End of Promotions ... don't miss out PLUS the new Holiday Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!

Just a reminder that today is the last day for the following promotions from Stampin' Up! and one from me too:

1.  Buy 3 DSP, receive 1 FREE promotion ends August 31st.
2.  My 3rd Anniversary promotion ends August 31st also.
3.  The Strength and Hope Campaign ends August 31st.

Don't miss out on any of these above, you still have time to order but the orders have to be in before the end of the day today ... No exceptions.

The Holiday Mini Catalog will be available to order from as of tomorrow September 1st.   So many wonderful new products to choose from to help you with your holiday projects.  If you have not received your Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog and are one of my customers, please let me know ASAP so that I can send you a new one.  If you do not have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, live in the US, and would like a copy of the Holiday Mini Catalog; please e-mail me (link at top of page) and I will mail one to you.


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 - August 30th

The latest downloads for My Digital Studio have arrived.  


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)

Sparkly Stained Glass Birthday Card

Remember last week, I had some samples of the Sparkly Stained Class window sheets that I had created?   Well, this is one of them cut into thirds then adhered to the card base.   I added in some clear rhinestones from Stampin' Up! too.   This is for a friend's birthday next month. 


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)

Nautical Birthday Card - Stampin' Up! DSP

 One of our friend's birthday was yesterday, and I wanted to make a birthday card to send to him.   This is the one I created last week.   He loves to cruise plus will be going to Hawaii soon, so I thought this was a perfect combination of design elements.

The anchor background and the cherry cobbler color palm trees are from the Designer Series Paper (DSP) package called:  Nautical Expedition, item #122343.

Just a reminder that the "Buy 3, get 1 Free" promotion for DSP ends on Wednesday.   There is still time to order to qualify for this promotion.

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)

Stampin' Up! Card Making Classes

I wanted to share with you the two cards that we will be making at my Stampin' Up! classes this Saturday.   I have a wonderful group of customers/students who attend.   Classes are the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.  We always do two projects (not always cards).   Always so much fun, and I look forward to teaching the classes too.

Both cards are great examples of paper punch power ... amazing what you can create with a paper punch and some imagination.  

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)

Vacation Days and Reminders

Hi,

Spending a couple of days with my wonderful husband as he has time off from work.   Staying close to home, but enjoying the time off.   The weather here has been unbelievably hot.   Yesterday when we got back into the car the temperature gauge said the outside temperature was 122 (the car was in the direct sunlight).   After being on the freeway for a bit, it cooled down to a cool 116 degrees!!!!   We definitely are drinking lots of water and staying indoors as much as possible.

Last night we watched the movie, Jumping the Broom.   Good movie.  We both enjoyed it.

I'm teaching Stampin' Up! classes this Saturday.  Looking forward to that and to seeing everyone too.

Reminders:
1.  Buy 3 DSP, receive 1 FREE promotion ends August 31st.
2.  My 3rd Anniversary promotion ends August 31st also.
3.  The Strength and Hope Campaign ends August 31st.

Don't miss out on any of these above, you still have time to order.

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)

Thank You Card Using Sparkly Stained Glass Technique

Last week I did a video tutorial for Sparkly Stained Glass and thought I would share some additional designs I created.  The card above is a thank you card for one of my customers.

This design isn't incorporated into a card yet ... I achieved the swirling using the eraser tip of a #2 pencil.  Colors used:   Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Yellow, and Pumpkin Pie

This is the window sheet I created while making the video.   Very pleased with the design, and will incorporate it into a card very soon.   Colors used:  Garden Green, More Mustard, and Cajun Craze.

 

This is a close-up look of the veining you get from the wrinkles in the tissue paper.

Unfortunately the photos above didn't pick up the sparkle which all have from the glitter.    Hope you will try the technique soon.

Thinking about making a purchase of Stampin' Up! products from me?  Don't miss out on a chance to win $50 in free Stampin' Up! merchandise.   More details 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)

Guest Stamper - Joan Hardy & Sneak Peek & MDS Downloads

Joan Hardy, one of of my Stampin' Up! Team members, gave me permission to post the card she made for this month's card swap for our team.  I love the bright colors and the cute little snails.   Great job, Joan.  Thank you so much for allowing me to share it on my blog.

Button Buddies, item #122735-Wood Set OR item #122737 - Clear Mount
Set of 8 stamps where the centers are a perfect match for our Designer Buttons.

Sneak Peek item:
Designer Buttons - Holly Berry Bouquet, item #125636
48 pieces total ... 12 ea of 2 designs in 2 colors (Real Red & Wild Wasabi)

The latest MDS downloads are now available.   I was so excited to see Paisley Petals Designer Series Papers as one of the new downloads.   It is one of my favorites.

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)

Pyramid Card

 Cute bow hold this card closed.

This is how it would look when removed from the envelope.  It does stand on its own.

 Untie and start to open.

 Fully opened ... has place for a message.

Last week we had team meeting (always fun & informative).  After the meeting, Joan Hardy stayed awhile longer and the two of us each tackled one of these cards.   We had printed directions, but they were not easy to understand.  It took both of us playing with the cut pieces, the folds, and the ribbons a good hour to each do a card.   The card is unique, but not one I would do often because of the time involved.  

Just a reminder that the buy 3 get 1 free DSP promotion ends on the 31st.  Also the Summer Mini Catalog ends on the 31st also.

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)

Sparkly Stained Glass Video Tutorial

Today I have a video tutorial showing you step by step how to create this Sparkly Stained Glass look on your cards and scrapbook pages.   I think once you try it, you will be hooked.  It is fast becoming one of my favorite techniques and look for cards.   Images were stamped using StazOn Black ink.   Stampin' Up! also has StazOn white ink (info below).

One thing I forgot to mention in my video ... when you go to adhere this window sheet to your card, be sure to use sticky strip.   Pulling across the tissue paper area with SNAIL can cause it to rip.

If you are reading this blog entry via e-mail, you will need to return to my blog to view the video tutorial.



Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Dazzling Diamonds, item #102023
Window Sheets, item #114323 (2 sheets 12" x 12")
StazOn cleaner, item #109196
StazOn - Jet Black Ink Pad, item #101406
StazOn - Jet Black Ink Refill, item #102566
StazOn - White Pad & Refill, item #106960
Classic Ink Refill Colors of your choice
Sticky Strip, item #104294


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)

Sparkling Stained Glass Look

This is all done on a window sheet.   Stained glass & glitter is done from the back and image is stamped in StazOn from the front when the back is completely dry.

 This is a close-up of all of the sparkle created with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter from Stampin' Up!.

I will have more examples of this technique very soon.  It is amazing the different looks you can achieve just by changing out the colors (re-inkers used).  I was happily surprised at all the sparkle with this technique.  

Don't forget to check out the contest I'm running for the month of August for my customers.

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)

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator: 3rd anniversary! Let's Celebrate With a Contest

To celebrate my 3rd Anniversary as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'm going to have a contest.   During the month of August (August 1st thru and including August 31st, 2011)  anyone who places an order thru me or thru my Stampin' Up! website will receive a minimum of one chance to win $50 worth of Stampin' Up! products of their choice.   There will be one winner drawn on September 1st.   The winner will be able to choose merchandise worth up to $50 from the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog and/or the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I will also pay the tax and shipping on the order for the winner.

Here's how you will earn chances to win per each order placed:   ($ is before tax & shipping)
$ 1.00 - $49.99 = 1 chance
$50.00 - $99.99 = 2 chances
$100.00 - $149.99 = 3 chances
$150.00 - $199.99 = 4 chances
$200.00 - $249.99 = 5 chances
$250.00 - $299.99 = 6 chances
$300.00 - $349.99 = 7 chances
$350.00 - $399.99 = 8 chances 
If order is over $399.99, 1 chance per each additional $50.00 in purchases.

I am a US Demonstrator and can only accept orders from those in the US.   Contest is limited to people who purchase from me or thru my Stampin' Up! website August 1, 2011 thru August 31, 2011.   Winner will be notified by e-mail on September 1, 2011.


Sunday marked my 3rd Anniversary as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by.   I started out as a hobby demonstrator (just signing up for the demonstrator discount).  Then as time went on, began adding customers then teaching classes and building my team.  I'm always looking for individuals who would like to join my team.   Contact me for further information.

This contest/promotion is NOT sponsored in any way by Stampin' Up!.  It is a personal promotion that I am paying for myself as a Thank You to all of my customers who place an order this month and also to celebrate my 3rd year anniversary as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

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 - August 16, 2011 - 2nd post today

The latest My Digital Studio downloads have just been posted.   

I finished the digital scrapbook for my nephew last week and actually got it into the mail on the weekend.  I can't wait for him to be able to see it.   It is filled with family photos, memories, and even a long letter I wrote him that was filled with memories of his mom (my sister) who passed away last year.   I used My Digital Studio to create the album.   Hal scanned so many photos for me and then I tweaked the photos in Paint Shop Pro before adding to the digital album.


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)

Sneak Peek Holiday Mini #3 - Dazzling Details

I hope that you can see the glitter accents on the scallops and on the hearts.  It is a brand new product for Stampin' Up! that I can't wait to share with you.  It is called Dazzling Details and it is iridescent glitter glue.  It is nontoxic and acid free.  Comes in a 0.6 oz bottle with fine tip for precise application.

Dazzling Details, item #124117 ... available as of September 1st.

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)

Sneak Peek Holiday Mini #2 - DSP and Ribbon

Sneak Peek Items in this card:
Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper, item #124004
3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon - Cherry Cobbler, item #124105
These items will be available for purchase as of September 1st.

The DSP has poinsettias, pinceones, and holly berries.  This piece looks like tiny roses.  Two sheets even have glitter accents to them.   The Holly Berry Bouquet Paper uses:  Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, and Very Vanilla for its colors.  I see so many uses for this DSP.

Did you notice the amazing quilted satin ribbon???  It comes in Cherry Cobbler (Item #124105) and Early Espresso (item #124104).  It is gorgeous.  The photo doesn't do it justice.

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)

Punch Art - Pizza Slice Card Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Products Used:

Crumb Cake Card Stock, one piece 5 ½” x 8 ½, one piece 4 ¼” x 5 ½”

Cajun Craze Card Stock, one piece 3 ¾” x 5”, one piece 3 ¾” x 2 ½”

So Saffron Card Stock, one piece 3 ¾” x 5”

Basic Black Card Stock, scrap piece

Old Olive Card Stock, 3 ¾” x 5”

Cajun Craze Classic Ink

Early Espresso Classic Ink

Scallop Edge Border Punch, item #119882

½” Circle Punch, item #119869

3/16” Circle Punch (using Crop-a-dile), item #108362

1” Circle Punch, item #119868

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Square Lattice, item #119976

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, item #122464

Paper Piercing Tool, item #116631

Mat Pack, item #105826

Metallic Brads, item #119741 … 3 needed

Perfect Pennants BigZ L die, item #123126

Stamping Sponges, item #101610

Inviting Stamp Set, item #119153 – Wood OR item #120630 – Clear Mount

Directions for card:

1.        Score card base at 4 ¼” and crisply fold.

2.       Pierce 3 holes in upper left side of  the 3 ¾” x 5” piece of Cajun Craze Card Stock and attach brads.

a.       Stamp Sentiment in the lower right corner.

b.      Attach Cajun Craze Card Stock using SNAIL to the card base.

3.       To create Pizza Crust:

a.       Cut one large triangle of Crumb Cake. (Perfect Pennants BigZ L die)

b.      Use Scallop Punch to crust edge

4.       To create Cheese Layer:

a.       Cut one large triangle of So Saffon (Perfect Pennants BigZ die)

b.      Sponge edges and top with Cajun Craze Classic Ink.

c.       Trim off a small amount so when it applied to the crust, the crust will show thru.

d.      Attach Cheese layer to crust & set aside.

5.       To create the pepperoni:

a.       Take the 3 ¾” x 2 ½” piece of Cajun Craze thru the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

                                                               i.      Punch three 1” Circle Punch – this are the pepperoni  pieces for your pizza

                                                             ii.      Set aside.

6.       To create your olives:

a.       Use the Crop-a-Dile to punch out three 3/16” circles, then punch the ½” circle punch directly over this opening.  Do this five times.

                                                               i.      Set aside.

7.       To create the green peppers:

a.       Punch two of layer 2 or layer 3 of the Blossom Bouquet Punch.

                                                               i.      Cut the outer design in 2 to 3 pieces.  

                                                             ii.      Set aside.

8.       Building your pizza:

a.       Combine the pepperoni, olives, and green peppers on your pizza.  Attach using 2 way glue or SNAIL.

b.      Attach the pizza to your card using SNAIL.

 


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)

Hello Doily Card Tutorial

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Hello, Doily Stamp, item #122845 - Wood Only
Lace Ribbon Border Punch, item #122362
Tagtastic Stamp Set - Hostess Rewards Stamp Set
Concord Crush Classic Ink, item #119785
Concord Crush Card Stock, item #119792 … 1 piece 5 ½” x 4 ¼”, 3 pieces 4 ¼” x 1 ¾”, 1 scrap piece
Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730 … 1 piece 8 ½” x 5 ½”, 1 piece 4 ½” x 4”, 1 scrap piece

Brayer, item #102395

Extra Large Oval Punch, item #119859

Directions for card:

1.        Score the Whisper White Card Stock card base at 4 ¼” and fold using bone folder.

2.        Ink Hello Doily Stamp with Concord Crush Classic Ink using brayer.   Leave stamp, stamp side up, then carefully place your 4 ½” x 4” piece of Whisper White Card Stock on top.   Gently rub finger over the back of the card stock or use a clean brayer.   Lift card stock directly up to remove from rubber stamp.  

a.       Cut in thirds so that each panel is 1 ½” x 4”

b.      Adhere panels to Concord Crush pieces that are 1 ¾” x 4 ¼”.

3.       Stamp sentiment image on a scrap piece of Whisper White Card Stock.   Punch out with Extra Large Oval Punch.

a.       Punch out two Extra Large Oval Punch images – cut one in half lengthwise, cut one in half top to bottom.   Glue to back of sentiment creating a shadow.

4.       Punch out two Lace Ribbon Border pieces that are 4 ¼” long using Concord Crush.

a.       Adhere the border pieces to the left and right side of the card.

b.      Now layer the panels you created in step 2.   The left and right panel are adhered with SNAIL or Sticky Tape.  The center panel adhere with dimensionals. 

5.       Adhere Sentiment to the front of the card – left side use SNAIL, right side 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)

Sneak Peek Holiday Mini #1

Stampin' Up! will be selling Cellophane Bags (1" x 8" - 50 per pkg) in the new Holiday Mini Catalog. Here's a photo of some of the items I choose to place in the bags:  Old fashion candy stick, pencil, Twizzler, Pez refills, Sixlets, Mint Candy Stick,  Chick N Stick, Tootsie Rolls (small narrow ones), and Smarties.   These ARE NOT food quality bags, so all items were individually wrapped by the manufacturer before I added them to the cellophane bag.  Won't these be perfect for Halloween, Christmas, party favors, and so much more.   

Cellophane Bags, Item #124134   available as of September 1st.

Creating some different ideas for the holidays ...  Halloween, Just Because, and Valentine's Day.  Sneak Peek is the Halloween one.   

 We have an amazing BigZ L die that creates 5 different styles of Peekaboo Frames.  This was a must have for me when I saw it in the catalog.   The frame is the light brown part that opens.   The large scallop is our large scallop punch and then I punched a circle in Very Vanilla that I had stamped with Frankenstein image.   They all fit together so well.

Peekaboo Frames, Bigz Die, item #124587 ... available September 1st.

SpookyBingo Bits Stamp Set, Item #123944 - Wood OR item #123946 - Clear Mount is available now for ordering.

Jolly Bingo Bits stamp set, item #120857 - Wood OR item #121187 - Clear Mount is another set available now that would be great when used with the Peekaboo Frames.

Personally, I see many, many uses for the Peekaboo Frames die year round.   I really like how it mixes and matches with many of our stamp sets and paper punches.
 

If you live in the Phoenix Area … Sweeties Candies in Chandler  (Alma School & Chandler Blvd – NW Corner) has a HUGE assortment of individually wrapped candies.   However they do not do mail order.  Their parent company does, here’s the website:

http://www.groovycandies.com

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)