Archives for June 2013

CARD: Clockworks time card

June 8, 2013 by Tami White

Here's a great masculine card idea from Brenda Rivera. Brenda shared this at a recent Stamp It Demonstrator Group meeting. Brenda used the Clockworks stamp set (#131973 w, #127292 cm) and the Game Spinner hands for the clock face. Brenda used the circle punches and bigz dies, however you can also use the the new Circle Framelits that were just released to create the circle pattern. The Game Spinner Hands #121893 have since retired however, as of this morning they were available in my Clearance Rack for only $.79!! Hurry!

While you're at it be sure to check out all of the great bargains in my Clearance Rack - savings up to 80%!

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WINNER: Chalk Talk Stamp Set drawing

June 7, 2013 by Tami White

Congratulations to Rita, who won my Free Chalk Talk stamp set (details here) for posting her fav new product on my Google Plus page. I loved reading all of your favorites, and will be using your feedback for choosing what to show in my upcoming videos!

Magnetic Platform for the Big Shot Framelits was the biggest hit, followed by many other great choices. Including the Candy Dots, which I used in yesterday's Joy Fold Card video.

There are still chances to win free stamps in both my Mystery Hostess Code: #PH34HGQU drawing (ends Monday) & Comment Craze drawing (ends June 15).

Filed Under: STAMPIN' NEWS

VIDEO: Joy Fold Sketched Birthday Card

June 6, 2013 by Tami White

This is an awesome, fun, easy and cool card fold technique called the "joy fold". This card was created by my friend Liz Miller at Stampin With Liz. Sharing Liz's card was perfect because it has a special meaning for us, we both won this set free at Stampin' Up Leadership in January and couldn't show it until the new Catalog was released!! Pure torture!!! Check out the funny pic of Liz and I with the set in the video.

Alon with the Sketched Birthday and Really Good Greetings stamp sets, I'm also using the new Candy Dots ... voted one of the most popular new items in the catalog according to my recent FB + Google+ polls! And a touch of Dazzling Details Glitter beings some sparkle to the candle.

Filed Under: VIDEOS > Cool Techniques

VIDEO: Horse Frontier “Lost Footage” Video

June 5, 2013 by Tami White

Today's video is "lost footage" taped a year ago when the Horse Frontier and Core-dinations card stock were first introduced. I'm so glad I found it, it's really cool. The Core'dinations sandable card stock is the perfect backdrop to the horse image.

I apologize, since this footage is from last year a couple of the products shown have since been discontinued but they are easily substituted. The words can easily be subbed with either the words that come in the Horse Frontier stamp set. The ribbon slide can easily be replaced with the Naturals Designer Buttons.

Filed Under: VIDEOS > Big Shot, VIDEOS > Cool Techniques

FREE: Chalk Talk Stamp Set Drawing

June 4, 2013 by Tami White

In all of my new catalog excitement, it appears I've ordered 2 Chalk Talk stamp sets! duh! Sooooo I thought we could have some fun with it. I'm just learning how to use Google+, and maybe you can learn with me...or help me out in how to use lol. I still love my Facebook Page, it's just time for me to see "other people";)

I will offer a random drawing to give away my extra Chalk Talk stamp set, all you have to do to enter to win is post your favorite new Stampin' Up product from the 2013-14 Catalog on my new Google+ page between now and Thursday, June 6. I'll use random.org to draw the winner on Friday, June 7.

How to Enter:

Post your favorite new Stampin' Up product on my Google+ Page >
Drawing will take place on Friday, June 6 via Random.org

Be sure to follow my Google+ page while you're over there!

Filed Under: STAMPIN' NEWS

NEW: Magnetic Platform for Big Shot including video

June 4, 2013 by Tami White

Yesterday I posted some of the Concept Art Team’s favorite products in the new 2013-14 Stampin’ Up Catalog. Then I asked the question on Facebook, what is your favorite new product? It’s harder to pick than you would think! I think Carol S. got it right when she posted “Oh… Read More

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MDS DOWNLOADS: A Digital Escape and Sale Reminder

June 4, 2013 by Tami White

Looking for a summer escape? Get away from it all with our new digital downloads (PDF). But, come back soon-our 25% off digital sale is almost over. Check it out before June 15. Digital downloads on sale
Print products on sale

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Favorite New Products from the Concept Art Team – What is your fav?

June 3, 2013 by Tami White

Below is a post from the Stampin' Up! Home Office - Concept Art Team sharing their favorite new products.

Q: What is your favorite new product?
I love it all, hard to narrow down ... but I especially love the new magnetic platform for the Big Shot machine!!!

Our New Favorite Products

One of the best parts about being concept artists is that we get to see and use our new products so early. Actually, it can be a little torturous to use the new products and then have to wait to share with everyone else. We’re so glad that it’s now time to share all of the wonderful new products in our latest annual catalog!

Each of us has made a quick sample using some of our favorite new products.

Robyn:

Here are some of my favorites from the new catalog:

Six-Sided Sampler Stamp Set
Thanks & Hello Stamp Set
Dictionary Background Stamp – I love how we can now stamp text in whatever color we want!
Remember This and That Rotary Stamp
Designer Washi Tapes
New Designer Buttons
3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Tag a Bag Gift Bags
The new In Colors . . . and I especially love that Bermuda Bay is back!

Angie:

There are SO many favorites in this catalog that it was hard to choose only a few.

Here is a list of my MUST HAVE RIGHT NOWs:

My favorite color combo right now is:

Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, and Basic Gray – and any products containing those colors: washi tape, buttons, ribbons, Designer Series Paper, etc.

Melody:

I agree with the other girls: there are so many new and exciting products in this catalog—it’s hard to pick just a few—but somehow I managed! The favorites I picked for my project are:

I only used Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Cantaloupe on my card, but I love all of the colors in the new revamp. It was sad to see some of them go, but I honestly love the returning and new colors so much that I haven’t missed the old colors at all.

Chrissy:

Some of my absolute favorite things out of the new catalog (in no particular order) are:

The Basic Black 3/4'' Chevron Ribbon because it's so versatile. You can cut it down the middle for a skinnier diagonal-striped ribbon. It's amazing, and a must-have.
The Chalk Talk Framelits Dies are great for making fun-shaped tags, and I love gift wrapping. It's also a must-have.
The Dictionary Background Stamp can be made to look vintage, eclectic, or bright and fun. There are so many looks you can achieve with this one background stamp! Not to mention book paper is still one of my favorite trends. This will definitely be joining my background stamp collection at home on my shelf. No doubt I'll be reaching for it often.
Some of the new colors make me want to do a happy dance. Crushed Curry (oh, how I missed you!), Bermuda Bay, and the brand new Coastal Cabana are all absolutely beautiful!

And, last (but certainly not least) is MDS. One of my favorite features is being able to cut out some of our images with an e-cutter. It's one of my favorite things lately, and I don't think I’ll be getting tired of it anytime soon . . . or ever. It's amazing software and I love it!

Jen:

There’s so much to love in our new annual catalog. I recently won a little Stampin’ Up! product certificate from our health fair at the home office. I’ve been holding off on redeeming my certificate so I could get my favorite new things:

Tag a Bag Bundle – I’m thrilled to have Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay back! I love the colors in the Tag a Bag Accessory Kit. They’re versatile and bright, and I can’t wait to use them for treat bags. And they’re a great value at $9.95 for the bundle.
Thanks & Hello Stamp Set – Thanks & Hello are also versatile. I send more cards with “Thanks” or “Just because” than anything else. They’re sure to be a “go-to” set in my collection at home.
Crushed Curry 3/4" Chevron Ribbon – I love adding ribbon to gifts and treats. With the chevron pattern in crushed curry and white, it was love at first sight!

We hope that you are enjoying the new annual catalog as much as we are. And we’d love to hear what’s on the top of your shopping list . . . !