MDS Monday….It’s a Sale!

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MDSsale.0513It’s MDS Monday again but instead of a showing you a project I want to tell you about a sale!  Everyone loves a sale, don’t they?

From May 1st – June 15th Stampin’ Up! is offering 25% off select digital content and print products!  Woo Hoo!  Check out the digital content that’s on sale here.  There’s a link on that page that will show you what print products are on sale.

Most of you are thinking that you don’t really care because you don’t even have My Digital Studio or even worse…you have it and don’t know how to use it!  Well, I can help you on both accounts!  If you don’t have it yet why not check out the 30 day FREE trial?  You can download it for FREE and play with it for 30 days!  I’ll even show you how it works!

Do you have it but are afraid to try it on your own?  Now is the time to schedule that one-on-one with me.  Bring your laptop to me or I’ll come to you.  We can sit down and I’ll show you how to use it.  It’s easy and fun and there’s SO much you can do with it!

Everyone should try it!  I know you’ll LOVE it!  Check it out today!

 

For The Fisherman…

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294I was so glad to see this “By The Tide” stamp set in the Spring Catalog.  We need more stamp sets that you can use to make cards for guys!  As much as I like this stamp set I would still love to see a stamp set with fish, fishing pole and reel, a fishing boat….that kind of thing.  I’m from the Midwest and you don’t see a whole lot of lobsters or seahorses in the lakes there….just saying!

I used Not Quite Navy on this card with the Crumb Cake.  Isn’t it a nice color combination?  Or, should I say it was…..bye-bye Not Quite Navy.  I’m sad to see you go.  🙁  Oh, well.  I guess it’s time for new color combinations!  What color are you sad to see go?  Leave me a comment and let me know!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Another Simple Saturday!

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006I’m getting better at simple cards….or should I say I’m getting better at CASEing simple cards?!  Ha!

This card was pretty easy, especially since I started with one of the notecards.  I’m really liking those little things!

I started by punching out the larger butterfly on the small piece of Whisper White card stock with the Elegant Butterfly Punch.  I stamped my sentiment and then adhered the designer paper to the back of the punched butterfly with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Add the Rich Razzleberry layer, the Bitty Butterfly and a brad.  That’s it!  I told you it was simple!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Best of Brides & Babies

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Best of Brides & BabiesIt’s a new month and time for a new “Best of” stamp from Stampin’ Up!.  Best of Brides and Babies is this month’s theme.  I love that Stampin’ Up! is pulling out some old favorites for us each month yet keeping it fresh with a brand new stamp in each set.

Have you started collecting these “Best of” stamp sets yet?  Remember to save the little “25” label sticker in each set.  If you collect 6 of the little stickers you can send them in for a FREE stamp set next April!  How fun is that?!  I always  like FREE stuff!  How about you?

You can order your favorite “Best of” stamp set right here!  Start creating today!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

A Secret Garden Birthday

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005 When I saw this card online I knew I had to CASE it!  Isn’t it beautiful?  It’s not a simple card to make but it sure is pretty!

The flowers are from the Secret Garden stamp set.  I stamped them with Whisper White Craft Ink and embossed them with White Embossing Powder.  Then I rubbed Calypso Coral in over them to add a bit of dimension before die-cutting them with the Secret Garden Framelits.  The “Happy Birthday” is a single stamp called “Beautiful Birthday” on page 44 of the catalog ($6.95).  If you like it, you better order it now because it is on the retired list and won’t appear in the new catalog.

I kind of white-washed the embossed background to soften the look a bit and I rubbed Old Olive Ink on the edges of the leaves to add dimension.   I thought this would have made the perfect Mother’s Day card but I couldn’t find the perfect sentiment for it.   I guess that means I’ll be creating cards for the moms this weekend!  I’ll let you know what I come up with!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Bloomin’ Bouqet Kit

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Bloomin' Bouquet Kit.0413It’s another fun kit from Stampin’ Up!!  Here’s what they have to say about it:

“Mother’s Day.  Teacher appreciation.  Just because.  Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouqet.  There’s no watering, no weeding-just enjoying.  This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems and buttons to creat the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion.  All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

Kit contents:

2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12″ x 12″ cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool party, Gumbal Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry

13 Vintage Faceted Buttons

13 green floral wire stems

adhesive not included (glue gun recommended)”

It looks SO cute!  I can’t wait to try it!  Stampin’ Up! has even made a video showing exactly how to put the flowers together!  They think of everything.  Order your kit today!  They’re only available while supplies last!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Another MDS Monday!

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Convention 2009-004It’s time to show you more of what you can do with My Digital Studio.  This really is a great product.  You really should give it a try!  😀

This is a page from an album I made back in 2009, shortly after My Digital Studio (MDS) came out.  The album is all about Convention 2009.   On the last MDS page that I showed you I had designed everything on the page.  This page was SO easy to make because all I did was drag and drop my photo onto the page and add the text!  I used the Summer Home Designer Template.  All of the pages were designed and as I mentioned, all I had to do was drag and drop my photos onto the pages.  The nice thing about using one of the templates in My Digital Studio is that all of the work is done for you but you can still change things up a bit if you’d like.  You can add more photo boxes, move the embellishments around and even add new ones.

You really should give this fabulous product a try.  It’s easy and fun.  I’d be happy to sit down with you and show you how it works.  You can either purchase it now for only $19.95 give it a trial run for 30 days for FREE!  Just click on the “MDS free trial” box on the upper right portion of this page.  For you Baby Boomers……”Try it….you’ll like it!”  😀

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

 

Bombs Away Birthday!

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010Bombs Away!  Have you checked out this fun new set yet?  It’s another photopolymer stamp set meaning it’s completely clear.  Fun to work with.  You definitely have to try it!  This is a fun set because the sentiments are a little snarky…ones you may not use on your mother’s card.  Ha!  One of my favorites is “Congratulations!  The music you grew up on is now considered Classic Rock”  Too fun!

Besides the stamp set, I used a couple other new products on this card.  The bomb is stamped on the new Smokey Slate card stock.  It’s a nice, soft, pale gray.  Lighter than the old Going Gray.  The other new product is more Washi Tape.  I think Washi Tape is going to be one of my favorite new products!  It’s easy to use and it adds a little zip to your cards.

This Washi Tape is the Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape.  It’s part of the This and That product line.  This and That is a fun and quick way to scrapbook.  Check it out here!  These This and That products are from the new catalog coming on May 31st but did you realize that you can buy these products now?  But only through April 30th…after that you’ll have to wait for the new catalog.  The best part about this limited time offer is that if you purchase all 5 products in this line by April 30th you will receive 15% off!  All 5 This and That products for only $32.08!  Such a deal!  Don’t miss out!  Place your order today!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Simple Saturday: Label Love

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028It’s time for a new feature that I hope you’ll enjoy.  It’s Simple Saturday!  Sometimes simple is the best.  I have to admit….I have a hard time with simple cards.  I love layers and embellishments!  I’ve found a new “tool” to help me with simple though.  It’s the Note Cards and Envelopes!  They’re great for simple because they’re smaller and I have less area I need to fill!  Ha!

For this cute and very simple card I used three new items that will be showing up in the new 2013-2014 Catalog!  I used the Label Love stamp set, the matching Artisan Label Punch, and the SO much fun new Gingham Garden Washi Tape.  I’ve never used Washi Tape before and I used it on three different cards as I was playing around yesterday.  It’s so much fun and easy to use! You’ll definitely have to try it!

Be sure to keep checking back for more sneak peeks at products from the new catalog.  I went crazy making samples yesterday! 😀  What did you think of Simple Saturday?  Is it helpful?  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Best of Flowers Pop ‘n Cuts Card

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This is one of my favorite cards from a recent class.  The stamp set is the Best of Flowers.  It’s a definitely a fun new set.  Do you have it yet?

The doily adds a lot to the card but my favorite part of the card is the card itself.  It’s made with the new Pop ‘n Cuts Card Base from the Spring Catalog.  Check out the second picture and you can see the details better.  It’s such a fun new design for a card.  I love the way the little nobs fit into the die-cut slits to keep the card closed.  What do you think of this new die?

 

009I’m so glad that Wisteria Wonder is staying around.  It’s such a nice soft color.  What color are you glad to see entering the line-up?  I’m excited about the Color Refresh.  There were some colors that I didn’t care for.  I’m excited for all of the new color combinations we’ll have.  How about you?

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

The 2013 Retiring Lists

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B1_RetiredList_Demo_4_24_13_NAThe Retiring Lists are here!  You can either click here to view them or go to the link at the top of this page.  There’s lots on them.   The retiring stamp sets should be available until June 3rd while the accessories are only available while supplies last.  Don’t miss out on your favorite retiring items.  Order them today!

Lace Tape Masking

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001Hello!  I’m back from Salt Lake City and the regional event.  It was a lot of fun and I learned so much!  Oh yeah….the new catalog is AWESOME!  That’s all I can say about it right now but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!  😀

I copied this card from my wonderful and talented upline Tara.  Isn’t it cute?  It’s one of the cards we’re making in a private class I’m doing today.  A private class is simply an event for you and your friends.  You pick the day, time and the people you want to invite!  Wouldn’t you love to have your own private class?  I’d LOVE to do one for you and your friends!

This card is easy and fun!  I took a piece of the Delicate Details Lace Tape and stuck it to the bottom of the card front.  Then I took a sponge dauber and rubbed Lucky Limeade ink over the tape.  Once you remove the tape you have this great masked image!  FUN!  The designer paper is from the Tea for Two pack and the sentiment is from the Curly Cute stamp set.  Add a flower from the 5/8″ Flower Trim as well as some Rhinestone Jewels and your card is done!

I need to finish up getting ready for today’s private class.  Contact me today and let’s schedule yours!  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Easy Best of Flowers

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008Have you checked out the special stamp sets that Stampin’ Up! is coming out with each month to help celebrate their 25th Anniversary?  I love the stamp sets.  Each month they are bringing back some favorite stamps from the past for that month’s theme.  Along with the chosen stamps from the past is one brand new stamp that goes with that theme.  January was “Best of Birthdays”.  February was “Best of Love”.  March was “Best of Flowers” and this month’s theme is “Best of Butterflies”.  I can’t wait to see what the next 8 month’s hold!  If you want to check out these fun stamp sets just click here and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! website.  Try to see if you know which retired stamp sets some of these stamps are from!

On this card I used the new stamp from the “Best of Flowers” stamp set.  It’s a cute little daisy that perfectly fits in the 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch!  I love when things go together like that!  This cute chevron paper is from the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper pack in the Spring Catalog.

Don’t you love EASY?!  I’m using this card next week for a class with some beginner stampers.  I hope they like it!  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy stamping!

Summer Silhouettes

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Hello!  I’m SO excited!  I’m in Salt Lake City today for a Stampin’ Up! regional event and a sneak peek at the new catalog!  Yep…..the 2013-2014 Catalog.  I can’t wait!  It should be a lot of fun and best of all I’m here with my buddy Laura!  We have so much fun together!

Today’s card is my swap card for this event.  We also made it in classes this week.  I saw this fun color combination on Pinterest and just had to copy it. Isn’t it a great combination?  The Pool Party and Early Espresso look so good together!  This might be a new favorite color combination.  Of course, with the Color Refresh that’s coming it might not be my favorite for long!  Ha!  This is my first time using the “Summer Silhouettes” stamp set.  Isn’t it fun?  You’ll definitely be seeing more of this one!

Have a great day.  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Look What I Got!!!

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006It’s Paper Pumpkin time!  Yesterday I got this month’s Paper Pumpkin!  Woo Hoo!  I can’t wait to play with it!  Unfortunately it will have to wait until I get home from my fun weekend.  This afternoon I’m heading to Salt Lake City, UT for a Stampin’ Up! regional event.  Not only will I learn lots of fun new stuff but I get to have a sneak peek at the new 2013-2014 Catalog!  Woo Hoo!!!!  I’m SO excited!

Back to Paper Pumpkin….have you signed up yet?  It’s so exciting getting a fun little package in the mail every month.  Look at this cute little Thank You note that came with the package.  It says “Kick back, take your shoes off, and find your creative zen –it’s time for yourself.  Let’s create.  I’m so excited to escape with you every month.  Are you wondering what we’ll create next?  Don’t worry.  I’ve got all our adventures planned out!  Until next month….XOXO, Paper Pumpkin.”  Too cute!

Be sure to go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com before May 10th to sign up for this FUN program!  When you do sign up be sure to put my name, Cindy Russell, as your demonstrator.  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

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