Make Hugs & Kisses a part of your loving home with the three-piece Hugs & Kisses Décor Elements from Stampin’ Up!

To give you an idea of the sizing of these pieces, the The Circle of Love is 4-1/2" diameter.

I can see myself stalking the dollar store for inexpensive pieces that could be dolled up using these...plates, mugs, picture frames...so many ideas!

Please note that the set is available in both Real Red and White.

If you'd like to see more in our Vinyl Art collection, please visit my Online Store HERE!

Labels: 3-D projects, Countdown to Valentine, Decor Elements

There's still a little bit of time for you to get the fabulous January tutorial sent to your inbox!

How do you get your mitts on this 32 page document with colour photos and complete instructions? It's super easy.

Just place an order OF ANY SIZE through my Online Store and then I'll forward you the documents needed to learn how to recreate these beautiful projects.

Labels: Free tutorial

Today's offerings will give you beautiful vintage looks in easy-to-use digital formats!

First up, Beau Chateau Embellishments. Use these elegant tags, notes, and accents for a quick way to add digital texture, dimension, or journaling to any project.

The 41-pieces digital set coordinates with the traditional Beau Château Side Notes, with additional digital pieces for more colour options.

Coordinating colours include Basic Black, Marina Mist, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla.

Next I bring you the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper download.

Give an elegant, antique look with these 12 Designer Series Paper patterns from the Beau Chateau line.

Coordinating colours include Marina Mist, Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla.

Labels: MDS Mondays, My Digital Studio

Today's SAB offering is the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper pack!

Receive 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid and lignin free. Coordinating colours are: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Calypso Coral, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla, and Soft Suede.

You can receive this paper pack for FREE with any $60 product order placed at my Online store (click here for all the details about Sale-A-Bration)

Labels: Sale-A-Bration

Whatever your tea preference, this delightful, vintage-inspired ten-piece set has a cup just for you.

I think it's the perfect set to use as a special valentine for that extra-special friend you treasure...

STAMPS:
Tea Shoppe
Distressed Dots

PAPERS:
Baja Breeze
Crumb Cake
Very Vanilla

INKS:
Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad
Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin Pad
2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers
Baja Breeze Stampin Write Marker
Stampin Write Markers - 2010 In Color Assortment
Soft Suede Stampin Write Marker

ACCESSORIES:
So Saffron 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
Stampin' Dimensionals
Aqua Painter
Jewelry Tag Punch
Modern Label Punch
Scallop Edge Border Punch
1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch
3/16 Inch Corner Punch

Labels: Countdown to Valentine

Our Designer Fabrics and the new Dresden Designs Bigz L Die are a perfect match!

You can easily create Dresden flower designs for quilts, throw pillows, or other home décor projects with it. But it’s for more than quilting — use it in papercrafting to frame photos on pages and more!

It features two petal sizes—use together for endless possibilities and is ideal for cutting multiple layers of fabric or card stock at once (use with Extended Cutting Pads.) Large petal is approximately 3-1/4" x 7-5/8"; small petal is approximately 2-3/4" x 6-1/8".

Be sure to check out this wonderful video with the always amazing Holly Linford to see some great ideas on how to use it!

Labels: Big Shot, fabric, video

Here is one of this years exclusive Sale-A-Bration offerings:the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set!

This set of 5 cordinates beautifully with the Postage Stamp Punch and is available in both wood mount and clear.

You can receive this stamp set for FREE with any $60 product order placed at my Online store (click here for all the details about Sale-A-Bration)

Labels: Sale-A-Bration

We're continuing on with our "Countdown to Valentine" series with another great giftable idea - and this one is easy, to boot.

Use the Always Elegant Stamp Set and our beautiful Designer Fabric to create elegant 3-D projects like this.

STAMPS
Always Elegant
Broadsheet Alphabet
Itty Bitty Bits

PAPER:
Crumb Cake
Pink Pirouette
Very Vanilla
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper

INKS:
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad
Early Espresso Stampin Write Marker
Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad
Versamark Pad

ACCESSORIES:
Beau Château Designer Fabric
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
Linen Thread
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
Very Vanilla 1/2 Inch Seam Binding Ribbon
White Stampin' Emboss Powder

Labels: 3-D projects, Countdown to Valentine

Earlier today, I posted the Love Scrapbook page that used the large Designer Rosette die as part of the background.

With this new die, you will be able to create the paper rosettes you love in no time, since it and your Big Shot do the cutting and scoring for you.

It features two designer edges for different rosette styles and cuts rosettes up to 10" diameter (spacing between each fold is 1/2").

Here is Emily Montoya from the Stampin' Up! Home Office showing you EXACTLY how to use your Big Shot machine to make them!

Enjoy...

Labels: Big Shot, Occasions Mini catalogue 2012, video

Using the "My Digital Studio Express" software has never been easier!

As was announced at our Leadership conference last week, Stampin' Up! will begin offering a 30-day My Digital Studio Express trial version starting February 1, that you can take advantage of.

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

• Full access to the software at NO COST.
• Full design functionality.
• Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
• Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
• Access to our professional print services.

It's simple; just add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart from my SU store, and then download and install it.

Watch for more information to be posted on February 1 but if you are curious about MDS in the meantime, here's a video for you!


Find more videos like this on My Digital Studio

Labels: MDS, My Digital Studio

Want to wish a certain special couple love and laughter forever-after? "Love and Laughter" is an eight-piece set with everything you need to create elegant engagement and wedding cards, gift tags, and scrapbook pages.

You could also use it to design a special memory book for the bride and groom--so they can remember their special day forever!

STAMPS
Love & Laughter
Wedding Words Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel

PAPERS:
Calypso Coral
Pear Pizzazz
Pink Pirouette
Pretty In Pink
Whisper White
Wild Wasabi
Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper
Waffle Paper - White
Alphabet Soup On Board

INKS:
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin Pad
Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
Craft Stampin Spots - Subtles Collection
2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers

ACCESSORIES:
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
Pretty In Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon
White Bakers Twine
Twitterpated Designer Buttons
Large Pearl Basic Jewels
Paper Daisies Accents
Hat Pins
Mini Clothespins Adornments
Trinket Keys
Stampin' Dimensionals
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Beautiful Butterflies Stampin' Up! Bigz Die
Designer Rosette Bigz Xl Die
Perfect Pennants Bigz Die

Labels: Countdown to Valentine, scrapbooking

Tamzin Cochrane was the winner of the stamp space makeover at Stampin' Up!'s Convention last year, and what a makeover it turned out to be!

Hold onto your hat while you watch this whirlwind of creativity (AKA the Gardners) transform Tamzin's stamp space into a place of inspiration...

Labels: video

One thing you have to hand it to Stampin' Up! is that their products are ridiculously versatile.

For instance, the Simply Adorned line is not JUST for jewelry-making.

You can bring instant sophistication to the look and feel of your projects by adding a charm, like in this beautiful bookmark.

The locket-style charm with hinge lets you insert custom artwork or photos for a look that's all your own.

I'm thinking that my very own "S" would love something like this, being the bookworm that she is!

STAMPS
Kindness Matters
Letter It
Occasions Alphabet

INKS
Early Espresso Pad
Melon Mambo Pad and Marker
River Rock Pad
Soft Suede Pad and Marker
Versamark Pad

PAPER
Soft Suede 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
Naturals Ivory 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

ACCESSORIES
Simply Adorned 5/8" Square Charm
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
1/2 Inch Chantilly Crochet Trim
Color Spritzer Tool
Crop-A-Dile
Melon Mambo Stampin' Emboss Powder
Stampin' Dimensionals
Trinket Keys
3/8 Inch Twill Tape
Two Tags Stampin' Up! Bigz Die
Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements

Labels: 3-D projects, Countdown to Valentine

There are 3 ways you can take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale of the year, running from January 24-March 30, 2012.

ORDER!!

Click HERE to see the entire SAB mini catalogue to learn what FREE products you can earn with every $60 in product you order through me (excluding taxes and shipping).

This year's offerings include exclusive stamp sets and accessories, digital content CD's, Designer Fabric, buttons and even Embossing Folders! Now, more than ever, there's really something for everyone.

So go ONLINE to my Stampin' Up! store and order whatever your little heart desires. Yes, you CAN order from the Clearance Rack and Occasions Mini catalogue as well as the regular catty...

Just add your SAB rewards at check-out and you'll be a happy stamper when the Man in Brown delivers your goodies straight to your door :)

HOST!

When you host a workshop during Sale-A-Bration, you'll get our regular hostess benefits PLUS our special Sale-A-Bration hostess benefits and and exclusive tote!

View the special chart to see all you can earn when you host a qualifying workshop during this time period.

JOIN!

Choose from our 2 different Starter Kits and join during Sale-A-Bration for just $150!

You'll receive product and business supplies valued at over $425 PLUS you'll also get a free pack of Designer Series Paper (excludes Specialty Designer Series Paper) or a digital download every month for the rest of the year!

Simply place a demonstrator order each month and you'll be able to choose a qualifying paper or digital download...for free.

READY TO JOIN? CLICK HERE!

Labels: Sale-A-Bration

For this sample, you'll notice a unique look to the card’s heart by highlighting individual letters in different colours of ink and paper-pieced them together — so colourful!

Now, you'll also see that the 1/8" skinny Red tafetta ribbon was stapled on the card. I have found in the past few years that staples have a polarizing effect on stampers: you either love the look or you hate it.

One thing you CAN do with staples is colour them -- yup, grab that funky neat Sharpie marker in the uber-cool colour you love and colour the top of the staples themselves. Pretty neat effect!

STAMPS
Borderlines
I (Heart) Hearts

INKS
Island Indigo Classic Stampin Pad
Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin Pad
Real Red Craft Stampin' Pad
Versamark Pad

PAPER
Island Indigo 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock
Lucky Limeade 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock
2011 In Color 12 X 12 Textured Card Stock
Real Red 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
Whisper White 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock

ACCESSORIES
Bitty Buttons
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder
Pool Party 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon
Real Red 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Scallop Trim Border Punch
Small Heart Punch
Stampin' Dimensionals
White Bakers Twine

Labels: Countdown to Valentine

Bear with me if it's all about loooooveeeee these days, folks.

'Tis the season and all that jazz, plus it's my job to keep you, Faithful Stampers, in the know and ready to stay on top of your seasonal projects, yes? Of course YES!

And so, todays entry is the Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template Digital Download, something designed specifically for creating fast and easy gift treats.

The download includes:
* 2-page 8-1/2" x 11" décor designer template
* 18-piece stamp brush set
* 8 embellishments

-Lollipops: Guess Whoo Loves you
-Mini chocolates: happy {heart} day
-Cello bag topper: Happy Sweet Valentine's Day
-Candybar wrapper: Affection Facts

Many of the images are included as stamp brushes, allowing for customization of colours or for your use on coordinating cards or other projects.

Coordinating colours: Cherry Cobbler, Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose, Whisper White

Labels: Countdown to Valentine, MDS Mondays, My Digital Studio

Treat someone you love to a handcrafted valentine made using this romance-inspired fifteen-piece stamp set, P.S. I Love You.

I especially love the decadent, chocolate-dipped strawberry -- looks almost as scrumptious as the real thing! This set coordinates with the Full Heart, Modern Label, 1" Circle, and 1-3/8" Circle Punches.

STAMPS
P.S. I Love You

PAPER
Crumb Cake
Early Espresso
Pink Pirouette
2011-2013 In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper

INKS
Calypso Coral
Early Espresso
VersaMark® Pad


ACCESSORIES
Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine
Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Crop-A-Dile™
1/2" Circle Punch
Blushing Bride Smooch Spritz
White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
Sponge Daubers

Labels: Countdown to Valentine, Occasions Mini catalogue 2012

Create timeless treasures and gifts for a special friend using a beautiful antique cup and saucer, delivered in a beautiful container.

Our Timeless Treasures stamp set and products from our Beau Château Suite combine to create an unforgettable gift.

STAMPS
Parlor Prints
Timeless Treasures

PAPERS
Beau Château Designer Series Paper
Naturals Ivory 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Subtles Collection
Very Vanilla 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock

INKS
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad
Marina Mist Classic Stampin Pad
Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

ACCESSORIES
Aqua Painter
Baja Breeze 1/2 Inch Seam Binding Ribbon
Beau Château Designer Fabric
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Crop-A-Dile
Linen Thread
Log Cabin Smooch Spritz
Merry Medley On Board
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die
Scallop Oval Punch
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
Tasteful Trim Bigz Die
Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

Labels: 3-D projects, Countdown to Valentine

In this sample card, stitched tiny punched hearts are mounted to the front of this project for a look that's completely new and different.

You'll find that if you are handy with a sewing machine, stitching is a fast and easy way to take any project to a whole new level!

STAMPS
Tiny Tags

PAPER
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Regals Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Subtles Collection
2010 In Color 12 X 12 Textured Card Stock
More Mustard 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Very Vanilla 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock

INKS
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad

ACCESSORIES
1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch
Blushing Bride 1/2 Inch Stitched-Poly Ribbon
Jewelry Tag Punch
Small Heart Punch

Labels: Countdown to Valentine

Celebrate the fun and fantastic world of gnomes! These diminutive woodland folk will light up your cards, scrapbook pages, and projects with their special charm. This magical twelve-piece set lets you mix and match to create your own tiny tableaux.

Perfect for party invitations, tags, gardening themes, and even Christmas projects! It coordinates with the Gnomenclature Stamp Set.

STAMPS
Gnome Sweet Gnome
Gnomenclature

PAPER
Certainly Celery 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection

INKS
Chocolate Chip Pad
Bashful Blue Marker
Blush Blossom Marker
Certainly Celery Marker
Crumb Cake Marker
Perfect Plum Marker
So Saffron Marker

ACCESSORIES
White Bakers Twine
Stampin' Dimensionals
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Bashful Blue 5/8 Inch Satin Ribbon
So Saffron 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Hearts Collection Framelits Dies
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

Labels: Countdown to Valentine, Occasions Mini catalogue 2012