Can you tell how happy I am to be able to show you my very first Stampin' Blendabilities video tutorial! 
Woo hoo!  Tomorrow, July 1, 2014, the first six color collections will be available for you to order! Hostess Code: QKDY6PFP

• Cherry Cobbler (item #130995)
• Coastal Cabana (item #131000)
• Daffodil Delight (item #130998)
• Old Olive (item #130999)
• Pumpkin Pie (item #130997)
• Rich Razzleberry (item #131003)
• Skin Tone Assortment (item #129370)

In addition, the following accessories will also be available:

• Memento Ink Pad (item #132708)
• Memento Ink Refill (item #133456)
• Color Lifter (item #129369)

Place your order with me, Lisa Brown- Stampin' Up! Demonstrator (409 area code), and use Hostess Code: QKDY6PFP and receive a hand stamped and colored 3 x 3 card from me along with a kit with supplies for a Fry Box project for you to assemble. Kit will not contain stamped images.  (If your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax, please DO NOT use the Hostess Code.) Code must be entered before check out.

Watch the video tutorial below on HERE on You Tube where you'll find over 300 videos on my channel featuring Stampin' Up! products and tips.

Create beautiful images using Stampin' Blendabilities as seen in this Stampin' Up! video tutorial and remember to use the Hostess Code QKDY6PFP when placing your order before check out!

Since the Fourth of July is rapidly approaching, today we have some beautiful patriotic handmade cards courtesy of some of my local stamping friends.

Love the use of the Crumb Cake as an accent color in this handmade card by Debbie.

Love these punched pieces layered as backdrops on Norresa's Fourth of July card.

Sparkly tinsel is the perfect touch on Rachel's patriotic card.

Stars and stripes and a field of blue create a striking look on this card by Sue.  Don't you love the cut of the card front?

I hope these handmade cards will inspire you to create greeting cards or decor for your Fourth of July celebrations!

As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I strive to provide the best service possible to my customers and this includes answering questions regarding product, personal services, orders, and much more!

The video below addresses a recent question from a customer and thought it might be helpful to share the information.  You can watch on this page or HERE on You Tube.

Please let me know if you have questions or need help with a project or Stampin' Up! product.  As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would be honored to serve you and help you with your order or your paper crafting and rubber stamping needs!

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Stampin' Up!...Summer...Wool?

Are you reading that correctly...summer flowers, wool, Stampin' Up! video tutorial?

You just never know what some scraps of fabric from a friend are going to inspire you to create?  The handy Spiral Flower Die was calling my name to just give these wooly pieces a try!  Let's take a look...shall we?

Watch the video tutorial below or here over on You Tube.

Originals Flower Spiral Bigz Die

$17.95

Flower Frenzy Bigz L Die

$37.95

Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon

$7.95

1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon

$7.95

Venetian Crochet Trim

$6.95

 

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See?  You can wear wool in the heat of the summer with the help of the Stampin' Up! Spiral Flower Die as seen in this video tutorial!

It's Tuesday so be sure to check out the new Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals HERE!

But before you visit the Online Store, you might want to check out the awesome-ness of this new die that's the sister to our Fry Box Die. See it in action HERE!

Meet the new Hamburger Box Die from Stampin' Up! Watch the video below or HERE on You Tube.

Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die

$42.95

Fry Box Bigz L Die

$32.95

 

 

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Aren't these the cutest treat boxes?  So many possibilities! 

You can find these great Stampin' Up! tools and the Weekly Deals in the Online Store, 24/7!

Woo hoo!  With special thank yous to my awesome customers and super fantastic team, my husband and I will be sent on another Getaway this year, courtesy of Stampin' Up!

Yes!  We will be visiting Washington D.C. in late September AND my friend, Beverlee and her husband from California, will also be there! 

I will also be able to meet a member of my ink and inspirations Team who lives in D.C.!  We've already been planning and look forward to meeting face to face!

Rewarding acheivements and appreciation of its demonstrators are just two of the wonderful aspects of being part of the Stampin' Up! family!  Have a love of the craft?  I encourage you to join and become an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

In celebrating the beginning of summer and the Summer Solstice, I've created a Mixed Media card with many Stampin' Up! products.
Let's take a look at the process. Lots of photos ahead!

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice Card 1

 First, the sun and rays were freehanded and cut from lightweight chipboard that was part of some Stampin' Up! packaging for a Bigz die. These were adhered to piece of Whisper White card stock.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice Card 2

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice Card 3

Next, I used a stencil created for me by a member of my ink and inspirations team, Catherine Stewart.  Catherine used a stamp brush image from My Digital Studio  set to cut this with her Cameo and a Window Sheet from Stampin' Up!  DIY Smooth Texture Paste was used to create some interest and depth.  The rays of the sun were masked off with post its.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice Card 4

Heat Tool used to speed up drying time.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 5

Entire layer covered with white gesso.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 6

The gesso preps the layers for sprays and inks that will be added.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 7

A mixture of alcohol and ink refill in a Stampin' Spritzer creates the perfect spray to add a splash of color. The cut negative image of the chipboard masked off the top of the layer.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 8

Drying in between applications of paints/inks/sprays/pastes is very important.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 9

Color was added to the rays with a Sponge Dauber and Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry Ink.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 10

Pumpkin Pie Ink added with my finger.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 11

The blue sky added with Lost Lagoon ink and Sponge Dauber.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 12

More ink added...this time Island Indigo. Notice the blue ink on some of the rays.  I wanted to try to fix that but wasn't sure how and with Mixed Media, you don't start over...just keep a-goin'!

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 13

I tried adding some Crushed Curry Ink over the unwanted blue on the rays but made a totally different and surprising discovery...

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 14

After "coloring" over those unwanted blue smears with the Blender Pen; an old rag (a very sophisticated tool, right?) did the trick and wiped those away!

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice

Next, the sun and rays were outlined with a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker and smudged with the Blender Pen.  I wanted a black sooty look to accent these areas.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 16

Alphabet Rotary Stamp and Day by Day Photopolymer Set add the wording.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice 17

Sparkly star sequins were added from the In Color Sequin Collection(133631) to symbolize the longest day/transition to night of the Summer Solstice. 

Stampin' Up! Mixed Media Summer Solstice

Have you tried using your Stampin' Up! supplies in Mixed Media?  Gather your supplies and with just a few extras, you can create card like you've never seen before just like this Summer Solstice card!

Stampin' Up! Fourth of July Treat Party Favor

Let's get ready for the Fourth of July by making these fun and easy Stampin' Up! party favor treats with the how-to in this video tutorial.

This is a project re-do for me and if you have been following my blog for a while, I'm sure you've seen this design several times!  It's simple to create with minimal supplies and you'll delight your guests with this bright addition to your Independence Day decor.

Watch the video below or HERE over on You Tube.  For your convenience, I've listed the major "ingredients" below the video.

Alphabet Rotary Stamp

$14.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

$16.95

Stars Framelits Die

$26.95

Fuse Fast Adhesive

$9.95

Sticky Strip

$6.95

Glue Dots

$4.95

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Brights Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

Silver Glimmer Paper

$4.95

 

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These are fun to make and can be customized for any occasion.

I hope you'll enjoy creating this Fourth of July treat party favor after watching the how-to in this Stampin' Up! video tutorial!

YOU Can Be A Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

Think about it...

Getting paid for doing something you love.

• Always creating handmade cards? 
• Love to scrapbook?
• Decorate for parties and special occasion with DIY creations?
• Spend your free time in your paper crafting space? 

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then you should definitely consider joining the Stampin' Up! family! 

Doing what you love, and sharing what you love with others are just two of the benefits of becoming become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. In sharing your passion for paper crafting with family and friends; you'll also meet new people while making your business one that fits your lifestyle.
Set your own hours and be your own boss!

The Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Starter Kit is completely customizable! And, this month, until June 30, 2014, there are two Starter Kit choices. 

• With the Standard $99 Kit, you will get your choice of up to $125 worth of any current Stampin' Up! products.
• With the limited time $50 kit, you will get your choice of up to $55 worth of any current Stampin' Up! products.

Whichever kit you choose, you'll receive a Business Supply Kit ($65 value) which includes a set of current catalogs, forms, and other business supplies. And, included in the kit will be a My Paper Pumpkin sample kit!

If you're ready to join the ink and inspirations Team of Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, please contact me or click HERE for more information.

See the most Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator HERE.  Would you like to know more?...e-mail me!
Turn YOUR hobby into a business!

Stampin' Up! Fourth of July Fry Box

The new Fry Box Bigz L die from Stampin' Up! is adorable and easy to assemble as seen in the following video tutorial.

See the how-to in turning the Fry Box into a Fourth of July treat box in this video tutorial below or HERE on You Tube.

Fry Box Bigz L Die

$32.95

Stars Framelits Die

$26.95

Alphabet Rotary Stamp

$14.95

Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon

$8.95

Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Regals Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

 

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The project seen in this video tutorial is just one idea for the Stampin' Up! Fry Box.  I bet you can think of loads of other ideas!

Find the Stampin' Up! Fry Box Die and other products seen in this video tutorial in the Online Store.

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Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals through June 23rd!

It's Tuesday, so time to share the latest from Stampin' Up! starting with the new Weekly Deals!

My favorites are the soft and beautiful, 7/8" Cotton Ribbon, and the Vintage Faceted Buttons! Let's take a look!

Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon

$7.95

Vintage Faceted Buttons

$5.95

Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$8.95

Epic Day Designer Washi Tape

$4.95

Large Scallop Edgelits Die

$7.95

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Sunshine & Sprinkles Ensemble - Digital Download

$14.95

Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon

$8.95

 

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Also announced today are lots of new Digital Downloads!  If you're a digital or hybrid crafter, there's something for everyone!

Stampin' Up! New Digital Downloads

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New Digital Downloads

For your convenience, you can shop for the Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals HERE and Digital Downloads HERE.

When Stampin' Up! first announced its partnership with Becky Higgins and Project Life, I could not wait to get started! There were lots of photos in my stash and some new awesome Project Life by Stampin' Up! products ready to go but some "road blocks" kept getting in the way of progress.

What was so difficult with using products that would help simplify my memory keeping?

Let me tell you about it.  Watch the video below or HERE on You Tube.

Project Life by Stampin' Up! WILL help simplify my memory keeping!  As I said in the video, it's all in the willingness and openess to change and try something new...give it a try!

Stampin' Up! Starburst Sayings Birthday Card

This Stampin' Up! Starburst Sayings Birthday card is this week's entry for the Mojo Monday Challenge!  Using primarily Blackberry Bliss and Whisper White for the color scheme, it will be perfect for this recipient who loves purple and white!

Starburst Sayings and Coordinating Framelits
are favorites of mine!

The Starburst Sayings set is very versatile and even better, can be purchased with the coordinating framelits in a bundle at 15% off!

Starburst Sayings Wood-Mount Bundle

$44.95

Starburst Sayings Clear-Mount Bundle

$38.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Silver Glimmer Paper

$4.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon

$5.95

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set

$24.95

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

 

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Ready to make beautiful cards using this fun set? You can find the supplies used on the Stampin' Up! Starburst Sayings Birthday card by following the links above or HERE in the Online Store.

Me and My Dad

May God Bless All Dads Everywhere!