Project Life & Stampin’ Up! have Partnered Up!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Stampin’ Up! made an exciting announcement today, giving us a sneak peek of a new product line that will be included in the NEW 2014 Annual Catalog!

Here is what they said:

We are so so so excited to let you know we’ve partnered with the amazing Becky Higgins to bring you the real deal – authentic Project Life Products, now in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors and designs. If you’ve somehow missed the Project Life craze and are wondering what it’s all about, we’ll fill you in:

It’s a super simple, totally affordable way to get your photos into albums; you just slip your photos into Photo Pocket Pages and add designed cards.
It’s a back-to-basic approach to documenting your life.
In a nutshell, it’s all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them.

Project Life Product Availability

You’ll be able to order a selection of Project Life Products (shown below) starting May 1st!
And with the launch of our new 2014 Annual Catalog on June 2nd, you’ll be able to buy from our complete line of Project Life products.

Don’t want to wait until May 1st? Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators will be able to order from a limited selection (shown above) starting April 21st! Just one of the great reasons to join my team and become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.

So if you love Project Life and want to purchase them with a discount, why not sign up to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator today? And you can order Project Life products early too! Click HERE to see more information about joining my team.

Got questions? I’ll be happy to speak with you about the Stampin’ Up! opportunity and answer any questions you may have.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Catalog Transition, NEW Weekly Deals & More

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Spring is in the air! and while we are enjoying the first taste of warmer weather, I wanted to make sure that you are aware of some important dates. After all I don’t want you to miss out on anything!

Stampin’ Up! is getting ready for their Catalog transition. What does this mean for you? Well there are some important dates you’ll want to be aware of since there are some changes this year to how things work.

And if this is your first catalog transition, it means that a lot of the items in the current Catalog will go away to make room for new goodies in the 2014 Annual Catalog.

So if you have held off getting something that you really want or would like more of – now is the time to order so you don’t miss out. While you’re flipping through your catalog and looking at your wish list you’ll want to pay close attention to the following items in preparation for the Retirement List:

2012-2014 In Colors (This includes card stock, ink pads, refills, markers, ribbon and accessories)
Punches
Big Shot items such as Dies & Embossing Folders
Designer Series Paper (These typically ALL retire)
Accessories (Which include ribbons, buttons, brads, etc)
Stamps (Of, course you’ll want your favorites)

It is hard to say what will be on the list until we see it. So play it safe – get the items that you really want before the list is released.

And of course, don’t forget the Occasions Catalog – When the Retirement List comes out it is easy to forget the items in this catalog. It ends on June 1st.

Transition Dates & Details:

Monday, April 21st – The Retirement List will be announced
New this year: BOTH stamps and accessories will be available Only While Supplies Last!
June 2nd – NEW 2014 Annual Catalog goes live! (ordering begins at 12 p.m. MT)
June 4th – Last Chance to Order from the “old” 2013 Annual Catalog
August 28th – New 2014 Holiday Catalog goes live! (ordering begins at 12 p.m. MT)

As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Wondering How to Get the New Stampin’ Up! 2014 Annual Catalog?

It’s easy:

Are you a frequent customer of mine? You’ll be the first to get one (sometime mid to late May)
Are you a Club Member? Then you’ll also get one free
Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an order with me during the month of April. (If you order online make sure your profile information is up to date.)

And thanks shopping with me and choosing me as your demonstrator!

NEW WEEKLY DEALS

Available for just one week!

NEW Digital Downloads

This new Hello Spring Brush Stamp Set (item 138038) is just one of three new digital downloads that are now available.

Place an order with me during the month of April and get this FREE tutorial to create this wonderful card set! Just use my Hostess Code JZT4F3FZ when ordering Online.

It’s my way of saying Thank You to you for being my customer!

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Would you like to know about what is happening with Stampin’ Up!? Why not join sign up for my Newsletter? When you do you’ll get a FREE Pinwheel Tutorial along with information, specials and events. Click HERE to sign up now.

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Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 21st, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Deals & NEW Digital Downloads

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Weekly Deals for April 8th – 14th

TWO NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

Love MDS? Want some fun new Digital Downloads? Well you’re in luck – just released is a fun new birthday themed download with lots of goodies and packed with wonderful new sentiments that use a fun and whimsical font.

Endless Birthday Wishes Kit (137930)

And fresh from our Spring Occasions Catalog – the Springtime Hello Stamp Brush Set (137914).

Haven’t tried My Digital Studio but are curious how it works? Why not download our FREE 30 Day Trial and check it out today? Click HERE to learn more about it.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

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Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Easter Mini File Folder Gum Holder Tutorial

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

As you know I love to make 3d items and this week’s project is a little gift I’m making for my daughter’s friends at college. When I saw the new Sour Patch gum from Stride on a recent trip to town I just knew I had to come up with something.

Screams Daffodil Delight, right? And I immediately saw that it would coordinate with our Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalog and of course, I’ve been itching to do more stamping with the cute little Eggstra Spectacular stamp set too!

So here is what I came up with –

Wonder where I got the Scallop Oval? I’ll show you how I made this in my video – you won’t believe how simple it is!

And I’ve got two Video Tutorials to share with you today!

Not one, but two you may ask? Why?

Well, I ended up doing a fun technique with the image and thought you’d like to see how it was done too. And since my internet is a little funky out here in the sticks, shorter videos are a bit easier to upload for me when it’s windy. (Don’t ask – crazy I know!) I figure streaming is easier for you too – right? Less buffering, etc. LOL

Do you like shorter videos or would you prefer to see just one longer video? Leave me a comment and let me know what you prefer. I always love to hear feedback from you – it also helps me know if someone is out there in cyber land listening – lol!

Watch the Easter Mini File Folder Gum Holder Video Tutorial firsts to see how you make and assemble the treat holder itself.

Then watch my Two Tone Embossing Technique Video to see how the focal point is created with our fun colors of Stampin’ Emboss Powder!

Here is the supply list for the project –

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: VersaMark Pad (102283)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Series Paper Stack (132994), Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683), Calypso Coral (122925), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Melon Mambo Stampin’ Emboss Powder (123223), Tangerine Tango Stampin’ Emboss Powder (123106), Heat Tool (129053), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Extra-Large Oval Punch (19859), Gumball Green 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon (126848), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Non-Stampin’ Up!: Sour Patch Kids Stride gum

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NEW WEEKLY DEALS FOR THIS WEEK

Check out some of the great paper deals!

Tuesday Means NEW Digital Downloads!

Do you love home décor? Check out this great new My Digital Studio option – it’s a class that includes tutorials featuring advanced home décor projects! Whoo hoo – think of all the cool things you can make.

Want to see all the NEW Digital Downloads? Click HERE to see all 6 of this week’s new options.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

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Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, March 31st, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Paper Pumpkin Special (Free 2012-2014 In Color Markers when you join now through March 31st, 2014)

Best Of Stamp Sets (Only available through March 31^st, 2014)

New Digital Downloads

Four You – Birthday Wishes

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Quick and clean. This card is great for making multiples of. And don’t you love the Scallop Circle Starburst Medallion that is the focal point? Want to see how these medallions are made? Click HERE for my video tutorial.

I made this card during my Leadership shoebox swap and it uses two of our FREE Sale-a-bration items, the Petal Parade and Decorative Dots Embossing Folder. Great choices when earning your free Sale-a-bration items. Remember Sale-a-bration ends on March 31st, so these items are only available for a couple more weeks and then they’ll be gone!

TWO NEW PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETS INTRODUCED

Check out these fun new sets just introduced. They’re fun and trendy.

Click HERE for a printable PDF with details.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Petal Parade (Sale-a-bration 1335991/133602) and Four You (130535/130538)

Inks: Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin’ Pad (126859)

Paper: Raspberry Ripple (126842), Summer Starfruit (126839), Primrose Petals (126841), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (Sale-a-bration 133520), Raspberry Ripple 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126845), 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Anniversary Free Shipping Promotion

Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

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Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, March 17th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Paper Pumpkin Special (Free 2012-2014 In Color Markers when you join now through March 31st, 2014)

Extra Paper Pumpkin Perk

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s post is going to be a quick one since I need to work on taxes and I have been procrastinating long enough. The kid needs her FAFSA filled out before the end of the month for school – ugh!

I’ve got great news for those of you who are Paper Pumpkin fans! Stampin’ Up! is offering past Paper Pumpkin Kits and Refills for active subscribers. What does this mean for you?

Now you can get additional supplies for those kits you loved! Have a party, or want to make some quick gifts – get some refills. Missed a kit and you really wanted it? Now you can order it.

Click HERE to see what is available right now.

Then contact me to order yours today since kits are not available through my Online Store.

If you aren’t a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet, why not try it out? With the bonus gift of FREE Stampin’ Write Markers now is a great time!

Click HERE to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin now or learn more about it. And remember to forward me your confirmation email so that I can send you a FREE gift.

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Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, February 24th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Paper Pumpkin Special (Free 2012-2014 In Color Markers when you join now through March 31st, 2014)

It’s back – Gift Bow Bigz Die

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Stampin’ Up! just released a new updated Carry Over list and it includes the Gift Bow Bigz L Die (129977) – Yippie!!

If you didn’t get a chance to use this die during the holiday season, you can now order it along with all the other items on the updated Carry Over List. And it’s not just for the holidays – you can use it for all kinds of occasions. Check out this great pop up card that I received from Frances Powell during Leadership in Houston.

This card uses the Gift Bow Die along with one of our fun Sale-a-bration sets, See Ya Later (133533/133536), that you can earn for FREE when you place a $50 during Sale-a-bration.

Want to see a complete Updated Carry Over List? Click HERE

Want to see more fun projects created with this die? Why not stop by my YouTube Channel and check out the projects I created using this die? Click HERE to see my YouTube Channel and then like my channel to get my latest videos as they go live!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: See Ya Later (133533/133536) and Label Love (130619/130622)

Inks: Primrose Petals (126858)

Paper: Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (129310), Champagne Glimmer Paper (127885), Primrose Petals (126841), Island Indigo (122923), Old Olive (100702), and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Gift Bow Bigz L Die (129977), Artisan Label Punch (130920), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Sticky Strip (104294), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

NEW Sans and Stripes Photopolymer Stamp Set

Check out this new two step Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp.

Here’s the printable flyer with all the details

New My Digital Studio Downloads

Perfect Pennants Stamp Brush Set (137042)

Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper (137068)

Geometrical Stamp Brush Set (137069)

Starburst Saying Stamp Brush Set (137070)

Starburst Punches (137071)

Spiral Spins Stramp Brush Set (137072)

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Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends February 10th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Paper Pumpkin Special (Free 2012-2014 In Color Markers when you join now through February 10^th, 2014)

Sale-a-bration Saturday – Click HERE to see a flyer with details

Language of Love

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

What do you do when it cold or rainy outside? And it’s been that way a lot here in North Georgia – it’s winter after all. I don’t tend to get cabin fever like the rest of my family – for some reason this type of weather makes me want to bake!

Yep, I said bake. I love the way it warms up the house and enjoy smelling all those wonderful aromas as I bake. Not that my family complains – they’ve got a freezer full of goodies now.

So today I thought I would share with you one of our favorite recipes for coffee cake that uses the blueberries from the yard. Blueberries are soooo easy to grow and once they get going they give you LOTS of berries.

Freezing the extras is really easy too. Just rinse them off, lay them out on a cookie sheet, dry and pop them in the freezer. (This lets them freeze individually so that you can just pull a few out at a time.) Then place them into bags or containers. I’ll find my containers partially emptied at times, since Larry and our kids love snitching from the containers LOL. A little taste of summer year round!

Blueberry Buckle

Topping:

½ c. brown sugar

1/3 c. flour

½ tsp. cinnamon

¼ c. butter, softened

Mix topping ingredients together and set aside until batter is finished.

Batter:

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

¾ c. sugar

¼ c. shortening

1 egg

½ c. milk

2 c. (1 pint) blueberries, washed and drained

Mix together sugar, shortening and egg. Stir in milk. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to shortening mix. Fold in blueberries. Spread batter in greased and floured 8×8 inch pan. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 – 50 minutes.

Fresh blueberries are best, however you can use frozen. If frozen, do not rinse, as they will turn batter blue – just gently turn into the batter. A few extra minutes may be needed for bake time when using frozen berries. Just check for doneness with a tooth pick.

You can see one of our favorite recipes for fresh blueberries that I share with you last summer by clicking HERE.

Anyhow you want to see the Language of Love stamping project, right?

Here is a card that I received during Leadership that uses the Language of Love and So Very Grateful stamps sets from the Occasions Catalog. Karin shows another way to use the Language of Love stamp set to create a thank you card – it’s clearly not just for Valentine’s Day.

I am hoping you can see it – but there is a torn edge on the floral pattern of designer series paper that adds interest and texture to this card.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Language of Love (133074/133077) and So Very Grateful (133050/133053)

Inks: Real Red (126949) and Coastal Cabana (1331175)

Paper: Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (132996), Real Red (102482), Coastal Cabana (131297), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Full Heart Punch (119883), Small Heart Punch (19883), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267), and Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246)

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NEW CIRCLE MONOGRAM STAMPS INTRODUCED

Now you can say it your way! You’re going to love these NEW Circle Monogram Stamps (132852)

With our personalized stamps you can create a cool address label or even use it for everything from marking your territory on books or other belonging, to having a fun way to give a personalized touch to gifts and goodies.

Here are just a few customization ideas (for you or for the perfect gift).

Address stamp
Thank you
From the classroom of (for a teacher gift)
From the kitchen of
Made with love
This book belongs to
From the desk of
Just married
Save the date
New Baby

What ways can you think of?

Click HERE to see a flyer with more information

Click HERE to see it on my Online Store

This stamp is only available in photopolymer and coordinates with the 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860). Clear Block B (117147) is recommended for the Circle Monogram Stamps.

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Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends February 10th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Paper Pumpkin Special (Free 2012-2014 In Color Markers when you join now through February 10^th, 2014)

Don’t forget to RSVP for Sale-a-bration Saturday – Click HERE to see a flyer with details

Sale-a-Bration Starts Today!

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

There is lots of exciting news today – so I’ll give you a quick update

Sale-a-Bration starts today! Whoo hoo!! That means for every $50 in merchandise you spend you’ll get to choose one of our exclusive FREE Sale-a-Bration products. How can you resist? It’s Stampin’ Up!’s biggest sales event of the year; and it gives you the chance to earn free products through shipping, hosting or joining Stampin’ Up!

Don’t have a Sale-a-Bration flyer? If you live locally why not attend my Sale-a-Bration Saturday Event on February 8th and see the new Sale-a-Bration and Occasions Catalog products in person. It’s FREE so why not bring a friend along too? Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events and more information.

Don’t live locally and want a catalog? Contact me today and I’ll mail you one for FREE. Just send an email to [email protected] and include your name, address, phone number and email and I’ll mail you our Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs right away.

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine is Back!

Stampin’ Up! has offered this product for a short time last year; now it’s coming to the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog – and Stampin’ Up! has got a limited supply early, so they are making them available before the official catalog debut. Whoo hoo!

The Texture Boutique (132657) is designed for Embossing folders only – and is a great portable option since it is light weight.

Don’t have a Big Shot, but love our embossing folders? Then this machine is for you! And it’s only $29.95 – a low cost way to start your own Embossing Folder collection to add texture to your projects.

Click HERE for the flyer with details

NEW WEEKLY DEALS

Available through February 3rd, 2014 11:50 (MT)

NEW Card Making Kit

The Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit (134998) is another great way to create fun and easy cards. This kit makes a great gift too since it contains everything necessary (minus scissors) to create 20 beautiful cards for just $19.95.

Click HERE for a printable Flyer with details

Well that’s a quick run down of all the exciting news from Stampin’ Up! As always if you have any questions, please let me know.

Come back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another great card from my Leadership Shoebox Swap.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

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Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends February 3rd, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Paper Pumpkin Special (Free 2012-2014 In Color Markers when you join now through February 10^th, 2014)

Sale-a-bration Saturday – Click HERE to see a flyer with details

Leadership – Day 3

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Today started with a presentation from an inspirational speaker, Pat Pearson who gave a wonderful presentation to our group.

I enjoyed the classes and participating in some of our fun and engaging booths in the Gathering Place and of course enjoyed the ever growing projects displayed on the display boards and visiting with other Demonstrators from across North America.

I took part in our Paper Pumpkin Challenge – where I designed a card in under 10 minutes using stamps from our past Paper Pumpkin kits and new products from our Occasions Catalog.

Whew, that was a lot of fun, stamping and creating with the others at my table. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful cards everyone made tomorrow. Here’s mine – so what do you think?

Lunch was made extra special with a lovely plated meal

– and a wonderful dessert.

And more time to learn about and try some of our newer products like the Undefined Kit. I had a blast carving this stamp for my daughter – I’d forgotten just how much fun this was to do. After all it’s been a long time since Middle School art class – LOL.

And to end a wonderful day of learning and playing together, after dinner we met to stamp together. Here is my table of friends that included – Carol, Sara, Rosemarie and Kathleen.

Yes, those are our goodie bags of supplies – yippie! And here is one of the projects we were able to work on during the event. Do you recognize this image from the Occasions Catalog? Curious about the finished card? I’ll try and post a finished photo soon.

And of course the night wouldn’t have been complete without Leadership giveaways and prize patrol! Here is my lucky friend Marni, who got this great bundle of products.