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 »
Good Morning Stampers! I've been given a challenge by my stamping coach John Sanpietro to come up with an article regarding customer questions and answers. Your mission, should you decide to accept, will be ask me a question, any question, about Stampin' Up! techniques, tools, stamps, accessories, etc. I am not looking for originality but commonly asked questions. And I could have come up with the Q&A myself but I… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers! This is one of the stamp sets that will retire on 4 January 2009. I cased this card from dbarry at SCS but as usual it wasn't a true case in that I changed a couple of things on the card. Isn't that what casing is all about? You find a card you like and you tweaked it here and there to make it your own. In… Read More »
