Nov 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
Yes, perhaps another "Day" that you weren't previously aware of?! I celebrated Digital Scrapbooking Day by playing with Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio software. Stampin' Up! Demonstrators could enroll in a certification course for this software, and I completed the requirements today…nothing like leaving it until the last moment, since the deadline was today…however, I blame that on computer issues, not procrastination!!
Anyway – I created my personal Christmas cards for family this year. The fun thing with this program is that I can add photos to the cardfront, but I also added a collage of photos to the inside of the card!! Here's a peek at the cardfront.
It was easy to create – this was a template that I just dragged a photo into…the inside sentiment was a digital stamp…too much fun.
If you're interested in creating your own Christmas cards this year – you have options! Attend one of my card events to create hand stamped cards, or consider purchasing the My Digital Studio software – you can print your projects at home or have them done professionally through Stampin' Up!'s print services. One good thing – even though the professionally printed items are coming from the US, because they're done through Stampin' Up!, the shipping costs include handling (and any customs issues!!). (You can receive My Digital Software at 50% off if your workshop sales are $525 or over – ask me for details!)
Nov 6, 2009 | Christmas
Here's a peek at the little box of tags we'll be creating at the Holiday Stamp a Stacks. Looking forward to tonight's event in Hamilton!
I'll be hitting the road again later this month for a stamp a stack repeat in Mississauga.
Hand made gift tags are an easy way to add a personal touch to any gift…and if you present them in a little box, well then, they're a gift in themselves!
Nov 5, 2009 | Christmas, rubber stamping
This was inspired by a demonstrator friend, Darlene, using the ornament punch. This fun card element can be flattened for mailing, and "puffed up" by the recipient. Punch out the ornament 6 times (I used the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper – the flocked red patterned piece) and fold each in half vertically (good side in). Adhere the "bad" sides of the punch outs to each other, and adhere the two outside edges to the cardfront. I added some gold elastic cord to complete the ornament effect.
This card also uses the ticket corner punch, whisper white organza and the stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes.
I have lots of stamping events happening this month. Contact me if you're thinking of making your own holiday cards this year!
Nov 4, 2009 | Christmas, Events, rubber stamping
Getting back up to speed here in cyber world…what a relief.
Here's a card clinic card you could choose for this year. A simple, clean design, easy to create in bulk. Remember if you choose to make it at the card clinic, I do all the prep work – kind of like a sous-chef for cards?! I'll cut all the cardstock & have all the supplies ready & waiting for you.
This card uses Patterned Pines, which is a hostess-only set available in Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalogue, and features gold-embossed images.
This card is done with Very Vanilla cardstock. If you're interested in creating this, contact me to discuss Card Clinic Options! (Or see my Classes & Events page)
Nov 3, 2009 | Announcements
I'm _still_ downloading files to my computer and it's using up a lot of resources, so I'm focusing on getting that done…it's been a bit of a challenge trying to finish up my monthly newsletter (fingers crossed, due out today). May I just say, though, how happy I am that I backed up online?! As much of a pain as this has been, I know how much more painful it could have been….lost pictures, lost audio, lost documents… As it is, I've been operating without my calendar & contacts files and I feel a little bewildered at times (more so than usual, I mean! LOL). I look forward to getting this all wrapped up soon so that I can edit & upload some new samples for you soon!!
(I mean, after I finish all the prep for the Holiday Stamp a Stack this Friday LOL)
It was easy to create – this was a template that I just dragged a photo into…the inside sentiment was a digital stamp…too much fun.
