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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Thank You Card & Happy New Year Card (FREE Print & Give)

Things have been crazy for a long time, but now that I have my new computer (my other one was 10+ years old) with plenty of memory and stuff, I'm able to use My Digital Studio® without having to wait like 3 minutes per mouse click! Look at this fun layout I ~~came up with~~ stole from the front cover of the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog:

I made this because this past summer I found the 29-Day Giving Challenge and started a group on their site called 29Cards. I asked and received permission from Stampin' Up! to make My Digital Studio® cards specifically for members of that group to print and give away. So, if you'd like to use the Thank You card above, you can find it HERE, just scroll down after reading the terms.

There's also a Happy New Year card that I made, which I struggled and struggled with...and I'm not sure I'm a big fan of it, but it gets the job done. You'll find a printable copy of this card on the same 29Cards Group message thread.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
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Sunday, December 19, 2010

More Holiday Cards

Okay, here ya go...three more holiday cards! These three cards feature the Contempo Christmas stamp set. The one at the bottom uses Iridescent Ice embossing powder over the entire tree layer. Sorry, I can't seem to get my lighting to work for optimal photos lately. I'll work on that!

Just email me with any questions you might have on the supplies I've used. The Designer Series Paper on the cards is Deck the Halls (on the first two cards) and Jolly Holiday (on the last card). Designer Series Paper makes for super fast holiday card-making! And, if you don't have time to make holiday cards, consider stocking up to make Valentine cards to catch up with loved ones after the holidays. Check out the Filled With Love promotion for some exclusive Designer Series Paper, and FREE Bitty Buttons!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Filled with Love Promotion

The Filled With Love promotion runs December 17th through January 24th! Aside from getting the Filled With Love stamp set (shown below in English), there are two things in particular I love about this promotion:

First, you can get the Love Patterns Designer Series Paper (shown below), which is available ONLY through this promotion! There are 12 sheets of 12"x12" double-sided patterned paper total, three sets of four designs in Real Red and Pretty in Pink. What I love about this paper pack is that the designs are simple geometric patterns you can use on any project, before, during, or after Valentine's day.

Second, you can get a package of Bitty Buttons (shown below) FREE when you order one of the Filled With Love bundles. (choose wood or clear mount, in English, French or Spanish). These clear buttons are about 1/2" in diameter, and the shapes coordinate with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, and the Itty Bitty Bits stamp set! So, you can punch, or stamp and then punch, attach to the images to the back of the buttons, and you'll see the images through the clear front of the buttons...so adorable.

And, to top it all off, the Filled With Love stamp set coordinates with the Lots of Love letterpress plate (plate image shown below). The letterpress plate lets you add a debossed look to your projects--you will need the Big Shot machine to use the letterpress plates, and the impressions are quite striking on Watercolor Paper. Craft inks work best if you'd like to add color to the impression, and Craft Ink Spots are ideal for highlighting small sections of the plate, and/or adding multiple colors.

Ordering information for bundles in each available language is pictured below (please click on image below for a larger view you can read clearly). Please note that you can purchase the Love Patterns Designer Series Paper separately, but the FREE Bitty Buttons come only with the purchase of a BUNDLE.

REMEMBER: If you choose a clear mount stamp set, be sure to order clear acrylic blocks. Acrylic Block D is the size you will need, if you only want to order one block that will work for all the images in the set.

You can order any of these items through my ONLINE STORE and have them delivered directly to your door, or feel free to contact me if you have questions, or would like recommendations or help with your order, or if you'd simply like to talk to a human to place your order!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Real Early Season's Greetings

I know these greetings are not "real early", but the card incorporates the colors Real Red and Early Espresso, and we procrastistampers have to take credit at every opportunity we can, to claim to be "real early"!

This card uses the Punch Pals stamp set. I have WAY too many Christmas/Holiday stamp sets because Stampin' Up! always comes out with such cute ones! I really super try not to buy more than like one a year, because I can only use them for about a month (which for procrastistampers equates to maybe two weeks at the most!). Since I tend to use the most recent holiday sets I've gotten, I wanted to make a point to bring Punch Pals back out again. I love, love, love the snowman and the penguin! Of course, the saying comes from the Curly Cute stamp set, which was new in July...so I didn't go totally "retro" with my card.

And I have to be honest, I probably would have preferred to use Crumb Cake or even Chocolate Chip for the dark layers, but I don't have ribbon in those colors and I was too lazy to dye my white ribbon. Once again, my card design was restricted by my laziness. *sigh* That's also why I didn't color in the images. This was meant to be a quick and easy card. If you ever get a card from me where I cut images out by hand, and/or color in the open line images, or, dare I go there -- heat emboss -- you'll know two things: 1) I love you dearly, and 2) I truly was "real early" because I got to take my own sweet time making your card! Lol.

Stampin' Supplies: Punch Pals stamp set, Curly Cute stamp set, Real Red card stock & ink, Early Espresso card stock & ink, Whisper White card stock, Marina Mist ink, Garden Green ink, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Early Espresso 1/8" Tafetta Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder (used with the Big Shot).

FYI: Tomorrow, December 15th, is the last day to order to ensure delivery by Christmas! Check out my ONLINE STORE now, and don't forget to hit the Clearance Rack for up to 80% savings!!!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Ghirardelli® Chocolate Square™ Holder

This is basically a rehash of a project I designed a while back--they are great for any occasion, but right now they'd be awesome stocking stuffers, gifts for teachers, and handy treats to keep by the door to hand out to all those delivery people and mail carriers bringing your holiday cards and goodies to you!

Click HERE for the tutorial.

Stampin' Supplies: Simple Snowflake stamp, Jumbo Sassy Sparkles wheel, Marina Mist card stock & ink, Whisper White card stock, Snowflake Punch, 2-3/8 Scallop Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (used with Big Shot), Paper Piercer & Mat Pack (to make hole for Rhinestone Brad), Rhinestone Brad (clear), Crop-a-Dile (to make ribbon holes), White Tafetta Ribbon.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Advent Candy Wrappers

I told you a while back that I would post some info on assembling Advent Candy Wrappers, so here it comes!

CLICK HERE to download a PDF Tutorial.

In the tutorial, you will find reference to a YouTube video on folding these little treasures. I just want to thank Kirsteen for taking the time to make a video of the process. She uses almost exactly the same method I use, so there was no need for me to reinvent the wheel...plus, I LOVE listening to her accent and I'm sure you will, too ;-)

String 24 of these together in a garland and hang on a tree, or down a banister. Or, put magnets on the back and display them on a magnetic surface in the shape of a tree or wreath. Or, attach them to another project, like the frame of a Christmas Countdown. Put treats in them, and/or little gifts or scripture verses for each day.

They are reusable, and they store flat, so once you've made them, they'll be around for a while. Be Warned: when your kids see these they might force you to make a separate set for each of them!!! Seriously, my son is 17 and not at all into my paper crafting, but he thinks these are SO cool.

Here is another shot of the Advent Candy Wrappers, without numbers, and blinged up a bit as favors.

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Some Santa Samples

Sorry my posting seems so sporadic...I've been getting distracted with pesky stuff that I must do, but that I really don't want to do, and it gets a little overwhelming at times. Anyway, I made these cards a few weeks ago and totally forgot to take and post pictures. I realized I have a number of projects I've made and haven't yet posted, so I'll try to catch up so you can use the ideas for the holiday season.

Oh yeah, and you'll get a special treat from me if you're the first person to correctly guess why my sample table is covered with aluminum foil! Leave your guess in a comment, and don't forget to include your email address within the comment field--otherwise I won't be able to contact you. I'll post the winner as soon as we have one!

Stampin' Supplies: Jolly Old St. Nick stamp set, Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper, Whisper White card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Basic Black ink (waterproof), Cherry Cobbler card stock & ink, Old Olive card stock & ink, Sahara Sand marker, Basic Gray marker, Cherry Cobbler marker, Soft Suede marker, Pink Pirouette marker (cheeks), Blender Pen, Two Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Stampin' Sponge, Modern Label Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Small Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon.

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