Nailed It

As I have a man who is a carpenter I knew as soon as I saw this stamp set I was going to have it.  

I just love the little screws, nuts and bolts.

And I had to have the hammer hanging off the side just like my husband's tool belt.

struts@clear.net.nz

http://deanacraftandcreate.blogspot.co.nz

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/deanadesign/blog

http://httpwwwthesearemystampscomdeanadesign.thesearemystamps.com

Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!

tams# 11381

Product List

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.25

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$8.50

Basic Gray A4 Card Stock

[121689]

$17.00

Delightful Dijon A4 Cardstock

[138345]

$17.00

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

[106550]

$19.25

Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper

[142783]

$27.75

Nailed It Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143077]

$44.00

Build It Framelits Dies

[143230]

$54.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$15.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$190.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

$84.00

Big Shot Clean

The other day my downline Jan found a video on YouTube about cleaning your Big Shot.  She tried it, found it pretty easy to follow and was very surprised at the amount of 'stuff' she found in the guts of her machine.
So this morning I had a go and it was fairly easy to do.  I think there was only one sweaty moment!

This shows the rollers that do all the work and the amount of bits I  found inside.

All the plastic pieces washed with warm soapy water ready to go back together.  I also put a little spray of CRC on the cogs.

My big shot almost looks brand new! 

You can watch the video by clicking on the link below.  

Click here to watch

Window Boxes

Aren't they amazing!  And they are a very nice size to add treats or gift to. The Window Shopping bundle is on page 43 of the 2017 Occasions catalog.  Be sure to notice all 9 of the special dies you get in this set.   I've seen some amazing ideas on Pinterest. 
Watch this video by Stampin' Up! to see how to put this box together.  They give a few wonderful tips that make this box a breeze to assemble. 

Click here to watch

When in doubt - Stamp

Designer Tees—and So Much More We have a brand new video featuring the Designer Tee Stamp Set.  You’ll fall in love with this trendy Sale-A-Bration option and its coordinating Custom Tee Bundle from the occasions catalogue. Click here to watch video Love Notes for All Occasions When Ashley Van Camp started playing with the Designer Tee Stamp Set she discovered that its variety of sentiments makes it one of the most versatile—and coolest—stamp sets around! She used the set to create these love notes, which are fun to throw in a lunch bag, use for Valentine’s Day, tie to a gift or use as a topper for a treat. Create these samples to show your customers since they’ll be more likely to want to earn the set when you show them another way to use it. Ashley strategically created these love notes to easily work for a class. Since they all use the same products (ink, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, embellishments and Framelits), it requires little investment on your end while showing your customers a wide variety of products. You could offer a class with a lower fee that covers the cost of the projects and your time, or you could set the fee higher so that attendees purchase products they will need for the class and earn the Designer Tee Stamp Set for free! ---- Ashley Van Camp, Silver elite Utah, United States

struts@clear.net.nz

http://deanacraftandcreate.blogspot.co.nz

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/deanadesign/blog

http://httpwwwthesearemystampscomdeanadesign.thesearemystamps.com

Remember, a handcrafted card is like sending a hug with a fold in the middle!

Any-Occasion Mini Banners

Sale-a-Bration

Product of the Week

Banners are always in style and a cute way to wish someone a happy birthday, congrats or thanks. The Any Occasion Stamp Set can do more than that with its photopolymer versatility. Check out this video for some tips. If you’re not already in love with this set, you’ll definitely have to have it after you see what you can do with it! Click here to watch

Want to get paid to party?

You can! Whether you’re into card-making, memory keeping, or owning a business that enables you to share creativity, we invite you to join Stampin’ Up! As a demonstrator, you’ll gather friends, explore your creativity, and sell amazing crafting products. Sounds great, right ?

One of the first questions you may have, though, is what to get in the Starter Kit! Unlike many companies, Stampin' Up lets you CHOOSE it ALL--$285 worth for just $189 and no shipping. It's awesome if you already have a bunch of supplies--you don't get a bunch of duplicates--but some stampers can find it a little overwhelming if you're not sure what to pick.

Click here to see Starter Kit flyer

I've put together my suggestions for a great Starter Kit order that would give you what you need in these scenarios. Because it's Sale-A-Bration 2017 right now, these include two additional any-price stamp sets above and beyond the $189 worth in the kit. Hopefully you'll gain a little food for thought, both about what YOU might pick out, and also about the amazing deal that the Starter Kit really is. ENJOY!

NOTE: every Starter Kit comes with the following business supplies, at no charge. One case of current main catalogs (8); 8-pack of Spring 2017 Occasions Catalogs; 8-pack of Sale-A-Bration 2017 reward choice catalogs; pack of order forms (50); invitation postcards (100); recruit folders (5); hostess packet (10); Stampin' Success magazine subscription (bi-monthly); a Paper Pumpkin craft kit; and Quick Start resources.

• Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Ink Pad [140931]  $15.00
• Neutrals 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131191]  $17.00
• Stampin' Trimmer [126889]  $60.00
• Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper [141654]  $23.50
• Blooms & Bliss Cardstock [141655]  $17.00
• Clear Block A [118487]  $8.50
• Clear Block C [117147]  $14.50
• Clear Block D [118486]  $17.00
• SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]  $12.00
• SNAIL Refill (104331)  $9.75
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)  $8.50
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] X 2  $14.50
• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]  $14.00
• Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326]  $14.00
• Metal Rimmed Pearls [138394]  $10.75
• Mint Macaron 3/8" Sheer Linen Ribbon [141656]  $15.00
• Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]  $14.00
• Blooms & Wishes Photopolymer Stamps [141784] or other FREE set of choice with Starter Kit
• Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set [128655] or other FREE set of choice with Starter Kit

Suggested Starter Kit for Big Shot Owners: can you imagine getting all these dies at once? Crafting overload! I've combined some of my very favorite Big Shot embossing folders and accessories plus two die collections that coordinate with really versatile, fun stamp sets. If you already have the Big Shot machine, then just enter the dies and folders suggested below.

• Bold Butterfly Framelits (138135)  $35.00
• Big Shot Die Brush [140603]  $23.00 (a must have!)
• Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138288] $18.00
• Fluttering Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139304]  $18.00
• Everyday Jars Framelits Dies [141490]  $67.00
• Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies [140620]  $60.00
• Watercolour Wings Photopolymer Stamp Set (139424)  $55.00
• Clear Block G (118489)  $9.75
• Jar Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [141587] or your choice FREE with Starter Kit
• Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set [137154] or your choice FREE with Starter Kit

If you do not own a Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263) $190.00, this is a must have!!!!  Use it with dies or folders to easily cut shapes and add texture to your projects.  Includes Standard Cutting Pads and Big Shot Platform.

   

• Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263)  $190.00
• Magnetic Platform (130658)  $84.00
• Paper-Piercing Tool (126189)  $8.50
• Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set (140697)  or your choice FREE with Starter Kit
• Suite Sayings (140712) or your choice FREE with Starter Kit

Suggested Starter Kit for Scrapbookers: you'll love the easy and quick memory-keeping system that Stampin' Up has partnered with Becky Higgins to exclusively offer in our colors and patterns. I've selected albums and page protectors in two sizes (12x12 and 6x8) and a couple of really versatile card collections with their coordinating accessory sets. Then, for the free stamp sets--two that work so perfectly with scrapbooking that it's really a match made in heaven.

• Striped 12" X 12" Project Life Printed Album [138468]  $51.00
• Variety Pack 12" X 12" Project Life Photo Pocket Pages [135294]  $15.00
• Espresso 6" X 8" Project Life Album [135293]  $21.25
• Variety Pack 6" X 8" Project Life Photo Pocket Pages [135297]  $12.75
• 6" X 8" Project Life Envelopes Pages [135874]  $10.75
• Moments Like These Project Life Accessory Pack [138455]  $21.25
• Moments Like These Project Life Card Collection [138454]  $34.00
• Hello Lovely Project Life Card Collection [141668]  $34.00
• Hello Lovely Project Life Accessory Pack [142687]  $38.25
• Punch Corner Project Life [135346]  $17.00
• Project Life Journaling Pens [135304]  $10.75
• Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink Pad (140931)  $15.00
• Mini Glue Dots (103683)  $10.00
• Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape (141635)  $17.00
• Metallic Thread Gold (138401)  $6.50
• Solid Bakers Twine (141682)  $6.50
• Project Life Date It Photopolymer Stamp Set [141563] or your choice FREE with Starter Kit
• Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set [141936] or your choice FREE with Starter Kit
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Be Inspired

Check out these projects using Sale-A-Bration 2017 products!

Sale-A-Bration Product Highlights

It’s time to start Sale-A-Brating! Our biggest sales event of the year is here—and we’re here to help you learn about the products inside and out.

Our first product highlight is the Hey, Chick Stamp Set. Read what our illustrator, Lori Sume, has to say about her inspiration for the set:

When I was a child growing up in Canada, I remember some family friends who had little chickens that I thought were so cute. A couple of summers ago here in Utah, I stopped at a friend’s ranch and saw all their cute animals including their chickens. They had typical chickens but also another kind called Polish Frizzle Bantam White Chickens. I think they are so funny with all those feathers flopping around on the top of their heads and how they like to stare straight at you and cock their heads.

So when I was assigned to create the Hey, Chick Stamp Set, I was so excited. I wanted to exaggerate the rounder chickens and really make them round, and I also really wanted to draw one of those funny chickens I saw at my friend’s ranch. It was a really fun set to create. Products Used:- Hey, Chick Stamp Set; Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Real Red, Shimmery White, and Whisper White Cardstock; Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper; Watercolor Paper; Crumb Cake Note Cards & Envelopes; Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, and Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pads®; 5/8" (1.6 cm)Burlap and Delightful Dijon 5/8" (1.6 cm)Mini Striped Ribbon; Very Vanilla Thick Baker’s Twine; Linen Thread; Tasty Treats Designer Washi Tape; Stampin’ Dimensionals®; Aqua Painters®; 1-3/8" (3.5 cm) Circle Punch. Click here to Take a look at this fun occasions catalogue video

You're Invited

A friend at work asked me to design and make invites for her parents 40th wedding anniversary and after showing her some samples, she picked this.  One of my daughters was home for Christmas and she enjoys crafting (and probably better at it than me!) so we spent an afternoon getting all the pieces made.

I then took all the bits on holiday and assembled the invites on the days it was not too windy.  If you take a closer look at the photo, you might see a few things holding the bits down! 

All done and delivered this afternoon.

tams# 10712

Product List

Elegant Eggplant A4 Card Stock

[108614]

$17.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

$19.25

Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack

[138437]

$46.75

1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon

[132140]

$17.00

Best Birds Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141525]

$44.00

Petite Petals Clear-Mount Bundle

[134822]

$42.25

Petite Petals Punch

[133322]

$25.00

Birds & Blooms Thinlits Dies

[141477]

$54.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$60.00

Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad

[126969]

$14.00

Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

[126985]

$14.00

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad

[141396]

$14.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$14.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$8.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.25

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