Day for Family & Friends - Sundays

As so many of you are aware, I work on my blog and on my Stampin' Up! business 7 days a week.   I've decided that I'm going to take Sundays off from blog posting from now on.   I know that you will understand, but I wanted to let you know so no one would be worried.

I really appreciated each and everyone of my blog followers.   You are all the BEST!!!!

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Look What You Can Create Using Stampin' Up! Border Paper Punches

 These are all 5 samples that I made today using the Stampin' Up! Border Punches.   Each square is 3" x 3".  Below I will show you close ups of the design.   The black punches are the old design of punch, the gray are the new design of punch.   Whether old or new, they are GREAT quality punches and will punch the same design.

This is the Scallop Edge Border Punch, item #119882.

 

This is the Eyelet Border Punch, item #119853.

This is the Scallop Trim Border Punch, item #118402.

This is the Pinking Hearts Border Punch, item #117649.

And my final sample is the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, item #119275

I cut out 3" squares of card stock.   Then placed the edge centered so that equal amounts of card stock were on each side of the punch lever area ... then punched.   Repeated until all 4 sides were complete.

Here's a sample using the 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (see Pg 191 main catalog).

You can also put another layer in the center of the 3" square.   These are truly very versatile.   Change the look too with buttons, brads, or other embellishments in the corners.

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Graduation Card Using The Open Sea & Word Play Stamp Sets

With graduation just around the corner for many, I thought this was a great card for this occasion.  It could also be used for Congratulations or Encouragement for someone to follow their dreams.

Stampin' Up Products Used:
Word Play Stamp Set, item #120308 - Wood or item #120651 - Clear Mount
The Open Sea Stamp Set, item #123030 - Wood or item #123032 - Clear Mount
Brads - Neutrals, item #119736
Sahara Sand Card Stock, item #121043
Early Espresso Card Stock, item #119686
2 1/2" Circle Paper Punch, item #120906
3" Circle Big Shot Originals Die, item #122125

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

My Digital Studio Flamingo Creation

 Front of Card

 Inside Top of Card

 Inside Bottom of Card

 Back of Card

This card was made for a dear friend who just happens to love flamingos.   It was made entirely using My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up!, and then printed at our professional printers.  I didn't have this stamp set which is now retired, but saw it offered as a digital download last week.   Talk about perfect timing.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

My Digital Studio, item #118108

Digital Downloads:

......Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper, item #126051

......Pink Flamingo Stamp Brush Set, item #126052

When Stampin' Up! prints a card, they always include a plain envelope with the card so it is all set to mail when you receive it.  Stampin' Up! really did a quick turn-around on getting this printed and sent to me via USPS (US Post Office).

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

The Open Sea Stamp Set & Beveled Window Panes

Our favorite vacation is one taken on a cruise.   I thought this card was perfect for our cruise buddies as any cruise is "So Worth the Wait".     I used card stock left over from Saturday's class and am very pleased with the results using Blushing Bride and Concord Crush.  I used the ship log stamp and the anchor stamp from The Open Sea Stamp Set.  I created the background paper using the ship log stamp.

This is the very first time I have used the Beveled Window Panes that are on the carryover list.  You can actually feed the ribbon thru the openings of the pane on each side (left/right).  

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
The Open Sea Stamp Set, Item #123030 - Wood OR #123032 - Clear Mount:  5 piece stamp set
Beveled Window Panes, item # 121881
Decorative Paper Punch, item #120907

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)