Season of Style

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

If you are familiar with Stampin’ Up! and their products from years past, you may have noticed that with the release of the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog there was one product line missing – scrapbooks!

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Never fear my scrapbooking friends — Stampin’ Up! has a Product Suite in their Holiday Catalog called “Season of Style” that includes an 8×8 scrapbook album, 8×8 divided page protectors, journaling tags, designer series paper, Washi Tape and much more.  If you would rather create a holiday “smash book” — we have a holiday This and That Journal too!

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Seasonal Stripes 8″ X 8″ Designer Ring Album
Item # 132259 / $14.95 (preferred price)

Sos Page Protectors

8″ X 8″ Divided Page Protectors
Item # 132544 / $4.95 (preferred price)

Sos Journaling Tags

Season Of Style Designer Journaling Tags
Item # 132808 / $4.95 (preferred price)

SoS DSP

Season Of Style Designer Series Paper
Item # 132340 / $10.95 (preferred price)

SoS DSP Stack

Season Of Style Designer Series Paper Stack
Item # 132181 / $6.95 (preferred price)

SoS Washi Tape

Season Of Style Designer Washi Tape
Item # 132155 / $4.95 (preferred price)

SoS T&T Journal

Season Of Style This And That Journal
Item # 132277 / $10.95 (preferred price)

SoS T&T Stickers

Season Of Style This And That Designer Stickers
Item # 132276 / $4.95 (preferred price)

If you’re not excited just yet, here are two videos from Stampin’ Up! showcasing these products:


Need more information?  That’s what I’m here for.  Let me help you get your creativity on!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Digital Download Tuesday!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Hello Tuesday!  I look forward to your return each week so I can see what new digital downloads Stampin’ Up! has released for My Digital Studio.

This week’s downloads feature digital versions of stamp sets offered in the Holiday Catalog.  Get ready to “harvest” some fun!

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Harvest Of Thanks Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134930 / $3.95 (preferred price)

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Magnificent Maple Stamp Brush – Digital Download
Item # 134929 / $2.95 (preferred price)

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Outdoor Exploration Kit – Digital Download
Item # 134982 / $9.95 (preferred price)

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Perfectly You Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134931 / $3.95 (preferred price)

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Truly Grateful Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134928 / $3.95 (preferred price)

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Wanderlust Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134939 / $5.95 (preferred price)

Still on the fence when it comes to My Digital Studio?  Here’s an overview video that will show you a little of what you can do with this digital tool:

The projects you can create digitally are virtually endless!  Give it a try now for FREE for 30 days.  Click HERE for more information.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  If you have any questions or wish to learn more about Stampin’ Up! and their amazing products, I’d love to hear from you.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Great Offers You Don’t Want to Miss!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I don’t know about you, but it seems to me as though the month of August has just flown by!  If it’s leaving you behind in the dust too, you will want to make sure you don’t let it come to an end before you get a chance to take advantage of these amazing offers from Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up! Pick-a-Kit Recruiting Offer

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Paper Pumpkin Subscription Offer

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You better hurry!  These offers end August 31, 2013!!!

Sorry  this post is so short but still battling that dang migraine.  I’ll try to be more impressive tomorrow.   🙂

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Christmas Cards on Display – #Convention2013

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

As I’ve said before, one of my favorite things to do while at Stampin’ Up! Convention is to walk through the Demonstrator Resource Center to view and photograph the display boards.

Stampin’ Up! collects cards during the year from various events (i.e. Regionals and prior Conventions) and puts them on display — organized sometimes by stamp set, sometimes by color and sometimes by seasons.

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I’m always pleasantly surprised to find cards I have created on these display boards.  This year I spotted many of my cards in addition to those I designed for the Artisan Design Team application.  Here is one of my holiday cards that I swapped at Convention 2012:

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This card was very quick and easy to make and is a good use of those scraps of designer series paper you have laying around your craft room.

Christmas will be here before you know it.  It’s time to get creative — I send out about 60 or more hand-made Christmas cards each year to my family and friends.  How many do you make and send each year?

Thank you for stopping by again today.  I hope you leave inspired to get crafty.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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My Triple Time Stamping Convention Swap

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I had planned on spending time being crafty today but a migraine that has been dogging me all week had other plans for me.  Not wanting to break my posting streak for the week I realized that I had not shared one of the cards I designed as a Convention swap card with you.

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The technique used in this card is called “triple time stamping”.  I was inspired by a card I once saw designed by Dawn Olchefske.  This technique is not new but this is the first time I tried it.  I like how it turned out.  How about you?

Here are the products I used in the design of my card:

Card stock:  Very Vanilla, Strawberry Slush, Sahara Sand, Basic Black
Classic Stampin’ Pads/Inks:  Strawberry Slush; Jet Black StazOn
Stamp Sets:  Everything Eleanor, Morning Meadow
Other Supplies:  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Basic Black 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon
Tools:  Stampin’ Trimmer, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch

Well, it’s very late (or early, depending on your perspective) so this post will be short and sweet today.  Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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“Another Thank You” Photopolymer Stamp Set

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Photopolymer Stamps

Stampin’ Up! introduced their first photopolymer stamp set on March 1, 2013 on a trial basis and hinted they would introduce more stamp sets based on popularity.  Well I guess they’re pretty popular because they just released their SEVENTH set!

Introducing Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set!

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Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set
Item # 133454 / $13.95 (preferred price)

What makes photopolymer stamps so great?

    • They’re entirely transparent for perfect placement every time!
    • They are durable.  The photopolymer material is designed to last.
    • Can you say sticky? (Don’t worry; in a good way.)  These stamps stick amazingly well to Stampin’ Up!’s clear blocks.
    • They’re age tested.  They won’t yellow or cloud up over time.
    • I could go on, but I’ll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.  And if you missed the premier of the other six sets, you can see them HERE!

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I hope that you are finding my posts both informative and that you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink and paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Additions Now Available

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Stampin’ Up! introduced their Stampin’ Trimmer last year.  I dare say it is the  best paper trimmer on Earth!

I didn’t think they could do anything to improve it but when I got my hands on an advanced copy of the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog (just one of the many perks of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator) my jaw dropped — they were adding a rotary blade system!!! — but it was not yet available for purchase.

Well, I have great news!  The Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Addition and decorative cutting blades are now available to order (see pages 176 and 177 of the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog)!   Get ready to jazz up your creations with these exciting new additions!

If you already have a Stampin’ Trimmer in your paper crafting arsenal, then you know what I’m talking about.  If you don’t have one yet, below is all the information you need to order one!  Trust me, it’s a bargain at twice the price.

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Stampin’ Trimmer
Item # 126889 / $29.95 (preferred price)

Blades

Stampin’ Trimmer Cutting Blades
Item # 126995 / $5.95 (preferred price)

Scoring Blades

Stampin’ Trimmer Scoring Blades
Item # 126996 / $4.95 (preferred price)

Cutting Mat

*NEW* Stampin’ Trimmer Replacement Cutting Mat
Item # 131375 / $3.95 (preferred price)

Rotary Addition

*NEW* Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Addition
Item # 129407 / $12.95 (preferred price)

Straight Rotary Blade

*NEW* Straight Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blades
Item # 129408 / $5.95 (preferred price)

Small Wave Rotary Blade

*NEW* Tiny Wave Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade
Item # 129409 / $3.95 (preferred price)

Small Scallop Rotary Blade

*NEW* Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade
Item # 129410 / $3.95 (preferred price)

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Tomorrow I will have even more new product information to share with you so you will want to be sure to come back and visit.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Holiday Single Stamps – Oh My!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

 

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Are you a fan of the single stamps from Stampin’ Up!?  Well, guess what, this is your lucky day — a Holiday Collection is now available!

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A Gift For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # 134765 / $4.95
Fits Clear Block C. Sold separately.

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Cheers Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # 134769 / $5.95
Fits Clear Block D. Sold separately.

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Be Merry Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # 134767 / $8.95
Fits Clear Block E. Sold separately.

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Christmas Star Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # 134813 / $9.95
Fits Clear Block F. Sold separately.

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Joy And Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # 134771 / $6.95
Fits Clear Block E. Sold separately.

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Magical Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # 134777 / $5.95
Fits Clear Block D. Sold separately.

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Prince Of Peace Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # 134811 / $6.95
Fits Clear Block E. Sold separately.

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Wonderful Blessing Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item # 134779 / $8.95
Fits Clear Block E. Sold separately.

The Fine Print:

  • These stamps won’t be sent in Stampin’ Up! typical cases or packaging; they’ll be packaged in cello bags.  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 (see below for more information).
  • There’s no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
  • These holiday-themed stamps are only available through January 31, 2014, so get them while you can!

Clear-Mount Blocks & Accessories

Clear Block A
Clear Block B
Clear Block C
Clear Block D
Clear Block E
Clear Block F
Clear Block G
Clear Block H
Clear Block I
Clear Block Starter Bundle
Clear Block Bundle
Clear Block Cleaning Cloth
Clear-Mount Cling Foam
Clear-Mount Perfectly Placed Guides

Whew!  That’s a long post.  If you have stayed with me to this point, I thank you.   More exciting news coming soon!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Digital Download Tuesday!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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It’s Tuesday which means Stampin’ Up! has new digital downloads available for My Digital Studio!  This week’s offerings are Autumn-inspired and will have you dreaming of cooler weather — Fall is actually closer than you think.

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Halloween Bash Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134923 / $3.95 (preferred price)

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Halloween Happiness Stamp Brush – Digital Download
Item # 134924 / $2.95 (preferred price)

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Label Bracket Punch – Digital Download
Item # 134926 / $1.95 (preferred price)

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My First Day Printables – Digital Download
Item # 134985 / $2.95 (preferred price)

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Paradise Found Photobook Template (11″ X 8-1/2″) – Digital Download
Item # 134843 / $17.95 (preferred price)

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Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper – Digital Download
Item # 134859 / $4.95 (preferred price)

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Tags 4 You Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134927 / $3.95 (preferred price)

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Witches Brew Designer Series Paper – Digital Download
Item # 134925 / $4.95 (preferred price)

Awww … I can feel the cooler weather already …

Don’t forget – if you haven’t already tried the 30-day FREE trial of My Digital Studio – you can download it here now.

Or do you already have a digital program that you love?  Well no problem —  Stampin’ Up!’s digital downloads are compatible with ANY program that reads JPEGs!  {SWEET!}

Speaking of cooler weather – we had a storm blow through here in Carrollton, Texas this evening and the temperatures outside are downright Fall-ish.  It’s a nice break from the 100+ temperatures we’ve had for the past month or more.

Yikes – it’s almost Christmas 🙂

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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One More Artisan Project to Share

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

This will be the last of my Artisan Design Team card projects that I will be sharing with you.  I also submitted three scrapbook pages; I’m not sure if I’ll be sharing those (they’re pretty sad looking!).

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Warning:  This card used Stampin’ Up! projects from the Spring Catalog, most of which are now retired (I sure hope Stampin’ Up! brings back the Embellishments Artisan Kit!).

Here are the supplies that I used in the design of my card:

Card stock:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Classic Stampin’ Pads:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
Stamp Set:  Forever with You
Tools:  Big Shot, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Stampin’ Trimmer, Craft Scissors, Bone Folder, Sponge
Other Supplies:  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Tea for Two Designer Series Paper, Jewels Basic Pearls, Embellishments Artisan Kit, Tea Time Trinkets, Linen Thread, Victoria Crochet Trim Ribbon, Crumb Cake Medium Envelope

Oddly at Convention I found a part of my card on the Display Boards … can you spot it below?

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Oh and look, there’s my card from yesterday’s post!  (Ugh, the ribbon isn’t laying down correctly.)  I completely missed that being on the boards.  So this officially means that all of my projects with the exception of my scrapbook pages were on display (understandably — they were pretty sad looking).

Well that’s about all I have to share with you all today.  I will have more to share with you tomorrow so please come back and visit my blog.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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