Clear Mount Tutorials by Mary Fish

At the Stampin' Up! Convention last week, we learned about two of the new products in the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog, the Clear Block Cleaning Cloth and the Clear-Mount Perfectly Placed Guides.

Mary Fish, a fantastic Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, has prepared a video showing how to use these two products and a 3"x3" card she made.  Thank you Mary for all your hard work and effort in providing this video.  It is awesome!

Mary also has a video she prepared in December 2010 showing tips on how to use the clear mount.  Again, thank you Mary for providing another great tutorial.

And, if you are curious how Mary creates these beautiful 3"x3" scalloped notecards, you will be pleasantly pleased to learn she has prepared a video presentation on how to create them.  

Mary, you are the best!  

Thank you so much!

Isn't This Gorgeous

Saw this beautiful card created by Carol Gilmore from Albuquerque, NM.  She created it to submit it to SU as a WOW or Over the Top Card.  Isn't it absolutely beautiful.  Way to go Carol.

Note:  Card was made with exclusive stamps, paper, and accessories from Stampin' Up!

2011 Stampin' Up! Convention Starts

VC Rockers Rock!!!!

Many of the VC Rock Members met up on Wednesday afternoon and swapped.  Everyone had a great time and the cards were FANTASTIC!!!!!!

Here is a pic of our Roving Reporters from Convention -- Shari Dudek and Carey Rogers (aka Roscoe's Mommy)...

Robin Merriman is peeking in over Carey's shoulder and two more of our fantastic Rockers (sorry, I already forgot your names, my bad).

The next several pictures show all the Rockers who met up to swap or just to get-together.  Can you see the fun and hilarity we all had?

 

       

  

  
We decided to do a group photo and a very kind Demonstrator took our group picture.  What an afternoon to remember.

Ladies it was great meeting all of you and putting a face and personality with the name.  Can't wait to meet up with all of you again next year!

CONVENTION TIME

I arrived in Salt Lake City this morning for my third Stampin' Up! Convention!  

And, I'm loving it already.

Today is a busy, busy one for me.

After the shuttle dropped me off at the hotel and I dropped my bag in the room, I headed over to join the crowd at the Convention Center.  What a hub bub of noise, laughter, talking, swapping -- oh my, what fun!

I met up with my BFF, Diana (and up-line), picked up my convention bag -- WOW is all I can say! and headed out into the free for all.  Can you say EXCITING!  I'll take pics later and post.  On the way to pick up my bag, I dropped off my Gift Can for the Easiest Swap swap.  What do you think, does it pass mustard?

  

I just love making these cute gift cans.  Come back on Monday, July 18th for the directions.

Next on my agenda is participating in one of the FOCUS GROUPS at 2.  I am really looking forward to this.  Can you say I'm pumped, yep pumped to be a part of this group.  

Later on today I have two swaps to attend and then the festivities for tonight.  Wonder when I am going to eat?  Oh, well, who cares, I'm having fun!

BLOG CANDY WINNER

And..... (drum roll) ..... the Winner of the Blog Candy is  Dawn Kathleen.

Congratulations, Dawn!

The Random Generator chose #2, Dawn Kathleen.  Dawn said, "Love your blog site! I love the paperweight. What an awesome idea."

Dawn, please send me your email so I can contact you.  If I do not hear from  you by Tuesday, 7/12, 5:00 pm, I will choose another winner.

VC ROCKS July Blog Hop -- Anything But A Card

Anything but a Card Blog Hop

WELCOME, to VC Rock's July Blog Hop!  All the blogs participating this weekend will be featuring projects that are not cards -- be sure to check out all the blogs to see the great projects everyone has in store for you.


If you are following the Blog Hop from the VC Rocks' Home Blog, you came from the very talented Elaine Wright's blog.  Doesn't she do fantastic work?  I just love her projects.  If you are visiting my blog as part of your normal routine or a friend or family member and this is the first stop on the blog hop for you, you can start at the beginning by going to the VC Rock's Home Blog here.

My first project is a glass paperweight.  I belong to a bulk buy group and recently we were able to purchase these great 2" paperweights.

I stamped the second smallest doily from the Delicate Doilies Stamp Set from the New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog using Island Indigo (one of the New In-Colors this year).  I stamped the butterfly from the Cottage Garden Stamp Set in Calypso Coral (another New In-Color) and attached it to the doily using Snail Adhesive.  I adhered the Doily to Calypso Coral card stock and attached it to the paperweight using Crystal Effects.

I applied Sticky Strip to the edge of the paperweight.  Colored Whisper White grosgrain ribbon with an Island Indigo marker and added it to the edge.  I then attached a strip of 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon to the edge using Snail Adhesive.

I assembled a Bitty Box I made using the Bitty Box and Envelope Die and the Big Shot Machine out of Island Indigo card stock.  Using the 2" Circle Punch I punched out a circle on the top of the box, attached a 2-1/4" square piece of window sheet and then stamped the flowers from the Cottage Garden stamp set in Island Indigo, Calypso Coral and Pool Party and the flower stem in Lucky Limeade and attached all to the box top using Snail Adhesive.

The completed paperweight is showcased in the box and can be given as a gift for any occasion.

My second project is a pendant for a necklace using a 1" square glass fragment (from the bulk buy purchase).  I coordinated the pendant with the paperweight by stamping the small flowers from the Cottage Garden stamp set in matching colors.  To complete the pendant, I wrapped wire around the pendant and attached it to a choker necklace and a fine gold link chain.

The Stampin' Up! Build-A-Bear is wearing the pendant on the fine gold link chain.  Isn't she adorable!

In addition, I made this cute gift envelope to put the pendant in.  I used the Envelope from the Bitty Box and Envelope Die and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine.

Now for the fun -- BLOG CANDY.  Please leave me a comment and let me know which project you enjoyed the most.  I will be using a Random Number Generator to choose the lucky winner.  Would you like to know what the candy is?  It is a clear mount stamp set from Stampin' Up! called Afterthoughts.

Thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope you have enjoyed the projects I have created.


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Again, thank you for visiting my blog and be sure to come back on Monday, July 11th, to find out who the winner of the BLOG CANDY is.

BLOG CANDY WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS SHANA! 

You are the winner of the Blog Candy I offered during the OWH 4th of July Challenge Blog Hop.  

Your comment was the ninth one and Random.org's generator selected Number 9.

I'll be sending you an email shortly to, let you know I will be putting your Blog Candy in the mail soon.

Again, Congratulations Shana!

OWH's Fourth of July Blog Hop

I participated in the Blog Hop last weekend and played along.  Here is the first card I completed.  I used a DIGI from the OWH site and have fun creating this card.

VC Rockes July Blog Hop

Start Time:  Saturday, July 9th, 10:00 am EST

Where:  VC Rocks Home Blog here

Theme:  Anything But A CARD

Be sure to come back this weekend and see all the creative projects everyone has in store for you!

OWH 4th of July Weekend Cardmaking Party!

Welcome and thanks so much for visiting my blog and my challenge!

I chose to honor our troops this 4th of July Weekend by creating a card depicting a soldier (Navy, Air Force, Marine, Army, Coast Guard, etc.) taking a moment out of their hectic and busy day to sit down and write a letter home to a loved one (directions on how to make this card are shown under the Tab above).

http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=64047

This weekend is special to me.  It is a time to reflect over our history as a country and why we fought for our Independence all those years ago and why our troops are still fighting to bring that Independence to other troubled areas around the world.  This card is a tribute to all those (past and current) men and women who are endeavoring to bring peace and independence to others and to keep America free and strong.  God Bless all of you!

I have two challenges for you today.  The theme is camouflage and I challenge you to be very, VERY creative with this -- use a lot of camouflage, use a small amount of camouflage, be creative and let your imagination run wild!

You can submit your entry(ies) for the challenges below by using the InLinkz button at the bottom of the post.  In addition, you can send your full card to one of the addresses shown below.  Feel free to enter either challenge or both challenges.

The first challenge is to create a card today to send to our troops thanking them for keeping America safe and strong (this is referred to as an Any Hero card).

The second challenge is to create a card to send to OWH, who will in turn send it to our troops for them to send home to a loved one.  This card can be any theme; love, happy birthday, congratulations, thinking of you, etc.

Another way you can participate in the challenge(s) today is to make it a "family" activity.  Sit down with your husband and/or children and have them create an Any Hero card or a card to send home to a loved,  too.  Our troops love to hear from children.  Then, submit their cards as part of the challenge -- wouldn't it be great if one of the children won?

Is your child too young to make a card?  Do they like to color?  Here is a link to a few pages they can color. Print off the coloring page, have your child color it and send it to OWH.  The troops will love receiving it!

Where do I send my card(s)?  This link will give you the addresses.
How do I send my card(s)?  To print a packing slip, click on this link.
Are there rules on how to make a card to send to our troops?  Yes, this link will tell you what is or is not appropriate.

BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!!!!   Please leave a comment on my blog and send your challenge entry into OWH.  I will choose a winner from comments received (challenge entry required) by using a random number generator.

Submit your challenge entry by clicking on the link below.


Return to OWH Stars & Stripes by clicking the OWH image below,

JOIN SU -- $99.00 Special

It is July 1st and Stampin' Up! has started the new year 

off with a bang!

Check out the New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog here.

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JOIN for $99.00 Posted: 01 Jul 2011 08:19 AM PDT ENJOY perks of becoming a demonstrator, like A 20 percent product discount! A free monthly issue of Stampin' Success, Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only  magazine! Sneak peeks at brand-new products! Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events! Regular get-togethers to stamp! Free access to a community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative  artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples! In addition, you will be eligible for TWO FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) -- including your own business website and Online Store, access to a blog, a calendar, a monthly e-newsletter, a project gallery, and e-cards -- if you sign up within 21 days of becoming a demonstrator. During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products: Easy Events Clear-Mount Set* Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set* Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper* Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon* Note Cards (20) Clear-Mount Block C Blender Pen (1) SNAIL Adhesive Business supplies *Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog! Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer. As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator.  Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more! Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit--all for just $99! OR - Choose either of our Standard Starter Kits Whether you'd like to earn money to pay for your stamping supplies, create a full or part-time career, or simply get a discount on your stamping supplies, Stampin' Up! will help you do it. And if that isn't enough, I've listed 10 reasons for you to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Get ideas for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and home decor projects. Learn new, artistic stamping techniques on a monthly basis. Gain first access to popular product lines and exclusive, award-winning designs. Get a 20 percent discount on Stampin' Up! products. Be your own boss, and establish a flexible business that meets your goals. Spend more time with family when you work from home with a schedule that fits you  and your family. Be eligible to attend Stampin' Up!'s fabulous conferences and events. Earn free exotic trips and other recognition (like free rubber stamps, cash awards,  and other valuable prizes). Meet new friends while sharing what you love. Receive support and training from Stampin' Up! Choose the Starter Kit that best matches your stamping and paper-crafting interests. Interested in becoming a SU! Demonstrator?  Call me at 1-208-819-1380 or send me an e-mail.