Classes are UP!
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STAMP SALE IS COMING YOUR WAY
Saturday June 29th from 9AM-2PM
Stop by if you are in the Seattle Area or be the first to email me with your order! Click on the link to see the more details.
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Stamp a Stack Stamping Class
I am going to the Stampin’ Up! Convention and will bring back ideas fresh from the Convention! We will be making 10 cards.
Date: August 3rd
Time: 10AM-Noon
Cost: $20 or $10 with a $30 dollar order placed at the class.
Please remember your Crafter’s kit!
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Splattering Tutorial
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Splattering Tutorial
This is a fun idea! AND…a great way to use your Aqua Painters!
Today I wanted to demonstrate some basic techniques for creating different splatter sizes. I like to use the larger Aqua Painter for all of the splattering I do because the bristles hold more ink. I start by filling the Aqua Painter with some Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill and rubbing alcohol. The more ink refill I use, the darker the splatters will be.
Small splatters
Squeeze your Aqua Painter to get some ink into the bristles. Then lightly tap your Aqua Painter on your pointer finger and over your project.
Medium splatters
Squeeze your Aqua Painter to get ink into your bristles. It’s basically the same motion you used with the small splatters—without the tapping . . . and you will want to hold your Aqua Painter more upright. Quickly move your Aqua Painter towards your project and stop abruptly. You’re basically trying to fling the ink onto your project.
Big splatters (drops)
Hold your Aqua Painter vertical—and high above your project. Squeeze the Aqua Painter and let it drip onto your project.
Another fun technique you can try is mixing VersaMark Refill with rubbing alcohol. This will leave sticky splatters that you can cover with embossing powder, like our Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder. So fun!
I hope you found these tips helpful. If you have any questions, let me know! I’d be happy to answer them.
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Our NEW IN-COLORS
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Isn’t this a fabulous card. It showcases our new In Colors coming out in the next SU Idea Book and Catalog, fondly known as IBC! What a quick and easy card to make. Stamp Sets used are Mosaic Madness and Really Great Greetings. Colors are Crisp Cantaloupe, Costal Cabana, Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding, Smoky Slate, and Whisper White. The only items not new are the Whisper White, Apothecary Framelits and the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder!
Don’t miss another event!
Check this page often – you never know when another great class will be offered!
Order These Stamping Supplies from My Stampin’ Up! Store
Stamping Supplies:
Stamps: Mosaic Madness (wood-mount: 130246; clear-mount: 130249), Really Great Greetings (wood-mount: 130330; clear-mount: 130333)
Ink: Crisp Cantelope (131176), Costal Cabana (131175), Strawberry Slush (131178), Brown Sugar (131174), Pistashio Pudding (131177)
Paper: Crisp Cantelope Cardstock (131298), Costal Cabana Cardstock (131297), Strawberry Slush Cardstock (131295), Brown Sugar Cardstock (131296), Pistashio Pudding Cardstock (131294), Smoky Slate Cardstock (131202), Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
Accessories: Dimensionals (104430)
Tools: Fancy Fan Embossing Folder (127751), Mosaic Punch (131267), Apothecary Accent Framelits (127003)
Have you seen the new catalog??? OMG!!! It is amazing!
If you want a catalog, please email me. All you will have to do is put in a $50 online order. It is filled with so many ideas that you don’t have to look online, just look through the Idea book!
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Today you can order from the NEW CATALOG!
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I needed a quick and elegant card for a friend. This was so easy to create but so beautiful to look at. I love the new Wildflower Embossing Folder. This is one of my favorite new accessories from the NEW catalog. It can be bought as a bundle with the matching stamp set. Remember you can order from the NEW catalog on June 1st. Don’t you love the Smokey Slate Cardstock! (I wonder what it will look like with Cherry Cobbler! OH MY!)
Order These Stamping Supplies from My Stampin’ Up! Store
Stamps: So Sorry (clear-mount: 126527; wood-mount: 132585)
Ink: Night of Navy (126970)
Paper: Night of Navy Cardstock (100876), Smoky Slate Cardstock (131202), Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
Tools: Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder (129376)
Order on line today and if you want a catalog…let me know and I will send you one!
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Focus on the Negative
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Focus on the Negative?
Focus on the positive. That’s a wonderful perspective to maintain in our daily lives. But just for today, I’d like you to focus on the negative. Negative space, that is.
Leaving negative space on a project is a hot trend in the world of paper crafting right now. When you remove an image, you include the paper it was cut from. I know many of us have seen cards with text cut out and patterned paper peeking through from behind. That’s a perfect example of negative space.
I experimented with this technique today and I’d love to show you the results.
I love how easy it is to use the Secret Garden Stamp Set and the Secret Garden Collection Framelits Dies to create a bouquet of flowers. But do you notice how placing the flower over the negative space adds an interesting detail to this card? Utilizing negative space is an exciting new way to create with all of your Framelits Dies.
Can you imagine the possibilities?
Punches are also fun to use for this technique. The negative image of the “butterfly” looks as if it’s soaring among the clouds.
It took only a few minutes to create this card.
I know you’ll enjoy giving this technique a try!
Remember tomorrow is the last day to order…then the new catalog comes out! I am sooooo EXCITED. You will love the new stamps!
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I love these Best of 25 year stamps
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I love this card! It uses the the smashed soda pop tops and the Best of Stamp sets. This is the February set and the lips are the new stamp among the older stamps you have seen before.
Below is a video on what “all the fuss” is about. If you enjoy this video, please subscribe to my channel!
Order These Stamping Supplies from My Stampin’ Up! Store
Stamp Sets – Best of Love (clear mount ONLY: 132929), Itty Bitties(wood mount ONLY: 128939)
Inks – Black Stazon (101406), Perfect Plum (126963), Pretty in Pink (126955), Rose Red (126954)
Paper – Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Rose Red Cardstock 102544)
Tools – Silver Soda Pop Tops (129388), Clear Block A (118487), Clear Block B (117147), Clear Block D (118485)
View my video tutorials!
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To order these wonderful stamps click here.
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Hello All!
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I found this short article from Bonnie T at the main office and I wanted to share this with you.
Hello All!
I’m Bonnie T. At Stampin’ Up!, my main job is working with teams that educate and spoil our demonstrators—the Demonstrator Training team and the Special Events team. I’m also a demonstrator.
I love working at Stampin’ Up! because there’s so much energy here; I love being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator because I feel that energy when I share my ideas with customers. I hope you love your job, too!
I wanted to share some cards I put together last night. The annual catalog ends this month and I love the Pinwheels on Parade Simply Scrappin’ Kit, so I thought I’d use it as inspiration. For only $21.95 USD/$26.95 CAN, you can make 16 cards with lined envelopes! I hope you like the cards—if you do, make sure you order online right away—there are less then two weeks to get this kit. Order your kit now!
Oh, and tell her (or him) that Bonnie loves her (or him).
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Best of Birthdays!
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I love these “25th BEST OF” stamps. OMG…they are bringing back some of my favorite single stamps and adding it to others I can’t live with out. The stamps sets are available until March of 2014. The best part of these stamps are saving 6 25 stamps and earning a free one stamp set from SU!
JOIN MY LIST:
All you have to do is fill out this quick form, check your inbox for my first message and you’re done!
Order These Stamping Supplies from My Stampin’ Up! Store
Stamp Sets – Best of Birthdays (clear mount ONLY: 132929), Thinking of You (wood mount ONLY: 129940)
Inks – Black Stazon (101406)
Paper – Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Pool Party Cardstock (122924), Basic Black Cardstock (121045)
Tools – 2 3/8″ Circle Punch (118874), Window Framelits (129021), Paper Piercing Tool (126189), Festive Paper Piercing Pack (127857), Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder (119976)
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Butterflies are FREE!
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I signed up to be in this Black and Vanilla Swap…I love those two colors together. BEWARE…Catalog Spoiler…the NEW catalog will have black and white DSP! I AM SO EXCITED! It will be on my first order!
Here is what I came up with. It is a case from Sharon my upline and the this years catalog but I just LOVE the way it turned out!
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Stamp set: Swallowtail and Loving Thoughts
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Very Vanilla and Basic Black
Accessories: Clear embossing powder, heat tool, 1/2″ Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamond Glitter
Non SU: Black Sharpie
Here is a closer up picture.
Enjoy this fabulous Butterfly!
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My Paper Pumpkin
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It’s time to put in your order for My Paper Pumpkin! You need to get the order in before the 10th.
I made a video to let you see what you will receive and a few additional tidbits to help you with your decision!
Thanks for stopping by and Creating cards with me!
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Finally I got my stuff together, Braided Ribbon Technique…
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I told you that I would create a video on the technique called Braiding Ribbon…well months went by and my 50 year old plus age just forgot until I got a comment on “WHERE IS THAT VIDEO!!” I am so sorry my words and actions don’t match! I got my stuff together and edited the video I already had taped. It still needs some help! But bear with me, I get so nervous doing these videos!
Leave me a comment and tell me what you think…even better…send me your pictures. I love that!
This ribbon isn’t retiring…so go to my online store and order Satin Stitched ribbon, hearts collection framelits, heart punch, and Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits (this is retiring!)!
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Bloomin’ Bouquet Project Kit
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Mother’s Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There’s no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.
Ordering information: Item 134542 $12.95
Available starting April 29, while supplies last.
Kit contents:
2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12″ X 12″ cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
13 green floral wire stems
Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)
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25% OFF MDS Sale
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From May 1-June 15, 2013
The Sale
Get 25 percent off select My Digital Studio content and print products.
Digital content includes: ALL ensemble, calendar, photobook, and swatchbook digital content. See it here.
Print products include: ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars. See it here.
This is a good time to get your cup of tea or coffee and check out the great sale. Click here to shop online.
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Free Downloads
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Have you ever bought a stamp set just because you loved it, but then found yourself struggling for ideas and different ways to use it? Check out these Inspiration collection Tutorials! Available free (your choice) with a min. purchase of $50 in my online store, now thru May 31 only!
- Everything Eleanor Inspiration Sheet Tutorials
- Secret Garden Inspiration Sheet Tutorials
- Lacy and Lovely Inspiration Sheet Tutorials
- Betsy”s Blossom Inspiration Sheet Tutorials
Each features one stamp set…with four fantastic card ideas…using all Stampin’ Up! Products available in my online store. The projects are easily reproducible (or adaptable to the supplies you have on hand) and feature a host of different techniques as well as some some out-of-the box ideas for using your stamp set.
Each Creative Inspiration collection focuses on one main stamp set and includes
- 4 beautifully designed pdf’s for you to print and put together in an Inspiration Binder, each features:
- Supply List
- Card Dimensions
- Written Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTE: Orders placed April 25 – May 31. Please email me with your choices.
Here are your choices!!!!
The Everything Eleanor Creative Inspiration Collection brings you four fantastic card ideas featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Everything Eleanor stamp set (#124162 wood, #1124164 clear), and using all Stampin’ Up! product.
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The Lacy & Lovely Creative Inspiration Collection brings you four fantastic card ideas featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Lacy & Lovely stamp set (#122885 wood, #122887 clear mount), and using all Stampin’ Up! product.
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The Betsy’s Blossom Creative Inspiration Collection brings you four fantastic card ideas featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Betsy’s Blossom stamp set (#122885 wood, #122887 clear mount), and using all Stampin’ Up! product.
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The Betsy’s Blossom Creative Inspiration Collection brings you four fantastic card ideas featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Betsy’s Blossom stamp set (#122885 wood, #122887 clear mount), and using all Stampin’ Up! product.
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Classes coming soon
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Preserving Memories Kit
Traditional scrapbooks are created by a single person who chooses what to scrapbook, the layout, photo selection, and journaling. With Memory Jar Scrapbooking, you can help your customers get their whole family involved! They can set the charming Memory Jar on a counter, desk, or mantle and place little scraps of paper and a pen nearby. Each member of the family, and even visiting friends, can add a little note. Help your customers to imagine reading favorite adventures from the kids’ point of view in their handwriting, love notes from your sweetie, ticket stubs from a favorite movie, a quick scribble about something silly the kids say, or how tall they were at their check-up. Capture and preserve all the memories that make up everyday life – all from a variety of perspectives. Now that’s a team effort which will develop into a meaningful scrapbook! So let’s get started!
Products Used:
Stamps
• Loving Thoughts stamp set (#125843 wood, #125845)
Ink
• Classic Ink Pad – Riding Hood Red (#126968)
• Stampin’ Write Markers – Regals Collection (#119701) – optional
• Stampin’ Write Markers – In Color group (#123002) – optional
Punches
• 2-1/2″ Circle (#120906)
Tools
• Paper-Piercing Tool (#126189)
• Stampin’ Pierce Mat (#126199)
• Embossing Buddy (#103083)
• Big Shot w/ Multipurpose Platform (#113439)
• Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#117335)
• Stamp-a-ma-jig (recommended) (#101049)
• Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334)
• Paper Snips (#103579)
• Paper Trimmer (#126889)
• Bone Folder (#102300)
Non-Stampin’ Up!
• Hot Glue Gun and Glue
• Quart sized (32 oz.) wide mouth Mason Jars (or other size jars*)
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4 Ombré Style Techniques Card Set
Ombré is a French word meaning to shade. In art it means beautiful color gradation!
Color is an amazing thing! It sets a mood, shares a feeling, and can even brighten your day. This tutorial is all about using a variety of ombré techniques along with some of your favorite stampin’ supplies to make cards that will amaze your friends when you add this technique to you next card. It’s an easy technique that offers impressive results. Let’s dive into some color fun!
Products Used:
Stamps
• From My Heart stamp set
(#126555 wood, #126557 clear)
Paper
• Watercolor Paper (#122959
• Whisper White Card Stock (#100730)
• Basic Gray Card Stock (#121044)
• Night of Navy Card Stock (#100867)
• Marina Mist Card Stock (#119682)
• Baja Breeze Card Stock (#111352)
• Melon Mambo Card Stock (#115320)
• Pumpkin Pie Card Stock (#105117)
• Daffodil Delight Card Stock (#119683)
Ink
• Night of Navy Classic Ink Pad (#126970)
• Marina Mist Classic Ink Pad (#126962)
• Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad (#126960)
• Melon Mambo Classic Ink Pad (#126948)
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink Pad (#126945)
• Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pad (#126944)
• VersaMark Ink Pad (#102283) – or -
• Whisper White Craft Ink Pad (#101731)
Accessories
• Baja Breeze 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (#122331)
• Daffodil Delight 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (#126872)
• Linen Thread (#104199)
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#119246)
• White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132)
• Medium Envelopes – Whisper White (#107301)
• Baker’s Twine – Whisper White (#124262)
• Medium Envelopes – Whisper White (#107301)
Punches
• 1” Circle (#119868)
• Word Window (#119857)
• Modern Label (#119849)
Tools
• Big Shot w/ Multipurpose Platform (#113439)
• Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#123134)
• Labels Collection Framelits (#125598)
• Stamp-a-ma-jig (optional) (#101049)
• Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334)
• Paper Snips (#103579)
• Paper Trimmer (#126889)
• Stamping Sponges (#101610)
• Aqua Painters (#103954)
• Heat Tool (#129053)
• Embossing Buddy (#103083)
• Non-Stampin’ Up – Water for Aqua Painters & Paper Towel
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Boutique Boxes Kit Plus
You know not to judge a book by its cover – now you know not to judge a kit by its basics!
Kits are great for making the artist-designed projects quickly – they are even better as a jumping off point for your creative fun! The Boutique Boxes Designer Printed Kit includes instructions for 8 simple boxes and note cards – perfect when you need a quick gift. This tutorial shows how you can create more! A gift box for a friend, a masculine card, a treat box for a thank you gift, a gift card holder that shows your special attention, and more! All from an inexpensive kit you’ll want to keep on hand for last-minute gifts and also make stepped up versions ahead of time to be ready when you need special gifts. You’ll love impressing your friends with gifts that look like a million bucks – you don’t have to tell them it all started with a kit!
Enjoy the girly Alternate Project Samples created from the Pop-up Posies Designer Kit for some feminine “wow” factor and even more fun ideas for creating with kits!
Products Used:
Featured Products
• Boutique Boxes Designer Printed Kit (#129306)
• A Little Greeting stamp set (#129111)
Paper
• Very Vanilla card stock (#101650)
• Basic Gray card stock (#121044)
• Sahara Sand card stock (#121043)
• Crumb Cake card stock (#120953)
• Summer Starfruit card stock (#126839)
Ink
• Classic Ink Pad – Basic Gray (#126981)
• Classic Ink Pad – Summer Starfruit (#126991)
• Stampin’ Write Marker – Neutrals Collection (#119703)
Accessories
• Medium Envelopes – Very Vanilla (#107300)
• 4” x 6” Cellophane Bag (optional) (#102757)
• Adhesives: SNAIL Refill (#104331), Mini Glue Dots (#103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Sticky Strip (#104294)
Tools
• Big Shot (#113439)
• Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (optional) (#127749)
• Punches: 1/2” (#119869), 1” (#119868) & 1-3/4” Circles (#119850)
• Stamping Sponges (#101610)
• Sponge Daubers (#102892)
• Stamp-a-ma-jig (recommended) (#101049)
• Designer Sanding Blocks (optional) (#124304)
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Retirement is Happening NOW!
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The retirement list is out. Some Great stamps are leaving! But like in life…we need to let go of the old TO be open for the new! I think we have some great stuff coming our way!
But…
Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2012-2013 catalogs are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they’re gone! Check out all the great discounts and retiring colors! Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early. Don’t miss out!
Retired List products are available April 24-June 3, 2013.
Retiring Stamps:
- Printable PDF File
- Sortable Excel sheet
- Available thru June 3
Retiring Accessories up to 60% off Price as marked
All accessories are only available while supplies last. Order online to avoid disappointment.
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Reorganizing Ink Refills
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For a long time I stored my Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills on the top of my Color Caddy. Makes sense—the bottle colors were supposed to be in the container above the row of corresponding ink pad colors. However, when I needed one I would end up looking through many (if not all the bottles in that section)—twice—to find the one I wanted to use. Sometimes I wouldn’t find it at all because I didn’t return it to the proper location the last time it was used. (It seems like a silly thing to be frustrated over, but there you go!)
So, a while back I decided that it was time to reorganize my refills! My thought process . . . will I organize them by spectrum? Where will I put them? How can they be easily accessed?
Here was my solution!
Each color family is in its own placon box—and to my surprise, they all fit together . . . nice and snug! They don’t slide around, turn upside down, or end up out of order (heaven forbid)! And— because the cute factor IS important—I added labels to the boxes with the Labels Collection Framelits Dies and my favorite cardstock color from each color family. (Tip: To protect the label from getting dirty, die cut a label Window Sheet piece to attach over the top.)
Of course, with the new storage boxes coming out, and new colors, I knew it was already time for an update. And, wouldn’t you know—MDS is here to help me, too! There is a new download called “Label This Craft Room.” It is a great tool for organizing your craft room/space supplies. This time, I made the font my favorite color and printed on Whisper White Cardstock.
See the Label Your Craft Room download here.
I hope this little tidbit has helped—and that when you can buy the new storage boxes on May 31, you’ll be just as excited to organize. I have certainly wanted to use my refills more often now that I can find the one I need in a jiff!
By Angie B.
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Retirement list comes out tomorrow!
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IMPORTANT DATE ALERT
I do not want you to miss out, so I’m popping by to remind you NOW
Be HERE on Wed. April 24
to view the 2013 Retiring Stamp and Accessory list
from
Stampin’ Up!
DON’T MISS IT
Accessories are “first come first served” and many of the retiring colors have already sold out.
Better yet… IF there is an accessory in the Stampin’ Up! catalog that you know you will not be able to live without, ORDER IT NOW and don’t take a chance that it will be sold out if you see it on the Retiring List on Wednesday.
I got these Banners from Patty Bennett. I love the way she has presented these colors! Thank you Patty!
Make sure that you don’t wait…tomorrow the retirement list will be out and EVERYONE will be making their orders!
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The Dolled-Up Birthday Kit
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If you ever need a quick kit…here is the All Dolled Up Kit from Stampin’ Up!. It’s only $15.95 and you can order it HERE (item #133913).
The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:
- § Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer stamp(1)
- § 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
- § 2″ x 4-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
- § Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
- § Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
- § Dress Up die-cuts (6)
- § Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot (1)
- § Vanilla 5/8″ Flower Trim (6 pieces)
- § Sponge Dauber (1)
Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*
To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:
- Place the stamp rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot.
- Stamp “Happy Birthday” at the bottom of the card front.
- Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
- Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
- Doily
- Very Vanilla Cardstock
- Dress form
- Flower
*Adhesive and clear block not included.
If you order 2 or more, I will send you the Boutique Boxes Kit Plus.
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Coming May 31! New Stampin’ Up! Wood-Mount Cases
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Stampin’ Up! will be using cool new cases to package our wood-mount stamps beginning 5/31 with the launch of the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog. Empty cases will be available for purchase as well and have a variety of storage uses (loved the marker storage idea in the video). The new cases integrate beautifully with our clear-mount cases. All your stamps can be one big happy (and organized) family. Watch the video for an “up close and personal” look at the new cases as well as a sneak peek of a new stamp set.
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