Let's start at the very beginning - Day 34

We are moving on to using embellishments. Ribbon and Pearls, just add that extra little touch, take it  up a step.  I love a plain and simple card and we've done a few over the last month, so let's not forget them but remember that we can always take a step up.

This card we created with only the stamp and the card stock.

Now we have stepped it up with stamps, cardstock, DSP and pearls. (sorry so blurry)

Add the pearls to step it up a bit

I randomly stamped the sentiment to the right hand side only. Made banners from the cardstock and  layered it with the DSP. Then added 3 little strips of pearls on the banners.

 

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Retiring products list

We're saying goodbye to retiring products from the 2014-2015 annual catalogue, but before we do, we're giving everyone an opportunity to order their favourites with discounts of up to 50 percent off retail.
 
With the retiring stamps and accessories only available until 2 June, or while supplies last, I encourage you to order your  favourite products before they’re gone. Visit this website often for details of the retiring products that are still available. I will update daily, the availability of what products are still available. Remember to check back regularly so you have the most up-to-date information.


 
Also included is the My Digital Studio list, with all products discounted 30 percent off retail.


Both these lists are updated regularly to show the availability of all retiring products. Download the PDF for a quick reference. Check back regularly to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.

Happy Stampin’!

Weekly Deals 28th January - 3rd February

Another week of Weekly Deals. 

What have you on your wish list? Is it the Decorative Dots embossing folder, or maybe some punches. Check out this weeks Weekly deals, you may find something on your wish list that you can cross off.

You  can purchase from my Online Store or call me and let me know what you need. I am often putting in an order and the postage can be shared.

Weekly Deals 21st January - 27th January

Here are the latest Weekly Deals. I think I may have to invest in the skin tone blendabilities, as they would come in handy when I do my little lady cards. The Deco Labels are such a good buy for anyone that hasn't already got them. You  can purchase from my Online Store or call me and let me know what you need.

The Apple of My Eye

I was inspired by one of our new Stampin' Up! demonstrators Facebook posts. She is an avid scrapbooker and is always looking for great designs.
Well she posted a gorgeous page that caught my eye and I knew I just had to CASE it using My Digital Studio.

 If you are into scrapbooking and would like to try digital scrapbooking then why not try it for FREE. You don't have to make scrapbook pages. I have created cards,invites, banners and even some labels.

Here is my take on Kerry's post.

Weekly deals for 7th - 13th of May

Yipee! The weekly deals have been extended, so here is this weeks deals. Don't forget you can go to my Online store and get them delivered straight to your door.

I love our electric heat tool, it gives you the right amount of heat for any technique.

• A slim, sleek design makes it easy-to-hold. 
• 2 heat settings give you full control. 
• Use low for drying ink and high for heat-setting Stampin' Emboss Powder and Heat & Stick Powder.

129056 Heat Tool  was $49.95 now $37.46

Another My Digital Studio download. This download includes:

• 34-page 8" x 8" board book designer template
• 40-piece stamp brush set Features
• Digital-exclusive

An impressive board book for your dad to treasure for years to come

 

130104 The Man, The Myth Board Book Designer Template - Digital Download  was $16.50 now $9.90 

  125601 Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders  was $15.95 now $11.96

 

114507  Beautiful Butterflies Stampin' Up! Bigz Die was $37.95 now $28.46 

 

120997 Champagne Glass Glitter  was $6.95now  $5.21 

 124114 Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder  was $8.50 now $6.38 

 

129398 Pool Party Stampin' Emboss Powder  was $8.50 now $6.38 

 

  123106 Tangerine Tango Stampin' Emboss Powder  was $8.50 now $6.38

 Wow they are great deals. I am definitely going to grab the Digital Download. . If you want any of these great deals then head on over to My online store or call me if you want to add these to an existing order.

The Paper Players #177 - Chalkboard Technique

My first digital attempt at the Chalkboard Technique which is the theme challenge by the The Paper Players I have once again created my card using My Digital Studio. It was very easy to create the Chalkboard technique by using a few different stamps as overlays.
I used Vintage Overlays - texture 2 and Ink Splatter 6 overlaid over the Delightful Dozen Happy Birthday stamp. The paper Fill in the 21 is the same as the top of the of the card but I Zoomed it to make the stripes smaller. Love how we can do this.

Pals Paper Arts PPA186

 The Pals Paper Arts colour challenge this week uses Gold, Whisper White and Island Indigo.
One of the great things about My Digital Studio is being able to manipulate the size. In this card I have added the gold of this challenge in the form of an antique brad. Then I enlarged it to make it the background for my hearts and doves.

The Whisper white background I stitched with Island Indigo. Very easily accomplisehhed in MDS. Then I added the layer of Island indigo. The hearts were punches which I colour filled and the kissing doves is a stamp as is the "I do" sentiment. All of these stamps and punches were manipulated to change their sizes. I love that aspect of MDS so much.

Head on over and take a look at the Pals Paper Arts link and see what everyone has been creating.

Another My Digital Studio - PCCCS074

We all wish for health and wealth for family and friends and sometimes don't always get what we wish for. Happy New Year to everyone, and may all your wishes come true in 2014.

Happy New Year to You and Your Families!
We had a very low key New Years Eve with the kids; Twilight Zone Marathon.
- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/#sthash.LJjlrWxy.dpuf

Happy New Year to You and Your Families!
We had a very low key New Years Eve with the kids; Twilight Zone Marathon.
- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/#sthash.LJjlrWxy.dpuf

Happy New Year to You and Your Families!
We had a very low key New Years Eve with the kids; Twilight Zone Marathon.
- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/#sthash.LJjlrWxy.dpuf

Today is the sketch challenge at the Paper Craft Crew and I have decided to do another MDS card.

My Digital Studio - PPA 185

Hi to every crafter around the world. I hope that each of you had a very wonderful Christmas! Mine was fantastic, I got spoiled by my family. Today, I’m sharing my first card in the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge.

I am a hands on crafter I like to feel the paper and the card, so when My Digital Studio was released I was rather reluctant to give it a go at first. However I soon realised it has so much potential. The stamp that I used on this card has been manipulated to the size I wanted.  The zig zag stitching has also been manipulated. If I wanted to, I could print this card out and add more embellishments. How cool is that.

Stampin' Up! have a Free Trial of MDS if you want to have a little play around.

Here is my card:

Make a Statement Digital Tour Brisbane

Another wonderful event by Stampin' Up! I have just come home inspired and ready to play after attending the Make a Statement Digital Tour Brisbane "Un convention".
For those that love the feel of paper and card, and have the need to add bling and glitter everywhere, working digitally may seem a bit dull.

Well, it doesn't have to be, for the ones that like plain and simple then a card or scrapbook page can be created in a jiffy and then printed out. However I am one of those that loves adding embellishments. This is still something that can be done but the bonus of My Digital Studio (MDS) is that the stamps can be manipulated to a bigger or smaller size and so can the punches. Actually anything can be manipulated. Once a project has been created then it can be printed out and then the embellishments can be added. What a way to have your cake and eat it too!! Love it.

Now you might think MDS is only for making cards and photobooks. Not on your nelly! Check out all these cute ideas.

 

 

Having a party? Print out the invites, bottle labels, cupcake toppers, lolly bags etc

How fun is that?

 

 

Planning a wedding. Why not be individual and creative. Make your own invitations, matching place names, bonbonniere and  wedding favours. Create a guest book for the day and Thank you cards. Wow, wouldn't that be a money saver?

 

 

Then of course everyone has baby showers. Aren't these ideas cute.

Click on image to enlarge

Click on image to enlarge

 

 

Gosh I could ramble on all day about the great things you can do with MDS. So if you are a touchy feely person like me, have a go at MDS and be surprised and delighted. There is a FREE Trial that you can download, find out how useful it can be as an added tool for your hobby.

Stampin Up Convention 2013

Stampin Up Convention 2013 started with a bang literally. The entertainment started with some very nifty drumming, I'm sure my arms would have fallen off if it had been me.

Stampin Up excels themselves each year with entertainment, prizes, displays and a great program. This is my second one and I am happily exhausted. I have made so many new friends and my mind is overflowing with ideas. I am not going to go on and on I will let the pictures speak the words. Needless to say I can't wait for next year when Convention is going to be in Melbourne.

Of course you can't have convention without a badge or two. So as we are Paper Angels I decided to make us all a Paper Angel. Aren't they cute. Also had to wear my little lady that I made for last year's convention. Although by the end of the week she is in need of a new hairdo.

 

 

One of the highlights of convention was the awarding of the Heart of Stampin Up Award to our lovely Rebecca Ross a fellow Paper Angel. It was so well deserved as she has been a true inspiration of what Stampin Up's Statement of the Heart is all about.

"To love what we do and share what we love,  as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments... in this we make a difference!"

Here she is with Shelli Gardner the CEO for Stampin Up.

Then of course we had to find out about My Digital Studio (MDS) this is taking us to a different level of card making. Now if you can't drag yourself away from your computer, there is yet another reason to stay on there. We created a cute little birthday card. Can't wait to try out making calendars, scrapbook pages and invitations. I can see heaps of potential with MDS just have to explore some more.

I wish I could show you all the hundreds of displays. We had Roses made from Filter paper, punched out birds in DSP nests and heaps and heaps of cards.

 

 

Such a great time and such a great company to be part of.

 

The Stampin' Up! team from Australia, New Zealand and United States.