Time's Running Out - Best of Flowers

Today's cards feature the Stampin' Up! set, Best of Flowers. Best of... sets are only available until 3/31/14, so be sure to order any you want. Each set is $14.95. Collect the 25 sticker from 6 sets and get a free stamp set ($14.95 or less). Buy 4 sets (or any other $50 or more purchase) and get the Distressed Dots embossing folder, which was used on the top card, for free (SAB selection, ends 3/31).

The "above & beyond..." stamp is from One in a Million. On the inside is the coordinating stamp from that set, "...that's where you always seem to go!" I like how each stamp in this set is paired with another coordinating phrase.

 This second card is a 3 x 3 notecard. Yes, Stampin' Up! sells envelopes to fit.

Here are all 12 sets, one for each month of Stampin' Up's 25th anniversary year. Get yours before they're gone!

Best Of Autumn Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Best Of Brides & Babies Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Best Of Butterflies Clear-mount Stamp Set
Best Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set	Best Of Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Best Of Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Best Of Love Stamp Set	Best Of Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Best Of Shelli Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Best Of Snow

Paper Pumpkin Party

We had a small group, but my first Paper Pumpkin Party was a big hit! Those of us who were there put together a card that I designed and then worked on My Paper Pumpkin (MPP) kits. I offered this event FREE to all MPP subscribers.

Here are Carol, Sherri, and Karen working on their projects. Look how hard they're concentrating! It was a rare moment of quiet.

 Working on the March MPP kit:

 

Carol using the Big Shot (for the card I designed - MPP comes complete with everything you need, except adhesive):

Completed March MPP projects. There are supplies for 8 cards (2 of each design). In case you can't tell in the picture, the polka dots are gold glimmer paper.

I offered for people to use my non-consumables (Big Shot, punches, Simply Scored, etc.) to work on other projects, but they all had enough MPP kits to keep them busy.

You can see the bonus card we made here. It's the black and gold one.

Edit 3/23: I just saw that Stampin' Up! co-founder, Shelli Gardner, posted some variations that she made with her kit. Very cute!

The party was definitely a relaxing, fun time socializing and crafting. I look forward to doing this type of event again. In fact, if I get at least 2 new subscribers before the end of the month, I'll do it again in April. Why before the end of the month? Because then the new subscribers will also get a FREE pack of 2012-14 In Color Markers in their Welcome Kit. You must select me, Sue Root, Raleigh, NC, as your demonstrator to come to the FREE Paper Pumpkin Party. Sign up here. Hope you'll join us!

2014 Catalog Premiere

I am so excited about this announcement from Stampin' Up! They are having Catalog Premiere events at movie theaters throughout the USA and Canada. And Raleigh is one of the cities!

We get to be the first to see the new catalog! There will be more happening, but the rest of what I've read is on the demo site, so I don't think I can share it.

This event is only for demonstrators, so if you want to go, you have to join Stampin' Up! Fortunately, this is a great time to do so. During Sale-a-Bration, you get $150 worth of merchandise for only $99! And did you know that new demos get to attend the Stampin' Up! Convention in July for FREE?

Join my team today and join an awesome company. Get extra merchandise in your starter kit during SAB ($150 instead of $125), get free convention registration, and become eligible to attend the 2014 Catalog Premiere! Sounds like a winner!

Registration for this event opens Monday, 3/24, so don't delay. I have a feeling it will fill up fast.

Just to  be clear - the Catalog Premiere has a registration fee and while new demos get free convention registration, they are responsible for other expenses such as hotel and transportation.

Card Kit Bundle

Stampin' Up! has put together several bundles priced in the $50 range to help you get free Sale-a-Bration (SAB) items. Here's a recent SU! blog post describing one of these bundles.  Since this bundle focuses on card kits, my suggested SAB item - Good As Gold Card Kit.

Yay for Cards!

I love to give a handmade card. But sometimes I get too busy to give away as many as I’d like. Well, the Yay For Cards! Bundle in the Sale-A-Bration (US) catalog is the perfect solution.
This bundle includes two card kits that have enough pieces to create 23 cards. The colors and designs aren’t specific so they can be used at anytime during the year. Now I can get ahead and make a bunch of cards to have on hand for that last-minute thank you or hello.
Plus, with the purchase of this bundle, you are able to choose one of our fabulous Sale-A-Bration products for FREE! This offer is only available through March 31, so be sure to get yours today!
Robyn P.
Sr. Concept Artist

You + Us + March 26 = Awesome! (Online Streaming Event)

You + Us + March 26 = Awesome!

 

Have you ever wished you could stamp with the folks at Stampin' Up!'s home office? Your wish is granted--and your opportunity is coming soon! Here's the basic rundown.

Order the All Wrapped Up Bundle, so you can create the projects as you watch the video. Already have some of these things? Items can be ordered separately.
Bundle with Clear Mount Stamps #135340
Bundle with Wood Mount Stamps #135339
Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (FREE) # 133521

Who: You! And feel free to invite friends who want to play along.

What: This is a live, streaming event where we will stamp with the All Wrapped Up Bundle on page 6 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure (shown above). Order the bundle (one for each person who will be attending) in time to have it at the event. Our projects will also feature the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, so you may want to order that as the free Sale-A-Bration product. Then choose your preferred device--computer, tablet, smart phone, or even hook up your computer to your TV*--and tune in to learn some fun new things to do with the bundle! (Note: UPS usually takes 6 days to get from Utah to NC, so order your kits ASAP - today is best).

When: March 26, 2014, at 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 11:00 PM (all times MT - add 2 hrs. for Eastern time). We'll demonstrate the same projects each time, so choose the one that's best for you.

Where: You don't even have to leave home. Come to www.youtube.com/stampinupvideo at your chosen time, and be prepared to stamp! We'll also award door prizes to random participants.

Why: So many occasions are coming--Easter, Mother's Day, graduations, and more--and we want to help you be ready.

Hope you can make it. We'd love to have you join us!

I'll also be giving out random prizes to those who order their bundle from me! That's in addition to the ones from Stampin' Up!

*Never hooked up your computer to a TV before? Do a search on YouTube and you'll find loads of instructional videos. Make sure to do a practice run before March 26 so you don't miss out on any of the party.

 

Weekly Deals - March 18

Here are this week's Weekly Deals. They can be ordered online (Hostess Code: RJVQKPKM) or contact me about being part of a group order.  Embossing powders, glitter, and embellishments! Plus a pretty border punch and a digital item.

  

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder Item # 124114 Regular Price: $4.75 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.56 US/$4.46 CAN
	Silver Glass Glitter Item # 120995 Regular Price: $3.95 US/$4.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.96 US/$3.71 CAN
	Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Emboss Powder Item # 122950 Regular Price: $4.75 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.56 US/$4.46 CAN
	In Color Boutique Details Item # 130938 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$11.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.63 CAN
	Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements Item # 118764 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.63 CAN
	Scallop Trim Border Punch Item # 118402 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$20.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$15.71 CAN
	Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim Item # 130021 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Grad Party Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 129877 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Stampin' Up! has announced a Live Streaming Event where you can stamp with the folks from the home office! I'll gather the details and post in a bit.

TSSC 306 - Papaya Collage

I bought Papaya Collage because I really like the frame image in it.  The rest of the elements are cool, but most have never seen ink.  Somehow, they seemed just right for the Designer Series Paper (DSP) that I picked for this week's TSSC design team sample.

I was leery about just mixing these elements as a "collage," but I figured I'd give it a try. Those of you who know me or read my blog regularly probably have figured out that I'm not overly comfortable with random. In fact, it took me a long time to even stamp off the edge of the cardstock! I laugh about it now, but that really was a big step for me. So these types of designs are a stretch.

I don't think it's too bad for my first attempt. For some reason, it's a lot cuter in person.  Possibly because with the Four Frames image on the front popped up (love Stampin' Dimensionals!), you can see the Bermuda Bay flowers better.  They kind of get lost in 2-D.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Basic Gray, Smoky Slate

DSP: Eastern Elegance

Stamps: Papaya Collage, Four Frames, Teeny Tiny Wishes, French Foliage (for the splotches - would have used the ones from the My Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit, but a friend was borrowing that set)

Punch: Decorative Label Punch

Here's this week's TSSC sketch:

You can see the rest of the design team samples and link your entry at the the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site.  Hope you'll play along!

Today is the last day of this week's Weekly Deals.  Remember to place your order if you haven't already.  Stop back tomorrow to see the new Weekly Deals.

Blog Candy Winner! Plus Happy Watercolor Note Cards

Congratulations to Karen O. who won the Reason to Smile stamp set!

I want to give a special shout out to Jennifer N. who has been busy on facebook and here on my blog. I have a little something for her, too.

Thank you to everyone who took time to enter the contest! I hope you'll continue to frequent my social media sites, share what you like, and give me feedback.

And now, a couple of note cards to inspire you. These cards use the Stampin' Up! set Happy Watercolor, which is in the Occasions Catalog. This is one of those sets that once you start stamping with it, it's hard to put down.

This is a one layer card on Naturals White cardstock. Ink Colors: Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso

  This card is on a Crumb Cake base. Other colors: Wild Wasabi (cardstock and ink), Early Espresso (cardstock and ink), Naturals White (cardstock), Blushing Bride (ink) and Pool Party (ink).

Both of these cards will fit in the Crumb Cake Note Card Envelopes. This is a great size card for sending short notes. Plus, I like having a different size to design for.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Check back tomorrow for a new TSSC challenge card.

Facebook Timeline Covers - My Digital Studio (Tutorial)

The more I play with My Digital Studio (MDS), the more I love it! It's so versatile. Of course, photo books and cards. But other things, too. Recently I started making facebook timeline covers. So easy! And fun to have my own custom design!

If you want to see how it looks on my facebook page, click here.

Here are two of the three I've made so far:

This St. Patrick's Day one is currently on my facebook page:

This one was for Valentine's Day (obviously):

The first one I made was for Martin Luther King Day. That one used images and quotes I found on the web. I like that about MDS. I can use the awesome digital content that comes with the program or that I've bought. Or, I can import other images to use with MDS content and features.

If you don't already have My Digital Studio, you can download a FREE 30 day trial here. Please choose me (Sue Root, Raleigh, NC) as your demo. Thanks!

Want to make your own facebook timeline cover?

1) Open MDS

2) On New Project Options page, select Custom Project (3rd choice down on right side)

3) At the top, under Create a Custom Size, make the size 851 pixels wide and 315 pixels tall

4) Click on Create Project.

5) Name your project. You can also choose your project location if you don't want to use the default location.

6) Design your project. (This is the fun part!)

7) Choose Project from the menu bar along the top.

8) Choose Share, then Export Pages.

9) Save the project (pop up box), then make any other changes to the options that you want. Image type should be JPEG. Select Finish.

9) Once you get the message that it's finished, click OK and quit program.

Your facebook timeline cover is done.

Hope you find this tutorial helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I'd love to see the MDS timeline you make. Leave me a link in the comments so I can see it.

You're Lovely Cards

I had just gotten the Deco Labels Framelits when my Sale-a-Bration (SAB) brochure arrived, so I was excited when I saw this set. I love getting stamps that coordinate with my framelits!

There are several SAB items on these cards: You're Lovely stamp set, Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper (DSP), and Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack. I used the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder because when I made these cards I didn't have my Decorative Dots embossing folder yet.

I used different cardstock and ink colors, but the other products are the same and look how different the cards are.

Sale-a-Bration ends March 31. Until then, you can choose a FREE SAB item with each $50 purchase. Head to my Online Store to start earning your free items. Please use hostess code RJVQKPKM when you place your order.

Weekly Deals - March 11, 2014

Wow! It's an all Big Shot sale this week (except for the one digital item SU offers on each Weekly Deal list).

What do you think of the new Spring colors on my blog? I had the Kiwi Kiss color for awhile and thought a change would be good.  Leave me a comment to let me know. I've turned off Comment Verification (it wasn't supposed to be on), so it's easy to leave your thoughts.

Hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Dress Form Pop' N Cuts Item # 130100 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Circles #2 Originals Die Item # 114526 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$14.96 CAN
	3 Inch Circle Originals Die Item # 122125 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $13.46 US/$16.46 CAN
	Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127749 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Item # 123130 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die Item # 124587 Regular Price: $32.95 US/$40.95 CAN Discounted Price: $24.71 US/$30.71 CAN
	Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127750 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Ahoy, Matey Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130078 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN

These items and any other Stampin' Up! products you want can be ordered through my Online Store. Please use Hostess Code RJVQKPKM  (unless your order qualifies for hostess benefits on your own - then collect them yourself). Or, contact me about placing a group order. Thank you!

Don't forget to let me know what you think about the new blog colors.
Plus, your comment will get you an entry to win the blog candy (ends 3/15/14).

TSSC 305 - Serene Silhouettes

I've said before that one of the things I love about challenges is that I create projects I never would have without the challenge. This is one of those cards. I think I can safely say that I would never have put these elements together like this.  But I'm really pleased with the end result.  I highly suggest you give it a try.

 

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Whisper  White

Ink: Basic Black

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Modern Medley

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes

Here is the TSSC sketch, which I used for inspiration:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. If you haven't been there yet, be sure to check out the design team samples here .  This is also where you can link your project.

REMINDER: You have through 3/15 to enter to win Reason to Smile. My goal is 100 likes on facebook and 20 followers on Twitter.  Will you help me?  Each one will get you 3 entries in the drawing.  Other interactions (shares, comments, re-tweets, etc.) get you entries, too. See full details here. Or, don't worry about the details and just get started:

 
Like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StampinWithSueRoot
Follow me on Twitter: /twitter.com/StampinWithSue
Interact - share, re-tweet, add comments

While there is some overlap, there are ideas, information, and specials that are unique to each site.

Daydream Medallions - Welcome Home

I was trying to figure out how to name this post. I thought about TSSC 304 - Sort Of. Why? Because this is the card I mentioned in Monday's post. The one I started for the TSSC Challenge, but then decided not to use. It was going okay, but I didn't really think the strip along the bottom would work.  So, I decided to leave it as it is. The card reminds me of double doors with a big wreath in the middle - hence the name, Welcome Home.

Stamps: Daydream Medallions, Serene Silhouettes

Big Shot: Floral Framelits

Colors: Calypso Coral, Pool Party

Here's the card standing and slightly ajar:

  I've had some people ask me how I made the fold. It's really very simple:

Start with an 8.5 x 5.5 piece of card stock (like we would use for a standard card). Instead of folding it in the middle, score and fold 1/4 of the way in on each side (i.e. at 2 1/8" from each end of the 8.5 side).  Edges should meet in the middle.

 Here's a picture of my other card open, so you can get a visual:

You can see the post with this card here.

I went ahead and added this to the TSSC Challenge blog since the sketch was the inspiration for it.  I just didn't want it to be my design team sample.

So, I told you this reminds me of double doors with a wreath.  What do you think?  Of what does this card remind you?  Leave a comment and let me know.

Punch Art Rattle

I think the hand prints and footprints in the Stampin' Up! set, Baby Prints, are so adorable! For this card I made a punch art rattle to go with the hand prints.

The rattle is just made with circle punches and a rectangle strip. I used the Big Shot to emboss the largest circle (top of the rattle) with the  Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder. Then I punched a strip of Whisper White card stock with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch to decorate the rattle. To make the bottom of the handle, punch the smaller circle first and then center the bigger punch around the hole left by the first punch.

The sentiment, "welcome baby," is from Petite Pairs. I used the coordinating stamp, "so glad you're here," on the inside of the card.

I entered this card in the Late Nite Stampers Challenge.  The current theme is Punch Art.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Hope you're having a great weekend!

Venetian Romance Sympathy

Because the need for sympathy cards is often unexpected, sometimes we need a card that looks nice but goes together quickly. This sympathy card went together in no time. And  since the colors aren't too girly, you could use this card for anyone.

 The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is from Venetian Romance.  I love that paper!  The stamp is from Simply Sketched.  It's worth having a party or joining stamp club just to get this exclusive hostess set!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Have a great weekend!