Nutz about Stamping

Summer Fun Deal of the Week

Dates: July 1-31, 2009

Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

Deal of the Week: Big Shot Doctor's Bag

You'll feel like a big shot carrying around the Big Shot Doctor's bag! July 6-12, get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99. That's nearly 30% off the regular price of $69.95!

Item #	Description	Special Price
113474	Doctor's Bag	$49.99

Have you seen this cool bag, designed to hold the Sizzix Big Shot?

Remember, this is a week long deal which means that you only have today and tomorrow (Sunday, July 12th) to order your bag. Monday a new week long special will be announced! Check my demonstrator website every Monday, for the remaining weeks in July, to see the current offer!

If you need a little pizzaz injected into your card making, join my Techniques Ten card club which is starting in late July. Ten members meet once a month for ten months to enjoy each other's company and to learn new and advanced card making techniques. Each month they take home a technique handout and samples created using the featured technique. Just Buzzin' By Shadow Box Card

Stamps Just Buzzin' By (set of 8; item 113228; $27.95) Paper Basic Black card stock: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" Summer Sun card stock  Whisper White card stock: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" Ink Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad VersaMark pad Basic Black Stampin' Write marker Blush Blossom Stampin' Write marker Summer Sun Stampin' Write marker  White Uni-Ball Signo gel pen Accessories & Tools White Stampin' Emboss powder Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter Stampin' Dimensionals Circle Scissor Plus 1" Circle punch 1-1/4" Circle punch 1-3/8" Circle punch

Instructions

1. Score Basic Black and Whisper White card stock at 1/2" and 1" in from both sides.
2. Cut large circle out of center of Basic Black card stock (inside score lines) using Coluzzle Cutting System.
3. Stamp hive image in Basic Black ink on separate piece of Whisper White card stock. Color image using Basic Black and Summer Sun Stampin' Write markers and White Uni-Ball Signo gel pen. Adhere Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter accents using 2-Way Glue Pen. Cut out image and adhere to center of Whisper White card back layer using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Stamp four bee images in Basic Black ink on separate piece of Whisper White card stock. Color images using Blush Blossom and Summer Sun Stampin' Write markers and adhere glitter accents to images. Cut out two bee images and adhere to Whisper White card back layer using Stampin' Dimensionals.
5. Punch out other bee images using 1" Circle punch. Punch two circles out of Basic Black card stock using 1-1/4" Circle punch. Adhere bee images to Basic Black circles and color dots on edges of circles using gel pen. Punch two circles out of Summer Sun card stock using 1-3/8" Circle punches, and adhere Basic Black circles to Summer Sun circles. Adhere pieces to card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Stamp "Just buzzin' by to say" and "Have a honey of a day" in Basic Black ink on separate piece of Whisper White card stock. Adhere to Summer Sun card stock, and adhere to card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.
7. Stamp "Have a honey of a day" in VersaMark ink on both edges of card front, cover with White Stampin' Emboss powder and heat emboss. Color dots at edges of greeting using gel pen.
8. Adhere edges of Basic Black card front layer to edges of Whisper White card back layer to using Sticky Strip.

Want to join my Techniques Ten club? Email me now at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com to secure your spot or for more information.

I'm a Winner!

Well, I actually achieved this "win" and I am so excited about it I had to share it with you!

For the past six months I have been tackling some challenges from one of my uplines (Jan) with Stampin' Up! and working hard to achieve some hefty goals I set for myself.

You all know how much I love stamping, but truth be told I had no idea how to go about making it the booming business it is today. Over the past four years Jan has been so supportive with advice, gentle nudges, trainings, sample ideas and even personal phone calls to help me grow my business. And Jan has also been more than willing to share her business wisdom with me, and now I, in turn, am sharing my business savvy with my growing team of demonstrators to help them be successful too.

So what did I achieve? An all expenses-paid four day stamping trip to Jan's home in PA! I achieved the same trip last year (RAD VI) and had a BLAST! Picture this: 25 stampers creating, laughing, sharing ideas and fun anecdotes, stamp camp and class ideas, non-stop refreshments, and tons of new samples to copy. Last year we all brought make-n-takes for each of us to create and once those were done we had free reign on Jan's stamping world to play with whatever we wanted to play with. Crazy, huh! Who needs sleep? Not me. Not when I have a stamping world to play in!

Why not join my team of demonstrators and have fun growing your business too. When I return from my RAD trip I will have tons of new ideas to share with you. Are you as excited as I am?WHHHOOOOHHHHOOOO!

Animal Stories

The moment I saw this stamp set on the Demonstrator Sneak Peek preorder publication, I knew I had to have it. I love the ease of use solid stamps have - especially for a stamper in a hurry like me! Four super cute stamps perfect for baby invites, favors and scrapbook pages and perfect for cards and projects for young children (or those of us still young at heart!).

I used a card map to create my card because I needed a little creative inspiration. Here's the card map:

Here's what this cool stamp set looks like:

And here's my card:

Cards do not have to be elaborate to be beautiful. Add a bit of bling (glitter) and that alone packs a punch.

Ingredients used:

Card stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry (#115316), Melon Mambo (#115320)
Stamp Sets: Animal Stories (#116716), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Accessories: 3/4" circle punch, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter (#102023)

What can you create with this card map? We would love to see your cards too. Email me yours and it just may appear on my blog!

Designer Delight Card

Want a cute card idea featuring our Designer Delight Stencils and one of the best new stamp sets (in my humble opinion) in the catalog: Teeny Tiny Wishes? Designer Delight Card

Stamps Teeny Tiny Wishes (set of 24; item 115370; $25.95) Paper Natural Ivory card stock:3-1/2" x 3" Really Rust card stock: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (finished size) Soft Suede textured card stock: 3-3/4" x 3-1/4" Ink Mellow Moss Classic Stampin' Pad Really Rust Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad Always Artichoke Stampin' Write marker Accessories & Tools Soft Suede 1/2" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon Antique brads Designer Delights Décor Stencils Color Spritzer Tool Mat Pack Paper-piercing tool Sponge daubers Stamping sponges Sewing machine and thread

Instructions

1. Adhere Soft Suede 1/2" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon to card, polka-dot side facing down.
2. Adhere octagonal Designer Delights Décor Stencil to Natural Ivory card stock. Sponge Mellow Moss and Soft Suede ink over stencil using sponge daubers. Remove stencil. Pierce holes around pattern using paper-piercing tool and Mat Pack. Sew Natural Ivory card stock to Soft Suede textured card stock. Adhere to card.
3. Adhere brocade stencil to Natural Ivory card stock. Sponge Really Rust ink over stencil using sponge dauber. Repeat. Cut out brocade pieces and layer, attaching through the center with an Antique Brass brad. Adhere to card.
4. Stamp "Thank you" in Soft Suede ink on card.
5. Lightly spatter Always Artichoke ink over card using Color Spritzer Tool.

Announcing: Christmas in July stamp camp!

Are you kidding! Christmas already?

You bet! Let's take winter by storm (pun intended) and get a head start on your holiday card making. Every single year I hear so many stampers say, "I really wanted to make my cards this year but I was so busy, I ran out of time." Well this year, there are no excuses accepted! Christmas is six months away and this year you will be ready with some special cards in hand!

Dates: Thursday, July 23 (from 6:00 - 8:30 pm) OR Saturday, July 25 from (2:00 - 4:30 pm)

Cost: $25 (includes envelopes!)

Come make 10 holiday cards: five unique designs and you will make two of each design. This is a great way to explore brand new stamp sets and accessories before you buy and you will have some cards tucked away for the holiday season!

Check out this card I created just to get you in the holiday spirit. It uses a brand new Hostess stamp set called: Christmas Punch. Yes, it sure does coordinate with many of our punches, saving time when you are crafting!

Sign up early as space is limited to 10 stampers per date. Bring someone new to Christmas in July and you’ll each get to do a Bonus Card with envelope!

Choose your date:

Thursday, July 23 $25.00Saturday, July 25 $25.00

Sizzix Pop-Up Ball Die

It always amazes me what one can do with the Big Shot. Today I am featuring a video tutorial created by Stampin' Up! using the Big Shot and the Sizzix Pop-Up Ball die (#116760).

Here's what the die looks like:

There are several project ideas that you can create using this unique die. This video shows how to use the die to create a cute photo cube, perhaps to show off cute photos of a new child or grandchild. Enjoy! (Oh, and by the way, that's not me in the video, it's an employee of the Home Office: Donna Griffith)

To order this fantastic die and other products used to create the photo ball, click here. To join my Big Shot club, email me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com.

Happy 4th of July!

There was a lot of excitement when two new patriotic stamp sets appeared in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

Have you seen Courage (part of Shell's Signature Collection) and Service & Sacrifice, both featured on page 67 in the catalog? And along with these two stamp sets is a coordinating wheel, called Hero. If you have anyone in the service or are patriotic at heart (and who isn't!), these sets make fabulous cards as gifts or to send to loved ones.

Now get out there and celebrate your independence!

Razzle Dazzle me more!

I find this stamp set so appealing that I just have to share two more sample ideas created by Stampin' Up! artisans! Aren't these cards amazing?

Razzle Dazzle Card

Stamps Razzle Dazzle Ink Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker Paper Kraft card stock Naturals Ivory card stock Bravo Burgundy textured card stock Accessories Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon Linen thread Button Latte Designer buttons Stampin' Dimensionals Crystal Effects Mini Glue Dots Color Spritzer Tool

Together Forever

Stamps Razzle Dazzle Ink Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad (try Tempting Turquoise too) Paper Whisper White card stock Pacific Point textured card stock Accessories Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon Laughter and Love Rub-Ons Stampin' Dimensionals Large Oval punch Scallop Oval punch Stamp-a-ma-jig

To place an order for your very own Razzle Dazzle, click here!

Razzle Dazzle

Introducing Razzle Dazzle, one of the many new stamp sets in the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog! This set is so much fun when combined with the new In Colors to make cards and other projects.

Here's a card that will make you sit up and take notice. It was created by one of our fabulous Stampin' Up! artisans and featured on the demonstrator-only website.

Many Thanks Card

Stamps

• Elegant Cheer
• Razzle Dazzle

Ink

• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad

Paper

• Basic Black card stock
• Real Red card stock
• Whisper White card stock

Accessories

• White Uni-Ball Signo gel pen
• Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Designer Label punch
• 3/4" Circle punch
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Flower, Daisies #2 Bigz die

Would you like a different card idea using this same stamp set? Well here you go - a second card designed by the same artist!

It's Good to Dream Card

Stamps Razzle Dazzle Ink Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad Paper Chocolate Chip card stock Naturals Ivory card stock Old Olive card stock Pink Pirouette card stock Accessories Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon Soho Designer Hardware Stampin' Dimensionals Crop-A-Dile Large Oval punch Wide Oval punch Word Window punch Sizzix Big Shot Top Note Bigz die Stamping sponges Stamp-a-ma-jig

If you want to see this fantastic new catalog and all the new stamp sets in it, attend my New Catalog Open House. If you live too far away to attend, email me and I will mail one to you (shipping costs will apply).