Video – Pop-up die “Cake”

Apr 6, 2009

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Here's a great video that explains that new pop-up cake die (for the Big Shot, of course).  Full of lots of tips for success as you "build" your cake to pop from the center of your card!  What fun!

To view this video click on the video picture and then click on the next one you'll see, too.  And here's more information about this fun die!  Requires extended cutting pads (that's what they use in the video) – and you may also like the brand-new extended premium crease pad, too.

If you'd like to order any of these items online, click here, and then select the SHOP NOW button.  And then have tons of FUN with your pop-up cake!

Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die

Apr 5, 2009

Apr-04-2009-004  Here's another card from my recent Stamp-a-Stacks of Friday and Saturday.  This features the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die (for the Big Shot) – used on a single layer of our vellum cardstock.  This die gives a BEAUTIFUL embossed image – so perfect for really elegant cards.  My sample, of course, was designed as a wedding card (or could also be used as a wedding invitation, of course), but class participants were able to choose their greeting of preference, so some of the cards became very special birthday or friendship cards. 

Do you see that blush of deeper pink right where the roses are?  To add that extra shading we sponged some areas of Regal Rose ink directly onto the Pink Pirouette cardstock layers – right behind where the vellum roses would be.

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As I was designing my Stamp-a-Stack card I kind of got carried away with several variations, so here are a couple others I made at the same time.  I really think this birthday card on the right is my favorite of all of 'em, but I didn't have enough Pink Pirouette cardstock on hand for everyone to make one.  (Note to self:  I'm almost out of Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, and Kiwi Kiss cardstock.  Yikes!  Better get some ordered soon!  Apparently I LIKE those particular "In-Colors", lol.)

 

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And finally, this one actually looks better in real life than it does in this photo.  Somehow, the back layer of the card appears kind of green here, although it's actually Confetti White cardstock – so it's definitely NOT green, lol!  And I just realized that apparently the "Best Wishes" greeting kind of shows some wear from excessive handling, too.  Honest – it really *was* mounted straight at one time.  Oh well….. I'm too lazy to go shoot it over again, 'cuz my camera batteries are dead at the moment and I don't want to wait until they recharge before getting this posted.  But you get the idea, I'm sure.  <smile>

Click here for some more tips about that Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die.

April Stamp-a-Stack Sample

Apr 4, 2009

This is one of the 5 cards we made at my April Stamp-a-Stack sessions yesterday and today. Yes, you'll probably recognize the eggs from Wagon Full of Fun.  The grass is from a dormant stamp set, Inspired by Nature (not shown in the current catalog, but still available for purchase).  And can you believe that after searching through my ENTIRE stamp collection, it seems I no longer have a "Happy Easter" stamp?!?  So the greeting was designed and printed from my computer!Apr-04-2009-008 

And speaking of my monthly Stamp-a-Stacks, registration is now open for the May sessions.  (I run 3 sessions each month, btw - Friday and Saturday morning, and Friday night….. the 1st Friday of the month, and the following Saturday morning.)  Your $12 covers everything except your SNAIL adhesive, and you don't even need any prior stamping experience!  So why not join us next month?  You can reserve your space here!  

Just Buzzin’ By

Apr 3, 2009

I actually made this card several months ago for one of our demonstrator group swaps, but I don't think I ever got it posted here.  It's one of those interactive cards I love – opening up one little section at a time.   The Stamp set is "Just Buzzin' By"; you can see more details about the stamp set here. 

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If you are curious about being a demonstrator and having a business with Stampin' Up! (as well as becoming part of my nationwide team, the Sea to Sea Stampers), I'll be happy to chat with you to explore how this might fit with your lifestyle and needs.  Email me your phone number and let's chat!

Another Big Shot Matchbox die example

Apr 2, 2009

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Here's another matchbox made with my new Matchbox die.  Does it make you think Easter?  Or maybe baby shower?  How 'bout a favor at a baby shower – and then this coordinating card could be the invitation?

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Big Shot Matchbox Die

Apr 1, 2009

Remember this "teaser" from a few days ago? 

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I promised I'd show you the whole project when the product became available.  Well, the Occasions Mini Catalog is finally in effect as of today, and you Big Shot lovers are gonna WIG OUT over this new Matchbox Die!  Check out what this awesome gem can make! 

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See that darling little matchbox on the right?  Well many of you know I've been showing matchboxes for several years – but they always involve measuring and "math", and cutting and scoring and….

Well now most of that is GONE!  Just pass your cardstock or material of choice through the Big Shot machine with this new die, and out comes your cut and scored box – all ready to fold up and assemble!  And not only does this die make your box, but also the sleeve.  AND several fun tag shapes, too!  Here's a close-up (perfectly sized for 4 Hersheys Nuggets wrapped with 3" x 1" Designer Series Paper from the free Sale-a-Bration rewards):

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See that clear sleeve?  WINDOW SHEETS ARE BACK!  And not only "back", but available in two weights of clear, and also now PRINTED!  Oh my gosh!  Be still my heart!

So seeing into a matchbox is obviously just the beginning; wait till you see what I just made last night with my new window sheets!  Guess you're just gonna have to stay tuned…….. or sign up for my Stamp-a-Stacks this weekend and see it in person…….

Now you can subscribe to my posts!

Mar 31, 2009

I've finally figured out how to add subscription options so you can receive updates (feeds) from this blog whenever I post.  There are two options for you over in the left-hand column:  subscribe either in a reader or via email – as you prefer.

But don't get confused – this is not the same thing as subscribing to my emailed newsletter; you'll probably still want to subscribe to that.  (As a subscriber to my newsletter you can expect 3 or 4 messages per month.) 

But if you subscribe to my blog, you might get updates as frequently as daily.  (But of course the advantage is you'll see more samples and get hotter news that way.) 

Anyway, now you have OPTIONS so you can decide!

Another Flower Fancy card

Mar 31, 2009

Mar-16-2009-011_edited-1 And finally, the last card from Stamp-a-Stack earlier this month.  The flowers on this card are also from Flower Fancy, the same set as used on the card I posted yesterday.  And the colors are all current In-Colors:  Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, and Tangerine Tango. 

Ya know…. I'm not really much of an "orange" gal, but every so often it just seems "right".  And this card seemed one of those times.  Come to think of it, I even did a Tangerine Tango project last night, too!  Hmmmm….. wonder what's goin' on?!?

Still have some openings for this weekend's Stamp-a-Stacks, btw.  Register here through Wednesday.

Flower Fancy

Mar 30, 2009

Mar-16-2009-018Just realized I still have a couple of cards left over from March's Stamp-a-Stacks to share with you – so I'd better get those up before we run into THIS week-end's Stamp-a-Stack, huh?  And besides, although I've still got lots more "Wagon Full of Fun" samples to share, maybe it would be nice to see something else for a day. 

So this card features the stamp set called "Flower Fancy".  We actually used that set for 2 of our 5 projects; check back tomorrow to see the other card. 

I ADORE this stamp set!  (Of course it's all about flowers, and a 2-step set at that, so you can't go wrong – right?!?)  You can check it out here.

And in the meantime, if you'd like to make cards similar to these yourself, I've still got room at my Stamp-a-Stacks this weekend!  You've got your choice of 3 sessions; register for your preferred one here.

 

Reminder: my toll-free phone number is going bye-bye…..

Mar 30, 2009

Subscribers to my newsletter already know this, but here's a reminder for everyone else:  I will be dropping my (866) toll-free number as of April 1st.  Usage has declined on that line so much that the junk calls are now outnumbering the legitimate calls, and most of you long-distance friends have other ways you can reach me anyway (cell phones, VOIP lines, etc).

So please remember to update your records (as well as the label on the back of your catalog), and you may still reach me at either of my remaining two numbers (including my North Whidbey number that allows y'all up there to avoid any distance tolls, too.)

If you're not sure of my remaining two numbers, here are a couple tips:

  • Click here and look in the top right-hand corner
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