Digital Downloads Tuesday!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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It’s Tuesday and Stampin’ Up! has released 8 fabulous digital downloads for My Digital Studio!

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Do Your Best Printables – Digital Download
Item # 134922 / $2.95 (preferred price)

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Grilling Good Time – Digital Download
Item # 134990 / $7.95 (preferred price)

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Season Of Style Designer Series Paper – Digital Download
Item # 134858 / $4.95 (preferred price)

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Season Of Style Pocket Cards – Digital Download
Item # 134934 / $7.95 (preferred price)

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Season Of Style Washi Tape – Digital Download
Item # 134932 / $2.95 (preferred price)

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This And That Naughty And Nice Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134933 / $5.95 (preferred price)

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This And That Season Of Style Embellishments – Digital Download
Item # 134935 / $5.95 (preferred price)

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This And That Season Of Style Photobook – Digital Download
Item # 134857 / $14.95 (preferred price)

Check out these newest downloads as well as prior releases HERE!

Some happy news to share:  Those who are regular followers of my blog may recall that I had to say goodbye to my dear sweet Sebastian who passed away a little over a week ago.  I am happy to share the news that Gary and I adopted a dog from the Plano Animal Shelter on Saturday.  Introducing Rosie – a 6 year old Schipperke (skipper-key).

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schipperke

She fits right in – it’s as though she has always lived here.  The cats aren’t too happy to have her around – she likes to chase them much to their dismay.  It’s a bit eerie how some of her mannerisms are so much like Sebastian.  Gary and I are convinced that she’s the new vessel for his soul.

Thank you for visiting my blog.  I promise to share projects with you very soon!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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New Products Announced at Convention Now Available!

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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One of the exciting new products that was announced at Convention is now available!  Introducing Thinlits Card Dies.

Shelli Gardner showcased these dies on Main Stage and I was simply blown away.  These amazing Thinlits Card Dies create your card that flips in just one step!!

There are some products you just have to see in action before you realize how much you need them, right? This is one of them!  These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)  With the number of dies you’re getting, plus the die that creates the card itself, the price is a great value-especially to create an interactive card!

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Label Card Thinlits Die
Item # 133479 / $32.95

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Thinlits Circle Card Die

Circle Card Thinlits Die
Item # 133480 / $32.95

 

 

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Oh my!  Time to work on that wish list (again)!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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It’s time for the 2013 Holiday Catalog!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

It’s finally here – the release of the Stampin’ Up! 2013-2014 Holiday Catalog!

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View the “flipbook” catalog HERE.
Download the PDF version HERE.
Click HERE to Shop Now!

Do you need a copy to hold in your hands and drool over?  I can hook you up!  🙂

Coming soon – samples of projects made with these gorgeous products!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Digital Download Tuesday!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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It’s Tuesday which means more digital downloads have been released for My Digital Studio!

Have you seen the new Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper that is available in the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog?  Well, get ready to be blown away with the digital version!

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Oh my – it’s time for me to put my digital download wish list together.

I’ve been a bit lax in posting the new digital downloads, so click on the picture below to visit the newest downloads.

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#Convention2013 – Demonstrator Resource Center

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Stampin’ Up! was very creative this year when setting up the Display Boards in the Demonstrator Resource Center for 2013 Convention.

I didn’t realize it at the time, but since I take pictures of the entire board (instead of each individual card like some people do), when I downloaded the pictures to my laptop each evening I noticed that the boards spelled out various phrases.  Here are three such phrases, which just happen to be part of Stampin’ Up!’s trademark logo!

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I thought this was awesome when I put the pieces all together (I created this layout in My Digital Studio).  What’s really cool is that some of my own card designs are included on the boards!

I will have more to share with you tomorrow, including the latest updates on Stampin’ Up! promotions and new products coming soon.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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#Convention2013 – Another Artisan Design Team Submission

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

It’s been a rough week since I attended Convention in Salt Lake City.  Upon my return home I discovered that my dear sweet Sebastian was very ill and unfortunately there wasn’t anything the doctors could do to make him better.

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We said our last goodbyes on Friday and had a memorial service for him on Saturday.  There are some people who do not understand the sorrow I feel (“he’s just a dog”) but to me he was my “little man” and I will miss him terribly.

On a more pleasant note, I wanted to share with you another card I designed and submitted as part of my application for the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team that was posted on one of the many Display Boards in the Demonstrator Resource Center during Convention.

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

Card stock:  Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Whisper White
Classic Stampin’ Pads:  Raspberry Ripple
Stamp Sets:  Label Love, Feels Good
Tools:  Stampin’ Trimmer, Bone Folder, Artisan Label Punch
Other Supplies:  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Raspberry Ripple Satin Stitched Ribbon, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper, Crumb Cake Medium Envelope

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  If you have a beloved pet, give them a big ol’ hug and a kiss.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Stampin’ Up! – In With You Stamp Set Design Challenge

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s In with You Stamp Set Design Challenge beta program where your art could be Stampin’ Up!’s next great stamp set!

In the Stampin’ Up! In with You online community, you can:

    • Participate in stamp set design challenges by drawing and submitting your original artwork.
    • Help Stampin’ Up! choose new stamp sets by voting on submissions.
    • Post comments and interact with others in the community.
    • Earn badges for your activity in the community.

Stampin’ Up! will produce and sell one or more stamp sets from among the top-voted submissions in each challenge.  Plus there are fabulous prizes for top designs.

Current Contest Dates:  July 18, 2013 – August 31, 2013

Submit ideas early so you have plenty of time to gather support for your work (you know — get your friends to vote for your design).

Current Contest Theme:  Illustrated Sayings, Plays on Words, Puns

Go ahead — wow Stampin’ Up! with your brilliance, make them laugh till they cry, show them just how witty you are.  Send Stampin’ Up! one to five of your funniest, cleverest, and cutest illustrated puns, plays on words, or sayings.

Prizes*:

1st place: $200 US/$200 CAN Visa Gift Card
2nd place: $150 US/$150 CAN Visa Gift Card
3rd place: $100 US/$100 CAN Visa Gift Card

*Winners determined by number of votes.

View current challenge and prizes by clicking  HERE and scrolling down to the Active Campaigns in the left side bar.

Be sure to review the Submission Guidelines and Terms and Conditions before submitting your designs.   By joining the community, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.

For more information, submission guidelines, terms and conditions, and to participate, go to http://inwithyou.ideascale.com/.

Now go have fun!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Stampin’ Up! – Introducing “Undefined”

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn’t find the perfect image?   Maybe you have a special family logo or a sketch you’d like to have as a stamp.  Well now you can!  Undefined is Stampin’ Up!’s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.

When you carve your very own stamp, you will have an entirely new and different creative experience.  And when you’re finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!

How exactly do you carve a stamp?  Watch the video for a tutorial.

 

Intrigued?  I know you want to get your hands on the kit and start carving your own masterpieces.  Here are the item numbers you’ll need (I suggest adding a refill kit on your first order . . . trust me, you’re gonna want it).

Item #

Description

Price

133402

 Undefined Stamp Carving Kit

$19.95

134808

 Undefined Refill Kit

$9.95

124236

 Clear-Mount Cling Foam*

$10.95

*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps.  Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

Undefined_carving_kitIncluded in the Stamp Carving Kit:

    • 2 carving tools
    • 3″ x 4″ rubber
    • 3″ x 4″ foam
    • 4 wood blocks (various sizes)
    • 1 Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker
    • 3 postcards
    • Instruction sheet
    • Stamp image templates

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    • 3″ x 4″ rubber
    • 3″ x 4″ foam
    • 4 wood blocks (various sizes)
    • Instruction sheet

 

Express your personality, thoughts, feelings, etc. with a stamp you’ve carved all on your own!  I know you’ll have a “look what I made!” moment.

Stampin’ Up! would love to see what you make with your kit.  Please e-mail a photo of your creations and any projects you make with your carved stamps to undefined@stampinup.com so they can pin your photos to their Undefined Pinterest board!  (Email me a copy too to lrtolson@tx.rr.com!)

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Stampin’ Up! – “Pick a Kit” Recruiting Offer

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Have you entertained the notion of joining Stampin’ Up! as an independent demonstrator?  Would you like to save 20% off everything you buy from Stampin’ Up! AND be able to attend Convention 2014 with me?

Now is a perfect time to join Stampin’ Up!   The $99.00 completely customizable Starter Kit — which was already an amazing offer on its own — has been expanded to allow all new recruits who join between now and August 31, 2013 to add one of four project kits to their Starter Kit for FREE!

Offer: New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin’ Up!

Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013

Kit Options: The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog and the last option is from the annual catalog.

Option Kit Description Item Total Value

1

 Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit 133507 132698

$29.90

2

 Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit 133507 132697

$29.90

3

 Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit 133463

$19.95

4

 Tag a Bag Bundle AND Tag a Box Bundle 131371 131372

$22.45
Build a Banner Kit

Build a Banner Simply Created Kit

Thanksgiving Table Kit

Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit

Halloween Banner Kit

Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory

Christmas Banner Kit

Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit

Click HERE to join my Stampin’ Up! team today!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda
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Stampin’ Up! – Paper Pumpkin Subscription Offer & Swap Card

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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My Paper Pumpkin:

Announced at Convention!!!

Offer Dates: July 18, 2013 -August 31, 2013

Offer Details: Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month* for the first two months. *plus tax, where applicable. Shipping included!

The Fine Print:

  • For new subscribers only.
  • Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new subscription. After receiving two month’s worth, the price for each month’s kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
  • You need to visit mypaperpumpkin.com to join.
  • You must click “Add Promo Code” and then enter the promo code PUMPKINDEAL in the “Promo Code” field when you sign up on the mypaperpumpkin.com website to take advantage of this promotion.
  • You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT).

Still not sold on joining My Paper Pumpkin?  Here’s what you missed from the July 2013 kit.

Join before August 10 if you want to receive the August kit which will ship around August 15.  If you join after August 10, your first kit will be shipped around September 15.

There’s no obligation to continue your subscription, you can even skip a month or two if you wish.  If you have any questions, just ask me!  I subscribe and I love the quick and easy projects.

Convention Swap Card:

Here’s another one of the cards that I designed and swapped with random demonstrators at Convention:

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This was the most popular of the four card designs I had to swap.  Here’s a list of the supplies that I used:

Card stock:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar, Raspberry Ripple
Classic Stampin’ Pads:  Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple
Stamp Sets:  Papaya Collage, Feels Good
Other Supplies:  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Raspberry Ripple Satin Stitched Ribbon, Jewels Basic Rhinestones
Tools:  Stampin’ Trimmer, Big Shot, Floral Fusion Sizzlits

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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