Song of My Heart Stampers

Ready for your holiday bonus?

No, it's not a turkey!!! : )

Get free handmade Christmas tags with every order with the code FJTHGQWE through the end of November!

Aren't these adorable? They are from the Sincerely Santa project kit (page 32, Holiday mini) You can get 3 tags with any order of $35 or less, or all six tag designs* for orders over $35. They will be mailed separately so you'll be getting happy mail from both UPS and USPS!

Don't need them for presents? Attach them to card bases for instant holiday greetings and thank-yous. Or stick them on a plain envelope and use to jazz up gift cards! Hang them from your three or garland, or string them together for a CUTE Christmas banner.

I'm offering this holiday bonus from now through November 30th with orders placed in my online store using the special code FJTHGQWE. You can use one code at a time. This offer is only good through me. Offer expires at midnight on November 30th, 2018.

*please be sure to email me if you prefer not to have the tag with Santa; otherwise it will be a random assortment.

There's one more way to get your set of six handmade tags! You can also order a gift certificate in any amount of $40 or more, and it will be mailed to you along with the tags. Tell hubby that's what you want for your stocking... or get it for that special crafty friend or sister. Email me to order gift certificates no later than December 15th to receive by Christmas.

Enjoy your holiday bonus! It comes handmade with love, and sprinkled with wishes for lots of happy craft room time in the new year.

Happy Birthday, Stampin' Up! 15% off select stamps

Happy birthday, dear Stampin' Up! We've been celebrating our 30th year for almost a year now, but tomorrow is our official party day!! For 24 hours ONLY there will be 15% off all the stamp sets on this list. I see several I want to snag!

It's a BIG LIST, so here's a few I already own and can vouch for as ones you'll get a bunch of good out of!

• One for All--big bold stamps for quick cards
• Labels to Love--all seasons covered
• Kindness & Compassion sympathy set
• Sunny Days--adorable lemonade stand set
• Peaceful Place--great for guy cards

PS--the BEST deal of all is the Starter Kit--did you know demonstrators get their discount on TOP of any sales like this? Yeah baby!

**********Select stamp sets on sale for 24 hours only! October 23rd, 2018**********

Time For Tea Photopolymer Stamp Set*

[147069]

Another Wonderful Year Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146695]

Another Wonderful Year Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146692]

Best Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set*

[147136]

One For All Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146655]

One For All Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146652]

Bubbles & Bubbly Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147383]

Bubbles & Bubbly Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[147380]

In Every Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146709]

In Every Season Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146706]

En Route Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146594]

En Route Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146591]

Friendly Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146673]

Friendly Expressions Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146670]

Peaceful Place Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146689]

Peaceful Place Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146686]

Apron Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set*

[145835]

Hanging Garden Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146236]

Hanging Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146239]

Free Cake Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146440]

Free Cake Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146437]

Birthday Backgrounds Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146446]

Birthday Backgrounds Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146443]

Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140675]

Blow Out The Candles Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146420]

Cake Soirée Wood-Mount Stamp Set*

[145521]

Cake Soirée Clear-Mount Stamp Set*

[145745]

A Little Wild Wood-Mount Stamp Set*

[143671]

A Little Wild Clear-Mount Stamp Set*

[144344]

Sweet Baby Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146459]

Sweet Baby Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146456]

Labels To Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set*

[144967]

Labels To Love Wood-Mount Stamp Set*

[144970]

Beautiful Promenade Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146842]

Kindness & Compassion Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146729]

Kindness & Compassion Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146726]

Sunny Days Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146735]

Sunny Days Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146732]

A Big Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set*

[147377]

Bee Thankful Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146765]

Bee Thankful Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146762]

Floral Frames Clear-Mount Stamp Set*

[146508]

Floral Frames Wood-Mount Stamp Set*

[146505]

Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146519]

All The Good Things Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146558]

All The Good Things Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146555]

Sweet Storybook Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146511]

Better With You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146567]

Better With You Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146564]

Pick A Pennant Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146499]

 *sets with an asterisk have matching punches or coordinating Framelits you may want to peek at, too!

Leave a comment and let me know which ones you're considering for tomorrow's sale!

Word Cardmaking Week Specials! woot woot!

Stampin' Up is celebrating the global holiday just for cardmakers in a BIG way this year! Forget World Cardmaking DAY.. we're partying for a whole week! Check out the sale items and enjoy the bargains!

 Click any link to shop WCMD deals with Lyssa!

Around The Corner Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147464]

$16.00

$14.40

Calligraphy Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146783]

$19.00

$17.10

Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit

[146857]

$18.00

$16.20

Calligraphy Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146780]

$27.00

$24.30

Delightfully Detailed Note Cards & Envelopes

[146911]

$9.50

$8.55

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

$7.20

Lots Of Happy Card Kit

[146388]

$35.00

$31.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

$3.50

 

Notes Of Kindness Card Kit

[148266]

$35.00

$31.50

P.S. You're The Best Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146516]

$20.00

$17.10

P.S. You're The Best Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146513]

$28.00

$25.20

 

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145788]

$35.00

$31.50

Petal Palette Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[145785]

$47.00

$42.30

 

Ready To Layer Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146582]

$17.00

$15.30

Soft Sayings Card Kit

[145466]

$35.00

$31.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

$3.50

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

$6.30

Very Vanilla 12" X 12" Cardstock

[144239]

$7.75

$6.98

Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes

[144236]

$6.50

$5.85

Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock

[124302]

$7.75

$6.98

Whisper White Narrow Note Cards & Envelopes

[145583]

$8.00

$7.20

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

[131527]

$6.50

$5.85

I love that there's deals on basics like envelopes, Whisper White cardstock and adhesives such as Dimensionals and new Mini Dimensionals. I like to save my money to spend on "funner" stuff like stamps and pretty papers! Do you do that too?

Final winners list from the 10th anniversary celebrations!

Here's our final list of winners from the September 2018 giveaways! Please note--if the winner does not contact me by October 15th, I will pick another commenter to win.

• Post One--Gale Beth Rice, $10 for a Stamparatus
• Post Two--Sharon Ann Salmonowicz, $10 for 10 packs of paper
• Post Three--everyone wins! Free Class Download
• Post Four--Anne Morris, free Love Today Planner system (need shipping address please)
• Post Five--10 cards/1 $100 certificate--Judith Ponton
• Post Six--Kristine Lopez, $10 Scrapbooker's Grab Bag (need shipping address please)
• Post Seven--everyone wins! $5.00 off Etsy coupon code
• Post Eight--Early Bird option for Common Cuts for Cardmakers 103
• Post Nine--Stamparatus for $10-- Renee Hughes!
• and Number Ten--I will be sending 10 random customers from September a card with a ribbon sampler. Thank you to everyone who ordered during my anniversary month! I appreciate it so much. It makes my day when I see someone is getting a box full of new toys!

NEW Stamparatus accessories available!

Hip Hip Hooray! New accessories have just arrived for our favorite stamp positioning system, the Stamparatus. I'm crazy about this tool already, so this is just icing on the cake. We now have replacement foam pads for photopolymer stamps or for doubling up on the cushioning of very thin stamps.I use that foam pad even without the Stamparatus, it gives such a great impression!

You'll also be able to order extra plates for your Stamparatus, so you won't have to stop and change out stamps on your more complicated cards. I've used six plates on one card before!  : )

Plus, there's new grid paper sized just for the Stamparatus! So you don't have to worry about wiping up ink or wondering if your black foam pad is hiding a smear.

And guess what??? A new carrying case with plenty of storage pockets for the Stamparatus and accessories is coming out before the end of the year. I can't wait to get my hands on that! Stay tuned and I'll spill the beans as soon as I hear a date.

Want more Stamparatus tips and info? I have a brand new blog category just for that! Click here to scroll through some amazingly easy and fun techniques you'll want to try tonight.

10 most pinned Pins from Song of My Heart

Continuing with our theme of 10th anniversary, I thought it would be fun to see what the top ten pins from Song of My Heart were. This is a good indicator of what readers found most helpful or interesting. I love it when friends pin stuff I made, because it really helps me see what they'd love to see more of--layout tips, design ideas, color combos, techniques, etc. Each Pin is like a little vote, to a blogger!

So in no particular order, here are the top ten overall Pins from my site. Did you miss any of these articles the first time around?

1. Four Fold Fancy Fold card tutorial
2. One-Sheet Total Tote Bag video tutorial
3. Ascending Rectangles "Triple Time" card tutorial
4. Disney's Frozen "Elsa Dress" card tutorial
5. Pop Up Gift Card Holder video tutorial
6. Drapery Fold Card tutorial
7. Just Breathe beach chair card
8. Bamboo Background tutorial
9. Peekaboo Pullback 1 card 4 ways
10. Make a wreath from any floral stamp

It's pretty clear you guys love tutorials best! And you prefer photo tutorials over video (me too). More of you pin card ideas than scrapbook pages, home decor or anything else. And, obviously, you have excellent taste : ) because I love all the projects you picked!

Well, we're nearing the end of the month and it's number NINE of our ten special anniversary deals. Today you have a chance to win another Stamparatus for just $10! Here's the details:

Leave a comment below and tell us the last thing you pinned to Pinterest!

Here's the deal:

• Prize is a brand new Stamparatus ($49 value)-for just $10!
• Must be 18 years of age and a resident of the U.S. to enter AND willing to pay the $10 via PayPal
• Winner will be posted in the last official anniversary post this month
• The winner is responsible to contact me with their shipping address no later than October 15th or forfeit their prize.
• Please leave full name with the comment to avoid confusion when announcing winners--thanks!

To catch us up thus far, our anniversary winners list:

• Post One--Gale Beth Rice, $10 for a Stamparatus
• Post Two--Sharon Ann Salmonowicz, $10 for 10 packs of paper
• Post Three--everyone wins! Free Class Download
• Post Four--Anne Morris, free Love Today Planner system (need shipping address please)
• Post Five--10 cards/1 $100 certificate--winner TBA when they come forward!
• Post Six--Kristine Lopez, $10 Scrapbooker's Grab Bag (need shipping address please)
• Post Seven--everyone wins! $5.00 off Etsy coupon code
• Post Eight--Early Bird option for Common Cuts for Cardmakers 103

Thanks for celebrating along with me! Here's to the next ten years of crafting fun together.

Photo Tutorial: easy Hawaii shirt fold

Welcome to our 8th of ten September 2018 anniversary posts! If you're just joining us, we've been celebrating the 10th birthday of my blog with giveaways, freebies and special deals. Today's special deal is super fun... you can be the FIRST to get your hands on Common Cuts for Cardmakers 103!!! Be sure to read to the end of the post for details.

But first, our trip down memory lane... sorry for the picture quality! Digital photos weren't all that great even just ten years ago.

I don't think I ever did upload this cute little Hawaiian shirt origami fold I learned to make 10 years ago this month. And it's too adorable to pass up, so now's as good a time as any to do it, right?

Here's the easy instructions--you'll love finding just the right papers to make this great little shirt. 

There! Isn't that fun? And SOOOO easy! If you want the shirt smaller or larger, practice on copy paper, increasing or decreasing the height and width equally by 1/2 increments, until you find the perfect dimensions for your project.

Now, for our anniversary deal!  A third volume of my popular cardmaking resources for beginners, Common Cuts for Cardmakers, is coming out in October, and you can get your file for free when you place an order in my online store between now and September 30th at noon CST! No code necessary. Your file will be emailed to you within 1-2 days after ordering. After the 30th, the new files will be available in my Etsy shop.

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial! I have another big giveaway scheduled for anniversary post #9--stay tuned to win! See you later!

10th Anniversary prizes from Song of My Heart!

We're coming up on the end of our anniversary month, and we have three special deals left! First, though, a little peek at the past... this is what I was working on, ten years ago this month.

This is such a great little box project--I really should make some updated samples! It's called a 2-5-7-10 box and it gets its name from where you score the sheet of 8.5 x 11 cardstock. Instructions here! 

Another thing I was making ten years ago this month was this adorable paper strip pumpkin idea. Instructions here! And could my little model get any sweeter? Those big gray eyes just make my heart go all puddly.

Some things never change--like the messy stamp room you can see in the background : ) But my oh my how other things change so quickly. Here's my "little" girl working on her Beauty & The Beast Castle for the Chalk the Walk event downtown.

Well, that's enough reminiscing for now! Today is our seventh offer and it's another freebie for everyone! Use the code FIVEOFF to take $5 off at checkout on any purchase from my Etsy Shop, now through the 30th. You can use the code as many times as you want through the end of the month, so share it with friends, too!

What's in my Etsy store?

• Common Cuts for Cardmakers 101 & 102
• all the past Class of the Month project files
• Cheat Sheets Collections 1-24
• $5 Classes to Go
• Beginner, Diagonal & Versatile One-Sheet Wonders
• Scrapbooker's One-Sheet Wonders Vols 1-6

ENJOY whatever class or file you choose! I appreciate your support of Song of My Heart's Etsy endeavors.

To catch us up thus far, our anniversary winners list:

• Post One--Gale Beth Rice, $10 for a Stamparatus
• Post Two--Sharon Ann Salmonowicz, $10 for 10 packs of paper
• Post Three--everyone wins! Free Class Download
• Post Four--Anne Morris, free Love Today Planner system (need shipping address please)
• Post Five--10 cards/1 $100 certificate--winner TBA when they come forward!
• Post Six--Kristine Lopez, $10 Scrapbooker's Grab Bag (need shipping address please)
• Post Seven--everyone wins! $5.00 off Etsy coupon code
• Post Eight--come back tomorrow!

Ready for another anniversary special deal? Here it is!

Our sixth of ten posts celebrating Song of My Heart's 10th anniversary in September has arrived! I'm excited to share today's special deal. Scrapbookers, eat your heart out! But first, here's our walk down memory lane... Pics of Penni (my assistant) and I when we were ten years old! We did not meet until we were adults, but boy I bet we could have come up with a lot of trouble if we'd known each other when we were ten.

 

I can still see Penni's mischievous grin in her grown-up face. But get a load of my glasses, eh? And my little goofy smile hides a mouthful of metal. Oh dear. LOL! #awkwardthen #awkwardnow

Leave a comment below and tell us something you were TOTALLY into when you were ten years old!

Here's the deal:

• Prize is a Scrapbooker's Grab bag worth $50--papers, stickers, embellishments and more--for just $10!
• Must be 18 years of age and a resident of the U.S. to enter AND willing to pay the $10
• Winner will be posted in the next official anniversary post this month
• Please leave full name with the comment to avoid confusion when announcing winners--thanks!

Our anniversary winners list so far is

• Post One--Gale Beth Rice, $10 for a Stamparatus
• Post Two--Sharon Ann Salmonowicz, $10 for 10 packs of paper
• Post Three--everyone wins! Free Class Download
• Post Four--Anne Morris, free Love Today Planner system
• Post Five--10 cards/1 certificate--winner TBA when they come forward!

 

And one more blast from the past--this set was not new when I started my blog ten years ago... and it's still available today! Lovely As A Tree is the longest-running stamp set in Stampin' Up's history. Do you own this classic?

Online Clearance Rack Update! Save up to 80%

 

How fun is this? Stampin' Up is cleaning out their closet and just put a bunch of discontinued items up for grabs on the Clearance Rack. Go check out the papers, ribbons, ink pads and more on sale while supplies last!

This stocking die set is a steal at $18 instead of $30... snag it today and enjoy making your Christmas cards this year!

If you have any questions, please email me and I'll get back to you as fast as I can--because we don't want you to miss out on this deal!

Tenth Anniversary celebration continues with giveaway number 5!

After sharing the picture of my first team meeting, ten years ago, I got to thinking about how our family has grown over the years. This is a bunch of my team who were able to attend an OnStage in Milwaukee this spring. We are spread out over 27 different states now but edify and encourage each other through Facebook and email.

How blessed I am that the Lord has brought all these amazing women into my life. From the very first one (hi, Michelle!) to the most recent (hi, Deborah!) I love them all and consider it a grand thing to be called their friend as well as the one to show them the ropes.

The last ten years have brought me very many dear demonstrator friends who aren't on my team, too, but are stampin' sisters of the heart. They live all over the world but we've got things we can talk about for hours through our shared love of Stampin' Up.

So I asked my demonstrator team what they thought I should do for my my 10th blog anniversary and several mentioned a $10 gift certificate.

Well, that didn't seem very "dream BIG" to me (which is my motto) so I decided instead I'd give away ten cards, with a $100 gift certificate in one of them. No kidding!

Wanna get one of those cards? Maybe yours will be the one with the golden ticket!

Edited to add: Please note, the first ten orders have been reached, so I am closing the code and offer. Thanks so much for playing, everyone!

All you have to do is place an order (minimum $25 before shipping and tax) using the code 33VZ9WKX no later than September 19th, and the first ten people to order will receive a handstamped card from me. Inside NINE of them will be a consolation prize... but the tenth will have a gift certificate. U.S. residents only, sorry! Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

The identical envelopes will be sealed in advance and shuffled before the ten address labels go on! Even I won't know who won until they contact me : ) Wouldn't that just be the most fun to get in the mail? I wish I could play myself!

Thanks for celebrating with us here at Song of My Heart--don't forget to tell your friends about the 10 giveaways this month. You'll want to subscribe to my once-a-week e-news, too, to make sure you don't miss ANY of the excitement. See you again soon!

Please note, the first ten orders have been reached, so I am closing the code and offer. Thanks so much for playing, everyone!

Free Class Tutorial for our 10th anniversary party!

*****Please note: this giveaway has ended. The class is available for $5 here. Thanks so much to everyone who participated in our anniversary celebrations!*****

 

It's my party and YOU are getting a present! In honor of Song of My Heart's 10th blogging year, for our third official anniversary post I've created a brand new class and am giving it away FREE for everyone celebrating together this month.

NO purchase necessary. All you have to do is leave a comment and let me know you downloaded it! Because this prize is digital, I can offer it world-wide, too, so hooray for our global crafter friends!

Notes about the class:

• this is a beginner to intermediate level class--dress it up or keep it simple, as you prefer.
• No Big Shot required--the paper is already precut and ready to use.
• the file is 8 pages long and while it is in color, you can also print it in black and white.
• you will need the Delightfully Detailed lace papers for this class. Thanks for your purchase!
• a complete supply list is located on the cover page; page two has substitution ideas in case you don't own some of the items I used.
• This class is free ONLY during September 2018 and will be available for purchase afterwards.

*****Please note: this giveaway has ended. The class is available for $5 here. Thanks so much to everyone who participated in our anniversary celebrations!*****

I can't wait to show you all the different ideas I had with this fabulous lace. It's soooo pretty, it's really hard to go wrong with it. I made about 12 cards and was excited about that, and then set myself a challenge to use up my entire pack of Note Cards & Envelopes and make a complete set of 20. And then I couldn't wait to share it with YOU, because that's just how it works around here!

ENJOY the free class, and don't forget the "fee" is to leave me a comment. I'm especially talking to YOU friends who have never introduced yourselves or spoken up before! You know who you are! : )

 

10th Blog Anniversary fun and games!

We have our first anniversary winner! Gale Beth Rice wins the $10 Stamparatus. Congratulations, Gale Beth! Please email me your address. Thank you to everyone who left a comment--it was very fun to read where you were and what you were doing 10 years ago.

We're continuing the celebration with more fun and games in our second official 10th anniversary post! Thanks for joining me as we look back on the changes over the past decade, and think about what fun we've had crafting together!

I went digging in the files and found some fun old projects from September 2008 to share with you today. These don't get seen very much because they're from the days when you had to click on thumbnails to enlarge each photo individually! Thank goodness that changed, eh?

I still love the technique on the baby buggy card: three by three inch square with any border punch punched once in the middle on each side. Super cute frame!

Fun to see the colors--Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss--the new In Colors were just beginning to hit their stride.

Guess what else is 10 years old? The Big Shot was added to our product line in 2008! The Top Note was Stampin' Up's very first die, remember that? I still have it and love it.

Thanks for joining me on a stroll through the past! Now, our next giveaway will REALLY help you walk down memory lane. Why? Because the prize is 10 packs of paper for just $10! No kidding!

These are past Designer Series Paper packs, some from years ago, some more recent, and they deserve a home with someone who will actually open and cut into them : ) By entering the contest you

Here's how to enter:

• Prize package cannot be sent outside the U.S., sorry!
• Please only post if you are 18 years of age or older and willing to pay the $10 deal.
• Enter by leaving a comment and telling us your favorite past Stampin' Up color and what Color Family it would fit in if it returned to the lineup.
  
• Winner will be posted in the next anniversary post! So keep coming back to see if you win.
• $10 must be paid by 9/30 via http://paypal.me/songofmyheart 

May the best paper-lover win! Oh, and my answer to the question WAS Coastal Cabana (hooray! It's back!) but now it's Riding Hood Red. Or Maybe Groovy Guava. Or Vintage Violet. Oh dear.

 

Free Dashing Along holiday paper pack for party orders in September!

We're all in love with Dashing Deer, the gorgeous new stamp set in the Holiday 2018 mini catalog. What could be better than that elegant bundle of stamps and coordinating dies? How about if there were paper to match?

Well, there IS paper to match, and it's gorgeous! And even better, it's FREE.

Dashing Along is an exclusive gift to hosts of party-sized orders during September. It will never be available again after the 30th!

Party orders and hostess rewards start at just $150, and Dashing Along is automatically added to your freebies at the $250 level (before shipping and tax). That's not too hard to hit, especially if you collect and order from a friend or two to place along with your own.

Email me if you have questions--Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com-- and when you're ready to fill that cart, click here: http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa and I'll make sure you get a handstamped thank you card full of fun samples especially pulled together for my 10th anniversary celebration this month. Fun!!!

Dashing Deer stamps and dies:

Dashing Deer Cling-Mount Bundle w/dies

[149935]

Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Stamp Set (alone)

[147728]

Dashing Deer Wood-Mount Bundle w/dies

[149934]

Dashing Deer Wood-Mount Stamp Set (alone)

[147731]

Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies (alone)

[147915]

HOSTESS ONLY Dashing Along Designer Series Paper

[149903]

Happy 10th Anniversary to Song of My Heart!

Wanna read something funny? I just looked back at my very first blog post, written ten years ago September 1st. It's a cute snapshot of who I was at the time and the style that would come to characterize my writing. I'd been a demonstrator for 3 years and was just beginning to get an inkling of how much the Lord was going to use Stampin' Up to bless our family.

I find it hilarious that I didn't think I'd have much to say... the text-heavy posts that followed that first one are a testament to just how much I wanted/needed to connect with other crafters out there!

Fast forward 10 years--I'm still living a life I love, although the pathway has zigged and zagged here and there--still crazy about Stampin' Up--and still hungry to connect with crafters. I think about you guys all the time and can't wait to share what I'm working on!

This stat kinda speaks for itself: 3,395 posts.....that translates to 1.075 posts per day for 365 days x 10 years. Now you know where I spend all my free time : )

Well, I really think this calls for a celebration, don't you? And because I love themes, and 10 is such a fun number, let's do 10 posts in September with 10 giveaways and deals!!! Tell all your friends we are PARTYING in September at Song of My Heart. Look for posts with the 10th anniversary logo and leave a comment according to the directions in the post as to how to enter.

Let's start with a bang! Our first deal is a doozie:

• Winner gets a STAMPARATUS positioning system for just $10.00!!!
• Regular price is $49.00 plus shipping
• Cannot be sent outside the U.S., sorry!
• $10 must be paid by 9/30 via http://paypal.me/songofmyheart 
• Please only post if you are 18 years of age or older and willing to pay the $10 deal.
• Enter by leaving a comment and telling us what YOU were doing 10 years ago this fall.
• Winner will be posted in the next anniversary post! So keep coming back to see if you win.

Thanks so much for helping me celebrate this milestone! And thank you even more for listening to what I have to say. I count you all as flowers in my garden.

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Twenty-Three and final giveaway begins!

Moving slow this morning... but I'm moving, at least! I'm paying a little for the hustle-bustle of the last couple weeks. But I still met the challenge for the day! Enjoy the inspiration layout for Day 23 of 31 Pages in 31 Days!

If you're just joining us, welcome to my annual scrapbooking immersion blog series! Each day in August 2017 I'm posting a scrapbook layout or double-page spread as an inspiration. You can copy it, swipe some ideas, or just do your own thing. Read about immersion scrapbooking and why it works for me here.

I had some great pieces of the new Animal Expedition patterned papers left over from another project, and since they all coordinate, it was easy to pull them together into a casual grouping. Doesn't it remind you of a baby blanket? It would make the most darling quilt!

I got this stamp set in April at Stampin' Up OnStage, but hadn't inked it up until now. The sayings are adorable--I'll have to put together some cards with it soon! But my favorite part of this layout has to be the new Leaf Trim.

From climbing roses to jungle vines to seaweed... that trim has been really fun to play with! And here I thought I didn't need it. Think again!

Ready to recreate this spread at home? Click any link to shop with Lyssa!

• Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock [124302]
• Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper [146902]
• Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad [147139]
• Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146969]
• 1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299]
• 1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850]
• 1" Circle Punch [119868]
• 1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861]
• Leaf Ribbon [146905]
• 5/8" Burlap Ribbon [141487]
• Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" Ombre Ribbon [144234]
• Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins [146933]
• Glue Dots [103683]

 Ok! we have one week left of 31 Pages in 31 Days, so it's time to open our final giveaway of the month! Are you ready to win? Enter by ordering at least $30 worth before shipping and tax at http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa using the special code H4R6BX2R before checkout. I'll draw randomly from all entries for a bundle of 4 packs of patterned 12x12 paper! WOW! wouldn't THAT be a shot in the arm of your mojo?

Hope to see your name pop up in my inbox. I'd love to send you ALL paper, if I could! See you tomorrow for Day 24!

Scrapbooking GRAB BAGS! Limited time offer

*****UPDATE: the grab bags are now sold out. Thanks for your interest!******

I've put together bundles of papercrafting goodness that will make it seem like your birthday and Christmas combined when you open the package! You'll love poking through the goodies to see what I've included to spark your imagination and get that mojo flowing again.

Your mystery grab bag WILL include all of the following:

• 12x12 patterned papers and cardstock
• stickers, die-cuts or border strips
• Memories & More or Project Life card collections
• ribbon, trim and embellishments
• finished 12x12 pages used as class samples

It MAY also include any or all of the following for free:

• stamp sets or individual stamps
• Paper Pumpkin kit contents
• specialty cardstock and foil papers
• ink spots or markers
• small crafting tools or accessories
• ribbon samplers
• bagged cardstock scraps or punches

I'm excited to pass these retired Stampin' Up goodies and my handmade sample pages on to good homes! I've done this special offer in the past and had nothing but pleased and happy customers, so never fear--you WILL be delighted with what you get.

Send $30 + $10 shipping to http://paypal.me/songofmyheart with the words "grab bag" in the subject line  and your box will arrive at the end of the month! But hurry--I have a limited number of these bundles available, and when they are gone, they're gone!

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Fourteen and GIVEAWAY

Today is registration day for the Stampin' Up convention and I am so excited I just have to celebrate! Leave a comment on this post by August 20th to enter to win 100 DIFFERENT PATTERNED PAPERS and a free set of Scrapbooking One-Sheet Wonders Volumes 1-6. WOW!!! One lucky winner is going to have a ton of fun in the coming days with this GIANT PRIZE!

Fine print--US residents only. Deadline to comment is August 20th, 2018. No purchase necessary to win. Must have valid email address and contact me with shipping address no later than August 27th or a new winner will be drawn.

Ok, go leave your comment so you don't forget.... I'll wait... good? ...ok. Now we can get to today's inspiration pages!

Today's spread is a party-hat page using the Broadway Bound papers and a great color scheme of Melon Mambo, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Granny Apple Green and Lemon-Lime Twist. It was so fun taking this layout from two sheets of solid hot pink to a fun coordinated spread with a cute blend of patterns and plenty of photo space.

My personal favorite part of the page is this fun journaling "box" comprised of torn strips on a single mat. It's so much more fun and interesting than a solid rectangle of white would be in the same space. Designer tip: if you're short on space, use paper strips laying across your photos to save journaling room, and fit more photos on a layout.

I wish you could see the sparkle on this page.... someone needs to invent a camera or a special light that makes glitter show up better! Sparkle Glimmer Paper is a great no-mess accent for the border strips I trimmed out of a sheet of Broadway Bound patterned paper.

There we have it--tomorrow we're halfway through our challenge! See you back here for Day Fifteen. Oh and PLEASE feel free to pass this link around to your friends to enter to win the drawing. Maybe if one of them wins the 100 Papers, they'll share some with you!

Quick and Easy In Color Card Set

I have a special card kit going out to Song of My Heart fans who ordered while I was in Alaska on the Stampin' Up trip! I wanted to show my appreciation with something unusual that I don't typically offer. I hope they all love the In Color sampler card kits I put together for them!

Here's what I used to create these kits, if you're interested in recreating some of the designs.

Click any link to shop with Lyssa and support the Song of My Heart blog! 

In Color 2018–2020 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

In Color 2018–2020 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper

Colored Doilies

Pearlized Doilies

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Happy Birthday Thinlits Die

Celebrate You Thinlit Dies

Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies

Treat Time Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Treat Time Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

Call Me Clover Classic Stampin' Pad

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

Call Me Clover 1/8"Grosgrain Ribbon

Blueberry Bushel 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Grapefruit Grove 1/8"  Grosgrain Ribbon

Lovely Lipstick 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Pineapple Punch 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Glitter Enamel Dots

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

 If you missed out on the special Alaska offer, I've still got something fun up my sleeve. I over-ordered the ribbon for these kits, because math... so if you order Stampin' Up in the next week from me, using the code XKQNYMNC before checkout, I'll put a generous ribbon share in your thank you note! The best type of ribbon to use on your cards is FREE ribbon, right?! 

Thanks again for your kindness, loyalty and enthusiasm. You are appreciated!

Color Your season with this GORGEOUS new bundle!

Stampin' Up’s Blended Seasons Stamp Set, the coordinating Framelits Dies, and Watercolor Pencils are just about the perfect coordinating tools for the entire fall-winter season. Plus, you save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Framelits in a bundle! Color Your Season and the dies are only available until August 31 or while supplies last, so don't delay. http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa

The samples for this bundle are soooo gorgeous. This really is a versatile set. Here's the EXCLUSIVE, limited-edition August products: 

• Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season
• Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on BOTH the positive and negative images!
• Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors!
• Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils. Purchase those separately if you'd like!

 

I am crazy about the plaid on this Christmas card! It just looks so warm and cozy.

Here's a closeup of the stamp images, so you can get a good idea of the artwork and read the sentiments in their pretty font style.

Click any link to shop with Lyssa! 

Blended Seasons Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[149019]

$53.00

Blended Seasons Cling-Mount Bundle w/dies

[149894]

$64.75

Blended Seasons Wood-Mount Bundle w/dies

[149893]

$77.25

Blended Seasons Cling-Mount Stamp Set alone

[149016]

$39.00

Stitched Seasons Framelits Dies

alone

[149013]

$33.00

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

[149014]

$12.50

I seriously cannot decide which of these samples from the home office is my favorite. Look at how gorgeous the stitching is on both sides of the label die-cut on this autumn card. What a great idea!

I think the spring sample tipped my hand! I'm going to get this gorgeous bundle and craft 'till the cows come home. Leave a comment below with your favorite of the four samples shown today.