Off the Grid

 

I was playing with the Off the Grid stamp on my Basic Gray background on this card and I like the look it gave although I might try a darker ink next time.



 

There is some Epic Day this and that designer series paper and more Chalk Talk images and framelits in the layout.

 

Supplies:

Chalk Talk

Off the Grid

Epic Day this and that dsp

Gumball Green and Pool Party classic ink

Very Vanilla, Basic Gray and Daffodil Delight card stock

Chalk Talk framelits

1 3/8" circle punch

1 1/4" circle punch

Very Vintage buttons

linen thread

 

Scrapping with I Am Me

 

I had some pictures from my sister's family's trip to Arizona last winter to see our parents and wanted to scrap them for our album.  

 

The pages contain a lot of designer series paper from the I Am Me set as well as some Simply Pressed Clay buttons and faux stitching and dots made with the white gel pen.

 

My title was made with My Digital studio using the Chevron brush stamp set as a background for the words.

 

All of the pictures are 4" x 6".

 

Supplies:

Pool Party, Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Real Red, Basic Gray card stock

Chalk Talk

I Am Me dsp

Real Red classic ink

Extra large oval punch

Scallop edge punch

White Gel Pen

Simply Pressed Clay

Magnificent Maple

I have a sneak peek for you today from the upcoming Holiday catalog.  The Late Night Stampers challenge this round is Fancy Fold cards so I have incorporated the sneak peel with a fancy fold for you today.

 



 

I scored my card stock at 5 1/2" and 2 1/4" and folded it into a Z.  You could do another slightly different version of this fold by scoring at 5 1/2" and 2 3/4"...

 

I added some Magnificent Maple images with Baked Brown Sugar classic ink and some Sweater Weather Designer Series paper on the panels that don't really show much.

 

A little 1 1/4" burlap ribbon and a few more images from Truly Grateful and the card is complete...but wait...

 

I thought I would add an envelope liner to complete the card. 

 

Supplies:

Truly Grateful, Magnificent Maple stamp sets

Baked Brown Sugar classic ink

So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso card stock

Sweater Weather dsp

ticket duo punch

 1 1/4" burlap ribbon

 

I hope you come on over and join us! 

Coming in just a few days!

 

Thinlits Card Dies

 

They've been called flip cards, flip flop cards, swing cards, and more-but they have always been a bit tricky to create. Not anymore! Our amazing new Thinlits Card Dies cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step.

 

 

There are some products you just have to see in action before you realize how much you need them, right? This is one of them!  I was able to see them demonstrated at Convention and I can't wait to purchase them!

 

These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)

 

Item	Description	Price
133479	Label Card Thinlits Die	$32.95
133480	Circle Card Thinlits Die	$32.95

Starting on August 1st your can order them on my website!

Don't forget to try out My Paper Pumpkin for only $10 for your first two months!  (a 50% savings)  Go here and use promo code PUMPKINDEAL today! 

 

Have you ever thought about joining a Stamp Club and decided it takes too much time and you maybe live too far away?  I have the solution for you!  Maddiebug Designs Virtual Stamp Club offers the fun of a stamp club with the ease of ordering at home.  What are the benefits?  You only order every other month, after your order is placed you receive an exclusive tutorial sheet with 3 projects you can recreate, AND once during the rotation you get to be the hostess and earn FREE products! (you can even have your friends order too to increase the amount of FREE product you receive! Sound good?  Contact me today to get started or ask some questions! 

Awesome Soho

For today's card, I pulled out some Soho Subway dsp scraps and some decorative circles that were cut with the Perfect Pennants die. 

 



 

I added a sentiment from the Yippee Skippee stamp set and punched it out with the Decorative Label punch.  The Very Vanilla layer behind it is a small labels collection framelit.

 

I used some dimensionals to pop up the layers to give them a little depth.

 

Supplies:

Yippee Skippee

Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede and Summer Starfruit card stock

Island Indigo classic ink

Decorative label punch

Labels collection framelits

Perfect Pennants die

Soho Subway dsp

 

Sweet Basics

Paper, paper, paper, I love the designs in so many of the designer series paper sets like I always do and love to play around with them.  In this set, I used the Birthday Basics dsp and Sketched birthdays stamp set.

 



 

I think the color combination in this paper set is just awesome too - Crisp Cantaloupe is quickly becoming one of my go to colors.

 

Supplies:

Sketched Birthdays

Birthday Basics dsp

Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple, Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Gray and Gumball Green card stock

Raspberry Ripple and Crisp Cantaloupe classic ink

Decorative Label punch

Large Oval punch

dimensionals

 

Classic Rock

I just spent some time looking through some project photos searching for my convention swap cards...I don't think I took any photos of them, LOL!  Well, I will find a way to share them with you sometime.

 

Instead I found this one tucked away in a file and I am pretty sure I haven't shared it yet.

 



 

I swiped my Very Vanilla card stock with my Pool Party ink pad and then stamped my sentiment with Soft Suede ink over the top.

 

A couple strips of card stock and one of dsp, an Antique brad and it is good to go!

 

Supplies:

Bombs away birthday

Crisp Cantaloupe, Midnight Muse, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock

Pool Party and Soft Suede classic ink

Soho Subway dsp

Antique Brads

 

And some more highlights and displays

Shelli on stage during one of our general sessions...

 

One of the highlights of the week - meeting some UStamp with Dawn and Friends design team members and Dawn!

 

Fran Sabad, Kirsteen Gill, Dawn Rapsas, Beth Robinson, me and Fiona Duthe  (Karen Burniston is behind us demonstrating the pop n cuts dies!).  There were a few others at convention, but we couldn't all get together for a picture at the same time.

 

When you join Stampin' Up! through August 31st, you get to pick a FREE project kit in addition to the great deal you will get on the products in your kit!

The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog and the last option is from the annual catalog.

Option	Kit Description	Item	Total Value
1	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132698	$29.90
2	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132697	$29.90
3	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit	133463	$19.95
4	Tag a Bag Bundle AND Tag a Box Bundle	131371 131372	$22.45

Stampin' Up!'s Demonstrator Starter Kit is completely customizable! Build your Starter Kit your way! For just $99, you get

• Your choice of up to $125 worth of any current Stampin' Up! products!
• A business supply pack valued at $65!.

That's a total value of $190!

Remember, whether you decide you want a great deal on the kit, to use the demonstrator discount on your purchases or to build a business or have fun with friends, the Stampin' Up! starter kit is a great deal on it's own for just $99 plus tax, but they made it even better right now!

Have questions? You can contact me right here...

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Don't wait though, this offer only goes until August 31st!

Win Free Passes to UStamp with Dawn and Friends

I always love when new sessions of UStamp with Dawn and Friends open, there are  fabulous ideas every time - too many for me to keep up with in fact!  Wouldn't it be fun to win a pass to the next session?  Each project comes with a COMPLETE TUTORIAL that contains lots and lots of pictures and there are 40+ projects each time!!

Today could be YOUR LUCKY DAY!! How would you like a chance to win a FREE Pass to the upcoming UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! Heating Up The Holidays!! 2013?? Ya gotta admit FREE is pretty darn fun, right??!!

 

All you need to do to get in on the drawing is click HERE and join as a FREE Member for the FREE UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! Blog Hop Website and you will automatically be entered into the drawing for a FREE PASS!!

 

Hurry the drawing ends today so don't miss out!! Heating Up The Holidays!! 2013 will have 40+ Project Suites all with downloadable PDF's AND we are using EVERY Stampin' Up! Product in the NEW 2013 Holiday Catalog showcasing Autmn, Halloween, Thankgiving and Christmas...it's a MUST NOT MISS EVENT!!

 

Stay tuned for details for Early Bird Pricing coming soon!!

More highlights and Convention displays

I tried to take a photo that would show the excitement in the room and the fact that there were so many (6000) of us, but I couldn't do it justice.  

 

Ryan who was a contestant on The Voice sang the Be The Difference theme song to open the convention.

 

One of the props on stage...

 

The first card I found on the boards - it was actually the tri fold one using the Storytime dsp and they took it apart so there was two pieces on the board.

 

There were so many great ideas on display and I wanted to share some of them with you.  They had the projects placed on the boards so that if you stood a ways away you could read - INSPIRE CREATE SHARE and SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE.

 

More to come!

Don't forget about the buy 3 get 1 free designer series paper sale going on right now! 

 

And of course, I would LOVE to have you join my team whether it is for a hobby or a business or a great deal!   

Convention pictures from the Stampin' Up! home office

I will be sharing lots of convention pictures with you this week, these are a few I took at the home office.  It was so much fun to look around!

 

The warehouse...

 

In the museum...

 

Wall art...

 

An outside shot...

 

and of course, "the rock".  I did get a picture of me beside it too :)

 

Don't forget to check out all the specials going on along with the new products! 

 

http://kristinsobolik.stampinup.net

 

Undefined - Make it your own!

 

At convention, Stampin' Up! announced it new stamp carving kit called Undefined!  We were all able to try it out and I have to say it was fun and not at all hard to get started with. 

 

 

 

You can view a video about the Undefined line by going here as well.

 

Intrigued? We know you want to get your hands on the kit and start carving your own masterpieces. Here are the item numbers you'll need (we suggest adding a refill kit on your first order . . . trust us, you're gonna want it).

Item #	Description	Price
133402	Undefined Stamp Carving Kit	$19.95
134808	Undefined Refill Kit	$9.95
124236	Clear-Mount Cling Foam*	$10.95

*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

Included in the Stamp Carving Kit: 2 carving tools 3" x 4" rubber 3" x 4" foam 4 wood blocks (various sizes) 1 Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker 3 postcards Instruction sheet Stamp image templates

Included in the Refill Kit: 3" x 4" rubber 3" x 4" foam 4 wood blocks (various sizes) Instruction sheet

Express your personality, thoughts, feelings, etc. with a stamp you've carved all on your own! We know you'll have a "look what I made!" moment.

You can get started with your own kit right here!