Bits of Stampin’ News

Blog Color Renovation:

By now, I'm sure you've checked out the fabulous job that Stampin' Up! has done with our color renovation.  So it was time to do my own color renovation!  I hope you've noticed that my blog has gotten a face lift thanks to Michelle Laycock of Laycock Designs.  I've kept the same great design that Michelle used back in October, but I've asked her to change the color palette to Pear Pizzaz, Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake and Rich Razzleberry.  Please take a moment and leave me a message to let me know what you think of the changes!

Protecting your Beautiful Wings Die:

Here's a tip for your Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die.  Be sure to run the die through the Big Shot so that the hinge is opposite the Big Shot handle. This will help protect the hinge. Also, make sure that you're using Tab 1 when you use the Multipurpose Platform. Follow these important steps to prevent your die from breaking.

New Downloads for My Digital Studio:

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

Place your order for these items and more at my Online Store!

Don't Forget!

• To check out all of the great deals on retired stamp sets and accessories.  Click HERE for the list or go to "For Sale" in the navigation bar.

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!

Monthly Scrapooking Classes

Last night was the June addition of our Monthly Scrapbooking Class! You can jump on board with attending these classes at any time. It doesn't matter if you scrapbook at home or not– it's a great way to get pages done, ready for your pictures to be added later! Come once a month for a year and have 48 completed pages at the end of the year!!!

Here is a peak at just one of the layouts we completed:

JUST RELEASED! NEW MY DIGITAL STUDIO DOWNLOADS!

Here's a look at the July Fourth stamp brush set:

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 117156 Travel Journal Designer Series Paper
Item No. 118513 Sentimental Journey stamp set wood mount
Item No. 120075 Sentimental Journey stamp set clear mount
Item No. 117237 Cog On Board
Item No 112004 1-3/4" Circle Punch
Item No. 109046 1" Circle Punch
Item No. 109047 Corner Rounder
Item No. 109042 Photo Corners Punch
Item No. 111325 Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware
Item No. 113429 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Item No. 113464 Serif Essentials Alphabet Dies
Item No. 114950 Define Your Life stamp set

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!

Everyone Loves a Sale!

Have you checked out the Online Clearance Rack lately?  Wow, there are some terrific deals!

One of the best finds is the Crafter's Tool Kit at just $15.95!  When you figure that the Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool alone add up to $13.20, you will be spending just a little for so much more!

There's quite a good selection of retired Designer Series Papers, marked down from $9.95 to $3.99!  Such a good price!

And some wonderful Corduroy Brads in Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point and Baja Breeze.  The last two colors are being reintroduced as Core Colors in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, so you'll be able to purchase coordinating card stock and other accessories in these colors.

And I just LOVE our Ribbon Originals!  Many of the retired packages are at the Clearance Rack marked from $12.95 to just $4.99!  Here's a sample of just one package you'll find:

There are over 50 different items all drastically reduced, but the items are only available through online ordering, so head over to my Online Store and stock up on some terrific bargains!  Please do it soon because they'll sell out quickly!

1. Go to online store here or simply click on the link: www.stampwithkriss.stampinup.net
2. Click "Shop Now" on the bottom right-hand bar.
3. Another screen will pop up
4. Click "Clearance Rack" in the sidebar on the left-hand side.  It's the third item down.
5. Shop away in the convenience of your home by adding items to your shopping cart, then
6. Check out!

If you have any problems at all with the ordering process, just give me a call at 585-554-4479 or email me at krisshuels@gmail.com.  I'll be glad to help!

There are also some great new Digital Downloads!

The Father's Day Brush Set is a set of great images just in time for Father's Day and  exclusive to My Digital Studio!

The Travel Journal Digital Kit is a combination of of the designer paper and stamp set in the Summer Mini Catalog:

To learn more about My Digital Studio click HERE.
To view more My Digital Studio downloads click HERE.

More Downloads for My Digital Studio

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

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch

Ticket Corner Punch 

Boho Blossoms Punch

Cog Punch 

Updates and Looking for Posts

THIS JUST IN:

• The Sage Shadow 12×12 card stock is SOLD OUT and no longer available for purchase! Retiring colors are beginning to sell out so order your favorites while you still can! Be sure to contact me as soon as possible (within the next few days if you can, definitely before June 1st) with your retiring color orders.
• 3 More Digital Downloads!  National Scrapbooking Month in FULL SWING! Check out the newest My Digital Studio digital downloads listed below. 

Go Graduate Plus Stamp Brush Set

Jumbo Outline Alphabet Stamp Brush Set 

Contempo Alphabet Stamp Brush Set

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Did you know that you can search my blog in three different ways in order to find just what you're looking for?  Just look at the bottom of the left-hand sidebar for an image that looks like this.  (This is just a sample; you'll need to go to the actual buttons for them to work.)

1.  If you click on "Select Category" there is a drop-down box where you can search by what kind of information you're looking for.  Say you want a thank you card sample — just click on that category and you'll be brought to all of my thank you cards posted!

2.  You can also search by month.  Click the drop-down box that says "Select Month" under the Archives button.  If you remember seeing something you liked in a particular month, this might be the way to find it!

3.  In the box labeled "Search" just type some key words for what you're looking for.  You'll be brought to all of my posts containing those words.

I've put lots of "bells and whistles" in my blog for your convenience!  I hope this makes your experience here a valuable one!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Don't Forget!

–To sign up for the Cards for Him card class!  Click HERE for details.
–To sign up for the June Scrapbooking class!  Click HERE for details. 
–To purchase all of the retiring color products you need!  Click HERE to order!

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

New Downloads for My Digital Studio

Put a little summer in your projects with this latest group of digital downloads for My Digital Studio–now available!  And if you don't already own My Digital Studio, check out what it's all about by going to My Digital Studio – Creativity Goes Digital! in my left-hand side bar and clicking each of the topics.  Or, just click HERE to watch a video and get the facts!

Summer Splendor Designer Series Paper 

Geometric Lines Designer Series Paper

Presto Patterns Overlays Stamp Set  

Order Stampin' Up! products including My Digital Studio online 24/7 — click HERE!