On my blog the other day I showed you some dyed rhinestones, today I would like to share with you what I created with them.

Stampin' Up! Products:
Postage Stamp Punch, item #122344
Pretty Postage Stamp Set, item #123095 - Wood OR item #123097 - Clear Mount
1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon-Concord Crush, item #119266
Jewels - Basic Rhinestones, item #119246
Blushing Bride Card Stock, item #119796
Concord Crush Card Stock, item #119792
Concord Crush Classic Ink, item #119785
Designer Series Paper Pack - In Color, Hostess Gift (level 1) - current catalog

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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 Downloads and My Scrapbook

 I have been busy making a scrapbook for my nephew using My Digital Studio (MDS).  I printed these pages at home and then put the pages in a ready made album.   I have cut off part of the photo albums as there were photos of family members that I do not have permission to post here.   This way though you can see the layout idea.

My Digital Studio (MDS) downloads for June 28th.

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)

Dyed Rhinestones - Mini Tutorial

Why settle for clear rhinestones when you can dye them yourself using a Sharpie Permanent Marker!!  These will be perfect for adding sparkle to your card or scrapbook page.  Also a great way to create a birthday card with birthstones on it.

Mini Tutorial:
1.  Purchase Jewels-Basic Rhinestones (item #119246).
2.  Decide which color(s) of gemstones you want.
3.  Using the Sharpie, color the top and sides of the rhinestones.  You can leave them on the mat that the rhinestones are adhered to.  If you do this step while the rhinestone is on your card, you take the chance of marking up the card.   Remember that the pearls & rhinestones are self-adhesive, so working with them on the mat makes it much easier to store them on till needed.
4.  Allow to dry.
5.  Use as needed.

The rhinestones come 150 to a package.  There are 50 each of 3 sizes:  5mm, 4mm, and 3mm. 

You can also dye Jewels-Basic Pearls, item # 119247 using the same procedure.


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)

Posting Changes for my Blog

With summer upon us, I have decided to take a bit more time with my family and friends.   My posts will be during the week (Monday - Friday), no longer on the weekends unless I find extra time.  I will still try to post daily Monday - Friday.  

I'm still here, I'm still posting, I'm not leaving.

If you sign up for e-mail subscription (link at towards the top of the blog), you automatically receive notification every time I update my blog.  The posts are sent directly to your e-mail account.  It a great way to keep up to date.

I am anxiously awaiting the premiere of the new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! catalog on July 1st.   As a demonstrator, I was allowed to purchase a few things early.  There is so much more I want to purchase and share with all of  you.   This new catalog is fantastic.   My catalogs to my customers have already been mailed out.   Anyone that made a purchase thru my website or me  from July 1, 2010 thru the end of June 2011 automatically receives a FREE copy.   This is a personal promotion from me, not one sponsored by Stampin' Up!.  

Please remember there are only a few days left till the 30th.  Last chance items/retired items are available while supplies last.  Many are discounted.  Don't miss out on these great products.   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)

Doily Triple Layer Punch - More Details

The openings on the Doily image that is punched out using the Triple Layer Punch is perfect for weaving the 1/8" ribbon that Stampin' Up! carries.   The openings on the doily are top, bottom, left and right.  Personally I like to run the ribbon over the top of the opening, down thru, behind the doily and then back up and over ... repeating as you secure the designs together.   The doily above has a small circle in light pink circle behind the center rather than have the ribbon show thru.   The openings as you weave the ribbon will actually fit right into each other.  I like that effect or you can space them and make them more separate before attaching to the card stock.

Card is a standard A2 card (4 1/4" x 11").

Night of Navy piece is 2" x 5 1/2"

Four of the doily punched images are a perfect fit for a 5 1/2" area.  

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Sincere Salutations Stamp Set, item #115068 - Wood Only
Scallop Oval Paper Punch, item #119856
2" x 1 3/8" Oval Paper Punch, item #119859
Doily Triple Layer Paper Punch, item #122465
1/8" Taffeta Ribbon - Very Vanilla, item #119960
Night of Navy Classic Ink, item #102977
Night of Navy Card Stock, item #100867
Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730

When you purchase 8 1/2 x 11 Whisper White or Very Vanilla Card Stock, you will receive 40 sheets in the package.  Other standard colors of card stock have 24 sheets.  There is a slightly higher price for the Whisper White & Very Vanilla Card Stock because of the additional sheets of paper.

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)