Do YOU want to save Money this holiday season and get what YOU want?

December 15, 2011-January 5, 2012
Stampin' Up! just announced a Clearance Rack Blitz! Many new products such as punches, ribbon, ink, dies, buttons and MORE, nearly 200, have been added with some of the merchandise marked down 80% - but only while supplies last!
A few details:
• Only online orders qualify for this promotion. Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items, as well.
• The Clearance Rack Blitz includes old-body style punches.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits
• Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.
• You may view Clearance Rack Blitz items in the Online Store.
You can take advantage of these great deals now through January 2. Please remember these deals are only while supplies last!
So hurry don't miss it--SHOP NOW

MDS Christmas Card

Hi all,
I know I have been a little MIA lately.
Here is a quick card that I forgot I made a few weeks ago. I made it with the Free downloads SU gave us a few weeks ago. Hope you enjoy and that your holidays are going well.

Happy Crafting,
Deborah

Stampin' Up! is Making a Difference

At Stampin' Up!, we believe in making a difference in the lives of others--whether they're our demonstrators, our employees, the people who use our products, or children in need of a way to express their creativity.

Since 2005, Stampin' Up! has been honored to participate in the TODAY Show's Holiday Toy Drive. This year, Stampin' Up! will be donating over $500,000 worth of stamping and paper crafting products to the following organizations:

Action for Boston Community Development Inc.
Alliance for Children's Rights
Boys & Girls Clubs Harford County
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
Community Partners of Dallas - Rainbow Room
Diocese of Saint Augustine
Friendship Project
Help USA
Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN)
Kids In Need Foundation
National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section - The Dignity Project
Operation Homefront
Puerto Rican Family Institute
St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
Stephen Siller Foundation/Katrina Fund
Welcome House
Youthbuild USA

In conjunction with the donation, Stampin' Up!'s Shelli Gardner will make an appearance on NBC's TODAY Show on Tuesday, December 6. We are honored and excited to once again participate in this annual holiday tradition of giving back and making a difference!

Support Small Business Saturday with FREE Shipping

Yes, today is Small Business Saturday. For your support of my Small Business I would like to offer Free Shipping from now through Tuesday November 29th.
Take advantage of our Online Extravaganza , order from the Holiday Mini, or choose items from our regular catalog. This is a "Through me only." deal, so, call or email me what you would like to order. You only pay the price plus 7.9% tax. I will place the order Wednesday so please let me know by Tuesday evening and help Support Small Business and take advantage of "My thanks to you offer.".

Happy Crafting and Shopping!!
Deborah
Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Save on Your Holiday Shopping!!!

You don't want to miss this one! Stampin' Up! has a great sale going on starting today and lasting only 10 days! They also have some 24 hour sales today only! So hurry on over to My Online Store and take a look. You can order online or call me if you live locally and I can put it in with a group of them and you can save on shipping also!

Happy Crafting and Shopping!!!!
Deborah

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA COMING MONDAY!!!

Online Extravaganza, our annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season, will begin Monday, November 21, 2011, and run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
Log on to my Online Store first thing Monday, November 21, to take advantage of great savings - some for a VERY LIMITED TIME!!

Get your Wish List together now and be ready to secure some deals! Get your shopping done before Black Friday and you can stay home and rest after your holiday dinner. I will post here when the promotion goes live at 12:01AM Mountain time on Monday, November 21st!!

Happy Crafting and Shopping!!!
Deborah
Your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Masculine Monday

Where Eagles Fly
My father collected eagles like I collect giraffes. I am always reminded of him when I see an eagle.
This eagle is from the In Wilderness set. I was reminded yesterday that I haven’t used coloring for awhile so I took out my blender pens, ink pads and color pencils and colored my stamp. I enjoyed it. It is always fun to color and when you do it this way, as opposed to coloring in a coloring book – which I still do from time-to-time – others don’t take a second look at you.
So, if you haven’t in awhile, take out you Stampin’ Up! Crayons, color pencils, and blender pens and have fun coloring!

Happy Crafting!
Deborah

Product list
Stamp Sets-
In Wilderness
Card Stock-
Always Artichoke
Baja Breeze
Early Espresso
Water Color Paper
Ink-
Soft Suede
Chocolate Chip
Daffodil Delight
More Mustard
Basic Black
White and Brown Color Pencils
Tools used-
Big Shot and Lattice Embossing folder
1/16th inch Handheld punch

FREE Digital Downloads!!

Get FOUR FREE Digital Downloads as we celebrate Digital Scrapbooking Day!

Digital Scrapbooking Day is officially tomorrow, November 5th, but Stampin' Up! celebration is four days long.

To celebrate, Stampin' Up! is giving away FOUR FREE Digital Downloads - all you have to do is complete a short survey! If enough people fill out the survey, 5,000 people, you will receive a 5th download FREE! You do not need to have My Digital Studio to receive these downloads - you can use them in a different program!! How cool is that??!!

GET YOUR FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS NOW!!

Don't wait - get your FREE downloads before Monday, November 7th!

Contact Me,Deborah, at (360) 888-7627, or stampinwithdeborah@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Happy Crafting!!
Deborah

Happy Halloween On Masuline Monday

I have put together a scrap page for my DH of one of our first Halloweens together. He made these outfits for us down to every detail. His craft is modeling. He free forms some of his models and uses different parts from different kits or other items and builds his own ideas. That is what he did with the pieces that he wore that night.
I feel very connected in our crafts even though they are in many ways different. It is nice to have someone who understands creativity.
I did make this page using My Digital Studio. I am finding myself using it more and more. There are so many stamps I don't have in hand but I have, and will have for ever, in MDS.
Tonight I will be working and Henry is helping out some friends, so, alas, we will be apart for much of the evening.
Hope your Halloween is a happy and creative one.

Happy Crafting!!!
Deborah

I am so excited!!

I just added a new header to my blog!! I designed it with My Digital Studio. I know, many others have done it but I am somewhat technically challenged. I was just sitting her on the couch with my DH and started 'expressing my excitement' when it worked. He looked at me strange but then was happy for me. I just had to share. So, what do you think?
I plan to use it also on my newsletters. Don't get my newsletter? It is easy, just click on the subscribe to our newsletter in the upper left of my blog here. I send a newsletter out once a month with our latest promotions, a schedule of my classes, and tips and ideas for crafting projects. I would love to have you join my mailing list and be in on all the latest information and savings.

Happy Crafting!!
Deborah

Don't Miss This BIG Opportunity!

The Big Shot is a big deal! And during October you can get it FREE!!

It's not too late to join the fun and excitement of getting products you love at a discount and earning extra income.

If you haven't already, join the Stampin' Up! family during October and get a FREE Sizzix Big Shot!! Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive dies to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash!

Already have the Big Shot, then pick $100 in free Stampin' Up! products of your choice from any of our current catalogs!

You've only got one week left to share in this very special opportunity, so do it today.

Give me a call now at (360) 888-7627. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have and assist you in signing up.

Read more about the benefits of being a demonstrator, get answers to your questions, and join my team on line when you Click Here!

Happy Crafting!!
Deborah

Masculine Monday goes My Digital Studio

Original Design

My Masculine Redesign


I was running late on a Masculine project for today so I thought I would turn to My Digital Studio (MDS) and see what I could do with a pre-designed card. The first card is what the card looked like originally in MDS. With MDS you could print this card as is and not have to do anything else, for those times when you truly are at the last minute, and if you were in need of a more feminine card. Or if you have a few minutes you could change a few items as I did.
I switched out the background paper, changed the ribbon color, and replaced the flower with a more manly star brad.
So, what do you think? Does it fit the bill for a Bill?
There is so much you can do with MDS. If you are interested let me know and I would be happy to talk with you about all the possibilities you have with My Digital Studio.

Happy Crafting!!
Deborah

Product list

My Digital Studio

Isn’t this adorable?

A Tootsie Pop Pumpkin!
Our Up-line, Jill Coleman, crafted these for us as our swap for our last meeting. I have recreated one here that I gave as a hostess thank you last week.
These are made by gluing together six large ovals from our ovals die for the Big Shot. Use the 1 3/8” circle punch to create the hole in the middle for the Tootsie Pop.
Call me when you are ready to claim your FREE Big Shot by joining Stampin’ Up! before Oct. 31!

Happy Crafting!
Deborah

Product list
Card Stock-
Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Chip
Kiwi Kiss
Tools used-
Big Shot and Ovals Die
1 3/8” Circle Punch

Happy Halloween

We are less then two weeks from Halloween. Thought I better get my Halloween cards ready to send. We made this one at Susan's workshop last week. Everyone had a great time. I made a few extras and will get them in the mail in a day or so to my family.
Check back Friday for the pumpkin I made also for Susan.
Happy Crafting!
Deborah

Product list
Stamp Sets-
Button Buddies
Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock-
Very Vanilla
Chocolate Chip
Tools used-
Big Shot and Stripes Embossing Folder
Scallop Circle punch
1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches
Modern Label punch
Ink-
Pumpkin Pie ink pad
Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, and Always Artichoke markers
DSP-
Brights Designer Series Paper
Embellishments-
1/4" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon
Brights Button
Hemp twine

Masculine Monday

I just love fall and all the colors of the leaves. I tried to capture that today with my Masculine Monday card.
Yes, one can stamp the leaves in fall colors but I wanted to do something a little different and still use several fall colors. I first stamped the leaf in Soft Suede and the used Versa Mark and stamped over the Soft Suede leaf, added some clear embossing power and then heated. I did this also with the Thank You. Once you emboss the added colors do not adhere to the embossed sections. I then took my sponge dauber and the ink pads Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, and Cherry Cobbler and daubed those colors all over the card stock.
To give it dimension, and that manly look, I then tore the edges off, daubed the edges with Cajun Craze, and then – eek – I crumbled it into a ball. I know this may be hard to do at first, will; it was for me when I started using this technique. You have just made a really nice stamp and then you crumble it; it just doesn’t seem right at first. I got used to it because I love the look it gives, especially for fall and men projects.
If you give it a try this week send me an email, I would love to see what you made, or ‘leaf’ a comment and tell me about your experience crumbling a stamped piece.

Happy Crafting!
Deborah

Product list
Stamp Sets-
French Foliage
Card Stock-
Very Vanilla
More Mustard
Tools used-
Corner punch
And my hands
Ink-
Soft Suede
Cajun Craze
Cherry Cobbler
Always Artichoke
DSP-
Well Worn
Embellishments-
More Mustard Brads

Masculine Monday

My card this week gets to serve three purposes. One, I get to share it with you as my masculine Monday card. Secondly, it will be my brother’s birthday card. Third, it was my swap card last Tuesday at our Icy Inkers group meeting.
Yes, as demonstrators in our Icy Inkers group we get to meet once a month to share celebrations, ideas, and swaps. I say that we “get to” because as a demonstrator with Stampin’ Up! there are NO required meetings. My up-line supports us with a once a month meeting that we can attend if we choose. There is no pressure to attend, it is my choice, and if I miss a meeting it is not a big deal, other than I am missed. ; ) The most important reason I choose attend is because I have so much FUN sharing in what I and the others have accomplished, the complements we give and receive, the great new ideas we share with each other, and I come home with about ten great projects.
If this sounds like some fun you would like to part of I would love to have you join us and be part of my team! Don’t forget, this month when you join Stampin’ Up! you get a free Big Shot or an extra $100.00 worth of stamp sets. Call me today I would love to help you get signed up and have you join in on the fun.

Happy Crafting!
Deborah

Product list
Stamp Sets-
In Wilderness
On Your Birthday
Card Stock-
Soft Suede
Cajun Craze
Very Vanilla
Tools used-
Cutter Kit
Ink-
Soft Suede
Early Espresso
DSP-
Well Worn
Embellishments-
Hemp Twine

Halloween project

Hybrids

Hybrid cars are the all the rage these days. So, how about a hybrid scrap page? I had this great sheet of paper from our Cheerful Treat DSP (One of our hostess only specials on page 11 of our catalog). Now I am usually not one for pink but I have decided to start a scrapbook of me and what better way to start it than with my baby picture and what better color than a pink. I haven’t had a need for baby stamp sets and so therefore have none. But then the light bulb went on in my head. I have some in My Digital Studio (MDS). So, I started designing my layout in MDS. I printed my layout with only the printing that I wanted on a piece of regular print paper. I then used Dotto to hold my 6x6 DSP on top of the area that the items I wanted printed were at. I then ran it through again so that the printing was where I wanted it on the DSP. After I had the printing I then added the punched strip behind the picture, the picture, and the bow.
I had so much fun making this and figuring out how I could get the prints I wanted on to my DSP. If you have any My Digital Studio questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Remember, once you have a stamp set and color in MDS you have it forever to use.

Happy Crafting!
Deborah

Product list
Stamp Sets-From MDS
Nursery Necessities
So Happy for You
Baroque Motifs
Card Stock-
Melon Mambo
Pink Pirquette
Tools used-
My Digital Studio
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Ink- from MDS
Concord Crush
Lucky Limeade

Free Big Shot or Stamp set – Which one will you choose?

I would love to have you join my team and now is a GREAT time to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. You can earn a little cash for the holidays or become a hobby demonstrator and enjoy some of the best crafting supplies around at a discount. Sign up to be a demonstrator between now and October 31st and you will receive a Big Shot included with your KIT! Already have a Big Shot? No worries, you can choose $100 in FREE products! WOW! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain with Stampin' Up! You can read more about becoming a demonstrator on my Join My Team page or just give me a call (360) 888-7627. I would be happy to answer any questions you have, help get you signed up, and get that Big Shot in your hands before the month is over and this offer is history.

For those who find themselves short on time and need a card in a hurry try our Simply Sent line of cards. This month when you purchase 2 set from our Simply Sent line (pages 192 -193 of our catalog) you get to choose one of the coordinating stamp set from the same pages for FREE. Who doesn’t like FREE stamps? Remember you can shop 24/7 from my on line store.

Happy Shopping and Crafting!
Deborah

Masculine Monday and clearance items uses

I was using up some of my retired paper this past week and covered some mini (4.5”x3.5”) composition books that I picked up at the store in a pack of three for $1.00. Most of them turned out more for us ladies but I made sure I covered one to show here for my Masculine Monday. With the new list of clearance items I thought, “This makes a great connection.” I used some of last year’s Elegant Soiree DSP – which is no longer available - but I did see Travel Journal DSP from our summer mini in the clearance rack. That would be a wonderful choice to use to cover one of these little note books for the man in your life.
I covered them with a 6x6 sheet of DSP. That would be four books covered with one 12x12 sheet of DSP! I used coordinating card stock, in this case Baja Breeze, to cover the spine and inside covers. I added a little embellishment with a section of the large stamp from Lovely as a Tree stamped with Soft Suede and a touch of Garden Green on Very Vanilla. I placed this on top of a square of Night of Navy. All of the colors coordinate with the colors of the Designer Serious Paper I used. That is what is so great about Stampin’ Up! products, everything coordinates so easily ;)
Hope your week goes well!!

Happy Crafting!
Deborah

Product list
Stamp Sets-
Lovely as a tree
Card Stock-
Very Vanilla
Baja Breeze
Night of Navy
Tools used-
The Cutter Kit (To ruff up the edges of the Stamped Square.)
Ink
Soft Suede
Garden Green

Holiday Items in Clearance Rack

Check it out! Some great holiday items have just been added to the clearance rack. Hurry on over as these are first come first get items. When they are gone they're gone. You also can only order these on line, so go ahead and shop till your hearts content - even in your jammies, or comfy clothes as I call my around the house clothes. Remember you can shop on line 24/7 from the comfort of your easy chair, or bed if you wish!
Have fun;)

And -
Happy Crafting!!
Deborah

Masculine Monday – Get Well

I feel I never have enough masculine cards available for last minute needs; I have three boys, a husband, his friends, and friends with spouses. So I have decided to start a Masculine Monday theme. Every Monday I will be posting a masculine card to share with all of you.
My first one here is a get well card, but you could change the greeting to be what you may need it for. I used Soft Suede for my background and More Mustard to offset it. The stamp sets are Autumn Days and Delightful Dozen. I used the Square Lattice Impressions Folder for the Big Shot for texture and a few brads for embellishment – men don’t go for the frilly things. The Curly Label was used to punch out the greeting and I used my Cutter Kit to rub the edges of the Very Vanilla down to show the Soft Suede.
To get the depth of the wheat I used the masking technique. If you don’t know about this technique leave a comment and I would be glad to get together and show you how it is done. To purchase any of the products see the list below and go to my online store.
Hope your week goes well!!

Happy Crafting!
Deborah

Product list
Stamp Sets-
Autumn Days
Delightful Dozen
Card Stock-
Soft Suede
More Mustard
Very Vanilla
Tools used-
Big Shot
Square Lattice Impressions Folder
Curly Label Punch
Paper Piercer
Embellishments-
Brads

Flowers almost gone, but not here

I know, the flowers are almost gone but I was given a challenge and felt the need to take it up. This was a sketch layout we were given and this is what I did with it. It was fun to do something springy - is that a word? after having done Christmas card designs this week. Also the day looks very fallish outside - computer doesn't like that word ;) The weather here keeps going from sunshine to wind and sprinkles, just can't make up it's mind.
Hope you have had a great weekend and if you decide to take the sketch challenge leave a comment and I would love to take a look at yours.

Happy Crafting!!
Deborah

Products
Whisper White card stock
Brights designer series paper in
Old Olive and Daffodil Delight
Melon Mambo Ink Pad
Love Blossoms Wheel
Five Petal Flower punch
Brad Flowers Neutral
Fabulous Florets stamp set

Quick and easy gift

I picked up a giant clothes pin at the box craft store the other day; I think I will be getting some more. It is that time of year and I am starting to make Christmas gifts for friends and family. Yes, we generally give out home made gifts from our home and they are all much loved. They are small items but then they get more. This is what I did with the clip in no time at all.
I used our Cheerful Treat DSP, available to hostesses only, to cover the sides and then added some of our Paper Daisies sponged with Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, and Concord Crush. I centered a Designer Brad to hold them together and the attached them to the clip. These could be used to hold photos, recipes, or even a card, and makes wonderful gift.
If you want to be able to purchase this Designer Series Paper, shown on page 11 of our catalog, or learn how to make quick easy gifts for your friends and family then call or leave a comment and I would be happy to help you be a hostess and share my ideas with you!

Happy Crafting!!
Deborah

Products Used
Cheerful Treat Designer Series Paper
Paper Daisies
Designer Brads Flower
Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo,
and Concord Crush Classic Ink pads
Sponge Daubers
Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It's the Koko bean!

This is our dog Koko, lovingly called 'the Koko bean'. This was taken when he was a puppy, about four years ago. He now weighs a whopping 87 lbs. with stilts for legs. I made this with our My Digital Studio. We had a class at our group meeting, the Icy Inkers, and we learned a few new things about using MDS and shading. This is the page I made that evening in less than 30 minutes. What do you think?
I just had a recent customer get her MDS at half price and received two of the latest CD's FREE!
If you would like to learn more about My Digital Studio, and possibly get your own MDS at half price, or even free, give me a call (360) 888-7627 and I would be glad to show you how.

Happy Crafting!!!

You could win $400.00 in My Digital Studio downloads!!

For all of my My Digital Studio customers Stampin’ Up! invites you to participate in our digital design contest using Stampin’ Up!’s My Digital Studio. It’s open to both demonstrators and customers who have access to My Digital Studio. Demonstrators and customers will be judged separately. You will need to design one digital card and one single-page layout using ONLY My Digital Studio products to enter the contest.
Winners will receive $400 US in free downloads!
For more information click on the MDS Contest icon to your right.
Let's get designing and win!!
Happy Crafting!!!

Medallion Wreath

Here it is. My completed project using the Simply Scored! I had so much fun making this. Yes, I know, it is only September but Christmas is just around the corner.
I made this for my mother. When she received the Holiday Mini in the mail she raved over it. She doesn't do "crafts" but really loved this edition. She loved the wreath on page 6 of the Holiday Mini and she loved the Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Paper Series, page 20. So, I combined the two. What do you think? This is going to be just one of her presents. She is coming to visit us for Christmas and I plan to have this hanging on her bedroom door when she arrives. I can't wait for her to see it.
If you would like to make your own Medallion Wreath give me a call and I can help you order the needed items and show you how it's done. I would be happy to help you make wonderful decorations for your family too.
Happy Crafting!!


Products
Simply Scored – 122334 - $29.95
Paper Cutter – 104152 – $24.95
Holly Berry Bouquet DSP – 124004 - $12.95
Glimmer Brads Subtles – 121004 - $4.95
Designer Buttons Brights – 119747 - $8.95
Antique Brads – 117273 - $5.95
Fleurettes II - 115604 - $9.95
5/8" Satin Ribbon Whisper White - 114616 - $8.95
1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon Real Red - 109034 - $4.95
Bells & Boughs Stamp set - 121142 - $14.95
Stampin'Emboss Powder Gold - 109129 - $4.75
Decorative Label punch - 120907 - $16.95
Styrofoam wreath
Hot glue gun

What can you do with the Simply Scored?

Well, here is one thing. You can create these amazing medallions. I took some of our current Specialty Designer Series Paper Holly Berry Bouquet from our Holiday Mini, scored it with the Simply Scored then cut it with our Paper Cutter, folded, glued and added some embellishment and wa-la – Simply Scored, simply amazing medallions! These are so easy and so pretty. You could make hundreds of them in no time. You could use them as they are and hang them up around the house, add them to a card or scrap page, or check back on Monday and see what I do with mine!
If you create some please leave a comment on how I can check yours out as I would love to see your wonderful creativity.
Happy Crafting!!!

Products
Simply Scored – 122334 - $29.95
Paper Cutter – 104152 – $24.95
Holly Berry Bouquet DSP – 124004 - $12.95
Glimmer Brads Subtles – 121004 - $4.95
Designer Buttons Brights – 119747 - $8.95
Antique Brads – 117273 - $5.95

The Simply Amazing Simply Scored!

Introducing Stampin' Up!'s original scoring tool!
The Simply Scored scoring tool has score lines every 1/8" and fits all kinds and sizes of paper up to 12" x 12". Use it on your favorite card stock and Designer Series Paper! It comes with a high-quality stylus, instead of a plastic bone folder, that has two different sizes of tips that will glide comfortably over all of your projects. Our Simply Scored features a unique set of three place markers that let you mark your score lines when creating multiple projects with the same score lines. Additional place markers can be purchased for flawless scoring. Included also is a hidden storage compartment in the back of the base to hold your scoring tools and extra markers.
Along with perfecting scoring, you can use the Simply Scored scoring tool to add texture to any paper, create 3-D boxes and projects, and much more. Unleash your creativity--and lets see what you can do with this new tool!
Check back tomorrow to see what I have created with mine!

Product Details

* Item 122334; $29.95
* Simply Scored includes
o 1 scoring board
o 1 stylus
o 3 place markers
* Dimensions of scoring board: 15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x 1"
Additional products available:
* Simply Scored Place Markers (pack of 6)
o Item 125625; $2.50
o Dimensions: 1/4" x 1" (6,4 x 25,4 mm)

Coordination!! That is what Stamp' Up! is all about.

Stampin’ Up! has many coordinating stamps and punches making creating easy.
Here I show how I used a stamp from our Four Frames set and our Decorative Label punch on a 6x6 scrap page.
The recommendation is to Stamp First and then line up your stamped image in the punch window and then Punch. Wa-la! Your stamped image is perfectly punched in the shape of the stamp.
While perusing the catalog you will find some stamped images with a light green outline on them. These stamps have a coordinating punch, which is sold separately, on pages 209-213 of our 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog.
If you need assistance coordinating your stamps with a punch give me a call and I would be glad to help.
Products -
Stamp Sets:
Four Frames - 123442
Fabulous Phrases - 120501
Love Blossoms Wheel – 123839
Wheel Handle - 102971
Punch:
Decorative Label Punch - 120907
Card Stock:
Cherry Cobbler Textured - 121076
Chocolate Chip - 102128
So Saffron - 105118
Holly Berry Bouquet DSP - 124004
Ink:
Cherry Cobbler - 119669
Versa Mark - 102283

Happy Crafting!!!

The NEW Holiday Mini Catalog is here!!

The NEW Holiday Mini Catalog is here and LOADED with fantastic new products!!
Click on the side widget to have a look!
I will be offering an open house on Sunday, Sept. 11 that will be featuring some of these new products. BUT trust me - you are going to want to own these new goodies so you can use them again and again yourself.
(Leave a comment to RSVP)

Some of my favorite products are:
Simply Scored Scoring Tool - YOU NEED THIS to create the decoration on
page 6 of the catalog!!
The many fun Halloween themed sets
It’s a Wrap Holidays makes candy decorating a cinch.
The Spice Cake products for fall decorations
Spectacular Christmas papers, buttons and stamps in the Holly Berry Bouquet
Look for ideas coming made with the Holly Berry Bouquet and Frostwood Lodge Designer Series paper, along with the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin’ Kit
There are too many embellishments to list here but look for ribbon, felt, Dazzling Details, and bells!!
Big Shot dies like the Holiday Stocking and the Peek-a-boo Frames
Punches that coordinate with the new Stitched Stocking set and SO MANY stamp sets, how does one choose.
If you need help deciding - just give me a ‘jingle’ and I’ll be happy to guide you in the right direction!!

The Stampin’ Up! Cutter Kit

This was my first Stampin’ Up! purchase some six years ago. I liked the portability of this cutting tool.
It has a rotary cutter to cut your paper, a perforating tool – use for coupons or book marks to be removable from a card, a scoring edge to score and better fold your paper, and, my favorite, the 7-sided distressing tool. That gray round thing.
I have found myself returning to this tool many times over the years. After I posted yesterday I realized that I forgot to mention it.
Here you can see a close-up of where I used it on the card. Just a little rubbing from the distressing tool on the edges and it really gives a project some added dimension, no longer a flat boring card, without having to add a lot of layers or frilly stuff, important on a masculine card.
If you want to add dimension to your card you can order this from my web site. It is on page 208 of the 2011-2012 Idea book and catalog.

The Cutter Kit – 106958

Happy Crafting!!

Quick and Simple Masculine Card

Here is a quick and easy birthday card. I will be sending this off to my cousin this week. Our birthdays are the same day, Sept. 5th. Happy Birthday Chuck!
I started with the Designer Series Paper from the Paisley Petals and wasn’t sure which colors to pair it with so I went to trusty Color Coach – 120148 (page 174). I love this product and use it all the time. I looked up Bravo Burgundy, as that is the color of the DSP, and went with the Creative Combination using River Rock for the base of the card. I added a strip of Baja Breeze card stock and used that same color for the ink on Whisper White. I didn’t want to use ribbon or buttons so I went with a little bit of or Hemp Twine to add some dimension.
This was quick, simple and easy. I had it made in just a matter of a few minutes. I would love to show you how quick and easy card making is. Leave a comment and I would be happy to help you host a workshop with you and your friends and you could earn the stamp set I use for free as it is from one of our new hostess only sets Happiest Birthday Wishes.
Hope you are having a wonderful Monday!!
Products
Card Stock
River Rock-108642
Baja Breeze-111352
Whisper White-100730
Designer Series Paper
Paisley Petals-122367
Ink
Baja Breeze-111352
Stamp Set
Happiest Birthday Wishes-122617
Accessories
Hemp Twine-100982
Color Coach-120148

Using the Glitter Window technique

Here is the card I designed for the piece I showed yesterday. I wanted to highlight the piece so it is front and center – sort of. I usually square my stuff off but I have found – through my Stampin’ Up! business that I am liking the “not so squared off” look of things so I went all out with this and slanted all the layers. It is so fun to learn to like new and different things.
This is also one of my favorite color combinations – Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, and Cherry Cobbler.

What is your favorite color combo?
Leave a comment and I might try your idea in a later post.

Products used
Card Stock
Early Espresso– 119686
Daffodil Delight-119683
Cherry Cobbler-119669
Punches
Fancy Flower-118073
5-Petal Flower-119880
Scallop Trim Border-118402
Scallop Trim Corner-118870
Accessories
Dazzling Diamonds-102023
Basic Rhinestones-119246
1/8” Taffeta Ribbon
In Early Espresso-119959

Glitter Window

I have been cleaning and rearranging my room the past few weeks and came across this piece and thought to myself, “How pretty. How did I do that?” After looking it over for a few seconds I remembered that this was a sample I made for the Glitter Window technique.
What is the Glitter Window technique? Well, here it is.
Glitter Window-
First you punch a piece of card stock with your favorite punch. I used Early Espresso and punched it with the Fancy Flower punch. You then place a strip of packing tape behind the punch making sure that the sticky side shows through the front. You then press the card stock with the sticky side of the tape into our Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. I then attached a 5-Petal Flower punch in Cherry Cobbler to a piece of Daffodil Delight card stock, the same size at the Early Espresso piece. I then attached that to the back of the Early Espresso piece centering the 5-Petal Flower in the Dazzling Fancy Flower window.
Check back tomorrow to see how I use this piece on a card.
Products used
Card Stock
Early Espresso– 119686
Daffodil Delight-119683
Cherry Cobbler-119669
Punches
Fancy Flower-118073
5-Petal Flower-119880
Accessories
Dazzling Diamonds-102023

Retired items SALE!!!

This weekend some of our team members are getting together in Rainier this weekend to sell some of our retired items.
I know you love Stampin' Up! products and if you love saving money you will want to come and take a look this Saturday from 10:00-12:00, come early for the best selection.
Other paper crafting items may also be available.
For more information just give me a call.
Hope to see you there.

Happy Crafting!!

Hurry on over!!

Hurry over to the clearance rack for great savings on many great items. Get them before they are gone if you want them. You can only order these through MY Website. To get the best discount go through my website. Happy Shopping!!!!

I Did It!

I have been wanting to do this layout for about two years now. I am sure many of you have seen this before but I haven't made one until yesterday. I am very happy with the way it turned out and I can't wait to send it off to my mother, her birthday is coming up Feb. 4th. I feel like I am sending her flowers for a steal, and these ones won't die off:) I know that she will be excited too when she see's it.
I hear comments from others that they don't have time to make cards. But, really, this took less time than looking on the internet and trying to find just the right flowers at a price I could afford, which would have cost more than having to buy the materials, yes, that would mean the punches, ink pad, stamps and so forth, to make this card. It is so easy and way more affordable and once you have the materials you can make so much more.
Anyway, just wanted to share my happiness with this card. If you have any questions leave me a comment. Enjoy your day and Happy Crafting!!!!!!!

Hi

I know I have been away for awhile. New job in November, Christmas, now, computer issues. I am on a computer that isn't mine at the moment and just wanted to let you all know I am still here. I should have my computer back by Monday and I will be getting back into posting again. I am planning some fun classes for the next few months. Please check back soon.