Today, I have a quick share of two beautiful cards created with the large Swallowtail stamp (wood, clear) from the Stampin' Up! Spring Catalog.
Swallowtail Easter Card by Debbie H.
Isn't it beautiful? I love how she cut around the wings. Debbie is a long time member of one of my local stamp club and is passionate about stamping! Thank you for this beautiful sample, Debbie!
Have you ever needed a card at the last minute then had to dash out to buy one because you didn't have time to make one?
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Today, I have a video tutorial with a tip for "customizing" the Word Window Punch from Stampin' Up! Aren't these little Ears to You Easter place cards cute? I personalized these with the Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamps.
Watch the video below and I'll show you how to adjust the size of the punch to fit your name or sentiment.
Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- Word Window Punch Tip
This mini Ears to YouEaster basket is just the right size for a few treats. The one pictured above is so "girly" and if you're on the ink and inspirations Mailing List, you'll get the how-to in a special video tutorial for the "his" version on Wednesday!
How do you sign up for the list? If you're on my blog, just fill in the information in the sign up box on the sidebar or click on THIS LINK to go to the sign up page.
Once you've done that and click box that says "Send My Free Tutorial", be sure to check your inbox for an email with the link to confirm your subscription.
It's that simple. You'll get the bonus video on Wednesday plus another one just for signing up! I'll also send project ideas each month in the ink and inspirations Newsletter.
Whether you're a seamstress or not--you'll love using Stampin' Up!'s high quality Designer Fabric--especially at 50 percent off!
Our
Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin' Up! inks,
paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch
to traditional paper projects. Available in an extra-wide fat quarters
(18" x 26"). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more!
Here's a peek at how I used the Spice Cake Designer Fabric for a home decor project. A gathered strip of fabric adorns this Easter bunny's neck. I'll use her as part of our dining table centerpiece. :) Her flower was created with the Creped Filter Paper like those seen in the video tutorial HERE.
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.
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!
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)
It's the last day of Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration, so I had to share a card created with my favorite Sale-A-Bration choice, Feeling Sentimental.
Love the vintage-y feel of this set; I'm really "sentimental" about it. ;)
You still have today to place your order of $50 in product to get this set FREE! And, see that little "Thank You" sentiment? It's from the Itty Bitty Banners set, another FREE choice and it's from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog!
There are 19 choices and you can see all of them on this flyer HERE!
You can avoid having the feeling of this stamper...
....by taking advantage of the last day of Sale-A-Bration, March 22, 2013!
Feathers are trending in paper crafting and you can make your own using Canvas Creations from Stampin' Up! Catch the how-to in the video tutorial below!
Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- DIY Feathers Using Canvas Creations
DIY Feathers with Canvas Creations
Have you tried this awesome Stampin' Up! product? Check out my decorative banner and more Canvas Creations tips in another video tutorial HERE.
***Sale-A-Bration rewards continue through March 22. 2013. With each $50 in product purchase earn a FREE GIFT from these fabulous choices!and get your name on the 50/50 Board! Shop Now!
Top o' the Day to You and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The idea for this decorative banner hit me about 11:00 pm last night...CRAZY, I know!!! So, I got to work using the Labels Framelits and a chevron print from the Summer Smooches DSP pack.
St. Patrick's Day- Define Your Life
I used the retired Define Your Life stamp set with definitions I thought appropriate for St. Pat's Day.
Love making these banners for all occasions! What's great is that you can store easily by hanging from a peg or even a nail in a closet or in your craft space.
To display:
Hang from a mantle
Attach to a wreath
Hang from a wooden peg board dedicated to displaying your banners
Hang on your front door
Use as a drape, border, or wrap around your centerpiece or table display (see below!)
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
There are so many ways to display banners for any occasion! Discover how to make beautiful banners for your home and special occasions in the ink and inspirations Banner Class online!
Register now and start making beautiful banners for your home and celebrations!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! (Now that this St. Patrick's Day banner is complete; I'm planning my Spring/Easter Banner...stay tuned!)
DIY St. Patrick's Day cards are easy using the Stampin' Up! Small Heart Punch (117193)! Just arrange into a shamrock shape, cut a thin slice of green for the stem and you have the central element of your hand-made card ready to go!
The "lucky" definition stamp is from the retired Define Your Life but you can still print these definitions on your home computer with the digital stamp download and MDS2! Define Your Life Digital Brush Stamp (118844)
And,here are some fun diy ideas I found for the "wearing of the green" day, St. Patrick's Day!
