The Stamp Workshop

What a Great Way to Come Back!

I'm back!  Once again!  It has been a long time, with starts and stops along the way, but now I'm back and ready to go.  It's almost the end of a Stampin' Up! year and the new one is about to start.  What does that mean?   We have some old favorites leaving and some new ones arriving!  I figured this would be a great time for me to come back to Blogdom.

I received my new 2009-2010 catalog.  Stampin' Up! has gone back to one catalog a year!  This catalog is filled with some wonderful new product.  I wish I could share it all with you, but you're going to have to wait until July 1st - the official release date.  (Psst...wanna see it sooner?  Join my team and become a demo!)

I can show you sneak peek products - a sneak peek is a fun perk for us demos (yet another reason to join!).  Anyway, here they are.  They are just fabulous!

Take a look at your 09-10 In Colors...

Edited to add: I am happy to see that so many of you are enjoying my post.  I would respectfully ask that you not copy/paste this post or use my pictures on your blogs or anywhere else on the internet.  Feel free to link here.  Thanks for your understanding.

To give you a feel for what the colors look like, I stamped each color using the the new set Circle Circus.  It is stamped on Whisper White cardstock and also stamped it tone on tone.  The coordinating new Polka Dot 1/2" Grosgrain is also attached.  There is also a color comparison showing each new In Color paired with two colors from the core 48 colors.  The new In Color is placed in the middle of each comparison.

Soft Suede

Top: Kraft; Middle: Soft Suede; Bottom: Chocolate Chip

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Dusty Durango

Top: Pumpkin Pie; Middle: Dusty Durango; Bottom: Really Rust

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Crushed Curry

Top: Yoyo Yellow; Middle: Crushed Curry; Bottom: Summer Sun

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Melon Mambo

Top: Pink Passion; Middle: Melon Mambo; Bottom: Rose Red

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Rich Razzleberry

Top: Bravo Burgundy; Middle: Rich Razzleberry; Bottom: Elegant Eggplant

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Bermuda Bay

Top: Tempting Turquoise; Middle: Bermuda Bay; Bottom: Taken with Teal

I hope you enjoy the 09-10 In Colors! 

If you have any questions about In Colors or if you would like to order the In Color line including ink, inkpads, cardstock and textured cardstock, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

The next catalog starts July 1st!

Are you In?

Sweet Always

Ten minute Tuesday is being brought to you today from Anaheim, CA.  I'm here for CHA and having a wonderful time!  We just got back from the eclectic Paperie party where the food was yummy and the drinks were flowing!  I have my camera, but can you believe I didn't take any pictures!  I was a tad bit embarrassed to ask if I could take pictures.  I couldn't believe the craft talent in the room.  Lots of SCS dirty dozen, design team members from various companies, even - okay hold on to your hats - Tim Holtz was there.  It was a fun evening.  Daisy and Joy of eP were wonderful hosts!

So, back to the card.  Here we have a card featuring an image from one of the upcoming Sale-a-bration sets.  This flower is from Polka Dot Punches.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps:Polka Dot Punches
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose
Designer Series Paper: Sweet Always
Punches: Circle, Scallop Circle, Oval

Ribbon: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain

I know tomorrow is Wednesday and you are just dying to see what I do to WOW up this card a bit.  But, I will still be in Anaheim and this internet connection is costing me an arm and a leg!  So, I will post the WOW'd card on Thursday.  Maybe by then, I'd have taken some pictures to post for you.  I haven't been doing much walking around this year, as I am actually work this year instead of just walking around the show. I'll report more later in the week about my experience working at CHA.

Until then, if you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.   Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. And don't forget to come back on Thursday for WOW-It Wednesday.

Go Stamp!

And the winner is...

Using random.org, our winner is

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

22	

Timestamp: 2009-01-24 13:01:11 UTC

Comment #22

My wishlist keeps getting longer and longer! Enjoy your blog.

Posted by: Nancy Fair | January 23, 2009 at 03:53 PM

Nancy Fair!

Nancy, you have won the new SS09 IB&C ADN $25 in free product.  Please send me an email with your address at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

I am at CHA until Wednesday.  I will be mailing your catalog on Thursday, January 29th.

Congratulations!

Don't Forget!

Later tonight, I'll be picking the winner of the Spring Summer 2009 catalog and $25 worth of free product.  There aren't very many entries right now, so chances of winning are pretty good!  lol

Check out the January 19, 2009 post for details or click here to get there directly.

Good luck!

Love You Much Joy Fold

It's just about three weeks until Valentine's day, so I thought I'd post a Valentine's card.  I made this card for a swap.

This card is a Joy Fold card.  To open it, you lift up the flap with the birds on it.  If you look carefully at the picture, you'll see that the bottom edge of the flap is tucked under the ribbon.  This is what keeps the card closed.  The bottom flap then comes down to reveal your message.  You can find directions to the Joy Fold Card in the resource section of Splitcoaststampers.  Click here for a direct link.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Love You Much
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink.Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink
Designer Series Paper: Candy Lane
Ribbon: 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain
Tools: Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Distresser Tool

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

Much Love!

More Buzzed

So ya think this is WOW'd?  Maybe even more buzzed?  I can tell I'm only crackin' myself up here.  *wink*

Anyway, here is our Wednesday card. A few changes were made to the card, and it changed it quite a bit.

Here's what I did:

• Added a Summer Sun layer
• Distressed the edges of the Whisper White layer
• Added a Rose Red layer under the flower image and distressed the edges
• Added a scalloped circle layer with each scallop piereced
• Edged the bee's circle with Basic Black ink
• Added black gingham ribbon

I love using black on my cards in subtle layers.  It really help to draw out and highlight different colors on your card.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Just Buzzin' By
Cardstock: Basic Black. Summer Sun, Whisper White, Rose Red
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun (marker)
Designer Series Paper: Raspberry Tart
Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon
Punches: 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Scallop Circle
Tools: Paper Piercer, Distresser Tool

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. What do you think? Let me know! Hope you like it!

Just Keep Buzzin''!

10 Minute Buzz

It's Ten Minute Tuesday!  Yeah, I know.  I just couldn't resist putting that in the title.  I was {this} close to stamping "just buzzin' " as the sentiment on the card.  But, well, that's just inappropriate, right?  lol

Check out this cute little bee!  This card was made with the new set, Just Buzzin' By (Item 113228).  It is just too cute.  There are three little bees that look similar to this one.

This card, as you know, took me ten minutes. Although not difficult at all, the time consuming part of this card was coloring the bee and the flower.  I just took a bit of time so that I didn't color over the lines.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Just Buzzin' By
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Summer Sun
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun (marker)
Designer Series Paper: Raspberry Tart
Punches: 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. And don't forget to come back on Wednesday for WOW-It Wednesday.

Enjoy!

Would You Like a Free Catalog AND $25 in Product??

Here's the blog candy that I promised a few days back!  This is your change to win a Spring Summer 2009 IB&C and $25 in Product!

All you need to do is leave me a comment.  I will be picking a random winner on Friday, January 23, 2009.

Here are the rules:

• This blog candy giveaway is open to US residents only.
• $25 is applied towards product.  You will choose up to $25 in free product.
• You must have valid contact info to win.

And that's it!  It's that easy.

Good luck!

Introducing the New Catalogs!

Today is the day that you can start placing orders from the new Spring Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog, the new Spring Summer 2009 celebrando creatividad Catalog and the new Decor Elements catalog with an expanded line!

You can see the PDF versions of each of these catalogs by clicking the links to the right or directly from this post.  Click on the catalog cover of the catalog you wish to view.

	Spring Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog - Large PDF file (42 MB)
	Spring Summer 2009 celebrando creatividad Catalog - PDF file (12 MB)
	Decor Elements Brochure with New Expanded Line - PDF file (4.4 MB)

If you would like to place an order from any of these three catalogs please feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. Orders can also be placed directly on my Demonstrator Business Website at http://TheCreativeStamper.stampinup.net.  Once there, click on the "Shop Now" button in the top right hand section of the website.

Would you like a hard copy of the Decor Elements Brochure?  Contact me and I'll be happy to send you one!

Enjoy the new catalogs!

Tarted Raspberry

So what's after Ten Minute Tuesday?  Wow It Wednesday!  Although I love the simplicity of Ten Minute cards, I also enjoy the "WOW" cards.  On Wednesday, I take Tuesday's card and modify it just a bit.

A few changes were made to the card, and it changed it quite a bit.

Here's what I did:

• Added a Kiwi Kiss layer
• Distressed the edges of the Cameo Coral layer
• Added a Whisper White layer
• Made the raspberry piece of Designer Series Paper smaller
• Added a kiwi piece of Designer Series Paper
• Edged the circle with Cameo Coral
• Added the brad/punched paper to the bottom left corner

The white layer really helps to add texture to the overall card.  I used card sketch 131 from SCS for the layout of this card.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: A Little Somethin'
Cardstock: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Cameo Coral
Designer Series Paper: Raspberry Tart
Accessories: Vintage Brads
Punches: 1 3/4" Circle, Word Window
Tools: Paper Piercer

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. What do you think? Let me know! Hope you like it!

Happy Stampin'!

A Little Raspberry

It's Ten Minute Tuesday!  Isn't this paper pretty?  I love this pattern.  It's an upcoming designer series paper called Raspberry Tart.  The colors are so vibrant and bold.  I would love to have this pattern in fabric.  All the patterns and colors in this dsp would make a gorgeous quilt!

I enjoy making cards for Ten Minute Tuesday.  As you can tell, with a bit of layering and some DSP, your card is practically done.  Just add the image and you're finished.

The image is from A Little Somethin' which will be a Level 2 Hostess set.  In case you didn't know, the new Spring Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog (did you notice the name of the catalog has been changed back to Idea Book & Catalog?) will go live on January 19th.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: A Little Somethin'
Cardstock: Rose Red, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Cameo Coral
Designer Series Paper: Raspberry Tart
Punches: 1 3/4" Circle

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. And don't forget to come back on Wednesday for WOW-It Wednesday.

Enjoy!

Let's Try This Again...

Happy 2009 everyone!  It's a new year and a fresh start for me.  As you can tell, my blog has been sorely neglected for about two months now.  Things are hectic, but I do miss blogging.  So, I'm making an effort to come back more often.  I've decided to post when possible.  It won't be daily, but hopefully 2-3 times a week will get me by.

Thank you all for continually returning to my blog.  I have been getting hits here and there, and I've gotten some very nice emails from people wondering where I've been.

While I was "away", this blog surpassed the 75,ooo visitor mark.  It also celebrated its first year.  Check back on Monday, January 12 for some blog candy posting to mark these two occassions.  It'll have something to do with the upcoming Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog!

I'll be tweaking my blog alittle bit over the next month or so, not big changes, but a few things that I've been thinking about.  I am excited about the changes and I hope you'll like them!

Well, like Forrest Gump says, "That's all I've got to say about that."

Thanks again for visiting!

OLMC Craft Fair 08

Here's my table display for the craft fair that was held this weekend at my church. I had a nice time and all the vendors there had some really beautiful things. That's the problem with craft fairs - you make money and turn around and spend it! lol

I had fun sitting near the women that I did. We had fun looking at each other's crafts. I think I may have gotten them interested in the next craft fair I am doing. We joked that we would just work the craft fair circut. lol

I have created a new photo album with pictures of some of the projects I made. You can check out the album here:  Craft Fair Pictures.

I'm hoping to put up instructions on how to make the notepad holders. It should be up by week's end. Come back to check it out!

Happy crafting!

Craft Fair Sampling

I am doing a craft fair this weekend and have been working on projects for awhile now.  Here is a look at one of the projects that I completed.  These are notepad holders.  The measure just under 3" X 5".

One thing I like about craft fairs is that it allows me to use up some of the retired supplies that I hoard - err, I mean, have.  (C'mon, you know what I'm talking about.  ROFL)

These were really easy to make (with the help of my Scor-Pal).  There is an inside pocket to hold receipts and such.  If you want to see the inside, click here.

Here's a listing of some of the supplies I used:
Stamps: Carte Postale, Short & Sweet, Warm Words
Cardstock: Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Rose Red, So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Real Red
Ink: Real Red, Rosee Red, Perfet Plum, Always Artichoke
Designer Series Paper: Dashing, Enchante, Cutie Pie, Holiday Harmony (???)
Tools: Oval Punches, Scor-Pal

If you are in the San Diego area, come stop by the craft fair.  It is being held THIS Saturday (November 15)  from 9am - 3pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, 13541 Stoney Creek Rd, San Diego, CA 92129.

I'll be selling these notepad holders, nugget tins, cards, and a few stocking stuffer type things.  I'll also have a stash of retired stamp sets for sale.

Come by if you can, I'd be happy to see you!  *smile*

Holiday Place Settings by Shelli Gardner, CEO Stampin' Up!

Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up!'s CEO, appears on Studio 5 and shows us how to make some wonderful Holiday Place Settings.  Take a look at this video to learn how!

Here are the supplies needed to complete this project:

Stamp Sets:Cute & Curly Punch Label bundle , Everyday Flexible Phrases , Holiday Blitz , Simple Serif Mini Alphabet & Numbers, Wild West Alphabet

Stampin' Pads: Baja Breeze Classic, Chocolate Chip Classic, Old Olive Classic, Real Red Classic

Card Stock/Paper : Ski Slope Designer Series paper, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Naturals White, Old Olive, Real Red

Accessories

• Dies: Big Shot die cutting machine , Pillow Box die, Scallop Circle #2 die, Top Note Bigz die
• Accents: Pretties Kit , Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware
• Adhesives: Anywhere Glue Stick , Stampin' Dimensionals, Two-Way Glue Pen
• Punches: 1/16" Circle punch , 3/4" Circle punch , Horizontal Slot punch
• Ribbon/Cord/Thread: Alpine Ribbon Originals, Baja Breeze 5/8" striped grosgrain ribbon, Linen thread, Silver elastic cord
• Miscellaneous: Acetate (from office supply store; thick), Bone folder, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

Instructions

Napkin ring
Make card stock note using Top Note Bigz die. Adhere Designer Series paper on card stock, stamp (on New Year's napkin ring), fold, and smooth folds using bone folder. Stamp label image, punch out and/or cut, and adhere to napkin ring. Punch out slots and tie together with ribbon (Note: New Year's napkin ring is tied together with Silver elastic cord). Accent as seen on video.

Name plate
Make card stock note using Top Note Bigz die; stamp (on New Year's name plate), fold in half, and smooth fold with bone folder. Adhere Designer Series paper on card stock (Note: layer paper on Old Olive card stock first for Christmas name plate). Accent as seen on video.

Favor
Make favor box using Pillow Box die, and fill with treats. Create belly band out of Designer Series paper (Note: layer paper for New Year's favor), and adhere to favor. Stamp label image, and punch out. Accent as seen on video.

Confetti
Make several large and small scallop circles out of Designer Series paper. Stamp and cut out/punch smaller images (acorns for Thanksgiving, trees for Christmas, and snowflakes for New Year's) as seen on video. Glue glitter on snowflakes.

Video and written instructions courtesy of Studio 5.

If you have any questions about this project or would like to order the products needed to make the Holiday Place Settings, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

Enjoy!