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  • Getting Monochromatic with the 2012 In Colors

    I have a friend who hosts Stampin’ Up! workshops for me from a couple states away (she lives in Colorado, I live in Washington), so I send her a project and some fun samples to share with her friends who come over to stamp.

    This time, I wanted to let everyone see what the new In Colors really look like in person – from the ink, to the cardstock, to the ribbon, and even the dahlias!  I mean, they look nice in the catalog but its kind of like ordering clothes online.  The picture looks great but what will it really look like when you get it home.  So, I took on the challenge to create a set of cards that showcased each color and this is the results:

     

    Each card uses the Mixed Bunch stamp set at the base image and then uses the new 1-1/4” scallop circle punch and the Boho Blossoms punch to build up the flower.  Then some Stitched satin ribbon wrapped around the card and a Dahlia on top and you are done!  These were quick to put together but definitely POP in person.

    Now the only question is which color I like best. 🙂

     

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    Ribbon Heart Card Recipe
    Stamps:     Mixed Bunch
    Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse
    Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
    Accessories: Blossom Punch, 1-1/4” Scallop Circle punch, Boho Blossom punch, Stitched Satin Ribbon (Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse), In Color Dahlias, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals

  • Simple is Pretty – Fancy Florets Card

    You know how at holidays and birthdays, you agonize over what to give someone as a gift and you worry about if they will like it or not?  But then at the same time, you can be given just about anything and you are super excited about it?  That is what today’s card made me think of! 🙂

    As I mentioned a few blog posts ago, I do a monthly card swap with the gals in my Fun n’ Crafty team.  And each time I’ve had to create a card, I wonder if it is interesting enough… does it look nice, etc.  And then I receive this card from my fabulous downline, Pam Wu.  It is so simple, yet very cute and vibrant in person!

    Pam Wu Fancy Florets swap card

    card created by Pamela Wu

    I love how she used the new in-colors (Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green) and the Fancy Florets stamp set to create her own designer paper and cute look.

    I wanted to share this card with someone else and while I was getting it ready, I thought it would be fun to grab a piece of the matching Raspberry Ripple stitched satin ribbon and just simply tie it around the end of the card in a knot.  I thought it worked well too.  What do you think?

    Pam Wu Fancy Florets swap card with ribbon

     

    So, thank you, Pam!

    I love the card and the reminder that you don’t have to go over the top to create a great card!

     

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    Fancy Florets Simple Card
    Stamps:     Fabulous Florets
    Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green
    Paper: Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple
    Accessories: Raspberry Ripple stitched satin ribbon

  • Birds of a Feather Thank You

    Every year there is a pack of designer paper that I completely overlook until I get the paper in for my new catalog DSP paper share.  Then, as I pull out the sheets to cut it down to 6×6 pieces, I discover some hidden gem.  This year, Birds of a Feather is that paper pack!

    So, I wanted to make some thank you cards for folks who ordered at a recent workshop, and so I pulled out this paper and started playing around.

     

    And since I was so torn on which pattern of the paper I liked more for this card, I had to make a second version with a different pattern from the same pack.

     

    I don’t know if it is the colors or the “cute” feel from these designs, but I’m totally digging this paper set!

     

    Did you know? You can see a big picture of each pattern in a pattern pack online?  It took me a while to realize that even though the information page looks like this with tiny strips of samples from the pattern, you can still get to bigger pictures.  So start out on the product page like this:

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    If you click the “More Images” link under the picture, you can flip through bigger pictures of each of the patterns!

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     I know it took me a while to figure that out so hopefully that helps someone else!

     

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  • Stampin’ Up! Catalog Sneak Peek

    I feel almost selfish, I ordered some of the new sneak peek products earlier this month and while I’ve been getting to know them; I haven’t done much sharing (aside from the In Color sampler bookmarks I included with mailed catalogs).

    Well, I thought I would change that and share a card I made to play with a bunch of new things… can you guess how many new items are in this card?

    So, what is your guess?

    If you said 5 items, I’d say nice job!  If you said 6, then you are exactly right! Smile

    First off is the super cute paper called Patio Party that features the new In Colors.  I thought the banners design was cool enough on its own that I wanted to let it shine by being the focal point of the card.  Next, I added some of the new stitched grosgrain ribbon (Daffodil Delight in this case) for a border trim and to help my sentiment pop!  Ok, #3 – the stamp set called Itty Bitty Banners.  Now, I like sentiments and banners but I wouldn’t be loving this set as much if it wasn’t for the fact that there are new framelits to exactly match the stamps!!! woo hoo!!!  So, that is number 4, the matching Bitty Banner framelits!  I love how easy it makes my job at cutting out the sentiments.

    So, that leaves 2 more new things to spot.  Well, they are new In Colors… first is the pink paper matting my paper in the middle of the card – it is the new Primrose Petals and it is super pretty.  And finally, I stamped my sentiment in the new blue called Midnight Muse.  I know, it is hard to tell but it is a really nice blue color.  Not quite as dark as Night of Navy but deeper than Island Indigo or Not Quite Navy.

    Well, all of these things are available starting June 1.  but… did you know you can get them earlier than that?

    Want to get these items now?

    Did you know, that if you order the Stampin’ Up demonstrator starter kit (your choice of $125 worth of products for only $99 plus free shipping!) now, you are able to fill your starter kit with sneak peek items.  This includes multiple stamp sets, accessories, paper, and even the new firm foam ink pads in all of the Stampin’ Up! colors!

    Oh, and did I mention that the starter kit ships for free?  It is a great deal and a perfect way to start enjoying the benefits of being a demonstrator now!  In fact, if you sign up online, you will have access to the demonstrator website most likely within the hour.  How fun is that!

    If you have questions or would like to learn more, shoot me a note at jennifer@nwstamper.com and I’d be more than happy to fill you in on all the details.  Or if you are ready to go, you can start building your kit by signing up online now.

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    Itty Bitty Banners Birthday Card Recipe:

    Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners
    Ink: Midnight Muse
    Paper: Patio Party designer paper, Baja Breeze cs, Primrose Petals cs, Whisper White cs
    Accessories: Big Shot, Bitty Banners framelits, Daffodil Delight stitched grosgrain ribbon, corner rounder punch, Stampin Dimensionals

  • Who’s Ready for the 2012-2013 Stampin’ Up! Catalog?

    Can I just say I am getting super excited because tonight at 11pm my time, I’ll get to check out the upcoming catalog in full online!  I’ll also be placing my preorder of sneak peek products and boxes of catalogs!!  So, watch my blog starting late next week for new sneak peek projects.

    There will be new In Colors – with fun names like Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, and Raspberry Ripple, I can’t wait to play and see how they fit with the other colors I have at home.  I can say, from what I’ve seen, I think Gumball Green is going to be GREAT for the holidays!

    imageWant your own 2012-2013 Catalog?

    I know I’m excited to see the new catalog each year and I bet there are a few of you out there like me too. 🙂  So, I wanted to make sure everyone knew how to get one!  I’ll be ordering my boxes tomorrow and should get them in Mid-May.  At that point, I’ll be mailing out copies to everyone who has ordered with me in the last couple months as well as those of you who have contacted me to request one.

    So, how do you get a copy?

    You just have to pick one of the 3 options below and I’ll get you all taken care of!

    1.  Place an order with me in my online store between now and the end of May
    I’ll make sure you are on my list to be sent a new catalog first!  Plus, I will send it to you priority mail so that you’ll get it fast!

     

    2. Contact me to host your own private class

    Gotta hook up my hostesses so that you can see what your new favorites are going to be so we can plan an awesome night of crafting with you and your friends!

     

    3.  Email me that you want a catalog!
    I will initially be receiving a limited number of catalogs and after I mail them out to existing customers and new customers who order this month; I will send out my extra catalogs for free on a first come, first serve basis to anyone who sends me their info.  I’ll be continuing to get more catalogs, so don’t worry you will definitely get one though. 🙂 

    Fill out this form to let me know you want one!

     

    Have any questions, shoot me a mail at jennifer@nwstamper.com and I’ll be happy to chat with you soon!

     

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