Attic Boutique Side Notes Die Cuts

 Wanted to make a quick card today, so decided to use one the Side Note - Attic Boutique, item #125413 and then added in my own note.

There are 24 total notes - 2 each of 12 designs.  These are NOT self-adhesive.  I used the Rose Postcard one for my card by cutting it down just a bit and then using SNAIL adhesive attaching it to the card base.


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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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FREE Express Trial Version of My Digital Studio Now Available

Here's a great opportunity offered by Stampin' Up! to try My Digital Studio.

My Digital Studio Express Trial - Digital Download, item #129600
Price: $0.00
This download was added on 2/1/2012 With the FREE 30-day trial, you’ll get: * Full access to the software at NO COST for 30 days. * Full design functionality. * Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express—that’s $50 worth of content! * Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between. * Access to our professional print services. For use beyond 30 days, purchase My Digital Studio Express, item #124483 or the My Digital Studio, item #118108 disc version. FAQ: How do you get it? You can download the software and access the free trial just as you would a Stampin' Up! digital download by downloading from OEX (item 129600).  Because this is a digital download, customers will need to place their order themselves thru my Stampin' Up! Website.  Then you will be able to download it immediately for use. What do you do once you try it and like it? Once the 30-day free trial period is over, you can purchase the downloadable or disc version of the software to continue using it. You'll simply open up the trial version you already have on your computer, and will be prompted to enter the product registration key you received after purchasing the software. (You'll receive this key via e-mail if you purchase the downloadable version, and you'll find it along with your shipped software if you purchase the disc version.)  Q: How long can we take advantage of the My Digital Studio Express trial? A: This is an ongoing offer. We want all our customers to be able to try My Digital Studio. Q: What digital content comes with the My Digital Studio Express Trial?A: My Digital Studio Express includes one stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Paper patterns, 81 embellishments, 26 punches, and 5 designer templates. You can view a list of the included content here. Q: What's the difference between My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express?A: My Digital Studio Express is My Digital Studio software that you can download directly to your computer without having to wait for discs to be shipped to you. The program functionality is exactly the same as the disc version of the software with less digital content. (To see what content is included in My Digital Studio Express, click here.)  You can watch a quick video explaining the difference between My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express here. Q: Do I have to have access to the Internet to use the trial?A: Yes.  You need access to the Internet both to place your order to download the program. Q: Can I get the My Digital Studio Express Trial on a disc? A: No. The My Digital Studio Express Trial is only available as a download over the Internet. However, the file is not large, so even if you have a dial-up internet connection, you will still be able to download the program. Q: What are the system requirements to use My Digital Studio?A: You can see the system requirements for My Digital Studio here. Q: How do I install the My Digital Studio Express Trial software after I  have ordered it? A: Customers can access their My Digital Studio Express Trial download through the Downloads section of their account. Make sure they select Mac or Windows, and the download and install wizards will walk them through the rest of the process. Q: Is the trial version of the software different from the paid version of My Digital Studio Express? A: No. When you order the My Digital Studio Express Trial, you will receive the full version of My Digital Studio Express. The software will function exactly the same as if you had purchased the software--you can design, purchase downloads, and print. The only difference is that you can only use the trial version for 30 days. Q: Can I place a print order with the trial version? A: Yes. You have full access to everything you can do in My Digital Studio for a full 30 days. This includes full designing functionality, printing, and the ability to purchase downloads. Q: Do my 30 days start as soon as I download My Digital Studio? A: Your 30 day trial period starts as soon as you launch the program. It does not matter when you download the program, your 30 days will start as soon as you actually launch (open) the program. Q: Will the trial still last 30 days even if I order it in the middle or end of the month? A: You can order the My Digital Studio Trial at any time. The trial period is not tied to the calendar. The trial period will begin as soon as you launch the program, and you will be able to use it for the next 30 days. Q: What happens after the 30 day trial period is over? A: When you launch the software after the 30 day trial period is over, you will be prompted to enter a product key. You will not be able to use the software again until you have entered a product key. You can get a product key by purchasing My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express. The product key prompt will include a link to the software page of MyDigitalStudio.net, which will tell your customers where to order the software. Q: How do I purchase My Digital Studio after the trial period is over? A: Simply add My Digital Studio (item 118108) or My Digital Studio Express (item 124483) to your next order. If you order My Digital Studio Express, you will not need to reinstall the software. A product key will be e-mailed to you; after you complete your purchase, just enter that product key when the program prompts you to. If you purchase the disc version of My Digital Studio, you will need to use the installation discs in order to access the included digital content. The installation wizard will walk you through the process, including entering the product key (which you'll receive with your shipped discs). You will not lose any downloads or projects from your 30-day trial period.  Q: What happens to digital downloads I purchase during the 30 day trial period? A: You will have continued access to any downloads you purchase during the trial period. If you choose to purchase the software, you will simply need to enter a product key, and you will be able to use all your downloads like normal. If you do not purchase the software, you will still have access to your downloads through your download manager, and you will be able to load them to the digital design software of your choice. Q: Can I use My Digital Studio digital downloads in other design programs? A: Yes. The My Digital Studio digital downloads will work with any digital design program. Q: Will my saved projects be lost when the free trial ends? A: You will not be able to edit any of your projects through My Digital Studio after the trial period has ended unless you purchase the software. If you do chose to purchase the software, you will be able to access all your projects. If you don't choose to purchase the software, we recommend you save your projects as jpg files. You will then be able to use them like you use any of your jpg (picture) files. Q: Can I have two free trials? A: No. The My Digital Studio Express Trial will only work once. After your 30 days are over, you need to purchase the software to continue using the program. Q: What if I don't want to purchase the software at the end of the trial period? A: You can uninstall the software at any time. Q: Are there other free My Digital Studio downloads available? A: We do occasionally offer free My Digital Studio downloads. These are generally promotions that run for a short amount of time, and will be announced in a current update. Download some of our free digital downloads for the 2010 In Color Card Stock and Designer Series Papers. You can find links to those downloads here. Q: Will My Digital Studio work on my iPad? A: No. We do not have a My Digital Studio app at this time.  Q: How do I use My Digital Studio? A: We have several videos and resources available for both you and your customers on the training section of MyDigitalStudio.net that will help you learn how to use the program.

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)

3D Flowers Using the New Blossom Punch

When you punch out a blossom design then cut up to the 3/4" circle, you will create a 3D effect for these flowers by gently bringing ups the newly created petals..  I accented them with brads in the center and placed them on the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! Products:
Blossom Paper Punch, item #125603
3/4" Circle Paper Punch, item #119873
Lace Ribbon Border Paper Punch, item #122362
Stampin' Dimensionals, item #104430
Brads from Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, item #127279 (Sale-A-Bration)


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 Downloads - January 31, 2012

The latest My Digital Studio digital designs have just been released.   They can be viewed on-line by clicking HERE.

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)

Scallop Circle Fabric Ball - Great Gift Idea

 I've been having bursts of creativity the last two weeks going outside the box of creating more cards.   So far I've showcased my felt wreath, pin, melting crayon art, and now fabric balls.  I'm falling behind a bit on my card making ... LOL.  More cards on the way, I promise.    Sometimes when you get super motivated about a project, no matter what you have to create it.   Know you all understand.

 Start with a 4 inch Styrofoam ball and 3 packages of Stampin' Up! Fabric.  Each package has 3 fat quarters in it.   You will use between 8 to 9 fat quarters to complete this project.  The fabric shown here is called:  Designer Fabric - Twitterpated, item #125412.  Fabric was cut into 3" x 3" pieces.

Using your Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, cut out small scallop circles from the BigZ die called: Scallop Circle #2.   Because I was using cotton fabric that is much thinner than felt, I was able to cut out 8 layers of material at a time.  Made the project of cutting go so much quicker.

I took about 12" of ribbon, folded it in half.   The top 6 inches (3 inches on each side of the loop) is the handle and the remaining 3 inches on each side is attached to the ball.   Secure with a few straight pins.  Now as scallops are added, they will help secure it even more.

 The headed straight pin is placed in the very center of the scallop circle.

Fold the fabric up and around the top of the pin.

Now place the pin with fabric close to the other piece for a dense and full look.  Continue until you have filled in the whole ball.  

Here's the completed one above using Twitterpated Designer Fabric.

 This one was created using Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric, item #122337 from the main catalog.  It is black, white, with touches of red in it.

Products Used for this project:
One 4" Styrofoam Ball
Size 17 - 1 1/16 Ball Point Pins (they have a head on them) - I purchased 2 packs of 300.
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, item #113439
Scallop Circles #2 BigZ Die, item #113469
Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric, item #122337
Twitterpated Designer Fabric, item #125412

Stampin' Up! Fabric listed above is 100% cotton.  Each pack comes with 3 assorted designs in it.  Each piece of fabric is approximately 27" x 18".   Each piece gives you 54 scallops if cut at 3" x 3" and a package would give you 162 scallops.   The completed ball is densely filled in will take approximately 486 scallop circles - this number is an approximate and will vary by individual.  It totally depends on how densely the ball is filled in.   I highly recommend buying 3 packages (9 pieces total of fabric) so there is NO chance of running out of fabric (trust me, I know this from personal experience ... LOL).  One suggestion is to cut out 2 of the 3 packages.   Then the last package cut when you have finished using the other two completely.   In my opinion you are going to need at least half of that last package.  Because of that you could cut the fat quarters in 1/2 so if you don't need it all you still have solid pieces left inside of 3" x 3" squares.

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)