Clearance Rack Updated ...

RUN...don't walk...over to my website and snag yourself some amazing deals!  Stampin' Up! just updated their clearance rack!  Punches, Designer Papers, Ribbons, Sequins, Washi Tape, Embellishments, etc....FABULOUS deals!!!!

Here are a few things available as I published this.  Things do sell out, so can't promise that anything will be there long!  But just so you can see a sampling of the amazing deals...

 

 

 

Let me know if you have any questions or need any help placing an order!  Don't miss out!!!

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

Website: www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net

Succulent Teacher Appreciation...

It's Teacher Appreciation week at my kids school!  Love this week because I know how much effort teacher's put in to their jobs...and it's fun to have a week dedicated to saying thanks!  I sure do appreciate the job they do!  Our school is doing a different theme each day this week...so much fun! Tomorrow the kids are all dressing up nice and bringing a treat or flower to their teacher.  I decided to do a treat with my kind of flower...a paper one!  :-) 

 

Colors: Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Gold

Cardstock/Papers: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Eastern Palace Designer Paper (SNEAK PEEK!)

Stamps: Crazy About You

Tools: Big Shot, Succulent Framelits, Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Heat Tool

Accessories: Hello Honey Ribbon (on the Clearance Rack!), Metallic Enamel Shapes, Whisper White Embossing Powder, Gold 1/8" Ribbon

Did you see that the clearance rack was updated?!  Well...these fun boxes were on there for super cheap.  Sadly...they are sold out now, but hopefully you snagged some.  Here is something fun you can do with them!  AND... that ribbon is on the clearance rack!  $2.80 for 10 YARDS!  Just an FYI...the bottom box is filled with Skittles and the top box is filled with chocolate almonds.  These boxes hold a LOT, so it's quite heavy.  :-) 

Do you have the Succulent dies yet?!  If not....GET THEM before they are gone!  (They are only while supplies last right now.)  They are 50% OFF!!!! 

I have done a lot with these, and they are so much fun!

Hope you enjoy!  Head to my website to order the supplies you need: www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net or drop me an email: designwithink@gmail.com.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks so much for visiting!!!

BOO!!! It's Halloween!!

I can't believe it's almost Halloween!  Where has this year gone?!?!  Crazy how time flies!  I helped decorate a Halloween party last weekend, so thought I would share a few things.  If you have read my blog for awhile, you know I LOVE Banners!  So of course I had to have some at the party!!!

(And guess what?!?!  The Chalkboard Banner Kit that was in the last catalog is ON THE CLEARANCE RACK!!!  For $7.99!!!!  Seriously...it comes with 15 thick chalkboard-coated chipboard banners, 32 paper pennants, 5 tissue paper pom-poms, twine, and chalk.  You can't beat that deal!  Check it out: www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net)

The Chalkboard banner pieces were perfect for what I needed...this was a black and white Halloween party.  So I used the black banner pieces as my base.  Here is the banner that welcomed them...

Here are some close-up's...

I didn't get the greatest pictures, but basically...I just made a banner, a rosette, and then added some glimmer letters. You can't tell in the pic, but the letters are cut out with the Dazzling Diamonds glimmer paper.  (The letters were cut with the Big Shot and retired alphabet dies.)  Makes its all sparkly and fun!

Then on the ends I made a big poofy flower.  I just cut 8 flowers from Basic Black cardstock, using the Floral Frames framelit sets, stapled them together, then scrunched up each layer (after spritzing with Rubbing Alcohol) until this poofy flower was finished!  :-)

Then here is one of the centerpieces...

Spray painted some branches, added some bats, covered books, and another poofy flower on a frame...

Hope you enjoy!  Thanks for visiting!  Let me know if you have any question or need to order any Stampin' Up! supplies!!!  designwithink@gmail.com.

A Wreath of Banners...

Just when you thought I was all out of banners to show you...I HAVE MORE!  :)  Today we are taking Banners to another level....the circular level!  Yes...that's right...I have a wreath made from banners to share today!  (I guess you could probably tell that from the title of this post! :) )

Do you ever have a project in your head that you just can't stop thinking about until it is made?!  Well...that's how this project was for me.  I saw a wreath like this on Pinterest and kinda didn't give it much thought.  Until it WOULD NOT LEAVE MY MIND!  I seriously just kept picturing it.  So when I had a few minutes in my stamp room...I went to work.  Here is the wreath I made...

Now this was my first try with this type of wreath...was just kinda winging it to figure out how it would work best.  I'm pretty happy with how it came out.  I can't wait to make more now that I know a bit more what I'm doing.  I can think of lots of color combos/occasions that I will be making these for.  It didn't require a ton of supplies and I actually cut the wreath form from the chipboard sheets that are in the back of the Specialty Designer Series Paper packs.  Easy, peasy!

I bet you are asking, "Where is that Designer Series Paper from?"

Well...it's from a very under utilized pack of paper, in my opinion.  This pack has a few dominating patterns that I think people get caught up in.  It has one sheet of cameras and one of luggage, and I love them both!  But sometimes you don't need cameras and luggage on your projects.  Well it's double sided paper so just flip to the other side!  This pack of paper is called, "I Am Me."  Here is a look at the paper...

Polka Dots, Stripes, etc!  So much fun!  Here are some of the patterns that I used on the wreath, close-up...

Love them!  

Now on to the flowers...they are made with the Floral Frames Framelits.  Here is an up-close shot...

Love all the layers.  I sponged the edges to make them pop a bit more and used buttons with some Baker's Twine in the middle for some more texture.  Also splattered a bit of Real Red ink on the Real Red flowers...

Now I know another thought...WHERE IS THAT RIBBON FROM?!?  Well...I will tell you...it's from THE CLEARANCE RACK!  I love this big thick ribbon for lots of home decor type things.  So when I saw this on there, I jumped at the chance to get some!  So head to my store... www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net to snag yourself some!  Here is a close-up shot...

I just took two piece of ribbon, held them together like they were one piece, and then just tied my bow.  Fluff it out and VOILA!  Too cute and fun!

And then finally...my new wreath on my front door...

It really pops against my door, I think!

I hope you enjoy this project!  Thanks so much for visiting! Bright and cheery for a bright and cheery season coming!  Let me know if you have any questions!  designwithink@gmail.com

Stampin' Up! CONVENTION...Downline Gifts...

(***Due to summer travel schedules I have been unable to post this at the regularly scheduled time!  So sorry for my delay!  :) ***

Stampin' Up! had their annual Convention in July!  OF COURSE I was there (since I live 20 mins from the convention center where they have it every year...how could I miss it?! :) ) and it was a BLAST!  Seriously....one of the best conventions EVER!  I loved every minute of it.  One of the BEST things about it...I had SIX of my downline members there with me!  They are all SO much fun and we had a great time together.  OF COURSE I wanted to have a gift for them to thank them for coming.  So today that is what I will share with you.

I have a picture of all of us that we took at the end of convention...but I forgot it is on someone else's camera.  So will have to get that picture and share later.  For now...here is the gift that I gave them...

I hope they loved it!  (They seemed to!)  I know I had fun making it for them!  (I don't know if you are like this...but I love making things for people because as I make whatever it is I am doing...I always think about them and different experiences we have had together.  And that ALWAYS makes me smile!  :) )

Now what is it?!  Well...first of all...everything was packaged in the WONDERFUL Gusseted bags that are in the NEW Holiday Mini.  Then inside I had a notebook similar to the one I posted HERE, some chocolate, and some gum.  Then what is that thing that is tied on the top?!  Well....we always get a Convention bag. And you can imagine that it can be difficult sometimes to keep track of your bag...when there are thousands of the same one floating around.  So I made them a fun fabric bag tag to tie on their bags.  Then I just tied it around the top of the bag as the decoration for the bag!  (And can't BELIEVE I forgot to get a picture of the Bag Tag TIED ONTO THE AMAZING CONVENTION BAG!!!  UGH!!!  It is SUCH a cute bag!!!!)

Here are some close-up pictures of the notebook...

I know I recently showed these notebooks for another event I was involved with.  (See link above to see those.)  But I love to give a notebook at this event so they have a place to jot down all the wonderful things that they learn!  So I just switched the notebook colors and papers to match the Flirtatious Fabric colors (Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, and Wisteria Wonder...then I threw in the Lucky Limeade) of the fabric that I made their bag tags with.  I LOVE coordination!  

Then the bag tag...

They were all different.  And I used those WONDERFUL and AMAZING buttons that we used to sell that are now retired!!!

(BOOO HOOOO!!!!!  Or is it?!?!  These buttons are now on the CLEARANCE RACK! for CHEAP!!!  So I have stocked up on them so I can use them on everything!!!  Also....there was just some fabric added to the Clearance Rack for just $0.99!!!! Yes that's right!!!  Get THREE EXTRA LARGE Fat Quarters of coordination fabric for just $0.99!!!!  Go check it out on my website.... www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net.  Then just click Shop Now and then Clearance Rack to see all the great deals!)

I hot glued some ribbon on the back of the tag so that we could just tie it to whatever bag we got.  (We never know what our bag will be until we get there so I didn't want to risk putting a pin on the bag and then not being able to pin it on anywhere.)  And again...they were all different...

Here's another shot of the bags all together....

Had a BLAST at convention!  You should come with us next year!!!!  :)

Thank so much for visiting!  Hope you have enjoyed this posting!!!!

CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ...

I am SO EXCITED about this! My friend texted me this morning to tell me some of my FAVE BUTTONS (the larger ones that have been in the past few mini's) were on the Clearance Rack this morning. She figured I already knew, but I didn't!!!! So as soon as I could...I jumped online and saw those fabulous buttons at an AMAZINGLY low price!!!! The quality of those buttons...for the price they were...yeah...let's just say I stocked up!!!! :) But then I saw a TON of amazing items! Even CURRENT punches in the old body style!!!! So I figured I better pass the info on!!!! Here are the details...

Dates: December 15, 2011-January 5, 2012

Details:
Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items have been added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--only while supplies last!

Other details:

• Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items, as well.
• The Clearance Rack Blitz includes old-body style punches - WOOHOO!
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion. (Just a minimum shipping of $6.95)
  
• Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits.
• Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.
• You may view Clearance Rack Blitz items in my ONLINE STORE
• Deadline: Thursday, January 5, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)

Online Store Viewing Tip: to view all Clearance Rack items at once...look on the right where is says "Show: 8", click the drop down arrow and select ALL.

Just hop onto my online store to place or order. If you need some help...feel free to email me your order as well and I will help you!!!

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions!

CLEARANCE RACK ADDITIONS...

OH MY GOODNESS! I just looked at Stampin' Up!'s clearance rack and there are SO MANY FUN new things added for CHEAP!!! Click HERE to see all the fun products. Then you can order 24/7 by going here: http://www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net/ and clicking the "SHOP NOW" button in the upper right corner. (Then click on "Clearance Rack" on the left side to see all the deals!) There are some GREAT Designer Series Paper packs (for just $4.00!!!!), ribbons (some for just $3.00!!!!), Rub-Ons ($4.00!!!) , all sorts of things!!!! Here are some pics of just a few of the items....

These boxes are my FAVORITE! They are SO STURDY and wonderful and the have a magnetic closure. You get TWO of these boxes for just $1.99!!!!!!!!

One of my MOST FAVORITE Designer Series Paper packs EVER is Summer Picnic. And it's on sale for $4.00!!!!!!...

This stuff is GORGEOUS in real life...Afternoon Tea is what it is called...

And this stuff is super fun. It's called Petals & Paisleys and it's so much fun and so springy...

Kiwi Kiss Satin ribbon for just $2.99...need I say more??!!...
Baja Breeze (and this color is coming back with the next catalog!!!) Corduroy Buttons (one of my FAVE accessories EVER!) for just $3.99!!!!...
AND PEWTER HODGEPODGE HARDWARE for just $10.99...AHHHHHH!!! ...

I can't believe it! I hate to put pressure on anyone...but these things WILL sell out FAST so place your orders if you want anything! Again....go to http://www.ashleyvancamp.stampinup.net/ and click SHOP NOW to place your order! (Then click on "Clearance Rack" on the left side to see all the deals!) Let me know if you have any questions! designwithink@gmail.com