The Stamp Doc

FREE 2010-2011 Catalog Helper

New products and new projects in full-color detail

Once again Stampin' Up! has delivered an impressive variety of exclusive artwork, new colors, quality products, and inspiring ideas. In fact, there are so many new products that I would like to take you on a Catalog Tour from the comfort of your own home. 

To participate in the tour, click on the picture above and fill out the form. Your tour will automatically start on the next day. I will be introducing you to a new product via email for 10 consecutive days.  I have some wonderful ideas that you may not have thought of on how you can use these new products in creative ways. I know you are going to be as thrilled as I am to see what we have in store for this catalog. 

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

New Catalog & New Product Clubs

As I browse through the new catalog, there are always so many fun & new accessories to choose from.  I usually want them ALL, but my wallet says "no way".

I've found that the best way to get it all and stay within my budget is to participate in a product share.  These are "product clubs" where you will split full packages of new accessories with other club members... but don't worry.. I do all the work!  As each group of 4 or 5 fills up, I order your products from Stampin' Up!, after receiving them I will bag them up for you and ship them to you immediately!  Please expect roughly 10 to 14 days from the time you pay via PayPal to the time your order arrives to you.

For the month of July, I am offering 4 product share clubs.  You can sign up for one or all of them.  I will take orders immediately using the Paypal button below, as soon as I get 5 orders, your order will be placed with Stampin' Up!, and so on. Expect your order in your mailbox approximately 10 days to 2 weeks from time of ordering.

New Catalog & Product Clubs

Vintage Sampler $6.50 Designer Buttons Sampler $11.00 Flower Brads Sampler $5.50 In Color Ribbon Sampler $11.00 ALL 4 Product Clubs $34.00 New Catalog Shipping $5.00

If you need a copy of the new catalog, I am happy to mail one to you....just pay for shipping and I'll send it out to you by Priority Mail.  You'll have it in your hands within 2-3 days!

VINTAGE PRODUCT CLUB--$6.50

 

 

• Chantilly Crochet Trim--1 yard
• Victoria Crochet Trim--1 yard
• Vintage Trinkets--3 brads and 3 pins
• Antique Brads--5 different designs

DESIGNER BUTTON CLUB--$11.00

72 Buttons!!!!

3 each of the following colors:  Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Elegant Eggplant, Early Expresso, Basic Black, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Basic Gray

FLOWER BRADS CLUB--$5.50

24 Brads!

1 each of the following colors:  Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Elegant Eggplant, Early Expresso, Basic Black, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Basic Gray

IN COLOR RIBBON SAMPLER--$11

3 yards in each of the following NEW In Colors:  Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Concord Crush, and Poppy Parade

Punch Flower Video

I've had quite a few requests for how to make the flower from yesterday's card, so I shot a quick video.  It's real easy, and I would love to see your creations.  Leave a comment with a link to your project using the scallop punch flower.  Remember, this will work with any size of scallop circle punch or die.

Happy Stampin'

Mojo Monday 142

I don't have a lot of time this week but I wanted to participate in the Mojo Monday sketch.  Here is my  quick entry:

 Stamp Set:  Artistic Etchings

Ink:  Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Newsprint DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, 2-3/4" Scallop Circle punch, Black Striped 1-1/4" Grosgrain, Vanilla Jumbo Brad, Dimensionals

Be sure to check out my previous posts for more cards made with Sneak Peek items.

Happy Stampin'

 
  

 

 

Artistic Etchings Meets Wall Decor & More

Not too many people know that I previously worked in the matchmaking industry.  It was years ago and only for a short time, but I learned a lot from those jobs.

So today I am putting my matchmaking skills to work on a fabulous card.  I just received the Wall Decor & More Cricut cartridge and thought it would go great with the new Artistic Etchings Stamp Set (available July 1st).  What do you think?

Highlighted items will be available on July 1st.

Stamp Set:  Artistic Etchings

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Newsprint DSP

Accessories:  Cricut Expression, Wall Decor & More cartridge, Stickles, Dimensionals, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Filigree Brads, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Movers & Shapers Die

The Eiffel Tower was cut at 4-1/2" using Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black card stock.  I added Stickles to the Cherry Cobbler layer and to the crown as a final touch.  Here is a close-up:

If you haven't checked out my other cards made with the Artistic Etchings stamp set, be sure to scroll down for several more.  I've tried to show how versatile one stamp set and a few accessories can be and I hope that you've added many of these items to your Stampin' Up! wish list.

I'm going to be super busy this week and I'm not sure how often I will get to post.  So, I am going to do a little giveaway for everyone that places an order online through my Stampin' Up! website.......

As a thank you for ordering, you will receive one of the Artistic Etchings cards that I have featured within the last week.  I can't promise which one you'll get, but if I need to make more, I will.

Any order placed through Sunday, June 12th for any amount will receive a card!

There are many great sale items to choose from, as well as retiring stamp sets, decor elements, and accessories.  Be sure to check them out before they are gone on June 30th!

Happy Stampin'

Cherry Amour

This was such a fun card to create.  I had seen some paper flowers made from other newsprint paper and knew I had to try it.  I sponged Cherry Cobbler ink onto the Die Cuts from the Flower Folds Die, putting more color around the edges.  I roughed up the petals a bit and made the center from the 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" circle punches.

I also stamped off the filigree circle with Cherry Cobbler ink before stamping onto the Newsprint DSP panel on the right.  I am finding that stamping the Cherry Cobbler ink at full strength is too dark for the look I am going for....although it was perfect for the Christmas card in my previous post.

I also sponged Cherry Cobbler ink onto the raised portions of the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder to make it stand out.

Before I added the flower to the front of the card, I spritzed the flower with Silver Foil Smooch Spritz to add some shimmer.  Here is a close-up:

Stamp Sets:  Artistic Etchings

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Newsprint DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, Flower Folds Die, Vintage Wallpaper DSP, Movers & Shapers Die, Sponges, 1-3/8" Circle punch, 1-3/4" Circle punch, Modern Label Punch, Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Silver Foil Smooch Spritz, Dimensionals

If you would like to get your hands on some of these new products before July 1st, consider becoming a demonstrator with our special $99 Starter Kit.

The Mini Starter Kit—valued at over $180—contains the items listed below; while all items are recommended, you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

• Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)
• I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Homemade single stamp*
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)
• Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)*
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad*
• Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Basic Black 1/8” taffeta ribbon*
• Color Coach*
• SNAIL Adhesive

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit. Plus, new demonstrator who join Stampin’ Up! in June, you will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July!

Contact me today to get started!

Cherry Cobbler....YUM!

How could anyone not fall in love with a color named after a dessert?  The new Cherry Cobbler is one of my absolute favorites!!!  I've paired it with the Artistic Etchings stamp set to create 2 very different cards for you today.

The first card, I "copied" from the new catalog....the orientation was changed and I modified the "Amour" tag, but it's pretty close to the catalog version. 

My 3-year old daughter loved this card so much, I caught her trying to take it to daycare with her today.  She recognized the Eiffel Tower....I'm amazed at what she has picked up from her favorite show, Little Einsteins.  I would not have know what the Eiffel Tower was when I was her age. 

Stamp Set:  Artistic Etchings

Ink:  Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler

Paper:  Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Newsprint DSP

Accessories:  Paper Piercer, White Gel Pen, Mat Pack, Modern Label Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Filigree Designer Brads

One of the great things about the new catalog is all the fabulous color combinations.  I'm sure I would have eventually paired Cherry Cobbler with a green, but check out how great it looks with Old Olive and Very Vanilla.  I can't wait to use this combination on many of my holiday cards.

 

Stamp Sets:  Artistic Etchings, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Crumb Cake (sponged around edges)

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Accessories:  2-3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Filigree Designer Brad, Modern Label punch, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain, sponges

I hope you've enjoyed today's cards and I hope that I get a chance to stamp a little more this weekend.  Have a good one and happy stampin'!

New Stuff!

I am starting to feel like I have too many toys and not enough time!  I received a Cricut Expression and Gypsy for Mother's Day, the sewing machine for my birthday....and both already have a thin layer of dust on them.  So when it came time to order new items from the upcoming 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, I decided to use a little restraint and only order a few things at first. 

I had my order ship by Next-Day air so that I could also get my hands on that new catalog.  I can't tell you any specifics, but you are going to LOVE it!  My wish list keeps growing and growing.

Lucky for you, I can show you projects that I make with the new products I received.  This is your official first sneak peek at new catalog items....and I tried to cram as many as I could onto this one card!  LOL!

I used the Mojo Monday 141 sketch for the layout.   

Stamp Set:  Artistic Etchings

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Paper:  Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Newsprint Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits, Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponges

I absolutely love this new stamp set called Artistic Etchings.  It is a set of 6 stamps and also features a key and Eiffel Tower images.  Here are a couple of close-ups:

You can check out the Scallop Rectangle Clearlits die in the picture above.  What is great about this die, is that you can stamp your image first, then because you can see where the die will cut, you can cut out the image accurately.  The finished piece measures 1-1/2" x 2".

You can also see the great textured background that I created with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  I sponged Crumb Cake ink over the raised images to make them stand out more.

By the way, Crumb Cake is the new name for Kraft.  We now have a stamp pad in Crumb Cake, too!  I love the way it looks on the sponged edges.

And finally, check out the Newsprint Designer Series Paper.  It gives a nice vintage look to any project and you only need to use a little bit.  I'm sure it will last me forever!

Hope you've enjoyed this little sneak peek.  Happy Stampin'!

6 Pages in 60 Minutes

 

• Are you new to scrapbooking and need some creative ideas to get started?
• Are you an intermediate-advanced scrapbooker and looking to learn new techniques?
• Are you a demonstrator that needs scrapbooking samples to expand your business?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you are going to LOVE my newest class, 6 Pages in 60 Minutes.  I have designed 3, 2-page 12" x 12" layouts that are simple, fun, and perfect for your summer & vacation pictures.  Most of the layouts have room for 4-5 pictures with embellishments that add to the layout and will not distract from the subject matter.

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER!!!

Class Kits by Mail:  $20 (includes shipping & handling)

Each kit contains pre-cut card stock, designer series paper, die-cuts, and embellishments.  You will only need to have a few supplies on hand to complete the layouts as shown---adhesive, white gel pen, paper piercer, sponges, and ink pads (So Saffron & Pumpkin Pie).  You will also receive electronic instructions with step-by-step instructions, measurements, and full-color photos.  Kits will be shipped within 7-10 days after you place your order.  Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.

 

Demonstrator Class Planners:  $20

Demonstrators may order the kits as described or a class planner.  Class planners do not include any SU product, but you will receive the electronic instructions as well as recommendations for teaching the 6 Pages in 60 minutes as a class.  You will also have permission to offer this class to your own customers and advertise online with the class planner option.   The planner will be delivered to your email account within 24 hours of payment.

You can use the Paypal button below to pay for either of the options above.  Please make note of the shipping and delivery times.  If you have not received your items within the time frame noted, do not hesitate to contact me.

6 Pages in 60 Minutes

Class Kit by Mail $20.00 Demonstrator Class Planner $20.00 Scrapbook Club $15.00

My Stamp Club members were my "test subjects" for this new class.  They finished the pages in about 1 hour, 10 minutes.  A few of the club members got creative with their kits and modified the layouts.  This one was created by Amy Harris.

And here are a few pics of everyone working on their layouts.  I think they all stood up so that they could work faster.  LOL!  I do that at home, too!

 

If you would like to receive notification of upcoming local classes like this one, be sure to sign up for my mailing list in the right column of the blog.

 

 

Extreme Motorcycle Layout

  Since it is National Scrapbooking month, I thought I would share another 12" x 12" layout with you.  This page uses the Extreme Elements stamp set which is on special this month (check it out below).  I also used the Motorcycle single stamp and the Vanilla Smooch from the Summer Mini catalog. 

This is a picture of Joe, the massage therapist at my office.  He got his new bike last year, so I made this page for him.  I gave it to him in a nice shadowbox frame and he loved it!

Close-up of the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

Motorcycle Stamp from the Summer Mini Catalog with Extreme Elements stamp set 

  Jumbo Pewter Eyelet border and stamped Basic Gray textured card stock

National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

Take your scrapbooking to a whole new level with Stampin’ Up!

During National Scrapbooking Month, get a FREE package of Designer brads with the purchase of My Digital Studio (item 118108) or any of the following stamp sets:

Page	Description	Wood- Mount Item	Wood- Mount Price	Clear- Mount Item	Clear- Mount Price
81	Extreme Elements	115181	$26.95	---	---
119	Framed with Love**	114389	$27.95	---	---
128	Certified**	113706	$27.95	---	---
129	Circle Circus	115778	$28.95	---	---
12*	Elements of Style	118611	$27.95	120045	$19.95
13*	Momentos	119910	$27.95	120105	$19.95
13*	Éléments de style	119900	$27.95	120099	$19.95
14*	Rough Type	118659	$26.95	120072	$18.95
22*	Sentimental Journey	118513	$23.95	120075	$17.95
25*	First Day	118521	$23.95	120051	$17.95
25*	Camino a la Escuela	120152	$23.95	120154	$17.95

*From the Summer Mini Catalog
**A Last Chance stamp set!

Choose from the following Designer brads with qualifying purchase:

Page	Description	Item
179	Flower Designer brads	112579
179	Filigree Designer brads	112577
179	Circle Designer brads	112571
179	Star Designer brads	112572

View the flyer for more information and some great scrapbooking ideas. Then contact me to place your order or schedule your scrapbooking workshop!