New Product Available!

The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate is now available for purchase!The Diagonal Plate is a must-have companion to your Simply Scored Scoring Tool. The Diagonal Plate fits securely on the base of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and is perfect for scoring unique envelopes, boxes, and more!

Product Features

• Sits on top of the Simply Scored base
• Held securely in place by rubber pads on back of the plate
• Has etched grooves every 1/8"
• Can score any size card stock up to 12" x 12"
• Includes instructions for creating common envelope sizes
• Coordinating products include
  • Simply Scored (item 122334)
  • Simply Scored Place Markers (item 125625)
  • Simply Scored Stylus (item 125624)
  • Bone Folder (item 102300)

Getting back into the swing of things. Thanks for stopping by.
dd

Life is a Matter of Moments

This is especially true right now. For the moment, you can still order from the Last Chance Lists; Stamp Sets, Accessories, Decor Elements, and the 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalog. Then, the moment the clock strikes noon MT on July 1, 2010, we can begin ordering from the New 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalog. This is such an exciting time! New stamp sets, DSP, Accessories, I Love it all! If you are a person who likes to order online, I just want to let you know that Online Ordering will not be available until noon MT. We as Demonstrators can't order until then either, so we will all be anxiously awaiting the magic moment.

I have been working on a Fancy Folds class, and I want to share one of the cards I came up with. The patterned paper is from the Island Oasis DSP, in the Summer Mini. All of the stamps are from Elements of Style, also in the mini. I know I've said it before, but I really Love this set. I randomly stamped the swirl on Whisper White Cardstock with Old Olive Classic Ink. Then I stamped the humming bird with Tempting Turquoise, cut it out and used Stampin' Dimensionals to pop him up. One of the new items in the new catalog is Self Adhesive Rhinestone Jewels. These are not actually SU, but they are the same size, 3mm, as the ones that are going to be available. I just happened to have some, and I needed a little "something", so I used the ones that I had.

Here is another picture showing the "fancy" fold. This card is made to fit in the Medium 5-3/4" x 4-3/8" Envelope. We will be making 5 cards in this class. They may not be the exact cards I'll be showing here, but they will all have a different Fancy Fold. I'll be posting more information on my Stampin' Up! website, or contact me if you're interested in attending.

Don't forget to check out the Last Chance List. There might be something on there that you really need! Check out the Clearance Rack too. There are some great bargains there! This is also the last day to join my Team for only $99! Contact me if you want to take advantage of the Mini Starter Kit & become a part of my Team of Talented Stampers!

Thanks for visiting ~ Happy Stamping & Scrapping!

dd

Artistic Etchings Amour

I'm sorry I missed you yesterday. I woke up with a horrible headache and spent most of the day trying to get rid of it. My card today was created with a new stamp set; Artistic Etchings. I knew when I saw this set that I wanted to use it to make a collage.

I used Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, two of my new favorites, and Naturals Ivory. I stamped off with the medallion stamp using Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink and the key stamp with Daffodil Delight, before stamping on my Top Note. The crowns are stamped directly on to the cardstock with Daffodil Delight Classic Ink. I stamped the tower with Early Espresso twice, and cut one out to layer on top with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I wanted a distressed look so I got out my Log Cabin Smooch Spritz. I love the look these spritzes give the cardstock. I love them so much, I think I got a little carried away! I'm still practicing, they are so much fun.

I have the new catalogs, so if you want a copy, just let me know and I'll get it to you right away.

Tomorrow is the last day to order from the current catalog and the Last Chance Lists. Make sure you get everything you need before it's gone for good!

Thanks for stopping by today!

dd

Colors, Colors, Colors!

Guess who visited me yesterday. Yep, that Man in Brown! One of the perks of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is that we get the opportunity to pre-order a few of the new products before they are actually available. I was trying to be good and not go crazy and order everything. Well, after receiving my first "very good girl" order, and playing with the very few things that I got, I couldn't help myself. I just HAD to have ALL of the new colors! Aren't they gorgeous! Every time I think I've chosen my new favorite, another one "speaks" to me.

I do have a card for you too. I had fun with this one! These colors just scream summer to me. I am loving the Pacific Point and Pumpkin Pie combo. I also threw in some Bashful Blue. This is the Upsy Daisy Stamp Set. It is really a very versatile set. I stamped it a couple of times first with Bashful Blue Classic Ink, and then with Pacific Point. The patterned paper is from the Island Oasis DSP in the Summer Mini. The Butterfly is just Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon tied with Linen Thread. I tied a couple of knots to form his head. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

I should have my boxes of the New 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalog in just a couple of days. Please let me know now, if you would like your very own copy so I can get it to you as soon as possible. In the mean time, take a look at the Last Chance Lists so you can be sure you get all of the items that you just HAVE to have, before they're gone for good!

I appreciate your visits! Until next time~
dd

Fond Farewell

Now that you've had a chance to check out the new Color Collections, you probably have a favorite color, or several, that you're sad to see go. I know, me too, but that is why I decided to share this information with you now. I wanted to give you plenty of time to stock up on your favorites, before they are gone. We have several weeks to purchase any of the Retiring colors. If you are in the middle of a project, like me, you still have time to place an order to make sure you can complete all of your projects. Remember, the SU year doesn't end until the end of June. I did a little inventory of my "projects in the works", so I can get the cardstock I need, finish them, and put them in my "projects complete" file!

The card I have to share with you today, showcases the 5 new Core Colors. One of the perks of being a Demonstrator is that we get little sneak peeks of the new stuff. We got a sample of each of the new colors to play with. Several Demonstrators have made a card similar to this one using all 5 new colors. This also shows how the new colors coordinate with some of the existing products! I used the the 1/2" So Saffron Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, and a Chocolate Chip Designer Button from the Latte Assortment. Since I don't have Cherry Cobbler Ink...yet, I used Riding Hood Red (one of my favorites that's making a come back!). That's one of the things I Love about SU! Everything coordinates! It makes creating so much easier & fun!


Again, the New Colors are: Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Marine Mist & Early Espresso. Remember, these are new Core Colors, there will still be 5 New In-Colors coming in July. I can't wait to see those!

If you would like to book a workshop to get your order in for your favorite cardstock, contact me today, or you can go to my website & place your order online!

It's going to be a beautiful sunny day here, I hope you enjoy your day. Thanks for checking in!

dd

Hello Friend!

This is another card using the Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper, and the Sweet Stems Stamp Set. I really love the bright greens & pinks in this paper. I used the Watercolor Technique on the Flower. I stamped the image on Watercolor Paper with Jet Black Stazon, then used my Aqua Painters and Ink Pads to "paint". When I use the Watercolor Paper, I almost always distress the edges. This paper gives a really nice distressed look. That's kind of an oxymoron, isn't it?

The sentiment is from the Chit Chat Rub Ons. This is a fantastic assortment of sayings. There are actually 92 sayings each of Chocolate Chip & Whisper White. There is something for almost any occasion!

The Ribbon is the Double-Sided Kiwi Kiss/Vanilla Satin. The Cardstock colors are Pirouette Pink, Rose Red, and Kiwi Kiss.

Today is the first day to order from the New 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog! The Stampin' Up! website will be down, while they load the new catalog, and some updates to our Designer Websites, until noon Mountain Time. My website, and Online Ordering will not be available during that time. Please be patient...it will be worth the wait!

My next class is Sunday. If you haven't signed up yet, there is still time! Post a comment here, or email (or call me) directly. Also, I have new catalogs! If you need one, just let me know.

Have a Marvelous Martin Luther Monday!

dd

Embarrassed, But Organized!

After having the pleasure of not having to leave the house for 2 days, my craft room is completely reorganized! I am delighted with how it turned out, and feeling very good (in spite of the nasty fall I took yesterday) about being able to work more efficiently.

I did something really stupid yesterday while finishing my organizing. I needed to put some things on the highest shelf in the closet. My grand daughter has her own little table & chair in my room so when she is here we can create together. Well, her chair was right there, so I just grabbed it to stand on to reach the shelf. I still had to stand on my tip toes, and when I did, the chair tilted, and broke! I fell straight back and bashed my head into the floor. Thank goodness I had straightened and there wasn't anything behind me, and the floor is carpeted. I don't usually swear, but I think I did as I was falling. I laid there a few seconds, thinking holy *@!# I just fell.

I felt a bit like Goldilocks, and poor little Baby Bear's chair is now smashed to smithereens!

I have several bruises, and my arms, hip, and tailbone are a little sore, but other than that, I'm fine, more embarrassed than anything. Please learn from my stupidity...don't try this at home!

Okay, I promised projects. Even after my incident, I did have quite a productive day. I decided to only use chairs to sit in...my nice soft office chair. I have two cards to share. These were both made using new product, but I figured there's only a couple of more days, until the new catalog is released, so I would go ahead and show them to you today.

This is the new Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper. My photos are a little washed out. The paper is bright pinks & greens, very yummy! The flower on the first card is from Petal Pizzazz. This stamp just happens to coordinate with the Scallop Circle Punch. On the second card I used the new Sweet Stems set. This is an adorable set of 4 flowers...and you know how much I love the flowers. I stamped them with Basic Black Ink, used my Blender Pen to color them in, punched them out, layered them and viola! I also used the Crystal Rhinestone Brads, which are being offered separately now, not only in the Pretties Kit...way to go SU! The brads on the second card are from the Rich Regals Assortment. The ribbon is the Pretty in Pink Taffeta.

There are so many great new things. I can't wait to share it all with you!

Have a Spectacular weekend.

dd