Bloomin' Bouquet - New Project Kit

Stampin'UP! has just released a new kit: Bloomin Bouquet 

Check it out below

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. 

Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn't normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you'd like to give a little "thank you" to-and introduce them to Stampin' Up!

Watch this video to see how SUPER easy they are to make 

• Item 134542 
• $12.95
• Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

Order yours HERE

Happy Stamping
--Katie

Blossom Builder Punch is Retiring

Stampin'UP! is turning the "Good-BYE" into a "Good BUY"

The catalog transition time is always a little sad as we see many products retired from the catalog. Its hard to say good-bye to stamps and accessories we've come to love and use often.  But its nice when they go on sale!

Check out these amazing savings on some retiring product.

25% Off

40% Off

60% Off Digital

I am especially sad that the Blossom Builder Punch is retiring.  Here are a few photos of the shapes this punch makes and a few things you can do with it.

 

Or click on these images from previous posts with projects using the Blossom Builder Punch

Of course that means the matching stamp set is also retiring.

I've made an "easy read" list of the retiring stamps,.

This file is actually a double list: 

  **page 1 is alphabetical by stamp name 

  **and page 2 is by catalog page number.

The wonderful thing about the internet is that 

• you can shop on-line 
• and have your order shipped to your own house.  

How long is your Wish List?

• If your order is over $150 YOU get the Hostess Benefits which $25 of FREE merchandise.

How long until they're gone for good?

• Stamp sets will be available until June 3rd
• Punches, paper, inks and other retiring accessories
  are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST,
  so if you see something you want - get it now!

Happy Stamping
--Katie

2013 Retirement Lists Posted

Well - its that time of year again.

The new catalog will be here soon - full of some great new product.

But in order to make room for the new product some of the old stuff must go.

Time to say a final "good-bye" to some of our well loved stamps and accessories.

The Retiring Accessories List (PDF)          The Retiring Stamps List  (PDF)

You can also browse by product below 

Wood-mount Stamps Clear-mount Stamps Wheel Stamps Accessories 25% Off 40% Off 60% Off Digital

How long are Retired Items available?

• Don't worry: the stamps will be available until the catalog expires
• DO WORRY: the accessories are available ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Its time to make that final decision - yes? or no? on those retiring stamps you've been thinking about

And I'd encourage you to ACT NOW on any buttons, paper, ribbons or ink to stock up on favorite colors.  Remember:  ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Fundraiser to Support the WI Youth Company

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The Wisconsin Youth Company is an organization that runs after school and summer programs for school age children. 

You can help support the work they do by using this Hostess Code

with your purchases of Stampin'UP! product from my on-line store.

hostess code:  9YTYHNCU

the fundraiser runs through April - the code is only good through April 30th

Use this code and your product will be delivered to your home

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• view the Annual Catalog   
  Flash Version  - or -  PDF
• See the Spring Mini Catalog
  Flash Version  - or -  PDF
• Contact me if you'd like paper copies of the catalogs
  mailed to your home (608) 220-3450

Free Download: Playful Polka Dots Digital Kit

Today only  get a free digital download of the Playful Polka Dots Digital Kit.

The kit includes four Designer Series paper patterns, 55 embellishments, and a one-page 11" x 8-1/2" designer template. Coordinating colors include: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Rose Red.

What they mean by "embellishment" is the shapes.  The flowers and leaves you see are all shapes that can be layered on your projects.Here is a quick look at the kit

Here are 3 quick cards I made with elements from this kit

 

Click HERE to get these free downloads

Even if you don't have the MyDigitalStudio Software you might still find the images useful.

By the way: this software is now only $19.95 for the FULL PROGRAM.  

And its a download, so no waiting, instant gratification.

Its very similar to the software I used back when I was teaching and doing the Yearbook for school.  It has all the same features of re-sizing, layering, flipping, changing colors, adding text . . .  The added advantage: it has Stampin'UP! stamp art and bows and ribbon and buttons and brads . . .

Check it out for a FREE 30-Day Trial  

Or purchase the program for $19.95

Enjoy the free download
--Katie

How to make a Quick Digital Thank-You Card

I am loving My Digital Studio  - that's the name of Stampin'UP!'s digital stamping program:  My Digital Studio.

Have you ever wondered what's involved with making digital cards and scrapbook pages? 

Here are the steps to make this card.

1. Choose your stamps: a banner, a flower and a border, and the words
2. Color the stamps: Island Indigo and Calypso Coral
3. Add a "punch" (the long rectangle shape under the bottom border
4. Re-size and Layer the images
5. Print

Yes, there are a few extra tricks on this project, but really, its almost as easy as the 5 steps above.

OK, you ask skeptically, what tricks? 
Notice the black "shadow" effect on the words?  That's because the words are on there twice, the coral words layered on top and slightly offset from the same words in black.  Nice effect, don't you think? 

I printed this on my computer at home and it looks just fine for what I need.

Digital cards are great especially when you are mass-producing.  If you have multiple cards that will all have the same inside message its definitely the way to go.

And the program even lets you 

add artwork to the inside of the card.

Are you still reading?  That must mean you are slightly interested in how this all works.  If so, take a look at this screen shot from when I made the project.

This just helps you get your bearings - its useful to know how the work space is divided.

• On the left is where you can access your photos.  
• The center is the workspace. 
• Below it is a quick set of thumbnails showing all the pages of your project. You can switch from page to page here. 
• On the right are all the control panels when working with the different elements (stamps, photos, text boxes, designer papers etc) Each control panel expands when you are working with that type of element.

As with any software, the more you use it the better you get.  And really, this is pretty easy.  And easy on your pocket book too. The software now costs only $20 for the full program.  

Get your software HERE

• If you get the download (versus the CD) there is NO SHIPPING (and NO WAITING!)
• You can try it for 30-days for FREE before you buy,

but really, for only $20 there's no reason not to get My Digital Studio.

Happy (Digital) Stamping
--Katie

How to Make Elegant Elements of Style

Want to know how to make an already gorgeous card really elegant - include some embossing and some sparkle.  

One thing that adds to the elegance of this card is the classic colors combination:  Red, White and black with a touch of green. 

Several features give this card extra pizzazz:

• The image was heat embossed in black
• the flowers sparkle with Iridescent Ice embossing poweder
• The brads add a subtle shine at the bottom

The flowers are water colored which explains the slight variation in intensity of color and the fact that the colors are lighter than the red paper background.  These flowers are part of a stamp set called Elements of Style.  Its the same stamp set I used on these coasters.

Helpful Hint:  Have you noticed unwanted black speckles when you heat emboss with black embossing powder?  I avoid that by stamping in black ink and using clear embossing powder.

By the way, I really like Stampin'UP!'s new heat gun.  Even if you already have a heat gun you might be interested in this one. It has 2 heat settings.  Use the low setting to dry projects and the high setting to heat emboss.  AND (and this is amazing to me) you can use this gun to heat emboss on clear plastic acetate sheets (like transparency sheets).  Wow.  

You can get all the supplies to make this elegant project from my on-line store.
Or click on an image below. And be sure to check out my Customer Rewards Program.

Thanks for stopping by
Happy Stamping
--Katie

An extra Card from the Paper Punpkin Welcome Kit

Are you subscribed to the MyPaperPumpkin monthly kits in the mail? For only $19.95 (plus tax) you get a box every month with supplies to make projects.  

Its always a surprise!  you never know what you'll get.  But you will have extra items left over that you can use on other projects.

If you are already subscribed you'll recognize the white "splotches" on the banner and the word "friend".  These 2 stamps were both part of the Welcome Kit.  And they will be YOURS when you subscribe because everyone gets the same Welcome Kit.

If you aren't subscribed yet then scroll down to read yesterday's blog post.  I support the people who subscribe through me. You'll be getting monthly emails from me with additional ideas for using the non-consumables you get in each kit.

Happy Stamping

--Katie

the April Paper Pumpkin Kit

Pumpkins?? Say what?  Are you curious about the name?  The kits don't actually make pumpkins! The idea is a take-off on the concept of Cinderella.

The fairy godmother turned a plain pumpkin into a marvelous carriage.  The kit is your fairy godmother and makes it easy for you to turn the contents into something marvelous.

My April box just arrived today 

  

 I can't wait to play 

Seriously! 

This months kit has  stickers and twine and big silver buttons and designer papers. And 2 new little stamps and a Cherry Cobbler Ink spot.

Are you subscribed yet?  If you're like me you'll love the convenience and the challenge of using the extra supplies, and the fun of waiting.

1. I just love the fact that the kit has everything you need to complete the projects (you will need your own adhesive)
2. And its always a surprise - so the anticipation is part of the fun.  You never know what you'll get.
3. I also love the challenge of changing up the designs a little bit.
4. And I love that I'm building up a supply of little ink spots.  They're so much easier to transport when I do workshops.

And then there's the Extras!  Each month we will have a few extras including the ink spot and any stamps that were part of the kit. If you subscribe to the kit through me you'll get emails from me with ideas for additional ways to use the products in the kit.  And feel free to post your own ideas on my Facebook Page.

To subscribe just go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click subscribe

To get your monthly newsletter with ideas for using the Extras be sure to select me as your demonstrator.