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Vintage Verses Just Because- Keep or Share?

 

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Stampin' Up! Vintage Verses

 

When I made this Vintage Verses Just Because card, I thought about all the folks who would love to receive a card in the mail...just because.  I also thought about the box of cards I've made that are just begging to be sent. 

Do you have such a box?
Most card makers do.  And, if you can tell me that you send every card that you create, I sincerely applaud you!  That is super fantastic awesomeness!

Sharing...giving is what we are called to do, isn't it?
And, so, I've made it a point to share and send more...and often!

Now, as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I like to keep card samples on hand to display at my classes and workshops and in my stamp club room.

So with the advice from my husband that he has shared since I began this card making journey, I've made TWO Vintage Verses Just Because cards. 
One to keep, one to share.

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Stampin' Up! Vintage Verses is FREE with your qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration!
Share a card today with someone...just because!  Leave a comment here when you do!
Vintage Verses is FREE with your order of $50 in product from the Stampin' Up! Online Store...shop now!
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MDS Digital Content Discs for $1?

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MDS Select Digital Content Discs for $1!

MDS Digital Content Discs for $1?  I couldn't wait to share this!

From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That's not a typo--they're just one buck.
So indulge!

The discs are on the Clearance Rack so they must be purchased through an Online Order.

 You can purchase these select MDS Digital Content Discs for $1 in my Online Store!
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Stampin' Up! Valentine Treat and Video Tutorial

 

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Stampin' Up! Valentine Treat and Video Tutorial
Need an easy Valentine treat idea?  Using the Stampin' Up! Hearts a Flutter bundle (wood, clear) and Labels Framelits, you can create this cute packaging idea in minutes!

 

Here's a video tutorial for the how-to!  Need supplies?   You can find these products in the Online Store HERE.  Watch the video for item numbers and details...

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial -Valentine Treats
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Sealed with Love Simply Sent Still Available!

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Sealed With Love Simply Sent Kit

 

That's right!  The Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit from the Holiday Catalog is carried over until February 14, 2013 while supplies last!  And, as long as it is available, so is my Online Class for this fun Mini Album!

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Sealed with Love Valentine Gift
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Create this beautiful mini book using the Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit and a few extra supplies!  (Products and supplies are not included.)

 Just a few ideas for this special project:

  • Create a mini album with photos to share with your loved one.
  • Create a Valentine Coupon Book as a gift for your sweetheart.
  • Record your thoughts and sentiments for your special someone on each of the notecards as a special gift.
  • Create a mini album to record memories and photos from this Valentine's Day.
  • Share favorite recipes with a friend as Valentine's Day gift.
You'll receive step by step video tutorials and a suggested list of products to complete your mini book.  These products include some ink, card stock, adhesive, a few punches, Basic Pearls, and the new Paper Doilies from the Spring Catalog (129399).  Use any small Valentine or love sentiment for your stamped images.


Purchase the online class NOW so you'll have your it ready to go when your Stampin' Up! order arrives!

International Customers...  This class is available to you as well!  You'll receive tips on how to create this with any supplies!

Sealed With Love Valentine Gift Mini Book Online Class 

$19.97 

Limited Time Special New Year's Price --- $14.97

Stampin' Up! Sealed with Love Simply Sent is available while supplies last.  Get yours today, then I'll see you in class!
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Stampin' Up! Valentine Club Swap

 

 

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Stampin' Up! Valentine

 

Our first Stampin' Up! card swap was yesterday with the group of stampers in my Sunday Stamp Club! The theme this month was Valentines!  It was so much fun to trade cards and admire the love and work that was put into each creation!  Each member designed a card for the month's theme and created 10 of the same card to swap and share!  It's a great way to stock up on cards to keep on hand for giving.  Isn't that what it's all about?

The card above is the one I designed for the swap.
Here are the details:

Stamps:
Hearts A Flutter Bundle (with framelits) wood, clear
My Little Valentine (no longer available)
Paper:
Very Vanilla card base 4 1/4 x 11
Primrose Petals Core'dinations Card Stock 4 x 5 1/4
Very Vanilla scrap for stamping and cutting with framelits
Ink:
Primrose Petals
Accessories:
Honeycomb TIEF (Textured Impressions Embossing Folder)
Big Shot
Vanilla ribbon (retired) 

Here are some photos of some of my stamp club ladies!

 

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Sue and Laurie...Sue is working on her card, Laurie is posting a pic of her creation on Facebook :)

Here's my daughter, Kristen, and one of my grandpups, Louis (pronounced Lou-ee)!
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All this stampin' is tough!

 

This group meets once a month and is a group of 10.  We had a few absent last night.

 

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Lisa and Toot working on a card with Sale-A-Bration product
Valentine's Day cards...check!  If you need supplies to create yours, find everything you need in the Stampin' Up! online store!
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Pop Up Posies Card


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Playing late tonight with my new Pop Up Posies Designer Kit from the Stampin' Up! Spring Catalog! Super fun and makes a card extra special!

Card base is cut at 4x11. Strips of the Sale-A-Bration Sycamore Street DSP cut at 1"x3" create interest across the bottom of card front!

The Pop Up Posies Kit is a great idea for crafting with your kids! Item # 131395, $12.95 in the Online Store.

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Stampin' Up! Valentine Treat and Chalkboard Technique

 

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Easy Stampin' Up! Valentine Treats

 

Valentine Treats are sweet and easy when created with Stampin' Up! supplies!  Notice the trendy chalkboard technique added here as the perfect accent for this decorative box.

This cute creation was designed by Robyn, a senior concept artist from the Stampin' Up! home office.  I love the addition of the Tea Lace Doily to this stamped Kraft Box.

Find the how-to and supply list HERE

 

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Trendy Chalkboard Technique Tip

 

Need supplies? 

Remember it's Sale-A-Bration time with Stampin' Up!

Details:

  • With every *$50 you spend (including online orders), you will earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration item.  Here's a flyer with your 19 item choices!  Also, with each *$50 in product purchase, you'll earn one spot on the ink and inspirations 50/50 Board.  Learn more about this chance to win FREE product HERE! (50/50 Board Spots are only available through orders placed with me.)
  • Spend *$150 and earn THREE Sale-A-Bration products as well as $25 in Hostess Rewards and THREE spots on the 50/50 Board!   Plus, during Sale-A-Bration, get a FREE Pack of Silver Glimmer Paper with your *$150 order!

    E-mail for a prompt reply if you have questions on Sale-A-Bration or Stampin' Up! product!  I am happy to help!


    Valentine Treats are easy and fun with supplies from Stampin' Up!

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Stampin' Up! Masculine Cards- Dude, You're Welcome

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Stampin' Up! Dude, You're Welcome Card

The very special Dude, You're Welcome kit from Stampin' Up! was made for men, but I like it, too!

The rugged-ness of the stamps are great for stamping a card for that man in your life!  And, I love the "blank" can be filled in to suit the occasion.  So get this for your man, but shhh...but, it will be great for you to use, too!

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Dude, You're Welcome from Stampin' Up! -Masculine Cards

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Stampin' Up! Thoughts and Prayers Card and Video Tutorial

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Stampin' Up! Thoughts and Prayers Sympathy Card


The Stampin' Up! Thoughts and Prayers set (wood, clear) make beautiful sympathy cards.  This is my go-to set for sending comforting thoughts in difficult times.  Included are two beautiful images but I find the heartfelt sentiments are exactly right when it's hard to find words.

Using neutral colors with a Crumb Cake emphasis, I've used the 5/8" Flower Trim and the Tea Lace Paper Doilies as accents on this card.  Look closely to notice the subtle difference in color.  Here's a video tutorial to show you how to get that look.

 

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- Tea Lace and Flower Trim Tips

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Flower Trim and Tea Lace Details


Reminder...

Shop through my Online Store for your supplies and reap the rewards!

During Sale-A-Bration... January 22 - March 22, 2013...with every *$50 you spend (including online orders),
you will earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration item. 
Here's a flyer with your 19 item choices!

Also, with each *$50 in product purchase, you'll earn one spot on the ink and inspirations 50/50 Board. 
Learn more about this chance to win FREE product HERE!

(50/50 Board Spots are only available through orders placed with me, Lisa Brown, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.)

Supplies for this Stampin' Up! Thoughts and Prayers card are available in my Online Store, 24/7.
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It's Sale-A-Bration!

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Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration

At last! It's Sale-A-Bration time!  Starting today, January 22 through March 22, 2013, we'll Sale-A-Brate with the Stampin' Up! promotional event of the year!

Here are few tips to help you plan to get the most out of this promotion!

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  • With every *$50 you spend (including online orders), you will earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration item.  Here's a flyer with your 19 item choices!  Also, with each *$50 in product purchase, you'll earn one spot on the ink and inspirations 50/50 Board.  Learn more about this chance to win FREE product HERE! (50/50 Board Spots are only available through orders placed with me.)
  • Spend *$150 and earn THREE Sale-A-Bration products as well as $25 in Hostess Rewards and THREE spots on the 50/50 Board!   Plus, during Sale-A-Bration, get a FREE Pack of Silver Glimmer Paper with your *$150 order!
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    Stampin' Up! Hostess Rewards
  • Get together with a few friends or stock up on your paper crafting supplies!  With a *$400 order, you will get EIGHT Sale-A-Bration Items, $65 in Hostess Rewards, 1 item of your choice from a current catalog at 50% off, EIGHT Spots on the ink and inspirations 50/50 Board, a FREE Pack of Silver Glimmer Paper, plus a special Hostess Bundle with some Sale-A-Bration Favorites ---Madison Avenue Stamp Set, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper, and the coordinating Ribbon and Button Pack!!
    If placing an order of *$400 or more through my Online Store, use these item numbers to redeem these gifts.
    Wood Mount Hostess Bundle 133316
    Clear Mount Hostess Bundle 133317
    Silver Glimmer Paper 133318

    *Qualifying order total before shipping and tax.

    Sale-A-Bration is here and you can benefit when ordering your favorite Stampin' Up! products!  

E-mail for a prompt reply if you have questions on Sale-A-Bration or Stampin' Up! product!  I am happy to help!
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Follow Your Dream Stampin' Up! Card

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Stampin' Up! Word Play Card- Follow Your Dream

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the inspiration for this Stampin' Up! card using this message from Word Play (wood, clear).  As special accents, I used selections from Sale-A-Bration, the Stampin' Up! event of the year!

Sale-A-Bration begins tomorrow, January 22, 2013! 
What is Sale-A-Bration?
With each product purchase of $50 (before shipping and tax) earn a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  Choose from stamp sets, designer paper, accessories, embellishments, and pure paper crafting fun! 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the link to the Sale-A-Bration brochure!  Start your wish list now!

Supplies used on this card:
Stamps:
Madison Avenue (Sale-A-Bration)
Word Play (wood, clear)
Paper:
Elegant Eggplant
Baja Breeze
Summer Starfruit
Whisper White
Sycamore Street DSP (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink:
Elegant Eggplant
Baja Breeze
Summer Starfruit Marker (set of 5 In Color Markers)
Accessories:
Window Frames Framelits
Basics Designer Buttons-Silver
Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon

Stampin' Up! Word Play has a great variety sentiments that make beautiful cards.  Find this set and many others in the ONLINE STORE!
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MDS 2 and Preserving Memories-You Can Do It, Kristen!

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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
Live the Day Easel Calendar Template Digital Download

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

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Stampin' Up! Valentine Minis and a Video Tutorial

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Stampin' Up! Valentine Treat Bundle Card Ideas

Here are some mini Valentines created with the image from the Valentine Treat Bundle available through January 21, 2013.  This little heart and sentiment is perfect for little cards to give to anyone on your {heart} list! It's not too "mushy" and would be perfect for your little ones to use for their school Valentines.

I"ve used some scrap card stock to create a few versions.  Take a look...

Also available through Monday, January 21, 2013 is the My Little Valentine promotion! 
Get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE-a $7.95 value when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set.

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Sealed With Love Simply Sent FREE
when you purchase the My Little Valentine set
pictured below for $9.95!


 

 

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Stampin' Up! My Little Valentine- Clear Mount Only


This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!
  • The promotion will run for a few more days...through January 21, 2013.
  • During the promotion, you can place orders online or by calling me at 409-719-2853.
  • For every My Little Valentine Set that you purchase, you will get a Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE!
  • There are no limits to the number of My Little Valentine Sets that you can order and the number of Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kits they can earn for free.

The My Little Valentine Stamp Set is only available in clear-mount.

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Stampin' Up! My Little Valentine Promotion

To give you another option to go along with this promotion, I am offering a New Year's special as a limited time offer on an Online Class!

Sealed With Love Valentine Gift Mini Book

 

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Sealed with Love Valentine Gift
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Create this beautiful mini book using the My Little Valentine Bundle (132242) and a few extra supplies!  (Products and supplies are not included.)

 

Just a few ideas for this special project:

  • Create a mini album with photos to share with your loved one.
  • Create a Valentine Coupon Book as a gift for your sweetheart.
  • Record your thoughts and sentiments for your special someone on each of the notecards as a special gift.
  • Create a mini album to record memories and photos from this Valentine's Day.
  • Share favorite recipes with a friend as Valentine's Day gift.
You'll receive step by step video tutorials and a suggested list of products to complete your mini book.  These products include some ink, card stock, adhesive, a few punches, Basic Pearls, and the new Paper Doilies from the Spring Catalog (129399).
Products and supplies for this class must be purchased separately.

Purchase the online class NOW so you'll have your it ready to go when your Stampin' Up! order arrives!

International Customers...  This class is available to you as well!  You'll receive tips on how to create this with any supplies!

Sealed With Love Valentine Gift Mini Book Online Class 

$19.97 

Limited Time Special New Year's Price --- $14.97

Looking forward to sharing this project with you!

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Stampin' Up! Artisan Embellishments Details

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Stampin' Up! Artisan Embellishments Valentine Card

Have you seen the lovely, new Artisan Embellishments Kit in the Spring Catalog?  The elements are beyond beautiful!  It's little details, such as in this kit, that can really make your creations look amazing.

I love starting with one or two of the pieces from the kit and use that as a starting off point for inspiration.  In the card above, I chose a bit of the pink lace trim and the beautiful ivory resin blossom. 

The embellishments coordinate beautifully with the Hearts A Flutter Bundle (wood, clear) and the More Amore Specialty Paper.  The Primrose Petals Core'dinations and Honeycomb backdrop was a left over scrap from an Inkspiration Classroom project that served as an anchor layer for all those little details. 

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Artisan Embellishment Kit
Are you eager to learn more about the details of rubber stamping and paper crafting?

Join me in the Inkspiration Classroom for NEW, exclusive classes each month! The date to order for this month have been extended to January 25, 2013.

And,this month's projects feature the Artisan Embellishments Kit and the Hearts A Flutter Bundle as seen in the card above!

You'll discover how easily you can add those special details
through
versatile projects that you could re-create over and over again!

Join me on this creative journey...
The cost?...
A commitment from you to purchase a minimum of $35 in product (before shipping and tax) from my Stampin' Up! Online Store each month for a minimum of 6 months

After that first six months, you can remain a classroom member for as long as you'd like!


I Want to Know More About the Inkspiration Classroom!

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It's the artisan little details that take a project to the "wow" level!
Join now so you don't miss this month's class!

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Stippled Blossoms Thank You Card

 

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Stampin' Up! Stippled Blossoms Thank You Card

 

My poor Stippled Blossoms (wood, clear)stamp set has barely seen the light of day!  What was I waiting for???  It was love at first stamp!
This set features the Stampin' Up! Two Step Stampin' technique.  I stamped the blossom in Primrose Petals. Then, there is a coordinating stamp, a highlights/outline/ shadow image of the same blossom, that is stamped over top of the first blossom in Raspberry Ripple to get this beautiful, dimensional looking image.

 

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Stampin' Up! Two Step Stampin'
Stippled Blossoms

 

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  • The base of this card is cut at 4 x 8 to have a 4 x 4 finished card.  Love that you can have elements that extend past the card base and it still fit in one of our Medium Envelopes with this size card!
  • That big, new bling-o-rama is from the Spring Catalog...Large Rhinestones Basic Jewels (129324).
  • I'm lovin' the new TIEF...code name for our Textured Impressions Embossing Folders...Honeycomb(129378).
  • Who knew the Core'dinations Card Stock would be so beautiful in spring colors?---Stampin' Up! did ;).
  • The Thank You sentiment is from the carry over Perfectly Preserved (wood, clear) and punched with the Small Oval.  
  • Labels Framelits are just the right choice to provide the framing for many of our images.  Experiment and see just how versatile your framelits are!

If you've never tried Two Step Stampin', Stippled Blossoms is a great set for that technique.  Give it a try!
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