Hexagons on Parade!

It’s Tuesday once again and I know you are expecting to see a post showcasing today’s digital downloads for My Digital Studio.  While today’s newest downloads are just as amazing as prior weeks, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite swaps from Convention 2013.

I think I swapped about 150 or so cards/card fronts at this year’s Convention which means I have a whole lot of cards to sift through to get ideas for layouts (and of course I will see a stamp set that has been used that I don’t already have and so I add yet another item to my Wish List!).

I quickly sifted through my batch of “favorites” and selected the following to share with you — all of which feature the hexagon punch and/or Six-Sided Sampler stamp set.  If the designer of the card included their contact information, I have given them the credit they deserve.

So here you go, in no particular order:

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Designed by Gabriella Bonino

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Designed by Ornetta Gilliam
Wood River, IL

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Designed by Ornetta Gilliam
Wood River, IL

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Designed by Kristen Taggart
CBS, NL {? Canada maybe ?}

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Designed by Susan Finn
Tulsa, OK

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Designed by Joyce Coffey
Thornton, CO

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Designed by Donna Smit
Grand Rapids, MI

If you have any questions about measurements or any of the products used in the design of the cards, drop me a comment and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

Oh, and in case you are deeply disappointed that I didn’t post today about the My Digital Studio digital downloads, you can see them HERE!

Thanks for dropping by today.  Be sure you come back to see what I post tomorrow!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Big Shot + ExpressionsThinlits = Amazing!

Big Shot

Are you a fan of the Big Shot?  Well then you better be sitting down while you are reading this post!  🙂

Continuing on with my Holiday Catalog series, I would like to introduce the newest thinlits die cuts from Stampin’ Up!:  “Expressions Thinlits“.

Expressions Thinlits

Expressions Thinlits Dies
Item # 132171 / $24.95 (preferred price)

Express your love, gratitude or holiday cheer in a fun, curlicue script.
(Largest image (Thankful) measures 5-1/8″ x 1-3/8″.)

Use with Big Shot and Standard Cutting Pads.  (Note:  Paper will stick to die after cutting.  Push Paper-Piercing Tool through holes in die to remove paper.)

For an extra pizzazz, substitute designer series paper or card stock with the foil sheets also available in the Holiday Catalog.

 

Foil Sheets

Silver Foil Sheets
Item # 132178 / $3.95 (preferred price)
Gold Foil Sheets
Item # 132622 / $3.95 (preferred price)

There are just so many fantastic products in this Holiday Catalog!  Every time I look through it my Wish List gets a little bit longer.

I just browsed through Stampin’ Connection – a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator only community – and found the PERFECT card that I am going to CASE for Christmas.

This gorgeous card was created by Jan McQueen – she used the Gold Foil Sheets with the Expressions Thinlits.  Can you say AMAZING!!!?

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Thanks again for visiting my blog today.  I hope you come back tomorrow to see what else I have to share with you.

I am chomping at the bit to get in my craft room and create something!  Gary, you are forewarned!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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An Interactive Holiday Catalog from Stampin’ Up!

Holiday InteractiveStampin’ Up! brings their products in the 2013 Holiday Catalog to life with a FREE fun interactive app — Layar!

To get started:

  1. Go to the App Store or Google Play and download and install the FREE Layar app to your smartphone or tablet.
  2. Scan images that are tagged with the Stampin’ Up! Interactive icon to unlock the videos.

Supported devices: The Layar app will work on:

  • iPhone 3GS and higher and iPad 2 and higher (requires iOS 5.1 or higher)
  • Android devices running v2.2 or later

Things to know:

  • Different mobile devices will work differently with the Layar app.  Some are faster than others, some will take more steps to load the videos, etc.
  • You need to hold your mobile device far enough from the page that the image is completely in the device’s screen before the video will load.
  • Hold your device over the page until the video loads.  Be patient – the video might take a while to load, depending on your device.
  • Most devices will start playing a video automatically, but some will have a play icon that you need to tap to start the video.  And some won’t show a play icon but will still require you to tap the screen on your device to start the video.  So if a video doesn’t start playing automatically, tap the play icon or screen of your device.  (If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy phone, you’ll need to tap the box that appears on the screen to start the video.)
  • If you don’t want to hold your device over the page for the duration of the video, just tap the video and then pull it away from the page – the video will keep playing.
  • From the video, you can go directly to the online store to buy a product immediately, and you can share your favorite products on social media.

For a “visual” guide, check out this video:

 

If you don’t have a smartphone or iPad, you can view the videos here:

www.stampinup.com/showmehow

Oh my.  What will they think of next?

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  I hope you come back again real soon!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Holiday Catalog Kits – Oh, What Fun!

Holiday Kits

If you haven’t noticed by now, the Holiday Catalog from Stampin’ Up! is packed full of fabulous products to make your holidays preparation fun and easy.

I’ve shared with you so far some of the “Simply Sent” Kits and and all of the Bundles that are available in the Holiday Catalog.  Here’s a showcase of all of the Holiday Kits that are available from Stampin’ Up!:

Build a Banner Kit

Build A Banner Simply Created Kit
Item # 133507 / $19.95 (preferred price)

Christmas Banner

Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit
Item # 132697 / $9.95 (preferred price)

Halloween Banner

Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit
Item # 132698 / $9.95 (preferred price)

Banner Refill

Build A Banner Refill Kit
Item # 132699 / $9.95 (preferred price)

Pumpkin Pie Goodies

Pumpkin Pie Goodie Gear Simply Created Kit
Item # 132792 / $4.95 (preferred price)

Real Red Goodies

Real Red Goodie Gear Simply Created Kit
Item # 132161 / $4.95 (preferred price)

Snowflake Season Kit

Snowflake Season Simply Sent
Item # 132176 / $14.95 (preferred price)

Also available in a Bundle (Wood-Mount).

Stamp a Tag Kit

Stamp A Tag Kit
Item # 132806 / $10.95 (preferred price)

Thankful Tablescape Kit

Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit
Item # 133463 / $19.95 (preferred price)

Also available in a Bundle (Wood-Mount).

Merry Little Christmas Simply Sent

Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kit
Item # 132158 / $9.95 (preferred price)

Also available in a Bundle (Wood-Mount) and (Clear-Mount).

Holly Jolly Simply Sent Kit

Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent
Item # 132159 / $14.95 (preferred price)

Lots of great kits to choose from.  Can’t decide which one(s) to buy?  There’s nothing wrong with wanting them all!  I know I do.

Hmmm … what will I share with you tomorrow?  I’m not going to tell you — you’re just going to have to come back and see for yourself!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Bundle and Save for the Holidays!

Holiday Bundles

“What are ‘bundles’?” — two Stampin’ Up! products that coordinate with each other — or to steal a line from When Harry Met Sally, are “MFOE” — at a savings of 15%.  How sweet is that ?!!!

The Holiday Catalog offers SEVEN irresistible bundles:

Christmas Collectibles Bundle

Christmas Collectables Clear-Mount Bundle
Item # 133283 / $27.95 (preferred price)

Also available in Wood-Mount
Item # 133282 / $31.95 (preferred price)

Festive Flurry Bundle

Festive Flurry Clear-Mount Bundle
Item # 133285 / $46.95 (preferred price)

Also available in Wood-Mount
Item # 133284 / $54.95 (preferred price)

Merry Little Christmas Bundle

Merry Little Christmas Clear-Mount Bundle
Item # 133287 / $17.95 (preferred price)

Also available in Wood-Mount
Item # 133286 / $19.95 (preferred price)

Morning Post Bundle

Morning Post Clear-Mount Bundle
Item # 133292 / $23.95 (preferred price)

Snowflake Seasons Bundle

Snowflake Season Simply Sent Wood-Mount Bundle
Item # 133281 / $18.95 (preferred price)

Tags 4 You Bundle

Tags 4 You Clear-Mount Bundle
Item # 133294 / $26.95 (preferred price)

 Also available in Wood-Mount
Item # 133293 / $30.95 (preferred price)

Thankful Bundle

Thankful Wood-Mount Bundle
Item # 133341 / $23.95 (preferred price)

I don’t know about you, but I’m having a hard time deciding which bundle to order … guess I’ll have to get them all!

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I will have more fun and exciting stuff to share with you on your next visit so come back and check it out!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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It’s Time to Get Festive!

Get Festive

Can you believe there are only 124 days ’til Christmas!  Okay, stop booing me — I realize that for most of us it’s still in the high 90’s or close to 100 degrees outside and the last thing you want to think about is Christmas, but you know it will be here before you know it!

To help get you in the mood, I will be featuring products from the Holiday Catalog with you for the next few days (and I hope to share some things ACTUALLY made with these products really soon).

Holiday Catalog

Stampin’ Up! can be your “one stop shop” (so to speak) for most if not all of your holiday décor, gifts and cards needs.

Okay, I can almost hear some of you grumble “I can’t do that … I’m not creative.”  Phooey.  Yes you can – you just need the proper tools and guidance.  And I can help you with both!

For starters, if you are new to stamping or card making, there are two “Simply Sent” card kits available in the Holiday Catalog that will allow you to dip your toes into the pool of creativity.

Holly Jolly Simply Sent Kit

Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent
Item # 132159 / $14.95 (preferred price)
Makes 12 photo cards

Merry Little Christmas Simply Sent

Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kit
Item # 132158 / $9.95 (preferred price)
Makes 8 cards

These kits really are SIMPLE but your friends and family will think you are awesomely creative when they get your handmade card in the mail!

Don’t wait too long – Christmas really will be here before you know it!  If you don’t believe me, check this out:

Countdown to Christmas

Thank you for stopping by.  I will have more great products from the Holiday Catalog to share with you tomorrow.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Season of Style

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!

Season of Style

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!

SoS Striped Scrapbook

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!

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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!

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

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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