Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Today was a beautiful day here in Texas — perfect for celebrating the day with my AMAZING mother, Anna Tolson.

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For one of her gifts I made her a Monogram “Simply Adorned” Charm necklace (which she has already told me she is going to attach to her key ring!).  Mom’s charm is the 1.50″ x 2.00″ charm and while it’s not clear in the pictures, the front of the charm has beveled glass.  I’m going to get to work creating her some seasonal inserts so she can swap them out whenever she wants to.

Here are close-ups of the charm (both the front and the back):

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While the “Simply Adorned” product line was retired with the release of the 2012-2013 annual catalog last year, there are still some of the items available on the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack.  Get yours before they are gone forever!

I hope you were able to spend time with your Mom today or that you were made to feel special by your own children.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Party Planning … the Digital Way!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Planning a birthday party?  Or perhaps an unbirthday party?

The new Wonderland Party Ensemble comes complete with invitations, a banner, a framable, food flags, treat toppers, and thank you notes.  All you have to do is invite the Mad Hatter and March Hare.

Check it out, along with our other new downloads (PDF).

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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MDS Digital Download & Print Sale!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

As I mentioned a weeks or so ago, Stampin’ Up! is having a sale on select My Digital Studio digital downloads and print products!

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The Fine Print:

Dates:  May 1-June 15, 2013

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

Digital content includes:  ALL ensemble, calendar, photobook, and swatchbook digital content.  See it here.

Print products include:  ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars.  See it here.

Don’t miss out on this amazing sale!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Best of 25 – May

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

The start of a new month means the release of a new “Best of” stamp set.

Sure, these things happen all year long, but there is just something about Spring that makes us think of weddings and babies.  So what could be better for Stampin’ Up!’s May “Best of” set than a Best of Brides & Babies Stamp Set?

May Best of 25

Best of Brides & Babies – Clear-mount Stamp Set
Item # 133482 / $14.95 (preferred price)

Oh my, I’m going to have to come up with something else I “need” so I can place another order!  (Hmmmm, rumor has it one of my nieces my be getting engaged this year, so I do NEED this stamp set.) 😉

I just received my pre-order of products from the soon to be released 2013-2014 Annual Catalog (just one of the many perks of being a Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator!).  Once I finish up with Dana’s invitations I plan on putting them to good use this weekend!

Thanks for visiting my blog!  I hope you come back soon.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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New MDS Digital Downloads

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

It’s Tuesday and you know what that means — new My Digital Studio digital downloads from Stampin’ Up!:

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Be Yourself May Kit – Digital Download
Item # 133426 / $9.95 (preferred price)

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Be Yourself May Wallpaper – Digital Download
Item # 133427 / $0.00 (as in FREE!!!)

MDS 04-30-13 3

Designer Typeset Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134597 / $9.95 (preferred price)

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Hello World Ensemble – Digital Download
Item # 133528 / $19.95 (preferred price)

Downloading is easy — what are you waiting for?

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Bloomin’ Bouquet Kit

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Springtime is for blooms and blossoms and pretty things — so Stampin’ Up!’s new Bloomin’ Bouquet project kit is arriving just in time!  Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers for someone special: a friend, a teacher, or your mom.  All you need is adhesive!

 

Mother’s Day.  Teacher appreciation . Just because.  Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet.  There’s no watering, no weeding-just enjoying.  This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion.  All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren’t enough, the kit contains a “baker’s dozen”!  This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new!  Give it to someone you wouldn’t normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library.  Anyone you encounter on your way that you’d like to give a little “thank you” to!

Item 134542 $12.95.  Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contents:

  • 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12″ X 12″ cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
  • 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
  • 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

I just ordered one; get yours before they are all sold out!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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25th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Stampin’ Up! isn’t the only one celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year.

One of Gary’s sisters is renewing her wedding vows for her 25th Wedding Anniversary this summer and she asked me to make her invitations.  I was honored that she asked me to do so, but I was also very nervous as I wanted to do this momentous occasion justice.

As inspiration, Dana sent me this gorgeous bouquet photo:

Dana's Bouquet

Stampin’ Up! didn’t have that exact shade of blue (I think we did in years past), so I settled on using Marina Mist and Very Vanilla card stock in the design of the invitations.  Here’s what I came up with:

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I mailed off a sample to Dana last week and she says that she loves what I came up with.  So I’ve been busy working in my craft room this weekend cutting, stamping, heat embossing and adhering the materials together to make her 40 invitations.  I’m nearly done – I ran short on Marina Mist card stock and so I am on hold until a new order arrives.

Dana texted me earlier in the weekend that she was concerned that this was going to be a lot of work for me.  I chuckled and texted her back “not really – I’m a pro!”  I truly enjoy creating and it makes it even more enjoyable when I’m doing it for someone special.  I don’t think of this as “work” or “too much” of anything.

Here are the supplies that I used in the design of Dana’s invitations (all items are available in the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog unless otherwise noted):

Papers:  Marina Mist Card Stock; Very Vanilla Cardstock; Silver Glimmer Paper
Stamps:  Make a Wish (2013 Spring Catalog); I Am… (2012 Convention Set)
Tools & Misc:  Big Shot; Labels Collection Framelits; Bigz Alphabet Typeset Dies; Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder; Large Oval Punch; 3/4″ Circle Punch; Snail Adhesives, Stampin’ Dimensionals (of course); Heating Tool; Embossing Buddy; Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder; 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon in Marina Mist

I hope you had time this weekend to put your stamps and inks to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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3-Ring Scrapbook Albums being Retired

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

If you are a fan of Stampin’ Up!’s 3-ring scrapbook albums, you better stock up before June 3 (or sooner since they are included in the “only while supplies last” category).  Let’s just say I have viewed the new annual catalog online …

I recently saw the movie This is 40.  If you’ve seen it (or even just the trailer) then you know what I mean when I say “no 3-ring albums” (that little girl with the iPhone monkey app is just too cute!).

I have one friend and frequent customer who is unhappy that these are being retired.  Stampin’ Up! was the only place she could find the 3-ring albums (and she just hates those post scrapbooks).

I viewed the retired list today and the 12 x 12 albums have already sold out.  There are still 8 x 8 Linen Albums in Crumb Cake and Early Espresso available (as well as some earlier retired albums in the Clearance Rack).

Crumb Cake Album

Crumb Cake 8″ X 8″ Linen Ring Album
Item # 127688 / $23.95 (preferred price) RETIRING 06/03/13

Early Espresso Album

Early Espresso 8″ X 8″ Linen Ring Album
Item # 127687 / $23.95 (preferred price) RETIRING 06/03/13

Better get some before it’s too late!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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One Layer Card for The Paper Players Challenge

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I had so much fun playing along with the Stamping Challenges sketch earlier this week, I thought I would expand my horizons and play along with The Paper Players Challenge #142.

The Design Team members behind this blog are equally amazing as my prior challenge.  They are:  Ann Schach, Amy O’Neill, LeAnne Pugliese, Jaydee, Nance Leedy, Anne Marie Hile, Brian King, Justin Krieger, Jen Nelson, Sandy Mathis and Lesley Croghan (the blog’s creator).

Here is the sketch for the challenge:

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What, a single layer card – no DSP or anything?  Okay, I have a very difficult time making a card without layers, ribbons, etc.  I already knew I wanted to use the large butterfly background stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Spring calatog and was inspired by Ann Schach’s card.

Here’s what I came up with:

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Ok, maybe the bling was a little much but I kinda like the way it turned out.

I have lived in Texas the majority of my life and one thing I absolutely love about the Spring and Summer months are the Monarch Butterflies that flutter here and there.  (Seriously, my butterfly is not nearly as beautiful as the real thing.)

Here are the supplies that I used to create my card (all items are available in the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog unless otherwise noted):

Papers:  Crumb Cake Card Stock
Inks:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
Stamps:  Swallowtail (2o13 Spring Catalog), Vintage Verses (2013 Sale-a-bration item)
Misc:  Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Stampin’ Pastels (retired)

I had fun coloring with my Stampin’ Pastels on this card.  Sadly, they are no longer available through Stampin’ Up! but I’m sure if you’re a die-hard crafter like I am, you have some kind of chalk pencils around begging to be used.

I hope you enjoyed viewing my The Paper Players blog post and that you will take a few minutes to see what everyone else came up with for this challenge.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Stampin’ Up! Retiring Products Lists!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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If you are familiar with Stampin’ Up! then you know that today is a really big day!  If you are new to the Stampin’ Up! experience, this is the day that Stampin’ Up! releases the list of products in the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog that are being “retired” – meaning they will not be offered in the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog (which releases on May 31, 2013).

Not only do I have the retired stamps and accessories lists for you to browse, I’m excited to tell you that Stampin’ Up! has listed many of these items at amazing discounts (from 25% to 60% off)!

Why are these items retiring, you ask?  Every year we are introduced to new amazing stamps, tools and accessories when the annual catalog is released.  To make room for the new items, we have to say goodbye to some of our favorites.  While it can be sad to say goodbye, the sadness is quickly replaced by elated joy once the new annual catalog is released.  Now is your chance to get these retiring products before they’re gone!

The Fine Print

  1. All items on the retiring stamps list are available through June 3.
  2. All items on the retiring accessories list are also available through June 3 BUT ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
  3. Retiring products can be included in any order with current products, as well as items in the Clearance Rack.

Click on the links below to review the retired lists:

RETIRED STAMPS (PDF file)

RETIRED STAMPS (Sortable Excel file)

RETIRED ACCESSORIES (PDF file)

RETIRED ACCESSORIES (Sortable Excel file)

Don’t dawdle — make your list of your retiring favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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