My
15% OFF Birthday Sale only lasts til
11:50pm MT on December 31st, 2012. You may be thinking, "I do NOT want any more holiday products!"...and I agree! But, there are some fabulous products in the Holiday Catalog that you can use for upcoming occasions, and I want to keep you from kicking yourself for not getting them, 1) before the catalog ends on January 2nd and they are no longer available, and 2) during my 15% OFF Birthday Sale (only thru Dec 31st)!
Several products will be carrying over from the Holiday Catalog, and I will point those out if I use them on my samples. What I am trying to feature, is items you NEED to get now, because you won't be able to order them after January 2nd.
Core'dinations Card Stock: Gumball Green, Early Espresso & Cherry Cobbler
I can pass on the Gumball Green, but I encourage you to seriously consider the other two colors. The Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder is carrying over, but if you want a deep, dark cherry red to use on your Valentine's or Mother's Day projects, stock up on the Cherry Cobbler Core'dinations Card Stock now! The Woodgrain Embossing Folder is also carrying over, but you won't be able to get the Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock to create your dark bark background after January 2nd.
Tulle Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, & Early Espresso
None of the tulle ribbon appears to be carrying over, but again, Cherry Cobbler is such a great, rich color for Valentine's or Mother's Day. And the Crumb Cake and Early Espresso will provide excellent neutral blending.
Frosty Friends stamp
This individual stamp is available only in wood-mount, and while there is one snowman with faux antlers on his head, and lights around his body, there are three other snowmen with enough space between them that you can pick and choose the ones you want! If your Valentine's Day and Easter are usually covered in snow, the snowmen with little birdies, and even a bunny behind one, would make uniquely adorable images for your projects.
Owl Occasions Clear-Mount & Wood-Mount stamp sets
This stamp set is NOT scheduled to carry over, so if you LOVE owls like I do, you NEED to get this stamp set NOW! I realize that several of the stamps are holiday themed, however, this can be a great set for birthdays, using the balloon, gifts, party banner, and party hat. And the owl, branch, and leaves can be used for ANY OCCASION, and they are gender neutral!!! You're crazy to pass up this set!
Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags
I hear you saying, "Christmas is OVER, I don't need holiday tags!"...and you are right. However, each of these tags has a pattern printed on the back--most of which make great layers for quick and easy cards (especially with a set of Notecards & Envelopes!), any time of year. There are 25 tags in the package for only $3.95, and only 5 of those tags are red & green striped. Just put those away with your holiday wrapping paper, and you can use those next year.
Scentsational Season Bundles Clear-Mount & Wood Mount
Okay, there is no indication that either the Scentsational Season stamp set, or the coordinating Holiday Collection Framelits will be available again. There are a few elements in the bundle that are versatile enough for year-round use. The little cup and steam coming out of it would be great for Get Well gifts (think flu season & chicken soup mix!). And the little cup framelit makes an adorable 3D suitcase or handbag, which holds a chocolate nugget inside! Use the legs of the gingerbread man framelit, to die cut bones for your doggie pages. The star is a great image and framelit to use anytime...and there is the obvious use of the set for holiday themed projects like scrapbook pages or thank you cards. Oh, and when you buy the stamp set and the framelits together in the bundle, you save 15% off the retail price. If you order this by 11:50pm MT on Dec 31st, 2012, you will get my additional 15% OFF Birthday Sale applied, for a total savings of 30%!!!
Champagne Glimmer Paper
You really need to stock up with several packs of this paper. While it may be too late for your New Year's projects, this paper is *gorgeous* for wedding projects, and any vintage project to which you may wish to add a delicately aged-looking sparkle.
Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
There are a BOATLOAD OF ANY OCCASION PATTERNS in this grand little stack of 48 double-sided 4-1/2"-6-1/2" papers...from neutrals for your "guy" cards, to brights for birthdays, and several red prints which would make darling accents on valentines...you are SET. And again, if you just want to use them for your holiday scrapbooking, they are conveniently sized to back your 4x6 prints.
Googlies (self-adhesive googly eyes)
Everyone NEEDS these little gems, especially if you have kids. Even if you don't make cards from scratch, your little ones will love dressing up their valentines with googly eyes! It's a great way to add interest to any project, without having to get all that nasty liquid glue all over your fingers (or table, or project).
Designer Ribbon Slides
You should only BUY these if you hate tying bows on your cards, and you hoard your ribbon! (I know, that's like...all of us.) Seriously, just string a length of ribbon or two through them, the width of your card, and just attach the ribbon right on front. SUPER easy way to get a finished look with very little ribbon or fuss. Also, these make cute "buckles" to thread ribbon through to hold your projects closed...a box for a set of gift cards, for example.
Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons
These are lightweight, flat, metallic buttons, with big holes, so it's easy to string thread, twine, or yarn through them. The brushed bronze finish coordinates with everything, and is especially handsome on vintage themed projects.
Gumball Green Embossing Powder
Okay, aside from the obvious use of creating the perfect, shiny, green gumball, this is the PERFECT color for any and all of your "spring green" projects. Think shamrocks, Easter grass, and fresh spring leaves. It will breathe new life into any spring project!
