by Tracy | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
I love it when Stampin’ Up! comes out with a new stamp set that coordinates with a punch I love!!!!!! Today they have released a new stamp set, A Round Array. It will be in the 2013-2014 catalog but you can purchase it now in clear mount until May 30, 2013. It will also be offered in wood mount but it won’t be available until the actual release of the 2013-2014 catalog. You can purchase the stamp set with the punch for 15% off (Spring Surprise Bundle). If you already have the punch, then you can just purchase the new stamp set! I can’t wait to order mine! You can click on the flyer below to see it enlarged.
Spring Surprise Bundle (clear only): #133899 $23.95
A Round Array Stamp Set (clear only): #129090 $14.95
You can purchase this great offer at my
Stampin’ Up! website. Stock up on some cardstock too and if your order reaches $50, you will get a FREE gift through Sale-a-bration! Check out the details on
my website or feel free to email me!
Have a great day!
Tracy
by Tracy | Mar 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been in the situation where you have almost finished a card and you then you notice that there is a a sticky dirty-looking piece of adhesive on it??? You may have thought that you card was ruined but this somewhat overlooked tool is the answer!! It is called an Adhesive Remover (#103684 $3.50). It works just like an eraser and you can erase the unwanted mark on your card. It has saved many of my cards!! It works best with Snail Adhesive, not a tape, such as Sticky Strip. If the surface of the remover becomes gummy, simply slice off the top layer! This is definitely a crafting tool that you will want to have in your crafting toolbox.
You can find the Adhesive Remover on page 177 in the Annual Stampin’ Up! catalog, in the lower right hand corner.
Thanks for stopping by!! You can order directly from my online store by clicking here! Sale-a-bration ends in TEN DAYS!! Place your $50 order and receive free product. Contact me today for more information!
Tracy
by Tracy | Mar 11, 2013 | Big Shot
Happy Monday! I hope you had an enjoyable weekend and that you were able to adjust to the time change with Daylight Savings Time in effect. It is always difficult the first day, isn’t it? I did enjoy the fact that it didn’t get dark until later in the evening!
I spent my Sunday working on a video for today. I have a new computer AND a new editing program so it took some time trying to learn it. Thank goodness for YouTube videos as I saw some there that helped me out!! I tend to be a perfectionist but realized if I waited for this video to be perfect, I would never post it!!! So, here it is!
Last week I spotlighted the Big Shot so I wanted to make a video showing how to use the embossing folders. I LOVE my embossing folders and use them on 95% of my cards.
Have a great day!
Tracy
You can order 24/7 from my online store! Just click HERE or go to www.teacherstamper.stampinup.net
by Tracy | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
We made this cute little treat holder at my Stamp Clubs this month. I used a half sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock (4 1/2 x 11). I scored it at 1 1/2 and 6 1/2 inches. Before embossing the front, I used one of the ovals from the Ovals Collection Framelits to cut out the front. I stamped the front of the cello bag with StazOn Opaque (white). It dries pretty quickly and adds such a nice finishing touch to the project. I attached small velcro dots, which I bought at a local hardware store, to the 2 3/8 Scallop Oval. Once I shut it, the other half of the Velcro was exactly where I wanted it! The trick is to put your candy inside FIRST before you attach the velcro. I did it the other way around the first time and it wouldn’t shut properly. I hope this inspires you to give it a try!
Tracy
Supplies
Everybunny W-122705 $27.95 C-122707 $19.95
Delightful Dozen W-1222650 $32.95 C-122652 $24.95
Daffodil Delight cardstock #119683 $6.95
Tempting Turquoise cardstock #102067 $6.95
Whisper White cardstock #100730 $8.50
Blender Pens #102845 $9.95
Watercolor Pencils #101879 $19.95
Watercolor Crayons Each (four different sets): $16.95 page 157
2 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch #118874 $16.95
1 ¾ Scallop Circle Punch #119854 $16.95
Ovals Collection Framelits #129381 $26.95
Paper Piercing Tool #126189 $3.95
Paper Piercing Mat #126199 $4.95
Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper #126902 $10.95 Size on project: 4 x 1 ¼
StazOn Opaque (White pad and refill) #106960 $11.95
StazOn Black ink pad #101406 $7.95
4×6 Cello Bags #102757 $4.50 trimmed to 5 ½”
Sticky Strip #104294 $6.95
Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder #117335 $7.95
Velcro dots (non Stampin’ Up!
You can order any of these products from my Stampin’ Up! online store, just click HERE.
by Tracy | Mar 6, 2013 | Big Shot
There are so many tools in the Stampin’ Up! catalog that make papercrafting so much fun!! Each Wednesday, I will choose one to spotlight and for my very first one, I’ve chosen my VERY favorite, the Big Shot!! It is a die-cutting machine that doesn’t use electricity. With just a quick turn of the handle, you can do so much!! Here are two very similar cards.
The big difference between them is that I chose to use a Big Shot embossing folder for the one with the sentiment towards the lower half of the card. I use embossing folders all the time and this one, Perfect Polka Dots, is one that I reach for the most.
You can also cut shapes out with the Big Shot. I used it to cut out my flowers, leaves, and the Whisper White and Elegant Eggplant shapes using Framelits. If you look closely, you’ll see that I used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder again.
I made this project in October using the Cannery Set Framelits to make a cut out shape and the cute little top for it.
Stampin’ Up! continues to come out with new products for the Big Shot. I could spend all day telling you how much I love this machine! The cost of the Big Shot (#113439) is $99.95 but if you were to purchase it now during Sale-a-bration and were to combine it with an embossing folder ($7.95), you would be able to pick out TWO free products from the brochure!
An even better option is to purchase the NO RISK Starter Kit for $99. Because it is the 25th Anniversary of Stampin’ Up! this year, you can choose $156 worth of products from the Stampin’ Up! catalog for $99! You would be able to get a Big Shot and other accessories!!! You would then become a member of the Stampin’ Up! family and be able to purchase Stampin’ Up! products at discounted prices. I mentioned that the Starter Kit is risk free which it absolutely IS! You would have three months to reach the minimum purchase of $300. This means that you can buy products just for yourself, which is what I did in the beginning, or you can invite your friends to a party! If you don’t reach the goal of three hundred dollars, no problem. No one will call and hassle you. You would simply be dropped. If this sounds intriguing to you and you have questions, email me! If you want to take advantage of this right now, you can go right to my SU! website and sign up! On the top right, you’ll see JOIN THE FUN! Click that and within a few minutes, you will be able to complete the sign up process. Be sure to have your catalog nearby so you can choose $156 worth of product for $99!!!!!
Tracy
by Tracy | Mar 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Stampin’ Up! has released the newest “Best of 25 Years” stamp set. The March set is called Best of Flowers and has one never-before-seen image! Each month this year a new stamp set will be released yet you will be able to purchase them until March 31, 2014. Inside each stamp set is a small proof of purchase sticker. Collect six stickers and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014. I ordered my March set and can’t wait for it to arrive so I can begin playing with it!!
Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!!
Tracy
Order 24/7 from my Stampin’ Up! online store by clicking HERE.
by Tracy | Mar 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
The inspiration for my card came from Connie Babbert. When I saw her card, I instantly fell in love. I made a few subtle changes with the products I had on hand. I love the new Honeycomb Embossing folder and it is so striking on this card! The beautiful paper comes from the Print Poetry paper stack (#129312) in the Spring Catalog. There are 48 sheets – 4 each of 12 double-sided designs and each sheet measure 4 1/2 x 6 1/2. It really is a beautiful pack of paper!
The cute coffee cup comes from a Sale-a-bration set called Patterned Occasions (Wood #12962 or Clear #129624). It can be yours FREE with a $50 order but only until March 22nd!!! If you’ve had your eye on this stamp set, be sure to get it before it’s too late!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope your week has started off well!!
Tracy
You can place your online order at my
Stampin’ Up! website 24/7! If you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them for you!
by Tracy | Mar 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
I am very excited because my blog is currently being redesigned and it will be moving to a different web address. I don’t have a date yet when this will happen but I wanted to let you know. Unfortunately my followers will not automatically be moved with me so if you are a follower, I do hope you will sign up again on my new site. I will let you know when the time is near and anyone who follows me on my new site will have a chance to win some BLOG CANDY.
Have a great weekend and I’ll see you on Monday!!
Tracy
by Tracy | Mar 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
When you find a card design that you like, it’s fun to play around with different cardstock, embellishments and paper. So, with that explanation, here’s another Pocket card for you. I love the paper from the Floral District Designer Series Paper pack. It is so cheerful — it has all of the colors that I love!
Sale-a-bration ends in 22 days on March 22nd!! Many of the products will go away after the 22nd. Be sure to get your favorites!!! Check this post
HERE to look at all of the products you can earn with every $50 purchase!
Have a wonderful weekend!! I have a very busy weekend. I have a stamp party on Saturday and a stamp club on Sunday! I am looking forward to it!!
Thanks for stopping by!!
Tracy
by Tracy | Feb 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you received FREE products yet during Sale-a-bration!!! This awesome promotion ends on March 22nd. For every $50 purchase you can choose from a wide variety of FREE stamping supplies! Today I have a video for you from Stampin’ Up! It showcases one of the free Sale-a-bration items called the Vine Street Textured Impressions folder. It is used with your Big Shot and you’ll love what it does to a simple piece of card stock!
If you would like to place an order, you can visit my Stampin’ Up! online store HERE. In addition to receiving a FREE Sale-a-bration item with each $50 purchase, your name will also be included on my 50/50 board (just be sure to order from my SU! online store). One lucky winner will receive $50 in Stampin’ Up! supplies from me!! Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!
Tracy
by Tracy | Feb 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
I have another Pocket Card for you. You can see another one I did HERE. I love this style of card. This time I didn’t use a clip but just chose to put my sentiment in the middle. I used a stamp from the set Best of Birthdays. This is a special stamp set that you can purchase in honor of Stampin’ Up!s 25th anniversary. A new stamp set will come out each month this year. Purchase six of them (save the small 25 sticker inside) and Stampin’ Up! will send you a free stamp set valued at $14.95! Start collecting and saving!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
by Tracy | Feb 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
This is a card that can definitely be put in the category cute and quick since it can be made in no time!! This image is from the Single Stamp promotion which you can see below.
I used my Stampin’ Up! markers to ink up the stamp. Once I was done coloring, I huffed on it to “reactivate” the ink. I used Rich Razzleberry, Gumball Green and Island Indigo. I decided to add a little pizzazz to it and used the Occasions Piercing Mat to pierce holes around each of my oval shapes. It is hard to see them on the Rich Razzleberry but it is noticeable in person.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Tracy
