Monday, October 5, 2009

Deals of the Week!

Stampin' Up! has some spectacular sales going on each week in October. These first three deals are available until 9:50 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2009:



If you order through the SHOP NOW link on my website, you receive preferred pricing and become eligible for hostess benefits. You also receive preferred pricing and hostess benefits when you place email or phone orders directly though me.

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #17



With two babies in the house, this fairly simple card took me all week to complete! I've been viewing Dawn McVey's color challenges for a few months, but this is the first time I felt compelled to participate. The colors were so beautiful that I really wanted to play, even if it did take me a week to carve out time.

Here is my card creation for the Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #17 (due to limited time, I'll have to post the details later), which can also be found in my SCS gallery:



My 20 month old daughter damaged the trees a bit, but I kept them rather than redo all of the embossing and cutting.

It's Different . . .



Well, this card is out of my comfort zone, as I usually shy away from Handsome Hunter. I'm not thrilled about pairing my beloved Certainly Celery with it, but perhaps it will grow on me. The "designer paper" used inspired the color combo and is actually a cutting from a photo in The English Garden magazine. Using something on my card that came in the mail met the requirements for a fun, recently launched challenge called Everything But the Kitchen Sink. It appears that these challenges will be monthly and you have until October 9th to participate in this one. Check it out and play along - I would love to see what you use from your mail.

The sketch, which I love and will definitely be using for future cards, was a no-brainer because I used the Fall-to Layout 62 from the Clean & Simple Stamping blog. I heart clean and simple cards! I do not own a tool that will give me just the three large scallops for this sketch, but I think the four smaller scallops work for now.



All other supplies are Stampin' Up!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

FREE STAMPS and CLEARANCE!

Free Stamps?!
That's right! Anyone who places a $50 order with me before tomorrow night will get to choose a free stamp set from my list below. If you order $100, then you can choose two free sets! $150? Three free sets! The free sets will be available while supplies last. In addition to stamps, I also have some ribbon and patterned paper on the list. To be eligible for the free items, I need to receive your order by 8:00 p.m. (pacific time) on Wednesday, September 30th. You can email (heatherraepeete@yahoo.com), call (530-340-3267), or order directly from my Stampin' Up! website (http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampermom). My free items are in addition to any hostess benefits you might earn, so this is a fabulous deal! To sweeten the incentive, Stampin' Up! just posted a clearance rack with items starting as low as $0.99 and nothing higher than $8.99, so right now shopping is more fun than ever! Rub-ons for $4.99?! To access the clearance rack, go to my website, click on the SHOP NOW button underneath my name and address, and then click on the CLEARANCE RACK link on the left hand side of the page. Happy shopping! Let me know if you have any questions. IMPORTANT: If you order directly from my online store rather than through email or phone, please email me as soon as you place your order so that I can set aside your free items.



Monday, July 6, 2009

Origami Fold Notecard Holder Tutorial


origami fold notecard holder
Tutorial by Heather Rae Bingham Peete
adapted from video tutorial by emeraldcityelegance




materials needed:

12 x 12 sheet of patterned card stock
scoring tool
bone folder
straight edge tool
grid paper or measuring mat
crop-a-dile
jumbo eyelet
ribbon

Start with a full 12 x 12 sheet of patterned card stock. I used a double-sided piece of Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

Fold sheet in half from point to point, forming a triangle. Use a bone folder to create a strong crease.



Unfold paper. With original crease running horizontally, score vertically at 6 ½ inches in from both sides. note: The video says 5 ½ inches, but I learned through trial and error to make the vertical scores at 6 ½.



Fold side points in on new score lines. Align each point with horizontal crease. Press with bone folder.


Fold in half, point to point, and press firmly with bone folder.



Score ¾ inches from either side of original center crease. This is made easier with it open.



Fold and crease on new score lines, folding so that other side of paper shows.



You should now have a “mountain fold” at the bottom of holder, which enables it to stand alone.



Use a crop-a-dile to punch a hole and attach a jumbo eyelet at top of holder. Thread ribbon through eyelet and tie off. Fill holder with notecards and matching envelopes. Mine comfortably held four A2 notecards in the front pocket and their envelopes in the back pocket.


Sunday, July 5, 2009

CASED Thank You Card

Last night I needed a quick thank you card, so I CASED a sample from the new 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog. This card literally took me just a few minutes. The Idea Book is full of hundereds of pages of samples and ideas! You can download the PDF version here, or purchase a hard copy here.


Saturday, July 4, 2009

Win a Stampin’ Up! Big Shot Pack!

Stampin Addicts dot com has tons of ideas using the Stampin’ Up! Big Shot and is giving away a Big Shot Die Pack as part of the Stampin’ Up! summer celebration.

sa-july-contest

Stampin’ Up! just released the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog and it’s loaded with new products that every stamper must have. As part of the summer celebration Stampin Addicts is holding a blog contest during the month of July giving away a Big Shot die pack made up of 5 new exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies.

  • Stampin’ Up! Thanks (Embosslits)
  • Stampin’ Up! Final Press (Embossing Folders)
  • Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details (Textured Plates)
  • Stampin’ Up! Two Tags (Bigz Dies)
  • Stampin’ Up! Fancy Favor (Bigz XL Dies)
Click here to enter. Good luck! :)

Monday, June 22, 2009

Baby Mojo

It's a new week and that means a new Mojo Monday Sketch. I used the sketch to create this baby card for my grandparents to send to my cousin and his wife, who are expecting a little boy in August.



Round and square punches helped me create a paper sailboat that looks like the image in the Nursery Necessities stamp set, since I myself do not own that set. The "baby" portion of the sentiment comes from a stamp in Teeny Tiny Wishes, which will be released on July 1st. The Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper was a free bonus during Sale-a-Bration (ask me how to earn free products) and is no longer available, but there are dozens of other DSP patterns that would be just as cute. The "thread" on the button is just a thin strip of card stock.

Current supplies used:
Soft Subtles (Bashful Blue) Textured Card Stock
Rich Regals (So Saffron) Textured Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Warm Words stamp set
Scallop Edge Punch
Scallop Square Punch
1 3/8" Circle Punch
Button Latte
Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals
Pop-Up Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Signo Gel Pen

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Father's Day Mojo Monday

I actually made this card last Monday or Tuesday, but it's been a busy week and I've been a delinquent blogger. The inspiration for this card came from Mojo Monday Sketch 91.



Being that this is a masculine card, the ribbon on the sentiment (new - debuting July 1st!) doesn't thrill me, but I kept it. Other than that, I am fairly pleased with how this turned out. The retiring Manchester Designer Series Paper is perfect for masculine projects and I will be sad to see it go on June 30th.

Also featured are Baja Breeze Double Stitched Ribbon, the Lovely As A Tree stamp set (see all images in set below), Always Artichoke Classic ink, and a couple of items from the upcoming debut.

Here are all of the images included in the Lovely As A Tree set:



Friday, June 12, 2009

Page Corner Bookmark

Here is a cute project I saw in my July issue of the Stampin' Success magazine (demonstrators receive a monthly subscription) this morning. Given my love of reading, I am always in need of new bookmarks, so this was a perfect project for me! The best part is its simplicity and quickness - often a necessity with an active toddler in the house. :)



This bookmark required just a 4x4 piece of card stock, some scraps of patterned paper, punches, and adhesive. I didn't do any stamping, but you could if you spent just a few more minutes than I. (See end of post for a list of supplies I used.) Last winter, I found a different version of this bookmark, but Stampin' Up!'s directions are MUCH easier to complete.

Contact me if you would like to book a workshop to learn how to make these easy, adorable, and functional bookmarks - perfect for yourself or as a gift for your favorite bookworms!

Supplies used for bookmark (item number and link in parentheses - those marked with an asterisk are only available through June 30, 2009):

Kiwi Kiss Textured Card Stock (111345) *
Riding Hood Red Card Stock (111348) *
Pink Pirouette Card Stock (111351) *
Designer Series Paper Bella Rose (SOLD OUT) *
Scallop Edge Punch (112091)
Boho Blossoms Punch (110711)
Five Petal Flower Punch (109041)
Paper Cutter with scoring blade (104152)
Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive (110755)
Paper Snips (103579)

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Farewell, Bella Blossoms

Here are a couple of cards I made with the soon-to-be-retired Bella Blossoms set.

The Kiwi Kiss version is one I saw on the Stampin' Up! website. I decided to also make a Riding Hood Red version to show you how one design can result in different looks, depending on your recipient or the occasion. I LOVE this card for its elegant simplicity and ease of use. The inside or outside can be customized with any sentiment of choice.

Bella Blossoms, Kiwi Kiss, and Riding Hood Red are all retiring from Stampin' Up! inventory at the end of this month. I will be quite sad to say goodbye to Bella Blossoms, primarily for the largest image in the set. I will also REALLY miss the gorgeous Kiwi Kiss/Vanilla Satin Ribbon, one of my favorite products this past year. Right now both the Kiwi Kiss and Riding Hood Red ribbons I featured are 25% off on the Last Chance Accessories list! They are available only until the end of June 30th, or while supplies last.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Last Chance Stamps and Accessories!

It's that time of year again! In order to make room for the new, dozens of stamps and accessories are retiring from Stampin' Up! These items are only available through June 30, 2009, or as accessories sell out. Stamp sets will continue to be available until the 30th, but accessories are while supplies last only. Also, select accessories from the list are on sale up to 50% off! (See list at bottom of post.)

You can place an order through me directly, or through my Stampin' Up! website, where you can order 24 hours a day.


If you would like to earn free last chance items by hosting a workshop of $150 or more, please contact me as soon as possible so that we can arrange for your event before June 30th. You can also earn hostess benefits if you place your own individual order of $150 or more. We also have a special promotion running during the month of June. The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion has two parts:
  • Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
  • Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
After June 30, 2009, these products will be gone for good, so contact me before then if you want to purchase any or earn them by hosting a qualifying workshop.

Click on the links to view the following PDF lists:
Last Chance Stamp Sets in Alphabetical Order
Last Chance Stamp Sets in Numerical Page Order
Last Chance Decor Elements in Numerical Page Order

Last Chance Accessories List (updated as of June 11, 2009) - Items shown in red are sold out and no longer available.
Item # Product Description Price Discount Sale Price Availability
112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO 19.95 0.5 9.98 Available
105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 9.95 0.5 4.98 Out of stock
113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8" 8.95 0.5 4.48 Available
106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 4.95 0.5 2.48 Out of stock
114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 13.95 0.5 6.98 Available
111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available
102875 HEMP TWINE RED 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 7.95 0.5 3.98 Available
114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4" 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1" 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 10.95 0.25 8.21 Out of stock
114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 15.95 0.25 11.96 Out of stock
113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Out of stock
112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 8.95 0.25 6.71 Out of stock
113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 7.95 0.25 5.96 Out of stock
112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Out of stock
111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95 Available
111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95 Available
111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95 Available
111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95 Available
111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95 Available
112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 9.95 Available
112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 9.95 Available
112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 9.95 Available
112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 Available
112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 9.95 Available
111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 2.95 Out of Stock
111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95 Available
111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95 Available
113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95 Available
109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.25 Out of stock
113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 9.95 Available
112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 9.95 Out of Stock
113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 9.95 Available
114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 11.95 Available
113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 9.95 Available
112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 9.95 Out of Stock
112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 9.95 Out of Stock
111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 5.95 Available
114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 11.95 Available
108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 8.95 Out of Stock
111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 9.95 Available
112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 9.95 Out of Stock
112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 9.95 Available
112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 14.95 Available
111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 5.95 Available
112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 9.95 Out of stoc
113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 11.95 Available
112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 9.95 Available
111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 19.95 Out of stock
100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 2.95 Available
114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 42.95 Out of stock
102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 19.95 Out of stock
111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 8.95 Available
111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 5.95 Available
111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Out of stock
105668 TATTOO KIT I 13.95 Out of stock
111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 54.95 Available
111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 19.95 Out of stock
113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 8.95 Available
111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 11.95 Available
105669 TATTOO KIT II 13.95 Out of stock
111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 5.95 Available
113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES 19.95 Out of stock
111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 7.95 Out of stock
107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 5.5 Available
104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 39.95 Available
111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 5.5 Available
113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 19.95 Available
113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 19.95 Available
112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 19.95 Available
113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 19.95 Out of stock
112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 19.95 Out of stock
111253 Blooms & Bulbs 6.5 Available
109684 Doodle 8.5 Available
111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 8.5 Available
109692 Love 6.5 Available
109568 My ABCs 6.5 Out of stock
109682 Perfectly Pretty 6.5 Out of stock
109687 See You Around 8.5 Available
109683 So Swirly 8.5 Available
111260 Something Fishy 8.5 Available
111262 Stems & Silhouettes 8.5 Available
105516 Watercolor Joy 6.5 Available
114528 Embosslit Flower 11.95 Available
116209 Note of Thanks 9.95 Available
116210 Birthdays Count 9.95 Available
112966 Curly Label Bundle* 33.95 Available
115535 Hand Drawn Bundle Available

* The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog.