Paper Expressions Rubber Stamping & Video Tutorials

2013-14 Idea Book & Catalogs are HERE!!!

Call me today to reserve your copy and make arrangements to pick it up or have it mailed!

 

Here is a really cute baby gift idea (baby shower too!)  I think something like this for mom full of her favorite sweets would be a cute gift, don't you?  What about party favors?  Change the tag and make it birthday, anniversary, Halloween etc....

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Make Your Own Stencils

MDS Hybrid: Create Your Own Stencils

I love making hybrid projects of all types using My Digital Studio. Besides making awesome digital projects with the software and digital goodies, you can also use the punch shapes and other SVG files with an electronic cutter for all kinds of additional fun.

Today I wanted to share how to make your own reusable mask for your paper craft projects. I started with the 1-1/4" Circle Punch, copied it several times, and adjusted the sizes in My Digital Studio. I moved them around randomly in an 8" x 8"-sized project. At this point, it looks somewhat like Swiss cheese . . . but I promise, it’s more useful than that!

I exported the image in SVG format. Then I cut an 8" x 8" piece from a Window Sheet and ran that through my electronic cutter to cut the pattern above. Voilà . . . I had a reusable mask waiting to be used on paper projects.

Next, I cut some pieces of Naturals White Cardstock to 5" x 5" and tested several different techniques with the mask. First, I sponged on a heavy layer of ink. Second, I sponged and tapped a lighter layer of ink and outlined the circles with a Stampin’ Write Marker. Third, I spritzed the circles using first the Stampin' Spritzer with a mix of Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill and rubbing alcohol, and then the Color Spritzer Tool with a Stampin’ Write Marker in the same color. Fourth, I used an Aqua Painter to watercolor using Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill in the circles. The first three techniques are pictured below.

Here are the end results! To complete my projects I used Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, the Carry On Clear-Mount Stamp Set, and the Designer Buttons Brights Collection. These items are all on the retirement list, so hurry and get them while you can!

I also used the 1-3/4" Circle Punch, the 1" Circle Punch, and the 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch.

The colors I used were Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, and Rich Razzleberry.

You can see a close-up of the two splattering techniques here.

The largest button has White Baker’s Twine added, and the greeting, small stamped image, and small buttons were popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The greeting is stamped with Jet Black StāzOn ink.

Here is a close-up of the watercolor technique. The edges aren’t crisp with this technique, but it works well for watercolor.

So, I hope you enjoy thinking about what other awesome hybrid projects you can make using My Digital Studio and the rest of Stampin’ Up!’s coordinating products. Have fun creating!

Marisa Gunn
2012-2013 Artisan Design Team

My EARLY Birthday Present to myself!~

It Came! WOO HOOOOOO!!

My Mom and Hubby went in and bought me a Silhouette Cameo for my early birthday present!

I am really excited to use this machine on our My Digital Studio SVG Files!

Doing the happy dance!!

 

MORE FREE Hostess gifts!

Hostess Offer

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

Hostess offer: Host a $350 party they'll earn an additional $30 in FREE products!

Dates: April 15-May 30, 2013 (yes, it ends the day before the last day of the month)

The Fine Print

• Hostesses may use their additional hostess dollars on any current catalog  merchandise. (does not apply to the clearance rack items)
  
• Orders larger than the qualifying amount are not eligible for additional hostess dollars.

Call me to schedule your workshop and get your HOSTESS CODE so your friends can order too- or place your order online and get all the extra hostess dollars to spend on free product!

 

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BRAND NEW CLEAR STAMPS!

Here is a video showing how easy it is to use our new CLEAR Photopolymer Stamps~!  We have a BRAND NEW SET!  I can't wait to order them today!

you will find the pdf here: 

Enjoy the video!

 

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More about the Dresses!

Here is a fabulous video made by the CREATOR of our Stampin Up Die!  Using the Card Base Pop N Cuts dies Karen Burniston shows you how easy it is to use for several projects! Have fun!!!

 

Now that you are excited to get started, order your Pop N Cuts card base # 130099

by clicking on the shopping cart below!

Watch my blog the next few weeks to see some projects I create with this fabulous die and my Stampin Up! Big Shot!

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Download Dish—Celebrate Easter

from www.mydigitalstudio.net

Download Dish—Celebrate Easter

Let’s face it, Easter totally snuck up on me this year. Two days ago, I rushed to the store in a panic because I didn’t have an Easter outfit for my son yet. Let’s just say, I got lucky and found a cute little ensemble for him.

Speaking of ensembles, Celebrate Easter  is swooping in with all kinds of fun to save this absent-minded mom.

Did you know that all of these elements are already 100% designed for you?

• Egg holders
• Treat bag toppers
• Framable
• Water bottle labels
• Banner
• Postcard invitation

 

All you have to do is print, cut, and assemble! (Of course, since this is MDS, you can change any of the elements to totally customize your project.) Here’s a look at two of the pages from the 8-1/2" x 11" template in the software.

And, here are some close-ups of the projects.

These bunnies are “eggs”tra adorable!

In case the kids need to rehydrate during the big hunt.

The Easter Bunny is going all out this year with these embellished treat bags.

I love that this download is making it so easy to add some fun to our holiday. I hope you have a wonderful Easter celebration with your family too!

Lindsey Hortin, Stampin’ Up! Communication Specialist

Smash Book Kit- This and That- Video Added

 

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL PDF INFORMATION AND PICTURES

You have young ladies in your family of all ages and smash books are all the rage now and will make the perfect gift for them! We will be ordering this for our daughters for Christmas this year!

This is also an AMAZING WEDDING Shower Gift or Wedding Gift idea!

shhh dont tell !

   

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FREE Limited-time Products!

Did you know that Sale-A-Bration is coming to an end? March 22, to be exact! We are a short two weeks away from the end of our annual Sale-A-Bration promotion and we don’t want you to miss out on the great benefits of participating if you haven’t already.

Stampin Up offers amazing products with every qualifying order and workshop!

You may choose any one product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $50 you spend. This year's offering includes exclusive stamp sets and accessories as well as a digital content discs, ribbon, buttons, and even an embossing folder! Now, more than ever, there's something for everyone.

• Host your own party. Give your friends and family the opportunity to take a break from the busyness of their everyday lives and learn new ways to express their creativity.
• We have the new Hostess code that will be created when you book your party and you can send it to everyone who cannot attend (all over the USA) so that they can join in the fun too!

1. Host

Have your friends over for a party and earn fantastic Sale-A-Bration freebies with a qualifying order!

For a minimum $150 US party, you’ll get a FREE pack of Silver Glimmer Paper (silver paper for Stampin’ Up!’s silver anniversary!).

Host a $400 US party, and you’ll get the free Glimmer Paper PLUS a FREE product bundle—and that’s in addition to the normal hostess benefits (including $65 US in FREE products of your choice)!

Contact Me today to schedule your Sale-A-Bration party.

2. Shop

Shopaholics unite! For every $50 you spend, you’ll get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product—there are nearly 20 to choose from! Visit My Online Store to start shopping.

3. Join

Party all the time when you become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Plus, when you join during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll get 25% more products for FREE in your Starter Kit! Click the Join link above to take advantage of this limited-time offer.

Sale-A-Bration is one of the most exciting times of the year at Stampin’ Up!

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No Need to Read This . . .

. . . if you're one of the nearly 11,000 people who have already joined Paper Pumpkin. If you're not one of the lucky 11,000, you'll want to pay special attention.

Hey there,

Time is running out and you don't want to miss out on the action. Don't forget to sign up for me (Paper Pumpkin) before March 10 so you won't miss out on any of my kits. (They are all really cool!) Remember, my kits are only available for a month at a time; go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com to sign up.

Don't be the one that misses out. Order your my paper pumpkin monthly kit today and please specify me as your demonstrator of choice-   Gwen Mangelson

See ya soon!

-Paper Pumpkin

P.S. My Try it kit will be available in the next couple of weeks! I promise to let you know the moment you can get it.

P.P.S Don't keep me a secret-let everyone in on the fun!