Artisan Embellishments And Toilet Paper

Are you wondering what Artisan Embellishments and toilet paper have in common? Nothing really; unless you like:

  • To recycle
  • Make small, quick, easy craft projects
  • Organize and decorate at the same time
I may have the prettiest drop cord storage in the country! 
This was so easy a cave woman could do it! (Did cave women use toilet paper?) Here is my list of supplies:
ARTISAN EMBELLISHMENTS KIT
Item: 129328
 ***I used the lace from this package…it is absolutely gorgeous!
5/8″ FLOWER TRIM
Item: 126869
 ***I used 3 flowers from this package…I love these flowers! 
PRINT POETRY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK
Item: 129312
 ***I used a sheet of paper from this paper stack to cover the toilet paper roll…no cutting required…it is a perfect fit!!!
BASIC PEARLS JEWEL ACCENTS
Item: 119247
***I used a couple of pearls as accents.
STICKY STRIP
Item: 104294
***This was my adhesive of choice!
BLUSH BLOSSOM STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKER
Item: 100037
***I used this to add color to the flowers!

I have been saving toilet paper rolls again…just the fact that there is no cutting of the paper to fit is awesome! I love easy!!!

Dyeing Dazzling Diamonds

Turns out my hair isn’t the only color that…well, only my hairdresser knows for sure. Seems you can dye your glitter. 
Isn’t that just amazing? If you’ve every wished for glitter in all the Stampin’ Up!’s colors, this technique is for you. Here’s how it works:
  1. Add one drop of Classic Ink (from re-inkers) into an empty Stampin’ Store container, or just abandoned jar lid.
  2. Mix a few drops of water.
  3. Add about half a teaspoon of Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter and mix.
  4. Continue adding glitter until all the dye is absorbed. You’ll notice the glitter will take on a fluffy texture as it absorbs the dye.
  5. Continue to mix in glitter until the fluff begins to sparkle. The dyed glitter will retain its fluffy texture, but the color will reflect off the added glitter. So, all you will see is colored sparkles.
The only thing more fun then adding bling to a page is making your own bling!

Happy New Year!


May your year be filled with the love of family and friends, good health, joy, peace, and prosperity. God’s Blessings to you always. Love – Darla

I am ringing in the New Year with some new class opportunities for you! Time, distance, and stamping budgets are all barriers that I would like to eliminate so that you can pursue your love of stamping with Stampin’ Up! I have joined forces with other demonstrators to bring you fun, inexpensive classes that you can take anytime from the comfort of your home. May they increase your stamping knowledge and bring you stamping joy! 

Stamp Academy Is Here!

SPRING 2013 EDITION OF PROJECT PARADE

The SPRING 2013 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog is here!  Sooo many new stamps, paper, and embellishments to take your Paper Crafting to the next level!
The SPRING 2013 Project Parade showcases the new stamps, papers and embellishments from both the SPRING 2013 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog as well as the 2013 Sale-A-Bration Catalog with  3D projects, scrapbooks pages, cards and gifts for your enjoyment!  There are 25+ projects with FULL VIDEO AND PDF instruction AND supply item information so you can easily find the items you’re looking for!  All of this for LESS THAN $1.00 A PROJECT!























EXTRAVAGANZA, INK-REDIBLE & MORE!

There are so many exciting offers from Stampin’ Up! that I am having trouble keeping up! Online Extravaganza deals, the opportunity to get a FREE collection of ink pads, and a limited time offer on the Texture Boutique while supplies last! Go to my demonstrator website to check out the details on all of these fantastic promotions!












SELL-A-STAMP SPOOKTACULAR


Here are the details: 
  • Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp we sell will be 15 percent off.

This means all stamps in the current catalogs including

    • Background stamps
    • Personalized name stamps
    • Incentive stamp sets from the supply list
    • Cookie press stamps
    • Single-image stamps

This DOES NOT include

    • Hostess sets
    • Bundled stamp sets
    • Digital stamp brush sets
  • There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.
  • Any order type qualifies for this promotion-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online.
  • Introducing Stamp Sets Gone Single!

    If you were one of the 8,698 Likes on Stampin’ Up!’s recent Facebook post about the “theoretical” idea of offering single stamps from sets, you’ll be happy to learn that they are going to try it out and see how it goes! (And even if you didn’t see the Facebook buzz you’re still allowed to like the idea, of course.) 

    I am excited to offer you the chance to buy single pieces from these greetings stamp sets: Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings.

    The Single Stamp pilot program launched October 1st and the offer will last until January 2, 2013.
    Note that these single stamps will only be offered in clear-mount, they’ll come without a block, and they’ll be packaged in cello bags versus the plastic cases you’re used to. Also, since this is a pilot program, Spanish and French stamp sets are not included in this offer. They are keeping things sweet and simple! 

    Go here to see the single stamps being offered!

    WILL IT EMBELLISH?

    Promotion Details: While the kids are heading back to school, Stampin’ Up! is going back to ‘spool’! For the month of September, get a FREE package of 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon-an $8.95 value-for every $40 you spend!
    Choose from the following ribbons:
    Item Description
    Retail Value
    126848
    Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon
    $ 8.95
    126847
    Midnight Muse 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon
    $ 8.95
    126844
    Primrose Petals 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon
    $ 8.95
    126845
    Raspberry Ripple 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon
    $ 8.95
    126846
    Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon
    $ 8.95
    The Fine Print
    • Any order type qualifies for this promotion-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online.
    • This promotion has no limits-for every $40 you spend, you’ll get a free package of 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon. Go crazy!
    • Sorry-hostess dollars don’t count toward this promotion.
    • Although we’re pretty sure we’re not going to run out of ribbon, if everyone orders the same color, like Summer Starfruit (you know how we love Summer Starfruit at the home office!), and we run the risk of going on backorder, we’ll let you know via a current update and this web page. So, just like your mom always told you-be sure to check in once in awhile!
    • You need to take advantage of this deal before the following deadlines:
      • Phone: Friday, September 28, 2012; 6:50 PM (MT)
      • OEX or Online: Sunday, September 30, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)

    And just in case you don’t know what to do with all that free ribbon…watch this!!! Enjoy!

    30 DAYS OF FREE DIGITAL DESIGNING

    My Digital Studio is a fantastic software to use in conjunction with your Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories! The wedding invitation below is a hybrid using MDS and my stamping accessories! In this instance I had the inside invitation and the RSVP card printed through the printing service (to save me from printing that many on my printer) and I used our card stock, embossing folders, and one of our retired ribbons, to complete the invitations for my nephew! There is a FREE 30 day trial of the software for you to see just how easy it is to use. This really is a FREE trial…no strings attached…no credit card needed! Just click the FREE DIGITAL DESIGNING LINK AT THE TOP OF MY BLOG to check out the FREE trial on my Demonstrator Business Website!

    I AM CREATIVE

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at a place where CREATIVITY RULES? Stampin’ Up! has to be one of the most fun places to work, EVER! I am proud to be a part of this awesome company and to be able to share it with you! Remember, YOU ARE CREATIVE!

    Catalog Tour

    Catalog Tour Coming Soon!

    My Catalog Tour for the new catalog will be coming out soon! This tour is sent out via my newsletter so if you would like to have a tour of the new catalog be sure to sign up for my newsletter. The sign up box is on the upper left of my blog!

    Only $5 is a Reason to Smile!

    Promotion dates: July 1-31, 2012
    Promotion Details: During July, you have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive stamp set,
    available only through this special offer!
    Get the Reason to Smile Set-up to a $20.95 value-for just $5
    when you spend $50 on any Stampin’ Up! products.
    • Reason to Smile Clear Mount Set     #131275    $5.00
    • Reason to Smile Wood Mount Set    #131274    $5.00
    Order Details:
    • Spend $50 on any current Stampin’ Up! products to get the exclusive Reason to Smile Set for just $5.
    • Orders may be placed on any order type (customer, workshop, or online).
    • There is a limit of one (1) set per person.
    • You will not be automatically prompted to enter the $5 Item Number for a qualifying purchase. Use the item codes from above.
    • The Reason to Smile Set is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after July 31, 2012.
    • Deadlines: Tuesday, July 31, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT)

    More Than Just Colors!

    No matter how you stack them, these new In Colors are gorgeous! They evoke memories of chewing sour green apple gum, make me want to taste a starfruit, and what is there not to love about raspberries…especially when it sounds like ice cream? Then those beautiful primrose petals cheering up the landscape and the deep blue of the midnight sky…sigh…! I am so in love! I can’t wait to play with them all! So far I have only tapped into my Raspberry Ripple…it was an ice cream kind of day!

    Going, Going, Gone!

    It’s that time of year again–out with the old and in with the new.

    Stampin’ Up! has announced the list of retiring sets. It is quite large, so you might want to take a minute and mark up a catalog… and make your wish list! The last day to order these sets (and the accessories list that is being announced next week) is May 31st, however many are only available while supplies last.

    I have a clickable image at the top of my blog and on the left side of my blog; both of which will take you to the retired list!

    MIXED BUNCH CLASS

     

        

    Apr 21 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  (Central)
    My Home
    Stamp beautiful, unique flowers or create an entire flower garden in no time with this intricately designed six-piece set.
    Coordinates with the Blossom, 3/4″ Circle, and 1″ Circle Punches. We will make a bouquet of 4 pretty cards in class.
    Class cost is $15. Please RSVP by midnight Thursday on April 19th.
    I only have room for 8 so please RSVP now to reserve your spot!

    Do you love cupcakes? This class will also be a celebration! Yours truly turns 52 on this day! Come join the fun!

    RSVP