Here are some 8x8 scrapbook pages from a baby scrapbook gift I made a while back with my mother-in-law...we had a blast using a variety of products. These pages have some current and some retired Stampin' Up products. Click each image to make it larger...
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During August, you will get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper when you buy three!
Order today, as this offer is only available until August 31st.
There is no limit to the number of free packages of Designer Series Paper a customer can earn.
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This is your last chance
to grab retiring Stampin' Up items!
We're down to just one more week; and then, on June 30th, the many Stampin' Up products that are retiring will be gone.
Be sure to check out each of the lists below and contact me or place your order online before June 30th!
Last Chance Stamp Set List - PDF
Last Chance Decor Elements/Definitely Decorative List - PDF: Items marked with an 'x' are no longer available.
Last Chance Accessory List - Excel Spreadsheet: Items makred with an 'x' are no longer available.
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This beautiful stamp set, called Because I Care, is one of many that are retiring from the Stampin' Up catalog on June 30th. What is extra special about this set is that it is one of our Hostess Sets. So, you can only earn it by hosting a workshop (or placing your own large order) with a minimum of $150 in net sales!
I watercolored the flower and the background with our fabulous Watercolor Crayons, which come in sets of 10 to coordinate with our Color Families.
And, I punched the spiral notebook look with our Spiral Punch that is also retiring! Be sure to grab that here: SU Store Spiral Punch.
Contact me today to find out how you can earn this Last Chance set before it is gone forever! Or, place an online order through my Stampin' Store and be sure to claim your Stampin' Rewards for this set.
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Stampin' Up! released our Last Chance Lists today for retiring products.
You only have until June 30th to order your favorite Stamps, Accessories and Decor Elements!
View each of the lists by clicking the following links:
Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamp Set List (1 page)
Stampin' Up! Retiring Accessories List (6 pages)
Stampin' Up! Retiring Definitely Decorative (Decor Elements) List (16 pages)
Please note that accessories are only available while supplies last. Be sure to check back often for any updates to this list.
Order your favorite Stampin' Up! items now, before they disappear forever!
Contact me today for help ordering or if you have any questions.
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God Bless America on this historic day!
I colored this image over the last few days, but wasn't sure how I wanted to finish the card.
Well, my inspiration came last night with the announcement heard 'round the world!
One more mission accomplished by our fabulous military, with the death of Bin Laden. Heartfelt Thanks and Blessings to our Military for eternal vigilance...
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." ~Thomas Jefferson
HOOAH!
As for the card itself, the card base is Marina Mist, stamped with images from our Service & Sacrifice (#115992) stamp set. The sentiment is from our Level 3 Hostess Set called Occasional Quotes. I stamped the focal image from our Courage (#115330) stamp set in StazOn, on Whisper White card stock. I colored it using Blender Pens and Classic Ink Pads. I masked the image and used a Brayer to ink the frame around it, then I layered it on Chocolate Chip card stock and adhered the two together.
I didn't like the straight edges of the framing, so I tore the paper (even though it was adhered together) and loved the way it tore leaving the white card stock exposed between the inked part and the chocolate card stock. Then I just adhered that piece to the card front. The red around the edge is just some card stock that I laid the card on for the photo.
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St. Patty's Day is just around the corner!
Are you ready to get your Green on?
Let's start wit this 5x5 card in the colors of the Irish flag.
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Check out Shelli's message about Stampin' Up! products.
There are tons of great projects in the background!
Contact me today to learn more about Stampin' Up! products, the projects you see in the video, and how to join my workshops and classes!
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How sweet is this card?! It is so simple, yet eye-catching.
When I started designing the card, I really wasn't sure what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted a baby card that would be easy to replicate. I also knew that I wanted to use the "Bliss" stamp from our Bliss Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set.
I decided on the Bashful Blue/Old Olive combination, then pulled out a retired background stamp. I inked that in Bashful Blue Classic Ink to get the watermark effect on the Bashful Blue Card Stock. To keep with the monotone scheme, I stamped "Bliss" in Pacific Point Classic Ink, and used the same to sponge the edge around the Decorative Label punched piece of card stock. The ribbon is Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain. I also added a touch of sparkle to the left of the ribbon by adding a 1 1/4" strip cut from a Sticky Page and covering it with some of our Light Blue Fine Cosmo Glitter.
These elements all come together quickly, so the card can be easily reproduced.
Contact me today to purchase your Stampin' Up! supplies and earn Sale-A-Bration FREE stamps, accessories or Decor Elements!
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Are you a Digital or Hybrid Crafter? Did you know that Stampin' Up! has been releasing new digi-downloads for My Digital Studio on most Tuesdays?
Our latest selection of digi-downloads came out today, and they are fabulous for scrapbooking, card making and 3-D paper crafting!
Find a PDF of today's release here: http://bit.ly/dXLKRn
You can also view and purchase our Digital Downloads here: http://bit.ly/fQ4sxp
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Well, this is a little belated...I thought I had already posted this card for you.
With a floral background, it could be a pretty wedding or graduation card.
I used Baja Breeze and stamped off Basic Gray for the snowflakes, which I love together for a soft, wintery look.
Here's a peek inside the card:
It's just a little rock'n'roll (stamping in the lighter ink, then 'rolling' gently in the darker ink), but it adds just a little something extra to the interior of the card.
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I love these little 3x3 treat boxes, developed by Angie Juda. It utilizes our Scallop Square Duo Die, which I just love! They're a great size for Ghiradelli squares, or any small treat.
This is one of the projects we're making at tomorrow's free mini class!
If you're in the Hinesville area and would like to join us tomorrow at 2pm, please register here:
http://hinesvillestampingkickoff.eventbrite.com/
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Are You Ready For Some Football...?
How about some Super Simple Scrapbooking for Super Bowl Sunday?
I found these photos a few days ago. They are from July 2002, when we visited family in New York and Connecticut. My Uncle Bill is a huge Green Bay Packers fan, and put the helmet on our then two year old daughter. How stinkin' cute is that?!
I went super simple on these pages, partly because I wanted the photos to stand out, and partly because this is a really bold color combination.
I love that I was able to make all the numbers and letters in our Daffodil Delight to match the rest of both pages. I simply used my Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot with our EXCLUSIVE Timeless Type Junior Alphabet (#115951) die set and adhered them with Tombow MonoAdhesive.
CHALLENGE: What can you do with this year's Super Bowl Colors?
Make any paper crafting project this weekend and email me a photo or scan of it, with a short list of supplies. Please use only Stampin' Up! products. All entries must be recieved by NOON on Monday, February 7th.
I will post all entries next week. One random winner will be chosen and will receive a Stampin' Up! prize package!
Here's a sample from my newsletter, using the Steeler's colors.
Visit me on Facebook to see the other page of my Packers two-page layout! And, don't forget to send me your Super Bowl Challenge Photos!
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Mary Shannon turns 9 today! It's so hard to believe that many years have already flown by already.
Red has always been one of her favorite colors, so I knew I wanted to use our Glimmer Paper for her birthday card. I picked the Pony Party set; because when she helped me make her party invitations, that is the set she wanted to use. I will post that card today on Facebook.
Our Circle Scissor Plus made this card a breeze! I love that tool! You can make any circle from 1 to 6 inches. By keeping the cutter on the glass mat after cutting one circle, you can adjust the measure ment and make another circle, giving you these fun frames!
Ingredients:
Peach Parfait card stock
Blushing Bride card stock
Real Red Glimmer Paper
Pony Party Stamp Set
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Circle Scissor Plus
Modern Label Punch
Real Red Marker
Peach Parfait Marker
Real Red Classic Ink Pad
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Tombow Mono Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Sponge
I hope you enjoyed Mary Shannon's card as much as she did! Remember to visit me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/StampingAroundTheClock to see a sample of the slumber party invitations we made with the Pony Party set, too!
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Here's a little something to sweeten his day...fill a tin with chocolates and decorate a little embellishment with some funky, grunge images from our Extreme Elements and Extreme Skateboard stamp sets. Tie it all up with a little Linen Thread.
These stamps are also available for My Digital Studio!
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The crazy long move is over (although we're still unpacking and trying to find the rest of the Christmas decorations). And, I feel like I can finally get to some stamping and creativitiy, and soon get back to business.
I have lots of projects to make and will share them with you soon.
To get back in the swing of posting, I decided to start with this candle I decorated recently for friends who are newlyweds and new homeowners.
This is a fun and easy way to personalize any jar candle for any occasion.
There have been some concerns about some of the methods of decorating candles for the holidays, especially using tissue paper to add images directly onto pillar candles. This is my solution: a "belly band" that slides easily off the jar, so there are no worries about any potential fire hazard with this gift. (I am sure I'm not the first to do this, but I did not follow anyone else's example or instructions.)
Designer Series Paper and 12x12 cardstock do not quite fit around this particular size candle. So, I just added a small extension to each layer, adhereing everything with Sticky Strip.
Be sure to attach the ends of your cardstock to each other without getting any adhesive on the back of the cardstock. If you hold the cardstock around the jar as you adhere the ends, you can ensure a tight fit without having to tack the paper to the jar. This will allow the recipient to slide the decorative band off when burning the candle, if they so choose, and replace it when the glass has cooled.
Here is how I decorated the lid, too:
After adhering this to the top of the lid, I also added a matching circle on the inside of the lid. That way, when you open the candle and turnover the lid, you do not see any adhesive. Just be sure to remind anyone you give this type of candle to, that they should let the candle cool before replacing the lid.
Have fun creating this holiday season! I'll be back with more ideas real soon...
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I am thankful for many things, among which are my husband and kids, family, friends, freedom, and the fact that we are finally getting settled after a very extended move.
I had these things in mind as I created my fluffy, fat turkey with punches and Sizzix dies, as a project for Thomas' first-grade class. This was the first real project that I've been able to make since moving into the new house, and can't wait to get to work on more projects after celebrating the holiday this weekend.
The kids had a blast making these guys last week! I think the their favorite things on this card were the googlie eyes and getting to punch the two little tags for the waddle. They also got a kick out of using the Sizzix die cut machine.
I hope you all have a fun, relaxed, and safe Thanksgiving weekend!
Grab your favorite Stampin' Up! products from now until November 30th, during Stampin' Up!'s Thanksgiving Spectacular!
Our My Digital Studio digital crafting software is 50% off! Many of our digital downloads are also on sale!
CLICK HERE to view all our discounted products, up to 50% off!
Order online today to get the best deals of the year before this spectaular sale ends!
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Check out our latest video from Stampin' Up - Back to Basics.
Shannon West has a couple of super cute card samples using wood-mounted and clear mount stamps!
Contact me today to order these stamps and any of our fabulous stampin' and scrappin' products!
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Did you know there are only 82 more days until Christmas 2010?!
Here is a fun Christmas card to help get you in the mood for stamping your holiday cards...
Don't forget to join my new newsletter group using the sign-up box in the left sidebar!
My 12 Weeks of Christmas starts tomorrow, October 5, and you won't want to miss any of these great cards, gifts and wrap/bags!
Isn't she cute? A little simple watercoloring with Classic Ink Pads and Blender Pens, highlighted with some of our Shimmer Paint, takes no time at all. I even added Shimmer Paint to this Designer Series Paper from our Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin' Kit. It's a little difficult to see in the photo, but it adds a touch of shimmery swirl to this fun, snowy Cherry Cobbler paper.
Remember, the projects in my 12 Weeks of Christmas Series are exclusive to my newsletter group and will ONLY be broadcast to the new group. Join now ~ complete the sign-up form in the left sidebar and be sure to confirm your subscription!
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Here is my other "D Is For Dog" card. This one was for a much more sad occasion, the passing of a friend's sweet dog named Max. It is a simple, neutral card.
I just love this dog image. Being a simple silhouette makes it very versatile.
Be sure to join my new and improved e-newsletter group to get more samples and tips, including tutorials like the one in last month's newsletter for how to make layers for our new Decorative Label Punch, like the one shown on this card. Complete the sidebar form or CLICK HERE to register for this new group, and be sure to confirm your subscription to complete the registration process.
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I made two cards recently for my dear "Rottie" friends (Rottweiller owners).
Obviously, the dog from our D is for Dog set is not a Rottie, but it is the best big dog image we've ever had. I love his little wagging tail!
The cards were both fairly simple, no bling and no bulk; but, they were really fun to make.
The first one, shown here, was for Jackie's birthday. Have you noticed that I am completely in love with our new Decorative Label Punch? It is the best, most versatile shape we have! It's also really easy to make layers for this image.
If you are a member of my newsletter group, you received my version of the tutorial for this in your September Stampin' News.
You can check out an archive of the newsletter HERE. Be sure to check out the tutorial (linked in the newsletter sidebar); then, purchase the Decorative Label Punch so you can play too!
Don't forget to join my NEW e-newsletter group at AWEBER! It's quick and easy! Just complete the "SUBSCRIBE" form in my right-hand sidebar.
You don't want to miss all the fun holiday ideas I have for you, especially in my upcoming 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter Exclusive Series!
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While we wait for our new house to be finished, I'm working with limited supplies; but, I'm having tons of fun designing these "limited supply" cards, scrapbook pages and more!
This versatile card features our Morning Cup stamp set. I love our clear-mount stamps, but this set is available as either a clear-mount or wood-mount set.
There is a little bit of Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper peeking from behind the tea cup images. And, the ribbon is our new Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon.
Since my ink pads are all in storage, I used Markers, a Blender Pen and Stampin' Spots to watercolor all the tea cups. And, the only punches used were our 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Square Punches.
Colors Used: Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Poppy Parade, So Saffron, and Peach Parfait.
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