Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Spring Blossoms with Simple Stems

With the weather in Houston turning balmy this weekend, it made me reach for the fresh Spring colors in the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper along with the Simple Stems Stamp sets.
    
    
    Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper
The  Occasions Catalog includes the Simple Stem Stamp Set, which was cut into three layers with Dimensions between the layers.  I love cards with lots of layers and the die cut, ribbons and hand-cut flower layers make me think of colors I want to wear this spring.  I doubled the 3/8" Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Trim.   Candy dots worked perfectly in the upper corner.  The little  thank you sentiment is from Express Yourself stamp sets punched on Word Window and mounted on the Modern Label punched shaped.  I hope you enjoy this fresh card. 
    Recipe
    Stamps: Simple Stems (133101 - C), Express Yourself (130339-C)
    Paper:   Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper (133521), Pool Party, Whisper White
    Inks:  Calypso Coral, Gumball Green, Basic Black
    Accessories:   Modern Label Punch Word Window punch, Candy Dots, Deco Labels collection framelit (130102),  Big Shot Die Cut Machine and cutting Pads, Big Shot Magnetic Platform (130658), 

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Enjoy!

Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

St. Patricks day is just around the corner. You'll be ready with this MDS download


  • Sympathy card from Leadership 2014
  • St. Patrick's day party favors made easy with MDS download
  • Join Stampin' Up! for $99 and get $150 worth of products of your choice
One of my favorite cards I swapped for during Leadership in January was buried at the bottom of my bag until just today.  I'm so thrilled I found this.  I remember spotting this swap from across the lobby of the George R Brown Convention center.  Kathi had a crowd around her -- and you can see why.  This is a beautiful yet simple card.  Unfortunately, I didn't get Kathi's last name to give her credit for this wonderful card, but I'll be happy to add a link back to your site, if you contact me.
    
    Leadership Swap - Jan 2014


    Recipe
    Stamps: Serene Silhouettes (132073-w; 127324-c)Sentiment:  Brighter Tomorrow (retired) Alternative:  Love & Sympathy or Simply Sketched.
    Paper:   Modern Medley, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Very Vanilla
    Inks:   Basic Black
    Accessories:  White Candy Dots from the Neutrals collection
To place an order for any products above:  Visit my Stampin' Up! Store 


Luck 'O The Irish Ensemble - Digital Download - Item 137092

Where else will you find all the items you need for a party for $9.95.  The Luck 'O The Irish Ensemble MDS Digital Download (added on 2/11/2014), includes all of these

  • Double-sided designer postcard template
  • 7 page décor template (8-1/2 X 11) -- so you can print it at home. ,
  • 16-piece SVG stamp brush set
  • 14 embellishments
  • 2 punches


Luck 'O The Irish Digital Download - 137092 - US$9.95 - Click for larger image



All of these fun items, including a tiny leprechaun's hat are included in this download.  Use your favorite Greens - Certainly Celery, Gumball Green plus Crushed Curry, Whisper White and Basic Black.


Here is a close up of some of the cute items you can make with this download.  Click for larger image.

All of these items are included in this one digital download - for only US$9.95 - 137092.  Click for larger images. 



All of these images come with your download.  They can be colored any colors you want and re-sized to fit your project.  Use them for a party or to dress up a black board or decorate a class room.  Use the download with My Digital Studio, or import it into your favorite digital design software.  (P.S.  I used photo templates from My Digital Studio to add these MDS download images to my blog.  You'll find yourself using this versatile design software for so many projects, once you decide to try it.)


Join Stampin' Up!

As a Stampin' Up Member, you get
  • $150 product for $99 for your start up package
  • 20% discount on products
  • great ideas; even better friends




Take a look at three different suggested orders you could choose for your Sign Up package.
  1. First package - if you've never stamped and are new to stamping and scrapbooking and you want a selection of supplies to get started preserving your memories.
  2. Second package - If you're re-signing and want to order the Big shot package for enhancing your creative gifts
  3. Third package - If you're into digital designing and want to own My Digital Studio design software and some of the popular downloads for creating memorable parties and photobook templates and swatchbook templates for great personalized gifts. 
  4. Or create your own sign-up package choosing just the products you want to own. 

Sign up to save 20 percent on products purchased as a hobby demonstrator; sign up to earn a little extra cash for a vacation or a special purchase; or sign up to turn your hobby into a business -- without working retail hours or the expense of carrying inventory.  

An  extra bonus for signing up now -- that's never been offered before -- is a free conference pass to the yearly Stampin' Up Convention in Salt Lake City in July 2014-celebrating 26 years of business.  I added that in light of all the recent closings of long time scrapbooking companies. With ~55,000 demonstrators world-wide, Stampin' Up! is one of the strongest companies you'll find to join -- very important in today's economy. So if life got in the way of your joy of stamping and scrapbooking, now is a great time to re-join because of the special offered for new Stampin' Up! demonstrators to attend  this year's conference.

 Join thousands of other Stampin' Up! demonstrators in classes taught by Stampin' Up! home office expert and some of the most successfully demonstrators in the industry, on Stampin' Up!'s newest products and techniques for traditional or digital scrapbooking and cardmaking.  Take photos of thousands of new ideas for scrapbook pages, cards and paper crafts that will feed your creativity for months to come, special events and receptions, awards, free stamps and products from the Prize Patrol during General Sessions, tours of the Stampin' Up! campus and lots of fun with other stampers and crafters.   

Creative outlet, creative cards, gift cards Enjoy creative accomplishments


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Enjoy!

Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 
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Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Heartfelt thoughts as Valentine's Day nears

  • Heartfelt Valentine Card
  • My 3 favorite My Digital Studio downloads this week
  • Paper Pumpkin kits now include more plus FREE marker set!
Creativity is such a funny animal.  I had a completely different card in my head when I started making today's card.  ...Well, I DID picture a white card with a red glittery heart.  My original plan called for a fancy double embossed card front mounted on a white base card ... until my Framelit cut a heart in the center of my card instead of embossing.  But it really doesn't matter, because I like how this card turned out!  We've been talking a lot at work about designing new products and how sometimes you get part way down the road and you need to pivot in a different direction.  Well, that what I did.  I started in one direction and pivot in another direction when my original direction didn't work out.  It's all about remaining flexible and moving quickly. 

Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.

Robert Heinlein
    
    

It wasn't until I was holding the Banner Blast stamp set in my hand while searching for a different sentiment set that I realized how perfect this set, with its matching Banner punch, would work on my card.  

There's something about hearts and love and caring for another person that makes Valentine's Day a really special holiday...Think about it. Aren't the best holiday's about love?  Your Anniversary... The loving spirit of giving during Christmas.. .And then there's Valentine's Day.  Love the quote below.

 
    Recipe
    Stamps: Banner Blast ((133551-w, 133554-c)  Tip:  I usually buy clear mount stamps to conserve storage, however, when a set has several small pieces, like this set; I find that buying wood instead of clear mount saves me time.  First from mounting on clear blocks every time I use them, and, second, they are less easily lost on my messy scrap tables. 
    Ink:  Real Red
    Paper:   Whisper White cardstock, Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
    Accessories:  Banner Punch (133519) (Can only be earned as a free gift with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack (129387), Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199), Small Heart Punch (117193), Large Heart Punch (119883), Hearts A Flutter Framelits,  Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Magnet base, and cutting Pads, Beautifully Baroque (130917)Embossing Folder
    
    To place an order for any products above:  Visit my Stampin' Up! Store     

My favorite My Digital Studio downloads  for 4-Feb (this week)


1.Kaleidoscope Design Series Paper Digital Download (137068)

This download includes 3-piece SVG stamp brush set (overlays)
 and 9 Designer Series Paper




This is a digital version of the Kaleidoscope Designer series Paper I used for projects showcased during last week post, featuring fresh new geometric designs featured in clothing and home decorating products this season.

So you can order these paper as both paper version (Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper (132995)) or as digital versions (137068) -- you choose! (Or like me, order them both!) 


 
 
2. My second favorite download from the new weekly MDS downloads is the Perfect Pennants Stamp Brush Set (137042).  This MDS down load includes a 9-piece SVG stamp brush set.
 
 
 


3.  And my third favorite download comes from the Weekly deals page.  The Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template (129009) which if on sale for only $5.95.  See all this week's Weekly Deals here .





This download was introduced 12/27/2011.  It includes 2-page 8-1/2 X 11 décor designer template, 18 piece stamp brush set and 8 embellishments.  It is designed specifically to gift treats like Lollipops, mini chocolates, Cello bag topper, candybar wrappers and additional labels and tags to add to any treat.  Remember that you can customize colors on stamp brushes.

See what's trending in digital stamping and scrapbooking by visiting, My Digital Studio Site.  Video tutorials, classes, Gallery and a community of users for tips and inspiration.

Last few days to order your Paper Pumpkin monthly kits and get Free in-Color Markers

Dates: January 11-February 10, 2014

Just  a few more days to get the free markers when you sign up for Paper Pumpkin monthly kits.  Cancel any time or putting your kits on hold is easy.  And you're in for great surprise if you're already one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  The new monthly kits now include more product for the same price! 

Details: NEW Paper Pumpkin subscribers who sign up at My Paper Pumpkin before February 10, 2014, will receive a FREE set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers -a $14.95 value.  And the Feb and March kits are fabulous! We we're given a "behind the curtains" preview of the next two kits--Feb and March--,  very impressive amount of product you'll get in these kits!

Watch this video that shows what the January 2014 Paper Pumpkin Kit looked like.  You can see all of the products unwrapped as part of the kit.  These kits are great for new stampers who want to try stamping and have finished projects within a short stamping session, but don't want to make a big investment in stamping supplier. Each monthly kit include what you need to make the cards plus instructions...or use your creativity to come up with your own designs.   It is a great social activity for any age.
  • This special offer is only valid for new subscribers.
  • Customers must sign up at My Paper Pumpkin
  • The markers will be sent with your Welcome Kit. No coupon code is required. Anyone who signs up for a Paper Pumpkin membership during the promotion dates will receive a set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers.

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Enjoy!

Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 
Current Promotions
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