Support the Ronald McDonald House

As part of the Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is a national sponsor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities. In addition to an annual contribution of $100,000, Stampin' Up! designs a stamp set to promote the partnership.

To find out more about this worthy cause, visit the Ronald McDonald House here

This year's stamp set, Say It With Scallops (#111678, $17.95) is about to retire! Buy it before June 30 and Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of that set to the RMHC. These multi-purpose images are perfectly sized for use with the Scallop Square punch (#112081, $15.95)! you can get both, through June 30th, right here for only $30.00, that's almost a $4.00 savings!
Purchase yours now, to donate to a great cause!

Ronald McDonald House

Oval All Stamp set $16.95 Scallop Oval Punch $15.95 Stamps and Punch Bundle $30.00

Simply Scrappin Album-in-a-day

12" x 12" Scrapbook Album in a Day Class

That's right! An ENTIRE beautiful scrapbook, 20 pages (10 two-page spreads), completed in just a few hours! Let me show you how it's done! When you get this kit, you will be ready to complete a 12x12 album, ready for photos, AND a "scrap map" so that you can duplicate this great book over and over again with different designs and themes! Just select the Simply Scrappin' kit (2) of your choice from pages 162–165 of the Stampin' Up!^® Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog.

2 Sweet Simply Scrappin'	Best Ever Simply Scrappin'	Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin'	Lo Mejor De Todo Simply Scrappin'
Love Sparkles Simply Scrappin'	Love Stories Simply Scrappin'	Petal Party Simply Scrappin'	Rock-A-Bye Boy Simply Scrappin'
Rock-A-Bye Girl Simply Scrappin'	Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin'	Sweet Nothings Simply Scrappin'	Tailor-Made Simply Scrappin'

Class Fee: $60

Which includes: 2 Simply Scrappin' kits of your choice*, additional 12" x 12" card stock, scrap map handout, and adhesive.

Optional add-on: Don't have an album? Get one with your class supplies for an additional fee. Select from the following colors of linen albums: Natural, Mellow Moss, Real Red, or Navy. Normally $35.17 for post-bound or $31.64 for ring-bound, but $30 with this class.

* Simply Scrappin Kits include 3 sheets each of two different 12x12 papers, 2 sheets each of 4 different coordinating color cardstock; 2 sheets each of 6"x12" adhesive die cuts

Simply Scrappin Kits

12 x 12 Complete Album in a day $60.00 Optional Linen-covered Album (indicate color pref. in comments) $30.00

Indicate your Simply Scrappin Kit Choices

Petal Party Best Ever Love Sparkles Tailor Made Hoppy Memories Sweet Nothings Sunshine Garden Love Stories Rock-a-bye Boy Rock-a-bye Girl

Enter your album color here

What's the big deal about copics?

If you are a paper crafter, I am certain you have heard about copic markers, they are a to-die-for addition to any crafter's stash! I found this on one of the copic websites:

Copic Glossary

ABS/Airbrush System- Copic Airbrush System. Works with either a compressor or Copic aircans. Uses either Sketch or Copic Markers. 1 2 3 4 Troubleshooting

Alcohol Markers- Copic markers are alcohol (ethanol) based dye markers, that are known for being low-odor and giving smooth, vibrant colors. Since they are a dye, they will fade in bright lights, but they are acid free on most surfaces. Anything with alcohol in it will react with these inks. Any Copic marker type is refillable with replaceable tips. They will not cause paper to pill when going over it many times, nor will they dissolve photocopies.

Blender- The Copic Colorless Blender pen/ink. This is ethanol based and is not the same as blender pens from other companies. Used for fixing mistakes, making colors lighter and for special effects.

Booster- A needle that attaches to an ink bottle that makes it easier to refill dry or empty markers.

Ciao Marker- Round body Copic Marker. Super Brush nib/Medium Broad nib standard, Medium Round nib optional. Refillable. 144 colors. Cannot airbrush.

Color Family- The letter at the beginning of your color name (B, BV, V, RV, R, YR, Y, YG, G, E (earth), F (Florescent), Grays & Blacks: C (Cool Gray), N (Neutral Gray), T (Toner Gray), W (Warm Gray) 100 Black, 110 Special Black

Color Saturation- This is the first digit on a color name. Colors that are 00's, 10's, or 20's will be more vibrant (B05, G16, R29), while colors that are in the 70's, 80's or 90's have more gray added (B95, BG78, G94) and are closer to the neutral/earthy end of the color spectrum. Note: E (Earth) markers don't necessarily follow this rule.

Color Group- A sequential group of colors within one color family with the same first digit (i.e. E30, E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, E39) where numbers ending in 0 are the lightest and 9 is the darkest, also called Natural Blending Group

Copic Certification- These are classes for teachers, store owners, or designers who want to learn techniques and advanced tips on using Copic markers, Airbrushing, etc. for papercrafting. Each class is about 7 hrs, and will be held regionally. Check here for listings of upcoming classes.

Copic Marker- This is the original, square body-style marker. Standard Broad/standard fine nibs, 7 optional nibs. Refillable, holds the most ink to start with. 216 colors, empty markers available. Airbrush Compatible

Multiliner- Fine Line inking pens by Copic in 9 different sizes, 5 colors, plastic disposable body design. Pigment based, archival, acid free. Will not bleed with Copic markers (on non-glossy paper)

Multiliner SP- Fine line inking pens by Copic in 10 different sizes, 12 colors in two sizes. Aluminum body, refillable with replaceable tips. Pigment based, archival, acid free. Will not bleed with Copic markers (on non-glossy paper)

Opaque White- Thick white, waterbased paint applied with a brush after you are done coloring with markers. Used for adding highlights and accents into a completed picture.

Sketch Marker- The most popular marker type. Super Brush/Medium Broad nibs standard, Medium Round nib optional. 322 colors, empty markers available. Airbrush compatible- 2 spray patterns

Spica Glitter Pens - also called atyou Spica pens. These fun, pigment based pens are filled with micro glass flakes, giving a very subtle, elegant sparkle. Keep stored flat, though if they are giving you troubles, try storing them point down overnite.

Wide Marker- Large, background marker. Extra Broad nib standard, Broad calligraphy nib optional, 36 colors, empty markers available

Various Ink- Also called Refill Ink or Re-inkers. Each bottle holds 25 cc's of ink. 322 colors available, empty bottle for mixing custom colors also available. Great for making alcohol ink effects, such as Faux Stone or covering large areas. When you see streaking in your work it's time to refill. You can refill directly from your bottle of ink, or you can use a booster needle. Try not to overfill.
For refilling dry markers: Ciao- add 1 to 1.5 cc's ink Sketch- 2 cc's Copic 2-3 cc's Wide 3-4 cc

Sizzix Big Shot Video

I found this video on you tube, demonstrating the big shot cutting the Bigz dies. Stampin Up has several exclusive dies that you can't find anywhere else. With the new catalog coming out this summer, one can only guess that some of these babies might be retiring. Hurry and order yours now, before they are gone. If you place a $50.00 order between now and the end of May, I will throw in an advanced copy of the new catalog ($10.00 value) To purchase any of these exclusive dies and get a free catalog, click here

A Fun Flower made of scraps

Fellow Blogger Andrea W, created these fabulous flowers using her paper scraps, aren't they great, What a great way to use up all of our SU paper scraps before the new Catty comes out!

Cut nine squares of different sizes.

Spray each with a little water and crinkle up. Allow to dry.

Layers each one on top of one another, making sure to stagger.
Stick a push pin though your button centre and...

tie on button.

More Sneak Peaks!!

The June issue of Creating Keepsakes features a die-cut favor box made with the new Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor Bigz XL die from the upcoming 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

NOTE: This product is not yet available. However, I thought you might enjoy an advance sneak peek. This amazing product along with many more new Stampin' Up! products will be available for purchase on July 1, 2009, when the new Idea Book & Catalog is released.

In Color Rumors: Out of control!!!!

As most of you know, the new Stampin' Up Catalog is due to be released next week (june 1) and we are all chomping at the bit to get our inky fingers on them!

Lots of speculation out there, But some of the rumors I have pieced together for you: see photo to the left for a possible sneak peak at some of the new in colors and Designer series paper. These are the names of some of the fabulous new colors (No guarantee, just what I am hearing on the message boards, these could be DSP or In Colors)

Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Razzleberry Lemonade

With all the buzz and speculation over the new catalog, least we not forget, this means the new "Last Chance" List will be out on the same day, the current In Colors, many of your favorite Designer papers and current stamps will be retiring. Hurry and get the ones you want before they are gone! You can order them now, before they are gone, place a $50.00 order and I will throw in the new catalog for free! Visit my SU website now

Happy Stamping!!

Tutorial: Envelope Die - resized to fit a Gift Card

Fellow SU demo and one of tremendous inspirations, Patty Bennett created this fantastic tutorial to alter the sizzix envelope die into a gift card holder, amazing work Patty!!!!

step 1: start with a 6x6 piece of DSP

step 2: fold it in 1/2

step 3: align the folded edge with the 3rd scallop down on the die

step 4: run it through the BIg Shot machine

step 5: open up the envelope and burnish out the fold/crease with the Bone Folder

step 6: seal the edges shut with Sticky Strip and you have an envelope sized to fit a Gift Card!

Wanna get this fabulous Stampin' Up! Exclusive Die?

His and Her Paper Wallets-class-to-go

A fellow SU demo Patty Bennett, came up with these super fantastic wallets made out of paper. Wanna get your kit, ready with pre-cut paper, accessories and instructions to make one of each?

You can get one of these fantastic kits now for only $25.00, in your choice of several colors available.

Your kit includes paper, and accessories to complete both projects, illustrated instructions and includes an ink pad and embossing powder to complete your kit

Another Cool technique with the crop-a-dile

Not convinced yet? See my last crop-a-dial post here
Wanna get yours now, for only $29.95?

Crop-a-dial ROCKS!

I just love my crop-a-dial, do you have yours yet? How about the Big Bite? Hmmm, you still hammer your eyelets in the middle of the night, when the DH and kiddos are trying to sleep? Check out this video

Not convinced yet? See my last crop-a-dial post here
Wanna get yours now, for only $29.95?

Decorating your home with Stampin Up

To check out our fabulous line of Home Decor Elements, click on the catalog!

Ribbon Cheater bows

Father's Day Scrapbook Class to go

Celebrate “Dad” this Father’s Day with a scrapbook layout all about him! This wonderfully masculine layout will be the perfect addition to your family scrapbook. Alternately, you could frame it and hang it in a place of honor in your home!





This class-to-go kit includes everything you need to complete a two page 12x12 layout. The class uses simple stamping, cutting and page assembly.

* This class is not available to Stampin' Up! demonstrators. If you are a demonstrator interested in purchasing this product, please email me angi89@yahoo.com.

Stamp of the Month Club

Love all the Stampin Up Stamps and can't decide which ones to buy? Love all the creative ideas you see online, but think you aren't creative enough to do them yourself? This is the club for you. Join the Stamp of the month club and each month, you will get a current Stampin Up stamp-set, complete instructions for several cards/ 3D items and all the paper and accessories needed to complete them.

With the Stamp of the Month club you can purchase a new set of stamps with all the paper and embellishments to complete several projects.

The stamp of the month club will consist of:

• Run for 6 months
• Alternate hostesses (you choose the month you want to earn hostess benefits)
  
• each month Hostess benefits
• The hostess month is determined on a first-come, first-served basis, so whomever signs up first gets to be the first hostess etc.
• The hostess for that month will get at least $20 in free Stampin’ Up! merchandise plus one free Level 1 stamp set.
• Cost is $25.00/month

Each month you will receive:

• Stamp Set
• Kit club instructions to complete several cards/3D items
• All coordinating paper and embellishments to complete your projects
  
• Option to purchase tools needed to complete your project at a discount.
  

During the hostess month you will also receive:

• Complete monthly kit
  
• $20.00 worth of Stampin’ Up! Products from the current catalog.
• A Level 1 (minimum) Hostess Set of your choice. (and you dont even have to clean your house!)
• Discounts on stampin and scrapbooking tools used in the kit of the month
  

If you choose to gather outside orders or schedule a workshop when it’s your turn as hostess, you can get even more free merchandise.

Conditions:

You must commit to participate in all six months (a credit card guarantee is required) Payment will be due to me by the 5th of each month. No other discounts apply to this very special offer.

Hurry up and sign up for this great Friendly words kit before they are all gone.