Fun on the 4th

I had a blast at a craft retreat this past weekend. I was lucky enough to spend 4 days with 6 other ladies and create some fun memories at a beautiful cabin in Garfield, MN (Friends Forever Retreat). Hopefully we can make it an every year event and maybe you will even join us! One of the many pages I got done was this 4th of July layout from early in the month.

I love how easy the DSP paper packs and the Polka Dot Parade DSP make an easy background. The Simply Stars set was one of the first sets I noticed in the new catalog and it is really easy to snip around. Thanks for stopping by!

2013-2014 Catalog Product Shares

 

Announcing the 2013-2014 Catalog Product Shares from Simplistic Stamping! The 2013-14 Stampin' Up catalog contains a treasure trove of new ideas, new stamp sets, new colors and new accessories. It’s also that time of year when I offer you some product share options and this is what I’ve put together for you: DSP Paper ShareThe 6x6” Designer Series Paper Share will include all eleven of the NEW designer series paper in the 2013-14 Stampin’ Up Catalog. In total, you will receive 132 pieces of 6x6" paper. This share includes shipping and handling for just $33. Ribbon SharesRibbon Shares are the perfect way to get a sampling of all the new ribbon debuting in our 2013-14 Stampin’ Up! Catalog. Your ribbon will be lovingly wrapped around chipboard and protected in a plastic sleeve to insure that you receive it wrinkle free, clean and dry. The 2013-15 In Color Ribbon Share includes 2 yards each of the 3/8” Ruffle Stretch Trim. This ribbon features one edge with stretchy elastic; one edge with a little ruffle. This share includes shipping and handling for just $13.   The Chevron Ribbon Share includes 2 yards each of a dozen ribbon colors! It’s an adorable twill with a chevron design. A Whisper White accent is weaved through . . . so trendy! This share includes shipping and handling for just $28.   Accessories Share The Accessories Share includes the New Hardware Clips Essentials (12 pieces; 4 each of 3 designs), New In Color Boutique Details (10 pieces; 2 each in all five 2013-15 In Colors), New Very Vintage Designer Buttons (12 buttons; 4 each of 3 designs), Candy Dots (80 dots; 2 each of 40 colors) and 25 Candy Dot Brad Bases This share will give you a nice variety of new accessories for the low price of $23 and that includes shipping and handling.   I Want It All Share Get all 4 shares and save 10% -- just $88

 

 

 

 

 

 

May Stamp Club

Wow -- where did May go to?! I'm getting this posted just in time! We've been down and out the last couple of weeks with the flu -- hopefully we get a break for awhile now! This month's stamp set of the month is Amazing Family. It debuted in the Spring Mini but is carried over to the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog -- so there is still time to get this one.

 

Today starting at 1 PM Mountain time, you can order from ALL THREE CATALOGS! Today is the last day to order from the Spring catalog. Order from the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog through June 3rd. And starting today, you can order from the new 2013-2014 Annual Catalog. SO AWESOME!!!

 

 

I'll be honest...I was being too lazy to get out my stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the 'You're such an amazing' with the other words. But to my surprise, it was pretty easy to stamp them straight! I was worried about that with this set but it was no big deal.

 

 

 This color inspiration was pulled from the Print Poetry DSP Stack (#129312) -- last day to order it!! The twine added enough but kept it 'manly'!

 

 

What mother wouldn't love to get a pretty card like this?! So Saffron, Lucky Limeade, and Primrose Petals make a pretty palette.

 

 

And this is the card that members get to recreate at home with their new sets. I stamped En Francais off and then on the vanilla to give it a more distressed looked. And Swallowtail grows on me more every time I use it!

 

Thanks for stopping by!! Stay tuned for information on the new catalog product shares. Email me today to get your hands on the new catalog!!

 

Hangover Kit

A few weeks ago I had a post about some bachelorette party invitations (see it HERE) I made and today I'm sharing these cute Hangover Kits that go with. They are so simple and a fun favor to give as a thank you to everyone that can make it!

 

 

It was a lot of fun thinking of some things to throw in the bag -- the possibilities are really endless but I went with water, a granola bar, a few band aids, hand sanitizer, some breath mints, and a little paper bag. Oh! And don't forget the Tylenol!!

 

I made the tags in MDS and printed them out on my computer. Then I just jazzed them up with some silver glimmer paper -- everything is better with glitter!

 

 

Don't forget you only have about another week to get anything on the Retired List!

 

 

Can't wait for the new catalog to start! Thanks for stopping by!

Graduation Hats

It's graduation season! There are so many cute cards for graduates. I really like this style I made here for a good friend that just got her college degree!

 

It can easily be changed for any different school colors and gender neutral. I love the sparkle of the Glimmer Paper for the year -- it really adds a lot to a simple card! The hats come together quick and you can mass produce them with ease! See the video I followed to make the hats by clicking HERE.

 

 

And a simple greeting on the inside of the card is a nice touch to jazz it up a bit -- and maybe a good solution if you don't like writing a long message! :) This is a stamp that is now retired. I really like the sayings but I don't have the set. No worries with MDS though! You can get the digital download for cheap and print them out on your home computer! Love that tip!!

 

MDS Special & Birth Announcement

There is a great special going on with MDS right now -- 25% off!!!!

 

Dates: May 1-June 15, 2013

The Sale

• Get 25 percent off select My Digital Studio content and print products.
• Digital content includes: ALL ensemble, calendar, photobook, and swatchbook digital content.
• Print products include: ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars.

Resources

• Print the flyer and hand it out at your parties.
• Print the Print Products PDF so your customers can see what print products are on sale.
• Take advantage of the updates to your Demonstrator Business Web Service (DBWS) site: a new e-card, e-newsletter, and an updated promotion page.
• Visit MyDigitalStudio.net to learn more about our digital product line!

I took full advantage of this sale and ordered these announcements & thank you's for Georgia. This came together super fast. Just a few different fonts and punches! I really like how it turned out...hope you do too!

April Stamp of the Month Club

I've got babies on the brain!! This month's stamp set of the month was Cuddles & Kisses from the Spring Mini Catalog. And what a cute set it is!
Members will get these 3 cards with their stamp set plus the scraps to make the footprint card in the middle. It is my favorite card this month..and EASY! 

It'll be sad to see Wisteria Wonder go at the end of May but there will be great new In Colors to replace it. It was a sigh of relief when I saw Pool Party was carried over!! Watch this video for a reminder of all the color changes going on with the Color Refresh.

And look at this cute kit that Stampin' Up! just announced this morning! 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!  It's ONLY while supplies last you order now in my online store -- just $12.95!!

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