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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Blog Candy Winner Announced

Thank you to everyone that left comments on my blog candy post on Thursday.  I put everyone's post on a piece of paper, folded it, and then had my husband draw a winner.   The winner is:

Joan

The Valentines and envelopes will be mailed to Joan in the next couple of days.

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)

Friday, January 20, 2012

Four Ways to Use the Packed For Everything Stamp Bundle

Just a reminder that if you click on any of the photos, you will be able to see a larger view.   Here is all four of the cards I made using the Packed for Everything Stamp Bundle.   Stamps may also be purchased individually.   These stamps are available in wood mount only and are in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Packed for Everything Stamp Bundle, item #127337 - wood only
(this will give you approximately 25% off compared to buying the 4 individually)

 Packed for Dad, item #125452 - wood only
In this card, I stamped the image and using our watercolor pencils added color to the hat.


Packed for Birthday, item #125746 - wood only
For this card, I added color to all of the stamped images using our watercolor pencils.


Packed for Baby, item #125672 - wood only
I stamped the image twice.  One was added to the card front.  Then on the second image I added color to the onesie, bib, and teddy bear.  I cut them out by hand using scissors and then applied to the card front using dimensionals.


Packed for Mom, item #125450 - wood only
I stamped two of this stamp.  One was attached to the card front and on the other I added color to the purse.  The purse was cut out with scissors and attached with dimensionals to overlay the other purse on the card.   Then I added color to the flower, teacup, and shoes on the main image. 

I created this collection to show you all the different ways you can create and change the look of these stamps.   A 5th way would be to stamp the full image, then color each individually and then cut out using them as needed as accent pieces.

Remember if you purchase these stamps as a bundle, you will save approximately 25% !!!

Additional Stampin' Up! Products Used in this Project:
Stampin' Dimensionals, item #104430
Paper Snips (scissors), item #103579 (perfect for precise cutting)
Watercolor pencils, item #101879
3/8" Ruffled Ribbon - Pool Party, item #122975
Early Espresso Classic Ink, item #119670
Pool Party Classic Ink, item #122938
Pool Party Card Stock, item #122933
Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730
Framelits - Label Collection, item #125598
Big Shot Die Cut Machine, item #113439
Stampin' Sponges, item #101610 (see note below)

NOTE:   When you order Stampin' Up! Sponges they come in a package of 3.   I actually cut each sponge into 6 pie shape pieces.   I cut the sponge (circle shape) in half, then take each half and cut it into 3 pie shape pieces.   Sponges can easily be cleaned with soap and water, then allow to air dry.   You will be able to use them over and over again.   They may be some staining on the sponges, but typically the stain will not transfer as long as the sponge had been cleaned and air dried.   I try to use a light stain one for lighter inks and the darker stained one for dark inks.

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)

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Nine Valentines ... Blog Candy Give-A-Way

Here are nine brand new Valentines that I have made the last couple of weeks.   These are "extras" that I have, and I would love for them to go to a good home.

Would you like to have them?  If yes (and you live in the US), just leave a comment below such as a favorite Stampin' Up! product, what you like about my blog, etc.   Please do not post any personal information in your comment as this is a public blog.   One comment per person only.

Each card has an envelope, and the cards are standard greeting card sizes (A2 - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2") made with Stampin' Up! products.  I will draw a winner on Friday night.   Winner will be posted either on Friday night or Saturday.   Winner may not "sell" these cards, but you are welcome to share them with others as long as they won't be sold.

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)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

My Digital Studio Downloads - January 17, 2012


The latest My Digital Studio Downloads are available HERE now.

Just a reminder too that Sale-A-Bration (our biggest promotion of the year in my opinion) runs from January 24 through March 31, 2012.  During Sale-A-Bration you can choose one free product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $50 (before tax & shipping) you spend from our regular catalog, Occasions Mini, and the Clearance Rack on-line.   

If you would like to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and part of my team, Sale-A-Bration is a great time to join.  The Stampin' Up! Starter Kit is normally $175, but during Stamp-A-Bration the kit is $125.  There is a special incentive for new demonstrators during Sale-A-Bration:   Get a free paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year.

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)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Scalloped Edgelits Valentine Card Tutorial



This is the 2nd card we created at class on Saturday.  So many wonderful new products for the Big Shot in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog.  

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:
Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650 – 1 piece 5 ½” x 8 ½” and 1 piece 2” x 4”
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, item #119685 – 1 piece 2” x 5 ½”,  1 piece 1 ½” x 5 ½” , and 1 scrap piece
Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, item #119669
Heart Full Paper Punch, item #119883
Heart Small Paper Punch, item #117193
Candy Conversations Stamp Set, item #125560 – Wood Only
Bordering on Romance Stamp Set, item #125480 –Wood OR #125482 – Clear Mount.
Big Shot DieEdgelits Adorning Accents, item #125595
Pleated Ribbon – Blushing Bride, item #125570 – 1 piece 6 ½” long
Stampin’ Sponges, item #101610
Scotch Tape
SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332 or SNAIL Refill, item #104331
Sticky Strip, item #104294
Dimensionals, item #104430

Directions:
Very Vanilla Card Stock … Score the 8 ½” side at 4 ¼”.
a.      Stamp the floral image towards the bottom of card front.
b.      Using the Big Shot Edgelits, cut scalloped edge
c.        Adhere 1 ½” x 5 ½” piece of Cherry Cobber to inside of card using SNAIL.
d.      Stamp inside message using Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink.
e.      Attach pleated ribbon to the 2” x 5 ½” piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock.  Then using sticky strip attach it to the card front.
f.        Punch out 2 large in Very Vanilla Card Stock and sponge with Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink.
                                                              i.      Punch out 2 mini hearts with Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.
                                                            ii.      Glue mini heart to large heart.
                                                          iii.      Attach large heart over ribbon area using Dimensionals.
 
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)

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