Introducing the “Dolled-Up Birthday Kit”

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

 

Stampin’ Up! is excited to introduce their second “Submit a Project” kit — the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit — voted on by you through their Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a Manager from Coshocton, OH.  Congratulations, Chris!

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The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

  • Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
  • 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
  • 2″ x 4-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
  • Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
  • Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
  • Dress Up die-cuts (6)
  • Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot (1)
  • Vanilla 5/8″ Flower Trim (6 pieces)
  • Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

  1. Place the stamp on clear-mount block D or H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot.
  2. Stamp “Happy Birthday” at the bottom of the card front.
  3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
  4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
    • Doily
    • Very Vanilla Cardstock
    • Dress form
    • Flower

*Adhesive not included

Would you like to submit a project to be considered for an upcoming kit idea?  Well, you can!  Here’s how:

Submit a Project

Stampin’ Up! wants your kit ideas for upcoming kits.  No, this is not a typo.  In October, 2012 Stampin’ Up! started up a new kit program especially for you.  YOU will be the inspiration for the kits and YOU will vote to decide which project will be sold.

Submit a Project is not limited to demonstrators, so spread the word to your friends and neighbors  to submit and vote on upcoming kits.  This is a great way to get the entire stamping community together.  Start creating! Send us your kit ideas and get ready to vote for your favorites.

The Not-So-Fine Print

  • This program is available to both customers and demonstrators.
  • While your projects should not include retired products, they may include products not created by Stampin’ Up!, (such as jars or frames).
  • Projects must fit into the specified category:  Birthday.
  • Projects can be cards, scrapbook pages, home décor, holiday décor, birthday decorations, etc.  If you can make it with Stampin’ Up! product, you can submit it!
  • Submit your projects by e-mail.  Send an image (less than 2 MB), supply list, and instructions for creating the project to: kitideas@stampinup.com.  In the subject line, include the name of your project.
  • Please keep in mind that all submissions become the property of Stampin’ Up! once received.  Stampin’ Up! reserves the right to change project elements, the name, or any feature to make the kit easy to reproduce.
  • What’s in it for you?  Glad you asked!  Those who submit the winning kit will:
    • See it – your photo, name and project will be posted online.
    • Flaunt it – you’ll receive “blog badge” for your personal blog or website.
    • Spend it – you wouldn’t be a winner without a $100 Stampin’ Up! shopping spree. (SWEET!)
  • That’s not all!  Those whose submissions are in the top 20 will also receive product used in the winning kit or a $25 shopping spree of their own.

So what are you waiting for?  It’s time to get famous for SHARING what you LOVE!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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New Hostess Offer ~ Earn more FREE Products!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Do you ever wish you had more money to spend on Stampin’ Up! products? Consider it done!

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Starting today (April 15, 2013) through May 30, 2013 (yes, it ends the day before the last day of the month) Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing Hostess Promotion — If you host a $350 party you’ll earn an additional $30 in FREE products (for a total of $85 hostess dollars to spend)!

The Fine Print:

  • All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online).
  • Hostesses may use their additional hostess dollars on any current catalog  merchandise.
  • Orders larger than the qualifying amount are not eligible for additional hostess dollars.

If you like getting FREE stuff, get your friends together and host an ONLINE workshop.  All you need are 6  friends (plus yourself) to each place a $50 order and you’ve got your $350 workshop!  Contact me to get your HOSTESS CODE today!

Starter Kit Promotion included!

Do you want a bigger bang for your buck?  How about becoming a member of my Stampin’ Up! team?  The Stampin’ Up! Starter kit is still just $99 but now through May 30, 2013 you get an additional $30 worth of products — that’s over $155 worth of phenomenal Stampin’ Up! products for just $99.  And your Starter Kit is 100% customizable by you — seriously, you pick the inks, papers and stamps you want; plus they include some essential business supplies to get you started.

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator you automatically save 20% on everything you buy!  Plus you get to see all the new products and BUY them before they are available for sale to the public.  How sweet is that?

If you have any questions, I’d be happy to try and answer them for you.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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New Photopolymer Stamps & Redesigned Wood-Mount Stamp Cases

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Stampin’ Up! announced today the release of their second photopolymer stamp set – Bombs Away Birthday (item 133411) is a fun, unique set that will certainly bring a smile to anyone. Try it out today!

Bombs Away

Check out the new video about photopolymer stamps from Stampin’ Up! here.

The second big announcement today:

Introducing our new wood-mount stamp set packaging! These new cases are similar to our clear-mount boxes and fit perfectly on the shelf right next to them. They also have the images and stamp set name on the spine to make your search for the right set even easier.

Starting May 31 all wood-mount sets will come in this new packaging.  And empty cases will be available with the launch of the new catalog.  That means you can transfer all your old sets to these new boxes!  There will even be a template for you to create your own label for your old stamp sets (available May 31).  A pack of four half-size cases (3-3/4″ x 5-1/2″) will sell for $4.95 and a pack of four full-size cases (7-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) will be $6.95.

Get ready for all the exciting new products in the catalog–especially the new wood-mount boxes!

So much new and exciting stuff coming from the Home Office!  Oh my!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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New My Digital Studio – Digital Downloads

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Every Tuesday, like clockwork, Stampin’ Up! releases new digital downloads for MDS.  Here are this week’s downloads – just in time for you to make something special for your Mom for Mother’s Day – and don’t forget Graduation time is quickly approaching!

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Because I Love You Swatchbook Template – Digital Download
Item # 134373 $12.95 (preferred price)

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For Mom Greeting Card Templates – Digital Download
Item # 133476 $2.95 (preferred price)

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Pure Gumption Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download
Item # 134535 $3.95 (preferred price)

Did you hear that MDS was reduced from $79.95 to a mere $19.95?  Try it FREE for 30 days ~ what have you got to lose?  Visit my DBWS for more information HERE.

Come on – get those photos off your phone and computer and into the hands of your friends and family – our printing service and quality is amazing!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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A Little Twix For You

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

DSC03609I have another treat for you from last Saturday’s Stamped with Joy group meeting.  This cute little “3-D” project was created by our group leader, Amy Storrie.  (I know Amy said she CASEd [copy and share everything] this project design but I can’t remember where she got her inspiration.)

[Objects are smaller than they appear.]

While my photo may make this 3-D item look gigantic, it’s really pretty petite.  The finished item measures approximately 2.75″  x 2.0″ x .75″ and a bite size Twix bar is tucked inside.

If you want to make some of these cuties (they would make great party favors!), here is what you will need:

Stamps:  (I’m not sure what set Amy used; perhaps one not yet released …)
Ink:  Tangerine Tango
Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Garden Green, This and That Epic Day Designer Series Paper (NEW ITEM!!!)
Other:  Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Soda Pop Tops, Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, 1/16″ Circle Handheld punch, 7/8″ Scallop Circle punch

If you’re thinking to yourself “hey, that soda pop top looks smashed”, you would be correct.  Amy ran them through the Big Shot to flatten down the tips.  Genius idea, Amy!  (By the way, leave a comment with the name of that stamp set!)

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Daydream Medallions

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

DSC03596The next installment from my Saturday Stamped with Joy group meeting shoebox swap was designed by my direct upline, Wendi Sands.

Wendi put a LOT of work into preparing this swap for us by stamping and cutting each of the medallions, with the exception of the center one which we cut out by hand with our paper snips (I love those sharp little scissors!)

Each medallion layer is attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals and each point on the largest medallion has a Basic Jewels Rhinestone and there’s one large Rhinestone in the center.  My photography does not do this card justice!

I think the following are the items that you would need to create a card like this one:

Stamps:  Daydream Medallions; Oh, Hello
Ink:   More Mustard, Tangerine Tango, Raspberry Ripple
Papers:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango
Embellishments:  Basic Jewels Rhinestones
Other:  Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Floral Frames Framelits, Big Shot

If I’ve left anything out, I hope Wendi will post a comment to set me straight 😉

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Amazing Mother

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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Continuing on with posts of projects from Saturday’s Stamped with Joy group meeting, this beauty was designed by Amy O’Neill (you can see a much better picture on Amy’s blog here).

This would make an awesome Mother’s Day Card (May will be here before you know it!).  It’s a good thing my Mom is not on the internet as it’s a pretty good chance she will get a card just like this one from me this year.  🙂

To make one of these cards, here are the supplies that you will need:

Stamps:  Amazing Family
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Basic Black
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, In-Color dsp stack
Embellishments:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Daffodil Delight 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, 5/8″ Flower Trim, Bitty Butterfly punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, Pearl Basic Jewels

I hope you all had a great Sunday.  Come back and see what I have in store for you next time.

Stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Oh, Hello Tea for Two

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

DSC03591I joined my sister demonstrators today for a meeting of the “Stamped with Joy” members — Amy Storrie’s group.

We kicked off the day discussing business, what’s new with Stampin’ Up! and the anticipation of the release of the new annual catalog, followed by some stamping fun and great snacks.

Our meeting included a “shoebox swap” and this is the card that I designed for everyone to make.  I’ve been partial to those cute little Paper Doilies, the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper and the Artisan Embellishments Kit of late, all of which are offered in the current Spring Catalog.  Everyone seemed to really like the card and I hope you will as well.

If you would like to make one of these for yourself, here are the stamps and supplies that you will need (it’s really a quick and easy card to make!):

Card stock:  Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Old Olive
Classic Stampin’ Pads:  Soft Suede
Stamp Sets:  Oh, Hello
Other Supplies:  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Sticky Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Tea for Two Designer Series Paper, Natural Trim Ribbon, Artisan Embellishments Kit, White Tea Lace Paper

I’ll post more pictures of the project designed by the other members in the coming days.

Contact me for more information.

Stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Color REFRESH + FREE Shipping this weekend

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Color Refresh

Announcing a Stampin’ Up! Color Refresh!  We love color and we know that you do too.  Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer.  It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so we are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

Why now?  In 2010 we did a big color renovation and shared our plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep our colors on trend. Well it has been three years and we are excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! We are welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

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Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.  This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period.  We did anticipate increased demand and based our forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions.  However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone.

FREE SHIPPING THIS WEEKEND — April 6 thru 8! 

Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on EVERYTHING April 6-8 (excluding expedited orders)!  That’s right.  There is NO $6.95 shipping minimum or limit on how large or small your order must be.

Now is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite retiring colors (card stock, inks, ribbons, etc.) before they are gone for good.

(Free shipping is available in North America only.)

 If you have any questions just drop a comment here on my blog or email me!

Stamp on my friends,
Linda

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Best of Stamp Set – April

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough
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Best of Butterflies (April)
Item # 133345 / $14.95

The fourth offering in the Stampin’ Up!  “Best of 25 Years” stamp series is Best of Butterflies.

As with the previous sets offered in January, February and March (and all future sets) there is one never before seen image among the returning “best of” images.

I have always loved butterflies and can’t wait until I “need” to place another order so that I can include these beauties on my order.

Requires Clear Blocks B, C & D (sold separately)

Requires Clear Blocks B, C & D
(sold separately)

If you missed the sets for January thru March, see my earlier post here.

Stamp on my friends,
Linda

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