by Tracy | Apr 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Due to unforeseen problems with our supplier for Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Watercolor Pencils, we have decided to discontinue these two products.
Watercolor Pencils (item 101879) and Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights Collection (item 119804), which have been on the Backorder Report for about a week, will no longer be available, effective immediately. If your order has not been shipped due to its status in backorder, we will not be able to fill it. We will soon begin processing refunds for these items. Keep in mind that it may take a few days to see the reimbursement in your account.
Now for the good news! We still have the remaining collections of the Watercolor Wonder Crayons available to order. The Subtles (item 119802), Neutrals (item 119805), and Regals (item 119803) Collections are only available while supplies last. Get ’em before they’re gone!
by Tracy | Apr 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Stampin’ Up! released an update this morning about a Color Refresh! Some colors will be retiring but some In Colors will be returning! Watch the video for more information. With FREE SHIPPING this weekend, what a great time to stock up on cardstock that will be retiring, as well as stamp pads and reinkers! I am very happy that Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder are returning but will be sad to see Pretty in Pink go. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me!
Tracy
(If you click on the picture, it will enlarge).
by Tracy | Apr 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
For three days, April 6-8, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING (excluding expedited orders)!!! There are no minimums and all order types qualify!!
This is a great time to stock up on cardstock or that Big Shot/dies you’ve had your eye on!!
You can place your orders directly on my Stampin’ Up! website or email me your order.
Tracy
by Tracy | Apr 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
This week I’m spotlighting the Bone Folder (#102300). This is a must-have tool in your paper crafting toolbox! It helps you to easily score and make crisp folds on paper and card stock. Ninety-nine percent of the time I use my bone folder when I’m creating in my craft room. Once in a while I’m in a hurry and I just fold my paper in half and use my fingers to make the fold. Big mistake! As soon as I do that, I remind myself to slow down because the fold I just created isn’t crisp and the paper seems to be a bit “wrinkled.” I’m never happy with the results when I forget to use my bone folder.
The pointed end of the bone folder can also be used in the track of a paper cutter to easily score your paper. Although the Simply Scored comes with a scoring tool, your bone folder could also be used.
If there’s a tool in the Stampin’ Up! catalog that you have questions about and would like me to spotlight in the upcoming weeks, leave a message below or email me. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy
Order HERE from my Stampin’ Up! online store.
by Tracy | Apr 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
I know that some of you will be very happy to hear that the Petite Curly Label Punch that was offered in the Sale-a-bration catalog is now available for purchase!!! It is available until May 31st but will also be available in the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog. It coordinates with the set Ciao, Baby! in the Spring Catalog!
If you would like to order yours today, you can visit my online store
here!Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
Petite Curly Label Punch #129405 $12.95
by Tracy | Apr 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s the first day of April! We had plenty of rain here yesterday so hopefully those May flowers are on the way!
I’ve seen so many cute cards using our new White Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399) so I decided to purchase some and this is the card I made. The base of my card is Raspberry Ripple which took me quite a while to warm up to and I am not sure why. It is so pretty. My flowers are from the set Oh, Hello (in the Spring Catalog). I colored my flowers using my Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green markers. If you look closely, you’ll see that they aren’t the same shade. After stamping the first flower I ONLY re-inked the stem, huffed on it and stamped it again. I punched them out with my 2 1/2 Circle punch, sponged around the edges with Gumball Green and used dimensionals to adhere it to the doily.
Thank you for stopping by today. If you would like to purchase any of the products I’ve used to make my card, you can visit my Stampin’ Up! website HERE.
Tracy
Supplies
Stamps: Made For You, Oh, Hello
Ink: Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple
Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White
Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, White Tea Lace Paper Doilies, 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Scallop Oval punch, 3/8″ Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
by Tracy | Mar 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
Happy Easter/Passover! Enjoy time spent with your family!
Tracy
by Tracy | Mar 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
I showed this card in my embossing folders video (you can see it here) but I realized that I never showed the card in a post. The center of my flower was made using a flattened Soda Pop Top (#129388 $3.95 for 8 of each size) in the Spring Catalog! I simply placed one in my Big Shot and it quickly and beautifully flattened it! It gives my card such a pretty sparkle. I really wasn’t drawn to these when I first saw them but I just love them now! Isn’t that the way it always is?
My paper, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Pack, is also from the Spring Catalog. My flower and the strip of paper under the DSP is Raspberry Ripple, one of our In Colors.
Thanks so much for stopping by! If you would like to order any of these products, you can visit my
Stampin’ Up! online store!
Tracy
by Tracy | Mar 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
I had some requests to show the directions for the treat bag that I posted HERE so I decided to make a video.
Thanks for stopping by!
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!
by Tracy | Mar 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the fourth installment of my series, “Spotlight on Tools.” This week I am focusing on Stampin’ Up! Clear Mount Stamp Cases (#119105 $5.95 for a package of 4). These are great for storing stamps that you’ve converted from wood to clear. I also store my single stamps from the recent promotions in these as well since they do not come in a case.
The Stamp Cases are also perfect for storing Framelits. I used a different designer series paper for each one and slipped it between the “cover” and the actual case. Because the case is clear, I can see the other side of the paper on the inside. I bought some magnet sheets from a home improvement store (they are covers for heater registers), cut them down to the size I wanted and placed the magnet on one side of the case using Sticky Strip. In the last picture you can see that I put the packaging on the left hand side but I only included that with a few of my sets. I have an electronic label maker and put a label on the end of the case so that I can quickly see the set names. I am so much happier with this system and it has definitely saved time!
If you’ve struggled with a way to organize your Framelits, I hope this will work for you!!
Tracy
Please visit my Stampin’ Up! online store HERE!
by Tracy | Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today I have a basket that could be used for any occasion. My Easter basket was made using the Bigz Scallop Envelope die. Yes, the die is meant to be used as an envelope but when you attach four of them together, you get this cute little basket!! You can see the actual die below. I cut out four of them and then trimmed off one of the flaps. Then I laid them side by side and attached them together with Sticky Strip! So easy! I also used Sticky Strip on each of the scalloped flaps. I couldn’t decide whether to leave them up or adhere them but ended up with them flat.
If you have this die, why don’t you pull it out and give it a try? Or, you can purchase one at my online store by simply clicking HERE.
Thank you for stopping by!
Tracy
Supplies
Bigz Scallop Envelope die #113462
* Spring Sampler stamp set W #125510 C#125512
* Sunshine & Sprinkles DSP #126922
1 3/4 Scallop Circle punch #119854
1 3/8 Circle punch #119860
Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Whisper White cardstock
Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade stamp pads
Sticky Strip
* Spring Catalog
by Tracy | Mar 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Stampin’ Up! is having a fabric sale starting today! Check out the video below for some ideas for using fabric in your crafting. Then head on over to my website. Once you are there, click FABRIC on the left hand side. Supplies are limited!
