#Convention2013 – Day 1

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Opening Session:  We were welcomed by Shelli Gardner and her entire family onstage as we marked the official start of this year’s Convention.  This year is extra special as it marks the 25th Anniversary of Stampin’ Up!

Attendance was capped at 5,800 demonstrators from the US and Canada (as well as some of our European locations).  As you can imagine, the crowds are huge and the lines are long!

I managed to make my way around to all of the Display Boards in the Gathering Place and photographed them all.  During my tour of the boards I was excited to see many of my Artisan Design Team submissions on display (I did not make the top 20, unfortunately).  Here’s one of my 3-D projects.

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Here are the supplies I used to create this Journal:

Card stock:  Whisper White, Lucky Limeade
Classic Stampin’ Pads:  Basic Gray
Stamp Sets:  Loving Thoughts, Amazing Family
Tools:  Stampin’ Trimmer, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, 1-1/4” Scallop Circle Punch, Simply Scored Stylus, Paper Piercing Tool, Craft Scissors, Bone Folder
Other Supplies:  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Tombo Mono Liquid Glue, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper, Jewels Basic Pearls, Basic Gray Two-Tone Ribbon, Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit

Check back tomorrow to see what else I have to share with you.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Hello from Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

It’s finally here – Convention 2013!  I landed safely mid-day, checked into my hotel, unpacked, participated in the INK Demos organized swap and enjoyed a late dinner at the Olive Garden with my roomie, Beth Grace.

Now that the swapping has begun, here is one of my designs that I previously offered as a sneak peek.

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Here are the supplies I used in the design of this card:

Card stock:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe
Classic Stampin’ Pads:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Midnight Muse
Stamp Sets:  Six-Sided Samplar, Perfectly Penned
Other Supplies:  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Linen Thread, Very Vintage Designer Buttons
Tools:  Stampin’ Trimmer, Big Shot, Honeycomb Textured Embossing Folder, Hexagon Punch, 7/8” Scallop Circle Punch

I’m exhausted so that’s all I have to share with you today.  But stay tuned – I’m sure I will have tons of great projects to share with you this week!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Sneak Peek – My Convention Swaps

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I have been busy working on my swaps for Convention.  I promise to share the complete cards with you as soon as I’m back, but here are some sneak peeks of four designs that I have created so far:

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Poor Gary keeps asking me how many more I need to do … my answer:  as many as I can make between now and when I board my plane to Salt Lake City!

I hope you all had a great weekend.  My blog posts may be more sporadic than usual but I hope you will stay tuned …

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Here’s What’s New at Stampin’ Up!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I have a greater respect and admiration for those who have blogs and are able to post something EVERY day.  I feel I must apologize (again) for my absence …

While I have been away, Stampin’  Up! has been very busy with new promotions, the release of a new photopolymer stamp set and a “Best of” set for July, a limited time offer to update your Stampin’ Write Markers collection one color at a time and a new online class “What to Washi”.

Buy 3, Get 1 Free – Designer Series Paper Offer!Buy 3 1 Free DSPPromotion Dates: July 1-31, 2013

A splash of pattern can give your paper crafting projects instant pop!  Now through July 31, buy three packs of select Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper and get one for FREE!  Stock up!  Buy SIX and get two free!  There is no maximum limit!

Choose any Designer Series Paper on pages 151, 153 and 154 of the 2013-2014 Stampin’  Up! Annual Catalog with the following exceptions, which are not included:

    • Designer Series Paper Stacks
    • Specialty Designer Series Paper
    • Designer Series Paper ordered using hostess rewards

New Photopolymer Stamp Set:  SETTING SAIL!

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Life’s better at the beach.  Or on the sea.  But wherever you are, you’ll find  lots of reasons to use the images in this set—for vacation  memory-keeping, nautical parties, summer fun.  Stampin’  Up! recommends clear blocks  sizes A, C, & H (not included in the set) with this exclusive  photopolymer stamp set.  Photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option.  You can see all of the photopolymer stamp sets here.

New “Best of” July Stamp Set – Best of Shelli! 

 July Best of

Released for purchase on July 1!  Shelli Gardner, CEO and Co-founder of Stampin’ Up!, selected some of her favorite stamp images over the last 25 years and compiled them into the July “Best of” Collection.  Oh, I think this one is a must have for me!

New Color Kit Individual Markers for Sale–For a Limited Time!

Stampin Write Markers

In the 2013-2014 annual catalog, Stampin’ Up! offers the Stampin’ Write Marker  New Color Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Stampin’ Write Markers Collection.

For a limited  time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colors as a pack or individually!  Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in  your collection or buy the whole Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit!

 Single markers

 What to Washi – online class!

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Stampin’ Up!’s latest online class–What to Washi–(item # 134742 / $14.95) is now available.  This class includes all the Washi wisdom you need to make the most of one of the hottest crafting trends out  there.

Originating in Japan, Washi Tape has taken the crafting world by  storm, offering an incredibly quick, easy way to add a fresh, colorful  look to any project.  The What to Washi class explores a myriad of Washi options  and provides much more than the basics for you to begin your own Washi  adventures.

Divided into seven PDF documents, this class includes  written instructions, step-out photos, instructional videos, and supply  lists for more than 30 projects.

The following topics are covered in the class:

    • The Washi Basics
    • Washi-The Next Step
    • Above and Beyond
    • Sharing Washi with Others
    • Memory Keeping
    • Storage
    • Only the Beginning. . .

But wait!  Save 40% when you purchase the Washi Bundle  (item # 134743 / $36.95)!

You’ll receive the following:

Each Washi Tape package contains three coordinating rolls of Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Washi Tape for a total of 12 rolls.  And when you order  the What to Washi Bundle, you’ll be the first to receive our Season of  Style and Witches Brew Washi Tape packages from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog.  (They aren’t available to  purchase individually until August 1!)

Whew!  That’s a lot to digest — and truth be told there’s more to be shared.  But that’s for another day.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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June Paper Pumpkin Kit In Action

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Are you still on the fence as to whether or not you should subscribe to the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit?

To show you just how quick and easy these kits are to put together, here’s a video showing June’s Paper Pumpkin kit in action!

Are you ready to start your subscription now?  It really is that quick and easy.

Just click here for more information and to start your subscription!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack – Restocked

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

New Clearance Rack Items

Ready. Set. Shop!

Stampin’ Up! has added new items to the Clearance Rack.  Some items are discounted up to 80% off their original price!  Get your favorites now before they are sold out – items in the Clearance Rack are available ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

See all NEW clearance items

Shop the entire clearance rack

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Ready. Set. Send.

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Have you ever admired a handmade card and said to yourself “I could never make a card like that” (or perhaps even said it out loud)?   Introducing …

Ready. Set. Send. — a package of ten pre-made cards (five each of two handmade designs — shown above) and ten envelopes — the perfect solution (or gift) if you feel you don’t have time to create your own cards or may not be  ready to try your hand at stamping just yet.

Buy it now!  Ready. Set. Send. Cards–Item 133384 $19.95  **
{** Available only while supplies last.}

Or, if you would prefer to make these clean and simple cards yourself — here’s the Stampin’ Up! product supplies list for each:

Thanks So Much card (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)

Oh, Hello (Wood-Mount 131931, Clear-Mount 130733) and Thank You Kindly* Stamp Sets; Night of Navy (100867), Pool  Party (122924), Summer Starfruit (126839), Tangerine Tango (111349), and Whisper White Cardstock (100730);  Night of Navy (126970), Pool Party (126982), and Summer Starfruit (126991) Classic Stampin’ Pads;  Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Small Heart Punch (117193); Big Shot (113439); Ovals Collections  Framelits Dies (129381)

*Retired.  Consider these currently available alternatives:  Lots of Thanks  (Wood-Mount 129687, Clear-Mount), Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood-Mount 128748,  Clear-Mount 127802) or Fabulous Phrases Stamp Sets (Wood-Mount 128577,  Clear-Mount 120501)

Happy Birthday card (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)

Bring on the Cake Stamp Set (Wood-Mount 128490, Clear-Mount 121958); Solid Stripes Stamp*; Pool Party (126982),  Summer Starfruit (126991), Tangerine Tango (111349), and Whisper White (100730) Cardstock; Night of Navy (126970) and Summer Starfruit (126991) Classic Stampin’ Pads; Stampin’  Dimensionals (104430);  Big Shot (113439); Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies (130102)

*Retired.  Consider these currently available alternatives:  Any background stamp, a piece of coordinating patterned paper (Stampin’ Up!  Designer Series Paper) or a square embossed with Stripes Textured  Impressions Embossing Folder (123128)

Please note: Because Stampin’ Up! originally rolled these cards out in retail venues, the packaging encourages customers to learn how to make their own cards and directs them to the Stampin’ Up! website to find a demonstrator.  You can skip this step — I would be happy to teach you how to make your own cards as well as with any of your other papercrafting needs!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Six-Sided Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Well it’s Father’s Day (and US Open Final Round Sunday – GO PHIL!).  Sadly my Dad passed away over 11 years ago, but I still think of him pretty much every day and miss him terribly.  {Happy Fathers’ Day, Daddy — I’ll see you again someday.}

I have someone that I love who is an amazing Dad to his two sons and while he is not my Dad I wanted to surprise him with a Father’s Day card.

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I spent most of my Saturday undertaking the never ending task of organizing and cleaning my craft room (with the retirement of the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog and many stamp sets, etc. this has been a monumental task).  So as I sit here and post this entry to my blog is it well past 2:00 AM on Father’s Day so if nothing I write here makes much sense later today when you get around to reading it, you will know why.  🙂

This card was very simple and quick and features new products from the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog.  Here is what I used to create this card (click on each item for more information):

Delightful Dozen Stamp Set (wood mount) (clear mount)
Six-Sided Samplar Stamp Set (wood mount) (clear mount)*
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Midnight Muse Card Stock
Midnight Muse Classic Stampin’ Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad
Linen Thread
Stampin’ Trimmer
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Honey Comb Textured Embossing Folder
Hexagon Punch*
Snail Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
(* Save when purchased as a Bundle!) (wood mount) (clear mount)

Enjoy your Sunday and thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Best of Birthdays for Dianna M.

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

One of my co-workers celebrated her #? birthday last week (okay, I know  how old she is but that’s not my secret to tell 😉 ).  Sadly I was sick that day so I missed out on the big celebration at our favorite Mexican restaurant and the TWO cakes.  Since it’s never too late to celebrate a birthday, I gave her a belated birthday card.

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I had originally designed this card as one of my projects to be submitted to Stampin’ Up! with my Artisan Design Team application but I opted to substitute a different card (look for my samples AFTER Convention in July) so I just happened to have this card handy.

NOTE:  The Designer Series Paper used in this project is retired (no longer available in a catalog) but if you like the layout, you can easily substitute the designer series paper and pick you own color palette.

Here are the supplies I used to create this card:

Best of Birthdays Stamp Set (only available in clear mount)
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
Marina Mist Classic Stampin’ Pad
Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Gumball Green Card Stock
Marina Mist Card Stock
Print Poetry Designer Series Paper (Retired)
Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon
Rhinestones Basic Jewels
Rhinestone Basic Jewels (Large)
Blender Pen
Stampin’ Trimmer
Postage Stamp Punch
Snail Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting and/or subscribing to my blog!  I hope you come back again real soon.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Digital Download Tuesday & 25% Off Promotion

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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It’s time to reveal the newest digital downloads for My Digital Studio!  This week’s ensemble includes sassy card templates, a “labels” stamp brush set to help you get organized, a patriotic Summer Possibilities kit and one of the new designer series papers from the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog.

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Hash It Out Greeting Card Templates – Digital Download
Item # 134696 / $9.95 (preferred price)

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Label It Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134736 / $9.95 (preferred price)

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Summer Possibilities Kit – Digital Download
Item # 134705 / $7.95 (preferred price)

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Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper – Digital Download
Item # 134735 / $4.95 (preferred price)

Click on any of the above images for more information.

25% Off Special Ends June 15, 2013!

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Dates:  May 1-June 15, 2013

The Sale:  Get 25 percent 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.

The Fine Print:

  • You can place orders on a demonstrator or online order only.
  • Discount for downloads only available for artwork released prior to May 1, 2013.
  • Make sure you have the latest version of the MDS software to get the discounts on print products.
  • Bulk pricing not included.
  • Offer deadlines:
    • Phone: Friday, June 14, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
    • OEX or online: Saturday, June 15, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

Tick tock … don’t miss this great opportunity to save on some amazing digital products!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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