Seaside INKspirations

Fresh Vintage Emboss Resist in Neutrals

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here's a card I made for a stamp set challenge over on SUDSOL.  The stamp set we were to use is called Fresh Vintage from Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration catalog.

The card base is Crumb Cake card stock.  The next layer is Very Vanilla card stock that has been embossed using the Big Shot and the Framed Tulip Embossing Folder. (click on photo for a closer look).  I cut the focal image layer to fit inside the embossed frame. 

The floral image from this stamp set is stamped using Versamark.  Sprinkle White Stampin' Emboss Powder over image, tap off excess and heat it up with the Heat Tool until all the powder has melted and turned shiny.

Sponge over the embossed image using Crumb Cake Classic Ink.  Using a tissue or paper towel, wipe off embossed image to remove any excess ink.  Tape the layers to the card body.  That's it!  This card literally took 5 minutes to make and what a WOW statement it makes.

Now, you cannot buy this stamp set.  But, during Sale-A-Bration, you can earn it FREE with a $50 purchase before shipping and tax.  After Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st, it will no longer be available.  Click HERE to see the Sale-A-Bration catalog *.  You can find this stamp set on page 6.

* To view the SAB catelog in a manageable size, click the percent window and scroll down to a lower number.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Fresh Vintage (C-125117, W-125115)  SAB

Paper:  Crumb Cake (120953) and Very Vanilla (101650) Card Stocks

Ink:  Crumb Cake Classic Ink (121030); Versamark Ink (102283)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439); Framed Tulip Embossing folder (121809);  Heat Tool (100005);  White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132);  Stamping Sponges (101610); SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

My Stampin' Up! Store is open 24/7 for all your papercrafting needs.  Sale-A-Bration is the time to stock up on all your supplies.  Who doesn't like to earn free product?  While you're here, don't forget to sign up for my Newsletter to receive all the latest news, plus inspiration and ideas.  Thanks for stopping by today!

See you next time!

Mary Davidson

 

 

Sale-A-Bration is Here!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Have you been keeping a list of supplies you will need, or stamp sets you just have to have?  No?  Well, time to start!  Why?  Because Sale-A-Bration is here!  This is the best time of the year to stock up on your card stock, SNAIL, Ribbons, Designer Papers, etc.  For every $50 in merchandise you purchase (before shipping and tax), you will receive free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog!  This catalog contains stamp sets, ribbons and brads, designer series papers and My Digital Studio content, exclusive to Sale-A-Bration.  Once it's over, these products will never be available again and you can get them for FREE!  These are indicted with an SAB next to them.  Also included in the Sale-A-Bration catalog are a variety of items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog that can also be selected for FREE with a $50 purchase.  What are you waiting for?  Get started collecting your free SAB products today!  Click the button in the right side bar to view the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Sale-A-Bration is also a great time to join the Stampin' Up! Family as a demonstrator.  You can join for only $125 during Sale-A-Bration.  WOW!  Plus, get a free pack of Designer Series Paper or Digital Download every month you place an order for the rest of the year!

If you have any questions, please contact me via the Email Me button above.  Have a great day!

Mary Davidson

 

 

Holiday Mini Carryover Products

Hi Stamping Friends,

January 3rd marks the end of the Holiday Mini Catalog sales period.  That's tomorrow!  However, there are a few items that will still be available after the catalog ends.  Click HERE to see the flyer with pictures showing all the carryover items.

Here is the list:

• Red Glimmer Paper - 121790
• Silver Glimmer Paper - 124005
• Holiday Stocking Bigz™ - 124098
• Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die - 124587
• Stocking Accents Originals™ Die - 124099
• Cellophane Bag 1" x 8" - 124134
• Spice Cake Designer Fabric - 124066
• 1" Square Punch - 124094
• Dazzling Details - 124117
• Love Blossoms Stampin' Around Wheel - 123839
• Shaker Frames - 124155
• Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder - 124114
• Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - 124096

You may purchase any of these items by contacting me at the Email Me button up top or by visiting my Stampin' Up! Store.  Watch for the new Occasions Mini Catalog going live on January 4th!

Thanks for stopping by today and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

 

 

Online Extravaganza Is Here!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Wait until you see what Stampin' Up! has on sale for you!  Wow!  Remember, I told you there would be two items that would be on sale for 24 hours only?  Well, here they are!

Simply Scored - Regularly Priced at $29.95 - Today Only $23.96!

and

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps - Regularly $16.95 - Today Only - $13.56

Plus, there are tons of other products with fantastic discounts...stamp sets, ribbon bundles, Decor Elements, Digital Downloads, Glimmer Brad Bundles!  There may be items you have on your Wish List.  I checked mine and there were at least two items I've wanted...YAY!   So, don't delay!  You can see everything that is on sale from today, Nov. 21st through Wed., Nov. 30th (with the exception of the 24 hour only items listed above) by clicking HERE.   Don't forget about your stamping friends!  This is the perfect time to shop for them.  While visiting My Stampin' Up! Store, check out the Clearance Rack, too!  You'll find lots of little gifties for the stampers on you list!

Have fun today and thanks for stopping by!

Mary Davidson

Online Extravaganza is Coming Monday!

 

Hi Stamping Friends,

Online Extravaganza is Stampin' Up!'s annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season.  This sale will run from Monday, November 21st through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.  While Online shopping is most convenient for some, any type of order can take advantage of these sale prices.

Some of the savings included in this sale are FREE digital downloads, valued at $40, when you purchase My Digital Studio Express, 60% off select Designer Fabrics and 30% off an exclusive ribbon bundle!

There will also be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 am - 11:59 pm (MT), so be sure to check in to my Online Store bright and early Monday morning to see what those items will be! 

Thanks for stopping by and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

 

Celebrate Digital Scrapbooking Day with Stampin' Up!

Hi Stamping Friends,

In honor of Digital Scrapbooking Day, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE digital downloads.  From November 4-7, visit MyDigitalStudio.net to receive these digital downloads absolutely free after completing a short survey.

They are: 

• So Typefelt Stamp Brush Set
• Neutral Delightful Digital Tape
• Home for the Holidays Ensemble
• Delight in the Day Photobook Template 

Who can get these free downloads?  Anyone: demonstrators, customers, and even non-customers can get these free downloads. Our downloads are compatible with most design software, so share the FREE download message with everyone!

You don't have My Digital Studio™ yet?  No problem!  You can still download the content and install at a later date.  Do you have other Digital Software?  No problem there, either!  The downloads are compatible with most other design software, and with a Mac or PC.

If you've been thinking about scrapping your memories digitally, Stampin' Up! has two options for you.  My Digital Studio™ - #118108 (DVD Software) is a full software package with over $500 worth of content, 400+ Designer Sereis Paper patters, 62 stamp brush sets, 650+ embellishments, 25 punches and 140 designer templates.  This is available for $79.95. 

Also available is My Digital Studio Express™ - #124483, a Downloadable Software.  It is the full software package with over $50 worth of content including 12 Designer Series Paper patterns, 1 stamp brush set, 81 embellishments, 26 punches and 5 designer templates for $39.95.

New content is released regularly for purchase (including exclusively-digital artwork) from My Website.  So head on over to MyDigitalStudio.net, check out the downloads and prepare to be inspired!

Thanks for stopping by today!  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

 

FREE Big Shot Offer Extended!!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Stampin' Up! announced today that they are extending the Free Big Shot Offer until November 11th!!  So, if you've been on the fence, you have another 11 days to think about it. 

Check out this post for all the details!  Don't forget - you now have until November 11th to take advantage of this great offer!

Have a great day!

Mary Davidson

Free Big Shot! Only a Few Days Left!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Scroll down for new posts that will be appearing below this one, as I'll be keeping this at the top of my blog through the end of the month.  Why? 

Because, I wanted to tell you that Time Is Running Out.  After October 31st, the FREE Big Shot offer will be just a memory.  Have you been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! family?  Do you and your friends get together and create masterpieces with rubberstamps, card stock and embellishments?  Do you love sharing your rubberstamping ideas?  Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, now is a fantastic time to become a Demonstrator!!  If you already have a Big Shot, you can receive up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! merchandise.

The cost of the Standard Starter Kit OR the Digital+ Starter Kit is only $175 with free shipping.

Here's what comes in the Standard Kit.  A star * indicates that you have the option of an alternate choice.  The order form will tell you about your other options.   The Digital+ Starter Kit includes My Digital Studio and Easy Events Stamp Set and similar Accessories.

STAMPS

• $24.95 -  * Easy Events Stamp Set
• $28.95 -  * For All You Do Stamp Set
• $22.95 -  * Create a Cupcake Stamp Set
• $ 8.95 -  * Triple Treat Flower
• $ 6.50 -  * Cupcakes Stampin' Around Wheel

ACCESSORIES

• $ 6.95 -  * Clear Block "C"
• $21.95 -  * Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack - Brights
• $ 6.95 -  * Assorted Color Smooth Card Stock - 8-1/2 x 11 - Getting Started
• $ 8.50 -  * Card Stock - 8-1/2 x 11- Whisper White (40 sheets)
• $ 8.95 -  * Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon
• $ 7.50 -  * Versamark Pad
• $ 5.95 -  * Classic Stampin' Pad - Basic Black
• $ 5.95 -  * Classic Stampin' Pad - Old Olive
• $ 5.95 -  * Classic Stampin' Pad - Pumpkin Pie
• $ 5.95 -  * Classic Stampin' Pad - Real Red
• $ 3.50 -  * Stampin' Write Marker - Daffodil Delight
• $ 3.50 -  * Stampin' Write Marker - Marina Mist
• $ 2.95 -  * Marina Mist Classic Refill
• $ 6.95 -  SNAIL Adhesive
• $ 4.50 -  Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner
• $16.95 -  * Cupcake Builder Punch
• $ 9.95 -  * Always Bird Decore Elements
• $ 6.50 -  * Medium Envelopes - White
• $14.95 - Color Coach (Multi-Lingual Available as Alternate)

BUSINESS SUPPLIES

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
• Catalogs (8)
• Mini Catalogs (8-when available)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
• Project Sample Sheet
• Customer Order Forms (50)

You will also have access to the Demonstrator portion of the Stampin' Up! website and Stampin' Connection online community, available only to Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, where you will find a huge amount of ideas, samples and video training.  You will receive a monthly magazine filled with great ideas.  If you join now, your minimum quarterly sales requirement of $300 will not be due until March 31, 2012.

Plus, as a Demonstrator you get to see new Mini and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs AND get to place pre-orders a month early!  You will receive an immediate 20% discount on your purchases.  Shall I go on?  You will become a member of my team and have the benefits of my five years experience as a Demonstrator.  If I don't have the answers to your questions, I will find them.

So what are you waiting for?  Contact me at: maryd@stampingwithmary.com with any questions you may have.  You can sign up online by visiting my website and clicking JOIN THE FUN!  Not sure yet?  You can still click JOIN THE FUN and browse around the information you will find there.  When you have signed up, you will have until November 30th to redeem your bonus of a Free Big Shot or up to $100 in Stampin' Up! merchandise.  Thank you and I look forward to meeting you!

Mary Davidson

 

FREE Big Shot!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Stampin' Up! has a great offer this month for new Demonstrators!  During the month of October, you will get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products) when you join the Stampin' Up! family!  This is an amazing opportunity!  If you've been thinking about becoming a Demonstrator and sharing your love of crafting, this is a fantastic time to join!  Here's a short video with Shelli Gardner, Co-Founder of Stampin' Up!

Contact me with any questions by clicking the Email Me button near the top of the next column or visit My Website and click Join The Fun!  You won't want to miss this opportunity if you've been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! family as a Demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Mary Davidson

 

Stamp a Cookie?

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here's a fast and fun way to dress up your cookies for the holidays...Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps!

This promotion runs from October 1st to January 3, 2012.  Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand-new product that will appeal to crafters and non-crafters, alike--not to mention kids!  The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.  Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped cookies in a flash. The stamp images are completely food-safe and child-friendly.  Click HERE for all the details.  While you're there, check out all the neat products you can use to make beautiful presentations of your food gifts.  Here's a short video about the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps with Shelli's daughter.

All supplies are available 24/7 at My Stampin' Up Store or by contacting me at the Email Me link above.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Mary Davidson