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Stamping Inspiration

Expandable Purse

Yummy Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set - Stampin' Up! © 2009

Yummy Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set - Stampin' Up! © 2009

Have a great time creating this elegant purse and enjoy the excitement when you give it as a gift to someone special…even yourself! Project featuring the Sale-a-Bration Yummy set and the heavy Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper.

This project is featured in this month’s class. The class itself features the Sweet Stems and Thank You Kindly stamp sets and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper (DSP). The projects feature the elegant Faux Silk Technique and rich bright colors. All the inspiration you need to make beautiful and thoughtful gifts. Once you’ve had a great time making this set challenge yourself to make another set using the same layouts and just changing the colors and DSP you use, you’ll enjoy the creative process and the results!

You’ll also have fun learning the great Faux Silk Technique that you can use to enhance all kinds of projects with supplies you already have!

Fairytale Coordinated Products

 

 Fairytale Coordinated Products

    Build your own fairytale

Children and adults alike will enjoy these whimsical designs and coordinating products.   

Build-a-Fairytale Die-Cuts #113950

The cute fairy tale images in the Build-a-Fairytale die cuts add a whimsical touch to scrapbook pages and invitations. These die cuts were designed specifically for children’s projects, and a framed scene would be adorable in a girl’s room.

Once Upon A Time Stamp Set #113746

Once upon a time there was a lonely stamp. The reason it was so lonely was because with its exclusive, deeply-etched image backed with foam and mounted on a clear maple block, it was of such high quality that it felt all alone in the world. Tired of its isolated existence, surrounded by inferior stamps, the lonely stamp set off in search of other high-quality stamps. After a long journey, the lonely stamp came to a beautiful brick building where it found thousands of other high-quality stamps frolicking happily in a ridiculously large fountain. All of the stamps were not just of high quality, some of them even coordinated with the lonely stamp’s design. The lonely stamp made many friends and soon learned that when it worked with the other coordinating stamps, there was nothing they could not make together. Cards, covers, scrapbook pages, 3-D items—they were all unique and beautiful. The stamp was no longer lonely! Together with the other coordinating stamps, it lived happily ever after.

Build-a-Fairytale Décor Elements – Décor Elements Brochure

It’s true—every little girl, and every big girl, wants to be a princess. Build the dream in your little one by decorating her room with these magical fantasy Décor Elements images. There’s even a frog to kiss and a carriage to ride off in after the frog turns into a handsome prince. Lucky girl!

Shop Online

Visit my Stampin’ Up! home page and select SHOP NOW at the top right. Enter in “Fairy” in the search box.  Example:

 

 

 

Get Organized, Get Stamping

Q & A     Organizing Stamps Q: I adore and love every one of my stamps that I have. Unfortunately, I forget what I have. Do you have any suggestions for organizing your rubber stamps?   A: Stampin’ Up! makes organizing your stamps easy because our stamp sets are sold in sets that come in a clear acrylic box with labels. The strategy I’m highlighting below is similar to a library system. You have a card file or binder of all your stamps with the name of the stamp set collection. You have a specific location to store your stamp sets for easy retrieval. This system works in any craft or storage space and will grow with your collection. Store your Stamps in Labeled Boxes Whether you have 5 stamp sets or 500, this strategy is a good place to start. When you purchase from Stampin’ Up! you will receive your stamps in a clear acrylic box with labels. Make sure to label the box in the same location every time so you always know where to look for the label. A good spot is on the end near the opening flap as a guideline (see photo above). You will be searching for a stamp by the name of the stamp set so make sure the label is easy for you to read. With this system you can store your stamp sets out of sight whether it is in a closet, on a shelf in your craft room or in baskets. How you organize your boxes is based on how many you have and where you store them. For instance, you could store the stamp set boxes in alphabetical order if all your sets fit in one spot. However, if you have limited space you could store your stamp set boxes in containers by theme or category. This way you can store your holiday stamp sets in a different area until they are needed. Create Categories The categories are used to easily retrieve the stamps you are looking for. These categories can be used as tabs in a binder or storage location. Here are a few examples: By Theme: Holidays, Greetings, All Natural, Occasions, Elements, Kids By Use: Cards, Scrapbooks, All Purpose, Weddings, Birthdays By Name: A-F, G-L, M-Q, R-Z Location: Red basket, Basement, Single Stamps Make a Binder Use the Stamp Collection Template Sheet found in this month’s newsletter to create a binder that will organize all the stamp sets you have in one place. The general idea is to create a 3-ring binder that you can easily add or subtract sheets of stamp collections. Stamp a set or grouping of stamps on the printed blank stamp template sheet. Add name of stamp set and category and place the sheet in the binder. Why not create a stamp template sheet just for birthday greetings and list the stamp set name below the images? You could also use the template sheet to include sample projects, coloring samples, stamp usage notes and a way to track if you have lent the stamp set out to someone. Maintain Order Maintaining the system is important. Make sure when you purchase a new stamp set you create a new template sheet, categorize the stamp set and then store it in the designated location for easy retrieval. I recommend doing this at the same time you assemble and clean your stamps. Our wood stamps are a wise investment as they can be used over and over again for years. I hope you will give it a try as I have found being organized will help you save money and time. As your personal creativity coach, I’ll be happy to work with you to find a strategy that meets your particular needs.

Stamp Binder

    Create a handy stamp reference binder

 

This handy stamp reference binder template is referenced in the Q&A section below. Create your own stamp collection binder and never search for another stamp again.

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1. 1-1/2″ or 2″ three-ring binder with clear overlay to insert cover sheet and spine.

2. Binder Tabs

3. Three-hole punch

4. Paper trimmer

5. Printer

Download Template (PDF)

January 09 Inspiration Club

February Color Combinations

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Stampin' Up! © 2009

Sweet Stems Faux Silk Purse & Cards Set

Latest Class Offering

This is my latest class offering – Sweet Stems Faux Silk Purse & Cards Set

In this class you will make:

Have a great time creating this elegant purse and card set and enjoy the excitement when you give it as a gift to someone special…even yourself! You’ll also have fun learning the great Faux Silk Technique that you can use to enhance all kinds of projects with supplies you already have! In this class, you will make:

• One Accordion Style Purse to hold cards
• Four coordinating cards with envelopes

These projects feature the Sweet Stems and Thank You Kindly stamp sets and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper (DSP). The projects feature the elegant Faux Silk Technique and rich bright colors. All the inspiration you need to make beautiful and thoughtful gifts. Once you’ve had a great time making this set challenge yourself to make another set using the same layouts and just changing the colors and DSP you use, you’ll enjoy the creative process and the results!

This class will be sent to you soon after purchase via email in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). No supplies are included unless ordered. When you order $20 of supplies you get the class for free.  20-Page Tutorial only $7.00.

Please note these classes are not available to Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. If you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator please contact me for more information.

Price: $7.00

Inspiration Club Discount $2.00

 

Sweet Stems (113726) Stampin' Up! © 2009

Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper (113975) Stampin' Up! © 2009

Q&A: Starter Kit Special Becoming a Demonstrator

   Q & A

    Becoming a Demonstrator

Q: Can I join Stampin’ Up! to earn discounts on the products?
A: Stampin’ Up! provides its demonstrators with the opportunity to pursue their individual goals whether those goals are to enjoy a hobby, build a thriving business, or contribute to family income while spending more time at home. Stampin’ Up! offers an opportunity for everyone. Whether you are interested in joining us to earn money, learn all about stamping, or just to receive a 20% discount on ALL of your future purchases, everyone has a place and everyone is welcome.

During the Sale-A-Bration promotion is one of the best times to join. During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set (a value of up to $47.95) from the current Idea Book & Catalog! Plus, new recruits get 15% off the Starter Kit! That’s over $350 of Stampin’ Up! products and business supplies for only $169!

Want everything in the catalog?

Receive up to 40% OFF when you purchase the Demonstrator Kit. Become a member of my team and get the inside scoop from Stampin’ Up!, learn new techniques, and receive a minimum of 20% discount on ALL of your future purchases. You can buy/use all the product for yourself – you never have to do a workshop or class. As a team member of CraftyPerson you will receive all my classes information, a special discount on The Inspiration Club, meeting opportunities in Portland, monthly eNewsletters and direct one-on-one support.

Looking for more information about Stampin’ Up! and becoming a demonstrator? Watch the First Impressions video on my Stampin’ Up! website. You can also contact me anytime for more information. If you are ready to start designing your starter kit you can use the recruiter code: craftyperson.

Where can I get more information?

• Watch the First Impressions Video and review the benefits of becoming a demonstrator on my Stampin’ Up! web site.
• Review my SAB Starter Kit Flyer.
• Contact me with your questions either by phone ((503) 285-4565) or email debbie@debbiestamper.biz. I’ll be happy to walk you through the process.

Send Me Your Questions

Treat Card

Project featuring the Sale-a-Bration Yummy set and the heavy Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper. Supplies include; Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker, Chocolate Chip & Baja Breeze Ink, Baja Breeze Textured Card Stock, Kraft, Confetti White and Chocolate Chip card stock, Kraft Patterns Pack from the Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper II Hostess Gift and Wide Oval Punch. Love the colors, of course Chocolate Chip is my favorite.

Wide Oval Punch (#112082) – Punches are always popular tools for stampers and scrapbookers. Stampin’ Up! does a great job of creating exclusive punches to complement their exclusive stamp sets. The Wide Oval Punch is designed to coordinate with many greetings and images and elements of many other stamp sets. With an easy-to-use thumb lever and sturdy construction you will enjoy the ability to add dimension and interest to your cards, scrapbook and 3-D projects in a flash.  Check out my WOW Class for all the things you can do with this wonderful punch.  If you purchase the Wide Oval Punch from my online store you will receive the WOW Class mailed to your inbox, my compliments.

Valentine’s Card for Sweetie

Project featuring the Sale-a-Bration Yummy set and the heavy Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper. Supplies include; Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker, Chocolate Chip & Baja Breeze Ink, Baja Breeze Textured Card Stock, Kraft, Confetti White and Chocolate Chip card stock, Kraft Patterns Pack from the Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper II Hostess Gift,
Wide Oval Punch and a small non-Stampin’ Up! baggie for the candies. By using the heavy Specialty Designer Series Paper you get beautiful, sturdy cards with wonderful designs in the inside of the card as well as the outside!

Chocolate Candy Bar Card

I’m on a roll now…. I just love the Yummy SAB stamp set for candy projects.

Project featuring the Sale-a-Bration Yummy set and the heavy Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper. Supplies include; Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker, Chocolate Chip & Baja Breeze Ink, Baja Breeze Textured Card Stock, Kraft, Confetti White and Chocolate Chip card stock, Kraft Patterns Pack from the Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper II Hostess Gift. By using the heavy Specialty Designer Series Paper you get beautiful, sturdy cards with wonderful designs in the inside of the card as well as the outside!

A little Treat

I’m in love with this heavy designer series paper – Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper. By using the heavy Specialty Designer Series Paper you get beautiful, sturdy cards with wonderful designs in the inside of the card as well as the outside!   I’ll have to take a picture of the inside of the card as well.

Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper 113993

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Project featuring the Sale-a-Bration Yummy set and the heavy Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper. Supplies include; Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker, Chocolate Chip & Baja Breeze Ink, Baja Breeze Textured Card Stock, Kraft, Confetti White and Chocolate Chip card stock, Kraft Patterns Pack from the Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper II Hostess Gift, Wide Oval Punch and a small non-Stampin’ Up! baggie for the candies.

Watercoloring with Crayons

 

 

 

  Watercoloring with Crayons

    simple steps to a beautiful project

Give bold images the look of watercolor with our Watercolor Wonder Crayons.  Just follow these simple steps to a beautifully colored project.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1. Bold stamp set

2. Watercolor Wonder Crayons

3. Watercolor Paper

4. Water in spritzer bottle

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