Eat Chocolate – the MDS way

For today's card, I used the Eat Chocolate Stamp Brush Set.  This or the actual stamp set, Eat Chocolate, from the Occasions Mini Catalog is a must-have for chocoholics. Doesn't the digital chocolate look almost as tempting and decadent as the real thing!  The digital image was printed out on Whisper White Card Stock and layered with Early Espresso and Real Red Card Stock.  The ribbon is Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon which… Read More »

Eat Chocolate the MDS way

Hi Stampers  For today's card, I used the Eat Chocolate Stamp Brush Set.  This or the actual stamp set, Eat Chocolate, from the Occasions Mini Catalog is a must-have for chocoholics. Doesn't the digital chocolate look almost as tempting and decadent as the real thing!  The digital image was printed out on Whisper White Card Stock and layered with Early Espresso and Real Red Card Stock.  The ribbon is Real Red 5/8" Satin… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Videos – Sale-a-bration projects

     

Celebrate You!

What a great idea – SU is the best!  I've been wanting to replace my markers (tips are blunt) and this would be the perfect time to buy the Many Marvelous Markers Kit.  Too bad I have to wait until May! ~~Rachel Celebrate You!February 3, 2011 During Leadership Conference 2011, Shelli announced that in the coming year, demonstrators will receive a birthday card and a discount allowing them to select… Read More »

Deadline fast approaching!

Hi Stampers If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend class, please register below.  The beautiful spring blossoms on the Springtime Vintage DP are an amazing backdrop for these four lovely cards! Add in the color blocking technique and you have a match made in heaven! The co-ordinating two-pocket portfolio will bring the whole set together in a stunning spring-time gift set!  You will make… Read More »

Owl Picture Frame

This cute little owl is turning out to be one of my favorite punches! Directions~ 1. You will need a 4 x 4 Chipboard Coaster, don't have one then cut 1 piece of chip board at 4" x 4". 2. Cut 2 pieces of Early Espresso card stock at 4" x 4". Take the 3/16 Corner Round Punch and round all 4 corners on both pieces, then snail to the… Read More »

Now is the perfect time!

 Hi stampers Been thinking about Joining Stampin' Up? How would you like to: get the catalogs before everyone else? purchase new stuff before everyone else earn FREE Product? earn some extra Money? get a discount off your Stampin' Up!? get 15% off your Starter Kit? get a FREE Product bundle worth $50? Join my Team? Then you should consider joining Stampin' Up! and my team!!! I would love to have… Read More »

The Color Purple and a Free Stamp Set of the Month Winner

Hi Stampers   Before I go into today's card, I'd like to announce the winner of the Free Stamp Set of the Month for January.  The free Stamp Set is Eat Chocolate from the Occasions Mini Catalog and the winner is Sondra Agathakis.  Sondra, please let me know whether you want wood or clear mount. The Free Stamp Set for February is the Plane & Simple Stamp Set from the… Read More »

Aqua Painter Tips

Basic Care & Use: Choose paper that is of heavier quality, such as the Confetti or Naturals cardstocks (Ultrasmooth cardstock is ok if you don’t plan to do a lot of blending). Stamp with an ink that won’t bleed or emboss your image. Fill the barrel with the liquid of your choice. Squeeze the barrel so the liquid fills the reservoir and begins to drip from the brush, though not… Read More »

Year of the Regal Rose Rabbit, 2011

 According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012.  The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs.  The Rabbit is a lucky sign.  Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted.  People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals… Read More »