15. July 2014 · Comments Off on Over the Top Tag Swap · Categories: 3D Items · Tags: , ,

This is my creation for the tag swap at convention.  Fortunately I only had to make 8 of these.  It is a small swap. So in turn I will get 8 different ones back.  Of course, I will be coming home with tons of swaps to share with you.
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14. July 2014 · Comments Off on Convention PJ swap · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

I had to make 25 of this card for a swap at convention.  Actually, after the cocktail party on Wednesday evening a group of us that are staying at the Hilton are doing a fun swap in our PJs.  This is always so much fun.
Anyway there are 25 of us and Mo and I have been busy making swaps, although this is the only one that I had to make 25 of.  I never realized when I started to create this card that it was going to take me 3 days to complete 25.  With all the punching, framelits, stamping, embossing, and embellishments, I was done in.  Have got to seriously re-think when I create swaps how many I have to make before I commit to a design.  Won’t make that mistake again! LOL
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13. July 2014 · Comments Off on Mossy Meadow Squirrel · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

This stamp set is another hostess set called Nuts About You.  We made this card at our Friday night hostess club.  I used our Fringe scissors on the grass and added banners to the top.  Hope you like it!
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12. July 2014 · Comments Off on 3D item · Categories: 3D Items · Tags: , , , ,

I got the idea for this from a video posted on the Stampin’ Connection by Linda Bauwin.  I think it is so stinkin’ cute!  I used our new incolors and the stamp set Work of Art.  The flower is made from the new Fun Flower Punch.
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11. July 2014 · Comments Off on Bloom with Hope · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , , ,

I love the vintage technique and it really suited this Hostess stamp set, found on page 240 of the catalog.  The set contains 11 stamps with beautiful images and lovely verses. You can get this set as one of your benefits when holding a workshop or a book party.  In addition, if you are a hostess in one of my clubs you can also get this set.  Contact me HERE to find out how.
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10. July 2014 · Comments Off on BLENDABILITIES! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , , ,

I am so excited, I colored these beautiful flowers with my blendabilities and very soon I will be getting my new colors in the mail.  You can get these colors right now, they are available including the flesh tones and the colorless blender, along with the Memento Black ink.
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09. July 2014 · Comments Off on Dear Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set From SU Blog · Categories: Cards

As I mentioned in my Sweetie Pie blog post, I work in the corporate communications department and never in a million years expected to design a stamp set.

When calls starting coming in to Demonstrator Support asking if a “boy” version of Sweetie Pie would be made available, I began working on it immediately—and I poured my whole heart into it. As many of you said in your comments, “boy” stamps are hard to find . . . so I wanted these to be especially nice! 🙂

I hope you like these little guys (and the coordinating frames and phrases) as much as I do. Designing them was a labor of love, and I can’t wait to see what you make with them!

Cindy B.
Sr. Staff Writer

08. July 2014 · Comments Off on July 8 weekly deals · Categories: Cards
Artisan Label Punch
Artisan Label Punch

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Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil
Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil

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Retro Fresh This and That Journal
Retro Fresh This And That Journal

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Retro Fresh This and That Washi Tape
Retro Fresh This And That Washi Tape

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Silver 1/8 Ribbon
Silver 1/8″ Ribbon

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Smoky Slate 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Smoky Slate 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon

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Sweet Shop Kit -- Digital Download
Sweet Shop Kit – Digital Download

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07. July 2014 · Comments Off on Another Club card · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This project at club this month turned out to be a good masculine card for really any occasion by leaving the inside of the card blank.  Don’t you just love how the sentiment is the old fashion type that used to be on these old typewriters?  The stamp set is called Tap, Tap, Tap and can be found on page 126 of the catalog.  I also used one of the new Embossing folders, Tiny Triangles for the background.
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06. July 2014 · Comments Off on Undefined! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This little sail boat I carved from our “Undefined” kits, found on page 199 of the catalog.  You can make your own stamps and at convention last year, I did not get a chance to do it, but Mo did.  She made an awesome little giraff.  This year at Leadership I did finally try it and it worked.  This is what I made.  I must say this is the first time I have used this stamp.  I kinda like it.  What do you think?  Now be honest!  I love input, no matter what kind as long as it is constructive and not nasty.LOL
The background stamp is Hardwood and can be found in the catalog on page175.  We embossed the sentiment with black embossing powder.
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05. July 2014 · Comments Off on BLENDABILITIES! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I used the Blendabilities on this card.  It was one of the first projects I did with them.  They are a little different that Copics and there definitely is a learning curve but after a few times they are a snap!  Right now there are several colors available for you to try your hand at.  I will be having a class for anyone that buys them from me.
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04. July 2014 · Comments Off on Happy Birthday America! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

We made this card at club this week and I got the inspiration from a card that was posted on Stampin’ Connection.   I changed it around a little to fit the low country.  All the items on this card  (except for Yippee Skippee & glitter stars) came from this month’s Paper Pumpkin.  You can do so much more with these kits.  There were Straws to make pin wheels and goodie holders and tons of embellishments.
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03. July 2014 · Comments Off on Endless Possibilities from SU Artisan Design Team member · Categories: Cards

About a year ago I learned how to use MDS files with my e-cutter. It has really changed the way I craft. I love to explore the downloads and see what I can create. The possibilities are endless! When I saw the new Cool Like That Giftable Templates Digital Download, I couldn’t wait to give it a try! They were screaming to be cut with my e-cutter!

I wanted to put an image on the front of each little bag or box and place some of our beautiful new Designer Series Paper behind the image negative. I thought that using my favorite Kraft Cardstock combined with some of the new vivid Designer Series Paper prints would really make these little goodies pop!

I explored different images and occasions and came up with some really fun combinations!

I started with a summer goodie bag. I used an anchor from the Anchors Away June Kit and a sheet from Maritime Designer Series Paper to create a fun, nautical-themed

gift. Next, I went with a Fourth of July theme. A simple MDS star punch combined with another print from the Maritime Designer Series Paper makes a fun goodie bag!

I tried using a simple word made using the Smitten Alphabet Punch to create the “Hello” and backed it using the fun Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper. Just think of all the little things you could make your gift say!

I always need gift card holders for the many birthday parties my children go to, so I used the six-sided box template to create a birthday gift box. Stampin’ Up!’s Triangle Punch and some of the bright Flower Pot Designer Series Paper make a fun treat  for my kids to give!

Lately, my oldest daughter’s friends all want iTunes gift cards! So the headphone image from the All Time Fave Photobook Template paired with the Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper make the perfect gift card box!

Lastly, I sprinkled a few butterflies on the front of this sweet template using Stampin’ Up!’s butterfly punches. Back it with more of the Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper, and you have a sweet gift bag for a girlfriend.

As you can see, MDS downloads don’t have to be just digital! You can bring them to life and make them out of Stampin’ Up’s beautiful paper that we all love. Consider giving it a try—even if you don’t have an e-cutter! They can easily be printed and hand-cut! The possibilities truly are endless!

Erica Cerwin
2013-2014 Artisan Design Team

02. July 2014 · Comments Off on Flamingo Lingo! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is our Ronald McDonald stamp set this year and you can find it on page 249 of the catalog.  Except for the flamingo, all of the sentiments and images can be cut out with either a punch or framelits.  This set is so versatile.  Love it!
You will want to get this set, not only because it is so stinkin’ cute, but for every set that is sold, SU donates $3 to the Ronald McDonald House (RMHC).  Good buy!
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01. July 2014 · Comments Off on July 1st, Weekly deals · Categories: Cards
2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

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7/8″ Circle Scallop Punch

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Neutrals Designer Buttons
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Silver Baker's Twine
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Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum
Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum

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Summer Home Digital Kit - Digital Download - by Stampin' Up!
Summer Home Digital Kit – Digital Download

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30. June 2014 · Comments Off on Blendabilites almost here! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , , ,

We sure have a ton of flowers in the catalog this year but you can never have enough flowers.  These flowers are from the Hostess stamp set, I like You, on page 237 of the catalog.  This is another set that is perfect for using the Blendabilities, which I did use on this card.  I used Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight and Cherry Cobbler.  Beginning July 1st you will be able to order these colors in the Blendabilities.  I will have a class teaching y’all how to use them.  They are so much fun and the colors come out so vibrant!  Don’t you agree?
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29. June 2014 · Comments Off on Little Buddy Birthday! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I love this set with the cute little animals.  I thought it went well with the DSP Flashback.  This set can be found on page 89 of the new catalog.  These lined images would be great with the new Blendabilities.  However, I used our Stampin’ Write markers and like the way it turned out.
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28. June 2014 · Comments Off on · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I am really getting my money’s worth from this set, Pictogram Punches.  I used it here with Everything Eleanor, Geometrical set, and the new embossing folder Tiny Triangles.  Also, I used the new in-colors.  Hope you like it!
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27. June 2014 · Comments Off on Borders Galore! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

As you probably know, if you have one of our catalogs, that SU has decided not to sell the wheels anymore.   We were all a little worried because they did serve a great purpose, especially if you wanted to do matching backgrounds for cards, gift bags, make your own DSP etc.
I never could get it straight.  It didn’t much matter if you were making DSP or rolling a bag or gift paper because no one ever noticed that it wasn’t straight.  However, when you were making a card with it you needed to be more precise and that is when I started removing the images from the wheels.
SU has now started making BORDER stamps to replace the wheels, and they are so easy to use and are wonderful!  The one I used on this card is called Chalk Lines and can be found on page 114 of the catalog.  I love the new border stamps and we have several of them.
The border stamps do not come in wood,  only photopolymer, so you will need the acrylic block “I” when stamping with them because they are all 5 1/2″ long.

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26. June 2014 · Comments Off on Oh! My Stars! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This Stamp set is called Be the Star and can be found on page 93.  It has matching framelits and makes it so easy to put together an fast card.  With the 4th coming up soon I decided to stick with the colors of our Flag.  The small stars and the sentiment are from the set Pictogram Punches found on page 89.  In addition, I used the matching punch from our new Itty Bitty Punch set on page 222.
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25. June 2014 · Comments Off on Just Sayin…. · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

Another nautical stamp set.  By the Tide on page 131 and Sea Street, page 48.  I used the DSP from the Small Paper stack, Moonlight,  on page 185.  Goes perfect with this set. The sentiment is from Just Saying set on page 109 and cut out with the matching farmelits, Word Bubbles.  I used the White Signo Gel pen to highlight the images.
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24. June 2014 · Comments Off on Weekly Deals 6/24 · Categories: Cards
Envelope Liners Framelits Die
Envelope Liners Framelits Die

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Finishing Touches Edgelits Die
Finishing Touches Edgelits Die

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Regals Designer Buttons
Regals Designer Buttons

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Smoky Slate Stampin' Emboss Powder
Smoky Slate Stampin’ Emboss Powder

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Squares Collection Framelits Die
Squares Collection Framelits Die

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Summer Possibilities Kit -- Digital Download
Summer Possibilities Kit – Digital Download

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Window Frames Collection Framelits Die
Window Frames Collection Framelits Die

Price: $26.95 $20.21
23. June 2014 · Comments Off on Partly out to Sea…. · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

I live near the coast so I love everything about the sea.  I am so glad that we have so many stamp sets that are nautical.  The DSP is called Maritime and it is just lovely.  The stamps I used on this card are from By the Tide found on page 131.  I just realized while I was searching for the Hello Sailor stamp set that it was not carried over to the new catalog.  So sorry, I try not to use anything that is not current and I will promptly remove it from my current sets.
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22. June 2014 · Comments Off on From one of SU’s concept artists · Categories: Cards

Hello friends! I hope you are enjoying the new annual catalog as much as I am!

I wanted to share a project I made with some of my favorite new products: the Stars Framelits Dies, the Little Letters Thinlits Dies, the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, and the #hello Stamp Set (among a long list of other things)!

What are some of your favorite new products?

Melody H.
Concept Artist

21. June 2014 · Comments Off on Bloom for you! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , ,

Do you love our new punches this year?  I said I was not going to buy this flower or punch when I first saw the catalog because I have enough flowers.  However, this flower is all over the internet and I have really flipped over it.  I love that you can use 3 different punches on this flower, as I did on this card.  I also used Dazzling Details but I know it is hard to pick up in my photo.  I used the sentiment from Pictogram Punches.  Great Set.
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20. June 2014 · Comments Off on Pictogram Punches · Categories: Cards · Tags: , ,

This is one of my faves in the new catalog.  I love that it has matching punches for the hearts, stars and flowers.  I just knew I HAD to have this set right from the first time I saw it.  You will see lots of cards made with this because it is so easy to work with.  I love the new stuff in our catalog.  Have you got one?  Do you need one?  Contact me HERE!
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19. June 2014 · Comments Off on Stars Galore! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

You can save 15% when you purchase the bundle on page 93.  The stamp set is “Be the Star” and the matching Stars framelits Dies are awesome!  I love this stamp set. However, I did use the sentiment from the set “Pictogram Punches” found on page 89, even though it has several sentiments of it’s own.  I used Pacific Point inks and the silver Foil paper.
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18. June 2014 · Comments Off on Life’s Adventure! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , ,

This is a Hostess set that you can get only by hosting a workshop, or a book party.  This set is very versatile as many of the images can be used on a variety of cards.  I used the new Large Polka Dots Embossing Folder and our Paper Piercing Tool.  The colors are Pumpkin Pie and Mossy Meadow.
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17. June 2014 · Comments Off on Jun 17 Weekly Deals · Categories: Cards

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

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Epic Day Designer Washi Tape Item # 131269
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Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad Item # 131181
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Vintage Faceted Buttons Item # 127555
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Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127023
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Large Scallop Edgelits Die Item # 127019
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Sunshine & Sprinkles Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 130668
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16. June 2014 · Comments Off on Smile! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , ,

This is one of those single stamps that we sell that has everything you need to complete a card.  A great image and a wonderful sentiment.  You can find this stamp set, A Little Smile, on page 113.  I used the new embossing folder, Large Polka Dots for the background.  All you need is a few markers and you are good to go!
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15. June 2014 · Comments Off on Happy Father’s Day! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

We made this card in class for Father’s Day.  I love the new Maritime DSP, found on page 187 in the catalog.  Thought it was great for a masculine card.  You will be surprised to find that the ties have been cut out with our new Framelits Baby’s First.  These framelits were actually meant to coordinate with the Stamp set on page 74, but the ties are perfect for Dad.  I used the new photoploymer Metro Type Alphabet set. What do you think?
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14. June 2014 · Comments Off on For you! · Categories: Cards · Tags: , , ,

This is a very simple card that we made at Hostess Club Friday night.  Everyone loved it. I used 2 inks, real red and black Stazon.  The stamp set is Work of Art and I used the new Washi tape, Beach House and the new Itty bitty punch.   Easy peasy!
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13. June 2014 · Comments Off on Some more from Shelli · Categories: Cards

South Pacific Projects – batch 3

Here’s the last batch of projects that I shared at our South Pacific convention. These were all made from our traditional rubber stamps. Love the possibilities. . . from a box with coordinating notecards to tuck inside to pages to tradiational cards.

Enjoy!


12. June 2014 · Comments Off on Flower Patch · Categories: Cards · Tags: , ,

This is another card I created with the Flower Patch set and the Flower Fair Framelits.  I used Crisp Cantaloupe and Daffodil Delight.  The DSP is Lullaby and you can find that on page 187.
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11. June 2014 · Comments Off on Flower Fair · Categories: Cards · Tags: , ,

I used the new incolor Blackberry Bliss on this card.  The stamps (photopolymer) are from the set FLower Patch on pg 156.  In addition, I used the framelits that go with some of the images in this set.   The framelits can be found on page 230.  I also used one of the new embossing folders, Large Polka Dots, just love them.    This set is so versatile and the sentiments are really cool!
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