Lovely Letters Alphabet

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

This is one of my favorite stamp sets and I’m really going to miss it when it is gone. Lovely Letters Alphabet (item 115030/127796) is so versitle and we just don’t have anything else that comes close to a monogram set.

Here are a some great gift projects I’ve made with this set.

Here is a swap that I received using both the Lovely Letters Alphabet and Established Elegance Stamp Set (item 122530/122532) retiring on June 3rd. You can click HERE to see more about this card.

And here is a note card that my friend Janie made for me recently. This note card uses the Lovely Letters Alphabet stamp set and our Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (item 126902).

Don’t you love the way she used our banner shaped framelit from the Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies? The Hearts a Flutter Framelits (item 130159) aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. You can use them for all kinds of different things and right now you can get them by themselves or as a bundle (item 131098/131097) and save 15%!

Want any of these great sets before it’s too late? You can contact me or place your order online today.

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Want to say Bon Voyage along with me? I’ll be hosting a special FREE event to say goodbye to all of our favorites on May 19^th here in Clarkesville and there is still time to RSVP. You can see all the details HERE.

And don’t forget about my Retirement Party Giveaways everyone can play – click HERE for details and how to enter my Retirement Giveaway drawings

Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Hi everyone, I hope that you are having a wonderful Valentine’s Day and have something fun planned for the day whether you are able to spend it with someone you love or doing something you love. As usual my hubby is working since he does rotating shift work – so special occasions are always a bit more challenging for us. We’re planning on celebrating a few days late – but hey that means everything will be less crowded right?

So in celebration of Valentine’s Day I thought I would share with you some of the wonderful swaps that I received from my fellow demonstrators during Leadership. Enjoy!

If you get a chance come back later – I’ll be sharing the special little treat I made for my valentines.

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Blue Mountain Stampers’ Swaps

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

One of my favorite parts of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is spending time sharing ideas and projects with my fellow demonstrators. I’ve been so blessed with the friendships and the people I’ve meet while on my journey as a demonstrator with Stampin’ Up! I wanted to share a little bit about my team with you.

My Team’s name is the Blue Mountain Stampers, chosen due to fact that we live here in the North Georgia foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Recently we met for our monthly meeting and so today I want to share some of the wonderful swaps my team members brought along with them to swap.

First, I’ll share with you the swap that our newest member of the team made. Tamara recently joined my team when she took advantage of the Sale-a-bration promotion. (You can click HERE to see more information about the Sale-a-bration promotion.)

Tamara made this cute little Sweet Treat Box for Valentine’s Day using the adorable Owl Builder Punch (item 118074) and the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack (item 129312) that she got in her Starter Kit. Filled with chocolate kisses it’s not only too cute but is sure to be a hit with anyone! (Quick hide it from my husband – Somehow he always knows when a swap contains chocolate!)

This next swap was created by Janie. Janie whom recently celebrated her one year anniversary as a demonstrator, gave us these wonderful cards and coordinating envelopes. I just love the way Janie thinks outside the box. She used the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (item 126902) and the Lovely Letters Alphabet stamp set (item 115030/127786) to create a personalized note card in different colors for each of us.

And finally Cindy who has been a demonstrator the longest now, brought these wonderful swaps using the Love You Much image from our NEW Best of 25 Years stamp set for February – Best of Love stamp set (item 132987) to create her two items.

I love the little envelope she made using the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (item 126922). Doesn’t it make you smile just looking at it? The hearts were created with our Hearts a Flutter Framelits (item 130159). Both these great items can be found in our Spring Catalog.

The second item Cindy gave us makes a great gift item for someone’s desk. I really like the way Cindy used the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 129309) to decorate the fabulous NEW Designer Builder Brads (item 129329) and binder clip don’t you?

Does this look like fun? Is this something you might be interested in doing? Have you ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up?

Now is a great time to join. With the special Sale-a-bration promotion not only will you get to choose your own starter kit for just $99 – You’ll get $156.50 in product! That is an extra 25% since Stampin’ Up! is celebrating their 25^th anniversary.

Whether you’re a hobbyist who wants to take advantage of our 20% discount to support your paper crafting habit or a business builder wanting to pay some bills – As a member of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ Team, you’ll have access to my support and resources to help you grow as a Demonstrator.

Monthly Blue Mountain Stampers’ Meetings

Fellowship and fun

Make & Take Projects

Product Training

Displays

Swapping

Shoebox Swaps

Exclusive Online Blue Mountain Stampers’ Group

Face book group

Stampin’ Connection Group

New Demonstrator Program

Orientation

Personalized Ongoing support

Discounts on my Classes

And More!

Climb Mountains with me and the Blue Mountain Stampers!

Want to know how to join? Click HERE for more information or contact me at [email protected] and I can answer your questions.

Join the fun today!

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Paper Hearts Video Tutorial

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? I’m almost ready and since Valentine’s Day is just a few days away I wanted to share my video tutorial with you for these cute little Paper Hearts. I made these Paper Hearts to hang in the windows of my house. I think you’re going to have fun making them too – but be careful they’re so quick and easy they are addicting!

Here are 3 of the Paper Hearts that I made on Saturday.

As you can see I made my Paper Hearts in 2 different sizes and I used the Hearts a Flutter Bundle (item 131098/131097) to create the spinning heart in the center. Can you see the word love stamped on the center of the larger heart? (You can check out the close up below for a better view.) I used the stamp set Fabulous Phrases to stamp the word love on one side, and the word you on the other side, so when it spins it says “Love You”.

Fabulous Phrases (item 117002/120501) is one of those stamp sets I use all the time since it is such a pretty font and it contains 30 stamps that you can make all kind of different phrases with! (Want to see some of the combinations you can make with this set? Click HERE for a PDF and then see how many more you can make!)

Isn’t that fun? I can’t decide which one I like best since I just love the delicate scalloped heart image from the Hearts a Flutter stamp set, it reminds me of my Grandma for some reason. Why not leave me a comment below and let me know which Paper Heart you like the best.

Would you like to know how I made these Paper Hearts? Well why not check out my Paper Hearts Video Tutorial.

Here are the supplies I used to make my Paper Hearts:

Regals Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stock (item117154 $21.95):

Small Paper Heart: ¾” x 4″, ¾” x 6″, ¾” x 8″ (cut 2 of each)

Large Paper Heart: ¾” x 7″, ¾” x 9″, ¾” x 11″ (cut 2 of each)

Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine (item 123125 $2.95): 12″ piece

1/8″ Silver Mini Brads (item 122941 $5.50): 2

1/16″ Circle Handheld Punch (item 101227 $8.95)

Whisper White Card Stock (item100730 $8.50)

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink (item 126966 $5.95)

Hearts a Flutter Bundle (item131098 $42.95/131097 $36.95)

Fabulous Phrases (item 117002 37.95/120501 $26.95)

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think of today’s Paper Hearts Video Tutorial. I’d love to know what you think of my second video tutorial and if you’d like to see more videos.

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Create with More Amore

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Need a way to give a gift card or a little note to someone special? Here is a great little pocket card that can hold either created with our More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 129309) from our Spring Catalog.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hearts A Flutter and Creative Elements

Inks: Basic Gray and VersaMark

Paper: More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, and Primrose Petals

Accessories: Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Ticket Duo Builder Punch, Calypso Coral Bakers Twine, and Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack (item 130812 FREE during Sale-a-bration)

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Cross My Heart Valentine Treat

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the Cross My Heart Stamp Set (item 126580 w or item 126582 cm) in the Spring Catalog? Crossword puzzles remind me of my stepfather, Paul, who use to sit and work his from the Milwaukee Sentinel newspaper every day. When he could he would encourage me to help him fill them out – I was an awful speller as a child so this took a lot effort on his part.

Well, the Cross My Heart Stamp Set is just, fun – and I wanted to share a 3d swap that I received during Leadership from fellow demo Judy Westcott.

Judy used several items from our Spring Catalog along with our Petite Purse Die (item 125606) to make this Valentine treat. Isn’t it cute – and of course what can you put inside? Chocolate of course!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Cross My Heart

Inks: Raspberry Ripple

Paper: More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper, Pool Party, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White Card Stock

Accessories: Big Shot, Petite Purse Die, Hearts a Flutter Framelits Die, Full Heart Punch and Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Hearts A Flutter – Another Great Leadership Swap

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Hearts a Flutter is such a great stamp set that has coordinating Framelits so who can resist, right? Here is a card that I received during Leadership from a fellow demonstrator which beautifully highlights the Hearts a Flutter stamp set and Framelits Bundle.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hearts A Flutter and Delightful Dozen

Inks: Basic Black and Rose Red Classic Ink

Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, and Whisper White Card Stock

Accessories: Stampin’ Write Marker, Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter and Ovals Collection Framelits, Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 5/8″ Flower Trim, Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack (FREE Sale-a-bration item 130812), Itty Bitty Punch Pack, and Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon

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More Amore

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (item #129309 $12.95) in the Spring Catalog? If you haven’t yet you’re going to love it! Not only does it come with 10 sheets of 5 different double sided designs but it also comes with a sheet of laser cut hearts!

This first swap from Leadership uses that sheet of fantastic laser cut hearts from the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper along with Hearts a Flutter Bundle. Just snip the laser cut hearts apart and voila! You’ve got a great focal point.

This second card given to me by Phoebe Bird uses those great little roses from the 5/8″ Flower Trim (item #126869 $6.95) and our Paper Doilies (item # 129399 $2.95) along with the rich 1¼” Two-Tone Pink Pirouette/Rose Red Ribbon (item #129294 just $6.95) which is one of my favorite things from this Spring’s Catalog!

Which is your favorite? Leave me a comment and let me know.

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Hearts a Flutter Leadership Swap

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Would you like to see some of my Leadership swaps? I received some wonderful card from other demos at Leadership and can’t believe I’ve been home a week and haven’t posted them yet! I’m going to start with some of the fantastic Valentine themed cards that I got and then will continue to share over the next few weeks, so stop by often to see more samples.

This first card I got from Leslie. I just love the way she used the NEW Hearts a Flutter Bundle to create this card. Did you know our Bundles come in your choice of wood mount stamps (Item #131098 $42.95) or Clear Mount stamps (#131097 for just $36.95)?

Can you see all the different layers and textures she used? Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

I’ll also be posting different cards in the up coming days on my face book page Stamp with Jini so why not “like” my face book page and see them all!

Stamp Set: Hearts a Flutter, Tiny Tags, and En Francais

Inks: Real Red

Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper, Real Red, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Scallop Envelope Die, Jewelry Tag Punch and Silver Glass Stampin Glitter

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Hearts a Flutter Just For You

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is another one make with the Hearts a Flutter Bundle from the NEW Spring Catalog. This is a card that Cindy brought for us to make during our recent Shoebox swap. I love the clean look – how about you?

Did you know that when you buy one of our coordinating bundles you save 15%? They’re a great deal and we have several NEW bundles available in our Spring Catalog so why not check them out?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hearts a Flutter and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Inks: Real Red, Basic Black and Baja Breeze

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: 1/8″ Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Big Shot and Hearts a Flutter and Bitty Banners Framelits

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