Tuesday, January 8, 2013

MyDigitalStudio Tuesday!

Hi friends!  It's Tuesday and in Stampin' Up! land that means new MyDigitalStudio downloads.  Yay!  If you are not already aware, every Tuesday Stampin' Up! releases new downloads for their amazing digital software.  I love getting up every Tuesday to see what's new! 

Here they are: Shop Now



Delicate Adornments -- Digital DownloadAffection Collection Stamp Brush Set -- Digital DownloadTwo Tone Ribbon -- Digital DownloadOfficially Awesome Valentines Designer Template -- Digital Download


Friday, January 4, 2013

December Card Class

If you follow along with me, then you know that every month I teach a card class.  I really need to get away from calling it a card class.  We are beginning to do other things than just cards.  Anywho, last month we made 2 cards and here is photo:






In November, the group decided on Birthday cards, since we never have enough.   I wanted my main stamp set to be the "Owl Occasions" set from the Holiday mini.  It was a great set since it can be used for Christmas, Birthday, and if paired with "Wicked Cool" from the main catalog, I see it as a Halloween set too.  Versatile.  My fav!

The card on the right uses "Memorable Moments" from the main catalog for the sentiment.  I love that set since it is mostly numbers, a beautiful font, and has a frame to match the "Labels Collection Framelits."  I used the Stampin' Write markers for the owl.  The leaves were stamped once in Always Artichoke and stamped a second time using the stamping off technique for the lighter shade.  Beautiful result.  For the balloon, I stamped once on the very vanilla card stock and again (after reinking) on a scrap piece.  I cut out the circle and popped up the balloon with a Stampin' Dimensional.  The card base was made with Always Artichoke.

For the card on the left, I cut several layers with the Labels Collection Framelits.  I popped up the whisper white layer with Stampin' Dimensionals and placed a piece of Raspberry Ripple ribbon under it.  We used Rose Red cardstock but the Raspberry Ripple ribbon matches almost perfectly!  The base was made with Not Quite Navy.  The larges framelit is made from River Rock.  I used the "Color Coach" for my color scheme on this card.  That is a great tool when you are not sure where you want your colors to go.  It's on page 151 of the main catalog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

A New Year and New Products

Merry Belated Christmas and Happy New Year 2013!! 

The last 3 weeks have been a bit crazy around my house.  Many of you know that my husband is in the Navy and is working/living abroad for the next year.  Rough life ;)  He was able to come home for almost 2 weeks and with the Holiday craziness. . .well, you get the picture.  My oldest went back to school today, so I'm finally getting a little breathing space back.

Stampin' Up's! latest mini debuted yesterday.  Have you seen it?  It's beautiful!  If you'd like a copy, let me know. 

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

New Treat Bundles

Time to get those gifts packaged and Stampin' Up! has just the answer.  New treat bundles!  Head on over to my website to order yours today!


Saturday, November 3, 2012

INK-redible Hostess Promotion

INK-redible Hostess Promotion


Dates: November  1 - December 16, 2012 Promotion Details: Hostesses who hold a minimum $450 party during the promotion period will receive a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads--they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals--a $49.95 value!  Plus, the free ink is in addition to the regular hostess benefits--INK-redible!
The Fine Print
  • Customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online orders from your Online Store qualify for this promotion.
    • While in the past, online orders have not counted toward hostess promotions, we're excited to unveil a trial program that will allow your online customers to take advantage of our current hostess promotion with a qualifying order.
    • While we want to encourage rewarding hostesses who host parties, we will be testing this option as away to reward customers who purchase from your Online Store.
    • Customers will be prompted to select their qualifying ink collection with a $450 order. They will be required to use one of the following item numbers in order to select their free ink collection. 
      • 132652 Brights Classic Stampin' Pads
      • 132653 Subtles Classic Stampin' Pads
      • 132654 Regals Classic Stampin' Pads
    • Note: This only applies to orders placed through a DBWS subscriber's Online Store.
  • To get free ink, the order total must be at least $450 before tax and shipping.
  • This special offer isn't incremental. That means if you place a $900 order, we'll be excited for sure--but you won't get two free ink collections. But really, isn't one free collection of ink incentive enough? (But your customers can get two free ink collections when they participate in both of our INK-redible promotions; see the INK-redible New Demonstrator Promotion page for details.)
  • Hostesses can still use their additional hostess dollars to get free products from the current annual and seasonal catalogs.

FREE Downloads!


In celebration of Digital Scrapbooking Day, Stampin' Up! has 3 free downloads.  Make sure you take advantage of this great freebie!  I have downloaded mine and am loving them.  Also, all digital kits are 50% off until Nov. 5th.  Great way to start putting together those photo gifts for friends and family.

http://andreaclayton.stampinup.net

Monday, October 15, 2012

Halloween Treats

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away!  Are you ready?   These are projects we made in my monthly club for September.  They would make great little goodies for little Trick-or-Treaters, class goodie bags. . .


The bat card on the left, I CASED from fellow demonstrator, Ronda Wade.  Isn't it cute?!  The bat was made from the Owl and 2 circle punches.  I ran the basic gray card stock through my BigShot using the spider web embossing folder.  I had received the new Illuminate pigment ink pad just days before my class and I got to thinking, what if we dabbed that on the raised web?  It gives it just a little bit of shimmer like dew and really made the card "pop."

The little bag was made using the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle.  I have fallen in love with all the bundles that Stampin' Up! has offered in the Holiday catalog.  The Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit has enough supplies to make 10 of these little bags, perfect for a class, kids Halloween party, or buy 2-3 and you have enough to make 1 for each child in a class.  The googlie eyes are great since they already come with adhesive on the back!

The 3rd item we made was the little 1x8" cello bag M&M treats.  New products used on this were the Mixed Medley Hostess set and 1-1/4" scallop circle punch.  I love punches and anything that matches them!

I hope you liked the projects.  I'll be back soon with another quick and and easy Halloween project!