The final chapter

Here are the last few pages of the album I created with My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up!. I hope you've enjoyed seeing them as much as I enjoyed creating them. Now I'm just waiting for the printed book to arrive!

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Have I mentioned how fun and easy this was to make? ;) Much easier than Blogger, which apparently limits me to 5 images per post - or perhaps I'm missing something. I've never shared a scrapbook in bits and pieces like this before. Keep coming back for more!

More of My Digital Studio

Here is the next batch of pages from my first My Digital Studio scrapbook album. If you host a $400 workshop in October you can receive a 50% discount on My Digital Studio. Use your hostess dollars to purchase it and it's actually free to you! 50% off is awesome - free is even better!! I have a few open dates in October, so contact me to book your October workshop.

The frog theme from the Hoppy Memories digital Simply Scrappin' Kit was so appropriate for this album. There are probably thousands of frogs and toads all over the place. The kids loved it. You can find out more information about the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio here.

Here are the next few pages from the album I finished the other day. Enjoy!

Blog Blunders

I wish Blogger was as easy to use as the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio. Getting my blog to look and act just right sometimes leaves me scratching my head. For example - I can't figure out why some of my pictures will enlarge when you click on them, but others won't. It may end up being one of the great wonders of my life!

I've decided to post my My Digital Studio samples as single pages because they seem to enlarge and that way you can see the detail better. You're welcome!

I'll post a few pages each day. So without further ado - here is the first installment (again)!

My Digital Studio

I had a chance to play with Stampin' Up!'s new My Digital Studio. My Digital Studio will be available for purchase on October 1. I put together two albums in a day. WOW! I've never really appreciated digital scrapbooking before, but what a great way to put together a quick and beautiful album. I really like how I can have a photo as the cover of the album. Now I'm just waiting for my hard copies to arrive. Yay!

Here are a few pages from one of the projects I finished. If you'd like more information about My Digital Studio, just let me know. What do you think of these first few pages? Cute, huh!

Midnight Creations

Yesterday was such a fun afternoon. I had my hostess club here and I got to show them some new products and techniques. If you remember, I put these projects together in the darkest hours of the night. It was even more fun to share them during the daylight hours.

This first project features the Berry Christmas stamp set again. What's that you say? This doesn't look like a Christmas card? You are so right, little grasshopper! So many Stampin' Up! stamp sets are super versatile like this. This little bird can be used for any kind of card. Love it!

Oh - you noticed something else, too? What's that super cool border? Oh, I'm so glad you asked! That border is made with the Slit Punch. I'll whip up a tutorial and post it soon. So be sure to watch for it!

Stamps: Berry Christmas, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Certainly Celery Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Bold Brights Brads

This matchbox is so easy to make with the Matchbox Bigz XL Die for the Big Shot. We dressed it up with the new Frost White Shimmer Paint. You can use the Shimmer Paint just like ink with your stamps, which I did with the Serene Snowflake stamp set on the Whisper White top of the box. You can also sponge it over paper to make it shimmery like the snowflake punch. The Shimmer Paint also comes in Champagne Mist and Platinum. You can really see the shimmer on the second picture. I'm sure you know someone who would love to receive a little gift in this beautiful, handmade box!

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes
Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue
Accessories: Frost White Shimmer Paint, Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Jumbo Snowflake Punch

The new Sweet Treat Cups are perfect for making little goodies for class parties, stocking-stuffers, co-worker gifts, party or shower favors, etc. At just $2.95 for 12, they are a bargain to boot! I think this project was a favorite for many of the ladies yesterday. It's so darling - don't you agree?

Stamps: Autumn Harvest, All Holidays
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Naturals White
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Sweet Treat Cups, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

I hope you've enjoyed these projects as much as I have. If I'm lucky, next time I won't have to sacrifice sleep for them - but I must admit, it was sooooo worth it. :)

Happy stamping!

Midnight Mojo

Without fail, I usually find my stampin' mojo after everyone has gone to bed and the house is nice and quiet. Of course that means it's also late at night - or in today's case it's actually very early in the AM...2 AM to be exact! Somehow this noctournal stamper needs to find her groove while the sun is still up. I'm going to be one tired pup tomorrow - actually, later today!

I am pretty tickled with the projects that resulted from my midnight madness, but I can't share just yet. These fun little treasures are for my hostess club that's coming tomorrow and I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise for the ladies.

Here are a couple of cuties that should tide you over. The pink card with Circle Circus and the ADORABLE reindeer are swaps I received from fellow demos Michelle Chasteen and Lois Schuerman. The gothic card made with From the Crypt is the card I gave them in return. It was inspired by a similar card created by Ariel M. Enjoy!

Naked not allowed

As promised, I'll be posting some pictures from the Stampin' Up! Cincinnati regional seminar over the next few days. I thought I'd start with the make-n-take projects we made. These projects feature the Berry Christmas stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. This cute little set is a great for the holidays, but it's also perfect for so much more.

You may also notice that we stamped on all the envelopes as well. That's right - no naked envelopes! I usually use the Clear Translucent Envelopes. I'd forgotten how nice is was to stamp on the Whisper White envelopes. It really dresses up the finished project. I think I may start stamping my envelopes again. I mean, we can't have envelopes running around naked, can we? :)

Until next time, Happy Stamping! For now, enjoy these fun projects we made.

My lucky day

Wow! What a fabulous stamping day today. I attended a Stampin' Up regional training program here in Cincinnati and we had so much fun! As Independent Demonstrators we are so fortunate that Stampin' Up invest so much time and resources into our growth as crafters and business people. It was a great day with friends and we learned several new techniques. I'll post pictures soon.

I also had a bit of luck and won the stamp set Wandering Words as a door prize! Gotta love free stamps! Wouldn't you love to receive free stamps too? I have a few dates still available in October and November. Contact me to book your workshop and take advantage of the Sweet Rewards Hostess Special.

I can't wait to show you these great new products and techniques!

Happy Stamping!

MEGA Holiday Card Event!!!

It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas. At least around my stampin' room it looks like the holidays. I've had so much fun getting ready for my next class. I just know you're going to love it. Here's the scoop.

MEGA Holiday Card Event!!!

November 8, 2009 1-6 PM

Come create 30 holiday cards using half of the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit. PLUS - participants will have a choice of one of two bonus projects! Either two 6x6 scrapbook pages or 12 fun holiday gift tags!

All of this for just $35.

Crafters will follow a simple cutting template and assemble 30 beautiful holiday cards. You'll also have a choice of several holiday greetings to use to customize your cards just the way you like them!

30 cards not enough? Then request double the supplies and you'll have extra materials to take home and create at least 30 additional cards. 60 cards is $65.

Participants should bring a 12" paper trimmer and their favorite adhesive.

SPACE IS LIMITED!!

Reservations and payment must be received no later than October 14, 2009. I've had a lot of interest in the class already, so call or email me now to reserve your spot!

Facebook and Twitter

I (finally) started a Facebook Fan Page today for my Stampin' Up! business. I'd love for you to join me as a fan. Just another great way to stay on top of everything Stampin' Up!

I also opened a Twitter account a few weeks ago. I haven't started tweeting yet, but will soon. Go to Twitter and click to follow me!