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!
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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

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XO-llent!

Here's another card using the Twitterpated Product Suite from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I began with a Whisper White card base, then added some Basic Gray that's been run through the Big Shot with the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Next comes some layering with Pear Pizzazz and a piece of the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.  The main image is bordered with Real Red and stamped in Basic Gray ink.  I stamped again in Real Red, cut out the "XO" and popped it over the gray with a Dimensional.  The larger stamped heart (and the sentiment) are from PS I Love You, the "must have" stamp for Valentine's Day.  It's punched out with the Full Heart Punch, but one of the hearts from the Framelis Dies Hearts Collection is the exact same size.  So if you don't already own the punch, you may want to consider more bang for your buck and purchase the Framelits.  The three smaller hearts come from the new Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die – this little tool both embosses and cuts out 5 different hearts!  Love it!

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. 125570 Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon $6.95
Item No. 125596 Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die $11.95
Item No. 119246 Jewels Basic Rhinestones $4.95
Item No. 123128 Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folders $7.95
Item No. 125406 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 119883 Full Heart Punch $16.95
Item No. 125599 Framelits Dies Hearts Collection $26.95
 

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MDS Valentine

I'm pretty excited to be using My Digital Studio more!  I love what you can create mixing both traditional and digital card making.  Here I've used the MDS download called My Cute Valentine Printables Designer Template to print out the main heart image onto Whisper White Card stock.  Set includes 4 different hearts designed to coordinate with the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies.  I began creating my card using a Whisper White base, then Riding Hood Red, then a piece of Twitterpated Designer Paper, and finally the heart popped up on Dimensionals.  I added a Rhinestone and some Basic Gray Satin Ribbon for a pretty finish.  Hybrid card making is so fun!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 129344 My Cute Valentine Printables Designer Template $2.95
Item No. 125599 Framelits Dies Hearts Collection $26.95
Item No. 124326 Basic Gray 5/8" Satin Ribbon $8.95
Item No. 119246 Jewels Basic Rhinestones $4.95
Item No. 125406 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper $10.95

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Love You!

I'm really happy with the way this simple card turned out.  We often give our valentines to a man, so I wanted to keep this one fairly masculine.  And trust me – the new Twitterpated Designer Paper will become your best friend!  One side is decidedly feminine while the other side isn't so flowery.  It's the perfect collection of papers!  I've used the "love you" sentiment from PS I Love You in the new Occasions Mini Catalog, and the nifty embossed heart is made with the Big Shot and the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die.  The Riding Hood Red background gets a dressing up with the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I added a sweet Basic Gray Button from the Neutrals Designer Buttons with a bow of White Baker's Twine.  Don't forget the Mini Glue Dots – they're perfect for adhering the button to the 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. 117332 Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die $11.95
Item No. 125406 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 123128 Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95
Item No. 119743 Neutrals Designer Buttons (72) $8.95
Item No. 124262 White Baker's Twine $2.95
Item No. 103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95

REMINDERS
EARN FREE STAMPS with Kriss's Online Customer Perks – be rewarded for your shopping loyalty.  Click HERE!
TRY A SAMPLE OF NEW PRODUCTS from the new Occasions Mini Catalog in a Product Share.  Click HERE!
SIGN UP FOR STAMP SHOPPE which is next week, either attending or "on the go".  Click HERE!

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Sweetheart Valentine

I love mixing the new and the older products together – it freshens up what I already own and makes it look totally different!  This card is just that combination.  I've used the stamp set Sweetheart which has been around for a little bit but it takes on a new look using the 2011-12 In Colors and brand new designer paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog called Sweet Shop.  The new catalog contains an entire Sweet Shop Product Suite with stamp sets, designer stickers and lots of fun embellishments.  One side of the designer paper has images of cakes, candy, cupcakes and ice cream cones, and the other side of the paper has lots of heart images perfect for Valentine's Day.  The sentiment comes from a new stamp set called PS I Love You.  I've made the confetti for the Heart Treat Cups from the Small Heart Punch.  You'll want to be sure to purchase the Full Heart Punch that creates a perfect fit for the treat cup.  Some Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon adds a nice touch.

Like the Sweetheart stamp set?  It's the January Stamp Set of the Month!  Receive a FREE kit for making SIX cards!  Check out the details HERE!  There are also a couple more card samples HERE and HERE.

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. 120415 Sweetheart wood $21.95 OR
Item No. 120780 Sweetheart clear $15.95
Item No. 125408 Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper $12.95
Item No. 120435 Heart Treat Cups (12) $2.95
Item No. 117193 Small Heart Punch $5.95
Item No. 119883 Full Heart Punch $16.95
Item No. 122976 Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon $9.95

JUST ONE MORE DAY – January 4th – and the new Occasions Mini Catalog will go LIVE!  I'll post the new catalog first thing Wednesday morning!  AND get ready for my Occasions Mini Accessories Share – a little bit of almost all the accessories in the new catalog!  Here's what you'll receive:

1 yd. of 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon in each of the following colors for a total of 4 yds. of ribbon:  Pear Pizzazz, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride and Baja Breeze

10 Large (8 mm.) Pearl Basic Jewels

2 yds. Pool Party 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon

3 hat pins (3" long)

Twitterpated Designer Buttons – 3 each of 2 designs in 2 colors for a total of 12  buttons

Sweet Shop Jelly Bean Brads – 1 each of 4 designs for a total of 4 brads

Purchase all of the above brand new accessory pieces for just $15.50!  And that's not all!  Order your Accessories Share before January 31st and receive a free hand-stamped card that highlights many of the new products and stamp sets in the Occasions Mini – you'll have your very own brand new sample card to use for inspiration or to send to a special friend.

Stampin' Up! policies regarding shares have changed in the past year, so I'm no longer able to put PayPal links up for you to purchase the shares directly online.  Instead, please e-mail me if you'd like to purchase an Occasions Mini Accessories Share.  I'll order product immediately when I have 4 shares purchased.  I'll send you a PayPal invoice to finalize your order. I can also accept credit card, check, money order or cash.

I'll be posting pictures of all of the products contained in the Accessories Share tomorrow when the Occasions Mini Catalog goes live!

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Sent With Love

Here's a fun Valentine's card showing lots and lots of new products from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  You'll be able to order all of these great new items on January 4th.  Color scheme is Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White and comes from the new Twitterpated Designer Series Paper – 2 different prints used here.  The Real Red card stock is run through the Big Shot with another new item – Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  There are 3 designs in this smaller-sized embossing folder set.  I've used another new product – Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details – on top of the embossed hearts.  The Blushing Bride heart is cut with the Hearts Collections Framelits Die and the Big Shot.  These wafer-thin dies can be positioned to see where you're placing the design before you cut.  Use for accents or layer different sizes together.  The three circle images are stamped from PS I Love You – you're definitely going to want to add this terrific stamp set to your collection!  And don't forget about some of our great existing products for Valentine's Day – in this card, I've used the Pinking Hearts Border Punch with Whisper White card stock.  A pretty Basic Gray Satin Ribbon finishes this card nicely.

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. 125406 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 125601 Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders $8.95
Item No. 125599 Hearts Collection Framlets Dies $26.95
Item No. 125585 Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details $2.50
Item No. 117649 Pinking Hearts Border Punch $15.95
Item No. 124326 Basic Gray 3/8" Satin Ribbon $8.95

REMINDERS:
LAST DAY TO ORDER FROM HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG – January 3rd!
JUST TWO MORE DAYS until you're able to order from the OCCASIONS  MINI CATALOG – January 4th!
KRISS'S ONLINE CUSTOMER PERKS – New for 2012!  Learn how to be rewarded for placing online orders HERE!

CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ! SAVE UP TO 80%!  NOW through January 5, 2012, over 200 products (tons of punches, dies, designer series paper, ribbon and more!) are being added to the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack–with some discounted up to 80 percent! These great deals are only available when you purchase online and while supplies last.

Click HERE to go to my Online Store and shop away!

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