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New Stampin’ Blends Colors and NEW Bundle Available August 1st!

Last week I received an order with all of the new Stampin’ Blends colors!  They are finally back in stock, and the new colors are gorgeous!  For this card, I used Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green (both light and dark shades of both), as well as Daffodil Delight for the centers of the flowers.  The large floral stamp is from a brand new stamp set called Blended Seasons, which will be available for a limited time beginning August 1st!  (More about that soon!)  I paired the colored floral image with the new color Mango Melody, because I just love the combo of these three colors together!

Another new product I used on this card is the Big Shot Embossing Mats.  These new mats allow you to use cutting dies to emboss, rather than cut.  So the floral images along the right side of the card were actually made with a cutting die!  These new mats provide so many more options for decorating and adding detail to projects!  Here’s a close up of the detail on the embossed edge:

The die I used for the embossing is from a new set called the Stitched Seasons Framelits.  These new dies are part of the same limited time offer as the Blended Seasons stamp set.  The stamps and dies will be available separately, as well as in a bundle (save 10%), again, beginning August 1st!

Other products used on this card include the Touches of Texture stamp set, Stitched All Around stamp set, and Petals & More Thinlits Dies.  I also added just a touch of Clear Wink of Stella to the insides of the flowers for a bit of shine!

 

Measurements for this card are as follows: 

Mango Melody card base:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches (scored at 4-1/4 inches and folded in half)

Poppy Parade card stock strip:  2-5/8 x 5-1/2 inches

Whisper White card stock strip:  2-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches

Floral stamp image:  2-3/4 x 4 inches (fussy cut)

Sentiment die cut:  5/8 x 2-7/8 inches

 

I am a huge fan of the new Brights colors, and I love the way these three look together!  Please stay tuned for more information regarding the new stamps and dies, as I will be posting everything you need to know about it sometime in the next few days!

Thanks for checking in today!  Enjoy your day!

Nicolle

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July is My 5 Year Anniversary with Stampin’ Up!

July 25th marks my 5 year anniversary as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator! To celebrate, I will be offering some exclusive specials for my customers during the month of July:

1. Everyone who places an order of $25 or more (before tax and shipping) in July will receive a set of 5 assorted handmade cards from me! This is in addition to any Stampin’ Rewards or Host code items earned on the order!
2. Everyone who places an order in July will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE Stamparatus (a $49 value) at the the end of the month! You will receive ONE entry for every $25 you spend (before tax and shipping) during the entire month of July!
3. I will be offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed on my actual anniversary! Simply contact me to place an order for you on July 25th, and I will give you free shipping, no matter the size of your order! (Please note that orders that day MUST be placed through me via email and not online, as I am unable to discount shipping for orders placed in the online store!)

I may also offer additional specials on my Facebook page as the month goes on! Please visit www.facebook.com/ellocindesigns to stay up to date with other specials I may offer!

If you have any questions about any of these offers, please feel free to contact me!

Thanks for checking in today!  Have a great weekend!

Nicolle

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Designer Series Paper Sale: July 1st-31st!

Stampin’ Up’s BUY 3, GET 1 FREE Designer Series Paper is back for the month of July!  Get one free package of select style paper for every three packages you buy for the entire month, with no limits on how many free packages you can earn, or how many orders you can earn them on!

Buy 3, Get 1 FREE!

Buy 6, Get 2 FREE!

 Buy 9, Get 3 FREE! 

And on and on!

This deal is good from July 1st-31st, and is only good on select styles!  Let’s look at the ones included in this sale below:

Nature’s Poem DSP

Item #146338,  $11.00

 

Twinkle Twinkle DSP

Item #146284, $11.00

 

Under the Mistletoe DSP

Item #146921, $11.00

 

Animal Expedition DSP

Item #146902, $11.00

 

Best Route DSP

Item #146902, $11.00

 

Petal Promenade DSP

Item #146913, $11.00

 

Tranquil Textures DSP

Item #146331, $11.00

 

Garden Impressions 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper

Item #146289, $11.00

 

Tropical Escape 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper

Item #146916, $11.00

 

Wood Textures 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper

Item #144177, $11.00

 

So there you have it!  These are all of the papers that will qualify for this special offer!  So get your wish lists ready and shop the online store for this great deal starting July 1st!

Have a great weekend!

Nicolle

 

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Share What You Love Suite OnStage Make and Take

Today’s project is one of the make and take projects we made at last month’s OnStage event!  This card uses multiple products from the NEW Share What You Love Suite, which is now available as an early release from Stampin’ Up!  All of the products used on this card can be ordered NOW instead of waiting until June 1st, when the rest of the new catalog becomes available for ordering!  This card was my favorite of the four projects we created at OnStage!

The base of this card is the returning Mint Macaron! I am so excited that this color has returned as a core color!  It is one of my all time favorites, and I am thrilled that it is back!  This color, combined with the rest of the colors in the suite, makes for some stunning color combinations!

This card utilizes many of the products in the new suite including the following:

  • Love What You Do stamp set
  • Share What You Love Artisan Pearls
  • Rich Razzleberry 1/4″ Velvet Ribbon
  • Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Pearlized Doilies

It also features Mint Macaron card stock, vellum card stock, and Memento Black Ink.  Also, the corners of the sentiment piece were cut with a 1/2 inch circle punch to make the inverted rounded corners.

 

Measurements for this card are as follows:

Mint Macaron Card stock Base:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches (scored at 4-1/4 inches and folded in half)

Vellum layer:  3-1/4 x 4-1/4 inches

DSP layer:  3 x 4 inches

Raspberry Velvet Ribbon:  4-1/4 inches

Whisper White sentiment piece:  1-3/8 x 2-5/8 inches

DSP strip behind ribbon and sentiment:  3-9/16 x 3/4 inches

 

Most of the products used on this card are now available to order as part of the Share What You Love Suite!  These products are available in exclusive bundles, now through May 31st!  You can browse the early release items in the online store HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Please let me know if you have any questions!

Nicolle

 

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Only ONE DAY LEFT to save 50% on Paper Pumpkin!

May 10th (TOMORROW!) is the LAST DAY to sign up for 50% off your first two months of Paper Pumpkin!  Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’ Up’s monthly subscription service where a fully designed, pre-cut project arrives in a cute little red box, right to your front door!  It includes everything you need to make it, including exclusive stamp sets and ink.  This special offer applies only to NEW subscriptions, and only on month to month ones (sorry, prepaid subscriptions do not qualify.)  Here’s a peek at the last three months’ projects to give you an idea of what you can expect:

While these kits are NOT the actual kits you would receive if you subscribe now, they definitely give an idea of the quality and selection you get when you subscribe!  Aren’t they gorgeous?

To subscribe, please click HERE, and be sure to enter the promo code SAVEFIFTY0418 to get your 50% off!  By subscribing online, you also have the option to suspend or cancel your subscription anytime.

Have questions?  Feel free to contact me!  🙂

Thanks for stopping by!

Nicolle

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Share What You Love Suite Early Release Begins May 1st

Over the past couple of weeks I have shared a number of projects I created using a brand new stamp set called the Love What You Do stamp set.  It is definitely my favorite of the three sets that I received for my OnStage display board!  I only received the stamp set, but it is actually part of an entire suite of products that is going to be released on May 1st to customers, a WHOLE MONTH before the Annual Catalog goes live on June 1st!  For the early release, the stamp set will be available as part of three exclusive bundles which will ONLY be available during the month of May.  Once the catalog ordering period begins on June 1st, everything in the bundles will still be available, but will only be available separately.  Each bundle also includes at least one FREE GIFT when purchased during the early release, which makes this offer even sweeter!  So let’s take a peek at each of the bundles and what is included in each:

The Just Getting Started Bundle

This bundle is the most basic of the three, and is perfect for beginning stampers!  It includes a free gift of Very Vanilla Note Cards and Envelopes (a $6.50 value)!  This bundle costs $57.00 (before tax and shipping), and the item number is 149524.

 

The A Little More, Please Bundle

This bundle is a bit of a step up from the first and includes TWO stamp sets, as well as TWO free gifts: a package of Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes AND the Share What You Love Embellishment Kit (an $18.00 combined value)!  This bundle costs $91.50 (before tax and shipping), and the item number is 149525.

 

The Gotta Have it All Bundle

This is the most inclusive bundle available and includes THREE free gifts!  The free gifts include the two gifts from the previous bundle, as well as an exclusive stamp called the Statement of My Heart Stamp (a $30.00 combined value).  This bundle costs $127.50 (before tax and shipping), and the item number is 149526.

 

2018-2020 In Color Ink Pads Bundle

In addition to the three Share What You Love bundles, the early release also includes a bundle of the NEW 2018-2020 In Color Ink Pads!  Get all FIVE colors in the NEW ink pad style for only $33.75, which is a savings of 10% off the cost of them separately!  This is a great way to get the new colors early AND save a bit of money at the same time!  The item number for the In Color ink pad bundle is 147153.

So there you have it!  Which one(s) will you choose?  All of these bundles are available for purchase starting May 1st!  They may be ordered in the online store, or directly through me via email at nicollebelesimo@gmail.com!  If you are a new customer, purchasing any of these bundles through me will also guarantee you a copy of the NEW Annual Catalog, which will be delivered sometime in mid-May!  I would love to add you to my list!  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!  🙂

Enjoy your day!

Nicolle

 

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Only One More Week of Sale-a-Bration!

There is exactly ONE week left of Sale-a-Bration!  That means only one week left to earn Sale-a-Bration items on qualifying orders, and only one week left to earn EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards on qualifying orders as well!

So what does that mean?

Earn one free item from the Sale-a-Bration brochure for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) now through March 31st.  There are also a handful of bigger rewards you can choose from when you spend $100 or more!  You can visit the  Sale-a-Bration page of the online store HERE to check out all of the free items that can be earned during Sale-a-Bration.

You can also earn extra Stampin’ Rewards on qualifying orders as well!  Stampin’ Rewards are rewards dollars that can spent on anything you want from any current catalog or the online store.  During Sale-a-bration, you can earn an extra $25 in Stampin’ Rewards on orders or workshops/parties of $250 or more (before tax and shipping)!  Normally, an order of that size would earn $25 in rewards.  But during Sale-a-Bration it earns $50!  Here’s a chart that shows how Stampin’ Rewards work during Sale-a-Bration:

The more you spend, the more you earn!  Sale-a-Bration is a GREAT time to stock up on all of your consumables like cardstock, adhesives, envelopes, Designer Series paper, and more!  It adds up quickly, and so do the freebies.  But Sale-a-Bration only lasts until March 31st.  So take advantage of these offers while you can!

 

But wait, want an even better deal?

Would you like an even better deal that lasts far beyond the end of Sale-a-Bration?  Check this out:

During Sale-a-Bration, if you spend $100 (before tax and shipping), you get $100 worth of product and TWO Sale-a-Bration items for free (or one larger $100 item choice).  You also spend $10 on shipping.  But if you JOIN Stampin’ Up during Sale-a-Bration, you spend $99, you get $125 of product, any TWO additional stamp sets, and it ships to you for FREE!  Depending which stamp sets you choose, that can add up to another $101 in value to your kit!  You also get a free Paper Pumpkin kit (a $20 value) and a separate welcome gift from me ($25 in value), so your total value could be as much as $271, but you only pay $99 (plus tax)!  And again it ships for FREE!  Moving forward, you also get 20% off all future orders, which can bump up to 25% later.  And you can get all of this without ever selling to anyone or having any parties!  You can join and keep the discount just for yourself!  For more info about joining Stampin’ Up, please click the icon below, or click HERE for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a demonstrator during Sale-a-Bration.  I would love to welcome you to my team!  🙂

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy your weekend!

Nicolle

 

 

 

 

 

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Paper Pumpkin Spring Special!

NEW Paper Pumpkin promotion for April and May!  Subscribe by May 10th and get 50% off your first two months’ kits!  Here are the details:

  • Promotion is for new subscribers only.
  • Offer is available March 11th–May 10th, 2018.
  • Offer runs for 2 months.
  • Use code SAVEFIFTY0418 at checkout.
  • Discount is applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription.
  • Does not apply to prepaid codes.

To learn more about Paper Pumpkin, as well as see examples of past kits, please click HERE.

Feel free to contact me with questions!  Enjoy your weekend!

Nicolle

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Sale-a-Bration Special Success!

The numbers are in and it’s official: this year’s Sale-a-Bration Special was a huge success!  Everyone who participated got 2 EXTRA Sale-a-Bration items as well as $25 in EXTRA Stampin’ Rewards to spend on any products of their choice!  This was in addition to anything their orders already earned from Stampin’ Up!  This is the third year that I have done this promotion, and it’s always fun and successful!  I’m sure I will do it again next year!  A big THANK YOU to everyone who ordered!  I love seeing my customers so happy!

If you missed out on this promotion, there’s still plenty of time to earn Sale-a-Bration items and Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!  Just spend $50 or more (before tax and shipping) and you will earn one free Sale-a-Bration item for every $50 spent, with no limits and no limit to how many orders you can earn them on!  Spend $250 or have a qualifying workshop of $250 or more (before tax and shipping) and get an EXTRA $25 in Stampin’ Rewards!  Both of these incentives are still available from Stampin’ Up! until March 31st!  MY next big personal promotion will be in July, and will coincide with my 5 year anniversary of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator!  Stay tuned as we get closer for all the details!  You’re not going to want to miss it!  🙂

Have a great weekend!

Nicolle

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Want extra freebies during Sale-a-Bration?

We all know that Sale-a-Bration is a great time of year to order!  You already get a free item for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) with no limits on have many extras you can earn and no limits on how many orders you can earn them on!  Have you seen the choices this year?  They are fabulous!  Choices of free items include stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, note card sets, ribbon, and more!  Check them out!

 

And this year, there’s a new reward level!  Spend $100 and you get to choose either two $50 reward items OR one $100 item!  This is new this year, but it definitely gives you more options when selecting your rewards!

But what if I told you that if you order through me between 2/1 and 2/7 you’ll get even MORE rewards?  Every year I run a Sale-a-Bration special where anyone who places an order of $50 or more (before tax and shipping) not only gets their regular rewards from Stampin’ Up!, but also gets EXTRA rewards from me!  Here’s how it works:

  • Contact me via email between 2/1-2/7 with you order.  Orders must total at least $50 before tax and shipping to qualify.
  • The first ten people to order will get to participate.
  • Once I receive everyone’s order, I will place everything together as ONE LARGE ORDER.  This will earn a larger amount of rewards than what would normally be earned on the individual orders.  The extra rewards will then be shared among everyone who participates!
  • Orders will be shipped to me and will then be delivered/shipped to you once I receive them.

It’s super easy!  Last year, everyone who participated got an extra Sale-a-Bration item and $20 in Stampin’ Rewards to spend!  That was in addition to anything their order had already earned!  It was a great deal for everyone who participated!

Here’s the fine print:

Orders must be placed directly through me via email.  Orders placed in my online store do not qualify.

You must reside in the United States to be able to participate, as I can only ship within the US.

Payment must be made prior to me placing the order.  PayPal is preferred, but I am happy to accept other forms of payment as well!

Once I received everyone’s order, I will total the whole thing and contact everyone to let you know how many extra items and rewards dollars you get.  I will then need you to get back to me within three days with the extra choices so I can place the final order.  Once I have everyone’s payment, the order will be placed!

If you have been thinking of ordering, this is a great time to do so!  Everyone loves a great deal, and this is definitely one you don’t want to miss!  Visit the Online Store to browse and make your list!  Then contact me to order no later than February 7th.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me!  You can click the “contact me” tab above, or email me directly at nicollebelesimo@gmail.com.

This offer is available to anyone who wants to participate, whether you are already an established customer or new to me!  I would love to be your demonstrator!  🙂

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!  Please contact me with questions!

Nicolle