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Stampin' Up! Show &Tell

 

New Show and Tell Photopolymer Stamps

 

Stampin' Up! has just released the latest in the Photopolymer Stamp Line:
Show & Tell 1 (133450) and Show & Tell 2 (133481).

These sets feature more than 60 versatile images that you can mix and match to create personalized backgrounds, patterns, layers, and dimensions to make any project stand out.

I think these would be pefect for scrapbooking or journaling!

Show & Tell 1

Show & Tell 2

Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option.

•  Top-quality
  
•  Give a perfectly stamped image every time
  
•  Stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
  
•  Easy to place just where you want them.
•  Enjoy tons of images for a great price!
  
  Two more photopolymer offerings include:
  
  
  Bombs Away Birthday 133411
  
  
  Designer Typeset 132956

Great sets and a great price!
New to Stampin' Up!  I'd love to help you get started!

  E-mail me and I'll help you customize your order for your needs.

Current Hostess Code through May 15, 2013:
X4PMS2QM
Use this code before checking out of my online store with your purchase of $50 or more for a chance to win FREE Stampin' Up! product!

"Die-ing" for Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die- 115950

Yes, that's right...I'm die-ing to tell you about the Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (115950) that is one of the retiring products from Stampin' Up! 

This is such a cool die!  It's clear, so you can see exactly what you're cutting! Gotta love that!  And, it's great for cutting fabric to make an easy quilt!
This die works wonderfully for cutting photos in a fun shape or for creating a focal point with a specific area of a Designer Series paper pattern. The scallop square shape is perfect for many projects, such as frames, journaling blocks, and accents.
■ Creates a 4-3/8" x 4-3/8" scalloped square
■ Can cut through multiple sheets of card stock, window sheets, and more
■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and standard cutting pads
■ Die size: 5-1/2" x 6"

Here's a video tutorial with a mini treat favor using this die. It's a "blast from the past"...opened the archives vault!...but, it's such a quick and easy idea that I just had to share it again!

Discover a few fun ideas using a couple of strategic cuts and this Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (115950)! 

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- Scalloped Square Treat Box

Gotta have it? ...Find it HERE!

Stampin' Up! On Sale- This and That

 

This and That Product Bundle
15% off through tomorrow, April 30. 2013

If you haven't taken a look at the new This and That bundle from Stampin' Up! then you must...TODAY! 

The individual products in this line will be included in the new Stampin' Up! catalog but this bundle will only be available through tomorrow, April 30, 2013!

It is a great value and just a trendy and adorable product line!  It's perfect for scrappin' on-the-go and would make a great gift!

Take a look at the individual items below!  The bundle is available through tomorrow at a fabulous price!

Epic Day Journal 131268 $10.95

Embellish or beautiful as is, this is a 60 page journal...30 Coordinating Spreads!

Epic Day This & That Stickers, 131271, $4.95

4 sheets with a variety of designs on semi-gloss paper. Thinner design to fit well with your journal. :)

Remember This & That Rotary Stamp,
130133, $5.95

Nostalgia meets journaling. :)  Classic rotary date stamp with 12 clever and useful phrases for all of life’s events. Turn dial to change phrase and date. Awesome!

Epic Day Washi Tape, 131269, $4.95

Washi Tape!   Three widths; three color patterns!

Epic Day Designer Paper, 130814, $10.95

Coordinating Designer Paper!!  12 Double sided, 12 x 12 sheets!

Get it all at 15% off! Limited Time Offer! Now through April 30, 2013!

Epic Day This & That Bundle,
Limited Time Offer! 15% off 133350, $32.08

This is going to be so much fun!  And, what a great gift idea!   Get a bundle for you and one for a friend!  Order here today!

New Digital Downloads from Stampin' Up!

It's Tuesday so that means time for more fab digi downloads from Stampin' Up!  Let's take a look!

Delight in the Day II 134593

Download includes:
12 Designer Series Papers

Features:
 A fresh new take on our classic paper from the Delight in the Day Photobook

Colors:
Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Sahara Sand, Summer Starfruit

See Ya Next Year Photobook 134509

Download includes:
* 26-page designer photobook template (11" x 8-1/2")
* 88-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 6 Designer Series Papers
* 15 embellishments
* 3 punches

Features:
 *Digital exclusive
 *Make your own yearbook customized with your activities and fun pictures throughout the school year and have your friends autograph it

Colors:
Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Gumball Green, Marina Mist, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Two by Two 134537

This Download includes 1-piece SVG stamp brush that is precious for a baby congratulations card or use the image for bible school lessons or inspirational cards!

Also, this is the last day to get a super duper free digital download! 

Last Day for this FREE Download!

Check it out here!

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial Pretty Pockets

Pretty Pockets-
Perfect for Gift Cards or Scrapbook Journaling Cards

Sharing a quick video today with a tutorial for creating a pretty pocket envelope with Stampin' Up! goodies.  One of my You Tube subscribers noted that this little project will be great for the gift giving opportunities coming up.

from Mary Ellen on You Tube...
great idea as we head into this gift giving season--grads, first communions, mother's, brides... Thanks for the details.

inkling:

As you watch the video, jot down the measurements and make a template to keep on file.  This will save time when you want to create it again. ;)

 

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial Pretty Pocket Envelopes

Special Note:
If you'd like to participate in the Mystery Hostess Event, visit this link for details!

Stampin' Up! Remember This and That
Rotary Stamp 130133 $5.95

A Little This & That from Stampin' Up!

 

New for you! On the go scrappin'!

 

A little This & That is a big announcement of a new offering from Stampin' Up! 

Your life is:

Awesome.

Quirky.

Exciting.

Perfectly messy.

And happening really fast.

So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That debuts in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you  the chance to get it now.
And through April 30, you can get a special bundle with all five products for 15 percent off!

Take a look!!

 

Epic Day Journal 131268 $10.95

Embellish or beautiful as is, this is a 60 page journal...30 Coordinating Spreads!

Epic Day This & That Stickers, 131271, $4.95

4 sheets with a variety of designs on semi-gloss paper. Thinner design to fit well with your journal. :)

Remember This & That Rotary Stamp,
130133, $5.95

Nostalgia meets journaling. :)  Classic rotary date stamp with 12 clever and useful phrases for all of life’s events. Turn dial to change phrase and date. Awesome!

Epic Day Washi Tape, 131269, $4.95

Washi Tape!   Three widths; three color patterns!

Epic Day Designer Paper, 130814, $10.95

Coordinating Designer Paper!!  12 Double sided, 12 x 12 sheets!

Get it all at 15% off! Limited Time Offer! Now through April 30, 2013!

Epic Day This & That Bundle,
Limited Time Offer! 15% off 133350, $32.08

This is going to be so much fun!  And, what a great gift idea!   Get a bundle for you and one for a friend!  Order here today!

Enter to Win A Trip to San Diego!

That's not all!  Enter to win a trip for two to sunny San Diego from Stampin' Up!
Click HERE to enter!

Enter by April 30 to win!

One GRAND PRIZE winner will receive round trip airfare for two to San Diego and accommodations at the luxurious US Grant Hotel September 12-15. From world-famous Sea World to the San Diego Zoo, there is an array of exciting things to do in this charming, seaside city.

So much Stampin' Up! excitement with the new This & That line and the chance to win a trip to San Diego!

Order and enter by April 30th!

 

Scrapbooking and More with MDS

 

Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio
Scrapbooking and More

Awesome changes announced this week for the fabulous digital crafting program from Stampin' Up! now called simply ...MDS!

 

The name is not the only thing changing! 
Stampin' Up! has lowered the price!
What has been known as MDS 2+ is now $19.95!

That is a ton of digital content for $19.95!!

And, ...Coming soon:
The upgrade will be free!
If you have been holding onto the original My Digital Studio software, you will be able to upgrade to the new software for free. I will let you know when it is available.
(Be sure you are on my mailing list to receive the latest on this news!)

*** Special Note:
If you purchased the software at the old price from March 1 to March 17, 2013, the following will be added to your Download Manager by Wednesday, March 20:

MDS 2+ or MDS 2

• Up To Date Planner Template (item133271, retail value $14.95)
• Hello There Kit (item 133374, retail value $9.95)
• Everyday Woodcuts Embellishments (item 132191, retail value $5.95)

MDS Upgrade

• Hello There Kit (item 133374, retail value $9.95)

  Haven't tried MDS or digital crafting? 
  You can try it FREE for 30 Days!
  Just follow this link to access MDS for a FREE Trial!

Watch the video below for an overview of this fabulous digital crafting program! So many possibilities!

MDS from Stampin' Up! Get started today!

Stampin' Up! Customer Q & A

Stampin' Up! Scrapbooking

My Stampin' Up! customers, Facebook fans, and blog readers often send in questions regarding specific stamping techniques or Stampin' Up! products.

Recently I received this question regarding Stampin' Up! adhesives.  The following is the actual question and my response:

Question:
Do you offer a specific glue to be used on scrapbooking pages?

Answer:

For scrapbooking, I can recommend two that I prefer which are both photo safe and acid free:

• Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue 110755...This is a liquid glue that dries clear. If you adhere your photo or element to your page while the glue is still wet; the bond is permanent. If you let the glue dry before positioning or placing on your page; it will be removable. *Must use a light hand when applying. Best to apply in small dots on the back of your piece.
• SNAIL Adhesive 104332 and Refill 104331- Double sided, tape runner adhesive. Permanent bond.  I have found that it's best to burnish your piece after adhering to get a good bond. 
• Something else I recommend for buttons and other embellishments are Mini Glue Dots 103683.  Acid free.
• For heavier embellishments, I recommend Sticky Strip 104294.  Acid Free.
• An Adhesive Remover 103684 is good to have on hand to remove unwanted areas of adhesive... Tombow Glue (after drying) and SNAIL.

I hope this Stampin' Up! Q & A information is helpful to you for choosing your adhesives for paper crafting and scrapbooking!

MDS 2 and Preserving Memories-You Can Do It, Kristen!

MDS2- Preserving Memories

For the last three years, I have created calendars in MDS2 for our daughters for Christmas.  I am particularly compelled to share this one of our oldest, Kristen, who will be running in her first full marathon tomorrow. 

Hers is a story of determination, devotion, faith, and triumph.   We are extremely proud and are looking forward to cheering her on toward her goal!

MDS2 provides a easy way for me to preserve and share memories such as this one for today and for future generations. 

I used the Live the Day Designer Kit for this calendar.  If you wish to see the other pages in the calendar, I've included those in the short video below.

 

The calendar is much more vibrant in real life, but isn't it awesome that it can also become a video?  I hope you enjoyed it.

If you haven't tried MDS 2, I urge you to visit here and find out more.

Live the Day Easel Calendar Template Digital Download

My Digital Studio MDS 2...preserving the memories of your life.
Here's to Kristen!

Holiday Catalog Last Chance and Word of the Year Announcement

The Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog has been a fantastic offering and resource for all of us during the holidays, don't you agree? 
If you still have some of these fabulous products on your wish list, be sure you get Order Today...The Last Day!

Here are a few of my favorites that will not be available after today!

Scentsational Season Stamp Set and Framelits (wood bundle, clear bundle) as seen here.

Etruscan Elegance Wheel--- I Love this!!! Just look here!

The Beautiful Champagne Glimmer Paper! {sigh}

As we usher in the stampin' new year, 2013 will be fabulous!  I'll be posting the link to the new Stampin' Up! Spring Catalog at midnight!  Lots of wonderful new products and kits!

Before I close today, I promised I would share my 2013 Word of the Year. 
It will be the theme for my 2013 Digital Scrapbooking Project and my word of hope and praise for 2013...

 

2013 Word of the Year
Photo by our daughter, Kristen
Silver Dollar City, Branson MO

 

This photo depicts the meaning of this word for me in this year, 2013. 

We are a reflection of how we live our lives.
It's what the world sees. 
And, how we live and what we project to the world comes back to us.
So I wIll rejoice and strive to create a cycle of hope, joy, and love.

Phil4:4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!
5 Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near.
6 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.
7 Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Stampin' Up! Happy New Year 2013!

Happy New Year from Stampin' Up! and My Digital Studio

Happy New Year everyone!
Download our awesome January desktop calendar for FREE HERE! 

Now I'm back to preparing my cornbread, black-eyed peas and cabbage for New Year's Day lunch, but first a few things:

1. Have you set any crafting resolutions for the New Year?  Visit ink and inspirations on Facebook to see mine!  and share yours with us! :)
2. Tomorrow is the last day to order from the Holiday Catalog!  Some of the favorites are carrying over to the Spring Catalog (SEE HERE-{give page time to load}) but don't miss out on other items on your Wish List!
3. I'll be back tomorrow with my "Word of the Year 2013".  Read about my Word of the Year 2012.
4. Fun ideas for Valentine's Day are in store for you soon!

Wishing you a very special day and many blessings in 2013!  See you back here tomorrow!

My Digital Studio Scrapbooking Project Continues

Today I have a special digital page to share...it's in honor of my parents' 58th wedding anniversary!  Isn't that awesome and don't they look great?

MDS 2 Day in the Life
Honoring my Mom and Dad
on their 58th Wedding Anniversary!

 

Although I haven't been routinely creating and sharing pages from my year long scrapbooking project, Day in the Life; I have been adding pages now and then and DO plan to complete it.  This is part of the commitment to my Word of the Year: STEP.

No stuggles. No deadlines. No have-tos.  Just telling my story, one STEP at a time.

I plan to begin another project for 2013 and I have just about decided on my next "Word of the Year."  Stay tuned. :)

Why don't you join me in this project? 
You don't have to report in or even tell me about it...although, I'd love for you to share! 
Whether you keep a journal, traditional or digital scrap, art journal...tell your story.
It matters and is deeply gratifying.  Share your journey.  Record your memories.

If you haven't tried digital scrapbooking, I encourage to try MDS 2.  It's easy to get started and there are lots of training videos available.  There's even a 30 day Free trial.  Click here to check it out and get started!  Then, visit mydigitalstudio.net.

Hope you have time to create something beautiful today!  Enjoy your Saturday!

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Memories with Stampin' Up! MDS 2

Memories with Stampin' Up! MDS 2

It's been a busy Friday morning for me!  I have been working on a set of handmade cards for a gift exchange at a Christmas party tonight and the Mr. and I went to the Christmas tree farm to carry home our tree!

 

Christmas Tree Cutting in MDS 2

After we had the tree upright in the living room and gave it a good drink of water, I grabbed my laptop to preserve the memory with MDS 2 and photos I had taken with my iPhone.

This will be another page included in my year long scrapbooking project, A Day in the Life.  You can read more about it and my word of the year HERE.

Love MDS 2!  I'm still discovering and learning to work with all the wonderful upgrades from the original My Digital Studio.  I love that I can import templates from different designer kits as a starting point.  Takes all that guess work out of "where to put what" on the page!  You can even take a 12 x 12 template and pull it into an 8 x 8 photobook which is what I did here!  Love!

If you haven't tried digital crafting, I encourage you to try MDS2.  You can try it FREE for  30 days!  Nothing to lose!  I still love working with paper, but this program makes it easy to preserve memories and all with the awesome Stampin' Up! art work.

If you'd like to jump in and take that "step", you can get the free trial HERE.

I'm off to wrap my gift for tonight!  Have an awesome start to your weekend!

 

Busy Weekend, My Digital Studio, and FREE Downloads

It's been a busy weekend here and I took a blog break yesterday but this evening (night) I'm back with a quick post to share this page a created with one of the fun FREE downloads from Stampin' Up! available as FREE through tomorrow, A Split Second.

 

Created with FREE Download, A Split Second

Along with the Free Download, I also used two of the 50% off kits, Chevron and Day in the Life.

 

Got your FREE downloads yet?  Don't wait any longer!  Time is running out!

Visit my Online Store HERE to get yours!  Offer ends November 5, 2012!

• FREE Digital Downloads HERE! 
• Digital Kits 50% off! 
• Try MDS2 FREE for 30 Days!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Up! Stamp Sale Today- Spooktacular Savings!

Stampin' Up! Stamp Sale! Today Only!

Stampin' Up! ONE DAY ONLY Stamp Sale is today!

Today, from 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), most stamps in current catalogs are 15% off in this Spooktacular Sale!

*All stamps in the current including background stamps, cookie press stamps, personalized name stamps, AND the ***new, single image stamps on sale!  All 15% off!

*DOES NOT include Hostess sets, bundled stamp sets, or digital brush stamps.

Here's how you can order:

• Place your order in my ONLINE STORE. 

• E-mail me with your order and method of payment.
  

• Message me on Facebook with your order and method of payment.

• Call or text me with your order and method of payment- 409-719-2853.

Today is a great time to get those stamps on your wish list or for your paper crafting friends and family as holiday gifts! 

There is no minimum purchase and no limit to the number of stamps you can order!

PLUS, a new crafting kit will be revealed and available for purchase today!  Check my website here for more details!

And, that's not all!
Beginning today is the Stampin' Up! week long celebration of Digital Scrapbooking Day!

FREE Downloads and 50% off Digital Kits

 

Get three FREE downloads. 50% off ALL digital kits. Mega blogging on http://MyDigitalStudio.net all week!  October 29-November 5, 2012.

As my customers, you will be able to access the FREE digital downloads from my Online Store!

Haven't tried digital crafting?  You can download a 30 day trial version of MDS2 FREE for 30 Days!  CLICK HERE to find out more!

Join me for this special day and week of Stampin ' Up specials and fun!   Hope to talk to you soon!
My best,

 

FREE Stampin' Up! Digital Downloads and Half Price Digital Kits Coming Soon!

 

FREE Stampin' Up! Digital Downloads
and 50% off Digital Kits

Wow!  Stampin' Up! has an awesome treat for digital crafters coming next week!

 

What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day and My Digital Studio?

What!? Three FREE downloads. 50% off ALL digital kits. Mega blogging on http://MyDigitalStudio.net all week!

When: October 29-November 5, 2012.

As my customers, you will be able to access the FREE digital downloads from my Online Store!  Check back here on October 29th to find out more!

Haven't tried digital crafting?  You can download a 30 day trial version of MDS2 FREE for 30 Days!  CLICK HERE to find out more!

Here's my latest digital page that I created with MDS2 for my Word of the Year digtal scrapbooking project for 2012.

2012 My Digital Scrapbooking Project Word of the Year

 

Love working with MDS2!  Great features to make memory preserving fun and easy!  Thank you, Stampin' Up!

I hope you are taking some time to record the moments of your life. 
Have a wonderful day!

Scrapbooking Life's Moments; One Step at Time

{sigh}  I'd been a little down on myself for falling behind (is there such a thing??) on my 2012 Digital Scrapbooking Project.  But, I had stated before, there are really no rules when you are telling the stories of your life.  No one can share the feeling, the experience, the laughter or tears like you can. 

So, I am picking up again with a page that shares a moment from my every day.

My Digital Studio to the rescue!  If you'd like to try it, visit HERE.

9/11... We Remember

Today, I would like to honor the Americans who lost their lives on 9/11/01.

We shall never forget.

 

In 2005, our family visited Ground Zero in New York City.  This is the page that I created dedicated to that memory.

Ground Zero Memorial

 

Ground Zero Memorial Wall

We shall never forget.

 

MDS2 Meeting An Olympian

MDS2 Keep This Memory

It's been a busy Friday but I had a few minutes to create this MDS2 layout using the Keep This Memory Designer Kit.  Super quick...all I did was pop in some photos and add a bit of text and I was done!

If you have never tried digital crafting, I urge you to give it a try!

MDS 2...CLICK HERE TO TRY IT FREE!

From scrapbooking to photobooks to calendars, journals, invitation, and more; MDS2 has something for everyone!

Here are the fabulous layouts in the Keep This Memory kit that I used today!

If you have questions about MDS2 let me know!

Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio- Keep This Memory

Keep This Memory- My Digital Studio

Some moments you just want to hold in your memory forever.  This is one of those moments for me.  Dad and daughter sharing a moment in time. 

This is where My Digital Studio shines.  Easily framing those photos of precious moments you want to remember forever.  This one will join other pages in my One Little Word/ A Day in the Life 2012 Digital Project.

Look for a companion page to accompany this one some time soon!

Here are a few of the digital elements I used on this page...
Background
     Designer Series Paper/_Designer Kits/Vintage Overlays - designer series paper/Vintage Overlays - texture 3

Embellishments
    _Designer Kits/Keep This Memory - embellishments/Keep This Memory - red stripes (re-colored)
    Staple & Stitching/Whisper White - Stitching Straight
    Staple & Stitching/Whisper White - Stitching Straight
    Staple & Stitching/Whisper White - Stitching Straight
    _Designer Kits/Keep This Memory - embellishments/Keep This Memory - title ticket
    _Designer Kits/Keep This Memory - embellishments/Keep This Memory - banner (re-colored)
    _Designer Kits/Keep This Memory - embellishments/Keep This Memory - tag 3 (re-colored)
    _Designer Kits/Keep This Memory - embellishments/Keep This Memory - love arrow

Punches
    Basics/1.25 Square Punch

Try the MDS2 (My Digital Studio 2) FREE for 30 days! More details HERE!