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!

 

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St. Patrick's Day - Got Green?

How about a fun spin on the traditional St. Paddy's Day Green?  This creative 'Got Green' design offers a bunch of interesting eye catching tid-bits using Summer Starfruit and Olive Green!

 

Here's your supply list:

Paper: Whisper White, Summer Starfruit & Basic Black Card Stock. Polka Dot Parade & Patio Party Designer Paper

Stamp Set: Got Treats & Distressed Dots (Background Stamp)

Ink: Black Stazon & Old Olive Classic Ink

Accessories: Summer Starfruit Satin Ribbon & Whisper White Bakers Twine

Cool Tools: 1 ¾” Circle Punch, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, 1/16” Hole Punch
 

Check out the featured Stamp Sets --
"Got Treats" gives you a nice variety of holiday/occasion sentiments, especially if you like to make treat or candy holders.  Distressed Dots is a super cool background for any kind of card. 

'Got Treats' is available in clear and wood mount stamps

Distressed Dots Background Stamp is available as a Wood Mounted Stamp.

You've got a few more days to join the 10/100 Online Sale-A-Bration Club.  Add today's featured stamps to your order for ongoing project versatility!
Start your online shopping here

 

Hearts Framelits Die - Loven' them!

Once I saw this exclusive Stampin' Up! card design, I couldn't wait to share it with you! There are so many wonderful features in the new Mini Occasions, that I'm having a ball working my way through all of them :)  Let me highlight a few of the great pieces that are used in the pretty card above...

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper:  Love it!  I like the versatility of the colors and the patterns.  They are fresh and several of the patterns are feminine (perfect for spring, Valentine's and Mom's day).  Yet, there are also a few patterns that can be moved towards neutral or masculine designs which means a great bang for your buck!

3/8 Pleated Satin Ribbon:  I couldn't wait to get my hands on this beautiful ribbon and I was not disappointed.  The pleating and stitching are done beautifully and makes it LOOK like I have done a whole lot of work!  This ribbon is easy to work with, a cinch to cut and so pretty!  Another nice feature?  This ribbon has a lot going on (visually).  You don't need to over do it by having a lot on your card; a small length add so much personality and sass to the design :) And... it's available in 4 really terrific color choices.

Framelits Die - Hearts Collection:
I was so curious to try the new Framelits.  They look so thin and delicate, YET these girls have got some grit! 
The Framelits are a snap to use and the results are well... exciting!  I was excited and I mean I think I jumped up and down a time or two! *smile!* 

It was incredibly easy to make hearts that had heart cut-outs in the center. Die-cutting my photos were a cinch and the shape came out so crisply and perfect. ; no fuzzy edges here...  There are 6 different size hearts. The largest has the most detail with a scalloped edge (the other 5 are plain hearts). 

To make the Stampin' Up! card above, you'll want to have the following items...

Stamps

• Bordering on Romance
• Loving Thoughts

Paper
• Blushing Bride Card Stock
• Riding Hood Red Card Stock
• Sahara Sand Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Ink
• Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• VersaMark® Pad

Accessories
• Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon
• Linen Thread
• Twitterpated Designer Buttons
• White Stampin’ Emboss® Powder
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• 3/16" Corner Punch
• Mat Pack
• Paper-Piercing Tool
• Big Shot™
• Heart Collection Framelits Die

Shop in my online store 24/7 to purchase any of the supremely sassy products that I've mentioned!

Island Indigo Gets 'Framed!'

Island Indigo is one of the snazzy new 2011-13 In Colors and I think she's beautiful!  A unique blue-ish/ green hue that is one of a kind.  I couldn't wait to try using Island Indigo but had an equal need to try the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, called Designer Frames.  So I got myself down to work and started to play!

The flash on my camera makes the hue look a bitdifferent than it is in person. Take a gander at this Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon for a better look-see...

Here's the supply list for the pretty card above:

• Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo & Whisper White
• Ink: Island Indigo Classic
• Stamp Sets: Friends Never Fade & Bring on the Cake (both available in wood & clear mount)
• Extras: Big Shot, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Hobby Knife (to cut out the center of the frame), Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Basic Pearls & SNAIL Adhesive.

Learn a bit more about the NEW Designer Frames Embossing Folders

BOTH of these shapes come in the Designer Frames pack for only $8.95 - it's a terrific value!

The folders are a tad bit smaller than the embossing folders that SU! carries and makes for easy layering. 

Instead of layering while card stock on top of the Island Indigo (as shown above), I decided to take my hobby knife and simply cut out the center of the frame.  It was easy! 

I personally love the Island Indigo against the Whisper White for a clean crisp look. The 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon has sublte flecks of white in it, so the contrast worked perfectly.   

To order the aboveStampin' Up! items or anything that 'floats your boat', click here to visit my webstore.  Thanks for reading!   

Hodgepodge Happiness & Hardware- So long baby!

I've got a triple whammy for you with this post as this sassy little card features THREE retiring products!

Retiree #1: Hodge Podge Hardware.  Reg. $29.95.  Last Chance 40% off price: $17.97!

Available in Styled Silver - featured above (#111325) or Styled Vanilla (#112454)

The kit includes 10 each of the following:

- Small rectangular holders
- 1/2" genuine brads
- 3/8" star brads
- 1/2" flower brads
- 3/8" flower brads
- Flower ribbon slides (featured in this card)
- 3/16" brads (featured in this card)
- Raised dots oval holders
- Square holders
- Raised dots designer label holders (featured in this card)
1" circle holder

Retiree #2: Hodgepodge Happiness Stamp Set Clear Mount (120570) $10.95 

Wood Mount (117141) $13.95

Helpful Hint: If your purchasing the Clear Mount Set, the largeset 'Heartfelt Thanks' will work nicely with a B block. 
The other stamps fit beautifully on the A block. 

Retiree #3: Night of Navy 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon(120933) approx. 10 yards of ribbon for $6.95.  Ties nicely and offers minimal 'bulkiness' with a touch of elegance.

Hmmm... I'm not so sure that the words bulkiness and elegance should go in a sentence together, but it's true!

Click to check out the RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST where you can save up to 40% off select items. 

Click here to purchase these items in my online store.  Be sure to add me, 'Amy Rist' as your demonstrator to receive the lowest preferred pricing. 

This girl does 3x the work!

I would like to introduce you to a NEW super cool Triple Layer Punch that is now available in the Summer Mini Catalog.  You can really get some mileage out of this tool and now that I have it, I can't wait to discover all of the possibilities!

There are two Triple Layer Punches to try; Doily Triple Layer (122465) and the one I chose first, the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (122464).  Today, we'll focus on the Blossom Bouquet...

This punch works beautifully with the Bold Blossom Stamp Set. And one of the cool things about the Triple Layer Punches is that you have the option of choosing what shape you'd like to punch out & work with. 

To learn more about these Triple Layer Punches or any of the new sassy items in the new Summer Mini catalog, visit my web store today.

Spring is Blossoming in Blue!

Spring is Blossoming Promotion: April 1 - 30

The new four frames stamp set is so so stinkin' pretty!  I'm going to feature a few more samples of what you can do with this amazing 'sneak peek' set over the next week or so.  My colleague Patty Braun borrowed this design* to showcase the Spring is Blossoming promo and I wanted to share with you.  The card is feminine, classy and the embossing folder adds a nice touch of simplicity to the elegant designer paper design. 

With any $20 order during the month of April, you can order the Four Frames or Paisley Petals Designer Paper. 
Whoot whoot! 

Spring is Blossoming Promotion:
April 1 - 30, 2011

Here's how it works...The Stampin' Up! Spring is Blossoming Promotion offers customers the opportunity to purchase two sneak peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:


1) Place an Order (online, at Stamp Shoppe or in a workshop)
•Spend $20* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
•Both items can be purchased once the $20 minimum is met.

2) Host a Workshop in April
•Host a $350** workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!

To order from my webstore 24/7 click here!


Notes:
*If you know who originally designed this card, please let me know so I can give credit :)
**Net sales before tax & shipping

Teaser: April Card Stamp Shoppe

Mark your calendar for the upcoming April Stamp Shoppe!
Always the second Fri & sat of every month...

Friday, April 8th - 6:30-9:30pm

-or-

Saturday, April 9th - 10am - 1pm

Make (6) cards for $15 or FREE with a $20 order at Shoppe.

and...

Bring a friend that hasn't stamped with me before and you'll make a second set of cards for FREE!  Yippee :)

New card designs and techniques every month.

Everything is supplied for you and materials are pre-cut for ease.

Work at your own pace with as much or as little instruction as you'd like.

RSVP today (by Thurs. 4/7 at the latest) and look forward to FUN!

Location: Trinity Communion Church in W. Irondequoit.

759 Winina Blvd, Rochester 14617

Click here for Scrapbook & Specialty Shoppe Details!

Imagine the Possibilities!

Imagine the possibilities when you use 2 punches, 3 colors and a tad of bling...
I received this pretty little number last month from my colleague and upline, Aly Shilling. 

I wanted to share this card with you for a couple of reasons.  First, 3 colors... that's it!  This could almost be considered a KISS 'Keep It Simple, Sister' Card (click here to read more about KISS).  The crisp Whisper White truly pops against the deep Concord Crush & sassy Melon Mambo.

The second reason is the punches... The curly label punch works overtime in this presentation, but it's sooo easy! Boho Blossoms (punch) gives the sentiment and the Whisper White a serious POP of color and personality.  And the little rhinestone jewels as the finishing touches aren't too shabby either!

Design Tip:  The curly label punch was used to pump out 13 pieces or punches.  The pieces are laid on the diagonal over the Concord Crush color for a very cool visual.  Your handy dandy paper cutter can easily take care of the punch pieces that are hanging over the end of the Concord Crush.  

Curly Label Punch: 119851

February Stamp Shoppe Project Sneak Peak!

February Stamp Shoppe promises a beautiful selection of cards for a variety of occasions.  A few tucks here, a number scallops there and an exciting mix of colors offers countless opportunities to learn and play!

Make 6 cards for $15 or FREE with a $20 order.Bring a friend that hasn't stamped with me before and make another set of the 6 cards for FREE!

Friday, Feb 11: 6:30 - 9:30pm -or- Sat. Feb. 12: 10am-1pmTrinity Communion Church in W. Irondequoit.

759 Winona Blvd.  14617

*RSVP today to dotdesigns@hotmail.com or call 507-2435*

NEW for this month!!  I will be bringing my Booking Basket to the Stamp Shoppe.  Book a workshop during Sale-A-Bration (now thru March 31) and choose any item out of my Booking Basket!

What will you find in the Booking Basket?  Brand new (or some very gently used) Retired Stamp Sets, Ink and Paper Bundles and Accessory Packs to make you jump for joy!

EXTRA BOOKING BONUS!!

I just had a number of dates open up during February Recess (2/18, 2/21, 2/22, 2/23, 2/24 and 2/25).  Every hostess during that time frame will receive any SALE-A-BRATION item of their choice for FREE from me. There are over 50 awesome items to choose from and that's in addition to exciting hostess benefits that you already receive!

Click here to learn more about Sale-A-Bration and the FREE goodies that you can earn

'Filled with Love' Bundle Ideas - Round 1

I heart Valentine's Day! Now that we're in the thick of the Filled with Love promotion, I realized that I didn't have a thing on hand to spark excitement for you.

My friend, Kriss Huels designed and created a number of adorable cards featuring the super sassy components that come in the Filled with Love Bundle.  Thankfully, Kriss was willing to share her creative mojo so that I could share some inspiration with you!  Here we go...

Each card is featuring the Filled with Love stamp set (available in both wood & clear mount), the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper and Real Red, Pretty In Pink and/or Old Olive Card stock and classic ink. 

*Please note: The oh so pretty Love Patterns Paper is only availaible through this promo so get it while it's hot!

Please let me know if you have any questions about this sweet little deal and the free bitty buttons that come with the bundle.