Simple Artistic Etching

Hello, I haven't disappeared or anything but I have been bad about not posting this week. Sorry about that. I had club Tuesday night and we had a wonderful time and I have been busy making swaps. I have one more organized swap to make and then a few more generals swaps before I leave on Tuesday, add in our family activities and that doesn't leave much time to post. I will be writing post that will be published while I am gone, so at least the days I am away there will be new projects for you. The other day I was playing with the Artistic Etching Stamp Set and I decided I need a simple yet elegant card to showcase the new colors. This is one of the cards I came up with. The base is Basic Black Card Stock with a layer of Daffodil Delight Card Stock. I used the new (and my favorite right now) embossing folder Vintage Wallpaper to add a design to my Very Vanilla Card Stock. I only did the top portion so that I could stamp on the lower portion. I used Jet Black Stazon to stamp the design on the bottom. It is one stamp that I stamped three times across the card. It is super easy to line them up with the new Clear Mount Stamps. To finish off the card and cover the area where the stamping and embossed image meet I added a piece of 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon and there you have the finished card. Nothing to difficult yet it would be perfect to make a bunch for notes to teachers, friends or loved ones. I am off to bed it has been a long day and tomorrow will be more of the same. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day, Tonya

Introducing Blushing Bride!

Good morning, today I would like to introduce you to two new colors that Stampin'Up! introduced in the new catalog. The first is Blushing Bride and the second is Early Espresso. I am enjoying playing with all the new colors and trying out new combos. The new Color Coach is great for suggesting new color combos and there is even a place to add your own favorites. How sweet is that. Today's card is one that we made this weekend at my New Catalog Card Class. It is fairly simple but uses several new products and a new stamp set. The base card stock is the new In Color Blushing Bride and the ink color is also the same. The stamp set is Style Beautiful and is new and available in Clear Mount or Wood Mount. After stamping the biggest stamp on the bottom corner of the card I stamped the sentiment on Whisper White Card Stock then punched it out with the Wide Oval Punch and layered it with a Lots Of Tags Die cut from Early Espresso Card Stock. Early Espresso is a darker more rich color than Chocolate Chip. I added two of the new Basic Rhinestones Jewels that have adhesive on the back and are ready to add to any project. I can see myself using a lot of these. I finished off the card with Whisper White Organza and 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon tied together into a knot. The 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon is a fun size to layer with some of our wider ribbons and is easy to tie. This week is going to be a busy week. I have Stamp Club tomorrow night and then I will be busy finishing up my swaps for Convention. It is hard to believe that I leave a week from tomorrow. I am looking forward to learning so much and bringing it all back to share with you. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya

I Do!

Hello! This is a super quick card that sort of just came to me this afternoon as I was playing with my new stamp sets and other items that I received today. I do love the new colors and of course anything Big Shot is always great in my craftroom. Since I am getting ready to head out the door for my son's baseball game I am also going to keep this post super quick. The base of the card is Marina Mist (considering repainting my craftroom this color we will see ;) Then I used the new Elegant Lines Embossing Folder and the Big Shot to add the design on the card stock. Then with some Two Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds and Patience (we don't sell that in the catalog) I added the shimmer and shine to the design. I hope you can see it, in real life it really sparkles. Then I used the new Word Play Stamp Set and inked it up with the Marina Mist Classic Stamp Pad. I used Whisper White Card Stock then punched it out with the 1 3/4" Circle Punch. There is Dazzling Diamonds on the diamond on the O of do and the card is finished. I decided it didn't need anything else because I really wanted the design to take center stage. Now if I just had a bride and groom to send it too. We have no weddings this year. :( Oh well, I am ready when I need one. Got to run or we will be late for the game. I hope to do some digital pages of the baseball season soon and I will share them with you when I do. Thanks for stopping by. Remember all supplies are Stampin'Up! and available to purchase through me. Have a great evening, Tonya

Protecting your Beautfiul Wings Die

Good morning, I will be back later with a new card project but first I wanted to make sure that you had this information that would help you protect the Beautiful Wings Big Shot Die. I really love the butterflies that this die makes. They are so perfect for cards including this one that shared earlier this year. The following was taken from the Demonstrator Website on how best to use your Beautiful Wings Die. Thanks and have a great day, Tonya

When you use the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, be sure to run the die through the Big Shot so that the hinge is opposite the Big Shot handle. This will help protect the hinge. Also, make sure that you and your customers are using tab 1 when you use the multipurpose platform.

My Digital Studio Updates

I am excited to let you know that there are 5 new Digital Downloads available and they are new Punches and only 95 cents a piece! How exciting is that, I can hardly wait to purchase mine and download them so that I can start using them. Also on July 13 there will be a free color software upgrade and color downloads available fpr all My Digital Studio users. The color update will include the new core colors as well as the three previously unavailable carry over colors to the color palette.

122151 Dotted Scallop Border Punch Download

122150 Eyelet Border Punch Download

122154 Ornament Punch Download

122152 Bitty Bat Punch Download

122153 Two Step Owl Punch Download

It's a Case

Hello and Good morning! Sorry for being so bad about posting this week. I am fighting a cold or allergies (not sure which) and I has really drained my energy and motivation. All I want to do is sleep and stamping has really taken a back seat. I did make this simple card over the weekend and thought I would share it with you today. Now this card is a case from the new Catalog and Idea Book. If you don't have a copy yet just let me know as I have a few copies left. I enjoy making quilt cards and this card is similar in that you use designer series paper and the Top Note Die but that is really were the similarities end. Since it is a fairly simple card I will just list the supplies used and if you have any questions leave me a comment and I will be happy to answer them. Card Stock: Real Red Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, and Baja Breeze. Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper. Perfect Punch Stamp Set, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers, Wide Oval Punch, Square Lattice and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders, Top Note, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Sizzlits 4 Pack Dies.
Don't forget to scroll down and take a look at the product shares that I am offering this month. The Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Papers is one of the products offered in the shares. I will place orders as soon as I have a share filled so don't wait. Thanks, for stopping by and I hope you have a great day, Tonya

Product Shares!!

I am super excited to start sharing the new Catalog with you. Stampin'Up! has really out done themselves this year. There are so many fun stamp sets, colors and accessories, how can a girl not be excited? I want you to be able to get your hands on as many new products as possible so I am offering lots of Product Shares this year. So lets get on to the shares.

Designer Series Paper Option 1: This includes four specialty packs of Designer Series Paper and 12 other Designer Series Paper Packs. You will receive 96 6"x6" sheets of DSP one of each pattern for just $24 without shipping. I will order as soon I have 8 people that have paid for their shares and will cut and deliver as soon as it arrives. I will order two day shipping to help ensure faster delivery. In the event of a out of stock situation on the paper I will email you and let you know. Contact me if you are not local but would like to order and I will get you a shipping cost.

Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack Option 2: This share includes all of our Pattern Designer Series Papers which is in 45 colors and four designs. You will receive one sheet of each pattern in each color including the new InColors. The cost for this share is $13 and will be ordered as soon as I fill a group of 8. If you would like to order this option the same deliver and out of stock information applies as with option 1.

Buttons Share: Stampin'Up! is offering new Designer Buttons this year and they are in 24 of our colors. There are three designs of each color and you will receive one of each color in each design for a total of 72 Buttons all for just $10. Shipping is extra if you are not a local customer.

Brad Share: There are new colors and styles of brads available this year. So for this share you will receive 24 Flower Brads, 5 designs of Antique Brads, 2 Designs in 3 Colors of Vintage Trinkets, 5 of each color of Brights, Subtles, Regals, and Neutrals Brads and 7 of each of the 4 Metallic Brad Styles for $18. (shipping is extra if you are not a local customer)

Taffeta Ribbon Share: Stampin'Up! has expanded our Taffeta Ribbon to include two styles with 13 Colors of each. There are 23 new ribbons in this Share. You will receive one yard of each for a cost of $19 (shipping will be extra if you are not a local customer).

Grosgrain Ribbon Share: The 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon and 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon have all added new colors and I just know that you will want to try them all. For this share you will receive 2 yards of all the new 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon and the 1/4" Grosgrain and 1 yard of all the new 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. For a total of 33 yards for $23 (shipping will be extra if you are not a local customer).

Crochet Trim, Poly Ribbon, and Satin Ribbon Ribbon Share: This share includes 1 yard each of the new Crochet Trim Ribbons, 1 yard of each of the 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (5 colors) and 2 yards of of each of the new 5/8" Satin Ribbon (6 colors) all for $16.50 (shipping will be extra if you are not a local customer).

Total New Ribbon Collection: If you would like to get all three of the new Ribbon Shares listed above the cost will be $55 shipping will be extra if you are not a local customer. I will cut the ribbon and package it as soon as I receive it.

InColor Bundle: This year I am again offer you an InColor Bundle that includes all five Reinkers FREE. The Bundle includes: Card Stock and Classic Pad InColor Kit, 5 InColor Packages of Card Stock, InColor Markers, 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon in all 5 InColors, 1 Package of 12 x12 Assorted Card Stock, and all 5 InColor Reinkers Free. The cost is $135.35 before shipping and handling. If you would like to order online I will send you a rebate of $14.75 for the reinkers. You will also receive a level one hostess set.

As you can see there are so many new products available to you this year and by purchasing a Product Share you can get a sampling of so much more than if you were to purchase them all separately. If you have any questions please contact me at my email address listed above. I will combine shipping on multiple shares to save money when I can. I will send out paypal invoices for all orders placed that are not local. Thanks and I hope to hear from you soon, Tonya

Join the The Fun for only $35!

If you have been a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator before you know how great it is. The Sneak Peaks, Regional Events, Convention, Stampin' Success, time spent with Friends Stamping and so much more. Well, Stampin'Up! would like you back as a demonstrator and they are offering a fantastic deal to past demonstrators to rejoin in the month of July. For only $35 you are able to become a demonstrator again and receive all the business supplies you will need to restart your business.
You will need to mail in the forms so contact me or your former upline to sign up today. If you sign up before the July 19, I will bring you something from the Memento Mall at Convention. Not sure what exactly since we don't know what will be for sale yet. This is just my way of saying thank you for joining my team. I have listed the business supplies you will receive when you resign. Please, contact me if you have any questions. I would love to have you join my team. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend, Tonya


The Rejoin Starter Kit Contains:

• 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• 2010 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
• Guest invitation postcards (100)
• Customer order forms (50)
• 2010-2011 Definitely Decorative catalog (1)
• Celebrando Creatividad (1)
• Two months free Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription

4th of July and Cherry Pie!

Ok, well it isn't really Cherry Pie but it is one of the newest colors that Stampin'Up! has added this year and I really am loving it! It is called Cherry Cobbler and I am not sure my picture really does it justice. It is much richer in person. I have been pretty bad about not stamping this week. Our family has been so busy with Baseball Tournament, Cross Country and I had a class earlier this week for a group of teenagers (which I loved working with) that today I really was feeling the need to stamp. Do you ever have days like that? You just get the urge to stamp and you just have to do it even if there is laundry, cleaning and all those chores to do. If you understand you are probably a demonstrator or should be. ;) So today's card is my salute to the 4th of July! I love the 4th and all that it means. For our family it is a time to get together and really enjoy being a family. Now when I say family I mean FAMILY! Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Parents, Grandparents, Kids Galore! It is a big celebration and my Brother and Sister-in-law host it. Sorry to get a little off track back to the card. I used three colors and wanted a vintage feel with this card. The Ink and Card Stock used are Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, and Night of Navy. I also used the Stamp Set July Fourth which includes the fireworks in the background and the sentiment set which was inked up with the Night of Navy Marker and the Cherry Cobbler Marker and punched out the the Curly Label Extra Large Punch. The Night of Navy ruffle was made by punching out the edge with the Eyelet Border Punch then running the card stock through the Crimper. I used a piece of Sticky Strip along the Cherry Cobbler Card Stock to attach the Night of Navy Card Stock, scrunching it as I went. The Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon was dyed with the Crumb Cake Marker to match the card. It looks a little darker in the picture but I think that is my camera. It looks really close in person. The final touch to the card was the Chunky Essentials White Glitter that I added with Two Way Glue to give the card that little extra touch. There you have my salute to the 4th. What do you think? Remember this stamp set is only available until the end of August so be sure and order yours so you can scrapbook your 4th of July pictures.
The new catalog went live yesterday and if you don't have a copy then let me know and I will be happy to help you. You can also view it online but I love to be able to take mine with me and look over it and check out all the great samples. Thanks for stopping by and have a safe and Happy 4th of July. Tonya

Items Unavailable to Purchase

The following items are currently not available to purchase. I will update when they are available. In the mean time there are lots of other new products that are available and ready for you to order. Contact me if you do not have a catalog and would like to receive one. Thanks, Tonya

• Watercolor Wonder Crayons: All Watercolor Wonder Crayons have been delayed due to a relocation of the supplier. These items are in production, however, and will be coming soon.
  • 119802 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Subtles
  • 119803 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Regals
  • 119804 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Brights
  • 119805 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Neutrals
  • 120949 - Watercolor Wonder Crayons, New Color Kit
• Punch Caddies: As noted on page 200 of the catalog, our Punch Caddy storage containers will be coming soon, but are unavailable for July 1. We will share more information with you on this product as it becomes available.
  • 121053 - Punch Caddy S, M, L
  • 121055 - Punch Caddy L
  • 121056 - Punch Caddy XL
  • 121054 - Punch Caddy Borders & Corners
• Stampin' Pastels: Due to a development issue from the supplier, the new Stampin' Pastels have been delayed. They are, however, currently in production and will be coming very soon.
  • 120962 - Stampin' Pastels
  • 120963 - Stampin' Pastels, New In Color
• Rub-Ons: We have experienced quality problems with our new Rub-Ons, and unfortunately these will not be available immediately. We are working on some potential solutions so that you may not experience much of a delay, but we will keep you updated on any changes in this situation.
  • 119250 - Rub-Ons, Bday Party
  • 119249 - Rub-Ons, Holly & Jolly
  • 119975 - Rub-Ons, Vintage Type
  • 118760 - Rub-Ons, Play Date