Archives for September 2010
Important Reminders: Stamp out Breast Cancer and more
September 30, 2010 by
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Stamp Out Breast Cancer – This Sat. Oct 2
Burlington, MA
Win Prizes, Stamp and have fun all while helping the Making Strides organization. Can’t attend? Donate and receive the instructions as our gift!
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Watercolor Kit extended thru today only!
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Birthday Surprise!
September 28, 2010 by
I knew the big day was coming, I tried hiding from it but it came anyway...yep...the big 4-0! And to celebrate, my husband and I went for a motorcycle ride. Only seemed right to take out the Harley he bought me for my birthday 2 months early! Upon returning home from our ride, I was surprised by 120 of our closest friends and family in our driveway!! SURPRISE!!! WOW! And I certainly was surprised.
Steve had even hired a dj and catered dinner from my favorite bbq place! It was an incredible day, and I'm happy to report 40 never felt so good! WAHOO! Bring it on. I made a collage of fun pictures from the party using My Digital Studio to embellish and really make it special.Founders Circle – Susan’s Stamp House
September 24, 2010 by
One more reason I love going to St. George, UT is visiting my friend Susan Adams and her incredible Stamp House! It's the bomb!! We always have so much fun, Susan is one of my favorite people. I really enjoy visiting.
We had a "shoebox swap" one night, where we all brought a project for everyone else to make. Had the most incredible salad from Cafe Rio (we don't have these neae me but I think we need one!!) and lots of laughs.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Bats in the Attic Card – Founders Swap
September 22, 2010 by
Stampin' Up invites the Top 100 Demonstrators in the company on a retreat the 3rd week in September, it is one of the highest honors in the company. I have been humbled to be a part of this event for the past 5 years! One of my favorite parts of the trip is a card front swap. These are the most fantastic swaps, and I can't wait to participate each year. Of course this means I have to make 100+ of 1 card, but it's soooo worth it.
This card is the design I chose for this year's swap. I'm calling it "Bats in the Attic".Stampin’ Up Founders Circle Retreat – Swapping
September 22, 2010 by
One of my favorite parts of any Stampin' Up! events is swapping stamping ideas, and the Founders Circle event last week was the "motherload" of all swapping. More than 100 of us swapped in a line that was so organized and fun, and the ideas were just incredible! I can't wait to share some of them with you.
My swap card was a Halloween idea, I called it "Bats in the Attic". Those of you familiar with the Aerosmith song "Toys in the Attic" can thank me later for getting this stuck in your head, but as I was making 100+ of these babies I was singing "Bats, Bats, Bats...bats in the attic..". Stay tuned this afternoon and I will post a quick video to show you how to create this awesome effect.
Back from Founders Circle – Free Stamp Set offer
September 21, 2010 by
I'm home from 5 fantastic days in St. George, UT for Stampin' Up's annual Founders Circle Retreat! It as an amazing time, I met so many wonderful new friends and got to spend time with old friends. Stampin Up invites the top 100 demonstrators on this trip, I was very honored to among them.
Stampin Up sure knows how to make us feel special, they spoiled us and had so many wonderful little surprises and gifts. I will share some pictures here over the next few days. This photo is of my hotel room door. It was an actual vinyl record (remember those) with my name on it!!
FREE 'EAT CHOCOLATE' STAMP SET OFFER!
During our trip, we attended a Stampin Up Regional event, and as part of this event we were offered a Free Stamp Set incentive for you! If you join with me as a demonstrator now through October 3, you'll get this EAT CHOCOLATE stamp set free. I'm posting some samples made with the set, I'm not allowed to post images of the actual set. It is not available until January, you'll be among the first to get this set and it's so dang cute!!
Hurry offer ends October 3. Click here for details and to join >New My Digital Studio Downloads
September 21, 2010 by
The latest group of digital downloads for My Digital Studio are now available! These new images can be used both the My Digital Studio Software and seperately.
To find all of the newest digital images, go to my ONLINE STORE > DIGITAL CRAFTING > MY DIGITAL DOWNLOADS > NEWEST DOWNLOADS… Read More
Just Believe Stamp Set Samples
September 20, 2010 by
The Just Believe stamp set (116948 wood, 120453 clear mount) is abundant with striking silhouettes of blossoms and stems, this set includes a wonderful variety of elements, including greetings and embellished frames, for putting an elegant touch on any kind of project. If you just love floral silhouettes, this truly is a must have for your stamp collection simply for all the possibilities it gives you for creating distinctive accents. Below are some display samples from Stampin' Up's convention.So Many Thanks Stamp Samples
September 17, 2010 by
So Many Thanks is a single stamp (120173) in the Idea Book, and at first glance you may not realize the potential of this baby on paper! Check out all of the fabulous display samples below from Stampin' Up!'s annual convention.
Paisley Prints leaf card for Fall
September 16, 2010 by
Paisley Prints is a great new stamp set (120817 wood, 121121 clear mount) that was introduced in the Holiday Mini Catalog. I love the cool style of the paisley inside the images of the tree, heart, pumpkin and leaf. This first card was created by Sharon MacKinnon, she stamped in Cherry Cobler, Delightful Daffodil and Always Artichoke for this great fall card. Below is a gallery of Paisley Prints displays from Stampin' Up's convention this past July (demonstrators got this set free for attending!).VIDEO TUTORIAL: Extreme Rock Star
September 13, 2010 by
Be a Rock Star or just stamp like one! Whether it's for your Guitar Hero, or just for fun, you'll flip over this cool card using Stampin' Up!'s Extreme Guitar stamp. The silohette style and white outline just make this rocker jump off the card at you (no not literally) more like an ipod ad. Designed by Holly Crawford.
Spider Web fun for Halloween
September 9, 2010 by
My 2 newest staples in my Stampin' Up! collection are the new Bitty Bat Punch (119279) and the new Spider Web textured impressions folder (120889) for the Big Shot! I am in love with these. Today's post is a focus on the spider web, see it in action in my Spiderman Video >
The first card shown here was designed by Kathie Rotti, she used Iridescent Ice emboss powder on the web and coupled it with the super stinkin' cute Fang-tastic stamp set (120853 wood, 121178 clear mount) in the Holiday Mini Catalog.The 2nd card was designed by Cheryl Campbell. Cheryl used the spider from the Dark & Dreary stamp set (120837 wood, 121151 clear mount).VIDEO TUTORIAL: Spiderman Card and Favors
September 7, 2010 by
I might have a Superhero Complex, but I just couldn't stop after last week's Batman Card & Box Set, thus my web-slinger Spiderman Card & Favor Box set video tutorial was born! Marvel comic fans your "Spidey Senses" are going to go bezerk for this stinkin' cool set. Peter Parker eat your heart out. The Amazing Adventures of "Make Your Own" Spiderman projects begin here.Halloween Swaps from Demo Meeting
September 7, 2010 by
I love making Halloween decorations, they are so much fun. At my last demonstrator meeting, Tami Morkan shared some of her convention swaps. These were 2 Halloween swap cards that I absolutely adored. The first uses the Wicked Cool stamp set (118738 wood, 120600 clear mount), along with the Bring on the 
Bats jumbo wheel (120326) and Wicked Fun Specialty Designer Paper (117400).VIDEO TUTORIAL: Batman Box & Card – 100th Video!
September 3, 2010 by
I'm very excited to be presenting my 100th YouTube Video Tutorial!! WAHOO!! This Batman Chocolate Matchbox treat holder was inspired by one of my favorite roller coasters...Batman The Dark Knight. Originally, I'd made the blue box and matching card. Was stamping with the kids and friends, and my friend Shayna designed the black box with the spotlight and we just about flipped out over it. That become the new winner of the 100th Video, and it tops the stinkin' cute-o-meter!
A quick and easy project for the Batman fan in your life, using my favorite new punch the Bat Punch and the Matchbox die for the Big Shot. As you'll see, not only is the box fun, I had a blast making this video, from my son's Batman mood ring to some special effects (including my own Batman sound effects for the big shot hehehe).2010 Holiday Mini Catalog is here!
September 1, 2010 by
Introducing the 2010 Holiday Mini catalog! It'shere and full of exciting new products for the holidays! Looking for Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas ideas and products? Look no further! This catalog is the bomb! I'm so in love with everything in it! The stamp sets and accessories are only available for a short time so hurry!
Available Sept. 1 - Jan 3, 2011
