Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Spaghetti with Grampa and Gramdma

  • My Digital Studio page
  • Retired Stamp List Announced prior to release of New 2012-2013 Catalog
  • 2012 Convention Registation began today -- Salt Lake City, July 18 -21

Yet another page designed with My Digital Studio.  See details to try My Digital Studio Express Edition free for 30 days later in this post.






These are so fast and easy!  I do most of my fast pages in 8-1/2 X 11 size so that I can print one or two pages at a time.  Then when I have enough for an album, I put them together in a photo book and use the professional print services at Stampin' Up!

Before I tell you about the retired stamp listing and how to get it, just a few more words about My Digital Studio.

Free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express
You can download a free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express.  Digital designing is one of the hottest crafting trends right now!.  And while mixing traditional stamping with digital designing may not seem intuitive at first, you may be surprised at how easy it to do.


Item 129600-  My Digital Studio Express Trial


The free trial includes the My Digital Studio Express software.  This means you'll have full design functionality, access to the Stampin' Up! print services, and the opportunity to purchase My Digital Studio downloads.

At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either the My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software.  You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you received after purchasing the software ( If you purchase the disc version you'll find the key along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the downloadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via email.)

You'll be able to keep any downloads you purchase during the 30-day trial period for enhancing your My Digital Studio Experss software.

To get the free trial version, add My Digital Studio Express (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it.


  • http://www.mydigitalstudio.net/:  This website is designed for demonstrators and customers alike. It's the place to go for all things My Digital Studio! On this site you will find training videos, sample projects from other My Digital Studio users, a discussion forum, and the full Stampin' Up! digital catalog along with many other useful My Digital Studio tools.  



  • My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express video: This video will help you learn the difference between the My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express programs. 



  • Complete list of My Digital Studio Express downloads: This resource lists all the downloads included in the My Digital Studio Express software. It's a helpful resource to have available when your customers ask what downloads are included in the 30-day trial.



  • My Digital Studio print pricing and specifications: This resource is a great reference not only for print pricing, but also to see the plethora of print products available through My Digital Studio.  You'll be excited by all the printing possibilities!







  • 
    Last chance to buy these stamps before they retire!
    

    Stampin' Up! announced the stamp sets retiring in just a few weeks when the 2011-2012 catalog retires. 
    Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the current catalog are retiring on May 31, Take a look through the list before you miss getting your favorites before they are gone.  Many products are only available while supplies last, so order early!


    Convention registration started today!  Classes filling fast!
    If you're a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, you'll want to join the thousands of demonstrators in Salt Lake City July 18-21 for the annual convention.  I just finished signing up and was surprised to see some classes and evening events had waitlists or were already full. Swap groups are also filling fast and I was lucky enough to squeeze into the final slot offered by my favorite swap group.  The swap just opened today and is already full and closed!  Looks like this year will be a full-house at Convention! Hurry and sign up today!  If you're not yet a demonstrator, this is a great time to consider joining Stampin' Up! and purchasing the starter kit.  Contact me if you want to learn more.  Or learn more and sign up on-line.  You can sign up on line at the "Join Now" button!

    Enjoy


    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    To place an order: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/ - 24/7 Shopping at my Stampin' Up! Website

    Saturday, March 03, 2012

    Vintage Vogue Digital Scrapbook sample

    • Vintage Vogue digital scrapbook page
    • My Digital Studio Express Software use Free for 30 days!

    I took a break for making cards and did a quick My Digital Studio software project. 

    And I really do mean quick.  For this digital scrapbook page I used the Vintage Vogue digital download for My Digital Studio (or download a version for your favorite digital design software).  The digital download includes the flowers and boarders as a digital stamp set and the page scrapbook page template, (121062 - Vintage Vogue Stamp Brush Set) so you get the 7-piece Vintage Vogue Stamp set and one 8-1/2 X 11 template page with this digital download.  To personalize the page using the same font as the template, you'll want to download the Rough Type Stamp Brush set (121066).  To make the page my own I used the Blushing Bride pleated ribbon from the huge Twitterpated kit (129332) digital kit.  This kit include all 4 of the pleated ribbons, 12 buttons, 15 DSP patterns, a 16-piece stamp set and a one-page 12 X 12 Designer template.  For me, it was a must-have just for the 4 digital pleated ribbons introduced as real-life ribbons in Pear Pizzaz (125568), Riding Hood Red (125569), Blushing Bride(125570), and Baja Breeze (125571) in this Springs Occasion Mini catalog.

    My two grand nieces, Harper and Finley are growing up all too fast.  I love to capture photos their parents post for me on Facebook and turn them into quick scrapbook pages.  Then I print them and send a copy to my mom.  She loves to show off her eight great grandchildren to her friends and family!


    Recipe
    Stamps: Digital Download - Vintage Vogue Stamp Brush Set (121062)
    Paper:   Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo
    InksUse the eye dropper feature in My Digital Studio to pick up colors in the blouses to color the  matching flower stamps
    Accessories:  Although this template is perfect on its own, I just had to use the Blushing Bride pleated ribbon from the Twitterpated kit (129332), I also added digital pearls to the centers of some of the flowers

    To place an order:  Visit my Stampin' Up! Store


    Here is a closer look at the digital downloads used for the page above.  Scroll further down for details on the free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express software.










    Free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express

    Here are the details for the free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express. Digital designing is one of the hottest crafting trends right now!. You'll enjoy mixing traditional stamping with digital designing and right now you can download the software and start using it immediately.  My Digital Studio includes enough images, accessories, etc. for you to see what Digital scrap booking designing is all about, but you'll likely want to download an additional kit from the very large, 200+ page My Digital Studio catalog.  Look for the link for the .pdf on the right hand side of the page under My Digital Studio Catalog.
    



    
    Item 129600-  My Digital Studio Express Trial
    


    
    The free trial includes the My Digital Studio Express software.  This means you'll have full design functionality, access to the Stampin' Up! print services, and the opportunity to purchase My Digital Studio downloads.

    At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either the My Digital Studio (which is the version I recommend) or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software.  You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you received after purchasing the software ( If you purchase the disc version you'll find the key along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the down loadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via email.)

    You'll be able to keep any downloads you purchase during the 30-day trial period for enhancing your My Digital Studio Express software.

    To get the free trial version, add My Digital Studio Express (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it.

    http://www.mydigitalstudio.net/:  This website is designed for demonstrators and customers alike. It's the place to go for all things My Digital Studio! On this site you will find training videos, sample projects from other My Digital Studio users, a discussion forum, and the full Stampin' Up! digital catalog along with many other useful My Digital Studio tools.  

    My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express video: This video will help you learn the difference between the My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express programs. 

    Complete list of My Digital Studio Express downloads: This resource lists all the downloads included in the My Digital Studio Express software. It's a helpful resource to quickly see what downloads are included in the 30-day trial.
      
    My Digital Studio print pricing and specifications: This resource is a great reference not only for print pricing, but also to see the plethora of print products available through My Digital Studio.  You'll be excited by all the printing possibilities!

    Order more downloads or other Stampin' Up! merchandise during Sale-A-Bration and Earn free items for every $50 you spend.  This is the best time of the year to restock your supplies (glue, tape runners, white and black card stock) or order those sets you've wanted for Spring projects.  During Sale-A-bration  you get free merchandise while you're buying what you need! For every $50 you spend from Jan 24 - Mar 31, 2012, you receive a free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog, which you select at the time you place your order.  Download a free copy of the Sale-A-Bration brochure now to see what you can earn.

    Place your order today on my Stampin' Up site.  Remember, you always receive the best prices available when ordering through your demonstrator!



    If you haven't yet purchased from the new Occasions mini catalog, you'll earn extra rewards when you select your free products with every $50 you spend from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. You may need to register on the Meetup site if you are not already a member.

    Enjoy!


    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    To place an order: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx - 24/7 Shopping at my Stampin' Up! Website

    Wednesday, February 29, 2012

    Fresh Vintage Gift card set with box from Create & Keep Simply Sent Kit

    • Fresh Vintage Gift card set with box from Create & Keep Simply Sent Kit  
    • Free pick with each $50 you spend during Sale-A-Bration...until March 31!

    Today's project is a gift box for the set of simple cards I made yesterday. 

     I used the beautiful card keeper box from the Create & Keep Simply Sent Kit (122380) from the Occasions Mini catalog.




    These card go perfectly with the box.  The kit includes the box and enough materials to make 10 cards; 2 each of 5 designs.  My cards are NOT the cards that come with the box.  I just grabbed the box from the kit to use as a gift holder for my cards and envelopes.  Take a look at page 42 of the Occasions mini catalog to see the kit contents and the cards, envelopes, gift box, and dividers that you can make with this great kit

    Take a closer look at the cards by viewing yesterday's post.

    Want a fast way to earn free merchandise picks during Sale-a-Bration?  Book a Sale-a-Bration workshop in your home or use my Craft loft, invite a dozen friends and make the Create & Keep cards sets and gift box.  Everyone is sure to enjoy leaving with 10 cards ready to use or to give as a gift in the card kit box..


    Order these or other Stampin' Up! picks from the Sale-a-Bration brochure during Sale-A-Bration and earn free items for every $50 you spend.   This is the best time of the year to restock your supplies or order those sets you've wanted for Spring projects  . . . during Sale-A-bration  Get free merchandise while you're buying what you need! 

    For every $50 you spend until Mar 31, 2012, you receive a free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Spend $50 and pick one free gift; spend $100 and pick two free gifts; spend $150 before tax and shipping and earn stampin' rewards plus pick three free gifts.  Download a free copy of the Sale-A-Bration brochure now to see what you can earn.  You may need to register on Meetup before downloading.

    If you haven't yet purchased from the new Occasions mini catalog, you'll earn Sale-a-Bration rewards for every $50 you spend when ordering from the Occasions mini catalog.  To place and order:  To place an on-line order any time, visit my Stampin' Up! Store
    Enjoy!


    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    To place an order: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/ - 24/7 Shopping at my Stampin' Up! Website

    Tuesday, February 28, 2012

    Fresh Vintage Gift Cards

    • Fresh Vintage Gift card set 
    • Free pick with each $50 you spend during Sale-A-Bration...until March 31!

    Today's project is a set of simple cards using several of the wonderful Sale-A-Bration products.  I'm so in love with the designer papers, ribbons, brads and stamp sets from this year's Sale-A-Bration catalog.. . and there is still one more month to earn these free goodies with a $50 order or earn more by being a hostess with a $150 order. 

    I used a textured impression folders to add to the textures of these cards.  I'm also using 3/8" Printed Designer Brads and 1/8" Calypso Coral Organdy Ribbons, which coordinate with the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Papers.

    Here what the three cards look line with matching envelopes stamped in Soft Suede using the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set.  It's nice to have these cards ready to use when needed.





    Recipe
    Stamps: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set (125115-w; 125117-c), Sentiments from Elementary Elegance (125122-c), Floral Fillers (122782-c), and Creative Elements (122647-c) or an alternative set you might want to use --Loving Thoughts (125843-w; 125845-C)
    Paper:  Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
    Inks:  Soft Suede
    Accessories:  Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598), Everyday Ribbon & Brad Pack (127279) which includes the 1/8" Organdy Ribbon and the 3/8" Printed Designer Brads in 6 different designs), Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123134), Big Shot, , Dimensionals

    Here's a closer look at one of the cards.  This uses one of the sentiments from Elementary Elegance (125122-c)




    Here's a closer look at another of the cards.  This uses the sentiment from Floral Fillers (122782-c), and uses the reverse side of one of the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Papers.




    Here's a closer look at the third card cards.  This uses one of the sentiments from Creative Elements (122647).




    Order these or other Stampin' Up! pick from the Sale-a-Bration brochure during Sale-A-Bration and earn free items for every $50 you spend.   This is the best time of the year to restock your supplies or order those sets you've wanted for Spring projects  . . . during Sale-A-bration  Get free merchandise while you're buying what you need! 

    For every $50 you spend until Mar 31, 2012, you receive a free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Spend $50 and pick one free gift; spend $100 and pick two free gifts; spend $150 before tax and shipping and earn stampin' rewards plus pick three free gifts.  Download a free copy of the Sale-A-Bration brochure now to see what you can earn.  You may need to register on Meetup before downloading.

    If you haven't yet purchased from the new Occasions mini catalog, you'll earn Sale-a-Bration rewards for every $50 you spend when ordering from the Occasions mini catalog.  To place and order:  To place an on-line order any time, visit my Stampin' Up! Store
    Enjoy!


    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    To place an order: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/ - 24/7 Shopping at my Stampin' Up! Website

    Monday, February 20, 2012

    Mixed Bunch Embossed Inspiration

    • Mixed Bunch Inspired
    • My Digital Studio Express Software use Free for 30 days!

    Today's card is a fast, simply card using Mixed Bunch.  . . . representing my whole team at work who are all sick with sore throats and colds...and they ARE a mixed bunch! 

    I think I'm running a fever, too, so I wanted to make something simple and fast.

    I'm such a fan of textured impression folders.  It adds a point of interest with soooo little work using the adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I haven't used Tempting Turquoise in a while, and I wanted something fresh for this card.  I embossed one of the flowers from Mixed Bunch, framed it against Whisper White and added a layer of Tempting Turquoise  against a Basic Gray base card.  I added a sentiment from Loving Thoughts and anchored it on one edge with a Tempting Turquoise glitter brad.     Done; finished, in no time at all.  Now I can make some tea and curl up under a blanket for the rest of evening.



    Recipe
    Stamps: Mixed Bunch (125535-W; 125537-c), Loving Thoughts (125843-w; 125845-C)
    Paper:   Basic Gray, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
    InksTempting Turquoise
    Accessories:  Blossom Punch (125603), Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (125601), Big Shot, Tempting Tourquoise Glitter Brad, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Tray, Dimensionals






    Free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express

    Here are the details for the free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express. Digital designing is one of the hottest crafting trends right now!. You'll enjoy mixing traditional stamping with digital designing and you can download the software and start using it immediately.
    



    Item 129600-  My Digital Studio Express Trial


    
    The free trial includes the My Digital Studio Express software.  This means you'll have full design functionality, access to the Stampin' Up! print services, and the opportunity to purchase My Digital Studio downloads.

    At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either the My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software.  You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you received after purchasing the software ( If you purchase the disc version you'll find the key along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the downloadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via email.)

    You'll be able to keep any downloads you purchase during the 30-day trial period for enhancing your My Digital Studio Experss software.

    To get the free trial version, add My Digital Studio Express (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it.

    http://www.mydigitalstudio.net/:  This website is designed for demonstrators and customers alike. It's the place to go for all things My Digital Studio! On this site you will find training videos, sample projects from other My Digital Studio users, a discussion forum, and the full Stampin' Up! digital catalog along with many other useful My Digital Studio tools.  

    My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express video: This video will help you learn the difference between the My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express programs. 

    Complete list of My Digital Studio Express downloads: This resource lists all the downloads included in the My Digital Studio Express software. It's a helpful resource to have available when your customers ask what downloads are included in the 30-day trial.
      
    My Digital Studio print pricing and specifications: This resource is a great reference not only for print pricing, but also to see the plethora of print products available through My Digital Studio.  You'll be excited by all the printing possibilities!

    Order more downloads or other Stampin' Up! merchandise during Sale-A-Bration and Earn free items for every $50 you spendBest time of the year to restock your supplies or order those sets you've wanted for Spring projects is during Sale-A-bration  Get free merchandise while you're buying what you need! For every $50 you spend from Jan 24 - Mar 31, 2012, you receive a free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Download a free copy of the Sale-A-Bration brochure now to see what you can earn.

    If you haven't yet purchased from the new Occasions mini catalog, you'll earn extra rewards when you select your free products with every $50 you spend from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  

    Enjoy!


    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    To place an order: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/ - 24/7 Shopping at my Stampin' Up! Website

    Sunday, February 12, 2012

    Valentine's Day Countdown

    • Full court press to complete Valentine's projects
    • Love Bots Download
    • My Digital Studio Express Software use Free for 30 days!

    My sweet husband surprised me with two cards this weekend.  One for our Anniversary and another for Valentine's Day.   My husband doesn't buy cards for the intended celebration.  He buys cards that appeal to him and the receiver.  One card was really a Dr. Suess birthday card.  He just draws through the sentiment and writes his own.  The surpise was that the Valentine's Day card was an actual Valentine's day card...and a cute one at that!  Good job, Dear Husband!   

    I'm down to the wire, now, on finishing cards for Valentine's Day.When your hobby is card making, its expected that you'll send wonderful hand-made cards for the holidays.  This card is a real time-saver, yet it sparkles and looks like cards taking much longer to make.

    I used the Designer Cuts Cards & Envelopes from the Occasions Mini (125414).  I cut it apart, cut it down to 4 X 5-1/4, added a piece of Real Red Glitter Paper behind the laser heart cutout, and mounted the card on a Basic Black base card.  Before mounting I ran the card front through the Big Shot using the hearts from the Adorning Accents Textured Imrpessions Embossing Folder set and tied a Real Red Satin Ribbon across the bottom. Then I used the left over piece from the Designer Cuts, also cut to 4 X 5-1/4 and used it  inside my card.  Perfect for making very fast cards.  The laser cut set of cards and envelopes make ideal wedding, bridal show or Valentine cards and come with two different laser cuts.





    Recipe
    Stamps: P.S. I Love You (Sentiment)
    Paper:   Basic Black, Designer Cuts Cards & Envelopes Set (125414), Real Red Glitter Paper (121790 - a carryover product from the Holiday Mini that is still available)
    InksReal Red
    Accessories:  Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (125601), Big Shot, Small Oval Punch (120908), 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon (117286), Dimensionals

    New Downloads for My Digital Studio are released every Tuesday. The January 17 Download included a template and images for one of the cute boxes offered by Stampin' Up! from one of the past catalogs. . . the valentine Love Bot treat boxes set (129343). I downloaded it as soon as I saw it, but didn't get a chance to play with it until just now.

    I love that the box includes the template image so you can create all of your embellishments in what ever color or Designer Series Paper you want to use from My Digital Studio, or you can use the many elements that come with the kit.

    Here's a couple of these cute boxes. The one on the left I created from the template alone, adding a background paper in a color that would match my cards and My Digital Studio design software (MDS) stamps and punch elements to create my To: - From: box. Once assembled, I added a pleated ribbon, embossed hearts and Silver Glitter paper.




    The treat box on the right (above and below) uses the elements from the Love Bots kit (129343). I added a ribbon band that slides on and off to hold down the box flap. The template and kit embelishments make this an extremely versatile purchase since it can be used for fun, cute children's Valentine Treats (or Birthday treats) or you can use just the template and create matching treat boxes that are more sophisticated and match the papers and colors in your cards.

    Here's a great idea if you're pressed for time and still need to help your children make treat boxes for their class mates for Valentine's Day or other occasions.  Take advantage of the free 30-day of the My Digital Studio Express Software.  (See details below on how to download and begin using today!).  Then order and download the Love Bots Kit (129343) for just $4.95.  You'll be able to use the box template, 11-piece stamp brush set, and 20 embellishments today.  What a great project for you and your Children to work on together!

    Free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express

    Here are the details for the free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express. Digital designing is one of the hottest crafting trends right now!. You'll enjoy mixing traditional stamping with digital designing and you can download the software and start using it immediately.
    


    Item 129600-  My Digital Studio Express Trial

    
    The free trial includes the My Digital Studio Express software.  This means you'll have full design functionality, access to the Stampin' Up! print services, and the opportunity to purchase My Digital Studio downloads.

    At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either the My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software.  You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you received after purchasing the software ( If you purchase the disc version you'll find the key along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the downloadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via email.)

    You'll be able to keep any downloads you purchase during the 30-day trial period for enhancing your My Digital Studio Experss software.

    To get the free trial version, add My Digital Studio Express (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it.

    http://www.mydigitalstudio.net/:  This website is designed for demonstrators and customers alike. It's the place to go for all things My Digital Studio! On this site you will find training videos, sample projects from other My Digital Studio users, a discussion forum, and the full Stampin' Up! digital catalog along with many other useful My Digital Studio tools.  

    My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express video: This video will help you learn the difference between the My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express programs. 
    Complete list of My Digital Studio Express downloads: This resource lists all the downloads included in the My Digital Studio Express software. It's a helpful resource to have available when your customers ask what downloads are included in the 30-day trial.
      
    My Digital Studio print pricing and specifications: This resource is a great reference not only for print pricing, but also to see the plethora of print products available through My Digital Studio.  You'll be excited by all the printing possibilities!

    Order more downloads or other Stampin' Up! merchandise during Sale-A-Bration and Earn free items for every $50 you spendBest time of the year to restock your supplies or order those sets you've wanted for Spring projects is during Sale-A-bration  Get free merchandise while you're buying what you need! For every $50 you spend from Jan 24 - Mar 31, 2012, you receive a free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Download a free copy of the Sale-A-Bration brochure now to see what you can earn.

    If you haven't yet purchased from the new Occasions mini catalog, you'll earn extra rewards when you select your free products with every $50 you spend from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  

    Enjoy!


    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    To place an order: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/ - 24/7 Shopping at my Stampin' Up! Website

    Tuesday, February 07, 2012

    Getting ready for Valentine's Day

    • Yet more Valentine projects
    • Sale-A-Bration - Free merchandise with each $50 order
    • Download and use My Digital Studio Express Software Free for 30 days!
    • $175 Starter Kit now $125, plus it pays for itself with free monthly Designer Series Paper or Digital Downloads

    While at Leadership, there was one Lolly on display that really caught my attention.  I just had to duplicate it once I was home.  Here's my C.A.S.E. of the one I saw on display.  The new over-sized half pearls really added the finishing touch.  I used the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set (125115-w; 125117-c) for the center of the Lolly.  And the new1/8" Organdy Ribbon in Calypso Coral added to the whimsy of this fun piece. This ribbon can be one of your FREE Sale-a-Bration selections with a $50 order.   It is part of the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (127279).  Of course the Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) was used to make the this Lolly.  Two strips of 12" designer series paper were scored at 1/2" and joined together with the Sticky Strip. 





    I thought it worked well with one of my recent card  posts and would make a fun, coordinated gift set this Valentine's day.





    While I was busy making the Lolly, I also glanced over at another of my recent cards and decided to make a treat holder that matched it.  Here's the treat holder.






    The treat holder is made using the Sizzix Pillow Box Die (113446) and the Big Shot.  I also used the P.S. I love you stamp set for the images and tag.  I punched a strip of Real Red Glitter paper with the Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402) and used the Jewelry tag punch (117190) on the "I love you" tag.  The ends of the pillow box are held in place with 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon.  Both the card and the Treat Holder were run through the Big Shot using the Perfect Details Texturz Plate.

    And here the card and the treat holder together.  I tried several camera settings and worked with the brightness and contrast settings to show you the details, but I couldn't seem to capture the design from the Perfect Details Texturz Plate. The cardstock is River Rock, but by the time the photo was dark enough to show the details of the Texturz plate, the color was much darker than River Rock.



    I'm doing a Valentine's Card Buffet Class this week-end and all of these designs are part of the class.  Check out my class, if you are in the Houston area!  Register here:  http://www.meetup.com/NW-Houston-F-M-1960-Spring-CardMakers/


    Free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express

    Don't forget to take advantage of the  free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express.  Digital designing is one of the hottest crafting trends right now!.  .

    To get the free trial version,
    add My Digital Studio Express (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it.

    Order during Sale-A-Bration and Earn free items for every $50 you spend

    Best time of the year to restock your supplies or order those sets you've wanted for Spring projects is during 
    Sale-A-bration  Get free merchandise while you're buying what you need! For every $50 you spend from Jan 24 - Mar 31, 2012, you receive a free product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Download a free copy of the Sale-A-Bration brochure now to see what you can earn.

    In addition, learn more about how hostess earn products more during Sale-A-Bration.

    Demonstrator starter kit only $125 during Sale-A-Bration


    And,  joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration pays for itself in free merchandise monthly!  The $175 starter kit (with $340 worth of product and supplies) is only $125 during Sale-A-Bration... and you get either a free package of Designer Series Paper or a Digital Download every month for the rest of 2012.   Learn more and sign up on-line.  You can sign up on line at the "Join Now" button!

    Check out upcoming classes using new products, if you are in the Houston area!  Register here:  http://www.meetup.com/NW-Houston-F-M-1960-Spring-CardMakers/
    Enjoy!

    Donna Ross
    Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
    To place an order: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnaross/ - 24/7 Shopping at my Stampin' Up! Website