Flower Shop

September's stamp set of the month club was Flower Shop -- one of the first one's I wanted from the Annual Catalog. It makes it so easy with the coordinating punch too. I love the bundles to save money!

The new patterns in the patterned DSP stacks are lots of fun to mix & match.

The washi tapes add lots of pop to a card in no time.

I think vellum always softens up a card -- but I always seem to forget about it! I dragged it out for these last 2 cards -- there are so many uses!!

I've just announced my Christmas card special -- I hope you take me up on it!! December seems so far away but it'll be here before you know it -- so plan early!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp of the Month Club -- Zoo Babies

I couldn't wait for August's stamp set of the month club! I LOVE Zoo Babies. It was literally the first set I ordered from the Annual Catalog. So along with the stamp set, members received these 3 cards and the pieces to make the zebra card at home.

This little rhino card was cased from Mary Fish. The circle framelits make it so easy to add dimension to your card.

The new prints in the Designer Series Paper stacks are fabulous! I love chevron! And this zebra is my favorite from the set.

Thanks for stopping by!

Winter Frost

There are so many awesome new things in the Holiday Catalog! Email me if you didn't receive your's in the mail and would like one. 

This is a card we made at my Cards & Cocktails open house. I'm not ready for winter by any means but it seems to come every year in South Dakota whether I approve of it or not. So I embraced with this cool card. I LOVE the new DSP. All the blues blend together so well. I'm so excited about the new Thinlits to create the 'Merry'! Tip: Use a piece of wax paper between your paper and thinlit to make it pop off even easier. I use them so much...in card making and scrapbooking!

Supply List:

Winter Frost Specialty DSP (132341)

Festive Flurry Stamp Set & Framelits Bundle (133285)

Frosted Finishes Embellishments (132150)

Foil Sheets (132178)

Expressions Thinlits Dies (132171)

Altered Notebooks

One of the best parts of having an Annual Catalog in your hands is CASE-ing all the great ideas in there. This notebook is from page 67.

I've had the Everything Eleanor set for almost a year without using it (really sad). I was really missing out!

And with school starting again, wouldn't it be a little bit better with a fun notebook instead of the same old dreary composition notebook?! Check out these other 2 I made.

Right after I took this picture I spilled a glass of water and it splashed all over these 2...pretty klutzy! But I managed to save them. Luckily SU's cardstock is such good quality! Thanks for stopping by!

Soho Subway Scrapbook Pages

As promised last week, here is another look at Scrapbook Club! This is the other set of pages we did in July. The Soho Subway DSP is so funky! 

Stacking the Deco Labels Collection Framelits makes a quick place to do some journaling or even to add another picture.

If you like what you see, head on over to my calendar to RSVP. Make 2 double page layouts every month for 3 months and get a $25 order at the end of the club! And remember, mail options are available for long distance stampers :)

Quatrefancy Scrapbook Pages

July was the end of another round of Scrapbook Club and I really enjoyed the pages. This is one of the pages from the club. You won't want to miss the next go around starting in September -- so sign up for my newsletter to make sure you have the first chance to sign up! Not from my area? No problem! I'll be having a mail option as well.

I love the Quatrefancy Specialty DSP. The colors are fabulous -- so summery!

Since Quatrefancy is a specialty DSP, you get one sheet that is a whisper white quatrefoil design printed on a window sheet. You can see it up close here -- it makes a great page overlay among other great uses! Hope you will join me for the next club! Check back next week for another sample from this past club -- and thank you for stopping by!

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

Bachelorette Invites

I am so excited I got the chance to make invitations for a friend's bachelorette party! There are so many different ideas on Pinterest these days but when I saw this corset style one I knew it was the winner.

 

Just another project that I couldn't have done without framelits! I used the largest heart that is scalloped to make the top and the oval framelits to cut out the sides.

 

 

This inside pulls out for all the party details -- it is so easy making your own invitations on MDS (Hello, free 30 day trial people!!). I was able to make the project just the right size before I started typing so I didn't have to mess around while printing (I love that feature of MDS).

 

 

 

Just a few more days before the Retired List comes out so stay tuned!! You won't want to miss any of the deals. I got a sneak peek Saturday night of the new catalog and I get preorder stuff on Wednesday and I can't hardly wait!! I love this time of year with Stampin' Up! There is always so much going on. Don't forget about the Color Refresh going on!!

 

And even better -- get more for your money right now! Either join the SU fun or host a party!!

 





Big Shot Club

Another mini club starting in May is the Big Shot Club -- this was a favorite last go around! May's club features the milk carton die. I never would have thought that you could do anything else but milk cartons with it but that couldn't be further from the truth!

 

It is hard to see in the picture but the bunny is actually open on the top -- perfect for treats. The box in the middle is made by putting 2 milk cartons together and the roof on the bird house opens up. But you really need to sign up for the club to learn all the tricks for these projects!! Email me ASAP to reserve a spot or check out my website by clicking HERE. Here are all the details of the club:

Don't Miss the Card Buffet!

The cards are half done! I have 8 of the 16 cute and easy cards ready for the upcoming card buffet! You won't want to miss out on this event -- come either weekend or both to really stock up on some great cards.

 I love how easy it is to make a purse with the Top Note die and the DSP Patterned Paper Stack. Just change out the sentiment for any occasion -- the Curly Cute stamp set goes great with this card! And we can all use a variety of birthday cards on hand. The cupcake punch and stamp set, Create a Cupcake, have so many uses and is a great addition to your collection.

Never been to a card buffet?! YOU ARE MISSING OUT! Here are all the details --

Don't forget to RSVP by going HERE!

**ASTORIA HAS CHANGED TO APRIL 20TH**

Win a Trip to San Diego!

I really enjoy getting the chance to make cards for stamp set of the month club. This month's set was Oh, Henry from the mini catalog. This cute little elephant was easy to stamp on DSP and cut out, or watercolor, or use another stamp to get texture! And there are so many sentiments in the set to adapt to any occasion.

Members of the club get these 3 cards plus the cut cardstock to make the card on the right at home and the Oh, Henry stamp set. If they weren't a fan of the set or already had it, they could substitute another set that they liked....delivered to their door...all for just $30!

Make sure to order this cute set before the catalog ends in May!

There are so many great specials going on at Stampin' Up! right now too! Fabric Frenzy started today...50% fabric....that is crazy!

Plus a chance to win a trip for two to San Diego!!!! You can enter to win and get all the details about the trip and the new This and That line by going HERE!

Fancy Folds Club

I'm getting really excited for this upcoming club starting in May -- Fancy Folds! These are the first month's projects. 

I love the summery 'flip flop' card. And since this club starts right before graduation, the spring fold graduation hat will be perfect! You can RSVP for the Fancy Folds Club by clicking HERE. Here are all the details: