Submit a Project

Look what Stampin' Up! is offering to both demonstrators and customers!

 

We want your kit ideas for upcoming kits. No, this is not a typo. We are starting up a new kit program especially for you. YOU will be the inspiration for the kits and YOU will vote to decide which project will be sold.

Submit a Project is open to everyone! This is a great way to get the entire stamping community together. Spread the word about submitting and voting on upcoming kits. Start creating. Send us your kit ideas and get ready to vote for your favorites . 

The Not-So-Fine Print

• This program is available to both customers and demonstrators.
• While your projects should not include retired products, they may include products not created by Stampin' Up!, such as jars or frames.
• Projects must fit into one of the following categories:
  • Holiday
  • Photo a Day
  • Thank you
  • Birthday
  • Party favor
• Projects can be cards, scrapbook pages, home décor, holiday décor, birthday decorations, etc. If you can make it with Stampin' Up! product, you can submit it!
• Submit your projects by e-mail. Send an image (less than 2 MB), supply list, and instructions for creating the project to mailto:kitideas@stampinup.com?Subject=Project%20name%3A. In the subject line, include the name of your project.
• Please keep in mind that all submissions become the property of Stampin' Up! once received. We reserve the right to change project elements, the name or any feature to make the kit easy to reproduce.
• What's in it for you? Glad you asked! Those who submit the winning kit will:
  • See it - your photo, name and project will be posted online.
  • Flaunt it - you'll receive "blog badge" for your personal blog or website.
  • Spend it - you wouldn't be a winner without a $100 Stampin' Up! shopping spree.
• That's not all! Those whose submissions are in the top 20 will also receive product used in the winning kit or a $25 shopping spree of their own.

Good luck and get creating!!!

Clearance Rack

 

Stampin' Up! just added 70 more items to the clearance rack.  There are some great items on sale that you won't want to miss out on!  These are while supplies last so click on the link below to begin shopping now.

 

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=493

 



Volleyball Senior Rec

If you don't know this about me already well here you go.  I am an assistant girls volleyball coach at a local high school in the area.  We had our senior rec last night and I wanted to make cards for our 4 seniors that the coaches could sign.  Our colors are white, black and red.  Here's what I came up with:

Since I'm a bit of a procrastinator and don't get inspired until I'm under the gun, I needed something simple.  I really wanted to make a volleyball player punch art but not when I started at 10 pm the night before.  Definitely for next year even though there could be 7 seniors.  I better make sure I don't wait until the night before!

This also made me realize that I don't have any sport inspired stamps.  I had to hand draw the volleyball on my circle punch.  Add to my wish list of things I need to order.  Thank goodness for having my discount as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator ;)

Supplies needed to make this card:

Card Stock: Whisper White card 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
                     Real Red DSP from Patterns Pack Brights Collection 5-1/2" x 1-3/4"
                    Whisper White scrap for square and circle punch
                     Basic Black scrap for die cutting

Ink: Basic Black to sponge volleyball
        Basic Black marker
        Real Red marker

Accessories: Sponge Dauber
                     Crystal Effects
                      Snail Adhesive
                      Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools:  1-3/8" square punch
            2-1/2" circle punch
            Big Shot
            Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die
           

Masculine Birthday Card

 

This card was inspired again by a card I saw on Pinterest.  You can see the original at Laura's Cards and More.  I needed a card I could make for my Grandfather's 95th birthday.  It's very hard to find masculine style cards and knew this would be perfect.

 

Supplies needed to make this card:

 

Card Stock: Crumb Cake base 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

                    Very Vanilla 5-1/4" x 4"

                    Comfort Cafe DSP strips

 

Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

 

Accessories: Snail Adhesive

 

This card is so simple that you only need paper, ink and a stamp to create it!  This would be great for those just starting out making your own cards.

 

 

Stampin' Trimmer

It has finally arrived!!

As a demonstrator I have been waiting for this new trimmer since the announcement months ago.  Another reason I love being a demonstrator is because I get to order this before any of my customers.  Customers will be able to order this trimmer in November.  Check out the video to see all the reasons you will want to order this trimmer next month.





Let me know what you think and you will be able to order this trimmer November 1st at my online store http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net if you aren't a demonstrator already.  If you would like to know all of the great benefits of being a demonstrator like preorders, product discount and monthly income to name a few, please contact me at brittnycreates@gmail.com  I would love to discuss all the possibilities of running your own business.

Christmas Card

Here's an example of what you could do when you take advantage of the Christmas Gift Promotion that I posted about here during the month of October.  Love, love, love how simple but awesome this card is!  Don't miss out on getting the Festive Paper-Piercing Pack for FREE! Only 2-1/2 more weeks to shop here.

October

	Q&A Q: I love the ornament featured on the front of the Holiday catalog. How do I make it? A: That ornament is all the rage in the stampin’ world! This month, you can receive the Festive Paper-Piercing Pack with our Christmas Gift Promotion. You’ll be surprised that you can create such a beautiful ornament from paper. It takes a bit of time, but is actually pretty simple to do. And it makes a great gift. Here’s how! SUPPLIES: • Ornament Keepsake stamp set (#128048 wood $34.95, #128051 clear $25.95) • Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies (#127816 $24.95) Ornament Keepsake Bundle (#129949 wood $49.95, 129950 clear $42.95) saves you 15% when the stamp set and framelits are bought together! • Big Shot (#113439 $99.95) • Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad (#126966 $5.95) • Old Olive Classic Ink Pad (#126953 $5.95) • Very Vanilla card stock (#101650 $8.50) • Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334 $29.95) • 1-3/8” Circle Punch (#119860 $15.95) • 3-1/2” Scalloped Tulle Ribbon (#127841 $6.95) • Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755 $3.95) • Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (#127555 $5.95) • Large Pearl Basic Jewels (#125577 $4.95) • Linen Thread (#104199 $4.50) • 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon or other ribbon for hanging ornament • Rosette Die (#125594 $42.95) • Candlelight Christmas Designer Series Paper (#126901 $12.95) • Silicone Craft Sheet (#127853 $5.95) • Bone Folder (#102300 $6.95) • Hot Glue Gun and Glue *These supplies might be discountinued depending on when you are reading this. This ornament was from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday catalog available August 1, 2012 - January 2, 2013. Please contact me if you have any questions. Step 1: Stamp 20 of the larger ornament images on Very Vanilla card stock with Old Olive ink. Cut out with the coordinating Holiday Ornaments Framelits Die using the Big Shot. Stamp 20 of the small ornament images on Very Vanilla card stock with Cherry Cobbler ink. Cut out with the coordinating Holiday Ornaments Framelits Die using the Big Shot. Score 15 of each ornament in half from top to bottom using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool. Fold in half along the score line. Step 2: Use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere three of the scored ornaments together. Adhere one half of the first ornament lined up with one half of the next ornament and then do the same with the third ornament. Leave one half of the first and last ornaments un-glued. Repeat the steps until you have created 5 sets of the 3-ornament groupings in each ornament style. Add Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the halves of the first and last ornaments in the 3-ornament grouping. Adhere to the back of an un-scored ornament of the same style. Repeat for all 5 sets of each style. Step 3: Punch a circle from scrap card stock using the 1-3/8” Circle Punch. Place the circle on the Silicone Craft Sheet. Add a line of hot glue around the edge of the circle. Position the necks of the larger Old Olive ornaments, flat side down, evenly around the circle. Press into the hot glue. Use the Bone Folder to avoid burning yourself. Nest the smaller ornaments with the larger ornaments. To finish up, add Tulle Ribbon and linen thread, and create a rosette to add to the center of the ornament with the clear button using hot glue. Punch a hole for ribbon at the top. Optional: Add Dazzling Details Stampin’ Glitter or Champaign Shimmer Mist to add sparkle to the finished ornament.
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How to Color Silver Glimmer Paper

Yesterday I showed a birthday card with the silver glimmer paper that was colored midnight muse.  I wanted to tell you how to do this.  It's very simple but such a WOW technique.

Before

You start with the silver glimmer paper.  With the ink refill place some drops in the ink pad of the same color.  I used midnight muse.  With a sponge dauber pick up some ink and start dabbing onto the glimmer paper.  Add as much or as little ink as you feel gets the effect you want.  Be ready to get messy with this technique though.  Make sure your work surface is covered before attempting this as well.  You might want to use the heat embossing tool to set the ink because it could take AWHILE to dry.  But how cool does this look and the possibilities it presents!! 

After

I just love how you can add bling and have it match whatever color project you are working on just by using our Silver Glimmer Paper 124005 $4.95 2 sheets of 12" x 12", ink refill $2.95 and sponge daubers 102892 $10.95 for 12 daubers!  So simple but WOW that is cool!!

Birthday Card

 

Yesterday I posted the 30 sucks birthday gift I created for my friend.  Here's the card that I made to go with the gift.  This was designed using a card sketch from my local demonstrator group so all I had to do was figure out what supplies I was going to use.  I tried out a new technique that I learned from my upline at our local group meeting with the silver glimmer paper.  Click here to see how I changed the silver to midnight muse!

Supplies needed to make this card:

Card Stock: Midnight Muse base 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
                    Patio Party DSP 4 layers 5-1/4" x 2", 2" x 1-3/4", 2" x 1" and 2" x 2"
                    Silver Glimmer paper scrap to punch
                    Whisper White scrap to punch

Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen (happy birthday stamp)

 

Ink: Midnight Muse marker and ink refill (refill used to color glimmer paper)

       Pool Party maker

       Summer Starfruit marker and classic ink pad to add color to white circle

       Raspberry Ripple marker

       Primrose Petals marker

 



Accessories: Basics Glimmer Brads
          Tools: Sponge Daubers
                     2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
                     2-1/2" Circle Punch
                     Paper Piercer and Mat
   Adhesives: Snail
                     Stampin' Dimensionals

30 Sucks!

Front

I had a friend turning 30 a few weeks back and saw this idea on Pinterest that I knew I wanted to do.  You fill a container with lollipops and create the tag.  I used Patio Party DSP as the band around the container.  I ran Midnight Muse through the Big Shot with the Floral Frames Framelits Dies. I punched out a circle using the 2-1/2" Circle Punch.  I used the Marvelous Markers to freehand "30 Sucks."  Finally I added Dazling Details to add a little bling to the 30!  It was a big hit when I gave it to my friend.

Back

Tissue paper I stamped on for an added touch to the bag

The card to go with the gift that you can find details here.

 

 

Happy Birthday Card and Gift

 

I am an assistant high school volleyball coach.  The other person I coach with had a birthday on Saturday so I wanted to make her a little something.  I had baked cookies using the Special Events sweet pressed cookie stamp sets over the weekend and all I had to do was make a cute tag to close the bag with!  I put the cookies in our medium flat cello bags.  I created the tag by stamping the 3rd largest image from Daydream Medallions.

 I then stamped "a gift for you" from Bring on the Cake

I used the coordinating die cuts from Floral Frames Framelits Dies to run the whisper white and DSP from Howlstooth and Scaringbone through the big shot.  I used snail adhesive to put the flowers together than tied the ribbon around the bag with white bakers twine.  This is a simple gift that doesn't take much time to make.

Of course I needed a card to go with the cookies though and here's what I came up with.

 

I saw this card on splitcoaststampers.com by Christine Kokiw and wanted to try it.  I just love how simple but neat this card looks.  This was a simple card to make that doesn't require a lot of supplies that could be adapted for other occasions.  I'm thinking of trying this out for thank you cards.

 

Supplies needed to make this card:

 

Card Stock: Tangerine Tango base 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

                     Whisper White layer 4" x 5-1/4"

 

Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake (clear mount) 121958 $27.95 (wood mount) 121899 $38.95

 

Ink: Tangerine Tango

        Pacific Point

        So Saffron

        Old Olive

        Tempting Turquoise

 

Accessories: Old Olive 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon

          Tools: Big Shot

                     Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

                     Stamp-a-ma-jig (I don't usually use this tool but it worked perfect to line up "Happy Birthday")

                     Craft and Paper Scissors

   Adhesives: Snail

                     Mini Glue Dots to glue ribbon ends on back of whisper white

 

 



Digital Printing

Save More on Photobooks, Cards, & More-Forever!

Lower Print Prices
I'm happy to let you know that Stampin' Up! has lowered all of the My Digital Studio print product prices-permanently! That's right. Now you can print your photobooks, cards, calendars, and other projects for less. You'll notice some have even been lowered up to 50 percent! The quality of their print products is top in the industry, and now the prices are competitive with the other big online printing companies too! See the new prices here.

They've also improved the shipping costs by simplifying them. They used to charge a small "split shipping fee" for orders that had both print products and traditional Stampin' Up! products, but they've done away with that. See the new My Digital Studio shipping prices on the second page of this PDF here.

New Design Features in MDS 2
Along with lowering print prices, Stampin' Up! added four more of the MDS 2 design features:

• CROP PUNCHES: Show off part of the punch and hide the rest
• PAPER RIP OPTION: Create torn edges with Designer Series Paper, card stock, and photos
• IMPORT FROM OTHER PROJECT: Toggle between projects to import elements onto current project
• MULTIPLE PAGE VIEW OPTIONS: View your page with trimmed bleed areas (in addition to viewing in single pages and spreads)

See all 75+ new design features here, and see the latest fixes here.

Update Your Software to Get the Lower Print Prices & New Features
To access the lower prices and new features, make sure to get the latest update for your MDS 2 software-even if you're using the trial version. Just go to Help and then Check for Updates and in a couple minutes you'll be all set.

Contact me with any questions you have about MDS2.

Single Stamps

Stampin' Up! is trying out something new! They are excited to offer you the chance to buy single pieces from these select stamp sets:

Word Play

Perfectly Penned

Seasonal Sayings

The offer will be available now through January 2, 2013.

Details:

• These stamps are available on any order type-customer, workshop, or online.
• You can find the stamp item numbers on the following flyers.
• Word Play
• Perfectly Penned
• Seasonal Sayings
• These won't be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags like this.

• If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
• This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
• The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers.
• There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
• This offer is not available in Quebec.
• Remember that this is a pilot program, so take advantage of it while you can!

You can begin purchasing these stamps by clicking here.

Christmas Gift

Dates: October 1-31, 2012

Promotion Details: It's only October, but Stampin' Claus is coming to town! Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Learn more about this promotion here.

Choose from the following options:

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$55.85	$47.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$44.85	$36.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$70.85	$62.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$63.85	$55.90

The Fine Print

• See those special item numbers above? You've got to use those in order to get your FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack.
• You can get your FREE paper-piercing pack by purchasing the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper or the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. Remember: the bundle gets you an additional 15 percent off the set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies. So many options!
• Any order type qualifies for this promotion-customer, workshop, or online.
• This promotion has no limits-for every bundle you buy, you'll get a free Festive Paper-Piercing Pack. They make great Christmas gifts!
• Sorry-hostess dollars don't count toward this promotion.
• If you want your free gift, you need to make sure you place your order before the following deadlines:
  • Phone: Wednesday, October 31, 2012; 6:50 PM (MT)
  • OEX or Online: Wednesday, October 31, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)
   

You can begin shopping by going to my website http://brittnysmith.stampinup.net than clicking on products and shop now. I LOVE when Stampin' Up! offers FREE product with a purchase because everything goes together so well you are going to want them all to coordinate and make your projects easier to make!  What a perfect time to start thinking about those Christmas cards if you haven't already.  Contact me if you have any questions.

 



Get Well Card

My mom had knee replacement surgery about a month ago.  She's doing great during her recovery.  She has been a BIG help with our boys so I can work and my husband can go back to school.  She loves handmade cards so I knew this was a perfect time to make a get well soon one.  I rarely have to make these types so it was a little hard.  Luckily, my local demonstrator group had a card sketch challenge to get me started on the design.  I just had to figure out what I wanted to use.

I love the colors and design to this card.  It was a lot of fun making and I even got my oldest son to help.  He was SO proud when he gave it to Grandma and told her he helped make it.  Maybe I have a future crafter on my hands (fingers crossed since I have 2 boys ;)

Supplies needed to make this card:

Card Stock: Old Olive base 5-1/2" by 4-1/4"
                     Not Quite Navy 5" x 5" and scrap for punching
                     Cajun Craze scrap for punching
                     Whisper White 2" x 2"
                     Comfort Cafe DSP

Stamp Set: Easy Events Clear-mount stamp #123225 (I colored just the tree with makers)

                    Delightful Dozen for "Get Well Soon" #122652

 

Ink: Old Olive to stamp tree then color image with Marvelous Markers
       Not Quite Navy for sentiment
       Cajun Craze to ink whisper white edges

Accessories: Old Olive 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon
                     Brights Designer Buttons
                     Basic Pearls Jewel Accents
          Tools: Boho Blossoms Punch
                     Big Shot
                     Flower Folds Bigz XL Die
                     Scallop Square Stampin' Up Clear Bigz Die
   Adhesives: Snail
                     Mini Glue Dots
                     Stampin' Dimensionals

Thank You

If you don't know this about me already you will now.  I am literally OBSESSED with Pinterest.  I just LOVE all of the ideas that you can get from it.  I saw this card on Pinterest and knew I had to case it!  Coolest thing about Pinterest is that most pictures will take you to the blog post for more details about the project.  If you aren't on Pinterest you need to be!  You can follow my boards by clicking on the Pinterest button on my sidebar.

I had a lady place an order through my online store so I wanted to send her a thank you card.  I just happened to be on Pinterest and saw this card by Lynn Weiss.  I didn't have the same colors that she used so I adapted it to fit my supplies.  This picture just doesn't do the Tempting Turquoise justice though.

Here are the supplies to make this card:

Card Stock: Crumb Cake base 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" and scraps for circle punches and rectangle
                    Tempting Turquoise 4" x 5-1/4"
                    Early Espresso scrap for circle punches
                    Very Vanilla scrap for circle punches

Stamp Set: Just Believe Clear #120453 $25.95 Wood #116948 $33.95
 

Ink: Tempting Turquoise
        Crumb Cake

Accessories: 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Crumb Cake
                     Basic Pearls
          Tools: Paper Piercing Tool, Mat and Essentials pack to create punched border around card
                     1-1/4" Circle Punch
                     1-3/8" Circle Punch
                     Paper Snips to cut out "thank you" rectangle
    Adhesive: Snail
                     Dimensionals