Category Archives: Cards

You’re My Type Valentine Card

I love this "You're My Type" stamp set and thought it would make a good Valentine card for my husband. Then I saw a sample online where someone used the Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper along with the typewriter since it looks a little like typewriter keys! I thought it was brilliant and wondered why I didn't think of that! So here is the paper as a background for my card, plus bits of the "notebook" paper also in that pack, plus the First Edition Specialty Paper.

Here's the inside….just going crazy with my valentine stamps!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Valentine Ideas from Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2012

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Here are some valentine ideas from Stampin' Up! Leadership last month. These are samples on display made mostly by other demonstrators and some Stampin' Up! samples. Enjoy…..and then go make someone a valentine!

A Valentine Card

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You may be looking for more valentine card ideas this weekend so here is a valentine I made while ago and don't think I ever posted. You could make the card base Whisper White as I did or you could just make it Real Red. I embossed some scraps of paper and cut into squares for the focal point, plus stamped a heart and added a bit of Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. Everything is better with a little Dazzling Diamonds, isn't it?! The cupid stamped on the background is from the Occasions Mini Catalog stamp set P.S. I Love You. Just stamp the cupid with either Versamark ink for that watermark look or the same color ink, Real Red, to provide that same light monochromatic look.

Just get out some colored paper and your stamping accessories and see what you come up with!

Fashionable Hearts Valentine Card

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I noticed I had a few stacks of die cut hearts from the Fashionable Hearts Embosslit Die #125596 in the Occasions Mini just sitting on my table….

so of course I thought "I should make something with those!"

So here's a simple card you could make for Valentine's Day or really any occasion! This is a 4 1/4"x 4 1/4" card and I just glued on some of the smallest and next size up hearts on to the card. At the end I had to use a little bling by putting on some basic Rhinestones. This would even be cute as a very small 3"x 3" gift card or note card. So here is one!

Isn't that fun??! You could do the same with a heart punch….but what a versatile idea!

Check my Online Store and place your order so you, too, can make hearts!

New My Digital Studio Downloads—and Free 30-Day Trial! Try It!

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More new My Digital Studio downloads for this week! To see them, click HERE or on the image above. My Digital Studio is the Stampin' Up! digital papercrafting program that you can learn to use easily to make digital scrapbook pages, albums, calendars, cards, gifts…anything you can come up with! Use either a predesigned template that you only have to add a photo to or print out as is or delete and change anything you want to and make it your own!

Don't worry that you've never done digital scrapbooking or cardmaking before…or didn't have success with it. This program is intuitive and easy to learn. For additional help and ideas, check out www.mydigitalstudio.net, a website for both customers and Stampin' Up! demonstrators alike.

Try the My Digital Studio Express FREE 30-Day Trial right now!

Here's a little bit of information about it:

At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software. You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you receive after purchasing the software. (If you purchase the disc version you'll find it along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the downloadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via e-mail.)
You will be able to keep any downloads you purchase during the 30-day trial period.
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Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment Card

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One of my two favorite products you can earn for free during the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration promotion is the beautiful Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. With just a $50 Stampin' Up! purchase, you can choose one free product in the special Sale-A-Bration Catalog…spend more, earn more! For more details about Sale-A-Bration, click HERE.

I originally planned to make a valentine, but I think it turned into more of an all-occasion card…..not that it can't BE a valentine!

Here is the inside of the card.

And if you noticed, I used the new Adorning Accents Edgelit Die #125595 to cut the beautiful edge on the front of the card. The Big Shot does make a little bit of a horrible noise as it goes over that die, but don't worry. I already had my designer paper attached to the Very Vanilla card base.

AFTER cutting, I then embossed with the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #125601 that matches the Edgelit Die. This is a regular embossing folder but narrow to place exactly where you want it.

Remember to cut first, emboss second! This keeps the embossing from getting smooshed when you cut.

The greeting inside my card was stamped with the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Elementary Elegance stamp set.

If you need some valentine card ideas, just get out your paper, ink and stamps and play….you'll come up with something, perhaps unexpected!

View-Master Stampin’ Up! Regional Card

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I'm not sure but I think I've heard this kind of card called a "View-Master" card because it has this circle that you turn to see various images. It was a Make & Take at the Stampin' Up! San Antonio Regional. This card was made with the very cute stamp set Send Me Soaring in the Occasions Mini Catalog. I think we fell in love with this stamp set after making this card!

Here's another image when you turn the circle to see another kite!

If you need any stamping supplies, you can purchase them easily at my Online Store!

A Handmade Thanks Card for Ronald McDonald House Charities

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This handmade thanks card was one of our Make & Takes at Stampin' Up! Leadership….but we got to make two…one to keep and one to donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities^®.Even though, as I have said before, I am not good at doing Make & Takes, I decided to at least make this card so I could turn one in for Ronald McDonald House. Did you know Stampin' Up! is a supporter of this charity? You can read about it HERE on the Stampin' Up! page.

The flower is punched with the new Blossom Punch #125603 in the Occasions Mini Catalog. There are more creative things you can do with this punch, too! On this flower, we cut into the petals with our Paper Snips just to add some interest and texture. The little die-cut flower on top is from the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit #125410. The "designer paper" on the card is actually handmade with stamping! And the little squiggle we learned to do with the Scallop Edge Border Punch #119882 by offsetting on the other side.

Nice bright simple card for a dreary cloudy day! Daffodil Delight card stock sure brightens up a day, doesn't it?

Try Stampin’ Up! My Digital Studio FREE for 30 Days!

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Want to know more about the Stampin' Up! digital papercrafting program called My Digital Studio? Never tried anything like this before?? Starting today, you can try My Digital Studio Express FREE for 30 days!

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

Full access to the software at NO COST.
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Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
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Add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item #129600) to your online shopping cart. Then you will download and install it from your Download Manager. Just go to my Online Store HERE!

This offer begins Feb. 1st AND is ongoing!!

What a great chance to try out My Digital Studio for free! It's not just about scrapbooking…..make cards, party favors, postcards, calendars, recipe books, banners and more!

I love mine and learn more every time I play with it! If you need help, there is www.mydigitalstudio.net with PLENTY of conversation, tips, samples, and videos about how to use it. Or you can ask me! Just give it a try and see what you think….but be sure to play with it and use it while you have it!

New downloads come out every Tuesday as well! You'll never get bored!!

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Stampin’ Up! Mouthwatering Cherry-Scented Popsicle Card

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I wish you could smell my Mouthwatering cherry-scented popsicle card! I stamped this card with the popsicle in the Mouthwatering stamp set in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog (page 34) and used the new Cherry Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder #127035. I have a banana popsicle (although I hate bananas!) colored with the Daffodil Delight marker, a chocolate popsicle (would that be a fudgesicle?) colored with the Chocolate Chip marker, and a cherry popsicle colored with the Cherry Cobbler marker.

The cherry popsicle was also stamped separately on a piece of Whisper White card stock and then colored in over the Cherry Cobbler marker ink with the Versamarker. After applying the Versamark ink this way you can then emboss. I then cut it out and popped it up on Stampin' Dimensionals. The Cherry Embossing Powder is clear and has a very yummy cherry scent! You can also purchase it in Vanilla and Melon scents. Be sure to put your favorite scent (or all three!) on your next order! And of course you also need the Stampin' Up! Heat Tool #100005!

The greeting I chose from another new set in the Occasions Mini…Sweet Cake. Be sure to check out the adorable Product Suite of coordinating products "Sweet Shop" starting on page 32 You'll love it all!

You can order online anytime at my Stampin' Up! Online Store HERE.

Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2012 Display

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Here are just a few of the beautiful displays Stampin' Up! had up at Leadership! Each one is creative, beautiful and exquisite!! You can probably click on the photos to enlarge them.

All images copyright Stampin' Up! 2012

Take It to Heart Valentine Card–My Stampin’ Up! Leadership Swap Card

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This Valentine card is made with the new stamp set Take It to Heart in the Occasions Mini Catalog and is the swap card I made for the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference last week in San Antonio. The color is a bit off but it is Whisper White and Real Red card stock. Just some stamping and some punching with the Large Lace Ribbon Border Punch #122362 and a little blink with a small rhinestone jewel.

If you need this stamp set or any other stamping supplies to make your valentines, please click HERE to go to my Online Store or contact me with your order and I'll place it for you.

Remember, if you purchase $50 or more, you get to choose a free product from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog! If you have an order of $150 or more, please contact me so I can place it for you and get the free workshop tote.

Sale-A-Bration Swap Cards from Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2012

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It’s supposed to be a dark and stormy day here in Houston, thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches are already out, but I think these bright and happy swap cards that I got at Leadership last week using Sale-A-Bration stamp sets and the beautiful Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper really can lift your spirits! With a $50 order of Stampin’ Up! products, you could choose any of these stamp sets or paper….or other Sale-A-Bration items!

This is a swap card from Karen Hambright. I LOVE this Everyday Enchantment Paper in the Sale-A-Bration Catalog.

This is a swap card from Charlene Monroe using the Fresh Vintage stamp set, some of the Everyday Enchantment Paper, and a cute little bow from ribbon in the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack. You’ve GOT to get that assortment with the adorable brads!

Here’s another pretty swap card using the Fresh Vintage stamp set but she used markers to color on the stamp. She was also busy with the Big Shot and the new Labels Framelits Dies #125598 as well as the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder. This card was made by Jackie Walker.

This swap card was made by Sheila van Uitert and is stamped with the Sprinkled Expressions stamp set and then embossed with the Big Shot and the Lattice Embossing Folder. This gives it such an interesting texture!

This card uses two Sale-a-Bration stamp sets…..Sprinkled Expressions and the very cute Outlined Occasions stamp set. This swap card was given to me by Anne Matasei.

If you’re ready to shop and choose your free Sale-A-Bration products, just go to my Online Store HERE and place your order….be sure to order your Sale-A-Bration items at the end! If you prefer, email me with your order and I’ll take care of it.

Back Home from Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2012

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Oh my! It's hard to come back down to earth after a Stampin' Up! event, especially one like Stampin' Up! Leadership 2012! The withdrawal was eased a little bit yesterday when my new Stampin' Success, the magazine for Stampin' Up! demonstrators, was in the pile of mail!

I've been looking through my photos and decided to start with one of my favorite displays. These were in the room where we did Make & Takes the first night. We used the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit #125410, in the Occasions Mini Catalog, which is a cute set of double-sided, printed, die-cut flowers on textured paper PLUS an assortment of pink rhinestones to add some bling! You have to put it on your next order!

Enjoy!

This one is a little blurry, but I loved the braided fabric for a flower stem!

And DON'T FORGET……..Sale-A-Bration begins tomorrow, January 24th!! With a $50 purchase, you can choose a free product in the new Sale-A-Bration Catalog! Check back tomorrow for more information!

Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2012

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Stampin' Up! Leadership has ended and I really don't even know what to say or where to begin. I think if all companies could be like Stampin' Up!, the world would be a better place!

We all got so many gifts and prizes (I even won a prize for the first time!!) and several promotions and things coming up to help us all grow and develop our businesses. The socializing and fellowship with other demonstrators in classes, while standing in line, swapping, or while eating lunch is priceless.

The Stampin' Up! employees giving their presentations….oh my gosh, what can I say???!!! Not only was there a fisherman/painter but we had salsa dancing on stage not to mention a gigantic Harley (at least I guess that's what it was!) riding on and off stage. The creativity and personality they all show is amazing….everything is so clever and entertaining. The theme was "My Way" so each presenter did it "their way".