Holiday Catalog!! = 2014 Holiday Fabbiness!!

What an exciting time of the year for stampers, memory keepers, and paper crafters .... like US!  It's time to happy dance and try to make those holiday creation 'decisions'!

Introducing the Holiday Catalog!

Invite your friends over and wrap up your gifts-and your holiday to-do list. With all the materials to create cards, decor and packaging, we've got what you need to make the season merry and bright!

See the U.S. Holiday Catalog now!

Psssssssssssssssst!   I'd love to hear what your favorite new goodies are!

Inky (((huggss))),

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New Arrivals * Christmas Stampin' Stack Fun!

Hello, everyone!

I've just returned to  Texas from an absolutely marvelous trip to Las Vegas. My  downline-remarkable-girlfriend took me with her, and my smile is still brimming  from ear-to-ear.  Thank you, thank you big huge bunches,  Julie!!   Ooohhhhh, during this trip, a.k.a. blessing, I was able to spend lots of time with my cousin who is basically like a sister.   My heart is so full!

What was waiting for me upon my return?  Well here's part of it:

 

These items are intended for my upcoming Christmas Stampin' Stack on October5!  We'll be using the above products, plus other new holiday items as well!   

Want to come along?  You are definitely invited!  The details include:

• First stop:  Denton, Texas!     Homewood Suites - Cowboy Room

• Why?   To get out there and share some stampin' fun!   

• When?  Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2014 - 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

• Who's invited?  Stampers from here, there, and even yonder!

•  Cost?   $25 per person, prepaid by or before 11:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday, September 15, 2014.  You'll find a PayPal button by clicking this green text to the original blog post.  Or, just contact me for other payment options.  **Once payment is received, you have a reserved spot for sweet and stampy fun!

Our agenda?     CHRISTMAS  Stampin' Stack!

featuring the brand new Stampin' Up! holiday stamp sets  

• Make 3 each of 5 Christmas Cards - You'll have 15 cards ready to go!
• Envelopes included!
• Plenty of Prizes! 

Round up a friend and join me for this Christmas Stampin' afternoon!  Thanks for sending the RSVP's & payments by Sept. 15, to allow me to get everything prepped for the fun.

Contact me with any questions, comments, etc.  I'm looking forward to sharing a delightful afternoon of stamping and inspiration with you!

Inky ((((huggss)))),

New Weekly Deals! * August 19

Weekly Deals  *  August 19 - 24

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921 Regular Price: $26.95 US Discounted Price: $20.21 US
	Finishing Touches Edgelits Die Item # 127010 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN
	Vanilla Coaster Board Item # 129392 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.21 CAN
	Twine Baker'S Early Espresso Item # 123124 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Elegant Butterfly Punch Item # 127526 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129378 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Travel Journal Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 121071 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Christmas Stampin' Stack! * On the Road

I'm downright tickled to announce that Texas Rubber and Ink! is making plans to hit the dusty trails highways bringing a Christmas card-making event to all who can come!

• First stop:  Denton, Texas!     Homewood Suites - Cowboy Room

• Why?   To get out there and share some stampin' fun!   

• When?  Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2014 - 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

• Who's invited?  Stampers from here, there, and even yonder!

•  Cost?   $25 per person, prepaid by or before 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Sunday, September 21, 2014.  I'm happy to accept your PayPal payment Or, just contact me for other payment options.  Once payment is received, you have a reserved spot for sweet and stampy fun!

Our agenda?     CHRISTMAS  Stampin' Stack!

featuring the brand new Stampin' Up! holiday stamp sets  

• Make 3 each of 5 Christmas Cards - You'll have 15 cards ready to go!
• Envelopes included!
• Prizes! 

You're welcome to leave comments or questions below.  Or, use the Contact Bev button over in the left column of this blog!  Hope to stamp with you soon!

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My Gallery @ Splitcoaststampers

Here it is ... the Fine Print: 

• In the event you are unable to attend, your pre-paid kit of materials will be held for you.
• Alas, this class does not qualify for downline discount.

Thank you for your reservation!  You can sign into PayPal via the payment button below for Texas Rubber and Ink's Christmas Stampin' Stack in Denton, TX, Sunday, October 5, 2014!  Your payment is your RSVP.  **OR, you're welcome to contact me for other payment options:  texasgrammyx2@yahoo.com

Purchase the Christmas Stampin' Stack

1 stamper $25.00 USD 2 stampers $50.00 USD

Front Porch Delivery!!

Big Shot + Bundles

I'm betting that you can guess what arrived on my front porch today!

Remember the Big Shot + Bundles offer that's continuing at Stampin' Up! through August?   Yeahhh ....  I took advantage of the special myself.  It will help out a LOT in my classes on the road.  Now, if I want to have 2 different tables working on projects that require a Big Shot ... no problem!   Tah-daaaaaaaaaaaah!!

And .... with the choice of one of five free stamp set/Framelits bundles (your choice!) with the purchase of a Big Shot, it was basically just a decision of which bundle would I choose?

This is just 1 of the 5 bundles from which to choose!  Here's mine:

•  Bright & Beautiful Stars Clear-Mount Bundle
  Price: $43.95

 So, this bundle cost $99.95 ... but this bundle value = $143.90!   

You can check out all of the exclusive bundles here!

Ohhhhhh .... you already have your own Big Shot?  It's still a wise plan to check out the bundles because you can still purchase these discounted bundles at an amazing 15 percent off! This is one deal you won't want to miss. These bundles are one-time only exclusives and are only available until August 31!

Inky (((hugs))),

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Yee-Haw!! It's Here at Last!

Let's Give a Rowdy Shout-out to "Yee-Haw"!!

Those of us who attended Inspire. Create. Share. last month were treated to a sneak-peek at a photopolymer stamp set that would soon be coming up.  And 10 of those lucky stampers got to take that baby straight on home with them!  (One of those lucky peeps happens to be very near & dear to me, too!)

Well, today is THE DAY!   It's here, it's available, and I couldn't be happier about it!   I was all primed and ready to order it last Tuesday ... until I was gently told that I was never going to find it on the ordering system at that time - this anxious chick was just plain too early!

I'm just tickled as a cowgirl on a brand new saddle to present the snazziest new stamp set to hit the trails :   Yee-Haw!

 

Now you're in for a bit of a new treat:  Melody H. is the concept artist for Stampin' Up! who created this set!  I'm sharing the story of this set in Melody's words below ... just so you can experience her thoughts as the artist!

From Melody H ... Stampin' Up! Concept Artist:

For those of you who attended convention—especially those who came to the Stamps, Ink, and Paper class— you’ll have heard the story behind this stamp set. I was given an assignment late last year to carve a stamp set with the Undefined Stamp Carving Kit for a Stampin’ Success article. “Howdy” was the first image I carved. I’m not sure why I picked that word. I’m not a country girl. I’m not a fan of country music. I do love to say “howdy.” Maybe it’s just my attempt to spice up “hello.” Whatever the reason, it was the spark that lit the inspiration fire that resulted in the Yee-Haw Photopolymer Stamp Set.
I had a lot of fun doodling this stamp set. I knew I wanted some imagery to go with all of the fun sentiments. The lasso is probably my favorite piece and was designed to fit around Howdy, Rootin’ Tootin’, and Yee-Haw.


My second favorite image is the sheriff’s badge. The “sheriff” sentiment was purposely left separate from the badge so that you could easily write in someone’s name, then pin it to a shirt or bandana. It also makes an adorable tag for a gift.

This stamp set isn’t just for Texans, although I know a few who will love it (Erica, Lydia . . .)! Here are a few samples that show how the images can be used to make a soft, pretty card or a sweet little card for a baby shower, a fun thank you note for a friend, or a colorful celebration card.







I had so much fun creating and then playing with this set. I hope that you will, too. Now mosey on over to the online store and buy yourself one . . . and one for a friend, too!
Melody H.
Concept Artist

As you probably expect, I'm ordering one of these sets for myself!  If you wish to jump on my Yee-Haw! "band-wagon", you're welcome to order right along with me, using this Hostess Code:   QD2PX9CX
**Yee-Haw Note!  If you order this week, using the Hostess Code provided, you'll be invited to the studio for a free class using our new Yee-Haw stamp sets!  I'll email you with our free class date for a Yee-Haw stampin' gathering once I know that we've all received our stamps!  **Not close enough to come in person, but still want to order with us?   Not to worry ...  I'll be sure to share the projects with you from our gathering.   

Inky ((((huggss)))),

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Psssssssssssssssst!   If you're wondering what would work well with your new "Yee-Haw" stamp set, here are a few great little add-ons to consider:

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

Linen Thread

Crumb Cake 8.5" x 11" cardstock

Button Pack - Neutrals

My Paper Pumpkin! Class and Subscription Promotion!

Paper Pumpkin New Subscriber Promotion

If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up--get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you'll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

This Subscription Offer Good until September 10, 2014
Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print Scoop:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• Visit MyPaperPumpkin.com to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, "HALFOFF2" when you sign up. 
• New subscribers must join by Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 11:50 PM (MT).

***New Paper Pumpkin Monthly Get-together!***

My subscribers to My Paper Pumpkin are invited to join me for assembling & creating with each newest delivery of our My Paper Pumpkin!  Please use my 'Contact Bev' button in the left column to bring your kit and join in the fun of creating with My Paper Pumpkin together!  This monthly gathering is free to all subscribers who join My Paper Pumpkin using me as their demonstrator.  

Inky (((huggss))),

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Oh No! DTGD Challenges Winding Down!

Have you been playing along with the challenges of this year's Dare to Get Dirty challenges?   It's always a week filled with great ways to s t r e t c h your stamping skills.

The last of the 2014 challenges have been posted today ....
BUT ...
we have until midnight CDT Monday night, August 11 to get our creations made and submitted to the challenges.  Samples can be seen on Pinterest, and after the deadline for submitting entries, SCS will also have its DTGD "Honors" Pinterest board!

Ready?
Set?
Stamp!

Inky {{{{huggss}}}},

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Challenges, Swaps, & Fun!

Have you discovered the annual week of Dare to Get Dirty challenges going on this week over at Splitcoaststampers??  Ohhhh, it's a week filled with several new challenges each day  -- plenty for the most prolific stampers to get a good run for their inky rubber!  (or photopolymer!)

Let me back up in time just a bitty bit.  July was exceptionally busy for me and for thousands of other demostrators who attended the Inspire. Create. Share. convention in Salt Lake City. 

A time-honored traditional activity at Stampin' Up! events is the swapping of card samples!   Well, if one wishes to "swap" ... they must create and bring their own creations to swap!  Enter the definition of busy in a convention-goer's July.  (I'm sure it backs into June or earlier for some ... just not for me.)  

Another something that I did during July was to write up my Dare to Get Dirty challenge ... and that challenge, DTGD14TexasGrammy, went "live" this morning.  Okay ... so it took an entire month for me to theoretically kill 2 birds with 1 stone.  What can I say?   (Besides the fact that if I were to kill a bird - much less "2" - I might fall near death from the guilt?)  

Well, I'll leave those questions for all to ponder ... or not.   I do hope you'll take a few minutes to check out the fun during the Dare to Get Dirty week!  We always have lots of fun, creative challenges, and new ways to get you in a creative way of thinking!

Inky {{{{huggss}}}},

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Card Supplies:

STAMPS:  Flower Patch

INKS:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz;  Crisp Cantaloupe Reinker

PAPER:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White;  DSP = Park Lane

ACCESSORIES:  Flower Fair Framelits, Lg. Scallop Edgelit, Stampin’ Spritzer, Rhinestones, Dimensionals
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Enjoy the Weekly Deals!

Enjoy the new "Weekly Deals"!

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130017 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 130916 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131171 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127023 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Pear Pizzaz Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131180 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Hearts A Flutter Framelits Die Item # 130159 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131179 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Travel Log Kit - Digital Download Item # 126022 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN
	Oh Baby Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 129350 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~