Gretchen Barron

One MoJo Monday Sketch -- Three Cards!

Hello everyone! It's time for another MoJo Monday Sketch (Okay, I know it's Wednesday -- give me a break, okay!), and I created three great cards for you today from this one sketch. I've said it so many times, but I LOVE working from sketches. It gives me a starting place from which to launch my creativity. When I'm stumped or blocked, I always turn to a sketch for inspiration! This week's sketch, in particular, gives lots of choices for using a variety of patterns and textures.

For this first card, I used two different patterns from the new Kaleidoscope Designer Series Papers and the colors of Regal Rose, Apricot Appeal and Bermuda Bay (not the recommended colors for this DSP collection but I think they work very well together). I embossed the Apricot Appeal layer with the new Stampin' Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate. I also used the Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die and the Curly Label Punch, along with the Scallop Border Punch. The Ribbon is 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain in Bermuda Bay and the Stamp Sets are Greenhouse Garden and Great Friend. Of course, I had to embellish the inside just a bit with some stamping as well! I stamped the inside of the flowers (this is a 2-step stamp set) with Black Stazon Ink.

I am in LOVE with this new Stamp called Dasher. It's one of our new individual stamps and priced at just $8.95 and isn't it beautiful? I envisioned doing just this silver embossing with this stamp the first time I saw it. You can bet this little guy will show up often on my Christmas Cards this year! I used a rather unlikely color combination for a Christmas Card -- Lavendar Lace, Night of Navy, Whisper White and Brushed Silver. The sentiment is from Many Merry Messages and stamped in Black Stazon Ink. I tore two layers of Whisper White and overlapped them to make the snow banks, also sponging just a little Going Gray ink on the edges for some more definition and contrast. Then I tucked my stamped layers down into the snow. The back stamped rectangle uses the new Sparkling Jumbo Wheel with Versamark Ink and Silver embossing Powder. The snowflake is punched using the new Jumbo Snowflake Punch on Brushed Silver cardstock. The background layer of Night of Navy is embossed with the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturz Plate and the Big Shot. Does this get you in the mood for Christmas?

Okay, one more for you today! I had fun with this one using the new Cottage Wall Designer Series Papers, the Simple Friendship Stamp Set and the colors of Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive and Whisper White. I had fun with this one, putting three tiny half-back pearls (from the Pretties Kit) on the body of the butterfly, attaching them with dots of Crystal Effects (click on any photo for a larger image). I used the Eyelet Border Punch along with the 1 3/8" and Scallop Circle Punches and the 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon. Two simple flourishes adorn the inside of the card!

Well, that's going to be it for today. I hope I offered you a bit of inspiration and hope you'll come back soon for more!

Happy Stamping, everyone!

Blessings, Gretchen

Nouveau Chic -- a study in Gray, Black and White

Good morning, everyone! I've got a card to share with you today that I made using the new Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper. Now I admit, when I first saw these papers, I didn't quite know what to think. With the colors of Basic Black, Basic Gray, Sage Shadow and Apricot Appeal and Big, Bold designs, they are a far cry from the vibrant colors and floral themes that I so often gravitate toward. But that said, I LOVE these new papers. This morning's card is just one sample of what I will be creating with this new paper collection! I hope you'll come back for more soon!

In addition to the DSP, I used the Kind & Caring Thoughts Stamp Set, 5/8" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, a Jumbo Grommet in Shiny Black and Black Embossing Powder and the Heat Tool. For an added extra touch, I did some paper piercing just around three sides of the stamped image layers and of course, stamped a bit on the inside of the card as well.

I hope you enjoyed this sample of the new Nouveau Chic DSP! Stop back soon for more Inspiration in Action!

Blessings, Gretchen

New Saturday Sketch Challenge for Stampin' 411!

WOW -- can you believe that it's time for a new Sketch Challenge -- #7! Seven weeks since I and some stamping friends started the Stamping 411 Blog as a resource to help new and beginning stampers learn the basics. If you haven't checked out the site, please do so. We have a growing library of resources, helps and inspiration. You'll also want to see what the other "operators" did with this week's great Sketch!

Well, here's what I did this week -- I broke out the Pretties Kit and Hodgepodge Hardware and came up with this beauty using the new Medallion Background Stamp and two of the new In Colors -- Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede -- such beautiful colors together. I also used Very Vanilla cardstock, a Jumbo Grommet and the new 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (the dots are just on one side so you can use the solid side for a different look). The sentiment is from the Thank You Kindly Stamp set.

As always, I have provided a detailed step-by-step tutorial for this card. The tutorial has a list of all supplies used, measurements for each layer and photos and instructions for each step in the process. The tutorial may not be for everyone -- it's very detailed and for those that can simply look at a picture and copy it, you may not want it. But for others who can't do that and for beginning stampers who are just starting out, I hope you find these tutorials helpful. Sometimes it's nice to just peek over someone's shoulder and see how they do things and that's the way I've tried to write these tutorials -- as If I were sitting across the table with you in my studio, teaching you the basics of cardmaking in a class. You can download and print this week's Tutorial HERE.

Be sure and check out the Stamping 411 Blog and play along with our Challenge this week. Link your creations, using Mr. Linky, by Wednesday evening to be entered into our weekly contest!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll visit again soon!

Blessings, Gretchen

Simple, Sweet, Scallop Notes

Hey, Hey! I had some time to play this morning with my new Stampin' Up! Scallop Square Die and the Big Shot and look what I came up with! These super simple and very sweet Scallop Note Cards! These go together incredibly quickly and make not only great individual cards for you to send out yourself, but a set of 4 with envelopes and tied with a bow would make a great and quick gift suitable for anyone! The finished size on these cards measures approximately 4 x 4.5" so they are a little smaller than a typical card but can still be placed in a regular card-size envelope so you won't need additional postage.

Here's how I made them! I began with cardstock cut at 4.75 x 8.5" and scored and folded it as I would for any card. I then placed the folded edge right at the points of the first scallop on the Big Shot Die (you can see in the photo). When you run this through the machine, your fold will stay intact at the top of the card and the other 3 sides of the card will be perfect scallops, front and back! The smaller photo (click to view as a larger image) shows what it looks like once the cut is made. I tried running two cards through at a time and found I was happier with the results when I just did them one at a time. When doing two, the cards tended to shift just a bit, making them lopsided and uneven. As you can see, there is very little waste left that needs to be thrown away. Next, all that's left is the decorating!

I cut Whisper White cardstock at 3.25 x 3.75", stamped my floral image and sentiment from Kind & Caring Thoughts (a level 3 Hostess Set -- ask me how you can earn this for FREE) using Bermuda Bay Ink. The next step is to apply a 1.5" strip of Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper. Next, I attached a length of Polka Dot Ribbon, using SNAIL adhesive, and then tied on another length, creating a faux bow. This assembled layer is then attached to the scalloped card base using SNAIL adhesive. I cut another 3.25 x 3.75" rectangle of Whisper White for the inside and stamped the floral image on it as well, using the Stamping Off technique (stamp once and then without reinking, stamp again in a different position).

Here's another example that I created using Melon Mambo and Apricot Appeal Cardstocks (what a delicious color combination this is), Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper and Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon. Such fun!

These little cards would make a great workshop project -- customers could cut their own using the Big Shot and then with just a little DSP and ribbon, create a great card to take home!

I've got some great samplers, specials and incentives being offered right now that you may want to check out.  Here are some highlights!

Click HERE to find out how you can get a FREE set of the new In Color Markers by joining my Marker Clubs!

Click HEREto see my DSP And Ribbon Samplers from the New Catalog!

Take a look at some of the great Control Freaks SWAP cards HERE. More will be posted soon!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope I offered you a little inspiration! Come back soon for more ideas from Inspiration in Action!

Blessings, Gretchen

One sketch -- 3 Cards!

Good morning, everyone! I've had a little time to begin playing around with some of the new things I ordered from the new Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalog! All I can say is, so many ideas ... so little time! This catalog is packed with great new stamp sets, papers, ribbons, embellishments and Big Shot Dies! If you don't have your catalog yet, let me know -- I'll be glad to get one to you. The catalog is free but if you live out of my area, there will be a fee for S&H. You can find more information HERE! I decided to use this week's MoJo Monday sketch for my cards today. I always get inspiration working from a sketch! So here you go -- One Sketch ... Three Cards!

I fell in love with this stamp set, Greenhouse Garden, the first time I saw it! I just love 2-step stamping -- it's so much fun and makes me feel like a real artist! I used lots of color on this card, as you can see -- Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Real Red, Orchid Opulence, Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive. You can also see two of the new Storybook Specialty Designer Series Paper patterns. The sentiment is from On Your Birthday; the ribbon is Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain and I used the Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches. Of course, there's a little stamping on the inside as well! What fun!

 

From height of summer to Christmas, wow, where does the time go! This set, Gifts of Christmas, is another new one from the catalog. I stamped it in Versamark ink on Night of Navy cardstock and then embossed with Silver Embossing Powder and the Heat Tool. I stamped again on Whisper White Cardstock, embossed and cut out the dove and set it up on Dimensionals to help it standout more. The snowflake is a Sizzlet Die, cut from Brushed Silver Cardstock and then sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. Cardstock colors are Night of Navy, Bashful Blue and Brushed Silver. I already have lots of ideas for this beautiful new stamp set! And yes, it's time to begin thinking about Christmas Cards!

This last card today not only goes with the MoJo Sketch, but I also did it for this week's Late Night Stampers Challenge, Here Comes the Brides ... and Grooms! Utilizing another new set from the Catalog, Wedding Sweet (one of Shelli's Signature Collection sets), I used Very Vanilla and Brushed Gold Cardstocks and embossed the images with Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder. It's difficult to see in the photo, but I used the new Stampin' Up! Perfect Details Texturz plate on this card as well. The ribbon is 3/8" Very Vanilla Satin and the Large and Scallop Oval Punches were used. A bit of stamping on the inside of the card makes it so special when you open it up!

There's a lot going on right now and some great special offers! Here are some highlights -- be sure to check them out!

Click HERE to find out how you can get a FREE set of the new In Color Markers!

Click HEREto see my DSP And Ribbon Samplers from the New Catalog!

Take a look at some of the great Control Freaks SWAP cards HERE. More will be posted soon!

Well, that will be it for now! I hope you were inspired to see some of the great new products that Stampin' Up! offers. Come back soon for more ideas and inspiration! Until then, blessings, Gretchen

Another Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge!

Hello everyone! Another week has rolled by and here it is, time for another great Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411. You'll want to make sure and visit the Stamping 411 blog to find all the great cards that the operators have created for you this week, along with a growing library of resources for the beginning stamper!

For this week's card, I decided to focus on making my own Designer Paper (or patterned paper). Since we're all anxiously awaiting the things that we've ordered from the new catalog, it seems like the perfect thing to do!

My card this week uses the new sets Autumn Days and Teeny Tiny Wishes. The colors are Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, and Whisper White. Ink colors include Soft Suede, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, and Crushed Curry. I've used the 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Square Punches along with the new Modern Label Punch. And finally, the wonderful 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon in Soft Suede put the perfect finishing touch on this great fall card.

As always, I have provided a detailed step-by-step tutorial for this card. The tutorial has a list of all supplies used, measurements for each layer and photos and instructions for each step in the process. The tutorial may not be for everyone -- it's very detailed and for those that can simply look at a picture and copy it, you may not want it. But for others who can't do that and for beginning stampers who are just starting out, I hope you find these tutorials helpful. Sometimes it's nice to just peek over someone's shoulder and see how they do things and that's the way I've tried to write these tutorials -- as If I were sitting across the table with you in my studio, teaching you the basics of cardmaking in a class. You can download and print this week's Tutorial HERE.

Be sure and check out the Stamping 411Blog and play along with our Challenge this week. Link your creations, using Mr. Linky, by Wednesday evening to be entered into our weekly contest!

Please come back again soon!

Blessings, Gretchen

They're Back!!! New Designer Series Paper Sampler Kits (6x12") and Ribbon Samplers

Back by popular demand -- new Designer Series Paper Sampler Clubs!If you love the new Stampin' Up! Double Sided Designer Series Papers (DSP) as much as I do, you want to have them all. But, that can get very costly. So, for a limited time, I am offering several different DSP Sampler Kits which will allow you to get a sample of many of the new DSP choices without having to purchase an entire pack. Each of the Samplers listed below will contain one (1) 6x12" sheet (to allow for use on scrapbook pages or cards) of each of the designer papers in each collection.  Each  Sampler (unless noted) has 5 different collections in it so you will get a total of thirty (30) 6x12" sheets of designer paper. The larger size of these samplers (a big 6x12" sheet) allow you to use them on scrapbook layouts as well as for making cards and paper crafts. Remember, Stampin' Up! papers are double-sided so you are actually getting 60 different patterns with each Sampler Kit. Clickon each image to see a larger photo or see pages 160-163 in the new Fall & Winter Idea Book and Catalog for more information. Each Sampler Kit (unless noted) is $20.00 which includes S&H to your home. You must finalize payment through PayPal before your order will be processed. Please specify, by number and name, which of the DSP Sampler Kits you wish to have. You may purchase as many Sampler Kits as you wish by changing the quantity in the Shopping Cart. If you have questions, e-mail me prior to making your purchase. To read what others have said about my samplers and kits, click here. If you live in or near Decatur, Illinois and don't need S&H contact me by e-mail for a special rate. This offer is only good for a limited time. All orders and payment received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday each week, will be shipped out to you within 10 days. Shipping within the United States only, please! Thank you for purchasing these beautiful Designer Series Paper Sampler Kits!

Blessings, Gretchen

#1 -- Fall and Winter DSP Sampler Kit -- 30-6x12" sheets of Designer Paper, 60 different designs (1 6x12" sheet of each of the papers from Merry Moments, Holiday Lounge, Autumn Traditions, Cast a Spell and Bella Bleu. $20.00

 

 

 

#2 -- Playtime DSP Sampler Kit -- 30-6x12" sheets of Designer Paper, 60 different designs (1 6x12" sheet of each of the papers from Tall Tales, Kaleidoscope, Tea Party, Razzleberry lemonade and JackPot. $20.00

 

 

 

 

#3 -- Garden Goodness DSP Sampler Kit - 30-6x12" sheets of Designer Paper, 60 different designs (1 6x12" sheet of each of the papers from Noveau Chic, Cottage Wall, Flock Together, Pink Flamingo and Thoroughly Modern. $20.00

 

        

 

 

#4 -- Specialty DSP Sampler Kit -- 15-6x12" sheets of the wonderful, new textured specialty Double-sided Designer Papers. Each (except for the Write Stuff) are printed on cover-weight card stock. (1 6x12" sheet of each of the papers from The Write Stuff, Storybook Specialty and To the Nines plus 9 assorted Die-Cut shapes printed on Textured, Cardstock Weight stock). $17.00

 

 

 

 

#5 -- Polka Dot Ribbon Sampler -- 1 Yard of each of the New In Color 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbons (Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay) and 1 yard of the new 5/8" Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon -- 7 yards of Ribbon in all!. $9.95

#6 -- 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Sampler -- 1 Yard of each of the New 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbons (Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and Basic Black) -- 4 yards of Ribbon in all!. $8.95

Choose Your Sampler(s)

#1 -- Fall and Winter DSP Sampler Kit $20.00#2 -- Playtime DSP Sampler Kit $20.00#3 -- Garden Goodness DSP Sampler Kit $20.00#4 -- Specialty DSP Sampler Kit $17.00#5 -- Polka Dot Ribbon Sampler $9.95#6 -- 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Sampler $8.95

Blessings, Gretchen

#1 -- Fall and Winter DSP Sampler Kit -- 30-6x12" sheets of Designer Paper, 60 different designs (1 6x12" sheet of each of the papers from Merry Moments, Holiday Lounge, Autumn Traditions, Cast a Spell and Bella Bleu. $20.00

 

 

 

#2 -- Playtime DSP Sampler Kit -- 30-6x12" sheets of Designer Paper, 60 different designs (1 6x12" sheet of each of the papers from Tall Tales, Kaleidoscope, Tea Party, Razzleberry lemonade and JackPot. $20.00

 

 

 

 

#3 -- Garden Goodness DSP Sampler Kit - 30-6x12" sheets of Designer Paper, 60 different designs (1 6x12" sheet of each of the papers from Noveau Chic, Cottage Wall, Flock Together, Pink Flamingo and Thoroughly Modern. $20.00

 

        

 

 

#4 -- Specialty DSP Sampler Kit -- 15-6x12" sheets of the wonderful, new textured specialty Double-sided Designer Papers. Each (except for the Write Stuff) are printed on cover-weight card stock. (1 6x12" sheet of each of the papers from The Write Stuff, Storybook Specialty and To the Nines plus 9 assorted Die-Cut shapes printed on Textured, Cardstock Weight stock). $17.00

 

 

 

 

#5 -- Polka Dot Ribbon Sampler -- 1 Yard of each of the New In Color 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbons (Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay) and 1 yard of the new 5/8" Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon -- 7 yards of Ribbon in all!. $9.95

#6 -- 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Sampler -- 1 Yard of each of the New 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbons (Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and Basic Black) -- 4 yards of Ribbon in all!. $8.95

Choose Your Sampler(s)

#1 -- Fall and Winter DSP Sampler Kit $20.00#2 -- Playtime DSP Sampler Kit $20.00#3 -- Garden Goodness DSP Sampler Kit $20.00#4 -- Specialty DSP Sampler Kit $17.00#5 -- Polka Dot Ribbon Sampler $9.95#6 -- 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Sampler $8.95

Control Freaks SWAP Cards -- Day Two!

Welcome back for Day Two of my Control Freaks SWAP's share! I have a feast for your eyes today!

Look at this beauty from Mary Polcin! I wasn't too sold on this stamp set, Autumn Days, until I saw this beautiful card created by Mary. She used Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White Cardstocks, the Scallop Border and Ticket Corner Punches, 1/2" Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Antique Brass Brads, Versamark Ink, Clear Embossing Powder and the Signo White Gel Pen -- simple and elegant! And a woman after my own heart, Mary stamped on the inside of her card as well. Great job, Mary!

Annette Jensen made this awesome Gatefold Card. She used Whisper White and Basic Black cardstock. The DSP is Razzleberry Lemonade. She used lots of punches on this creation -- Modern Label, Large Oval, 1 3/4" Circle and 1 3/8" Circle. She embossed the images on the circles (using the Circle Circus Stamp Set) with Craft Ink and Clear Embossing Powder. The ribbon is 1/4" Black Grosgrain. Look how cool the circles interlock when you open and close the card. Great job, Annette!

Pam Findlay created this card using Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Naturals White Cardstock. The stamp set is Razzle Dazzle and the Designer Series Paper is Razzleberry Lemonade. She used the Modern Label Punch and Rich Regals Brads. To get the cool two-layers on the punch, she also used the new Magnetic Movers & Shapers Shapes which work with the Movers & Shapers Die. To stamp the image, she colored directly on the rubber stamp with markers -- Always Artichoke, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry. Nice job, Pam!

Here's a great Christmas Card from Dawn Olchefske! Dawn used the Christmas Punch Stamp Set; Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper Cardstock; Bermuda Bay ink and Polka Dot ribbon. She used the Curly Label Punch and again layered it using the Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die. She applied Dazzling Diamonds Glitter with a 2-way Glue pen. Thanks, Dawn, for this fabulous Christmas card!

Erin Blair created this fall card with the More & Merrier Stamp Set (a Level 3 hostess set). She used the Modern Label Punch with Silver Brads. The cardstock is Soft Suede, Old Olive and Whisper White. She punched tiny holes in each scallop on the Scallop Border Punch and Scallop Circle Punch. She also used the 1 3/4", 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" Circle Dies for a very cool layered effect. Thank you, Erin, for this great fall card! 

Click HERE to see the Control Freak Cards from Day One!

Click HERE to find out how you can get a FREE set of the new In Color Markers!

Click HERE to see my DSP And Ribbon Samplers from the New Catalog!

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have been inspired by these great Control Freak Cards! Please stop back again soon for more ideas and inspiration!

Blessings, Gretchen

Control Freaks SWAP Cards -- Day One!

Hello everyone! I belong to a great group of talented stampers called the Control Freaks (weird name -- great gals). You may know some of these ladies from our recent Blog Tour (see the button on the right side-bar to take the tour again or for the first time. Another great tour is coming up on July 20th). Anyway, we recently made cards and shared them with each other and I'm so excited to share those great creations with you over the next several days! All of our SWAPS used new stamp sets, In Colors and accessories that will be available beginning later today in the new Fall/Winter 2009 Idea Book & Catalog! Enough of all of that! Enjoy these beautiful cards!

This first card is my own contribution to the SWAP. I used the new Level 3 Hostess Stamp Set, Kind and Caring Thoughts. The colors are Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango, Old Olive and Whisper White. You can see some of the great new Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper and the new 1/2" Polka Dot Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon. Other accessories include the Eyelet Border Punch, Rhinestone Brads, the Big Shot and the Simple Flower Embosslet, and the Little Leaves Sizzlet Die.

I just love this next card created by Judy Di Scipio of Littleton, Colorado! Judy used Basic Black, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery and Whisper White cardstock, the Kind and Caring Thoughts Stamp Set, markers, Heat & Stick powder, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, the Heat Tool and 3/8" pink Taffeta ribbon. This card is just beautiful in real life! Great job, Judi!

Isn't this a darling little card? Measuring 4 1/4" square, Mary Beth Brown created this card with the new Animal Stories Stamp Set. She used Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry cardstocks. Other accessories include the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, the Littlest Leaves Sizzlet (with the Big Shot), the Scallop Circle and 1 3/8" Circle Punches. and the new Modern Label Punch. Notice the paper piercing along the edge! Just beautiful, Mary Beth!

I was blown away by Patty Bennett's beautiful flower pot card! Patty used Soft Suede,Dusty Durango,Sahara Sand and Whisper White cardstocks and the Kind & Caring Thoughts stamp set. The inks are Soft Suede and Dusty Durango. Other accessories include Dusty Durango and Old Olive Markers, the Modern Label Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon, sponge daubers, dimensionals, and a brayer. Way to go, Patty!

Well that gives you a little hint at some of the wonderful things to come. Check back each day this week for more Control Freaks SWAP cards and for more news, specials and ideas from the new Fall and Winter Idea Book and Catalog!

Happy Stamping, everyone!

Blessings, Gretchen

Have I Got a Deal for You! Special Marker Club Incentive!

Good morning, everyone!  I think you probably all know by now about Stampin' Up!'s fabulous Stampin' Write Markers! They come in all 48 standard Stampin' Up! Colors and they help you create wonderful and versatile projects! What you may not know is that, for the first time ever, Stampin' Up! has come out with a new set of 6 In Color Markers! All the new 2009-2010 colors -- Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede! This new set of In Color markers can be purchased for $17.95 -- OR -- you can receive them FREE from me. Yep, you read it right -- FREE!

I'm currently offering a Two-Person Marker Club. Here's how it works! You agree to a two-month commitment to participate in Marker Club. There are no meetings -- you simply agree to send in your Marker Club payment of $75.00 by the due date for two months. The first month, you will receive two of the regular Stampin' Up! Color families of markers (Earth Elements, Soft Subtles, Bold Brights or Rich Regals) AND the new set of 6 In Color Markers. The second month you will receive the additional two color familes of markers and your Storage and Carry Case! No additional postage or fees will apply. This new Marker Club plan allows you to spread out your Marker purchase over two months and allows you to receive the great new set of In Color Markers for FREE. What a deal! In addition, you will receive e-mails from me with Marker Care Tips and Marker Techniques. Payments are due by the 15th of each month and you will receive your Markers by the end of the month. If you join after the 15th of the month, your Marker Club membership will begin on the following month. You can sign-up now by clicking on the PayPal button below and making your first monthly payment. I will send you a reminder Pay Pal invoice next month for your second and final payment!

 

Happy stamping (and marker-ing) everyone!

Blessings, Gretchen

PS -- look for more information coming soon about My 6x12" Designer Series Paper Samplers and New In Color Ribbon Samplers!