Luau Beach Bag Tutorial

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Here is a cute little Luau Beach Bag treat holder that I made for everyone who attended my Luau Catalog Launch last weekend. If you forgot yours – don’t worry I’ll be tucking it in with your order.

I thought that the In Colors this year went perfectly with a beach theme so I pulled out my NEW In Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (item 130136). The colors are so yummy – they remind me of the summer or sherbet, how about you? And don’t you just love the new patterns? The chevron in particular is right on trend and I thought was perfect for this little bag.

And if you haven’t already seen it you’re going to fall in love with the new 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim that comes in all 5 In Colors this year! Isn’t it just too stinking cute? I’m finding I’m reaching for it all the time to use in my projects.

I had a lot of fun making these little treats that contain 2 pieces of chocolate for everyone. So without further ado here is my Luau Beach Bag Tutorial Video.

Click HERE for my Luau Beach Bag Tutorial PDF

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this project, I’d love to hear from you!

Supplies:

Paper: 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (item 130136), Crisp Cantaloupe (item 131298), and Whisper White card stock (item 100730)

Accessories: Artisan Label Punch (item 130920), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (item 118309), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (item 122334), Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (item 122334)

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NEW Greetings Index

Got your new catalog and notice that the greetings are thought out the pages instead of grouped together? Well, I did. So for those of you who are like me and like to find things easily I’ve created a FREE Greetings Index just for you!

Click HERE to print your own Greetings Index

Want a 2013-2014 Catalog and haven’t gotten one yet? Just drop me an email with your name, phone number, and address and I’ll be happy to drop one in the mail to you.

Want to learn more about stamping? Why not sign up for my FREE Newsletter and Class Information. (Just look for the sign up box above on the right). Sign up and get a FREE Pinwheel Tutorial just for joining. Then you’ll get two emails a month with great information on what is going on with Stamp with Jini along with helpful hints and tips.

Wild Over Washi?

Stampin’ Up! has just introduced its latest online class What to Washi. This is a digital class offering seven different sections of Washi wisdom and includes everything you need to know to make the most of your Washi Tape.

The What to Washi Class Online Class (item 134742) include seven PDF documents that include written instructions, step-out photos, along with instructional videos, and the supply lists for more than 30 projects.

And wait there’s more! This class is also being offered as part of the What to Washi Bundle (item 134743). When you order the bundle you’ll receive the online class in addition to everything listed below:

What to Washi Class
Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape
Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape
Season of Style Designer Washi Tape
Witches Brew Designer Washi Tape
20 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Each Washi Tape package contains three coordinating rolls of Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Washi Tape – That’s a total of 12 rolls! And when you order the What to Washi Bundle, you’ll be the first to receive our Season of Style and Witches Brew Washi Tape from the Holiday Catalog; these are available to purchase until August 1^st!

Click HERE to see the flyer with all the details.

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Color Refresh Pocket Ring

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Want to see one of the FREE goodies that those who attended my Luau Catalog Launch this past weekend could choose from? I created the cover in My Digital Studio. Here are the Color Refresh Pocket Rings that I made for my Luau Catalog Launch.

This item was recently inspired by my friend Cindy whom didn’t have a color ring with her while out shopping. Gasp and horror! I’ve got one that I carry in my purse that I’ve had for years. (You can click HERE to see that blog post.)

So I got to thinking after hearing her story that others might enjoy having one too – So I came up with the Color Refresh Pocket Ring. Here is a close up of the color ring. They seemed to be a big hit with my ladies.

Is this something that you’d like to carry with you too? Want to make one of these for yourself? Well it’s easy. All you need is my organization file folder labels that I’ve posted HERE and some card stock.

These little rings are 2″ x 3″ and hold all 4 of our Color Collections in addition to the 2 sets of In Colors.

Want one but don’t want to make one yourself? That’s ok – Just click the PayPal button to purchase one from me for just $10 (including postage) and I’ll mail it out to you lickety split!

SOLD OUT

Great New Color Markers now available INDIVIDUALLY!

In the 2013-2014 annual catalog, we offer the Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Many Marvelous Marker pack. Now, Stampin’ Up! has sweetened the deal.

For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colors (does not include the In Colors) in the pack or on their own! So go ahead and fill in the missing pieces to your collection or buy the whole lot.

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130034	$28.95	Stampin’ Write Marker New Color KitBermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder
131899	$3.50	Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Write Marker
131265	$3.50	Blushing Bride Stampin’ Write Marker
131902	$3.50	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Write Marker
131901	$3.50	Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker
131905	$3.50	Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker
131266	$3.50	Pear Pizzazz Stampin’ Write Marker
131904	$3.50	Pool Party Stampin’ Write Marker
131898	$3.50	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Write Marker
131900	$3.50	Soft Sky Stampin’ Write Marker
131903	$3.50	Wisteria Wonder Stampin’ Write Marker

Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit Item # 130034

Update your Many Marvelous Markers pack with the new colors so you don’t have to repurchase markers you already have! Includes insert to put in your Many Marvelous Markers pack. 10 markers. (Doesn’t include In Colors.)

New Marker Color Kit Includes the following Colors: Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder

Isn’t that great news?

Stop back by tomorrow because I’ll be sharing with you the little goodie that everyone who attending the Luau Catalog Launch Party received and a video showing you how to make it!

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Ready for Departure

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Just released are 6 NEW Digital Downloads with a summer travel theme, included is a FREE Wallpaper for your computer! How great is that? Now you can see the great quality of My Digital Studio for FREE!

Here is the FREE Get Going July Wallpaper (item 134838). Go ahead and just place an order in my Online Store to download yours today. Don’t worry when you purchase digital downloads there’s no shipping. How great is that!

Love the wallpaper? There is a matching Get Going July Kit (item 134764) ready for your traveling bucket list.

Ready for Departure Ensembles (item 134706). You’ve got to love ensembles, they include everything you need in one download for that special party or event you’re planning. Now its sooooo quick and easy to look like you’ve spent a lot of time planning an event!

Graphic Days Stamp Brush Set (item 133496)

Then & Now Kit (item 133497)

Be Brave Pocket Cards (item 134840)

Want to learn more about My Digital Studio? Click HERE for more information and our My Digital Studio FREE 30 Day Trial.

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Luau Catalog Launch Party Winners Announced

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Want to see more photos from my Luau Catalog Launch Party? Yesterday I shared with you some photos of everyone working on the Make ‘n Takes so today I thought I’d share a couple photos of the food table.

This first one is the whole table – sigh, I thought I was doing so good Sunday but I took this before I heated up the yummy crab dip. Many of you commented on how much you liked the punch. Well the punch I made this year was sooo quick and easy.

Want to know the secret recipe? Well I was feeling rather adventurous earlier this spring and ran across Tampico Punch in a gallon jug at my local Ingles and so I gave the Mango Punch a try. Added a 2 liter bottle of Ginger ale and voila’ – my Luau punch was discovered! Like I said quick and easy, right?

Here is a close up photo of my cupcakes. I think these little flip flops are just too stinking cute! I found them on Pinterest for my daughter’s graduation party and had so much fun making them I thought the ladies would enjoy them too. Aren’t they cute?

Last but not least here is my display table showing off some of our new products in the 2013-2014 Catalog.

I bet your asking yourself – What about the door prize? As well as the Retirement List Hostess Code and FREE Shipping Contest winners from April’s contests? right? Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten… lol.

As promised here are the lucky winners! Drum roll please…….

The lucky Luau Catalog Launch Party Grand Prize Winner (valued at over $50) is………….Check out my quick video of the drawing………oh the suspense!

And now for the Retirement List Hostess Code and FREE Shipping Contest winners:

The following two winners will receive an assortment of our Tag a Bag items, one of our NEW Catalog products (each assortment includes some of our Tag a Bag Gift Bags, Tag a Bag Boxes along and an assortment from the Accessory Kit – valued at over $10)

Retirement Hostess Code Drawing – Sue

Free Shipping Contest – Shirley

The lucky winners will be sent an email – So check your inboxes ladies!

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Flower Shop

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

This past weekend I held my Luau Catalog Launch Party here in Clarkesville and wanted to share with you the Make n’ Take we made using the Flower Shop Stamp Set (item 130939/130942).

I made this card using our Flower Shop Bundle (Item 132727/132726 found on page 95) in our NEW 2013-2014 Catalog. Did you know that there are more bundles than ever are available in the new catalog? And when you purchase any bundle you’ll get a 15% discount! How great is that!

Don’t you love our NEW In Colors they’re just so yummy? I used the Crisp Cantaloupe from the 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (item 130136) and teamed it up with Calypso Coral for a soft tone on tone look.

I think everyone had a good time getting together, seeing all the new catalog items, getting some free goodies, and stamping their Make and Take.

Here are some pictures of everyone stamping on Sunday afternoon. (Ooops, I forgot to take pictures on Saturday.)

I always love to see how my stamping friends change up a design when they make their own. I’ve got such a creative group of ladies.

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Luau Catalog Launch Door Prize

You can still participate. Your name will be entered into my door prize drawing; you’ll get a chance for every $25 in merchandise ordered. How you ask? Just place an order with me or in my Online Store using Hostess Code 7DPXDX7R before 8 p.m. (ET) on Monday, June 24th – My Luau Catalog Launch Door Prize is valued at over $50!

Here is a picture of the Luau Door Prize – Wonder who the winner will be? I’ll be announcing the winner in tomorrow’s blog post!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Flower Shop (130939/130942*) and Express Yourself (Exclusive Hostess item 130336/130339)

Inks: Calypso Coral and Crisp Cantaloupe

Paper: 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stacks (item 130136), Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe and Whisper White

Accessories: Pansy Punch (item 130698*), 1″ Square Punch (item 124094), and Postage Stamp Punch (item 122344)

*Available in Bundle (item 132727/132726)

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Banner Greetings

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Banner Greetings is a great set that is very versatile and it’s also one of our NEW exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets that you can earn for hosting a private party. And with the new 2013-2014 Catalog just launched on June 1^st it’s a great time to get together with your friends and hold a party!

My TEAM member Janie created this card for her swap at our June meeting. Isn’t it lovely?

I just love the bling! Did you know you can change the color of our Basic Rhinestones with a Sharpie®? Don’t have a Sharpie®, just use a little Crystal Effects and the Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill of your choice!

Would you like one of the Banner Greetings Stamp Sets for your own? Are you interested in holding a private party of your own? Click HERE for more details on being a Hostess or contact me directly by phone 706 754-7124 or email at [email protected] – I’d love to set up a time to show you and your friends some fun and easy projects sometime soon.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Banner Greetings (item 129711/129714) and Papillon Potpourri (item 132058/123759)

Inks: Versa Mark

Paper: Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper, Pool Party and Island Indigo card stock

Accessories: Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder (item 129984), Pool Party Embossing Powder, Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly Punches, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Basic Rhinestones, Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, 3/16″ Corner Rounder Punch

2013-2014 Luau Catalog Launch Party

There is still time to RSVP. Don’t live locally? Can’t make it to the Party?

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Hostess Code 7DPXDX7R

Feel Goods

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

The Best things in life…. This sentiment from the Feel Goods stamp set is one of my favorites and I love the font that this sentiment set uses. How about you?

Today’s project is one that I received from my friend Cindy during our TEAM event last week. Cindy is always coming up with the cutest 3-ds for her swap.

As she told me the story about how she ran across these big paper clips and bought them because she thought they looked like Bermuda Bay, but then realized they were really Tempting Turquoise when she got them home. She reminded me of one of the items I like to keep with me when I was shopping, my color ring. Hmmm maybe this would be something you would enjoy too?

Any way, although the color wasn’t what she originally thought it was, she has made her project work beautifully with the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper that she used. Don’t you think?

Whether the color was Bermuda Bay or not when I look at my giant paper clip sitting on my desk it makes me feel, well… good! The bright and cheerful butterflies are just fun – don’t you think?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Feel Goods (item 131916/129684) and Papillon Potpourri (item 132058/123759)

Inks: Tempting Turquoise and Mellon Mambo

Paper: Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (item 129310), Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Mellon Mambo, and Whisper White card stock

Accessories: Floral Frames Collection Framelits, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punches, and Basic Rhinestones

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Framelits Organization

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I love to organize my stamp room, how about you? I know it is always a work in progress, but I can’t help the great feeling I get when I finish organizing my space. Sound familiar? If so you may enjoy this latest item I’ve created to organize my space.

With the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog there are even more great NEW framelits offered and although I’d already begun to use our Clear Mount Cases (item 119105) to store them I wasn’t real happy with the labels I had on them.

So I created my Famelits Organization Printables. What is that you may ask? Well it is a FREE printable download for you to use to help organize your Framelits and Edgelits too!

Here is a picture of my cases ready to go. (I’ve had to print mine out in blue since my printer is being difficult and I’m afraid ready to give up on me, but the file has been saved in black for you, so no worries.)

I’ve also created a FREE Edgelits Oraganization Printables for you too. I like to keep all my Edgelits together for right now, but you may want to have a separate case for them – so I’ve created them both ways. Just print the pages you want.

Click HERE to get your FREE Framelits Organization Printables

Click HERE to get you FREE Edgelits Organization Printables

Ok, so you’ve printed the file onto cardstock and now are wondering what to do, right? Well no worries – Here is a quick companion video tutorial showing you how to use my Framelits Organization Printables.

Let me know what you think – I’d love to hear how you organize your items too.

Do You Plan on Coming to My Luau Catalog Launch?

Do you live local and plan on coming to my FREE Luau Catalog Launch Party? Why not stop by and join in the fun and pick up your copy of the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog? Make sure you RSVP for one of the two times so that I’ll have enough goodies for everyone. Click HERE to see more details about this FREE event!

NEW TUESDAY DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

I love seeing the new Digital Downloads on Tuesdays, don’t you. This week Stampin’ Up! has released 5 great new ones. Why not check them out?

Memory Milestones Baby Photobook (item 134759)

Lovely Romance Stamp Brush Set (item 134799)

Hooray for Today Stamp Brush Set (item 133498)

Everybody’s Business Designer Series Paper (item 133499)

Chores & More (item 134806)

Want to learn more about My Digital Studio? Why not try out 30 Day FREE Trial? Click HERE to learn more.

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Another Sketched Birthday

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

My girlfriend from high school has a birthday tomorrow so I created this card for her.

If you’re saying it looks a lot like the card I made for my TEAM meeting on Thursday you’re right. I used the same basic elements but switched it up a bit with the focal point and by adding the banner. I also used my bone folder to do some curling on the Designer Series Paper pieces and sentiment.

Here is the inside of the card.

Which one do you like best? Why not leave me a comment and let me know.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sketched Birthday (item 130423/130426) and Delightful Dozen (item 128547/122652)

Inks: Basic Gray

Paper: Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (item 130145), Crisp Cantaloupe, Bermuda Bay and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Dazzling Details, Chalk Talk Framelits (item 129983), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle and 1 ¼” Circle Punches, Circle Collection Framelits (item 130911), and Stampin’ Write Markers

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Don’t forget to Grab Your Greetings Today for 25% Off

The 25% off promotion ends June 30th

Sketched Birthday

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card featuring the Sketched Birthday stamp set (item 130423/130426) is one I created for my TEAM meeting. Since this was our first monthly since the catalog launched we had a lot of fun playing with the new goodies and sharing.

I really love the new In Color 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim that I used on this card. It’s a lot of fun to work with and this years In Colors are sooo yummy. They remind me of summer or sorbet – how about you?

Can you tell that I used our Dazzling Details for the Sketched Birthday cupcake? I think its well worth the wait time it takes for it to dry since it gives a nice shimmer to the focal point.

Have you ever thought about becoming a demonstrator? Whether you’d just like the discount or a chance to earn a little extra cash, I’d love to have you become part of my TEAM. You can click HERE to learn a little more about the Blue Mountain Stampers. And of course feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I’d love to talk with you about the opportunity of becoming a demonstrator.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sketched Birthday (item 130423/130426)

Inks: Basic Gray

Paper: Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (item 130145), Crisp Cantaloupe, Bermuda Bay and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Dazzling Details, Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim, Chalk Talk Framelits (item 129983), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 1 ¾” Scallop Circle and 1 ¼” Circle Punches, Stampin’ Write Markers

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