Thursday, July 31, 2014

Kinda Eclectic Convention Make & Take

I must confess: I did not create any of my make and takes at Convention. There was so much other stuff going on, that I decided to just take them home and do them on my own. Now, I actually have to follow through and do them! I started with an easy one. I love this Kinda Eclectic card. Even more so, I love that they showed us a clean and simple version and a "stepped up" version of the card. Here's my stepped-up version:
Stampin' Up! Kinda Eclectic Convention Make & Take

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Stampin' Up! Kinda Eclectic Stepped Up vs Simple
At Convention, both cards were on Whisper White cardstock, but I decided to cut my "stepped up" card and layer it on a Old Olive card base. The other ways this card is "stepped up" is the additional bitty butterfly, punched from vellum cardstock and attached with a Basics Hodge Podge Clip. I also added loops of Linen Thread under the Kindness banner. This look is very popular in paper-crafting this year. It's really easy to do. 
  1. Wind the linen thread around your fingers to create a group of loops. 
  2. Apply adhesive (I used SNAIL) to the cardstock in the middle of where you want the loops to be.
  3. Stick the Linen Thread on top of the adhesive with the loops spreading above and below the area with adhesive.
  4. Use Stampin' Dimensionals on the embellishments that go on top.
Stampin' Up! Supplies: Kinda Eclectic stamp set, Old Olive ink & cardstock, Hello Honey ink & cardstock, Tangelo Twist ink pad, Crumb Cake ink & cardstock, Vellum Cardstock, Memento Black Ink Pad, Whisper White cardstock, Moonlight Designer Paper Stack, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Linen Thread, Basics Hodge Podge Clips
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

NEW! Weekly Deals: July 29 - Aug 4, 2014

On Sale: Cupcake Punch
It's time for new Weekly Deals! Check out the latest sale items in my Online Store here. The Weekly Deals end next Monday, August 4th.

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Monday, July 28, 2014

50% Off Paper Pumpkin for New Subscribers + July Kit Samples

Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin July 2014 Wish Big Kit
Wowie! What a fantastic special! Thousands of stampers around the country are already enjoying their monthly surprise project kits delivered right to their door! If you're not one of them, what are you waiting for!?! Subscribe by September 10 and get 50% off your first TWO months of My Paper Pumpkin! Click here to subscribe now and use Promo Code HALFOFF2 to get the discount!

Check out the kit that was delivered in July! The "Wish Big" kit makes 6 full size cards (with envelopes), 6 treat boxes, and 12 tags (see above photo)! Plus you'll be able to re-use the set of 10 Photopolymer stamps and ink spot over and over again!
Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin July 2014 Wish Big Kit
From box to finished projects, watch the July 2014 Wish Big Paper Pumpkin Kit unfold:
At Convention, Sara Douglass showed us some alternate projects with different kits, including the July 2014 My Paper Pumpkin "Wish Big" kit. I love the little notecards that she made (she cut the regular card in half to create 4-1/4" x 2-3/4" mini cards). And they fit perfectly inside one of the treat boxes!
Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin July 2014 Wish Big Kit
Here are two of the mini cards:
Stampin' Up! My Paper Pumpkin July 2014 Wish Big Kit
 She also shared some ideas for using the leftover pieces. I love how she turned to negatives from the die cuts (both the "WISH" and the stars) into stencils!
She used a Stampin' Spritzer with reinker and alcohol to spray through the template and create a design, like the back of this envelope.
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As a My Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you'll enjoy a new project kit delivered directly to your mailbox every month! Each kit is different (cards, a mini scrapbook, home decor), but always includes pre-cut materials, stamp, and ink -- everything you need (except scissors and adhesive) to complete the projects. Your first kit will include a Clear Mount block to use with all of your stamps.

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Saturday, July 26, 2014

Hello There Gift Tags

I love all the super adorable hand-crafted gifts the everyone gives to their friends and downline at Convention. (And many thanks for my friends who gifted me with their talent!!) When it comes to Convention gifts...I cheated a little! I simply did not have time for hand-made gifts, so instead, I gave stamp sets to my downline who attended Convention with me this year. I choose the Hello There hostess stamp set and stamped up a quick tag to tie on it.
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Stampin' Up! Supplies: Hello There stamp set, Tangelo Twist ink & cardstock, Hello Honey ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Whisper White 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewel Accents

You can choose the Hello There stamp set for free when you host a party or place an order for $150 or more.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Little Letters Friend Card

I'm CASEing the Catalog again! I actually made several changes this time. I love the card on page 125 of the Annual Catalog, but I thought the sewing and the shaker part was a little fussy, so I simplified it a little bit by using Gold Soiree Designer Paper behind the Little Letters cutout. I used the same colors, but changed the base color to be Crisp Cantaloupe. Lastly, I changed the layout and switched from a horizontal card to a vertical layout.

Stampin' Up! Little Letters Thinlits + Petite Petals
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I thought there was a video from Stampin' Up! about using the new Little Letters Framelits, but now I can't find it, so I'll add that to my to-do list and try to do a video soon with some tips for you.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Petite Petals stamp set, Calypso Coral ink & cardstock, Crisp Cantaloupe ink & cardstock, Garden Green cardstock, Pistachio Pudding cardsdtock, Gold Soiree Designer Paper, Little Letters Framelits, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Whisper White Baker's Twine
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

NEW! Weekly Deals for July 22-28

On Sale: Curly Label Punch
It's time for new Weekly Deals! Check out the latest sale items in my Online Store here. The Weekly Deals end next Monday, July 28th.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Choose Happiness Collage Card

The Choose Happiness stamp set is perfect for collage cards. It's hard to see all the details in this card, but I simply layered the images on top of each other on this clean and simple layout. This is the second card in my Stamp of the Month Club series for July.
Stampin' Up! Choose Happiness Collage Card
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Stampin' Up! Supplies: Choose Happiness, Early Espresso ink & cardstock, Calypso Coral ink & cardstock, Pistachio Pudding ink & cardstock, Crumb Cake ink pad, Very Vanilla cardstock, Artisan Label Punch, Pearl Jewel Accents, Linen Thread
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Featured Stamp Set for July: Choose Happiness



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Monday, July 21, 2014

World of Dreams Swap Card

This weekend was a little crazy with traveling home from Convention, so I decided not to participate in the Control Freaks Blog Tour this month. This only swaps I made for Convention was the organized swap with the Control Freaks. I enjoyed getting together with them and the swaps are always crazy good! Here's one of the two cards that I made. I used the new World of Dreams stamp set. I LOVE, love, love that set! Definitely a must-have from the new Annual Catalog! Check it out in my Online Store here.
Stampin' Up! World of Dreams card
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Stampin' Up! Supplies: World of Dreams stamp set, Early Espresso ink & cardstock, Pear Pizzazz ink & cardstock, Blushing Bride ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Crumb Cake carstock, Oval Collection Framelits (Big Shot), Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Vintage Buttons, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals
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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Convention Highlight Video

I'm in the airport waiting for my flight to board. I opted for sleeping instead of posting more pictures last night, but I know you understand! Here's a picture of our group -- my downline and sidelines. Many thanks to our upline Kim Peck for sending the light-up green hats! We sure missed you this year!
Watch for a close-up of the green hats in this highlights video from Stampin' Up!:

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Convention Update: Big News!!

Holiday Catalog Cover
Wow! Convention has been a blast so far! On the first day, Stampin' Up! revealed the new Holiday Catalog and holy cow, it's a good one! I'm so excited to get to pre-order (and take home) some new holiday goodies! There are so many new punches and dies and beautiful designer papers. I can't wait to share it all with you! Customer ordering starts August 28 and you can expect to receive your copy in the mail in mid-August.

Check out my favorite new stamp set. This will definitely be a Stamp of the Month Club pick this fall!!

Last night, we attended an optional class and made a little book of techniques broken down into three categories: stamps, ink, and paper. We got a whole bag of goodies to take home and use to try the techniques at home.
The first two days have been filled with classes, make and takes, display boards, swapping, and my favorite: catching up with friends (new and old)! This set of cards by Ilina Crouse on one of the display boards really caught my eye! I don't usually use black as a main layer (outside of Halloween), so I found these designs to be striking! And check out this amazing 3-D swap one of my downline received from Diane Tunnell!
The big news came at Awards Night tonight. It was recognized again as one of the Top 100 Demonstrators of the Year and invited to attend the Founder's Circle retreat this fall. I was also one of six demonstrators invited to serve on the 2014-2015 Advisory Board. Advisory Board members provide the company with direction, experience, and opinions from a demonstrator’s point of view.
I'm still on cloud nine! What an incredible honor to represent my fellow demonstrators!
2014-2015 Stampin' Up! Advisory Board

Many, many thanks to my customers and my downline for helping to make this year my very best yet! And hugs and kisses to my family and friends for their love and support!
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