Give Your Heart with Heart!

If you are visiting my blog, I know you are excited about handmade art. Did you know there is a fair trade, non-profit you can support with your purchases of handmade art?? Allow me to introduce to you: SERRV. You can go to their site and read all about their mission to Enrich and Inspire. Since I know you are going to buy (or want) jewelry and chocolates anyway, why not share the love by purchasing from SERRV? Click on the image below, to shop their NEW Valentine's Collection!

(Note: I am not compensated in any way for this endorsement, I just wanted to share a great opportunity to do good, while doing some shopping you're probably already going to do anyway)

Do NOT pass up the Divine Chocolates...they are SUPER DELICIOUS and SO way worth every penny :-)

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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Introducing...Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up!

Let me just say...WOW. The Stampin' Up! 2013 Leadership Conference was uber-amazing! Okay, I have to breathe, and take it one topic at a time. One of the most exciting things for me was the announcement of the NEW Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! monthly subscription crafting kit!!! Each monthly kit contains *everything* you need for your magical crafting "evening at the Palace Ball", except for a little adhesive...and a fairy godmother ;-)

You can read the rest of this article, or if you are too excited, just go directly to MyPaperPumpkin.com and click through the details as you Join. If you are already my customer, or would like to experience Stampin' Up! with me, BE SURE to choose me, Kimberley Morris (in Colorado Springs, CO), as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for Paper Pumpkin. I will be personally offering Paper Pumpkin Charter Member Gifts, Paper Pumpkin Loyalty Rewards, and MORE with your subscription!!!  

CLICK HERE TO SEE MY PERSONAL PAPER PUMPKIN BONUSES!!!

HERE'S THE SKINNY:
• The program starts in March 2013 (sign up by March 10th to be a Charter Member)
• Everyone's first kit is a Welcome Kit (shown below), which includes an acrylic block
• You are NOT billed until your kit ships
• Your subscription will auto-renew for your convenience
• You can skip a month if you need to, or cancel at ANYTIME
• Most kits will contain items exclusive to Paper Pumpkin
• Kits will not be previewed--experience the SURPRISE and DELIGHT each month
• Projects types will vary: stuff like cards, 3D items, mini journals, and more
• Each kit includes everything you need: ink, cut & scored items, stamps, etc.

So, what are the benefits of joining Paper Pumpkin by subscription? Let's see: NO SHIPPING, you don't have to remember to renew your order, you don't have to buy full packages of all the supplies you need for just one project, you don't need a "craft room" to store heaps of supplies...and the projects each month are designed to be completed in 30 minutes, so you don't need a lot of time, either. It's like taking care of yourself by getting a massage once a month, but it soothes your creative needs instead of your muscles...and with either one, it's a great way to relax and re-energize :-) Except with Paper Pumpkin, there are no appointments to make, and no schedules or calendars to coordinate, because you complete your projects at your leisure.

I plan to post a Paper Pumpkin Video run-through of each month's project, so you can get a feel for it before you dive into your supplies. I will also be offering Paper Pumpkin Classes locally, where you can come and craft together with me if you'd like.

Also, because these are self-contained kits which are delivered directly to those who purchase them, they make great FUNDRAISERS...so feel free to contact me if you are looking for a school fundraiser, Scout fundraiser, camp fundraiser, band fundraiser, or whatever--and let's discuss how I can help support your group!

On a final note, a Paper Pumpkin Trial Kit will be available in March. I'll give you the ordering details on that as they become available--it will be $16.95, and that does not include shipping, but you can include it on any customer order, including an ONLINE ORDER, and consolidate shipping, PLUS it will count towards Stampin' Rewards (Hostess Benefits). The Paper Pumpkin Trial Kit, shown below, will contain supplies to make two mini-journals. They are DARLING!!! These kits give you a great way to TRY BEFORE YOU BUY a subscription :-)

So, if this sounds as SPECTACULAR to you as it does to me, head on over to MyPaperPumpkin.com and JOIN THE FUN!!!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
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Cupid's Heart Valentine Treat Bundle Project

Here is another project using the Valentine Treat Bundle, featuring the Hearts Collection Framelits, as well as the NEW Hearts a Flutter Framelits. REMEMBER: the Valentine Treat Bundle is available ONLY from January 3rd - January 21st!!!

I filled a 1"x8" cello bag from the Valentine Treat Bundle with M&M's, and just attached some die-cut shapes using Stampin' Dimensionals. The "tip" of the arrow is about 1-1/2" of the tip of a heart from the Hearts Collection Framelits (3rd in from outside), as is the biggest heart in the center (4th from outside). The Happy Heart single stamp (from the Valentine Treat Bundle) can be punched out with the Full Heart Punch, or die-cut with a heart from the Hearts Collection Framelits (5th from outside). The scalloped heart is from the Hearts a Flutter Framelits, as are the flag pennants that make up the "tail" of the arrow. You can see how to create the "tail" below:

Stampin' Supplies: Valentine Treat Bundle (Happy Heart single stamp & 1"x8" cello bags), Whisper White card stock, Pretty in Pink card stock, Regal Rose card stock, Real Red card stock, Hearts Collection Framelits & Hearts a Flutter Framelits (both used with Big Shot), Tombow Multipurpose Glue (to layer "tail"), Stampin' Dimensionals.

Click here to get your Valentine Treat Bundle!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
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Tic Tac Valentine Treat Bundle Project

This is a quick project using the Happy Heart single stamp from the Valentine Treat Bundle, with a little more grown-up style. While most of us chicks dig candy, some of us chicks are watching our waistline. Here's a pretty and petite treat that will satisfy the sweet tooth, the diet plan, and the visual senses:

This is a regular size package of Cherry Passion Tic Tacs, wrapped with about 6" of the new 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon in Pink Pirouette/Rose Red, with about 6" of Linen Thread tied around it in a square knot. I used a few discretely placed Mini Glue Dots under the ribbon to keep it from sliding off the Tic Tac package.

You could use more of that beautiful Two-Tone Ribbon and cut some fancy fishtail ends in it if you want, but I used only as much as I needed to cover the label on the Tic Tac package. Keeping the ends straight also made it easier for me to singe the ends of the ribbon with a lighter, to melt them and prevent fraying. If you like the frayed look...go for it ;-)

Just an FYI, I think the Cherry Passion Tic Tacs can be found in bulk single flavor packs online, if you can't find them in your local store. Again, these are the regular size packages (5/8 oz) and NOT the Big Pack. There are also some cute pink Tic Tacs available that would work well with this project, I think their flavor is called Strawberry Fields. You could even use the 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon in Basic Gray/Basic Black with those pink Tic Tacs, and create a sophisticated Pink & Gray favor!

Stampin' Supplies: Valentine Treat Bundle (Happy Heart single stamp), Whisper White card stock, Real Red ink (pad or marker), Full Heart Punch, 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon in Pink Pirouette/Rose Red, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit (use with Big Shot), Daffodil Delight card stock (use in Embosslit), Stampin' Dimensionals (to layer stamped, punched heart onto embosslit heart).

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
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Valentine Treat Bundle + FREE Bonus from ME!

I briefly mentioned TWO limited time Valentine promotions, both available ONLY from January 3rd through 21st. They are the Valentine Treat Bundle (featured in this post), and the My Little Valentine Promotion.

The Valentine Treat Bundle (item 132771) is only $5.95 (retail value $7.95), and includes the following:

- Clear-mount Happy Heart limited edition single stamp
- Package of (50) 1"x8" top-sealing cellophane bags

This is an incredible deal! It's super easy to add some supplies you may already have, and create simple treat bags, like the ones shown in the picture below, and in the video tutorial below the picture. {if you received this as an email update, please click on the title of the blog post and view it in your browser, to watch the video}

And, when you purchase the Valentine Treat Bundle, plus the following coordinating supplies (or at least $50 in product, including the Valentine Treat Bundle, on one order) from January 3rd through January 21st, you can receive 25 FREE HEART OF HEARTS EMBOSSLIT DIE-CUTS from me! I'll contact you after you place your order, to find out what colors you want :-)

COORDINATING SUPPLIES:
118486 Clear Acrylic Block (size C)
100730 Whisper White card stock (pkg of 40 sheets)
119883 Full Heart Punch
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals (pkg of 300)
XXXXXX Any Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
XXXXXX Coordinating Classic Reinker ($2.95)

Buy either, or BOTH, of the TWO new Valentine's Bundles HERE.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
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Stampin' Up! 2013 Holiday Catalog Debuts Today

Today is a very busy day...I'll start it by giving you a peek at the new Stampin' Up! 2013 Spring Catalog, then I'll be back later with some more details, and samples!

Click to View, or Right-Click to Download 2013 Spring Catalog

Click to View, or Right-Click to Download 2013 Spring Catalog Supplies

Lots of great new product in here, like tea-time and floral trinkets, romantic ephemera, filter paper, and soda pop tops! There's an itty bitty butterfly punch, some beautiful new builder brads, and several sets of framelits! My very favorite thing in here might be the Honeycomb Embossing Folder. You'll find something fun for all your springtime projects.

Teaser: check out the TWO new Valentine's Promotions HERE.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO procrastistamper@gmail.com
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LAST DAY for 2012 Holiday Catalog Orders!

Check out THIS POST from a few days ago, to make sure you grab the products you want from the Stampin' Up! 2012 Holiday Catalog, before they are no longer available! Order now in my Online Store, and make sure your order is paid and finalized no later than 11:50pm MT tonight, January 2nd, 2013.

Yes, we have a new catalog coming up...the 2013 Spring Catalog! We also have a couple of special, limited edition, Valentine promotions you'll LOVE!!! I'll start showing you projects using those new products tomorrow, including a remake of this sweet little guy I designed a couple years ago (with a video tutorial for you!):

So, make sure you come back--you can subscribe to get updates to my blog, via an email to your Inbox every time I post something new...just CLICK THIS LINK.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO procrastistamper@gmail.com
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