Wish you were here

Everyone had such a fun time at my Open House Sunday. It was a blast. I had hoped to take pictures during the event to share, but I was so busy helping people I didn't have a chance. I missed the folks who weren't able to make it. I wish you had been here.

Everyone made this card while they were here. I love the new rhinestones - BLING! And the new Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper is so yummy!!

I used Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Baja Breeze and Whisper White cardstock; Greenhouse Gala DSP; the new stamp set Word Play and don't forget the bling. :) That scalloped circle was punched with the new Extra Large 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch. So much fun!

Oh my!

Sorting through all my retires stamp sets (over 100!!) and accessories for my event on 7/18. Will you be there?

My Digital Studio introductory video

Curious about My Digital Studio? Interested in seeing it in action? Want to learn some basic tips about installing My Digital Studio and creating a quick scrapbook using designer templates? Then this video is for you!

Watch Mark Jessen, Stampin' Up! trainer, demonstrate some basic information about this fun, fast, flexible digital scrapbooking and card making program!

My Digital Studio Introduction Video

Presto Smooches

I held a class recently and this is one of the projects we made. Overall it's a fairly simple card, but I really wanted to highlight two of the specialty products that are in the current mini catalog (and will be continued in the Idea Book & Catalog that starts July 1- Yay!!)

The Presto Patterns Designer Series Paper is a white on white embossed paper. When you apply ink to the paper the embossed pattern POPS out. There are several ways you can apply color to this specialty paper - brayer, sponge, color wash with an aqua painter, etc. I sponged Red Rose ink on this piece of Presto paper and then spritzed it with the gold Smooch Spritz. A little smooch goes a long way - but isn't that always the case *wink*.  This picture doesn't do justice to the golden shimmer on this card, but you can see the golden color a bit in spots. Such fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

Smooches!

Quickie

Very quick post to share pictures of a couple of the birthday cards I received from some special people.  Thanks all! ♥♥♥

Last Chance lists and other exciting news!

Hello stampers!
The last chance list of retiring stamps and accessories is here You can place your order through my demonstrator website or by contacting me directly.

Retiring stamps will be available until the end of June, but after that they are gone forever. Don’t miss this last chance to grab any stamp sets you MUST HAVE!

Retiring Accessories – Some at 25-50% off! All retiring accessories are limited quantity and only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. These items tend to sell out quickly, especially the discounted items, so ACT NOW if there are any retiring accessories on your wish list. Click the Shop Now button on my website to see the current availability of retiring accessories and to place your order today.

$99 Starter Kit Special!

I have some great news to share. If you’ve ever considered becoming a demonstrator, now is a GREAT TIME. You can join my Blazin’ Stampers team for just $99 with our Mini Starter Kit. This kit contains over $180 worth of Stampin’ Up! product and business supplies – plus new recruits will get a box of the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog in July! Contact me for details!

2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog Open House

Mark your calendar for the New Idea Book & Catalog Open House July 18, 1-4 PM. Come check out some new product and create a fun make-n-take! You can also pick up a complementary copy of the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog while you are here. I need to order books now, so please let me know if you plan to attend so I can have enough for everyone. If you live out of town, just send me $6 for shipping and handling and I'll mail you a complimentary book!

Hope to see you July 18!!!

Summertime Splendor cards

I've seen several samples of cards made with the My Digital Studio digital paper Summertime Splendor. I needed a quick set of cards for a teacher gift, so I decided to make a set myself! I printed the digital paper and sentiments on my Epson color printer and for some reason it slightly adjusted the color on one of the purple and one of the blue cards. That wouldn't have happened if I'd used the SU! printing service. They color match exactly! But it's still a beautiful set of cards, if I do say so myself. Enjoy!