• Hi Stampers!

    Today I've got another one of my swap cards from convention. This time a traditional hand stamped card. I've been obsessed with the pretty Basic Black and Strawberry Slush color combo lately so I played around with those colors to create a Clean and Simple card!

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    I had fun with a Black Background – not my norm – the texture looks great on it and the Strawberry Slush really pops!

    Stamp Sets:
    Papillion Potpourri, Express Yourself

    Paper:
    Basic Black, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush

    Inks:
    Strawberry Slush and Jet Black StazOn

    Tools:
    Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Bitty and Elegant Butterfly Punches, Dotted Scallop
    Ribbon Border Punch

     

     

  • Hi Stampers,

    There were lots of announcements at convention – but my favorite was the Paper Pumpkin Deal!!

    Paper-pumpkin_demo_blogbutton_augustIf you have not signed up for Paper Pumpkin yet you can Join for only $10.00 a month for your first two months!!!

    Offer Dates: July 18, 2013 -August 31, 2013

    Offer Details: Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to
    join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month*
    for the first two months.
    *plus tax, where applicable. Shipping included!

    The Fine Print:

    • For new subscribers only.
    • Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new
      subscription. After receiving two month's worth, the price for each
      month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
    • You and your customers need to visit mypaperpumpkin.com to join.
    • You must click "Add Promo Code" and then enter the promo code
      PUMPKINDEAL in the "Promo Code" field when you sign up on the
      mypaperpumpkin.com website to take advantage of this promotion.
    • You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT).

    I'm happy to answer any questions you have about Paper Pumpkin – just e-mail me, then Visit the Paper Pumpkin website to get started! The deadline for receiving your Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit in August is August 10, 2013

  • Hi Stampers,

    As most of you know – I LOVE to spoil my team – and Convention is a GREAT time to do that! I always give me team members a gift for going to Convention – and this year was Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary (and my 10 year) so I wanted to do something extra special!!

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    The first thing I found for my Convention Gift were these ADORABLE Itsy Bags from Suzi Homemaker.

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    They come in a lot of different fun colors and fabrics – I choose a Gray Cordoray bag to go along with this year's convention colors and had Suzi embroider it with my Create, Ink! Team Logo and each person's name!!

    These bags were the perfect size to hold a few of Stampin' Up!'s clear blocks, which we needed to take with us to Convention so we could do our Make 'n Takes!

    Suzi doesn't have the bags up on her site right now, but if you want one of your own just e-mail her and let her know – the  bags are $15.00)

    I also made them up a Bag Tag using My Digital Studio to hook onto their convention bags.

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    and last but not least! I decorated a notebook for them!

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    I used the Mosaic Madness stamp set and the stamps included in the Paper Pumpkin Try it Out kit. These notebooks are a similar style to what's included in the kit – but they're Gray instead of Crumb Cake! 🙂

     

     

  • Hi Stampers!
    This past week I’ve been in Salt Lake City, UT for Stampin’ Up!’s annual convention – I had all kinds of fun posts set up to share with you while I was gone and none of them posted!! 🙂 Oops … gotta love technology…

    SO I’m going to try to get all caught up this week and share the fun new things I learned at convention as well as the posts I had set up to share with you while I was gone!
    So today’s post is one of the swap cards I traded at convention.

    This one is a MDS Hybrid Card

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    I designed the card front in My Digital Studio. Then printed it out onto Whisper White card stock. I cut the card stock down to size, embossed it with an embossing folder for a little texture along the side of the chevron, and added a little bling.

    Once it was mounted onto a cardstock base you’ve got a perfect, fast Thank You!!

    Digital Elements:
    Oh, Hello Stamps
    Colors (Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Smoky Slate)

    Traditional Supplies

    Paper: Crushed Curry, Whisper White
    Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels
    Tools: Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder

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    New 2013-2014 Annual Catalog

     Q&A

    Q: What's new and exciting in the latest release of the catalog?

    A: You are right, the new catalog is packed with amazing new products and creative samples. I think looking through the new Annual Catalog is kind of like a fun scavenger hunt! Here are some of my favorites – scavenger-hunt style!

    2013-2014 Annual Catalog

    Index

    Like a map, you can use the index at the start of each section of the catalog to guide you through the hunt!
    Stamp Index – pages 6-7
    Accessories Index – pages 136-137

    SCAVENGER HUNT – Can you find these?

    Product Suites:
    There are 9 suites that feature coordinating stamps, Designer Series Paper, punches, Big Shot dies and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, and embellishments.

    • Birthday Basics suite: birthdays, greetings, and invitations
    • Soho Subway suite: occasions, weddings, and just because
    • I Am Me suite: play time, growing up, and baby
    • Venetian Romance suite: birds, trees, and realistic animals
    • Gingham Garden suite: floral, leaves, and butterflies
    • Etcetera suite: elements like frames, labels, and backgrounds
    • Eastern Elegance suite: repeated patterns, flourishes, and intricate designs
    • Quatrefancy suite: dollies, geometric shapes, and quatrefoil designs
    • This and That suite: alphabets & numbers, personalized stamps, and journaling supplies
      HINT: The Stamp Index on pages 6-7 will guide you to the correct page for each suite. Shopping online? Look for the “Product Suites” link on the left sidebar.

    Bundles:
    These bundles of stamps and coordinating tools or accessories save you 15% on fabulous combinations that you will love to use when you create.

    • Chalk Talk (Chalk Talk stamp set and Big Shot Framelits)
    • Backyard Basics (Backyard Basics stamp set and Big Shot Framelits)
    • Flower Shop (Flower Shop stamp set and Pansy punch)
    • Label Love (Label Love stamp set and Artisan Label punch)
    • Mosaic Madness (Mosaic Madness stamp set and Mosaic punch)
    • Beautifully Baroque (Beautifully Baroque stamp and Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder)
    • Wildflower Meadow (Wildflower Meadow stamp and Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder)
    • Six-Sided Sampler (Six-Sided Sampler stamp set and Hexagon punch)
    • Tag a Bag Bundle (Tag a Bag Gift Bags and Tag a Bag Accessory Kit)
    • Tag a Box Bundle (Tag a Bag Gift Boxes and Tag a Bag Accessory Kit)
      HINT: Find it faster by looking up the stamp set by name in the detailed Stamp Index on pages 206-208. Shopping online? Type “Bundle” into the Search Box. Using the quotation marks around the word helps narrow your search!

    Find these new favorites:

    • The new Accessories Table of Contents section designed to help you dive into the accessories you use most.
    • Your new favorite color combination. You'll find a slew of color combinations as color blocks behind the sample projects all through the catalog.
    • Love to learn new techniques or ways to use your stamps? Find training tips sprinkled throughout the catalog.

    Happy Hunting!
    Enjoy the hunt and discover which suites and bundles are your new favorites! Don’t have the new Annual Catalog? Contact me today!

    © CraftyPerson Production. 2013 Images © Stampin' Up!

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  • Preview Week has BEGUN!!!  It's our most favorite time because not only do we show you what Create with Connie and Mary Summer Collection is all about but you get to meet our FABULOUS design team, have the opportunity to win blog candy AND you can save $5 off the regular price of our subscription.  It is only $19.95 from now until Saturday!  WOO HOOO!!!

    via www.createwithconnieandmary.com

    Hi Stampers,

    Just wanted to pop in to remind you that tomorrow (Saturday) is the last day to get the Early Bird discount on the Summer Create with Connie and Mary.

    I just finished up my tutorial for this edition and I LOVE the way my project came out – I'm looking forward to sharing it with all the CCMC subscribers next week!!! 🙂

  • Hi Stampers!

    I'm excited to be invited again to be a Guest Designer for Create with Connie and Mary. This time I'm creating for the Summer Collection! Today's card gives you a sneak peek at the stamp set I'll be using for my project this edition (which I'm SUPER excited about putting together!!!).




    IMG_8514The stamp set is Gifts of Kindness, one of the sets in the Gingham Garden Suite. When I first saw this stamp I though it would make a fabulous Black and White card! But I have a hard time sticking to Just Black and White … so I added just a little punch of color with the new Strawberry Slush.

    With the color refresh coming out in this new catalog I had used down a lot of my embelishments and ribbons – and I haven't stocked by up much yet – so I challenged myself to create an simple silhouette card with limited embelishments!

    I used all paper to create the layers on the band across he card, and I cut out the flowers and added them over the stamped image with Stampin' Diminsionals to add some pop to the card. I did add just a few Pearls to the centers of the flowers to break up the black!

    You can see the diminsion of the cut out flowers a bit better in this picture…

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    Early Bird registration is going on this week for the Summer Collection, During Early Bird you can subscribe to Create with Connie and Mary for only $19.95. That's $5.00 off the regular price!!

    All of the projects come with a full downloadable tutorial and you'll get a chance to see what those tutorials are like during this preview week, when the designers are sharing tutorials for FREE!! They're also giving away blog candy all week – but you'll need to visit Create with Connie and Mary to see where to go for your opportunity to win!!

    I'm looking forward to creating with you during this collection!!

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    Summer Scrapbooking

     Q&A

    Q: How can I capture all of our family summer fun?

    A: Some of us like camping, some like the beach, and others prefer a luxury hotel and room service. Scrapbooking is kind of the same. We all have different likes and needs. The great thing is that Stampin’ Up! has a solution for us all, even you! Check out the options and see which one fits you and your family best.

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    Quick & Informal
    This and That Journals are perfect if you want to capture your memories on the go. They are designed so you can add thoughts, photos, brochures, tickets, and other tidbits as you go. Pack a small bag with a Stampin’ Write Marker or two, your This and That Journal, Remember This and That Rotary Stamp, coordinating Designer Stickers, and Washi Tape, and you’ll have everything you need! Since you can add thoughts and memories right away, you can return from a getaway with your journal complete and ready to share! Since it’s informal, you’ll cherish having other family members jot down some of their thoughts and favorite moments to share, too.

    This and That Product Line
    Epic Day This And That Designer StickersEpic Day This And That Designer Washi TapeRemember This And That Rotary Stamp
    This And That Epic Day JournalThis And That Epic Day Designer Series PaperHung Up Cute Clips

    Digital Diva
    My Digital Studio is perfect for our digital world. You take your digital photos (lots of them!), download them to your computer, and then create! No need to print and crop. For the quickest results, just add your photos into any one of our many gorgeous artist-designed photobook templates. Customize it with your journaling and you are done. Even with our great templates you are in control. Add, move, or delete any of the elements as you wish. Have more time and want more customization? Simply make your own photobook using your favorite papers, stamps, and embellishments. You’ll be impressed with the quality and pricing of our print services. One of the often overlooked features of digital crafting is that it is easy to replicate. Need more copies of a photobook as a gift? No problem. The dog ate your photobook or your kids spilled red punch on it – no worries. You can reprint your projects anytime! Photobooks, journals, calendars, and more await your digital creativity!

    Digital Diva Sample

    Places I've Been Swatchbook Template -- Digital Download
    Software

    Give Me a Year
    Calendar scrapbooking is a great solution if you want to share a highlight of memories from the year. You can quickly pick one (or a few) favorite pictures from each month. Add them to the calendar page for that month and you’ll have a collection of photos that gives a great overview of your year and family memories. Calendars can be created traditionally or with My Digital Studio. Using My Digital Studio, you have the choice of artist-designed calendar templates, complete customization, or somewhere in-between. These calendars are useful, you can enjoy them each day, and they make fantastic gifts that your family and friends will look forward to receiving each year!

    CalendarsTea for Two Easel Calendar TemplateLive The Day Easel Calendar Template -- Digital Download
    2013 Month By Month Calendar Template -- Digital Download2011 Pennant Desktop Calendar Kit Digital DownloadBest Day 2013 Easel Calendar Template -- Digital Download


    Traditional Rules

    The world of traditional scrapbooking hasn’t changed – only grown! Maybe you love the hands-on approach of cropping photos, layering papers, and handwritten journaling combined to create scrapbooks that honor and share your special memories. If so, don’t worry, you can still use our great quality, archival, acid- and lignin-free Designer Series Paper and card stock to make your 12” x 12”, 8-1/2” x 11”, 8” x 8”, 6” x 6”, or other size scrapbooks. Create beautiful backgrounds with Stampin’ Around Wheels, create titles in any color with alphabet stamps, journal with coordinating Stampin’ Write Markers, add character with stamps, and finish it all off with the perfect embellishments. These scrapbooks become cherished works of art full of the love with which they were made.

    Digital Diva Sample

    Create a Cupcake Stamp Set - by Stampin' Up!Cupcake PunchBrights 8-1/2 x 11 Cardstock

    Enjoy the Journey
    However you decide to scrapbook, enjoy the journey! Set time aside on a weekly or monthly basis so you can scrapbook the memories while they are fresh. Contact me today with questions. If you are thinking of becoming a Digital Diva, get our free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio here. Let me help you get started!

    MDS Free Trial

    © CraftyPerson Production. 2013 Images © Stampin' Up!

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  • Hi Stampers!

    The ColorLab has just been updated with the new In Colors for 2013-15 along with the color refresh changes for this year!

    ColorLab

    So take a minute to jump over to the site and play around with some fun new color combos – or just click the Suprise Me button to see what comes up!

    And for all my fellow Bloggers out there…. Don't forget we have a fun ColorLab Widget you can add to the sidebar of your blog (just like I have) The widget is our free gift to anyone who helps support our ColorLab sites with a donation!

  • Hi Stampers!

    Have you seen the new 2013 catalog yet?? It's here!!! The catalog officially started yesterday and you can go check it out online right now if you have not seen it yet!!

    2013 Catalog

    Don't forget that this weekend only you can shop from the new catalog AND still pick up some of your retiring favorited from the previous catalog. You have until Monday to get the retiring stamp sets off your wish list from the 2012-13 catalog! 🙂

    Click the link in my siggy to start shopping