Digital Download 133473 - FREE
• Embark Graduate Ensemble - Digital Download 133467 -  $13.95
• This And That Epic Day Kit - Digital Download 133465 -  $12.95
• You Made It Grad Greeting Card Template - Digital Download 133527 -  $3.50

My Digital Studio had some changes last week:

• We've changed the name of the software from MDS 2 to MDS.
• We've lowered the price. What has been known as MDS 2+ is now $24.95.

~ Amanda

Starting today until March 31, 2013 all Stampin' Up! fabric is 50% off!! Seamstress or not, you'll love our high quality Designer Fabric. Our Designer Fabric coordinates with our inks, card stock and accessories. It is available in extra-wide fat quarters (18″ x 26″).

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
170	126892	Essentials Designer Fabric	$36.95	$18.48
171	126893	Floral District Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
171	126894	Comfort Café Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
171	125411	Summer Smooches Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
171	125412	Twitterpated Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
171	122337	Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
171	122336	Beau Château Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
171	124066	Spice Cake Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
171	122335	Flirtatious Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
6*	129308	Tea for Two Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25
13*	129307	More Amore Designer Fabric	$12.50	$6.25

If you'd like to see my few fabric creations already posted here on my blog check out this link: http://fromwhereistamp.blogspot.ca/search/label/Fabric

~ Amanda

The anniversary celebration continues in March with the Best of Flowers release! Make sure to check out each month`s release and earn a free stamp set too! Each set released contains one new never before seen image and each set is priced at $17.95. View all the sets here on blog!
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 $17.95
• 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.

BONUS: As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February 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 $17.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.
Place your order online anytime here!
~ Amanda

Stampin' Up has searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And I'm 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!

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.
• They use FDA, food-safe material. How far can you stretch your stamping creativity? 
• They're super inexpensive! Our debut set, Designer Typeset has 57 images for just $16.95.
• Photopolymer stamps will be offered on a trial basis.
• All photopolymer will be packaged in cello bag w/insert, but don't forget you can store them in our clear cases.

Photopolymer stamps are going to be released in trendy, hip new designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional stamp lines. Here is an image of the first set available now!

~ Amanda

So today was the last day of Creative Convention Online. So much was shared and learned! And I wanted to share my second round of make and takes I made yesterday! There still are more to share later, so make sure to check my Facebook page for the rest!



Interested in making one or all of these cards with me at your place or mine? Check out my events calendar or contact me so we can set a time to meet at your place!
~ Amanda

This weekend I'm attending Creative Convention Online. It has been so much fun! Two Stampin' Up! Demonstrators: Maggie Patterson and Ronda Wade have put this on and there is so much I've learned already. I wanted to share the cards I made last night. These ladies pre-cut our make and takes, so then all I have to do is stamp and assemble! Bonus! I look forward to making some of these cards at my future events. And there is even more projects for me to share too!



The best part of make and takes - I can make them my own with the stamps I have on hand! Interested in making one or all of these cards with me at your place or mine? Check out my events calendar or contact me so we can set a time to meet at your place!

Place your order online anytime here!
~ Amanda

Purchase the exclusive Sent with Love Stamp Set or Sent with Love Designer Series Paper-or bundle them for a special 20 percent discount!

Item	Description	Price
131847	Sent with Love Stamp Set (clear-mount; English only)	$21.95
132182	Sent with Love Designer Series Paper	$13.50
132851	Sent with Love Bundle Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine	$31.50 20% off retail value!

The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are only available during this special offer. After April 30, they'll both fly away!

In addition, you may purchase the Sent with Love Digital Kit (item 132914; $12.50). Please note that the digital kit is not included in the bundle.

~ Amanda

 The anniversary celebration continues in February with the Best of Love release! Make sure to check out each month`s release and earn a free stamp set too! Each set released contains one new never before seen image and each set is priced at $17.95. View January`s set here and February`s set here!


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 $17.95
• 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.

BONUS: As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February 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 $17.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.
Place your order online anytime here!
~ Amanda

Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White is very crisp and spring like. I'm looking forward to spring and seeing the daffodils and tulips outside my stamp room window! But today it's freezing rain warnings and staying warm inside!

The Tea Lace Doily is from the Spring Catalogue. I stamped directly onto the doily using Basic Grey. I think the best adhesive for the doilies is Glue Dots. I tired the Tombow Multi-purpose adhesive but it showed the hexagon shape through the doily so I won't use that again.

Supplies
Stamps: Beautiful Birthday, Bloomin' Marvelous (SAB 2013)
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Basic Grey
Paper: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Tea Lace Doily
Accessories: Rhinestones, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Hexagon Textured Embossing Folder

~ Amanda

Isn't the Two by Two stamp cute? On Saturday I attended a baby shower for a friend and I made her this card. I used Black Stazon Ink so when I was colouring in the image with the markers the image wouldn't smudge. And the Cloudy Day Embossing Folder is the best background for this card!

Also gave her this cute Diaper Owl Cake. It was really easy to make and a very interesting way to give a friend some diapers, wash cloths, hooded towel and bib!

Supplies
Stamps: Two by Two
Ink: Black Stazon, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Shara Sand, Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey
Paper: Rose Red, Whsiper White, Basic Grey
Accessories: Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Subtles Designer Buttons, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Big Shot, Cloudy Day Textured Embossing Folder, Windows Framelits

~ Amanda

The RMHC stamp set Moving Forward is perfect for baby cards! I made this one for a stamping friend who had a baby before Christmas. I think the Silver Glimmer paper really helps the image pop on this one. I'm going to try using the Silver Glimmer Paper more since this year is Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary!

Supplies
Stamps: Moving Forward, Sweet Essentials
Ink: Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit
Paper: Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon, 2" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Big Shot, Chevron Textured Embossing Folder, Windows Framelits

~ Amanda

Sale-A-Bration starts today! Click the links below to check out how you can earn free and exclusive product but only until March 22, 2013!

You may choose any one product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $60 you spend. This year's offering includes exclusive stamp sets and accessories, as well as a selection of catalogue stamp sets, digital content CDs, ribbon, buttons, and even an embossing folder! Now, more than ever, there's something for everyone!
View the Sale-A-Bration brochure here. See available My Digital Studio products here.

 Sale-A-Bration + Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary = the best time to host a Stampin' Up! party!

• Get FREE Silver Glimmer Paper when you host a $200 workshop!*
• Get a FREE hostess bundle when you host a $525 workshop!*

Hostess Bundle Details:
The Hostess Bundle includes

• Madison Avenue Stamp Set (wood- or clear-mount)
• Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper
• Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack

*Offers are not incremental (i.e., a hostess does not receive two packages of Glimmer Paper for a $400 workshop or two bundles for a $1,050 workshop). Offer is valid on all order types, including orders from your Online Store. Customers will be prompted to select their free item with a qualifying order. You will be required to use one of the following item numbers for your free bundle:

• Silver Glimmer Paper: 133318
• Wood-Mount Hostess Bundle: 133316
• Clear-Mount Hostess Bundle: 133317

Sale-A-Bration + Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary = 25% more Starter Kit products for FREE!

Order online or contact me to place your order or set up a workshop!

~ Amanda

If you like the Carry On Hostess set you need to either host a workshop or place a $200 order to earn this for free! And because it is now Sale-A-Bration time you will also earn 3 SAB products for free! And today is new download day too. Make sure to place your order today either online or with me!

If you have the clear Carry On stamp set then it is really easy to stamp the words all together properly. I used one clear block and put both the Keep Calm and the Eat A Cupcake on the same block lined up the way you'd like them to be. Stamp using Versamark and then heat emboss using Pewter Embossing Powder. The final step is to use the Window Framelit to cut out the image.

Supplies
Stamps: Carry On Hostess
Ink: Versamark and Pewter Embossing Poweder
Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper, Harvest Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Raspberry Ripple Stitched Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot, Window Framelits

~ Amanda