Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Remember to Get Your FREE Digital Downloads!


Here's a little peek of what's available from Stampin' Up! for free from now until November 5th.  Click here for the details on the downloads.

They're free!  Even if you don't have My Digital Studio, these downloads can be used with other applications. (Get the details here.)



132557 - Enjoying Everything

132558 - Days in December
132562 - A Split Second Designer Template Pages

You can simply go to my online store and order the downloads.  You can also purchase Digital Kits at 50% off from now until November 5th.  To see the available kits, click here to go to my Online Store to view the kits.

Happy Stamping!

New -- Fancy Friends Kit



Earlier this month, Stampin' Up! polled Facebook fans and asked them to choose a project for a new kit!  They announced a winner, the Fancy Friends Kit!  It's available now (item 132319).



This kit is great for new stampers or anyone looking for quick card ideas.  The price is quite reasonable for just $15.95!  You get two stamps, two colors of ink, six note cards & envelopes, flowers and rhinestones . The only item you need to complete these super-simple and cute cards is some glue dots or other adhesive of your choice.

This kit would make a wonderful Christmas present for someone special in your life.  All you need to create more of these beauties is another pack of  Note Cards & Envelopes.  Check them out!

Note: Northwestern PA made it through Hurricane Sandy without a lot of damage.  Not sure how the surrounding areas did.  We didn't even lose power.  The rain is still coming down!  Oh, how the kids wanted to be off school...


Happy Stamping!

Friday, October 26, 2012

Hot off the Press!!!

Wow!  Stampin' Up! hinted that something special was coming on October 29th, but I never dreamed it would be this great.  For one day only most stamps will be priced 15% off!  Here are the details:
  • Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp we sell will be 15 percent off.
This means all stamps in the current catalogs including
    • Background stamps
    • Personalized name stamps
    • Cookie press stamps
    • Single-image stamps
This DOES NOT include
    • Hostess sets
    • Bundled stamp sets
    • Digital stamp brush sets

  • There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.
  • This is a great deal if you're buying stamps to give as Christmas presents.  You can order through my online store or call me by 8 pm Monday, October 29th with your order.  In addition, if your total reaches $150 before shipping and tax, you'll earn hostess dollars!  (Remember with an online order, you can purchase items on the Clearance Rack!)

    In addition, two more sets of Single Stamps have been added to the offerings:


    (See this post for the other single stamps.)

    But wait!  That's not all!!!



    What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day and My Digital Studio? A week of A week of FREE downloads and 50 percent off ALL digital kits!

    What: Three FREE downloads. 50% off ALL digital kits. Mega blogging on MyDigitalStudio.net all week!

    When: October 29-November 5, 2012.

    How: Get your downloads through my online store.

    (See what's on the downloads and information about using them with MDS 2 here. See information on using them with other applications here.)

    Get a BONUS FREE Download:If we get 18,000 downloads of FREE items we'll give you another FREE download!


    Happy Stamping!



    Saturday, October 13, 2012

    Prayers Needed Please

    I don't usually make requests like this.  ...Prayers are needed for two families that are in crisis.  Here's a song for those who are hurting.  If you're reading this message via email, click on my blog link to view the video.





    Wednesday, October 10, 2012

    October Hoppers' Blog Hop - Christmas Tags

    Welcome to the Hoppers' Blog Hop.  This month our talented team has created some holiday tags.  The product that I am featuring is the Holiday Collection Framelits.

    Here's my first tag:
    I used the Two Tags die, the Northern Flurry embossing folder, Champagne shimmer paint
    , and some white craft ink.
    Here's the next tag:
    I used the Scentsational Seasons stamp set, Two Tags die, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Paper Doily Sizzlits, and Champagne shimmer paint.
    And finally, the last one:
    This tag features the Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags, Champagne shimmer paint, and the Snowflake Soiree, Fabulous Phrases and Scentsational Season stamp sets.

    Take a peek at what the others have created:




    My October Christmas Card Stamp Camp will be held on Thursday at 10 am at my house.  Please let me know if you're interested in attending.  I think I can make room for a few more people. If not, I'll be having another Christmas Stamp Camp on Thursday, November 8th.
    Happy Stamping!

    Saturday, October 6, 2012

    World Card Making Day - RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop Stop Five

    Happy World Card Making Day! Welcome to Stop Five of the RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop. We've got plenty of inspiration for you to absorb.  Sit back, relax, grab a cup of your favorite beverage or a snack and enjoy!

    The stamp set Creative Elements is one of my favorite sets.  During this blog hop, I will be sharing my creations using this set.  Here are my final cards.  I created two different color versions using the same layout:

    Check out how the Champagne Shimmer Mist paint sparkles!

    Here, you can see how the Log Cabin Smooch Spritz glimmers.

    This card was also Pinterest inspired. (I've got to stop spending so much time on that site!)  After cutting the flower pieces with the Floral Framelits die, I spritzed each flower with water using the Stampin' Spritzer, then crumpled them up and let them dry.  After they dried I pierced each later with the Paper Piercing Tool and assembled the flowers together with an Antique Brad.  I also spritzed the punched leaves with water and crumpled them.  One flower has a few more layers. Which version do you like better?

    Stamps: Creative Elements, Itty Bitty Banners
    Paper: Very Vanilla, Primrose Petals, Gumball Green / Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Always Artichoke
    Ink: Gumball Green / Always Artichoke
    Accessories: Big Shot, Floral Frames Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Blossom Petals Builder punch, Antique Brads, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper-piercing Tool; Champagne Shimmer Mist Paint / Log Cabin Smooch Spritz

    Next Stop on the World Card Making Day RemARKable Blog Tour

    Here is a list of the other RemARKable participants:

    Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
    Karie Beglau - http://www.MemoryINKers.blogspot.com
    Missy Bolinger - http://www.missybolinger.stampinup.net
    Dawn Bullock - http://www.stampincreations.blogspot.com
    Connie Deibler - http://www.conniestamps.com
    Becky Evans - http://www.alwayshappystampin.com
    Kathy Hamrick - http://countryroads.typepad.com
    Debbie Lever - http://www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com
    Anne Matasci - http://www.mauistamper.wordpress.com
    Maria Pane - http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/
    Andi Potler - http://www.absolutekreations.com
    Michele Reynolds - http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
    Janet Wakeland - http://www.remarkablycreated.com

    Happy Stamping!

    World Card Making Day - RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop Stop Four

    Happy World Card Making Day! Welcome to Stop Four of the RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop. We've got plenty of inspiration for you to absorb.  Sit back, relax, grab a cup of your favorite beverage or a snack and enjoy!

    The stamp set Creative Elements is one of my favorite sets.   During this blog hop, I will be sharing my creations using this set.  Here is my fourth card:

    Stamping off the flower image and sponging with Crumb Cake help to offset the sentiment from Create a Cupcake.
    While perusing Pinterest, I found several cards featuring this basic layout.  I varied my creation by masking the top portion of the top Very Vanilla piece with post-it notes and using double-time stamping on the bottom portion of the card.  My color combo originated from the Gumball Green card from the Color Coach.  I used the stamping off technique with the Wide Oval sentiment piece.

    Stamps: Creative Elements, Create a Cupcake
    Paper: Gumball Green, Very Vanilla
    Ink: Primrose Petals, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
    Accessories: Big Shot, Designer Frames embossing folder, Extra Large Oval punch, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponge

    Next Stop on the World Card Making Day RemARKable Blog Tour

    Here is a list of the other RemARKable participants:

    Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
    Karie Beglau - http://www.MemoryINKers.blogspot.com
    Missy Bolinger - http://www.missybolinger.stampinup.net
    Dawn Bullock - http://www.stampincreations.blogspot.com
    Connie Deibler - http://www.conniestamps.com
    Becky Evans - http://www.alwayshappystampin.com
    Kathy Hamrick - http://countryroads.typepad.com
    Debbie Lever - http://www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com
    Anne Matasci - http://www.mauistamper.wordpress.com
    Maria Pane - http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/
    Andi Potler - http://www.absolutekreations.com
    Michele Reynolds - http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
    Janet Wakeland - http://www.remarkablycreated.com


    Happy Stamping!

    World Card Making Day - RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop - Stop Three

    Happy World Card Making Day! Welcome to Stop Three of the RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop. We've got plenty of inspiration for you to absorb. Sit back, relax, grab a cup of your favorite beverage or a snack and enjoy!

    The stamp set Creative Elements is one of my favorite sets.  During this blog hop, I will be sharing my creations using this set.  Here is my third card:
    I chose the color combo for this card from the International Bazaar designer series paper.  This Pinterest inspired card originally featured the eight-petaled flower from the Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack.  Instead I chose to use the four-petaled flower to parallel the shape in the the designer series paper.  I used the Rock and Roll technique with Pool Party and Pacific Point to stamp the butterfly image directly to the First Edition designer series paper, then adhered another butterfly to the first image with a Stampin' Dimensional.  For the finishing touches, I added Dazzling Details on the butterfly, Basic Rhinestones to the flowers, Whisper White Organza ribbon dyed with Tangerine Tango re-inker and water to match the designer series paper, and some sponging.

    Stamps: Creative Elements
    Paper: Pool Party, Pacific Point, Whisper White, International Bazaar designer series paper, First Edition Specialty designer series paper
    Ink: Pool Party, Pacific Point
    Accessories: Big Shot, Designer Frames embossing folder, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, Basic Rhinestones, White Organza ribbon, Tangerine Tango reinker, Dazzling Details, Two-way glue pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges

    Next Stop on the World Card Making Day RemARKable Blog Tour

    Here is a list of the other participants:

    Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
    Karie Beglau - http://www.MemoryINKers.blogspot.com
    Missy Bolinger - http://www.missybolinger.stampinup.net
    Dawn Bullock - http://www.stampincreations.blogspot.com
    Connie Deibler - http://www.conniestamps.com
    Becky Evans - http://www.alwayshappystampin.com
    Kathy Hamrick - http://countryroads.typepad.com
    Debbie Lever - http://www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com
    Anne Matasci - http://www.mauistamper.wordpress.com
    Maria Pane - http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/
    Andi Potler - http://www.absolutekreations.com
    Michele Reynolds - http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
    Janet Wakeland - http://www.remarkablycreated.com

    Happy Stamping!

    World Card Making Day - RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop Stop Two

    Happy World Card Making Day! Welcome to Stop Two of the RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop. We've got plenty of inspiration for you to absorb. Sit back, relax, grab a cup of your favorite beverage or a snack and enjoy!

    The stamp set Creative Elements is one of my favorite sets.  During this blog hop, I will be sharing my creations using this set.  Here is my second creation:


    This Pinterest inspired card features the fussy cutting/layering technique.  I stamped the flower image in Daffodil Delight three times, then fussy cut each one out at various points, and layered them back together with Stampin' Dimensionals.  You can't see it, but there is a flower image stamped on the main art panel of the card.  My choice of colors for this card originated from the Daffodil Delight card from the Color Coach.

    Stamps: Creative Elements
    Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy So Saffron
    Ink: Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight
    Accessories: Big Shot, Fancy Fan embossing folder, So Saffron taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

    Next Stop on the World Card Making Day RemARKable Blog Tour

    Here is a list of the other RemARKable participants:


    Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
    Karie Beglau - http://www.MemoryINKers.blogspot.com
    Missy Bolinger - http://www.missybolinger.stampinup.net
    Dawn Bullock - http://www.stampincreations.blogspot.com
    Connie Deibler - http://www.conniestamps.com
    Becky Evans - http://www.alwayshappystampin.com
    Kathy Hamrick - http://countryroads.typepad.com
    Debbie Lever - http://www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com
    Anne Matasci - http://www.mauistamper.wordpress.com
    Maria Pane - http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/
    Andi Potler - http://www.absolutekreations.com
    Michele Reynolds - http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
    Janet Wakeland - http://www.remarkablycreated.com

    Happy Stamping!

    World Card Making Day - RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop Stop One

    Happy World Card Making Day! Welcome to Stop One of the RemARKable Stampers Blog Hop. We've got plenty of inspiration for you to absorb. Sit back, relax, grab a cup of your favorite beverage or a snack and enjoy!

    The stamp set Creative Elements is one of my favorite sets.  During this blog hop, I will be sharing my creations using this set.  Here is my first one:




    This Pinterest inspired card is a clean and simple one featuring the masking technique.  I stamped the flower image onto a post-it note, cut it out and used it as a mask for the flourish.  My color combo of Rose Red and Baja Breeze originated from the Color Coach.

    Stamps: Creative Elements, Pursuit of Happiness
    Paper: Very Vanilla
    Ink: Rose Red, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede
    Accessories: none


    Next Stop on the World Card Making Day RemARKable Blog Tour


    Here is a list of the other RemARKable participants:

    Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
    Karie Beglau - http://www.MemoryINKers.blogspot.com
    Missy Bolinger - http://www.missybolinger.stampinup.net
    Dawn Bullock - http://www.stampincreations.blogspot.com
    Connie Deibler - http://www.conniestamps.com
    Becky Evans - http://www.alwayshappystampin.com
    Kathy Hamrick - http://countryroads.typepad.com
    Debbie Lever - http://www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com
    Anne Matasci - http://www.mauistamper.wordpress.com
    Maria Pane - http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/
    Andi Potler - http://www.absolutekreations.com
    Michele Reynolds - http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
    Janet Wakeland - http://www.remarkablycreated.com
     
    Happy Stamping!

    Thursday, October 4, 2012

    Another Great Promotion from Stampin' Up!

    Cropped SSF_Perfectly_Penned
    So many of you have been asking for Stampin' Up! to offer single stamps.  And they listened.  Stampin' Up! now has single stamps available from three select stamp sets: Word Play (p. 135), Perfectly Penned (p. 132), and Seasonal Sayings (Holiday Catalog, p. 34). You can now choose just the sentiment you need from any of these three stamp sets! 

    Here are the details:
    • These stamps are available on any order type, whether it is online, at a club or workshop. 
    • You can find the stamp item numbers & prices for each on the flyers here, plus they tell you which size clear block they will fit on.
    Word Play

     

    Perfectly Penned

    • These single stamps will be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
    • This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only and runs through January 2nd, 2013. 
    • The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, so you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the above graphic.
    • There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy! These make great, easy to mail gifts, too!

    Happy Stamping! 

    Wednesday, October 3, 2012

    Look What Stampin' Santa Needs to Get for You...


    Check out this month's special from Stampin' Up!  ...Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper.

    Choose from the following options:

    Item
    Description
    Retail Value
    Special Price
    132260
    Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $55.85
    $47.90
    132261 Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $44.85
    $38.90
    132262 Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $70.85
    $62.90
    132263 Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle)
    Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
    $63.85
    $55.90

    Happy Stamping!