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Yep, I'm still here! Just a lot going on. Family stuff and stamping stuff! I've been busy in the studio planning and preparing for special events and my regular classes.

I'm so excited for our Holiday Hoopla this Sunday. It's going to be a blast. My Team & I have planned a super fun day of stamping fun and inspiration. I've also been planning a Christmas Card Buffet and a Vendor Fair in October, my Bags & Tags class and a huge craft fair in November, and another craft fair in December. It's great to be busy!

Here is one of the projects that I created while mia. This is one on my favorites. I'm making these in a variety of designs to sell at the Hoosier Artisan Boutique craft fair I'll be attending in November.

This is a 6x6 canvas covered with First Edition Designer Series Paper. This paper was a little brighter than I wanted for this project, so I distressed it by sponging it with a variety of inks. I cut the heart with the Hearts Collection Framelits. We don't have a template to pierce the holes for this size heart, so I used my Paper Piercing Tool and punched the holes free-hand. Then I drew the faux-stitching with the Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, and sponged the edges. I wanted the stamped design to be bold, so I stamped the swirl design from Elements of Style with Jet Black Stazon Ink. The letters were cut with the Big Shot and the new Typeset Alphabet. The brads are from the Antique Brad Collection, and are wrapped with Linen Thread. I love the way this turned out. I hope the people shopping the craft fair like it too!

Now, down to some business. During the month of September, when you place an order for $40, you can get FREE Ribbon! Click on the flyer to go to my website to see all the details ~

Thanks so much for stopping by today.
Debbie D.

Paper Flowers

With the lack of rain we've had this summer, these paper flowers may be the only way I'm going to be able to enjoy a pretty vase on my kitchen table. My poor flower beds have really suffered from this drought. I just couldn't keep up with all the watering. We did finally get some rain, so our yard is no longer brown & crispy and I did notice some fresh green leaves popping up in the flower beds, so hopefully all is not lost.

Stampin' Up! is running an ad campaign in various magazines and online venues. Magazines include: Better Homes and Gardens, Family Fun and Parents, if you'd like to check it out.

This is one of the ads that you might find, and is my favorite, because the ad includes the instructions on how to make these beautiful Paper Flowers. Click HERE for the instructions.

Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

Another Obsession!

Okay friends, I must admit I've had the My Digital Studio program on my computer for some time. I played with it a bit when I first got it, made a photo book, a couple of cards, and a scrapbook page. It was fun, and easy, and I love the book that I had printed with our Professional Print Service. But, after that, I didn't do much with it. Well, with the awesome offer this month, I decided to "dust it off" and refresh my digital skills. I have to tell you that I am having so much fun! MDS is so easy to use. Here is a page I created in just minutes, with a ready to use template.You can use these templates as they are, or change them up! I used this one as it was, just adding my own text.

You have got to check this out. Try the MDS 2 30-Day Free Trial! With this trial, you are able to use the full MDS 2 software plus almost $200 of downloads for 30 days. The software will function just the same as if you had purchased it. You can design, purchase downloads and print!

Once you become obsessed with MDS 2, like I have, then you'll want to take advantage of  the 31% off Digital for 31 Days in August. See the Digital Content that's on sale HERE. 30 Downloads and 1 Content Disc, printing on ALL cards, photo books, individual pages & tags. That's right ~ print any photo book, board book, swatch book, individual pages, greeting card, postcard, trifold card, or tag ~ all for 31% off!

This is an amazing deal! Go to my website, download your 30-Day Free Trial now & start saving!

Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

So Much Excitement!

A new month and so much excitement! You can now order from the "Not so Mini" Holiday Catalog! It's fabulous. If you haven't seen it, you can download it HERE. From Fall to Halloween to Christmas to Valentines Day, it's got it all!

Are you a Digi Girl? Would you like to see what it's all about? Well, August is the month to do just that! First of all, MDS2 is here! Try it now during our 30-Day Free Trial. With the Free Trial you get ~

• Full access to the software at NO COST.
• Full design functionality.
• Exclusive artwork.
• Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets and everything in between.
• Access to our professional print services.

Also, during the month of August, take advantage of the 31 Days of Savings! After you fall in love with My Digital Studio 2, you can save 31% on 31 Digital Content options for 31 Days! See the 31 must haves HERE. Save 31% on print services too. ALL cards, photobooks, individual pages, and tags. See how amazing your projects look when they're professionally printed!

August is also a Spooktacular time to join my Team. This is no Trick ~ just a Treat for you! Not only can you customize your starter kit with $125 worth of products you choose from the Annual Catalog or the Holiday Catalog for only $99, you will get this adorable Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray Project Kit with all the bits & pieces & supplies needed to complete it! This kit is valued at $60 and can be yours when you join Stampin' Up!

There are so many reasons to become a Demonstrator. Here are just a few ~

• Sneak peeks of brand new products.
• Access to an exclusive 30,000+ member online stamping community!
• A monthly magazine filled with project ideas and tips for running your business.
• The opportunity to fuel your passion for Stampin' Up! while getting a 20% discount on the products you love!
• Opportunities to make new friends who share your same passion!

Last but not least, here is a page I created with My Digital Studio ~ 

Contact me if you have any questions about any of the promotions or if you need a Holiday Catalog, or if you'd like to chat about joining my Team!

Thanks for stopping by ~

Debbie D.

Petite Purses

I just Love these Petite Purses! They are a bit addicting though, so I'm warning you now. This new Big Shot Die made it's debut earlier along with the Summer Smooches Suite. I had it forever before I actually opened it and started playing with it. Now, I can't stop! Here are just a couple of samples of what you can create. The possibilities are endless!

This die works great with either card stock or Designer Series Paper. I have used both. The DSP is cute enough itself, but I had to add a little scallop to dress it up. I'm working on a step-by-step picture tutorial showing how I add the scallop that I will post very soon. It's so simple, I'm sure you could probably figure it out on your own!

To add a little texture to the card stock purse, I used the new Delicate Designs Embossing Folder. Another new product that I have fallen in Love with! Pretty much, if you can use it with the Big Shot, I Love It!


These little purses are great for holding a couple of Hershey Nuggets, a small jewelry gift, money, or can you imagine them cut from Christmas paper hanging on your tree ~ adorable!


Stay tuned for my tutorial & thanks so much for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

Uninvited Guest

I wasn't sure if this card was going to get finished or not. I had an uninvited guest yesterday while working on it that abruptly halted all work in the studio. As I sit at my table stamping away, a huge spider crawled right across the card I was working on! Yikes ~ I don't use the word "hate" often, but I hate spiders! I was bare foot, and felt totally defenseless. The only weapons I had were my stamping tools and I couldn't possibly use those to kill the thing. Get spider guts on my stamping stuff? Ewww ~ no way. Plus, that thing moved way too fast. I did spritz him once with my Stampin' Mist, and that seemed to slow him down a bit, but I still couldn't find anything to squish him with! I hurried and tried to finish my card, but he kept appearing out of no where ~ crawling on my paper rack, then on the table again, on the wall and then on the shelf with my stamps! I just couldn't stand it, I had to get out of there. I went back in later in the evening with shoes on, armed with bug spray, but he was no where to be seen. I sprayed around my table a bit with the hopes that I may just get him where ever he may be hiding.

I mustered up enough courage this morning to get back in the studio to finish my card. With my bug spray by my side, I got it done in record time!

I used the Reason to Smile stamp set. During the month of July, when you purchase $50 of any Stampin' Up! product, you can add this exclusive set to your order for just $5.00! I used the New In-Colors Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals and Summer Starfruit for the flowers. The sentiment is from Curly Cute.

Contact me today to get your Reason to Smile stamp set, or place your order online anytime!
Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

Reason to Smile

Is this heat getting you down? Do you need a reason to smile? Well, I've got one here for you! During the month of July, when you spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! product, you can add the Reason to Smile set to your order for just $5! This is the perfect floral set for summer and exclusive to this offer. It's only available this month, so don't wait to order yours!


Another reason to smile during the month of July is because we {heart}our hostesses. When you host a $450 workshop you automatically get to add $50 to your Hostess Benefits. That's $115 in Free product plus one item of your choice at 50% off! Now that's a great reason to smile!


So, gather your stamping friends for a day or evening of creativity and give them a reason to smile too. Contact me today to get your workshop on my calendar. 


Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.