Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween!


**I  am on a ProvoCraft/Cricut Boycott! They won't get another dime from me!  Got a Cricut? Well use it! Don't have one yet? Consider a different  machine!! Click here for more details about my boycott and how I got here!! You can join the boycott too!**


Happy Halloween!!! I hope that you and your family stay safe and eat bunches of candy. What is your favorite candy?

I am needing a good chocolate fix today and we are heading to the grocery store in just a few minutes, LOL. A favorite in our house is Kit Kats!! When I need a chocolate fix, my personal favorite is a tie between Ghirardelli Caramel Filled Dark Chocolate Squares and Ferrero Rondnoir (they are dark chocolate bon bons!)!
Oh heavenly!!

Although today is Halloween, my project for today is actually Christmas themed! LOL
This is my first project that I have made using the Cricut Gypsy! I know, I know! I am late to the game, but at least I finally got one right?

All the die cuts were made from the Gypsy Wanderings and Gypsy Font cartridges. And the stitches around the edges were made with a stamp from the SP and Company Stitchery Doo Stamp Set.

The cardstock is from Stampin' UP (Whisper White, Real Red, and Wild Wasabi) and Papertrey Ink (Aqua Mist). The designer paper is from the American Crafts line called Dear Lizzy Christmas.

I sponged around the dear and the decorative square with a sponge dauber and Soft Suede Classic Ink.

We are going to take a break on the giveaways today and I will be back tomorrow with one you won't want to miss so stay tuned, friends!!



Your Stampin' With Sami Shopping List contains all of the lovely SP and Company items I used on today's project. These items are available from my online store,SP and Company anytime 24/7. If you need any help, be sure to email me at scrapmastersparadise@yahoo.com. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter (in the sidebar)!


Additionally, the items below are Current Stampin' UP products which are available from my mother's Stampin' UP Website. Stop by her blog samanthasmom.com to see even more inspiration using Stampin' UP products.

  • Real Red cardstock
  • Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Sponge Dauber (pack of 12)
  • Whisper White cardstock
  • Wild Wasabi Cardstock





Saturday, October 30, 2010

Some Mystery Bundles Up for Grabs!

Hey everyone!!

I have spent quite a bit of time sorting through my patterned paper, kits from kit clubs I used to subscribe to, and embellishments!  I have TONS of excess stuff that I would like to get out of my crafty space because my crafty space is packed to the gills.

SOOOOOOO. . . . what I want to do is offer it up for grabs here before I try to sell it somewhere else! This is for people in the USA ONLY!! I did not take photos of anything so this is just going to be a super duper mystery bundle day. The first ones to pay through paypal will be the ones to win!

Edited to Add: Chipboard  and Stampin' UP paper bundles have been added to the end of the page!

Patterned Paper Bundle: I have 8 of these
(And don't worry, I still have 2 shelves FULL of patterned papers still!! LOL)
What I did was fill Flat Rate Priority Mail Boxes full of 12X12 patterned papers. Each box contains approximately a 2 to 3 inch STACK of patterned papers from various companies. I do not know what specifically is inside each box, but papers could include: Luxe, My Mind's Eye, SEI, Around The Block, Cloud 9, DCWV, Basic Grey, American Crafts, Hobby Lobby Brand (Christmas paper), Love Elsie, Sassafrass, Vintage Plum, Piggy Tales, and probably more because I have lots of open stock misc. papers included too.
Each package costs $10.20 to ship so I am asking $20 (which includes the shipping charge), which is crazy reasonable for each bundle.











Embellishments Bundles - I have 4 of these
For these, what I did was just sorted through all my embellishments and filled up 4 Flat rate Priority Mail boxes full of the embellishments that I wasn't 100% sure I was totally in love with.
Embellishments were just placed into the 4 boxes at random but could include the following: brads, single clear stamps (from Imaginisce, Daisy Bucket, and Basic Grey), Die cut chipboard shape sheets, primas, other flowers, felt shapes, waffle paper (from Stampin' UP), random pieces of ribbons of all sorts (mostly that came in kits but some Stampin' Up ribbon pieces too), alphabet stickers, alphabet chipboard stickers, rub-ons, canvas tags, journaling shapes, Stampin' UP stampin' spots, elastic cording, dimensional stickers (American Crafts), and tons more, but I have gone through so much stuff I can't even remember!!!
Again, for these I am asking $20 each, which includes the Priority mail shipping of $10.20.

















Alterables Bundle: Only 1 of these
I have been storing Stampin' UP embellishment tins, thin tins, and filled up a priority mail flat rate box with all the little containers for altering. I don't really alter things very often, but all the Stampin' UP containers are just so nice that I couldn't just throw them out.
I am asking $15 for this bundle which includes the priority mail shipping.















SOLD! Itop and Crop a dile bundle only one of these!
I have an iTop and a Crop a Dile and never use them so I am giving them away. With the Itop I will include the little templates so you can cut out the shapes (it was an extra purchase), and the large brad converter thing (that was an extra that I purchased), and a few of the brad daddies in small, medium, and large. With the Crop-a-dile, I will include BUNCHES of shaped eyelets!
For this bundle I am asking $25 which includes the priority mail shipping.


SOLD!! Bind It All Bundle  One one of these!
Guilty as charged, I went all out and purchased the Bind it all and tons of coils and yep, used it twice! LOL  Some people absolutely love making mini books but I am just a 12X12 kind of gal.
So in this bundle, I have the pink bind it all (which is the second edition one and sells for around $70), the bind it all wire cutters and wire cutter case, and over $70 worth of coils in all colors and sizes. I serious have tons of them!!
For this bundle I am asking $100 which includes the shipping for it.



Chipboard Bundles: I have 6 of these!!
I loaded up 6 medium flat rate boxes full of chipboard shapes. There is a combo of Stampin' UP shapes from various packs, Technique Tuesday chipboard shapes (beachy themed), Scenic Route alphabet chipboard shapes, raw sheets of chipboard, and Bazzill chipboard shapes. Shapes include owls, birds, flowers, leaves, beach themed, alphabets, circles, borders, scallop squares, squares, scallop circles, snowflakes, stars, labels, tags, frames, tabs, and probably more but that is all I can think of off the top of my head.
I am asking $20 for each box which includes the priority mail shipping!








Stampin' UP Brand Designer Series Patterned Paper Bundles (I have 4 of these!!)
I picked through all my Stampin' UP patterned papers and kept only a handful of it. The packages are Priority Flat Rate boxes and they are all loose sheets of Stampin' UP double sided patterned paper from various packs.  Some of the packs include: Candy Lane, Rainbow Sherbet, Sweet Pea, Thoroughly Modern, Sending Love Specialty, Delicate Dots, Tea Party, Certainly Celery Patterns, Sweet Slumber Specialty, Raspberry Tart, Bella Birds, Bella Bleu, Afternoon Tea, Tea Party, Urban Garden, Urban Oasis, and lots more! I have had a pack of every current paper for the past two catalog years so you will get a large variety of paper. Since Stampin Up paper is so pricey, I am asking $60 per box, including the shipping. That is like purchasing only 6 tiny packs of Stampin' UP patterned papers, but here you will get an entire box full!











I still have to go through my Stampin' UP Punches (have TONS of them I don't use), Sizzix dies, and misc. stamps, but I am making progress! :)



Are you inspired by my blog? Then please show your support my purchasing products from my online store SP and Company. Another way you can show your support is to purchase your Stampin' UP products through my mom. The items in bold are available for purchase from either my mom or me. Some helpful links are below my signature. Thank you!


My Online Store, SP and Company

This week's SP Color Combo

Join SP University!

Stamp Release Day 6

Giveaway closed!

Hi everyone!  I have been having such a fun time reading everyone's comments for this week. And guess what??? We are going to continue the fun all next week!! I have some more AMAZING giveaways planned for next week and you are not going to want to miss the fun.

So this weekend, I decided that I want to get some projects posted for you!

Before we get to today's card, I want to give you some reminders! There is still time to enter ALL of the giveaways for this week, but time is running out!

  • Don't forget to play along with this week's color combo challenge!! I am giving away a nice little card kit to the winner: SP Color Combo Challenge #71
  • Enter to win a SP and Company stamp set of your choice: Day 1
  • Enter to win the Christmas Emma stamp set and learn about the awesome monthly contest I will be hosting: Day 2
  • Enter to win an awesome prize pack donated by iCopic, my new retailer!! Day 3
  • Learn how YOU can have a chance to be a SP and Company guest designer and enter to win the Fashionista Alphabet stamp set:  Day 4
  • Learn about my new sister blog Imagination Land: Day 5 part 1
  • Enter to win some GLOW IN THE DARK hot glue sticks donated by Adtech! Day 5 Part 2

And here is today's card:
Isn't that the cutest little winter scene?!  I had so much fun making this card. I combined The Greeting Farm Christmas Sweeties with the SP and Company Falling Snow Stamp set and Ornamental Trees Stamp set.

For the trees, I just stamped them using Stampin' UP Early Espresso Classic Ink onto some green swirly patterned paper (from Stampin' UP but retired a long time ago) and then cut them out with my Xacto.

The snow mounds were stamped using Stampin' UP Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink. The sentiment was stamped in Real Red Classic Ink. The snowflakes were stamped in Baja Breeze Classic ink.

For the little Christmas Sweetie, I used the following Copic colors available from iCopic.com

  • E00
  • R27
  • R29
  • YG26
  • YG06
  • Y06 (all except the last Y was used for the hair)
  • Y11
  • Y15
  • Y17
  • Y38 (for the belt buckle)

The background paper is Vintage Cream cardstock made by Papertrey Ink.


And of course, I have a giveaway for you!!!!
Today's giveaway is donated by ME! Leave a comment below and become a follower for a chance to win the Ornamental Trees Stamp set!

Ornamental Trees Stamp set - Click Image to Close
This is such a gorgeous stamp set!

This giveaway will end on Saturday November 6th at midnight EST.


Your Stampin' With Sami Shopping List contains all of the lovely SP and Company items I used on today's project. These items are available from my online store,SP and Company anytime 24/7. If you need any help, be sure to email me at scrapmastersparadise@yahoo.com. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter (in the sidebar)!


Additionally, the items below are Current Stampin' UP products which are available from my mother's Stampin' UP Website. Stop by her blog samanthasmom.com to see even more inspiration using Stampin' UP products.

  • Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad



Friday, October 29, 2010

Camera Frustration Day 5 Part 2

Hey all!  Here is my part two!

Giveaway closed!!

I am so frustrated right now, my camera's memory card is being super funky lately. I can't take a photo of my project I had planned to go along with this giveaway, BUT we are going to go ahead with this awesome giveaway anyways!  When I get my camera issues under control, I will share a project with you.

If you can recall, a while back Adtech contacted me to review their Glue Runners and I fell in LOVE with them. Well again, Adtech is sponsoring an awesome giveaway here at SP!

Today's giveaway was graciously donated by the folks at Adtech. Adtech is short for Adhesive Technologies and that is exactly what they are all about. They make all sorts of industrial and consumer adhesives and this week. You can check them out here: www.adhesivetech.com  I got a chance to play with one of there awesome glue guns and what might be the neatest hot glue ever!! I am talking about the Glow In The Dark hot glue!!! It ROCKS! And it really glows!

And I had a super spooky project ready to share, but I will have to share it with you another time.

So for this giveaway, I am going to be giving away TWO packs of Glow in The Dark Mini Gluesticks two THREE lucky readers. That means you will have three chances to win!

All I ask is that you are a follower of SP (click on the Follow button in the right sidebar) and leave me a comment below this post.

If you would be so kind, please stop by the Adtech Facebook page and tell them thank you for sponsoring a giveaway here at SP!! Please show them some love because they have been totally awesome!

This giveaway will close on Friday November 5th at Midnight EST.



SP and Company Stamps Release - Day 5 part 1

Hey everyone!

Giveaway closed!!

Today I am going to have two separate blog posts planned and this is part 1. Part 2 will be posted later today as I have a very neat project planned for you, but I need to finalize it.

I try to keep everything fresh and new and as I have said many times, I LOVE change. I love trying new things and learning what works and what doesn't work for me in my crafty adventures.

And since the new year is on its way, I have been thinking and planning on what I would like to do for next year.

In 2009, I decided I wanted to become a daily blogger and it was one of my favorite crafty decisions (it has pushed me to craft more and focus on what I love to do even more). At the time, I didn't really have a goal or a plan in mind. I just needed something to help me escape from the grind of my college classes. I just wanted to blog for the fun of it and I have been a daily blogger ever since (two years going strong! LOL)

2010 has been a year of discovery for me. This year, I have really taken a long hard look at my life and the direction I was heading (personally as well as professionally) and had to make some serious decisions about career goals. In the end, I decided to follow my passion and couldn't be happier for finally just taking the leap and running with it (I have been fighting it so long, I wanted to play it safe and follow the normal career pathway, but it really isn't for me, at least not yet!)

and I have decided that 2011 is going to be a about really pushing my creative limits. I am going to be cutting back on my college schedule because I will be graduating and I will only be taking a couple of graphic design classes (not 6 classes like this semester and NO biochemistry which is really exciting) so I might actually have some *gasp* free time! My drawing teacher graded my drawing portfolio and said "I'd really like to see you push yourself further with your drawings. You haven't even begun to scratch the surface of your abilities". And I think that he is absolutely right. I have been holding back with my paper crafting too. I play it safe. . . and I don't want to do that anymore.

I have some really fun things in store for the coming year to go along with my first year of non-college life!

I wanted to take a moment and tell you about one of them!  I am starting a mini, sister blog called Imagination Land! Imagination Land is going to be my personal Cricut Project 365 -challenging myself to make a Cricut project a day!

I have been actually planning this for a few months and set the blog up right after I received my Cricut Imagine. The Imagination Land blog is NOT solely going to be about the Imagine Machine, it is about ALL of my Cricut stuff: Expression, Imagine, and my newest addition, the Gypsy!

I still plan on continuing to be a daily blogger here at SP, but I will be keeping my Project 365 over there. I thought it would just be easier to have my Cricut Project separate from my normal blog.

So I would really love for you to take the project 365 Imagination Land challenge along with me and strut your Cricut stuff! The fun begins January 1st! WOOT! Head over there and check it out! It is going to be really fun :)

I will be back later today with part 2 of today's fun!




Thursday, October 28, 2010

Stamp Release Day 4

Hi everyone!

Giveaway closed!!

Welcome to day 4 of our SP and Company Stamps release. I have had such a great response that it has almost overwhelmed me with excitedment! Y'all seriously are totally awesome!!

So yesterday I had a really big announcement that meant a lot to me, and today's announcement is going to mean a lot to you!

SP and Company is looking for Guest Designers so here is our official Guest Design Team Call!!

We are looking for any and all talent! As long as you would love to work with SP and Company stamps and you have a blog, then this call is for you! Previous design team experience is NOT required.

Guest designers will be expected to make a total of six projects. These can be any paper crafting item (a card, scrapbook layout, altered item, or 3D item (if you make ATC's then I would require 2-3 to count as one project). Two projects will debut with your guest designer "official" announcement and then the rest of your projects will be shared throughout the rest of your month (1 per week).

In return for your design team work, you will receive TWO SP and Company stamp sets for yourself and another one to give away on your blog!

If you would like to be considered for a Guest Designer Spot at SP and Company, send the following to designteam@spandcompany.com  (incomplete applications will not be considered so please take your time and read carefully!)


  • Name:
  • Blog Address:
  • Location:
  • Email:
  • Current Design Team positions:
  • Past Design Team positions:
  • What is your favorite type of paper craft to make?
  • How long have you been paper crafting?
  • Why do you want to design for SP and Company Stamps?
  • TWO of your best projects showcasing your talent WITH STAMPS: These do not have to be projects that you have made with SP and Company Stamps, but of course we would love to see what you can do with our stamps.
  • ONE card project based on the sketch below. Feel free to change the colors around, flip it, rotate it, etc as long as we can tell you used this sketch to design your card.



The design team and I will be deciding on our guest designers together and will get back to those who have been chosen for a position with more information!

This call is going to be open until we get the positions filled!!

And. . .




a giveaway!!

Leave a comment below and make sure you are a follower for a chance to win. . .

The Fashionista Alphabet Stamp Set!! This is one of my favorite sets because the alphabets are so tiny and perfect for making your own sentiments.


Fashionista Alphabet Stamp Set


This giveaway will end on Thursday November 4th at midnight EST!





Wednesday, October 27, 2010

SP and Company Release - Day 3

Hi everyone!!

Giveaway closed!!

I am posting this a little early because I just CANNOT wait any longer!!  This is one of my most exciting announcements . . .

SP and Company Stamps will now be sold at the iCopic.com store!! I am so excited to have my first retailer for my stamp line!!

I couldn't be happier to be partnering with iCopic because they are THE BEST of the best. I have been designing for them for almost a year and have known the people behind the scenes. iCopic has absolutely great customer service and I am so pleased to be working with them. If you need Copics, I wouldn't go anywhere else, but iCopic.com. And now, you can get my stamps when you go to order your Copic markers.

And of course, iCopic.com is helping me celebrate in style and has donated an awesome prize pack for one lucky reader!

One lucky reader will receive some Washii Tape and 4 Copic Ciao markers: R27, R29, G02, and G05!! (If you have those colors, you can choose your own colors)

Japanese Washi Masking Tape Set of 2 - Coup de Coeur Orange
Now READ CAREFULLY. . . in order to be in the running for this giveaway you have to be a follower of the iCopic.com blog (go there by clicking here!)  and leave a comment at the bottom of this post. 

This giveaway will end on Wednesday November 3rd at midnight EST.



RETAILERS WANTED:
Do you own a scrapbooking or stamping store? Well now you can stock SP and Company stamps if you want to!! SP and Company Wholesale is now available!! (The website is still under a little construction, BUT orders are able to be placed and filled at this time). If you need any help getting started, please feel free to contact me. I would love for you to stock my stamps!



Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Seasonal Cartridges coming soon!

Hey everyone!!

Here are the new seasonal mini cartridges!! They are set to be available very soon!!

Winter Lace


Trim the Tree


Gingerbread




Are you inspired by my blog? Then please show your support my purchasing products from my online store SP and Company. Another way you can show your support is to purchase your Stampin' UP products through my mom. The items in bold are available for purchase from either my mom or me. Some helpful links are below my signature. Thank you!


My Online Store, SP and Company

This week's SP Color Combo

Join SP University!

Official Release- Day 2

Hi everyone!

I think that the video from yesterday is finally working. Others have been telling me that Youtube has been iffy this week so we will just have to see! I am going to *try* to have videos later in the week again, but who knows!

Anyway, so today, I want to tell you about two things.

Starting TODAY, I am managing a brand new blog segment on the iCopic.com blog, called Tuesday Tips and Tricks!
I know many of you have expressed interest in learning to use your Copics better so every Tuesday, check into to the iCopic.com blog for new tips and tricks!

and my other big announcement is. . .  a super duper contest!!

So here's the deal. . . we need your help! The design team and I want to see SP and Company grow and the only way that will happen is if we spread the word about SP and Company and so we are going to reward our awesome customers by featuring them right here on the SP Blog! This is my way of saying thank you.  So this contest is a two parter:

Part 1: The Gallery
Let's fill up the SP Gallery! I will be randomly showcasing SP and Co projects made by YOU!

Part 2: Button Love
Grab your button today!


The button code is below:

If you have this button on your sidebar, leave me a comment. You never know when I will feature YOU right here on the SP Blog!



**CONTEST CLOSED**
AND if you have made it this far. . . I have another giveaway for you today!  Leave a comment below for a chance to win the SP and Company Christmas Emma Stamp set!

Christmas Emma Stamp set

This giveaway ends Tuesday November 2nd at midnight EST.


Your Stampin' With Sami Shopping List contains all of the lovely SP and Company items I used on today's project. These items are available from my online store,SP and Company anytime 24/7. If you need any help, be sure to email me at scrapmastersparadise@yahoo.com. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter (in the sidebar)!




Monday, October 25, 2010

Official SP and Company Release - Day 1

So are you ready to see the finished products? I am so happy with them and cannot wait to start seeing what you all will be making with them!

Edited to add: I am not sure what is up with Youtube right now, but the video is still showing as "processing" if it isn't showing up by morning, I will upload it AGAIN. argh. . . technology and I have a love-hate relationship.


AND I HAVE A GIVEAWAY!!! Leave your comment below for a chance to win one SP and Company stamp set of your choice, you MUST be a follower (in the right sidebar) in order to be eligible to win! This giveaway will end Monday, November 1st at midnight EST.

And don't forget to check the SP and Company Facebook page because I have a giveaway listed there too! It is listed in the right sidebar also.


Are you inspired by my blog? Then please show your support my purchasing products from my online store SP and Company. Another way you can show your support is to purchase your Stampin' UP products through my mom. The items in bold are available for purchase from either my mom or me. Some helpful links are below my signature. Thank you!


My Online Store, SP and Company

This week's SP Color Combo

Join SP University!

Video in Progress

Hey everyone!!

I am so excited to introduce you to the stamps and I am in the process of getting a video uploaded for you. I will be back later with a video so you can see the beautiful new stamps and then the celebration will begin!!!


Are you inspired by my blog? Then please show your support my purchasing products from my online store SP and Company. Another way you can show your support is to purchase your Stampin' UP products through my mom. The items in bold are available for purchase from either my mom or me. Some helpful links are below my signature. Thank you!


My Online Store, SP and Company

This week's SP Color Combo

Join SP University!

SP Color Combo Challenge #71

Hi everyone! Today, I have a lovely challenge for ya!

But first, let me tell you about what we've got going on this week here at SP!  This week, we are celebrating the SP and Company Stamps official launch! I have lots planned for you: some big announcements, a guest designer call, a contest, and giveaways! It is going to be a fun week so make sure to check back everyday.

Here is SPCC #71:
Use this color combo for your project -be it a card, scrapbook LO, 3D or altered item. You do NOT have to use Stampin' UP brand colors or products, but you do have to use colors close to these colors.

Entries are due on Sunday, October 17th at 3PM EST. Next Monday, we will showcase the winner and the SP Top Five.

This week's prize is a Halloween Special Edition Kit for making cards! These can be purchased from the SP and Company store. There are only a few left so make sure to pick one up today.
Halloween Special Edition Kit




And here are so gorgeous sample projects from our designers:


Jenny




Linda (she made two beauties this week)






Calypso




Gena




Stephanie




To enter this week's challenge: 

add a DIRECT link to your blog post below in the inlinkz widget! Please provide the DIRECT link to your project entry! YOU DO NOT have to have a blog to play along. Feel free to upload your project to the SP Gallery here!

To get your direct link, on your blog click on the title of your blog post about this weeks SPCC and copy the URL from the text box at the top of your browser. It should be your blog address followed by a bunch of extra information. To copy the URL, highlight the long address and press Control (CTRL) + C on your keyboard. Then on the SPCC blog, go to Mr. Linky and type your name. Put your cursor where it says URL and then hit CTRL + V. Now you should have the direct link. Then submit it!




Are you inspired by my blog? Then please show your support my purchasing products from my online store SP and Company. Another way you can show your support is to purchase your Stampin' UP products through my mom. The items in bold are available for purchase from either my mom or me. Some helpful links are below my signature. Thank you!


My Online Store, SP and Company

This week's SP Color Combo

Join SP University!

Scrapmaster's Paradise Videos