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Technique Tuesday - Washi Tape Die Cutting!

Hello Stampers,

Well it's time for Technique Tuesday and today I will show you how to create your own Washi Tape background.  In this card I applied Washi Tape to cardstock and then used a Big Shot die to cut out the focal piece of the card.

Here's the video:

 

Here's the supplies used in this week's project:

#130622      Label Love Stamp Set          $21.95
#130920      Artisan Label Punch            $21.95

*Label Love Bundle - Set & Punch save 15% as a bundle!  #132722  $37.95

#114507       Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die      $26.95
#127555       Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons   $7.95
#129310       Gingham Garden DSP         $13.50
#100867       Island Indigo Cardstock     $ 8.50
#100730       Whisper White Cardstock  $ 8.50

Remember to check out my June Special to earn free products with your order.  Email or place your order in my online store.

 

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Happy 29th Birthday Card!

Hello Stampers,

Isn't this a fun card?  And who doesn't want to celebrate their 29th Birthday all over again?!

Here's what you'll need to create this card yourself.  Remember you can order all this products through my online store or by emailing me.  Check out my June special!

Stamps:

Morning Post Stamp Set
Memorable Moments Stamp Set

 

Paper & Ink:

Gumball Green Ink & Cardstock
Island Indigo Ink & Cardstock
Whisper White Cardstock
Raspberry Ripple Ink

Squares Collection Framelits
Chevron Embossing Folders

 

Happy Stamping!

Alison

Retired Stamps for Sale!

Hello Stampers,

Check out my stash of left over stamps from my BOGO sale by visiting my Photo Album.  The pictures aren't great quality but you get the idea.

Location is New Westminster, BC so if you live out of town and require postage that will be extra.  A deal can be arranged for large lot purchases.

 

 

 

Thanks and Happy Shopping!

Alison

Stamp Camp - June 15th!

REGISTRATION CLOSES Wednesday, June 12th at 5:00 pm - Don't miss out!

Hello Stampers,

WOW - less than one week until our New Catalogue Stamp Camp.  Come join us on June 15th for a fun day of stamping using ALL new products from the NEW Stampin' Up! catalogue. 

You can make card fronts (perfect for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators) or full cards - your choice of 6 or 12 designs!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's some "sneak peeks" from the cards we will make! 

We used over 18 different stamps sets, new yummy ribbon and embellishments, Big Shot products and delicious new colours and Designer Papers in our samples and no two cards use the same sets! WOW!  Lots of different styles from fresh and clean to vintage and elegant.  We will will use bundled product lines that include stamps, embossing folders and matching punches.

 

Here's the details:

When:              Saturday, June 15th
Time:               10:15 am - 1:45 pm
Where:            Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West, 3677 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby

Cost:                12 Card Fronts $35
                         12 Full Fronts & Envelopes $45
                           6 Full Cards & Envelopes $30

RSVP:              Click here to register!

BRING:           Basic Stamping Kit - Scissors and adhesive, camera for displays pics,
                     A snack or light lunch - we will take a 1/2 hour break during the day!

Hope you can come!

Happy Stamping,

Alison

 

My Digital Studio

Hello Stampers,

Can you relate to this cartoon?  It's funny but unfortunately it's also true for a lot of us.  Traditional scrapbooking is wonderful and an awesome way to record all those milestones, holidays and important events in our lives.  BUT it can also be time consuming, costly and requires lots of time and space. 

That's where My Digital Studio comes in to help!  You can make elaborate scrapbooks or just pick one of the pre-made templates and just drop your photos into the pages and write quick journaling and you are done!  Plus you can print multiple copies of the same pages/books to share with family and friends! There is a sale on print products (25% off regular pricing) until June 15th!

 

 

 

The My Digital Studio program is $24.95 AND it comes with $500 of downloads (that's the fun stuff you use for your projects) that include stamps, papers, embellishments, punches and more!  So fun.

So once you have the program then what you might ask?  Well I'm here to help you get started and to work with you as you learn all the tips and tricks of this powerful tool.  If you haven't looked at this program for a while you should see all the NEW stuff in the new and improved version.  So much easier than the original program.

So let's get started....set up a time to meet with me and we'll get you on your way to creating beautiful cards, calendars, albums and more.  OR join me at a class soon - I offer My Digital Studio classes in my home - you can bring your laptop with you and play along or follow me on my large screen where I have the program projected.  I also have a spare lap top (Windows) you can use if you'd prefer.

Email me to GET STARTED!!

Happy Digital Stamping!

Alison

SPECIAL Offer for June Orders!

Hello Stampers,

I hope you have been enjoying flipping through the new Catalogue (if you don't have one make sure to send me an email and I'll get one out to you!).  I love all the fresh new colours and the layout is so fun too! 

Did you catch some of the fun interactive features in the catalogue?  For instance, on page 187 you will notice that on the Framelit picture there is a website to visit called http://stampinup.com/showmehow which will show you how to use this amazing new tool!  These little tips are featured throughout the catalogue (while you are there check out the amazing new rotary cutter arm available for our Stampin' Trimmer in August!

You might have also noticed that there is less writing and more pictures!  I'm a visual learner so it works beautifully for me.  If you look on page 68 you'll see that there are colour combination suggestions - in this case - Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry and Baked Brown Sugar!  Great tips on using these colours together.

 

 

SO NOW FOR THE SPECIAL (available only through me!)

June marks the end of the Stampin' Up! year and this year I have a goal I've been aiming to reach by June 30th.  I'm almost there and so I thought why not reward my loyal (or new) customers for all their support this year by offering a Special!

All orders of $50 or more in the month of June (with the exception of Club orders) will earn you the equivalent of 20% in FREE PRODUCT as my gift to you!  So, for instance, spend $50 and you will receive $10 in free product of your choice - you pay for the $50 (plus shipping/taxes) and I pay for the $10 free stuff (plus shipping/taxes) - the more you spend the more you get for free!  If your order is $200 or more you'll also receive all the hostess benefits ($35 in free stuff) plus $40 more from me! Nothing says "Thank You" like a gift!

These orders must be placed by emailing them to me so I can add your freebies to the order.  They will then be processed for either pick up in my New Westminster studio or as customer direct to your door anywhere in Canada!

ADDED BONUS - everyone who places an order in June will be entered in a draw for a Hostess Set of your CHOICE - I'll draw for the prize July 1st.

So start shopping and send me your orders!

Cheers,

Alison

NEW Magnetic Platform for Big Shot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Stampers,

I was so excited to see a new product in the catalogue for the Big Shot.  It's a magnetic platform and it keeps those framelits in place while you cut.  Mine arrived today and it is AMAZING!!  Better than I expected and it works beautifully.  Oh my gosh you are going to go nuts over this tool.

 

 

 

 

Here's how mine arrived today in the box.  The magnet works so well that two of them were stuck together in the box and a package of framelits was stuck to the end.  So funny!  They sure stick but are so easy to use.

 

 

Here's a video showing how great they work...

 

Do you own a Big Shot?  If not, why not?  This die cutting machine is amazing and Stampin' Up! has fabulous products that work with the machine - many of our framelits, for instance, have matching stamp sets!  How cool is that?  Stamp and then use the framelit to cut out the images - easy peasy - especially with the new Magnetic Platform.

If you own a Cuttlebug this platform DOES NOT fit so why not make the leap to a Big Shot?  If you purchase the Big Shot form me during June you can purchase the Magnetic Plate for 50% off the regular price! 

So email me to place your order so I can add the platform and send it directly to your door - anywhere in Canada!

 

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Hello Stampers,

In all the excitement of the new Catalogue launch I forgot to tell you about some new offerings in our Best Of series of anniversary stamps and the Photopolymer line of stamps!

The newest addition to the Photopolymer line of stamps is called Wanderlust and at $16.95 for 12 stamps is a fabulous value and perfect for any travel themed cards or projects!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The newest in our "Best Of" series for the 25th Anniversary celebration is Best of Greetings and includes some old favourites and a new stamp with the sentiment "You're in my Thoughts".  I really love the "with Sympathy" and "To Have & To Hold..." stamps - this is a perfect set becaues it covers most occasions in one set!

Remember all the Best of stamps are $17.95 and when you've collected six stickers from the packages you can send in your completed collector card to Stampin' Up! for ANY $17.95 stamp set of your choice! Read all about the program here!

Happy Stamping!

Alison

 

Technique Tuesday - Stampin' Up! Pop n' Cuts Sizzix Die

Hello Stampers,

I'm so in love with the Dress Up Framelits and accessories from Stampin' Up! and in this video I will share how to use the Pop n' Cuts Die with Dress Up! insert. 

Here's the supplies for this project:

Dress Form Pop n' Cuts                      #130100                $26.95
Card Base Pop n' Cuts                         #130099               $48.95

Dress Up Framelits                              #130101               $30.95
Apothecary Accents Framelit           #127003               $31.95
Large Scallop Edgelit                          #127019               $  9.95

Everything Eleanor Stamp Set         #124164 (clear)   $32.95

Victoria Crochet Trim                        #118481              $9.50 - 5 yards

Basic Gray Cardstock                        #121044               $8.50 - 24 sheets
Smoky Slate Cardstock                     #131202              $8.50 - 24 sheets

 

Remember you can order through my online store or email me and I'll place the order for you and ship anywhere in Canada!

And now here's the video for this week's Technique Tuesday:

Happy Stamping,

Alison

Grab Your Greetings Sale!

Hello Stampers,

To kick off the new catalogue Stampin' Up! is offering a 25% sale on three Greeting Stamp Sets!

Here's the details:

Promotion runs from May 31st - June 30th

Stamps are available in wood and clear options

Prices:

Sale Price	Retail Price	Description	Item
$21.71	$28.95	Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132070
$16.46	$21.95	Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126707
$18.71	$24.95	Sweet Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132085
$13.46	$17.95	Sweet Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126457
$26.96	$35.95	Petite Pairs Wood-Mount Stamp Set	128706
$19.46	$25.95	Petite Pairs Clear-Mount Stamp Set	122497

 

They are all fabulous sets but I really love the Petite Pairs Stamp Set - outside and inside verses!

You can order online or just email me and I'll place your order and have it delivered right to your door anywhere in Canada!

Happy Stamping!

Alison