GOODBYE SWEET SALE-A-BRATION!...

Today is the

LAST DAY

to get your FREE Sale-a-Bration gifts! 

Don't miss out on the best promotion all year!  Check out my post HERE for all the information on how to get your FREE products!

Today is also the LAST DAY to take advantage of my Big Shot Bonanza Special.  Check out the details HERE.

And last, but not least!  Today is also the LAST DAY to join my group at 15% off plus a $50 FREE Bonus Offer!  Click HERE for all the info on joining my team!

Now it's time to say a last good-bye to the Sweet Summer stamp set from Sale-a-Brations!  The frame for the focal image is made with a 3" square piece of card stock.  You just use the Dotted Scallop Ribbon punch once in the center of each side and you have a fun border frame for your card.  I have enjoyed this stamp set and I hope you enjoy my last Sweet Summer project!

SWEET & SOUR SUMMER SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets –Sweet Summer (W#121849, C#123214 - FREE w/$50 purchase TODAY is the LAST day!)
• Card Stock – Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet & Sour Specialty DSP
• Ink – Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Old Olive, Basic Black
  
• Ribbon – Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain (#115616, $9.95), Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding (#121884, $6.95)
• Punches – Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (#119275, $15.95)
• Accessories –  Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Aqua Painter

SALE-A-BRATION TIME:  Get amazing FREE gifts with EVERY $50 purchase!!!  Choose from exclusive products in the SALE-A-BRATION catalog or from dozens of FREE sets from the main catalog!  Click here or the picture to the right to see all the fabulous sets you can choose from!

How can you get these amazing FREE gifts? Simply add one gift to your order for every $50 you order during Sale a Bration - offer expires Thursday, March 31! Order Stampin' Up! Supplies online anytime!  CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.

NEW MARCH DIGITAL DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE...

New digital downloads are here including the long-awaited Grosgrain Ribbon Add-on Pack!  To see the new Digital Downloads, you can CLICK HERE for a pdf.

As always, you can purchase our digital images and download them for My Digital Studio OR as .jpgs or .pngs to use in any digital graphics/photo/scrapbooking software (ex. Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Jasc Paint Shop Pro or Ulead Photo Impact, Microsoft Office programs like Word, Publisher, etc.).  Check out MyDigitalStudio.net for tips, tutorials, samples and videos!

Check out the complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings in the Digital Designing section of my Online Store.  Remember that if you are purchasing only digital images, there are NO shipping charges!  Please contact me if you have any questions about My Digital Studio.  I will be happy to help you!

BREEZY EASTER BLOSSOMS CARD...

This is a card from my Easter Class last week featuring the lovely little girl from the Easter Blossoms set.  Love this set!  Attendees learned another method of Ribbon Rusching and how to make a square Framed Tulip piece instead of the regular rectangle.  Don't miss out on all the fun at my next class!  Enjoy! 

BREEZY EASTER BLOSSOMS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Easter Blossoms (W#121905 $25.95, C#122057 $18.95)
• Card Stock – Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Springtime Vintage DSP (#121782, $9.95)
• Ink – Baja Breeze Classic and Marker
  
• Ribbon – Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding (#122331, $6.95)
  
• Punches – 2" x 1-3/8" (Wide) Oval (#119859, $16.95), Scallop Oval (#119856, $16.95)
• Accessories – Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Ovals Die (#114525, $15.95), Framed Tulip Embossing Folder (#121809 , $7.95), Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates (#114512, $11.95)

EASTER BONNET FRILLS TRINKET BOX...

Yesterday I shared my Straw Hat Easter Bonnet with you.  This is another version I made with flowers all the way around the brim.  I used the same Faux Suede and the Crumpled Roses techniques, but with smaller flower pieces.  Definitely more labor intensive, but, oh, so pretty!  Hope you enjoy this version of my Easter Bonnet Trinket Box!

EASTER BONNET FRILLS TRINKET BOX SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Tiny Tags (#118091 $22.95, #118592 $16.95)
• Card Stock – Marina Mist, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Greenhouse Gala DSP
• Ink – Pretty in Pink Classic,
  
• Ribbon – So Saffron 5/8" Grosgrain (retired - available in my Clearance Rack for $3.49)
  
• Punches – 2-1/2" Circle (#120906, $16.95), Boho Blossoms (#119858, $16.95)
• Accessories – Stampin' Store  Containers (#103649, $3.95/6), Brads, Subtle (#119738, $6.95), Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (#120805, $14.95), Sticky Strip
• Tools – Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die (#113468, $19.95), Birds & Blooms Sizzlits Dies (#113485, $21.95), Vintage Wall Embossing Folder (#120175, $7.95), Paper Piercer & Mat

STRAW HAT EASTER TRINKET BOX...

In your Easter Bonnet, with all the frills upon it... this Easter Bonnet Trinket Box is one of the projects from my Easter Class.  It is cased from an idea I saw by Elizabeth Freiter and I just had to make my own version.  I changed it up to look more like a straw hat, added tags, etc.  The little box is formed around one of our Stampin' Store Containers.  At only .66 a piece, these are so economical for use as an adorable trinket box!

The flower uses a combination of the Faux Suede technique and the Crumpled Roses technique, although I made this flower a little more open and casual.  Tomorrow, I will share another version of this trinket box that I did, so be sure to come back and check it out.  Hope you enjoy my Easter Bonnet!

STRAW HAT TRINKET BOX SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370, $36.95)
• Card Stock – So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Greenhouse Gala DSP
• Ink – Regal Rose Classic, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery Markers
• Ribbon – Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain (#109050, $6.95), Linen Thread (#104199, $4.50)
  
• Punches – 2-1/2" Circle (#120906, $16.95), Fancy Flower (#118073, $16.95), Jewelry Tag (#117190, $10.95)
• Accessories – Stampin' Store Containers (#103649, $3.95/6), Brads, Subtle (#119738, $6.95), Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (#120805, $14.95), Sticky Strip
• Tools – Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die (#113468, $19.95), Fun Flowers Die (#121812, $32.95), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (#119976, $7.95)

CAS FRIDAY, SAB Simple Summer...

This is another quick & easy card Jenni designed for our workshops with beginners who are new to stamping.  She is great at coming up with CAS cards.  I can't seem to stop myself from adding more and more!  :o) 

This card features two stamp sets and the Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-Bration promotion.  Only 6 days left to get your FREE products!  Enjoy!

SAB SIMPLE SUMMER SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Sweet Summer (W#121849, C#123214 - FREE w/$50 purchase), So Happy for You (W#121853, C#123220 - FREE w/$50 purchase)
• Card Stock – Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Ice Cream Parlor DSP (#122242, FREE w/$50 purchase through March 31)
• Ink – Melon Mambo, Old Olive Classic & Markers
• Punches – Scallop Edge Border (#119882, $15.95), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (#118309, $16.95)
• Accessories – Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95)
• Tools – Color Spritzer (#107066, $12.95)

PETAL CONE BIRTHDAY FAVOR BASKET...

Isn't this a fun little favor basket?  We made this box at my Birthday Bonanza class last month.  No stamping and minimal embellishment on this one.  Just a cheery little box to use for a  birthday favor.  Or change up the DSP/card stock for a baby shower or wedding favor.  And it's made with the Petal Cone Die!  Yet another use for this awesome die!

The DSP is the Sale-a-Bration Ice Cream Parlor.  So cute!  This is the last week to get your FREE paper (or stamp sets, etc.).  Don't miss out!  The tutorial for the box follows the recipe.  Enjoy!

BIRTHDAY FAVOR BOX SUPPLIES:

• Card Stock – Pacific Point, Ice Cream Parlor DSP (#122242, FREE w/$50 purchase through March 31)
• Ribbon – Tangerine Tango Pom Pom Trim (#123323, $6.50), Daffodil Delight Pom Pom Trim (#121885, $6.50)
• Accessories – Pewter Jumbo Eyelets (#108432, $9.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Sticky Strip
• Tools – Big Shot, Petal Cone Die (#121810, $32.95), Bone Folder, Paper Cutter/Scorer (#104152, $24.95), Crop-a-Dile

BIRTHDAY FAVOR BOX DIRECTIONS:
(click photos to enlarge and see details) 

1.  Cut out two of the Petal Cones with Petal Cone Die.

2.  Fold the Petal Cone in half.  On your cutter, line up the top scoreline at 3".  Holding the guard down tightly.  Cut.  Repeat with the second cone.

3.  Keeping the Petal Cone folded, line the cut bottom at 3/4" (on the the Paper Cutter/Scorer, that is the left edge of the guide) and score.  Turn the Petal Cone over and repeat on the other side.  Repeat with the second cone.

4.  Cut out the corner of the tab portion as shown.

5.  Cut on the center score line up from the bottom to the score line as shown.

6.  Apply Sticky Strip to the side tab and one of the bottom tabs of each Petal Cone (same bottom tab on each cone). 

7.  Remove red cover from one of the side tabs.  Adhere to the underside of the other cone on the untabbed side as shown.

8.  Remove the red cover from the other side tab and adhere to the underside of first Petal Cone on the untabbed side to form the box.

9.  Remove the red covers from the bottom tabs and fold the adhesived tabs in.  While holding the box square, fold the opposite bottom tabs in over the adhesive tabs.  Place the box on your working surface and use your bone folder on the inside of the bottom of box to press and make sure the tabs are securely adhered.

10.  Apply adhesive to the front and back top flaps.  Fold each in and adhere to inside of the box side. 

11.  Using the Crop-a-Dile, insert a Jumbo Eyelets in each of the top side flaps.

12.  Thread the Pom Pom Trim through the Eyelet and adhere back onto itself (underside) with Sticky Strip.  (see finished picture at top)

13.  Cut DSP panels using the template at the right.  Adhere to the center of the sides.

14.  Finish decorating as desired.

MORE NEW MARCH DIGITAL DOWNLOADS...

New digital downloads are here including new shapes from our Blossom Party Die!  To see the new Digital Downloads, you can CLICK HERE for a pdf.

As always, you can purchase our digital images and download them for My Digital Studio OR as .jpgs or .pngs to use in any digital graphics/photo/scrapbooking software (ex. Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Jasc Paint Shop Pro or Ulead Photo Impact, Microsoft Office programs like Word, Publisher, etc.).  Check out MyDigitalStudio.net for tips, tutorials, samples and videos!

Check out the complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings in the Digital Designing section of my Online Store.  Remember that if you are purchasing only digital images, there are NO shipping charges!  Please contact me if you have any questions about My Digital Studio.  I will be happy to help you!

TUESDAY TOOL TIP, Stampin' Dimensionals...

 

Stampin' Dimensionals are one of my must-have tools.  They seem like such an little insignificant accessory, but the use of Dimensionals adds a huge punch to your project.

Features & Benefits:

• Double-sided, self-adhesive foam mounts
• 1/16" diameter
• 300 per package
• Use multiple Stampin’ Dimensionals for multilevel projects or added height
• Great for layering and 3-D effects

Stampin’ Dimensionals are the easiest way to give your projects an instant 3-D look.  They add interest to your project and kick even the simplest card up a notch.  Just stamp an image, trim around it, and attach it to your project with a Stampin’ Dimensional.  Here's an example of how Stampin' Dimensionals can improve the overall appearance of your project:

Don't be afraid to stack multiple Stampin' Dimensionals so that you have varying heights.  This adds fabulous depth and "dimension" to your project.  In the card above and the close-up to the right, I used multiple layers of dimensionals to give a mounded (or rounded) loo to the hydrangea.

Stampin' Dimensionals don't have to stay in their hexagon shape either!  Cut them in half or even smaller to fit the size of your image as I did with my hydrangea.  It makes them even more economical.  You will get a lot of bang for your buck with just one package of Stampin' Dimensionals!

I especially love using them to make sentiments stand out as shown in the above card.  I often punch sentiments out and back with another punched piece.  You can attach the Dimensionals to just the sentiment with the second piece flat on the card or have the sentiment flat on the punched piece and the dimensionals on just the punched piece and then attached to the card.  Or you can even have dimensionals on BOTH the sentiment piece and the punched piece!

Stamping Dimensionals are also great for attaching 3-D objects such as flowers, tags and bows.  This will add a lot of "pop" to your project.

HOT TIP #1:  Do you ever have trouble getting the backing off a your Stampin' Dimensional?  Peel your Dimensional from the sheet and attach to the back of your pop piece.  Then just press your thumbnail into the center of the Stampin' Dimensional.  This action causes the edges to lift up allowing you to peel it back.

HOT TIP #2:  Want to corral all those little hexagon paper backs from your Stampin' Dimensionals?  Make a large loop of packing tape and stick it on your work surface.  As you are working, just stick the backs onto the tape until it is full and start a new one!

CAS CANDY & TEA HOLDERS...

Last year, Jenni designed a couple of Quick & Easy Candy/Tea Holders to demo at workshops.  She came up with a couple of new ones for this month's workshops using the same template with new stamp sets.  I thought you might like to have a peek!

The first one is a candy holder made with the Sweet Summer stamp set.  This stamp set is a Sale-a-Bration exclusive and can be yours FREE with a $50 purchase through March 31.  The second pouch is tea holder made with the Morning Cup stamp set.  Since Jenni is a Starbucks manager, she loves the coffee and tea sets!  Enjoy!

SWEET SUMMER CANDY HOLDER SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Sweet Summer (W#121849, C#123214 - FREE w/$50 purchase)
• Card Stock – Peach Parfait, Whisper White
• Ink – Peach Parfait Classic and Marker
• Ribbon – Linen Thread (#104199, $4.55)
  
• Punches – 5-Petal Flower (#119880, $16.95)
• Accessories – Neutrals Brads (#119736, $6.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Paper Cutter/Scorer (#104152, $24.95)

CUP OF TEA POUCH SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Morning Cup (W#116988 $21.95, C#120489, $16.95)
• Card Stock – Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
• Ink – Baja Breeze, Basic Black Classic, Pretty in Pink, Crumb Cake Markers
• Ribbon – Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly (#119265, $8.95)
• Punches – 1-3/4" Scallop Circle (#119854, $16.95), 1-1/4" Circle (#119861, $15.95)
• Accessories – Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Paper Cutter/Scorer (#104152, $24.95)

BIG SHOT BONANZA...

Do you have a Big Shot yet?  If you do, you LOVE it, right?  If not, then you definitely WANT it!!!   The Big Shot cuts over 50 different types of materials including: cardstock, fabric, chipboard, metal, balsa wood and so much more!  Plus the embossing options add beauty and dimension to every project!  I use my Big Shot on virtually everything I make.  So I decided to kick the last 10 days of Sale-a-Bration up a notch with a Big Shot Bonanza!

Buy the Big Shot Machine ($99.95) and any other Big Shot Accessories or Dies totaling $50.05* or more from me and get a FREE Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($7.95 value) of your choice and a FREE Big Shot 101 class ($15 value) on April 9th!!!  PLUS, you get the following:

• (3) FREE Sale-a-Bration gifts of your choice (SEE HERE) -- value up to $53.85
• (1) FREE Level 1 Hostess gift of your choice --value up to $19.95
• $15 FREE merchandise of your choice  --value $15.00

*not including shipping and tax.  If this special is ordered at a workshop, you will still get the free embossing folder, Big Shot class and Sale-a-bration products, but the hostess will receive the hostess benefits.  If you are not local and cannot attend class, I will send you the hand-outs.

Don't miss out on your chance to get this FABULOUS tool that I would not be without while getting up to $96.75 in FREE gifts!  This special must be ordered with me directly through phone or email order as I have to manually add your free gift, so contact me today.  Choose from these fabulous embossing folders:

THE "BLOSSOMING" OF BARBARA!...

Barbara Mock, one of my downline group, has been hard at work again!  She is holding great workshops and creating like crazy.  She is "blossoming" into a beautiful Stampin' Up! flower!   Would you like to join my group, too?  Check out the Join My Team page for all the info on the fabulous special that ends in only 10 days!

Here are two more of Barbara's projects:

BARBARA'S BLOSSOMING SPRING SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Build a Blossom (W#121905 $25.95, C#121994 $18.95), A Word for You (W#117032 $21.95, C#120582 $16.95)
• Card Stock – Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Blushing Bride, Shades of Spring DSP (retired)
  
• Ink – Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi Classic
• Ribbon – Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly (#119267, $8.95)
• Punches – Blossom Petals (#121808, $16.95), 1-3/4" x 7/8" (Large) Oval (#119855, $15.95)
• Accessories – Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Finial Press Embossing Folder (#115963, $7.95), Lots of Tags Sizzlits (#114508, $21.95), Sponge Daubers, Bone Folder

BARBARA'S BLOSSOMING PETAL CONE SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Build a Blossom (W#121905 $25.95, C#121994 $18.95)
• Card Stock – Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Blushing Bride
• Ink – Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, So Saffron Classic
• Ribbon – Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly (#119267, $8.95)
• Punches – Blossom Petals (#121808, $16.95),
• Accessories – Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Petal Cone Die (#121810, $32.95), Bone Folder