Christmas in July

Hello Stamping Friends,

Still at Convention.  Having a fabulous time and have some great ideas and projects to share with all of you but just running out of time each day to update you all right now.  So please be patient and I will share a ton with you once I get home and get settled.

Today at Sisters in Stamping we are continuing our tour through the catalog.  This week's stop is the Seasonal Celebrations (aka holiday) section.  Never too early to start thinking of Christmas cards!  So sit back and enjoy all we have to offer this week.  Get those brain gears spinning and thinking of your own Christmas cards.

I made this card at a couple of workshops last week and everyone loved it. They were asking who was making this one so they didn't duplicate it.  It uses the Rejoicing with You set found on page 21 of the 2012-2013 Catalog.  It is such an easy set to use.  And it looks really great embossed (just my opinion, but I really think it does).  I used crumb cake cardstock for the base (I know it's a tad hard to tell in the photo) and then stamped the En Francais background stamp on a piece of Cherry Cobbler.

The banner piece is from the great new Specialty Designer Series Paper called Natural Composition. The picture here and the catalog don't let you really see how awesome this paper is.  The design on each piece is embossed. So many cook techniques you can accomplish with it.  I promise you will be seeing a lot more of this in the future.

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for even more great ideas using the Seasonal Celebrations section of the catalog.

Stamping Supplies Used:

Stamps: Rejoicing with You, En Francais

Ink: Cherry Cobbler and Versamark

Paper: Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Natural Compositon Designer Series Paper

Other: Heat Gun, Clear Embossing Powder, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Snail Adhesiver & Dimensionals

On the Road .....

......to happiness that is.  Today at Sisters in Stamping we are continuing our tour through this years catalog.  Our stop, is the Occasions section of the catalog (page 30 - page 57).  Doesn't matter what Occasion you have happening in your life, there is sure to be a stamp to help youout in this section. Birthday, Graduation, Sympathy, Wedding and then all the other ones that are great for any time. Plus all of the great sets that have a stamp for a variety of Occasions all in one place.

When I saw the catalog, I immediately fell in love with the Road to Happiness set and just couldn't wait to get my hands on it.  This is the first (of many) card that I made with it.  As a family, one of our favorite things to do is to pack up the car and head to the beach for the day. We aren't an amusement park kind of family but we sure LOVE the beach. We are fortunate enough to have one close enough to drive too (a bit over 2 hours) to head out often for day trips. We even stay over night on occasion which is even sweeter. So I needed to make a beach card.  I actually made it for my husband for father's day.  Of course, I needed to take it back to have it as a sample (but I promise I will keep it safe for him, lol).

This card uses four of the new 2013-2014 In Color's.  It's so fun and festive looking. I loved  using markers on the car so I could make it different colors.  I used three different markers to color it in before stamping. Then I stamped the beach supplies stamp in black and colored the items in with Stampin' Write Markers.  I can't wait to make more cards using this set, wedding, birthday, and just because cards. Of course, I'll be sure to share them with you.

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more cards using the awesome sets in the Occasions section of the catalog.

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Road to Happiness

Ink: Summer Starfruit and Basic Black

Cardstock: Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Whisper White, and In Colors 2012-2014 Designer Series Paper stack.

Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers (Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Basic Black, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Primrose Petals), Big Shot, Fancy Fan Impressions Folder, Dimensionals, and Snail Adhesive.

Pretty Little Notecards

Hello Stamping Friends,

I hope you are planning on joining me on Friday evening or Saturday afternoon for the new catalog open house. It is a highly anticipated event every year. You won't want to miss the make n takes, the retired stamp set and accessory sale and the other special surprises that are in store for all attendees.

I'm working hard on making this a fun event for everyone and I am excited about it. That is, in between being at school everyday. I've been subbing for the past two weeks for a teacher who had a baby. With that said, I guess you can surmise that I've been super busy, and the circle under my eyes are there to prove it. Our last day of school is Friday (and yes, I will be Mrs. Yurkanin until then as well). I have been loving being in the classroom but when you're not used to the rigid schedule that goes along with getting ready for school and trying (although, mostly in vain) to keep up with my housework it sure catches up to you and fast.  Like I said, I love it and I'm grateful for the opportunity, I'm just tired is all. 

But I took a minute (okay, more than that, so you know you are special) out to share this pretty little notecard with you.  I used the awesome new ink pads. They ink up a stamp beautifully. No missing spots at all.  When I showed my sister this card, she thought I made it with My Digital Studio because of complete, solid coverage the pad allows for even on more solid image stamps. But I promise you I inked up some stamps the old fashioned way (without the aid of a computer) and stamped these images on the cardstock.

I think these cards would make a great gift set. I purposely left off words so then the card can be used for anything at all. Or if you prefer, you can add a greeting to the front of the card as well.  That's what I love about stamping, there is no right or wrong way to make a card.  It's homemade and that's what really matters.

Stamping Supplies Used:

Stamps: Besty's Blossoms
Ink: Raspberry Ribble, Gumball Green and Summer Starfruit

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock

Other: Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Snail Ahesive, and Basic Rhinestones

Thanks again for stopping by. Hope to see you Friday or Saturday for the New Catalog Open House.

Wow! That's about all I Have to Say.

Hello Stamping friends,

This month of June is sure proving to be quite and exciting month at Stampin' Up!  Of course, there was the unveiling of the new catalog yesterday.  Don't have your copy yet?  Contact me so you can get it. Here is a picture of the front cover. Pretty, huh?

And mark you calendar to come to the highly anticipated Annual New Catalog Open House to be held Friday, June 8 between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM or Saturday, June 9 between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

* FREE Make n Takes using new stamps and accessories

* Prize for everyone in attendance

* Specials for ordering that day

* HUGE retired stamps and accessories sale (over 100 stamp sets)

* Light snacks

* And of course a copy the catalog of your very own to take home with you.

And now onto even more excitement. As if the new catalog wasn't enough for all of us. Stampin' Up! has announced a great new special for anyone who becomes a part of this great family.  Read on for more information. I promise, it's a great deal and you won't want to miss this one, that's for sure!

TAKE THE CAKE PROMOTION
Dates: June 1 - 30, 2012

Details: During June, new demonstrators not only get to choose the products for their fully customizable Starter Kit (now only $99!), they'll also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD! That's up to $48 in additional FREE products!

Page              Item #                Description                                                          Retail Value
44                 126740              Make a Cake Set (wood-mount)*                        $14.95  OR
44                  126742             Make a Cake Set (clear-mount)*                          $11.95

165               126916              Patio Party Designer Series Paper                         $10.95
199               127215              Patio Party Digital Collection DVD                        $22.95

*Choose wood- or clear-mount; clear-mount set does not include clear blocks

Things to Remember

New demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! during this period are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit, including, but not limited to, the Extra 10% Instant Income offer and Stampin' Start.

The stamp set, Designer Series Paper, and DVD will be shipped with the new demonstrator's Starter Kit order.

Here is a z-fold card that I made using the Make a cake set and the Patio Party Designer Series Paper. It also uses some new in colors as well.

Below is just a close up of the fold.

And if that isn't enough for you, Stampin' Up! also announced a great hostess promotion for June and July. Read on for all the awesome details on it.

Dates: June 1 - July 31, 2012


Details: During June and July, hostesses who hold a minimum $450 workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars--that's in addition to the $65 they already receive for a $450 workshop!

Hostess' Party Sales   Regular Hostess Benefits       Additional Hostess Benefit    Total Hostess Benefits

$450*                        $65 plus 1 item at 50% off    $50                                       $115 & 1 item at 50% off

*Excluding tax and shipping

So what are you waiting for?  Book your fun girl's night/afternoon out now so you too can receive an additional $50 in hostess credit.  That's a really big deal, in my opinion.
 

It's Here!!!!!!!! Hurry up & Get Yours!

It's here!!!!!  The day we await for all year long, especially since early May.  The new 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog is here and you can now order from it.  Book your fun girl's night/afternoon soon, so you can get some FREE goodies all for yourself.  Contact me today to get your copy or come to my New Catalog Open House next Friday (6/8/12) between 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM or Saturday (6/9/12) between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to get your copy plus the opportunity to purchase many, many stamps and accessories that are retired for a discounted price.  More information will be coming soon on this highly anticipated event.

But for now, we are back to sharing ideas with you. It's Fabulous Friday and that means it's time for another great posting from Sisters in Stamping.  This week we are sharing with you some of the awesome new stamp sets that we got to preorder for being demonstrators (that's right, you want to get your hands on new stuff early, just join the Stampin' Up! family for only $99 everyday)

What's better than a chance at ordering early? The opportunity to earn it for FREE.  And that's just what I did with the set I used on my card.  It's called Betsy's Blossoms.  I earned it free along with a whole other bundle of stuff (want more information on how you can get free too, just contact me).

This card uses one of the new In-Colors for 2012-2014 called Summer Starfruit.  In my opinion it is exactly the color of a starfruit that you would find in the produce section of your grocery store.  I know it's a hot color right now, too, because I have seen it in stores on clothing.  The great thing about these in-colors is that they will be around for 2 years for you to love and continue the ability to restock your stash.

It's a pretty simple card but I think it has a lot of sass to it.  The black strip is actually 2 pieces of cardstock that overlap and one piece has a "v" cut out of it to look like a piece of ribbon is wrapped around the card.  I used a little gold brad at the end of the "ribbon" to make it appear that it is holding it all together.

I hope you have enjoyed this card because I sure have more for you. I will be posting them over the next few days so be sure to come back for more.  Also, don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more great ideas using new sets.

Stamping Supplies Used:

Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms

Ink: Summer Starfruit

Cardstock: Basic Black, Summer Starfruit & Whisper White

Accessories: Gold Brad, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Blossoms Party Original Die, Big Shot, Dimensionals (to put the flower together and on the card), and Snail Adhesive

Summer Smooches Sneak Peek

Ready for a Sneak Peek?  Stampin' Up! is giving all of us (not just demonstrators) a sneak peek into the 2012-2013 Catalog this month.  Now through April 30, 2012 you can order items from the Summer Smooches Product Suite.  If you don't order in April you will have to wait for the new catalog to make it's big debut. 

I must say, I have many of the sneak peek items already (we, demonstrators, were able to purchase them in March) and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them.  The colors are so fun and bright, definitely screams Summer.  Of course, my favorite is the purse die for the big shot. Come back tomorrow and I will show you what I made with it.

  

Item                       Description                                                              Price           

125495                Bright Blossoms Wood-Mount Set                            $16.95

125497                Bright Blossoms Clear-Mount Set                              $12.95

125409                Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper                  $10.95

125583               Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon                  $10.95

125411               Summer Smooches Designer Fabric                            $9.95

125589               Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads*                $6.95

125626               Summer Smooches Décor Stencil*                              $7.95

125606               Petite Purse Bigz L Die                                                $32.95

129919               Summer Smooches Photobook Template                     $17.95

129601               Summer Smooches Digital Kit                                      $9.95

*Exclusive to the Summer Smooches Special Offer; will not be available in the 2012-2013 catalog

Product Details:
Designer Series Paper coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry.

Designer Fabric coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango.

Fabric Designer Brads: 24 pieces, 8 ea. of 3 designs.

Summer Smooches Photobook Template and Digital Kit are My Digital Studio downloads

Remember come back tomorrow and I will show you a couple of adorable little purses using the new purse die and one will even use the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper.