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  • Game Day & a Superbowl Special!

    You may have heard that there is little football game happening today…. Smile  It’s Superbowl Sunday!

    And all around Seattle here the town has been transformed into Blue and Green; even the construction cranes are flying the 12th man Seahawks fan flags!

    Lots of folks have been using the Undefined sets to create their own custom Seahawks stamps

    seahawks stamps using undefinedand making awesome decorated treat bags for their game day parties!  (These use the Twisted Treats bags and tags that you can get free out of the Sale-a-Bration catalog)

    Seahawks twisted treats goodie bags

    So, to get in the spirit of game day, I’m putting together a last minute game day special!

    Stampin’ Super Bowl Special!

    Place your order by emailing me at jennifer@nwstamper.com or shop online and use the Hostess code 3DWH3NCF before the game ends this evening to be eligible for the Super Bowl special!

    How it works:

    If the Seahawks win –

    You will receive a coupon for free shipping on your next purchase with me!  Plus a little bonus goodie in the mail with your thank you card. Smile 

    If the Broncos win –

    You will receive a coupon for 5% off your next purchase with me!

    See, either way you win, but you don’t know exactly what you will get until the game is over!  I’ll be watching the game and you know I’ll be cheering for the hawks!  But for all you Broncos fans… good luck! 

     

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  • Hand Carved Travel Stamp Set with Undefined

    Ok, so I don’t have a completed card for you today but I had to share something else crafty I did this week-

    I carved my own personal stamp set!!!

    I am so stinkin’ excited about how it turned out, especially since, other than the one stamp I carved at convention, this was pretty much my first time carving stamps.  And I know, it sounds harder than it is!  So this is what I created:

    Undefined travel stamp set by Jennifer Blomquist

    So, on Monday I ran a class to show others how to create their own stamps.  So, they were given a refill kit and were able to use my carving tools and I shared tips and ideas I’ve learned from talking to others and carving myself.

    For example:

    • Draw your image on a piece of computer/copy paper and then turn it over and rub it onto your raw rubber.  I find that mechanical pencils work best or graphite pencils.
    • Start by carving out the big sections with the wider carving tool and then get precise with the detail tool.
    • When you are carving, especially when going around curves, turn your rubber NOT the carving tool.
    • Before you start cutting out the image (once you’ve carved it out) mount it to the foam.  That way you don’t have to trim the foam in a second step.
    • Stamp your image with Staz-on on the surface of your wood block before mounting it

    Here are some of the stamps created by folks at the class:

    hand carved ladybug stamp by elise hamilton

    Hand carved stamps by elise hamilton

    hand carved pinata stamp

    And yes!  That pinata got carved out by someone as their first stamp ever carved!  I forgot to take a picture of the finished stamp, but it turned out almost exactly like her drawing.  I was SO impressed! 

    My final stamp I carved during the class was the suitcase stamp to finish out my travel set.

    hand carved airplane cloud luggage and you are here stamp

    Carving your own stamps are a bit like watercoloring…. it takes a little bit of patience but is so relaxing and a lot of fun!

    If you want to give it a try, check out the kits available and let me know and I’d be glad to help you out. Smile 

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    Undefined Stamp Carving Kit – #133402

     

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  • Hand Carved Flowers with my First Undefined Stamp

    Today over on Stampin’ Stylin’ Inkspiration, we are playing with the Undefined hand carved stamp kit that Stampin’ Up! released during the 2013 convention.  It is always fun to see what other people create because I know… it sounds super hard or tedious.  But it’s easier than you think! 

    Check out what I created as my first stamp while at Convention:

     

    And with that I created this card:

    Yay!  I love it!

    I kept my card simple today by just using different 2012-2014 In-Colors and stamped solid image flowers on the white background paper.  That seemed a little bright so I covered it with Vellum to soften the look.  Then I added some rhinestones to the corners to cover where I used glue dots to hold down the vellum.

    Then for the sentiment, I grabbed my Four Frames stamp set and Petite Pairs sentiments and created the central image.  Add an accent of the same hand carved flower that I colored in with markers and POP!  some fun color and images that I can call MY OWN.  Smile

    If you are curious what comes in the Undefined kit, check out everything you get:

    You get:

    • Sample stencil images
    • 4 wood blocks
    • Enough raw rubber for all 4 blocks
    • Enough foam adhesive for all 4 blocks
    • 2 carving tools (skinny and wide)
    • Island Indigo marker
    • 3 postcards

    All for only $19.95!  Your own personal stamp set with tools to make more for $20.

    Anyway, I thought it was a ton of fun and can’t wait to make more.  And to help folks see how much fun it is, I’m holding a class where you can make your own personal stamp – a try before you buy idea – using my tools and your ideas.  Check it out in October if you’d like to join me.

    So, give it a try.  Or think about it, and for now, just try out the fun ideas I used on this card today.  Smile 

     

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  • Stampin’ Up! Convention 2013 Recap & Announcements

    If you have been following along with all the news from convention, you probably saw and heard a bunch of product announcements, news, and promotions.  Turns out I took around 1,000 pictures, so while I edit those, I thought I would summarize all the news so you can make sure you didn’t miss a thing.

    New Product Announcements

    One of the really fun things at convention is being the first to hear about new products.  This year was no exception and we had a number of fun announcements for what is on the way!

    • Undefined Product Line –  Create your own one-of-a-kind stamps with this new line of rubber carving tools and the raw rubber and blocks to create your image. And yes, I know it sounds intimidating, but it is easier than you might think!  If I can create this flower, you can make a stamp too! Smile
       

    Available Now!

    • Flip Card Thinlit Dies! – I’m super excited about these new dies, and not just because I won one of them. Smile  These dies (in both circle and label shapes) makes it super easy to create fun flip cards with just a few cranks in your Big Shot (instead of fussing about placement, cutting, scoring… etc).
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    • Envelope Score Board –Now you have another option for creating custom envelopes in 66 different sizes!  The board has printed on the front, exactly what size to cut your paper for the size envelope you want.  Then you just use the guides to score the 4 quick lines, use the built in notch punch to cut away the parts you don’t need, and a  built in corner rounder to punch the corners of your envelope flaps to make them look even cuter!

     

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    Available September 2013

    • In With You Stamp Design Contest Winners – Stampin’ Up! recently launched a new design contest for anyone to help design a new stamp set.  They took entries based on the ideas of Monsters and this is the big winner!  This will be made into a stamp set and available soon:

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      The same type of challenge was run in the Stampin’ Up! offices and the following stamp set won and is available to purchase now through January 2nd!
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      Available Now!

    • Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit – This is a new kit Stampin’ Up! is trying out which gives you everything you need to create 20 cards (except your basic adhesive).  You’ll get a special clear block, exclusive stamp set, ink, envelopes, accessories, and everything you need to create all your cards.  They are still finalizing the details but more information will be coming soon!

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      Expected launch date is September 2013.

    • New Product & Sign Up Promotion

      Multiple promotions were announced during convention.  If you attended convention, there were numerous product discounts available just to you; but here are all the discounts available to everyone!

      • Pick a Project Sign Up Bonus –  Join Stampin’ Up! between now and August 31st and receive a free project kit set in addition to your starter kit.  3 of the project kits are items from the Holiday catalog and there are some CUTE projects they shared at convention with them!
        image        I’d love to have you join my Fun n’ Crafty group of stampers!
        If you have questions, contact me at jennifer@nwstamper.com or check out more details online.
      • My Paper Pumpkin Introductory Offer – Do like the idea of having a project kit sent to your door each month?  My Paper Pumpkin may be a great option for you.  Each month you receive a package in your mailbox containing a project kit that could be a set of cards, a mini scrapbook, or a cute project like this month’s mini banner set.
        Join by Aug 31st and receive your first 2 months for only $10!  That is 50% off and includes shipping!

        You can cancel or skip a month at anytime, so it’s a great way to try it out for a great price.

        Check out the details here

      • Buy 3 get 1 free Designer Paper Sale – just wanted to also put out the reminder that through July 31st, you can get 1 pack of designer series paper of your choice when you by 3 packs.  Its like getting 25% off each pack!image
        Shop Designer Series Paper Here

      Whew!  Ok, so I think I got it all!  So, hopefully you see something that is exciting to you… I know I’m really excited about all the new products coming out, including my stamp carving kit that is showing up any day now!  I just need to get home from my trip visiting family to start playing with it.

      It is an awesome time to be a crafter (and a demonstrator too!) so I hope you have lots of fun in the coming months with all these products and deals.

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