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I send out two newsletters by email every month - the first contains several articles and sample ideas. The second monthly newsletter is shorter and features upcoming class deadlines and is sprinkled with project ideas other than cards.

For my scrapbooking customers, I send out a third newsletter on scrapbooking and you must choose to subscribe to this newsletter when signing up. This edition contains lots of different scrapbook page ideas and for you digital crafters, watch for digital page ideas too!

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Bring on the Cake Bubbles

Today's card is a really fun layout using the retiring Bring on the Cake stamp set and Word Bubbles framelits - what an unusual combination for card making!

Isn't this design fun-ky? A bit of designer series paper, the Word Bubbles framelits, one phrase and some markers and presto, the card is done.

I also added some bling and some Baker's Twine and several Stampin' Dimensionals to add some lift off the card front. 

Do you have the Word Bubbles framelits at home? If so, give this card layout a try the next time you sit down (or stand!) to craft. Let your imagination run free and see what you come up with too. 

April Stamps in the Mail Club

Only a few more days to take part in my April Stamps in the Mail Club!

ANYONE can join this club no matter where you live! This club is done via the mail!

My April Stamps in the Mail Club stamp set choice is: Happy Watercolor, a very versatile stamp set on page 22 in the Occasions Catalog, the perfect set for those of you who love to color!

Why join***?

• No meeting dates and times to take you away from your family - no driving, no time out of your busy schedules
• Free full card ideas for every featured stamp set
• You choose the time you want to stamp
• No decision-making needed
• Sit back, relax and look forward to a fun package in your mailbox each month
• Club runs through two Catalogs - lots of new stamp sets choices coming your way!
• Participate for six consecutive months and you will earn a FREE hostess stamp set (clear mount)
• When club subscription ends you will have up to 7 new stamp sets in your collection!

Here's how my club works:

• Each month I will contact you about the featured stamp set. If you already own the stamp set or it doesn't strike your fancy, you may select a different set (same price point or less)
• Each month you will receive a package in the mail with a NEW stamp set, and a second package with 3 fabulous, exclusive FINISHED samples for you to copy! (not files, or directions, or PDF documents, real full-card samples!) Copy them and then use them!
• You choose either wood mount or clear mount stamp sets - the price includes shipping and tax
• You can add additional products to your order to save on shipping costs - like the coordinating Triangle punch!
• Have a NEW friend join the club, and you get another FREE bonus stamp set! (24.95 or less)
• The club subscription lasts 6 consecutive months. You can rejoin after the 6th month if you want to continue.
• You can place your credit card on file for hassle-free billing or I can invoice you through PayPal
• US Club members only, sorry!

Prefer a no obligation club? No worries! You can join for one month only, whenever YOU choose! (without the hostess benefits offer)

Cost: $33 for Clear Mount OR Wood Mount for $40 

Email me today to join my Stamps in the Mail Club!

Sundays with Sizzix: Flower Garden embossing folder

Today's video tutorial shows how to create a beautiful birthday card using your Big Shot and the retiring Flower Garden embossing folder. The card is easy to create by using just a few layers!

Flower Garden Birthday Card

Stamp set: Bring on the Cake #121958

Ink: Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana

Paper: Whisper White (8 1/2 x 5 1/2"; 2 3/4 x 5 1/8"; 2 3/4 x 1 3/4"), Coastal Cabana (2 7/8 x 5 1/4"; 1 3/8 x 2 7/8")

 Accessories: Big Shot, Flower Garden embossing folder #123113, Sponge Daubers #102892 (bring reconfigured for the next Annual Catalog), Clear Block C, Snail Adhesive

And now for the video tutorial: enjoy!

 

To place an order for the products used to make this birthday card, click here to go directly to my Online Store or email me for ordering support. 

Hearts a Flutter

When I saw the list of retiring stamp sets I was really sad to see some of the names on there, including Hearts a Flutter. I am really going to be sad to see this set go and not because it has matching framelits. I am sad because of its versatility. 

When I first got the set I thought I would only use it for Valentine's Day cards, and maybe the occasional wedding card. 

But the more I use Hearts a Flutter, the more I love what can be made with it, as in this card:

This Hearts a Flutter card was super easy to create using my Versamark stamp set. It is simple in design but unique too. I added an Express Youself (also retiring) phrase, a small heart, one Rhinestone Jewel and matching Baker's Twine to complete the look.

When was the last time you used your Versamark stamp set? I challenge you to pull it out and use my card idea as a map to create your own unique card today!

If you want to see all retiring products and what's left for purchase, click here to go to my Online Store. Once there, click on the "Retired List" on the left hand side for an updated, full color, list!

World Traveler Digital Photobook

Last weekend I flew to Copenhagen....for lunch! I have a friend at work who is a true 'foodie' and she managed to secure reservations at the number one restaurant in the world and invited me to go along. Of course I said yes!

We spent a fabulous three days in Copenhagen and I got some great photos to scrapbook. Here's a World Traveler Photobook page a created about the general experience:

We all have amazing experiences to preserve, whether they are far away or here at home. So why not give My Digital Studo a try? It's so easy to create a digital photobook - all you do is choose your page, add your photos and journaling and then a few embellishments and you are done. 

Click here to download My Digital Studio and I'll send you six FREE video tutorials to get you  up and running!

News from Paper Pumpkin

PAPER PUMPKIN PREPAID SUBSCRIPTIONS!

We’re now offering prepaid subscriptions for Paper Pumpkin, our monthly subscription kit program. Each month a fully designed project kit arrives in a delightful box filled with stamps, ink, and paper–everything cut and ready to go.

And with  Mother's Day just around the corner, it's a great time to take advantage of these prepaid subscriptions that can be bought as gifts. It's the gift that keeps on giving!

Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscriptions:

1 month         $19.95                                                      #137858

3 months      $59.85                                                      #137859

6 months      $113.70      save $1 per month!      #137860

12 months    $215.40      save $2 per month!    #137861

Paper Pumpkin Hostess Benefits: You can add prepaid subscriptions to workshop orders, which means the you can earn benefits on Paper Pumpkin! 

Here's why you and your friends should subscribe - and consider a subscription as a gift idea:

• Each month you'll receive a unique, surprise kit with project-cards, journals, décor, and more! Everything is color-coordinated, measured, and cut just for you!
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• All stamps are unique to Paper Pumpkin (are not in Stampin' Up! catalogs)
• Each kit takes about 30 minutes to complete. 
• Stampin' Up! will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.  
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month.
• The first month of your subscription you get a Welcome Kit with a bonus Clear Block to use on all future kits!
• Only while supplies last, Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase a selection of past Paper Pumpkin Kits and Paper Pumpkin Refill Kits.
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You also have the option to skip a month if you want.

Ready to sign up? Click here!

 

My Digital Studio Projects!

Have you been hoarding all your digital projects? Now is the time to show them off.  Order your photobooks, swatchbooks, calendars, journals, cards, tags, and framables and Stampin' Up! will ship them to you for FREE!

Print your digital projects and use traditional Stampin’ Up! products to make that hybrid project you have been too nervous to try. Now is the time—you have until Friday April 25. What are you still doing reading this? Go on, get creating!

 

Going, Going, Gone!

Yes, it's that time of year again, when Stampin' Up! announces which stamp sets and accessories are retiring from the 2013-14 Annual Catalog!

 Click here for the list of retiring stamp sets! Note: for the first time, retiring stamp sets are available as supplies last. Don't wait and be disappointed. 

 

Click here for the list of retiring accessories! Some of my favorites (Dazzling Diamonds glitter and Silver Glimmer paper!) are on this list - and are also only available as supplies last)

 

So grab your wish lists, highlighter and credit card - and when ready, head on over to my Online Store to place your order today. And remember, all purchases, any size, get FREE SHIPPING, only until April 25th!

Sundays with Sizzix: Chevron Embossing Folder

I am having so much fun with my Card Map Challenge this week that I decided to make one final card, along with my Big Shot and Chevron Embossing Folder for today's Sundays with Sizzix video tutorial!

First, the card map:

And now my card:

 

 

Zoo Babies Baby Card

Stamp sets: Zoo Babies #130456, Express Yourself #130339 (FREE hostess set with qualifying order)

Ink: Pacific Point (marker and ink pad)

Paper: Daffodil Delight (8 1/2 x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4 x 2 1/4"), Tangerine Tango (2 1/8 x 3 1/8"); Whisper White (2 x 3"); Watercolor Wonder (2 pieces: 1 x 5 1/2"; 1 x 4 1/2")

Accessories: Big Shot, Chevron Embossing folder #127749, Snail Adhesive, Rhinestone Jewels, Clear Block C

And now for the video tutorial, enjoy!

 

To place an order for the products used to make this card, click here to go directly to my Online store, or email me for ordering support. And don't forget to check out myStamps in the Mail Club by clicking on the link at the top of this blog. 

 

 

Card Map Challenge Day 7

Today I have another card idea for my Card Map Challenge, using my Big Shot, Chalk Talk stamp set and framelits. This is a quick and easy card to create, but let's just keep that our little secret, ok?

First, here's the card map I have challenged myself with for the week:

And here's the card I created, using ribbon instead of paper for the 'cross' layers:

And yes, the Sweet Sorbet paper was from Sale-a-bration and is now retired but isn't it too cute on this card? I couldn't resist. 

I sure hope you have been trying this card map at home using your Stampin' Up! products. Have you seen something this week that you'd like to order? Click here to go directly to my Online Store amd have your products delivered directly to your door!

Card Map Challenge Day 6

Today I created a scrapbook page using my Card Map Challenge. I bet you thought card maps were just for cards but I am here to say no way! You can use card maps for scrapbook pages too. 

First, here's the card map I have challenged myself with for the week:

 

If you have been following my blog for the past few weeks you know that I am creating a My Digital Studio scrapbook using the World Traveler Digital Kit. And I post a new page idea from my scrapbook each Friday. So I combined my card map challenge and my next scrapbook page to make this page:

 

Can you see how the elements are exactly the same? Want to try digital scrapbooking? Want to learn how to use My Digital Studio to create amazing projects? 

Click here to download My Digital Studio and I'll send you six FREE video tutorials to get you  up and running!

And don't forget to come on back tomorrow for my final card map idea!

Card Map Challenge Day 5

Today I created another card for my Card Map Challenge that is clean & simple and uses the Happy Watercolor stamp set. 

First, here's the card map I have challenged myself with for the week:

And here's today's card, using some Daffodil Delight Candy Dots for an added simple touch. 

 

For this card I used my Big Shot and Adorning Accents embossing folder to emboss the Pistachio Pudding strips instead of using designer series paper. I didn't add a phrase to the front of the card but will do so once I know the occasion it will best suit in the coming weeks. 
 

Have you tried my Card Map Challenge yet? If not, take some time today and see what you can create! And don't forget to come back tomorrow for my next card map creation!

Card Map Challenge Day 4

Today I created a card for my Card Map Challenge that is clean & simple and uses the Yippee Skippee stamp set for the phrase.

First, here's the card map I have challenged myself with for the week:

And here's today's card, using my Watercolor Wonder paper and some Rhinestone Jewels for an added simple touch. 

 

Have you tried my Card Map Challenge yet? If not, take some time today and see what you can create! And don't forget to come back tomorrow for my next card map creation!

Card Map Challenge Day 3

Today I created a card for my Card Map Challenge that is completely outside my comfort zone but when all is said and done I really like how it turned out. 

First, here's the card map I have challenged myself with for the week:

And here's today's card, using Starburst Sayings and my Watercolor Wonder paper again. But for today's card I also used Gorgeous Grunge and some Whisper White Candy Dots:

 

Have you tried my Card Map Challenge yet? If not, take some time today and see what you can create! And don't forget to come back tomorrow for my next card map creation!