She Believed

Hi Everyone

I have been busy today. I went to church this morning. I love going to church – don’t you? I have been making cards all afternoon. I have four (4) – that’s right four cards for you today. Woo Hoo.

This card is for Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge TSSC 276

My Card

Stampin’ Up Supplies Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Daffodil Delight

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Garden

Ink: Night of Navy

Stamp Sets: Feel Goods

Embossing: Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

Framelits: Labels Collection

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Dimensionals; Snail

This card is for Try Stampin On Tuesday #132

My Card

Stampin’ Up Supplies Used

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight; Night of Navy; Old Olive; Raspberry Ripple; Shimmer Paper

Ink: Night of Navy; Daffodil Delight; Raspberry Ripple

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Swallowtail

Embossing: Iridescent Ice Powder

Framelits: Hearts A Flutter

Punches: Small Heart

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewel

Tools: Trimmer; Sponge; Big Shot; Dimensionals; Snail

Non Stampin; Up Product

Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles

     

This card is for Freshly Made Sketches #1. This is their 100th sketch. Let’s give them a big hand……clap clap clap clap……..standing ovation…..clap clap clap

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Old Olive; Very Vanilla; Pumpkin Pie; Crushed Curry

Ink: Crushed Curry; Old Olive; Pumpkin Pie; Cajun Craze; Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ribbon: 1 1/4″ Burlap; Linen Thread

Embellishments: Candy Dots

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

This card is for Sketch Frenzy Friday SFF082313

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Textured Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Sets: Sassy Salutations

Framelits: Apothecary Accents

Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Trimmer; Sticky Tape; Snail

Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Thank You

Hi Everyone

Yuck, I hate migraines…….that’s what I have been putting up with for the last few days. 

Woo Hoo – Stampin’ Up has lots of new products. I can’t wait to play with them. 🙂

Look What’s Coming…Stampin’Up! New Envelope Punch Board Create Brilliant Envelopes with Our Newest Tool This item will be available to order on September 1st, 2013.

NEW Single Stamps

These Single Stamps are great, particularly the star.  Click HERE to see what the  Stampin’ Up concept artists have done with this star stamp!

Thinlit Card Dies – GORGEOUS! $32.95 Item Nos. 133479 and 133480

Isn’t this card amazing?  It’s made with our new Thinlits Card Dies.  Click HERE to learn more and see how easy it is to create this beautiful card!

Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set $13.95 Item No. 133454

Beautiful new fonts for one of our favorite sentiments…AND, if you’ve never tried the photopolymer stamps, this is the time!

Envelope Liners Framelits Dies $26.95 Item No. 132172

Personally, I LOVE these!   Really, it’s easy as pie.  Just run these through the Big Shot and, poof, a gorgeous envelope liner.

See anything you want to order – send me an email: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Woo Hoo – Today’s Card:

dum dum dum dum – that’s my drum roll.

Oh, almost forgot, as you all know I have been trying to build up some customers – and not having any luck. Sooo I was thinking about selling my cards on Etsy. What do you guys think? Do you think it’s a good idea? I’m excited about it, but I would like your (my followers) opinion. Please email (cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com) or leave me a comment and let me know what you think about Etsy.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Crumb Cake; Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake; Crisp Cantaloupe; Strawberry Slush; Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets: Itty Bitty Banners; Gorgeous Grunge; Everything Elanor

Embossing: Beautiful Wings Embosslit; Sweetest Stem Embosslit (vintage)

Framelits: Bitty Banners

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Dimensionals; Snail

Non-Stampin’ Up Product

Paper Studio Gemstones

       

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon

Happy Birthday

Hi Everyone

How is everyone today. I’m recuperating from that nasty migraine I had yesterday. Other than that – I’m doing great. The weather here is really beautiful. It’s what one would call a perfect day. Temperature just right – slight breeze – sunny. Perfect day for doing anything outside.

Ok, Today’s card is a birthday card – speaking of birthday’s – mine was earlier this week. Not gonna tell you how old I am – No Way – No How – No No NO – Not gonna happen. 🙂 hehe

Ok, here’s the card:

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: In Color – Gumball Green

Stamp Sets: Sassy Salutations

Ribbon: 3/8″ Stitched Gumball Green; Linen Thread

Punches: Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Designer Vintage Faceted Button

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals; Tombow; Sponge; Snail

So…what do you think of today’s cards?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Just For You and I can’t Thank You Enough

Hi Everyone

 

I have some Stampin’ Up specials for you – woo hoo

Undefined Stamp Carving Kit

During Convention 2013, Stampin’ Up! unveiled an exciting new product called the Undefined Stamp Carving Kit.

That’s right – a stamp carving kit!  It’s “undefined” because you get to carve what YOU want on your stamp or stamps!  You can express your personality, interests, thoughts, and feelings by carving your own stamps.  You’ll really get a “look what I made!” sense of satisfaction!

Here’s a great little video to show you just how easy it is to carve your own stamps:

Here is what is included in the Undefined Stamp Carving Kit, item # 133402, $19.95:

– 2 carving tools, 3″ x 4″ rubber, 3″ x 4″ foam, 4 wood blocks (various sizes), Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker, 3 postcards, instructions, and stamp image templates (in case you can’t think of anything on your own!)

We know you’ll have lots of ideas for making your own special stamps, so we highly recommend you purchase a Undefined Refill Kit at the same time!  It is is item # 134808 and costs $9.95.  Here’s what is included:

– 3″ x 4″ rubber, 3″ x 4″ foam, 4 wood blocks (various sizes), and instructions

If you prefer Clear-Mount stamps or think you might want to carve a bigger stamp than the wood blocks provided, you can purchase our Clear-Mount Cling Foam (item # 124236, $10.95).

Need some ideas of what you can carve?  How about these suggestions:

• a catch phrase or word you or your family uses all the time
• a family logo
• the name of your favorite vacation spot
• a favorite food or drink
• a team name or logo
• your name or a family member’s name or initials
• high school or college mascot or emblem
• a stamp representing a favorite activity
• a blog logo
• a favorite animal
• a speech bubble
• a favorite image from a stamp set that is no longer available
• a punctuation mark (like a @, !, &, or ?)
• an image from My Digital Studio
• a favorite cartoon character
• a superhero logo
• a stamp to use for a specific party theme
• a video game character or logo
• social media buttons (Like button, Pinterest button, etc.)
• religious emblems
• any image you’ve always wanted a stamp of that you haven’t been able to find!

You can see some actual carved images and projects created with them on Stampin’ Up!’s Pinterest page for the Undefined Kit by clicking here.

 

         

         

 

To see PDF click here and here

DO YOUR BEST PRINTABLES – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $3.28 Preferred Price: $2.95

GRILLING GOOD TIME – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $8.83

Preferred Price: $7.95

SEASON OF STYLE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $5.50

Preferred Price: $4.95

SEASON OF STYLE POCKET CARDS – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $8.83 Preferred Price: $7.95

SEASON OF STYLE WASHI TAPE – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $3.28 Preferred Price: $2.95

THIS AND THAT NAUGHTY AND NICE STAMP BRUSH SET – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $6.61

Preferred Price: $5.95

THIS AND THAT SEASON OF STYLE EMBELLISHMENTS – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $6.61

Preferred Price: $5.95

THIS AND THAT SEASON OF STYLE PHOTOBOOK – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $16.61

Preferred Price:$14.95

See anything you like? Send me an email and I will order it for you:   cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Woo Hoo – Yippee – Yippee – – – –  Time for today’s cards. Umm I actually have two (2) cards for you today. That’s right two cards. I did these cards for two different challenges. But, umm (cry) I missed the deadline time for the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge. I guess I’m going to have to post them before the due date. 🙂 I think I will do better then. 🙂 

Soooo the two challenges are CAS(E) This Sketch #39 (that I missed the deadline for)

This is my card for this sketch: Ok, so – don’t look too close because when I painted the flower – I went outside the lines. but you know – that’s what makes this card home made and special 🙂

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White

Ink: Strawberry Slush; Pistachio Pudding; StazOn Black

Stamp Sets: Backyard Basics; Label Love

Tools: Trimmer; Aqua Painter; Piercing Tool; Essentials Paper Piercing Pack; Dimensionals

     

My next card is for the Colorful Saturday Challenge.  This is a new challenge that you will find at Mary’s Stamping Happening. This is a brand new challenge that Mary started mmm – maybe 4-6 weeks ago. We need lots of people to enter this challenge to make it more fun. If you make cards or scrapbook pages – why not do some for her challenges. Drum Roll Please for the NEW Colorful Saturday Challenge – – –  dum dumm dum dumm dum dum dum

And the challenge is:

This is my card for this color challenge:

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Smoky Slate; Gumball Green

Designer Series Paper: Eastern Elegance

Ink: Smoky Slate; Gumball Green

Ribbon: 3/8″ Satin Stitched; and Not sure if it’s Smoky Slate or  if it’s Basic Gray Baker’s Twine that I got out of a kit.

Framelits: Chalk Talk

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly

Embellishments: Epic Day This & That Washi Tape (colored Smokey Slate); Season of Style Washi Tape (colored Gumball Green); Tea Lace Doily; Designer Button; Rhinestone Jewel

Tools: Trimmer; Glue Dots; Dimensional; Snail

So…what do you think of today’s cards?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

You’re Too Kind

Hi Everyone

Glad to be here – Woo hoo. sorry I missed yesterday. I had Dr appointment for a procedure and it took almost all day. All I did when I got home was sleep. Hubby was nice enough to fix dinner and wake me up for it.  So sweet of him. 🙂

Alrighty – today’s card:  drum roll please ……… bump bump bump ………  that is a drum roll – hahaha. Butterflies and washi tape – two of my favorites.

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip; Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Garden

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Stamp Sets: Too Kind

Punches: Bitty Butterfly

Embellishments: Jewel Pearls; Epic Day This & That Washi Tape

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Tombow; Dimensionals; Snail

Non-Stampin’ Up Products Used

Cuttle Bug Tree Bark Embossing Folder

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Just For You

Hi Everyone

WOW!!! This has been a difficult day. My husband came home from work and informed me he is no longer employed. What a bummer. Guess the economics are not improving after all. Unfortunately, he was not the only one that was hit in this cut back. Ouch. I am kinda numb. Not sure how today’s post is going to go, but I will try and stay focused.

 

Stampin’ Up Supplies Used:

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight; Pacific Point; Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Brights (Retired) 2012-2013

Ink: Pacific Point

Stamp Sets: Label Love

Punches: Scallop Oval; Large Oval;’ Artisian Label; 1″ Circle; Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly; Scallop Ribbon Punch

Embellishments: Crystal Effects; Dazzling Details

Tools: Trimmer; Tombow; Dimensionals; Sponge Dauber; Snail

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Thinking of You

Hi Everyone

WooHoo  NEW MDS Downloads.

I love MDS. Err, playing with it anyways. I am still learning all the neat stuff on it and what all it does.

NEW DOWNLOADS—6/4/2013

Stampin’ Up! is committed to bringing you fresh, exciting digital content each and every week. Check out the latest downloads below. Click on the download title to see it in the store, or click on the images to get an even closer view. You can also click here to view a PDF with additional details about this week’s downloads.

Go Everywhere Framables (AU/NZ)

Inspired Elements Stamp Brush Set (AU/NZ)

Inspired Words Stamp Brush Set (AU/NZ)

Muted Notes Kit (AU/NZ)

Stampin’ Up! My Digital Studio Team

Email me if you would like to order: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

As I am a new demonstrator and do not have a Demonstrator Business Web Site, the only way I will get credit is if you email me:  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Love – Love – Love today’s card. Lots of sparkle and one of my most favorite things – butterflies.

 

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

 

Card Stock: Whisper White; Pear Pizzazz

 

Ink: Real Red; Pumpkin Pie; Daffodil Delight’ Pear Pizzazz; Versa Mark; Black StazOn

 

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Papillion Potpurri; Secret Garden

Ribbon: Linen Thread

Embossing: White Embossing Powder

Framelits: Secret Garden

Punches: Word Window; Modern Label; Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels; Designer Vintage Button; Dazzling Diamonds; Tea Lace Doillie

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Embossing Buddy; Slue Dots; Dimensionals; Snail

 

 

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.

 

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Happy Birthday

Hi Everyone

How’s it going today. I went to church this morning and they honored the veterans. Some of the little kids made cards for the vets. I ended up with 3 cards. They were so cute. I served 4 years in the Air Force. Not going to say when, since it was a long time ago.  I am still planning on that BBQ  tomorrow. The high for today is 69, but the high for tomorrow is 75 – perfect for grilling.

Today’s card is a spring/summer card. Lots of butterflies. I just love butterflies and things that sparkle. Like my card today has butterflies that sparkle. I used Dazzling Details – the one in the bottle – on the butterflies and then I painted it with a paintbrush. I sprayed the card with Frosted White Shimmer Spray that also makes it sparkle.  You can see for yourself how the card just sparkles.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Pacific Point; Pumpkin Pie; Real Red; Old Olive

Ink: Real Red; Pacific Point; Pumpkin Pie; Old Olive; Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Papillion Potpourri; Create A Cupcake

Embossing: Square Lattice Embossing Folder; Clear Embossing Powder

Punches: 1″ Circle’ 1 3/4″ Circle; Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly; Word Window; Modern Label

Embellishments: Dazzling Details; Rhinestone Jewels; Frosted White Shimmer Spray

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Tom Bow; Dimensionals; Snail

 

 

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.

 

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Thanks So Much

Hi Everyone

Woo hoo – 3 day weekend. What does everyone have planned for this weekend. Anyone doing anything special? If the weather is nice – I plan on having a BBQ with just my husband and I. I think it would be fun to sit outside and eat. If it’s still cold, guess we will eat inside.

Well, on to today’s card. I made the background paper using versa mark, a stamp set (Papillion Potpouri), and Smokey Slate card stock. I just love the Natural Composition paper that is retiring and I don’t have any, so I decided to make my own. I think it turned out really nice.

This is the Natural Compositions paper: 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Real Red; Smokey Slate; Whisper White

Ink: Real Red; Versa Mark

Embossing: Clear Embossing Powder

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly; Corner  Rounder

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels

Tools: Trimmer; Glue Dots; Dimensionals; Snail

Don’t forget – I am unable to show you pictures of the new products until 31 May. Any product pictures missing are new products.

Feel free to leave a comment as your comments are important to me.

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

 

You Make Me Smile

Hi Everyone

Today has been busy. Went downtown to the Old Spaghetti Warehouse for a Stampin’ Up meeting with the locals (fellow demonstrators). We got to do some make and takes, a card swap, and eat some scrumptious food. yummy. I had such a good time getting out with everyone. It all ended too soon. Then I had to come home and do my grocery shopping for the next two weeks. Yuck, how fun is that?

Well, on a happy note, today’s card is made out of scraps that I had laying around. It started with the two pinwheels that I had already made up and some butterflies that were punched.  The pool party was embossed with the Stripes Embossing Folder. I then turned the paper and embossed it again making the basket weaving effect, I then sanded the top of the card.  All in all, I think the card turned out good.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Natural White; Pool Party Core’dinations; Old Olive; Crumb Cake

Designer Series Paper: Brights (Old Olive, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie) Collection; Tea For Two

Ink: Real Red

Stamp Sets: A Round Array

Embossing: Stripes Embossing Floder

Framelits: Apothecary Accents

Punches: 7/8″ Scallop Circle; 1″ Circle; Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly

Embellishments: Mini Silver Brads; Rhinestone Jewels; This and That Washi Tape

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Sanding Block; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

Thanks So Much

Hi Everyone

Wow, I just love today’s card. It is also a case job. I got this idea from Connie Stewart. You can see her card and video on how to make the card here. Of course, I didn’t use the same stamps or colors, but the layout is the same. I must say – beautiful card.

 

Stampin’ Products Used

Card Stock: Old Olive; Daffodil Delight; Very Vanila

Ink: Old Olive; Daffodil Delight’ Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Everything Elanor; Oh, Hello; Papillon Potpouri; Mosiac Madness

Embossing: Clear Embossing Powder

Punches: Bitty Butterfly

Embellishments: White Gel Pen

Tools: Trimmer; Heat Gun; Snips; Dimensionals; Snail

Don’t forget – I am unable to show you pictures of the new products until 31 May. Any product pictures missing are new products.

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Just For You

Hi Everyone

How is everyone doing. I have been busy busy busy. I have been working on cards for a Hostess Gift. Duh, other than that, I can’t remember what I have been doing. I know I have been busy. Guess I am just scatter-brained today. Ever have days like that?

Well, on to today’s card. It has lots of colors – all the colors go with the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper. I also used some of that paper on the card. 🙂 This card is so bright and cheerful. The butterflies were made by covering some whisper white card stock with some Gingham Garden Washi Tape and then I just punched them out using Bitty Butterfly Punch. I really thought that was a neat idea.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Garden

Ink: Tempting Turquoise; Daffodil Delight; Pear Pizzazz

Stamp Sets: Secret Garden; Label Love

Framelits: Secret Garden; Apothecary Accents

Punches: Bitty Butterfly; Artesian Label; Boho Blossoms

Embellishments: Tea Lace Doilie; Gingham Garden Washi Tape; Rhinestone Jewels; Basic Pearls

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Pop’N Cuts Card Base; Sponges; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

***Any items not shown are from the 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up Catalog (not released)***

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Language of Friendship

Hi Everyone

 

NEW PHOTOPOLYMER SETS AND A NEW ONLINE CLASS!

If you haven’t tried our photopolymer stamp sets yet, now is the time! We’ve got two more for you: Show & Tell 1 and 2. Together these sets feature more than 60 versatile images that you can mix and match to create personalized backgrounds, patterns, layers, and dimensions to make any project stand out. And even better, these sets are featured in our new Seeing the Possibilities Class! Take this class to discover how quickly and easily you can line up the stamped images for precision placement, achieve just the right ink coverage, combine images together exactly where you want them. . .well you get the idea. The possibilities are endless! You can purchase each set and the class separately, or for a better deal, get the bundle of all three!

BUNDLE & SAVE!

Show & Tell Bundle
$35.95 134533 While supplies last, you can save 15% when you order the Show & Tell stamp sets bundled with the Seeing the Possibilities online class.

 

The Show & Tell 1 and 2 Stamp Sets feature over 60 versatile images that you can mix and match to create personalized backgrounds, patterns, layers, and dimensions to make any project stand out. These sets are featured in our Seeing the Possibilities Online Class, where you’ll learn how to maximize your photopolymer stamp sets. Purchase all three items together and save 15%! (Class available for download only.)

Show & Tell 1 Photopolymer Stamp Set 133450

Price: $13.95

Show & Tell 2 Photopolymer Stamp Set 133481

Price: $13.95

Seeing The Possibilities Online Class
$14.95 134532 Includes written instructions, photos, instructional videos, and supply lists for 15 projects. Covers the following topics: Backgrounds, Building, Layering, Versatility,Gift Giving, Memory Keeping.

If you would these stamps and/or the  class just send me an email:  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

NEWEST DOWNLOADS

Here’s a better picture of the MDS downloads. I know yesterday’s pictures were not very good.

Check out the latest My Digital Studio Downloads .. and don’t forget to download the FREE Be Yourself May Wallpaper!!

Click here to download the PDF

• Hello World Ensemble –  133528 – $19.95

• Be Yourself May Kit – 133426 Price: $9.95

• Be Yourself May Wallpaper – 133427 FREE

• Designer Typeset Stamp Brush Set – 134597 Price: $9.95

 

 

Interested – send me an email: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Woo Hoo. May’s Best of 25 Years Stamp Set is now available. Brides and Babies

Click here to see a larger pdf.

Send me an email to order: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

Drum Roll Please:     Woo Hoo      Today’s Card:

Today’s card idea I took from our Stampin’ Success magazine. It is a magazine chock full of ideas and stuff for Stampin’ Up Demonstrators. The only way to get these awesome magazines is to be a demonstrator. If you would like to get your hands on them, contact me to become a demonstrator:cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

ALSO:

New recruits:  get an extra $30 for their Starter Kit! That means (you) new recruit will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products (you) choose for only $99!  However, this bonus offer is good through May 30. Hurry before bonus ends.  How awesome is that.

Wow, I just love these Butterflies……..

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Vellum

Ink: Primose Petals; Gumball Green; Midnight Muse; Summer Starfruit; Raspberry Ripple; StazOn Black

Stamp Sets: Papillion Potpourri; Language of Friendship

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels

  Tools: Trimmer; Snips; Tombow

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Oh, Hello

Hi Everyone

Don’t forget that Stampin’ Up has released the Retirement List. In order to make room for all the exciting and fun new products in the NEW 2013/2014 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog coming May 31st, we have to say goodbye to some of our old favorites. Now is your chance to get them before they’re gone!

Retired Accessories List (only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Accessories List . . . Click HERE!

 

Retired Stamps List (all stamps will be available until June 3rd)

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Stamp Set List . . . Click HERE!

 

When you are ready to order, send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

You can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise, too.  Make a list of your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone … forever!

As a bonus:  If your order reaches $150, you qualify for hostess $$.  If your order reaches $350, you get an extra $30 in hostess $$ for a total of $80 FREE!!

When you find what you want – send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

Today’s card idea I took from our Stampin’ Success magazine. It is a magazine chock full of ideas and stuff for Stampin’ Up Demonstrators. The only way to get these awesome magazines is to be a demonstrator. If you would like to get your hands on them, contact me to become a demonstrator: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com.

ALSO:

New recruits:  get an extra $30 for their Starter Kit! That means (you) new recruit will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products (you) choose for only $99!  However, this bonus offer is good through May 30. Hurry before bonus ends.  How awesome is that.

Umm, back to today’s card. Butterflies, love butterflies.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight; Whisper White; Vellum

Designer Series Paper: This and That

Ink: Gumball Green; Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets: Oh, Hello

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly

Embellishments: This and That Washi Tape; Dazzling Diamonds; Rhinestone Jewels

Tools: Trimmer; Snips; Glue Dots; 2-way glue; Snail

mmm, Whisper White and Vellum look the same….

Wow, did you notice that I didn’t use the Big Shot. Seems like all my cards use the Big Shot. Wow.

Ok, One more thing……

The Treasure Hunt.

LNS 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt – LNS Web Ring

I’m participating in the LNS 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt!  How can you play?

At the end of this blog post is a list of all the blogs participating.  These blogs will have the following picture on their blog:

They will also have a clue on their blog having to do with a Stampin’ Up! product.

For instance – MY CLUE IS GLITTER.  This Stampin’ Up! product number’s are: Dazzling Diamonds- 102023, Champagne Glass Glitter -120997, and Silver Glass Glitter -120995 – some fabulous bling for your cards, scrapbook pages, or other creative project.

 

You will need to make note of what the clue is and whose blog it is on.  So for my entry you’d have:

Glitter; Cynthia Simpson – http://www.cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com

GATHER YOUR CLUES & ENTER TO WIN!

#1 Visit each blog! 

Since you are stopping by these blogs, be sure to leave a nice comment about their blog, artwork, or ideas.  I hope you have a chance to look at some of my blog entries/pages.  Of course, I’d love for you to subscribe to my blog!

Be sure to note the address or bookmark it or PIN IT! so you can revisit to see

more amazing projects or use some for inspiration. 

Look closely at the cards! You can easily miss details by dismissing items will color combinations outside your comfort zone or images you don’t love love love. Stop! Even the most simple projects can get your creative juices flowing. Believe it! TRUTH

Sometimes poor quality images or lighting stop me but then I see something tote-fab that I didn’t notice at first glance. This happens to me often. We tend to forget each and every project can be used as a map or layout. You can use those colors together or ribbon like that or stamping technique on your next creation! 

I slowly figured out how to swap out items and/or images I do not own and produce something that may or may not be similar. 

Think about it next time. 

#2 Look for the yellow treasure box

#3 Note the clue and whose blog you are on! or just Pin it to a Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt Board on Pintrest if your into that. 

#4 Collect FIFTY clues and email me your results to

STAMPINGBETTY AT HOTMAIL DOT COM

List each clue AND where you found it and remember to include your own name and address and website/blog/fb page/twitter whatever you’re into or nothing if you’re laying low. 

Entries will be check and included in the drawing for the grand prize!

MAY 12TH is the deadline, at midnight.

Winner announced May FIFTEEN on all blogs in the game!

You have from March 1st until May 12th at Midnight PST to collect the clues.  Contest participants who send in their entries by this time will be entered into a drawing for $150 of Stampin’ Up! product.

Ready, set,….go hunting!

Treasure Hunt Participants 2013

1. Angela Carter                                          www.angelasinklink.com

2.Lisa Kmiec                                                http://lisakmiecstamps.blogspot.com

3.Jane Hignite                                            www.stampwithjane.com

4.Deborah Smart                                      www.stampandcreate.net

5.Penny Hanuszak                                    http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com

6.Kimberely Morris                                 http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com

7.Trish Cortez                                          www.stampingwherepapercomesalive.com

8.Beth Robinson                                     www.sweetsentimentscrafts.com

9.Rhonda Gabriele                                http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com

10.Jackie Watson                                    http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com

11.Cynthia Millan                                  http://StampwithCynthia.blogspot.com

12.June Reister                                       http://junescreations.blogspot.com

13.Debbie Broughton                            www.nanastampingroom.com

14.Joni Metras                                        www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com

15.Laurie Reaume                                 http://www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com

16.Sherrill Graff                                      http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/

17.Nicole  Tugrul                                    http://becreativewithnicole.blogspot.com

18.Shelly Peck                                         www.stampinandscrappingnews.com

19.Megin  Gallagher                              http://vmg206.blogspot.com

20.Marcee Rodgers                                http://thecraftbinsu.blogspot.com

21.Karen Philipp                                     www.zgrandmakaren.com

22.Kris Sobolik                                         http://maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com

23.Heidi Weaver                                     http://heidistampinalong.blogspot.com

24.Carolyn Bennett                              www.carolynstamps.com

25.Betty-Ann Manghi                            http://stampindemon.blogspot.com

26.Jan Schoenfeld                                 www.getinkywithjan.com

27.Glenda Mollet                                   http://glendamollet.blogspot.ca

28.Kat Zariengo                                      http://Katzcreates.wordpress.com

29.Katherine Roberts                            http://craftinginkc.blogspot.com

30.Bev Farmer                                       www.createwithbev.blogspot.com

31.Tanya Stottlemire                             www.scramptastic.blogspot.com

32.Ligeia Baird                                      http://stampsandinktherapy.blogspot.com

33.Carolyn Rakowski                            www.paperlacencardnook.blogspot.com

34.Danielle Calder                                 www.stampenvy.ca

35.Jaye Catalano                                   http://carmine-crafts.blogspot.com

36.Lesley Lendon                                  http://lellyjellys.blogspot.co.uk/

37.Lori Ann Rogers                                http://www.victorianview4u.blogspot.com

38.Vanessa A. Terrell                            http://www.stampwithvanessa.com

39.Dawn Johnson                                  www.stampinwdawn.blogspot.com

40.Melissa Banbury                               www.porchswingcreations.blogspot.com

41.Janet Yates                                      www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com

42.Cathy Parlitsis                                  www.stampsandscrapbooks.com

43.Laura Camacho                               http://sendajoyfulcard.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

44.Lori Sinden                                      www.loristampsalot.blogspot.com

45.Kit Gosha                                        www.keepintouchstampin.com

46.Beatriz Redd                                   www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com

47.Cynthia Simpson                             https://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com

48.Jayne Stenstrom                             http://www.jaynestamps.com

49.Kelli Lichtenberg                             www.thesemicreativestamper.blogspot.com

50.Julie Fields                                      http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com

51.SuZan Brown                                  www.agivingart.blogspot.com

52.Lauren Huntley                                www.craftyhippy.co.uk

53. Siara Acdal                                     www.siarasweetsensations.com

54. Tonawanda Yost                            http://tooinkincute.blogspot.com

55. Wendy Cranford                             www.luvinstampinup.blogspot.com

 

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

For You

Hi Everyone

Sorry I have been AWOL the last couple of days. Had a migraine that just would not quit. Please accept my apologies. But hey, now I’m back.

I love today’s card. It has one of my favorite stamp sets (Secret Garden) and two of my favorite punches (Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly). I used the bleaching technique on the flowers and the butterflies. The butterflies did not come out as well as I had hoped, they are darker than what I was looking for, maybe I should not have used the Crystal Effects on them. I love how the flowers came out – beautiful.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Garden Green; Daffodil Delight; Melon Mambo; Pumpkin Pie; Pacific Point; Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Garden Green, Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Secret Garden, Papillon Potpourri; A Round Array

Embossing: White Embossing Powder

Framelits: Secret Garden

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly; 7/8″ Scallop Circle; 1″ Circle

Embellishments: Soda Pop Tops; Rhinestone Jewels; Crystal Effects

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Heat Gun; Snips; Bleach, Aqua Painter; Dimensionals; Snail

 

   Sorry-no photo of bleach. But we all know what it looks like – right. 🙂

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Kindness Matters

Hi Everyone

Brrr, it sure was cold yesterday. Had to run the heater. My hubby likes it cool, so when he came home from work he opened all the curtains and a few windows. Of course I went behind him and closed them all. There seems to be no in-between for us. If I am comfortable he is sweating and if he is comfortable I am freezing. Figure that one out.

Well on to today’s card. I cased this card from Tami White. This is an absolutely gorgeous card To see her video click here.  The card is just beautiful. Thank you, Tami for sharing this with us. I used a retiring color on my card – Regal Rose. You will probably see a lot of this color used as I am trying to use up my supply before the new colors come out.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Early Espresso; Regal Rose

Designer Series Paper: Brights (Regal Rose)

Stamp Sets: Kindness Matters; Papillon Potpourri

Framelits: Labels Collection

Punches: Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Neutral Brads

Tools: Paper Trimmer; Big Shot; Snips; Essential Paper Piercing Pack; Paper Piercer; Sponges; White Gel Pen; Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Kindness Matters

Woo Hoo…..

I am soooo excited about this. WooHoo. WooHoo. I just saw this video on Stampin’ Up!’s YouTube channel and had to share it with you.  It’s a sneak peek at the new packaging for wood mount sets – starting May 31.  I am beside myself with excitement over this storage solution.  It is perfect, and I can’t wait to get my hands on these cases!

While I still collect many wood mount sets, I’ve started buying a lot of clear mounts because they are easier to store and take up less space.  This new packaging will definitely make my clear mount / wood mount decision much more difficult when I am selecting sets.

Fun Time…..

Still no rain. Wonder if the weatherman went on vacation – hehe. I went for a walk around the block a couple of times. It was sooo nice to get outside and not be cold. Just feel the sunshine on your skin – woot woot. Consequently, I didn’t spend much time doing crafts. Guess I will make up for it when it rains. – hahaha

Today’s card reminds me of spring with butterflies and flowers on it. The flowers are a new technique. You take glue and rub it on kinda thick on a window sheet then you add a drop or two of your colors and then smear them around in the glue being careful not to mix the colors together. (Another words don’t mix the colors so that you only have one color – unless, of course, that is what you want). Then you pace a piece of tissue paper on it; smoothing so there are no air bubbles; and let it dry.  I let mine set for 24 hours before I peeled the window sheet off. Peel off the window sheet – then you create. You can cut it, punch it, not sure if you can tear it – haven’t tried that.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Garden Green

Designer Series Paper: Tea For Two

Ink: Crushed Curry; Calypso Coral; Illuminate; Versamark

Stamp Sets: Kindness Matters

Embossing: Clear Embossing Powder

Framelits: Ovals Collection

Punches: 1″ Circle; Boho Blossoms; Itty Bitty Shapes Trio; Word Window; Modern Label

Embellishments: Platinum Shimmer Spray; Crystal Effects; Pearl Jewel; Soda Pop Top

Tools: Big Shot; Two Tags Bigz Die; Heat Gun; Paper Trimmer; Snips; Sponges; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

 Sorry No Picture of Crushed Curry 

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Thinking of You

We seem to have more Stampin’ Up news………Lots of new and exciting things are happening at Stampin’ Up – more so with this being the 25 Year Anniversary 🙂

PHOTOPOLYMER: BOMBS AWAY BIRTHDAY!

We’re excited to announce that our second photopolymer stamp set is now available. Bombs Away Birthday (item 133411) is a fun, unique set that will certainly bring a smile to anyone. Try it out today!

To learn more about our photopolymer stamps and get the flyer for the Bombs Away Birthday Stamp Set just click here or on the picture below:

Did you know that you can now get the FULL My Digital Studio Program (2) for ONLY $24.95 now!!!!

 

New Downloads—4/9/2013

• Check out www.mydigital studio.net for forums, videos, instructions, etc.

Stampin’ Up! is committed to bringing you fresh, exciting digital content each and every week. Check out the latest downloads below. Click on the download title to see it in the store, or click on the images to get an even closer view. You can also click here to view a PDF with additional details about this week’s downloads.

For Mom Greeting Card Templates (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

Because I Love You Swatchbook Template (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

Pure Gumption Stamp Brush Set (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

  

Any order over $150 earns hostess benefits!

send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Woot Woot, we never got rain yesterday. This is one time I’m glad the weatherman is wrong. It is finally starting to feel like Spring. Yesterday I had my Bible Study at church then all the ladies went out to eat. We had Culver’s. I just love their custard. I used to work at Culver’s a few years back. Man did I get hooked on their custard. Now I don’t care for ice cream :(. It was fun getting out of the house.

Today’s card reminds me of Spring. Such a vibrant color. The base of the card is Calypso coral. I only used two colors or ink on this card. One was Calypso Coral and the other was Black. Although, I did emboss the birds on the branches. I added a ribbon with a bow across the bottom which made the card pop.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Early Espresso; Regal Rose

Ink: Regal Rose; Early Espresso; Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Swallowtail; Serene Silhouettes; You Are Loved

Ribbon: 3/8″ Whisper White Taffeta

Embossing: Clear Embossing Powder

Framelits: Labels Collection

Punches: Decorative Label

Embellishments: White Brad

Tools: Paper Trimmer;  Heat Gun; Dimensionals: Glue Dot; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Friendship

Hurry – Today is the last day

ANY Stampin’ Up! order (NO MINIMUM ORDER REQUIRED) earns you….FREE SHIPPING!!

How fun is this?!?!

HURRY!  This is not a Promotion you want to miss!

Stock up on your Card Stocks, Adhesives, Embellishments, and treat yourself to a Stamp Set or Two that you know you’ve been WANTING!

Check out the Clearance Rack for fabulous deals! Get any retiring colors you need! ANY order of any amount will receive free shipping!Or you can host your own online workshop so all your friends can take advantage of this great deal and you can get hostess benefits! (Just send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com)

  

Any order over $150 earns hostess benefits!

Announcing Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming Color Refresh!

We love color and we know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. We are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

The upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!  There will also be 5 NEW In Colors making their debut in the NEW catalog!

• NEW Smoky Slate
• FOUR returning current In Colors include:
  • Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder
• FIVE returning past In Colors include:
  • Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Check out these colors displayed in their new collections!

IMPORTANT:

• All retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.
• Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).
• You’ll want to stock up on your favorite out-going color products this weekend and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING going on April 6-8, 2013.

Hurry – Today is the last day      (Just send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com)

Woo Hoo. Yesterday was beautiful. I think it got up to 70 degrees.  How awsome is that? Finally a day of warm weather although short lived – by the end of the week the temperatures are back down in the 50’s again :(.

I got the idea for this card from Justin Krieger. You can see his card here or click on my card:

I faithfully follow Justin. He does beautiful work is an such an inspiration.

The base for this  card is on Old Olive. I stamped it with butterflies and some foliage. The sentiment is from Language of Friendship. I really like the strip where I used the Delicate Details Lace Tape to make the background for the sentiment. I think the card came out very well. I am pleased with it.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Old Olive

Ink: Raspberry Ripple; Old Olive

Stamp Sets: Language of Friendship; Tiny Tags; Papillion Potpourri

Punches: Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Delicate Details Lace Tape; Rhinestone Jewels

Tools: Paper Trimmer; Paper Snips; Sponges; Glue Dots; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia