Just Believe

What a gorgeous new stamp set this is — Just Believe!  There are so many possibilities with all of the pieces you're given.  You'll definitely be seeing this stamp set on my blog again!  When I saw the new color Daffodil Delight, I was interested in pairing it with Night of Navy for a very classic color combo.  Here I've begun with Night of Navy card stock as the card base and stamped the large flower image in the left corner.  Then I added a torn piece of Daffodil Delight designer paper from the Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack.  Next came a piece of Night of Navy 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon tucked under the designer paper and simply knotted at the end.  I inked the tag image with Stampin' Write Markers in the two main colors along with Garden Green, stamped on Whisper White card stock and cut it out with Paper Snips.  The sentiment is also contained in this terrific stamp set but it's in a long line so that it wouldn't fit in the frame.  No problem!  I simply stamped it on a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock and snipped out each individual word then popped them up using Dimensionals.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 116948 Just Believe wood mount $33.95 OR
Item No. 120453 Just Believe clear mount $25.95
Item No. 117155 Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack $19.95
Item No. 120933 Night of Navy 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon $6.95
Item No. 103579 Paper Snips $9.95
Various Stampin' Write Markers $3.50 each

Don't Forget!

• To purchase your RIBBON, ACCESSORY and DESIGNER PAPER SHARES so that you can have a wide variety of elements for your designing needs!  Click HERE for details and to order.

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A Word For Everything

The two featured stamps sets in this card are For Everything and A Word for You.  I began thinking that I would use more of the Island Oasis Designer Series Paper but ended up only pulling out the Pumpkin Pie Polka Dot sheet from the packet.  But this gorgeous, summery paper pack did help me get started with a terrific color scheme — Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red and Old Olive.  For some reason, this stamp set really lends itself to 3"x6" cards.  See my Card Kit of the Month which also features For Everything along with Flower Brads.  I stamped a tone-on-tone image on the Rose Red card stock base, then added Old Olive card stock punched with the Eyelet Border Punch.  Next came the polka dot designer paper followed by the main image popped up on lots of Dimensionals.  I used a Silver Mini Library Clip and added just a snip of Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon using a Mini Glue Dot.  A Pumpkin Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad acts as a glitzy center for the flower, and a little Dazzling Diamonds glitter held on with 2-Way Glue Pen gives the butterfly some shine.  Don't you just love the font of the new sayings in A Word For You!  Use both lines of the saying together or simply use a Stampin' Write Marker to highlight just the first line.  This sentiment stamp set is sure to be one of this year's most popular sets.

Want to be able to use just a snip of different ribbons on your card or scrapbook creations?  Here's a great way to get all of the ribbons at a very affordable price!  Check out my RIBBON SHARE and order today!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 116954 For Everything wood mount $24.95 OR
Item No. 120459 For Everything clear mount $17.95
Item No. 117032 A Word For You wood mount $21.95 OR
Item No. 120528 A Word For You clear mount $16.95
Item No. 117173 Island Oasis Designer Series Paper $9.95
Item no. 119253 Pumpkin Pie 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon $5.95
Item No. 109110 Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads $10.95
Item No. 109857 Mini Library Clips $12.95

Don't Forget!

• To spend a minimum of $50 with me and be entered into a drawing to win!  Ribbon Shares count as a qualifying $50 purchase!  Cick HERE for details about the drawing!

Subtles Collection Card and MDS Color Update

Here's a card designed by Phyl Lyons highlighting the new Subtles Collection colors.  Don't they look gorgeous!  It really shows you how much in need of an update these colors were!  From left to right the new Subtles Collection incudes: Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue, Baja Breeze and Marina Mist.  Phyl showcased this great collection on a background using Early Espresso card stock (new to the Neutrals Collection palette) and the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I added a sentiment using one of my favorite new stamp sets in the catalog, Curly Cute.  This stamp set is on the "must have" list for all stampers!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 117014 Curly Cute wood mount $19.95 OR
Item No. 120510 Curly Cute clear mount $14.95
Item No. 113439 Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine $99.95
Item No. 119976 Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95
Item No. 119704 Subtles Collection 8-1/2"x11" assorted card stock $6.95
Item No. 119871 3/16" Corner Small Punch $6.95

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My Digital Studio Color Update Now
 

Available
 

The version 1.0.4 update to My Digital Studio is now available. With this free update, not only will you get the latest My Digital Studio features and functionality, you also get all of the new colors (including digital card stock, ink colors and Patterns Designer Series Paper) from the recent color renovation! That’s a $50 value!

Updating your My Digital Studio software is easy.

• If you have installed the initial update (version 1.0.1), simply click Help and select Check for Updates in the My Digital Studio software. The update will be performed automatically.
• If you have not completed the initial update, download and install version 1.0.1 first, and then complete the steps listed above to get the most recent update.

Don't Forget!

• To spend a minimum of $50 with me and be entered into a drawing to win!  Ribbon Shares count as a qualifying $50 purchase!  Cick HERE for details about the drawing!

Stampin’ Up! Year is a wrap!

Today, June 30th, is the last day of the Stampin' Up! year.  While we're all anxious to begin ordering from the new 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog, let's be sure that you have everything you want from the old one!  Here's a look back at a couple of cards I've posted this year that are some of my favorites and contain retiring products.

Good news is that the C is for Cat stamp set that I used to create this card is not retiring, but Four Square, the set that contains the "Happy Birthday" sentiment is!  Item No. 111632 $14.95  Bermunda Bay and Crushed Curry card stock and stamp pads are retiring as well!

Whoo's Your Valentine? stamp set is just adorable — I made all of my grandchildren's Valentines with this set this year.  Purchase it now for just $19.95 and put it away.  Or use it as birthday cards for the younger members of your family.  Item No. 115344. 

This is one of my all-time favorite products — Clearly Thanks Printed Window Sheets.  You'll receive two sheets each of 4 designs, perfect for overlays on cards or on scrapbook pages.  Get them while you can, because they're retiring on June 30th.  Item No. 115122 $5.95

All final orders for retiring stamp sets and accessories must be placed by 11:50PM MT today!

It's also the last day to sign up for the Stampin' Summer Bash in Rochester, NY.  Click HERE for details and to register.
And it's also the final day to take advantage of the $99 Mini Starter Kit special.  Click HERE for details.
Deadline to sign up for the Stampin' Summer Bash in Canandaigua, NY, is July 7th.  Click HERE for details and to register.

Tomorrow, July 1st, will be a very busy day!  Check back as I post the brand new 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog, as well as the Definitely Decorative Catalog, to my blog.  You'll be able to click and download them both in a pdf file to view right away!  I'll have them up just as soon as they goe live.  You can begin ordering from them at Noon MT by clicking the "Order Online" button at the top right-hand corner of my blog or by contacting me to place your order for you.  Happy Shopping!
 

In Color Strips and New MDS Ribbon Dowloads

When I finished making my 4"x4" cards on my previous post, I had these 1/2" strips left over and just had to make them useful!  Here's a very simple card showcasing all of the In Colors.  The sentiment is from a brand new stamp set called Grateful Greetings.  You may remember it from one of the previous mini catalogs.  Well, it's back in the new 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog just in time for the Fall holidays.  Most of the stamps contained in this great set are Thanksgiving or Halloween sentiments, but I think this sentiment works all year long!  I stamped it on Whisper White card stock then punched it out with the 1-3/4"x7/8" Large Oval Punch then mounted it with Dimensionals to Basic Black card stock punched with the Scallop Oval Extra-Large Punch.

TIP:  While the Basic Black ink is a good choice for stamping sentiments, I really prefer our StazOn Jet Black Ink.  It stamps crisper and sharper and you never have to worry about smudges or dry time.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 116511 Grateful Greetings $36.95
Item No. 119856 Scallop Oval Extra-Large Punch $16.95
Item No. 119855 1-3/4"x7/8" Oval Large Punch $15.95
Item No. 101406 Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad $7.95

New My Digital Studio Downloads:  The latest group of digital downloads for My Digital Studio are now available!

Even though these fabulous ribbons will be retiring (be sure to order the "real" versions while you still can – through June 30th only!) I'm thrilled to be able to continue using them in My Digital Studio! Here's a look at one of the 3 ribbons, the Narrow Polka Dot:

Don't Forget!. 

• To sign up for the Stampin' Summer Bash!  Click HERE for more info!

Order Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!

A Look at the new In Colors

Here's my third and final posting of new colors in the color renovation for the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog.  Stampin' Up! has given us a gorgeous new In Color palette, and we're fortunate enough to have these beautiful colors staying on for TWO years instead of just one!  I'll give you the names below each card that I've made with Elements of Style stamp set.  Greetings are from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Peach Parfait – A yummy strong peach – maybe think a light Pumpkin Pie.

Pear Pizzazz – I was really disappointed that Kiwi Kiss didn't make it back to the Core Colors, but this luscious green is almost it!  It's a little less bright and pairs beautifully (no pun intended!) with Wild Wasabi and Garden Green.

Poppy Parade – When I look at Poppy, I think it's just red, but put it next to Real Red and you'll see that it has a lot of orange to it.  We really don't have anything like this brand new color!

Concord Grape – When I first saw this color, I was convinced I'd never use it.  After all, we have Elegant Eggplant.  It was only on my shelf about a week before I made THIS CARD and now I'm absolutely lovin' it!

Blushing Bride – This is such a pretty soft mauve.  I had originally thought it might replace Blush Blossom, but it's quite a bit darker and much pinker.  Beautifully soft and feminine.

In Color products for 2010-12 include:

• Classic Stampin' Pads
• Classic Ink Refills
• 8-1/2"x11" smooth card stock
• 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon
• 8-1/2"x11" smooth card stock assortment
• 12"x12" card stock assortment containing 20 sheets: 2 ea. smooth, 2 ea. textured
• 12"x12" Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack assortment containing 40 sheets; 4 ea. of 2 double-sided designs
• Stampin' Write Markers assortment
• BRAND NEW Card stock and Classic Pad In Color Kit containing 5 Classic Stampin' Pads and 20 sheets of assorted 8-1/2"x11" card stock for just $29.95 – you're getting the card stock almost free (paying just $.20)!  Be sure to order this bundle to get started using the new in Colors!!!

Order July 1st!  Item No. 120952 Card Stock and Classic Pad In Color Kit $29.95

Don't Forget!. 

• To sign up for the Stampin' Summer Bash!  Click HERE for more info!

Order Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!

A Look at the new Core Colors

There are now less than 2 weeks until the release of the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog, and the hot news is, of course, the huge color renovation!  I created this group of 4" x 4" cards to show you all of the brand new Core Colors that Stampin' Up! has added to the palette.  I used Elements of Style to stamp each card, along with sentiments from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  Each color name is listed below the card.

Cherry Cobbler:  A nice, deep red with vibrant tones and lots of life!

Early Espresso:  I always thought Chocolate Chip a deep brown until I met this fabulous color!

Marina Mist:  The PERFECT blue!

Cajun Craze:  Really Rust with attitude!  Love this "spicy" orange.

Daffodil Delight:  Finally – a really useful bright yellow!  Think Summer Sun updated for 2010.

Crumb Cake:  While this color is technically not new, Stampin' Up! has renamed Kraft and has added a matching Classic Stamp Pad.

Stay tuned — I'll be sharing the group of returning In Colors that will join the Core Colors, as well as the brand new In Colors for 2010-12.  Yes, that's right!  In Colors will be staying on for two years instead of just one!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Available July 1st:
Item No. 119685 Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2"x11" card stock 24 sheets/$6.95
Item No. 119669 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
Item No. 119686 Early Espresso 8-1/2"x11" card stock 24 sheets/$6.95
Item No. 119670 Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
Item No. 119682 Marina Mist 8-1/2"x11" card stock 24 sheets/$6.95
Item No. 119668 Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
Item No. 119683 Daffodil Delight 8-1/2"x11" card stock 24 sheets/$6.95
Item No. 119667 Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin Pad $5.95
Item No. 120953 Crumb Cake 8-1/2"x11" card stock 24 sheets/$6.95
Item No. 121030 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95
Available Now!
Item No. 120045 Elements of Style clear mount $19.95 OR
Item No. 118611 Elements of Style wood mount $27.95
Item No. 115370 Teeny Tiny Wishes $36.95

Don't Forget!. 

• To sign up for the Stampin' Summer Bash!  Click HERE for more info!
• To check out the Last Chance Stamp Set List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Accessories List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Decor Elements List! Click Here to View!
  
• To purchase the Mini Starter Kit for just $99! CLICK HERE for kit contents. Click HERE to learn more about the From the Heart Stampers Team and The Heartfelt Stampers Team.

Order Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!

Schedule Your Private Stamping Class!

Why not invite a few of your friends and family over for a fun night and I'll supply the entertainment!  At each private stamping class, I'll teach you and your guests to make two hand-stamped cards or two scrapbook pages.  Check back regularly to see what we're making by clicking "Make These Free!" in the navigation bar above (chocolate chip strip underneath the banner).  Here's what we're making at workshops this month! 

At your private stamping class, you can expect:

• FREE STUFF! When you host a workshop, you can earn FREE stamp sets, ink, paper, accessories, and more!
• EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS FOR HOSTESSES! Hostesses have the opportunity to earn exclusive hostess-only products that cannot be purchased from the catalog.
• FUN, FUN, FUN! Hosting a workshop means getting together with your friends, having a great time, and discovering (or rediscovering) a way to express your creativity.

I work with hostesses all throughout the Finger Lakes area.  Contact me today to get your class on the calendar!
Email:  krisshuels@gmail.com
Telephone:  585-554-4479

Don't Forget!

• To sign up for the Stampin' Summer Bash in either of two locations!  Click HERE fore more info and for a registration form.
• To check out the Last Chance Stamp Set List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Decor Elements List! Click Here to View!
  
• To purchase the Mini Starter Kit for just $99! CLICK HERE for kit contents. Click HERE to learn more about the From the Heart Stampers Team and The Heartfelt Stampers Team.
• To click for the Updated Last Chance Accessories List.  Items are selling out quickly!

Order Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!
 

Beautiful new hydrangea stamp

I love when accidents happen that bring even better results than you had planned!  I wanted to use Melon Mambo and Old Olive on this card and when I inked up this beautiful hydrangea stamp (Because I Care: a new Level 1 hostess-exclusive stamp set from the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog), I grabbed the wrong color marker and instead stamped it with Always Artichoke.  I seldom use this color, but it pairs perfectly with the bright Melon Mambo!  After I finished this one, I made the card I intended to make with Old Olive.  Here's that one:

So you tell me — which green works better?  Leave me a comment by clicking the word "comments" at the end of this post, and let me know what you think.

Both cards begin with pieces I had left over from a workshop card.  To see an additional card with this same base (but in a different color) click HERE.  I began with a card base of Melon Mambo card stock.  An additional layer is created by a 4"x5-1/4" piece of Melon Mambo run through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder.  I punched the left-hand side with the Horizontal Slot Punch (retiring on June 30th) and used Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon on the first card and Old Olive 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon on the second and tied them around that piece before adhering it to the base.  Both of these beautiful ribbons will be retiring on June 30th!  The first card uses both the Large Oval Punch and Scallop Oval Punch for the greeting.  On the second card, I stamped the thank you greeting sideways on the main image.  I added some more interest by stamping on a piece of 1"x1" Whisper White card stock with the tiny single flower stamp contained in this beautiful set, then used a sliver of Old Olive card stock to act as the "thread" holding the card stock and square Clear Button together.  The Clear Buttons are also retiring as of June 30th, so you'll want to order them, as well as the ribbons and punch, right away.  I'm really going to miss them — they're the perfect accent because you can change them into any color you want.  You'll get 8 buttons in each of 3 sizes: 3/4" circle, 1" circle and 1" square.  The Border Scallop Trim Punch adds a bit to the bottom of the main image.

I just added some retired stamp sets for sale on my blog.  Click "For Sale" in the heading above and contact me to purchase your favorites!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 120118 Because I Care Level 1 Hostess stamp set – free with $150 order or workshop
Item No. 118402 Border Scallop Trim Punch $15.95
Item No. 105447 Clear Buttons $4.95 – retiring
Item No. 107305 Large Oval Punch $15.95
Item No. 114889 Scallop Oval Punch $15.95
Item No. 115611 Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon $9.95 – retiring
Item No. 113883 Old Olive 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon $7.95 – retiring
Item No. 105089 Horizontal Slot Punch $5.95 – retiring
Item No. 117335 Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder $7.95

Don't Forget!. 

• To check out the Last Chance Stamp Set List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Decor Elements List! Click Here to View!
  
• To purchase the Mini Starter Kit for just $99! CLICK HERE for kit contents. Click HERE to learn more about the From the Heart Stampers Team and The Heartfelt Stampers Team.
• To click for the Updated Last Chance Accessories List.  Items are selling out quickly!

Order Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!

A Look Back

As you probably know by now, many Stampin' Up! stamp sets are retiring at the end of June.  Let's take a look back at a few of my old blog posts to some of my favorite stamp sets that are retiring.

Retiring stamp sets:  Very Thankful (turtle image) and Thank You Kindly (dotted circles)

Retiring stamp set and accessories: Best Wishes & More, Bermuda Bay Patterns Designer Series Paper and polka-dot ribbon, Soft Subtles brads

Retiring stamp set and accessories:  Nursery Necessities, Brocade Blue card stock, Bravo Burgundy and Brocade Blue 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbons,

Retiring stamp set and accessories:  Close as a Memory, Sage Shadow card stock and Stampin' Write marker, Elegant Eggplant 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Retiring stamp set and accessories: Good Friends, Summer Sun card stock, Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper,  Star Punch, Bolds Bright Brads

Don't wait until the last minute — order your favorite retiring stamps and accessories today!

Don't Forget!. 

• To check out the Last Chance Stamp Set List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Accessories List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Decor Elements List! Click Here to View!
  
• To purchase the Mini Starter Kit for just $99! CLICK HERE for kit contents. Click HERE to learn more about the From the Heart Stampers Team and The Heartfelt Stampers Team.

Order Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!