Last night my team of demonstrators came over to get a little head start on the new catalog kick off for next week.We stamped, we laughed, we ate. There were swaps, awards, prizes and challenges.There was discussion of upcoming Stampin' Up! events. We always have a good time.Here is my swap card - and a few tips if you would like to try it!I used some of the new items from the Wood Textures suite. The wood textures designer series paper is super on trend right now. The … [Read more...] about New papers and new stamps!
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It's Not Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
Today's post is a mix of this and that. I was cleaning files up on my phone - and wondered where some of the videos were I made at Christmas. I guess I dreamed making them - because they were no where to be found! I did have all the photos of the cards taken.I know it's not Christmas - it's not even July where we can do a pretend it's Christmas...it's just plain ole May - not yet Memorial Day!Many of the stamp sets and accessories used on these cards are no longer available. … [Read more...] about It's Not Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
Everyday Inspiration with Lovely Laurel
I had a nice long nap on Sunday afternoon. The sun was shining. Lots of new things to play with.... You would think that would be a recipe for Stampin' success, no?There is a fun new bundle that will be available in the upcoming catalog June 1. I know it is supposed to pop up. I cut all of the dies out of white cardstock to mess around with the mechanics. I messed and messed. Looked for any helpful tips online. Made a mess.An hour or so past. I … [Read more...] about Everyday Inspiration with Lovely Laurel
Home Sweet Home!
What a fun and welcoming set this new one is! If you are like me and love to color - then this set will be right up your alley!It's got all the things we love about Stampin' Up! stamps - It's seasonal - with Spring and Summer flowers, Autumn pumpkins and arrangements and of course fun Christmas images - you will find yourself reaching for it time and time again.It has a great selection of words as well! This one swings the door open (courtesy of the Big Shot framelit) to reveal … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home!
Supercard featuring Everyday Hero
It has been a minute - but here is another "3 minute video" (well it's a smidge over! but the inside was calling out to be colored as well.this completely adorable set will retire the end of May, so if you love it as much as I do - don't wait any longer before adding it to your stamp collection.This card is a very simple stamp and color. Use a waterproof ink (I used memento). Scribble the watercolor pencils over (leaving parts of the larger areas with no color) and then blend with … [Read more...] about Supercard featuring Everyday Hero
Carried Away Hooray!
Looking for super quick and super easy!? This card is just for you!!One focal stamp, some cute papers, a little stella dazzle with a touch of embellishment and in under 3 minutes you are done.Card uses two Sale-A-Bration products that will be gone by the end of this month - so hurry if you need them!Sale-A-Bration items: Carried Away Designer Series Paper and Reverse Words stamp setYou can see more about them HEREFrom March 1 to March 30 for EVERY $50 merchandise order you place … [Read more...] about Carried Away Hooray!
Avant Garden – Sale-A-Bration
First - a quick - OOPS! I quickly filmed a bunch of videos yesterday in succession. I used my new iphone and it zoomed closer than my previous one did. All of them are a bit too close - but I had already cleaned up and wasn't in the mood to do it all over again :) Next filming session I will mess with my tripod to make sure they are not quite this bad!The video showcased two items that you need to get NOW if you like them, because they will be gone soon! The stamp set … [Read more...] about Avant Garden – Sale-A-Bration
Make a Medallion
Here is one of the new additions to the Sale-A-Bration selections! We will be using this set at camp this week. But - this is your ONLY shot to get it! Watch this short Stampin Up video to see fun ways to use the set - so you can decide if you want it as your free item this month! … [Read more...] about Make a Medallion
And just like that….it's almost over!
I don't know how it happened - but the last month of Sale-A-Bration is literally just a couple days away!`Come back here tomorrow - I will let you know just how we will finish of SAB2017! There are more free things to pick from, prizes to be won, cards to be stamped and shopping to be done!Here is a sneak peek of what I have in store.....Camp is this week - this card uses the FREE GLITTER SAB papers....and you won't want to miss camp ~We will be making at least 8 projects so we can … [Read more...] about And just like that….it's almost over!
Chase Those Dreams!
Second favorite stamp set of this new catalog would be "Chase Your Dreams" - One of the reasons I love it so is.....if you count this castle as a Disney one (hey, it looks like it could be!) then I have been blessed to visit all the landmarks. With the NEW watercolored pencils added to it, coloring it is such fun!Click on the video below to see a quick 3 minute video on the How To! It's super simple!You will notice that I used three methods to color the watercolor pencils. The … [Read more...] about Chase Those Dreams!