New Downloads from MDS & another video!

Check out the latest downloads from MDS.  You can also click on this link for more details.

LOVE IS ALL AROUND KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $9.95	MY DIGITAL CLASS MAILBOX LOVE NOTES - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $14.95	RETRO FRESH POCKET CARDS - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $7.95	RETRO FRESH WASHI TAPE - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $2.95
THIS AND THAT ENSEMBLE - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $7.95

Speaking of MDS, check out this video by Stampin'Up! on how to create a custom (and changeable) chalkboard for your home.  If you're only looking at this on your email, you will need to click on the title of my blog to view the video.  For some reason, subtitles are also showing, so you can click on the YouTube icon on the video for a better view.  

Spruce up the framed art with our new Springtime Hello Simply Created Garland Kit.

Springtime Hello Simply Created Garland Kit 133330 Price: $8.95 Nothing says spring like color, and this banner is bursting with fresh color combinations that celebrate spring in a big way. The paper pieces are already scored and have adhesive on them, so it’s a snap to put together. Coordinates with the Springtime Hello Stamp Set. ■ 3 sheets of 11" x 11-1/4" printed adhesive stickers ■ 10' of Natural Linen Thread ■ 5 mini clothespins ■ 5 Natural Designer Buttons, 3/8" ea.

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Delight In The Day Photobook Template - Digital Download 127758 Price: $19.95 Staff Pick We LOVE the colors, design, and style of this template! With a 24-page photobook AND coordinating stamps brushes, embellishments, & papers, we can't stop using this download! ~My Digital Studio Team This download was added on 11/8/2011 Celebrate the bright, everyday moments of life with our digital-exclusive Delight in the Day Photobook Template. This download comes packed with a ready-made photobook and additional pieces for extra photobook pages or other projects. It includes a 24-page 11" x 8-1/2" photobook designer template, a 15-piece stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Paper patterns, and 33 embellishments. Coordinating colors include Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Peach Parfait, Pool Party, and Very Vanilla.

Oh my goodness, I'm getting behind already!  Well, not in my classes, but in my posts and I promised to do better.  I've been working hard at getting all the projects designed for the Stamporee on February 1st and only have 4 left to finish.  I've also made my sample wreath for the Wreath Kit class on the 23rd of this month.  So - I'm getting some things accomplished.  I'll be taking some photos in the next day or so and posting them, however, until I can get that done, I wanted to share another great new item in the Occasions Mini Catalog - the Celebration suite of products.

Items in the suite include the Celebration Basics Kit (banner pieces with die cut letters, twine, goodie bags, closures and tags), the Simply Celebrate stamp set (set of 3), Invitations (10 invitations and envelopes), and optional Add-On kits (streamers, garland, die-cut accents, DSP, and a Spritzer) in two color sets.  Here's the best part - Remember when we started our banner classes with Celebrate Banners back in August?  These are almost the same 2 color schemes as I offered in the class!!! Am I on trend or what!?  LOL!!!!!!!!

Here's a video on all the contents and the pricing for the kits follow that.  ENJOY!

Celebration Basics Kit 133007 Price: $14.95 Parties are easy when when you start with this kit to create the foundation for your party décor. Finish it off with a Celebration Add-On Kit. ■ 15 Kraft pennants, 4-7/8" x 7-1/2" ea. ■ Die-cut letters that spell "Celebrate" ■ 12' of chunky Baker’s Twine ■ 10 printed goodie bags, 5-7/8" x 4" ea. ■ 1 sheet of bag closures ■ 10 round printed tags, 2-1/2" ea. ■ 20 perforated tags, 3" x 2-1/4" ea.

Simply Celebrate 133224 Price: $12.95 Whether you need to create invitations, name cards, or thank you cards, the Simply Celebrate Set has the sentiment you need. Includes 3 stamps. Coordinates with the Celebration Basics Kit. This limited-time set is only available from January 3 through May 31, 2014, so order yours today! Available in both wood- and clear-mount, as well as French (clear only).

Simply Celebrate Clear-Mount Bundle 134826 Price: $23.75 Whether you need to create invitations, name cards, or thank you cards, the Simply Celebrate Set has the sentiment you need. Coordinates with the Celebration Basics Kit for quick and easy party decor. Buy the Simply Celebrate clear-mount stamp set and Celebrations Basics Kit together at a 15% discount.

Celebration Basics Invitations 133008 Price: $4.95 Printed invitations for any celebration. Coordinate with Celebration Basics Kit. Add a little color with your favorite Designer Series Paper. ■ 10 Kraft invitations ■ 10 envelopes ■ Card: 4" x 5-1/4"

Bermuda Bay Celebration Add-On Kit 133432 Price: $9.95 Add color to your Celebration Basics Kit party décor. Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry ■ 4 sheets of 12" x 12" self-adhesive streamers—cut to fit ■ 12' stitched garland ■ 2 sheets of die-cut accents, 1 sheet ea. 12" x 12" and 7" x 12" ■ 12 sheets of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper ■ Stampin’ Spritzer for coloring streamers (use with Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills, sold separately)

Calypso Coral Celebration Add-On Kit 133431 Price: $9.95 Add colour to your Celebration Basics Kit. Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake ■ 4 sheets of 12" x 12" self-adhesive streamers—cut to fit ■ 12' stitched garland ■ 2 sheets of die-cut accents, 1 sheet ea. 12" x 12" and 7" x 12" ■ 12 sheets of 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper ■ Stampin’ Spritzer for coloring streamers (use with Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills, sold separately)

New Stampin'Up! video and wreaths!

I am really loving the new Spiral Flower Originals Dies in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  Here are a couple wreaths I made last month:

This is a large wreath made on a 14" Styrofoam wreath base.  It took a full pack of Real Red card stock.

I made a lot of smaller flowers to fill in the gaps after all the large roses were glued on.  To make the smaller roses, I just cut the spirals in have to make 2 flowers.  

TIP #1 - Wrap your wreath in the same color fabric or paper that you're using for your flowers so the wreath base doesn't show through.  This was my first attempt and I didn't do that, but will from now on.

This was the second project I made with the die.  I used an entire paperback book to make this 10" wreath.  

It's hard to tell from the photo, but I sprayed Champagne Shimmer mist over the wreath, as well as sponged the edges of the flowers with it.  

TIP #2:  It's VERY helpful to have a quilling tool to roll the flowers (available at your local craft store).

Steps:
1.  Purchase wreath, then wrap with either paper, ribbon or fabric in the color of the flowers.
2.  Die cut flowers (you can get 6 flowers from 1 sheet of card stock or 1 flower from a paperback book page).
3.  Twirl flowers tightly starting from the outside end.  Fold flap for bottom and hot glue together.
4.  Hot glue flowers to wreath base.  I started on the inside then worked my way out.

Here's an awesome video by Stampin'Up! showing a couple more projects and the die in action.  Remember - if you're going to make a lot of these, purchase a quilling tool!

Today I wanted to share this adorable snowman frame that we made at Christmas in July.  The frame is 3-1/2" x 5-1/2".  The snowman is stamped off once then stamped on the project in Smoky Slate ink.

Isn't he cute?!

An extra layer of card stock covered in 2-Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter adds a sparkly, snowy touch.  The words were stamped on the DSP.

Supplies used:  Snow Day stamp set (131895), Season of Style DSP (132340), 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Ovals Collection Framelits Dies (129381), Card Stock - Whisper White, Real Red, Red Glimmer Paper, Inks - Soft Suede, Smoky Slate, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Pumpkin Pie, Black StazOn.

Snow Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set	131895
Price: $18.95
Unlike a snowman made primarily of snow, a paper snowman: * Doesn't require actual snow. * Won't make your hands cold. * Won't slowly melt into a sad little puddle. Create a snowman. Create a snowman army. The sky's the limit! Set quantity: 12

Are you interested in learning how to make handmade paper and fabric flowers?  Of course you are!  You can learn how by taking my Flower Class on August 18th.  You will learn how to make several different paper and fabric flowers.  The deadline to register is August 13th and the cost is $12 per person.  You can find more details on my calendar here.  You can view a few of the flowers we'll be making on yesterday's post on the Box of Awesomeness.

Here are a few of the holiday projects we made at the Christmas in July event.

Framed artwork using several new items from the Holiday Mini - Gumball Green Core'dinations Card Stock, Stampin' Sanding System, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Evergreen stamp set.  

Kraft box with Designer Series paper, new Scalloped Tulle Ribbon and rosettes.

Christmas tags in a Petite Pocket holder.

A quick and easy Christmas card using some DSP and Baker's Twine.  

I'm on a roll now.  Two in a row, can you believe it?!  I wanted to share more of the swaps I participated in at Convention.  This card was for the SUDSOL (Stampin'Up! Demonstrators Sharing Online) Card Front Swap.  Supplies include:  Whisper White and Rich Razzleberry card stock, Floral District DSP, Everything Eleanor and Word Play stamp sets, Rich Razzleberry ink, and a Pearl Basic Jewel.  I also made several of these for general swaps.  It's always good to do double duty if possible.

This is another general swap I made.  Supplies:  Baja Breeze, Basic Black & Whisper White card stock, Silver Glimmer Paper, the new Snow Flurry Bigz Die from the Holiday Mini Catalog, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch and a Rhinestone Basic Jewel.  The verse is from the More Merry Messages stamp set.

My favorite swap of the week was the SUDSOL Gift Exchange during our luncheon on Friday.  It's not only my favorite because this was my favorite thing to make (which it was), but because there were some wonderful projects from some very talented ladies.  I decided to make a Christmas shadow box framed art piece.  

Thursday evening was the Awards Night, followed by the After Party.  The party included dancing and some great snacks.  Yes, we even managed to get Janet to dance.

We also received a sneak peek at the August recruiting promotion.  Everyone who signs up during the month of August as a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator will receive a FREE Spooktacular Project Kit.

What a great project.  Contact me today for more information at joining the Stampin'Up! family!!!!