Thu 17 May 2012

Stationary for a Boy

Posted by Yapha under Cards, Jewish
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As I mentioned, we went to a Bar Mitzvah back East last weekend. I wanted to make some stationary for the Bar Mitzvah boy, but I usually use scallop punches on these, and I don’t see these working for a 13-year-old boy! Instead, I printed his name in Hebrew, and used the Modern Label Punch to punch it out. I matted it with a die cut from the Punch Windows Movers & Shapers Die (which is set to retire in two weeks!). I think they came out appropriately boyish. These are flat note cards and do not open.

Ink: Old Olive
Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White
Other: Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Punch Windows Mover & Shapers Dies

In case you don’t have it already, the old style version of the Modern Label Punch is available through the Clearance Rack for less than $10! In addition to the Punch Windows Movers & Shapers Die, the Old Olive 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon is also retiring at the end of May.

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Wed 16 May 2012

D is for Dog

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We had a whirlwind of a weekend at a Bar Mitzvah in upstate New York, then a heck of time getting home, but I finally had a chance to stamp last night! I played around with this week’s Stamping411 Sketch Challenge:

In my ongoing quest to show you what I consider to be the “must have” retiring sets, I bring you D is for Dog. If you have a Lab in your life, you are going to want to get this stamp set before it is gone!

Stamps: D is for Dog
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise
Paper: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper
Other: Real Red Satin Ribbon, 3/4″ Circle Punch, 1″ Circle Punch, Crystal Effects

I had stamped and punched out the paw print at the bottom, when I realized I wanted to jazz it up a little. So I covered the entire piece with Crystal Effects. It makes it more like a button, as it adds dimension and depth. Here’s a close up look:

Remember neither D is for Dog or the Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper will be available after May 31st. Get them while you can!

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Tue 15 May 2012

Seriously Awesome Digital Downloads

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So excited for this week’s digital downloads from Stampin’ Up! I love the Season by Season kit, especially for that glasses paper — now I can scrapbook the pictures of Eve with her first pair of glasses! And how cute is that baby set? Just right for any baby pagesm cards, or announcements!  These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! (Clicking on the pictures will take you right to the store to purchase these downloads.)

Don’t have My Digital Studio? You can download a free trial of My Digital Studio Express. Head over to my online store, add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart. Once you check out, you will be able to download it and install it. You can see all of the artwork that is included with the Express version here. For more information about this free trial, click here.

130162 Baby Prints Digital Stamp Brush Set $7.95

Download includes:
* 15-piece stamp brush set

130075 Lauren's Letter's Alphabet & Numbers Punches $9.95

Download includes:
* 36 punches

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* A versatile alphabet and numbers punch for any need

130060 Season by Season Digital Kit $9.95

Download includes:
* 1 page designer template (12″ x 12″)
* 31-piece stamp brush set
* 12 Designer Series Papers
* 19 embellishments

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* A cute collection to use on projects for every season

Coordinating colors:
Calypso Coral, Not Quite Navy, Pool Party, Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron

130064 Seriously Awesome Digital Stamp Brush Set $7.95

Download includes:
* 21-piece stamp brush set
* 1 page designer template (11″ x 8-1/2″)

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* An awesomely sassy collection of sayings to use on cards, journal covers, note cards, or photobook pages

121006 Summer Sun Designer Template $1.95

Download includes:
* 1 2-page designer template (8″ x 8″)
* 2-piece stamp brush set
* 1 Designer Series Paper
* 14 embellishments

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* Great template to capture favorite summertime photos

Coordinating colors:
Daffodil Delight, Going Gray, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango

131094 Things I Love Digital Stamp Brush set $5.95

Download includes:
* 9-piece stamp brush set

You can purchase these or any other digital downloads through my online store. (Clicking on the pictures above will take you there as well.) The great news is that they are available for immediate use, with no shipping charges! Just click on Digital Crafting, then Digital Downloads, then Newest Downloads to see all of the recent additions! If you registered your copy of My Digital Studio, you may also receive end-of-the month emails from Stampin’ Up featuring that month’s digital releases.

There is a My Digital Studio tab to the top right hand corner of this blog. It is a handy reference to a variety of My Digital Studio resources, including a list of all of the downloads and a break down of the printing costs. There is also a Resources page on MyDigitalStudio.net that includes an MDS Catalog. It shows all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through March 31, 2012! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details, which includes the colors of the designer papers! Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month.

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Sun 13 May 2012

Upsy Daisy

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I favorited this card a while ago, but only recently got around to making my version of it! In fact, I don’t even think I knew Krystal when I added it to my favorites on Splitcoast! Funny how life works!

Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Early Espresso 
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper
Other: Top Note Bigz Die, Early Espresso 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon

Quite a few items on this card will be gone after May 31st. Be sure to order  Upsy Daisy,  Early Espresso 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, and the Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper (which is currently on sale) before it is too late!

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Sat 12 May 2012

Your Stampin’ Up, Your Way!

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Is crafting a big part of your life? Wouldn’t you love to earn money while doing something you enjoy? Or just get a discount on everything you buy? Maybe the chance to earn free products? How about the convenience of setting your own hours? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then Stampin’ Up! is the perfect opportunity for you.

Doing what I love, and sharing what I love with others are just a few of the benefits that made me decide to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. I love sharing my passion for stamping with family and friends, meeting new people, and having the chance to build a great business doing so. I also get to set my own schedule and that is a definite plus!

And starting now, Stampin’ Up!’s New Demonstrator Starter Kit is completely customizable! Build your Starter Kit your way! For just $99, you get

  • Your choice of up to $125 worth of any current Stampin’ Up! products!
  • A business supply pack valued at $65!.

That’s a total value of $190! Visit my Stampin’ Up website for more information or to join today. I’d love to talk to you more about it if you have any questions!

Have you seen my Stamp of the Month kit? You still have few days left to order!

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Fri 11 May 2012

Rainbow Motifs

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It’s May, and that means a new inspiration challenge from Stampin’ Celebration. This one is rainbow-licious!

My mom loves rainbows, and she also loves the soon to retire stamp set Baroque Motifs, so I decide to combine them into a card for her. I embossed the thanks in gold, like it is gold at the end of the rainbow.

Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Ink: Garden Green, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry, VersaMark
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Other: Gold Embossing Powder

Less than 3 weeks left of the current Stampin’ Up catalog! Be sure to get everything you want off of the retiring lists before they are gone forever.

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Thu 10 May 2012

Tools & Tiaras Digital Downloads

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Super cute downloads today, everything from tools to tiaras! These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! (Clicking on the pictures will take you right to the store to purchase these downloads.)

Don’t have My Digital Studio? You can download a free trial of My Digital Studio Express. Head over to my online store, add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart. Once you check out, you will be able to download it and install it. You can see all of the artwork that is included with the Express version here. For more information about this free trial, click here.

130079 A Royal Day Ensemble $14.95

Download includes:
* 2 double-sided postcard designer templates (5″ x 7″; 5″ x 3-1/2″)
* 1 8-page décor designer template (8-1/2″ x 11″)
* 1 page designer template (12″ x 12″)
* 28-piece stamp brush set
* 12 Designer Series Papers
* 10 embellishments
* 2 punches

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* Colored with new, exclusive-to-digital color palette
* Everything you need for your princess’s party: invitations, crown, wand toppers, treat boxes, banner, cupcake toppers, thank you notes
* Easy to create coordinating projects with all included elements

Coordinating colors:
Basic Gray, Certainly Celery, Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Whisper White

130166 Coutryside Stamp Brush Set $3.95

Download includes:
* 5-piece stamp brush set

130063 Mis-Stitched Digital Download $3.95

 

Download includes:
* 30 embellishments
* 1 page designer template (11″ x 8-1/2″)

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* A collection of 10 different “messy” stitches in three colors to give a trendy edge to your projects

Coordinating colors:
Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White

130061 Oh Splat! Overlays Stamp Brush Set $7.95

Download includes:
* 17-piece stamp brush set
* 1 page designer template (12″ x 12″)

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* Filled with funky overlays sized up for digital versatility
* Easy to use images; size down for photo overlays or use full-sized as page backgrounds

130073 Peaceful Thoughts Greeting Card $1.95

Download includes:
* 1 greeting card designer template (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)
* 2-piece stamp brush set
* 1 embellishment

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* to show you care

Coordinating colors:
Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Soft Suede

129875 Tool Shed Stamp Brush Set $7.95

Download includes:
* 16-piece stamp brush set

You can purchase these or any other digital downloads through my online store. (Clicking on the pictures above will take you there as well.) The great news is that they are available for immediate use, with no shipping charges! Just click on Digital Crafting, then Digital Downloads, then Newest Downloads to see all of the recent additions! If you registered your copy of My Digital Studio, you may also receive end-of-the month emails from Stampin’ Up featuring that month’s digital releases.

There is a My Digital Studio tab to the top right hand corner of this blog. It is a handy reference to a variety of My Digital Studio resources, including a list of all of the downloads and a break down of the printing costs. There is also a Resources page on MyDigitalStudio.net that includes an MDS Catalog. It shows all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through March 31, 2012! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details, which includes the colors of the designer papers! Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month.

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Wed 9 May 2012

Clean & Simple Shalom

Posted by Yapha under Cards, Congratulations, Jewish
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It’s been awhile since I played along with the clean&simple challenge. I really liked this week’s sketch, and I wanted to get back into it.

I decided that square would be perfect for Clear Block stamping. That is where you put ink directly on the clear block itself to make a background for your image. I inked up Clear Block D with Pool Party ink to create this one. It doesn’t cover everything perfectly, but that’s part of the appeal of this technique. I used a Stampin’ Write Marker to ink up just the outline of the Jewish star, and not the Shalom in the middle.

Stamps: Shalom
Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo
Paper: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White
Other: Clear Block D

When I went back to look at the sketch, I realized I had strayed more from it than I usually do. Oh, and I hand wrote the Mazel Tov at the bottom with my Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker. Don’t forget, this gorgeous Shalom stamp is only available until May 30th!

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Mon 7 May 2012

May Stamp Set of the Month Kit

Posted by Yapha under Birthday, Card Kits, Cards
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I am so excited to be offering a new stamping option! Each month I will be choosing one stamp set, and offering that for sale with a pre-cut kit to make 6 cards with it (2 each of 3 designs). The kit includes all of the card stock and accessories as well as color pictures of the finished cards — you just need the ink!  You can choose whether you want the stamp set in wood mount or clear mount, or, if you already own it, no stamps at all. If the stamp set is available in another language, you can choose that as well. (Sorry, no substitutions for a different stamp set.) Purchase the Kit by the 20th of each month, and you will receive it by the end of the month. All taxes and shipping are included in the price.

The May Stamp Set of the Month is the super cute truck set, I Dig You.

Each kit contains the supplies to create two each of the following three cards. Everything is pre-cut, and anything that needs to be punched or embossed has already been done. You do need the ink, so contact me if you would like to order that as well.

Stamps: I Dig You
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Real Red, Garden Green, Early Espresso
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Other: Gold Brads, Red 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

(note: this card measure 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ square)

Stamps: I Dig You
Ink: More Mustard, Basic Black
Paper: More Mustard, Basic Black, Whisper White
Other: Mini Silver Brads, Perfectly Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Stamps: I Dig You
Ink: More Mustard, Basic Black, Not Quite Navy
Paper: More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: 3″ Circle Die, 3 1/2″ Circle Die, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Not Quite Navy 1 1/4″ Striped Grosgrain

Choose your option below to purchase this kit. All orders must be placed by Sunday, May 20, 2012. All kits will ship out by Monday, May 28, 2012. Sorry,  US addresses only.

Choose Stamp Type

Please let me know in the notes field if you would like the Spanish Version of the stamp set.

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Sun 6 May 2012

Lace Ribbon Border Punch

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As soon as I saw this week’s color challenge from Our Creative Corner, I knew that I had to play along! It’s not my usual color scheme, and it has yellow, which as you know is my mom’s favorite color.

Did you know that the Lace Ribbon Border Punch will not be available after May 30th? It’s a real shame, since this punch makes such lovely accents. One of the things I really like to do with it is place circles of an accent color behind the punch, as I did in today’s card.

Stamps: Thank You Kindly
Ink: VersaMark
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Other: White Embossing Powder, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, 1″ Circle Punch

I like the way this card came out. And it’s nice and flat for easy mailing, too.

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