Merry Monday...on Tuesday...again!

Hi All,
I wanted to share a card I made for Always Playing with Paper's "Merry Monday" where you are challenged to make a Christmas card based on their sketch:

And here is what I came up with:

I was motivated to used my new Holiday Frame Embossing Folder from the new mini. I thought it would be kind of interesting to use it on paper vellum. I would recommend that you don't use any tab when your using the new folders as they can go slightly through your cardstock. I also used the new Wood Grain folder on the base layer of Cherry Cobbler. Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

Wicked Cool Challenge!

Hi All,
I love it when I am able to be productive and actually complete most of my "to do" list! I had a goal of finishing my Great Aunt's Halloween cards (among many other things) this weekend and was very inspired by the sketch at Stampin Queen's Challenge:

Here is what I came up with:

I had a base of Whisper White,ran the Basic Black panel through the Striped Embossing Folder on the Big Shot, used some of my left over Night and Day retired DP and used some of the cool images from the "Wicked Cool" Halloween set. Added a white grosgrain ribbon and I was done. Hope she likes them!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

Just Add Success!

Hi All,
I am very excited to share my card of the day with you today!! I had been struggling with a design for my Great Aunts's Halloween cards but was finally motivated by the great sketch over at Just Add Ink

I was also excited as I was finally getting a chance to use some of my new "goodies" from the New Holiday Mini! Lets see if you can spot them:

I used the new "Howlstooth & Scaringbone DP! So so cool! I love the patterns as they are not over whelming for accenting a card and can also be used for some of my Thanksgiving crafts! In addition, I added the "Frightening Feline" stamp and the new 1/2" stripped Satin Ribbon! I heat embossed the "Feline" and cut him out and added some "bling" for his eyes . I also dry embossed the Basic Grey panel with my Vintage Wall Paper folder. Finally, I added the sentiment from the "new to me" Wicked Cool" set. Halloween cards and crafts always make me smile! Hope she loves it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Karin

How would you like to earn FREE stamp sets!??

"FASpass"

Welcome to my "Four Acre Stamping" rewards program for my online customers known as "FASpass"! Now if you know me at all you know that I am a BIG fan of THE mouse and even though the name of this program is of course, derived from the name of my wonderful little horse farm (Four Acre Farm of course), it is also a nod to the mouse!! This is a great way for me to show my appreciation for my wonderful online customers.

Here are all the amazing details:

FASpass Customer Rewards

Four Acre Stamping Rewards

First Name: ___________________Last Name:_________________________

Email:______________________ Phone: _____________________________

Street:_______________________ City/State/Zip:_______________________

FREE STAMP SET CHOICE – ITEM #:____________________________

FREE STAMP SET NAME:______________________________________

Date	Stampin Up Order #	Amount (before shipping and tax)	1 FASpass for every $50 purchased
Example 8/2/12	123456789	$151.10	3 Faspasses
10 FASpasses = Free Stamp set any price!		Total FASpasses:

How to Earn My FASpass Rewards:

·         Effective August 1, 2012

·         Place an on-line order or email me (krando01@yahoo.com.com) your order.

·         All orders need to be placed thru me to qualify.

·         For every increment of $50 (before shipping, handling and tax), you earn a FASpass. Separate orders may not be combined to reach a point. For example, a product order of $49 would not qualify as a FASpass. An order of $101 would qualify for two FASpasses.

·         Product totals exclude shipping & handling, sales tax and any amounts paid toward items in the Hostess Rewards program (including supplements to Hostess Dollars and 50% off items).

·         You'll still earn hostess rewards for product orders over $150.

·         You will be responsible for tracking your orders and FASpasses.

·         Earn 10 FASpasses and email your tracking sheet (or include tracking detail in the body of an email) to me with your choice of stamp set, any price. One customer per tracking sheet.

·         I'll confirm your customer order tracking and send your free stamp set pronto.

·         FASpasses expire one year from initial purchase and must be redeemed within 60 days of qualifying for a free stamp set.

·         Terms and conditions are subject to change.

Krando01@yahoo.com                       Karin Rando          www.fouracrestamping.blogspot.com

MDS Madness!

Hi All,
I wanted to share another great deal that Stampin Up is offering this month! This month you can try MDS2 (My Digital Studio) for free for thirty days!
                  

 Click here to download the software now!

As if that wasn't enough Stampin Up is offering 31% off of Digital Downloads for the month of August!

Here is the list of the 30 downloads (that come on one disk for the "31") that are on sale this month. 

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

Click here to see the catalog list of all available MDS downloads.

Here is the "fine print":

• Print product bulk pricing isn't included as a part of this sale-sorry! (But not too sorry because it's still a sweet deal.) 
• You can only get the digital downloads and print products through a demonstrator like myself (so click "shop online")
• There's no limit to how many sale items you can order. Go crazy!
• Get your orders in by Friday, August 31. 

Contact me anytime with questions or to help you place your order. 

Have a great day!

Karin

Shadow Box

Hi All, 
I wanted to share my third card that I will be presenting at next week's stamp club. I had been seeing a number of "shadow boxes" on the web and wanted to try my hand at it. Check it out:

Here is a close up:

Using the Simply Scored made this a snap! I am in love with these cards! Here is what I used:

Stamps:           Just Believe

Cardstock:        Naturals White – 4 ¼ x 5 ½

                            Wisteria Wonder – 4 ¼ x 5 ½

                            First Edition – 1 x 5 ½”

Ink:                  Elegant Eggplant

                       

Embellishments: Simply Scored, 2 ½ circle punch, Modern Label punch, 3/18 naturals brads, Silver Foil Smooch Spray and sticky back pearls

Techniques: Score both ends of the cardstock at 4 ½ and 5”,

Stamp the Just  Believe in Elegant Eggplant and then spray with Silver Foil Smooch spray. Punch the circle out of the Wisteria Wonder in the center of the score lines. Adhere the two piece

of cardstock together with sticky Strip. Stamp off the leaves on the the DP and adhere to the front of the card placing the brad in the center. 

Don't forget that next weekend is "tax free" in good ole' taxachusetts! remember you can shop online anytime from my website to take advantage of all the good deals going on right now!

Have a great day!!

Karin

August Happenings!!

Good Morning All!
Wow! Where to begin! Well today the Holiday Mini Catalog goes LIVE!! 

Click here to view the PDF

Click here to view the supply list

I am very excited about all the new tools! Especially all the coordinating Framelits! They are so easy to use and make holiday crafting a snap! To make it an even sweeter deal Stampin Up has bundled stamps and their coordinating framelits to help save you 15%! Wow!!

And if that wasn't enough Stampin Up is offering a "SPOOKTACULAR PROJECT KIT OFFER"

No trick-just treats when you join Stampin' Up! in August!

• For just $99, choose up to $125 worth of brand-new products from the annual or holiday catalogs, for your completely customizable Starter Kit!
• Get a FREE Howl-o-ween project kit valued up to $60!

The Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray includes everything you see below*:

*Project kit does not include ink
Plus, when you join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator, you gain instant access to dozens of benefits, including

• Sneak peeks of brand new products!

• Access to an exclusive 30,000+ member online stamping community!

• A monthly magazine filled with project ideas and tips for running your business!

• The opportunity to fuel your passion for Stampin' Up! while getting a 20 percent discount on the products you love!

• Opportunities to make new friends who share your same passion!

This is a fabulous opportunity to run your own home business or just enjoy the benefits as a hobby demonstrator! Contact me to become part of my team!

Have a great day!

Karin