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Retiring List Rewind: Raining Flowers
Here’s another card I didn’t realize I hadn’t shared on my blog already – it features the Raining Flowers stamp set (soon to be retired – 122767). This was one of the Convention Make N Take projects from a past Stampin’ Up! Convention. We always have the best time together as demonstrators — I’m looking forward to this year’s convention in July!
Have you been watching my Retiring List Rewind? Be sure to check all the project inspiration for stamps and accessories that are about to retire!
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Subscribe to the comments for this postRetiring List Rewind: Nature Walk & the Retro Brayer Technique
Gotta love a great technique! The Retro Brayer Color Block Technique should be on your list of favs. The Nature Walk stamp set (see it online) is a perfect one for this technique.
The directions for Retro Brayer Color Block are on my original blog post.
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Retiring List Rewind: Make A Monster
Got a little “monster” in your life? Then you NEED this Make A Monster stamp set before it retires! (see it online) I didn’t realize that I’d never shared this card on my blog, but it’s gotten rave reviews from not only kids, but also teen girls and twenty-somethings. Go figure!
First you stamp the monster, then add eyes, a mouth and any number of goofy appendages. Then color with crayons, pencils, watercolor, or whatever you like.
I’ve used this stamp set for so many fun projects — check them on my blog. I think my favorite was shrinky dink charm bracelets!
Have you been watching my Retiring List Rewind? Be sure to check all the project inspiration for stamps and accessories that are about to retire!
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Supplies for 4 projects — ready to stamp, delivered to your front door.
Stamps in the Mail Club: Questions? I’ve got answers!
Have you been thinking about joining my Stamps in the Mail Club? Good for you! You should know that I’ve been offering this club for over 7 years, and about 98% of my participants continue for 6 months or more!
There are several frequent questions about the club, so I thought I’d drop a few updates:
1. Q: Do you get all the supplies to make the projects?
A: Yes, you get ALL the supplies. With SITM, everything will be pre-punched as needed, pre-die cut and pre-dry embossed. That way you only need the supplies in the kit and the SITM order to make the projects. The only exception is that this month you’ll need a dark brown ink pad that’s not included (Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip or Soft Suede are all good). You could even use black if you don’t have a brown.
2. Q: What if I already own the 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch?
A. No problem! Every month I send a list of the items included in the $45 SITM fee, and you can swap out ANY product that you might already own. It’s quick and easy, and if want something more expensive, you just pay the difference on your item.
3. Q: What do you mean that the Round lasts for 3 months? What if I want to cancel?
A. SITM kits are grouped together in 3 month periods. The new SITM “round” is May/June/July. So each month you’ll get a new kit that builds on the previous month and will add a combination of new stamps/inks/accessories. I’ll send an email with a PayPal link each month and you’ll have a chance to change/add supplies before I place your orders. You can cancel any time you need to — just let me know and you won’t get that next month’s kit.
I hope those questions help you understand a bit more about your Stamps in the Mail Club opportunities!
I’ve also gotten a few notes from very happy SITM Club Members recently, and wanted to share a couple with you:
Thanks for sharing your ideas. I am making much better use of the stamp sets I have thanks to your club – and one of my goals has been to use each set for multiple projects. — Cathy L.
I loved my last SITM kit. I made everything and they all turned out beautiful. Thanks for putting so much time into making every kit!!!!
I am so excited about the next 3 months of SITM!!! Learning a new technique sounds AWESOME!!!! — VickiI just saw the new SITM projects. They look great!! I love getting your projects to do, you come with the best ideas.
If you haven’t already signed up for this new SITM round, be sure to visit my Stamps in the Mail Club page and click the giant “email Meg” button to request your invoice.
I’m away from my desk until May 9th, but I’ll get your invoice sent as soon as I return, and you’ll be stamping before you know it!
Happy Stamping!
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Retiring Set Rewind: Cute & Quick Cards with Button Buddies
It’s time for my Retiring Set Rewind! There are so many fabulous stamp sets about to retire, and I don’t want any stampers to miss out on getting them before they’re gone. Top of the list for today? It’s Button Buddies (see it online), as the cutest stamp set with the most possibilities for quick & easy cards.
Plus the Brights Buttons Assortment is one of the items available at a discount (40% off while supplies last! – 119747) on the Retiring Accessories “Something For Everyone” sale (learn more about that list).
These sweet cards were created with a Note Card & Envelope base (also retiring!! see them online)
To make these clean & simple cards, you’ll need:
- Button Buddies stamp set (122737 - see it online)
- Brights Collection Markers (119702 – see them online)
- Note Cards & Envelopes (set of 20 – 107311 – see them online)
- Mini Glue Dots (103683 – see them online)
- White Baker’s Twine (124262 – see it online)
- Clear Block C (118486 – see it online)
Actually, if you’re thinking about joining my Stampin’ Up! family, this is a great set of supplies to include in your Starter Kit!
Here are the project directions for the Marker to Stamp Technique on these cards:
Take your markers and color directly on the stamps — as many colors as you like.- When you’re ready to stamp, gently breathe over the stamp and your breath with reactivate any ink that may have begun to dry.
- Stamp on your note card and use the Mini Glue Dots to add buttons with Baker’s Twine.
Super simple!! If you are looking for a fun project to try with friends at home over the weekend, Spring Break or Summer vacation, here is a great way to get started!
You can order from my website using the links above. I can’t wait to see the cards you create!
Be sure to check the retiring accessories and stamp set lists for other things you’ll want.
Happy Stamping!
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New Catalog – Can You Wait? Or do you want it NOW?
Are you excited? You SHOULD be! The new Stampin’ Up! Catalog debuts on June 1st and it’s PACKED with fabulous new stamps, accessories and colors! Demonstrators all over the country are glued to the new catalog today — Stampin’ Up! released the new catalog to us last night!
For customers, the new catalog will be available on June 1st.
Can you wait til then? If not, join my LovenStampfuls Demonstrator family and get your copy of the new catalog NOW! It’s $99 to join, and you get to pick out not only the normal $125 in product of your choice, but also a bonus $30 for a total of $155 of YOUR CHOICE!
The best deal is to become a demonstrator now:
- Pick out $155 of ANYTHING you want to order (including new catalog sneak peek items)
- FREE SHIPPING on your Starter Kit, saves you even more!
- Receive your copy of the NEW catalog with your kit (otherwise wait til June 1st)
- Get at least a 20% discount on your own orders for at least the next 5 months (including new catalog items)
- Use your 30% one-time discount & earn your own hostess benefits
- Join the fun at the Stampin’ Up! Convention this summer – we have over 40 demonstrators from our “family” attending!
It’s easy to get started – just visit my “join the fun” page and click the “join now” in the left column. (note: if that button doesn’t show in your browser, you may need to switch to another browser – or email me, and I can help you!)
Ready to get started, and want to add the NEW Demonstrator Sneak Peek items to your kit? When you get to Step 3 (build your kit), click the link for “product suggestions” and you’ll be able to see all the NEW goodies that are available!
Still considering? Remember: Stampin’ Up! welcomes ALL kinds of Demonstrators
As a Demonstrator, make your own plan – anywhere from just ordering your own supplies at a discount to earning a little extra each month to pay a bill (or for your own stamps) or build your own Stampin’ business.
Plus there are ALL kinds of Stampin’ Benefits that you’ll receive as a demonstrator.
I hope you’ll join me! Be sure to contact me with any questions – I’ll be available until this Sunday, then out of the office for the Stampin’ Up! trip to Fiji (yes, another fun perk of being a demonstrator!) until May 9th.
Happy Stamping!
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Card Ideas for Guys – Magic with Circle Circus
One of the questions I hear all the time is “Do you have any ideas for cards for men?” Good question! And the answer is yes! Lots of times we have the perfect stamp sets for guy cards already in our stamp collection – we just don’t see them in “guy colors”. So that’s the magic key — start thinking in GUY COLORS!
Here’s another sample of Circle Circus (see the set online – 127784) from my blog a few years ago — I used it to make a scrapbook page to celebrate our Advisory Board picture from the Stampin’ Up! Convention back in 2009. (Where has the time gone??)
For the scrapbook page, I used Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry (back soon as a “new” color!) and accented with Basic Black. The whole page comes across as fairly “girlie”.
But with the guy card above, my color combination came from the Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper (see it online – 126898):
- Cajun Craze
- Midnight Muse
- Pool Party
- Soft Suede
- Summer Starfruit
And the whole feel of the stamp set magically becomes much more masculine.
I gathered with a group of women from my church yesterday to make a big set of these cards to use for Card Ministry. Lots of fun and fellowship, and watch for more posts of the cards we created in the coming weeks!
So two thoughts to leave with you today -
Want to come to Convention? You can!! We have a HUGE family of LovenStampfuls demonstrators attending, and I’d love to have you join us. You can learn more about becoming a demonstrator on my website (plus a bonus $30 to spend on your Starter Kit right now!).
Take a second look at your stamp collection. I bet there are some sets in there that would make terrific guy cards if you change your color selections!
Happy Stamping!
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Announcing: New Stamps in the Mail Club – A Round Array
It’s that time again! Yup, time to sign up for a new Round of my Stamps in the Mail Club! This Round (#27!) we’ll be featuring the new A ROUND ARRAY stamp set from the Sneak Peek of the upcoming new 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 May/June/July Round, you’ll receive your FREE copy of the NEW CATALOG with your June Kit. I saw a Demonstrator Sneak Peek of the whole catalog this weekend, and I know you’re going to love it, too!
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! Above 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 May, as well as details on the Exclusive Video Tutorials for Stamps in the Mail Club Members and free catalogs.
Ready to sign up now? Need more details? Click here and use the big “email Meg” button to request your Paypal Invoice!
Still not sure? I think you’ll love these projects! If you’d like to see what all kinds of projects we’ve made in the past, I have a few of them shared on my blog — look at the gallery now.
I look forward to stamping with you by mail!
Happy Stamping!
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Betsy’s Blossoms: super for strong colors
Sometimes simple is just what you need! Here’s a card with only 2 colors — Basic Black and Summer Starfruit. The Betsy’s Blossom stamp set (see it online) is great for bold images and strong colors.
Love the banner and the stamp to match the shaped card stock? Here’s what you’d need to make these shaped banners at home:
- Big Shot (see it online) – 113439
- Bitty Banners Framelits (see them online) — 129267
- Itty Bitty Banners stamp set (see it online) — 126257 (clear) or 126255 (wood)
Be sure to check out more Betsy’s Blossom card ideas on my blog.
Happy Stamping!
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Puzzle Piece Resist Technique – free printable tutorial
What’s more fun than a cool technique? A free printable technique tutorial! This Puzzle Piece Resist technique was shared with us by demonstrator Linda Yearsley at our Spring Into Stamping demo training event last weekend, and I loved it so much that I created this card with the Swallowtail stamp for my Stamp Club last week. (see Swallowtail online – 129216)
The steps are simple for Puzzle Piece Resist:
- Heat emboss image in white on white
- Use framelits to cut layers (all at once)
- Sponge layers in contrasting colors
- Assemble the puzzle
And the results are striking! Be sure to download my free printable tutorial for the Puzzle Piece Resist technique.
Supplies: Stamp – Swallowtail, Papillon Potpourri, Amazing Family; Ink: Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Versamark; Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party, Calypso Coral; Accessories: Heat Tool, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, Big Shot, Floral Frames Framelits;
Happy Stamping!
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