Tuesday, March 5, 2013

"All Dressed Up" Combo Class Kit


I am delighted to announce my very first online class!  I found this beautiful photo from fellow demonstrator Penny Smiley and simply loved it. I was inspired to make this my first go around with something that is bringing me a wee bit out of my comfort zone.  That's good right?! You'll love the feminine detailing of the 'All Dressed Up' Stamp Set and Framelits. It's so easy to use fabrics and small scraps from home to make additional projects with the framelit dies.

Purchase the featured 'All Dressed Up' card kit, video and instructions for this combo class
Only $1.95 (plus shipping)
with the purchase of the All Dressed Up Stamp Set and Framelit Bundle!

The details...
What is a Combo Class? I'm calling this a Combo Class because we're combining a number of different components.  
  1. VIDEO: You'll receive a quick video from me (ack!!) talking about the projects that you'll make.  I'll also feature some of my favorite cards or projects that inspired me to tackle this as my first online class. Because this is in video form, you can free the video for easy duplication of the projects.
  2. INSTRUCTIONS: You'll receive my own version of step by step instructions in PDF format for completing the three cards above. I'll offer helpful hints for making your cards, just like I do in person!
  3. STAMPS: You will need to order the 'All Dressed Up' stamps.  You'll also have the option of purchasing the 'All Dressed Up" bundle at a 15% discount which includes the matching framelits.
  4. CARD KIT: You will receive the card kit to make all three cards above. Each card will be cut and prepared with die cut pieces and accessories for easy assemble at home. You'll just need to stamp your images.
  5. BONUS: You'll find a special extra treat in your kit to make as a small additional project!
Order Date: You may order your "All Dressed Up" Combo Class today through Wed. March 20th. Email me at dotdesigns@hotmail.com with questions.

Video & Instructions: You'll receive an email from me on Thursday, March 21st that will include your PDF instructions and video.

Mail Date: Your card kit will be mailed between March 28th and March 30th.

Receive your video, pdf instructions & card kit for only $1.95
with your purchase of the 'All Dressed Up' Stamp Set and/or Framelit bundle!
Order your kit today!

To receive your card kit, video & instructions for $1.95, you'll need to purchase one of the following:
  • All Dressed Up Stamp set in Clear: 16.95 Item #29174
  • All Dressed Up Stamp Set in Wood: 21.95 Item #129171
  • All Dressed Up Clear Mount Stamps & Framelits: 34.95 Item #131095
  • All Dressed Up Wood Mount Stamps & Framelits: 38.95 Item #131096
Order your All Dressed Up stamps or bundle here and enter hostess code: CAYRHHZR.

** If you've already purchased the All dressed up stamps or bundle, you may still receive the featured All Dressed Up Combo Class kit, video & instructions.  Simply place an order for whatever you like equaling the same amount using the same hostess code.
The 'All Dressed Up' Stamp Set

'All Dressed Up' Framelit Dies. You'll save 15% when purchased with the stamps!
    Helpful Notes:
  • The clear mount dress form stamp fits beautifully on an E Block.
  • You'll want SNAIL adhesive to assemble your cards. Mini glue dots are helpful but not necessary.
  • Island Indigo Classic Ink is used on the Dress Form Card with purse shown at the very top left.
    Already have this stamp set or bundle?  No worries!  Feel free to order any stamp set or items of the same price.  Email me and we can work that out with ease!

    Additional Ideas that have inspired me from fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators featuring the All Dressed Stamps and/or Bundle:
     
     
     

Monday, March 4, 2013

A 'Feeling Sentimental' Hello

 I've got a sweet sneek peak for you!  The March Stamp Shoppe is coming up this weekend.  The card designs offer a nice variety of colors, sentiments and fun things to play with.  I'm really excited to show you the following card and for a few reasons.
  1. Simple is beautiful!  This particular card design has interest, character and a little 'bling' but it's rather simple and a snap to make.  
  2. The new Designer Builder Brads are featured in such a fun way.  The catalog and online photo just don't capture how pretty these are in person. The cool thing about these brads?  You can add any color stamp, paper or 'whatever' in the center by punching the circle out using the Itty Bitty Punch Pack Circle - it's an exact fit. 
  3. I'm loving the simplistic use of the Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder Set.  It's a gentle touch that brings the card to the next level of interest in the most subtle of ways.  The Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder set comes with two different designs for only $7.95.  That's an incredible value for folders that you can have forever and a day!
  4. We're featuring the Feeling Sentimental Sale-A-Bration (SAB) Stamp Set. This 'vintage' style stamp set is so cool and a wonderful throwback to days gone past.  Click here to see what Sale-A-Bration has to offer. Pick a free SAB gift with every $50 you spend through March 22nd.

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Bloomin' Marvelous Sentiment

My dear friend and fellow demonstrator, Kriss Huels made this beautiful card for me.  I love everything about it, especially the extra TLC that I know she put into creating it for me. 
*** Please don't ever underestimate the feeling that someone gets when they open a hand stamped card that you've made for them. You are truly giving a gift of yourself!

Kriss used several Sale-A-Bration goodies to add extra sassy 'oomph' to her card design.  Here's the supply list:
Paper: Sierra Sand, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White & Island Indigo Card Stock, Sycamore Street Designer Paper.
Ink: Rick Razzleberry & Island Indigo
Cool Tools: The Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits,  Large Oval Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch
Bling: Basic Rhinestones


Click here to see the FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts you can choose through March 22nd. 

Thursday, February 28, 2013

The Basics - Online Stamping Class


PERFECT FOR THE BUSY STAMPER! 
Learn innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin' Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success. Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin' Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. 

SCORE!
I purchased "The Basics" class to learn more about what is being offered. This format ROCKS!!! I'm absolutely delighted by the details, helpful hints & new ideas. 
The best part? The topics are designed for experienced as well as beginner stampers. 

1. You'll learn about 6 different topics.
2. Each topic includes easy to follow instructions.
3. Tips & suggestions throughout every subject - they are like little 'A HA' moments!
4. Over 30 card/project ideas with supply lists for easy duplication.
5. Fun 'How To' videos loaded with helpful hints.
6. You'll save these files to your computer & have them to refer to as often as you'd like. 


A True Statement! If you've worked with me in person, you know that I'll be honest and share my honest opinion on value. I believe that this online class is an INCREDIBLE value that you can enjoy in so many ways. Give it a try - I think you'll be so pleased!

The Nitty Gritty:
* THESE ARE DOWNLOADABLE ZIP FILES. 
* YOU DO NOT need my digital studio to enjoy this class series.
* After purchasing and downloading the class, open "Stampin' Class--The Basics" folder and there will be six folders inside. Click on each and enjoy!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Pop Up Posies Designer Kit goes Rogue!

 
There is a sassy Stampin' Up! Kit called Pop Up Posies that comes with oodles of fun parts and pieces to play with.  I decided to use 'some of this and a little of that' to make the fun Pool Party card featured above. 
 
The Pop Up Posies Kit is only $12.95 and includes all kinds of cheery embellishments:
* 9 embossed paper tags (ea. 2-3/4" x 3-1/2").
* 9 fabric covered brads: (6) Very Vanilla & (3) Summer Starfruit
* Precut paper flower pieces layer into 9 flowers: (6) layers of one 
   style in 2 colors  & (3) layers of one style in 1 color
* 9 pieces of thick(8") Vanilla Baker's Twine
* Just for You wood-mount stamp: only
   available in this kit.
* The kit is available only through May 31, 2013

 
Remember... It's Sale-A-Bration Time!  Receive a free gift with every $50 you spend through 3/22.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Vine Street Textured Embossing Folder - How To


I love a good visual!  Please take a moment to watch this exclusive Stampin' Up! video featuring a quick tutorial for using the Big Shot & new Vine Street Textured Embossing folder.  If you're a new stamper, this video will offer a great 'How To' for using the Big Shot. 

 You'll find a sweet get well card that's super easy to duplicate at the end of the video - tune in!!

Click here to see all of the Sale-A-Bration items. 
Choose your favorites for Free with every $50 you spend during Sale-A-Bration.





Thursday, February 14, 2013

Simple Hearts a Flutter Love

I love the simplicity of this design.  The color palette and designer paper can easily be changed out to offer a completely different feel.  Your supply list is short as is the time it will take to make this pretty little note!

Supply List:
  • Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners*
  • Ink: Primrose Petals
  • Paper: Primrose Petals Card Stock, Primrose Petals & Pool Party Core'dinations Card Stock & More Amore Designer Series Paper.
  • Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Baker's Twine
  • Cool Tools: Big Shot, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Stampin' Sanding Block, Bitty Banner Framelits
*Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set (wood:132194, clear: 132195) is a Free Sale-A-Bration gift when you spend $50. Click here to learn more about Sale-A-Bration!



Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Friends Forever... Cross My heart!

Show a little love for your BFF with the Cross My Heart Stamp Set! I'm diggin' the clean lines of the sentiments and how the words can easily be used for a masculine card (finding non frilly words for the fellas can oftentimes be tricky!)


Supply List:
  • Stamp Sets: Cross My Heart (shown right),
    Hearts a Flutter, French Foliage
  • Ink: Primrose Petals
  • Paper: Primrose Petals Card Stock, Pool Party Core'dinations card Stock,
    More Amore Designer Paper
  • Cool Tools: Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack*, Paper Piercing Mat & Piercing Tool, Paper Snips
* The Essentials Paper Piercing Pack (#132204) is a Free Sale-A-Bration gift when you spend $50 or more! Learn more about SAB here



Sunday, February 3, 2013

Make Cards in February at The Stamp Shoppe

A new month means a new opportunity to make 6 terrific new card designs at The Stamp Shoppe!  The location is central for most in the Rochester area, but On the Go kits are also available for creative friends at a distance (Scroll to the bottom for kit options, please)!

The Stamp Shoppe
Friday, Feb. 8th from 5:30-9:30pm 
or
Saturday, Feb 9th from 9am-Noon
 The Stamp Shoppe is located at 1000 Winton Road N. in Rochester.
Make 6 different cards for $15 or FREE with a $20+ order at Shoppe
and... You can also enjoy scrapbooking!
Make (3) 12x12 Scrapbook Pages for $20 or FREE with a $25+ order at Shoppe
Take a peek at 2 of the 3 pages you can make! 
  Please bring your own SNAIL Adhesive & Dimensionals - I'll provide everything else for you.
If you need adhesive, I can help.  Just let me know with your RSVP*
*Please note that your adhesive does not count towards your $20 order towards your free cards. 

Remember... It's Sale-A-Bration time! For every $50 you spend (before tax & shipping), you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift! AND... I'll send you a special Sale-A-Bration PDF file w/ 20 card ideas! Whoot whoot!!

Need to have your kit on the go? No problem!
Choose the payment option that works for you - please note the drop down menu :)


Feb. Shoppe Kits

If you'd prefer another form of payment, please email me: dotdesigns@hotmail.com

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Sent with Love features Travel Inspired Craftiness!

Clean, crisp color to create with - I love it!  Take a peek at these new stamps and paper designs.
** Click here for a quick detour and explore the bright hues that you can work with.  Don't just stop with the initial image of the Designer Papers... Click through the 'More Images' link under the picture so you can see the full show! You're gonna love those polka dots!!


Sent with Love Dates: February 1 - April 30, 2013
The Nitty Gritty Details:
During this limited-time offer, you can purchase the exclusive and oh so sun Sent with Love Stamp Set or Sent with Love Designer Series Paper.  Better yet, bundle those babies together & save 20% off both!


Here's a snapshot at these sweet new products:


Item
  Description
Price
131847
  Sent with Love Stamp Set (clear-mount; English only)
$17.95
132182
  Sent with Love Designer Series Paper
$10.95
132851
  Pretty Bundle
  Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series
  Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine
$25.50
   20% off retail value!

In addition, you may purchase the Sent with Love Digital Kit (item 132914; $9.95). Please note that the digital kit is not included in the bundle.
The Fine Print:
  • You can place order these products through my web store or with me in person at one of my classes. 
  • The Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine are all available to be purchased separately. But when bundled together you'll save 20%!
  • The Sent with Love Digital Kit is definitely available but not part of the bundle. 
  • The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are exclusive to this special offer-you won't be able to get them after April 30!