After a slight issue with the delivery (the local Post Office completely lost the bright orange box!!  Stampin’ Up! to the rescue…they sent out a new one ASAP), I finally got my February Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin’ Up!  I’d already seen it in photos online and I will say that I definitely like this kit much better in real life than in the pictures, it’s really cute!

The February Kit is called Layers of Gratitude and the contents of the kit made eight accordion cards and eight little pockets to put them in.

This is what the cards looked like when they were all stamped and finished.  There are eight panels on each one (seven stamped and one for writing your note).

The kit included the seven piece Layers of Gratitude photopolymer stamp set (some cool images!), Pool Party and Daffodil Delight ink spots, 8 accordion card bases, 8 kraft boxes, 48 felt stickers, 6 yards of orange and white Baker’s Twine and adhesive strips to put the boxes together.

This kit took me about an hour to assemble and now I’ve got 8 thank you cards ready for giving!

Purchase a 3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription and Save Plus Get a Sale-A-Bration Item!

Stampin’ Up! has put the 3-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions on sale for Sale-A-Bration.  You can purchase the 3-month subscription for $54.85 ($5 off the regular price) and if you purchase one of these, you automatically qualify for a free Sale-a-bration item!  You can see the prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription options in my online store here.

February 15-28 Hostess Code:  GV7DYKPC

Use this hostess code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  The free gift for February is your choice of any item valued up to $8.95 in either the 2014-15 Annual Catalog or the 2015 Occasions Catalog!

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Update from Stampin’ Up! Regarding Blendabilities Marker Availability

Stampin’ Up! just released an important update regarding the Blendabilities Markers.  Here is the update from them:

“We are experiencing a quality issue with our Blendabilities product line. Except for the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad Refill (item #133456), all item numbers have been turned off; this includes Blendabilities Sale-A-Bration item numbers.

At this time, backorders for Blendabilities will not be fulfilled.

We thank you for your patience and will update you as soon as we have more information.”

I believe that I have contacted everyone who has ordered a set of markers through me and is waiting for for them to arrive.  If you are waiting on markers and haven’t received an email from me, please let me know.  If the markers were chosen as a Sale-A-Bration item, you will get to select a different Sale-A-Bration item (that includes the new items coming out on Monday).  If you purchased a pack of the markers, you have the choice of either a refund or selecting a different product at the same value.  Hopefully the issues will be resolved, I’ve been having so much fun coloring with mine!

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Blog Candy Winner!!

On a happier note, I’ve got a blog candy winner!!  Thanks so much for your nice comments, I do appreciate them.  It looks like many of you are looking forward to the new Sale-A-Bration items, I know that I am!

The Random Number Generator chose number 43.  Comment #43 was written by Joyce T.  Here is what Joyce said:

I love the card and basket. So feminine, especially the card. My favorite new Sale-a Bration item is the Natures Perfection stamp set, but all of them would be fun to have. Thanks

Congratulations Joyce!!  I’ll be packing up your blog candy this morning and shipping it out today.

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Weekly Deals From Stampin’ Up! Feb 24 – Mar 2

Here are this weeks Weekly Deals:

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store.  The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through March 2.

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Updates to the Backorder List and Items Temporarily Unavailable

Stampin’ Up! has provided us with the list of items currently on backorder with their anticipated in-stock date as well as the items that are low inventory and those that have been turned off temporarily due to backorder delays.

Currently, the following items are on BACKORDER;  backordered items will be available on or before the date indicated:

140594: Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer Stamp Set–March 2
131158: Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill–March 3
131527: Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes–March 6

Currently the following items are temporarily NOT ORDERABLE:

All Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers
137951: So You Simply Created Kit
137950: The Perpetual Birthday Calendar Project Kit
131262: Regals Stampin’ Write Markers
126199: Stampin’ Pierce Mat
126189: Paper Piercing Tool

Currently, the following items have LOW INVENTORY and will temporarily not be orderable once current inventory is depleted:

137866: Sahara Sand 7/8″ Lace Trim

I will continue to post the updated list as Stampin’ Up! provides the to us, so be sure to check my blog before ordering to avoid frustration when items are unavailable.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!

• It’s Sale-A-Bration Time!!  Earn a free item for every $50 that you purchase.  Click here to read all about it.
• Visit my online store here.
• Shop the Clearance Rack here.
• Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Running Shoe Rewards Program – My online customer thank you program!
• In addition to my online store, also take PayPal payments for orders – Check my Rewards page for more information.
• I offer gift certificates for Stampin’ Up! merchandise too!  Click on my Gift Certificates page for more information.