A Closer Look!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Margaret

Last week I held the Cute as a Button class and really enjoyed the evening with the ladies. I loved seeing them change the cards up a bit to make them their own.  Although I showed you all the cards in one photo, sometimes it is hard to really see them well, so I have posted individual photos below of the cards we made.

Bold Flower

 

Red Cherries

 

Baby Rattle

 

Pig

 

Pumpkins

 

Snails

 

Happy Snowmen

 

Flower Vase

 

They are all so cheerful and bright and with a few additions of some ribbon here and rhinestones there, the cards finished up nicely.

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New Colours Sneak Peek

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Margaret

It’s been a few days since I have shared any sneak peeks with you for products from the new catalogue.  Now you might look at my card and say “wait a minute, that image is from a stamp set in the current catalogue” in which case you are correct.  The sentiment on the other hand is from an exclusive Hostess only set called Summer Afternoon.

Today’s card is a simple yet fun card that showcases all 5 new In Colours.  They are in order Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, and Gumball Green.  Yummy names aren’t they!

They are so crisp and so bold that I just LOVE them and I am sure you will too!

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks coming up but before you go, leave me a comment on which new In Colour is your favorite!

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GROW

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Margaret

I have a fantastic group of women in my downline and they have done quite well over the past few months with all of them having an achievement of some sort recently such as a promotion or growing their own downline.  I wanted to let them know I was thinking of them by giving each one a card.

I selected a different colour for each card I made for the ladies that had achievements and finally got them sent off in the mail.

I love the encouraging words in this set and hope it puts a smile on the faces of the ladies who are receiving them.

The stamp set used for this card was an exclusive set for us demonstrators and was created for our Grow theme at Convention last year.   This is another perk of being a demonstrator.

If you have been pondering becoming a demo, I would love to have you on my team.  Send me an e-mail and let’s chat!

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Read On…

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Margaret

So I’m sure there are times where I post something and you pass it on by when you see the title.  I think this may be the case when I post that there are new My Digital Studio downloads available for purchase.  Did you know though, that you do not need to own My Digital Studio to be able to purchase the downloads?

These downloads are able to be downloaded on your computer under Other Application and used in programs that you may already own for graphics.  How cool is that!

So now that you have read this far and listened to what I had to say about the My Digital Studio downloads, why don’t you continue scrolling down and check out the newest downloads available for purchase!

 

 

 

 

 

These downloads are fabulous and just waiting for you to purchase, download and use them.

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Margaret

A day late I know!

I hope all the Mother’s out there enjoyed the day and were treated well.  I went to church, enjoyed a nice breakfast with Chris and just took it easy and watched some movies.  I didn’t even stamp!  (I must be sick LOL, no, just tired)

I really need to get as much time in the stamp room this week as I need to get some secret projects completed and in the mail ASAP.

I didn’t get the chance to see my mom yesterday as she was out visiting my siblings and there families so I hope to be able to pop over some evening soon to drop off my card/ gift all in one.  I am still deciding what to put in the box but I’m sure I’ll find something good for her.

We made this at my stamp club last month and I think the girls found out it is easier to make than it may appear at first.  Isn’t that the way it usually seems to go?  Well, it does for me at least.

I hope my mom likes it and whatever it is I end up deciding to put in :)

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Lazy Summer Afternoon

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Margaret

The other night I had one of my downline over.  She asked me for help to create a card for her mother for her birthday this week.  Absolutely!

It was exciting because I already had my sneak peek items from the new catalogue (a perk of being a demonstrator is getting to order items before they are officially released)  We decided we would use several of the new products.

Check out the lovely watercoloured image.  It’s part of one of the new exclusive hostess sets.  SO pretty eh?

Hint – The sentiment is also cut out of a new product!

Don’t forget to check out the Retired Stamp, Decor Elements and Accessories lists if you haven’t already.  These items are only available until the end of May or while supplies last.

To view the lists again, click on the links below:

Retired Stamp Set Listing

Retired Definitely Decorative Listing

Retired Accessories Listing

 

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Fifth Ave

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Margaret

I have owned the stamp set Fifth Ave Floral for a couple years now but have never played with it much.  Now that it is retiring at the end of May I am telling myself to start creating with this set as it is so beautiful.

Next week Tuesday is my retired card class where we will be creating 4 lovely cards using retiring stamp sets.

Today’s project showcases the Fifth Ave Floral card we will be creating.

Look at the beautiful shimmer on the rose, isn’t is stunning!

There is still time to RSVP for this class.  Class fee is $20.00 per person and includes 4 fabulous cards and envelopes.  E-mail me today to reserve your spot.

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Framed Butterfly

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Margaret

So don’t get too excited now but I wanted to share another card I made using products from the new catalogue.

Since the catalogue doesn’t release until June 1st I can’t provide you with many details about the products but hopefully you will enjoy simply seeing some fun new things.

I love the bold colours of this card. All the colours used here are from the new In-Colour line.

Are you loving it?

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So Graceful

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Margaret

Another simple and stunning black & white card.  I love the Finial Press embossing folder used on this card and I’m sad that it is being retired at the end of the month.

This card has a few simple layers using the Apothecary Art stamp set and the Labels Framelits.  Although the Occasions Mini has ended, these items are still available for purchase!  I’m so happy about that as these are great products.

Although I forgot to take a picture of the inside I added some minor “decorating” on the interior.  With it being difficult to write on black cardstock (unless you are using a White Gel Pen) I decided to add a layer of Whisper White cardstock on the inside and some stamped images as well.

Don’t forget to order your Finial Press embossing folder before it’s too late!

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Sneak Peek Time!!!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Margaret

Oh my word, I am so excited!!!  I have my hands on some new product that will be revealed in the new catalogue.  Needless to say I made some time to be in the stamp room this weekend.

As mentioned in my newsletter, Stampin’ Up! has reconfigured the ink pads to a firm foam pad to provide better ink coverage and let me tell you… it works!

Check out the lovely bold image I stamped on the base of my card.  Now how rockin’ is that image!  I coloured the bird in using markers because I wanted it to have different colour wings.

Asides from the Whisper White cardstock, all the products used on this card are from the new catalogue.  Aren’t the colours gorgeous?

What do you think?

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New Catalogue Pre-Order

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Margaret

PRE-ORDER THE 2012-13 STAMPIN’ UP CATALOGUE TODAY!

Catalogues begin shipping May 15th, 2012

 

SCROLL DOWN FOR NEW POSTS

(check out a sneak peek from the new catalogue)

 

The cost to have it mailed standard mail (2 – 3 weeks) is $6.50 and if you wish to receive premium shipping, the cost is $8.00 and the catalogue ships out faster. The great thing is, these prices include the cost of the catalogue!

or

Come to my New Catalogue Open House on Friday June 1st, place an order of $40.00* or more and receive a catalogue FREE!

*before s/h and tax

 

Premium Shipping

Standard Shipping

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Stamp Sets in New Catalogue

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Margaret

I’m sure you are excited about the new Catalogue release in June just as much as I am!  I always love seeing the new stamps and accessories and what I can do with them to provide you with some new inspiration.

 

I was really excited to learn yesterday that several stamp sets from the Occasions Mini catalogue are being carried over and will be offered in the new catalogue.

To top off that great news, you can order the following sets now without having to wait for the new catalogue.

They are:

Stamp Set Name Item Number
Wood-Mount Clear-Mount
Baby Prints 125470 125472
Love & Laughter 125475 125477
Bordering on Romance 125480 125482
Apothecary Art 125525 125527
Mixed Bunch 125535 125537
Tea Shoppe 125545 125547
Mouthwatering 125675 125677
Loving Thoughts 125843 125845
Salon de thé 125934 125936
Etiquetas florales – 125941
Art floral 125964 125966

 

If you missed ordering any of these stamp sets during the Occasions Mini time period, contact me today to place your order!

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