Be Creative Stamping

Land of the Free

I hope all of you had a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend. We were away most of the weekend, but I did have a little time to do some stamping yesterday!  I can always find time for the things I enjoy.  I hope you do, too!

Today is the very last day of National Scrapbook Month!  Be Sure to visit my Online Store for a listing of scrapbook supplies and stamp sets at 30% Off.  Click the Specials button on the right sidebar where you'll be taken to my "specials" page.  Then, click the National Scrapbooking image for more details.

In today's post, I used the Land of the Free (a la carte stamp) which is featured in Stampin' Up!'s Summer Mini on page 18.  It's perfect for all our patriotic holidays.  Hope you like it!

Land of the Free Card Recipe

 

Stamp Set:  Land of the Free (only in wood mount #123100)

Ink:  Stampin' Write Markers--Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Embellishments:  Baker's Twine in Cherry Cobbler/White (#123125), Regals Designer Buttons (#119744)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Punches:  Star Extra-Large (#119875), Star Small (retired), Scallop Trim Border (#118402)

Big Shot:  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335)

Tips & Tidbits

• The stamped image and the Night of Navy punched Star are adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Attach threaded button with a Mini Glue Dot.

Stop By Tomorrow...

Stampin' Up! will announce the Retired List tomorrow!! What does this mean? Check my blog for a listing of stamp sets, wheels, and accessories that will retire at the end of June. Don't wait...retiring products usually are available while supplies last!  

Things to keep in mind when shopping

• It is best to Order Online through my demonstrator website. Click the Order Online button at the top right of my blog, go to Products, and click Shop Now!  You'll be able to find out what's available and what has been sold out.
• Be sure to designate me as your demonstrator to receive preferred pricing.
• Remember, if you place a $150 or more, you'll receive Hostess Benefits--a Hostess Stamp Set, and Hostess Dollars.
• You'll also receive the June Note Cards of the Month, handmade by yours truly--Me!

I'm looking forward to tomorrow!  As a demonstrator, I'll get a Sneak Peak of the brand new catty coming in July!  Plus, I'll get to pre-order some of the new products.  I can't wait!! Join my Be Creative Stamping Team and you can too!!

Want a Stampin' Up! 2011-2012 Catalog?  Find out tomorrow how you can get your catalog early!!

I hope you find time to Be Creative today!

Strength & Hope Stamp Set Tutorial

Strength & Hope Stamp Set Tutorial

I have been wanting to create a note card set with a coordinating box for quite some time now.  I think it was the butterfly that first caught my eye in the Strength & Hope Stamp Set. With those two things in mind, my Strength & Hope Tutorial was created for my readers.  I hope you will enjoy this ensemble and may it be a blessing to those who take the time to create it.

When Stampin' Up! announced that they would donate $2 of every Strength & Hope Stamp Set sale to Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), I knew I wanted to contribute as well. When you purchase my Strength & Hope Stamp Set Tutorial, I, too, will donate $2 of each sale to BCRF.  I will also keep you up to date on the sales until the end of August, when the Summer Mini expires.

Contents of Tutorial:

• Detailed Supply List to create all 4 note cards and box
• Detailed 4 page tutorial (with pictures) to create each card
• Detailed 8 page Step-by-Step tutorial (with pictures) to create the box
• Diagram of the Box Front and Box Back
• Exclusive video tutorial on the Rock n' Roll Technique
• 100% Stampin' Up! products used

Remember, when you purchase the Strength & Hope stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 of each sale to BCRF.  When you purchase the tutorial, I will donate $2 to BCRF. That's a total of $4 being donated to this worthy cause.  Let's do our part to find a cure for Breast Cancer.

My Strength & Hope Tutorial is reasonably priced at $15. Click Strength & Hope Tutorial to read about the tutorial usage and restrictions before purchasing the .pdf files. After your purchase, you will be directed to a page where you can download the tutorial and view the video tutorial.  If you have difficulty, please email me and I'll do my best to resolve the issue.

Click the Order Online button at the top right to order your Strength & Hope Stamp Set!  (Wood mount #118100, Clear mount #123660)

 Be Creative Blessings, 

Last Chance List Contest! Play Along!!

Stampin' Up! will post the Last Chance Stamp Sets and Accessories on Wednesday, June 1st!  These products will be available while supplies last! This is an exciting time as we say good-bye to some wonderful stamp sets and accessories in preparation for the July 1st--2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!  I've decided to have a little fun and offer a Last Chance List Contest.  

Last Chance List Contest Rules

• Send me your list of 10 stamp sets that you think Stampin' Up! will retire at the end of June.
• You have until this Sunday at midnight, May 29th, to email me your list of 10 retiring stamp sets.
• The Winner will receive a $10 gift certificate (to be redeemed in June) for the most stamp sets correctly listed!
• If you guess all 10 stamp sets that are being retired, you'll receive a $20 gift certificate (to be redeemed in June)!
• The Winner will be posted in my Blog and published in my June Newsletter, along with a listing of the retired stamp sets.

PLEASE:  Demonstrators are not eligible for the Last Chance List Contest!  Thank you for understanding.

So...Start looking at your Stampin' Up! 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog

and list the retiring stamp sets and email me your list!

Strength & Hope Sneak Peak

 

 

My Strength & Hope Tutorial debuts tomorrow!  

Stop by tomorrow for all the details!

Be Creative Tip of the Week #3

Finally!  My Be Creative Tip of the Week is published!!  I have spent the last few weeks trying to figure out why only half of my video would upload to my iMovie program. Well...I spent 3 hours yesterday in the Apple Store and we finally came to a resolution!  I need to upload video to my desktop and then move the video to iMovie. We're not sure why I can't upload to iMovie!  Oh, well, it was extremely frustrating, but I'm glad I have figured out a way around it and can offer my videos once again.  After being in the Apple Store for soooo long, they gave me a new computer battery for FREE!!  Do you know how much those things cost???  I can't believe they did this for me.  It certainly wasn't necessary, but I did need a new battery! I came home feeling exhausted and took a nap!!  

 

I hope you enjoyed today's Be Creative Tip of the Week!  If you'd like to order a package or two of Basic Pearls, click my Order Online button at the top right of my blog!

Be sure to Buzz by tomorrow for

another Be Creative idea!

Sunny Fun & Plant Hope Stamp Sets

I've been hanging on to this card for warmer weather days and central Virginia is having warmer than usual temperatures this week! This card incorporates two fun stamp sets--Sunny Fun (Summer Mini) and Plant Hope (2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog).  I want to thank Liz H. today for making this bright and sunny card.  This was Liz's swap at our last downline meeting.

 Sunny Fun & Plant Hope Card Recipe

Stamp Sets:  Sunny Fun (wood mount #123040, clear mount #123042), Plant Hope (wood mount #117042, clear mount #120540)

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Peach Parfait

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Sweet & Sour Specialty DP (#117390)

Embellishments:  Peach Parfait 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (#119264)

Background Close-Up of Sunny Fun in Crumb Cake

 

Order your Sunny Fun and Plant Hope Stamp Sets today.  Both are perfect for creating some Summer Fun Stamping!  Click the Order Online Button at the top right sidebar to get started.

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Thanks for stopping by!  I'm working on a Be Creative Tip of the week video plus my Strength & Hope Tutorial.

Have a Be Creative Day!

Have you consider being part of a fabulous business opportunity? How about joining Stampin' Up!?  If you're a digital designer, this is the BEST TIME for you to join Stampin' Up!  All new recruits will receive 30% OFF the Digital + Starter Kit! In addition, new recruits can purchase the Stampin" Memories add-on for 30% OFF, as well! I've include the Digital +Starter Kits below, so you can see all the products in the various kits.

 Things to Remember:

• The discount only applies to the Digital+ Starter Kit and the Stampin' Memories Add-on.  The standard Starter Kit or other add-ons are not eligible.
• New demonstrators may purchase the standard Starter Kit at regular price and the Stampin' Memories Add-On at the discounted price or purchase both the Digital+ Starter Kit and Stampin' Memories Add-On at the discounted price.
• The Independent Demonstrator Application (IDA) must be received in the office or online by Tuesday, May 31, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT).
• Any Questions?  Just email or call me!

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Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit

Stampin' Up! is celebrating National Scrapbook Month with 30% OFF select stamp set, My Digital Studio download bundles, and My Digital Studio Print Projects.  Click the Specials button on my right sidebar and click the appropriate special.  Be sure to check it out!

Have you checked out the Simply Scrappin' Kit--Playful Polka Dots--in the Summer Mini? It's everything you need to easily embellish and preserve your summer memories with bright colors and playful designs. Acid and Lignin Free.  Playful Polka Dots includes 2 sheets each (12x12) of textured cardstock--Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Daffodil Delight, and Old Olive--3 sheets each (12x12) of double-sided designer paper, and 2 sheets of self-adhesive die cut images!  Here's a card I made with the Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Playful Polka Dots (#122346)

Simply Scrappin' Kit

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Flower Fest

Stampin' Up! is offering a Flower Fest in the Summer Mini!  Here's a delightful stamp set that you can find on page 20.  When Martha and Liz were here for our downline meeting, we made this card together. Just fun and simple!

Flower Fest Card Recipe

Stamp Sets:  Flower Fest (wood mount #122278, clear mount #122280), Curly Cute (wood mount #117014, clear mount #120510)

Ink:  Early Espresso

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride

Embellishments:  Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (#119267), Subtles Flower Brads (#119732), Neutrals Flower Brads (#119730), Basic Pearls (#119247)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Punch:  1/16" Handheld Circle Punch (#101227)

You can purchase these Flower Fest supplies by clicking my Order Online button at the top left of my blog.

Have a Be Creative Day and I'll see you tomorrow!

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