tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11675801499091358702024-03-14T02:09:22.942-04:00stylin' stamperKristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-61375068852372194512012-01-24T09:13:00.000-05:002012-01-24T09:13:10.808-05:00Sale-A-Bration Has Begun!!SAB is here!!! I'm so excited to share the catalogue with you, so you too can revel in the freebie goodness!! :) Ribbons, brads, Designer Series Papers, stamps galore! Lots to choose from... and I can't wait to see what you choose :)<br />
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And now a card for you :) This isn't featuring SAB items, however... if you purchase all that is needed for this card, you will qualify for a SAB Freebie!! :) This card features the mirror/reflection technique. I will be working on a pictorial tutorial for the blog this week.<br />
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Cardstock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White<br />
Stamps: Lovely As A Tree<br />
Ink: Marina Mist, Old Olive, Jet Black Stazon<br />
Accessories: Framed Tulip Textured Embossing Folder for the Big Shot, sponges or daubers, window sheet/acetate/stamp-a-ma-jig imaging sheet<br />
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If you purchase ONLY the stamp set, a pkg each of whisper white, basic black, and old olive cardstock, your total before shipping and taxes will be 60.20, which qualifies you for a reward from the SAB mini FREE!!! If you purchase EVERYTHING you need to make this card (and many many many more cards or scrapbook pages!) plus a white gel pen, your total will be 120.85 earning you TWO SAB freebies!!! :) Of course, you can choose to purchase anything your heart desires to earn your freebies, this is just one suggestion :)<br />
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Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-9982943667637936862012-01-18T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-18T08:00:05.826-05:00Sale-A-Bration sneak peek!I was blog surfing the other day, and I went back to my friend Corinne's blog... she's an amazing stamper!! Anyway, I saw this card box she made, and thought it was a great idea for a card! So I case'd it! Ok, so I didn't do it exactly, but I did use hers as an inspiration point :)<br />
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Cardstock: Soft Suede, Pear Pizzaz, Calypso Coral<br />
DSP: Everyday Enchantment (SAB)<br />
Accessories: Edge embossing folders (Occasions Mini), 5 petal punch, paper snips, Everyday Enchantment Brad bundle (SAB)<br />
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Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-11078107104386668902012-01-16T17:07:00.000-05:002012-01-16T17:07:05.649-05:00Things are gonna change!Things are going to change around here... I recently read an article about blogging, and bascially it is saying "don't beat yourself up" and "it's ok to not post every day!" So I'm not going to make big promises, or post every day... I will aim for a couple of posts a week! :)<br />
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In the meantime... I'm offering a new class "Christmas Through the Year!" Getting our Christmas cards done 4 at a time every month! :) I will still do stamp -a-stacks in Nov/Dec etc... but this will help ease the stress of it come October!! :)<br />
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I'll share one with you now... It's unique in that it's PINK!! :) The classes will be the 3rd Monday of every month, and the cost will be 12$. :)<br />
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Also, the Occasions Mini is now live!! It's got some amazing things in it... new Framelits, embossing folders, stamps, accessories and more! You've got to check it out! AND Sale-A-Bration is coming, so keep your eyes peeled!<br />
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Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-36102684587024677272011-10-12T09:01:00.000-04:002011-10-12T09:01:10.913-04:00I'm back!!I'm not sure where I went, but I'm back. This week things are crazy with Michael working 72.5 hours between three jobs, me finishing up a two week extra job, and my regular job... yes, the pay cheque at the end of this time will be great... but... in the meantime a lot of other stuff is suffering!!<br />
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I have three ladies signed up for the MARKER CLUB!! We need a fourth to get started... is that person YOU!? The cost would be 50$ per month for 4 months (consecutive, or alternating it's up to the clubbers!), plus shipping and taxes. You'll learn a new technique to use your markers every month. You will get the minimum hostess rewards of $35 for ANYTHING YOU WANT!!! Plus, you will get the case for the markers and at least one set of markers on your turn as hostess, and the months you are not the hostess, you will still get your marker family, plus anything else you need :) It's WIN WIN!!! Let me know when you'd like to start :) <br />
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So... there's card club tomorrow night. We'll be making a Christmas card, and a Fall themed card. Start building your enthusiasm for the Christmas Card class coming up in a few weeks time! :) The card pictured below is a sample of one of our cards for tomorrow night :)<br />
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See ya! :)Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-10418758881403542902011-08-30T10:26:00.000-04:002011-08-30T10:26:14.118-04:00Tool Time Tuesday - Mat Pack!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6yT8MOMI7zU/TlzyAljsZyI/AAAAAAAAAyE/KbV-8wRKxno/s1600/mat+pack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6yT8MOMI7zU/TlzyAljsZyI/AAAAAAAAAyE/KbV-8wRKxno/s320/mat+pack.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Good morning!! Sorry for missing yesterday's posting, the day started out with the internet being 'out' on our street, to getting extremely busy!<br />
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So I'm back, and it's Tool Time Tuesday! This wasn't a suggestion by someone on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/StylinStampers/145711408780006">Facebook Page </a>contest for your favourite tool. However, it is one tool I have sold a lot of, and use frequently!!<br />
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<span class="bodytext" id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemDescription">Punch holes and set eyelets on a mat to protect your tabletops. With the Mat Pack, you'll set eyelets and create beautiful pierced designs in card stock or projects without harming your stamping surface. Mat, paper-piercing pad, and paper-piercing template are each are 4" x 4".</span><br />
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<span class="bodytext" id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemDescription">I don't use eyelets that often, and we don't even sell them anymore... but I know lots of you have them in your stashes! I use mine for paper piercing, a LOT! I use it to put holes in projects to insert brads easier. I love how the template lets me pierce holes with precision, and symmetry! Now all my brads and eyelets, and faux stitching line up wonderfully!! :) It's a tool I would not be without in my paper crafting world :)</span><br />
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See ya!<br />
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This would be great for a baby card, a little boys birthday, or a vintage style card too :)<br />
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Stamps: Stitched Stocking (upcoming Holiday Mini)<br />
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede, Early Esspresso, Very Vanilla, Whisper White<br />
Ink: Not Quite Navy, So Saffron (marker for mane), Crumb Cake, Basic Black<br />
Accessories: Stocking punch, gold brad, chocolate chip polyester twill ribbon(sadly, retired), square lattice embossing fold for the Big Shot<br />
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I just love this guy!! I can't wait to make more for craft shows and baby cards! :)<br />
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Just a reminder that the Summer Mini is coming to a close this month, and the <a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-ribbon-share.html">1.25inch ribbon share, and DSP</a> special are also closing this month!<br />
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Sign ups for clubs are happening as well :)<br />
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Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-34039623501230815542011-08-25T14:47:00.001-04:002011-08-25T14:49:10.327-04:00Stitched Stocking with Faux FlockingGood afternoon!! Ha ha ha, I totally didn't intend for that blog post title to rhyme! But it does, so we'll just move on :) According to my friend, Lynn, it's less than 4 months till Christmas now! Yikes, better get a move on for the Craft Shows, and Christmas cards to be sent out :)<br />
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This stamp set and punch are from the upcoming Holiday Mini! Gotta love 'em!!:)<br />
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Stamps: Stitched Stocking (from Holiday Mini), Christmas Greetings<br />
Ink: Cherry Cobbler<br />
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White<br />
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler/White bakers twine, stocking punch, dots embossing folder, paper snips (for flocking), stampin' dimensionals, paper piercer<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_fUJ6sxH1tc/TlaW6basGFI/AAAAAAAAAx8/6li97hcJzAM/s1600/stitched+stocking+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_fUJ6sxH1tc/TlaW6basGFI/AAAAAAAAAx8/6li97hcJzAM/s320/stitched+stocking+2.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>Here's a close up photo of the faux flocking. I loved flocking, but it retired. So one day I was distressing the edges of my paper and I was getting this fine 'snow' like stuff piling up on my work surface. So I put it to use! Today I did it on purpose :) It just adds that little 'pop' to a stocking, don't ya think?<br />
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STEPS FOR FAUX FLOCKING<br />
1. Select a scrap piece of cardstock, in this case, Whisper White<br />
2. Using the back of your <a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/tool-time-tuesday-paper-snips.html">paper snips</a> just rub the edge of the cardstock until you get a small pile of paper fluffs.<br />
3. Don't sneeze, or you'll have to begin again ;)<br />
4. Use a thin layer of Mono Multi glue where you want to adhere your faux flocking.<br />
5. Dip your sticky item into the flocking and adjust as necessary, or pinch up a little bit and drop it on, whatever suits your needs/project.<br />
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Now you have some faux flocked stockings! The possibilities are endless... various browns will get you a dirt or sandy look, you can faux flock some flowers to add dimension or pollen! I'd love to see what YOU do with faux flocking! :)<br />
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Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-10912581998332263982011-08-24T21:06:00.000-04:002011-08-24T21:06:59.001-04:00A Couple of Classes :)<div class="description summary"><u><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">CARD CLUB </span></span></b></u></div><div class="description summary"> </div><div class="description summary">Date: THURSDAY September 1st<br />
Time: 7:30pm<br />
Cost: $8<br />
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We'll be making 2 cards again this season... Autumn themed! We'll be using some stamps from the new Idea Book & Catalogue. We'll be making the <a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/sunflower.html">Sunflower Card</a> plus one other Fall themed card :)<br />
</div><div class="description summary">Please bring a basic tool kit to class - sharp/pointy scissors, wet/dry adhesive, and paper trimmer.</div><div class="description summary"> </div><div class="description summary"><u><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">FABULOUS FUN FOLDS - ENCORE!</span></b></u> </div><div class="description summary"><br />
</div><div class="description summary"><div class="description summary">Date: Saturday, September 10th<br />
Time: 2-5pm<br />
Cost: 15$<br />
Description: The first class was a huge success, and some ladies wanted to attend but could not due to scheduling, so I am having an encore performance! We'll be making the dresser, a never ending fold, a tri fold card, and one simple card to relax our brains after all the folding!<br />
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See ya!</div></div>Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-54204394632382693512011-08-23T08:00:00.000-04:002011-08-23T08:00:04.845-04:00Tool Time Tuesday - Stampin' Scrub!I thought I would take some of the 'favourite tools' from the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/StylinStampers/145711408780006">facebook fan page</a> contest, and feature them on Tool Tuesday!<br />
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April H. said this " <span data-jsid="text">I would have to say my stampin' scrub because I loathe when my stamps get dirty LOL. I love being able to clean them super fast and super well. I might be a geek ;)" </span><br />
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<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemNumber">All can be purchased in my <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/thestylinstamper/">online store</a>! </span><span data-jsid="text"> </span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text">I had to laugh out loud, because I too can be geeky about cleaning my stamps! The Stampin' Scrub is amazing for getting into the nooks and crannies and detailed parts of your rubber stamps. The scrub pads have a nap to them, so they get into those grooves and get the ink out. The Stampin' Scrub is easily cleaned as well. Depending on how often you stamp, will dictate how often you will have to clean your scrubbing pads. I do it on an 'as needed basis'... as in, it needs washing as my stamps are not coming out clean! :) You can just pop the pads right out of the scrubber case and wash them with a gentle hand soap in the sink, and let them dry over night. Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT use the heat gun to speed dry your scrubbing pads.... don't ask ;) You can speed it up with a hair dryer as it doens't get nearly as hot as the heat tool. ahem.</span><br />
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This is a great masculine birthday card, quick and easy too! :) Please excuse my finger... the lighting was terrible everywhere I took a photo, and so this was the best one! LOL!<br />
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Cardstock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake<br />
Ink: Night of Navy<br />
Stamps: Perfect Punches<br />
Accessories: Big Shot Top Note Die (awesome!), night of navy wide striped grosgrain ribbon, hemp twine<br />
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See ya! :)Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-72390181572401110552011-08-19T08:00:00.000-04:002011-08-18T21:45:59.076-04:00Embossing folders and Stampin' Pastels (aka Chalk!)Sorry I was AWOL yesterday. It was a busy day with the kids at VBS, swimming, getting ready to head to the trailer, Piranhas practice that got rained/thundered out, and then capping the day off with a Family Fun Night at the VBS the kids have been at this week! Phew... so I had the picture ready to go, but no time till late to put it up, so I saved it for today :)<br />
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So we did this simple card at the August Card Club. The other card was time consuming, so it was nice to have something easy to go with it! The girls all used different colours... Tempting Turquoise, various pinks, and oranges, and each was beautiful! :)<br />
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Cardstock: Whisper White<br />
Ink: Melon Mambo<br />
Embossing Folder: Flower Garden<br />
Accessories: Stampin' Pastels (chalk) - Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight<br />
Stamps: On Your Birthday (love it!)<br />
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This is the completed project. For those who left comments and reminded me that the punch is the DECORATIVE label and NOT Designer Label... THANK YOU!!! :)<br />
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See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-40788367654371655202011-08-16T08:00:00.001-04:002011-08-16T08:00:14.703-04:00Tool Time Tuesday - Paper Snips!I know I said I'd do the tutorial for the matte from yesterday's card... but it's late, the lighting is not very good... so I'll do it later this week, when the natural light abounds :) In the meantime.... <br />
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I had a little contest on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/StylinStampers/145711408780006">Facebook Fan Page</a> for favourite tools for paper crafting. Lots of variety that's for sure!!<br />
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One of my MUST HAVES for paper crafting are my Paper Snips! Seriously, these scissors are AMAZING!!! I have two pair. One pair is for cutting paper only. It cuts so clean, and sharp, and gets into the little crevices, and makes teeny tiny cuts when you need them too! My second pair is for ribbon only... and seriously, don't cut paper with my ribbon scissors or you will feel the wrath ;) LOL It's a running joke at my classes that you use the right scissors for the right materials :)<br />
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See ya!</span>Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-51298611382821246392011-08-15T08:00:00.003-04:002011-08-15T08:00:15.955-04:00Sunflower!I love Sunflowers, and have been dying to play with this stamp since I got it a few weeks ago, but was not feeling 'fallish' and that is how I think of sunflowers! Anyway, our good friends Aaron and Ada and their darling children are moving to Barrie next weekend. How sad for us, but happy he has finally found a teaching job!! We'll miss them terribly! We had a going away soiree for them after church this morning,and I was asked to make a card for them.... catch is that it had to be big enough for everyone to sign!! I don't generally make cards that large... but I did it :) I had to go with the biggest envelope in my stash and measure to that.<br />
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Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla<br />
Ink: Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight<br />
Stamps: Sunflower, Whimsical Words (retired, SAB from last year!)<br />
DSP: Newsprint <br />
Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Designer Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals<br />
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I will show a tutorial tomorrow on how I made the matting for the Designer Label punch! It's fun and easy and adds so much to that punch!<br />
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Don't forget about the <a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-ribbon-share.html">DSP special </a>going on right now... plus signing up for clubs this fall!! :)<br />
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See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-7489918107493641992011-08-12T08:00:00.003-04:002011-08-12T08:00:17.326-04:00A Christmas sneak peek!!Along with all the ribbons I ordered for the ribbon share... I also ordered some Sneak Peek items from the upcoming Holiday Mini!! Now, while I cannot show you the entire stamp set or tool, I can show you a product of that!! :)<br />
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So at last night's Fun Folds Class, which was lots of fun... we wound down with one card that was simple and easy to complete for our foggy brains after all the fun folding and creating! :)<br />
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Cardstock: Whisper White<br />
Ink: (Stampin' Write Markers) Cherry Cobbler, Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Basic Grey, Tangerine Tango, Jet Black StazOn<br />
Stamps: Snow Much Fun (from upcoming Holiday Mini)<br />
Accessories: Aqua Painter<br />
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Sorry that the photo isn't better, but it's late, and no natural light, and probably the light behind from the computer screen wasn't such a good choice... but, did I mention it's late, and I have been cutting ribbon for quite some time now?! ;) LOL! Ok, back to the ribbon....<br />
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See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-45454214627338393902011-08-11T21:41:00.000-04:002011-08-11T21:41:00.581-04:00The ribbon has arrived!The ribbon has arrived :)<br />
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I am spending the evening unrolling and cutting this awesome, amazing, fun ribbon into yard lengths! I hope to have it all pkg'd up by the weekend, and ready for posting for those that are far, and for pick up for those who are near... Near... Far... I sound like Grover from Sesame Street! LOL!<br />
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Anyway, there are a couple spaces left in the 2nd group if you missed out!<br />
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See ya! :)Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-51657219998082343312011-08-10T12:12:00.001-04:002011-08-10T12:14:40.829-04:00Gate Fold Card - Fun Folds ClassThis is one of the cards we are making tonight at the Fun Folds Class! I LOVE pink and brown... :) I am also loving stamping on DSP! Who knew?! ;)<br />
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Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, Early Esspresso<br />
Ink: Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Always Artichock, Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette<br />
Stamps: Awash With Flowers, On Your Birthday<br />
DSP: First Edition<br />
Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals<br />
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Don't forget about the <a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-ribbon-share.html">August Ribbon Share and DSP special</a> going on right now, as well as the <a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/facebook-page.html">Facebook Fan Page draw</a>!<br />
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See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-27051709790839881382011-08-08T15:33:00.001-04:002011-08-08T15:34:58.716-04:00My Digital Studio Contest!SU! announced a new contest today!! I love contests :) I also love My Digital Studio!! I find I use it to get some scrapbooking done... I have yet to print something, but at least my photos are in `books` :) So to speak they are anyway :)<br />
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Win big with Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio Contest! Try your hand at digital designing using Stampin' Up!'s fabulous My Digital Studio products, and you could <b style="color: #cc0000;">win $500 in FREE My Digital Studio downloads</b><span style="color: #cc0000;">! </span>(Finalists will win $125 in downloads.) Winners and finalists will also receive a digital pin for their DBWS site, personal blog, or Facebook page.<br />
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The contest is open to all demonstrators and customers who have access to My Digital Studio in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec) and will run from September 1 to October 15. Demonstrators and customers will be judged separately; ten finalists--five customers and five demonstrators--will be chosen by Stampin' Up! judges, and the public will determine six winners--three customers and three demonstrators--via online voting.<br />
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Contest information and flyers will be available on MyDigitalStudio.net on September 1, 2011. So get ready to design!<br />
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Call me today to place your order for My Digital Studio, or go online to my <a href="http://www.thestylinstamper.stampinup.net/">business website </a>to place your order and have it shipped directly to you!! :)<br />
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See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-9865547031791089502011-08-05T08:00:00.000-04:002011-08-05T08:00:02.208-04:00Sweets for the Sweet!I got this stamp set with my first order of the new catalogue year! It's so much fun to use, summery and whimsical looking. :) So much use for fun cards and scrapbook pages! :)<br />
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Stamps: Sweets for the Sweet, Birthday Greetings<br />
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip<br />
Cardstock: Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise<br />
Accessories: Silver brads, white taffeta ribbon, Dots Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals<br />
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Don't forget about the <a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-ribbon-share.html">1.25 inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Share</a> that is going on right now. Also the <a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-ribbon-share.html">Designer Series Paper</a> special on till the end of August!! Also the<a href="http://stylinstamper.blogspot.com/2011/08/facebook-page.html"> Facebook Draw</a> is also ongoing!<br />
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See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-87776480063825148442011-08-04T08:00:00.002-04:002011-08-04T09:49:08.958-04:00Bonjour!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
When SU! gave their demonstrators a sneak peek at the new catalogue in June, I knew I just LOVED this stamp set called "My Friend" :) However, I also loved the French version! I just didn't need to own two sets with mostly the same stamps in them. I had posted to a board I belong to, and someone had ordered the French by mistake, so she kindly parted with her French words, and I will purchase the English set today! :)<br />
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Stamps: My Friend <br />
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Very Vanilla<br />
Ink: Versamark<br />
DSP: Mocha Morning Specialty DSP <br />
Accessories: Heat Tool, Detail Black Embossing powder, basic rhinestone jewel<br />
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So when the girls were completing their cards, someone asked for the matching ink of the card, so I got out the Cherry Cobbler ink pad. They inked, and edged, and did some wonderful things their "Bonjour" :) So the card I made last night with the class, I added some Cherry Cobbler sponging. This is what turned out :) I also used a different paper from the Mocha Morning DSP... the black swirls are flocked!! It's soooo pretty!!!<br />
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So you can see from these two samples, they are the same layout, change out the paper, add some colour, and you have a new card! What a great way to use DSP!! Don't forget about the DSP Buy 3 Get 1 Free special!!! :)<br />
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Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-10432286721523005222011-08-03T08:00:00.000-04:002011-08-03T08:00:05.977-04:00Tool Time! - Colour CoachLast year Stampin' Up! introduced a new Colour Coach. The old Colour Coach was a wheel, the colours were small samples, and the wheel was not compact, even though it was flat. It served its purpose, and served us well. Then SU! introduced the New and Improved Colour Coach!!<br />
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The Colour Coach is now 2x4 inch swatches of full colour on the back, with colour combinations on the front. It has a full card for each SU! colour, a quick reference for all the colours in each collection, and blank cards to make your own combinations! It encourages colour combos that I wouldn't normally use, and has become one of my most valuable tools!! Isn't it pretty!? :)<br />
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The Colour Coach is a valuable resource, available for purchase for only 18.95 (order number 120148). Each of the two In Colour Collections can be added for a cost of 3.25 each (pg 174).<br />
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I look forward to assisting you with your purchase of the Colour Coach!<br />
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Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-79439469137481218502011-08-02T14:14:00.000-04:002011-08-02T14:14:54.573-04:00Facebook page!I have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/StylinStampers/145711408780006">Facebook Fanpage</a>. I post things there that don't get posted here, or at different times. I will run contests there that are not happening here... It's a great little community!<br />
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So...<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I'm going to run a contest on the Facebook Page. I'm coming up with some ideas for prizes... 1 free month of card class for the winner, if you are not local I will mail the card kits to you! When the fan page gets to 125 people I will do the draw using random.org. I will do a second contest/draw after we reach 125!! So get sharing with your friends, and family :)</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">The kit will be reflected on the season... Autumn, Winter, Christmas, or birthday... will be themed. I am MUCH better these days at mailing things out!! The business is blooming, and so am I! :)</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Thanks for checkin' out the facebook page :)</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Have a happy day!</span><br />
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">See ya!</span>Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-83909082188487955052011-08-02T12:55:00.001-04:002011-08-02T13:15:35.018-04:00A New Ribbon Share and Designer Series Paper Promo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/B3G1Free_CA_flyer_0811.pdf"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mpyLToxduKQ/Tjgvn3Nn8rI/AAAAAAAAAwI/GAscPptRUdk/s1600/dsp+button.gif" /></a></div><br />
<a href="" name="LETTER.BLOCK13">WOW!!! I love Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Papers (DSP). They offer versatility, colour challenges, and fun for any project - cards, scrapbook pages, altered art and more! They coordinate beautifully with all of our cardstock and ink colours as well! </a><br />
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</div><a href="" name="LETTER.BLOCK13">From August 1st - August 31st SU! is offering a great special! Buy 3 packages of DSP and get one free! WHOOHOOO!! What a great way to increase the variety of your paper stash! The card shown here was created by Judy E. at our card club last month. It features the Nautical DSP from the Summer Mini Catalogue. It is one of the many sets of DSP you can choose from!</a><br />
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The July ribbon share was a HUGE success!! Thank you so much to all who participated!! We are now into August, and another ribbon share is ready! :)<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1167580149909135870&postID=8390908218848795505" name="LETTER.BLOCK12"><span style="font-size: small;">Sign Up by Date: August 25th</span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1167580149909135870&postID=8390908218848795505" name="LETTER.BLOCK12"><span style="font-size: small;">Cost: $20.00</span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1167580149909135870&postID=8390908218848795505" name="LETTER.BLOCK12"><span style="font-size: small;">Participants: 10 </span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1167580149909135870&postID=8390908218848795505" name="LETTER.BLOCK12"><span style="font-size: small;">Description: Get 1 yard of each colour of ribbon. </span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!</span></span>Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1167580149909135870.post-46213422917169522742011-08-02T08:00:00.002-04:002011-08-02T08:00:01.745-04:00Boy Birthday CardI find I struggle with boy birthday cards, now that Zachary is getting older. The dump trucks just don't cut it anymore! I can whip up a girly sparkly card in minutes for Julie-Anna who is almost 11, and Sophia who is almost 7, NO PROBLEM... It's almost like 'stump the chump' when it comes to the boys! Sadly, the skateboard stamp retired in June... doesn't mean I won't use it, but it became my go to stamp for the boys of all ages :)<br />
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However, if you use just the right colours, you can do a lot with Create A Cupcake and the co-ordinating punch, even for boys :)<br />
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Cardstock: Old Olive, Real Red,Whisper White, Pacific Point<br />
Designer Paper: Celebrations Scrappin' Kit/DSP pack (retired)<br />
Stamps: Create A Cupcake<br />
Ink: Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red<br />
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals<br />
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See, a fun boyish birthday card :) Bling it up and/or change the colour scheme, and it's fantastic for a girl!! :)<br />
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Just a reminder about next weeks FABULOUS FUN FOLDS CLASS! <br />
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Have a happy day!<br />
See ya!Kristi-Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226800789562956320noreply@blogger.com0