Inspiration Ink

For the Guys Stamp Camp

Date:  Sunday, March 4, 2012

Time:  2 to 6 p.m.

Place:  The Creativity Spot (my house)

Cost:  $1 per project made

RSVP Deadline:  Friday, March 2 at 9 p.m.

Unfortunately, I had to reschedule this camp from it's original date since I am currently sick.  This is the new date and time.

Making cards for guys is always a challenge!  Stop by and make some that I've designed for the guys in your life.

You will work at your own pace, so you can stop by anytime between 2 and 6 p.m. and stay as long as you want/need to make the cards you are interested in.  Please just plan to leave by 6:30 p.m.

You may make up to 3 of each card if you wish. Cost is $1 per card made.

Please RSVP by 9 p.m. on Friday, March 2 so I have enough materials prepared. You can RSVP by e-mailing me at michelerey@aol.com.  I can not accept late RSVPs or drop-ins.  Sorry!

Here's a sneak peek at the projects you'll get to choose from:

Framed Butterfly Thanks

This is the last of the cards we made in my Club Classes this month featuring items that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.  Enjoy!

Uses Kindness Matters Clear-Mount Set plus Riding Hood Red Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Riding Hood Red Stampin' Write Marker, Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker, Assortment 1 Waffle Paper, Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, Gold Brads, Color Spritzer Tool, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block D, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, 2-Way Glue Pen, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Boho Blossoms Punch, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set.

The Kindness Matters Set is available in Clear-Mount or Wood-Mount and is available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying purchase.  Also available as a FREE choice is the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set.

 

Hybird Birthday Balloons

This card is a hybrid, meaning it is a mix of traditional stamping and My Digital Studio.  It's one of the cards we made in my Club Classes this month featuring products that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying purchase.  I pre-designed and pre-printed the balloons and circle images using the Piece of Cake Ensemble CD, My Digital Studio software, and my printer.  Then, my Club Members stamped on the sentiment, punched out the circles, embossed the gray piece with the Big Shot and an Embossing Folder, and added some ribbon. Enjoy!

Uses My Digital Studio DVD Software, Piece of Cake Ensemble CD, and Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess Clear-Mount Set plus Lucky Limeade Card Stock, Island Indigo Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Basic Gray Card Stock, Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear-Mount Block G, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Craft Scissors, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, computer, and printer.

The Piece of Cake Ensemble CD and the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder are two of the products you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying order.

Don't miss the FREE Trial that Stampin' Up! is offering of the My Digital Studio software as well!

Free Trial of My Digital Studio Software

Stampin' Up! is offering a FREE Trial of the My Digital Studio Software.  You can download the FREE trial at any time and it is good for 30 days once you actually open (launch) the program.

 

With the FREE 30-day trial, you’ll get:

* Full access to the software at NO COST for 30 days.
* Full design functionality.
* Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express—that’s $50 worth of content!
* Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
* Access to our professional print services.

To order the FREE 30-day trial, click on the "Shop Now" button to the right.  Click on the "Digital Designing" link on the left side of the screen.  Click on the banner titled "My Digital Studio Free Trial."  Click the "Add to Bag" button at the bottom and then click on the "Checkout" button.  Next, follow the prompts to install the trial software on your computer, just make sure you indicate whether you are installing onto a Mac or Windows.  The FREE Trial can only be ordered online.

Your 30 day trial period starts as soon as you launch the program. It does not matter when you download the program, your 30 days will start as soon as you actually launch (open) the program.

At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software. If you order My Digital Studio Express, you will not need to reinstall the software. A product key will be e-mailed to you; after you complete your purchase, just enter that product key when the program prompts you to. If you purchase the disc version of My Digital Studio, you will need to use the installation discs in order to access the included digital content. The installation wizard will walk you through the process, including entering the product key (which you'll receive with your shipped discs). You will not lose any downloads or projects from your 30-day trial period.  My Digital Studio Express can only be ordered online and costs $39.95.  The content on the software is the same as that in the free trial.  The disc version can be ordered through me.  It contains over $500 worth of digital content and costs $79.95.

 

You will be able to keep any downloads you purchase during the 30-day trial period even if you choose not to purchase the actual software.  The My Digital Studio digital downloads will work with any digital design program.

 

You will not be able to edit any of your projects through My Digital Studio after the trial period has ended unless you purchase the software. If you do chose to purchase the software, you will be able to access all your projects. If you don't choose to purchase the software, we recommend you save your projects as jpg files. You will then be able to use them like you use any of your jpg (picture) files.

 

If you choose not to purchase the software at the end of the trial period, you can uninstall the software at any time.

 

We have several videos and resources available for you on the training section of MyDigitalStudio.net that will help you learn how to use the program.  Or, load the program onto a laptop and bring it with you to a Take It Tuesday Class and I'll help you with it.  If you can't make it on a Tuesday, contact me to arrange a private one-on-one session!

 

System requirements for using My Digital Studio are:

Computers running Microsoft Windows:

• Windows 7, Vista or XP
• Pentium 4, 1 GHz or better (1.6 GHz recommended) or comparable AMD processor
• 1 GB RAM available (2 GB or more recommended), 2 GB required for Windows Vista users and Windows 7 users
• 16 MB video RAM (64 MB recommended)
• Available hard disk space: 6GB minimum
• DVD-ROM drive Computers running

Macintosh:

• OS X 10.4.x or greater (with the latest Java update)
• G4 500 MHz or faster (G5 1 GHz or better recommended, PowerPC or Intel Mac)
• 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
• 16 MB video RAM (64 MB recommended)
• Available hard disk space: 6 GB minimum
• DVD-ROM drive

Other Requirements

• QuickTime Player version 7.5 or higher (available at http://www.quicktime.com/)
• Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher (1152 x 864 or higher recommended)
• Internet connection: broadband connection with 512kbps download and 128kbps upload (1.5Mbps download and 768kbps upload or faster recommended)

Recommended additional equipment

• Printer
• Digital camera

I hope you will give the Free Trial a look!  Let me know if you download it!  Enjoy!

Butterfly Birthday Flower

Here's another one of the cards we made in my Club Classes this month featuring items that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying purchase.  Enjoy!

Uses Elementary Elegance Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set and Triple Treat Flower a la carte stamp plus Pool Party Card Stock, Peach Parfait Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo Brads, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Craft Scissors, Fancy Flower Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, and Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die.

The Elementary Elegance Sale-A-Bration Set is available in Clear-Mount or Wood-Mount.  Both it and the Triple Treat Flower a la carte stamp and the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper are available for FREE with a qualifying purchase during Sale-A-Bration.

Weekly Inspiration

I'm sorry that I never posted a Weekly Inspiration post last week.  Things just got hectic with Valentine's Day, both of my boys' birthdays, Diva Day, getting ready for Club Classes, regular life, and dealing with sinus trouble. 

Here's this week's card though which is one of the cards we made in my Club Classes this month featuring items that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.  This card also showcases a different way to use our awesome new Framelits Dies.  Enjoy!

Supplies

- Language of Friendship, page 17 of Sale-A-Bration brochure or page 101 of big catalog, Clear - $11.95, Wood - $15.95, or free with qualifying purchase

- 2011-2013 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" Card Stock, page 15 of Sale-A-Bration brochure or page 176 of big catalog, $6.95 or free with qualifying purchase

- More Mustard 8-1/2" x 11" Card Stock, page 179, $6.95

- Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, page 176, $5.95

- Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, page 194, $9.95

- 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printed Brads, page 199, $7.95

- SNAIL Adhesive, page 206, $6.95

- 2-Way Glue Pen, page 206, $3.50

- Paper-Piercing Tool, page 207, $3.50

- Mat Pack, page 207, $9.95

- Paper Snips, page 208, $9.95

- Craft Scissors, page 208, $29.95

- Paper Cutter, page 208, $24.95

- Replacement Cutting & Scoring Blades, page 208, $5.95

- Bird Builder Punch, pages 212-213, $16.95

- Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (includes Multipurpose Platform and Standard Cutting Pads), page 215, $99.95

- Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber, page 215, $5.95

- Labels Collection Framelits Dies, page 6 of Occasions Mini, $26.95

Directions

 1)  Cut a piece of Lucky Limeade Card Stock to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" using the Paper Cutter.

2)  Score the card stock along the 8 1/2" side at 4 1/4" using the Scoring Blade on the Paper Cutter.  Fold in half to make card.

3)  Cut a piece of Pool Party Card Stock to 4 x 5 1/4".

4)  Build a a sandwich of Multipurpose Platform with Tab 2 open, one Standard Cutting Pad, Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber, the Pool Party Card Stock, the framelits dies you want to use to emboss the image placed where you want them, and the other Standard Cutting Pad.  Run through the Big Shot.  I used the two smallest Labels Collection Framelits Dies with the smaller one inside the other placed in the center of the card stock about 1/2" from the top.

5)  Stamp the sentiment in the lower right corner of the embossed Pool Party card stock using Island Indigo Ink.

6)  Ink up the image of the three flowers using Island Indigo Ink and stamp off on scratch paper.  Then, stamp the flowers randomly in the lower right corner and upper left corner of the Pool Party rectangle.  Remember to re-ink the stamp each time and stamp off once before stamping on your card stock.

7)  Ink up the bird, leaf, and wing image using Island Indigo Ink and stamp onto a scrap of Island Indigo, a scrap of More Mustard, and three scraps of Lucky Limeade Card Stock.  Remember to re-ink the image each time.

8)  Use the Bird Builder Punch to punch out the birds, wings, and leaves. 

9)  Use the 2-Way Glue Pen to adhere three Lucky Limeade leaves and one Island Indigo leaf to the bottom of the embossed labels area.  Trim off excess stems using the Paper Snips.

10)  Adhere the Island Indigo bird on top of the More Mustard bird so just a tiny bit of the More Mustard shows.  Trim off the beak of the More Mustard bird using Paper Snips if needed.

11)  Adhere the birds to the center of the embossed labels area.

12)  Adhere the Island Indigo wing on top of the More Mustard wing so just a tiny bit of the More Mustard shows.

13)  Adhere the wings to the bird.

14)  Cut a small piece of Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon.

15)  Pry open the prongs of an Island Indigo Designer Printed Brad and slide the piece of ribbon between the prongs.

16)  Pinch the prongs back shut.

17)  Use the Paper-Piercing Tool and Mat Pack pieces to poke a hole in the card stock right below the bird.

18)  Insert the brad and secure it on the back side by folding the prongs flat.

19)  Trim the ends of the ribbon as needed.

20)  Adhere the card front to the Lucky Limeade card.

Tips

You can use whichever side of the embossed Pool Party Card Stock you want to use.  They both look great!

You will not use the More Mustard leaf or the Lucky Limeade birds and wings on this card.  Save them for use on another project or throw them away.

If you want to try to save card stock, you can use the Island Indigo Marker (sold as part of the 2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers, page 176, $14.95) to ink up just the portions of the stamp you want and then stamp them onto the appropriate color of card stock before punching them out.  If you do this, you may be able to stamp and punch several leaf images from a fairly small scrap of Lucky Limeade Card Stock.

Remember to use the Mat Pack pieces when you are using the Paper-Piercing Tool to protect your work surface and to make it easier and safer to poke the holes and insert brads.

You can earn the Language of Friendship Set in Clear-Mount or Wood-Mount for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying order.  The 2011-2013 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" Card Stock is also available for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying purchase.

Take It Tuesday

You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m.  You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

You can pay me for an order or upcoming event, register for an upcoming event, or place an order.  Plus, you can browse through samples I have on display and take pictures of the samples so you can use them for inspiration at home.  I've got orders  here that are ready to be picked up as well!

You can also bring any products you may have that you'd like a little extra instruction on how to use and I'll give you a quick lesson.   So, if you have a punch that is giving you trouble or aren't sure what sandwich to use with a Big Shot Die or want some tips on using Wheels, etc. bring them along and get a one-on-one lesson.

If you have cards to donate for Operation Write Home, bring those too!  Please just remember - absolutely no glitter!

I'll also have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish.  These projects are different each week.  Cost will be $1 per project made.  You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.

Today we'll be making these two cards:

Uses Mixed Bunch Clear-Mount Set and Perfectly Penned Clear-Mount Set plus Regal Rose Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker, Brights Glimmer Brads, Stamping Sponges, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block H, SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, 1/2" Circle Punch, and Blossom Punch.

Uses Loving Thoughts Clear-Mount Set plus Blushing Bride Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock, Riding Hood Red Card Stock, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, Twitterpated Designer Buttons, Distressing Essentials, Clear-Mount Block H, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, 2-Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Modern Label Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Lattice Bigz Die.

 

Celebration Balloons

This is one of the cards we are making this month in my Club Classes featuring items that can be earned for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a qualifying purchase.  Enjoy!

Uses Party This Way Clear-Mount Set and Outlined Occasions Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set plus Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, Brights Designer Buttons, Stamping Sponges, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block H, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Extra-Large Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, and 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch.

The Party This Way Set and the Outlined Occasions Sale-A-Bration Set are both available in Clear-Mount and Wood-Mount versions and both can be earned for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration.  The Brights Designer Buttons are also available as a FREE choice during Sale-A-Bration.

Elementary Elegance Samples

The Elementary Elegance Set is the last of the exclusive sets you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration.  It's available in both Wood-Mount and Clear-Mount options.  Once Sale-A-Bration is over on March 31, this set will never be offered again!

Here are a few samples using this set to inspire you.  Enjoy!

Uses Elementary Elegance Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set plus Pool Party Card Stock, Calypso Coral Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Everyday Enchantment Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Everyday Enchantment Sale-A-Bration Ribbon & Brad Pack, Distressing Essentials, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set.

Uses Elementary Elegance Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set plus Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Pretty in Pink Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearls Jewels, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, VersaMark Pad, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Curly Label Punch, and Scallop Trim Border Punch.

Uses Elementary Elegance Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set and You're a Gem Clear-Mount Set plus Rose Red Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock, Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, White Baker's Twine, Rose Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, Twitterpated Designer Buttons, Beveled Windowpanes, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Craft Scissors, Scallop Oval Punch, and Large Oval Punch.

Outlined Occasions Samples

The Outlined Occasions Set is another one of the exclusive sets you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration.  It's available in both Wood-Mount and Clear-Mount options.  Once Sale-A-Bration is over on March 31, this set will never be offered again!

Here are a few samples using this set to inspire you.  Enjoy!

Uses Outlined Occasions Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set plus Cajun Craze Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Card Stock, River Rock Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Stampin' Write Marker, Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker, Well Worn Designer Series Paper, Linen Thread, Basics Glimmer Brads, VersaMarker, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block H, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Craft Scissors, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, and needle.
Uses Outlined Occasions Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set plus Lucky Limeade Card Stock, Wisteria Wonder Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad, Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, Mini Library Clips, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block H, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Craft Scissors, Curly Label Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies.

Uses Outlined Occasions Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set plus Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Perfect Plum Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad, Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad, Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Marker, Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Marker, Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper, Wisteria Wonder Baker's Twine, Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim, Perfect Plum 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Subtles Designer Buttons, Stamping Sponges, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Craft Scissors, Heart to Heart Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Labels Collection Framelits Dies.