VIDEO TUTORIAL: MDS Project Boxes
Posted on March 8th, 2010, 7 responses.
Today’s lesson is how to create these gorgeous boxes using the new Mini Project box downloads from Stampin Up. You don’t even need the My Digital Studio program to make these stinkin’ cool boxes, just the download from my store. Simply print off my instruction sheet, download the templates and you’re on your way!
The instruction sheet gives step by step instructions on how to use and print your template on the computer (both My Digital Studio and MS Word instructions). Then the video demonstrates how easy it is to put your box together, once you’ve printed. We’ll also be using the Fabulous Beautiful Butterflies Embosslit in the Big Shot to make the amazing, shimmery butterflies.
$1.95 - #120171 Mini Project Boxes Templates -
Order Online > Digital Crafting > My Digital Downloads > Newest Downloads (or click #120171 in search box)
You can use this download in My Digital Studio, and also in MS Word or your favorite graphic programs.
STEP 2 - CREATE BOX
PRINT THESE INSTRUCTIONS >

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Cyber Wedding Expo: Favor Boxes - Part 11
Posted on March 7th, 2010, one response.
This darling wedding / party favor box was ssuper easy to create! Stampin Up just released a new download for My Digital Studio this week called “Mini Project Boxes”. It was so super easy, this took seconds. The paper is Stampin Up Bride Specialty Paper (115669). Which is an elegant, foiled card stock (also comes in ivory, “Bridesmaid” and black, “Groom“). Basic Jumbo Grommets (114348) and Basic Black 5/8″ Grosgrain ribbon (115605).
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The Mini Project Boxes gives you the best of both digital and physical papercrafting! It’s a “hybrid” project. The fun download also comes with 2 Designer Series papers, and two box template “stamp brush” images that you can lay over the top. Just stamp, print, cut and fold to make this beautiful box.
You can use this download in My Digital Studio, and also in your favorite graphic programs as an image. It’s really cool. Stay tuned tomorrow for a video tutorial of how to create these boxes with using the templates.
$1.95 - #120171 Mini Project Boxes Templates -
Order Online > Digital Crafting > My Digital Downloads > Newest Downloads (or click #120171 in search box)
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Stampin News: Haitian Relief totals & Special
Posted on March 6th, 2010, one response.
Once again I’m reminded, with the support and outreach of an amazing company, and equally amazing customers, what an awesome job I have!! The Haitian Relief results are in, and they are astonishing! Worldwide, over 13,000 I {heart} Heart stamp sets were sold thru Feb 28. Stampin Up donated $2 to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development fund for each set.
Over $27,000 is being donated to people who desperately need this help!!! THANK YOU TO ALL who participated in this effort, we ARE making a difference!!
Here are some great samples of the I {heart} heart stamp set to inspire you, and thank you! These beautiful cards below were card swaps I received at the Stampin Up Leadership event in Phoenix, they were created by Lisa Fast & Kathy Chono-Herring.
The Haitian Relief effort is just one of the countless special things Stampin Up does an a regular basis that continues to make it special, caring and I’m proud to be a part of it. If you would like to join me and be a part of this incredible company, whether it’s for a discount, for inspiration and ideas or to earn some extra money, now’s the best time of the year.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL: “Trading Cases” Sunflower Sweet Treats
Posted on March 5th, 2010, 9 responses.
“Trading Cases” Stampin style! In the crafting world, we have an acronym called ”CASE” it stands for “Copy and Share Everything“. CASEing is what enables many of us who aren’t naturally “gifted” with the creativity “gene” to feel like we are “queens of cuteness” (quote from Cheryl H.).
Recently my friend Mary Fish and I had a bout of project envy. Project Envy = drooling over each other’s creations (happens a lot, you may suffer from this too). So how does one cure “project envy”?
One CASES of course! Warning:CASEing causes excitement, pride and extreme satisfaction. Mary had created the most incredible “Sunflower” (or Black Eyed Susan as I like to call it) out of sweet treat cups, oval punches and m&ms. I just flipped over it. She went crazy over Punchy the Lion! So we crafted up the fun idea to CASE each other and post them together…so today’s blog post is dubbed “Trading Cases“!
This is my CASEd version of Mary’s Sunny & Sweet Treat project and here is Mary’s version of Punchy the Lion. I put a quick video (below) together show how to create this gorgeous candy treat card.
Print Sunflower M&M Card photos & supply sheet (pdf) > To learn techniques & exclusive videos not seen anywhere else, join my online stamp club. Click here for more info >
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Garden from the Heart Stamp Set |
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102128 |
Chocolate Chip Card Stock (24) |
5.50 |
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100071 |
Chocolate Chip Stampin Write Marker |
3.25 |
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100908 |
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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109051 |
Chocolate Chip 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon |
7.95 |
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117161 |
Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack |
24.95 |
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112534 |
5/16” Neutrals Brad Assortment |
7.95 |
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100730 |
Whisper White Card Stock (40) |
7.50 |
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100946 |
More Mustard Card Stock (24) |
5.50 |
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116802 |
Sweet Treat Cups |
2.95 |
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107304 |
Small Oval Punch |
15.95 |
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107305 |
Large Oval Punch |
15.95 |
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112004 |
1 ¾” Circle Punch |
15.95 |
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110711 |
Boho Blossoms Punch |
15.95 |
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116631 |
Paper Piercer |
3.50 |
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105826 |
Mat Pack |
9.95 |
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101610 |
Stampin Sponges |
3.50 |
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102300 |
Bone Folder |
6.95 |
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104332 |
Snail Adhesive |
6.95 |
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103683 |
Mini Glue Dots |
4.95 |
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104430 |
Stampin’ Dimensionals |
3.95 |
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Brown M&M’s |
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My Digital Studio Petal Pizzaz Card
Posted on March 3rd, 2010, one response.
This is a “digitally stamped card” created with My Digital Studio. All of the elements used on this card are included in the program “out of the box”. The stamp sets are Petal Pizzaz (flowers) & Thank You Kindly (words). The background designer paper is Soft Suede, and always artichoke grosgrain ribbon.
Card created by my friends at CIAF. Thanks Debbie!

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VIDEO TUTORIAL: Vintage Folk Flowers
Posted on March 2nd, 2010, 6 responses.
Gorgeous, vintage emboss resist stencil…yes…stencil! True story! Check out today’s video demoing an emboss resist technique using the Stampin Up Folk flowers Stencil (Occasions mini) combined this with the Vintage Vogue stamp set for an incredible look. Stencils…more then just fabulous walls and fabrics! Who knew?
Inspired by Sarah Douglas.





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118139 |
Folk Flowers Stencil – Occasions Mini Catalog |
12.95 |
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Vintage Vogue Stamp set: – Occasions Mini Catalog |
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102316 |
Ivory Naturals Card Stock (40) |
7.50 |
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115318 |
Soft Suede Card Stock (24) |
5.50 |
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115657 |
Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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10529 |
Always Artichoke Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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115658 |
Rich Razzleberry Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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115659 |
Crushed Curry Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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116329 |
In Color Marker Assortment (Soft Suede) |
17.95 |
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117161 |
Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack – Occasions Mini Catalog |
24.95 |
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102283 |
Versamark Ink Pad |
7.50 |
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107066 |
Color Spritzer Tool |
12.95 |
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100005 |
Heat Tool |
29.95 |
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102197 |
Powder Pal Trays |
19.95 |
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109130 |
Clear Emboss Powder |
4.75 |
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116631 |
Paper Piercer |
3.50 |
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105826 |
Mat Pack |
9.95 |
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101610 |
Stampin Sponges |
3.50 |
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103579 |
Paper Snips |
9.95 |
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102300 |
Bone Folder |
6.95 |
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113144 |
Clear Rhinestone Brads |
10.95 |
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104332 |
Snail Adhesive |
6.95 |
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104430 |
Stampin’ Dimensionals |
3.95 |
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Lucky Charms Shamrock
Posted on February 26th, 2010, 6 responses.
Today’s video is inspired by my kid’s favorite breakfast cereal….Lucky Charms! I just kept thinking “pink hearts, yellow moons, great clovers…” while I was stamping it. The shamrock is another fun use for the large heart punch you bought for Valentine’s day (didn’t know it was so versatile did ya?). This would not only make a great St. Patrick’s Day card, it’s perfect to wish someone good luck on an upcoming event.
With the versatility of the Define Your Life stamp set (see image below), you can change the “lucky” definition to any of these stamps and change the occasion of the card for just about anything. You can purchase the Define You Life set thru my online store, or get it free as a bonus in the Demo Kit special going on now thru March 31.
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114950 |
Define Your Life Stamp Set |
47.95 |
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109688 |
Whimsy Jumbo Wheel |
8.50 |
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103661 |
Jumbo Wheel Handle |
5.95 |
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102584 |
Garden Green Card Stock (24) |
5.50 |
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102272 |
Garden Green Ink Pad (or Jumbo Cart.) |
5.95 |
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102851 |
Basic Black Card Stock (40) |
7.50 |
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101179 |
Basic Black Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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102125 |
Kraft Card Stock (40) |
7.50 |
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102544 |
Rose Red Card Stock (24) |
5.50 |
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111846 |
Rose Red Stitched Ribbon |
8.95 |
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113693 |
Large Heart Punch |
15.95 |
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113144 |
Clear Rhinestone Brads |
10.95 |
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101227 |
1/16” Handheld Punch |
8.95 |
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104332 |
Snail Adhesive |
6.95 |
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104430 |
Stampin’ Dimensionals |
3.95 |
Mario Bros. Birthday Party
Posted on February 24th, 2010, 2 responses.
This one goes out to all of the Nintendo fans! I’ve invited the incredibly talented Michelle Fisher to guest blog today, Michelle is a mulitple Stampin Up Artisan Award winner, and after seeing these projects made with SU punches and paper, you’ll know why. Check out these AWESOME “Mario Brothers Birthday” projects…
From Michelle -
“My son wanted a Mario theme birthday party for his 6th B-day. Of course, at the last minute I could not find any Super Mario Birthday supplies or goodies anywhere! So I tried talking him into a GI Joe Birthday but he insisted Mario was his very very favorite, I knew that this would be a challenge!……………… what a week but we did it!-he even helped too!”
Cyber Wedding Expo: Invitations - Part 10
Posted on February 22nd, 2010, no responses.
This wedding invitation is simple, striking and gorgeous! It’s a fabulous combination of the Stampin Up Groom Specialty paper (116478) & Guest Book simply scrappin kit (115697). The invitation folds down, revealing a folder which holds the response card. card stock is basic black, and very vanilla. There is an elegant belly band that wraps around the front. This was created by Melissa Stout.


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VIDEO TUTORIAL: Voila the Chef
Posted on February 21st, 2010, 3 responses.
Combine the Voila the Chef stamp with the new Country Living Cards a la Carte kit for this super stinkin’ cute card. The Country Chic style of the Cards a la Cart stationery kit comes with the designer paper and super cute Dinner party stamp set. It compliments the chef for this fun look. Check it out in today’s video.
To learn techniques & exclusive videos not seen anywhere else, join my online stamp club. Click here for more info >




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Voila (Chef) Stamp Set |
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Country Living Cards a la Carte |
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Ballet Blue Card Stock |
5.50 |
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106530 |
Very Vanilla Card Stock |
7.50 |
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105124 |
Apricot Appeal Card Stock |
5.50 |
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102128 |
Chocolate Chip Card Stock |
5.50 |
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100071 |
Chocolate Chip Stampin Write Marker |
3.25 |
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100908 |
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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101039 |
Silver Encore Ink |
8.95 |
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109109 |
Vintage Brads |
8.95 |
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116631 |
Paper Piercer |
3.50 |
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105826 |
Mat Pack |
9.95 |
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101610 |
Stampin Sponge |
3.50 |
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103579 |
Paper Snips |
9.95 |
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104152 |
Paper Cutter |
24.95 |
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104332 |
Snail Adhesive |
6.95 |
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104430 |
Stampin’ Dimensionals |
3.95 |
Quilt Square & Instructions
Posted on February 19th, 2010, no responses.
Great news! Remember those amazing quilt squares we were given at Leadership in January? now you can make your own! I have a set of instructions for you. These and more, the Big Shot die cut machine is amazing for quilting.
Click here to print instructions >
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Pot of Gold - Rainbow Swipe
Posted on February 18th, 2010, 2 responses.
Today’s super cool video tutorial and technique goes out to the “Luck ‘o the Irish“. This video comes from my friend, and downline, Jenni Ingerick. She’s super talented, and also makes great videos. Jenni will show us how to create this awesome rainbow swipe (you’ll die when you see how easy this is), and the stinkin’ cute pot of gold made from our punches.



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114982 |
Holiday Blitz |
38.95 |
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115370 |
Teeny Tiny Wishes |
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Glossy White Card Stock |
5.95 |
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102935 |
Brushed Gold Card Stock |
7.50 |
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100730 |
Whisper White Card Stock |
7.50 |
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102584 |
Garden Green Card Stock |
5.50 |
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102272 |
Garden Green Classic Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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102851 |
Basic Black Card Stock |
7.50 |
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105209 |
Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pad |
5.95 |
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100532 |
Ruby Red Classic Ink Pad Refill |
2.95 |
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101231 |
Summer Sun Classic Ink Pad Refill |
2.95 |
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102059 |
Garden Green Classic Ink Pad Refill |
2.95 |
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102949 |
Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Pad Refill |
2.95 |
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109043 |
Scalloped Circle Punch |
15.95 |
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112004 |
1 ¾” Circle Punch |
15.95 |
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105090 |
Word window Punch |
15.95 |
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104430 |
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