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Get in on the Mixed Bunch fun: Stamps in the Mail Club
It’s that time again! Yup, time to sign up for a new Round of my Stamps in the Mail Club! This Round (#22!) we’ll be featuring the new Mixed Bunch stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog. Stamps in the Mail Club is the perfect chance to add this set to your collection, AND receive ideas for using it!
Plus during the February/March/April Round, you’ll have a chance to earn free Sale-A-Bration stamp sets with your kits.
So… What is Stamps in the Mail Club?
Delivered right to your doorstep–it’s the stamps, inks and accessories you need to complete these projects. Plus printed directions, exclusive Video Tutorials and pre-cut, pre-embossed card stock, ready-to-stamp! It’s my Stamps in the Mail Club, and you can sign up today! Here are the 4 projects you’ll make with your supplies and your Month 1 Club Kit:
Look at what the Stamps in the Mail Club can do for you!
- Build your stamping supplies: kit includes $30-35 value in Stampin’ Up! product each month for 3 months in a row, and you get to keep all the coordinating stamps, inks, accessories and embellishments to use in other stamping projects
- Easy to follow: Pre-printed directions for all 4 projects in a color handout with photos and step-by-step instructions will be sent with the kit each month and necessary supplies are listed at the top of each project so you know exactly what to have at your fingertips.
- Flexible Kit Contents: build on what you own! Select alternate Stampin’ Up! product each month if you already own a Stampin’ Pad color or accessory item
- No sorting or struggling: materials to create each project arrive pre-packaged separately for each project
- Stampin’ Up! exclusive materials: the best products on the market including heavy-weight Designer Paper and cardstock, timeless images, and perfectly coordinated color scheme
- Learn more each month: the 3-month subscription teaches you how to use what you’ve purchased and presents inspiring ideas on how to make the most of your investment in supplies
Here’s a review from a past Stamps in the Mail Club subscriber:
From Jill F: “[Stamps in the Mail Club] is the BEST club I have been involved with. It is so nice to go to my stamp room, pull out the directions and the cello bag and get busy!! Thanks for offering this club.”
You can subscribe to the 3-month Stamps in the Mail Club for just $45 each month! Click here for details on the kit contents for February, as well as details on the Exclusive Video Tutorials for Stamps in the Mail Club Members and free Sale-A-Bration rewards.
Ready to sign up now? Need more details? Click here and use the big “email Meg” button to request your Paypal Invoice!
I look forward to stamping with you by mail!
Happy Stamping!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Subscribe to the comments for this postRosette Relief = Designer Rosette Die
Okay, I love my Simply Scoring Tool for all kind of projects, but when it comes to making Rosettes, I am completely in LOVE with the new Designer Rosette Die for the Big Shot!
Here’s a project I created for my current Stamps in the Mail Club Round, using the Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper and the Forever Young stamp set, plus the sweet single stamp, Elegant Thank You. The background shape is cut with the new Framelits Labels Collection.
The first time I put Designer Series Paper in this die, then folded the scores and ended up with a rosette in about 1.5 minutes… oh, I was in HEAVEN! Really, I think I did a little dance in front of my Big Shot to express my happiness.
Here are my tips for the Designer Rosette Die (see it online):
- For DSP, using the Extended Premium Crease Pad (see it online) on top instead of the top Cutting Plate was perfect. My crease lines were crisp enough to fold easily, and no white paper core showed through when I folded them.
- I did this small medallion with a 1.75 x 12″ strip of DSP — only one strip was needed. The score lines are a little further than 1/4″ apart, so it has a slightly different look than the 1/4″ Simply Scored rosettes.
- To attach the ends of the paper strip, I used Green-Lid Glue (aka Multipurpose Liquid Glue — see it online).
- To flatten the medallion and hold it in place, I used the Green-Lid Glue again. The trick is that the medallion isn’t quite flat on top, so I held the medallion down to make the back flat on my project (or on a punched backing circle) for a minute or two until the glue set. Since the medallion isn’t quite flat on top, it doesn’t work to set a book on top to hold it down til the glue sets. Make sense?
I love that the die has a zig-zag on one edge, and a scallop on the other. That way you can cut a strip with either decoration, or just put your strip across the middle to make the ends plain. Just be sure to make the strip exactly straight across, or the folds won’t cooperate when you try to assemble the rosette. In fact, it’s probably more reliable to cut a full 5″ strip and then trim it into 3 pieces. But still — love the edge choices!
Eek! Okay, just writing about this, I’m getting excited about making more rosettes 
You might want to know about sizes for the finished Rosettes, too. Here’s the range that I found:
- Use 3 full strips of DSP (5 x 12″ each) — finished rosette is 11-3/4″ wide. Perfect for home decor or a really big scrapbook page background.
- Use a single strip of DSP (1-3/4 x 12″) — finished rosette is nearly 4″ wide.
- Use a single strip of DSP (1-1/2 x 12″) — finished rosette is about 3″ wide.
Have fun with these, and watch for my upcoming Video Tutorial! And be sure to check out more of my Occasions Mini Catalog project ideas.
Happy Stamping!
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Holiday Stockings: Goody Goody Gift Bags
Need another gift packaging idea? Check out the ones I’ve posted recently (click here) or here’s another fun idea. Start with a white lunch sack, add a half sheet of card stock to the front and the back, embellish with a die cut Snowflake (see it online) and Holiday Stocking (see it online) and a little Silver Glimmer Paper (see it online).
From the side you can see that I’ve cut down the gift bag to about 6-1/2″ so the card stock tops come together nicely. Add a Ruffled Ribbon, Designer Brad and you’re set!
This project was one of my Stamps in the Mail Club Projects from October. You might have missed that Round, but the good news is that the NEW Round is signing up now! Beginning in November, we’ll have a whole new 3 months of projects & tips that you can have delivered to your doorstep. Be sure to check out the details and sign up today!
Happy Stamping!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Triple Treat Flower: Ready To Stamp & Use!
It’s that time again! Yup, time to sign up for a new Round of my Stamps in the Mail Club! This Round (#21!) we’ll be featuring the fabulous Triple Treat Flower from the A La Carte section of the Stampin’ Up! catalog. I have to admit that this little flower didn’t draw my eye the 1st or the 5th time I looked through the catalog, but I can assure you that once I started stamping with it, the project possibilities were ENDLESS! If you don’t have this stamp in your collection, then Stamps in the Mail Club is the perfect chance to add it, AND receive ideas for using it!
So… What is Stamps in the Mail Club?
Delivered right to your doorstep–the stamps, inks and accessories you need to complete these projects. Plus printed directions, exclusive Video Tutorials and pre-cut, pre-embossed card stock, ready-to-stamp! It’s my Stamps in the Mail Club, and you can sign up today! Here are the 4 projects you’ll make with your supplies and your Month 1 Club Kit:
Look at what the Stamps in the Mail Club can do for you!
- Build your stamping supplies: kit includes $30-35 value in Stampin’ Up! product each month for 3 months in a row, and you get to keep all the coordinating stamps, inks, accessories and embellishments to use in other stamping projects
- Easy to follow: Pre-printed directions for all 4 projects in a color handout with photos and step-by-step instructions will be sent with the kit each month and necessary supplies are listed at the top of each project so you know exactly what to have at your fingertips.
- Flexible Kit Contents: build on what you own! Select alternate Stampin’ Up! product each month if you already own a Stampin’ Pad color or accessory item
- No sorting or struggling: materials to create each project arrive pre-packaged separately for each project
- Stampin’ Up! exclusive materials: the best products on the market including heavy-weight Designer Paper and cardstock, timeless images, and perfectly coordinated color scheme
- Learn more each month: the 3-month subscription teaches you how to use what you’ve purchased and presents inspiring ideas on how to make the most of your investment in supplies
Here’s a review from a past Stamps in the Mail Club subscriber:
From Jill F: “[Stamps in the Mail Club] is the BEST club I have been involved with. It is so nice to go to my stamp room, pull out the directions and the cello bag and get busy!! Thanks for offering this club.”
You can subscribe to the 3-month Stamps in the Mail Club for just $45 each month! Click here for details on the kit contents for November, as well as details on the Exclusive Video Tutorials for Stamps in the Mail Club Members.
Ready to sign up now? Need more details? Click here and use the big “email Meg” button to request your Paypal Invoice!
I look forward to stamping with you by mail!
Happy Stamping!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Something for Christmas: lots of things, actually
Did you know that this year’s In Colors are a GORGEOUS combination for Christmas cards? I didn’t either, until I started playing with them for my Stamps in the Mail Club! Don’t worry–if you missed out on Stamps in the Mail this round, the new Round will begin in November. But for now, I’m sharing a couple of projects from the round finishing up this month.
The stamp on this card, Something for Christmas (see it online), is a single stamp from the A La Carte section of the catalog. These single stamps are definitely more than meets the eye! This single stamp includes 3 greetings, or even more, if you use “peace” or “merry” on its own. Plus the ornaments can be used as a line of ornaments without the greetings, or singly, or just with one greeting… so many combinations!
To get all those colors on one stamped image? Easy! Just use the Stampin’ Write In Color Markers (they come in a set of 5 – check them out) and color the entire stamp before you apply the stamp to card stock.
The background is dry embossed using the Big Shot (you can get a free one this month!) and the Northern Flurries Embossing Folder (see it online).
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Pennant Builder Punch: Holiday Gift Box
Do you have ideas for Christmas gifts already? How about the packaging? Sometimes a cute gift box is just as exciting as the present inside. Here’s one of the Stampin’ Up! Kraft Gift Boxes (great price–$2.95 for a set of 4, see them online) decorated with the Pennant Parade stamp set and the Pennant Builder Punch:
The colors on this box are all from this year’s In Color set: Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, and Pool Party. I’ve loved all 5 In Colors for Christmas projects… watch for more ideas that I have to share in the next couple of weeks.
The Kraft Boxes themselves are 3-1/2 x 3-1/2″ by 2-1/2″ deep. They’re a perfect fit for cookies stamped with the new Stampin’ Up! Cookie Presses (see them online) or other crafty or sweet treats.
Curious about the embellishments on this project? The ‘snow-frosted hills’ are done with the Dazzling Details iridescent glitter glue (quick-drying–I love it! see it online) and the tree background is done with the Silver Glimmer Paper (see it online).
Another great perk of this project… it’s a little ‘out of the box’ (ha ha…) since the Pennant Parade stamp set has so many uses. Be sure to check my blog for other Pennant Parade samples and Pennant Builder Punch ideas.
Happy Stamping!
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Fluttering By with a Pennant “Hi”
Ever use traditional products in an out-of-the-box way? Here’s a fun card using the Pennant Parade stamp set (see it online) and the Pennant Builder Punch (see it online).
The colors on this card are Wisteria Wonder (designer series paper, stamping, brad and ribbon) and Pretty in Pink (scalloped pennants). The body of the butterfly is done with the Word Window Punch and Pink Pirouette card stock.
Click here to check out more Pennant Parade projects!
Happy Stamping!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Are You Forgetting an Important Part of Stamping?
When was the last time you put a hand-stamped card in the mail to someone? Picture your friend, trudging out to her mailbox in 100+ degree weather, opening the mailbox door and pulling out a stack of mail. She flips through the pile, finding mostly flyers, bills, and wait, what’s this?? A sweet Whisper White envelope — “High quality!,” she thinks to herself. And what’s that on the corner? Could it be… a hand-stamped little picture? “What a great day for mail,” she’s thinking now with a smile to herself.
Isn’t it a great feeling to pass that friendly smile along? When you have your stamps out to craft a card, remember to pick up the envelope you’re going to use and add a quick decoration to the outside. Let your friends and family know right there at the mailbox that there’s something fun in their mail that day. Don’t forget to stamp your envelopes!
Oh, and by the way, if you’re looking for a quick card, be sure to check this one out. It’s one of the 4 Stamps in the Mail Club projects that can be delivered to YOUR mailbox in August, complete with stamps and inks, when you sign up for my Stamps in the Mail Club (click here to learn more or sign up).
Happy Stamping!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
You’ve Been Waiting… Pennant Parade Stamps in the Mail!
I’ve had so many questions about my new Stamps in the Mail Club Round, beginning September 1st. Good news — the 20th Round of Stamps in the Mail Club is ready to go! Have you tried it yet? If not, this is the perfect month to get started! NEW stamps, NEW In Color Markers, and if you don’t already have a copy, your NEW Catalog for free with your first month’s Club Kit!
Stamps in the Mail Club: Round 20 features the new Pennant Parade stamp set and the new 2011-2013 In Colors (Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade). You’ve been seeing these colors and the Pennants on my blog for the past weeks–this is the perfect time to add them to your stamping collection, along with IDEAS and PROJECTS, ready-to-stamp!
So… What is Stamps in the Mail Club?
Delivered right to your doorstep–the stamps, inks and accessories you need to complete these projects. Plus printed directions, exclusive Video Tutorials and pre-cut, pre-embossed card stock, ready-to-stamp! It’s my Stamps in the Mail Club, and you can sign up today! Here are the 4 projects you’ll make with your supplies and your Month 1 Club Kit:
Look at what the Stamps in the Mail Club can do for you!
- Build your stamping supplies: kit includes $30-35 value in Stampin’ Up! product each month for 3 months in a row, and you get to keep all the coordinating stamps, inks, accessories and embellishments to use in other stamping projects
- Easy to follow: Pre-printed directions for all 4 projects in a color handout with photos and step-by-step instructions will be sent with the kit each month and necessary supplies are listed at the top of each project so you know exactly what to have at your fingertips.
- Flexible Kit Contents: build on what you own! Select alternate Stampin’ Up! product each month if you already own a Stampin’ Pad color or accessory item
- No sorting or struggling: materials to create each project arrive pre-packaged separately for each project
- Stampin’ Up! exclusive materials: the best products on the market including heavy-weight Designer Paper and cardstock, timeless images, and perfectly coordinated color scheme
- Learn more each month: the 3-month subscription teaches you how to use what you’ve purchased and presents inspiring ideas on how to make the most of your investment in supplies
Here’s a review from a past Stamps in the Mail Club subscriber:
From Jill F: “[Stamps in the Mail Club] is the BEST club I have been involved with. It is so nice to go to my stamp room, pull out the directions and the cello bag and get busy!! Thanks for offering this club.”
You can subscribe to the 3-month Stamps in the Mail Club for just $45 each month! Click here for details on the kit contents for August, as well as details on the Exclusive Video Tutorials for Stamps in the Mail Club Members.
Ready to sign up now? Click here and use the big “email Meg” button to request your Paypal Invoice!
I look forward to stamping with you by mail!
Happy Stamping!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Convention 2011: More Ideas & Samples
I was planning to show you the project we’re going to make tomorrow night at my New Catalog Idea Blitz Party (let me know if you can join us!), but I realized I wasn’t quite finished showing my favorite projects from Convention yet! So hang in there, and I’ll bring you the Showcase Party projects tomorrow.
Here’s a cute medallion, made into a birthday card, using the new Up, Up & Away stamp set (see it online).
For more directions on Medallions like this, check my blog post from this month. Oh, and I meant to show you the updated Scallop Circle Medallion that we made at Stamp Club in July. I added the Pennant Builder Punch and Pennant Parade stamp set (appearing in my Stamps in the Mail Club kits in August!).
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