The Stamp Doc

UGH!!!

I hope you enjoyed the SUDSOL Blog Tour yesterday.  There were some great projects shared, don't you agree?

Now for some bad news.....my hard drive on my computer DIED this week.  I am waiting on my computer guy to tell me if it can be revived or if I'll need to replace it.  Either way, I have very limited access to a computer right now.  Here is what that means for you:

• Slightly longer wait times for email response.  Please allow up to 48 hours.
• No video project this month for the Virtual Stamp Club members.  However, I will be sending you a PDF tutorial in the mail, along with a bonus sample.  Depending on when my computer returns to life, you may still get a video.
• Minimal blog posts.  I'll be updating my FACEBOOK page, so if you haven't liked it already, you might want to follow me there.

The last thing I did on my computer was list all of my retired stamps, punches, and big shot dies for sale.  You can see the list here.  If you email me, I will try to get back with you as quickly as possible.  Just be patient with me.  ;0)

 

 

SUDSOL Blog Tour

Welcome to the Sudsol Blog Tour!  It is so much fun to see what everyone has created.  The demonstrators of SUDSOL are always sharing great ideas.

I have been a member of SUDSOL for 11 years and I highly recommend it to all my demonstrator friends.  This group has been my "upline"---always available to help me in all aspects of my business.  You can take a FREE 2-week trial to see if it is right for you.

Sometimes the new catalog can be a bit overwhelming.  You don't need everything to create a wide variety of projects.  Here are 3 cards that you can create with 1 package of Designer Series paper, 1 stamp set, and a few embellishments.  

Here is what you'll need:

STAMP SET:  Label Love

INK:  Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil Delight

PAPER:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzaz, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper

ACCESSORIES:  Paper Doilies, Brights Candy Dots, Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain

PUNCHES:  Artisan Label, 3/16" Corner, 2-1/2" Circle, 7/8" scallop circle

This is such a simple card.  I'm not sure who will be receiving it.....I've got a lot of "best friends".  LOL

I love the color combo of Island Indigo and Daffodil Delight, don't you?

I hope you've enjoyed these projects.  Click the links below to continue on the tour.

CONTINUE on the Blog Tour
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New Catalog Launch Party

This morning, I held my new catalog launch party for my local customers.  I thought you might like to see what we did.  ;0)

Our Make & Take featured the 2013-2015 In Colors and the Mosaic Madness Bundle.  The "happy birthday" is from a hostess set called Banner Greetings.

The Mosaic images were stamped in Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantelope, and Coastal Cabana.  Then, they were punched with the coordinating Mosaic punch.  And don't you love the matching embossing folder?  Just think of all the fun combinations you can create with these products!!

Everyone that placed an order at the open house got to take one of these cute treats home with them (inspired by Becky Roberts).  I wrapped chocolate bars in the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper......it's definitely one of my favorites!  The clothespins were covered with the coordinating Washi Tape. 

Several of my customers decided to sign up for the Virtual Stamp Club.  As a bonus, they received a "Colors I Own" book to keep track of their ink pad, re-inker, and marker purchases PLUS a bonus FREE ink pad of thier choice.  I am going to extend this bonus to anyone that signs up for the Virtual Stamp Club before June 3rd.

You will need to fill out the form and place your order online using the hostess code VTVTYVR4 to receive the bonus items (will ship separately).

And ANYONE that places an order of $35 or more this weekend (before tax & shipping) will receive FREE candy dots.  Again, you must use the hostess code VTVTYVR4 at checkout and your bonus will ship separately.

 SHOP NOW in my online store

 

Click Here to view the Catalog Online

Time to Shop

 It's Here!

Click Here to view the Catalog Online

 

You can order from the Retiring Lists of stamps and accessories until midnight on Monday June 3rd--while supplies last of course. 

You can order from the 'old catalog' until midnight, Monday June 3rd.

 

You can order from the Spring Occasions/"Mini" Catalog until midnight, Friday May 31st.

 

All times are all Mountain Standard, aka Salt Lake City, home of Stampin' Up!

 

 SHOP NOW in my online store

New Catalog Launch Party Tomorrow!

Saturday, June 1st from 10am--noon

1785 E. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, IN

 

• FREE Make & Take
• Product Demonstration
• Special Offers for Attendees

Click Here to RSVP

 

New Virtual Stamp Club Forming Now!

Are you wanting to get your hands on that new catalog right away?  Consider joining my new Virtual Stamp Club.

 

I have been looking for a way to REWARD my customers that place regular online orders and I think this club will be the perfect solution!

 

You can read more about it here.

 

As a sign-on bonus......anyone that signs up for the VSC & orders by June 15th will receive a new ink pad of your choice (a $5.95 value).  There are lots of new colors and you'll definitely want at least one new pad to add to your collection.

 

 

 

 

 

CLEARLY......It's a Sneak Peek!

My stamp room has invaded the rest of my house this weekend.  The wonderful hubby decided the long holiday would be the perfect opportunity to re-do the floor in my stamp room......and apparently also the kitchen.  People have often asked me how we are able to work together and stay happily married.  Let me just say that it is a good thing that we are not in the home improvement, house flipping, or construction business. 

Fortunately, I was able to gather a few of my goodies to share a sneak peek from the new catalog.  I used the Mojo 295 Sketch for the layout.  The card measures 4" x 4" and was created from a window sheet that was printed with a Whisper White quatrefoil design.  All of the patterned paper and the window sheet are included in the Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper.

And how about that greeting?  Don't you just love it?  It's perfect for my daughter who thinks that every day should be all about her.  This greeting is in the stamp set called Really Good Greetings.  I think you'll find some really fun & hip greeting stamps in this new catalog!

You only have to wait until Friday to see it all!   I'll be hosting an open house on Saturday from 10am--noon at my stamp studio.  Pick up your new catalog and create a quick make & take project.  I'd love to see you there!

 

Checking In.....

I promise that I have not dropped off the face of the earth.  Everything is crazy-busy (in a good way).  I've gone back to work full-time which has been a major adjustment for me.  My patients seem to appreciate it and I'm glad to be back.  The kids are finishing up at school.  Bella will be graduating from kindergarten next week and Chandler will complete his freshman year of high school.  Everyone is healthy and happy so I am very thankful for that.

There has been a whole lotta stamping going on at my house, too.  Unfortunately, I can't show any of it to you.......yet.   I decided to enter the Artisan Award contest again, so that meant stamping 10 WOW projects to ship off to Stampin' Up.  Then, I was selected to be a display stamper which means I'll be creating projects for the display boards at convention in July.  I'm about 20% done with those projects, so I've got a ways to go.  The bad part is, I can't show you any of this great stuff until after convention. 

I'm also working on projects for the upcoming session of UStamp and a few items for a SUDSOL blog tour in June.  So, it looks like I'll be a posting less in the next month but I should be able to get back to posting regularly by mid-June.

If you've read this far, you deserve to see at least one card.  This is a card that I made for a workshop last month using the A Round Array stamp set and 7/8" scallop circle punch.  You can get these items as a bundle and save 15%.  Check it out here.

Having Fun with My Digital Studio

I love seeing the new downloads that are released every Tuesday.  Yesterday, I just had to get the Be Yourself May Kit.  I knew it would be perfect for some pictures that Bella had taken last month.

And here is some great news!  You can get the MDS2 program for just $19.95.  Plus many of the additional downloads and print products are on sale.

Dates: May 1-June 15, 2013

The Sale
Get 25 percent off select My Digital Studio content and print products.

You can get MDS2 and additional downloads in my online store.  There is also a FREE 30-Day trial if you would like to try before you buy.

 

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Retiring Stamp Sets

 

I was glad to hear that so many of you enjoyed my list of must-have retiring accessories.  There are 113 stamp sets on the retiring list, but I've got it narrowed down to 10 of my favorites.

(You can click on any of the titles to learn more about each product.)

1.  Moving Forward

2.  Perfectly Preserved

3.  Word Play

 

4.  Artistic Etchings

 

5.  Button Buddies

6.  Daring Adventure

7.  Curly Cute

8.  Got Treats

9.  I Dig You

10.  Snow Much Fun

It was really hard to narrow it down to just 10 stamp sets.  Which stamp set are you sad to see go?

All of the stamp sets shown (and more) are available in my online store until June 3, 2013.  As a bonus, everyone that places an order with me will receive a FREE 2013-2014 Idea Book & Catalog when it launches.

Happy Stampin'

 

My Must-Haves from the Retiring Accessories List

 

I'm always sad to say goodbye to some of my favorites from Stampin' Up!, even though I know that they are just making room for bigger & better things.

There are a few items on the Retiring Accessories list that I honestly don't know how I would live without.  So, without further adieu, I present my 10 Must-Haves!

(You can click on any of the titles to learn more about each product.)

1.  Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

I seriously love this folder!  It is one of my favorites for creating vintage cards.

2.  Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Need to make a quick card?  These are pre-scored and ready to go.

3.  Tabletop Paper Cutter

Don't get me wrong......I love the new paper trimmer.  BUT, this one has a blade that never needs to be sharpened or replaced.  This has been a workhorse in my stamping room for years.

4.  Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Put a few drops of this paint and some rubbing alcohol in a spritzer bottle and you'll create the perfect shimmer mist.  It is absolutely beautiful!  You can also sponge it directly onto a rubber stamp and stamp with it.

5.  12x12 Paper Holder and 8-1/2x11 Paper Holder

I'm an organizing freak!  These paper holders scratch that itch quite nicely.  I organize all my cardstock and designer series papers in these holders.

6.  1-1/4" Square Punch

Sure, I can cut my paper into 1-1/4" squares, but this makes it so easy.  And it layers perfectly with the 1" square punch!

7.  12" x 12" Divided Page Protectors

I expect that these will sell out fast.  They have been a real favorite with my scrapbooking customers. It would be a good item to stock up on if you do alot of scrapbooking!

8.  Blossom Petals XL Punch

If you like punch art or flowers, you better add this to your order before it's gone.  It's a frequently used punch in those adorable punch art characters.

9.  Two Tags Stampin' UP! Bigz Die

Don't be fooled by this die!  It's not just for tags.  Do a quick Google search and you'll find tons of cute ideas for this die, including boxes, bookmarks, and treat containers.

10.  Fancy Favor Stampin' UP! Bigz XL Die

Need to whip up a cute package for a small gift?  Want to make quick party favors?  Then, you definitely need this die.  It has saved my butt many times over the last few years!

So, what do you think?  Are there any of the products on the retiring list that you cannot craft without?  What are you sad to see go?

I expect that many of these items will sell out, so don't wait to order.  Everything is available in my online store while supplies last. 

As a bonus, everyone that places an order with me will receive a FREE 2013-2014 Idea Book & Catalog when it launches.

I'll be back tomorrow with my Top 10 Retiring Stamps.

Retirement List

 

Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2012-2013 catalogs are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone. Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early!  Some items having amazing discounts!

Retired Stamps PDF
Retired Accessories PDF

All items may be ordered in my online store. 

 

And since you may be wondering.......the new catalog will launch on May 31st.  Anyone that has placed an order with me in the last 6 months will be receiving a FREE copy. 

Don't let this happen to you!

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