Last Day of the Holiday Extravaganza

Today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of these sales. Click HERE to learn more

20% off the BigZ  Candy Wrapper Die	30% off of selected ribbon,  brads, decor elements and  the birthday calendar	40% off the set of Classic Ink Spots Collection and  selected dies and stamp sets
25%-40% off of  selected digital downloads	50% off Selected Stamp Sets!	60% off these two Fabric Bundles

There are also some Product Bundles available at a discount

Happy Stamping
--Katie

Long Cellophane Bag Gift Treat with a Punch Art Reindeer Bag Topper

This was my Free Gift to the demonstrators who participated in my Punch Art Trade. I always try to do a little extra for the demos who participate in my mail-in trade because they have the added expense of the postage. Since the theme this time was Punch Art I made this Reindeer Punch Art Bag Topper.

What is a Punch Art Trade? Click here if you missed Saturday's post with the Punch Art Dog. One of the advantages of being a demonstrator is that we trade our creations with each other. A group of us got together and made cards with the "recipe" for the punch art. There are lots of other advantages of being a demonstrator. Contact me for more information or  click here.

The Head is made with the Pennant Punch (catalog p. 213). I punched the smaller triangle out of Crumb Cake and the larger (scalloped) triangle out of Chocolate Chip.

The antlers and ears are made with the 2-Step Bird Punch (catalog p.213). Isn't it fun to use punches in a different way than what they were intended?  The Nose is a 1/4" circle punched in red and the eyes are 1/8" circles punched in black.

The background for the head is a white oval cut with the Extra Large Oval Punch (catalog p.212) and set on a Lucky Limeade circle cut with the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch.

This project is called a Bag Topper. Just a little something to top off a bag of treats. What I used here is the new Long Cellophane Bags found in the mini catalog on page 11. At only $2.50 for a package of 50 you'll definitely want to add at least one package of these to your next order.

These bags make great gifts for teachers, neighbors and coworkers. Think what your neighbors and coworkers will say when you give them one of these treats. Check this photo of a Punch Art Flower used as a Bag Topper. There are tons of ways to decorate them - let your imagination go wild!

There are also lots of things you can fill these bags with! Anything the right length and diameter. Try pencils, or twizzlers or a skein of embroidery floss.

Supplies used on this project: #122361 . . . Pennant Punch #117191 . . . 2-Step Bird Punch #119859 . . . Extra Large Oval Punch #118874 . . . 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #124134 . . . Long Cellophane Bags Colors used: Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake Black Red Lucky Limeade

click here to see the Stampin'UP! Main Catalog On-Line Click here to see the Holiday Mini Catalog On-Line

**Are you making gifts this holiday season? 

  **Are you buying stamping items to use as gifts? 

Either way - - Order your Stampin'UP! supplies HERE

I appreciate your business!

Whether you are local or long distance, I take care of my customers.

You can feel free to contact me with any stamping questions. 

Happy Stamping
--Katie

Remember: only 2 days left of the Holiday Extravaganza
More Info HERE

Punch Art Dog and Bone

Cards don't always have to be stamped. Check out this punch art dog and bone that I made for a trade with my demo group.

How do you like his gift?  With Christmas only a month away and everyone getting into the gift giving mode, I thought it would look so cute to have a little dog giving a gift. He's peeking over the fence with his "for you" note stamped with a paw print (from the stamp set: D is for Dog). But thats all that was stamped! The rest is made from punches.

Can you tell which punches I used?  The Soft Suede part of his nose is the Ornament Punch with the tab cut off. The black part of his nose is one of the small petals from the Blossom Builder Punch. His paws and ears are also made with the blossom builder punch.

I used the Square Lattice embossing folder on the bone. The reason for embossing the bone is 2-fold. Partly to give it texture, but secondly to hide the edges where I glued the parts together. The bone is actually the Word Window punch with 2 punched hearts one on each end!

Its a little hard to tell in the photo, but I also used the Simply Scored tool to score lines on the red cardstock so it would look like a fence.

Isn't it fun to use punches beyond the use for which they were intended?  Have you made out your Christmas Wish List yet?  Add the Blossom Builder Punch and the Ornament punch to your list and you'll be able to make punch art like this one.  Or better yet, order yours today by clicking HERE

Supplies used on this project #122334 - Simply Scored = vertical lines on the fence #119976 - Square Lattice Embossing Folder = texture on the bone    NOTE: You need the Big Shot or equivalent Die Cut/Embossing Machine    to use the embossing folders #121808 - Blossom Builder Punch     ears &paws & the black part of the nose #119847 - Ornament Punch = the brown part of his nose #119881 - Heart to Heart Punch = the ends of the bone #119857 - Word Window Punch = the long part of the bone #120906 - 2-1/2" Circle Punch  = the head #119869 - 1/2" Circle Punch = the patch on the left eye  #121807 - Cupcake Builder Punch for the 1/4" black circles of his eye #115784 - stamp set: D is for Dog

Happy Stamping

--Katie

Stampin'UP! is one of the Blessings in My Life

On Thanksgiving Day we stop to count our blessings. Many of us will be gathered with good friends and family and enjoying good food and good company.  And as we gather we'll reflect on our lives and count the many blessings we have. What are you thankful for?

Certainly at the top of my list is good health, my own and the health of my husband and children. Many others are not so fortunate. I pray for my nephew and the husbands of 2 friends who are all battling cancer.

I'm thankful for my personal security. I'm grateful that I have a regular income and a secure home. Security is an important blessing, financial security, national security, security from violence. . .

I firmly believe that blessings can be looked at in several ways. The cup may be half full to some and half empty to others. Our positive attitude influences our success and our happiness.

I also believe that our actions can help to create the blessings in our lives. Having said that I'll add that I count Stampin'UP! to be one of the blessings in my life. My association with this company has allowed me to make friends I'd never have met otherwise, to develop my stamping skills to a level I'd never have achieved alone and to start a growing business that more than pays for my hobby.

My upline Suzanne Askey is a blessing in my life. I will always be grateful that she offered me the opportunity to join this company. And therefore I am offering you the same opportunity. Join me and let me show you how to have stamping events with your friends that will pay for your hobby. Let me help you build a business that generates income for you.

You make your own blessings
you make your own successes.

I support people who join me with access to an exclusive website full of business information and stamping know-how. It makes no difference whether you are local or long distance, the web lets us stay connected.  

Check HERE for more information. Contact me (StampLadyKatie@aol.com or call 608-220-3450) to discuss how Stampin'UP! could be a blessing in your life too. Or JOIN NOW by clicking here.

Happy Thanksgiving

--Katie

Make Your Own Seasonal Checkbook Cover

Use your stamping supplies for more than just cards and scrapbooks. Here is a fall themed checkbook cover. The commercially available plastic jackets fit standard checkbooks, notepads or datebooks.

The plastic checkbook sleeves are so easy to decorate. The designer paper used here is from the Frostwoods Lodge paper pack - I love the wood grain look of this paper, it was perfect as the backdrop for the fall leaves.

The leaves were cut with the Big Shot  using the Leaves die (#113459. You may recognize this leaf shape because I used it on the place cards for my daughter's wedding in September. You can see the place cards here.

Stampin'up! has a variety of Designer papers and fabric ideal for your stamping and scrapbooking needs. View the selection on our online Catalog This award wining catalog contains our beautiful stamp sets, papers, embellishments and many other crafting products and tools with multiple samples shown on every page.

Additional papers, including the wonderful Frostwoods Lodge collection, are found in our Holiday Mini Catalog which can also be viewed online.  You'll see all-new, exclusive products perfect for your holiday crafting! Items in this catalog are available September 1, 2011-January 3, 2012.

You'll love all ideas you get from the samples in these 2 catalogs.
There's nothing like curling up in your favorite chair and browsing the Idea Book and Catalog. Contact me for your own paper versions of these catalogs. 

See something you like?  You can buy any Stampin'UP! product 24/7 on line.  

Click HERE to enter my Stampin'UP! store.  

And remember these items make great Holiday gifts too.

Happy Stamping

--Katie

Holiday Sales at Stampin'UP! with a Special 24 Hour Sale Today!

SAVE 20% to 60% on many of your favorite Stampin' Up! products!  Stampin' Up! On-Line Extravaganza Sale STARTS TODAY!  Click here  and look for "On-Line Extravaganza" on the left side of the shopping  page. This is a 1-week only event, the On-Line Extravaganza Sale ends Nov. 30.

• Click on this link to see a PDF of the items on sale during the On-Line Extravaganza. You'll find discounts ranging from 20% off up to 60% off
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion. 
• You can place your order on-line or through me. 
• When placing your order on-line be sure to use the product numbers in the flyer in order to ensure you get the sale price. For product bundles be sure to use the bundle item number. The Bundle Discount will not be applied if you try to use the individual item numbers.
• Yes, you can add additional products which are not on sale on the same order.

24 HOUR SALE TODAY ONLY!!!  For the next 24 hours, take advantage of a 20% discount on two of Stampin' Up!'s hottest new products, Simply Scored Scoring Tool and Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps.  The 24 hour sale ends at midnight MST today!

The Simply Scored Scoring Machine is, without a doubt, the best product of its kind on the market. The scoring bed is more sturdy than its competitors, the top and side rulers have a better imprint and the adjustable markers are a blessing. Feel free to compare features but (and I speak from experience) this IS the best. You do not want to miss this 24 hour deal!

I tell people I have a few Indispensible stamping tools:

*a paper cutter

*the Stamp-a-Ma Jig

*the Mat Pack

and I've now added the Simple Scored as one more to this list.

Click HERE to see 4 different posts with samples using the Scoring Tool. Be sure to scroll down through all 4 posts.

The Cookie Press Stamps are so much fun. Buy one set for yourself and one to give as a gift (for any of my family members who are reading this, oops! I guess you know one of your Christmas presents).

Click HERE to see some posts about the Cookie Stamps and a cute package I made for people who came to my Christmas Open House. Be sure to scroll down through all 3 posts.

Definitely take a minute TODAY to check the sale flyer.
And remember, the Cookie Stamps and the Simply Scored are on salt today only!

Click here to order online.

Happy Stamping
--Katie

Leaf Stamp Sets for Fall - Part 3

Stampin'UP! has 3 Leaf Stamp Sets to choose from and they are all Drop dead GORGEOUS!

Today's post features: Autumn Splendor This set is a little more stylized than the other two (see the first and second posts in this series). The lines on these images are not intended to represent the actual venation of the leaves, instead they are just the "fill" for the image. If you like stylized art you'll agree these images are indeed "splendid"!

I also like the variety of leaf choices: maple, oak and hmmm . . . Thats a compound leaf of some sort. Could be an ash or walnut or shagbark hickory. Lots of choices there.

Do you like the gold embossing? This card was actually featured on a previous post showcasing gold embossed leaves. I think that using gold embossing powder is so elegant and really helps you focus on the lines in the image.

• Stampin'UP! Holiday Hostess Rewards: Hostesses earn many benefits, and now through Dec 15th earn an EXTRA $35 with a qualifying workshop.  Call to book yours today!  608-220-3450
• Love a Deal? Check the Clearance Rack. Up to 60% off. Check the recently updated list of clearance items.
• Baking for the Holidays?  Check Stampin'UP's new Cookie Press Stamps. What a delightful way to dress up your holiday desserts. And, the set is perfect as a gift too.

 Place your orders on-line here and have your order delivered directly to your door.

Happy Stamping
--Katie

Leaf Stamp Sets for Fall - Part 2

Stampin'UP! has 3 Leaf Stamp Sets to choose from and they are all Drop dead GORGEOUS!

Today's post features: Gently Falling This set was designed to showcase 2-step stamping. Notice how each image in this set appears twice: once as an outline of the shape and veins and a 2nd time as the filled-in part of the image.

The first card below shows how this set was intended to be used. We did this card at the November Stamp-a-Stack. We gold embossed the veins of the leaves and then overstamped with the matching "fill-in" shape.

We used the outline stamps with a Versamark Pad to make the background on Always Artichoke. The sentiment is from a Stamp Set called Short and Sweet. The other colors on this card are Very Vanilla and Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze.

 

This second card showcases another stamping technique called Thumping. Its a great way to distribute several colors on a stamp. This card was actually featured in an earlier post. And if you are interested in thumping check HERE.

Additional Reminders:

• As you plan your Holiday celebrations and Gift Giving - remember the Cookie Press Stamps. They make great Gifts and help you set a festive Holiday table.  Check out these 3 posts. Or download the flyer here.
• Holiday Hostesses can earn $35 in EXTRA Hostess Benefits with a qualifying party. Did you see the Hostess Gift I'm giving my November and December Hostesses?  Call me today to schedule your event. 608-220-3450
• Too busy to host a party, Have a Book Party. Click HERE to find out more about running a Book Party. And you can use this handy Record Sheet to help meet your party goals.

Contact me with any questions

Happy Stamping
--Katie

Leaf Stamp Sets for Fall - Part 1

Stampin'UP! has 3 Leaf Stamp Sets to choose from and they are all Drop dead GORGEOUS!

Today's post features: French Foliage, which has 3 natural looking leaves and 3 additional stamps that can be used as background elements. This first sample has the 3 leaves stamped randomly to mimic the way my yard looks after all the tree leaves have fallen. I especially love the stamp that gives the "splotches". It really adds to the realism of this image set.

For the second card the leaf was stamped over one of the element stamps. I really like the look of the leaf on top the words. Notice the leaf is also in 2 colors to give it a more natural look. The leaf was inked with More Mustard and then Cajun Craze was sponged around the edge of the stamp before applying it to the paper.

The Card is stamped on Naturals White instead of Whisper White. The Naturals White looks more . . .  well it looks more natural. The whisper white was too intense and clean.

The border on the bottom was created with Stampin'UP!'s Lace Border Punch   The French Foliage stamp set is available in either wood(#120845) or clear mount(121166).

Here are 3 more samples from previous posts that use this same stamp set.

Details of this card were posted Nov 20, 2010

Details of this card were posted Nov 28 2010

Details of this card were posted Dec 17 2010

Be sure to check back in the next 2 days as we feature 2 other beautiful leaf sets.

Happy Stamping

--Katie

Shrinky Dink Earrings with the Stocking Accessories Die

Here is a quick Jewelry project made with Shrinky Dinks and the Stocking Accessories Die. Start with the colorless Shrinky Dink sheets and cut the shape with the Stocking Accessories Die and your Big Shot. Then sponge green color on one side and punch a hole with a 1/8" hole punch.  Then bake as directed.

Its important to punch the hole before baking because as the plastic shrinks it also gets thicker and would be impossible to punch after baking. I got the earring hardware at Ben Franklin.

Do you work with a Girl Scout Troop or other group of kids? This would be a fun project for them to make Holiday gifts for family and friends. 

The kids would have just as much fun making the packaging as they would making the jewelry. The Bag is Stampin'UP!'s small Cellophane bag. I used a piece of cardstock with 2 holes to support the earrings. The bag top is the Top Note Die folded in half and decorated with the Snowflake Punch, a folded strip of polystitched ribbon and a self-stick Rhinestone. Time-wise this project would fit easily into a scout meeting.

Stampin'UP! Supplies used on this project: 124099 . . . . .  Stocking Accessories Die 103104 . . . . .  3"x5" Cellophane Bags 119852 . . . . .  Snowflake Punch 119263 . . . . .  Poppy Parade Poly Stitched Ribbon 113463 . . . . .  Top Note Die 119246 . . . . .  Self-Stick Rhinestones

Shop for your stamping and scrapping needs here

Happy Stamping
--Katie

Another Free Digital Download

One more Free Download: The response was overwhelming to the free digital download Stampin'UP! was offering last week. In response Stampin'UP! is offering one more download for free.

The downloads were offered in Celebration of National Digital Scrapbooking day and as a way to build awareness of Stampin'UP! Digital Scrapbooking program called MyDigitalStudio.  While the downloads were designed for My Digital Studio, they will work with other programs.

Check the link below to get your fifth free download below. Happy scrappin’!

My Digital Studio for Windows: Click here
My Digital Studio for MAC: Click here
Other programs: Click here

To learn what’s included in the fifth download and how to access the content files once downloaded, choose one of the following:

• I have the My Digital Studio software
• I don’t have the My Digital Studio software, but want to use my free download in other programs

If you ARE into digital scrapbooking or have EVER CONSIDERED  it then you should be aware of the website:  MyDigitalStudio.net This website is a whole community of digital scrapbook users. You'll find it full of ideas, samples and forums with experienced users ready to answer your questions. And best of all its FREE to join.  So check it out. 

Be sure to get your free download, follow the links above.

Happy Stamping and Happy Scrapping
--Katie

REMEMBER: Today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of Stampin'UP!'s Starter Kit special. Purchase the Starter Kit TODAY and you can still get $100 FREE to spend on anything in the catalog. CALL ME if you have questions. 608-220-3450

If you're unsure or want to review some of my explanations of this offer then check back to my Nov 9th post and scroll down to the yellow highlighted bar where it says TIME IS RUNNING OUT - or - go to the company website to read more details.

Baby Booties with the Stocking Punch

These Baby Booties are Adorable! And they're made with the Stocking Builder Punch (#119882). These cards were made by one of my customers, Bonny Maly. Thank-you Bonny for allowing me to share your work. Bonny made these booties using just the punch, no stamping involved on the bootie itself. And notice how on the middle card she cut the top off the punched piece so it looks like a short little bootie. These are so cute. Who do you know who just had a baby?  Are you going to any baby showers soon?

Turn your cards into Gift Cards: Bonny included a surprise in her cards. She made a pocket on the inside of her card with a cute tag that she can attach a gift card to or put money in the pocket. Now what new mom wouldn't love that?

Buy your own Stocking Builder Punch (#119882) 

SHOP HERE

Don't you just LOVE being able to shop at home and have your purchases delivered right to your door!  With the holiday gift giving season fast approaching this is a real advantage. While you're there why not buy the Cookie Press Stamp Set - it makes a great Holiday Gift. Read more about the Cookie Press Stamps here.

Good luck with your Gift Shopping

and Happy Stamping

--Katie

My Hostess Gift for November and December

For many people, the Holiday Season is Party Season. While you may be thinking about Thanksgiving family gatherings and Christmas and New Year's Parties, there is a good reason for you to be thinking about hosting a Stampin'UP! "party".

Stampin'UP! has a really great deal for Hostesses for November and December. Between now and Dec 15th, if your party has sales of at least $350 you will earn an extra $35 of FREE merchandise.

Hand-Made Candy Gift Box: I have a gift for you too!  In addition to all the Hostess Benefits from Stampin'UP!, anyone who has a party with me during November and December will receive this Hand Made Candy Gift Box. You can keep it for yourself or use it as a gift for someone else. In fact, when you GO to someone's party, do you take them a Hostess Gift?  Imagine your friends receiving this and imagine their amazement when you tell them you made it yourself!

This box is really easy to make! We did this at the November Big Shot Class.  Monday's post had a group photo of the class projects. To make this project we made 4 match boxes using Cherry Cobbler and the Match Box Die (#114890).

We decorated nuggets and Rolos with designer paper and put 4 decorated nuggets into 2 of the drawers and 6 decorated Rolos into the other 2 drawers. Cut strips 1-1/2" by 2-1/4" for the nuggets and use a 3/4" circle punch (#119873) for the Rolos. It fits the wide end of the Rolos.

We laid the drawers in the patter you see in the photo (there will be a small square in the middle between all the drawers). We used a piece of 4x4 cherry cobbler paper for the bottom and a decorated piece of 4x4 paper for the top. I think the 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon looks especially nice here. We used the black (#115615) but Stampin'UP! has 11 different colors of this ribbon (page 195 of the catalog which you can view online) Super Easy Project!

Be sure to check out other great projects made with the Big Shot

Where DO I get my ideas? I hear this from many folks. You may notice in the photo that credit is given to Rachel Durtschi. She is just one of the many talented ladies in my area Demonstrator group. We meet regularly to support each other in our knowledge of the craft and in our business. Would you like to join our group?

You can join our group when you buy the Starter Kit. And if you buy the Starter Kit by the 11th of November you will get an extra $100 to spend from Stampin'UP!. You could even buy the Big Shot! and then you could make this cool project. 

Time is running out on this deal, contact me today with your questions or sign-up online.

  

Yes, buying the Starter Kit means that for Stampin'UP! you are now a "demonstrator". Thats a good thing! Why? because you get access to a whole new world of on-line support from both the company and from me (ask about my exclusive website for people who buy the Starter Kit from me). This is a great way to develop your skills at the craft. You'll also have access to business ideas. On my support website I'll have guidelines for how to start teaching classes in your home for when you are ready to take that step. Yes, I'm in Wisconsin, but no matter where you live - Illinois, Minnesota or California or or New York or anywhere in the US, my downline website will help you develop your stamping skills and potentially start a business. At the very least you'll find ideas for collecting orders from friends and neighbors to help support your hobby. Buy that Starter Kit Today and get the extra $100 from Stampin'UP!. How do you do that? Sign-UP On-Line HERE.

So what should you do?

• Start making gifts for the upcoming Holiday Season
• Host a Workshop before Dec 15th - Get out your calendar and squeeze in a 1-2 hour stamping workshop for friends and colleagues - call me today to schedule your date.  You just might earn and extra $35 FREE!
• Sign-up for the Starter Kit - and get out your catalog to decide how you'll spend your FREE $100

Don't miss the Starter Kit Special (ends Nov 11th):
SIGN UP ONLINE, or contact me with questions 608-220-3450

Happy Stamping
--Katie

Big Shot Projects to Start your Holiday Gift Giving

 Did you miss the Big Shot Class?  These are the projects we made. And yes, they even came with candy.

I chose these projects because they're perfect for Holiday Gifts. Do you give little gifts to neighbors, teachers, coworkers . . . ?  The Big Shot is the perfect tool for making super cute, and super easy projects that really show you care.

Add a little designer paper, some ribbon or linen thread and its totally dressed up. How cute is that little "for you" tag in the bottom photo.

Do you have your Big Shot yet? 
Now is the time you know. And here's why:

First Stampin'UP! has extended the Starter Kit promotion. Anyone who buys the Starter Kit between now and Nov. 11th will get a FREE Big Shot or if you already have a Big Shot you get $100 of FREE catalog merchandise. That means that when you buy the $175 Starter Kit you now get over $440 worth of stuff.

Second:  We are entering the Holiday Season of Gift Giving. With the right cajoling, someone might buy the Starter Kit for you.

And here's another reason to buy the Starter Kit. If you've been following this blog then you know that I just retired from my previous job to do the Stamping Business full-time. As part of my business I intend to support everyone who buys the Starter Kit from me - whether you are local or out of the area. I want you to start out right.

The most effective way to support people who are not local is through the web: So I've started and exclusive, invitation-only web site where you'll find how-to information about techniques as well as how-to information about the business. I intend to make sure that my people are successful whether you are a hobbyist or want a business.  

What's in the Starter Kit? You'll find information on the contents of the Starter Kit on the last page of the catalog, which you can view on-line here.

Join my growing team and join the fun. SIGN-UP to buy the Starter Kit HERE.

Questions?  Please call me 608-220-3450

Happy Stamping
--KatieJohnson

Digital Software Does It All! Digital Scrapbooks, Digital Cards and more . . .

Do you have MyDigitalStudio? No I'm not accusing you of taking something that was mine - and that's not a typo. Its the name of Stampin'UP!'s digital photo-editing software:  "MyDigitalStudio".

This software does everything. It 

• edits photos 
• makes scrapbooks
• makes cards
• makes banners
• makes flyers
• makes calendars
• edits videos too

Wow!

When you buy the software you are buying the technology to do the editing. It also comes with some of Stampin'UP!'s exclusive images and all our colors. You can, of course, make projects that are totally digital. 

Or, like this card sample, you can make "hybrid" projects. The large scallop circle was printed from the computer. The small blue flower was punched and added to the computer print out. Notice how perfectly the colors match. That is the advantage of using Stampin'UP!'s digital software.

And through Monday (Nov 7th), in honor of National Digital Scrapbooking Day, Stampin'UP! is offering 4 FREE DIGITAL downloads.  Go to www.MyDigitalStudio.net to get your FREE downloads. 

Happy Stamping and Happy Digital Stamping

--Katie

Today is National Digital Scrapbook Day

Today is National Digital Scrapbook Day and as a way of celebrating Stampin'UP! is giving away FOUR FREE Digital Downloads. These are available now through November 7th.

The free downloads are brand-new, they have not previously been offered for sale. They are FREE for a limited time and then they will be for sale, so hurry, don't miss them while they're free. To get this free product go to MyDigitalStudio.net and take a short survey. The Free downloads include:

• So Typefelt - a sentiment stamp brush set (which I love)
• Neutral Delightful Digital Tape
• Home for the Holidays Ensemble
• Delight in the Day Photobook Template

You can see the free digital downloads here

Don't own My Digital Studio?  That's OK. These images do not have to be used with the My Digital Studio software, you can download them as .jpgs and they work with any software. 

So get your 4 free digital downloads today.  Just complete a brief survey from Stampin' Up! and then download your files. It's that easy!  To get your free downloads, click here.

And while you're there, check out the MyDigitalStudio.net website. Its a whole community of digital scrappers and card makers all collected in one place, sharing their work and their expertise. If you've ever thought about getting into digital photo editing now is the time to investigate. And this website has the collective expertise to help you succeed.

Shop for My Digital Studio and other image downloads here

Happy stamping

--Katie

Digital Photo Holiday Greeting Card for Christmas

Our family always sends a Photo Greeting card for Christmas. Usually I go to the local store with my digital photo on a thumb drive and then flip through all the available templates trying to find just the right one to match our personality and the colors of our clothing. 

Instead of going to the store, I made this card using My Digital Studio. My Digital Studio is a software program sold by Stampin'UP! This program allows you to use your digital images to make scrapbooks, banners, cards, calendars, flyers . . . The software is designed to work with the Stampin'UP! colors and stamp sets. 

FREE Digital Download: Tomorrow is National Digital Scrapbooking Day. In Honor of that Stampin'UP! is offering a FREE Digital Download.  You'll get stamp images, designer papers for backgrounds and images of embellishments.

You do not have to actually own the My Digital Studio software in order to use these images. Stampin'UP! is offering them free both as a way to promote the digital software program and as a way to collect feedback on your use of your digital photos.

www.MyDigitalStudio.net is a website devoted to digital scrapbooking. There is a whole network of people who create and share and answer each other's questions. Check out this site for inspiration and how-to's for using this software tool.

To access your Free Download 

• go to www.MyDigitalStudio.net
• Take the short survey on your use of digital photos
• download your free images

Free downloads will be available Nov 4th through November 7th; after that time, they will be regularly priced. You'll receive your free download after completing a quick survey. You can see the full catalog of digital downloads HERE

• Remember the Stamp-a-Stack this weekend. Email your response and how many people are coming.
• Would you like an extra $35 of free Stampin'UP! product? Host a party between now and Dec 15th and get an extra $35 FREE in addition to all the regular Hostess Benefits. Contact me today to reserve your date.

Happy Stamping
--Katie