National Scrapbooking Month Promotion Ends Today!

Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details:


Give scrapbooking a try with our National Scrapbooking Month promotion! You can get 30 percent off a wide selection of scrapbooking products including

• Select stamp sets
• Select professional print products for My Digital Studio
• Special digital download bundles for My Digital Studio

Click here to see the complete list of products being offered at 30 percent off!

Things to Remember:

• Print products and digital download bundles must be purchased on an online order.
• Digital download bundles consist of existing downloads that have been bundled and discounted especially for this promotion.
• Digital download bundles are intended to be used to create a themed photobook during National Scrapbooking Month.

P.S. Be sure to check back tomorrow as I will posting the Retiring Items List for the current Stampin' Up! Catalog!

MOJO 192: With Love

Here is my card for this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch

Today I am using one of the hostess sets from the Summer Mini Catalog called Love & Care. When I first saw this set it screamed Water Color Crayons to me. So today I used them to color the stamps and created a light subtle stamped image. To learn step by step how to achieve this water colored effect plan to attend my Coloring Class June 18th!

As usual I used many layers. For my background I used the Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder and actually used the reversed side of flowers. The bottom is punched with the Eyelet Border Punch. I punch the smaller flower with the 1"3/8 Circle Punch and layered this onto the Scallop Circle Punch, which I embellished with the Basic Pearls. For my tag I used Large Tag Punch and the Extra Large Tag Punch which made it a breeze to center the sentiment. I added some 1 1/4" Stripped Grosgrain Ribbon and finished off the card with some Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. What do you think?

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Stamps: Love & Care
Card stock: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo (all Water Color Crayons)

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Pocket Calender Hostess Gift

Today I want to share with you this pocket calender that I made for one of my hostesses. I bought the calender at a local store and its one that has a clear vinyl covering over it. I took out the calender and measured it to determine the dimensions I would need for my cardstock.

The base is the Paisley Designer Series Paper which will be in the new catalog in July! I used the new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch for the flowers and embellished them with some Basic Pearls. To give it a little texture I ran some Peach Parfait Cardstock through the Big Shot Machine with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. The bottom edge was punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch and it's all finished off with some Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon. Wouldn't this make the perfect gift for a busy Mom or Teacher?

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Card stock:Cherry Cobbler, Riding Hood Red, Peach Parfait

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Pretty Little Baby Steps

Today's card is a card I actually made a few weeks ago for a swap. It so simple and cute, and you could change the colors for a boy or a girl if you wanted to. I stamped the Baby Steps using Pear Pizazz Classic Ink and the little heart is from the Owl Punch. On the base of the card I used the Tulip Border Embossing Folder (carry over item) and tied some Pear Pizazz Seam Binding Ribbon (also a carry over item) around making a double bow. I finished it off with a Pink Designer Button and some Linen Thread.

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Stamps: Baby Steps
Card stock:Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Blushing Bride

Ink: Pear Pizazz

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Get Well Wishes

Today's card has almost no stamping. Sometimes I love to just punch or cut out several images and play with them until I get the perfect layout and today was one of those days.

The flowers are punched using the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch as well as the little flower from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, finished with a Basic Rhinestone. The leaves are from the Little Leaves Sizzlet which was run through the Big Shot Machine. For the butterfly I choose the largest one from the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die and tied a piece of Linen Thread around the body to create the antennae. Notice I stuck with all the In Colors, so I tied some of the Poppy Parade  1/2" Stitched -Poly Ribbon around the bottom.

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Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card stock: Pear Pizazz, Poppy Parade, Tangerine Tango, Concord Crush, Whisper White 

Ink: Basic Black

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Happy Birthday Postage Punch

Today's card features the Pretty Postage stamp set along with the coordinating Postage Stamp Punch. One of the things I love most about Stampin' Up! is how everything coordinates and they take a lot of the guess work out of making a really cute card. This card is quick and simple, and who wouldn't want to receive a hand made card from someone they love. I don't know about you, but I never throw out a hand made card that is given to me for a special occasion!

I colored the birthday cake stamp using the Stampin' Write Markers and stamped on scrap Whisper White Cardstock. These are great when you want different portions of your image to have different colors because you can color directly onto the stamp. And these markers are well worth the investment; I bought mine 5 years ago, I use them all the time, and I've not yet had to replace a single one!

I punched these out with the Postage Stamp Punch and layered them with Dimensionals on squares punched out with the 1 3/8" Square Punch. I added three Marina Mist Brads to the bottom to round out the card and then I was finished!

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Stamps: Pretty Postage (Summer Mini Catalog)
Card stock: Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist

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Stepped Up April Thank You

This month I had some thank you cards left over from April and decide to use them for a swap I participated in this month. I didn't have time to make new cards so I decided to "step up" my thank yous.

Originally I stamped the card with the Ornate Blossom stamp in More Mustard Classic Ink and then over that I stamped the "thank you" from the With All My Heart stamp set with Early Espresso Classic Ink. To step it up I added some Basic Pearls along the bottom and tied a Early Espresso Satin Ribbon around the top. Simple yet elegant, don't you think?

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Stamps: Ornate Blossom, With All My Heart
Card stock:More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: More Mustard, Early Espresso

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Sweet Treat Bag for Pam

Today I am on my way to Missouri to visit my good friend Pam. Pam actually took me to my first stamp club meeting (where I got hooked!) and introduced me to my upline Brenda. This is one of the little surprises I have to show my appreciation to her for having me visit.

I used the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die with the Big Shot to make the box from a 12 x 12 sheet of Cherry Cobbler Cardstock. I stamped the raspberries from the Pretty Postage stamp set using Black Staz On and water colored the image with the Water Color Crayons and an Aqua Painter. I punched this out with the new Postage Stamp Punch and layered this using Dimensionals over a 1 3/8" Square. I finished it off with a  1 1/4" Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and added some white filler.

This would be a perfect hostess gift filled with some candy, plant seeds, or even a few tea bags!

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Stamps: Pretty Postage
Card stock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz On

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Birthday Suprise from my Sister

This is the beautiful card I received from my sister in law this last weekend for my birthday. Isn't it wonderful?!

The stamped image is from the Just Believe stamp set and is embossed and then sponged with Not Quite Navy Classic Ink. She then cut the rectangles and popped them up with Dimensionals. She used the sentiment from  the Elements of Style stamp set and embellished it with the Basic Rhinestones.

I absolutely love it, thank you Lisa!

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Stamps: Just Believe, Elements of Style
Card stock: Bashful Blue, Whisper White

Ink: Not Quite Navy

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MOJO 191: Summer Splash

Here is my card for this weeks Mojo Monday

Today I decided to use the Summer Splash stamp set from the New Summer Mini Catalog. Isn't this stamp set so cute for a little boy? I colored the surf boards using the Stamp in Write Markers in Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, and Marina Mist and stamped them on Naturals White Cardstock. Then I layered this with Crumb Cake, Marina Mist Designer Series Paper, Marina Mist Cardstock and finally Crumb Cake Cardstock. To the side I showcased the little Turtle from the stamp set, stamped him twice so I could layer him with Dimensionals and added Crystal Effects to his shell. I punched a 1 1/4" Circle from Daffodil Delight and then punched the Scallop Circle around that to create the ring around the turtle. I embellished with three little Daffodil Delight Brads and stamped the Happy Birthday from the All Holidays stamp set. I think this card will be perfect for my nephew's birthday in a couple of months! And he's really into stamping and loves this set so this card will be the perfect accompaniment to the stamp set which I will gift him as well! 

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Stamps: Summer Splash (Summer Mini Catalog), All Holidays
Card stock: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Naturals White

Ink: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Basic Black

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My Digital Studio Options and New Digital Downloads

The Summer Mini Catalog introduces new, exciting options for purchasing My Digital Studio. The My Digital Studio packaged DVDs (item 118108) contain more than $500 worth of digital content. The second option for purchasing the software is My Digital Studio Express--a downloadable version (item 124483) that contains new, minimal content. Both versions have the same design functionality; the choice is in how much content you want to start out.

Anyone who purchases My Digital Studio Express can always add the full content available in the packaged DVDs software by purchasing the My Digital Studio Express Booster Pack, adding $500 worth of content. The My Digital Studio Booster Pack is available as packaged DVDs (item 124889) or as a downloadable version (item 124484) for $39.95.

Click here to learn more about My Digital Studio. To see the New Digital Content which became available May 1st click here.

My Digital Studio Options and New Digital Downloads

The Summer Mini Catalog introduces new, exciting options for purchasing My Digital Studio. The My Digital Studio packaged DVDs (item 118108) contain more than $500 worth of digital content. The second option for purchasing the software is My Digital Studio Express--a downloadable version (item 124483) that contains new, minimal content. Both versions have the same design functionality; the choice is in how much content you want to start out.

Anyone who purchases My Digital Studio Express can always add the full content available in the packaged DVDs software by purchasing the My Digital Studio Express Booster Pack, adding $500 worth of content. The My Digital Studio Booster Pack is available as packaged DVDs (item 124889) or as a downloadable version (item 124484) for $39.95.

Click here to learn more about My Digital Studio. To see the New Digital Content which became available May 1st click here.

New Classes and Registration!

Please click here to see the list of upcoming classes and to be directed to the Eventbrite website with the new registration and detailed information about upcoming classes! This includes instructional classes, stamp a stacks, and the upcoming round of Stamp Club & Scrapbook Club! I hope to see you very soon so that I can teach you something new and exciting! Please contact me with any questions you may have, I wouldn't want you to miss out!

MOJO 190: The Open Sea for a Friend

Here is my card for this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch

I was going through my cards this weekend and I just don't have enough Masculine cards. I think those are my biggest challenge and since Father's Day is coming up I figured I should probably start focusing on cards for Men. I used The Open Sea stamp set from the new Summer Mini Catalog along with the Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper. I stamped the sentiment from All Holidays. I created lots of layers and textures using the Square Lattice and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders. I also used the Scallop Circles #2 and the Circles #2 BigZ Dies. I embellished the card with some Neutrals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, and Early Espresso 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon. The final touch was the anchor which I carefully cut out, applied Crystal Effects to it and sprayed it with Gold Glow Smooch Spritz.  

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Stamps: The Open Sea (Summer Mini), All Holidays
Card stock:Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso

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Online Order Thank You Card for May

Here is this months card that I will send to everyone who places an online order with me during May!

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20% Off Today Only!!!!

Today is the Summer Mini Catalog Open House! Please come and have some fun! Today only I am offering 20% off all orders placed at the Open House. If you can't make it you can email me your order today and I will honor the 20% off too (discount does not apply to online orders).

Who: You! And a friend if you like too!

What : Summer Mini Catalog Open House

When : Saturday May 7th anytime between 12-3

Where: Sacha's Home, 1802 Sun Ct . Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Reminder: Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog Open House Tomorrow!

Everyone's Invited! Come anytime between 12 - 3 on Saturday May 7th and see what Stampin' Up! is all about, check out the product and samples from the new catalog, make your own card, and just take a break! Here's an idea - bring your MOM for a Mother's Day treat! If you've never stamped before this is a great opportunity to see what it's all about and if your a seasoned stamper then you won't want to miss this first opportunity to use some new products! No need to RSVP, just drop in if you can!

Who: You! And a friend if you like too!

What : Summer Mini Catalog Open House

When : Saturday May 7th anytime between 12-3

Where: Sacha's Home, 1802 Sun Ct . Rio Rancho, NM 87124

MOJO 189: Decked Out Apple Blossoms

OK, I know it's at the last minute again but here it is, my Mojo Monday Sketch:

This week I decided to use the Apple Blossoms Hostess Set as I haven't use this one very much this year and, can you believe it, it will soon retire! I embossed the Riding Hood Red Card Stock using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. This is layered with the Love Letter Designer Series Paper and trimmed with Basic Black Card Stock punched using the Scallop Edge Border Punch.  The "blossom"  was stamped once using the rock n roll technique, then I stamped it three more times, cut the different sizes out, and layered them with Dimensionals as you can see below. I made a little tag and added some Very Vanilla Brads. It's finished off with the Very Vanilla Hodgepodge Designer Label Holder tied with Linen Thread that I colored Black with the Basic Black Marker.

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Stamps: Apple Blossom (Hostess)
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Riding Hood Red, Basic Black

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Riding hood Red, Basic Black

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Occasions Mini Catalog Carry Over

Here is a link to the Occasions Mini Catalog Carry Over items. These items do not appear in the catalogs, however you may still purchase them.


Don't forget this Saturday is the Summer Mini Catalog Open House:

Who: You! And a friend if you like too!

What : Summer Mini Catalog Open House

When : Saturday May 7th anytime between 12-3

Where: Sacha's Home, 1802 Sun Ct . Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Come and relax, try some new products, see some samples, and maybe even win a prize! No need to RSVP, just drop in if you can!

Keep a look out as I am planning some classes for the next couple of months and will be posting them soon!

I know I haven't posted a card all week, however I wanted to share with you the new catalog, the new promotions this month, and a few other housekeeping items. Hopefully I'll have time tonight (after preparing make n takes for this weekend) to work on the Mojo Monday Sketch!

UPDATE: Current subscribers = 9 , If you don't know what I'm talking about check out the link below for the original post. Remember I need 30 subscribers by the end of May in order to pick a winner!

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As always.....
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Strength & Hope Campaign

Campaign Dates: May 1-August 31, 2011

As part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

Throughout the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog sales period, Stampin' Up! will donate $2* from the sale of each Strength & Hope set and Strength & Hope digital kit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Order these exclusive Summer Mini products--and help contribute to an amazing cause!

Item	Description	Price
118100	Strength & Hope wood-mount set	$17.95
123660	Strength & Hope clear-mount set	$13.95
124475	Strength & Hope digital kit Includes a four-piece stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Papers, and 10 embellishment pieces.	$9.95

*Stampin' Up! is donating $2 from this purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® . BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

National Scrapbooking Month!

Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details:


Give scrapbooking a try with our National Scrapbooking Month promotion! You can get 30 percent off a wide selection of scrapbooking products including

• Select stamp sets
• Select professional print products for My Digital Studio
• Special digital download bundles for My Digital Studio

Click here to see the complete list of products being offered at 30 percent off!

Things to Remember:

• Print products and digital download bundles must be purchased on an online order.
• Digital download bundles consist of existing downloads that have been bundled and discounted especially for this promotion.
• Digital download bundles are intended to be used to create a themed photobook during National Scrapbooking Month.

New Summer Mini is Here!

The Summer Mini is here and you can now order from it! Contact me today to book your workshop and earn your favorite stamp sets for free! Come try out the new punches and stamp sets this Saturday at my Summer Mini Open House. No need to RSVP, just drop in if you can.

Who: You! And a friend if you like too!

What : Summer Mini Catalog Open House

When : Saturday May 7th anytime between 12-3

Where: Sacha's Home, 1802 Sun Ct . Rio Rancho, NM 87124