Design cards, scrapbooks and more with My Digital Studio Express for FREE!

If you enjoy creating items on your computer, then you will love this! Stampin' Up! will offer a 30-day My Digital Studio Express trial version beginning February 1, that you can take advantage of. The best part is this is an ongoing offer!

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

•Full access to the software at NO COST.

•Full design functionality.

•Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.

•Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.

•Access to our professional print services.

You can download it from my website.

If you don't already have the My Digital Studio software, make sure to take advantage of the free trial!!  Tell your friends!

Here is one of the things I made just last night:

Style

Trying to define your style is difficult.  Defining your style isn't essential for being a crafter, it can help you pinpoint what you like though.  I looked at several websites and took some quizzes to try and figure mine out.  In home design they call it Polished Casual: clean lines, simple patterns and subtle color, all of it is comfortable, though.  In fashion it's called Classic Chic: timeless yet sophisticated, elegant and clean, appropriate for each setting or occasion.  And it sounded absolutely like me!  However, I couldn't find a quiz to define your crafting style.  So, I figure my craft style must be along the same lines as your fashion and home style. I looked at my craft room, and what did I see?  Clean lines, timeless furniture, simple patterns in certain areas. The color is quite bold, but it's calming at the same time.  I think I'll call my crafting style Casual Chic then.  Yes, I like the sound of that.

I'm Back!

I'm back after the holidays!
  Getting ready for Christmas took a lot of hard, but fun, work! I made all of our Christmas cards and almost 20 gifts. I was quite pleased with how everything turned out, and everyone else seemed to like them, too. Then it was time to get ready for the Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Show. Boy was that fun! I met a lot of great stampers there and am looking forward to getting to know some of them better.

 Now, I'm ramping up for Sale-A-Bration! It's going to be awesome! Here is a card I made with some of the free items I earned from the SAB brouchure:

 

I just love that Designer Series Paper, it coordinates with two of the stamp sets from the brochure (and I have both of them!). We'll be making this at some of the workshops I'm demonstrating at. If you want to make one, let me know!

Tuesday's card class

 I had a great time at my 4 cards for $7 class on Tuesday. There were 4 participants, 2 of them were new. One of the new class members was an 11 year old girl, and she was great! She loved it, and was fast too. All of them did more than just make the cards I had prepared for them, they made them better! I love when they do that, I get to see how creative they are. The first four are the ones I planned for the class and the other six are their creations:

Christmastime Gala!!!

I am currently planning a Christmas themed stamping event, Christmastime Gala. It is going to be so much fun! There will be stamping demonstrations & displays, 10 projects for you to make and take with you, lunch provided, a free door prize entry and other raffles to buy into.All for only $30.00!!! I did not mistype that, $30.00! I get so excited as I plan the projects and look at the supply list!
It is going to be November 12th,  9:30- 4:00. I'm still working on the location, but it will be here in Mesquite. Registration is open now through October 29, with limited space, so sign up now! Tell your friends!

Clean Up!

  I was cleaning my craft room today and finally finished updating my display board. I went to a monthly demonstrator meeting Saturday and got some great swaps, so I had to finish fixing my board. Baby Rebekah sat with me and kept me company, while the other two played upstairs. Play time is the only time I get things done. I guess it's my play time too!
  Now to clean up my stamping desk......that can be quite the undertaking since I use it so often.

  I'm back! It took me while to get used to having the three kids, and my computer was having issues, so I would only check email and such. I'm sorry to leave you hanging for so long!
  Let's see, what have I been doing with my stamps lately? Oh, I made a large fold out card for my midwife,  my cousin's baby shower invitations, held two card classes and am now finishing up my swaps for a meeting tomorrow. So, in other words, I've been having fun!

My Midwife's thank you card

Opened up thank you

My cousin's baby shower invitation.

A onesie I tea stained and decorated with Stampin' Up! fabric for my baby.

My card for swap.

I've learned some new techniques and am planning a big stamping event for November, so keep an eye on me! Happy Stamping!

New Stampin' Up! catalog!!!!

It is one of my favorite times of the year, new catalog time! And it is just as beautiful and exciting as can be! It's full of new stamp sets, accessories and ideas to inspire your creativity, and the 2012-2013 In-Colors are to die for. I'm still pouring over my catalog with stars in my eyes. With this new catalog came some other exciting changes to the hostess plan and demonstrator career plan, making things even more fun and rewarding! I'm looking forward to this new year and all the possibilities it will bring! Check out the catalog on my website, or get a paper copy for FREE by hosting a party with your friends!

Last Chance List is here! Check it out!

Hi everyone! I'm still here! Our family welcomed our third child on May 29, so we've been kind of busy, and our laptop is quitting on us. So, I'll try to update you on what's been going on in the Stampin' Up! world.

As some of you know, we are coming to the end of this Stampin' Up! year, and that means some of the product is retiring. If you want to see what will be going away, check out the Last Chance List on my website. Stamp sets are available until June 30th and accessories are a limited availability, so get them while they are there! Because once these products are gone, they will never be available again! So, hurry while they are here!

In honor of the Last Chance List, I am having a stamping party at my house on June 25th at 3:00pm. We will be using retiring stamps and accessories, there will be snacks and a door prize! Let me know if you want to come, I'll have projects ready for you to stamp. I can't wait!

In July we will be welcoming a new catalog, and new products!!!! I've seen some of the new stamp sets, designer series paper, fabric, ribbon and In-Colors, and they are gorgeous! I can't wait to play with them. There is a new hostess plan coming with the new catalog and it will be so much fun for hostesses. If you want to host a party and receive these new benefits, let me know!

Well, that's all I can think of right now, so Happy Stamping!

The Digital Starter Kit is on SALE!

Since May is National Scrapbooking Month, Stampin' Up! has the Digital+ Starter Kit on sale! You don't want to miss it, it's great time to become a demonstrator or just get the ever wonderful My Digital Studio plus TONS of other products, that are completely customizable. Here are the details:

 During National Scrapbooking Month, May 1-31, new demonstators will get 30% off the Digital+ Starter Kit. In addition, you can purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On for 30% off, as well!  (You can purchase the add on for 30% off even if you purchase the Standard Starter Kit). 

When you purchase EITHER kit, you have the opportunity to take advantage of LOTS of benefits, but you do not have to!  You can simply purchase the kit for the great deal!

Digital+ Starter Kit* (valued at more than $320!)  Kit Contents

Regular Price: $175  Sale Price: $122.50!!  Plus tax, NO shipping!

Optional: Stampin' Memories Add-On (valued at more than $75!)

•1 stamp set
•1 card stock pack
•1 Designer Series Paper pack
•1 Quick Accents pack
•1 Designer Printed Album (12" x 12")

Regular Price: $50  Sale Price: $35