Kicking off the year with a terrific New Class Series!

Stampin' Up! is celebrating its 25th year and I'm delighted to kick off the celebration with a brand new 'Year of...' card class series that starts in January.

The idea of these classes are just so cool and will help yo stay on top of the game! 
You'll make 12 simply designed cards at class that feature a different occasion; one for every month.  This gives you the opportunity to have an appropriate card at the ready in a moments notice. 

The new class series begins in January and runs through March.

• Tues. January 29th @ 6:30-9:30pm : A Year of Holidays
• Tues. February 26th @ 6:30-9:30pm: A Year of Birthdays
• Tues, March 26th @ 6:30-9:30pm: A Year of Occasions

Here's a sneak peek of each class!

Each class has an 'On the Go' option so you don't have to miss anything if you aren't available in person or if you live at a distance! 

This fun class series also ties in beautifully with Stampin' Up!'s Best of 25 Years Promotion for 2013

Learn more!

Want to join The 'Year of...' class series?
 Email me today to save your stampin' seat at class.
You can also purchase the 'on the Go' class kits class PDF files below...

Occasions on the Go

On the Go Pick Up $30.00 USD On the Go w/ Shipping $35.95 USD

Birthdays on the Go

On the Go Pick Up $30.00 USD On the Go w/ Shipping $35.95 USD

Holidays on the Go

On the Go Pick Up $30.00 USD On the Go w/ Shipping $35.95 USD

A Year of Class Series PDF Files

Jan PDF: Holidays $12.00 USD Feb PDF: Birthdays $12.00 USD March PDF: Occasions $12.00 USD All 3 Classes PDF $35.00 USD

Participate in all 3 classes in person or 'On the Go' and you have the option of purchasing beautiful card keeping box at a 50% discount

RSVP for January's class by Mon. 1/28th at the very latest!

Sassin' up the Homefront!

I'm always on the quest for fun ways to decorate for the seasons at home.  I felt like I hit the jackpot when I saw this idea from Stampin' Up! and couldn't wait to share this with you.  You'll need your Big Shot to make these pretty little sweeties and the rest is a snap!  Change the colors to match your decor and your mood or your party theme... Here goes!

The project is easy but a bit messy (what creative process isn't, right?) Have some newspapers or a mini drop cloth down for quick clean up.

You will need the following supplies as shown:
- White tissue paper
- Floral Frames Framelits Dies
- Stampin’ Spritzer
- Primrose Petals Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
- Rubbing alcohol
- Stapler

Here's your 'How To':
1. Cut tissue paper flowers—eight pieces for each flower
2. Lay the die-cut tissue pieces out on a painting surface
3. Fill your empty spritzer bottle with 8–10 drops of Primrose Petals ink (or whatever color makes you happy).
4. Fill the remainder of the bottle with rubbing alcohol. (Don’t use water!) Alcohol dries quickly and makes this project possible. Please don’t substitute!
5. Spritz your shapes with ink until each piece is covered.
6. Allow the tissue paper to dry.
7. Gather eight pieces at a time. Stack on top of each other in a nice little pile and staple the center.
8. Fold and 'pinch' each layer one at a time to the center to create the flower.
9. Repeat as many times as you need to create enough flowers for your tray.
10. Find a few glass votives. Fill them with some glitter and add a tea light.  Voila' - you're done!

Note: The spritzers are super handy.  Two come in a package for only $2.95.  You can easily wash them out and refill with different things or designate each one to make special projects over and over again.  

 Start shopping for your supplies today in my online store!

Casual Sunday Card Making

Join me for a bit of casual stampin' fun.  We'll chat, make some great cards & simply enjoy some down time!

 Email me today to RSVP

In addition to our projects, here's what you can expect on Sunday: 

1. Sale-A-Bration samples & easy to duplicate ideas using new products from Spring Catalog!
2. Learn more about the New Paper Pumpkin Kits
3. Shop from my 'Cash & Carry Corner' where you'll find adhesives, retired items, project kits, ribbon by the yard & more!*
   *Gentle reminder: Cash & carry purchases may not be used towards your minimum class order. Thank you! 
4. Check out the Valentine Specials
5. Learn more about the new cards kits for the MAN in your life (but I'm gonna use it too! ) It’s called DUDE, You’re Welcome! Everything is inclusive in the kit and retails for $24.95.

Watch this fun video so you can see what it’s all about!

Pop on over to my online store to shop online or see additional current specials

You'll love the twists & turns!

I'm gonna zig here and zag there...
The Simply Scored Borders Plate is one of those products that will quickly become one of your 'Go To' pieces.  You'll love the opportunities that this little ditty will bring to your creative world!

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Now, I LOVE my Big Shot and the incredible WOW factor that she brings to my card sand projects.  I also completely understand that she may not attainable for everyone.  The Simply Scored Plate is another cool tool that will bring your projects to a whole new level.  There are 20+ designs that you 'll be able to add to your cards, envelopes and/or scrapbook pages.  Here's a quick video so you can see the ease and benefits of using this baby!

 

Click here to see the other components to the Simply Scored System!

January Stamp Shoppe is open this Weekend!

Friday, Jan 11th 5:30-9:30pm

-or-

Saturday, Jan. 12th 9am - Noon.

1000 Winton Road North. Rochester NY 14609

Make 6 delightfully different cards for $15 or Free with a $20+ order at Stamp Shoppe. 

RSVP by Wed. 1/9/2012 at Noon to dotdesigns@hotmail.com

 

Share the fun!  Bring a friend that hasn't stamped with me before and you'll make a 2nd set of cards for FREE :)

 

See what's New with Stampin' Up!  Take a peek in my webstore

Inspiring...

 

You may be asking yourself what this has to do with stamping... I'll tell you...

NOTHING!

 

I just like it!  I've had this pic from House Beautiful on my computer for forever and a day and simply enjoy the carefree vibe that I feel when looking at it. The crispness of the colors and and natural lights streaming in the windows makes me happy.  I'd like to spend some time basking in the beautiful sunlight on a lovely mind temperature morning... delightful...

 

Have a wonderful day - I hope you find something deliciously inspiring to make you smile today :)

Spring Catalog Product Shares!

It's here!!! New, fresh & fabulous! 

The 2013 Spring Catalog offers so many fun products for creating and playing with that you may have a bit of difficulty deciding what you 'have to have!'.  My product shares give you the opportunity to try absolutely everything at an affordable price.  You can sample a bit of this and that to decide what you simply can't live without! I am featuring three different shares for you...

Spring Catalog Share #1 – Ribbon Share
This share includes . . .

• 1 yd. of 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon in Pink Pirouette/Rose Red
• 1 yd. of 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon in Gray/Black
• 1 yd. of 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon
• 2 yds. of 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon in Marina Mist
• 2 yds. of 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon in Melon Mambo
• 2 yds of 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon in Old Olive
• 1/2 yd. of 5/8" Flower Trim in Vanilla

Here's a look at these beautiful ribbons:

To purchase full quantities of all of these ribbons it would cost a little over $68. Purchase a ribbon share for just $14.99 (plus $3 shipping if not a local pick up).


Spring Catalog Share #2 – Paper Share
This share includes…

• 6, 6"x6" squares Tea for Two Designer Series Paper
• 6, 6"x6" squares More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
• 6, 6"x6" squares Parker's Patterns Designer Series Paper
• 6, 6"x6" squares Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper
• 1, 6"x6" square Canvas Creations
• 12, 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" sheets Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack
• 4, 6" x 6" squares Pool Party Core'dinations Cardstock
• 4, 6" x 6" squares Primrose Petals Core'dinations Cardstock
• 4, 6" x 6" squares Real Red Core'dinations Cardstock
• 3, 4" circular Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• 1, 6"x6" square and 1, 6" diameter circular White Creped Filter Paper

Here's a look at all of these sassy prints:

To purchase full quantities of all of these papers it would cost a little over $99. Purchase a paper share for just $12.99 (plus $5.15 shipping if not a local pick up).

*** If you're a scrapbooker, please consider a double share.  This means that you'll have 12" strips to work with which may be better suited for your projects. Purchase a double paper share and receive the following:

• 6, 12"x6" squares Tea for Two Designer Series Paper
• 6, 12"x6" squares More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
• 6, 12"x6" squares Parker's Patterns Designer Series Paper
• 6, 12"x6" squares Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper
• 1, 12"x6" square Canvas Creations
• 12, 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" sheets Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack
• 4, 12" x 6" squares Pool Party Core'dinations Cardstock
• 4, 12" x 6" squares Primrose Petals Core'dinations Cardstock
• 4, 12" x 6" squares Real Red Core'dinations Cardstock
• 6, 4" circular Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• 1, 12"x6" square and 2, 6" diameter circular White Creped Filter Paper

Purchase a double paper share for just $25.99 (plus $5.95 shipping if not a local pick up).


Spring Catalog Share #3 – Accessory Share
This share includes…

• 12" of each of Delicate Details Lace Tape (6" of each of the 2 prints)
• 1 Tea Time Trinket (trinket will vary)
• 5 Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• 2 sets of Designer Builder Brads
• 1 tag; 1 fabric brad; 1 pre-cut flower set; 1, 8" piece thick Vanilla Baker's Twine from Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit
• 2 Silver Basics Designer Buttons (1 of each size)
• 2 Soda Pop Tops (1 of each size)
• 1 printed box, 1 printed note card, 1 Summer Starfruit button, 1 Very Vanilla button, 22" Crumb Cake/Very Vanilla Baker's Twine, and an assortment of die-cut printed paper embellishments from Boutique Boxes Designer Printed Kit (assortments will vary)
• 3 Hung Up Cute Clips (1 of each design)
• 3 Elements Cute Clips (1 of each design)

Here's a look at these fun accessories:

And... Don't Miss the Share Already in the Catalog!
This year's catalog already has a share right in it, which is so cool! Don't miss this sweet sampling of unique embellishments — order it with your other shares to save on shipping — I'll stick it in the envelope with the rest!
The Artisan Embellishments Kit Includes:

• 2 Designer Tags
• 4 Designer Ticket Stubs
• 18" Scalloped Lace
• 18" Cotton Lace
• 18" Large Oval Flat Lace
• 1 Yard Seam Binding
• 6 Paper Flowers
• 1 Resin Heart
• 2 Resin Flowers
• 5 Buttons (all different)
• 1 Heart Paper Doily
• 1 Round Paper Doily

Here's a look at this kit…

 

Purchase this kit for just $11.83 when added to another share order and/or with a local pick up (add an extra $6.42 for direct shipping for just this item by itself).

ORDERING DETAILS:
Simply e-mail me at dotdesigns@hotmail.com with the shares that you would like to order. As soon as a group fills the products will be ordered and shipped to me to divide and re-distribute to all of you. Thank you for your patience with this process!

** I will send you an invoice that you can pay online via credit/debit card. Or, you can mail a check or money order.

*** If purchasing more than 1 share and having it shipped, there will be a discount on shipping for multiple share orders too!

 

Visit my online store today for a look at all of the new Spring Products!

Free Digital Download for you!

Hello friend, Happy 2013!

This is my idea of fun!  Stampin' Up! is offering a FREE Digital Download for you to enjoy as a terrific kick off to the new year.  This sweet download includes 6 embellishments (1 desktop wallpaper in 6 sizes to accommodate various screen resolutions).

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* FREE desktop calendar that will brighten your day every time you look at it
* Coordinates with the Let It Snow Kit for even more fun!

Consider using these Coordinating Colors with this download:
Bashful Blue, Concord Grape, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand

Click here to download your Free January Destkop Calendar

Digital Scrapbooking & Creating is a whole new way to personalize the way your capture your favorite moments!

Give mds2 a try for 30 days for FREE!Click here to learn more

Click here & check out this past blog post that shows how I incorporate the creative coolness of mds2 into my everyday life!

 

 

Kicking off 2013 with the January Stamp Shoppe!

I love the idea of kicking off a brand new year with LOTS of brand new creative loot!  The January Stamp Shoppe will feature several new stamp sets and accessories - along with a Sale-a-Bration sneak peek or two!  Be sure to RSVP by Wed. 1/9 (at the latest, please) and let's kick off the New Year with a cool creative flair!

January Stamp Shoppe

Friday, January 11th from 5:30-9:30pm

-or-

Saturday, January 12th from 9am - 12pm 

Make 6 cards for $15 or FREE with a minimum $20+ order at Stamp Shoppe.

and/or

Make (3) 12x12 Scrapbook pages for $20 or FREE with a minimum $25+ order at Shoppe.

Location: 1000 Winton Rd North, Rochester 14609

 

*Please bring your Stampin' Up! Dimensionals & SNAIL adhesive.  I'll provide everything else for you! Need adhesive?  Simply email me and I'll set what you need aside for you to purchase at class.

 

 Click here to learn more about The Stamp Shoppe!

Raspberry Ripple Sorry

Saying sorry has never looked so pretty... This lovely Stampin' Up! exclusive design offers a wonderful collaboration of colors and just the right touch of added 'extras' to make the card perfect. 

 

It's all in the details! 

The intricate detail of the main image from the Field Flowers stamp set really brings this pretty card to the next level.  The beautiful textured stippling 'comes to life' against the crispness of the whisper white card stock and offers a such richness.  The pretty curves of the "S" seems just right for the card too. 

 

Creative Note:

Take a peek at the Raspberry Ripple colored twine weaved through the glitzy faceted button. You can create the same effect using Stampin' Up!'s white bakers twine and a Raspberry Ripple re-inker.  It's just a simple dye job!

 

Complimentary Contrast-

I'm a sucker for Raspberry Ripple!  But I love how the Certainly Celery scallop border POPS agains the Chocolate Chip.  The darker hue offers a nice background so your eye picks up the subtle scallop.  So pretty!

 

Pop over to my web store for a complete list of the supplies you'll need to make this little ditty!