Last Day for the Cut & Emboss and Starter Kit Specials!

Order the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss in my store and you can email me your choice of an embossing folder for FREE!

Add on the Magnetic Cutting Plate and you'll get a package of Stampin' Dimensionals FREE (the best adhesive to use with die-cuts)!

See all our Embossing Folders here.

Important details of this special:

It is available only through me, Nicole Steele, and by ordering in my store.

• The September Host Code RX9NSXJB must be used when placing your order if the order is under $150.
• Please do not add the free items to your online order.  Instead, after you've placed your order, email me which embossing folder you'd like.
• Your free item(s) will be shipped to you in mid-October.
• Backorders may delay the shipment of free items.  I will keep you informed if that happens.

The Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine comes with all the plates you need to begin die-cutting and embossing right out of the box.  The Magnetic Cutting Plate is a thin, fully magnetic sheet that securely holds dies in place.  It isn't necessary for using your new machine but it does make it easier to secure the metal dies on cardstock.  

Be A Joyful Stamper at a Discount!

Would you like to get a discount on your Stampin' Up! orders?  Or would you love to have the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine for $99 and free shipping?  Or maybe you want a community of stampers who love paper, ink, and stamps as much as you do!  Then take a look at this Starter Kit promotion that runs September 1 - 30:

In addition to the already amazing starter kit deal of $99 where you can choose $125 worth of products (and get free shipping AND a prepaid code for a free Paper Pumpkin kit), you'll also get the following in your kit:

• So Much Love stamp set
• Queen Anne's Lace stamp set
• a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• 16 packs of pre-cut cardstock and envelopes in Granny Apple Green and Coastal Cabana
• A flyer with a link to make the card samples using these Starter Kit add-ons

The add-on alone is worth $50!  And here's an idea: use the $125 of product to get the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine and a package of Stampin' Dimensionals, plus you'll get the add-on kit above!  For just $99 PLUS free shipping PLUS a discount of 20-25% while you are a demonstrator.    Always feel free to ask me questions to see if this is right for you.  There is no pressure to sell.  You can be your only customer and stay in it for the discount. I'm part of a very active, large team that welcomes both hobby and business demonstrators.  It's been an incredibly fun ride for the past 7 years and it may be what you're looking for, too!      

If you'd like one of my catalog packages and plan to order with me, request one here.

If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

• Request a catalog package here, if you don't already have a demonstrator you love and plan to order from me.
• Subscribe to Stampin' News, a weekly email that delivers fun, tips, and specials right to you.  Get a free Stampin' Blends cap label sheet as a sign-up thank you!
• Shop my store and to save money check out the Clearance Rack and Discounted Bundles.
• Use this month's Reward Code to earn points towards a $50 shopping spree - read the details here.
• Join me every Thursday at 11 AM ET for my weekly Happy Half Hour Live stamping show on my Facebook page.  

Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!

       

Saturday Sketch 820 - Coming a Little Late!

The sketch challenge from Splitcoaststampers that I usually post on Saturdays is coming to you on a Tuesday this week.  Inspiration does not care what day it is, however, so hopefully you don't, either!  I filmed a short marker thumping technique to show you how to get a beautiful multi-colored fall leaves look and you'll find that below the card photos.  It's SO easy that truly anyone can do it!  There's also a written tutorial that you can pin, print, or save.

There is a set in the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog called Life Is Beautiful and I immediately thought of the Marker Thumping Technique when I saw its leaves images.  I don't have that set, though, and I wanted to make it NOW so I pulled out the retired Sheltering Tree.  Both sets have very similar images and this card can be made using Life Is Beautiful.

The fall colors of this card are gorgeous!  I wanted a soft, cozy look so I reached for the Plaid Tidings pack of Designer Series Paper.  This paper comes in a 6"x6" size, which makes it handy for cardmaking.

I added texture with the Tasteful Textiles 3D Embossing Folder, lots of layers, and distressing with my fingernail.

The die-cut Pumpkin Pie leaves have a hint of Pumpkin Pie ink sponged on them, just enough to pick up the embossed leaf ridges (Gathered Leaves dies).

Don't miss these multi-colored leaves!  The look was created using the Marker Thumping technique and Regals Stampin' Write Markers.  Watch the short video below to learn how to create this very easy, very fall look.

Watch to learn a Marker Thumping Technique to get multi-colored fall leaves.

Pin, print, or save the tutorial for this card.  Measurements and supply list are included in the tutorial.

Free embossing folder when you order the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss in my store!  Details here.

Join my team of Joyful Stampers and get 2 stamp sets, card kits, and Rhinestones for free!  Details here.

If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

• Request a catalog package here, if you don't already have a demonstrator you love.
• Subscribe to Stampin' News, a weekly email that delivers fun, tips, and specials right to you.  Get a free exclusive Stampin' News Subscriber pdf tutorial as a sign-up thank you!
• Shop my store and to save money check out the Clearance Rack and Discounted Bundles.
• Use this month's Reward Code to earn points towards a $50 shopping spree - read the details here.
• Join me every Thursday at 11 AM ET for my weekly Happy Half Hour Live stamping show on my Facebook page.  

Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!

Pampered Pets Bundle - 2 Cute Card Ideas!

Rene has told me how much she loves her pets so I wasn't surprised when she ordered the super adorable Pampered Pets Bundle in the Stampin' Up! annual catalog.  When Rene sent me a photo of these two cards she made with her new bundle, I loved them so much that I had to ask her if I could share them with everyone.  She was generous enough to also give me the supplies list!

 

What I love about Rene's Pampered Pets cards:

• the torn strip of Playful Pets Designer Series Paper and its white exposed core (dog card)
• the twine wrapped several times around the focal panel and the way it draws the eye to the main image(dog card)
• the symmetry of the 3 circles (cat card)
• the blending of the watercolor pencils using Blender Pens (both cards) - using a Blender Pen to blend the watercolor pencils allowed Rene to give her cat and dog multiple shades without using water

What Rene used on the dog card:

• Pampered Pets Bundle
• Playful Pets Designer Series Paper
• Real Red Cardstock (card base)
• Blueberry Bushel cardstock (focal panel) - Misty Moonlight could be substituted
• Whisper White cardstock
• Twine - Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack could be used
• Watercolor Pencils
• Blender Pens

What Rene used on the cat card:

• Pampered Pets Bundle
• 2020-2022 In Color 6"x6" Designer Series Paper
•  Misty Moonlight cardstock
• Whisper White cardstock
• Bumblebee cardstock
• Watercolor Pencils
• Blender Pens
• 1-3/8" circle punch or Layering Circles Dies
• Sentiment is from the retired Pretty Kitty stamp set

Shop the Holiday Mini and Annual Catalogs! Earn points with the Joyful Stamper Rewards program!

Free embossing folder when you order the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss in my store!  Details here.

Join my team of Joyful Stampers and get 2 stamp sets, card kits, and Rhinestones for free!  Details here.

If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

• Request a catalog package here, if you don't already have a demonstrator you love.
• Subscribe to Stampin' News, a weekly email that delivers fun, tips, and specials right to you.  Get a free exclusive Stampin' News Subscriber pdf tutorial as a sign-up thank you!
• Shop my store and to save money check out the Clearance Rack and Discounted Bundles.
• Use this month's Reward Code to earn points towards a $50 shopping spree - read the details here.
• Join me every Thursday at 11 AM ET for my weekly Live stamping class on my Facebook page.  

Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!

Posted For You Bundle - Facebook Live Class

 Hello, my joyful friends!  Every Thursday at 11 AM ET I go live on The Joyful Stamper Facebook Page.  Everyone is invited for a half hour of stamping fun!  I'll post the replay and project sheet below for today's Facebook Live Class projects after it's over.

I had the idea to use the Postage Stamp punch to make a window for a shaker card and it worked!  That feeling when what's in your mind comes out on paper exactly - that's exciting!  

To make the window with the Postage Stamp Punch (I'll show you how to do this in the Live class and its replay, too):

• Slide the punch in as far as it will go from the bottom of the Shaded Spruce cardstock and align the right edge of the punch with the right edge of the cardstock.  Punch once.
• Slide the punch to the left, letting part of the punch align with some of the already punched space.  Punch once.
• Repeat the previous step until you get a window as wide as you desire.

Sequins for Everything has been an overlooked gem in the Holiday Mini catalog.  The sequins do not have holes in them and they lay flat.  The red, green, pumpkin, and gold colors could be used for fall and Christmas cards.  They even come in a divided plastic container with a lid so they're easy to access and store.  

It was no holds barred when filling up the shaker window!  The stamped and punched images are from the Posted For You set that coordinates with the punch (but the punch is so versatile in its shape that it can be used with MANY other stamp sets).  I stamped them in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them with Blackberry Bliss, Garden Green, and Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Markers.  

The gold cord is from the Wonders Of The Season Ribbon Combo pack.  The cord is easy to tie and it holds its shape firmly - a nice feature when trying to get that perfect bow. 

The soft, dainty elegance of this next card is beautiful!  The colors of Rococo Rose, Basic Gray, Petal Pink, and Gray Granite are what do it for me.  Adding the bits of Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim to the greeting and a torn Vellum Cardstock panel made me swoon!

The three background panels were glued to a 5-1/4"x4" piece of Whisper White cardstock before running it through my Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.

--->>>Project Sheet with measurements <<<---

Place a $35 minimum order in my store by midnight Sunday September 27 and I'll send you the packets to make today's Live projects.  You must use the September Host Code RX9NSXJB when ordering.  

Shop the Holiday Mini and Annual Catalogs! Earn points with the Joyful Stamper Rewards program!

Free embossing folder when you order the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss in my store!  Details here.

Join my team of Joyful Stampers and get 2 stamp sets, card kits, and Rhinestones for free!  Details here.

If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

• Request a catalog package here, if you don't already have a demonstrator you love.
• Subscribe to Stampin' News, a weekly email that delivers fun, tips, and specials right to you.  Get a free exclusive Stampin' News Subscriber pdf tutorial as a sign-up thank you!
• Shop my store and to save money check out the Clearance Rack and Discounted Bundles.
• Use this month's Reward Code to earn points towards a $50 shopping spree - read the details here.
• Join me every Thursday at 11 AM ET for my weekly Happy Half Hour Live stamping show on my Facebook page.  

Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!

24-Hour Flash Stamp Sale!

 

Select stamp sets are on sale from midnight September 23 to 11:59 PM (Mountain Time).

See the list here 

with links to each stamp set

Free embossing folder when you order the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss in my store!  Details here.

Join my team of Joyful Stampers and get 2 stamp sets, card kits, and Rhinestones for free!  Details here.

September Reward Code

Use when shopping my store to earn a $50 shopping spree!  Get details about my Rewards program.

If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

• Request a catalog package here, if you don't already have a demonstrator you love.
• Subscribe to Stampin' News, a weekly email that delivers fun, tips, and specials right to you.  Get a free exclusive Stampin' News Subscriber pdf tutorial as a sign-up thank you!
• Shop my store and to save money check out the Clearance Rack and Discounted Bundles.
• Use this month's Reward Code to earn points towards a $50 shopping spree - read the details here.
• Join me every Thursday at 11 AM ET for my weekly Happy Half Hour Live stamping show on my Facebook page.  

Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!

September Paper Pumpkin Alternate Ideas

  

Wow!  I was super impressed with this month's Paper Pumpkin kit!  The kit is intended to make 20 cracker treat packages and if you did so, I dug up some ideas for what to put inside:

• chapstick
• small bottles of nail polish
• a roll or partial roll of coins
• tiny dolls or action figures
• PEZ characters
• spider rings
• small seasonal erasers
• gum

When I saw the kit contents, my jaw fell open.  This box was PACKED with seasonal lovelies.  Paper Pumpkin is a bargain, whether you get it month-by-month or as a subscription.  Just take a look at the photo above to see what I mean!  And if 3D projects aren't your thing for this month's kit, Paper Pumpkin came up with gorgeous card options.

Instructions and supplies list for these 3 cards can be found on the Paper Pumpkin Facebook Notes page, along with 7 other projects.

Read the September 2020 Paper Pumpkin Newsletter 

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months.  Earn Joyful Stamper Reward points with a 3 month or longer subscription!

Free embossing folder when you order the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss in my store!  Details here.

Join my team of Joyful Stampers and get 2 stamp sets, card kits, and Rhinestones for free!  Details here.

September Reward Code

Use when shopping my store to earn a $50 shopping spree!

If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

• Request a catalog package here, if you don't already have a demonstrator you love.
• Subscribe to Stampin' News, a weekly email that delivers fun, tips, and specials right to you.  Get a free exclusive Stampin' News Subscriber pdf tutorial as a sign-up thank you!
• Shop my store and to save money check out the Clearance Rack and Discounted Bundles.
• Use this month's Reward Code to earn points towards a $50 shopping spree - read the details here.
• Join me every Thursday at 11 AM ET for my weekly Happy Half Hour Live stamping show on my Facebook page.  

Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!

Magic In This Night Halloween Popcorn Wrapper

Bags of microwave popcorn have unexpectedly proven to be popular Halloween treats the past couple years I've given them.  Of course, I can't just toss them into the adorable trick-or-treaters' bags as is - I'm a paper crafter and if it can be packaged prettily, I will do it!  I showed how to make this popcorn wrapper using Stampin' Up!'s Magic In This Night suite in my Facebook Live class this past Thursday.

The wonderful thing about this packaging is that it uses up your patterned paper stash.  Each wrapper requires a 10"x6" piece.  You don't need to score the paper - it's actually easier to just wrap it around and slightly pinch the edges.  Use Tear N Tape on the paper ends to adhere it together.

The label (cut from Whisper White cardstock and the largest label die in the Halloween Magic die set) gave me the opportunity to try a technique I saw recently on Stampin' Up!'s Instagram account.  

🕷🕸Multi-Embossing Technique: The spider image (from Hallows Night Magic stamp set) was stamped in Versamark ink, sprinkled with White Stampin' Emboss Powder, then melted with a Heat Tool.  Next, run the label through your Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine (see my Cut & Emboss promotion below) with the Cobwebs 3D Embossing Folder.  Now slip a Sponge Dauber on your finger and apply Pretty Peacock ink in gently circles.  Once you've layered on the color you want, buff the piece with a paper towel.  The ink will be removed from the spider images and they'll pop through the cobwebs.  For an extra touch, I flicked Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends over the piece.

The Metallic Mesh Ribbon looks just like a silvery, fine spider web!  The spiders were stamped in Pretty Peacock ink on Cajun Craze cardstock and die-cut with the Halloween Magic dies.  Their little bodies each have an Iridescent Pearl on them.

 👇Don't forget!👇

Place a $35 minimum order in my store by midnight Sunday September 13 and I'll send you the packets to make Thursday's Live projects (the Halloween Luminary Box and Popcorn Wrapper).  You must use the September Host Code RX9NSXJB when ordering.  

Free embossing folder when you order the new Stampin' Cut & Emboss in my store!  Details here.

Join my team of Joyful Stampers and get 2 stamp sets, card kits, and Rhinestones for free!  Details here.

September Reward Code

Use when shopping my store to earn a $50 shopping spree!

If you are enjoying The Joyful Stamper site

• Request a catalog package here, if you don't already have a demonstrator you love.
• Subscribe to Stampin' News, a weekly email that delivers fun, tips, and specials right to you.  Get a free exclusive Stampin' News Subscriber pdf tutorial as a sign-up thank you!
• Shop my store and to save money check out the Clearance Rack and Discounted Bundles.
• Use this month's Reward Code to earn points towards a $50 shopping spree - read the details here.
• Join me every Thursday at 11 AM ET for my weekly Happy Half Hour Live stamping show on my Facebook page.  

Joy in being creative, community in sharing a common interest, purpose in what we make - this is stamping at its best!  Thank you, friends, for choosing me as your demonstrator!