Some Kitchen Remodeling…and Stamping Therapy!

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Rusting sink, broken-since-Christmas dishwasher, cruddy cooktop.


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I forgot I had a Salad Shooter!!


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Our new kitchen… green formica and white painted cabinets….oh, that was 15 years ago!


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Where are the scissors??


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Cheated on this one….didn't empty the cabinet.


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Lucky we got the dishwasher out without tearing up the floor!

 
Kitchen Remodeling plastic

They're trying, but that dust gets everywhere! I hope they can breathe in there!


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Where's Waldo??  What if I "need" to use my Big Shot???

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First beautiful piece in perfectly!

 

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Second beautiful piece in place!

 

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Uh oh!!! The other pieces weren't cut the in the right direction and it's the wrong slab!  Oh no!  They'll fix it!  Whew!  (and I get an extra night to eat out!!)

 

I think I need some Stampin' Up! stamping therapy!!!

Stamping Mess

How About a My Digital Studio Contest?!

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Stampin' Up! is offering a contest in digital design using My Digital Studio digital artwork to both customers and demonstrators!

Read all about it HERE or click the image above.

Not familiar with My Digital Studio?  It's digital papercrafting at its best….because it is from Stampin' Up!  And if you automatically think of digital scrapbooking…..yes, it is that….but that's not all!  Even if you never scrapbook a page, you'll find other uses for My Digital Studio….making cards, invitations, party favors, home decor items, decorations….really the possibilities are endless.  Watch a video about My Digital Studio and find out more HERE.

If you are afraid you won't know a thing about how to do it, rest assured that I didn't either and now I can make all kinds of things with the software and downloads.  One great resource from Stampin' Up! is this site for customers and demonstrators with information, forums, videos, tips, samples, everything you could want:  My Digital Studio

And you don't have to give up traditional papercrafting at all…..in fact, you can combine the two!  That's called "hybrid"…. after your digital project is printed, add some "real" embellishments to your project.

Over on the right sidebar under Categories, you will find one for My Digital Studio.  Click on that to see some projects I have made with My Digital Studio! Check it out this weekend!

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Starts Today!

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Holiday Mini Catalog 2011

The beautiful, gorgeous, gotta-have-it-all Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini starts today! You’ll have all you need for your Halloween, fall, and Christmas projects….or any time! And those holiday times are really sneaking up on us!

We were able to preview this mini and all the products at the Stampin’ Up! Convention this summer! It was fabulous!  All of us demonstrators have been waiting and waiting for our customers to be able to enjoy the products as we have been during the preorder period!

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One of the many highlights of this new mini, is the Simply Scored Tool! I know you’ll want to take a peek at that!

 

 

Easy Events Flower Card

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Easy Events Flower Card

Today is the last day of August (I don't know how that can be!), the last day for the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog, the last day for the Strength & Hope Promotion, and the last day for the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Paper Promotion. Time flies when you're having fun!

This card is made with the Easy Events stamp set….I stamped one of the images three times without the words at the bottom of the stamp…and colored in with Stampin' Write Markers.  For the card background, I used the fun Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper #124339. I think it makes a happy card! Along with the Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon #122331 and the new Designer Printed Brads #122940!

I'll add a sentiment later if I want, or I might just use it to write a happy note to a friend!

If you haven't stocked up on the new Designer Series Paper yet, today is your last day to place an order.  After you put in three packs of paper, the fourth will be free.  Or email me your order and I'll take care of it.  This promotion includes the paper that sells for $10.95 (not the Specialty Designer Series Paper).

And check that Summer Mini Catalog one more time!

Stampin’ Card Keeper Convention Make & Take

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Card Box

I finally got around to finishing my Make & Takes from the Stampin' Up! Convention in July!  Make & Takes are the projects Stampin' Up! gives us to actually "stamp" at the "stamping" convention.  I'm just not very good at doing the projects during the allotted time….I don't know why….I feel like everyone else understands the directions better, is working faster, etc. etc.  Too much pressure!!  I know at least some other demonstrators feel the same way so I know it's not just me!  I much prefer to do them at my kitchen table provided I have all the supplies at home. Besides, the morning my Make & Takes were scheduled I was VERY tired and was worried about getting my photos taken of the display boards.  So after partially making ONE card, I packed up my stuff, walked all the way back to the hotel from the far corner of the convention center to get rid of my stamp sets and supply packets and walked all the way back to the far corner of the convention center to take my pictures.  And then I was happy (if not more tired!)  But with kitchen remodeling and vacations, it has taken awhile to get to do my Make & Takes!

This is a box that will be in the new Holiday Mini Catalog coming out Sept. 1st called "Stampin' Card Keeper". It's very sturdy and very nice quality.  It comes flat so you just have to assemble it and then you can decorate it any way you like.  This lid here is covered with the new Timeless Portrait Fabric (using Sticky Strip to adhere). Patterns come with the box for covering it, even the sides if you wish.

Card Box Flower

 

Here's the gorgeous paper flower on the top of the lid.  It's made from various punches out of textured card stock….the Fancy Flower Punch, Lace Ribbon Border Punch (the flowers are cut apart) , and the Blossoms Petals Builder Punch.  It's all actually made out of two stacks of assembled flowers and then all stacked together.

I did make one change.  Stampin' Up! gave us in our kit a Simply Adorned Clear Crystal Bauble for the center of the flower….but the crystal is so pretty I wanted to use it on my Simply Adorned Jewelry so I made an alternate flower center!  Mine is an Antique Brad with a Rhinestone Jewel in the center for some bling!

Card Box Label

Cute label for the box using On Board Merry Medley chipboard and the stamp set Best Friends Forever.

Card Box Inside

Six dividers for organization, covered with the Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper.

 You'll be able to order your Stampin' Card Keeper box #124107 when the Holiday Mini comes out on Sept. 1st!

Back to School with My Digital Studio

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My Digital Studio Back to School

It's so easy to just play around with My Digital Studio.  I just picked a design that was already made and then changed the colors of the background paper, the colors of the rectangles, the colors of the flowers and brads, changed the greeting, added some stars and the alphabet and I had a little "back to school" card.  That might sound like a lot, but I didn't have to think about a design and just a few clicks changes colors or embellishments.

If you have any questions about My Digital Studio, just ask!

Stampin’ Up! Spooky Bingo Bits Halloween Magnets

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I knew this Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set #123946 (clear) looked like a fun one when I saw it!  And then I got the idea from a long time ago to use those clear "rocks" to make magnets with the stamp set.  I need to search deeper in all my craft stuff to see if I have more pebbles (I think they are called) because these would be so fun to make!

Halloween Magnet

Halloween Magnet Bat

Hallowee Magnet Monster

I stamped on Whisper White and punched out with the 1" circle punch. In the past I glued the pebble on over the stamped image and then cut around the pebble shape with a scissors when dry.  Just depends on whether or not you want it to match the pebble shape exactly.  I used Crystal Effects.  Just glue on a magnet to the back and you're done! These are so easy and fun!


Stampin’ Up! Convention Swap–Doily Snowflakes

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Doily Snowflakes

Back to the Stampin' Up! Convention for a moment!  This was my swap card for a group swap I was in.  I think I made…..63?, 73? of them….and some in kind of a rush as I traveled or in my hotel room…but I was determined to get them done and I did.  And it was worth it for the swaps I got back!

Anyway, don't think doilies are just for decoration…..they can be very pretty snowflakes! These are from the stamp set Delicate Doilies, available in wood- or clear-mount, on page 127 of the Idea Book & Catalog.  I added my favorite ribbon, the 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon #114319 and some bling with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter #102023 and even little Basic Pearls #119247.

Don't these doilies make a beautiful Christmas card?!

If you need stamping supplies today and want to get started on your Christmas cards, just click HERE to go to my Online Store and place your order!

Pocketful of Posies Card

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Stampin' Up! has such beautiful designer series paper, but don't you just hate it when you have to cut in to a piece of paper that would make a beautiful scrapbook page on its own? Here is one of those pages that I used a portion off the left side for a project. This paper is from Pocketful of Posies Designer Series Paper #122354.  I LOVE this paper!!

Pocketful of Posies Designer Paper

After looking in the Stampin' Up! 2011-12 Idea Book & Catalog for inspiration, on page 184 I found that they used this designer series paper to make several small cards.  That led to designing this card:

Pocketful of Posies Designer Series Paper Card

You can see the corner of the paper I cut off and mounted on Poppy Parade on top of a card base of Crumb Cake.  Then I just added a greeting and I had a cute card!  I'm sure I can make something with the big bird on the remaining paper, too!

Speaking of designer series paper, don't forget about the special promotion going on for only about ten more days!!  Buy 3 packs of designer series paper, get one FREE!  Can't beat that!  Go to my Online Store right now and start choosing your paper!

Back to School Texas State Tax Holiday: Use Stamping Supplies for School Supplies

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It's Back to School time and the state of Texas is having a sales tax holiday for school supplies up to $100.00 per item from August 19-21. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the list of items below will be state tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin' Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free. Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday and may not apply to additional city, jurisdiction, or county taxes.

The following items are tax-exempt during the Texas sales tax holiday:

Item Number

Description

 Price

100425

2-Way Glue Pen

 $    3.50

100902

Dotto Refill

 $    6.50

101879

Watercolor Pencils (24)

 $   19.95

102845

Blender Pens (3)

 $    9.95

103179

Craft & Rubber Scissors

 $   19.95

103305

Dotto

 $   12.95

103579

Paper Snips

 $    9.95

103683

Mini Glue Dots

 $    4.95

104045

Anywhere Glue Sticks (2)

 $    3.95

104294

Sticky Strip

 $    6.95

104331

SNAIL Refill

 $    4.50

104332

SNAIL Adhesive

 $    6.95

104430

Stampin' Dimensionals

 $    3.95

105021

Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen

 $    3.95

105394

Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler

 $    3.50

108360

Craft Scissors

 $   29.95

110755

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 $    3.95

Varies

Stampin' Write Marker

 $    3.50

119700

Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)

 $   28.95

119701

Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)

 $   28.95

119702

Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (10)

 $   28.95

119703

Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (8)

 $   22.95

119801

2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)

 $   14.95

119802

Subtles Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)

 $   16.95

119803

Regals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)

 $   16.95

119804

Brights Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)

 $   16.95

119805

Neutrals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (10)

 $   16.95

120962

Stampin' Pastels

 $   24.95

123002

2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)

 $   14.95

 

I always kept a stash of extra school supplies in my closet when my kids were in school because we all know you don't always hear about the notebook or folder your child needs until 10 pm the night before…..so purchase some of these quality school supplies for your kids and have them on hand.   When those school projects and science fairs start rolling around you'll be prepared!  And what they don't use, you can use!!

Save a little money on taxes now so you'll have a little extra for your own stamping supplies!

Click HERE to shop for your Back to School Supplies during the Texas Tax-Free Holiday!

This offer good August 19-21 only!!

For more information on the Sales Tax Holiday for Texas, click HERE.

Everyone Wants to Be Liked!

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I hope you enjoy reading my blog and get inspiration from some of the stamping ideas you may see here.  

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Stampin’ Up! Fabric Ideas from Convention

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Stampin' Up! isn't only about stamps, paper and ink!  We have gorgeous fabric to work with as well, and you don't always have to be able to sew! Here are some photos of fabulous displays from Convention I think you will enjoy!  Then be sure to check out the fabric from Stampin' Up! in my Online Store.

Flirtacious Fabric

Flirtacious Fabric

Flirtacious Fabric

Flirtacious Fabric (in photos above)

Beau Chateau Fabric

Beau Chateau Fabric

Beau Chateau Fabric

Beau Chateau Fabric

Candy Cane Christmas

Candy Cane Christmas Fabric

Candy Cane Christmas Fabric

Candy Cane Christmas Fabric
Springtime Vintage

Springtime Vintage Fabric

Sweet Stitches Fabric

Sweet Stitches Fabric

Sweet Stitches Fabric

If you enjoyed those displays, click on the online ordering button in the upper right corner of my blog and get yourself some fabric!

Looking for a Job?……A Fun Job, That Is!

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If you like stamping and scrapbooking, or digital papercrafting, or home decorating….or honestly, even if you don't…….but you know a good business opportunity when you see one, please consider becoming a part of Stampin' Up!  Stampin' Up! is always looking for a few good demonstrators!  

It's not something to have to wait for or be interviewed for or wonder if you got the job or not.  It's all up to YOU!  In fact, the hours you work are up to YOU!  How you want to run your business (within reason!) is up to YOU!  Do you want to focus on card making or just scrapbooking?  Do you want to hold workshops and meet new people all the time or do you want to do classes in your home?  Do you want to make scrapbooks or party invitations and favors or gifts with Stampin' Up! supplies to sell to others? Do you want to earn a trip to Fiji??  Any of these things and more are possibilities when you become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

And that's not even mentioning the new friends you will make and the fun you will have and the perks you will get from Stampin' Up!

Please click HERE and see if this opportunity is for you!