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Monday 25 October 2010

Last Call For Pre-Registration for Nov 7 Crop..

Happy Monday to all of my ScrapNStamp Pals!


Seems that when I sent out my reminder e-mail yesterday to nudge everyone who might have wanted to get in on the $5 bonus for reserving a spot ahead of time, my computer decided to hold onto it and it only went out this this afternoon when I rebooted my machine - OOPS!  


So I wanted to let everyone know that I am extending the pre-reg bonus until tonight for anyone that may have forgotten to mark it on the calendar before now. 


Not pre-registering? That's ok, you can still come out to play - after today though the Crop fee will be the full $30.  


With this being my last Crop-Til-You Drop at the Cardinal Legion of 2010, I have been plotting some extra draw prizes, and surprises for this event.  Don't miss out !!


If there is enough interest, we could book a different venue for an all day Crop in December, but we will play that by ear -- it would likely be a Saturday though. 


Hope to see you at my ScrapNStamp Tables Soon..   


Tammy

Sunday 24 October 2010

NOTICE - DECORATIVE LABEL PUNCH ON BACKORDER


Beginning with the Holiday Mini preorder period, we have experienced a very high demand for our new Decorative Label Punch in the Holiday Mini Catalogue. We knew this punch would be popular based on demonstrator research and had planned accordingly, placing numerous orders for this item to prepare for the Holiday Mini sales period.
Unfortunately, while we have thousands of these punches in production and in transit to our warehouse, our vendor has just informed us that they will not arrive as soon as we expected. Based on our current inventory levels, we expect to go into backorder starting today, October 20.
We recognize that this punch is not only in the Holiday Mini Catalogue, but also part of our Handmade Holiday promotion that started October 19; we want to minimize the negative impact this situation will have on you and your customers, so we are implementing the following measures:
  • We will continue to offer the Tags til Christmas Bundle as part of the Handmade Holiday promotion. This will allow your customers who still want the bundle to order it now and still receive 20 percent off. The Tags til Christmas Set will ship immediately and the Decorative Label Punch will ship as soon as we have the Decorative Label Punches in stock. This should especially help your hostesses so she doesn't lose out on orders while her guests wait until the bundle is available.
  • As another option for customers, we have created an additional Tags Til Christmas Bundle that includes the Ornament punch instead of the Decorative Label punch. This bundle will be available throughout the promotion even when the Decorative Label Punch is no longer on backorder. All promotional materials, including the flyer and your DBWS promotion page, have been updated to reflect this additional bundle.
As our partner in the success of this promotion and Stampin' Up!, we will update you on this issue as soon as additional information becomes available.  As of now, we are expecting shipments to arrive within the following timeframes:
  • End of October
  • First week of November
  • Middle of November
Backorders will be filled in the order they are received and as quickly as possible. Depending upon the continued sales of the Decorative Label Punch while on backorder, it is possible that not all backorders will be filled with the first shipment and may have to wait for the next scheduled shipment.
We sincerely thank you in advance for your help in this difficult and unexpected situation. We are working hard to revolve this as quickly as possible and will keep you informed of any new developments.
To view the updated promotional flyer and promotion details, visit the Handmade Holiday web page.

Tuesday 19 October 2010

Latest MDS Updates Now Available - Check It Out! :)

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The My Digital Studio version 1.0.5 update is now available. With this latest update, you will receive functionality upgrades as well as access to seven new professional print output products--including a trifold card, a journal, a 5.5" x 6.5" calendar with easel, and four postcards.
It is important that you have the most recent version of the My Digital Studio software prior to installing the Professional Print Product Update.
Updating your software:
  • If you have installed the initial update (version 1.0.1), simply click "Help" and select "Check for Updates" in the My Digital Studio software. The update will be performed automatically.
  • If you have not completed the initial update, download the My Digital Studio update for a PC (version 1.0.1), or download the My Digital Studio update for a Mac (version 1.0.1). Then, complete the steps listed above to get the most recent update.
  • Please note: once you download and install the update, your My Digital Studio software will display as My Digital Studio "1.0.5.665" in the About My Digital Studio screen under the Help menu.
Along with these great additional project options, nearly all of our current professional print products have been permanently reduced approximately 15-60 percent--just in time for all your holiday printing needs! Click here to see the updated pricing!

My Digital Studio Professional Print Price Reduction Starts Today!

Beginning today, most My Digital Studio professional print products will be available at approximately 15-60 percent off regular retail prices. And the good news doesn't end there! Our discounted print product prices are Stampin' Up!'s permanent gift to you--and won't disappear with the tinsel, ornaments, and gingerbread at the end of the holiday season! See the complete list below and begin creating your handmade holiday projects today! 




If you would like to order any of these products please visit my Demonstrator website at www.iscrapnstamp.stampinup.net  - We never close!!  If you'd prefer a more personal touch, however feel free to e-mail me directly iscrapnstamp@gmail.com  or give me a call anytime. 

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR - SAVE with Holiday Bundles!

Dress Up Christmas Promo Image 1"There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow . . . "



Get a jump on your holiday cards and spend some time with friends and family at a workshop where you will all learn how to make this Christmas even more memorable with handmade cards, gifts and packaging. Plus you'll receive 20% off  selected holiday products during the ABC's of the Perfect Handmade Holiday promotion which begins today October 19th and runs through to December 16th, 2010.

Order direct through my Shopping Cart at Http://www.iscrapnstamp.stampinup.net  24/7 or contact me to place your order iscrapnstamp@gmail.com



Dress Up Christmas Promo Image 2

Dress Up Christmas Promo Image 3

To view the full bundle list including stamps in other languages in a printable PDF format click >HERE<

Workshop of the Month ~ CASE Files for October 2010

Courtesy of Stampin' Up - Enjoy! 



For You Card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Stamps:
  • All Holidays Stamp Set
  • Stamp Set Wood French Foliage
Paper:
  • Card Stock Old Olive 8 1/2X11
  • Card Stock Very Vanilla 8 1/2X11
Ink:
  • Classic Stampin Pad Old Olive
  • Classic Stampin Pad Pumpkin Pie
  • CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD SOFT SUEDE
  • SMOOCH SPRITZ VANILLA SHIMMER
Accessories:
  • Scissors Paper Snips
  • Thread Linen
  • Snail Adhesive Permanent
  • Stampin Dimensionals
  • Mat Pack
  • Sizzix Big Shot Machine
  • PAPER-PIERCING TOOL
  • RIBBON TAFFETA OLD OLIVE 3/8
  • Medium 3/4" Circle punch
  • Sizzix® TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS SQUARE LATTICE

Instructions
For You Card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
1. Fold Old Olive Card Stock in half to form card. Emboss bottom half of card front using Big Shot and Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
2. Tie Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon around front of card, and tie ends with Linen Thread.
3. Stamp leaf image in Pumpkin Pie ink and script image and sentiment in Soft Suede ink on Very Vanilla Card Stock (3 1/2" x 2 1/2").
4. Pierce holes in corner of Very Vanilla Card Stock using Paper-Piercing Tool. Wrinkling card stock and spray with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz. When dry, adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Stamp postmark image in Old Olive ink on Very Vanilla Card Stock scrap and punch out using 3/4" Circle Punch. Adhere circle to Very Vanilla Card Stock using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Monday 18 October 2010

Happy Monday Scrap N Stamping Friends..

Can you believe it? Monday is here again already. Where DID our weekend go?  OH yes, that's right - Railfair in Ottawa was this past weekend.  My teddybear is a member of the train club, so it's not a big secret where our weekend was spent.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining -- well not really..

I am interested as well - the boys can play with the trains -- I want to play with the scenery!  

Thursday 14 October 2010

Happy Bearthday Card Sample - Basic - Featuring our Build A Bear Line of Stamps

Happy Bearthday

Stamps
  • Beary Best Friends stamp set
  • Beary Nice Wishes stamp set
Paper
  • Kraft card stock
  • Pawsitvely Prints Designer Series paper
  • Watercolor paper
Ink
  • Jet Black StazOn ink pad
  • Watercolor Pencils
Accessories
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Blender pens
  • 3/16" Corner Rounder punch

Instructions
  1. Adhere gingham Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper to Kraft card. Adhere strip of flowery Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper to card. Stamp "Happy Bearthday" in Jet Black StazOn ink on checkered Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper.
  2. Stamp girl bear image in Jet Black StazOn ink on watercolor paper. Watercolor image using Watercolor Pencils and blender pen. Round edges of watercolor paper using 3/16" Corner Rounder punch and adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Build a Bear Workshop - Chore Chart - A Step Up!

Chore Chart

Stamps
  • Stamp of Pawthenticity stamp set
Paper
  • Ballet Blue card stock
  • Basic Black card stock
  • Chocolate Chip card stock
  • Kraft card stock
  • Naturals Ivory card stock
  • Pumpkin Pie card stock
  • Very Vanilla card stock
  • Certainly Celery textured card stock
  • So Saffron textured card stock
  • Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper
Ink
  • Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories
  • Crystal Effects
  • Medium window sheets
  • Sizzix Big Shot
  • Bear Bigz die
  • Beary Essentials Bigz die
  • Beary Boy Sizzlits die
  • Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits dies
  • Contact paper
  • Velcro
  • Whiteboard marker

Instructions
  1. Cut letters c, h, o, r, e, and s from Chocolate Chip card stock using Big Shot and Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits dies. Adhere to Certainly Celery textured card stock.
  2. Cut bear image from Kraft card stock using Big Shot and Bear Bigz die. Adhere Basic Black card stock behind bear's eyes. Cut second bear image from Naturals Ivory card stock and adhere muzzle to Kraft bear. Cut third bear from Basic Black card stock and adhere mouth and nose to Kraft bear.
  3. Cut shirt from So Saffron textured card stock and Very Vanilla cards stock using Big Shot and Beary Essentials Bigz die. Cut pants from Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper using Big Shot and Beary Essentials Bigz die. Cut shoes from Chocolate Chip card stock using Big Shot and Beary Essentitals Bigz die. Trim Very Vanilla shirt and adhere just the collar to Kraft bear. Adhere shoes, pants, and shirt to bear. Cut hat from Ballet Blue card stock using Big Shot and Beary Boy Sizzlits die. Cut star from Pumpkin Pie card stock using Big Shot and Beary Boy Sizzlits die. Adhere hat and star to bear using Stampin' Dimensionals. Adhere bear to Certainly Celery textured card stock using Stampin' Dimensionals.
  4. Print circles and lines on Very Vanilla card stock. Adhere to Certainly Celery Textured card stock. Adhere medium window sheet to card stock using Crystal Effects.
  5. Stamp bear head image in Chocolate Chip ink on Very Vanilla card stock five times. Cover bear heads with contact paper on both sides and cut out. Adhere bear heads to window sheets using Velcro.

Build a Bear Workshop - Chore Chart

Chore Chart

Stamps
  • None
Paper
  • Basic Black card stock
  • Chocolate Chip card stock
  • Kraft card stock
  • Naturals Ivory card stock
  • Very Vanilla card stock
  • Certainly Celery textured card stock
  • So Saffron textured card stock
  • Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper
Ink
  • None
Accessories
  • Crystal Effects
  • Medium window sheets
  • Sizzix Big Shot
  • Bear Bigz die
  • Beary Essentials Bigz die
  • Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits dies
  • Whiteboard marker

Instructions
  1. Cut letters c, h, o, r, e, and s from Chocolate Chip card stock using Big Shot and Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits dies. Adhere to Certainly Celery textured card stock.
  2. Cut bear image from Kraft card stock using Big Shot and Bear Bigz die. Adhere Basic Black card stock behind bear's eyes. Cut second bear image from Naturals Ivory card stock and adhere muzzle to Kraft bear. Cut third bear from Basic Black card stock and adhere mouth and nose to Kraft bear.
  3. Cut shirt from So Saffron textured card stock and Very Vanilla cards stock using Big Shot and Beary Essentials Bigz die. Cut pants from Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper using Big Shot and Beary Essentials Bigz die. Cut shoes from Chocolate Chip card stock using Big Shot and Beary Essentitals Bigz die. Trim Very Vanilla shirt and adhere just the collar to Kraft bear. Adhere shoes, pants, and shirt to bear. Adhere bear to Certainly Celery textured card stock using Stampin' Dimensionals.
  4. Print circles and lines on Very Vanilla card stock. Adhere to Certainly Celery Textured card stock. Adhere medium window sheet to card stock using Crystal Effects.

Happy Bearthday Card Sample - * A Step Up * Featuring our Build A Bear Line of Stamps

Happy Bearthday

Stamps
  • Beary Best Friends stamp set
  • Beary Nice Wishes stamp set
Paper
  • Kraft card stock
  • Pawsitvely Prints Designer Series paper
  • Watercolor paper
Ink
  • Jet Black StazOn ink pad
  • Watercolor Pencils
Accessories
  • Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
  • Silver brads
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Blender pens
  • Paper-piercing tool
  • 3/16" Corner Rounder punch

Instructions
  1. Adhere gingham Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper to Kraft card. Adhere strip of flowery Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper to card. Adhere Silver brads to each side of card. Tie Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon around front of card.
  2. Stamp "Happy Bearthday" in Jet Black StazOn ink on checkered Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper.
  3. Stamp girl bear image in Jet Black StazOn ink on watercolor paper. Watercolor image using Watercolor Pencils and blender pen. Round corners of watercolor paper using 3/16" Corner Rounder punch and adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals. Stamp second girl bear image in Jet Black StazOn ink on watercolor paper. Watercolor only balloon image using Watercolor Pencils and blender pen; cut out balloon. Adhere balloon to original balloon image using Stampin' Dimensionals.
  4. Pierce row of holes above Pawsitively Prints Designer Series paper using paper-piercing tool.

Swap-a-Palooza! Stay Tuned...

I just got my swap back in the mail today, and I am blown away..   There were a total of 31 participants so we each got 30 cards back (not our own). 


I'm going to post a sampling of the cards over the next few days.  Perhaps we'll all find a little inspiration for our upcoming Christmas card making.  :) 


Unfortunately not all of the cards were labelled, but if you see your card here and it's not properly identified please email me at iscrapnstamp@gmail.com and I'll fix that right up! ( I do have the master list of swap participants to refer to..) 



-- Stay Tuned ! --  


Would you like to see your Christmas card creation displayed here?  e-mail me a photo at iscrapnstamp@gmail.com 







Just a few more days left in the Tote-ally Awesome Promotion !! - Don't Miss Out!!

CRAFT TOTE RECRUITING PROMOTION
Dates: September 1-October 18, 2010, or while supplies last

Details

New recruits who join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator during the promotion period will receive a FREE craft tote (valued at $49.95) with the purchase of their Starter Kit.

Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote Description
  • 100% twill nylon exterior; 100% nylon interior
  • Dimensions: 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 8-7/8"
  • Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport
  • Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter
  • Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly
  • Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories
  • Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads
Things to Remember:
  • This incentive is available to all new recruits, including first-time joins, rejoins, etc.
  • Free Craft Tote will automatically be added to Starter Kit and shipped at the same time, but in a separate box.
  • Free Craft Tote will also be shipped for free.
  • Free Craft Tote is not substitutable.
  • Use this promotion to get an early start on earning the 2012 incentive trip to Disney World®!
  • IDA deadlines:
    • Paper: Monday, October 18, 2010 (must be received in office)
    • Online: Monday, October 18, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOADS FOR MY DIGITAL STUDIO

NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOADS FOR MY DIGITAL STUDIO


Our digital downloads for the month of October are here! If you would like to view our complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings, go to the customer homepage, click on Store, then Digital Crafting.


To place your order e-mail me at iscrapnstamp@gmail.com  or order through my demonstrator website www.iscrapnstamp.stampinup.net


Item Description Image Price
122174 Nite Owl Digital Kit $9.95
122175 Autumn Spice Digital Kit $12.50
122176 Deck the Halls Photocard Digital Kit $4.95
122177 Candy Cane Lane Photocard Digital Kit $4.95 
123728 Celebrations Digital Kit $12.50 
122166 Brad Add-On Pack  $1.25

Friday 8 October 2010

Is it too early to start plotting for Christmas?

While traditionally my answer would be a resounding Yes!!!  When I noticed a call out for a last minute Christmas card swap on our up-line group I thought I'd jump in and play.

We had few requirements.  First all materials needed to be current Stampin' Up! products, and we needed to have at least 2-3 layers.  I decided to try to put my Build a Bear supplies to a different use so thought that I would start there.

I used my Big Shot, my pastels and my blender pen and aqua painter to make this one.  All in all a very simple but easily reproducible card which is what I was hoping for!

TGIF ScrapNStamp Pals!  Have a good one :)

Hope that all of you celebrating this weekend have a wonderful Thanksgiving,  or as we often said in our family - Happy turkey Day!  Stay Safe and Happy..  :)

Tammy

Thursday 7 October 2010

Inspiration from our Holiday Mini...


 Thought I'd share a sample and put an idea out there..   I'd love to see YOUR version of this card.  If you CASE this card, please add a comment and show us what you made :)

 Happy Thursday gang! Friday is coming :) 

~ Tammy



Enjoy Card


Stamps
• Fabulous Phrases
• Jolly Bingo Bits*

Paper
• Blushing Bride Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Wild Wasabi Textured Card Stock

Ink
• Baja Breeze Stampin’ Write Marker®
• Basic Gray Stampin’ Write Marker
• Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Marker

Accessories
• Blushing Bride 1/2” Stitched-Poly Ribbon
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Small Heart Punch
• Stamp-a-ma-jig®

*From the 2010 Holiday Mini; contact me to get your copy!

Tuesday 5 October 2010

My Digital Studio (MDS)) - Design Contest

Date: October 1-November 15, 2010

Stampin' Up!  invites YOU to participate in our first ever digital design contest using My Digital Studio and Stampin' Up!'s digital downloads! The My Digital Studio Design contest was created to recognize the amazing digital design skills of our talented, creative demonstrators and customers! The contest is open to all demonstrators and customers who have access to My Digital Studio in the US and Canada; five demonstrators and five customers will be selected to win.  To enter the contest you will need to design one digital card and two single-page layouts using ONLY My Digital Studio product.  Submit all samples along with an official entry form and photo release form (if applicable) toMDSContest@stampinup.com.
Winners will receive FREE My Digital Studio digital downloads from Stampin' Up valued at approximately $500! You'll also receive a digital pin for your DBWS (if you are a demonstrator) or for your personal blog (if you are a customer).
Our panel of judges can't wait to see your digital artistry on display, so submit your project today!
Ready, Set, Create!

  1. Read the complete official rules.
  2. Read the My Digital Studio Designing contest FAQ for customers, click here.
  3. Download an official entry form and photo release form (if applicable)


Our contest judges can’t wait to see YOUR digital creations—so submit your project today!