Linda’s 2012-2013 Designer Paper Shares/Samplers

The NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog and new Designer Papers are fabulous!

And for my 8th year in a row…

I’m offering my 6×6 DSP Paper Samplers, packaged in my clear acetate boxes to keep them organized and pretty! Here is a picture of last year’s share samplers:

Linda Heller 6×6 DSP Samplers

After seeing some of the paper already, I know you are going to squeal when you get them, too! I love the bold designs and colors this year! I also love that every paper has an alter ego on the other side with a subtle pattern so it’s all so versatile!

If you want to order every pack of designer paper in the new catalog (which begins JUNE 1st!) but you don’t want to spend $200 or need THAT much paper, then try my paper samplers! My samplers are a great way to have a bit of it ALL without breaking the piggy bank!

Here is how it works: Starting June 1st, For every 8 of you that sign up for a paper sampler (whether online or here in person) I keep track and order one of each Designer Paper packs in the Stampin’ Up Catalog and they are shipped to me. Then I cut it all up in 6×6 pieces, sort it out, put the whole stack of papers in my clear storage box and then ship it to you in a PADDED Priority envelope. I’ll start a new round each week until June 31st.

So you will receive one 6×6 sheet of every Designer Paper to play with or make 3×3 display on rings or whatever you like!

If for some reason a paper pack is back-ordered, I will email you immediately to let you know of the delay. I always work fast with these paper orders so I can get them to you within 2 weeks as long as they are all in stock and I get them from SU on time.

**Please read the following details carefully so you can choose the best sampler for you!***

This year there are 11 new packs of DSP (Designer Series Paper) and 3 returning DSP packs (First Edition, Summer Smooches and Twitterpated). Some of you already have the 3 returning DSP designs and may not want those in your sampler. If you only want the 11 new designs, choose Sampler A for $20, which includes priority shipping.

If you want ALL the DSP, including the 3 returning designs, choose Sampler B for $25 which includes priority shipping.

Please note: The price is the same if you order more than one, ship or no ship. I’m absorbing 1/2 of the shipping cost already so it balances out.

BONUS!! As a thank you for ordering with me, I will include 6×6 samples of the NEW In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper! That’s 10 extra sheets of the 5 new In Colors DSP with 2 designs each! The 5 New colors are Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, and Summer Starfruit.

I’ll cut all the packs of paper into 6×6 squares and sort them all out. You will get one 6×6 of each design! With my bonus 10 sheets added, Sampler A will have 76 sheets and Sampler B will have 94 sheets!

Both 6×6 DSP Shares/Samplers include Padded Envelope Priority Shipping (US Orders only please) and are packaged in a clear, acetate box to store them in.

How to Order:

Because I am a SU demo, I have guidelines about linking to shopping carts and cannot post it here on my blog.  

You will need to email me at lindastamps@cfl.rr.com to request your own DSP sampler/share and I can then email you the link to my shopping cart to order.

I use Eventbrite to order and collect the payment. I pay for this service so it is secure and they do not spam your email. The shopping cart offers paypal or a credit card only with no paypal – it’s up to you. You can also call me directly to process payment or pay by check.**you do not need a PayPal account to pay in shopping cart. Look for little credit card icons and click on the one you want to pay with . It will take you to paypal but use the “Don’t have a PayPal Account? Continue as a guest”

I will always respond back the same day so if you don’t get a reply, email again just in case it got lost in cyberspace!

Demonstrators on my Where The Rubber Hits The Road team get special pricing for my samplers so look for the special ticket for teams.

If you don’t like to order on the internet, call me toll free! 1-866-460-4902.

Here are the names of NEW 2012- 2012 DSP: (I cannot show pictures until June 1) If you have the new catalog, look on pages 162-165

Natural Composition Specialty Paper

First Edition Specialty Paper (lighter weight paper with print.Returning from last year’s catalog)

Comfort Cafe

World Spectaular

Floral District

Storytime

Polka Dot Parade

International Bazaar

Be Of good Cheer

Birds Of A Feather

Patio Party

Fan Fair

Summer Smooches (was available in May as a sneak peek)

Twitterpated (Occasions mini catalog carryover)

Linda Heller
Stampin’ Up Demonstrator, Executive
407-767-6971 or toll free 1-866-460-4902
My Stampin’ Blog: www.lindastamps.wordpress.com
Stamping School! www.stampingschool.com

New Catalogs, Classes, DSP Samplers and Updates

Hi all!  I’ve had a wonderfully busy summer so far with birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, SU trips and stamping of course.  Today I’m sitting in Bedford, New Hampshire as I type this, enjoying cool breezes and Matt’s family.  We are here celebrating our niece Sam, who graduated from college yesterday!

For my SU customers, I have a few things to update you on.  Most of you should know this if you have seen me or read my emails but it bears repeating since the time is near:

1.  The new SU catalog will go LIVE on June 1st!  That means that the 2011-2012 catalog will end a month earlier than what it shows on the front cover of the catalog, which says June 30th.  If there is anything in this catalog that is on the retiring stamps or accessory list that you want, be sure to place your order with me before May 30th.   If you missed it, here is a link to the retiring lists:  2011-2012 Retiring Lists

2.  You may have already received a new catalog in the mail from me.  If you ordered from me in the last year, I automatically sent you one.  I didn’t have time to ask who wanted one so I assumed you all did   and if you end up with an extra, share it with someone who loves stamping, too.   SU has a mailing selector sorting system and I prepaid for the catalogs and used the bulk mailing option.  I heard they shipped on May 14th.  IF you do not have it in hand by the end of the month, please email me!  I cannot post online any details or pictures of new catalog until June 1st.

You will notice a few new things when you get your new catty.  It’s lighter!  SU is moving some of the seasonal items that we might not need all year to the new and improved mini catalogs.  They won’t be mini anymore!  The Seasonal catalogs will be 8-1/2 x 11 in size and around 40 pages.  The annual catalog received a makeover by getting more organized, zoomed in detail pics of artwork, and 100 new stamp sets!

3.  If you did not order from me last year (or are new in finding this blog and do not have a SU demonstrator) and would like a NEW catalog in the mail, fill out this contact form HERE and I’ll get you one!

(2010 shares/samplers shown above)

4.  It’s time for my annual New Catalog DSP (designer series paper) Share Samplers!  This will be my 8th year in a row to offer my 6×6 paper share/samplers!  I package them up in a nice clear box and mail them in a cushy, priority envelope.  I have to wait a few more days to accept payments and post details per SU policy.  If you would like to get on my preorder list, email me here!

5.  Classes!  Be sure to check my stamping class schedule on my demonstrator website HERE!  I have my monthly technique classes at my place, free library classes and now mall events.

6.  NEW Customizable Starter Kits!  We’ve been asking for this for years and this year is the right year AND a reduced price, too!  Stampin’ Up starter kits are only $99 for this next catalog year and YOU get to pick what you’d like in it!  Choose $125 in catalog products of your choice, pay only $99 plus your state sales tax and free shipping.   Hobby or business, you choose.  Maybe you have been a demo before and would like to come back to get new catalog goodies?  Or maybe you have been tossing the idea around and waiting for the kit price to come down?  Call or email me and we can chat it out.  You can read more about it HERE.

Well, that’s a LOT of info and I’m off to breakfast! I’ve worked up an appetite…

Linda

SU Disney Incentive Trip Day 6

Off to the Magic Kingdom today! I thought you may want to see some more swaps to get you inspired to start your own stamping today!

(if any of these are yours, let me know and I’ll edit post to include your credit)

Ice cream by Diana Gibbs

Daring Adventure by Sharon McNeely

SU Disney Incentive Trip Day 5

*sorry for the blurry pics- some setting was wonky on my camera!*

Well, first let me share a little bit about the Share Night last night! A few demos had some displays set up to share ideas.

Martha Armstrong shared these quick and easy notecards for a class she does using markers and Bright Blossoms set. Anyone can whip these up quickly!

Lyssa made some great fabric projects!

I didn’t make it to see all the other displays and demos because SU gave us a special surprise….the new catalog! They were not expecting to have them from the printers and decided at the last minute to give them to us. Lots of cheers and squeals I delight in the room !

We can say that we have it and that’s it- no details, no ‘messy desk’ pics, names or descriptions allowed! We can share it in person on May 7th when all demonstrators can see it online and then it will officially go live on June 1st.
I will say that I’m not disappointed

Tonight we had our Final Event at the Indiana Jones set! A private show and dinner for all SU demos and their guest.
As we started To watch the show, they said they needed a few ‘actors’ and had some preselected names already. You know that “oh no please don’t let it be me I don’t wanna go up there don’t call my name” feeling? I had it and then I heard my name…

Yup that’s me, in my Cairo attire, waiting instruction from the director.

And next to Indiana Jones stunt man (not a bad gig!)

There was an incredible dinner, characters out for photo ops, music, desserts and then one last gift in the room when we returned:

SU Disney Trip day 4

Today was a wonderfully lazy day at he pool! We decided to take the day off from the parks to unwind and visit.

** Stampin’ Up News***
The starter kits have been reduced in price to only $99, effective immediately and throughout the next catalog year! To make it really great, the kits are completely customizable. YOU choose what you want in it by selecting $125 in any product as your kit! So if fabric is your thing, you can order fabric and dies. If you want a Big Shot, order that and some embossing folders! Really flexible way to start a business or just to enjoy it for a while as a hobby to build up your supplies.

On to the Pillow Gifts!

Last night’s surprise was a cool back pack!

Today’s gift was all Stampin goodies including some sneak peek goodies like a new folder, stamp set and new embellishments!

Here are a few more swaps on the display boards for your Stampin inspiration! (and if one of these belongs to you, email me and I’ll be happy to edit the post to add your name- we can’t see the names easily on the displays)

These are some of my favorites on the board and some of my favorite people, too!

This was created by Jan Burnett

So clever Minnie card by Deb Valder

Love this gate fold card by Patsy Waggoner

Quick and easy punch art card! Unknown artist

New set coming, Everything Eleanor (artist unknown)

And a few more using Everything Eleanor:

Tonight is our Share night! Demonstrators lay out their artwork so we can inspire each other!

Linda

SU Disney Trip day 3

We started off the day with a full breakfast and then to Hollywood Studios for some more Disney magic!
Muppet, Great Movie Ride, Back Lot tour and lunch at Sci Fi were just a few. (Insert more ice cream, funnel cakes, lots of water and sunshine:)

I love scrabble so this was an awesome sign hanging near Toy Story!

Want to see a few swaps?

These are hanging in a display area without the artist’s name so if one belongs to you, email me and I’ll credit you.

All of these use Bright Blossoms, a stamp set coming out in the new catty on June 1st. (It was available in April as a sneak peek set)

I think the one above was made by Sandi MacIver

Off to the pool!

SU Disney Trip day 2

Today we hopped a 7am bus to the Magic Kingdom for a private show at Monsters Inc. I was SO tired and stayed up too late putting my swaps together the night before but it was worth the fight to wake up!

Magic Kingdom had not officially opened yet so we had the castle to ourselves:

Matt and I, the Waggoners, Burnetts and Valders decided to leave at 8 am to head over to Animal Kingdom instead. We were the only ones on the big boat leaving and hundreds coming in!

We ate well, played well and resting up before heading out to Epcot for dinner.

Pillow Gift!

As we came back to our room, this was on the bed:

I LOVE those insulated glasses!
The visor’s tag says its for the guys and to stop by Hospitality Suite to pick up something that goes along with it. Hmmm…golf related?

If you would like to see our non-stamping activities, we post those on Matt’s page.

Time to nap before dinner (as I hear Matt snoring and know he beat me to it!)
Linda

2012 SU Disney Trip: Day 1 am

Stampin Up has a Hospitality room set up for us here at the Boardwalk hotel.

A few sneak samples for you from the SU incentive trip! With permission,
I am allowed to share completed samples but no new product yet:

Cut lil card made with a new set called Itty Bitty Banners

Can’t remember the name of this one!

LOVE the simplicity and colors!

Must run and assemble the swaps I should have finished hours ago!

Linda

2012 SU Disney Trip: Day 1

We arrived (30 min away from home lol)
We had a great day saying Hello to friends and eating all day.

Tonight as we came back to our room from having ice cream there, sitting on the bed, was the first pillow gift!

A big cooler, embroidered with our name and full of treats!

Tomorrow morning a bus takes us to Magic Kingdom for a special Monsters Inc show just for Stamping’ Up!
Should be fun!

2012 Stampin’ Up Retiring Accessories List!

To download the 24 page PDF of all the retiring accessories, click HERE

To download a sortable Excel file of all the retiring accessories, click HERE (This is my favorite to print since it has categories but beware, it says 24 pages but when I printed I only got 14 and 10 blank pages!)

Decor Elements are Retiring also!  Click HERE to download this list

This Accessories List includes all the non-stamps that will be retiring to make room for new in the upcoming June 1st release of the Stampin’ Up Catalog.

Some of the Accessories are listed at 60% off! If you download the Excel file, it is easier to find those first!

Important Details!

• Wednesday, April 25th, I will be ‘Operator On Call’ for your questions, orders and updates!  Call me toll free at 866-460-4902 or local 407-767-6971 or email me to place your order at lindastamps@cfl.rr.com

• Our SU Incentive Trip to Disney that I earned last year actually begins for me on Friday, so I’ll only be checking email once a day.  To ensure that you get the items you want, order online at www.lindaheller.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.
  

• The earlier you order, the better your chances are of getting the discounted items listed or some of the hot accessories like punches, refills, etc.  SU will not re-stock the accessories.  Retiring Stamp Sets can be ordered until May 31st as they make them but accessories cannot so when they are gone, they are gone.

• Stampin’ Up is NOT retiring any colors except the 2010 In Colors (Peach, Pear, Poppy, Blushing Bride and Concord!)  When you see markers, card stock or ink pads on the list it is because they are changing how it is delivered or package.  You will see one ASTERISK next to those items which mean  *Being reconfigured and Two ASTERISKS mean retiring items from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog

1. ALL Craft (pigment) pads are retiring except for white and black.  They had only offered those in the spots this last year, so be sure to get the refills of those before they are gone if you have those pads and like them.  Craft pads are different from Classic pads in that they are waterproof once dry and scrapbookers like them. They are also a wet ink that you can heat emboss with powder.

2. 12″ x 12″ Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered ( I loved it but apparantly I didn’t sell enough of it!)

3. Only select Stampin’ Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin’ Write Markers in color collections will continue to be offered)

4. 12″ x 12″ Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colors and color collections.  Sounds like this is an issue of them looking at what sells and what doesn’t and repackaging.

5. With the introduction of the 2012-2013 annual catalog, SU has made a very big change to our Stampin’ Pads. They are introducing Firm Foam pads! They say they change your stamping experience for the better! ( I hear they feel like a VersaMark pad but I haven’t tried them yet) This is what SU says:

   You’re going to love these new Stampin’ Pads-just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:

   • Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!

   • Light-tap stamping produces flawless images!

   • Pad stays juicier for longer resulting in better ink pad longevity!

   In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads

   • Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!

   • Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)-just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!

   • Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!

   • Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors!

   Please note: Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads. These colors are

   • Basic Black

   • Basic Gray

   • Marina Mist

   • Perfect Plum

   • Tempting Turquoise

   All five colors of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin’ Pads is fine, we do not recommend using the old ink formula in the new firm foam pads. Any refills purchased after April 30, 2012, will contain the new formulated ink.*

   * The new ink formula for Basic Gray, Perfect Plum, and Tempting Turquoise (for both Stampin’ Ink Refills and firm foam Classic Stampin’ Pads) will not be available until June 1. In addition, the Neutrals, Subtles, and Brights ink color collections will not contain the newly formulated ink for Basic Gray, Perfect Plum, and Tempting Turquoise until June 1st.
   

LOTS to process in my head!  I need a cup of coffee so I can really scan the list, make my own order and then be ready for YOU today!  Talk to you soon -Linda

Retiring Stamp List Released Today!

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow…

Every year SU retires stamp sets and accessories to make room for new things in their annual catalog.   Each year the list comes out and I’m always a little sad to see some of my favorites go but I’m always more excited to see what is new and within minutes have favorites again!

The Retired List is coming out EARLY because our new catalog is coming out EARLY! 

The new Stampin’ Up catalog will be out June 1st instead of July 1st. 

Those of you that I see regularly, I have catalogs for you.  If I haven’t seen you in a while and you would like a new catalog when it comes out June 1, please email me at lindastamps@cfl.rr.com

along with your current mailing address and I’ll be sure to keep you on my list. 

Here is the Retiring Stamps List! 

Last day to order the stamp sets on this list is May 31st, 11:50 pm MT

If you’d like to see the pictures of the retiring stamps, you can find there HERE.

To download in an EXCEL Spreadsheet,  Click HERE!

To Download and print PDF, Click HERE! **

**(a note about the PDF, mine printed in a color so light I can barely see it.  I will call them Monday about it but in the meantime, I’d print the EXCEL sheet if you can instead. )

So grab your highlighter, your catalog and a comfy seat!  

Highlight your current catalog with all the sets leaving and be sure to call or email me before May 31st to order. 

*if you have ordered from me in the past year, you will receive a special email from me with a little ‘thank you’ promotion from me to you.   If you haven’t received it by Monday,  email me here so I can resend to you!

Ok, here is VERY important info about the Retiring Accessories List:

The Retiring Accessories List (buttons, ribbons, ink refills, paper, etc)  is going to be released on April 25th.

Unlike the Stamps list, this list changes daily because the stock sells out quickly and they don’t restock it.

  SO…when their stock of accessories is gone, it’s gone!

I will be on the Stampin’ Up Disney Incentive Trip starting April 29 so I highly recommend that you call or email me on the 25th to get any items you want before they sell out. 

***2010 IN COLORS are retiring****

If you own Poppy Parade, Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz or Peach Parfait, please do not wait until the 25th to order the coordinating ink refills, card stock or ribbons!   Order asap to ensure that they are not sold out before you can order yours!

You can also order online on my Demonstrator Website at www.lindaheller.stampinup.net

You will need to create a Stampin’ Up login and password if you have not done it already to be able to shop and there is a minimum 6.95 shipping charge for orders under 69.50 and after that it’s the standard 10%.  You should order quickly or take your chances that it MAY be on the Clearance Rack.  (retired stamps won’t be on the clearance rack  – those will be unavailable after May 31st. ) 

If you order accessories from me, I will get the order in asap and email you back a confirmation so you’ll know I got it.  Sometimes things sell out as you are ordering so early is better.

You can call me or email me to order!  Visa, MC, Discover or AE accepted

Linda Heller

1-866-460-4902 or 407-435-3135 Local

lindastamps@cfl.rr.com

55 New Items on the Clearance Rack!

You gotta go and see the rock bottom prices on these items! Stampin’ Up is still pulling fun items from their ‘garage’ of retired stock and giving GREAT deals!

You will need to order online HERE  at my online store and click on Clearance Rack to the left.   Create a shopping account if you have not done so already and you can look me up or choose me  as your Demonstrator to get the preferred price listed.

• Orders of 150 0r more are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin’ Rewards.
• Minimum shipping fees apply so don’t just order one roll of $2 ribbon!
• All discontinued items are available only while supplies are posted
• All sales of discontinued items are final.

Call or email if you have questions and go shopping!

Linda

My Online Stampin’ Up Store link:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lindaheller/

p.s.  The Stampin’ Up Retiring Stamps List will come out April 15th and the Accessories list will be coming out April 25th!

Video: Greenhouse Garden

Hi All!

I’m so excited for my wonderful friend, Patsy Waggoner, who shot her first stamping video!  She’s a great stamper and has been a demo for over 12 years, holds classes and workshops but hadn’t stepped into the video spotlight yet until today!

  I know you will cheer her on with me and enjoy her project. (shared with her permission of course) 

She’s using Greenhouse Garden, a pretty 2-step stamping stamp set from the big SU catalog, bottom of page 119

Patsy lives in Minnesota and has a cute blog, too!

Great project, Patsy!  Can’t wait for the next one!

Linda

Summer Smooches Start Today!

There is also a Summer Smooches Photobook Template for $16.95  and a Summer Smooches  Digital Kit for $9.95 . 

You can order April 1-30^th  with me by phone, email or online at www.lindaheller.stampinup.net

To download the official flyer, click HERE

Here are a few extra product details:

• DSP colors:  Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indio, Tangerine Tango, Rich Razzleberry. 

• Fabric colors:  Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indio, Tangerine Tango 

• Fabric Designer Brads :  24 pieces, 8 each of 3 designs

VIDEO:  Here is the cute Petite Purse die in action,

by SU corporate designer Emily Montoya:

Thanks for stopping by!  Linda

March Swaps & Inspiration

Hi all! Here are a few of my favorites from my team meeting last week. I love stamping with all these talented ladies!

Billie Rice

Lorena Holmes

Really sweet fabric pin cushion by our resident ‘Fabric-Ista’ Heidi LaFountaine

Susie Brown does her take on Julie Davison’s Top Note Fold

Lorena Holmes

Pretty Labels Framelit card by Beverly Conway

Wow! Nikki VanSkiver

Swaps & Inspiration Demo Get Together 2/12

(Note to the Roadies on my Stampin’ Up Team:  I posted a video from Janet’s demo from our get together in case you couldn’t be there. Go to the Roadies page here on the blog and enter the team password.)

Hi All!   Matt and I had a fun road trip to Winchester, VA for our 7th anniversary (see his page on the blog for pics along the way)!  We realized that we don’t go away very often for non-stamping related events.  Usually our big trips are with our stamping friends on the SU incentive trips or conventions so this time was just the two of us! He’s great fun and up for anything so we had some unusual stops along the way!

On the stamping scene, here are some of the swaps and ‘show & share’ samples from our demo get together here in FL at the end of February. 

TO VIEW SLIDESHOW:   Click on the first picture, it will take you to a bigger page where you should see an arrow to the right to scroll through.  Enjoy!  Linda

Papercrafts magazine article that Debra LaFountaine used for her sample – see next photo

Debra LaFountaine’s take on the papercraft’s magazine article

Debra LaFountaine inspired by Stampin’ Connection

Janet Munden

Ruth Marie

Diane O.

Tarri Trombley

Iina Lee

Iina Lee

Stacy Huntzinger

Who did this one? No name on back

Sandi Bowen

Wanda Smith

Tarri Trombley

Janet Munden

Ruth Marie

Emily Turner MDS Jelly Bean Treat

Angie Harris

Diane Olivi

Anne Talbot

Patti Sharkey 3×3 card

Debbie Makovec

Brandy Campbell

Vangie Cinader

Wanda Smith

 

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Simply Scored Diagonal Board Available Today!

Happy first day of March!

I’m lovin’ it!  Sounds like the McD’s jingle but this new tool is cool!  I’ve always wanted more than just a triangle piece for scoring diagonal lines.  This companion to the Simply Scored Board fits right on top!  Has 2 little silicone rectangles to hold it on. It’s larger than a 12×12 sheet of paper so it’s perfect for bigger projects! Scores every 1/8″.

Here’s a quick introduction video:

I realized quickly that I needed templates if I was to strategically create envelopes out of designer paper.

Here’s the video of what I did so I could get this envelope just the way I wanted it:

Want one?

It’s only 11.95!  Item number 125586 for the Diagonal board.

If you don’t have the Simply Scored base to put it on, it is 29.95 item # 122334  Comes with double tipped metal stylus (not a plastic bone folder) and 3 place-markers.

Since it is still SAB time, you get a gift with purchase for orders over $50!  See SAB brochure HERE

Call, text, email or order online! www.lindaheller.stampinup,net

Swaps & Inspiration February 2012

Hi All!  

Someone asked me the other day if I kicked them off my blog feed since they hadn’t received a post in a while.  I cringed when I realized it’s been a while since I posted!  With Sale-A-Bration going on and lots of stamp-happenings, I’ve neglected to post some of the great swaps I’ve received in January and February.

Before I forget another thing – I have a stamping class this weekend in Orange City, FL (which is between Sanford and Debary area) with a few of demonstrators on my team, Iina and Toni.  If you live near there and want to attend the class you can find details HERE.

 

On to get some inspiration going! 

This is one of my favorites and was created by Debra Townsend in Sacramento. She always does beautiful work and I didn’t even like this stamp before I saw this card!  The stamp is in the Occasions mini and called Packed for Baby.  She used Pool Party as the main color. 

Here is another swap by Deb Townsend using the new Simply Scrappin’ kit called Spring Fever and the new Doily Die.  Love the pear pleated ribbon she used inside the doily circle.

Jeanne Harris  created this beauty using Bordering on Romance (Occasions mini) and the new Edgelits.  I can’t even imagine how long it took to line up the edgelits and the folders on each side!   The center flower is Cracked Glass Technique and you can see it better here:

Several layers of clear embossing powder and then put it in the freezer for a few minutes. Bring it out and crack it up!

Lela M created this vintage-y card using Soft Suede, Attic Boutique DSP and So Saffron.  The framelits and Apothecary Art are made to go together!

 

Jamie Adcock stamped this pretty Elementary Elegance SAB stamp set with Everyday Enchantment DSP. 

Sweet Easter card by Lisa H. using Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral color combo

Tarri Trombley embossed the Tea Shoppe cup in white ink/powder and rested it on Baja Breeze card stock, Blushing Bride and Twitterpated paper.Love that lil’ button!

Emily Turner sponged some pool party and Daffodil on some Attic Boutique paper and it really is pretty!  That was my least favorite flower in the Mixed Bunch stamp set and now it’s one of my favs.

going to stop here for today, run off to watch The Bachelor…I know, I know….but I hooked now and there’s no turning back.

p.s.  Anybody from Winchester, VA?  I’m heading there this coming week!

Linda

 

Embossing, Debossing and Watermarking Framelits: 3 Videos

Hi all!

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Before we go on, if you don’t know what  Sizzix Framelits are you can watch this introduction video by Stampin’ Up’s Donna Griffith:

I’ve been playing with these Sizzix  Framelits since December when Stampin’ Up added them to our catalog.  They are really growing on me and I really like them!   I had played around with turning them upside down to emboss the shapes rather than just cut out the shapes but I was a little leery in sharing in case they ruined the cutting edge. 

Now we are into February, lots of stampers have been embossing with them, and mine are doing fine with the method I have used so I feel comfortable sharing how I emboss with these fun new dies!

I made 3 quick videos for 3 different versions of embossing/debossing with the framelits:  (embossing is seeing a raised edge and Debossing is seeing an impression or depression in the paper)

I’m using the SU Sizzix Labels Collection Framelits Dies (item # 125598) for all my videos.  $26.95 for a set of 6.  This is what the paper shapes look like once you cut them:

This first video is the basic way that I emboss a frame or shape.  I’m using the Labels Collection for all my videos, which are   One side of the Framelit has a lipped edge on one side. By flipping it over and placing your card stock on top of a silicone rubber pad (from Sizzix) you can allow the rubber to cushion and help create the impression of the frame.

Here is the video:

The next technique was just me experimenting and wanting to see the impression better.  So I inked the flat side of the framelits with VersaMark, which is a great watermarking ink.  I call this Watermark Debossing since it’s the deep impressions that are darkened:

Here is the video:

And lastly, I was playing around with Debossing a Textured Impressions folder image.  So I played around with different embossing folders, like the Square Lattice folder. I ran the frame on top of the embossed card stock and it smoothed the design away to leave the frame.  It looks great in person so give it a try!  I just finished a pretty card using it for one of this week’s Stamping School videos.  

I goofed around and called it TID for Textured Impressions Debossing.  Quite a mouthful as you will see that Matt threw in my bloopers at the end (he just loves it when I mess up and I do it often!)

Here is the video: 

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Linda

Stamp Room Makeover

Stampin’ Up had a contest for a Stamp Space Makeover and Tamzin Cochrane was the winner!   What a makeover it turned out to be! Hold onto your hat while you watch this whirlwind of creativity (AKA the Gardners) transform Tamzin’s stamp space into a place of inspiration!  They showed us the video while we were at Leadership and now it’s posted on Youtube so I thought I’d share with you, too!  Linda

2012 Leadership Swaps

It’s over…sniff. Friends are flying back home today, the displays are packed up and back to work Monday.  For those you who want to see a few non-stamping highlights, Matt updated his page at http://lindastamps.wordpress.com/dh/.

I’ll be staying in San Antonio one more day to play with Deb Valder, Patsy Waggoner, Jan Burnett and our husbands. The guys have had fun visiting touristy locations like the caverns here. Not sure what we should do today but the weather is perfect. Someone mentioned a Segway tour and God help me from falling over or running into a tree on one of those things!

Here are a few swaps I have here in my room. I didn’t swap much this year but unloading my camera now I have 697 pictures!

This is a neat suspension card from Linda Goldhersz, one of my downline here. Not the best pic but the glitter heart is suspended with a fine filament string into Basic Gray card stock.

This beautiful angel wings card was done by Meg Wheeler. Twitterpated paper cut with the new bird die (what is that called? Ugh my memory stinks) she put tabs in the middle so they stand up:

Another one by Linda Goldhersz! Love this cheery gnome card:

Here is a pretty card by My friend Georgia Giguere using the new SAB set:

Rhea Hughes stamped this pretty monochromatic card with Apothecary stamp set:

Dare to Dream card by Susan Nygaard:

Off to see San Antonio!

Linda

2012 Leadership Friday Afternoon

There is a wonderful Hispanic display area here at the convention. The samples are out of this world! For those that do not already know, SU has a good selection of stamp sets available in Spanish also.

These adorable punch art creations were created by Geraldine Andrade (the Valentine’s projects and the baby) and Teresa Giordano created most of the others.  Very talented stampers!

Get out those punches and start playing!

I’m off to an afternoon of classes – we still have our closing session fir more announcements and prizes!
more later- Linda

2012 SU Leadership Friday Am

Good morning!

We had a Texas style meal last night and I’m feeling slow this morning. We went to the Tip Top Cafe, famous for it’d heartstopping Chicken Fried Steak.
It was really good but probably oh so bad!

I wanted to share what I gave my team here at the conference. In the old days, SU gave us these black lanyard pouch badge-holders and they were handy to keep hotel keys, phones, cash etc.

So I asked Heidi LaFountaine (one of my downline who is a great seamstress) to sew some up for me as gifts using our new fabric. The girls loved them!

If you’d like Heidi to make you one for convention, you can email her at heidilala@hotmail.com

Thanks, Heidi!

General session about to start so will keep you posted of any news!

Lund

2012 SU Leadership swaps

More swaps! SU put out clothesline and pins for Occasions mini samples for a contest. There must be 2000+ submissions! I don’t have time to post many but here are a few!

Denise Jorgensen

Lesley Poper did this adorable card with Gnome set! Look at the goodies in the wheel barrow!

Pretty Scrapbook page by Linda Barnes

Judi Sparks

Look at this cute table from Belinda Johnson using the new Tea Shoppe set:

2012 Leadership Thursday am part 2

A few announcements from the main stage this am:

Donna Griffith (Stampin’ Up Demo Traning) just announced a NEW toy! We are introducing the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate!!!! It fits right on top of your existing SImply Scored! 11.95 US and didn’t catch the Canadian price.
Perfect for boxes, envelopes an more!

I’ll post project pics laster today after lunch- cute stuff!

Corey Hancock announced a change in the catalog program. I had typed it out as they gave us info but they asked that we don’t tweet or blog it as All info will be online for demos today or tomorrow! So I backspaced it all out and demos, keep checking the demo website for details. It is awesome and I love the changes!

A few swaps to keep inspiration going:

This Easter card is a digital MDS card by Jan Wakeland That she gave me without getting a card from me in return (she’s so generous like that!)

And this simple cutey by Dee Yates using the new Mixed Bunch and punch from the Occasions Mini catalog

Lunchtime!! More later..
Linda

2012 SU Leadership Thursday am

Good morning!

(this post may only interest demos but I posted a pretty card at the bottom for just the stampers!)

Last night was the Manager’s reception and show. Fun time! Here are a few of the Mangers in our group, Susie, Vil and Tarri holding a tasty drink with fun umbrellas (which makes every drink taste better IMO)

Our general session started this am and is my favorite session. Everyone is gathered in a huge room as we hear company updates and stamping tips and tricks, too!

Shelli Gardner, our founder and CEO, took the stage in her bright, fashionable way:

(if you haven’t guessed, the theme is My Way), celebrating doing business a multitude of ways. As demonstrators we are VERY diverse in ways to do this stamping business so Shelli made it clear that they are embracing all styles!
Workshops, parties, clubs, classes, online or offline… Do it your way!

Our demo Stampin’ Success magazine is getting a makeover! I love it now so can’t wait to see it They are adding a full workshop tutorial in every issue for project ideas. Looks like a great resource! More Step by step instructions for techniques and the covers will change also. Some will be projects, some feature people, some graphic ideas. Changes start this March!

Then she gave everyone a free stamp set from the upcoming Summer mini! It is just gorgeous and called Everything Eleanor. Nothing like giving over 1000
Free stamp sets away to get everyone pumped up!

Taking a break while people walk the stage for promotions…

Here are some of my buds in my row with their new goods:

Here is a pretty swap by Joyce Feraco:

And look at this beauty by Emily Turner, one of managers here:

More later…

2012 Leadership Gifts

When we arrived to our make and takes, there were two gifts at our table!

One is a notebook holder or kindle holder or whatever you want it to be!
One was filled with chocolate!

2012 Leaderships Make and takes

Wow! That’s all I gotta say….

9 projects, jar and 8×10 frame not included In our packets so we can

2012 SU Leadership Check In

Well I made it to San Antonio, Texas to the Stampin’ Up Leadeship convention. It sure is chilly here but lots of activity!

I just picked up my bag and SU didn’t disappoint again this year! Isn’t this the cutest thing? And yes, fabric coming in the Summer mini!

Here is My bud and roomie, Jan Burnett, showing the bag!

Also shown below are 2 of Jan’s swaps -
She is a talented stamper!
I’ll be posting throughout the day so check back. Sometimes posting from my phone is a little wonky, pics do not always come out in correct places but at least you’ll get an idea of how much fun we are having!

Sweet Cake

When I was at the SU Louisville Regionals, there was a display of a new stamp set called Sweet Cake.   It’s now available from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog that began January 4th. 

I wasn’t sure I liked it when I saw it but I think it could be fun and ‘springy’ with sherbety colors!

It’s also available in Spanish,  Digital images and Decor Elements – you can check out the whole suite here.

 Here are a few pictures I took that day from the display board, courtesy of Stampin’ Up:

Think about  fun it would be to use the new Vanilla Scented Embossing Powder…

Happy Stampin’!  Linda