Local Classes and Kissing Technique Video from Stampin’ Up!

I’m popping in for just a few minutes today!  I’ve been cutting paper like crazy, finishing up all my 6×6 Paper Samplers/Shares!  They are ALL mailed as of this morning and thank you to all who participated with me again this year.  I’ll be doing Buttons and Ribbons in a few weeks so stay tuned.

Florida Locals – I have a few Stamp A Stacks this month you can attend in addition to my technique classes.

A Stamp a Stack is an event where you can make 12 cards, 4 designs, 3 each!  The cards are less involved but really nice and so fun to get out and stamp.   One event  is near Goldenrod/Aloma Area and you can read all about it HERE.   I have another near Dr.Phillips area and you can read all about that one HERE. 

You can rsvp in those links or email me for more information at lindastamps@cfl.rr.com.   Demonstrators can attend also as long as there is room.    To see all my local classes, go to my SU website at www.lindaheller.stampinup.net

Love to see you all there!

Stampin’ Up released a short video using a technique called Kissing, but adding patterns to solid stamps.   It’s an old technique but always fun to see new designs, right?

Go stamp something!

Linda

My New Must Have…

My favorite ‘MUST HAVE’ from the new Stampin’ Up catalog!  I have tested this thing and it really works!

It’s the newest platform for your Big Shot that is magnetic, so your framelits won’t move or slip around while you are trying to line them up and cut.

This will take the place of your regular platform JUST for the Framelits and Edgelits, not your sizzlets, embosslits or regular dies, which won’t fit through.

(side note:  there is a warning label on the side about not using it if you have a pacemaker)

It’s pricey but totally worth it’s weight in magnets and staying power!   $39.95 Item # 130658  Page 184 of the SU catalog.

I was just about to do a video for you but then SU beat me to it   Here is Brandi Barnard from the SU home office showing how it works:

Speaking of FRAMELITS….I just bought 2 of the newest sets in the SU catalog, Circles and Squares!

The largest size is 4-3/4″ for the circles and 4-3/8 for the squares.

  A fellow demo, Michelle Halleen, shared the measurements on a group I’m on so I’ll repost them here since most want to know the sizes before you buy:

Square Collection  Framelits   $26.95   #13092

8 layering Sizes:  1 1/8″, 1 1/2″, 2″, 2 3/8″,2 13/16″, 3 1/4″, 3 11/16″, 4 3/8″

 Circles Collection Framelits  $26.95   #130911

10 layering sizes:  5/8″,1″, 1 1/2″, 1 7/8″, 2 3/8″, 2 3/4″, 3 3/16″, 3 5/8″ 4″, 4 3/4″

Contact your favorite Stampin’ Up demonstrator to get these or if you don’t have one, call me!

866-460-4902 or email me at lindastamps@cfl.rr.com

shop online at www.lindaheller.stampinup.net

Off to film some videos for Stamping School and enjoy some stamping time!

I hope you get to stamp something this weekend, too!

Linda

Grab Your Greetings & More!

Wow, where do I start?  SO much going on today at Stampin’ Up!   Today, May 31st, is the FIRST day we can order out of the new catalog!  It’s also the LAST  day we can order out of the Spring catalog.

We can still order from the retired lists until June 3rd.

There is also 2 new promotions starting today –   Scroll down below the catalog info to see a sale and a new stamp set!

It’s 2 am here in FL and I stayed up so I could get all my widgets and links updated with the NEW catalog:

Isn’t she sweet?

It took me about a month to like her.  First of all, she’s cute and skinny but then it was really because I wanted to see stamps and projects on the cover.  After going through each page about 100 times now, there’s a LOT of inspiring artwork on the inside so she can stay LOL

Lots of ways to view the new catalog!  If you need info on how to order with me, you can stop by my page here on the blog

• View the 2013-2014 annual catalog online (Flash)  Flip through page by page easily

• Annual catalog  The PDF Version

•  Stampin’ SuppliesThe Supply list for all the projects in the catalog by page number

•  Product GuideThis is a cool thing to have!

It contains a list of all the accessories and non-stamp items, their page number and what they do.  Features and benefits, etc.

We also have a new Celebrando Creatividad!

View the 2013-2014
Celebrando Creatividad online

 Celebrando Creatividad   PDF

 Stampin’ Supplies

Holiday Stamp Sets still Available!   Click here to view Carryover sets:

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GREETINGS, EARTHLINGS!  

Sale: 25 percent off three of our greeting sets!
No limits and get them on any order type (workshop, customer, demonstrator, or online).

Dates: May 31-June 30, 2013

I’ll upload pics of sets once the shopping cart opens up today at noon (MT)  These are all in the current catalog too.

SASSY SALUTATIONS Page 39 of the new catalog

#126707 Clear Mount   Reg.17.95  now  13.46

#132070 Wood Mount   Reg. 23.95  now  17.96

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SWEET ESSENTIALS  Page 41 of the new catalog

#126457   Clear Mount   Reg.14.95  now  11.21

#132085   Wood Mount   Reg. 23.95  now  17.96

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PETITE PAIRS (one of my most used sets!)  Page 73 of new catalog

#122497  Clear Mount   Reg. 20.95  now  15.71

#128706  Wood Mount   Reg. 28.95  now  21.71

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Photopolymer: Wanderlust

More new things to try!  Here is another new stamp set in the Photopolymer line of stamps you can try.

Download the official flyer HERE

This is not in the new catalog since it might not be around all year.

Wanderlust (item 133452) is a great set for travelers-and wannabe travelers too.

  This would be great for capturing your summer trip memories, or to send a hand-made postcard to a friend or family member.

I think I’m off to bed for a few hours!

Linda

Linda’s 2013-2014 Designer Paper Share Samplers

 Stampin’ Up has NEW Designer papers for us to share from their new annual 2013-2014 Catalog & Idea Book!

 For my 9th 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!  

If you want to order every pack of designer paper in the new catalog (which begins May 31st!) 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:  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. 

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 backordered, 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 2 returning DSP packs (Naturals Composition and Polka Dot Parade).  Some of you already have the 2 returning DSP and may not want those in your sampler.  If you only want the 11 new styles, choose Sampler B for $20, which includes priority shipping.

If you want ALL the DSP, including the 2 returning packs, choose Sampler A for $25 which includes priority shipping.

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

*If you order only the Prints, I will package those in a clear envelope.  The boxes would be too big for those.

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 sheet! 

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:

As a SU Demonstraor, I have some guidelines to follow and cannot link directly to my shopping cart.  Please email me directly and then I will send you the link to my shopping cart to select your samplers and pay as in the years past.  Email me at lindastamps@cfl.rr.com.  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!

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 if you like or a avoid paypal and just use a credit card  – it’s up to you. You can also call me directly to order and process payment

**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”

Demonstrators on my Where The Rubber Hits The Road team get special pricing for my share samplers so email me rather than order here. 

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

You may also pay by check if you call me directly.

 

Names of NEW 2013- 2014 DSP:  If you have the new catalog, look on pages 150-154 since I can’t show pics yet!

Natural Composition Specialty Paper (returning, carrying over from last catalog)

Quatrefancy Specialty (comes with a printed acetate sheet)

Soho Subway

Afternoon Picnic

I Am Me

Gingham Garden

Etcetera

Birthday Basics

Venetian Romance

Eastern Elegance

Modern Medley

Polka Dot Parade  (returning from last catalog)

Epic Day This and That

Linda Heller
Stampin’ Up Demonstrator, Executive
407-325-3135 or toll free 1-866-460-4902
My Stampin’ Blog: www.lindastamps.wordpress.com
Stamping School! www.stampingschool.com

May Swaps & Inspiration Part 3

Hello all!  I hope you had a wonderful Memorial weekend.   Matt and I spent 2 days clearing out the office and moving the furniture around.  I’ve had enough of cords, papers and dust bunnies to last me a while.  Anyway, that project took longer than anticipated (don’t they all?)  so I’m a day behind posting my new Stampin’ Up Paper Shares!    Be looking for it tomorrow here on the blog.  I’ve received so many emails asking if I’m doing them again this year and YES! I love doing it and can’t imagine missing a year.  I can’t believe I’ve been doing them 9 years now!

While you are waiting for me to get my numbers and links up for the share samplers,  here are a few more swaps I’ve received:

Regina Clark made this rad 80′s gift card holder using a cassette tape case.  So fun!  Can’t wait to use it!

Jan Burnett created this sweet Graduation gift card holder – love the rolled up diploma!  She folded the end of the card stock up on the inside to hold the money or gift card.  Look for this stamp set returning in the new SU catalog called Pure Gumption, page 52!

Card Base Pop N Cuts (yes, carrying over into the new SU catty) makes a great grad card, too!  Rolanda Patton made this one.

Above is the front, and below is what is looks like open:

So clever!  Laura Milligan cut out the flower shape from the hexagon pattern in the Tea For Two paper.  She layered it on a paper doily and then added a little bee in the middle.  I wonder how many hexagon flowers she got from one sheet of 12 x 12 paper?  None are pieced together on my card so it really looks great.

Linda Barnes made this pretty card, which pictures just do not do justice.  The designer paper under the Apothecary cut out is called Epic Day, which is a new designer paper.  It’s a subtle map with vellum punched butterflies.

Ok, I hope that inspired you to go stamp something!  Linda

May Swaps & Inspiration Part 2

Continuing on from yesterday’s post, sharing some lovely cards I received!

More Tea for Two DSP (designer paper) from the Spring Catalog.  It won’t be available  after May 31 unless SU has some left and it goes on the Clearance rack.  This one is from Jan Cramer in NE and it’s simple but so pretty with a little bit of sponging around the edges of the Labels framelit.

Michelle Phillips stamped this card for our team meeting swaps here in Florida.  She used ‘This & That’ Epic Day designer paper layered on Pool party and Gumball Green card stocks.  Pretty!

Cathy Williams created this card using By The Tide stamp set, which made it into the new SU catty.  She added Crystal Effects over the fish to help it pop out a bit.

Another By The Tide stamp set idea:  Oh please tell me who did this one!  No name on the back and I’ve had it a while.  Love love the Parker’s Patterns paper with the lobster!

By the Tide again!  This one by Robin Merriman.  It looks like she inked a clear block with an aquapainter

and used it to stamp the watercolor paper.  I’m guessing but that’s what it looks like to me!

This one is easy to do and stops my customers in their tracks!  Everyone asks ‘how’d she do that?”  The flower is embossed with white embossing powder on a white card then she sponge rubbed either eggplant or wisteria ink over it.

More tomorrow!

Go stamp something,

Linda

May Swaps & Inspiration Part 1

May is almost over and I have so many beautiful swaps to share with you,  I’m going to spread them out over the next 4 days here on the blog.   After I came back from Fiji,  being gone for 10 days, I was behind quite a bit in all areas!  It was the trip of a lifetime and I wouldn’t trade it for anything but golly, that jet lag stuff is some serious business.  Matt bounced right back into this time zone but I’ve been so sleepy during the day and wide awake at 4 am!

With May almost over, so is the current Stampin’ Up catalog!  There will be a little overlap this year from the retiring catalog and new one, which starts May 31st.  The Retiring Stamps will be available until June 3, 2013.  Accessories available until June 3rd but until supplies last and some have sold out already.  Be sure to check your catalog against the retiring list to be sure you have what you want before they are gone. If you like to shop visually, go to my SU website HERE to see the retiring products.

Here’s some stamping inspiration from some swaps I’ve received in Fiji, the mail or my team get together.  (All images copyright Stampin’ Up!)

I wasn’t crazy about this paper in the Spring catalog but them I see this pretty card, and I change my mind!  This was stamped by Vickie Kahlandt using the Tea For Two DSP (spring mini, retires May 31) and Stipple Blossoms stamp set, which is carrying over to the new catalog!  Love the natural ribbon and the flower in blues.

Rhea Hughes is a talented stamper that I swap with once a month .  This cute card is easy to make with the Dress Up Framelits (yes, going into the new catty) and the Tea For Two DSP (retires end of this month)  The little vanilla fabric flowers on a roll retire this month also.  So sad they didn’t make it into the new catalog and I love dying them with my aquapainter and reinker like Rhea did here in coral.

Clever way to use this stamp set by making it look all ‘bandana’!  Flowering Flourishes did make it into the new catalog so we can try this fun technique using a white gel pen.  Stamped by Diane Dimich.  By the way, that black scalloped ribbon with polka dots is only $4.77 a roll now since it’s retiring!   As of now, it’s still available….I’m posting here since the items numbers are hard to find online:

124145		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Basic Black
124138		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Cherry Cobbler
124142		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Chocolate Chip
124143		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Elegant Eggplant
122986		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Marina Mist
122985		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Melon Mambo
124140		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ More Mustard
124139		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Old Olive
124141		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Pretty in Pink
124144		Ribbon Scallop Dots 1/2″ Tangerine Tango

This swap is so awesome! Thank you, Cindy Fodor!  The larger than life ants are a little scary like a cheesy horror flick but it’s the stamp scale   The fire label on the left side is createdwith torn paper and sponging.  I love having a great camping card!

Jackie Walker stamped this pretty card for our team meeting swap and landed 1st place in the contest!  Here is a close up of the butterfly where she stamped it on the Fan Fair DSP (retiring end of the month) and then layered it on another pattern of the Fan Fair dsp.

The stamp set is one of the Best of 25 Years sets called  Best of Butterflies.  You can see it HERE 

$14.95  # 133345  Clear mount only

I think this one is Carol Gilmore (no last name) If I’m wrong, please let me know!  My swaps got a little jumbled up between Fiji and my other swaps but I love this Americana style card. It’s a new stamp set called Simply Stars and you will find it on page 124 of the new SU catty starting May 31st. I just wish we had star punches but I did save mine for such an occasion!

A summery easel card by Patti Sharkey, one of my team here in Florida.  That lattice die is carrying over to the new catalog again this year -yippee!

Tune in tomorrow for part 2 swaps!

Go stamp something…Linda