Kind & Caring Thoughts - Look here pop up card
Posted on June 27th, 2009, no responses.
I am in LOVE!! In the new Stampin’ Up Idea Book and Catalog there is a pop up die called “Look Here”, it turns any card into a Pop Up 3-D gift card holder!!
It has these cool arrows that point to the gift card, when you open up the card it “springs” to life.
And that’s not the only cool new product featured on this card. The stamp set is an upcoming hostess stamp set called “Kind & Caring Thoughts“. If you like this beauty, you’ll want to book a workshop or join a club right away to earn it free.
Also featured here is the new Raspberry Lemonade Designer Paper on the inside, the 
new and polka dot ribbon that comes in all of the new In Colors!! How cool is this??
The last sample is the same card shown in the new Mango Melon In Color.
Congratulations to the winners last night!
Posted on June 26th, 2009, no responses.
We had a lot of fun last night at the new catalog party! Thanks to all who stopped in. It was great to see everyone, some of people I haven’t seen for a long time! We had a lot to catch up on.
Here’s a picture of some of the gals doing the make and take “pop up” card. It was super cool. Check back tomorrow to see the pop up card up card details.
Congratulations to all of the prize winners!!
- Darling Dots Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set:
Nancy Phillips - Patterns Pack - Designer Paper
Dawn Gutro
- “Home is Love” Chocolate Decor Elements Hostess
April Lowe - Pick a Petal Stamp Set
Suzanne Granger - “Home is Love” White Decor Elements Hostess
Lee Gallant - $50 Gift Certificate Grand Prize
Lee Gallant
Sneak Peek - Lots of Bots super cutie
Posted on June 24th, 2009, no responses.
With the release of the new Stampin’ Up catalog, and all of the excitement surrounding it (including the big party tomorrow) I am teasing y’all with a brand new stamp set coming out July 1. This is called Lots of Bots.
This card uses some more cool new products coming out: The Modern Label punch, and Melon Mambo (new In color) paper and stampin’ write marker. YES!! You read that right, the new in colors will also be coming out in markers!!
I also used crystal effects on the robot and “hardware” to give the card character and dimension. See the close up for more detail.
Weeeee - gobs of cool ideas!
Posted on June 23rd, 2009, no responses.
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| New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza - part 8 |
This is part 8 in my series of pictures from the New England Demo Extravaganza Sat. May 30.
I hope you’ve been enjoying all of these awesome display samples from the demo extravaganza in May. There’s nothing as cool as being there in person, but this is certainly next best on the list! Here are some more super cool ideas. View the gallery on the right, or via slideshow below. If you missed some of the previous posts and ideas from this event type “demo extravaganza” in the search bar.
Get your new catalog and $10 off coupon!
Posted on June 23rd, 2009, no responses.
The brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Idea Book & Catalog is here! It’s fantastic! Best catalog ever!!
Purchase yours before June 30 and get $2.00 off the retail price plus receive a coupon for $10 off your first order.
2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog
To purchase Stampin’ Up catalog click here >
Demo Extravaganza - tons more display samples!
Posted on June 22nd, 2009, no responses.
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| New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza - part 7 |
This is part 7 in my series of pictures from the New England Demo Extravaganza Sat. May 30.
Here are a bunch more display samples shared by all of the demonstrators who attended this event were just incredible! So many great ideas, and still so many more for me to share. Stay tuned this week for more.
Click to the right for the gallery (or view the slideshow below).
Thoughts of Father
Posted on June 21st, 2009, no responses.
Happy Father’s Day! This card was made with the Thoughts of Father stamp set which is retiring this month. I love this old car, it reminds me of a museum of old cars and planes that we visit on Father’s Day most years.
I loved the monochromatic look with just a touch of white gel pen to make it pop. The car was stamped in Versamark, then colored with Stampin’ Pastels and a sponge dauber (Poppin Pastels technique). For the aged effect, I sponged the edges of the kraft card stock, then used the Stampin’ Up color spritzer and chocolate chip stampin’ write marker over the top of the entire card.
Hurry, this set is only availble until June 30. Click here for more info >
Thank you! Update on the Fundraiser
Posted on June 19th, 2009, no responses.
Thank you to all (both local and long distance) who participated in the “Stamp for Sandy” fundraiser this past weekend!
I offered a special class and kit to help raise money for my friend, Sandy LeDuc, who is currenly undergoing chemo for a very aggressive form of cancer. This money is to help her and her family with the costs associated with the treatments. She is unable to work during this time, and has 3 children.
Thanks to all, we raised $425.00 from the sale of the kits and the class!!!
I love being able to use stamping to make a difference, especially when that difference is helping someone you care about. Read the rest of this entry…
Totally Tool - Father’s Day Card
Posted on June 18th, 2009, no responses.
Is this a guy card or what? Perfect for Father’s Day, or a man’s birthday!
We made this at my June stamp club, it was a huge hit, and so fun! The saw image is stamped with Staz On black ink. Colored with Creamy Caramel & Going Gray stampin’ write markers. Then we did the “cracked glass” technique using Versamark and SU Glassy Glaze embossing powder (see images below). You need at least 2 layers of the embossing powder. Once it’s cool, bend the panel to crack it.
Putting aluminum foil in the Big Shot with the Harlequin texturz plates is super cool! Looks just like a “tool chest” background. This card idea was inspired by Tiffany Bauer (thanks Tiffany!)
Introducing the NEW In Colors!
Posted on June 18th, 2009, no responses.
Introducing the NEW 2009-2010 In Colors!
These will be available from July 1 - through June 30, 2010. The are Dustty Durango, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede.
These cards were created with the new in colors ink, paper, and polka dotted ribbon. It also uses Modern Label punch and the new Movers & Shapers magnetic die to cut out the border. The stamp sets are also brand new: Razzle Dazzle & Kind and Caring Thoughts. One more perk of being a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator is getting these items (and the new catalog) before they are released!! I feel like a little kid playing with my new toys.
Scroll below for more detailed images of each color.
- Click here to pre-order your new catalog and get a coupon for $10 off your first order!
- New Catalog party - Thursday, June 25 4-7pm
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Stampin’ Up magazine articles
Posted on June 17th, 2009, no responses.
See us on display in your local newstand! Check out Stampin’ Up spreads in Better Homes and Gardens, Cardmaker and of course the cool new Country Living Summer Cookout kit is featured in Country Living magazine.
Better Homes & Gardens 100 Decorating Ideas under $100 (July 2009 issue)
Stampin’ Up! is featured in a two-page spread which encourages dressing up everyday basic furniture with our craft supplies such as Designer Series papers, punches, and Décor Elements. Specific products featured include our Scallop Circle and 1-3/8″ Circle punches, and our Villa Designer Touch and Classic A-Z Lowercase Alphabet Décor Elements. See the feature on pages 82-83 and the shopping guide on page 94.
Demo Extravaganza Event - Displays & Ideas
Posted on June 16th, 2009, no responses.
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| New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza - part 6 |
This is part 6 in my series of pictures from the New England Demo Extravaganza Sat. May 30.
The display samples shared by all of the demonstrators who attended this event were just incredible! So many great ideas. I have many more to share, be sure to check back all this week. Hope these inspire you!
Paper Pins presentation by Selene
Posted on June 9th, 2009, no responses.
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| New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza - part 5 |
This is part 5 in my series of pictures from the New England Demo Extravaganza Sat. May 30.
These are fantastic pins. This technique was presented by Selene Kempton. She used stamp sets on some, and some were from the big shot, mod podge, crystal effects and a pin backing. Click the gallery to the right (or the slide show below) to view pics from Selene’s presentation and her samples. Very cool!
The aqua painter and Future Floor wax lives on!
Posted on June 6th, 2009, no responses.
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| New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza - part 4 |
This is part 4 in my series of pictures from the New England Demo Extravaganza Sat. May 30.
This is another super cool technique presentation, shared by Sharon Skelton. A couple of years ago, the hottest technique was putting Future Floor Wax in an aqua painter and painting with pearl ex. Who knew how cool this would be?? Well the Future Floor Wax / Aqua Painter duet is back and better then ever.
Sharon shared how to simply paint using the ink pad refills and the floor wax will seal the color. And when she painted on the silk flowers from the SU pretties kit, it not only sealed them it made the stiffen when it dried so they hold their shape.
Texturizing Designer Paper Presentation by Sharon
Posted on June 5th, 2009, no responses.
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| New England Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Extravaganza - part 3 |
This is part 3 in my series of pictures from the New England Demo Extravaganza Sat. May 30.
Sharon Skelton has been a demonstrator with Stampin Up for 19 years! What an honor, wow! She presented 2 really cool techniques. These pictures are of one of them (stay tuned for the 2nd technique). In this technique, Sharon used Stampin’ Up Designer Paper, the Big Shot and Texturz Plates to give the designer paper texture. Then she lightly sanded the raised part of the “texture”, this removed the color from the raised part and created a very cool effect.
There is a Slideshow below, or click on the right for the full photo album of her demonstration.
