Continuing on with Part 2 of my Holiday Photo cards designed with Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio (MDS). Today's cards are feature different snowflake designs, I love the monochromatic look, very elegant.
Holiday Photo Cards – Part 2
November 18, 2010 by
Continuing on with Part 2 of my Holiday Photo cards designed with Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio (MDS). Today's cards are feature different snowflake designs, I love the monochromatic look, very elegant.
Holiday Photo Cards – Part 1
November 18, 2010 by
Photos in and on your holiday cards are such a great way to share your family. I save the pictures from the Christmas cards I receive from friends and family each year, and love looking back at old photos.
Creating photo cards with My Digital Studio (MDS) is so fun, and dare I say even a little addicting. I decided to "digitally stamp" my Christmas Cards last year (click here to view > ). The great part is, they are totally customizable. You can make them postcards or full cards. With MDS you have the option to either print them out yourself on your home printer, or have them professionally printed through MDS. You can even customize the inside, write a note, etc. It was so cool to be able to put photos on both the outside AND inside of the card.
I've started to create some MDS photo card designs, along with digital stamps and accessories I used to create them. Once I started designing these, I was having so much fun I just kept going, stay tuned for more:
New Christmas image downloads for MDS
November 16, 2010 by
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Santa's elves have been busy designing our latest batch of digital downloads--and more are on the way for the month of November! If you would like to view our complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings, click here >
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Shimmer Mist and Partial Emboss Folders
November 15, 2010 by
Join me for today's video and learn several cool techniques using Stampin' Up! Shimmer Paint, along with partial shapes from emboss folders. This is a perfect Christmas Holiday card, meets all of my criteria for "bulk stamping": quick, easy to duplicate and mass produce and is gorgeous!!
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Paper Pinwheel Technique
November 11, 2010 by
Oooohh and aaahhh over this super cool paper pinwheel technique, demonstrated in today's video tutorial. This was taught to me by my friend, April Lopez. To be honest, at first I was a little intimidated. It looked really complicated, but once she showed me I freaked out at how easy it was to do!
The 2 Step Bird punch in white creates the look of a Christmas Dove on the front, and although this sample is shown in Christmas colors, you could easily make this for any occasion. I'll also show you a cool tip for using your new Scallop Ribbon Border punch.
Holiday Helper – 12 Days of Christmas Ideas
November 9, 2010 by
Wouldn’t it be nice to have creative ideas delivered to your inbox? The holidays are just around the corner, and I have a wonderful opportunity for you! I am going to be sending out 12 Days of Holiday Helper Projects that will not only put you in the holiday mood, but help you enjoy a handcrafted holiday season. With each mailing, you will receive not only a picture of the finished project, but you will also receive a complete supply list with a step-by-step tutorial that shows you exactly how to do the project. But you can only receive these projects by joining my special Holiday Helper mailing list, so be sure to sign up today!
My Holiday Helper 2010 begins November 15,and runs for 12 days.
Be sure to sign up for my my regular newsletter to get more great ideas, and be notified of special events such as Holiday Helper!
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Artistic Etchings Ornament
November 7, 2010 by
Today's video demonstrates stretching the value of your Artistic Etchings stamp set by turning that "Crown Upside Down" and making it into a gorgeous ornament! This card is perfect for the upcoming holidays, heat embossing with both gold and silver give it the perfect touch.
Christmas Digital Downloads for MDS
November 4, 2010 by
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The most recent Stampin' Up! digital downloads are here, and more are on the way for the month of November!
- View our complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings, click here >
- View the newest Digital Downloads >
Great Fall Project Videos
October 29, 2010 by
Looking for some last minute Halloween / Fall fun projects? Check out some of my video tutorial archives:
Jolly Old Saint Nick Cards
October 27, 2010 by
The Jolly Old Saint Nick stamp set (121711 wood, 121321 clear mount) is a darling new holiday set found in the new 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog. I think it is sooo stinkin' cute, I love this Santa "winking". Here are 2 great cards created from the set, the card to the right was designed by Joann Wiemers. She watercolored the image for a soft look (click here for a video on watercoloring > ). The card below was created by Susie Wood, Susie used the Stampin' Write markers for her Santa image. Both coloring mediums look fabulous on the set.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: French Foliage Masking Technique
October 24, 2010 by
Here in New England, the leaves are changing and falling and simply gorgeous! My favorite time of year. The stamp set reflects my mood perfectly with it's beautiful realistic leaf images. It's called "French" Foliage I'm sure because of it's pretty french script words that compliment it so well...I'm going to dub it "New England Foliage" with french words hehehe.
Today's video technique will be sharing a great accordian card fold, and masking technique that gives the illusion of multiple layers. Join in with me as I used clear mount and wood mount stamps together, in harmony (yes, it can be done). Laugh along with, or at me, as I struggle to remember new product names and more!
From the Crypt – Halloween Gift Set Tutorial
October 22, 2010 by
I LOVE this From the Crypt Stamp Set! I designed this gift set originally for a spotlight eatured in Debbie McNeill's demonstrator newsletter. My kids went crazy over it, so we made some with their friends. I love seeing their cool creations, they inspire me. These treat bags make great party favors, and goody bags. I used the Fancy Favor Die (115965) for the Big Shot, Wicked Fun Specialty Paper (117400) and the from the Crypt Stamp Set (115460). And of course, can't forget my favorites Spider Web Impressions Folder (120889) and Bitty Bat Punch (119279). So easy, a 9 year old can do it;)
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Dark & Dreary Halloween Card
October 20, 2010 by
Mwahahahaha...{insert evil laugh here} as we get our Halloween groove on in this fun packed video tutorial. This super cool card and accordian fan fold technique was created by my friend Deb Valder. I just can't get enough of the Spider Web impressions folder, maybe I'll use it for Christmas deocrations this year? Kidding! Or am I?
New Holiday MDS Downloads
October 13, 2010 by
New Halloween and Christmas holiday digital downloads for the month of October are here for My Digital Studio!
To find all of the newest digital images, go to my ONLINE STORE > DIGITAL CRAFTING > MY DIGITAL DOWNLOADS > NEWEST DOWNLOADS
80% OFF!! Clearance Rack Blitz!
October 7, 2010 by
HOLY COW!!! Up to 80% OFF during the Clearance Rack Blitz!!! Discover discontinued Stampin’ Up! merchandise for fantastic prices. Now, from October 5–18, we’re adding over two hundred more discontinued items--some at up to 80 percent off--to help us make room in the Distribution Center for new products!
Things to know about the Clearance Rack Blitz:
- Orders for Clearance Rack items can be placed through the Online Store.
- Orders over $150 are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin’ Rewards.
- All discontinued items are available only while supplies last.
- All sales of discontinued items are final.
Stamp Out Breast Cancer Results – Thank you!
October 7, 2010 by
A huge thank you to all who participated in our Stamp Out Breast Cancer fundraiser! Thanks to your generosity, our team rasied over $2,000 for the Making Strides organization through this event!!
Big kudos to Selene Kempton, who put so much into organizing this event. She made these super sweet note card purses for all of the team. They are just darling. They had the breast cancer pink ribbon on the back, the words are from the "Afterthoughts" stamp set.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!
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS >
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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.
