This Occasions Mini has so many fun products in it. The possibilities are endless. Are any of you like me and have a weakness for paper? I really have to watch the spending when it comes to the Designer Series Paper. I seem to WANT IT ALL! even though it doesn't fit into the budget. So I was jumping for joy to see the new Designer Series Paper Pack - Sweet Pea in the Occasions Mini CAtalog. It has a mix of colors with wonderful images ina large pack of Designer Series Paper. It also Coordinates with the Sweet Pea stitched felt pieces. There are 48 sheets total in this pack. 2 each of 24 double-sided 12 x 12" and it is an excellent choices for scrapbooking projects because of it's archival qualities.
Stamp set: Fox & Friends (c) #118565, Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370 Card stock: Pretty In Pink #100459, Rose Red #102544, Whisper White #100730, Chocolate Chip #102128 Ink:Stampin'Up! Classic Ink Chocolate Chip #100908 Accessories:Scallop Border Punch #188404 (Sale-a-bration) Free with a $50 purchase; Word Window Punch #105090. Small Tag Punch #108264, Tag Punch #105934, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon #111366, SNAIL adhesive #104332, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, SNAIL adhesive #104332
This is a cute little card we did for Valentines Day. It's a quick card using the Sending Love Designer Series Specialty Paper. If you have not seen this paper in person, you are missing a lot. This paper is GORGEOUS! Some of the pages are glittered such as this red one with the flowers. The centers have a touch of gold glitter that sparkles just enough. Seeing this paper in the Occasions Mini Catalog gives it no justice. YOU have to see it in person. So let me get off the soapbox....ha-ha....and tell you what we used to make this card. Stamp Sets: Fox & Friends(c) 118565, You & Moi #111716 Card stock: Very Vanilla #101650, Chocolate Chip #102128, Specialty Designer Series Paper - Sending Love #117153 Ink: Stampin'Up! Classic Chocolate Chip #100908 Accessories:Small Heart Punch #117193, 1 3/8" Circle Punch #104401, Scallop Circle Punch #109043, Small Oval Punch #107304, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon #109052, SNAIL adhesive #104332, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
Hmmmm, I was just wondering what I would write about and whooooooo would read it. I am always hoping to post something that will grab your attention and make you say "WOW". That is the reason I write this blog is to help you with ideas to create your own projects. Anyway, here is one for today.
Stamp Set:Fox & Friends (C) #118565, Teeny Tiny Wishes # 115370 Card stock: Old Olive #100702, Taken with Teal #101584, Whisper White #100730, Pretty in Pink #100459, Rose Red #102544, Soft Suede #115318, Designer Series Paper Stack - Sweet Pea #117161 Ink:Stampin'Up! Classic Ink Soft Suede #115657 Accessories:Big Shot#113439, Stampin'Up! Scallop Square die #115950, Stampin'Up! Punch Windows (Magnetic Movers & Shapers die) #115953, Modern Label Punch #166630, Word Window Punch #105090, Full Heart Punch #113693, Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch#117191, Soft Subtles Brads #106954, Paper Piercing Tool #116631, Mat Pack #105826, Paper Snips #103579, Polka-Dot 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon #115612, SNAIL adhesive #104332, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
OMG....I think I was having a very punch happy day. maybe It is my Big Shot and PUNCHES that are my must have TOOLS. Don't forget it's SALE-A-BRATION TIME. January is almost gone and SAB is 1/3 over. Don't let it slip past.CONTACT ME TODAY to get your share of the FREE PRODUCT.
This is a question that was asked of a group of us this week. Other than card stock, ink and stamps. What other tool would it be that you should not live with out? I have taken a day to think about it and it has been a very hard decision. The thing that I have that I absolutely grab all the time is my BIG SHOT. I never dreamed it would turn out this way when I purchased it in the fall of 2008.
The BIG SHOTis a manual multipurpose die-cutting system. It quickly and easily creates die-cut or embossed shapes, envelopes, tags, and baskets. It's great for cards, scrapbook pages, home décor, and so much more. You can cut a cut a variety of materials with it including card stock, vinyl, tin cans, rubber, wood, plastic, and so many other materials. No electricity required to use it and it is very portable. It even has a "doctor's bag" made especially to carry it around to clubs, crops or where ever you would like to take it. That is sold separately. The really cool thing is you can use dies from any die manufacturer with the BIG SHOT but Stampin'Up! has commissioned with Sizzix to make some EXCLUSIVE dies and embossing folders to match some the their stamp sets. How cool is that? The BIG SHOT machine comes with 2 standard cutting pads and Multi-Purpose Platform when you purchase it from Stampin'Up!. All other dies and accessories are sold separately. The Multi-Purpose Platform is made up of plastic pages and a thick platform. You can flip these pages over to use, or to move out of the way, depending on what "sandwich" you are using and the thickness you need to run through the machine. The GREATEST thing about this is the instructions are written right on each page for so you don't have to find your instructions or a manual each time you go to use it.
Now is the BEST time to purchase the BIG SHOT. With the Sale-a-bration Promotion you will get the most BANG for YOUR BUCK when purchasing the BIG SHOT. Remember you get FREE PRODUCT for every $50 you spend!
Leave me a comment below and tell me YOUR favorite stamping tool.
Today I wanted to show you a very simple card that is elegant. This is a quick card to make. Honestly!
All I did was fold a 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" Pretty in Pink #100459 in half then I took a piece of 4" x 5 1/4" Whisper White #100730 and ran it through the Big Shot #113439 with the Impressions Embossing Folder - Finial Press #115963. After that I took the Scallop Border Punch #118402 (a FREE punch in the Sale-a-bration Promotion) and punched the bottom edge. I attached that to the "base card", Pretty in Pink. Next, I stamped the hearts on Whisper White in Stampin'Up! Classic Ink Pretty in Pink #101301 and the "Valentine" saying also. It comes from a Hostess Level I set ""Holiday Best". I cut the hearts out using my Paper Snips #103579. If you have never used these scissors, they are the bomb for cutting paper. And I punched the saying out with the Oval Scallop punch #144889. I also punched 2 ovals out of Pretty in Pink card stock. Then you can layer the saying onto the 2 Pretty in Pink ovals with them off set so that it looks like they are a bigger oval. Thats my "Tip for the Day".
I used the 2 Way Glue Pen #100425 and Dazzling Diamondson the Hearts, adhered them to the card with Stampin' Dimenionals and the oval saying. The last thing is tie some Satin Ribbon (Pretty In Pink # 117289) around the top of the card. Voila! Honestly, this card took less than 15 mins to complete. If you are making them assembly line if you would like to make ore than one it could take less time per card.
Don't forget that with the purchase of this stamp set $2 goes to the HAITI RELIEF FUND!
I had 2 challenges to complete today. One is complete and the other is still pending. Will you help me complete it?
OK, the first was to make a "Special Order" card for a very nice lady that called me wanting a card for her husband that just had heart bypass surgery. She gave me specifics of what she wanted and the card and what he liked. From there, I have designed a card specially for him. Would you like to see it? OK. I'll show it to you if you will please listen to my 2nd challenge.
The 2nd Challenge was to add at least FIVE (5) NEW fans to my STAMP WITH GLENDA FACEBOOK PAGE. I need your help to do that. You can CLICK HERE TO JOIN. Also PLEASE invite you friends to join too! I will be ever so grateful. Alright....so here is the card I made. I hope it was worth the time you took to read my plea.....
The inside used part of a message from the Stamp set "God's Blessings" #114973. It says, "Today is God's gift to you... Each day you are God's gift to me!"
Stamp sets: Lovely as a Tree #115026, Winter Post #11780, God's Blessings #114973, Warm Words #115108 Card stock: Very Vanilla #101650, Chocolate Chip #102128, Bordering Blue #102630 Ink: Stampin'Up! Classic Ink Pad Basic Brown #104315, Bordering Blue #102265, Certainly Celery #105217, Old Olive #102277, Garden Green #102272, Pretty In Pink #101301, Barely Banana #101170 Accessories:Sponge Daubers #102892, Scallop Oval Punch #114889, Modern Label Punch #116630, Word Window Punch #105090, Vintage Brads #109109, SNAIL adhesive #104332, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Paper Snips 103579
Today we had a Sweet Valentine Class. This is one of the cards we made using the I (Heart) Heart stamp set # 118571. Every stamp set that is sold between now and February 28th, STAMPIN'UP! will donate $2 to the Haiti Relief Fund. Jump in and help Haiti NOW if you don't have this stamp set. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR SET.
Stamp set:I (Heart) Hearts (clear mount) #118571 Card stock: Melon Mambo #115320, Whisper White #100730, Rich Razzleberry #115326, Crushed Curry #115319, Designer Series Paper - Razzleberry Lemonade #115675 Ink: Stampin'Up! Classic Ink Pad Melon Mambo #115656, Rich Razzleberry #115658, Crushed Curry #115659 Accessories:1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon #115611, Heart to Heart Punch #113694, Scallop Trim Corner Punch #118870, Window Sheets #114323, Sticky Strip #104294, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, SNAIL Adhesive #104332
We have all done it....Have coupon, get excited, run out to the BIG BOX STORE. YIPPEE! I GOT A DEAL! When you run out to get those cheaper deals, you should ask yourself a few questions:
1. How do I learn how to use my new craft item? I like hands on training. 2. Who do I call next month when I have a question about it? 3. Where can I learn more specific ways to use this and other items associated with my paper-crafting hobby?
The great thing about Stampin' Up! is that when you buy your craft supplies, you not only get top quality products and a 90 Day Guarantee...you also have access to me. I can show you how to use your tools and so much more. I'm here for ideas, inspiration, demonstrations of products and customer service; whatever I can do to make your paper crafting experience the best possible. Of course there are other great aspects about shopping with Stampin' Up! - you don't have to leave home to shop. *smile* I can bring the shop to you in the form of a workshop, or you can browse the catalog at your leisure and order when you like. You can order online 24/7 or I will be happy to place the order for you. I'll bet you don't get customer service like this at the "BIG BOX STORE". Next time you need a craft productcontact me and let's compare prices, quality and benefits.
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Stampin′ Up! and it's demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. The disaster in Haiti is no different.
Here is the plan: From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you buy will be donated American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
(not full size picture of stamp set)
Product Name
Item #
Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount (block D recommended)
118571
$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount
117010
$26.95
Stampin'Up! has raised multitudes of funds through fundraisers such as this for other disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Tsunami. They have also raised funds for the Ronald McDonald House, Susan B. Koman Breast Cancer Fund and American Heart Association. Don't miss the chance to participate!
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