Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The NEED for SPEED!
You can add highlights and depth to your stamped images like was done with the jet image using and of our Stampin’ Write markers.
STAMPS:
Delightful Dozen
Need For Speed
INKS:
Elegant Eggplant
Lucky Limeade
River Rock Stampin Write Marker
PAPERS:
Naturals White
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Regals Collection
2011 In Color 12 X 12 Textured Card Stock
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection
River Rock 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
ACCESSORIES:
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Neutrals Brads Bundle
Perfect Pennants Bigz Die
Pinking Hearts Border Punch
Stampin' Dimensionals

Labels: birthday card, masculine card
Monday, February 27, 2012
Loving the Lattice part 2
Yesterday's post showed a cool way of using the Lattice die on a card, and today we're moving on to a different use for it!
STAMPS:
Calendar Alphabet & Numbers
Itty Bitty Bits
INKS:
Stampin Write Markers - 2010 In Color Assortment
Peach Parfait Classic Stampin Pad
PAPERS:
Baja Breeze
Blushing Bride
Daffodil Delight
Whisper White
Peach Parfait

Labels: 3-D projects, Big Shot
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Loving the Lattice!
Layer our Lattice Bigz Die over card stock in tone-on-tone style for a subtle but elegant look.
This die was designed as a repeatable image, allowing you to create beautiful designs on larger projects as well. Die size: 5-1/2" x 6".
STAMPS:
Fabulous Phrases
PAPER:
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Brights Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Brights Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
INKS:
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad
ACCESSORIES:

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Designer Buttons - Brights Collection
Floral Fusion Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die
Lattice Stampin' Up! Bigz Die
Alphabet Simple Letters Stampin' Up! Bigz Die
Subtles Playful Patterns Designer Series Paper - Digital Download

Labels: Big Shot, card sample
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Sweet Vintage mini card

For a subtly stamped image, try stamping once with the full ink and then stamping again on your card.
You’ll achieve a watermarked image just like with the vintage typewriter shown on this mini card.
- STAMPS:
Established Elegance
INKS:
2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers
Cherry Cobbler Stampin Write Marker
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Card Stock & Classic Pad 2011 In Color Kit
PAPERS:
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Regals Collection
2011 In Color 12 X 12 Textured Card Stock
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
Naturals Ivory
Very Vanilla
ACCESSORIES:

3/4 Inch Circle Punch
Lucky Limeade 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
Scallop Edge Border Punch
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Whisper White Square Envelopes

Labels: card sample
Friday, February 24, 2012
Give your cards an extra bit of lift!
Give your handmade cards the attention they deserve with card stands made with Designer Series Paper from the Big Top product suite!
In this case, Tempting Turquoise 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock is used as the base with the Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper covering the front, and a strip of Real Red 12X12 Textured Card Stock was altered with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch and added along the top seam.
This suite has beautifully coordinated Designer papers (both real and digital), stamp sets, regular and Jumbo wheels, matching buttons, an Accents kit and even a coordinating Textured Impressions folder for the Big Shot machine.Be sure to check it and many of our other product suites out in my Online Store - these suites were specially designed to group products together to maximize their value in coordinating!
Labels: 3-D projects, Product Suites
Thursday, February 23, 2012
"Imagine" card
You can add a natural look to this card by using the Woodgrain Background Stamp as the background for the stamped sentiment (click on image to enlarge and see detail).
The animal set Zoo Review gives you an easy way to capture the magic of the wild with these beautifully drawn line-art images.
STAMPS:
River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Confetti White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Labels: card sample
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
"Elements of Style" card and matching envelopes
It's all in the details!
Our beautiful matching envelopes feature Stampin' Up!'s signature rounded flap to give your creations a softer finish.
Look at how the antique brads were added to create a different closure. These brads are a quick way to add a vintage look, with each brad designed to look like a vintage metal button.
STAMPS:
Elements Of Style
Itty Bitty Bits
INKS:
Baja Breeze Stampin Write Marker
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad
PAPERS:
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Subtles Collection
First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper
Naturals Ivory 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Soft Suede 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
ACCESSORIES:
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Bird Punch
Color Spritzer Tool
Crumb Cake 1/2 Inch Seam Binding Ribbon
Distressing Essentials
Floral Fusion Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die

Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
Stampin' Dimensionals
Top Note Stampin' Up! Bigz Die
Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz
Linen Thread
Antique Brads

Labels: card sample
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Hilarious Stampin' Up! Video
I love how Stampin' Up! has been spreading the love all across the globe. Did you know that we have demonstrators in England, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, just to name a few countries?
Well, Stampin' Up! South Pacific asked demonstrators to submit a commercial for the chance to win a shopping spree at our 2011 Pacific Convention in Melbourne, VIC. Here is their first place winner! (Submitted by Carolyn Bennie)
Remember....just bring the bare necessities :)
Labels: video
Monday, February 20, 2012
Love the Mini Clothespins!
These itty bitty clothespins are so much fun to use as an accessory, and they don't take up as much bulk as you might think.
Don't forget that you can pair ribbon and strips of card stock back-to-back for a simple yet striking border on your cards.
STAMPS:
Short & Sweet
Tiny Tags
INKS:
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
PAPERS:
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Brights Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Subtles Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
Very Vanilla 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
ACCESSORIES:
1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch
1/2 Inch Circle Punch

Jewelry Tag Punch
Mini Clothespins Adornments
Old Olive 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Rose Red 1/4 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon
White Bakers Twine

Sunday, February 19, 2012
Tears 3D
Stamp images often inspire creative gift ideas like with this Tears 3-D project.
The little girl umbrella image in the Lean on Me Stamp Set was the inspiration to create this cute tissue box.
With a handmade gift like this she’ll definitely be feeling better soon!
STAMPS:
Lean On Me
Netting
INKS:
Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad
Marina Mist Classic Stampin Pad
More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Jet Black Stazon Pad
PAPERS:
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Subtles Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Regals Collection
Old Olive 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
Watercolor Paper
ACCESSORIES:
Aqua Painter
Designer Buttons - Regals Collection
Stampin' Dimensionals
3/8 Inch Twill Tape

Labels: 3-D projects
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Happy Birthday bag!
Textured Impressions Embossing Folders and Texturz Plates were used to create the colorful kite and festive card in this delightfully light-hearted Happy Birthday 3-D project!
STAMPS:
Bring On The Cake
INKS:
Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin Pad
Jet Black Stazon Pad
More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin Pad
PAPERS:
Baja Breeze
Cajun Craze
More Mustard
Pear Pizzazz
Very Vanilla
ACCESSORIES:
Aqua Painter
Backgrounds 1 Stampin' Up! Texturz Plates
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Natural Hemp Twine
Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die
Designer Buttons - Neutrals Collection

Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die
Petite Pennants Builder Punch
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

Labels: 3-D projects
Friday, February 17, 2012
Get Well Soon card
The addition of our 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon adds a hint of rustic flair to any project, instantly giving you that coveted vintage look!
HINT: If you want to give your ribbon a slightly distressed, aged look, hit it up with your heat gun a bit -- but don't overdo it and set the ribbon on fire, ok? :)
STAMPS:
Delightful Dozen
Growing Green
INKS:
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
Versamark Pad
PAPERS:
Confetti White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Brights Collection
12X12 Textured Card Stock - Neutrals Collection
ACCESSORIES:
1/2 Inch Circle Punch
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Crumb Cake 1/2 Inch Seam Binding Ribbon
Melon Mambo Stampin' Emboss Powder
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
Sponge Daubers
Stampin' Dimensionals
Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

Labels: Get Well soon
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Join the fun on Facebook!
If you are anything like me and tend to have Facebook running most of the day long, you definitely want to like/subscribe to some of these pages!
By the way, this amazing and inspiring collection of cards featuring the Sale-A-Bration 'Fresh Vintage' stamp set was found on the Stampin' Up! UK page...so viewing beautiful artwork is just one more reason to join :)
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Labels: facebook
VIDEO: Easel Card
Ah, I love easel cards! I've created many in my day and they're just such a fun and neat twist on the classic card to send.
Be sure to watch this video to learn how to create one yourself with Brian Pulling from Stampin' Up!'s Head Offices...
Labels: video
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Ruffled Thanks card
Sentiments like these never go out of style!
Elegant butterfly images are reminiscent of nineteenth century scientific illustrations, giving you that coveted vintage look.
Butterflies are also a wonderful image for conveying support when friends are going through a hard time.
You can get this set of 5 stamps FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration, in either wood or clear-mount.
- STAMPS:
Kindness Matters
PAPER:
Whisper White Card Stock
Baja Breeze Textured Card Stock
Island Indigo Textured Card Stock
INK:
Baja Breeze
Calypso Coral
Cherry Cobbler
Island Indigo
ACCESSORIES:

Calypso Coral 3/8” Ruffled Ribbon
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Stampin’ Dimensionals®
Scallop Edge Punch
Big Shot™
Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set

Labels: Sale-A-Bration
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day!
This cold weather is perfect for cosying up with a loved one isn’t it? It’s not too late to make handmade cards or treat for someone special in your life.
Here’s a card & two treat ideas I’d like to share in case you’re in need of some last minute creative inspiration, all using the You Are Loved stamp set and the Big Shot machine. Sigh....how did I ever craft without mine?!?

Labels: Countdown to Valentine
Monday, February 13, 2012
"Amour" Photo card
Create a customized Valentine's card for your loved one by incorporating a romantic picture of the two of you together on it.
Use our Beveled Windowpanes to create a striking focal point, and highlight your important sentiments -- like was done on this card!
STAMPS:
Clearly For You
Dot, Dot, Dot
Elements Of Style
En Francais
INKS:
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Stampin Write Marker
Craft Stampin Spots - Subtles Collection
PAPERS:
Blushing Bride 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Very Vanilla 12 X 12 Smooth Card Stock
ACCESSORIES:
Antique Brads
Beveled Windowpanes

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder
Distressing Essentials
Marina Mist 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon
Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
Scallop Trim Border Punch
Stampin' Dimensionals

Labels: Countdown to Valentine
MDS Mondays: Bright Delights embellishment kit
These 55 embellishments will make your projects burst with bright delight!
They’re perfect for fun, summer designs as well as any LOVE project you might need to get done (hint hint hint).
Use them with the Trendy Trees and Good Friend Stamp Brush Sets for ultimate coordination.
Coordinating colours include Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, and Tangerine Tango.
REMEMBER: if you haven't downloaded your FREE 30-day My Digital Studio Express trial version, you can still do that anytime!
Labels: Countdown to Valentine, MDS Mondays, My Digital Studio
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Are you panicking yet?
Yes, Valentine's Day is ALMOST here and maybe you are freaking out that you have no appropriate stamps to use to make the perfect card.
Here comes the Be Mine Framable Designer Template, perfect to whip something up in record time!
This download includes:
* One-page 8-1/2" x 11" décor designer template
*33-piece stamp brush set
Coordinating colours: Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler
With the free trial version of My Digital Studio Express waiting for you, you can buy this and other digital content to pull together fast and wonderful projects. Try it out and let me know what you think :)
Labels: Countdown to Valentine, MDS
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Love always notecard

Share your love with a creative personal note — Stampin' Up! offers a variety of image styles, from cute to detailed to contemporary, something to suit your every need!
- STAMPS:
Valentine Love
PAPERS:
Real Red
Regal Rose
Whisper White
INKS:
Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad

ACCESSORIES:
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
Full Heart Punch
White Stampin' Emboss Powder

Labels: Countdown to Valentine
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