Another Featured Project; Graveyard Gala Treat Holder

Stamps • Graveyard Gala stamp set
Paper • Going Gray textured card stock • Pumpkin Pie textured card stock • Whisper White textured card stock
Ink • VersaMark® pad • Black Stampin’ Emboss® powder
Accessories • Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon • Linen thread • Spooky Treats Rub-Ons • Stampin' Dimensionals® • 1/16" Circle punch • 3/4" Circle punch • Sizzix® Big Shot™ • Pillow Box Bigz™ die

New Provo Design Studio Update

Download by clicking HERE!

Want some ideas for carving your Jack-o-Lanter

Click on this little guy to see some great pumpkin carving ideas from BH&G

New Images Available for My Digital Studio!

October 15, 2009

Starting today, seven new My Digital Downloads are available for purchase and use with your My Digital Studio software or other design applications. Several of these images are just in time for Halloween, and are sure to be a treat for both you!

Go to Online ordering to see images and place your orders for these digital downloads today! If you don't have digital studio yet, be sure to visit angi.stampinup.com to order yours today!

Item #	Product Name	Price
118114	Cast A Spell Designer Series paper - digital download	$4.95
118115	Night & Day Designer Series paper - digital download	$4.95
118124	Medallion stamp brush set - digital download	$1.95
118126	Circle Circus stamp brush set - digital download	$5.95
118116	School Days II stamp brush set - digital download	$9.95
118121	Great Moments II stamp brush set - digital download	$9.95
118122	Pumpkin Patch stamp brush set - digital download	$5.95

Halloween Home Decor

Isnt this great? Fellow Demo Jane created this great little treat! Check her out here for more info!

* Spooky Expressions from Stampin’ Up! Definitely Decorative Catalog (three faces for only $4.95!!)
* Decor Elements Applicator
* Glass Block
* Small Light Set (if you can find orange lights even better)
* Large Ribbon
* Exacto Knife

1. Clean the glass area – if there are stickers, make sure you clean them off.
2. Take the plastic plug and use the Exacto knife to cut an X through it. (My dear son, Michael, did this for me!!!)
3. Lay the block flat on your work surface.
4. Prep the Pumpkin Face piece with the applicator to release it from the grid portion.
5. Lay the Pumpkin Face piece on the glass block and use the applicator to release it from the paper.
6. Make sure to smooth out any air bubbles.
7. Insert the light set into the glass block (remember to cut off any tags).
8. Push the "male" end of the light set through the X’d plastic plug.
9. Decorate with sparkly ribbon. You may want to put orange raffia inside the glass too (be careful – don’t let it stay plugged in too long!).
10. Put it in a window or on your mantle to showcase it!

Provocrafts 100th Cricut Cartridge Celebration

100th Cricut Cartridge

Provocraft is celebrating it’s 100th cartridge “Winter Woodland” with a great giveaway. I was a little late getting this out to you, so be sure to check it out soon!

They are giving away 100 Winter Woodland cartridges over the next 5 weeks, 20 cartridges each week. All you have to do is search for the topic on their message boards and then post underneath it search for 100th cartridge it should come right up. Then you can enter again by posting on your blog about the giveaway.

Here is a link to the product “Winter Woodland” so you can see it:

http://www.cricut.com/shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?id=361&s=1&sc=2

You can also scroll down or search my page for Winter Woodland and look at actual cuts from this cartridge.

Here is a link to the actual forum post as well for this week to get you started:

http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=5248058&mpage=1

New Cricut Cartridge – Paisley

New Cricut Cartridge

A fellow blogger shared a picture of this new cartridge: Paisley

There is no release date info available but enjoy anyway!

Today's Video: Baby Wipes Technique

Fellow Su demo Lisa; created this great technique video, enjoy!

Today's Project: From Our Patch to Yours Card

A Halloween greeting from our patch to yours! Our adorable and friendly patterned jack-o'-lanterns are thrilled to be a part of your fun festivities this season.

Free SVG Roller Skate

Been out of town a bunch lately, and didnt have enough Free images to auto post, I will get caught up right away! here is one from Free SVGs for you today!

This week's Deal of the Week

During the month of October, Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

Week 2 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
115961	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$25.99
114515	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$5.99
116760	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$25.49

wanna grab one of these great deals, you can get them here

Join Stampin' Up! now!

The holidays are a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family.

• you'll get a 20 percent discount on your holiday shopping! The Gift-Giving Guide has perfect gift suggestions for everyone-from neighbors to teens. As a demonstrator, you can meet all your shopping needs for 20 percent less.
• If you hold a few workshops, you could make some extra money to pay for your holiday spending! And it wouldn't have to stop there- you can keep doing workshops after the holidays and continue bringing in extra cash.
• For those of you who have been on the fence about joining Stampin' Up!, you can buy the Starter Kit as a Christmas present to themselves! (Or ask for the Starter Kit as a gift from a family member.) The Starter Kit is only the beginning-being a demonstrator is a gift that keeps on giving. The "gift" gives you a Starter Kit with fabulous products, an opportunity to make extra money, and the chance to be part of a creative and sharing community of demonstrators who love what they do.
• Plus, through March 31, new recruits can choose the Digital+ Starter Kit-the new Starter Kit that contains My Digital Studio!

So, what are you waiting for? You can join here or email me at angi89@yahoo.com to find out about all the great benefits of joining my team!

Scrapbooking: Cautionary advice from a scrapbook addict

By Linda Fantin

September is an exciting time for scrapbookers. Autumn-themed paper beckons us back to the craft store after a long summer away, as do the Halloween and, yes, Christmas designs. Of course, school has started or soon will, so many of us have kids to embarrass with homemade pencil boxes and college survival kits.

But before we dive back into our hobby (and debt), I thought it would be a good time for a gut check. If you could start over, go "back to school" if you will, what would you do differently?

A version of this question was posed on a popular scrapbook message board -- what would you go and buy? Not surprisingly, most people responded by saying what they wouldn't buy. The thread is a cautionary tale of overconsumption.

So what made the "I could do without" list? Embossing powder, glitter, die-cuts, stickers, so much patterned paper, fibers, ribbon, paint, chipboard, eyelets, stickers, page titles, premade kits, prepackaged stacks of paper, rubber stamps, acrylic stamps, foam stamps, wood stamps, stickers, metal mesh, metal sheets, buttons, rub-ons, markers, watercolor crayons, glitter pens, texture paste, chalks, clay, beads, "all those dang stickers" and much more.

Several women said they would stick with 8-by-11 paper, the rationale being that everything would be less expensive, and the narrower paper and albums take up less space. One woman said she never should have created her own scrapbook room, and another said she
would not scrap at all. (As if !)She would just put her photos in albums.

If I'm honest, I could purge my stash of everything above and still be a happy scrapper. But my to-do-over list is more pragmatic:

Five things I would do if I could start over:

1. Invest in a good camera and learn how to use it

2. Why do I feel the need to stock up on crap no one else is buying? Seriously. Getting supplies at a discount is not reason enough to buy them. (neither is buying them cause they are cute)

3. Learn Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

4. I buy scrapbooking products because I fancy them. Then I think of how to use them. Same goes for reporting. I gather as much information as I can and then decide what to make of it. It's just not in my DNA to do it in reverse order. The upshot is I'm usually very happy with what I make, but it takes me a long time to finish it. So I get bored. I start looking for distractions. I have so many half-finished pages that they need their own album, not including the kits that just need photos and journaling. This is why I love making cards. Small, simple and I can get one done in a day. If I had it to do over, I would take a more disciplined approach. (wouldnt we all? I have a friend who only buys stuff that goes with pictures already in her hot little stash, she envisions the page right there in the store and buys nothing more than she needs.... How does she do that?)

5. Stay off the Internet!!!! » OK. I borrowed that from another scrapbooker. But it's sound advice. It's easy to get swept up in the latest fad when people post sneak peeks of all the cool new products coming out. And it's hard not to feel inadequate when you compare your wimpy collection of finished pages to the prolific designs in online galleries. (isnt this the truth, if we didnt have the internet, at least we would only garner new ideas when the monthly magazines arrived in our mailbox, and then we had to go out to the store to buy what we wanted. The internet has made it all too easy, dont you think? Although, take me into an AC Moore, Michaels, Hobby Lobby or any scrapbooking or papercrafting store, I can do enough damage, with out the internet.)


I love this article and how true it is, these five things are probably things I would do all over again too. Maybe I would use up all my paper before I purchased anymore. Maybe wear out one technique before buying all the supplies needed for another....

I cant imagine the ladies that said they would never have started, or built their own room, my creativity is my outlet, my room, my mess, its my space and I need its refuge! What would you do differently next time?

October Scrapbook Pages by Frenchie

Check out these great pages by a fellow Demo: To find out more or order supplies, contact me at Here

Scrapbooking for Beginners

October 12, 2009 by Paul Jardine

Scrapbooking has been around for ages, but it has recently experienced a surge in popularity. People from all walks of life have discovered the joys of creating albums to showcase their treasured photos and keepsakes. But with all the elaborate scrapbooking techniques and myriad embellishments available, getting started can be intimidating.

The truth is, anyone that can use scissors and glue can scrapbook. And you don’t have to spend ridiculous amounts of money to create attractive pages. With some basic supplies and a little imagination, you can create lovely scrapbooks that will be adored for years to come.

What You Need

You can get started scrapbooking on a small budget. Here are the things you’ll need.

* An album – Scrapbooking albums come in all shapes and sizes. The most popular are 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 12″ x 12″. They can be found at most craft supply stores if you don’t have a scrapbooking supply store nearby.

* Paper – Scrapbooking paper can be found in a variety of solid colors and patterns. This will be the basis for each page. You may also use scrapbooking paper for journaling and to create your own photo mats and embellishments.

* Cutting tools – You can easily get by with just a good pair of scissors. But an Exacto knife might make photo cropping easier. And if you’re no good at cutting straight lines, you might want to invest in a paper cutter.

* Adhesives – There are all sorts of adhesives one could use for scrapbooking. Glue sticks and double-sided tape are quite popular. Some scrapbookers also use rubber cement or glue dots for certain applications. But when you’re getting started, just use what you’re most comfortable with.

* Photos – Beginning scrapbookers often start out with old photos that they’ve accumulated over the years. This makes for a nice, nostalgic album. Of course you can also take new pictures for your scrapbook. A digital camera and photo printer are two modern conveniences that make scrapbooking easier, but they are not necessities. Photos taken by a film camera work just as well.

When purchasing scrapbooking supplies, it’s important to make sure they are acid-free. This will keep them from harming your priceless photos.

Basic Techniques
You don’t have to know a lot about scrapbooking techniques to create an attractive album. Just a few simple techniques will suffice.

One of the first things many scrapbookers learn is how to mat photos. This can be accomplished by simply cutting a square or rectangle that is about a half inch longer and wider than the photo you want to mat. Then glue the photo to the center. To make a photo really stand out, double mat it by cutting out a shape a half inch longer and wider than the first mat, and center the matted photo on it.

Journaling gives scrapbook pages a nice personal touch. Simply write a note about the photos on a page, telling what was happening or sharing your thoughts on the subject. Use paper that coordinates with the background, and be sure to write with an acid-free pen.

Adding borders to your pages gives them a finished look. You can make them out of strips of coordinating scrapbook paper. You don’t have to border all four sides. A strip along the top, side or bottom will do. For easy embellishing, use some stickers.

There’s no need to throw in the towel if you don’t have the time, money or know-how to create elaborate scrapbooks. Just start off simple, and learn new techniques as you go.

Of course, Stampin Up has all the products you need to get started with your scrapbooking! Just contact me and I will help you get started!

Print Text for Rubber Stamping Projects

By Kate Pullen, About.com

In an ideal world we'd have text stamps for every purpose. However there are occasions when a special word or sentiment is required and the perfect stamp just cannot be found. Although alphabet stamps are a great solution for many projects, a whole range of sizes and styles would be required to create text suitable for every occasion. Printing text from a computer and adding this to rubber stamped projects ensures that a never ending supply of words and phrases can be produced.

This is also a useful technique for spur of the moment projects where there is no time to shop around for appropriate text stamps.

Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Quick
Here's How:

1. Type a greeting into a word processor on the computer. Change the font and size as required.


2. Use the 'preview' function on the computer to look at how the text is displayed. Some word processors or print packages allow you to look at the page in its actual size. Leave plenty of space around the text to allow it to be cut or shaped if required.


3. Print the page. It might be useful to print the page onto scrap paper first so the size and type of font can be assessed. Any paper or cardstock will work well, although thinner paper will work better with projects that absorb the text into the finished design and thicker papers or cards are better where text is to become a feature. Check your printer instructions first for any special requirements for printing on card.


4. Use the text as required. Here are some tips for incorporating the text into rubber stamping projects to give a seamless and professional finish:
Tear around the text and color the torn edges to co-ordinate the color scheme of the stamping project. Dabbing an ink pad around the edge will follow the color of the stamped images through the project.

5. Stick the text to a card and add stamped embellishments around the edge to disguise the edges.

6. Print the text directly onto cardstock and stamp around the text. Practice this on scrap paper first to ensure that the text is positioned correctly.

Tips:
To avoid wasting paper, print several different messages onto a single sheet and store the remaining paper safely for future projects.

Match the font style to the rubber stamps that are to be used in a project. For instance, fun and quirky rubber stamps would be complemented by a less formal font.

Plan how the printed text is to be incorporated into a project so it does not look as though this has been stuck on as an afterthought!

Keep a note of fonts that you like and which stamping projects that they would be useful for. This saves time when working on a last minute project.

Today's Featured Project: Family Name Décor

Family Name Décor Create a personalized name frame that's perfect for a housewarming gift or anytime. It's easy to stamp perfectly spaced and aligned letters when you use a Stamp-a-ma-jig. And because you use a stamp set for the name, you can stamp the name in any color yoFor recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

Today's Featured Project: Thanks Box

Thanks Box Nothing says "I appreciate you" better than a little chocolate! Stamp a small box like this one, make a simple tag, and add some chocolate--it's the perfect recipe for gratitude. For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project! For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

Today's Featured Project: Thanks So Much Box

Thanks So Much Box You've never seen a box quite like this before, but you can make one just like it. Use our Texture Cuts Wood Sheets and the Fancy Favor Bigz XL die to make one for all your friends!

Today's Featured Project: Thanks Blessings Love Card

Thanks Blessings Love Card Take time to think about the last year, and consider all the blessings you've received. With our Harvest Home set, you can make cards like this one and express your gratitude to those who have added to your list of blessings. For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

Today's Featured Project: Autumn Cone

Autumn Cone Handmade, autumn décor is easy when you start with our Leaf Lines stamp set. This beautiful treat cone--perfect for Thanksgiving--is just the start. For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

Today's Featured Project: Thanks Card

Thanks Card Watercolored leaves and delicate script create a vintage thank-you card that evokes fond memories of autumn. For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

I am still here

Hey everyone, I am still here and thanks to my devoted followers so much, for your patience! I am settling in from my latest trip and headed out for another this weekend, taking an exam for my real job in Denver.... I still have posts set automatic, so keep coming back, next week, I will get back on track and have more posts for you, as usual.... I have not mailed out the September Blog Candy yet, I promise its coming... and another blog candy is coming soon, so keep your eyes posted!!!

Today's Featured Project: Give Thanks Card

Give Thanks Card Our intricately sketched images are perfect for watercoloring, and we think this simple, stylish card is the perfect way to say "thanks" this Thanksgiving!

Today's Featured Project: Full of Life Card

Full of Life Card Send this hopeful message to someone you love. Loaded with subtle color and dimension, it's both eye-catching and contemplative. Ink the words in the sentiment images with different color markers to make individual words stand out. For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

Want to practice carving your pumpkin before the big event? Check it out!

Blog Candy Winner

Andrea, you won the last blog candy, please contact me at angi89@yahoo.com with your email address so I can send your great Stampin up stamps!

Today's Featured Project: Dinner Party Invitation

Dinner Party Invitation A great dinner party begins with a great invitation. Whether you're serving Super Bowl snacks or haute cuisine, your guests won't be able to turn down this invitation, made with the lucious Dusty Durango/Soft Suede color combination. For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

Today's Featured Project: Give Thanks Card

Give Thanks Card Our modern turkey image is just right for a festive Thanksgiving card or dinner invitation! Add a little sponging like we did here for an eclectic, vintage-meets-modern project your family will adore. For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

Today's Featured Project

Feast your eyes on this gorgeous, harvest-inspired box. Your autumn gift giving will never be the same.

Today's Featured Project: Season of Thanks Card

Season of Thanks Card This elegant Thanksgiving card will give you a place to share the things you're thankful for--including the wonderful people in your life! Be bounteous with your thoughts!

Creating Holly Leaves with Stampin’ Up! punches and Using Shimmer Paint

Another video a la Andrea Walford

Apply tinted shimmer Paint to tiles

Today's video comes to you from one of my favorite stampers Andrea Walford, she shows us how to apply tinted shimmer Paint to tiles

shimmer Paint direct to stamp with reinkers Video

Today's video comes to you from one of my favorite stampers Andrea Walford, she shows us how to apply shimmer Paint direct to stamp

Aloha everyone from beautiful Oahu! If you would like to see some of the pics from my trip, you can see them here: be sure to be my facebook friend if you arent already... for giggles and grins, I will add you into the drawing again! Dont forget to keep leaving comments on my posts, I will do the drawing on Oct 3 or 4 when I get back from vacation!

Shimmer Paint Video

Today's video coes to you from one of my favorite stampers Andrea Walford, she shows us how to apply shimmer Paint direct to stamp

Welding with the Cricut

Today I came across a great cricut tutorial video, enjoy watching different welding techniques!

Today's Featured Project: Spooky Nights Card

Spooky Nights Card Are you looking for a card that's more delightful than frightful? Look no further! With adorable Halloween images--yes, Halloween can be adorable--and a classic Halloween color palette, this card is one you'll want to send to all your friends. For recipe or purchase information, just click on the project!

Today's Featured Project: Happy Haunting Card

Happy Haunting Card No bones about it--Halloween is a great time to remind your friends that you're thinking of them. The cheery embossed skeleton and bright colors on this card will set the mood.

Todays Video 3D embellishments

Today's Featured Video come from Lauren Meader and shows you how to make 3D embellishments easily.

Aloha ladies, from Oahu..... I dont really have any scrapbook stuff to share today, but I wanted to share with you some of my pics from Hawaii, there really is no way to describe this place, even the pictures cannot do it justice!! Anyway, my photography instructor would be so proud, I think I am finally learning to use my critical eye!! What do you think?