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An Early Birthday Present

Sue — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:49:53 +0000

My birthday is this month. I couldn't wait to open up a card that I got from Stampin' Up! Here it is:

Did you know it was made with 118108 My Digital Studio software? Here is the inside.

Here is the fine print. I figured you'd want to know what it said.

I had a nice shopping spree today! Thank you Stampin' Up!

Elmo Card

Sue — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:15 +0000

Elmo is one of the easiest Sesame Street characters to make into a card.

I used the 113468 Scallop Circle Bigz Die for his head,

the 122125 3" Circle Original Die, cut in half, for his mouth,

the 119860 1 3/8" Circle Punch for the white part of his eyes,

the 119868 1" Circle Punch for the black part of his eyes and for his nose.

Our youngest grandgirl loves Elmo. Even though her second b-day party was a Rainbow theme, I had to make her an Elmo card. She opened the envelope and immedately said "Elmo". And she stared and stared at it. That was so fun to watch! If you want to make an Elmo card, let me know. I have some tips I can share with you.

A Fabulous FREEBIE!!!

Sue — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:18 +0000

Who doesn't like something free? I do! At Leadership, it was announced that Stampin' Up! was going to begin to offer the My Digital Studio Express software for free for 30 days! I, along with 1,399 of my stampin' sisters, went wild when we heard this! I know many of you are curious about digital crafting and now you can satisfy that curiosity!

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

-Full access to the software at NO COST.

-Full design functionality.

-Exclusive artwork.

-Opportunity to purchase additional downloads, from designer templates to stamp sets and everything in between.

-Access to Stampin' Up's professional print services.

It's simple; click here to add the free My Digital Studio Express Trial (item #129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it from your Download Manager.

If you have any questions about this, click here for frequently asked questions about My Digital Studio Trial.

In addition, Stampin' Up! has several training videos that can be found here: My Digital Studio Training Videos.

If you don't already have the My Digital Studio software, make sure to take advantage of the free trial offer. Try it out and see the fun and ease of using My Digital Studio. If you have any concerns, please let me know. I have made hundreds of scrapbook pages, books, calendars, invitations and Christmas cards using My Digital Studio.

Take It to Heart

Sue — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:40 +0000

Here are two samples from Leadership using the 125520 Take It to Heart stamp set. This stamp set is in the Occasions Mini Catalog. It coordinates with the 125599 Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, which cut the heart shapes using the 113439 Big Shot Die Cutting Machine.

This card also features the 125596 Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die and the 125595 Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies.

P.S. I Love You

Sue — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:53:13 +0000

This card is made with the 125460 P.S. I Love You stamp set and the 125601 Adorning Accents Embossing Folder. They are both found in the Occasions Mini Catalog. I love black, white and another color, so this is a favorite card of mine!

Winter Scrapbook Page

Sue — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:19 +0000

Even though we don't have as much snow as we usually do, I'm sure you have been taking some outdoor winter pictures that need to be scrapbooked. Here is a two-page layout for you to copy. You can click on the picture to make it bigger. I love the smiling snowman and the sprinkling of snowflakes on the pages.

You’re My Type

Sue — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:00:47 +0000

The 125564 You're My Type Stamp Set sure brings back memories for me. I learned to type on a typewriter like this one. Ancient history! This is such a cute stamp set. I'm sure you will want one for yourself.

Gnome Sweet Gnome

Sue — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:00:02 +0000

Once again, Stampin' Up!'s trend watchers are correct. Gnomes are back in style according to a magazine article I read. Did you know garden gnomes have watched over crops and lawns since the Renaissance era? Here are some cards made with the 126535 Gnome Sweet Gnome stamp set found in the Occasions Mini Catalog. These little gnomes are looking cuter each time I see something made with them!

Leadership Goodies

Sue — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:03:29 +0000

Here is the loot that I brought home from Leadership.

The red box in the upper left-hand corner was filled with a cellophane bag with three different kinds of handmade candy inside. And the candy was made by a Stampin' Up! employee. I wonder where that candy went?

I loved the Leadership purse that I got last year. So I was curious what we would get this year. Stampin' Up! never disappoints me. This year's bag was made with fabric that will be available in an upcoming catalog. AND, it is FOUR bags in ONE! So cool!

Isn't' this just adorable?

I unbuttoned the bottom piece and turned it inside out and buttoned it back on the purse.

I took the bottom piece off.

I turned the bag inside out.

At the Make & Take session, everyone received this fabric notebook cover.

Shelli Gardner hand signed all 1,400 tags for the Leadership attendees in matching ink. It is all about personalizing and details with Shelli. The tags were made with My Digital Studio to match the fabric. To bling up the tag, they added 119246 Basic Rhinestone Jewels and 119247 Basic Pearl Jewels. They could have just tied the tag with the 117286 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon, but they added a 121012 Clear Crystal Simply Adorned Bauble.

Here is the notebook cover completely opened. I put cardstock in each pocket so you can see all the places to store things. I will be even more organized now!

I sure felt spoiled and loved all the gifts that I got from Leadership. I left Leadership feeling very appreciated by Stampin' Up!

A Stamping/Scrapping Room Makeover

Sue — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:30 +0000

Last year at Convention, Shelli Gardner told all the demonstrators about a new contest. Any demonstrator who wanted their Stamping/Scrapping Room made over, could submit a video requesting why they should be chosen. Here is a video showing the before and after space belonging to Tamzin Cochrane, who was the winner.

The Gardner family REALLY went all out re-creating an organized, efficient and beautiful space. The Gardner's work fast, so hold on!!!