Amy's 2013-2015 In Color Club

 

My In Color Club is the sassy ticket if you're looking to

#1. Receive a fun color packet every single month.

#2. Economically purchase all the components from the In Color Collection

#3. Have manageable supplies on hand to create (it's tough, even for me, to go through 40 sheets of the pretty In Color Designer paper. - This club offers a sampling of the patterns!)

 

Now... you have two pricing choices.  Decide between the $24 Club or the $29 Club and which one fits your needs.  Both options are a 5 month commitment (because there are 5 In Colors). 

 

Here are your 2 choices:

 

If you'd like to see the individual items & descriptions, please click here to visit my Online Store.

*In Color Club Details:

• Your credit card will be charged between the 5th and the 10th of each month for 5 consecutive months.
• I'll package your kit with special TLC and have it ready for pick up by the 20th of each month.  If you live long distance, your kit will ship for an addt'l $5.60 each month and will arrive in a USPS Priority Box. 
• There's more!! I'll send all club members an email once a month with In Color card ideas that you can copy or make your own!

Contact me today to get in on the next round of the In Color Club!

Congrats Graduate!

 

It's the exciting time for year for every graduate that has worked and worked to earn this awesome accomplishment!  Join me at the June Punch Art class on Thursday, 6/20 to make this fun card for the graduate in your life.  Click here to learn more about this month's Technique Thursday!

The perfect flower bunch - Bloomin' Bouquet Kit!

 

Check out this new flower kit! The Bloomin' Bouquet Kit is a sweet option for having a handy craft kit for the summer months and those potentially rainy days. 

There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet - find something cute that you've got on hand to finish off the presentation.  

The kit actually contains a "baker's dozen" so you can add an extra bloom to your bouquet or as a sweet embellishment to a gift tag, bag or card.  

Item 134542 $12.95

The Bloomin' Bouquet Kit includes:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems
  ** Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

Check out this quick video to see how fun and easy this kit is to make:

Visit my online store today and see the other cute kits that are available while supplies last!

Sent with Love

 

Tuesday, April 30th is the very last day to order the sassy Sent with Love products. This collection of travel inspired stamps and designer paper has a fun and carefree vibe.  I'm also diggin' the cool paper as a few of the paper patterns offer a masculine feel that can easily be transformed to cards or projects for a fun fella in your life. 

 

I have noted the Retiring Items in the following card designs with a double **.  Please remember, these items sell out quickly and are available only while supplies last.  

 

I made this little All Occasion card in 5 minutes! Sometimes is just nice to have a simple sentiment that can be used for a variety of occasions. The 'For You' tag is actually from the designer paper pack.  There is a sheet that offers a wide variety of shapes and tags that can be cut out like I did above or used as a fun scrapbooking background.   

'For You' Card Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White & Island Indigo Card Stock, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Sent with Love

Ink: Island Indigo

Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits (for the Heart cut out), Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon**, Calypso Coral Bakers Twine.

 

Sent with Love Designer Paper Patterns (#132182)

 

Sent with Love Stamp Set - Available in Clear only (#131847)

 

My sweet friend and colleague Patty Braun has pulled together a nice variety of card designs
Each design showcases a creative way to utilize the Sent with Love Stamps and Designer Paper. 

 



'Thank You' Card Supplies:

Paper: Calypso Coral, Whisper White Card Stock & Sent With Love Designer Paper

Stamps: Sent with Love, Wishes Your Way (129156)

Accessories: 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 1-3/4' Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Silver Mini Brads, Paper Snips

 



'Miss You' Card Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White & Pool Party Card Stock & Sent With Love Designer Paper

Stamps: Sent with Love & Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set (132956)

Accessories: Calypso Coral Bakers Twine, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border & Paper Snips

 

 

'Sealed with a Kiss' Card Supplies:

Paper: Crumb Cake, Real Red & Pool Party Card Stock & Sent With Love Designer Paper

Stamps: NONE!  The Sealed with a Kiss sentiment comes from the Designer Paper

Accessories: Whisper White Bakers Twine, Soda Pop Tops (129388), Big Shot - to smoosh the Soda Pop Top, 1" Circle Punch 

'Please Deliver To' Card Supplies:

Paper: Real Red, Island Indigo, & Whisper White Card Stock. 

Stamps: Sent with Love, Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set (132956) to make any name you'd like.

Ink: Island Indigo & Real Red Classic Stamp Pad and Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: Postage Stamp Punch, 1' Square Punch

 

'Sent with Love' Card Supplies:

Paper: Island Indigo, Real Red & Whisper White Card Stock, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Sent with Love,

Ink: Island Indigo & Real Red Classic Stamp Pads

Accessories: Paper Snips, Modern Label Punch, Full Heart Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Argyle Embossing Folder & Big Shot

 

Order your Sent with Love Products
by midnight on Tues. April 30th!

Color Refresh Announced!

Here are the color families broken down at a glance so you can see what's fitting where.

 

Here's a snap shot of what's retiring...

 

 

Here's what you need to know!

1. The 'Retiring Colors' may be ordered now and will be available only while supplies last. 
2. PLEASE order your re-inkers, card stock and color appropriate accessories (ribbon) before they are gone!
3. The Reasoning behind the Color Refresh...
   Q: Why are colors being discontinued?
   A: We retired colors based on sales history and focus group feedback. We also looked at our overall color offering and determined what colors were not working with others. We sent out surveys, looked at trends, and determined what colors are out of date, etc.
   
   Q: Why have some of the carryover colors changed collections?
   A: With the changes, we found that a few colors fit better in a different collection. We also organized our colors to be more complementary within each collection.

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A Pinwheel Birthday makes the perfect KISS Card!

Check out this sweet KISS Card (Keep It Simple, Sister!)

A KISS card uses only a few supplies to you can make oodles of the same design in a very short time or one smashing beauty of a card in a snap!

 

I'm diggin' the Pinwheel Sizzlet.  She's cute and adds a serious wallop of fun while the rest of your card remains rather simple. Two quick design notes for the little pinwheels:

1. I've also found great success when using the silver mini brads for the center of the pinwheel.
2. Add a mini glue dot in the center of the pinwheel and then fold the 4 corners inward.  The glue dot makes things stick a little bit easier. You can then navigate the brad through the center hole that the sizzlet makes for you.  

Here's your Supply List for this exclusive Stampin' Up! design:

Stamps
• Essentials*

Paper
• Island Indigo Cardstock, Tea for Two Designer Paper* & Watercolor Paper

Ink
• Island Indigo Classic Ink & Gold Glow Smooch Spritz (notice the gold spritzing on the card)

Accessories
• Basics Glimmer Brads, Dimensionals, Aqua Painters (for the blue 'swooshy' background), Big Shot, Pinwheel Sizzlits* & a toothpick

 

*From the 2013 spring catalog (available January 3—May 31, 2013).

 

Shop for the featured items and so much more in my online web store today!

All Dressed Up in Island Indigo

Oh la la! 
I've been prepping for my All Dressed Up Combo Card Class all day today.  I love the components of the set and am quickly discovering that the sky is the limit!  I was so excited to try a little of this and a little of that, that I didn't get nearly as far as I wanted :)

So... I regrouped -- Cleared off my workspace and started fresh.  I've seen oodles of ideas using the Pop Up Posies kit so I thought I'd take that route.  I'm really glad I did!  It was fun to play and I found my mojo coming right on back but this time with a wee bit of focus.

I posted a few shots periodically through the day on my Facebook Page.  Take a minute to click over and check it out.

Here are two versions of the same fashionable card.  A 'Before' Dazzling Diamonds and 2-Way Glue Pen and an 'After'.  I'm not sure that we can go wrong!

   

 

Have you seen the Pop Up Posies Designer Kit? It's pretty juicy and even comes with a wood mount stamp so you're prepared for anything! Click here to see another card design using Pop Up Posies.

 

3 Days Left to order your All Dressed Up Class Combo Kit. Click on the link for complete details.

 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!

 

I've received several requests for multiple kits.  No problem!  As long as you've purchased the All Dressed Up Framelits and Stamps from me (or products of an equal value if you already have them), you may buy the Class kit or as many kits as you'd like. 

Please contact me today with questions!

 

Shop online through my web store - pop on over here!

 

Sassy Colorful Clipboards!

I love getting pretty things in my mailbox!  In truth, that's one of the reasons I love my job. I want to offer that same joy to my friends, family and my sweet customers.  Anywho... one of the fun perks of working with Stampin' Up! is the bi-monthly magazine that I receive called Stampin' Success.  The magazine offers lots of cool ideas to try and to inspire.  My eyes lit right up when I say these colorful clipboards! So easy and makes using everyday things so much more fun. 

 

I'm delighted to offer you the full tutorial on how to make these - Click here to see!

 

Visit my online store today to order the basics for this project

 

Don't miss my All Dressed Up Online Combo Class!
You will enjoy...

1. VIDEO: You'll receive a quick video from me talking about the projects that you'll make. 
2. INSTRUCTIONS: Step by step instructions in PDF format. 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: Receive the card kit to make all three cards above.
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.

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.

Visit my online store today and enjoy!

Create on Cliffordale... The Holiday Edition!

I am very VERY excited to open my home and stampin studio to you for a special holiday open house!

On Friday, November 23rd, you can join me for "Create on Cliffordale" - a fun, casual and creative open house at my home.  The beauty of this venue is that you'll have access to ALL of my stamps, ink, punches, the Big Shot, embossing folder and dies!!  It'll be a wonderful opportunity for you to finish cards or projects that you're working on, but with stamps and supplies that you may not have at home. 

The cost of the event is $10 per person which includes unlimited access to my supplies in addition to an exclusive "For the Birds" card kit that you can customize for the holidays or for a variety of occasions using that stamp set. 
And...
You'll be able to see a wide assortment of holiday cards to spark your imagination along with many of the items that are now on sale with the Holiday Extravaganza Sale!
And...
You'll receive an entry to win exciting and current Stampin' Up! products AND be able to take advantage of my Cash & Carry items that include, but are not limited to adhesives, product shares, project/card kits and more!

Please RSVP to dotdesigns@hotmail.com by Thursday, (Thanksgiving evening) at 8pm. 

Amy's Spooktacular Halloween Party!

WIN MORE (in addition to having a ball!)

RSVP that you're coming on my DotDesigns Facebook Page for an extra entry into the Give Aways!

-and-

Bring a friend that hasn't stamped with me before and receive 2 extra entries for the Give Aways!!

Patio Party Birthdays!

I'm having a ball using the Patio Party Designer Paper and the Make a Cake Stamp Set!  The sassy card on the left was made at a previous Stamp Shoppe.  I made the card on the right at one of our Team Events (one of my fav perks of being a part of such a supportive, active team!)

The card below is an exclusive Stampin Up' design.  The pennant is sweet and a wonderful way to use up some of your scraps. 

Here's your supply list for this sweet birthday card:
Stamps:
Made For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Make A Cake Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Card Stock:
Baja Breeze, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit & Whisper White

Designer Paper: Patio Party

Classic Ink: Baja Breeze, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals & Summer Starfruit

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, White Baker's Twine, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Argyle Embossing Folder


Have fun shopping from the comfort of your home via my web store.  Click here & pop on over!

Stamps In The Mail!

Want something other than bills sent to your house automatically every month? Now you can receive STAMPS and CARDS in the mail - You'll automatically have...

Creativity delivered to your door!

And there's no better time to start than now, with the NEW CATALOG and NEW STAMP SETS on the horizon!

With "Stamps in the Mail" you'll receive a brand new stamp set plus 2 COMPLETED full card samples — mailed right to your door! You don't have to leave home, make special time to attend another class and you can count on something exciting coming to your door!


I will pre-select a stamp set each month, hand stamp you 2 cards using the same stamp set and then mail the bundle via USPS to your home.
 

Your credit card will be charged automatically every month and you can cancel your Stamps in the Mail subscription at any time. However, there is a special perk for sticking with it! After 10 consecutive months, you will receive a FREE HOSTESS EXCLUSIVE STAMP SET OF YOUR CHOICE as a special 'thank you' gift from me!
Take a peek at pgs. 201-205 of the Annual Catalog to see some of your choices. 

If you want to change the Stamp Set of the Month, you may certainly do so - just let me know by the 1st of the month.  Please note that your card samples will still be stamped with the pre-selected Stamp Set of the Month.

That's it! Super simple. No fuss — just fun & STAMPS!

 The cost per month is:
 » $29 for Clear Mount
 » $39 for Wood Mount

The price is the same every month and includes a different stamp set, the 2 samples, shipping and tax.
Stamps in the Mail will be mailed out at the end of the month, every month!

 Here's a look at upcoming stamp sets (remember, if you want to substitute any just let me know by the 1st of the month):
 » June – Summer Silhouettes – pg. 82 

 » July – Blooming with Kindness – pg. 87
 » August – Lacy & Lovely – pg. 99

To start receiving your Stamps in the Mail, use the drop down menu below! 

Stamps in the Mail

Clear Mount Monthly$29.00 USD Wood Mount Monthly$39.00 USD

KISS Card: Pocket Full of Posies!

It's time for a new KISS (Keep It Simple, Sister) Card!
The idea of a KISS card is to keep things nice and easy.  You'll only need a few items to complete your design and typically, they can be done in a snap!

This sassy little Stampin' Up! exclusive design is a hit with me for a few reasons...
1.) I love the simplicity of the nicely spaced circles.
2.) I love the idea that you can crank several of these cards out to send to your special peeps in only a few minutes!
3.) The Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set gives you several options for personalizing the card for the occasion that you need  - there are 24 different sentiments,  in fact!

Here's your supply list:
Stamps
• Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Pocketful of Posies Designer Series Paper *

Ink
• Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories
• White Baker’s Twine
• Subtles Designer Buttons
• Small Heart Punch
• 1" Circle Punch
• 1-3/8" Circle Punch
* Pocket Full of Posies Designer Series Paper is on the Retiring List and is Available while supplies last or May 31st. The paper pack is also on sale for $8.21 (reg. $10.95)!

Click here to visit my online store and order the card 'parts and pieces' for making a boatload of these fin KISS cards!

See the Summer Smooches Stencil in Action!

Click here to see the Summer Smooch collection in detail!

**Please note: The Summer Smooches Decor Stencil is available through April 30th only. 
This sassy item will not be be a part of the new 2012-2013 Catalog. 

Summer Smooches Sneak Peek!

STAMPIN' UP! SUMMER SMOOCHES OFFER STARTS TODAY!

If you love a good 'ole perk, this will be right up your alley!  Now, there's no need to wait until the new Stampin' Up! Catalog begins on June 1.  You can order some new products from the Summer Smooches collection which will is just one of the many new product lines in the upcoming 2012-2013 catalog. 

Summer Smooches Promo dates: April 1 through April 30, 2012.  

Click here to download and print the Summer Smooches flyer

*Exclusive to the Summer Smooches Special Offer; will not be available in the 2012-13 catalog. 

You'll want to order these little sweeties while you can!

Product Details: •Designer Series Paper coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango, Rich   Razzleberry.
•Designer Fabric coordinating colors: Daffodil  Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango.
 •Fabric Designer Brads: 24 pieces, 8 ea. of 3 designs.
 •Summer Smooches Photobook Template and Digital Kit are My Digital Studio downloads.

 If you are interested in seeing more of this sassy Summer Smooch Collection, be sure to attend the April 13th or 14th Stamp Shoppe for a special product demo!

Place your order today for the Summer Smooches Collection in my online webstore

Lace Ribbon Punch "How To"

I love it when things fall into place nicely and today of one of those days.  Stampin' Up! has just released a boatload of new 'how to' videos and I excited to show them to you!  These videos have been exclusive for demonstrators - one of our many perks until now. 

Check out this quick tutorial for helpful hints on using the Lace Ribbon Punch with ease!

 

Here's the supply list for the above 12x12 exclusive Stampin' Up! designed Scrapbook page:

Stamps• Calendar Alphabet & Numbers
• Elements of Style
Paper• Pool Party Card Stock
• Sahara Sand Card Stock
• Soft Suede Card Stock
• Daffodil Delight Textured Card Stock
• Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper
• Attic Boutique Side Notes
Ink
• Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad
• VersaMark® Pad
• Soft Suede Stampin’ Write® Marker
Accessories• Linen Thread
• Bitty Buttons
• Aqua Painter
• Blossom Bouquet Punch
• Lace Ribbon Punch
• 1" Circle Punch
• Stamp-a-ma-jig®
• Sewing machine and thread

Visit my online store today to pick up the items to makek your own version of this sassy page!

A little Love Note!

How about a little LOVE, Sale-A-Bration style?

Although this fun little love note steps away from the traditional pinks and reds you'll certainly get your point across!

Featured products:

• I Heart Hearts Stamp Set
• Outlined Occasions Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration set)
• Whisper White Basic Black & Lucky Limeade Card Stock
• Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper
• Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/8" Lucky Limeade Organdy Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration exclusive)
• Fashionable Hearts Embosslits
• In Color Printed Brads (Pool Party is used above!)

To order any of the featured items above, please visit my online store today!

Kindness Matters with lots of texture!

This is a pretty little card (a Stampin' Up! exclusive design) is adorned with Sale-A-Bration items!
There are several sweet parts and pieces that I'd like to show you in this design.  Take a look-see...

• I love the use of the textured card stock.  The photo pics up the texture nicely so that you can see how the card has a bit more visual interest. I promise that you can't help but touch the card with yor fingertips!
• I simply love the use of the Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon under the 'thanks' sentiment.  Did you notice that was ribbon? Love!
• The Scallop Edge Border is used to give the 'ruffled' effect, yet because Island Indigo is used several times, the result is subtle and sweet rather than busy. 
• The Rhinestone Jewels add the perfect touch of shiny bling to the butterflies.  Again, subtle touches that are just plain 'ole pretty!

Note the Sale-A-Bration items:  Kindness Matters Stamp Set and the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (to be used with the Big Shot Die Cut Machine).  Both of these items can be earned FREE through March 31st!


'MAKE IT EASY' Tip:  Two little butterflies have been stamped on card stock and then cut out.  The cutting is made so easy and seamless with the Stampin' Up! Paper Snips.  They are petite and give a concise cut with little effort.  These little ditties need to be on your wish list!


SAVVY SAVINGS TIP:  The Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders is actually a two-pack.  The folder set comes with the rectangle frame shown avove as well as a beautiful oval shape.  It's a two for one!


Click here to shop in my online store.  Orders of $50 or more  - before tax & shipping - will earn you FREE Sale-A-Bration item(s)!

Sale-A-Bration Starts Tomorrow!

Tomorrow marks the start of SALE-A-BRATION
and I think that calls for a beautiful project for us to see!
This fabulous bag is not my design.  The 3D project was featured at Stampin' Up!'s Annual Leadership Conference.  As the cyber airwaves were coming alive with exciting project photos and details for Stampin' Up! stampers, I came across this little 'pretty.' 

The designer partnered a delightful combo of beautiful, featuring several Sale-A-Bration products to how the versatility of this year's offerings.

What is Sale-A-Bration?
You will earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item for every $50 you spend (before tax & shipping).

When is Sale-A-Bration?January 24-March 31

Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit:Purchase the Starter Kit during SAB for $125!
($50 off reg price for $340 in products)
Learn more about special perks

To order online, please visit my online store!