Stampin’ Up Sale Bundles Announced!
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Whoo hoo, the Stampin’ Up sales bundles were announced!
I posted a link to the PDF above (click the picture). The document notes the page numbers of the items in the catalog. You can also view all the items by going to http://www.thesunsethouse.stampinup.net and selecting “SHOP NOW.” Pictures of all the sale bundles will appear. The sale prices are good from 11/26-12/1, or until the limited supplies last. Note: I noticed that one of the bundles has the wrong price (Curly Label Punch Bundle). When added to the shopping cart, the price decreases to $23.77. Also, the shopping site S-L-O-W right now because of heavy traffic, so if its acting up for you, be sure to check back later!
Did you know I stayed up until 12am last night to ensure that I got to the goods in time? Yes, I kept refreshing my browser over and over until the sale went live. I am stamp obsessed and crazy. When I get old, instead of a crazy cat lady, I’m going to be a crazy stamp lady. But, my persistence paid off: I got some nice goodies, including a ribbon storage bundle for the insane amount of ribbon spools on my desk. I also ordered an adorable stick figure stamp bundle at 50% off (All in the Family Bundle, originally $63.40 and now $31.70!). I love me a great deal. 
I was disappointed to find out that a stamp/punch set that I purchased recently was listed on the sale bundles. Dangit. Me and my impulsive shopping habits. If only I had waited! Oh well. I guess I can’t win ‘em all. The set I’m speaking of is the Curly Label Punch Bundle, a super fun punch with coordinating stamps that fit perfectly inside. They are so cute, I could hug them.
In fact, below I’ve posted a project I made a few weeks ago with the Curly Label Punch Bundle. Apparently, it’s on sale now for 30% off. Lucky for you, but bad for me because I bought it already!
The project I made is a gift card holder. The thank you stamp in the middle, plus the punch that cut the image out, are both part of the Curly Label Punch Bundle. I tried sewing the edges of the paper with el cheap-o $9 mini sewing machine from Michaels. If know which sewing machine I’m talking about, don’t buy it. As you can tell above, it sucks. Stitches are falling out everywhere! El cheap-o machine is el suck-o machine. Oh well.
Isn’t the gift card idea so stinkin’ cute? I found the tutorial here, at Stamping with Roxy’s blog. Lots of inspiration there too! The gift card holder is super quick to make. You can create one with a few easy steps:
- Take a regular 8.5×11″ paper and cut it in half lengthwise, so you have have two 4.25×11″ sheets.
- Score one of the sheets at 3″, 5.5″, and 8″ and fold the paper into a “W”.
- Adhere the edges together (the bottom and sides of the “W”) and cut a slit in the middle for the gift card.
- Decorate the holder and add a tiny piece of Velcro inside to keep it shut. I purchased inexpensive sticky Velcro strips at Walmart and snip bits of them off for my projects. Very handy! You can also use ribbon to keep it closed also.
Well, happy Turkey Day, everyone! Eat lots, good luck with the shopping crowds, and don’t charge up your credit cards too much!
On second thought, go spend some money (responsibly) and get us out of this recession.
Project Recipe (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless noted): Curly Label Punch Bundle (item 112966), Priceless stamp set (109260), card stock and ink in chocolate chip and baja breeze, light pink felt flower from Flower Fusions 2 kit (112006), corner rounder, hobby blade to cut slit, bright pink flower by Making Memories, Cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, pink rick rack from Walmart, crappy sewing machine by Provo Craft
My Computer Died! :-(
Man, I’m so upset! My computer crapped out on me yesterday! 
The most upsetting part is that I’ve only had the thing for a little over a year, and the warranty expired only a little while ago! Grrrr, that HP Pavilion. It almost makes a girl mad enough to switch from PC to Apple.
Fortunately, I uploaded some photos before my computer crashed, so I still have some projects to share. Over the weekend, I made a 3.5″x3.5″ box with a set of mini 3″x3″ thank you cards.
Supplies: SU Purely Pomegranate & Chocolate Chip cardstock, ink, & ribbon, SU designer paper, long oval and rectangle Nestabilities dies, SU Define Your Life and Pocket Silhouettes stamp sets, bone scoring tool
I like the mini thank you cards because they’re the perfect size to write a short note of gratitude to someone. Sometimes there’s not much to say, except thanks, you know what I mean? I also have a super easy template for the box and lid. Once I get my computer fixed, I will definitely post it up.
Tomorrow, I’m going to take my broken, crapped out computer to my nerdy little brother. Hopefully, he can fix the thing. Please cross your fingers, pray, or send warm thoughts towards my broken hard drive! Thanks a bunch!
