Tip on new Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies

Hidy Ho stampers,

So have you seen the new Occasions Mini Catalog?  I just love the Mini Catalog program.  I was so ready to be over the Holidays and all the trimmings and now I'm onto beautiful cards and snowmen!  :0)  I love my snowmen. 

So here is another tip I have for you…it has to do with the new Edgelits Adorning Accents Dies.  These very thin and very fragile metal dies are the exact same width as our Standard Cutting Pads which makes it a little tricky when running them through the Big Shot.  BUT NOT TO WORRY…I have the solution for you.

Here is what the die looks like – the very thin silver piece. The die is #125595 and can be found on page 7 of the Occasions Mini Catalog. 

If you lay these on your cutting pads, they are very likely to move so I'm going to suggest this tip.  Purchase two extra sets of the Standard Cutting Pads #113475 that will be dedicated to ONLY these two dies.  It is going to save you LOTS of time and and you won't get frustrated with them but even more important, you won't end up BENDING them. 

1.  Take one of the dies and put a row of sticky strip on the "flat" side of the die.  Line it up and stick it to the bottom of one of the new cutting pads.  It is now permanently adhered to this pad.  The side with the "edge" or cutter is now sticking up.  That one is done.

2.  Do the same thing to this one.  Now you've used two of your cutting pads.  These are permanently adhered to these two pads.

3.  This is pad # 3.   What you are going to do with this one is add a piece of our grid paper to the back.  I cut a piece of grid paper the size of the clear pad (make sure you have it EVEN on both sides – meaning the lines are the same on one side as the other).  This is going to be used as a guide for your cardstock.  THEN, what I did so the paper didn't get worn, I cut a piece of our Window Sheets  (these can be found on page 216 of the big catalog) I cut these the same size as the clear pad also and put that over the grid paper to preserve it.  Both of these were put on the back of the pad with Sticky Strip.  Now you have three pads that are dedicated to these dies.  Read on to learn how to use them…

4.  In this picture, I'm placing the card on the "grid pad" with the grid on the bottom of the pad and the clear plastic on the top.  Do you see that the card is even on both sides.  That is very important.  If you don't make it even on both sides, the curves on the left will not match the curves on the right.  I did put a little dotto on the back of the card to hold it in place while I cut.  Then I used my Adhesive Remover to get that little bit of sticky off the card when I was done.  Okay, we've got our dies all glued on, we got our grid pad all set and our paper is glued to the top of the grid pad.  Now what?

5.  For your layers, you are going to put your Multi Purpose Platform down (close the whole thing so that tab 2 is on top), then your pad that has the grid sheet (with the plastic side up and the grid on the bottom), then you line up your cardstock (here I used Blushing Bride), then you put your cutting pad on where you want it.  That's one of the beauties for this set up, you can place that cutting edge anywhere on the paper.  I've placed it pretty far up on this one but it can be right along the bottom edge – it's totally up to you.  It's that easy.  Run it through the Big Shot.

6.  Now to store the pads and dies.  This is another amazing feature.  Put the two pads with the dies on them together so that the dies are on opposite ends.  Then put the grid pad on the bottom.  Take two rubber bands and put one on the top and one on the bottom and store with your other dies.  AND, you now have the empty plastic envelope that the dies came in so you can store the three coordinating Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders in.  I love it when things work out!

Isn't this card just beautiful? Do you see the scallop on the bottom? That is one of two dies you get when you purchase this amazing new die for the Big Shot and it was so easy with the "permanent mounted dies".  If you have ANY questions, just post to my blog.  I'd love to have you leave me a comment and get a discussion going on these amazing new products. 

Now for my Special.  If you place a $75 on-line order from my website during the month of January, I will give you this online class free.  Remember if you wait until January 24th, you will also get to pick a free Sale-a-Bration set free.  It will have all the directions and measurements for five of these cards (and if you think these two are pretty, wait until you see the other three).  These are only two of the cards included in this very elegant class. If you would rather I put the order in, just email me and I will put it in for you.

Thank you for stopping by.

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Joining a Team!

Hi Stampers,

When you love what you do, things can happen for you!

What a bag of goodies….

Wouldn't you just love all this stuff???  The stuff in the bag is the Stampin' Up! starter kit, it's a kit that is worth over $310 -  You can get all of this on sale for only $148.75.  The Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote can be ordered after you sign up as a demonstrator.  Those are the kinds of things that are available to us a demonstrators. 

So what are you waiting for…go to my website – http://stampladee.stampinup.net and click on "Start Your Own Business" in the upper right hand corner of my site.  Then click on "Join Now" found in the lower left hand corner and follow the prompts. 

AND, if that wasn't enough, you will ALSO get an EXTRA $50 bundle of Stampin' Up! products. 

AND if that wasn't enough, you will also get an EXTRA stamp set from the NEW (never before seen) Summer Mini Catalog – this now brings your Starter Kit up to almost $400 in Stampin' Up! prodcut all for the low price of $148.75 plus tax (shipping is free)! 

How can you say no to that.  BUT…do not wait…do not hesitate…you need to act FAST!  This offer is over on March 31st.  So go to my website or give me a shout!  I would love to have you join my team!  See what we have in store for you coming up in April!  FUN FUN FUN!!!

Enjoy your day.

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WOW Demonstrations!

Hidy Ho Stampers,

I have so much to share with you I don't know where to start…okay, my monthly Team Get Together…

I've incorporated demonstrations into my meeting and we had two EXTREMELY awesome demonstrations.  Here is what Deb did…

This is one of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen…really!  It is gorgeous.

A closeup of the flower.

She used the Owl punch, the Blossoms Petal Punch and the Scallop Circle Punch – Ohhhhh MY GOSH!  Just stunning.

Then we had another awesome presentation by MaryRuth… 

These two candles were embossed.  Just beautiful.  She demonstrated how to stamp on candles.  Her presentation and focus on detail was fantastic.  MaryRuth also gave us ways to safely burn them. 

It was an awesome team meeting.  If you'd like t be part of it and stamp with us once a month, contact me and we can talk!  There is not only a special going on – the kit is only $148.95 (it has over $310 worth of product in it) - but you also get an EXTRA bundle of stamping supplies that is FREEEEEE (worth over $50) and if that wasn't enough….if you act fast, I attended the Regional Conference in Hartford Connecticut so you are also get a new stamp set that isn't even available yet – it will appear in the new Summer Mini Catalog.  Here are a few samples:

The stamp set is filled with adorable stamps – Popcycles, flip flops, ice cream cones and more.  So stinken cute!

It's only available for a short time, so contact me NOW to get yours FREE!

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I’m baaaaaack

Hidy Ho neighbors,

I've been straight out busy these last few weeks.  I didn't realize it's been a little over a week since I posted.  I'm glad to be back.  I had Clubs, Classes, Continuing Education, Stamp Camp, a Stampin' Up Regional in Hartford Connecticut and a HUGE CSEA event on Saturday and now I'm back to more Continuing Education Classes for the next three weeks.  I have so many samples and ideas to post, I can't wait.  I've also been asked to do a video on what I presented at Regionals so that will be up and running in the next few days.  It's all fun!!!  I can't wait to share it with you.  For tonight, I'm going to show you one of my cards for Continuing Ed…

it's a twisted easel card

here's a little more of the side view.

I can't wait to share all my pictures with you but I need to head out for now.  Hope you liked my card for today!

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A little of this and a Little of that….

Well hidy ho stampers,

Well my upcoming events – Stamp Camp on Saturday, Team Get Together on Sunday, Regional Conference next Friday and my big CSEA event next Saturday followed by three more weeks of Continuing Education – and that's not counting all my clubs and a workshop in the middle…so prepping, prepping, preppping…cutting cutting cutting – Edward Sissorhands would be so proud!   My blogging has been a little scarce but that is why.  I will be back in full force soon.

 Anyway, tonight's cards are from memento Mall. 

This is the stamp set called Elizabeth (#123859).  It's free with a $50 order.  Look how elegant it is.

And here's another free one.  Can you see it?  It has been bleached out on the brown cardstock.  It's called Fine Flourish (#123926)

and this stamp set is VERY victorian.  It's called Timeless Treasures and can be found on page 129 of the big catalog (#118748 wood mount or #120615 clear mount).  I love the unique closure on this card.

Thank you for stopping by, have a great day.

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Baby Cakes

Hi stampers,

Here is my card for today…

The stamp is FREE from the Sale-a-Bration set called Punch Bunch.  It is also done using the new Framed Tulip Folder found on page 28 of the Occasion Mini Catalog.

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Stamp Camp is coming up!!!

It's almost HERE!!!  Our annual Sale-a-Bration Stamp Camp put on for you by the New York Inketts is finally here.  We love doing this.  It's so much fun. If you'd like to attend, make sure you click on and download the form below.  Fill it out, enclose your check and send it to me.  I HAVE to have it NO LATER than Thursday, March 3rd.  I need time to order and prep!  If you are receiving this in your email box, you will need to go to my blog to download the form.  To save you time, click here,  this will get you to my blog so you can download the flyer.  I love the projects we are doing and I hope you will learn lots of new things! 

I love love love these projects.  We will be using product from the Occasion Mini Catalog as well as product from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  There will be Mega Giveaways, food and displays galore so don't forget to bring your camera!!!!  Come and play with all our new stuff and take home some awesome projects.  This is only a half-day stamp camp and it fills fast so hurry to get a spot.  

Here's a sneak peak at one of our projects….bet you can't guess what's inside!!!  This is only ONE of the projects we will be doing.

Hope to hear from you.  Have a great day.

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Sale-a-Bration is HERE!!!!!

Hi stampers,

Have you ever heard that song "Saleabrate Good Times, Come On!"  ………Well come on!!!…..  Yes, now you have it stuck in your head!!!  Well keep singing!!!  because this IS the best time of the year in our Stampin' Up! world! 

Click on the picture above to see how special this time of the year is.

You can win three different ways:

1.  For each $50 you spend with me, you will earn one FREE Sale-a-Bration product from this catalog.

2.  HOST a workshop with me of at least $300 and earn one FREE Sale-a-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits.  So call all your friends together and get a hold of me and we will have a Parrrrrrrrrty!

3.  OR…the best is saved to last!….JOIN my team of awesome demonstrators during Sale-a-Bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit PLUS get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in FREE products!  OH MY GOSH!!!  Did you see my post a couple of days ago????  Just look at what we do at my monthly get togethers!!!  Don't wait, get on board NOW!  We have a Regional Conference in Hartford Connecticut in a few weeks – do you want to go????  Contact me!!!

If you do not have either of these catalogs, contact me NOW and I will get one right out to you.  In the meantime, click on the picture above,  you can view it and shop online!

We only have two months to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration so hurry.

Here are a few cards that are done with Sale-a-Bration sets…

This is my favorite set in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's called "Bliss" and can be found on  page 10 of the Sale-a-Bration Catalog – and it's FREEEEEE!  This card I received at our Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference and was made by Darlene McCallum.  Isn't it just gorgeous!  You all know how much I love black and white cards.

and this seems to be the most popular set so far - "Punch Bunch" found on page 5 of the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  You can use your punches with each of the stamps.  I have my Punchbook Classes and I KNOW how much you love punches!!!

and here is a card made by my one of my very talented downline, Christi Bunkoff.  She also used the Punch Bunch stamp set.

Well that's it for tonight!  I hope you enjoyed.  I'M SOOOOOOOO stinken excited about Sale-a-Bration.  Contact me if you have any questions.  Sale-a-Brate Good Times, come on!

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Love this card…

Hi stampers,

 I just love this card.  I'm falling in love with the look of material on cards.  You can do so much with it. 

The base card is Crumb Cake.  The Always Artichoke layer is embossed with the Finial Press embossing folder.  It is accented with Victoria Crochet Trim Ribbon and Basic Pearls.  Also used was the NEW Springtime Vintage material (isn't that so stinken sweet??).  Then a Regal Rose Scallop Circle with a 1 1/4" vanilla circle.  THE BEST PART OF THIS CARD is the stamp….the stamp is FREE!!!  If you look on page 5 of the Sale-a-Bration catalog, you will see it as part of the Punch Bunch stamp set.  Today starts our BEST sale of the year – SALE-A-BRATION…if you order $50 or more at one time, you get to pick out free product!  Check it out.  If you need a Sale-a-Bration catalog or an Occasion Mini Catalog, just let me know! 

Enjoy your day. 

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Cupcakes Cupcakes So Cute

Hi Stampers,

I wanted to show you some cards I did with our new Cupcake set called Create a Cupcake found on page 22 of the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog (#121915 wood mount $22.95 or #121982 clear mount). 

 Cupcakes on a platter!

 Basket full of hearts! 

 Stamp set has 12 stamps and….

a MATCHING punch!!!

This is such a cute set, I just love it!!! and the punch makes it so easy!  The font used in this stamp set is small and very elegant!  I just love the whole set.

I only have 4 more calendars left, when they are gone, I will discontinue the offer.  So HURRY, make sure you get yours before they are all gone.  Just click on the link below. 

Hope you enjoyed my post.

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