Purple Mixed Bunch

I had so much fun this weekend :)  Here's a card we whipped up.  There's not much to say about this card, it's a quick little card with the embossing folder and the coordinating punch/stamp set.  

HAVE A GREAT MONDAY!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Well Scripted (retired)
Ink: Perfect Plum, Wisteria Wonder
CS: Concord Crush, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories: 3/8" ruffled ribbon wisteria wonder, blossom punch, big shot, elegant lines textured impressions  embossing folder, 3/4" circle punch

No Stamped Project Today

With a bit of luck, if everyone is still healthy, I am stamping today with some of my dearest friends.

Anyways....while I was sick this week I was cleaning out some drawers.  Do you have a "junk" drawer?  Well we have (ahem) several.  Every store we shop at has some bonus frequent discount card.  I am guilty of grabbing another card at the checkout because I have no idea where the card is and just want the discount.  Please tell me I'm not alone.
We also had quite the drawer of gift cards.  Which is great, but not really helpful if you're out shopping and don't have the gift card with you.  Sooooo......I made the ring of cards that neatly stow in my purse pocket.

I used my cropadile, binder ring and a scrap piece of ribbon.  If you attempt this, make sure you don't punch throw the swipe-y part or any of the bar codes/numbers.  Much to my demise, not all cards have this information in the same spot.

Have a great weekend!
SHERRI

Croppin' Queens Swap Card

Once a month our team has a swap.  It's great fun to participate in swaps.  I made several identical cards and I swap them away for other beautiful samples and ideas.  Due February 1st were Sale-A-Bration swaps.  I hope my fellow demonstrators and swappers enjoyed this card.

Please let me know if you need a Sale-A-Bration catalog, or are interested in earning free products.  Want a little?  Place an order.  Want a lot?  Host a show or class.  Want it all?  Join my team!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Elementary Elegance (SAB exclusive)
Ink: Peach Parfait, Soft Suede, Versamark
CS:  Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB exclusive), 1/2" stitched poly peach parfait ribbon, curly label punch, big shot, beautiful wings embosslit, scallop trim border punch

Four Squares

Are you using your Sale-A-Bration product?  I sure am :)

What do you think of this card?

Truth:  The bottom card was the original I made at Diva Day.  Of all the cards (and I made a TON), this striking card was my most favorite.  For my re-make, I used a Poppy Parade panel and stamped the Fresh Vintage image in VersaMark.  Love it!  I then sponged the edges with Soft Suede.  The stamps are punched out with the Postage Stamp Punch.  The bottom card was almost the same, the flower was stamped tone-on-tone (peach parfait ink on peach parfait card stock), no sponging and some sentiments on staz-on black.

Which do you prefer?

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Fresh Vintage
Ink: Versa Mark (top card only), Lucky Limeade, peach Parfait, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Soft Suede (top card only), staz-on (bottom card only)
CS: Very Vanilla), Poppy Parade (top card only), Peach Parfait (bottom card only)

Thanks and Smiles

Two quick ones today, make sure you scroll down to see both!  These are cards I made at Diva Day!  I love earning stamping days with my most favorite teammates.  Don't miss out on any of these wonderful products available during Sale-A-Bration!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Outlined Occasions (SAB exclusive)
Ink: Staz-On
CS: Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Blossom Punch, Adorning Accents Edgelit dies, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB exclusive), Everyday Enchantment Brad (SAB exclusive), Marvelous Markers

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Sprinkled Expressions (SAB exclusive)
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
CS: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment ribbon (SAB exclusive), Pool party Seam Binding, Big Shot, Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Fresh Vintage

My dear friend has a great eye and she recently pinned this great card that I HAD to copy.  Literally, I ran to my stamp room to make this card.  It.  Was.  That.  Good.  :)

It's from a fellow demonstrator, Pat Mayer and Pat had posted it on Stampin' Connection.  Stampin' Connection is a demonstrator-only website where we chat and share ideas and photos.  Joining my team now will allow you access to Stampin' Connection!

I switched the card up from Pat's original.  The entire card is black and white.  So crisp!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Loving Thoughts
Ink: Staz-on Black
CS: Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: 1-1/4" square punch, 1-3/8" square punch, Big Shot, Polka dot embossing folder

Hello!

Sorry for my brief absence.  I think I've said it, but I'll say it again; the Sale-A-Bration papers are amazing!  Here's a quick little card that shows off this great paper.

Contact me about earning this great paper FREE!  I hope you have a great Monday!!


Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Elementary Elegance Stamp Set (SAB exclusive)
DSP:  Everyday Enchantment (SAB exclusive)
Ink: Poppy Parade
CS: Pool Party, Very Vanilla
Accessories: 1-1/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, pool party seam binding, dimensionals

FREE MDS for 30-days!

Happy Thursday!  We are LOVING this warmer-than-usual weather!  It's been so wonderful here to have the car windows down and walk outside without the bulky winter jacket.

Anyways, I'm here today with a FANTASTIC 30-day FREE trial.

Have you ever thought about getting the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio Software?  If you have, now you can give it a try for FREE!

Stampin' Up! is offering a 30-day My Digital Studio Express trial version beginning February 1, that you can take advantage of.

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

• Full access to the software at NO COST.
• Full design functionality.
• Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
• Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
• Access to our professional print services.

It's simple; add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it from your Download Manager.

If you don't already have the My Digital Studio software, make sure to take advantage of the free trial offer.  Try it out and see the fun and ease of My Digital Studio.  

Q: How do I order the My Digital Studio Express Trial?
A: You can order My Digital Studio Express through my Stampin' Up! Online Store.  You can order the free trial by itself, or you can add it to an order with stamping supplies or digital downloads. If the My Digital Studio Express Trial is the only item you order, you will not be asked for any credit card or payment information.  If you are a new online customer, you will need to create an account.

I'd love for you to try it out (after all, it costs you NOTHING!).
Need more info?  Here's the details.

MDS is much more than scrapbooking.  You can use it as a design station for your traditional cards.  You can make hybrid cards where you print some elements from MDS and your home computer and add traditional elements.  You can also use it for marketing, graphics in newsletters.  I've used MDS to create my blog header, signature and favicon.

I'd love to show you the benefits of MDS.  Contact me to schedule a one-hour session to get you started.  
SHERRI

I need a nap.

Sorry for the slight delay.  I have projects and photos.  I just need to get the posts written.
If you signed up last week to be part of my team, you'll be getting a great box from me!

There's still time to place a qualifying Sale-A-Bration order, host your own party or join my team.
I'd love to tell you more about these options.

I'll be right back after a short nap.
ZZZZZZZzzzzzzz,
SHERRI

New Punch Style Video

I hope your week is going flying by and you've been enjoying all the Sale A Bration excitement.

I have a quick video from the Stampin' Up! home office to discuss the new punch style with you.  This may be old news to some of you, but if you haven't watched this clip before, check it out!

Have a great Wednesday and I'll see you tomorrow!

Happy Sale-A-Bration!

It's here!  I think Bing got it all wrong!  This is the most wonderful time of the year.

Click here to see the products!


For every $50 in product you spend, you earn 1 FREE selection from this awesome catalog.  Some product are exclusive to sale-a-bration; you can't buy them and they'll be gone after March 31st.  Check out the paper, ribbon, home decor elements, stamps and digital downloads.
Click here to see the products!


Host a party, catalog party, workshop or class and you'll earn even MORE free product!

Hostess Bundle Details:

The Hostess Bundle includes the products found on pages 6-7 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure, including

• Fresh Vintage stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
• Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
• Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

*Free shopping tote with workshop orders only; offer does not include demonstrator, customer, or online orders. Free hostess bundle with workshop, customer, or demonstrator orders; offer does not include online orders. Offers are not incremental (i.e., a hostess does not receive two totes for a $300 workshop or two bundles for an $800 workshop).

Join my team during sale-a-bration and receive free DSP for the rest of the year.  One pack EVERY month!  AWESOME!  More details...

Details:

• Chose from our Starter Kits and join during Sale-A-Bratino for just $125 (regularly $175)! You'll receive product and business supplies valued at over $340.
• FREE package of Designer Series Paper ($10.95 or less) or digital download (any price) begins the month after the new demonstrator joins Stampin' Up!  (does not include shipping and handling charges).  
• New demonstrator may alternate between Designer Series Paper and digital download each month.   
• Free paper or digital download does not include tax or shipping.
• New demonstrator must redeem her free item on a demonstrator order.  If a demonstrator chooses not to add any other items to her order besides the free Designer Series Paper, she will incur the minimum shipping charge (there are no shipping charges for digital downloads).
• Demonstrator must remain active during incentive period to be eligible for free items.

Our starter kits are created exclusively for new demonstrators, contain Stampin' Up! essentials you'll need to get started in your new business. You can choose between the standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Starter Kit. Both Starter Kits are customizable allowing you to choose products that you want to run your business your way

The standard Starter Kit includes Four complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block) A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge   Assortment of Designer Series Paper and card stock White envelopes (40) Four Classic Stampin' Pads Two Stampin' Write markers VersaMark Pad Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon Always Bird Décor Elements and applicator Adhesives Blender pen Color Coach Cupcake Punch Stamping sponge Stampin' Scrub and Mist  Box of Idea Book & Catalogs Business forms and tools

The Digital+ Starter Kit includes My Digital Studio digital designing software His & Hers Digital Content Collection DVD One clear-mount stamp set (including a clear-mount block) Assortment of card stock Note cards and envelopes (20) Four Classic Stampin' Pads   Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon Brights Designer Buttons Always Bird Décor Elements and applicator Adhesives Blender Pen Stampin' Scrub and Mist  Box of Idea Book & Catalogs Business forms and tools

Plus, if you'd like to add scrapbooking, home décor, or digital designing to your business, we also offer three optional add-ons: the Stampin' Memories add-on, the Definitely Decorative add-on, and the My Digital Studio add-on. These add-ons give you a great sampling of products you can use to showcase Stampin' Up!'s Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, and digital designing lines. Talk to your demonstrator for more information.

I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!  Take time to look over the SAB catalog, there's some great new stuff in there!  Please contact me if you need your copy of this great catalog.  

Click here to see the products!

Checkout the blog header I made using the digital downloads from Sale A Bration!   

I'll be back tomorrow, 

SHERRI

Tomorrow is The Big Day!

Happy Monday Morning!  I hope you're as excited as I am about Sale-A-Bration starting tomorrow.  It's an annual promotion that allows YOU to earn free stuff for each $50 order in product you place.  $100?  That's two freebies!  $150?  That's earning you normal hostess benefits and THREE freebies. Additional perks for hosting a party or joining my team during SAB.

I've been showing peeks all month long, and here's another snipet of the AWESOME DSP pack.

This is a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) of an earlier card I made here.  It was one card in the January birthday class I've been teaching.   There are several punches used to make this card go quickly.  Don't be afraid to reuse a great layout or substituting for things you have on-hand if you see a great card to CASE.
Which card do you like better?  This or the original??

See ya tomorrow to celebrate SAB!

Sweet Deets (all supplies Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Loves Ones, Create a Cupcake
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Soft Suede
CS: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Circles #2 die, 2-3/8" scallop circle punch, cupcake builder punch, glimmer paper, Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB), vintage wallpaper embossing folder, 3/8" ruffled ribbon (pool party shown), scallop trim border punch, dimensionals