Kickin’ Class Line-Up in March!

I am SO excited about the line-up of classes in March – there are wonderful options for you to choose from!  For those who live locally, I hope to see you attending at least one of these great classes.  For some, I know you'll want to attend more than one – it's a really hard choice!  Here's a look at the line-up; click on each of the links for more details.

The Stamp Shoppe Presents… Card Shoppe:

Click HERE for Card Shoppe details.

The Stamp Shoppe Presents… Scrapbook Shoppe:

Click HERE for Scrapbook Shoppe details.

Stamp-A-Stack at Creative Tuesdays…

Click HERE for Stamp-A-Stack details.

Spring Fever Cards & Treats at Creative Tuesdays…

Click HERE for Spring Fever Cards & Treats details.

 It's a terrific month to come to a class!   And if you can't attend, why not give a "Class on the go" a try! 

Please let me know if you have any questions.  You can contact me by email at krisshuels@gmail.com.

Blossom Punch Birthday

Here's a pretty birthday card featuring the new Blossom Punch, used as the focal point of the card with Beau Chateau Designer Paper.  I've also stamped 3 additional Blossom Punch pieces then run them through the Big Shot with the Polka Dot Embossing Folder and used them as a background image.  Color scheme is Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade and Early Espresso.  Not a lot of stamping on this one, just the sentiment from Happiest Birthday Wishes, a hostess-exclusive stamp set you can earn with an order or a workshop of $150 or more.  Something fun to try is layering two different colors and styles of ribbon on your card – in this case, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta and Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbons.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 122615 Happiest Birthday Wishes wood $21 Hostess OR
Item No. 122617 Happiest Birthday Wishes clear $15 Hostess
Item No. 125603 Blossom Punch $16.95
Item No. 122357 Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 117335 Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95
Item No. 119868 1" Circle Punch $10.95
Item No. 119880 5-Petal Flower Punch $16.95
Item No. 118402 Scallop Trim Border Punch $15.95
Item No. 119743 Neutrals Designer Buttons $8.95
Item No. 124262 White Baker's Twine $2.95
Item No. 119959 Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon $5.95
Item No. 122977  Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon $9.95

DON'T FORGET TO: 
~ Place your Sale-A-Bration order with me at my Online Store and receive Kriss's Online Customer Perks!
~ Take My Digital Studio for a test drive for 30 days FREE!  Click HERE for more details.

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February Stamp Set of the Month

“Mixed Bunch”

Accessory of the Month: Twitterpated Designer Buttons

Order the February “Stamp Set of the Month” Bundle and receive a kit containing all of the pre-cut pieces needed to make 6 of the cards shown above FREE! Additionally, you’ll be e-mailed a PDF file containing step-by-step instructions for the card shown above as well as 3 BONUS designs using "Mixed Bunch" stamp set for creative inspiration! Supply lists are included for the bonus designs.

Want more pre-cut pieces? No problem! When you order the Stamp Set of the Month Bundle, order additional quantities of pre-cut cardstock pieces in increments of 6!

February Stamp Set of the Month WOOD Bundle: $34.90 + Shipping and Tax

(Includes your order for the “Mixed Bunch” stamp set in wood mount and 1 pack of Twitterpated Buttons plus the FREE kit)

February Stamp Set of the Month CLEAR Bundle: $28.90+ Shipping and Tax

(Includes your order for the “Mixed Bunch” stamp set in clear mount and 1 pack of Twitterpated Buttons plus the FREE kit)

Additional Quantities of the February Kit: $6 + Shipping for every set of 6 cards

Already have the featured Stamp Set or Accessory? No problem. You can order any stamp set and/or accessory of equal value to the featured items and still receive the FREE kit and PDF file!

Other supplies you’ll want to order: Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Blossom Punch,3/4” Circle Punch, Stamping Sponges, Whisper White Envelopes, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals and Bone Folder.

Simply email me to order your Bundle.  (Online orders will NOT reflect your free kit.)

Pretty Present

Who wouldn't love receiving this gorgeous box as a gift!  I know I was thrilled when I got this from my upline at our Leadership Conference in January.  It almost didn't matter what was inside – the box is so pretty!  You'll see lots of new products and a few older, tried and true ones as well, but it features the Apothecary Art stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog paired with the Labels Collection Framelits to cut out the image.

But look – there's more – here's what was inside!

It's a beautiful Simply Adorned bracelet with lots of charms!  The main charms are one of each from the Trinket Hearts package.  There's also a Pink Crystal Bauble and a small Square Charm that says "The Heartfelt Stampers" on one side and "Leadership 2012" on the other.  Such a wonderful keepsake to remember our fun trip by!  Stampin' Up! has announced that they'll no longer be carrying the Simply Adorned line after May 31st, so you'll want to order yours now!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 125525 Apothecary Art wood $34.95 OR
Item No. 125527 Apothecary Art clear $27.95
Item No. 125598 Framelits Labels Collection $26.95
Item No. 125570 Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon $6.95
Item No. 122357 Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 119247Jewels Basic Pearls $4.95
Item No. 117342 Simply Adorned Bracelet $7.95
Item No. 118490 Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim $6.95
Item No. 121013 Pink Crystal Simply Adorned Bauble $3.95
Item No. 118476 Simply Adorned 5/8" Square Charm $8.95

Scrapbooking with Blossom Builders

Here's another example from the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in San Antonio – this time it's scrapbooking.  I just adored this page using a brand new product called Blossom Builders.  For just $9.95, making beautiful flower embellishments for a card or scrapbook page has never been easier.  Double sided, printed, die cut flowers on textured paper make it easy to mix and match and layer one of a kind flowers.  This kit also includes half-back pink rhinestones.  Such a value!

Item No. 125410 Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit $9.95

And if you enjoy scrapbooking, be sure to sign up for my March 9th and 10th Stamp Shoppe to make 3 beautiful 12"x12" layouts.  They're absolutely gorgeous this month – I'll be posting the designs soon!  Check out all the details HERE – you can even purchase these classes "on the go" HERE!
 

More Valentines from Leadership Conference

We were treated to such a cute display of cards at the Leadership Conference in January made by fellow demonstrators.  The Stampin' Up! home office had the idea that everyone bring samples of their best work and display them on a clothesline.  I took lots of pictures!

This one highlights so many great products – PS I Love You stamp set, Fashionable Hearts and Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Dies, Adorning Accents and Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folders and Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine!  Whew – all in one gorgeous card!

I love the "unexpectedness" of the color scheme in this card – Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder.  It also features PS I Love You stamp set, along with the brand new Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper and Sweet Shop Jelly Bean Brads.

This is a gorgeous example of combining some of the new Sale-A-Bration exclusive items – Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper and Outlined Occasions stamp set.  Love the Clothespins and clothesline made with White Baker's Twine.  Hearts I believe are mostly punched with Heart to Heart Punch.

I'm sorry that I can't give credit to these three talented ladies for their gorgeous cards.  I don't have their contact information.  But aren't they beautiful?

DON'T FORGET TO: 
~ Place your Sale-A-Bration order with me at my Online Store and receive Kriss's Online Customer Perks!
~ Take My Digital Studio for a test drive for 30 days FREE!  Click HERE for more details.

Valentine’s Day Stampin’ Up! Style

One of the highlights of the Stampin' Up! Leadership Convention in January was all of the display ideas, both from the Stampin' Up! home office as well as from all the demonstrators who attended.  I'll share some of my favorites with you in this post and in upcoming posts.

This is a darling set of Valentine's Day ideas that was on display.  The notes use PS I Love You stamp set.  Love the idea of making the pencil into an arrow!  And I love the idea for the cake pop box – they're all the rage right now!

And here's a sweet card using lots of new product from the Occasions Mini – the new Baker's Twine in Island Indigo, the Textured Impressions Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Hearts Collection Framelits Dies and the PS I Love You stamp set.

DON'T FORGET TO: 
~ Place your Sale-A-Bration order with me at my Online Store and receive Kriss's Online Customer Perks!
~ Take My Digital Studio for a test drive for 30 days FREE!  Click HERE for more details.

Gift Certificates Available!

Need a fun and creative gift idea?  Why not get someone on your shopping list a gift certificate for Stampin' Up! products or for a scrapbooking or card making class!  Better yet, suggest a Stampin' Up! gift certificate to your friends, family, spouse or significant other.  They can give YOU something for your birthday (or any occasion) that you're guaranteed to love!

I offer Stampin' Up! gift certificates which include a beautiful hand-stamped card for the recipient.

To get started, email me the following:

• Your name and contact information.
• Recipient's name and address (or I can send the hand-stamped card & gift certificate directly to you).
• Short message (optional)
• How would you like it signed (for example, "Happy Birthday from Mom")?
• When you could like the certificate sent?  I cover the postage expense for hand-stamped cards.
• Gift certificates must be redeemed through me.  Recipients must live in the U.S.

Shortly after receiving the above information, I'll send you an invoice for secure on-line payment by PayPal or major credit card.  I'll begin working on the gift certificate once I receive payment.

Treat a friend or family member to a fun girls' night out with a gift certificate to a Stamp Shoppe or Creative Tuesdays class!  Spending time with someone you care about is the best gift of all!

Free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio

Have I piqued your interest about digital software for cards, scrapbooking and more?  Would you like a chance to try it out with no cost to you whatsoever?  Too good to be true – not at all!  Start designing with My Digital Studio (MDS) today FREE!  Stampin' Up! is offering a FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express! 

What is My Digital Studio (MDS) Express?  It is a downloadable version, regularly $39.95, of our popular My Digital Studio digital design software.  You receive the same software and some digital content to get you started!

What comes in the MDS Express download?  Over $50 worth of content, which includes:

• 12 Designer Series paper patterns
• One 9-piece stamp brush set
• 81 embellishments
• 26 punches
• Five designer templates (24-page 11" x 8-1/2" photobook, 7" x 5" postcard, 5" x 7" postcard, 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" greeting card, 4" x 9-1/4" trifold card)
• AND since it downloads instantly, there's no shipping charge!
• Click here to view the full content of MDS Express

How Does My Digital Studio Express differ from My Digital Studio?  My Digital Studio (item 118108, $79.95) contains packaged DVDs and nearly 2,000 stamp brush sets, embellishments, designer templates, punches, Designer Series Papers, card stock and more.  That's a $500 value.  My Digital Studio Express does not contain the $500 worth of digital images.

With the FREE 30 Day Trial, you'll get:

• Full access to the software at NO COST.
• Full design functionality.
• Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
• Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets–and everything in between.
• View MDS Catalog.
• Access to Stampin' Up! professional print services.
• Learn, get tips and see lots of samples at mydigitalstudio.net.

IT'S SIMPLE.   Download the My Digital Studio Express Free Trial (item 129600) from My Online Store HERE.

GET THE BEST DEAL OF ALL!  Select your choice of either the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio (MDS) Starter Kit OR the Standard Starter Kit during Sale-A-Bration and save $50.  Now $125 for $340 in product, up to $120 product bonus and ships FREE.  Read all about the Sale-A-Bration promotion HERE.

NEW MY DIGITAL STUDIO DOWNLOADS.  Stampin' Up! adds new downloadable MDS images every Tuesday for purchase.  

ONE FREE SALE-A-BRATION GIFT FOR EVERY $50 YOU SPEND.  Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion of the year is in full swing.  Get all of the details HERE. Qualifying total excludes shipping and sales tax.

Be My Valentine

The Twitterpated Product Suite in the Occasions Mini is one of my most favorite product lines ever!  Here I began by choosing the pretty floral print I wanted to use then building colors around it.  Base of the card is Whisper White, followed by Blushing Bride card stock.  Next I layered the designer paper and Island Indigo pieces.  Finally is Baja Breeze card stock run through the Big Shot with the Polka Dot Embossing Folder.  The cupid image is heat embossed with Versa Mark and Silver Embossing Powder, punched out with the Extra-Large Oval Punch and placed inside a frame created with Pear Pizzazz card stock and the Designer Frames Embossing Folder.  Accents are Twitterpated Designer Button and Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon.  Even though it's technically Riding Hood Red in the designer paper, the Cherry Cobbler looked perfect with this card.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED: 
Item No. 125460 PS I Love You wood $34.95 OR
Item No. 125462 PS I Love You clear $27.95
Item No. 117335 Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $8.95
Item No. 123130 Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders $8.95
Item No. 119859 Extra-Large Oval Punch $16.95
Item No. 120992 Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon $6.95
Item No. 125406 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 125579 Twitterpated Designer Buttons $6.95
Item No. 109131 Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder $4.75
Item No. 100005 Heat Tool $29.95
Item No. 102283 VersaMark Pad $7.50