Love & Sympathy Summer Silhouettes

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

It’s always a sad day when you learn that someone you know has suffered the loss of a parent. When clients or friends of the attorneys I work with experience such a loss, I provide the sympathy cards (handmade, of course).

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I had a late day at the office today and didn’t really have a lot of time to sit down and create a sympathy card from scratch so I sifted through a huge box of swap cards from various Stampin’ Up! events (Convention, Regionals) and found a card front that I felt was perfect for transforming into such a card.

This card was designed by Susan Rodgers (from somewhere in Oregon). When Susan designed this card she didn’t include a sentiment on the front.

I knew I wanted to use the Love & Sympathy stamp set so I quickly inked up the sentiment, stamped on card stock, did a quick punch, sponged the edges and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Super easy (thanks Susan for doing all the hard work and providing me such a beautiful layout)!

I hope this card brings a little ray of sunshine into Buck’s day when he gets this card in the mail.

Here are the supplies used to create this card (all items are available in the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog unless otherwise noted):

Very Vanilla Card Stock
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Summer Silhouettes Stamp Set (clear mount / wood mount)
Love & Sympathy Stamp Set (clear mount / wood mount)
Papillion Potpourri Stamp Set (clear mount / wood mount)
Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad
Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
Decorative Label Punch
Elegant Butterfly Punch
Big Shot
Labels Collection Framelits
Fancy Fan Embossing Folder
Pearl Basic Jewels
Snail Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Crumb Cake 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Digital Download Tuesday

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Hello Tuesday!

Are you looking for a Summer escape?  Are you ready to get away from it all with Stampin’ Up!’s new digital downloads (PDF)?  This week’s offering is filled with the perfect images that are sure to be just what you need when you are ready to memorialize your Summer adventures.

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Go Everywhere Framables – Digital Download
Item # 134695 / $4.95 (preferred price)

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Inspired Elements Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134697 / $9.95 (preferred price)

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Inspired Words Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134698 / $5.95 (preferred price)

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Muted Notes Kit – Digital Download
Item # 133495 / $6.95 (preferred price)

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Today And You Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 133494 / $9.95 (preferred price)

Here’s your chance to save on your digital downloads, but you better check them out soon — the 25% off digital sale ends June 15.  Contact me for more information!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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June’s Best of 25 Years Collection

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

June Best of 25 - 1With each new month this year comes a new release of a “Best of 25 Years” stamp set.  This month’s collection are Greetings (or sentiments if you prefer) and is an 8-piece stamp set – 7 stamps are returning from years past (and may be larger or smaller than their original) and 1 is a “never before seen” stamp (“You’re in My Thoughts”).

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Best of Greetings – Clear Mount Stamp Set
Item # 133485 / $14.95 (preferred price)

The “Best of 25 Years” stamp sets are available through March 31, 2014.  And remember that for every 6 “Best of” sets you purchase, you get a FREE stamp set of your choice (valued up to $14.95).  Download your Collector’s Card and hang on to the “Proof of Purchase” stickers that come with each “Best of” stamp set.  Best of 25 Proof of Purchase stickerUntil next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Se Habla Español – Celebrando creatividad

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! also publishes an Annual Catalog in Spanish?

20130401_celebrando_es-US← Introducing the 2013-2014 Celebrando creatividad.  This is not new news (they’ve had a Spanish catalog for about 3 years I believe) but I recently realized that I have failed miserably in promoting this product line.  Click on the image to the left to enjoy a “flash” view of the catalog.

Or here’s a link for you if you want to download it as a PDF.  And don’t forget to download those Stampin’ Supplies so you know what you will need in case you want to make one of the samples showcased in these colorful pages.

Unfortunately I do not speak Spanish (one would think that growing up in Texas I would have learned it) but if  you’ve been looking for stamps with sentiments in Spanish, look no more.

If you would like to receive a copy of this catalog to hold and drool over, just ask for one – I can hook you up!

[By the way, there are also select stamp sets in Spanish and French in the larger 2013-2014 Annual Catalog.]

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

 

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Paper Pumkin – Seriously Monthly Kit

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I’m a month behind on assembling my Paper Pumpkin kits and I put this one together last night (or early this morning) before retiring for the day.

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I believe this was the monthly kit for April and included all the pieces needed as shown to make 4 cards (with envelopes), as well as a 3-piece stamp set and a Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Spot.  I didn’t vary from the layout provided in the instructions (why monkey with perfection) – other than popping up the “Seriously” tag with Stampin’ Dimensionals – so it was very quick and easy to assemble these cards.  {WARNING – the self-adhesive labels that are included with the kit are not very porous and the sentiment smudged a bit on the little tag under the “Seriously” tag.  My suggestion is to stamp one at a time and allow for the ink to absorb and dry before stamping the next one.}

For just $19.95 (including shipping) you can get a monthly kit by mail from Paper Pumpkin.  The projects in the kits are reported to be 30-minute projects – surely you have 3o minutes once a month for a “creativity escape” to have some fun with paper, stamps and ink!  Give it a try.  You can always cancel at any time.

Or if you’re still not convinced, order the “Trial Kit” for just $16.95.

If you have any questions, I’m here to help.  Just reach out and ask!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Wanderlust – The Newest Photopolymer Stamp Set

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Stampin’ Up! has released their third “photopolymer” stamp set – Wanderlust  (item 133452).

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This newest edition to their photopolymer stamp collection is a great set for travelers – and wannabe travelers too.  You will want to make sure to get this for capturing your summer trip memories, or to send a hand-made postcard to a friend or family member.

If you haven’t tried “clear” stamping yet, you will be amazed at how easy it is to stamp when you can SEE where you are stamping!  Try them out for yourself.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Grab Your Greetings for 25% Off!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Stampin’ Up! has a really sweet promotion to kick off the release of the new Annual Catalog — 25% off three of their Greetings stamp sets!

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Imagine that you have crafted the perfect card for someone very special to  you but you just can’t find a stamp that has just the right greeting to finish it off … Stampin’ Up! to the rescue with your choice of three stamp sets, each available in both wood and clear mount:

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There are no limits and this offer is available on all order types (workshop, customer, demonstrator, or online).

Sassy Salutations

Sassy Salutations

Sweet Essentials

Sweet Essentials

Petite Pairs

Petite Pairs

This promotion ends June 30, 2013 – don’t miss out on this great offer!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Out with the Old … In with the New – Catalog Transition

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

My favorite time of the Stampin’ Up! year – the release of the new catalog – is finally here!  What does this mean, you ask?  Well, it’s time for “out with the old … in with the new”!  Here’s the 411 …

Transition from the Old:

2013 Spring Catalog← Friday, May 31, 2013 is the last day to order items  from the 2013 Spring Catalog.

 

 

 

 

2012-13 Annual Catalog← Monday, June 3, 2013  is the last day to order items  from the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog.

 

 

 

 

Transition to the New:

20130601_AC_en-US← Friday, May 31, 2013, is the FIRST DAY you can order items from the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog!!!

Click on the image to the left for a “flash” view of the new Annual Catalog or you can download as a PDF.

Are you wanting to know what products were used to create all of the lovely samples showcased in the Annual Catalog?  Then download a PDF of the Stampin’ Supplies so you can recreate these projects at home!

I can almost taste the excitement in the air!

If you need a beautiful color print copy of the new Annual Catalog, just ask me for one!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Digital Download Tuesday

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

It’s Tuesday again already (this month is just flying by!) so that means NEW MDS DIGITAL DOWNLOADS!

Want to see a grown man cry?  Make him one of these photobooks for Father’s Day.

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All About My Dad Photobook Template (8″ X 8″) – Digital Download
Item # 134693 / $14.95 (preferred price)

Or do you have a boat or beach themed vacation planned for this Summer?  Capture those special moments on scrapbook pages or post-cards you design with these fabulous digital papers, stamp brush images and embellishments.

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Anchors Away June Kit – Digital Download
Item # 134683 / $9.95 (preferred price)

Or add some “sunshine” to the hours you have to spend in front of your computer monitor and have a calendar for the month of June at your fingertips with this FREE Wallpaper!

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Anchors Away June Wallpaper – Digital Download
Item # 134684 / $0.00 (as in FREE)

These cute “pocket cards” are perfectly sized to tuck into folders or your “smash book” on which you can jot down notes about what made you happy that day.  Or better yet, give them to your friends, family or even complete strangers to let them know that they make (made) you happy.

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This Makes Me Happy Pocket Cards – Digital Download
Item # 134699 / $5.95 (preferred price)

Last, but not least, Stampin’ Up! released a photobook template for the upcoming 2013 Convention.   (Sweet!)

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Convention 2013 Photobook Template (8″ X 8″) – Digital Download
Item # 134758 / $17.95 (preferred price)

Do you want to try digital scrapbooking but are not convinced you can “design a scrapbook layout”?  Stampin’ Up! makes that easy for you with dozens of “templates” that are either included in the MDS software or available for purchase on the Digital Downloads page.  All elements on each page are customizable – this means if you like the look of a layout but some of the journaling or embellishments aren’t what you need, you change what you want to change.  It can’t get any easier than that!

Get your copy of MDS (My Digital Studio) here and try it FREE for 30 days and you will see why I can’t say enough about this crafting tool!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Time is Running Out – Retired List going, going, gone!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Time is running out — June 3rd is your last chance to order from the Retired List.

New catalog items are available May 31, 2013!  Don’t have a new catalog yet?  Contact me to get your copy today!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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