• <strong><center>My Stampin' Up! Story</center></strong>

    My Stampin’ Up! Story

    From the first minute I saw the Stampin’ Up! catalog I knew I was hooked!  Over the lunch hour I called about the Stampin’ Up! business opportunity, without ever having been to a show, and I’ve never looked back. That was 15 years ago! Where does the time go? I’ve always loved crafts and being [...]

  • <center><strong>Cardmaking Techniques Boutique: February</center></strong>

    Cardmaking Techniques Boutique: February

    Another Cardmaking Techniques Boutique has come and gone with another set of fabulous sample techniques!  You can click on the picture at right for a larger image of what we made in this class. Those of you who ordered your class by mail, your packages will go out this week! The Techniques Boutique is a [...]

  • <center><strong>Learn Awesome Rubber Stamping Techniques</center></strong>

    Learn Awesome Rubber Stamping Techniques

    Well, our first month of the Stamp4Joy Techniques Boutique has come and gone, and we were able to learn some awesome rubber stamping techniques this session!  Click on the photo to the right for a closer view of what we made in our first class. Those of you who ordered the class by mail, your [...]

  • <center><strong>Nature Stamps: Lovely as a Tree</center></strong>

    Nature Stamps: Lovely as a Tree

    Well, out pops my favorite nature stamps again, Lovely as a Tree.  For this card I did a night scene.  So simple, yet dramatic. I sponged the background on Whisper White in different colors, and stamped the trees in Stazon Ink.  I used Vintage Trinkets and the Jewelry Tag Punch for the tags and greetings, [...]

  • <center><strong>Wedding Money Gift Cards</center></strong>

    Wedding Money Gift Cards

    Make some wedding money gift cards to give as gifts.  This is a different take on one of the cards we’ll be making next weekend in my Unique Thank You Cards Class. I used the Fan Fair Designer Paper on Island Indigo card stock, which coordinates with the bride’s color scheme.  I think the subtle [...]

  • <center><strong>My Digital Studio 2 Preview</center></strong>

    My Digital Studio 2 Preview

    I will be making more videos with the new My Digital Studio 2, but here is a short one with a wedding scrapbook idea showing a new cool feature. NOTE:  If the video doesn’t work in Firefox, try it in Internet Explorer or another browser.     Try out this digital scrapbook software free for [...]

Become a Health Coach!

 Miscellaneous
May 182013
 

Please excuse this diversion from our regularly-scheduled program.

As some of you know, I’ve recently graduated from a coach training program.  I have decided to further my studies by focusing on health and wellness.  I’m very excited!

Are any of you interested in entering the health and wellness field, either to become a health coach or working with organizations or schools, etc.?

Well, I have wonderful news! To celebrate Memorial Day, Integrative Nutrition is offering a chance to save on the cost of enrollment if you enroll between Tuesday, May 21st – Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th. You’ll be able to save $500 + an additional $500 if you pay in full. That’s up to $1,000 in savings!

Some of the topics taught are:
  • Healthy cooking
  • A variety of dietary theories
  • Cravings
  • Fitness
  • Weight loss
  • Aging
  • Food allergies and intolerances
  • Food toxins
  • … and much more!
The next class begins in July, and this is the perfect time to enroll because you’ll be able to get started on your materials and get to know the community before the course begins, so you’ll be ahead of the curve. This is a very rare opportunity since IIN has greatly reduced the frequency of these savings offers, so give them a call if you don’t want to miss out. Let me know if you have any questions about the school, I’m happy to share my personal experience with you.
Space will be limited so call (877)733-1520 or email
Coachblair@integrativenutrition.com right away and tell them I referred you!

New Craft Contest!

 Specials
May 172013
 

Today I’m announcing a new craft contest!  Be sure and tell all your friends because they might  want to enter… the more the merrier!  And the first three people to submit their project will win a prize!

Using rubber stamps, design any number of paper art crafts using common household items*  and submit them by Friday May 31st.  Voting will begin on Monday June 3rd and run through 6:00 p.m. PST on Sunday June 9th.

Here’s the details:

  • You can enter as often as you wish.
  • Items must be hand stamped.
  • Items must use common household items* in their creation.
  • Items do not have to be exclusively Stampin’ Up!
  • If submitting more than one item, they must be submitted individually.
  • List the supplies used on your project
  • Optional:  please describe how you made your item if using a technique, etc.
  • You must upload a clear picture of your project with no watermark (I will add the required watermark)
  • All items must be your original design and can’t have been posted anywhere else
  • Stampin’ Up! demonstrators are allowed to enter (without watermark)

*Common household items could be random things like:  shaving cream, bleach, toothpicks, etc.  Use your imagination!

What can you win?

Well, the first three people who enter will win a 6″x6″ sampling of one of the new designer paper collections!

Once the voting starts, the winners will receive**:

  • 1st Place:  Any stamp set of their choice from the new 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! catalog!
  • 2nd Place:  Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds from the new 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! catalog!
  • 3rd Place:  A sampling of Candy Dots from the new 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! catalog!

** If a winner lives outside of the U.S. they will receive Amazon gift cards in the amounts of: 

  • 1st Place:  $20 Amazon gift card
  • 2nd Place:  $10 Amazon gift card
  • 3rd Place:  $5 Amazon gift card

NOTE: This contest is limited to my newsletter subscribers only.  It’s free to subscribe, so if you haven’t subscribed yet why not?  Subscribe here.

There must be at least five entries for contest prizes to be awarded.

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES HERE!

Surprise Special!

 Specials
May 162013
 

There’s just a few more days left of the current Stampin’ Up! catalog.  Be sure to get those must-have retiring stamps and accessories before they’re gone!

And here’s an added bonus:  Place an order of $40 or more with me before 6:00 p.m. tomorrow — Friday — and in June I will send you a hand-stamped card that you can keep or use to send to someone else, along with a sampling of our new yummy Candy Dots!

Call, e-mail, or place your orders online HERE.

Join the Stamp4Joy Online Stamping Class Today!

 Hand Made Card Ideas
May 122013
 

Want to attend stamping classes, but you live too far?

Unlock Your Creativity

Then the Stamp4Joy Online Stamping Club is here for you! It’s a great way to stagger your purchases, and membership does have its privileges!

What is the Stamp4Joy Online Stamping Club?

It’s an exclusive club for those stampers committed to developing their creativity. Paper crafters from beginning to advanced are welcome to join — no experience is necessary!

Club members commit to purchasing a minimum of $35 in catalog product per month for six months, and each month they will receive a FREE online bonus class ($27+ value)! 

Increase your order to $50 and you will receive a square on my current 50/50 board for a chance to win $50 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise!

What are the benefits of being a club member?

  • Receive all current catalogs for FREE!
  • EXCLUSIVE FREE ONLINE BONUS CLASS EACH MONTH ($27+ value) with 24/7 access as long as you’re a member!
  • Flexibility! Attend the classes when it’s convenient for you, from the comfort of your own home.
  • Learn new tips & techniques and take your paper crafting to the next level!
  • Budget your purchases in manageable amounts!

After your six-month commitment you can leave at any time. However, you may remain a Club member as long as you want with the minimum monthly purchases, and we will continue sending your bonuses each month after placing your order!

SIGN UP NOW!

Update Your Digital Scrapbook Software

 Digital Stamps, Specials
May 112013
 

Stampin’ Up! has recently updated their digital scrapbook software, My Digital Studio, with some important fixes and enhancements. You can see a full list here. The next time you’re using My Digital Studio and connected to the Internet it will update these changes automatically for you.

One of the updates will improve the software installation process by resolving issues with antivirus software and power settings on your computer. Please note that the time it takes to download the installation file (.dmg or .exe) will be longer, but the overall process time should not increase because the actual installation will be much quicker.

Once you’ve updated your software, don’t forget to check out our sale and get 25% off select digital scrapbooking kits and more until June 15th.

Don’t have My Digital Studio?

Try it FREE for 30 days!

Unique Mothers Day Gifts

 3D Projects, Big Shot Projects, Craft Tutorials, Hand Made Card Ideas, Stamp4Joy Clubs
May 102013
 

Mothers Day Gift IdeasDo you need some quick ideas for unique Mothers Day gifts?  Spring is full of special occasions.  Are you ready?  There’s still time!

Create this awesome textured card set for those memorable occasions you’ll be celebrating soon. You will be a superstar when you give this card set as a gift for Mother’s Day, graduation, baby & bridal showers! The Big Shot and Core’dinations card stock products will help you create something beautiful quickly.

You can buy the single 11-page tutorial with lots of photos below for only $7, but why not join the Stamp4Joy Card Making Club?   You’ll receive new card making tutorials every month and save money, too!


May 2013 Card Club Tutorial




Examples of Handmade Cards: Scribbling

 Card Making Techniques, Craft Tutorials, Hand Made Card Ideas, Rubber Stamping Tips
May 092013
 

Handmade Card MakingI don’t know if this card making technique has an official name; I just call it scribbling.  You can’t find an easier or quicker rubber stamp technique than scribbling… even doodling isn’t as fast.  :-)

PAPER CRAFT SUPPLIES

  • Stamps:  Feel Goods (w-129681/c-129684)
  • Card Stock:  Whisper White, 5-1/4″ x 4″ (100730); Pacific Point, 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″
  • Stampin’ Up! Ink & Markers:  Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad (126951),  Brights Stampin’ Write Markers (119702) – used Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive
  • Other:  SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

CARD MAKING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Fold Pacific Point card stock in half to create card base;
  2. Using Stampin’ Write Markers, scribble across the Whisper White piece on a diagonal;
  3. Stamp your greeting in Pacific Point ink
  4. Adhere stamped piece to front of Pacific Point card

Making Birthday Invitations

 3D Projects, Digital Stamps, Hand Made Card Ideas
May 072013
 

Wonderland Party Digital EnsembleUse My Digital Studio for making birthday invitations and the complete party ensemble with one of today’s newest digital scrapbooking kits, Wonderland Party Digital Ensemble.  What child wouldn’t love this magical kit?

This digital download includes:

  • thank you greeting card template (5″ x 3-1/2″)
  • double-sided birthday party invitations postcard template (5″ x 7″)
  • 5-page décor template* (8’1/2″ x 11″)
  • 49-piece stamp brush set
  • 12 designer papers
  • 9 digital embellishments
  • 2 punches

* Décor template includes a banner, food flags, framable art, and treat toppers

Begin making birthday invitations and planning that special party.
Order Wonderland Party Digital Ensemble today!

 

Single Stampin’ Up! Stamps

 Miscellaneous, Specials
May 062013
 

Have you ever found the perfect stamp, but didn’t want to buy the whole set?  Well, you can still buy single Stampin’ Up! stamps until the end of July, so be sure and pick up your favorites!

Details

  • This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
  • You can find the stamp item numbers on the flyers.
  • Single stamps can be ordered in the online store.
  • These won’t be sent in our typical cases or packaging; they’ll be packaged in cello bags. If you’d like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
  • The stamps won’t come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you’ll need to buy a block separately if you don’t already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyer.
  • There’s no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
  • These stamps are only available through July 31, 2013, so get them while you can!

Single Stamps:  Assortment 3

Single Stamps:  Assortment 4

Create a Birthday Card

 Big Shot Projects, Designer Paper Projects, Hand Made Card Ideas
May 052013
 

Homemade Birthday Card IdeasI have another friend’s birthday coming up, so I thought I’d create a birthday card with a sneak peek!

First I want to chat about some of the retiring products I used on this simple rubber stamp project.  I created some layers using the stunning blue Island Indigo card stock and some patterned paper from the Comfort Cafe’ Designer Paper collection.  The interim layers of the blue set off the paper patterns nicely, don’t you think?

The adorable flower buttons are from the delightful Neutrals Designer Buttons, which are going to be retiring, too.  All of these items are available only while supplies last, so if you wait too long they might be gone!

The greeting was stamped in the retiring Island Indigo ink and is a sneak peek from a new stamp set coming out in June, Really Good Greetings (w-130330/c-130333)… the name says it all!  :-)   I used the Ovals Collection Framelits Dies from the Spring Catalog to cut out the greeting and mat.




Many items from the retiring list are on sale, including digital  stamps and more, up to 60% off!

Be sure and pick up all the designer paper and colors you need in the ink pads, refills, and card stock before they’re gone and start making birthday cards yourself!

Brides & Babies Stampin’ Up! Stamps

 Hand Made Card Ideas, Miscellaneous, Specials
May 042013
 

The new Best of 25 Years Stampin’ Up! stamps are out for May, Brides & Babies.

We’re bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century as part of our 25-year anniversary celebration.   We’re taking some great classic images and combining them with new ones to create 12 different monthly sets during 2013.   Check back here every month to download a flyer for a new Best of stamp set.

Things to remember:

  • All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
  • While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
  • A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.
  • All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

For every Best of set purchased you’ll receive a 25-year proof of purchase.  Collect six on your collector’s card and redeem for a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!  Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.  Download the collector’s card here.

Download the monthly flyers here:

Paper and Craft Projects: Gratitude Jar

 3D Projects, Craft Tutorials, Designer Paper Projects, Digital Stamps, Hand Made Card Ideas, Miscellaneous
May 022013
 

Gratitude Jar

Paper and Craft Projects: 

Gratitude Jar Craft Tutorial

A while ago I ordered a set of glass jars, but there was one size I hadn’t used.  I’ve been trying to come up with a use for it and I think I’ve finally found one I really like… a Gratitude Jar!

I used some digital stamps from My Digital Studio for the focal piece, printed it, and mounted it on card stock.  Very quick and easy!  I’d like to share with you the craft tutorial for this project.

SUPPLIES
Digital Stamps and Software:  Define Your Life (118844); My Digital Studio digital scrapbook software (disk-130647/download-130646)
Card Stock:  Wild Wasabi (108641) 3-1/2″ x 2″; 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ card stock pieces, folded in half
Punch:  circle from Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), 3/16″ Corner Punch
Ribbon:  5/8″ Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319), about 24″
Adhesive:  Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Digital Punch:  Any Day Label Punch
Digital Designer Paper:  Shades of Spring, patterns 2 (green) and 4 (pink)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In My Digital Studio, choose Cards & Tags for your project; select the 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ tag, and create your own.
  • Select Shades of Spring 4 for the background paper.
  • Select Punches, and then the Any Day Label Punch; right click, select Edit, and adjust the height to 160.  Be sure to keep the Proportions box checked.  Rotate the punch 90 degrees on the tag
  • Select Paper Fill, Designer Papers, Shades of Spring, and pattern 2
  • Select Stamps.  Search for ‘gratitude” and select the stamp from Define Your Life; rotate it 90 degrees and center it on the punch
  • Save your tag as a jpeg somewhere you’ll remember
  • Open a Word document, Insert a Picture, and select your tag; print
  • Trim tag to 2-7/8″ x 1-5/8″ and round the corners using the 3/16″ corner punch
  • Use the corner punch on your Wild Wasabi card stock piece
  • Glue tag onto Wild Wasabi piece
  • Using the circle punch from Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, punch holes on each end of tag; thread ribbon through and around jar and tie.
  • Stamp phrases on the 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ pieces or print phrases on copy paper and glue on.  Fold in half and add to the jar.

Motivational Greeting CardsAnd here’s a coordinating motivational greeting card I created.

Enjoy!

Sale on Digital Scrapbooking Kits

 Digital Stamps, Specials
May 012013
 

Digital Scrapbook Software SaleBetween now and June 15th you can get 25 percent off select My Digital Studio content and print products!

Digital content includes:  ALL digital scrapbooking kits, digital calendar, digital photobooks, and swatchbook digital content.  See it here.
Print products include:  ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars.  See the digital scrapbook printing sale prices here.

Be sure you have the latest version of the My Digital Studio software to get the discounts on print products by updating your digital scrapbook software.

Don’t have My Digital Studio yet?
Try this free digital scrapbook software HERE for 30 days!

Another Blast From The Past

 Hand Made Card Ideas
Apr 292013
 

Self Portrait CardHere’s another blast from the past.  I called it “Self Portrait.”  LOL!

Who can tell me what stamp sets were used to make this handmade card?

A perfect example of “thinking outside the box,” why don’t you look at the stamps you already have and come up with different ways to use them?  A great way to stretch your creative muscles!  Need more help?  Bring in a toddler — they are naturally curious and creative!  :-)

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