Gretchen Barron

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!

This is the Day!

Hello everyone! This is the day of the new 2009 Fall and Winter Idea Book and Catalog Release! Yeah!!! Unfortunately, you can't order and won't be able to see photos until noon, Mountain time! Check back later for more!

If you would like one of the catalogs, just contact me. I'll be glad to get one to you. The catalog is free -- there is no charge but If I need to ship it to you, there will be a $5.50 S&H fee for priority mailing! Click the button below to order your's today!

Happy Stamping, everyone!

Blessings, Gretchen