Howl-O-Ween Printer's Tray Promotion is extended until September 16th!

Isn't this tray just the cutest thing ever?  And, you can use it for Halloween, then you can create inserts for each section for other holidays, too!  I was able to see this tray with my own eyes at the Stampin' Up! Convention this summer, and it is really nice.  Like....REALLY nice!  If I was not already a demonstrator, I would definitely join to get this baby.  How can you get this tray?  Well, simply join my team, the B-More Stampers, by September 16th, and this tray and all of the goodies in the photo (minus the vase and the sticks!) will be yours!  This is a $60 value!  You can create your own Halloween inserts and have this great home decor piece.  I think small Velcro dots on the back of the inserts and the bottom of the tray would be a great way to swap inserts for all different holidays throughout the year. 

You can join my team by going to my website http://nancyamato.stampinup.net and clicking on the "Join The Fun" button right below my contact information.  You can watch a great little video, then click the "Join Now" button to the left of the video.  Let me know if you have any questions.  I would LOVE to have you on my team!  You can join my team regardless of where you live in the US.  I will help you via phone and email.

Our fully-customizable Starter Kit is only $99.  You get to choose $125 worth of product for your kit, plus you get $65 worth of business supplies, PLUS you get this Howl-o-ween Printers Tray Project Kit (a $60 value!) -- that's $250 worth of product for only $99!  What are you waiting for?  Don't miss out -- join today! 

Faux Linen Technique

Hello!  Today's card features the Faux Linen technique.  This card was part of my "Say It Isn't Faux" class (pardon the pun,  at least I think it is funny!).  Here is the card:

This was one of my swaps at the Stampin' Up! Convention this summer.  Here's how you do the Faux Linen technique:

1.  Ink En Francais stamp with Daffodil Delight and stamp on GLOSSY card stock.  Let dry.
2.  Use your Stampin' Up! Sanding Block to sand this piece of card stock vertically, then horizontally.  You will be removing some of the ink and gloss from the surface of the paper.  Be sure to sand vertically then horizontally so you get a "grid-like" effect.  This will be what will give the impression of linen.  Wipe off dust with a microfiber cloth or a soft cloth. 
3.  Use a Stampin' Sponge to add ink along the edges of this piece.  Randomly sponge some ink on the surface, too.  Repeat sanding vertically, then horizontally.  Wipe off dust again. 
4.  Ink flower stamp from Serene Silhouettes with Basic Gray ink and stamp in center.  Let dry.  Lightly sand vertically, then horizontally.  Wipe off dust again.

I hope you give it a try!  It is a fun technique, although it is a little messy.  I think this stamping technique is a good excuse when you have unexpected guests and your furniture is dusty.  Just say, "Oh, I have been doing the Faux Linen technique with my Stampin' Up! supplies.  I guess the dust drifted onto the furniture!"  :-)




  

Christmas In July Card #5, and a special request

Hello!  This week has been very busy, and also very difficult.  A 17 year-old young man was shot during the first day of school by another student at a local high school.  Daniel is in critical condition at University of Maryland Shock Trauma.  Please keep him in your prayers.  I do not know this young man personally, but my heart goes out to him and his family.  The students are showing their support for Daniel with prayer services at nearby churches and a campaign on Facebook to ask Lady Gaga (his favorite) to visit him.  Here is a You Tube video they posted: 

Thank you for allowing me to share this with you.  Now, onto the 5th and final card from my Christmas In July class.  This card was fun to do, and the ladies loved it!  I hope you do, too.

I just love the new Mitten Builder Punch!  Here are the supplies we used to make this cutie:
Stamps: 
Make A Mitten 127940 $24.95 wood mount or 127943 $17.95 clear mount
Chock-Full of Cheer 126715 $21.95 wood mount or 126717 $16.95 clear mount
Paper:
Gumball Green 126840 $6.95
Raspberry Ripple 126842 $6.95
Baja Breeze 111352 $6.95
Whisper White 100730 $8.50
Snow Festival Designer Series Paper 126908 $10.95
Ink:
Gumball Green 126861 $5.95
Raspberry Ripple 126859 $5.95
VersaMark 102283 $7.50
Accessories:
Mitten Builder Punch 127824 $15.95
Gumball Green marker
Primrose Petals marker
Baja Breeze marker
Raspberry Ripple marker
Whisper White Baker's Twine 124262 $2.95
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430 $3.95
Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive 110755 $3.95

The Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, and Raspberry Ripple markers are part of the 2012-2014 In-Color Collection Stampin' Write Markers 126856 $14.95.  This set also includes Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit.  The Baja Breeze marker is part of the Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers 119700 $28.95.  This set also contains Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, So Saffron, and Wild Wasabi.  I also wanted to let you know that the mitten image in the Chock-Full of Cheer stamp set also coordinates with the Mitten Builder punch!  How cute is that?  

Have a great day!  And, hug your kids extra tight when they come home from school today. 

My First Ravens Game!

I attended my first Ravens Game last night!  (Actually, my first professional football game ever!)  I am a relatively new football fan, and I am still learning all the rules.  But, I wear my "purple pride" on game days and on Purple Fridays during the regular season.  So, you can just imagine how excited I was when I heard I had an opportunity to go to the game!  (Thanks to my brother-in-law and sister-in-law!)

I had a great time and, best of all, the Ravens WON!  Woohoo!  Back with more stamping this weekend!  (I promise.....I still need to post the final Christmas In July card.  See you soon!)

Late Night Stampers Fall Treasure Hunt

I recently joined the Late Night Stampers, a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who share creative ideas and business tips on the web.  It is fun seeing different ideas from all over the country!  Well, I am happy to announce I am part of their Web Ring for the Fall Treasure Hunt!

Here's how it works:  You visit the blogs of other members of the Late Night Stampers and look for the "clues" each demonstrator has posted.  Once you collect 50 clues, send me an email at stampinnancy@gmail.com with the list of clues and the blogs where you found them and you will be entered into the drawing for a $150 Stampin' Up! shopping spree!  The drawing will be held on October 31st, and the winner will be notified by email.  I must receive your email by October 30th so I can enter your name in the drawing. 

Now, here is my clue for the Treasure Hunt -- My Clue is the PETITE PURSE DIE.  This little purse is a fun favor for girls of all ages!  And, it is just the right size for some chocolate!   

You can order this on my website http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.  (Catalog number 125606, $32.95)  Plus, if you add your name and email address to my mailing list, I will add your name to a special drawing I am having!  I will send a sampler of some Designer Series Paper and ribbon from the current Stampin' Up! catalog to 3 lucky winners!  Winners will be notified via email on October 31st.  Prizes will be mailed out as soon as I receive mailing addresses of the winners.  Good luck! 

Are you ready to look for clues?  Okay -- go to http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/ and look for the Late Night Stamper WEB RING about halfway down on the left side.  Happy hunting!

  

Christmas In July Card #4

Here is the 4th card from my Christmas In July Class.  I just love to change things up a bit and make a pocket card.  The insert of a pocket card is a great place to attach a gift card, too.  This card features some Designer Series Paper from the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I just love this stack of fun and funky prints in holiday colors, but it is also great for other cards, too.  The designs could be used all year, and I just love that chevron! 

Here are the supplies we used for this card:
Stamps:
Scentsational Season* 121026 $18.95 wood mount or 121190 $14.95 clear mount
More Merry Messages 126400 $32.95 wood mount or 126402 $24.95 clear mount
Paper:
Crumb Cake 120953 $6.95
Lucky Limeade 122926 $6.95
Early Espresso 119686 $6.95
Very Vanilla 101650 $8.50
Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack 126904 $6.95
Ink:
Cherry Cobbler 126966 $5.95
VersaMark 102283 $7.50
Accessories:
Holiday Collection Framelits Dies* 127814 $24.95
Peppermint Sticks Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder 127830 $5.95
Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon 120992 $6.95
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430 $3.95

*You can purchase the Scentsational Season Bundle and save 15%!  The bundle includes the Scentsational Season Stamp Set and the Holiday Collection Framelits.  The wood mount bundle is $36.95 (catalog number 129945) and the clear mount bundle is $32.95 (catalog number 129946).

My online store is open 24/7!  Go to http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.  Happy shopping!

Christmas In July Card #3

Here is the third card we made in my Christmas In July class.  It is sparkly with the yummy Champagne Glimmer Paper!  It is hard to capture the sparkle in a photo, but believe me -- it is gorgeous!  Here are the supplies we used to create this beauty:

Stamps:

Evergreen 127790 $25.95 wood mount or 127973 $18.95 clear mount

More Merry Messages 126400 $32.95 wood mount or 126402 $24.95

Paper:

Whisper White 100730 $8.50

Elegant Eggplant 105126 $6.95

Wisteria Wonder 122922 $6.95

Champagne Glimmer Paper 127885 $4.95
Ink:
Elegant Eggplant 126969 $5.95
Wisteria Wonder 126985 $5.95
Accessories:
Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 127819 $7.95
Labels Collection Framelits 125598 $26.95
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430 $3.95

You can order all of these supplies 24/7 at my online store on my website http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.  Happy shopping!

Christmas In July Card #2

Here is the second card we made at the Christmas In July class.  I am typing this post on the road, so I will update it tomorrow with the list of supplies.  I know I used Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White, and Old Olive for this card.  The new firm foam ink pads produce such crisp, clear images!  I love them!  Goodnight from (yet another) construction zone.  No worries....I am not driving!  It is dear hubby's turn to drive!  

UPDATE:  Well, we are finally home and unpacked.  Of course, we had a bad storm here in Baltimore on Tuesday night, so that meant we had a yard full of leaves and sticks from the wind and some water in the basement -- Welcome home!  Heehee!  But, we did arrive home to good news from our niece -- we have a new little great-niece to love and spoil.  We were keeping in touch with family via facebook during the ride home, and we got the great news via text message that Juliette had arrived!  We cannot wait to meet her!

Here are the supplies I used for this card:

Stamps: 

Ornament Keepsakes* 128048 $34.95 wood mount or 128051 $25.95 clear mount

More Merry Messages  126400 $32.95 wood mount or 126402 $24.95 clear mount

Paper:

Raspberry Ripple 126842 $6.95

Whisper White 100730 $8.50

Old Olive 100702 $6.95

Ink:

Raspberry Ripple 126859 $5.95

Old Olive 126953 $5.95

Accessories:

Holiday Ornaments Framelits* 127816 $24.95

Holiday Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 127820 $7.95

Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon 114319 $5.95

Festive Paper Piercing Pack 127857 $7.95

Stampin' Dimensionals 104430 $3.95

*You can save 15% by purchasing the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies together in the Ornaments Keepsakes Bundle!  Woohoo!  The bundle is available in wood mount for $49.95 (catalog number 129949) or clear mount for $42.95 (catalog number 129950).  My online store is always open!  Just visit http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.  Have a great day!

Christmas In July! Card #1

This was one of my swaps at Convention 2012!

I know it is a long time until Christmas, but I wanted to share some of the cards we did at my recent "Christmas in July" class.  This snowflake card was one of the swaps I made for the Convention in Salt Lake City last month.  Here are the supplies I used:

Snow Flurry Bigz Die 127813 $21.95

Snow Festival Designer Series Paper 126908 $10.95

Whisper White card stock 100730 $8.50

Cherry Cobbler card stock 119685 $6.95 and ink 126966 $5.95

Baja Breeze card stock 111352 $6.95

Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine 123125 $2.95

Pearl Basic Jewels 119247 $4.95

Petite Pairs stamp set 122495 $28.95 wood mount or 122497 $20.95 clear mount

Scallop Edge border punch 119882 $15.95

Come back soon for another Christmas card!  Have a great day!

Betsy's Blossoms Thank You Cards

Here's a peek at the card I sent to all of my July customers.  This month, I used the Betsy's Blossoms stamp set.  I just love this cheery set!  It is very versatile -- just change the colors and the greeting for a new look.

Here are the supplies I used:
Betsy's Blossoms stamp set  126004 wood mount $28.95 or 126006 clear mount $21.95
Rich Razzleberry card stock 115316 $6.96
Lucky Limeade card stock 122977 $6.95
Whisper White card stock 100730 $8.50
Floral District designer series paper 126919 $10.95
Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon. 122977 $9.95
Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad 126984 $5.95
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad 126950 $5.95
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad 126944 $5.95

You can shop 24/7 in my online store http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.  Have a great day!

Moving Forward Stamp of the Month Info

Hello!  I just realized I forgot to give you the ordering info for the August Stamp of the Month, Moving Forward.  (duh! I must have been half asleep when I posted last night!)

Moving Forward is available in wood mount or clear mount.  The catalog number for wood mount is 126320 and the total price is $23.27.  The total price for the clear mount set is $23.27, and the catalog number is 126322.  The total cost includes shipping to me and Maryland state sales tax.  Local orders will be delivered.  Long-distance orders are welcome, and I will calculate your additional shipping cost based on your ZIP Code.

If you are interested in ordering Moving Forward, please email me at stampinnancy@gmail.com by August 15th.  Thanks so much!

Moving Forward is the Stamp of the Month!

I am happy to announce a brand new program here at Stampin' All Night:  the Stamp of the Month Club!  Here's how it works:  Each month, I will select one stamp set as the Stamp of the Month.  All orders and payments are due by the 15th of each month.  You will receive the stamp set PLUS 3 hand-stamped samples you can use right away or keep for inspiration.  And, when you order the Stamp of the Month consistently, you will earn FREE Stampin' Up! products!

Order the Stamp of the Month
For 3 months in a row and get an item of your choice for $6.95 or less FREE
For 6 months in a row and get an item of your choice for $8.95 or less FREE
For 9 months in a row and get an item of your choice for $12.95 or less FREE
For 12 months in a row and get an item of your choice for $18.95 or less FREE

You will receive your stamp set and samples by the end of the month.  If you are local to the Baltimore area, I will deliver your order.  Out-of-town orders are more than welcome, but there will be an additional fee for shipping.  Simply send me your ZIP Code and I will calculate the shipping for you.  Invite a friend I've never met to join and I will send you a FREE product sampler once she makes her first purchase.

Send me an email at stampinnancy@gmail.com to place your order by August 15th!  Thank you so much, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities thank you, too!  $3 from the sale of each stamp set benefits RMHC.  You can see the images included with this stamp set on page 209 of the 2012-2013 Catalog.  

31% Off Sale

Get 31% off 31 digital content options and most of our print products for all 31 days in August! 

What's on sale?
ALL cards, photobooks, individual pages, and tags. That's right: print any photobook, board book, swatchbook, individual pages, greeting card, postcard, trifold card, or tag-all for 31% off.
Some of our best digital content. 30 downloads and 1 content disc. Yup, that equals 31.

Item	Digital Content	Retail Price	31% Off Price
127217	Floral District Collection Disc	$ 23.95	$ 16.53
118115	Night and Day Designer Series Paper	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
129929	Candid Frames	$ 2.95	$ 2.04
129921	Check This Out Page Templates	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
129609	Blossom Builders Embellishments	$ 5.95	$ 4.11
128999	It's All Me Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127441	Whimsical Note Journal Template	$ 1.95	$ 1.35
128342	Pinwheel Daily Calendar Template	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127599	Party Animal Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127600	Autumn Traditions Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127620	Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble	$ 14.95	$ 10.32
126027	Playful Polka Dots Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
130066	World Traveler Photobook Template	$ 17.95	$ 12.39
131221	Storybook Specialty Designer Series Paper	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
130850	Joyful Times Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
124463	One Great Year Digital Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
127175	Limited Edition Embellishments	$ 2.95	$ 2.04
129607	Walk in the Park II Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
129934	#HASHTHIS Stamp Brush Set	$ 7.95	$ 5.49
129923	Book of Birthdays Swatchbook Template	$ 12.95	$ 8.94
121071	Travel Journal Kit	$ 9.95	$ 6.87
129924	Get it Done Kit	$ 5.95	$ 4.11
129005	Sweetly Nested Framable	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
127758	Delight in the Day Photobook Template	$ 19.95	$ 13.77
130862	Blast Off Ensemble	$ 19.95	$ 13.77
129890	Little Milestone Birthdays Greeting Card	$ 7.95	$ 5.49
128892	Designer Gift Cards	$ 4.95	$ 3.42
127580	And a Happy New Year Photocard Template	$ 1.95	$ 1.35
127435	Thanks Tons Greeting Card Template Set	$ 2.95	$ 2.04
127587	Sending Glad Tidings Designer Tags Kit	$ 7.95	$ 5.49
127762	Gratitude Framable Designer Template	$ 1.95	$ 1.35

All About Family!

This past week was all about family.  After having 3 sessions of the Christmas In July class, it was time to enjoy some time with family and friends.  One day, my daughter and I went to Pennsylvania for a day of photography, food and fun (a little outlet shopping is always fun!).  This weekend, we celebrated my nephew's 6th birthday!  He is into superheroes in a BIG way, and I think he enjoyed his Spiderman card.  I will post a sample of the card this week.  (Yes -- I let him keep it, so I will make a sample!)

I wanted to let you know about a special promotion from Stampin' Up! for the month of August.  Join my team before August 31, and you will receive a fabulous kit that includes a tray that you can decorate for Halloween.  And, you can make inserts for other holidays, too.  Just add some Designer Series Paper, stamps, and family photos and you can create inserts for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or any holiday.  What a great home decor item!  Contact me for more information about joining my team.