Month: January 2012

New My Digital Studio Downloads

New My Digital Studio Downloads

Click HERE for the newest downloads available for MDS.

A note from my heart

A note from my heart

With a renewed energy and spirit, I am so excited to be writing this post.  For the first time in five years, I have a plan, a goal, and oh my goodness is it within reach!  Six years have passed since I joined the Stampin’ 

Tips and Tricks: New Paper Doily Sizzlits Die

Tips and Tricks: New Paper Doily Sizzlits Die

Tips and Tricks for the New Paper Doily Sizzlits Die

With the Paper Doily Sizzlits Die (item 125592) you can now create the intricate designs you’ve grown to love with our Sizzlits Dies, in a new, larger size. Some of you have asked questions about the die and we’re here to help answer those questions.

A few tips and tricks:

  • Because of variations in materials, you will most likely need to use a shim (such as piece of card stock) when you send it through the Big Shot.
  • The detailed intricacy comes with a little added work. The negative pieces will not come out automatically when you cut the die.
    • It may take a little time to remove all the cut pieces from the die-cut paper. Remove the pieces by poking or punching them out. Carefully, push the pieces through the cut design and remove them from the back. Make sure you work from the front side of the doily (the side that was face-down when it was cut) and push the pieces through; if you try to pull them out from the front or if you push them through from the back side, the doily might tear. To make it easier, gently roll the die-cut paper to pop out some of the larger pieces.
    • Push the pieces out using the Paper-Piercing Tool or the small end of the Simply Scored Stylus.
    • The front side will look completely cut through, however, the back side may not. This is normal with this die, and if you follow the directions of removing the small pieces you will find that the die has cut through the paper.
  • Because of the intricate design of this die, small pieces might stick in the foam on the actual die. Clear all small pieces from the die before using it again. This will ensure you get a clean cut every time. Remove the remaining pieces by using your Paper-Piercing Tool, being careful not to tear the foam on the die.

Here is a great training video provided by Stampin’ Up!

 

It’s FINALLY here!  Time to SALE-A-BRATE!

It’s FINALLY here! Time to SALE-A-BRATE!

  As a customer, with every $50 purchase, you can choose StampinUp! products for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. This brochure includes exclusive items that are available ONLY during Sale-A-Bration as well as some handpicked items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. There is 

Only 48 hours to go!

Only 48 hours to go!

Sale-a-bration has come a little later this year. For all Stampin’ Up! addicts (like me!) out there we all know how special this time of year is as it means FREEBIE time! It all starts this Tuesday, January 24th but will last a little longer until Saturday, March 

Happy Birthday Sweet Shop

Happy Birthday Sweet Shop

I’m sorry for the delay in posting updates over the last week or so.  I spent the 14th – 16th in Olympia lobbying our Legislature for education on behalf of the Public School Employees of Washington.  We worked hard over the three day period – braving the worst snow we have seen in years.  The snow continued through the week.  We were lucky to only lose power on and off for the last week.  We have many friends who have been without power for a week.

I have to tell you, I love the entire Sweet Shop product suite.  It is just so YUMMY!  The papers, the stamps, the decor elements, the stickers, the brads.  Do I really need to say more?  I created this card with inspiration from our Occasions Mini for our January Inky Fingers Stamp Camp.  What I love most about this card is how well it can be used for an adult or child.  It’s just a simple, quick, and fun card to share.

TIPS:

  • Pool Party card base is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.
  • Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper was cut to 4″ x 2 1/2″.
  • Whisper White is cut to 2 1/2″ x 3 1/4″

NEED FREE COPIES OF THE OCCASIONS MINI AND SALE-A-BRATION CATALOGS and don’t have a relationship with another Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator?  Please email me  your name and U.S. address.  I’ll send them to you as soon as they are available for distribution.

Stamp Set:  Sweet Cake (W125490, C125492)
Paper:  Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper (125408), Pool Party, Red Glitter Paper
Ink:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), bitty punch circle, bitty punch heart, Vanilla Scented Stampin’ Embossing Powder (125590)

Sharing the WORD

Sharing the WORD

Have you have sat in church or heard a song that really touched your spirit?  Sunday, we sang the song “Mighty to Save”.  My God is mighty to save.  Of all the lyrics in the song, my God is might to save are the words 

Sneak Peak Stamp Camp – You’re My Type

Sneak Peak Stamp Camp – You’re My Type

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I receive a monthly magazine that’s full of creative ideas.  In this month’s issue, I saw the typewriter from the “You’re My Type” stamp set available in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  The more I see this set, the more I 

Tool Tips – Punching on Scraps

Tool Tips – Punching on Scraps

You can use your scraps and still center your stamped image by simply using a Post-It-Note “handle,” thus enabling you to extend your reach as you punch.  Take scrap of card stock and stamp as desired.

Attach a Post-It-Note to one end of scrap. Feed into punch and center. Punch out image. Voila! You have a perfectly centered and punched image using only a scrap of card stock. Don’t throw away those small card stock pieces! Punch them into shapes of your choice.

Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog Starts Today!

Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog Starts Today!

The Stampin’ Up! 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog is love and you can now place your orders!  The on-line version of the catalog along with the Stampin’ Supplies lists are below. Occasions Mini (Flash Version) Occasions Mini (PDF) Stampin’ Supplies Occasions Mini Spanish set Product Guide