SNEAK PEEK AT THE LOTUS BLOSSOM STAMP SET!

The Lotus Blossom Stamp Set is a FREE Sale-a-Bration choice this year!  Sale-a-Bration (SAB) starts January 6th, so get ready because there are awesome things in the SAB Brochure that you will definitely need!

I got the idea for this card from the sample shown on page 7 of the SAB brochure.  I made lots of changes to make it uniquely mine, and I really like this color combination.  This stamp set, is so beautiful, and the three flower images are numbered, so you know which images to stamp in what order~~super easy to get this beautiful look! 

NEW WEEKLY DEALS!

These are the last of the weekly deals for this year, so be sure you don't miss out!

ORDER YOUR WEEKLY DEALS HERE!

LOVE IS KINDNESS SNEAK PEEK!

I have been doing a little "rubber sitting" in the Rubber Room. My demo friend and down line, Janet, has been out of town and needed someplace safe and warm to leave her pre-ordered Occasion and SAB items. Being the kind and generous friend I am, I eagerly volunteered to help her out.  I am happy to say her stamps have been very well behaved and have also been receiving their share of ink and card stock (and, of course, accessories).

Here are two cards I made using the Love is Kindness stamp set from the Occasions Catalog, which you can order from beginning January 6, 2015. I used my Blendabilities to color this image, and it turned out so beautiful.

Which one of these layouts do you like best?  The angled image or the centered image?  There is a contact going on over on my Face Book Rubber Room Stamping Friends Group Page.  Join the FB group and have some fun with us.  Cast your vote HERE, and you could be the big winner!

HAVE THE HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS!

My son has been here visiting and my hubby and other son have been off work, and we have just been busy, busy, busy!  The fun will continue right into the new year, so I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year!

Special thanks to Bertina, for this beautiful Christmas card!

MORE ITEMS ADDED TO THE YEAR-END CLOSEOUTS!

Stampin' Up! has added even more items to the Year-End Closeouts!  Some of these items are up to 80% off, so scoop up those savings and put a big smile on your face!

SHOP CLOSEOUTS HERE!

NEW WEEKLY DEALS FROM STAMPIN' UP!

Here are the latest weekly deals from Stampin' Up!  Remember, they are good only until December 29th, 2014 and "while supplies last".  Order early so you aren't disappointed when they are gone!

ORDER HERE!

FESTIVAL OF TREES FROM STAMPIN' UP! HOLIDAY CATALOG!

This card uses two of my favorite products from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  The first is the Festival of Trees Stamp Set, along with the coordinating Tree Punch.  The second is the Filigree Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  This embossing folder can be used for so many different images and sentiments/greetings that it has quickly become one of my most-used Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY CATALOG PRODUCTS HERE!

SNEAK PEEK AT THE OCCASIONS CATALOG!

Here is a little "Peek" at the front of the Occasions Catalog.  This catalog goes live on January 6th, and it is full of truly wonderful products!  

I love the flower bouquet on the front cover so much that it is going to be one of the first Sale-a-Bration Club Bundles I will be offering.  Haven't heard about the Sale-a-Bration Club yet?  Here are all the details for you.

The SAB club will meet once a month during Sale-a-Bration.  You will order a pre-determined bundle of products totalling $50-$55.  This will qualify you to receive one FREE Sale-a-Bration item each month.  That is a total of three FREE products.  AND one time during the three-month club, in addition to your FREE SAB item, you will receive hostess benefits.  You may choose to participate in the club in a way that will best serve your needs. How will you participate?

1) For $5 per month (in addition to your product purchase) you can  join "Online"~~you will place your order online using a hostess code and your purchases will come directly to you.  I will forward a step-by-step tutorial for that month's project(s) to you. 

2) For $12 per month (in addition to your product purchase) you can join "On The Go"~~you will place your order online using a hostess code and your purchase will come directly to you.  I will prepare all your materials for the project(s) and mail them to you, and I will forward a step-by-step tutorial for that month's project(s) to you.

3) For $8 per month (in addition to your product purchase) you can join "Live in the Rubber Room"~~I will place your order and keep it in the Rubber Room for you.  I will prepare all the materials you need for that month's project(s) and you will come to the Rubber Room on the last Monday of every month and enjoy some social time while you prepare your project(s)  You will use your purchased products to make your project(s) that night and then you get to take it all home with you.  If you make a minimum purchase of $15 the night of club, your fee will be reimbursed to you.  I will also provide water, coffee and a snack for club.

Sign up to join this ONE-OF-A-KIND, NEVER-BEFORE-OFFERED CLUB HERE!

MORE WEEKLY DEALS!

Here are the new weekly deals this week!

Don't forget you can still order from the Clearance Rack AND the 80% off Yea- End CloseOut.

ORDER UP YOUR SAVINGS HERE!

WEEKLY DEALS EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT!

You only have until midnight to scoop up the savings on these great products!

PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

The Sale-A-Bration Book-A-Thon ends at midnight on December 16th.   Now is the perfect time for you to schedule your January workshop.  When you schedule a Stampin' Up! Workshop in the Rubber Room between January 6th and January 31st not only will you have an awesome time with all of your friends, family and guests, but you will also receive some of the greatest exclusive Sale-a-Bration products, AND extra SAB Hostess Benefits.  Want more? You are in luck because....  there's more.  If you schedule your workshop with me before midnight on December 16th, I will have a special gift  for you (which I will give you at your workshop in January).  A Stampin' Up! workshop in January is the perfect way for you to get together with your friends and relax after a busy and exhausting holiday season.  Be sure you don't miss out on this terrific time!

SCHEDULE YOUR WORKSHOP HERE!

SALE-A-BRATION CLUB NOW FORMING!

Sale-a-Bration (SAB)  is just around the corner (January 6th, 2015), and I am super excited! The SAB brochure is full of wonderful products you are sure to love.  I will be Sale-a-Brating SAB in the Rubber Room with an awesome new club. The SAB club will meet once a month during Sale-a-Bration.  You will order a pre-determined bundle of products totalling $50-$55.  This will qualify you to receive one FREE Sale-a-Bration item each month.  That is a total of three FREE products.  AND one time during the three-month club, in addition to your FREE SAB item, you will receive hostess benefits.  You may choose to participate in the club in a way that will best serve your needs. How will you participate?

1) For $5 per month (in addition to your product purchase) you can  join "Online"~~you will place your order online using a hostess code and your purchases will come directly to you.  I will forward a step-by-step tutorial for that month's project(s) to you.

2) For $12 per month (in addition to your product purchase) you can join "On The Go"~~you will place your order online using a hostess code and your purchase will come directly to you.  I will prepare all your materials for the project(s) and mail them to you, and I will forward a step-by-step tutorial for that month's project(s) to you.

3) For $8 per month (in addition to your product purchase) you can join "Live in the Rubber Room"~~I will place your order and keep it in the Rubber Room for you.  I will prepare all the materials you need for that month's project(s) and you will come to the Rubber Room on the last Monday of every month and enjoy some social time while you prepare your project(s)  You will use your purchased products to make your project(s) that night and then you get to take it all home with you.  If you make a minimum purchase of $15 the night of club, your fee will be reimbursed to you.  I will also provide water, coffee and a snack for club.

Sign up to join this ONE-OF-A-KIND, NEVER-BEFORE-OFFERED CLUB TODAY!

JOIN HERE!

TIME TO BOOK YOUR SALE-A-BRATION WORKSHOP!

This really is the most exciting time of the year!  It is Sale-A-Bration Book-A-Thon time, my friends. That means it is the perfect time for you to schedule your January workshop.  When you schedule a Stampin' Up! Workshop in the Rubber Room between January 6th and January 31st not only will you have an awesome time with all of your friends, family and guests, but you will also receive some of the greatest exclusive Sale-a-Bration products, AND extra SAB Hostess Benefits.  But wait, there's more.  If you schedule your workshop with me between now and December 16th, I will have a special gift  for you (which I will give you at your workshop in January).  A Stampin' Up! workshop in January is the perfect way for you to get together with your friends and relax after a busy and exhausting holiday season.  Be sure you don't miss out on this terrific time!

SCHEDULE YOUR WORKSHOP HERE!

UNDER THE TREE CANDY TREAT!

Here is a quick little candy holder made with the Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper and some Cherry Cobbler 1" Sheer Linen Ribbon, along with the Festival of Tree Stamp Set and coordinating Tree Punch.  All of these items can be found in the Holiday Catalog!  The sentiment comes from the Good Greetings Stamp Set, which was a "hostess exclusive" stamp set, and I use it a ton!

PLACE YOUR HOLIDAY CATALOG ORDER HERE!

SNUGGLES AND SMOOCHES STAMPIN' UP! STYLE!

Here is the newest addition to the Stampin' Up! Photopolymer Stamp Set.  It is called Snuggles and Smooches, and I think it is absolutely adorable.  Not only is it perfect for Valentine's Day, but you can also use it in your Memory Keeping/Scrapbooking and for so may other things!  AND there are  a few coordinating accessories to make it even easier to use this gem of a stamp set.

 Isn't this a "sweet" tag topper?  It is made with the Chalk Talk Framelits (item #129983) from the Annual Catalog, and some of the "yummy" new 1/4" Cotton Ribbon.

 AND a matching punch?  You guessed it, the Sweetheart Punch (item # 133786) matches the heart stamp in this set perfectly.  No cutting, how great is that!  This will make your Valentine projects super quick and easy to prepare.

Because this stamp set is Photopolymer, you can line up these word and images with ease  for all of your paper crafting needs (tags, Valentines, memory keeping....)

ORDER YOUR SNUGGLES AND SMOOCHES STAMP SET HERE!

NEW WEEKLY DEALS!

It is Tuesday, and you know what that means!  Here is what's on sale this week.

My favorite pick for the Weekly Deals this week is a toss up between the Hexagon Punch (which makes the "flag" notch perfectly) and the Envelope Liner Framelits Die (which makes every envelope look rich and classic).  Both are great deals.  AND don't forget, you can still save up to 80% on the Year End Clearance!

ORDER YOUR WEEKLY DEALS HERE!

CURVY KEEPSAKES BOX THINLITS 3D SWAP!

You may recall last week when I got to attend the Premiere of the new Occasions Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration flyer.  When I attended, I participated in a 3D swap, and this is one of the swaps I received.

This was made by my demonstrator friend, Keri.  I think it so bright and cheery AND it has candy inside.  How fun is that?  Thanks for swapping, Keri!

NEW CLEARANCE RACK ITEMS!

Stampin' Up! has added some wonderful products to their Clearance Rack, and you can save up to 80% right now!  There are tons of awesome products on sale on the Clearance Rack, but here are my top five picks for you (in no particular order)

Number One:  The Burlap and Blooms Simply Created Wreath Kit.  Everyone loves a wreath no matter what time of year, and this kit comes with everything you need to create a beautiful wreath. (13" chipboard wreath form; Die-cut designer printed paper for creating 15 flowers; Approx. 7 yards of Burlap Ribbon; 24" of Natural Linen Thread; 4 Designer Buttons; 2 brads)
Items #133333
Was $17.95~~Clearance Rack Price $7.19


Number Two:  Seasonal Snapshot Project Life Card Collection.  I am a big fan of Project Life, and this Card Collection makes putting all those holiday photos into the scrapbook simple, easy and quick!  The collection includes 100 double-sided cards that are color-coordinated.  The cards come in sizes 4" x 6"; 4" x 4" and 3" x 4"
Item #135830
Was $15.95~~Clearance Rack Price $11.17


Number Three:  Simply Fabulous Simply Sent Kit.  I LOVE the lasered edges of these cards.  They give the cards an elegant look that is perfect for any occasion!  The Kit makes is super easy to put these cards together and accessorize them.  You can use different sentiments on each card and make an awesome gift!  This is such a great deal at $5.19!! The Kit includes everything you need to make 8 cards  (8 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" cards, with elegant lasered edges; 8 envelopes, 4 Pistachio Pudding and 4 Smoky Slate; 30 adhesive-backed, 3 mm rhinestones; 72 cardstock sticker hearts, 36 in Pistachio Pudding and 36 in Smoky Slate; 8 pieces of 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, each 15" long; 4 pieces of Pistachio Pudding and 4 of Smoky Slate).  

Item #126925

Was $12.95~~Clearance Rack Price $5.19


Number Four:  Merry Minis Punch Pack.  These little punches are the perfect accents for your holiday tags, envelopes and, of course, cards.  You can also use them to decorate bag toppers or candy holders.  During the busy holiday season when you are feeling "crunched" for time, these little punches make your paper crafting super simple and easy!  The Pack contains three punches:  Little Star, Ornament and Tree
Item #126882
Was $16.95~~Clearance Rack $10.19


Number Five:  Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards & Envelopes.  Like the Simply Fabulous Simply Sent Kit, this is an incredible deal at only $5.19 and would make an awesome gift! This Kit includes note cards that are printed with a beautiful watercolor design.  All you have to do is stamp something on the front and (if you want) add an accessory or two.  This Kit comes with everything you need to create 20 note cards  (20 printed cards on watercolor paper: 4 ea. of 5 designs; 20 Ivory envelopes; Card size: 3-1/2" x 5")
Item #133362
Was $12.95~~Clearance Rack Price $5.19

These are just a few of the items on sale.  You can also save on Washi Tape, Ribbons, Designer Series Papers, Big Shot Dies, Embossing Folders, punches and so much more.....  head over to my store to see what else you need and place your order.  Remember, Clearance Rack items are "While Supplies Last".  AND these deals are so good, supplies may not last long. SHOP HERE!

CURVY KEEPSAKES BOX FRAMELITS WITH HUGS AND KISSES!

Way back on November 23, I posted this photo of my "before" clear Curvy Keepsakes Box.  I wanted to use a different ribbon and add some "kisses" and stamp it with  some white Staz On....

This is my "after" picture.

I don't think the little white snowflakes added too much, so for my final box, I used the clear one from my "before" photo.  I did like the new ribbon and the tag, so I kept those.  I think it would also look nice to skip the candy, keep the stamped snowflakes and put one of those battery operated tea lights inside?  Once again, the Curvy Keepsakes Box Framelits is a big hit with me!

ORDER YOUR CURVY KEEPSAKES BOX FRAMELITS HERE!

MINI COFFEE CUP AND HOLDER!

I attended the Occasion Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Flyer Premiere last night, and it was so great!  The new catalog is packed with the best products and the SAB offering of FREE products is so inspiring!  I can hardly wait until December 5th to place my preorder and start playing with new stuff!

I participated in a 3D swap at the Premiere, and this is what I swapped.  I wrapped a mini coffee cup with some of the All Is Calm special Designer Series Paper (available in the Holiday Catalog), and I put this little cup inside a little "wrap".  I filled the cup with some Nips (coffee-flavored candy).

This is the "wrap" I put around the cup.  I used the Festival of Trees Stamp Set with the coordinating Tree Punch and added one of the All Is Calm Snowflake Embellishments to the top.  I put a Rhinestone Jewel in the middle of the Snowflake Embellishment to add a little "bling".

This is a great quick and easy little treat for a co-worker, stocking stuffer, your "Man In Brown" or your hair dresser....

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