12 Days of Gifting 2020 Cherish the Season with ideas using Stampin'Up!

Join me for 12 Days of Gifting ideas and chances each day to win giveaways and prizes!
it's all happening on my facebook page: Act Of Stamping with Laurie LaRose.

I'll be doing Live@4:30 MT each day from Dec 12 - Dec 23, 2020 with chance to win by commenting on various Christmas themed questions. You'll have 3 days to participate in each prompt by commenting under videos, or a photo prompt on the page! Tagging friends and sharing will give you extra entries...
Cherish the Season !

pop on over to catch up and play along!

Stampn'Up! Extravaganza One Day Nov 24! Get Ready!

 

MERRY & BRIGHT ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA!!

Stampin’ Up! is doing an Online Extravaganza event on Tuesday, November 24 only and you’ll be able to save 10% on nearly all items from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog!

Sale details:

• Sale starts at 12:01 AM MT on Tuesday, November 24
• Sale ends at 11:50 PM MT on Tuesday, November 24
• Nearly all 2020–2021 Annual Catalog items are eligible for the 10% discount. Exclusions apply, see the exclusions list below.

Get your lists ready and order early on the 24th so that you don’t miss out!  This is a one day only sale!!  Now is a great time to pick up gifts for your crafty friends and family (and a few for yourself too!!) for the holidays AND get them on sale!

The exclusion list is fairly small actually...White and Vanilla cardstock and envelopes and Memento Black ink and refill amongst the excluded items. 
If you want to message me, I can peruse your list, or send you a list.

then get ready to shop online: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=VPTAPFKR

links you straight in with a Hostess Code for Loyalty rewards from me with your order!

or touch base and I'll be submitting orders through the day!

Happy shopping!

smiles,

Laurie

Perfect solution for Seasonal Gift card giving ~ November 2020 Paper Pumpkin

 What better time to give Paper Pumpkin subscription a try...this no commitment kit that delivers to your door each month with lovely craftiness...hits the spot for this year's Gift card giving...check out the details below...then hit my link here to get started! (let me know if you need any help! thanks)

NOVEMBER 2020 PAPER PUMPKIN KIT DETAILS

NAME 

Jolly Gingerbread

DETAILS

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 15 gift card carriers and coordinating envelopes.
• Kit contents can also be used to design traditional holiday cards, gift tags, and other paper projects.
• Contents arrive in a collectible, special-edition box!
• Project size: 2-1/4″ x 4″
• Envelope size: 2-3/4″ x 4-3/8″
• Coordinating colors: Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, and Whisper White

smiles, Laurie

Beautiful World with Love of Leaves for Autumn Feel

 So I worked with two...no three, of my favourite items to create this card. I started with the idea of working with Beautiful World. (and after making this card) I was keen to mix it up and try to do something seasonal. 

It's an absolutely stunning Autumn in central Alberta! and I have been loving the kaleidoscope of colour! Very inspired to be working on many Fall cards the past couple weeks.

 I pulled out the Plaid Tidings as a base for colour inspiration in the Fall range. It hasn't failed me, yet. I've been busy using it to make a lot of cards lately. I went with the Pretty Peacock cardstock for the base and Crushed Curry for a mat. And then on this Live I put together the pieces and had a stroke of inspiration to see what leaves would look like...and voila! it was wonderful! 
so I used the Stitched Leaves dies from the Love of Leaves bundle to round out the card. 

I think it changes the whole feeling of the card... and adds another layer of versatility to the great Beautiful World set! ( a bit like this card did back in July!)

Thank you for stopping by,

smiles,

Laurie

(if the facebook Live link doesn't work , stop over to my Act of Stamping with Laurie LaRose page and make a little search for Beautiful World, I'd think it should pop up!)
I have several new Lives as I've been doing a little series I'm calling Live at Nine! I'd love to see you pop in soon : D

Stampin'Up! 's Beautiful World

 I love the stamp set Beautiful World. Paired with the dies for a great globe image, it's wonderful!

I honestly don't know why I chose this set to work with last night, but I'm so glad I did! 

I have been doing Live at Nine! on Facebook for a few weeks now, and often scrambling to pull together the pieces to arrange a card on screen with people when 9:00pm comes around! I took a quick scroll through Pinterest and found a great layout for this set from Susan Lavasseur. So I quickly cut up some pieces to have done up ahead of filming...(and emboss and die what I'd need) eyeballing the dimensions for an idea! A really fun plus as I was hurrying along: I decided I'd like to add in the scalloped mat (from the Stitched So Sweetly dies) and figured I'd need to retrim my focal panel paper...but I'd cut it perfectly to fit!! (wow!) and Yay! I also used the smaller size from that die set for the sentiment.
I brought the pieces over to my workspace and the camera area...and enjoyed putting this card together, working with the 'sketch' and idea to put my spin on this pretty card!

Patterned Paper DSP Sale on now in my Stampin'Up! store

October is a favourite month for the colours of Fall, Thanksgiving, Halloween and this year a DSP (patterned paper) sale with Stampin'Up!

15% off Select paper packs...and there are some beautiful options! Even some 6x6 packs made the list...like the fabulous Whale Time! or my most recent favourite the Plaid Tidings!

Just in time for Christmas, several options, including the Poinsettia paper, Snowflake Splendour and Heartwarming Hugs to name a few.

You can order direct yourself, or I can add your choices to one of my orders. let me know which ones you want to get started with!

Shop ONLINE 

Join me during World Cardmaking Day, Oct 3 from 1-4pm (MT) and recordings through the week for great ideas using these beautiful patterns! 

smiles,

Laurie

Double Wonder ~ What!?

I'm a little addicted to this template using the idea of a twist on the original One Sheet Wonder. 
Introduced by Julie Davison back in April.

 

Free Downloads

• 6" x 12" Designer Paper Cutting Template (.jpg)
• Handout with Cutting Directions & Card Layouts (.pdf)
  

 I first used the wonderful Tropical papers from the Timeless Tropical Suite. This time I made a stack of Christmas cards together online. Working with Heartwarming Hugs 12 x 12 paper. 
I used My favourite returning Moose and his punch and a variety of shaped dies, including the fabulous: Stitched so Sweetly ($44) 

 

Paper Pumpkin Joy to the World

 Subscribe September 11 - October 10

This holiday season, share the joy of Paper Pumpkin! The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit is an exclusive holiday kit that provides a specially-designed box, enough supplies to create eight elegant cards, and an opportunity to connect with the Stampin’ Up! global community. 

With October’s magical kit, not only will you get a head start on their holiday crafting—you’ll get to create Christmas cards, share project ideas, and spread holiday cheer with Stampin’ Up! customers and demonstrators around the world! When you receive your kit you can  join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group to make the most of this month’s kit.

Paper Pumpkin is Stampin'Up!'s monthly subscription service that offers fun and easy papercrafting projects for crafters of any skill level! In these themed all-inclusive kits, subscribers receive pre-cut paper pieces, embellishments, ink, and an exclusive stamp set. Continuing with the no commitment subscription builds your collection of cards and other creations for a variety of occasions, in addition to building a library of wonderful stamp images!

ABOUT THE OCTOBER KIT

Details

• Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
• Kit includes die-cut pieces in English, French, and German. This will allow you to create cards you can use to connect with other customers and demonstrators around the world—in their language! To learn more about how to do this, read the “The Joy of Paper Pumpkin” section on this page.
  • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam

You can purchase month to month, get started here easy sign up to get started .

or purchase a 3 month subscription that you can use as you like for 3 months for $82.50 at my store

Hello from Under My Umbrella

Take the Time ~ It's good for You!

For a few years now, I have tried to spark the idea to those around me of happiness through gratitude and being in the moment...I'd like to think, "not spark, but reinforce".

My wish is for everyone to take the minutes during the day to revel at the magic around us! The very fact that I can draw a deep breath is magic with that attitude. Happiness is found in those moments!

Helping to find the magic in the everyday, in your everyday, starts with a little task of noticing, a lot. Noticing those small things, those moments, that bring a smile to your heart and fill you with joy.

I absolutely love this exercise because it makes you pay attention in the present moment.

Find specific things unique to you.

Doing this exercise has made me aware of my daily life and the beautiful mundane things in it that bring me joy and happiness.

Life is fleeting and fragile and it’s these little things that make up our everyday life.

for me:* my dog's tongue lolling out the side of his mouth after a good run.

           * the sparkle of sun on the snow

           * having leftovers to serve for an easy supper

There’s no time like the present to start noticing, so go ahead and start making a list and I’d love to know what’s on it.

smiles,

Laurie

Stampin'Up! Coordinates

Hello Stamping Friends!

 Today, I want to share with you some great products that will be available February 4th!  They are called Coordination Products because they coordinate with products that are either in the January - June 2020 Mini Catalog OR the 2020 Sale-A-Bration Catalog. These new items are available for purchase through March 31st BUT while supplies last, so grab them while while you can! Let’s take a peek at the Coordination Products! 

The Nature’s Thoughts Dies coordinate with the Positive Thoughts stamp set. The stamp set is available for purchase in the January - June 2020 Mini Catalog. 

The Special Days Dies coordinate with the Special Someone Stamp set. The stamp set is available for purchase in the January - June 2020 Mini Catalog. 

The Ladybug Dies coordinate with the Little Ladybug stamp set.The stamp set can be earned for FREE when you place a qualifying order OR host a qualifying party through March 31st. 

The Sending Flowers Dies coordinate with the Sending You Thoughts stamp set. The stamp set can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration (through 3/31) with a minimum $60 order. 

The Birthday Dies coordinate with the Happy Birthday to You stamp set The stamp set can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration (through 3/31) with a minimum $60 order. 

The Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper coordinates with not one…not two…but FOUR different punches! The Small Bloom Punch (which can be earned for Free with a minimum $100 order during Sale-A-Bration), the  Heart Punch pack and Tulip Builder pack and Umbrella Builder Pack. (all in the January - June 2020 Mini Catalog) I LOVE the colors in this paper! So bright and cheery! 

The list above will help to direct you to the item numbers and which items coordinate with each other. Remember, these items will be available starting February 4th. They are NOT free Sale-A-Bration items. When you purchase them, you can be eligible to earn some free Sale-A-Bration items, which is awesome! 

You can find these products in my my online store. Again, they are “while supplies last”, so don’t wait too long to order. 

smiles, 
Laurie