Made for Each Other

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

There are two products currently available from Stampin’ Up! that are simply “MFEO” – made for each other!  Bonus points if you can name the movie that reference comes from….  Which products you ask?  Why, the WatercColor Pencils and the Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper, of course.

Stampin’ Up! reintroduced Watercolor Pencils with the release of the Occasions Catalog back in January.  What makes these different from those from years ago?  These are true Stampin’ Up! colors (set of 13 — Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie,  Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White).  They are high-quality, smooth color pencils that are perfect for watercoloring stamped images.  Use with Aqua Painters® (AC p. 180), Blender Pens (AC p. 180), or alone.  Acid free, lignin free.

The Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper is one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration items and include 12 sheets of 12×12 black and white floral designs (3 each of 4 designs) which can be colored or simply used as is.  Did I mention you can get this item for FREE?  That’s right — with any $50 purchase you get one FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogs while supplies last until March 31, 2017.

Below are two videos from Stampin’ Up! — one for each of these products — to tell you a little bit more about them.

Thanks again for stopping by.  If I can help answer any questions you may have regarding these or any other products offered by Stampin’ Up!, I look forward to hearing from you.

Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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It’s Stamp Time

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Stampin’ Up! wouldn’t be Stampin’ Up! without their stamps!  In fact, stamps are their core product, and they have a robust offering.  Their stamps come in three styles, are made from superior materials in the USA and are beautifully packaged in DVD-style cases with stamp images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Wood-Mount Stamps

Our high-quality wood-mount rubber stamps are precut and come with farmed-maple wood blocks.  Mount these stamps permanently on the blocks and they’re ready to go when you are.  The premium red rubber will last for years and give a crisp, clear stamped impression each time.

Clear-Mount Stamps

Our high-quality clear-mount stamps are made of the same high-quality rubber as our wood-mount stamps, but they’re repositionable.  Temporarily mount these precut stamps on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for space-saving storage.  You’ll only need one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately).

Photopolymer Stamps

Our top-quality photopolymer stamps are entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks.  They’re flexible and easy to line up, giving you even more creative possibilities with each set.  You can mix and match, bend, and layer images easily.  You’ll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately).

Here is a video from Stampin’ Up! that helps explain the differences:

As Shannon states in the closing of this video, with three types of stamps to choose from you will surely find the type of stamp set to suit whatever stamping need you have in mind.  If I can be of any assistance in helping you make your selection, just ask.

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Clearance Rack

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Are you a bargain shopper?  Did you know you can purchase high-quality Stampin’ Up! products at up to 60% off their regular price?  I know — OMG!

Say hello to the Clearance Rack.

Sale: $5.40

Price: $9.00

Sale: $12.50

Price: $25.00

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Sale: $19.80

Price: $33.00

Sale: $3.20

Price: $8.00

Sale: $15.00

Price: $25.00

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Sale: $13.50

Price: $27.00

These items are available at these deep discounts only while supplies last.  Ticktock goes the clock.  And yes, if you purchase at least $50 worth of products from the Clearance Rack you qualify to receive a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogs.  Can we say whoop whoop!

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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#imbringingbirthdaysback

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

You know you have done this — you are looking through a Stampin’ Up! catalog and are immediately turned off from a stamp set or product suite simply because you do not like the colors — I know I have.

Today I am sharing with you a video from the fabulous Shannon West at Stampin’ Up!’s home office where she demonstrates that simply changing the colors in a project creates a whole new look!

 

So as the old saying goes, never judge a book by its cover.  I guess this can be applied to crafting — never judge a project by its color scheme.  I confess that I did and passed on these stamp sets / suites myself.  Now I will have to give this further consideration on whether these need to be added to my wish list (a/k/a “must have list”) … you know you have one of those too.

Over a year ago Shannon started a movement – #imbringingbirthdaysback – where she started a mailing list of everyone who wanted to receive a handmade birthday card from her.  She designed and Stampin’ Up! manufactured a custom stamp to commemorate the occasion.  I was the happy recipient of card #1859 in November 2016!

Here is a video that shows all of the cards that Shannon received on her birthday:

 

Join me in the birthday card revolution — make handmade cards and actually mail them out to your friends and family for their birthdays.  After all – a card is a hug with a fold in the middle.

Thank you for dropping by.  Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Sale-A-Bration Product of the Week

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Make a Medallion

There are so many different ways to use the images in the Make a Medallion Stamp Set (#143274) , whether you layer them together or feature them individually.  To help you get your creativity in gear, Stampin’ Up! created a video that shows many ways to use this artistic, versatile set that I wanted to share with you today.

Make a Medallion

The best thing about this stamp set is that you can get it for FREE with a qualifying purchase during Sale-A-Bration (now through March 31, 2017) — for every $50 of Stampin’ Up! products you buy, you select one free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalogs.  There are 16 different FREE products to choose from!

You will find links to the current catalogs in the right margin on my blog.  If you need my assistance, I am just an email or a phone call away.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Happy Birthday … Paper Pumpkin

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

In March Paper Pumpkin will celebrate its fourth birthday — #PaperPumpkinBirthday Wow – it seems it was just a few months ago that this little orange box of fun was introduced by Stampin’ Up! as a monthly subscription kit that delivers creativity to your door every month.  Well, they do say “time flies when you are having fun!”

With Paper Pumpkin you save both time and money while you build a collection of crafting supplies.  Each month as a subscriber you will receive a unique stamp set with an ink spot (that will not repeat a color in a 12-month period).  In no time at all, you will have a variety of stamps and inks to use on other projects.  In addition, your first kit includes a free clear stamping block that you will use every month.

For a mere $19.95 (shipping included), you will receive projects like cards, gift packing, home decor and more.  Each box includes everything you need to make your project.

EXTRA PERK:  As a subscriber you also have access to past kits and kit refills.  Order more of your favorite kits (while supplies last).  It’s also a great way to get an idea of the types of kits that you will receive.

Below is the product video for the February subscription.  Many Happy Birthdays Refill (Item 144476 $8.00) is also available while supplies last.

 

But wait – there’s more wonderful information about Paper Pumpkin – and it includes getting FREE Sale-a-Bration item(s).

Details

3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) (was $59) $55 USD
Get a discount on 3-month prepaid subscriptions and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215 USD 
Take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription. Save over $2/month with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin’ Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

This offer will end on March 31, 2016 at 11:50 PM (MT).  (NOTE: If you purchase a 3, 6, or 12 month prepaid subscription and no other items, minimum shipping charges will apply to your Sale-A-Braton item(s).)

I am a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.  I love the surprise projects I receive each month.  It would be wonderful to have some friends to join me in putting them together.  Become a subscriber today and let’s make it a party!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Knock Knock

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Who’s there?  Is that you Linda?  Oh my goodness, where have you been?

Surprise, surprise, surprise.  This blog is about to be revitalized!

My apologies for the year long absence.  My creativity – long held at bay – is ready to be shared with all who care to see it.  At long last!

Until I have something to share, don’t miss your chance to get something FREE when you buy $50 worth of products from any current Stampin’ Up! catalog:

2017 Occasions Catalog                  2016-2017 Annual Catalog

That’s right – it is SALE-A-BRATION time once again at Stampin’ Up!  Who doesn’t like to get free stuff?  No one that’s who!  This year’s choices are just as fabulous as always and are available through March 31, 2017 while supplies last.

Sale-a-bration           Sale-a-bration – 2nd Release

If you have any questions or need help making your selections, I am here to help.

Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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A Peaceful Wonderful Wreath

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I made a card … I made a card … I made a card!  Believe it or not, I made a card!  It’s about time, right?  I finally got to play with some of my new toys from the Holiday Catalog and here is what I designed.

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I have a tip for using the Wonderful Wreath framelits and the coordinating stamp sets.  You will notice that both the framelits and the stamps have a “handle” at the top.

  1. Place a mark at the top center of the piece of card stock
  2. Line up the handle of the stamp with that mark
  3. You will want to cut out the center of the wreath first – line up the handle of the center framelit with the mark and adjust slightly as needed until properly positioned in the stamped image and roll it through the Big Shot (a Magnetic Plate is recommended)
  4. Next align the handle of the wreath framelit with the mark and adjust slightly as needed until properly positioned around the stamped image and roll it through the Big Shot (a Magnetic Plate is recommended)

You should then have a near perfect wreath.

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that I used in the design of my card, all of which include the magical hyperlink to my online store where you can order what you need to make this card.

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

 

If you have any questions regarding measurements, etc. please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for stopping by my blog.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Lots of Joy for a Snowflake Element

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Since I previously stated that I must have the Lots of Joy stamp set (available in the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog) and I do not yet own this stamp set, this means that today’s project is another card that I obtained at this year’s Convention in a general swap.

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As with the three or so prior projects I have shared with you here, this began as a “card front” that was designed by Marcia Gay.   I love the foundation of Marcia’s card – it is so my style.

Here, I attached the card front to a Whisper White card stock base, and then added a few additional elements to put my own personal touch on the finished card — the snowflake embellishment, iced rhinestone and red and white striped ribbon.

Personal choice — if I had actually stamped the “Merry Christmas” on this card, I would have used a Blender Pen to remove the red tree that serves as the “A” and would have colored it in with an Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker.  Now that would have been perfect!

Man how I wish I had come across these last two swap cards BEFORE I placed my last order (ugh!).

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that were used in the design of this card, all of which have that magical hyperlink that will redirect you to my online store so you can order what you need to make this card for everyone on your Christmas card list!

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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A Wondrous Wreath on a Brick Wall

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Well it seems the only way I will be able to keep up with my daily posts is to continue to share with you the creations of other talented demonstrators.  No matter how hard I try these past few days, there are just not enough hours in the day to squeeze in some ink time <sigh>.

The card I will share with you today was designed by Dreamia Toloso and I received it as a swap at this year’s Convention.

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Now I love, love, love the wreath framelits and the coordinating stamp sets (did you know that there are now three coordinating sets!?!), but they are just so “flat”.  So to add some dimension to the wreath on Dreamia’s card I painted each leaf of the wreath with Dazzling Details.  I just wish the awesome sparkle shined through on the photo!

This was another “card front” so I adhered it to a card base of Very Vanilla since that was the card stock that the wreath was stamped on.  Now I do have some comments/criticisms to make here.  The “Merry Christmas” is stamped on Whisper White (oh no she didn’t!) and I am not sure which stamp set it comes from since it was not included on the card “recipe” so it was likely from a retired set (naughty).  The red ribbon on the wreath is retired (naughty naughty).  If I had made this card, I would not have used both Real Red and Cherry Cobbler (she used this color on the wreath berries); I would have just used on shade of red, likely Cherry Cobbler since that is a much richer shade.

Technique Time:  Now Dreamia did use a technique in the creation of this card that I just cannot bear to do myself.  She inked up her embossing folder with Tip Top Taupe (you can use a brayer or apply directly from the pad) and then embossed the Sahara Sand card stock.  This gave the “brick wall” the darker masonry mortar look.  I cannot bear to do this because I love my embossing folders and would hate for them to get stained with ink, although I hear that they clean up relatively well.

My tip of the day:  Do not mix the use of Whisper White and Very Vanilla in the elements on your card front – especially if there is not any designer series paper to tie the two tones together.

And here are the Stampin’ Up! products that I can identify that were used in the design of this card, again all of which have a magical hyperlink to my online store to make it easy to buy what you need:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper, or perhaps try a new technique.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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