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Friday, September 3, 2010

Stampin' Sound Cards - Product Review

2nd blog post today ... be sure to scroll down to read the other one too.

Have you notice on Pg 15 of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog that we now have a new product called Stampin' Sound Cards. It comes in two versions: (white refers to the color of the card)

#121009 Recordable (White) ..... $5.95
#121007 We Wish You A Merry Christmas (White) ... $5.95

Here's what Stampin' Up! has to say about them: "Add a new dimension to your card making -- sound ! Choose from prerecorded and recordable options. Prerecorded card plays instrumental "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and let you play the song whenever you like. Recordable cards lets you record a message up to 10 seconds and includes play, record, and lock features to ensure message is set. Cover with card stock or Designer Series paper and embellish for a personal flair! Cards measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and fit in our padded envelopes (IB&C 170)."

#116911 Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes (pack of 3) $2.95

Photos below are of the Recordable Card only. I was very impressed with the packaging of this card. It is very well wrapped and well protected for shipping, mailing.

This is the box the card arrives in. It was sealed with clear plastic. The directions are loose in between the clear plastic and the box.

A profile photo of the box depth. Plastic wrap is off and directions just set on top.

I removed the card from the box and was surprised to see it was bubble wrapped also.

Photo of the card out of the bubble wrap. It is a white card. Nice feel to the card stock, will be easy to decorate with card stock and embellish.

Here's the inside of the card. I'm not sure I would "stamp" on this part of the card as the mechanisms are beneath. Also when you decorate do not cover the speaker towards the top or the buttons on the bottom. You hold in the buttons to record and hold in to play. When you release the button the function stops. The microphone is the tiny button on the bottom right. There is a switch on the right side to "lock" your message so it wont' be erased accidentally.

This is the side profile of the card. The button you are looking at is to lock in your recording.

Review: Very pleased to see how well it is packaged. Very fun to be able to record a special message. I think it will be easy to decorate. Just received mine, so haven't decided what to create for it. It truly needs a padded envelope if you are mailing it. Whether mailing or hand delivering to the person, my recommendation is to leave it in the bubble wrap and the box. Decorate the outer box, will make it more gift like. As I stated earlier, personally I would not stamp on the inside part of the card with the mechanism. Altho I couldn't find anything that stated we couldn't do that. It was very easy to record and to change the message.

You can now order both of these cards on-line by clicking here, then clicking on shop now. Wouldn't it be a perfect gift for the holiday to surprise someone with a very personal recorded message or to send them a card with Christmas music.

Are you looking for a fun way to hire some extra-income, talk to me about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. How many people can say they love what they do as a job? I truly love my job as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. E-mail me for information (link above), and also check out more information HERE.

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

Color Combinations

I'm helping a friend design a card using Stampin' Up! products. A sample we found had Basic Gray Classic Ink on the Bashful Blue Card Stock. Wasn't sure if we would like it, so decided to do some color testing. I cut a 4 1/4" x 5" piece of Bashful Blue card stock and then proceeded to stamp Happy Birthday and then using the matching Stampin' Marker wrote the color of the ink.

Actually felt that all three colors: Pacific Point, Basic Gray, and Cajun Craze look really nice on the Bashful Blue. Do you have a favorite?

It really is fun to see what you color combinations you can come up with.

I've added in clickable images for the Stampin' Up! catalogs. They are on the right hand side of the blog. Want to make it as easy as possible for you to have access to them. You may order on-line 24/7 just by visiting my Stampin' Up! Website by clicking here, then click on shop now.

Does a 20% minimum discount on your Stampin' Up! products sound great to you? You receive that discount when you are a Demonstrator and the opportunity to earn that as a minimum commission (based on sales) when selling to others. Drop me a note (e-mail link at top of screen) to find out more. I'm always looking for creative people to join my team whether as someone who just wants the discount for themself or someone who wants to make it a business. Look forward to hearing from you. It is so much fun sharing with others who have common interests. Don't wait, come join the fun ... if you do join my Stampin' Up! team this month, you will receive the Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote absolutely FREE (valued at $39.95). Contact me to find out more.

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

Thursday, September 2, 2010

$400 Shopping Spree Sponsored by Sherrill Graff

Win a $400 Shopping Spree
I am part of a fabulous online stamping group called Late Night Stampers. It is a yahoo group where each day you get emails from different members of the group showing off their latest samples, project ideas, or business tips. It really is a great group of people.

Well today, Sherrill Graff – the woman who started it all – is launching a fun shopping spree game. Hop around the following blogs for clues. When you’ve collected the clues, send in your answers to Sherrill Graff at istmpnv@aol.com.

My clue is Elegant Lines Embossing Folder and is found on page 214 of the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog!!

She’ll be picking a winner for a $400 Stampin’ Up! shopping spree soon. So, enter today!
Here are some of the blogs to get you started!

http://www.nwstamper.com/

http://latenightstamper1.blogspot.com/

http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/

Rhinestone Butterflies

Today was filled with phone calls, friends, and Stampin' Up! projects. I had a few cards to make, so decided to use Concord Crush, Poppy Parade and Whisper White. You may know by now that I absolutely LOVE purple and the new Concord Crush In Color is gorgeous. When it is matched up with Poppy Parade, you have a sure winner on your hands. Stampin' Up! has so many great colors to choose from.

I have posted 3 photos of the cards I made tonight. I used the same Stampin' Up! products to create these cards, so will show the cards first then list the products afterwards.

I accented each butterfly with our new Jewel Rhinestones (self-adhesive). The photos don't do them justice as they really sparkle when the light hits them. I highly recommend putting in an extra piece of card stock over these types of embellishments if you plan to mail them. "IF" the embellishment is truly thick or bulky (like a button or bow), the should be put in a padded envelope before mailing.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Curly Cute Stamp Set, item #117014 - wood OR item #120510 - clear mount
Concord Grape Classic Ink Stampin' Pad, item #119785
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad, item #101731
Jewels, Basic Rhinestones (150) - 50 each of 3 sizes 5mm, 4mm, 3mm ...item #119246
Butterfly Extra-Large Paper Punch, item #119848
Level One Hostess Gift ... Designer Series Paper Pack- In Color, item #121028 .... FREE*
*for information on how to qualify for Hostess Gifts CLICK HERE

Isn't it great what you can make with just a few Stampin' Up! products!!!! Take a minute to order the items you need now, by clicking here then click on shop now.

If you have questions, please let me know.

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

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

September Birthday Cards - Holiday Mini Catalog Available NOW

Two friends have birthdays this month, so I thought I would share the cards that I made for each of them.

I'm such an avid fan of the Big Shot and our Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. The Elegant Lines folder is so perfect with our half pearls or rhinestones (both are self-adhesive) ... it just makes it even more elegant I think.

Here's the inside of the card above:

Stampin' Up! Products:
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Elegant Lines, item #119277 ... $7.95
Jewels .. Basic Pearls (150) -- 50 ea of 3 sizes 5mm, 3mm, 2mm ....$4.95
Very Vanilla Card Stock, 8 1/2 x 11", item #101650 ... 40 sheets ... $8.50
Basic Black Card Stock, 8 1/2 x 11", item #121045 ... 24 sheets ... $6.95
Basic Black Classic Ink, item #101179 ... $5.95
On Your Birthday Stamp Set, item #111664 - Wood only ... $33.95

This card was made with Concord Crush, one of our In Colors for Stampin' Up!. I accented it with the pack of paper from the Level One Hostess Gift.

Stampin' Up! Products:
Concord Crush Card Stock, 8 1/2 x 11, 24 sheets ..... $6.95
Basic Black Card Stock, 8 1/2 x 11", item #121045 ... 24 sheets ... $6.95
Whisper White Craft Ink, item #101731 ... 1 pad .... $7.50
On Your Birthday Stamp Set, item #111664 - Wood only ... $33.95
Level One Hostess Gift ... Designer Series Paper Pack- In Color, item #121028 .... FREE*
*for information on how to qualify for Hostess Gifts CLICK HERE

Today is the first day of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. The catalog is valid from September 1, 2010 thru January 3, 2011. If you do not have a copy of the catalog and would like to view it on-line please CLICK HERE. So many wonderful items in the new Holiday Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up! including Stampin' Sound Cards in two versions ...

1. Recordable (white), item #121009 ... $5.95
2. Recorded .. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (white), item #121007 ....$5.95

Stampin' Sound Cards are white which allow you to cover them with card stock or Designer Series Paper and embellished with a personal touch. Both cards measure 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". It is recommended that you mail them in our padded envelopes.

Padded Envelopes, item #116911 .... $2.95 for a pack of 3
(requires extra postage to mail)

You may order from the Idea Book & Catalog 2010-2011 and the Holiday Mini Catalog on-line by CLICKING HERE, then click on shop now.

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