FALLING FOR YOU MAKE-YOUR-OWN DSP CARD...

This is a card I began at a shoebox swap I went to last weekend.  It was my last card, and I was very pressed for time, so I just quickly made the card front (WAY too quickly), which was basically a "make-your-own-DSP" design.  It sat on my desk until today when I used it to come up with my own card since I didn't remember the designed one.

I started by adding some of the leaves from the Beautiful Branches Framelits from the Thoughtful Branches Bundle.  I cut them from the GORGEOUS Copper Foil that is coming out in the Holiday Catalog - SNEAK PEEK!!!  It is positively yummy!  I loved the contrast of the Burlap Ribbon with the Copper Foil and the Copper Metallic Thread (another SNEAK PEEK!) for a kind of country elegance!

FALLING FOR YOU SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Thoughtful Branches (P#143539 $27.00) OR Bundle (#144328, $52.00)
• Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Whisper White
• Ink – Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Peekaboo Peach
• Ribbon – 5/8" Burlap (#141487, $16.95), Copper Metallic Thread (#141696, $3.00)
• Tools – Big Shot, Layering Circles Framelits (#141705, $35.00), Sponge Daubers (#133773, $5.00), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95) 

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

DO YOU DREAM IN COLOR? Check Out SU!'s NEW Color Refresh!

Announcing Stampin' Up!'s Color Refresh!  I love color and I know that you do too!  Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer.  It's important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends, so I am thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now?  In 2010, Stampin' Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every 3-5 years to keep our colors on trend.  Well it has been three years and we are excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!  We are welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning today, April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.  This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period.  Stampin' Up! has tried to anticipate increased demand based on historical sales information from previous color transitions.  However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone, so PLEASE be sure to get your favorites NOW before they are gone!

And, just in time, there is FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING APRIL 6-8!  No minimums or limits and all order types qualify (customer, workshop, online store) in the US only!  More info HERE.

Here is a video on the new Color Refresh 2013 with Carrie Cudney:



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LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

OCCASION MINI STAMP SETS AVAILABLE NOW!!!...

Did you love some of the stamp sets in the Occasions Mini Catalog?  If so, you are in luck!  Because of the short time period between the end of the Occasions Mini Catalog and the launch of the 2012-2013 annual catalog on June 1, Stampin' Up! has decided to make the carryover stamp sets available early starting TODAY!  Almost all my favorites made it – WAHOO!  I will shed a few tears for Rues Des Fleurs and P.S. I Love You, but am VERY happy about the others.

The following stamp sets are available for purchase now.  Just click on the individual numbers listed to see the stamp sets.  I hope you will enjoy this extra little sneak peak of the annual catalog!

Stamp Sets	Item Number
	Wood-Mount	Clear-Mount
Apothecary Art	125525	125527
Etiquetas florales  (spanish)	--	125941
Art floral (french)	125964	125966
Baby Prints	125470	125472
Bordering on Romance	125480	125482
Love & Laughter	125475	125477
Loving Thoughts	125843	125845
Mixed Bunch	125535	125537
Mouthwatering	125675	125677
Tea Shoppe	125545	125547
Salon de thé  (french)	125934	125936

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CAS FRIDAY, Bright Tulip Blossoms...

Today I have the card I made for my swap cards at my downline meeting to share with you.  I knew I wanted to make a card that would be very easy to demonstrate to new stampers.  And one that featured this month's sneak peek Bright Blossoms Stamp Set.  So this is what I came up with. 

This card also features two In Colors that will be leaving us May 31 - Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait.  Be sure to order any paper, ink refills, etc., that you will need in these colors as they are only available while supplies last only!  

BRIGHT TULIP BLOSSOMS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Bright Blossoms (W#125495 $16.95, C#125497 $12.95), Friendly Phrases (W#126149 $18.95, C#126151 $14.95)
• Card Stock – Whisper White, Peach Parfait, Just Cake DSP
• Ink – Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Wild Wasabi Classic, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight Markers
• Ribbon – Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched-Poly  (#119263, $8.95)
• Accessories – In-Color Glimmer Brads (#121005, $4.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Punches – Postage Stamp (#122344, $15.95), 1" Square (#124094, $15.95)
• Tools – Sponge Daubers

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

SNEAK PEEK, Summer Smooches Suite...

SNEAK PEEK ALERT:  This card features two products from the upcoming Summer Smooches product line.  The Summer Smooches Suite is an exciting collection of coordinating products that will not make their official debut until June, but you will have the opportunity to order them from April 1-30!

This was a Make & Take from my Downline Meeting this week.  It features two of the patterns from the Summer Smooches DSP and the Bright Blossoms Stamp Set.  I changed up the colors and added some elements to make it my own,  but it is a pretty easy (and FUN) one to make.  Enjoy!

CIRCLING SUMMER SMOOCHES SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Bright Blossoms (Available from April 1-30)
• Card Stock – Naturals White, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Summer Smooches DSP (Available from April 1-30)
• Ink – Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo Classic
• Ribbon – Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots  (#124142, $7.95)
• Accessories – White Baker's Twine (#124262, $2.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Punches – Scallop Edge Border (#119882, $15.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits Dies (#125598, $26.95), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335, $7.95), Sponge Daubers

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LOYALTY REWARDS  When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

SNEAK PEEK, Dazzling Mocha Doily All-Occasion Card...

This is another of the cards we made at my downline meeting Saturday.  It was a VERY CAS card though and I couldn't help myself from changing it up some - okay...a lot.  The focal piece is a sneak peek of one of the images in the upcoming Fresh Vintage Stamp Set.  It will be one of the products you can get for FREE with every $50 of products purchased.  It is only one of many fantastic freebies you can choose from during our Sale-a-Bration promotion beginning Jan. 24!  I chose to keep the card monochromatic and just stamped the image in Crumb Cake, but then I used Dazzling Details and Pearls on the flowers to give it some bling.

Under the focal piece is some of our elegant Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper cut with the new Paper Doily Die from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  It's too bad it doesn't show much on this project.  I will definitely be using it on other projects soon though!  Since the Paper Doily is an intricate Sizzlits die, I find it is easiest to cut from Designer Series Paper rather than card stock. After cutting out (be sure to use a shim), gently roll the die cut around a marker.  This will help many of the pieces to fall out.  Any remaining pieces can be poked out with a paper piercer.  This die does require a little more effort than others, but I think it's worth it!  After the Paper Doily is finished, I spritzed it with Champagne Shimmer Mist .  Here is a closeup, although even on that the shimmer mist doesn't show up very well in the picture.
 

Before embossing the background piece, I used the Color Spritzer with markers and then spritzed it with Champagne Shimmer Mist for additional texture.  I went with a bow instead of a sentiment, so that the card would be suitable for any occasion.  Enjoy!

Update:  For those having difficulty with cutting the Paper Doily, I just wanted to reiterate some of my earlier points to help you.

PAPER DOILY DIE TIPS:

1. Use Designer Series Paper rather than cardstock. It is just easier and you will save yourself a lot of frustration.  Unless you enjoy that kind of thing.  :D
2. Use a shim as thick as you need for it to work. I use a thin piece of cardboard like the one that comes with our regular dies, but it will depend on your Big Shot.  Some may only need a few sheets of computer paper or the plastic shim that comes with the Big Shot.
3. After cutting, roll the die cut gently around a marker (kind of like a cigar) and many of the pieces will fall out. 
4. Yes, you will probably still have to poke out some of the smaller pieces with a paper piercer, but it will be much less than without these measures.

DAZZLING MOCHA DOILY SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Fresh Vintage (FREE with $50 purchase beginning Jan. 24)
• Card Stock – Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Mocha Morning Specialty DSP
• Ink – Crumb Cake Classic, Soft Suede & Crumb Cake Markers
• Ribbon – Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta (#122966, $6.95)
• Accessories – Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Basics Glimmer Brads (#121003, $4.95), Dazzling Details (#124117, $2.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), 2-Way Glue Pen, Shimmer Mist (70% alcohol, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Soft Suede Re-inker)
• Punches – 2-1/2" Circle (#120906, $16.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Paper Doily Sizzlits Die (#125592, $21.95), Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (#119277, $7.95), Color Spritzer (#107066, $12.95), Paper Piercer

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SNEAK PEEK, Enchanting Tea for Three Thank You...

This is one of the Make & Takes we made at my downline meeting yesterday.  I finished mine at home so that I could add some vintage touches with embossing, distressing, layers, and pearls to make it my own.  I can never leave anything alone...it's a curse!

This card features a sneak peek of the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper.  This DSP will be one of the products you can get for FREE with each $50 in purchases that you make.  It is only one of many free products that you can choose from during our Sale-a-Bration promotion beginning Jan. 24!  IMHO, this is the prettiest Designer Series Paper we have had for Sale-a-Bration yet!

The stamp set I used is one of my favorites from the Occasions Mini Catalog-- Tea Shoppe (pictured at the end of the post).  I masked each tea cup to add the next one above it.  The mats were embossed, color spritzed and color distressed and then all layers were separated with Stampin' Dimensionals to give even more depth.   Hope you enjoy today's card!

ENCHANTING TEA FOR THREE THANK YOU SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Tea Shoppe (W#125545 $34.95, C#125547 $27.95)
• Card Stock – Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP (FREE with $50 purchase beginning Jan. 24)
• Ink – Soft Suede Classic, Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Pool Party Classic & Markers, Tea Stain (from the Distressing Essentials Kit)
• Ribbon – Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots  (#124142, $7.95)
• Accessories – Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Punches – Modern Label (#119849, $16.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits Dies (#125598, $26.95), Finial Press Embossing Folder (#115963, $7.95), Punch Windows Movers & Shapers Dies (#115953, $29.95), Cutter Kit (#106958, $16.95), Stampin' Sponges

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

STAMPIN' REWARDS -  Anytime you place a product order with me of $150 or more, you earn your choice of FREE Stampin' Up! products including hostess stamp sets. Check out my Stampin' Rewards page for full information on these two programs.