Stamping Around the Clock

Quick Tip: Longer Pillow Box from Sizzix Die

Need a longer pillow box from the Sizzix Pillow Box Die?

It's easy.  Just run two sheets of the same color card stock through the Big Shot (one at a time to make sure you get all the score marks).  Then trim one or both pieces from top to bottom, to get the length you need.  Use Sticky Strip to adhere the two sides together, assemble the box, and cover the seam with a 1/4" strip of contrasting card stock. Decorate the rest of your box.  You can hold the sides together with a small amount of adhesive, or by tieing a matching piece of ribbon around the long ends of the box as shown above.  The "thank you" sentiment was printed from My Digital Studio.

Big Shot

Pillow Box Die

My Digital Studio

InLinkz.com 

Happy Stampin'!

 

Love Is In The Air

I had so much fun designing these projects for our Coffee Group to make at our January meeting. 

The card was cut using our brand new Framelits dies, as were the hearts.  It's hard to see, but I embossed the Cherry Cobbler flag at the top with our new Edgelits (strip embossing folders). 

The box is a very simple 3/4"-deep box with a die-cut scallop square on the front and back.  The front of the box was designed in My Digital Studio.  I printed six to a sheet.  Once cut out, they were sponged and glued to the box with Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  I also added one of our Large Basic Pearls inside the "o" (not pictured).  Here is a complete list of the items used on these projects:

(Please Note: I used the InLinkz system to create all the thumbnail links below, which is wonderful.  Unfortunately, the Stampin Up online store is not designed to allow this system to grab individual images of things found in a collection, such as card stock or inks.  So, for these projects you will need:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink and Card Stock, Early Espresso Classic Ink and Card Stock, and Very Vanilla Card Stock.  Just follow the image link for the product you need, and select the specific colors in the store.  Also, if you do not see an item on the store page when it opens, just click the "Show All" option and scroll the page to find what you need.)

Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Hearts Collection Framelits Dies	Labels Collection Framelits Dies	Take It To Heart Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Adorning Accents Embossing Folders	Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder	Baroque Motifs Wood-Mount Stamp Set	8 1/2 x 11 Card Stock
P.S. I Love You - digital stamp brush set	Valentine Defined - digital stamp brush set	Basic Pearls	Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals	Table Top Cutter	1 3/8" Square Punch	Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die
Simply Scored	Classic Ink Pad	Bone Folder	Stampin' Sponges
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive	Paper Snips

InLinkz.com

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #8

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the
celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.  Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

This year's final Hanukkah sample is a fun gift bag made from a mini lunch sack. 

Supplies:

Jewish Holiday Sayings Stamp Brush Sets - Digital Download  #128334
Whisper White card stock  #100730
Night of Navy card stock  #100867
Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
White Waffle Paper  #125591
2 1/2" Circle Punch  #120906
Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pad  #105209
Basics Glimmer Brads  #121003
Eyelet Border Punch  #119853
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
Mini Glue Dots  #103683
White Mini Lunch Bag from a big-box craft store

Instructions:

1. Print the Happy Hanukkah sentiment from My Digital Studio in Night of Navy.
2. Cut the sentiment to 1" x 5 1/8" and sponge the edges lightly with Bashful Blue Classic Ink.
3. Trim the top of the bag (while folded) with the Eyelet Border Punch.
4. Cut a piece of Night of Navy card stock to 3 1/4" x 5 3/4" and adhere to the front of the bag with Tombow Liquid Glue.
5. Cut a piece of Silver Glimmer Paper to 3" x 5 1/2" and adhere to the Navy card stock.
6. Punch a piece of the White Waffle Paper with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  Scrunch it in the middle and wrap the prongs of a Silver Glimmer Brad around the middle to secure it.  Fan out the edges and trim if necessary.
7. Attach the waffle paper bow to the glimmer paper with mini glue dots.

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #6

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the
celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.
Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #6 is a delicious bag full of Lindor White Chocolate Truffles. 
There are little snowmen on the wrappers, and the colors are a perfect match to our Bashful Blue and Island Indigo. 
I love that our colors cover such a wide array of standard and trendy shades!

Supplies:

Hanukkah (a la carte wood mounted stamp)  #122034
Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
Island Indigo Card Stock  #122923
Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
Island Indigo Classic Ink Pad  #122937
5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon #114319
Curly Label Punch #119851
6x8" Cello Bags  #102210
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
SNAIL Adhesive  #104332  (Refill #104331)
Stampin' Sponges  #101610

Instructions:

1. Stamp the Hanukkah stamp in Island Indigo on Whisper White Card Stock, and trim to 1 3/8" x 2 1/2".  Sponge around edges with more Indigo Ink.
2. Cut the Silver Glimmer Paper to 2 3/4" x a little over 2", then use the edge of the Curly Label Punch to cut the decorative edge as shown above.
3. Cut the Island Indigo Card Stock to 3 1/2" x 6 1/2", then score at 1 3/4" on the short side to make the bag topper.
4. Fill the cello bag with approximately 8 truffels.  Fold down the top of the bag and staple to hold it closed. 
5. Fold the bag topper over the cello bag and secure with SNAIL adhesive.
6. Wrap the Organza Ribbon around the topper and tie a knot on the left side of the topper.
7. Adhere the stamped card stock to the Glimmer Paper with Tombow Liquid Glue, then adhere to the right side of the bag topper with more Tombow.

Happy Stampin'!

 

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #5

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the
celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #5 is a treat with a very simple digital tag tied with Marina Mist Scallop Dots Ribbon.

I found these cute little containers filled with chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, and thought they would make fun little Hanukkah gifts, with just a little extra decoration...

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set #128334
Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
1/16" Circle Punch  #101227
2 1/2" Circle Punch  #120906
Marina Mist Scallop Dots Ribbon  #122986
White Baker's Twine  #124262

Instructions:

1. Print the menorah image from My Digital Studio and punch with the 2 1/2" Circle.
2. Punch a hole just off-center at the top of the tag with the 1/16" Circle.  
3. Tie a piece of the Marina Mist ribbon into a bow around the top of the container.
4. Thread a piece of baker's twine through the hole in the tag and tie it to the ribbon just under the loop of the bow.

Happy Stampin'!

 

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #4

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks
leading up to the celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

Unfortunately, this series has been overcome by events, but I will play catch-up and get the rest of my samples to you over the next several days.

Sample #4 is a digital tag that features our Hebrew Holidays Stamp Brush Set and Marina Mist Patterns Designer Series Paper.
 

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set (containing the Hewbrew Holidays Stamp Brush Set)  #128334
Glimmer Brads Digital Download #123964
Satin Ribbon Digital Download #121063

Instructions:

1.Download and install each of the above digital downloads.
2.Open a new 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" Tag, and choose to create your own.
3.Add a Square Punch and fill it with Marina Mist Polka Dot Patterns Designer Series Digital Paper.  Double click the Marina Paper and reduce the zoom about 4 times.
4.Add another Square Punch.  Drag the sides to make it fit across the tag about a 1/2" x 4 1/4", and place it about a 1/2" above the bottom edge.  Color fill it with Concord Crush.
5.Add Vanilla Satin Ribbon and reduce the size to fit on the Concord Crush punched strip.
6.Add a Silver Glimmer Brad on top of the Ribbon.
7.Add one more Square Punch, and Color Fill with Very Vanilla.  Mat with Concord Crush.
8.Add the dreidl from Hebrew Holidays and change the color to Marina Mist.
9.Add "for you" from Hebrew Holidays and change the color to Concord Crush.
(If sending to the Stampin' Up printer, copy the Marina Polka Dot punch and paste it to Page 2 of the tag, then add one of the copyright stamps in Concord Crush.)
10.Print one or more tags.  Hole-punch the top left corner and string with ribbon of your choice.

Happy Holiday Stampin'!

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz!

 

Stampin' Up! announced this morning that they have added nearly 200 items to our Clearnace Rack sale page!  These items include the "old style" punces, Sizzix Dies, and tons of accessories!  Click the image above or HERE to go directly to my Stampin' Up! Store and order online to get tons of fabulous deals, up to 80% OFF!

This deal is only good from now through Thursday, January 5th!  Many items will sell out quickly, and of those left at the end of the blitz, many will be removed from the Clearance Rack.  So, run to my Stampin' Up! Store Now for the best deals!

Back to Blogging...

I am very far behind on all my social media fun stuff.  I promise I'll fix that over the next few days.  I rolled right from a fun family trip to Nashville over Thanksgiving into hosting a baby shower, then a vendor opportunity popped up.  So, now that the reality fun is done, I can spend a little more time on our virtual fun.  I will catch up on the 8 Weeks of Hanukkah, and also send out the missed weeks from my 12 Weeks of Christmas newsletters very soon. 

For now, I just want to say a quick thanks to the Marne Community Club for a great holiday luncheon Monday!  I had a blast meeting everyone, and really enjoyed the opportunity to have a vendor table there for you all.  

Here are a few photos that are a little closer so you can see all the goodies I had for sale, along with a few scrapbooking samples (click each image to enlarge it):

Happy Stampin'!

Stampin' Up Holiday Online Extravaganza is Here!

Let the sale shopping begin!

The Stampin' Up Annual Holiday Online Extravaganza is here
~ save 20% to 60% off selected items!  These include digital and traditional products, and a few Mini Catalog items.

Shop early to get 20% off two (2) of our newest items ~ only until 11:59pm MT TODAY!  Our Simply Scored and Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are the surprise 24-hours deals.  If you don't have these fabulous new Stampin' Up! items, go ahead and order them today!

The full sale runs now through next Wednesday, November 30th.  Click the SU flier image above, the online ordering link in the right sidebar, or any of the bold text in this post to view my Online Store and start shopping right now.  Or, click HERE to view the PDF with all sale items.

Remember the 24 hour deals are only available until midnight tonight.  Shop Now to get all the best deals!

Happy Shopping and Stampin'!

Stampin' Up's Online Extravaganza Starts Monday!

Need project supplies?  Need some crafty gifts for friends and family? 

Start shopping with some fabulous deals next week during Stampin' Up's Holiday Online Extravaganza ~ Monday, November 21 to Wednesday November 30! 

Be sure to click on over to my Online Stampin' Up! Store this Monday to take advantage of great savings, like FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle! 

In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]).  I don't know what those items will be, so stay tuned for an update first thing Monday morning.  I'll announce it here as soon as I know. 

Happy Shopping!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #3

  Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah

Cards, Gifts and Bags! I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks
leading up to the celebration of Hanukkah. 
The series is in the same format as my 12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

This week, I have a digital trifold card that features our Jewish Sayings Stamp Brush Set and Urban Oasis Digital Designer Series Paper.

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set  #128334
Urban Oasis Digital Designer Series Paper #126042
Basic Pearls and Rhinestones Digital Download #124330
Decorative Label Digital Punch #123951

Instructions:

1.Download and install each of the above digital downloads.
2.Open a new 4" x 9 1/4" Trifold Card, and choose to create your own.
3.In the Design Center (right side of the screen), open the Background Paper Pallette and click on Designer Series Paper.  Add Urban Oasis #1.  This will fill the entire background of all three panels.  Click the second page of the project (bottom of the
screen), and repeat.  This will fill the back of the trifold with the same patterned paper.
4.Add a square punch from the Punches Pallette, fill it with Urban Oasis #11 and add a mat of Early Espresso.  Enlarge the square to stretch across the entire width of the project front, and position similar to the photo above.  Copy and paste this to the back page of the project and position to the same measurement as the front.
5.Add three Basic Pearls, and arrange them on the card front as shown above.  Add drop shadow to each pearl.
6.Add a Decorative Label Punch to the card front, rotate it to verticle and fill it with Whisper White.  Add an Early Espresso mat and drop shadow.
7.Open the Shalom Sayings digital stamp set (from the Jewish Sayings download) and change the color to Baja Breeze.  Add the image to the card, resize to fit the punch and add drop shadow.
8.Add a square punch to the last panel of the front page and size it to fit.  Fill the punch with Whisper White, then add an Early Espresso mat and drop shadow.
9.Insert the sentiment from the Jewish Greetings stamp brush set (from the Jewish Sayings download).  Change the color to Early Espresso and resize to fit the punch.
10.Save your project.  Now, you're ready to print cards at home or order them through the Stampin' Up! printer service.

Here is what the two pages will look like in My Digital Studio:

 

Happy Stampin'!

 

 

 

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #2

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah
Cards, Gifts and Bags!

I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the celebration of Hanukkah.  The series is in the same format as my
12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year, it will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

This shimmery greeting was created with My Digital Studio as well as traditional paper products, featuring Silver Glimmer Paper, Dazzling Details and our a la carte Hanukkah wood-mount stamp.

Supplies:

My Digital Studio  #118108
Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set  #128334
Hanukkah Wood-Mount Stamp  #122034
Dazzling Details  #124117
Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005
Whisper White card stock  #100730
Night of Navy card stock  #100867
Daffodil Delight card stock  #119683
Stampin' Sponges  #101610
Blender Pens  #102845
So Saffron Classic Ink Pad  #105213
Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad  #109120
Night of Navy Stampin' Marker  #100069
Punch Pack  (circle)  #118309
1/2" Circle Punch  #119869
Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Adhesvive  #110755

Instructions:

1.Download and install the Jewish Holiday Sayings Digital Stamp Brush Set.
2.Open a new project in My Digital Studio.   In the Stamps section of the Resource Palette, set the color to Night of Navy.  Add, size and arrange the menorah (about 2" x 3 1/8") from the Hebrew Holidays and the sentiment (about 2 1/2" x 2 1/4") from the Jewish Greetings stamp sets that are included in the Jewish Holiday Sayings Stamp Brush Set.  See image above.
3.Save and print.  Note:  If making multiple cards, you can fit up to three sets of images on one page.
4.Cut out the pair of images as one focal piece, measuring 3 1/4" x 5".  Sponge the edges with So Saffron Classic Ink.
5.Cut a sheet of Night of Navy card stock in half at 4 1/4" x 11" and score at  5 1/2" to make the card base.  Cut the remaining card stock to 3 7/16" x 5 1/8".  Adhere the focal piece to this one. 
6.Cut Silver Glimmer Paper to 3 1/8" x 5 3/8".  You will also need a strip cut at 1/4" x 5 1/2".
7.Adhere the focal piece to the Glimmer Paper and add that to the front of your card, as pictured above.  Add the strip of Glimmer Paper below that, to break up the space at the bottom of the card.
8.Ink one Star of David on the Hanukkah stamp, using the Night of Navy Stampin' Marker, and stamp it on a scrap of Whisper White card stock.  Punch out using the Bitty Circle Punch.
9.Punch a scrap of Daffodil Delight card stock with the 1/2" Circle Punch.  Layer and adhere this behind the Star of David, and attach to the strip of Glimmer Paper.  See photo for placement suggestion. 

Happy Stampin'!

8 Weeks of Hanukkah - #1

Welcome to 8 Weeks of Hanukkah Cards, Gifts and Bags!

I've created cards, tags, gift items and gift bags to share with you over these 8 weeks leading up to the celebration of Hanukkah.
This series is in the same format as my
12 Weeks of Christmas, including step-by-step instructions.  Next year will be exclusive to my newsletter members.  But, since this is a brand new series, I decided to publish it for everyone.

We begin with a beautifully rustic hybrid card.
All the main elements of this card were created in My Digital Studio, then colored and distressed with Stampin' Up's
Distressing Essentials, Cutter Tool and Inks.

Supplies:
My Digital Studio #118108
Jewish Holiday Digital Stamp Brush  #128334
Well Worn Digital Designer series Paper  #124225
Distressing Essentials Kit  #118762
Cutter Kit  #106958
12x12 Subtles Textured Card Stock - So Saffron  #121075
8 1/2 x 11 Night of Navy Card Stock  #100867
8 1/2 x 11 Whisper White Card Stock #100730
Stampin' Sponges  #101610
Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive  #110755
Paper Cutter #104152
Blender Pens  #102845
So Saffron Classic Ink Pad  #105213
Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad  #115657
Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad  #109120

Instructions:

1. Download and install our Jewish Holiday Sayings Stamp Brush bundle, which includes three stamp brush sets (Hebrew Holidays, Jewish Greetings and Shalom Sayings).
Also, download and install our Well Worn Designer Series Digital Paper (DSDP).

2. Open a new project in My Digital Studio (or in an alternate program if you do not yet have My Digital Studio).  Add the menorah from Hebrew Holidays and adjust the size to approximately 2" x 3 1/8".  If you are using My Digital Studio, you can also change the color to Not Quite Navy.

3. Add the "Happy Hanukkah" sentiment from Jewish Greetings to your project, adjusting the size to approximately 1" x 2 1/2".  Again, in My Digitial Studio, change the image color to Not Quite Navy.

4.  On a separate "page," insert the Well Worn DSDP using paper image #4.

5.  Save and print your project on Whisper White card stock.  You can arrange multiple images on one page to print several sets of images at a time, and print multiple sheets of the DSDP.

6. Color your menorah image using Blender Pens and Classic Ink Pads as listed above. When coloring the candle sticks, make them as dark or light as you wish by swiping off more or less ink from the Blender Pen prior to coloring.  I used very little ink here, which makes the candles look almost silver in color.

7. Cut our your images with a paper trimmer, and distress the edges of each piece with the distressing blade on the Cutter Tool.  Ink all edges with the Mahogany and Tea Stain ink spots from the Distressing Essentials Kit.  Also, sponge each ink lightly onto both focal pieces to achieve the rustic, aged look.

8.  Cut two pieces of the printed DSDP, one measuring 3/4" x 5 1/4" and one measuring 2 3/4" x 5 1/4". 
Cut the So Saffron textured card stock to 4" x 5 1/4". 
Cut the Not Quite Navy card stock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".

9.  Score the Not Quite Navy card base at 4 1/4" to form a verticle card.  Then adhere the focal images to the larger piece of DSDP, and mount that on the So Saffron card stock.  Add the smaller strip of DSDP, and adhere the embellished card stock to the front of the card base.

Happy Holidays & Happy Stampin'!

Sneak Peek: 12 Weeks of Christmas Exclusive Series Starts This Week

It's almost here!  Be sure to sign up for my newsletter today, so you get every exclusive issue of my 12 Weeks of Christmas! 

Week #1 will be a unique photo card, but this image is a sneak peek of my favorite project in this series. 

Want to know what it is? 

Click here to join my newsletter group now: http://bit.ly/mystampnews

Happy Stampin'!

12 Weeks of Christmas is Almost Here!

It's the most wonderful time of year...my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter Subscriber-Exclusive starts in just a few short days! 

If you're not already on my e-mail list, be sure to click the "subscribe" button at the top left of this page and join now! 

These projects will not be shown anywhere else, and back issues will not be available. 

Subscribe today in order to see all 12 projects fabulous cards, bags/tags/wraps and gifts!

Happy Stampin'!

Summer Simply Scrappin': Playful Polka Dots

Have you seen the 2011 Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog?!  It is full of fabulous products, including a Simply Scrappin' Kit called Playful Polka Dots!

This is a fun, bright kit with bunches of card stock stickers, textured card stock and Designer Series Paper. 

But wait, it gets better...This kit is also available as a Digital Designing Download!  You can see the paper kit HERE and the digital kit HERE.

I used both the real paper kit and the digital kit on this page.  The picture in the top corner was digi-"punched" with the Curly Lable Digital Punch (which comes with the My Digital Studio software), then layered on some First Edition Digital Designer Series Paper.  I also added scallop "punched" borders and a solid border on top of that for a more finished look.  The whole image was saved and printed on photo paper.

Check out my Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/StampingAroundTheClock to see a coordinating page I made with this kit!  While you're there, be sure to "Like" the page to get exclusive updates with event info and samples!

My Digital Studio: Faux Paper Folding Technique

Wow! I have seen several great digi-techniques lately, using just My Digital Studio!  I have not developed these myself, but I have seen them online.  I didn't see the instructions for this particular technique, so I figured it out myself.  I will share what I discovered with you soon!  I'm working on several MDS Tutorials of my own versions of the MDS Basics plus these special techniques.  It is a slow process with taking so many screen-shots and adding the text, etc.  Stayed tuned for more info on tutorial releases soon!

The one I used on this page is Faux Folded Corner!

I am truly having tons of fun with MDS and all these techniques, plus all the new downloads SU keeps publishing every Tuesday.

Click Here to see this weeks downloads: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx

When there's no time for traditional paper crafting or you don't want to lug out all your supplies, or you just want to be creative while watching TV, digi-crafting is perfect! And, now with these techniques, like faux folded corner, faux sponging and others, your digi-projects more and more like traditional ones!
You can check out all our MDS products here: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=501

Happy Stampin' & Digi-Craftin'!

 

Stampin' Up Message from Shelli Gardner

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!

Happy Stampin'!

New Stampin' Up Digital Downloads

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

Happy Stampin'!

Need a Gift or Treat for a Teen Boy?

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!  

Happy Stampin'!

Digital Stamping - A New Year's Day Birthday Card

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been playing with My Digital Studio (MDS) a lot lately.  Stampin' Up! has released tons of great digi-stamps, papers and accessories!  I love the ease and convenience of digi-paper crafting.  It does not replace traditional paper crafts, but it is definitely another super fun medium. 

What do you think of my new blog banner?  I made it with MDS just last night!

I made this carda a couple of weeks ago for my uncle, whose birthday happens to be New Year's Day.  It's so fun to make digital cards with My Digital Studio, and then post them for your friends and family on Facebook when they have a birthday or anniversary!

Our Timeless digital stamp brush set is great for collaging, and for making heritage scrapbook pages. 

Did you notice that these images are not part of our current catalog?  They are unique to our MDS collection! 

I also used the "Happy Birthday" from our Well-Scripted digi-set, the swirl from our Simple Friendship digi-set, and accented it all with a digital Designer Label Punch and some digi-Seam Binding Ribbon.

CONTACT ME TODAY to learn more about My Digital Studio and how to use digital stamps, paper and accessories!

Happy Stampin'!

Stampin' Up Online Shopping Spectacular!

 

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!

Happy Stampin' & Shoppin'!

My Digital Studio: Color Update!

Per Stampin' Up!:  "The launch of a new catalog is exciting, and there's more excitement to come! On July 13, all My Digital Studio users will be eligible for a free color software upgrade and color downloads. The color update to the software will add the new core colors, and three previously unavailable carryover colors to the color palette. Watch for more communication about this free MDS software upgrade and color download!"

Happy Digi-Stampin'!

Sweet Sisters Scrappin'

I was playing with My Digital Studio last night, just scrappin' some random photos.  Here is one of the pages I made, with photos from 2002. 

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Happy Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Don't Let Baby Photos Overwhelm You

What a face!  This is a digital scrapbook page that I made the other day in My Digital Studio, with a few pictures from Emily's first zwieback cookie experience (in 2000).  Can you tell she loved it?  LOL!  It's so hard to believe she's already 10 years old.  I love going back and scrapbooking baby photos.  We have so many between the three kids that I'll probably never finish, and that's ok.  It's tons of fun to work on older photos, especially happy baby ones! So, never feel like you have to get them all scrapbooked right away.  Take your time and enjoy the memories!

Happy Stampin'!