Stamp and Create.com: December 2012

Monday, December 31, 2012

Happy New Year

Welcome back to Stamp and Create!!

We hope you all have a very Happy and Safe New Year!!

I am still in Ecuador on our Missions Trip.

We should return soon and will ship out orders on January 4th and 5th.

In the mean time, we have a sale...

And don't forget our DT Call as well...

Here are some cards for your inspiration that Lacey created before the trip...

Skippydee with Bella, Snowflake Border, and Winter Blues paper from Whimsy Stamps.

Snowy's Friends from High Hopes Rubber Stamps, Cozy Big Snowflake DooHickey from Magnolia, and Snowflake Border Die from Whimsy Stamps.

Bearly Swooshin' from High Hopes Rubber Stamps, Cozy Big Snowflake DooHickey from Magnolia, Twine, and Polar Soft.

Here are some quick links to new products available through Stamp and Create:
**Magnolia Sale - up to 35% many designs
**Wild Rose Studio Restocks
**Magnolia Nativity Collection 2012
**New Magnolia DooHickeys
**New Strawberry Kisses Christmas Designs
**New Toreads from Crafter's Companion
**New Magnolia - A Christmas Story Collection 2012**
**New High Hopes Stamps
**New Whimsy Stamps
**High Hopes Restocks
**New Anne Cresci Designs for Stampavie
**New Fall and Winter Paper
** New CC Designs
**Belles 'n Whistles Clearance
**New Humprey's Corner - Christmas
**New Morehead Clear Stamps
**New Charms**
**New Magnolia Little Christmas Collection**
**New Magnolia Turning Leaves Collection**
New Crafter's Companions: Mulberry Wood, Popcorn's Pals, SWALK
**New** Greeting Farm Stamps
**New Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps
**New** High Hopes Stamps
**New** My Favorite Things Dies

**Stampavie**

*New* La La Land Crafts

Sweet Pea Stamps - Clearance

Plus lots of designs on Clearance...

And don't forget about our Monthly Challenge!

Happy stamping and Shopping!

Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas - Closed for shipping

Welcome back to Stamp and Create!

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

Our family is leaving on the 26th for our Missions Trip to Ecuador

and since tomorrow the post offices are closed,

all orders received after this point will not ship out until we return on either Jan 4th or 5th.

In the mean time, we have extended the sale while we are away...

The sale is only for items we have in-stock (no rain checks on out of stock items)

Please note that I will not have ANY access to email or phone while we are away!

Lacey has a card to share using one of the adorable Wee Stamps...

This is the adorable Berry from Wee Stamps through Whimsy Stamps. The papers are This and That Christmas from Echo Park along with Slender Fir DooHickey from Magnolia and Olive Branch Die from CC Designs.

**Stampavie**

*New* La La Land Crafts

Sweet Pea Stamps - Clearance

Plus lots of designs on Clearance...

And don't forget about our Monthly Challenge!

Happy stamping and Shopping!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Card Drive for Missions Trip

This is tagged at the top until Dec 21st.

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The day after Christmas I will be going to Ecuador with my family and other families from my church for a Missions trip.

We will be visiting an orphanage called Casa de Fe (their facebook page is here).

Our group will include my family of 4 (2 kids; 8 and 10 years old), another family of 4 (2 kids; 8 and 10 years old), another Mom coming by herself, and another Dad with his son (12 years old). To get there, we have to drive 6 hours from Jacksonville, FL to Miami, FL, take a 4 hour flight to Quito Ecuador, then take a 4 hour bus ride to Shell Ecuador to the edge of the Jungle.

Since our group includes children, we have different goals and "jobs" that we will do compared to a "typical" missions trip that you would normally think about. We aren't building a well, or a building; we aren't physical therapists coming to treat the children and bring equipment for therapy; we aren't doctors coming to bring much-needed vaccinations; we aren't even Pastors to start up a church in the area! The good news is that this orphanage has already gone through most of that; they are already set up and established complete with their own school building and staff of teachers and caregivers.

Our "job" is to (1) bring school supplies that they need (and can't get shipped to them), and (2) to love on the kids and play with the kids! How cool is that?! Of course, we will help out with any need they have. But since this is an orphanage they don't have a "normal family" model to see and be a part of. Most of the employees of the home are women. So it's important to bring in families; specifically "dads" to show the love of Jesus.

Many of the children in the home are not "adoptable". There are many children who still have parents who love them. But since many of these children are special needs, their family's tribes do not have the medical help necessary to take care of these children. So Casa de Fe takes the children in and the families come visit as often as they can. One family travels a full week from the jungle every few months so visit their son (yes, it takes a full week for them to get to the home from their village)!!

There is a touching video on the opening page of their website that talks about the home and plans they have. This is an older video - they now have the multi-purpose building and they just opened up the school earlier this year. There is still a lot of work that is needed, but they are making wonderful progress. There are pictures and updates on their facebook page.

Ok, so I was thinking about something I can do personally to make a difference in the lives of these children. So I thought it would be a great idea to do a card drive to bring these cards to the children!!

So here's the deal:

~ Send me "Thinking of You" or "praying for you" type of cards for a child (not birthday or Christmas cards and must be a "kid" card - no adult humor or inappropriate content)

~ Include the State/Country you are from in the signature part of your card (so I can show the kids where the cards came from)

~ The cards need to arrive by Dec 24th since we are leaving on the 26th.

~ If you blog, post this card drive on your blog (or email your crafty friends if you don't blog) to share the card drive throughout the stamping world.

~ Please include an encouraging message or even your favorite bible verse!

Each card received will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Stamp and Create!

I will bring the cards to the children and will use it as a way to teach some geography as well!!

I will post the winner of the card drive after we return around the 2nd week in January.

Mail cards to:

Lacey Stephens

c/o OCF

6200-2 Lake Gray Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32244

USA

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Last chance to order before New Years

Welcome back to Stamp and Create!

Just a quick reminder that I will be going on a Missions Trip from Dec 26 - Jan 4th/5th.

Orders received through Monday, December 24th at 7am WILL ship out either tomorrow or on the 24th for weekend orders.

Orders placed AFTER 7am December 24th WILL NOT ship out until Jan 4th or 5th.

Don't forget the sale going on!!

Here's a card I made using one of the Magnolia stamps on sale this week....

This is Tilda with Gloria along with Lost and Found Christmas paper from My Mind's Eye along with Starlight Lace, Angel Wing, and Paris Night DooHickey from Magnolia. I also used some pearls and Liquid Pearls.

**Stampavie**

*New* La La Land Crafts

Sweet Pea Stamps - Clearance

Plus lots of designs on Clearance...

And don't forget about our Monthly Challenge!

Happy stamping and Shopping!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

New Whimsy Stamps

Welcome back to Stamp and Create!

You can find the Missions Trip Card Drive Here and the DT Call Information Here.

The new Whimsy Stamps are now available..

And a few reminders...

Here's a card I made using one of the High Hopes Stamps currently on sale in the Christmas Category...

This is Homespun Hearts Snowy from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. The papers are Winter Wishes from Echo Park along with Lovely Fence DooHickey, Olive Branch Die, Layers Snowflake Die, and Liquid Pearls.

**Stampavie**

*New* La La Land Crafts

Sweet Pea Stamps - Clearance

Plus lots of designs on Clearance...

And don't forget about our Monthly Challenge!

Happy stamping and Shopping!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Lots on Sale!!

Welcome back to Stamp and Create!

We have a few announcements....

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Card Drive:

There is still a week to send cards for the Missions Trip -

with a chance to win a gift certificate to Stamp and Create.

You can find details here.

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DT Call:

The DT Call is also still open.

You can find details about the DT Call here .

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Shipping:

The Holiday Shipping Season is in full swing. There are long lines at the Post Office and orders may take longer to arrive this time of year.

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Holiday Closure:

From Dec 24-Jan 3rd, Stamp and Create will be closed for shipping:

Orders placed after 7am EST Monday, December 24th will NOT ship out until Jan 4th or 5th.

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Weekly Candy:

We will not have any more Weekly Candies until after the new year.

Last week's candy winner is:

Congratulations, Heaney! Email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your mailing address and I will get this out to you.

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Everything at least 15% off at Stamp and Create.

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Magnolia Sale! Most stamps 25% off - many are 35% off!!

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Most Christmas designs 25% off

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Design Team Inspiration:

Mae

Mae used Tilda with Tag Gifts and Merry Christmas text stamp, both from Magnolia's A Christmas Story Collection. The designer paper is from Mistletoe Paper Pad by Bo Bunny. A 1 1/4" Celery Silk Ribbon tied using the Bow Easy was added to finish the card.

Lacey

Lacey used the new Berry Wee Stamp from Whimsy Stamps. The papers are Merry & Bright from Whimsy along with Olive Branch Die from CC Designs, Slender Firs DooHickey from Magnolia, and pearls.

Vicky

Vicky has decided to show you Calla Lilly by Kraftin Kimmie today. The bow is made using the bow easy and white silk ribbon, and held in place with a pearl pin and a butterfly charm. Little white pearls adorn the card. Stickles are added to the flowers and adore the fasinator in her hair.

**Stampavie**

*New* La La Land Crafts

Sweet Pea Stamps - Clearance

Plus lots of designs on Clearance...

And don't forget about our Monthly Challenge!

Happy stamping and Shopping!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

DT Call

Welcome back to Stamp and Create!

Edited:
This call is now closed. We will be reviewing the entries and making our decision in the next few days.
Thank you to everyone who entered the call.

With the new year just around the corner, it's time to add a few new faces to the team!

Therefore, it's time for a

DT Call!!

Here are the details...

Requirements:

~ Create a card or project to post on the store's blog each Monday using products available at Stamp and Create. Some times the theme or products used will be determined based on sales, and some times you are welcome to create anything of your choice.

~ Post your project, the weekly candy, Sales, and new product information on your blogs and Facebook pages each week.

~ Comment on the Challenge entries based on a rotation.

~ Commit to a minimum of 6 months (January - June, with the option to stay longer if you choose).

Restrictions:

~ You CAN NOT work for another competitive online store. You CAN work for other stamp companies and challenge blogs, but not another "one-stop-shop" that carries paper, ribbons, embellishments, etc.

~ You can not be active with on-line or organized image swaps (since it violates most stamp companies copyright agreements).

In exchange for your work on team:

~ You will receive at least $25 worth of supplies each month including assortments of paper, ribbon, embellishments, and stamps.

~ Discounts on personal purchases.

To apply for the DT Call:

Email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with:

~ A link to your blog

~ A little information about you and why you want to be on the team

The call runs through New Year's Eve. I will contact you within the first week of January if you have been chosen.

Happy stamping!! (And good luck)

Monday, December 10, 2012

Christmas Category on sale 25% off

Welcome back to Stamp and Create!

First up today I have a shipping notice...

Due to heaver sales volume this time of year as well as busier shipping season at the post office,

please allow additional time for your orders to be shipped.

The Christmas Category is now 25% off

Most designs will not be restocked once they sell out.

Now the winner of last week's Say a Prayer Candy is:

Congratulations, Cebelica! Please email me at stampandcreate@bellsouth.net with your mailing address and I will get this out to you.

This week's candy is:

Jasper from Magnolia

**In order to enter the candy, you must post the Stamp and Create's Store Logo in the side bar of your blog and link it to www.stampandcreate.com...

The candy end Sunday, December 16 at 7pm EST

You can still enter the candy if you do not have a blog.

Enter candy below

And let's see what inspiration the girls have for you this week...

Tanya

Tanya used Go For Goal from Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps

Jeanette

Jeanette used the sweet Christmas image Cuteness from Strawberry Kisses (now 25% off) she also added a sentiment from Amy R's sentiment set Scripted Greetings and Fanciful Christmas. The patterned paper is from Fancy Pants Home for Christmas 6x6 paper pad.

Mae

Mae used the following to make this Christmas gift bag: DP is from MME Christmas This & That, Vintage Mistletoe and Memory Tag DooHickeys from Magnolia, sentiment is from CC Designs Fanciful Christmas, 1 1/4" Celery Silk Ribbon, Red twine from the Sew Easy Fancy Floss Baker's Twine and a Christmas Tree Charm

Vicky

Today I am showing you a special stamp in at Stamp and Create called Tilda with ribbon heart scarf (now on sale 25% off). I have used liquid pearls to highlight the snowflakes and basic grey pearls. The tag is also by Magnolia called bloomy tag. The paper is My Minds Eye Lost and Found Christmas, and a snowflake charm finishes it off.