Good Morning Stampers My husband and I went out shopping this morning and now all our Christmas shopping is done! WHOOHOO! I hope that most of you have at least the majority of it done. Today's card is another spring card. I selected the retired Bella Birds Designer Series Paper for the background. The front is embossed with the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder. After it was embossed, I cut carefully around… Read More »
Shimmer Paint Will Be Available as Catalog Write-In Due to the popularity of their shimmer paint offered in the Mini Catalog, Stampin' Up! will continue to offer it as a catalog write-in after the Holiday Mini sales period ends. Starting January 5, 2010, you can order the following products as catalog write-ins: 116806 Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint $5.95 116854 Frost White Shimmer Paint $5.95 116807 Platinum Shimmer Paint $5.95 I hope you… Read More »
The winners for the Q&A contest are: 1st Place – $25.00 gift certificate lynn rush said… with the images that have a large solid inking space, how do you get the ink to cover it evenly and get a nice solid print without losing the detail on other parts of the stamp? 2nd Place – $20.00 Gift Certificate Tammy said… What is the best way to "condition" new stamps?… Read More »
Good Morning stampers This card was made for Techno Stamper Challenge TSSC100. The Hi Embosslit Die (which is on sale until 22 Dec) is the main focal point on this card. First, I embossed Whisper White card stock using the Hi Embosslit Die and then brayered it with Pretty in Pink Classic Ink. The raised surfaces picked up the ink to give a shabby chic look. I used the Finial Press Textured impressions Embossing Folder… Read More »
The Question and Answer Contest ends Tuesday, 15 December 2009. First prize is a $25.00 gift certificate for Stampin' Up! products and 2nd prize is $20.00 gift certificate (I'll pay shipping and taxes). If you haven't already done so, and you would like to enter the contest, all you have to do is ask a question about Stampin' Up! tools, accessories or techniques. For all the details, click here or the information… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers Sundays I like to blog surf looking for inspiration and frankly to case a card if I really like it. I came across Toy's Haven, a blog by Holly McMillen, and found the cutest Christmas card. I wanted to case the card and since we don't carry the stamps used, I decided to use My Digital Studio to make the card. Thanks for stopping by! 3 ways… Read More »
Does the name Vintage Vogue bring thoughts of dark, muted colors? To me, it usually does. But I decided to try it with soft Spring like colors and it works! What do you think? The card was made for the Stamping 411 challenge (#SSC129) I paired the stamp set with Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper and Whisper White card stock. The flowers were stamped with Bashful Blue Classic Ink… Read More »
These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22. But it gets even more exciting! From 11 December until December 22, the Big Shot can be purchased for $20.00 off the regular price! This offer is available only through me –… Read More »
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Your Customers! There are only 15 days left until Christmas! Do you still have loved ones to buy gifts for? If so, here are some last minute gift giving ideas. My Digital Studio is a great gift for teens! They'll love making scrapbook pages, cards, and calendars for friends using the simple software. Plus when you order this exciting software suite, you'll receive a free Décor Elements… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers! Burrrrrrr… It's cold today – high of 22 degrees! I guess it's not as cold as up north, but I am not used to this! I'm originally from sunny Southern California and it's time like this that I miss that climate! Today's card is a vintage type card. I used the frame from the Charming Stamp Set that's on page 32 of the Holiday Mini. It's also… Read More »
