NEW Undefined Stamp Carving Kit

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Woohoo! Just announced yesterday during Convention is our NEW Undefined Carving Kit! Check it out.

Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn’t find the perfect image? Do you have a special family logo or a sketch you’d like to have as a stamp. Well now you can! Undefined is Stampin’ Up!’s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.

Its an entirely new and different creative experience when you carve your very own stamp . And when you’re finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!

How exactly do you carve a stamp? Watch the video to see a quick tutorial.

Intrigued? I know you’ll want to get your hands on the kit and start carving your own masterpieces. So here are the item numbers you’ll need (I suggest adding a refill kit on your first order . . . trust me, you’re gonna want it).

Item #	Description	Price
133402	Undefined Stamp Carving Kit	$19.95
134808	Undefined Refill Kit	$9.95
124236	Clear-Mount Cling Foam*	$10.95

*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

Included in the Stamp Carving Kit:

2 carving tools
3″ x 4″ rubber
3″ x 4″ foam
4 wood blocks (various sizes)
1 Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker
3 postcards
Instruction sheet
Stamp image templates

Included in the Refill Kit:

3″ x 4″ rubber
3″ x 4″ foam
4 wood blocks (various sizes)
Instruction sheet

Go ahead – Express your personality, thoughts, feelings, etc. with a stamp you’ve carved all on your own!

Click HERE to see a printable Undefined Carving Kit Flyer

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Convention Special Hostess Code EVGFBV9E. – You’ll receive a FREE Washi Tape 5 Ways Class Tutorial (a value of $14.95). It’s my gift to you! And since Washi Tape is so much fun – you’re going to love this FREE Class!

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Buy 3 Get 1 FREE!

For a limited time when you buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper you can get one for FREE! Promotion ends July 31^st

Wetlands

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Convention starts later this week so I thought I would share with you one of the cards I made for my summer themed swap using the Wetlands Stamp Set (item 126695/126697). I just love this set and all the wonderful things you can create with it. And the new Framelits are wonderful, and as you can see they coordinate with the Framelits you may already have.
Here is a picture of my swaps ready to go. And although I’m unable to attend Convention my friend graciously offered to include me in an organized swap she was doing.
This card was a lot of fun to make. I love the water and grew up close to Lake Michigan so these little birds just make me feel so happy and peaceful – I can almost hear the waves lapping on the shore. One of my favorite pastimes as a teen was just watching the waves roll in.

And this week I’ve been able to enjoy the beach again with my sister and daughter in Galveston. Here is a picture my sister took before we started walking on the shore to look for the hermit crabs we enjoyed last year. The scene reminded me of the Wetlands image above.

And here is a photo of my daughter Kaitlin and I after doing some beach combing looking for shells. I’m looking forward to finding some ideas for the shells when we get back home on Pinterest.

Wonder how I added color to the Tea Lace Paper Doilies? I just love this technique -It’s addictive! Check out this video below to learn how.

Wetlands is such a great stamp set for masculine cards too! If you’d like to see another card that I created using this set stop on by tomorrow.
If you love this set too and would like to take my class using the Wetlands set click HERE for more information.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wetlands (item 126695/126697)

Inks: Baked Brown Sugar

Paper: 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (item 130136), Soft Sky, and Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories: Labels Collection and Deco Labels Collection Framelits, Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder, Soft Sky Seam Binding, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Stampin’ Spritzer, Baked Brown Sugar Reinker

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Important Magnetic Platform Update

Due to an unfortunate backorder situation, the Big Shot Magnetic Platform (item 130658) will be temporarily turned off Thursday, July 18, at 12:01 AM (MT). This means that you won’t be able to buy it until further notice. While we’re thrilled to be offering a product that you clearly like, we regret not being able to anticipate just how much you would like it. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Here are answers to some of the questions you might have:

Why are you doing this? We went through what we thought would be a 13-week supply of the Magnetic Platform in just three weeks, and rather than continuing the backorder situation for you, we believe it’s best to make it unavailable for purchase until we can replenish our inventory. Our supplier is working at capacity to meet our demand, and we will continue working closely with them to get the situation addressed as quickly as possible.

When will the Magnetic Platform be available? We expect that it will be available early fall.

What if I already ordered it when it was on backorder? We’ll fill all closed backorders as we get more Magnetic Platforms in. We are receiving periodic shipments from our vendor and as soon as they come in we’ll fulfill orders in the approximate order they were received.

Remember, you have until Thursday, July 18, at 12:01 AM (MT) to close current Magnetic Platform orders (or make a new one); all of these placed orders will be on backorder.

Dazzling Flower Shop

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card uses the Flower Shop stamp set (item 130939/130942) and it may just dazzle you – lol. One of the great things about the Flower Shop stamp set is that it comes with a coordinating punch, the NEW Pansy Punch (item 130698). And I don’t know about you, but I looove punches! (Shhh..don’t tell my husband, but punches are one of my secret obsessions.) And better yet these two coordinating products make up another of our great bundles that save you 15%– The Flower Shop Bundle (item 132727/132726).

When creating this card I used our yummy Strawberry Slush pattern from the 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (item 130136) as the layer on the bottom. Polka Dots are so much fun aren’t they? So I was very happy to see them in the Paper Stack again.

Next I used one of my favorite ribbons, the 5/8″ Whisper White Organza Ribbon. I bet you’re asking why it is one of my favorites right. Well it’s because it ties beautifully when making bows and is just a really great basic to have in your card supplies. You just can’t go wrong with a Whisper White ribbon.

Finally I used my Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets to add the Dazzling Diamonds to the flower to make it sparkle!

This greeting is from the NEW Hostess only stamp set Express Yourself (130336/130339). Isn’t the font lovely? Would you like one of the exclusive Hostess items for yourself? Why not hold a private party with me and have some friends over for an hour of fun – just email me and we’ll pick a date that works best for you!

Pansy Punch Tips Video

Now for my latest video – Pansy Punch Tips. Some of you have been asking me about this bundle and how to make sure you can line up your images easily to punch every time. There are a couple of tricks I’ve come up with so here you go – a quick video showing you my Pansy Punch Tips. I hope you’ll find it helpful.

Supplies:

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

Inks: Rich Razzleberry and VersaMark

Paper: 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (item 130136) and Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Pansy Punch (item 130698), Heat Tool (item 129053), Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (item 120805), Dazzling Diamonds (item 102023), 5/8″ Whisper White Organza (item 114319)

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Happy Day

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. I spent a quiet day here in Clarkesville with the family watching the rain come down. It was a rather wet and soggy day for us. One of those days you just want to curl up with a good book or hang out in your stamping space – lol.

Want a quick and easy card? Try the NEW stamp set Happy Day (item 130294/130297). The images are lovely and the greetings fun and bold. The set coordinates beautifully with the Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper (item 130131) found on page 154 in the Catalog.

Don’t you love the colors in this Designer Series Paper? It was hard to choose which ones I would use to stamp with but I finally decided on the Coastal Cabana and Smoky Slate, two of our NEW colors that were just introduced in June.

I used one of my sharpies to color the Rhinestone accents on this card. I’d recently come across a 80’s set in my local big box store that I had picked up and found that a lot of them are working well with the Color Refresh Colors. How cool is that?

Are you wondering how I cut the top of this card? I call it my roofline cut – that is since I don’t know what else to call it and it sort of looks like a roof to me. Making this cut was quick and simple with my Stampin’ Trimmer. Want to see how I created this shape? I made a quick video to show you.

Click HERE for a copy of my Happy Day PDF with supplies and measurements to create this card.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Happy Day (item 130294/130297)

Inks: Coastal Cabana and Smoky Slate

Paper: Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper (item 130131), Crushed Curry and Whisper White

Accessories: Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Dimensionals

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Mystery Hostess Code BFNDTYDQ

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If you love Designer Series Paper like I do you’re going to love the fact that now you can order your favorite Designer Series Paper during of July and get an additional pack for FREE! Click HERE to see more about the Designer Series Paper

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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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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Label Love

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

If you like punches you are going to love this new stamp set Label Love (item 130619/130622) found on page 33 in our NEW 2013-2014 Catalog! The Label Love stamp set coordinates with the Artisan Label Punch (item 130920) and is great for all kinds of different occasions. No fussy cutting with this set and I’m definitely a punch kind of girl. How about you?

My card today was made during my weekend retreat and was part of our shoebox swaps. My friend Aniko designed this card and I tweaked it a little bit – that is the fun of a shoebox swap after all, being able to change it up a bit to suite you personality.

This Label Love card was my first opportunity to use our NEW Candy Dots and I’ve got to tell you that if you haven’t ordered any yet, you’ll want to. You’re going to loooove them hands down! And since they come in all the colors they are a great deal – just start by picking your favorite color family or if you can’t resist get them all!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Label Love (item 130619/130622) and Bring on the Cake (item 128490/121958)

Inks: Versa Mark and Night of Navy

Paper: Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (item 129310), Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White

Accessories: Brights Candy Dots (item 130931), Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape (item 129314), and Artisan Label Punch (item 130920)

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NEW Getting Started Video Tutorial

Whether you’re new to stamping or just want to refresh your memory and maybe even pick up some helpful hints or tips this video series is for you.

With the start of the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog I thought it would be a great time to continue adding to this library of videos. So I hope you enjoyed the Getting Started with Classic Ink Pads video. Want to be one of the first to learn when I post a new video? Why not subscribe to my YouTube Channel – it’s easy!

My Digital Studio Sale Ends June 15th

Just 2 Days Left to get your My Digital Studio print products and downloads for 25% off! Click HERE to see all the great items at 25% off.

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Too Cool – Big Shot Magnetic Platform

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I’m posting a bit late today since I side tracked by my new box of goodies that came in that big brown truck. Don’t you love to see it pulling into your driveway? I know I do, it means I get to start creating with new goodies– and with this weekend’s Blue Mountain Stampers’ Retreat I’m getting ready to have a weekend marathon of stamping with my gal pals. Yippie!

I couldn’t wait to try out my NEW Big Shot Magnetic Platform (item 130658) and was truly impressed at how easy it makes things. You are going to love, love, love it! Check out this video showing you how it works.

Cool huh?

Vintage Soho Subway

Now for the card I promised to show you yesterday. Today’s card is one that came from a recent shoebox swap with my TEAM, the Blue Mountain Stampers. This card was created by JoAnn who loves vintage. She combined the Soho Subway Designer Series Paper with the butterflies made with the NEW 2013-2015 In Colors. When stamping the butterflies JoAnn alternated the colors of ink she used, instead of making them monochromatic. Very clever I thought.

Everyone’s card turns out slightly different since we assemble the cards ourselves using hers as our guide. It’s always great fun to see how everyone changes it up a bit to suit their style.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Papillon Potpourri (item 132058/123759)

Inks: 2013-2015 In Color Collection (item 131204)

Paper: Soho Subway Designer Series Paper (item 130140), Very Vanilla, and 2013-2015 In Colors

Accessories: Basic Pearls (item 119247), Tea Lace Paper Doilies (item 129399), Stampin’ Distress Tool (item 127562), Linen Thread (item 104199), Very Vintage Designer Buttons (item 129327), Stampin’ Sponges (item 101610)

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New Catalog Organization

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Ok you’ve seen the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog now and you’re wondering how to organize your craft area, right? Well I’ve got some wonderful items to help make this easier for you.

First you may have notice that there is no accessory index in the back again. Since this is a must for me (I’m old school I guess) I created one for you.

Accessories Index PDF

I also have created a quick reference for the Designer Series Paper. I like this chart and keep it handy when I’m looking for the colors in the Designer Series Paper. I know that Stampin’ Up! now lists the colors included on the tag board included in the package but this just works better for me than pulling out the pack when I get ready to create.

2013-2014 Designer Series Paper Chart PDF

Labels – boy these make things so easy. I like to have everything consistent so with the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog including the Color Refresh this year I have created new labels for my hanging file folders, Refill drawers, and my Classic Ink Pads.

I know that the Classic Ink Pads now come with these great labels stuck to the bottom for us to use (which I love), but I like to also know the Color Collection so I still use them in addition to the ones already included. No OCD here, right? LOL

Labels for Stamp Pads and Refill drawers (Avery Labels 5160)

I punch these out with my Word Window Punch

And for your Card Stock I’ve created these labels. I use them on my hanging file folders in my drawers.

File Drawer Labels (Avery Labels 5167)

Here is a quick video I did today showing you how my craft room is organized

The New 2013-2014 Catalogs are here and ready to ship!

If you are live in the Clarkesville area (or want to take a ride to the mountains) you’re invited to pick up your copy at my

Luau Catalog Launch

Saturday, June 22nd from 1 – 3 p.m.

Sunday, June 23rd at 2 – 4 p.m.

Join my Newsletter list and get all the details right to your inbox. I’ll be sending out more information soon!

If your an Online customer and have placed an order with me during the past 12 months, send me an email letting me know you would like a copy and I’ll be happy to mail you one.

If you haven’t placed an order with me in the last 12 months, you can still get a free catalog. Just place an order from my Online Store now. Retired items are still available today.

Just want the catalog? Email me and I’m happy to send you one for just $5.

Want to be my Mystery Hostess?

Place and order with me and use my Hostess Code7DPXDX7R and when you do your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Hostess Code 7DPXDX7R will be good through Friday, June 7th. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

*Please remember that if you are ordering $150 or more yourself that you will earn your own Hostess Benefits and do not want to use this hostess code.

**fine print orders placed during the Mystery Hostess Drawing using this code do not qualify for my 50/50 Board.

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Luau Sea Glass Jar Tutorial

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Have you ever had one of those days? Well yesterday was one for me that started with a flat tire and ended with finding out my husband took my camera that contained all the items I wanted to share with you this week to work. So although I didn’t share my Luau Sea Glass Jar Tutorial with you yesterday I’m happy to say I recreated it and that I’m able to today.

I made these cute little Luau Sea Glass Jars for my daughters Luau Graduation Party on Saturday. I set them around the food table as decorations filled with sand and flickering tea lights for a touch of ambiance.

They seemed to be a hit with the kids and they are sooo easy to make, you’re going to love it! The choices are endless –I’m already seeing cascading flowers made with our punches too, hmm. I think I need to make some more in a new In Colors that will be available tomorrow– lol.

I’m sure that you’ll find your own fun ways to use them. I’d love to hear about it when you do, so come back and share your creations with me. Leave me a comment when you make your own Luau Sea Glass Jars and tell me all about it and what you’ve used them for!

Supplies:

Inks: Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (item 111840), Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (item 115662)

Other supplies: Elmer’s Glue (I used the washable school glue), foam paint brush, bowl, water, measuring spoons, Hemp (67m), sea shells, hot glue gun and glue sticks

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Mystery Hostess Code

Did you know that tomorrow, Friday, May 31st, is the last day to order from the Spring Catalog and it is also the first day that you’ll be able to order from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog – are you excited? I know I am. Online ordering will be down May 31st at 2 a.m. Eastern Time until 2 p.m. Eastern Time as Stampin’ Up! loads and updates the new catalog items in the system– so if you don’t want to worry about all the details you’re welcome to call me or email me your order and I’ll be happy to place it for you as soon as the system comes up.

Or if you prefer you can use my Hostess Code 7DPXDX7R and place your own order after 2 p.m. on Friday, May 31^st. When you do your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Hostess Code will be good through Friday, June 7th. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

*Please remember that if you are ordering $150 or more yourself that you will earn your own Hostess Benefits and do not want to use this hostess code.

**fine print orders placed during the Mystery Hostess Drawing using this code do not qualify for my 50/50 Board.

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