by Tracy | Apr 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve had the Petite Pocket Die since it first came out and this is the first time I’ve used it. Why did I wait so long??
I used the die to create a holder for one of our Stampin’ Write markers and gave one to each of my Customer Reward Extravaganza attendees last Saturday. I ran it through my Big Shot with the Fancy Fan embossing folder and assembled it with a two-way glue pen. I wrapped a paper doily (in the Spring catalog) around the pocket and then finished it off with our new 1 1/4″ Two-Tone ribbon. My sentiment is included in the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit in the Spring Catalog. I punched it out with the Ticket Duo Builder punch and adhered it with a glue dot.
Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy
If you would like to order any of the products I used to make my pocket holder, you can visit my Stampin’ Up! website
HERE.
by Tracy | Apr 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s time for the next installment of my series, Spotlight on Tools. I’ve been trying to choose tools that I find most useful when I stamp. So, this week my focus is on the Color Coach because I use it ALL the time. I tend to have difficulties knowing which colors go together and that is why the Color Coach is so helpful. There’s a card for each color that Stampin’ Up! carries and it lists colors that coordinate! You are shown a creative combination and then either a Sweet Set or Getting Started Combination. Three colors are listed in each category. I’ve paired colors together using my Color Coach that I never would have used together had it not been suggested. When new colors are introduced, new cards are always available. It is an indispensable tool and I keep it close by when I’m crafting!
You can purchase your own Color Coach HERE on my Stampin’ Up! website.
Color Coach #120148 $14.95
Thank you for stopping by!
Tracy
by Tracy | Apr 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
We made this card on Saturday at my Customer Reward Extravaganza using the Swallowtail stamp. This is a card that didn’t photograph as well as I would have like as it is much more vibrant in person and the butterfly really stands out.
The base of the card is Crumb Cake cardstock with a piece of paper from the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack. I used A Round Array stamp set again (as I did in yesterday’s post). The large rhinestone (in the Spring catalog) really adds a finishing touch!
The inspiration for my card came from Maggie Patterson and Ronda Wade during their Creative Convention Online for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy
Supplies
Stamps: Swallowtail, A Round Array (sneak peek item #129090 in clear only)
Ink: Midnight Muse
Paper: Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Print Poetry DSP
Accessories: Jumbo Rhinestones, SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Piercing Mat, Paper Piercing Tool
Tools: 1 ¼” Scallop Circle punch*, 7/8” Scallop Circle punch
Order these products from my Stampin’ Up! online store HERE.
by Tracy | Apr 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today I have two little treat boxes that we made at my Stamp Clubs earlier this month. Last October I posted another one that you can see HERE. They are fun to make and are so versatile because you can stamp something different on each one! My cute sentiment is from the Sneak Peek set “A Round Array.” This is fast becoming one of my favorite sets and is available as a bundle with the 7/8″ punch until May 31st. For more information about this stamp set/bundle, click HERE. The box on the left was stamped with Secret Garden and the one on the right is made using Distressed Dots.
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Tracy
Supplies
Stamps: A Round Array (this is a sneak peek item #129090 in clear only), Secret Garden*, Distressed Dots
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse,
Paper: Crumb Cake
Accessories: Assorted Ribbon, Small Oval punch, Bone folder, Glue Dots
Tools: Simply Scored
Want to make this project? You can shop at my online store 24/7 here!
by Tracy | Apr 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Stampin’ Up! announced today that they will have new wood mount cases when the new catalog goes live on May 31st! I am so excited! I usually purchase clear mount stamps because they take up less space and the cases are easier to store but I love the new cases!! They will also be selling empty cases! Check out the video!! (I think there’s a sneak peek of a new stamp set too!)
Tracy
by Tracy | Apr 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Its time for my next installment of Spotlight on Tools! This week it’s Blender Pens (#102845 $9.95). Blender pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using blender pens with just about any color source. The tip cleans off with just a stroke or two on scratch paper. One pen is all you need for all of your colors!
I use blender pens whenever I’m coloring in a stamped image. You simply pick up color with it and it helps to soften and blend the color. As you know, our pencils and watercolor crayons are being discontinued but I know that many of you have them already but you can also use reinkers. Here are several ways to use the pens:
1. Directly color your image with the crayons or pencils and then pull the color around.
2. Take your blender pen directly to the crayon.
3. Color on a piece of scratch paper, pick up the color with your pen and then to your stamped image.
4. Put a few drops of reinker in your stamp pad lid and pick up small amounts of the color to your stamped image.
They are a great tool to have in your stamping toolbox!!
Tracy
by Tracy | Apr 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
This is one of the cards that we made at my Stamp Clubs last week. Because it has a Velcro opening, it is sort of like a mini present and you could easily adhere a gift card on the inside with glue dots. I used the stamp set A Round Array which is a sneak peek item from the new 2013-2014 catalog and is only available in clear mount. If you purchase the stamp set and the 7/8″ Scallop circle punch (Spring Surprise Bundle), you will receive a 15% discount! Be sure to use this number for the discount: #133899. You can visit my Stampin’ Up! online store HERE
Thank you for stopping by!
Tracy
Supplies
Stamps: A Round Array (sneak peek item #129090 in clear only)
Ink: Pacific Point
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Accessories: Brights Buttons, Assorted ribbon, SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Piercing Mat, Paper Piercing Tool
Tools: 1 ¾” Scallop Circle punch, 1 ¼” Scallop Circle punch*, 7/8” Scallop Circle punch*, Big Shot, Scallop Circle Bigz die, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder
*available in Spring Catalog
by Tracy | Apr 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today is the last day for FREE SHIPPING!! It’s a great time to purchase any Big Shot dies you’ve had your eye on or to stock up cardstock. As I mentioned in this post HERE, some colors will be retiring in June BUT once stock of those colors sells out, they are gone. Baja Breeze reinkers are already gone so be sure to get your favorites before they disappear!
When you place an order on my website today during the free shipping promotion (ends tonight at 11:50 Mountain Time), use the code below and you will be entered for a chance to be the Mystery Hostess and receive all of the hostess benefits for all online orders placed during the last three days.
WA2VC2BR
You can include My Digital Studio downloads and products as well as Clearance rack items when you use this hostess code. You will be notified tomorrow, April 9th, if you are the winner. Plus there will be four additional prizes. Good luck!
Tracy
by Tracy | Apr 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today marks my 4th anniversary with Stampin’ Up! In honor of my anniversary, I’m having a contest for a Mystery Hostess as well as additional prizes (U.S. customers only)! One lucky person will win the Hostess Rewards if the party totals at least $150. The contest starts today and ends on April 8th. Stampin’ Up! is also offering FREE SHIPPING!!! There are two ways to order:
1. Place an online order of $150 or more on my Stampin’ Up! website and YOU will receive the Hostess Rewards (you’ll enter them at the end of your order). You will be entered to win additional prizes from me.
2. Place an online order under $150 on my Stampin’ Up! website and be entered in the drawing to win the Hostess Rewards AND additional prizes. When you place your order, you MUST use this Hostess Code:
WA2VC2BR
Be sure you see my name in the upper right hand corner when you place your order. Once you sign in and place the first item in your basket, look in the lower left hand corner where you can enter the hostess code above! And remember, you will receive FREE SHIPPING!!
On both types of orders, you can order items from the Annual and Spring catalogs, Clearance Rack and My Digital Studio products and downloads!!!
You can access my online store HERE.
You will be notified on April 9th if you were randomly selected as the Mystery Hostess and you’ll select your FREE Stampin’ Up! merchandise (at least $25)!!
On April 9th, four more prizes (for the 4th anniversary) will be given away and you will be notified if you won.
Good luck and have fun shopping!!
Tracy
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
