Lazy Day Stamper - Stampin it up for YOU!

I {Heart} Hearts - Time to say Bye Bye!

I {Heart} Hearts ... is on the Retired List and won't be available after May 31st.  Boo Hoo! [click the image for a larger view]

This one of the projects using this stamp that we made in the January class.  You could use it any time of year - for a friend's brithday or even as a Thinking of You card.  Sad to see it go ... but I know there'll be something just as fabulous in the new catalog to replace it!

If you want to order this great 8-piece set, add Item #117010 (wood-mount) or #118571(clear-mount) to your next order. 

Or click the underlined words to order it now from my Stampin' Up! site.

Just make sure you add this fun set to your next order ... 'cause I think you'll agree, I {Heart} Hearts!

 

Clear-mount vs Wood-mount - which is more popular?

Clear-Mount stamps ... clearly the WINNER over wood-mount stamps from a recent phone poll of my stamping friends.  And I admit, about 5 years ago I said they were just a fad (remember Gail!).  Well, at the time I only knew about the acrylic see-through stamps from other companies.  But when Stampin' Up! introduced their CLEAR-MOUNT stamps, I changed my mind in a hurry!

Click here to see the complete list of all our Clear-Mount stamps

Our Clear-Mount stamps are made from the same rubber and foam as our award-winning wood-mount stamps.  The only difference - the stamp image 'film' (that you used to put on the block) is put directly onto the foam; this film will 'cling' to our clear block (or any acrylic block).  So ... you have the convenience of seeing the exact shape of the image so it's easyier to position exactly where you want it on your project.  And, you have the knowledge that your stamp will last a long time, and are backed by the Stampin' Up! name.

FYI - here's a tip on cleaning your acrylic blocks from a post I did last week ...

And here's a sneak-peak tip... starting with our new catalog available June 1st, all Stampin' Up! images will be available as wood- and clear-mount stamps!

Shimmer Paint Technique

Shimmer Paint Technique ... a great accent for any card or page!

Here's a great technique I wanted to pass along.  I've used it to make several cards lately and wouldn't you know it ... I forgot to take a picture before I put them in the mail - BAD GIRL!  Guess I'll just have to make more - right!

Spritz Shimmer Paint

In a 2 ounce "mister" bottle, put about 1 ounce of 91% Rubbing Alcohol then add 6 drops Shimmer Paint.  Shake the bottle, then shake some more, then shake a little more!  Use our Color Catcher Box (or the box from your last SU order!) as this paint will come out in a very fine mist!  Use it as a background, or an accent - it's gorgeous!

We sell Shimmer Paint in three colors - Champagne Mist (#116806), Frost White (#116854) and Platinum (#116807).  I've tried them all - I prefer Chanpagne! (the shimmer paint and the drink!)

So the next time you bring out your bottle of Champagne Mist, grab a mister and raid the medicine cabinet for the rubbing alcohol.  Do a lot of shakin' and then try this beautiful shimmer paint technique!

Fun Flowers for Mother's Day

Fun Flowers ... what a nice accent for a picture & frame gift for Mother's Day! [click the image for a larger view]

Use your favorite Designer Series Paper for the background; add a layer of card stock behind your picture.  Add a sentiment if you choose ... make it your own!

Create several layers of petals with coordinating card stock and your Fun Flowers Bigz L Die for your flower.  Distress them ... ink them ... scrunch them ... then add a brad or button to the center. Attach a sentiment if you choose ... make it your own!

Put your creation in a lovely frame ... and Viola!  The most beautiful gift for your Mom, your sister, or BFF.  It will be treasured by those who receive them, and it's so easy to make with your Big Shot and your die we call Fun Flowers

 

 

StazOn Ink on clear blocks - YUCK!

Stazon Ink ... really does STAZ ON, especially on your clear acrylic blocks.  So here's a few tips to help you clean your blocks and bring them back to their original state.

I use ...

• StazOn cleaner & paper towel then clean them with Dawn dish soap to remove the residue.

Others I've talked with use ...

• My Clean Eraser (found in the supermarket near the sponges).
• Rubbing Alcohol & a cotton t-shirt.  Also good for removing glue dots that accidently stick to the edges!

Let me know if you have another suggestion, and I'll add it to this post (just leave me a Comment!).  No matter which option you choose, I know it will help you keep your clear blocks free of StazOn Ink!

My Digital Studio for Mother's Day

My Digital Studio™ for Mother's Day ... create a beautiful mini scrapbook with our new WONDERFUL YOU Boardbook!  This designer template is for an 8 x 8" book and includes a 52-piece stamp brush set!  [click the image for a larger view]

Use the kit as is for 30+ pictures, or modify for your collection of treasured picutes.

Don't like the pastel colors ... change it up to something more bold & bright - like Tempting Turquoise!

Boardbooks are wonderful because they lay flat so you don't lose any of your design where the pages meet ... there's just a little creast in the page - NO BLEEDS!

Click here to purchase the WONDERFUL YOU digital, them immediately download it to your computer.

Click here to all the new My Digital Studio products available in the last 8 weeks.

Click here to learn more about digital crafting and to see all our great products.

Whichever template you choose, Mom will LOVE YOU BEST when you create something fabulous in My Digital Studio for Mother's Day!

 

200+ Retired Stampin' Up! stamps

Retired Stampin' Up! stamps ... 200+ are leaving the building on May 31st!

order at www.LazyDayStamper.StampinUp.net

Click here for the complete list of stamp sets ... including those in French and/ or Spanish ... that won't be included in the next catalog.

The retiring Accessories list will be posted April 25th and I will post all my For Sale sets on June 1st.

Be sure to place your order NOW so you don't miss out on any of these retired Stampin' Up! sets!

Fresh Vintage + Everyday Elegance = LOVELY!

RETIRING this Sat - order yours TODAY!

Fresh Vintage stamp set + Everyday Elegance Designer Series Papers were used to create this beautiful card [click the image for a larger view].  Both of these items will 'retire' this Saturday, March 31. 

I love how the detail of the stamped image give definition to the butterfly.   Just enough ... not too much!  And the texture of the embossed piece at the top of the card coordinates nicely with the 'tecture' in the paper.  I love how our products fit together so nicely!

So ... if you'd like to have these elements for your next page or card, make sure your order is at least $100 so you can earn each of these items for FREE! 

Email me if you need more details ... I'd be happy to help you enhance your crafting collection with Fresh Vintage & Everyday Elegance!

Love & Sympathy card

Love & Sympathy is a 3-piece collection that is my go-to set when I need a sympathy card.  A woman that I worked with passed away recently, and I also worked with all three of her children. [click for a larger view] I wanted a card that I could send to the family, something calming to help them through this most difficult time.

So I pulled out this set and created this card.  As you know, I love card with clean lines, and this is another example.  The texture from the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder is just right; and having it the same color as the piece I used for the image & sentiment makes a very 'soothing' feel.  Having the base, accent layer & flower petals also in the same colors continues the 'calm' feel of the card.  I LIKE!

If you do too, then I suggest you add either of these items #s to your next order - 122795 (wood mount) or 122797 (clear mount) so you can add this lovely set to your stamping inventory - LOVE & SYMPATHY.

 

Hello Doily ... wonderful in Wisteria!

Hello Doily ... a fun stamp for sure!  In this post last week, I shared a card made with the Hello Doily stamp and our Perfect Peach card stock and ink.  Today I'm sharing another card using the same stamp but with our Wisteria Wonder products.  I can't decide which one I like better! [click the image for a larger view]

Both cards were created by another SU Demo on our team, Margaret Coffey.  I like her style ... simple & elegant ... which lets the beauty of the stamps speak for themselves.

A group of demos will be swapping on April 2nd and I'll be participating.  Want to join us?  Let me know so I can get accurate counts for us ... and thanks Margaret for sharing your Hello Doily!

 

Stampin' Up! at 40-80% off original price!

Stampin' Up! on SALE ... my favorite words!  Here's my list of must haves from the Clearance Rack ...

• 5-Petal Flower punch #109041 - $9.95 = 40% off
• Scallop Circle punch #109043 - $9.95 = 40% off
• Scallop Edge punch #112091 - $9.95 = 40% off
• Full Heart punch #113693 - $9.95 = 40% off
• Riding Hood Red 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon [10 yds] #111365 - $1.39 = 80% off - OH MY GOSH!
• Fresh Cut Notes [15 - 4x4" cards + envelopes] #111882 - $3.59 = 60% off - BUY 2!

So ... buy those 7 items (2 of the Fresh Cut Notes!) and add a package of Glue Sticks or Dimensionals and you have a $50 order on which you saved over $40 ... SUPER!  And even better, you qualify for ONE FREE PRODUCT from the Sale-a-Bration catalog!

So ... you can see all the Clearance Rack items here, select your favorites and add something from the Occasions or general catalog if you like, then pick your Sale-a-Bration FREEBIE! 

Order online, email me or call (9143) 485-8263 and I'll place your order while we chat.  Just do it TODAY so you don't miss out on these great Clearance Rack deals or your Sale-a-Bration FREEBIE!

 

 

SU Packing Paper ... how do YOU use it?

SU Packing Paper ... that wonderful, crumply brown stuff inside every Stampin' Up! box.  I read a post on the Stampin' Up! Facebook page last week that asked readers to relate how they used their paper and I was surprised to find that many use it for week block for their garden.  Who knew!  I know Chris used most of my stash to pack his stuff to move back to Colorado.  But with the pieces I have letf, and those I'll be receiveing in the next few weeks, I'll going to be putting them in my flower beds for sure!

What do you do with yours? Leave me a comment ... I bet we'll get some pretty interesting uses of all of that lovely SU packing paper!

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Hello Doily ... is Perfect in Peach!

Hello Doily ... a lovely stamp image that's lots of fun to use.  Here is a card that uses the Emboss Resist Technique with our Perfect Peach card stock and ink.  [click on the image for a larger view]

I love how this technique brings out the detail in this larger stamp. 

Want to learn how this fun technique?  Sign up for one of my classes & I'll show you how!  Click here for my complete schedule ... pick a date that works for you and come join the fun!

Don't let this happen to you!

Don't let this happen to you! (I just love this picture!) I'll be happy to help you place your Sale-a-Bration order so you don't miss out on any of the fabulous, EXCLUSIVE products available only thru March 31st!

Order online at www.LazyDayStamper.StampinUp.net, email me, or call me (913) 485-8263 & I'll place your order while we chat.  Just don't wait too long ... I'd feel just as bad as this lady if you miss out on Sale-a-Bration 2012!