Stamp set: Serene Snowflakes, Heard from the Heart

Ink: Bashful Blue,  Night of Navy

Cardstock: Bashful Blue and Whisper White

Accessories: Bashful Blue 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Sponge, Sneak Peak of the Apothecary accent framelits, Big Shot

Enjoy the wonderful cards!

I love flower stamps.   They are so refreshing and beautiful.  This card uses all SU in-colors for 2012 catalog season!

Stamp set: Growing Green, Pursuit of Happiness

Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse

Cardstock: Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Whisper White

Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Bog shot, Apothecary Accents Framelit, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

Have a great day!

Stamp set: Flower Fest, Falling Leaves

Ink: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Accessories: Blender Pen, Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, Basic Rhinestone Jewel,1/2″ Stitched-Poly Blushing Bride Ribbon

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Stamp set: Awash with Flowers, Heard from the Heart

Ink: Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black

Cardstock: Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Embosslits Beautiful Wings, Daubers

Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Pear Pizzazz 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon

Have a great day!   If you have any questions, please email me or

go to my on-line store!

Stamp set: Happiness Shared

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Ink: Versa Mark, Certainly Celery

Accents: Stampin Pastels, 3/8″ Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon

If you would like some help creating this card or placing an order, please email me.   I also have a different card using this same stamp set on Facebook.

Thank you for stopping by!

Click here to receive your PDF.   Also included in the PDF is Frequently Asked Questions about the new stamp pads.

Please email me if you have any questions or click on my on-line button to be taken to my on-line store.

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I'm so excited to announce that beginning 1 May, Stampin' Up is offering a fully customizable demonstrator Starter Kit for new recruits at a new lower price of $99!

When you join Stampin' Up! as a new demonstrator, the choice is yours to put together a kit with any of our current high-quality products- you can choose up to $125 worth of any Stampin' Up! products! You'll also receive a business supplies pack (valued at $65) to create a kit with a total value of $190 that still ships for FREE!

With the introduction of the new Starter Kit, new demonstrators will no longer have the option to purchase another kit or the add-ons. If you have recruits who want to order the current kit option, they will need to place their order by 30 April 2012, 11:50 PM (MT).

TO JOIN CLICK HERE, THEN CLICK "JOIN MY TEAM" BUTTON
(Join My Team button located on the left hand side menu or at the top of my blog)

Reminder new $99 kit begins Tuesday, May 1
To go along with this change, we've updated our online IDA (Independent Demonstrator Agreement) so that new demonstrators will be able to customize their Starter Kit through the online sign up.

Check out a video tutorial of the new Online IDA process and how easy it is to join!

Tomorrow will be too late, click here and place your order today.

Click here to download the Retired Accessory  PDF

Click here to download the Retired Decor PDF

Click here to download the Retired stamp PDF

I would love to help you with an order…please email me with your order or click the online order button.

Enjoy this wonderful article!  If I can be of any help to you, please let me know.

Technology has revolutionized our use of paper. In today’s world, we have more choices than ever to end our reliance on parchment and turn to electronic sources. The digital world now offers electronic newspapers, books, and mail. Some observers argue that paper will eventually be replaced by its electronic counterpart. Others contend that there is still value to having tangible paper products.

Today, scrapbooking also comes in a digital form. Which form of scrapbooking is preferred? In this article, we will target some key questions to help scrapbookers decide between digital and traditional scrapbooking.

What is the difference between digital scrapbooking verses traditional scrapbooking?

Scrapbooking, in general, is the art of preserving photographic memories. Unlike a photo album, a scrapbook album adds color, background, themes, journaling, and embellishments to the displayed photographs. Traditional scrapbooking uses physical objects to create the memory album. Taking their printed photos, traditional scrapbookers use adhesives to fasten down the picture along with embellishments to cardstock. Digital scrapbooking, also known as digi scrapbooking, starts on the computer. The digi scrapbooker uses photo editing software to add clipart and templates to their digital photo.

How does a digital scrapbook album differ from a traditional album?

A traditional scrapbook is a physical book of pages, each one created by hand and then added to the album. Digital scrapbooks come in two forms. Some digital scrapbooks are simply images which must be viewed on a computer. In other cases, the digital pages are printed out in book form.

Which type of scrapbooking is more expensive?

As with any hobby, scrapbooking can be as expensive or inexpensive as you choose to make it. I have often heard that digital scrapbooking is more affordable. This depends on whether the digi scrapbooker intends to print the album. If the album will be showcased online electronically, then digital scrapbooking is cheaper. Otherwise, my research shows that digital scrapbooking has a higher start-up cost and that the cost-per-album is comparable to traditional scrapbooks, but not actually cheaper.

Which type of scrapbooking is more time consuming?

This answer is highly dependent upon the individual scrapbooker. There is a “learning curve” for both types of scrapbooking.

Computer savviness is certainly helpful for digi scrapbookers who will need to navigate photo editing software. Although some software is very point-and-click, professional programs such as Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 are very complicated. If the scrapbooker does not understand the technology, many hours of viewing online tutorials may be required. If the digi scrapbooker is relying mostly on premade templates; however, the process is very quick. Just drag and click!

Traditional scrapbooks seems more intuitive – at first. After all, most people learn how to use scissors and tape during their childhood. Nevertheless, some learning is required here too. It can take a long time if the scrapbooker wants to incorporate scrapbooking techniques such as stamping, embossing, or paper layering. The digital learning process comes with an “undo” button. Unfortunately, learning how to scrapbook with your hands can sometimes lead to wasted materials.

Which type of scrapbooking offers more flexibility?

If a person can master the technology skills required for it, digital scrapbooking offers more flexibility. The internet is much wider than any craft store. Therefore, the digi scrapbooker will have more opportunities to find unique backgrounds, fonts, and clipart to showcase their photos.

Which type of scrapbooking preserves photographs longer?

With digital scrapbooking, it is easy for photos to disappear in the blink of an eye. One little computer glitch, a power surge, or a computer virus can quickly wipe out photos forever. That’s why it’s very important for digi scrapbookers to make numerous backups of their work.

Traditional scrapbook albums are threatened by the elements. Despite our advancements in acid-free products, paper will deteriorate over time. Paper is fragile and can be easily destroyed by flooding, fire, or a tornado. Traditional scrapbookers must keep their albums in safe places and hope that they will continue to be unharmed.

Final Thoughts

Both traditional and digital scrapbooking offer the means to preserve memories and make them last a lifetime. Although we can argue the advantages and disadvantages to each form, sometimes it just comes down to a matter of opinion. There will be those who favor the flexibility of the digital print and those who love having something completely unique and handmade to hold.

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Jennifer Neumann is a traditional scrapbooker and the owner of Pages for the Ages Scrapbooking LLC. Jennifer posts weekly YouTube tutorials on scrapbooking and her business sells handmade scrapbook layouts. Check out her website at: http://www.pages4theages.com

Mocha Morning Butterfly Box and Cards
Class Description: This elegant box and card set makes the perfect gift for anyone who likes the look of luxury.  This includes 3 long cards and a box
Date: April 22th
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: My House

Fee: $20

Please click on the class schedule tab to register for this class.

Mouthwatering Purse & Love Notes

Location: My House

Dates: April 15-May 31, 2012 (select items available while supplies last)

Details
Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2011-2012 catalogs are retiring, and this is your and your customers’ chance to get them before they’re gone. Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early!

When you view the retiring stamps list, you may notice it’s longer than in years past. During this transition to the new annual catalog, there are a higher number of stamps being refreshed and replaced than usual. While many stamps are going away, most are being replaced so that the breadth of our stamp lines is every bit as broad as ever!

DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE!

Please don’t wait, when the list comes out, stamps go fast!   Click here to look at the list and make your order.

RETIRING STAMPIN’ UP! STAMP SET LIST

RELEASED

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

RETIRING STAMPIN’ UP! ACCESSORIES LIST

RELEASED

(remember.. these are first come first served.. many items can run out the first day!)

Monday, April 30, 2012

LAST DAY TO ORDER FROM THE

OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

This is the LAST DAY for the Current

Stampin’ Up! catalog!!!

(note: this is one month earlier than stated on the catalog)

Friday, June 1, 2012

First day of the NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog!

contact me if you have any questions!

And now you can get your Summer Smooches in April with this
special limited-time offer. Purchase brand-new coordinating
products from the 2012-2013 catalog’s Summer Smooches
suite months before the catalog debuts!

This is a great deal and you can order early before the new catalog comes

out!   Please take advantage of this wonderful deal!   Please order on line by pressing

the “ORDER NOW” Button on my blog!

Happy Easter to YOU!

Supplies:

Stamp set: Delightful Dozen (122652)

Ink: Pretty in Pink (101301), Basic Black (101179)

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink (100459), Whisper White (100730), Pear Pizzazz (119795), Twitterpated DSP (125406), Basic Black (121045)

Accessories: 1 3/4 circle punch (119850), Large Oval (119855) Small Oval (retired),  Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Have a wonderful day with your family!

Today marks the founding of the Pony Express in 1860,  in other words the beginning of the mail delivery.   If it wasn’t for the Pony Express, we wouldn’t be able to send handmade greeting cards to our family and friends.  

A handmade greeting card is a great way to let someone know that you are thinking about them. And when you’ve made it yourself, it touches them even more. 

Today we have e-cards, twitter, Facebook, texting, and we don’t send as many cards as we use to.   It takes a lot of time and effort to make the cards but in the end, whoever receives the card got a wonderful gift!  

So why not mark this occasion by sending a card to someone today!   I would be more than happy to help you if you need ideas or supplies. 

Enjoy this wonderful video.  Please contact me if you are interested in having me come share these supplies with you

and your friends.   If you would like to order the Framelits or Edgelits, Please click on my signature on the bottom of this post.  

Stamps: SAB Fresh Vintage, En Francais, On My Birthday

Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla

Ink: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Regal Stampin’ Write Markers, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch

Thank you for Stopping by!  

Give a hand stamped romantic treat to your sweetheart by stamping extra special chocolates. You will need some cooking oil, store bought chocolates, little paper liners for individual chocolates to sit in and small clear acrylic rubber stamps. Experiment with different chocolate brands. It may be easiest to begin on solid chocolates.

1. Place a small amount of vegetable oil on a paper towel and allow it to absorb. Take your choice of new acrylic rubber stamps and dab it in the oil. It is important that you use new rubber stamps for this as the finished product will be consumed and you don’t want any ink coming off the stamps onto the chocolate.

2. Heat the surface of the chocolate with a heat embossing tool.

3. Place the oiled clear rubber stamp (without a stamping block) into the melted chocolate. Refrigerate the chocolate with the clear stamp still in the chocolate. Complete your set of chocolates using different rubber stamp images.

4. Once the chocolate has solidified, bring it out of the fridge and gently peel the clear acrylic stamp from the surface of the chocolate.

5. Package your personalized, unique stamped chocolates in a box. Add a little colored tissue paper if you like. Be sure to clean your clear rubber stamps with soapy water as you don’t want any traces of chocolate or oil left especially if you plan on converting your clear stamps over for use on paper crafts.

6. Make a coordinating Valentines Day card to go along with your gift of heart.

That is it! It is easy and it is yummy! Rubber stamping with clear stamps on food is a completely unique way to say Happy Valentines Day!

OTHER YUMMY STAMPED TREAT IDEAS
• Stamp a favorite image in a plain sugar cookie before baking.
• Stamp a flower into fondant, cut it out and decorate cakes or other goodies with it.
• Write a special message in a chocolate bar with this technique for an unexpected surprise.

Use your imagination in the kitchen, stamp on anything that will hold an image. Remember, if it doesn’t work – you might have to eat it! No matter how unbelievable, enjoy rubber stamping fabulous sweet treats!

Susan loves to craft and particularly enjoys card making with all its forms of art. Using stamps for more than just card making has become a fun challenge for her as well. Visit http://www.clearlyrubberstamping.com/information for more ideas.