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Sunday Showcase—Single Stamps Availability Extended!

Hi Stamping Friends! 

The end of the month brings the end to several exciting promotions—don't miss out!

Final Fabric Frenzy!  Today we're finishing up the Fabric Frenzy promotion giving you 50% off the complete selection of Designer Series Fabrics. 

25% More Starter Kit!  It's your last chance to get $156 worth of supplies with the awesome Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Promotion, so be sure to take advantage while you can!  See more details: Starter Kit Promotion Extended. 

Guess The "Best of..." Theme!  Today is your final day to enter to win my Best of 25 Years Contest by guessing which theme Stampin' Up! will be releasing tomorrow.  See details: April's "Best of..." contest.

Single Stamps Availability Extended! 

One thing that is continuing on is Single Stamps!  Even though they were supposed to be retiring today, Stampin' Up! just announced that the Single Stamps will continue to be available through July 31, 2013. 

With this new news, I thought it would be very fitting to have Single Stamps the theme of today's Sunday Showcase.  I don't currently own any single stamps, but there are lots of fun projects featuring those stamps all over the internet.  I'm highlighting one of my favorite card ideas from each Single Stamp below...

 

Created by Amy Koenders at Stamp With Amy K.

Towels For Two—What a fun image to use for newlyweds!  Amy used markers to color the different towels on the stamp before stamping.  Also features: Ovals Collection Framelits, Adorning Accents Folders, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Word Window Punch, Patio Party DSP, Antique Brads, Organza Ribbon, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamps.

 

Created by Sharon Burkert at As The Ink Dries.

Woohoo!—Sharon used the chalkboard technique to create a fancy Multi-Panel Card with this fun birthday stamp.  Also features: Sunshine & Sprinkles DSP, Bird Punch (candle flame), and Dazzling Diamonds.

 

Created by Heidi Weaver at Stampin Along With Heidi.

You Are My Sunshine—Heidi stamped this cheerful sentiment in black, then masked it before stamping the beautiful Delightful Daffodil, More Mustard and Tangerine Tango blossoms from Secret Garden over the background.  Also features: Rhinestone Jewels.

 

Created by Betty Saccocia at Booptique's Blog.

Spec-Tacular—Betty colored the different frames in neutral colors, highlighting only one in Melon Mambo to go along with the "There's Only One You" sentiment from Vintage Verses (retired).  Also features: 3/8" Basic Black Taffeta and Soda Pop Tops.

 
Created by Anne-Marie Hile at Stampin' Anne.

Oh, Baby!—A fun image for expectant mothers!  Anne-Marie this pretty card with paper flowers from the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit, both textured with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  Also features: Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon, Finishing Touches Edgelits, and Rhinestone Jewels (in that pony tail, too!)

 

Created by Erica Cerwin at Pink Buckeroo Designs.

Hello, Hello—Such pretty layers!  Erica colored the stamp with Raspberry Ripple and Summer Starfruit markers, then cut out Ovals Collection Framelits layers.  Also features: Flower Trim, Print Poetry DSP Stack, and Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon.

   

Created by Janet Baker and Jessica Wilstead at Snippets & Pretties.

Hello, Foxy!—I love the creative ways that Janet and Jessica used this whimsical stamp.  Also features: Sunshine & Sprinkles DSP, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Punch Pack and Rhinestone Jewels.

Created by Bonnie Klass at Stamping with Klass.

Ears To You—What a cute card...look at those cute bunny tails!  Bonnie stamped the bunnies and cut them out to play amongst the free-handed grass.  Also features: Vine Street Embossing Folder (available again with the new catalog in June), and Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon. 

 

Created by Deb Crowley at ExpressivelyDeb.com.

Boutique Blossom—Deb used the bold 2012 In Colors and matching Patio Party DSP for this card.  Also features: Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon, Extra Large Oval and Friendly Phrases.

 

Created by Meg Holland at Megumi's Stampin' Retreat.

Basic Label—This versatile frame coordinates perfectly with the Apothecary Accents Framelits shape.  Meg used it with the perfectly sized You're Amazing birthday sentiment.  Also features: That's The Ticket stamps, Ticket Builder Punch, World Spectacular DSP and In Color Designer Printed Brads. 

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I hope you enjoyed a little tour through the Single Stamps!  The best part about these individual images is the price—ranging from only $5.95 to $7.95! 

Order Single Stamps now at my Online Store! 

Thanks so much for joining me for today's Sunday Showcase!  I hope you were creatively inspired!  And, for those who celebrate...have a very Happy Easter!

Angie

Best of Flowers - Oval Bouquet Gate Fold Card

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Here is the final card design from my March Best of Flowers card kit for my club.  It's a fun gate-fold card created from a piece of 5-1/2" x 8" Very Vanilla card stock, scored at 2-1/8" and 6-3/8". 

I added 2" x 5-3/8"strips of Tea For Two Designer Series Paper to each front panel to create a pretty patterned background.

The Ovals Collection Framelits were used to make the focal point.  I stamped the Best of Flowers bouquet images in Early Espresso onto Very Vanilla, then centered the oval die to cut.  It's layered on a So Saffron oval that's a couple sizes bigger and pierced with the help of the Occasions Piercing Pack.

I colored the images with Markers in coordinating colors: So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Tangerine Tango and Lucky Limeade. 

I thought the Calypso Coral Baker's Twine bow added just the right touch.  It's adhered with a dab of Multipurpose Glue.

The Oh, Hello sentiment was stamped in Early Espresso on scrap Very Vanilla, then punched out with the Curly Label Punch.  I adhered it to the right front panel with Dimensionals, slightly overlapping the oval embellishment as a way to keep it closed. 

You know me...I had to do two cool versions (one to keep, one to give), but it wasn't much different than the first.  I colored the flowers with more Bashful Blue this time, changed the sentiment to one from Bloomin' Marvelous (retired), and added the bow to the sentiment. 

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CONTEST!  Win An April "Best of..." Card Kit!

What do you think April's "best of..." theme will be?  Any guesses?  If you think you know, add your guess to the Comments section.  If you guess right, I'll enter you in a drawing to win my April "Best of..." Card Kit with all the supplies to create three cards with the featured stamp set. 

UPDATE: Where IS the Comment Box?  The Comment Section is located at the bottom of the original blog post.  If you don't see the comment box, look for the Comments link at the end of the post. 

If you're reading this post from your email in-box, you'll need to either go to my actual blog post and scroll to the bottom, or simply reply to this email and submit your guess.  Sorry for any confusion!

One guess per person please.  US residents only please.  Contest ends March 31 at 11:50pm MT.

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Complete Supply List: 

• Stamps—Best of Flowers, Oh, Hello (card #1), Bloomin’ Marvelous (retired, card #2)
• Ink—So Saffron, Tangerine Tango, Bashful Blue and Lucky Limeade Markers; Early Espresso Classic Ink
• Paper—Tea For Two DSP; So Saffron and Very Vanilla card stock 
• Accessories—Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine
• Tools—Ovals Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Occasions Paper Piercing Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Piercing Mat, Curly Label Punch, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

Angie

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Events—Mark Your Calendars!

• "Last Thursdays" Monthly Cards Class—Rescheduled to April 3
• Too Cool Demo Team Meeting—April 8 
• Wow Techniques Class—April 12
• Sale-A-Bration Celebration FREE Stamp Camp—April 20, 1-3pm

Limited-Time-Only Promotion Quick Links

• Fabric Frenzy—50% off all fabrics. Ends March 31.
• Starter Kit Promotion Extended—Ends March 31!
• MyPaperPumpkin.com—Subscribe to this monthly kit by April 10.
• Sent With Love Promotion—Now Thru April 30.
• This & That Products—Sneak peak discounted bundle thru April 30.
• A Round Array Bundle—New catalog sneak peek thru May 30.
• Browse Spring Catalog—Flash Player. Ends May 31.
• Shop Spring Catalog—Online Store. Ends May 31

NEW Product Quick Links 

• Best of 25 Years Stamps—New stamp set each month!
• NEW Price on MDS—Now only $19.95 for full software & content! 
• The Basics Online Class—34 project lessons, only $14.95
• Photopolymer All-Clear Stamps—New Designer Typeset set!

Easter Bunny Escape Card

• Reminder: Guess The Next "Best of..." Stamp Set To Win!
• Reminder: Starter Kit Promotion Extended Thru March 31!
• Reminder: 50% off Fabric Frenzy thru March 31.

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CASEd from Kathy Blick.

I caught a glimpse of the Easter bunny, "butt" it looks like he's getting away through the knot-hole in that tree!  I can't resist a cute bunny butt!  If you have all of the punches, this is a quick and easy card to make!

I used the Woodgrain Texture Impressions Folder to emboss the 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Crumb Cake card stock, then I punched a hole with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch.  I added a 3" x 3" piece of Early Espresso behind the hole to give it depth.

I punched a 2-1/2" Circle and two Scallop Ovals in Whisper White for the butt and feet.  Both were sponged with Pretty In Pink ink.  I also punched two Large Ovals from Pretty in Pink for the bottoms of the feet.  The pads are made with circles from the Owl Punch. 

What do you think of my fluffy tail?  I used one of the rosettes from the Flower Trim, lightly sponged with Pretty In Pink, then layered it on a Pretty In Pink Boho Blossoms shape.  TIP: Use Multipurpose Tombow glue to attach the rosette for best results.

I finished off the card by adding a 1" tall strip of 2011 In Color Designer Series Paper in Lucky Limeade stripes to match the card base and simulate grass.  It was punched with the Scallop Edge Border Punch, then wrapped with the Old Olive Striped Organdy Ribbon.

The Teeny Tiny Wishes sentiment was stamped in Early Espresso, then double-punched with the Word Window punch to shorten the shape a bit.

Complete Supply List: 

• Stamps—Teeny Tiny Wishes
• Ink—Pretty In Pink and Early Espresso Classic Ink
• Paper—2011 In Color DSP Stack; Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Pretty In Pink, and Whisper White card stock
• Accessories—Flower Trim, Old Olive Striped Organdy Ribbon
• Tools—Woodgrain Texture Folder, Big Shot, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Owl Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Word Window Punch, Sponges, Tombow Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

Angie

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Too Cool Promotion Quick Links! 

• Browse Spring Catalog—Flash Player
• Shop Spring Catalog—Online Store
• Sent With Love Promotion—Now Thru April 30.
• MyPaperPumpkin.com—Monthly Kit Subscription.  Sign up by April 10.
• Best of 25 Years Stamps—New stamp set each month!
• A Round Array Bundle—New catalog sneak peek thru May 30.
  
• NEW Price on MDS—Now only $19.95 for full software & content! 
• The Basics Online Class—34 project lessons, only $14.95
• Photopolymer All-Clear Stamps—New Designer Typeset set!
• Fabric Frenzy—50% off all fabrics thru March 31.
• Starter Kit Promotion Extended—Thru March 31!

Events—Mark Your Calendars!

• "Last Thursdays" Monthly Cards Class—Rescheduled to April 3
• Too Cool Demo Team Meeting—April 8 
• Wow Techniques Class—April 12
• Sale-A-Bration Celebration FREE Stamp Camp—April 20, 1-3pm

Best of Flowers—Baja Breeze Hydrangeas

• Reminder: Tonight's "Last Thursdays" Class Rescheduled.
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This is my favorite pair of cards from my Best of Flowers card kit going out to my Best of 25 Years club members this month. 

It's actually a CASE of a Because I Care Two-Sheet-Wonder Card project, originally designed by Chiaki Haverstick, that Darla Eigenschink shared with our Too Cool Demo Team a couple years ago.  If you're looking for a great card set gift idea, be sure to check out Chiaki's tutorial: Two-Sheet-Wonder Card Tote.

The images from both sets are so similar and I didn't have a chance to try this project before Because I Care was retired, so I was excited to have the chance to do it again!  

I layered the Basic Black card base with a 5-1/4" x 4" sheet of Whisper White that was randomly stamped with the hydrangea in StazOn Black.  It appears a bit lighter only because I was in need of re-inking my pad.  TIP: Always have a refill on hand with the StazOn.  That ink tends to dry quickly on the paper and in the pad. 

Next, I texture embossed a piece of 3” x 4-1/4” Baja Breeze card stock with the Lacy Brocade Folder Texture Impressions Folder and adhered it to the card with SNAIL.

The hydrangea image was stamped onto a piece of 2-1/4” x 3-1/2” Whisper White card stock, leaving room for a sentiment at the bottom.  I colored the image with Baja Breeze and Lucky Limeade Markers.  On the flower petals, I kind of dabbed on the color so there were white spaces and not solid color.

At the bottom of the piece, I stamped a Bloomin’ Marvelous (now retired) sentiment in StazOn Black.  Then, I wrapped the stamped piece with a 1/8” Baja Breeze Taffeta Ribbon, which was tied in a double-knot and trimmed.

Finally, I matted the entire piece onto a 2-3/8” x 3-5/8” layer of Basic Black card stock with SNAIL, and adhered it to the card front with Dimensionals.

I love the look of my horizontal version, too, but I added a little extra something on this one.  Can you see the Dazzling Diamonds on the flower?  Click the image to enlarge it to see the details.  Ooohh, so sparkly! 

Complete Supply List: 

• Stamps—Best of Flowers, Bloomin’ Marvelous (retired)
• Ink—StazOn Black Ink; Baja Breeze and Lucky Limeade Markers
• Paper—Basic Black, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White card stock
• Accessories—1/8” Baja Breeze Taffeta Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds (card #2)
• Tools—Lacy Brocade Texture Impressions Folder, Big Shot, 2-Way Glue Pen (card #2), Dimensionals, SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

Angie

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CONTEST!  Win An April "Best of..." Card Kit!

What do you think April's "best of..." theme will be?  Any guesses?  If you think you know, add your guess to the Comments section.  If you guess right, I'll enter you in a drawing to win my April "Best of..." Card Kit with all the supplies to create three cards with the featured stamp set. 

UPDATE: Where IS the Comment Box?  The Comment Section is located at the bottom of the original blog post.  If you don't see the comment box, look for the Comments link at the end of the post. 

If you're reading this post from your email in-box, you'll need to either go to my actual blog post and scroll to the bottom, or simply reply to this email and submit your guess.  Sorry for any confusion!

One guess per person please.  US residents only please.  Contest ends March 31 at 11:50pm MT.

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Too Cool Promotion Quick Links! 

• Browse Spring Catalog—Flash Player
• Shop Spring Catalog—Online Store
• Sent With Love Promotion—Now Thru April 30.
• MyPaperPumpkin.com—Monthly Kit Subscription.  Sign up by April 10.
• Best of 25 Years Stamps—New stamp set each month!
• A Round Array Bundle—New catalog sneak peek thru May 30.
  
• NEW Price on MDS—Now only $19.95 for full software & content! 
• The Basics Online Class—34 project lessons, only $14.95
• Photopolymer All-Clear Stamps—New Designer Typeset set!
• Fabric Frenzy—50% off all fabrics thru March 31.
• Starter Kit Promotion Extended—Thru March 31!

Events—Mark Your Calendars!

• "Last Thursdays" Monthly Cards Class—Rescheduled to April 3
• Too Cool Demo Team Meeting—April 8 
• Wow Techniques Class—April 12
• Sale-A-Bration Celebration FREE Stamp Camp—April 20, 1-3pm

 

 

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Best of Flowers - In Color Punched Daisies

How are you liking the Best of 25 Years stamp sets so far?  I love seeing what images have been the most popular of the last quarter century, and I can't wait to see what they will be releasing on April 1.  

 

Best of 25 Years Stamp Sets

In case you missed it, to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Stampin' Up! is releasing a limited-time-only "best of..." stamp set each month during 2013.  The sets will include popular images in a theme, and one image will be completely new and exclusive to the set.  Once the Best of 25 Years stamp sets are released, each set will remain available until March 31, 2014.

So far, we've seen...

• January—Best of Birthdays
• February—Best of Love
• March—Best of Flowers
• April—Your guess could win!

CONTEST!  Win An April "Best of..." Card Kit!

What do you think April's "best of..." theme will be?  Any guesses?  If you think you know, add your guess to the Comments section below.  If you guess right, I'll enter you in a drawing to win my April "Best of..." Card Kit with all the supplies to create three cards with the featured stamp set. 

One guess per person please.  US residents only please.  Contest ends March 31 at 11:50pm MT.

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Today I'm featuring one of the Best of Flowers cards from my March Best of 25 Years Stamp Club kit. 

These two cool cards are all about the daisies!  I used a clean and simple design to really showcase the flower images in the Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party and Calypso Coral colors.

Do you love these colors as much as I do?  I've been trying to use the 2011-2013 In Color Collection colors on lots of projects because they will be leaving on May 31, 2013.  I'm so sad! 

TIP: If you love the 2011 In Colors, be sure to stock up now!  Once the retired list is announced on May 1, there's no telling how fast these colors will sell out and they'll only be available while supplies last.

I added a beautiful decorative border to my Whisper White card base with the Delicate Designs Texture Impressions Folders. Right above that, I laid down a strip of Sticky Tape, then adhered a piece of Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon to it, trimming the ends.

The now retired Sale-A-Bration Vintage Verses sentiment is stamped in Wisteria Wonder.

The Best of Flowers daisy images are stamped in Basic Black onto different colors of In Color Designer Series Paper Stack papers.  Don't worry about cutting out all those flowers by hand.  If you have the 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, it's the perfect shape to punch those flowers—Too Cool! 

I attached the flowers with Dimensionals, taking care not to apply them on top of the ribbon, because they don't stick to that very well.

Don't forget to add some Rhinestone Jewels to the centers to make this card sparkle!

 

I'm not sure which version I like better.  But, I do like how my Vintage Verses sentiment looks popped up on an Extra Large Oval Punch.  Truth: It wasn't my intention to do it that way, but I jacked up the image when I stamped it on the card base.  Just proves once again that there are never mistakes in papercrafting! 

Complete Supply List: 

• Stamps—Best of Flowers, Vintage Verses (retired)
• Ink—Basic Black and Wisteria Wonder Classic Ink
• Paper—2011-2013 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack; Whisper White card stock
• Accessories—Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools—Delicate Designs Texture Impressions Folders, Big Shot, 1-1/4” Scallop Circle Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch (card #2), Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

Angie

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Too Cool Promotion Quick Links! 

• Browse Spring Catalog—Flash Player
• Shop Spring Catalog—Online Store
• Sent With Love Promotion—Now Thru April 30.
• MyPaperPumpkin.com—Monthly Kit Subscription.  Sign up by April 10.
• Best of 25 Years Stamps—New stamp set each month!
• A Round Array Bundle—New catalog sneak peek thru May 30.
  
• NEW Price on MDS—Now only $19.95 for full software & content! 
• The Basics Online Class—34 project lessons, only $14.95
• Photopolymer All-Clear Stamps—New Designer Typeset set!
• Fabric Frenzy—50% off all fabrics thru March 31.

Events—Mark Your Calendars!

• "Last Thursdays" Monthly Cards Class—Rescheduled to April 3
• Too Cool Demo Team Meeting—April 8
• Wow Techniques Class—April 12
• Sale-A-Bration Celebration FREE Stamp Camp—April 20, 1-3pm

Rescheduled "Last Thursdays" & Another Thumping Card

PLEASE NOTE: "Last Thursdays" Class Rescheduled For Wednesday, April 3

My awesome "Last Thursdays" class "regulars" are being kind enough to allow me to watch my Indiana Hoosiers play in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night instead of having class that night.

I'd like to give an extra BIG thank you to everyone who has so graciously been inconvenienced in order to allow me to enjoy a fun (hopefully) night of basketball!  This crazy IU fan truly appreciates it!  As a thank you, everyone who attends next Wednesday's class (whether you're a "regular" or not) will get an extra project to create at no charge!  Go Indiana Hoosiers!

Contact me to RSVP for the "Last Thursdays" Class on Wednesday, April 3, 6:30pm.

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Jodi Geers' Swallowtail Thumping project from yesterday inspired me to create a similar card project for a recent private class.  You know I had to have some butterflies, since that's my theme for this month. 

Well, my hostess (*waves to Angie*) said she liked purple, and I thought this would be a perfect card to customize to a purple color combination.  Plus, you probably already know that I love me some purples, too! 

I started by inking the Swallowtail stamp with the lighter Wisteria Wonder ink.  Then I used the Thumping Technique by tapping Island Indigo and Elegant Eggplant markers on the rubber before stamping onto the 5" x 3-3/4" Whisper White card stock.  Wow!  I love the color variations! Yesterday's post tells more details about Thumping.

I layered this onto a 5-1/8" x 3-7/8" piece of Elegant Eggplant, so just a thin frame would be showing.

I was gonna stop there, but I just couldn't do it!  I had to add some bling!  So, I got out my 2-Way Glue Pen and some Dazzling Diamonds to glitter it up!  I used the glue sparingly, keeping it somewhat symmetrical on both sides.  Awesomeness!

For my second card, I also added some thumping with the Rich Razzleberry marker, which I love even more! 

The Blooming With Kindness sentiment is inked in Island Indigo and really complements that butterfly so nicely.

You can see in this photo that I popped up the entire stamped and matted layers with a gazillion Dimensionals, too.

Are You feeling The Swallowtail Love? I've said it before, and I'll say it again.  I never thought of this huge butterfly as being versatile, but I've come to absolutely love it.  It's mostly because the image is so gorgeous on it's own that you don't have to do much to have an amazingly beautiful card. 

Seriously, if you don't have this one yet—Get It! I promise that you won't be disappointed!

Complete Supply List: 

• Stamps—Swallowtail, Blooming With Kindness
• Ink—Island Indigo, Elegant Eggplant and Rich Razzleberry (card #2) Markers; Wisteria Wonder and Island Indigo Classic Ink Pads
• Paper—Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White card stock 
• Accessories—Dazzling Diamonds
• Tools—2-Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

Angie

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Too Cool Promotion Quick Links! 

• Browse Spring Catalog—Flash Player
• Shop Spring Catalog—Online Store
• Sent With Love Promotion—Now Thru April 30.
• MyPaperPumpkin.com—Monthly Kit Subscription.  Sign up by April 10.
• Best of 25 Years Stamps—New stamp set each month!
• A Round Array Bundle—New catalog sneak peek thru May 30.
  
• NEW Price on MDS—Now only $19.95 for full software & content! 
• The Basics Online Class—34 project lessons, only $14.95
• Photopolymer All-Clear Stamps—New Designer Typeset set!
• Fabric Frenzy—50% off all fabrics thru March 31.

Events—Mark Your Calendars!

• "Last Thursdays" Monthly Cards Class—Rescheduled to April 3
• Too Cool Demo Team Meeting—April 8
• Wow Techniques Class—April 12
• Sale-A-Bration Celebration FREE Stamp Camp—April 20, 1-3pm

50% Off Fabric Frenzy, Plus Cool Thumping Technique

One Week Only—All Designer Fabrics Are 50% off!

Have you tried Stampin' Up! Designer Fabrics?  If not, now is the perfect time!  All Designer Fabrics are half-price through March 31, 2013. 

Check out the complete selection of fabric at my Online Store.

• High quality fabric comes in extra-wide, 18" x 26" fat quarters.
• Designs coordinate with Designer Papers, colors, and accessories!
• Great for quilting & sewing projects!
• Also, fantastic for embellishments, home décor and more!

Check out this video for some awesome ideas for using Designer Fabrics (click to see the video from my blog post):

 

Order Your 50% off Fabric at my Online Store.

And, for even more savings, be sure to check out the Clearance Rack!

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I still have a few more Quick & Cool technique cards to show you from my Too Cool Demo Team shoebox swap earlier this month.  Today's project is definitely a "wow" that is super-easy!

Team member Jodi Geers brought this gorgeous Swallowtail card for us to complete at the swap.  I love all of the colors and details in the wings, which we created using the Thumping Technique. 

Basic Thumping Technique

• Ink up a detailed stamp in a light color.
• Using another color of marker, tap or "thump" the brush-tip end all over the image.
• Repeat the thumping process with other colors of markers, as desired, starting with the lightest colors first and moving on to the darker colors.
• Huff on the stamp to re-moisten it, then stamp onto card stock for a multicolor image.

For Jodi's card, we used Sahara Sand as the base color, then we thumped on So Saffron, Tangerine Tango, and Basic Gray.  The card was finished with a Blooming With Kindness sentiment, and some Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon.  It took less than 5 minutes to make this card!  Awesome!

Complete Supply List: 

• Stamps—Swallowtail, Blooming With Kindness
• Ink—So Saffron, Tangerine Tango and Basic Grey Markers; Sahara Sand Classic Ink Pads
• Paper—So Saffron, Basic Gray, and Whisper White card stock 
• Accessories—Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
• Tools—SNAIL

Find all the supplies to create these projects & more at my Online Store!

So how are many of you enjoying the beautiful Spring snowstorm?!  My Lucky-dog sure loves it!

He's so excited about the snow he's running around like a firecracker is up his butt!  This was the best photo I could get of him and I had to hold him in place.  Check out those snowballs on his legs!  What you can't see are all the snowballs on his head from sniffing around in the snow.  He's a happy, happy dogger!

Angie

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Too Cool Promotion Quick Links!

Wow!  This list just keeps growing and growing!  There are so many exciting things happening with Stampin' Up! right now! 

• Browse Spring Catalog—Flash Player
• Shop Spring Catalog—Online Store
• Sent With Love Promotion—Now Thru April 30.
• MyPaperPumpkin.com—Monthly Kit Subscription.  Sign up by April 10.
• Best of 25 Years Stamps—New stamp set each month!
• NEW A Round Array Bundle—New catalog sneak peek thru May 30.
  
• NEW Price on MDS—Now only $19.95 for full software & content! 
• The Basics Online Class—34 project lessons, only $14.95
• Photopolymer All-Clear Stamps—New Designer Typeset set!
• Fabric Frenzy—50% off all fabrics thru March 31.

Events—Mark Your Calendars!

• "Last Thursdays" Monthly Cards Class—March 28 (possibly rescheduling to April 3)
• Wow Techniques Class—April 12
• Sale-A-Bration Celebration FREE Stamp Camp—April 20, 1-3pm.

Sunday Showcase—Excellent Easter Project Ideas

Hi Stamping Friends! 

It's Sunday Showcase time!  I don't tend to make many Easter projects, but there are so many cute ideas out there!  Since the holiday is only a week away, I thought you might like to see some of my favorite project ideas for the occasion...

Created by Michelle Martin at MiniStamper.

This adorable basket is made with the Fancy Favor Die and holds all kinds of Easter treats!  The bunny's face is three-dimensional courtesy of a Sweet Treat Cup, allowing you to peek in at the goodies inside.  Also features the following punches to create the bunny: Large Oval Punch (feet and ears), Oval Scallop Punch (ears), 1" Circle Punch (face), and Owl Punch (eyes, nose and feet pads).

Created by Tanya Bell at Stampin' T!

Speaking of adorable, who can resist these cute bunny butts?  The Milk Carton Die creates the perfect sized holder for the large Cadbury eggs. Punch out an Extra Large Oval Punch window in the front, then decorate with some grass.  The bunny is made with a 1" Circle Punch (body), 3/4" Circle Punch (head), and Itty Bitty Punch Pack (tail) with an Bitty Button and Rhinestone Jewel accent.  The ears look like they were punched with the now retired 5-Petal Punch, but I bet you could substitute the Blossom Petals Punch. 

Tami White at StampWithTami.com.

What could be quicker and cuter than this Easter Peeps card?  Punch out three eggs with the Extra Large Oval Punch, crack them open, and add some peeps punched from the Bird Punch.  Also features: Perfect Polka Dot Texture Impressions Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and In Color Designer Paper Stack.

Jo Dumbleton at Stampin 'n Stuff.

Awww...how sweet!  These sour cream container carrots are perfect for holding three mini Cadbury Eggs.  Jo started with a 4-1/2" x 5-1/2" piece of Designer Series Paper.  She has a fantastic video showing exactly how to make them at the link above.  Also features: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamps, and Crimper. 

Christi Beck at StampInTX.com.

Our new Ovals Collections Framelits are perfect for creating an Easter Egg card.  Simply cut your folded card base with part of the fold inside the cutting edge of the die.  If you look closely, you'll see that this one is folded at the top.  Although this one is decorated with the now retired Sycamore Street paper from Sale-A-Bration, you could use any patterned paper.  The flower is from the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit.  Also features: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Modern Label Punch and Everybunny stamp set.

Brenda Quintana Qbee's Quest.

Here's another fun idea using the Ovals Collection Framelits to make an easel card.  The cross is strategically cut from a Lattice Die die-cut and it's adorned with leaves from the Bird Punch and a sweet Crepe Filter Paper flower.  Also features: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin' Spritzer to color the flower, Designer Frames Texture Impressions Folder, Extra Large Oval Punch and Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon.

On display at Leadership 2013.

(You knew I had to get some butterflies in here!) It's not a very good photo, but I loved the look of this pretty Spring Easter card.  The Swallowtail image is stamped in the background...I almost missed it!  Then it's layered with images from the gorgeous Secret Garden set.  So soft and pretty!  Also features: Easter Blessings stamp, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, and Pearl Jewels.

Need some ideas for decorating your Easter table?  Let My Digital Studio help you out!  These eggs and treats were decorated with the help of the Celebrate Easter download.  It comes with printable designs that can be used as egg holders, napkin rings, cupcake toppers, mini baskets and more.  

Now that My Digital Studio is only $19.95, it opens a whole new world of printable crafting options! 

Here's another fun My Digital Studio download for Easter!  Everything Easter features Décor templates including basket boxes for favors, belly bands for wrapping eggs or napkins, table tents and more! 

I couldn't end this Showcase without linking to some of my favorite projects that I've created, too!  They are still great ideas!

This is an oldie, but goodie, that I created a couple years ago featuring a Scallop Trim Border Punch cross.  It's an elegant effect that can be used for Easter, Confirmations, Communions, sympathy and more. Check out my complete, step-by-step pictorial: Scallop Trim Punched Cross.

 

This might be my favorite Easter project of all-time!  It's a Stampin' Up! embellishment container that's altered to look like a pretty Easter bonnet.  It's a handy and lovely project!  And, now they we have Flower Trim, you can still have pretty flowers to decorate it!  See all the details on how to make it: Easter Bonnet Trinket Holder.

 

Here are two Lattice Cross Cards that I created for First Communions, but they would be fantastic for Easter, too.  See details on the Pool Party Lattice Cross, or Vintage Roses Lattice Cross cards.

Hope these pretty projects inspire you to create some of your own Easter treats and cards!

Enjoy your day!

Angie

PS: Go Indiana Hoosiers! 

NEW This & That Products, Plus A Trip Giveaway!

Stampin' Up! has two NEW and exciting announcements today—Two Cool!

Introducing—The NEW This & That Product Line!

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So I'm excited to introduce the newest product line from Stampin' Up! that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog, but we're getting a sneak peek chance to get it now!

See the new This & That products at my Online Store!

The line includes 5 products that can be used to create a fun, spontaneous collection of your daily "ths & that" in a cute little journal.

Take a look at this video to see how it works!  (click here to access it from my blog post)

 

Take A Closer Look At This & That Products

Epic Day This and That Journal (131268) $14.95

Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper  (130814) $10.95

Remember This and That Rotary Stamp  (130133) $5.95

Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers  (131271) $4.95

Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape  (131269) $4.95

Get the This & That Bundle—SAVE 15%

Purchase all 5 products in a bundle for a 15% discount—now thru April 30, 2013.

Epic Day This and That Bundle  (133350) $32.08

Order the new This & That products at my Online Store!

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To add to the excitement of the introduction of the new This & That product line, Stampin' Up! is giving away a vacation getaway!  Simply visit the Stampin' Up! page on Facebook to enter to win a FREE trip for two to sunny San Diego!

I'm hoping to be going to San Diego with Stampin' Up! on this very trip...IF I can earn it!  Demonstrators can receive an all-expense-paid Getaway Weekend to San Diego as an incentive if they meet certain criteria!  I'm going to be VERY close to earning it this year!  Maybe I'll see you there! 

Angie