Wednesday, July 21, 2010

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!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Oh my!

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



Thursday, June 24, 2010

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


Thursday, June 17, 2010

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!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Quickie

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









Tuesday, June 1, 2010

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 AccessoriesSome 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!!!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

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!








It's that time of year again!

The new Idea Book & Catalog is almost here! Would you like a copy of the new book? Let me know and I'll hold one for you. You can grab it at my Open House July 18 from 1-4, or another convenient time. Or send me $6 for shipping and handling and I'll mail it to you. I need to order them now, so please let me know ASAP ...if you would like a book so I can have enough on hand. Hope to see you July 18!!!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Come Stamp-a-Stack!

You won't want to miss my spring Stamp-a-Stack, April 25, 2 PM. You'll spend a fun afternoon with friends stamping 12 cards (3 each of the 4 designs). Class fee is $25 and will reserve your spot when paid by April 20. Bring a friend I haven't met and get $5 off your class fee.
Join the fun!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

New Digital Downloads available


Punch up your My Digital Studio projects with eleven new downloadable images from Stampin′ Up! You will love these new punch images and stamp brush sets, and they’ll make a perfect addition to your My Digital Studio library.
Latest downloads released:
Item NumberName       Price
121061   Vintage Overlay Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download$5.95
121062   Vintage Vogue Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download   $3.95
121064   Well Scripted Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download   $3.95
121066   Rough Type Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download   $9.95
122131   Extra Large Two-Step Bird punch - Digital Download   $0.95
122132   Extra Large Fancy Flower punch - Digital Download   $0.95
122133   Medium Jewelry Tag punch - Digital Download   $0.95
122134   Pinking Hearts Border punch - Digital Download   $0.95
122135   Pinking Hearts Corner punch - Digital Download   $0.95
122136   Scallop Trim Border punch - Digital Download   $0.95
122137   Scallop Trim Corner punch - Digital Download   $0.95


Tuesday, April 6, 2010

After a long winter nap...

How about a fresh blogging start! And what better way to have a fresh blogging start than with some exciting news about some fresh Stampin' colors!!

New Stampin’ Up Colors!!

Color is one of Stampin’ Up!’s core products and I love playing with color as much as you do. I am so excited to announce that Stampin’ Up is renovating their color palette with the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & catalog available July 1. They are bringing you gorgeous colors that work well for what you create and keep the color palette current and fresh.

With this change 25 current colors will carryover as part of the Stampin’ Up! color collections. In addition they are bringing back 10 very popular In-Colors!! Customers and demonstrators have been pleading to have some favorite In-Colors return, and Stampin’ Up! listened. The icing on the cake is 5 BRAND NEW CORE COLORS!!! Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight are a beautiful new addition to the color collections.


In addition to the 5 new core colors, Stampin’ Up! will also be introducing 5 new In-Colors with the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & catalog. In-Colors will now stay current for 2 years, with 5 new colors introduced each year! That means in addition to the 40 core colors, starting in July 2011 you will always have 10 In-Colors available as well.

Fond Farewell

Although I’m extremely excited about the new color collections, it means we’ll be saying a fond farewell to some of my old time favorites as well. I’m not sure what I’ll do without Brocade Blue, so I’m going to make sure I stock up before it’s gone for good! If you have a color that you are in love with, be sure to keep that in mind and place an order. Here’s a list of the colors we’ll be saying goodbye to.

Almost Amethyst
Apricot Appeal
Ballet Blue
Barely Banana
Blush Blossom
Bordering Blue
Brilliant Blue
Brocade Blue
Cameo Coral
Close to Cocoa
Creamy Caramel
Gable Green
Glorious Green
Going Gray
Green Galore
Handsome Hunter
Lavender Lace
Lovely Lilac
Mellow Moss
Only Orange
Orchid Opulence
Pale Plum
Pink Passion
Pixie Pink
Really Rust
Ruby Red
Sage Shadow
Summer Sun
Taken with Teal
Yoyo Yellow

I’m so glad Stampin’ Up! has updated its color palette to keep it on trend. This change is going to give us so many new color options, which will be so much fun to play and craft with! Starting in July, I can teach you all about the new offering and demonstrate projects using the new colors. Talk to me about scheduling your workshop where you can learn about and earn some of the new color products.

I look forward to sharing these new color collections with you soon!