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Monday, November 2, 2009

Ornament Card With Red Bow

This is my version of a card made by Andrea Walford. She made such a beautiful card that I had to try it too. I didn't have the same stamp set that she did for the swirls so I improvised and am pleased with the results.


Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net/
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Tea Lights - WOW

At our last team meeting, Julie Kahsin showed us how to make the Tea Light that is pictured in the middle. I had so much fun making it that I had to immediately go and order the Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor, item #115965. This is a BigZ XL die that is used with the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. This is an "exclusive" die for Stampin' Up!.

Use the 1 3/4" Circle Punch, item #112004 for the openings.

Any stamp set could be used for the image that has been stamped on a 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" piece of White Vellum Card Stock, item # 101856. When you stamp the image, be sure to stamp firmly and remove the stamp straight up. On vellum, there is a greater chance of smearing and it does take a bit longer to dry. I used Classic Ink with great success. I used the Basic Black classic ink. The stamped image faces outward and if you want to color the image in do it from the back.

On the red tea light holders, I used the remnant paper that was scalloped to accent the holder. It was a perfect fit and I accented using a sponge dauber (item #102892) and Platinum Shimmer Paint (item #116807).

The Tea Lights are so versatile, they can be used for any occasion with just a change of color and image. They also could be filled with candy, confetti, tissue paper to make it a little bag of goodies.

DO NOT use a real candle in them, they are paper and flammable. I used a battery operated tea light that you can find at most stores.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net/
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Silk Flower Pretties Christmas Card

On my blog the other day, I showed you how to color a silk flower. The flowers that I had made are used on this card today. I love how it looks on this card, don't you! I think it looks a bit like a wrapped present.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Real Red Card Stock, item #102482, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730, 4 1/4" x 4" and 1 piece 3 1/4" x 1" for sentiment
Real Red 1" Double-Stitched Grograin Ribbon, item # 115607, 5 1/2"
Christmas Greetings Stamp Set, Item #115448
Real Red Classic Stamp Pad, item #103133
Sticky Strip, item #104294
Dimensionals, item #104430
Mini Glue Dots, item #103683
Big Shot Die Cut Machine, item #113439
Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder Petals-A-Plenty, item #116824

This is a quick and easy card. When you adhere the Petals-A-Plenty to your card base, I recommend using the sticky strip. I used dimensionals on the sentiment and glue dots to adhere the silk flowers to the ribbon.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net/
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Stampin' Up! Three Promotions


Stampin’ Up! just announced a brand new promotion called Holiday Gift Giving Guide, here are the details:

Dates: November 1, 2009-January 4, 2010

Details: You'll love the convenience of our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbors, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.

Plus, when you spend $50 on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)!

Promotions ... click to view

Decor Elements Catalog ... click to view
(right hand side of site, click on Definitely Decorative)

FAQs
Q: Can a customer earn more than one FREE Décor Element?
A: Yes! For every $50 a customer spends on products in the Gift-Giving Guide, she can choose a Décor Element valued up to $16.95.

Q: Can a customer combine free Décor Elements to get a single more expensive Décor Element?
A: No. Each free Décor Element a customer earns can only be used for a single Décor Element worth $16.95 or less.

Q: Does a customer have to spend $50 on products in the Gift-Giving Guide to qualify or can she spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products?
A: In order to qualify for the free Décor Element, a customer must purchase $50 worth of products from the Gift-Giving Guide.

Q: If a product is shown in the Gift-Giving Guide, but is not listed, does that product qualify for the promotion?
A: No. Only products listed in the Gift-Giving Guide qualify for the promotion.

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Sweet Rewards Hostess Promotion

Through November 30, get 50 percent off My Digital Studio™ when you host a $400 workshop! Plus, get any one item from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10 when you host a $250 workshop.

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Digital+ Starter Kit (If you would like to become a demonstrator.)

With the introduction of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Up! is now offering an

all-new business opportunity with the Digital+ Starter Kit. Priced at just $185,

the Digital+ Starter Kit contains:

...My Digital Studio software

...Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets

...Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

...Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

...Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise ClassicStampin' Pads®

...Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin'Write® markers

...Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

...Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

...Button Latte Designer buttons

...Stampin' Dimensionals®

...Mini Glue Dots

...SNAIL Adhesive®

...Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD,and other supplies)

Combining My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other

Stampin' Up!® products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid

projects, but also demonstrate projects using non-digital elements. Contact

me today to get started!



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Orders may be placed directly thru me or thru my Stampin’ Up! Website. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net/
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

And the Winner Is .....


Hal and I stayed up past midnight so that we could do the "Chance to Win Over $200 in Stampin' Up! Merchandise" drawing. I put all the names in a big bowl, Hal closed his eyes and picked one. The lucky winner is:

Carmen R.

Congratulations Carmen!!!!! I will contact you to make arrangements for you to get your prize.

Thanks to all of you that made purchases the last two months too. I appreciate each and every order that is placed, no matter what size/dollar amount.

(NOTE: This was a personal promotion/drawing that was in no way sponsored by Stampin' Up! I purchased the products myself that were used in this drawing as the prize.)

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net/
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

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