Blog Candy Winner & My Digital Studio

It was fun to read everyone's suggestions and resolutions for the new year. Thank you for sharing! Unfortunately, there can only be one winner and this blog candy goes to:

Lynda
"I have so many resolutions floating in my head. I think my most important one is to show friends & family how much I appreciate them."

I think we can all try to show our loved ones that we appreciate them more. Lynda, please contact me with your mailing information ASAP (say 48 hours) so I can mail you off your goodies. If I don't hear from you, I'll have to send them off to the runner up. *Winner was randomly drawn with the help of Random.org.

Don't forget this week's new digital downloads! They are LOVE-ly! Perfect to help you get ready for Valentine's Day projects! Click here for your own copy of this week's MDS downloads.

Hearts Collection Punch-Digital Download My Cute Valentine Printables Designer Template - Digital Download Number One Kit - Digital Download You Are Loved Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download My Digital Studio

InLinkz.com

To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Mirror Mondays--Sneak Peek Card Set

Simply Sent card kits are the perfect kits for novice paper crafters and even for veterans. Everything you need to create a card is all in one kit: self adhesive accent sheets, printed cards, envelopes, and now even a card holder with dividers to keep everything organized.

inspiration from the Occasions Mini Catalog 2012

These kits will be available for order on January 4th. Purchase this Create and Keep Simply Sent kit along with basic rhinestone jewels from me and come to a free class where we'll decorate 10 all occasion cards. Class will be held on Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m. If you can't attend the class, I'll send you a PDF file of the card layouts with color photos. Email me your order and payment of $23.59 and I'll place your order along with mine on January 4th.

To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Happy New Year--blog giveaway!

To ring in the new year, I thought it would be fun to give away some products. Get you started in the right path for paper crafting fun. How does that sound? Leave me a comment with your New Year's resolution if you've got any and you'll be entered to win:

Simply Scrappin' Kit to help you start preserving those memories.
Mixture of buttons
Stamp Set
Reusable bag to carry all your stuff

Since I'm asking you to share your resolution, I guess I should start first. Looking back at the past and looking to the future and reflecting on changes, I probably need to take better care of me first and be able to say no. I just want to help and give as much as I can, which gets me into trouble. I spread myself too thin. I've already committed to being more fit (did I tell you I finished the Chicago Marathon last October?) so I guess that's a start.

Things I've learned is that life is way too short. Holding onto anger is much harder and tiring than it is to forgive and let go. I wish you happiness, health, and many blessings for this new year! Thank you for being apart my life and for enriching my creative soul.

To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Sweet Cake Swap

Here's another peek at the Sweet Cake set.

You know how little boys (or girls, I won't be discriminative) trade baseball cards? I swap handmade cards.  Silly or smart? I think its a little bit of both. I get ideas and inspiration from others and to get a card that you probably would never have thought of or just a twist on something is fun to receive. Its like Christmas year round! I hope the ladies who receive this card will find it as sweet and enjoyable as I do.

{Project Details}
Stamp: Sweet Cake* (125490-W/125492-C)
Ink: Chocolate Cbip Classic Ink Pad; Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers.
Paper: Calypso Coral and Whisper White Card Stock; Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper*.
Accessories: Big Shot, Petal Cone Die; Itty Bitty Punch Pack (Circle) and 3/16" Corner Punch; Dazzling Diamond Glitter, Basic Pearls Jewels, and Crystal Effects.
*Items available January 4 (from the Occasions Mini Catalog).
To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Digital Crafting--Sneak Peek #3

Sale A Bration is just around the corner and I couldn't wait to share with you a special sneak peak of the Piece of Cake Ensemble CD. In this CD, you'll get a kit that will make birthday party planning seem like a "piece of cake"!

• Invitations
• greeting cards
• tags
• decor templates 

This sample is one that Ian and I made for his thank you card.

We'll print out more of the different medallions and flags for a banner and tags for the party favors. Pictures to follow after the party!

But here are this week's digital downloads. Click here.

Hearts & Kisses Photocard Template - Digital Download I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download I {Love} Love Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download Owl Be Yours & You Bee Mine Greeting Card Templates - Digital Download Reasons I Heart You Swatchbook Template - Digital Download Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template - Digital Download Valentine Post Postcard Template - Digital Download My Digital Studio

InLinkz.com
 

To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Mirror Mondays-Sneak Peek 2

 Today's sneak peak is so sweet!

Its so cute that I could eat it. The name of the stamp set doesn't help either...Sweet Cake. Inspiration for this came directly from the Occasions Mini Catalog, available for orders starting January 4th. If you don't have a relationship with another demonstrator and would like a copy of the Mini Occasions Catalog, please contact me and I would be happy to send you one.


{Project Details}
Stamp: Sweet Cake* (125490-W/125492-C)
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad; Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, and Pool Party Stampin' Write Markers.
Paper: Pool Party and Whisper White Card Stock; Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper*.
Accessories: Printed 2011 In Color Brads and Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine*.
*Occasions Mini Catalog--available January 4th.
To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Merry Christmas

from our family

trifold

to yours.

Created with My Digital Studio.--Snow Flurries Template.
To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Holiday Gifts MDS Style

Every year, I am asked to make party favors for my husband's group holiday party. I love it because its my way of contributing to an amazing group of doctors and friends.

front sheet (two months per sheet with cutting guides)

what it looks like on the back of the sheet

This year, I was short on time but still wanted a handmade gift. I turned to My Digital Studio to create 2012 Jewel Case Calendars. I have had these CD like cases FOR--EVER!!! I just never made the calendars until now and what better way than to take advantage of the modern prints and colors from Stampin' Up!'s template. Just design the calendars, print, cut to size, and insert to jewel cases.

Its customized with reminders for their monthly meetings and annual Holiday Party for next year. I love this project because the recipients will find it useful, its digitally homemade, and is a one of a kind gift! Its simple, clean, and modern.

Another calendar gift that we (my sisters-in-law and I) made for the grandparents were pictures of the kids and highlighting each grandchild for his/her respective birthday month.

front page

back

It was fun and I hope you'll try and test your own magic with digital crafting.

This week's downloads: click here for your copy.

Also, don't miss out on the RED HOT DEALS! Going on now until January 5--while supplies last. Click here to shop now!
To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Mirror Mondays--Sneak Peek

This is a sneak peek for the upcoming products from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I had to recreate this card. Why change a masterpiece?!

TIP: 

• Use dotto to temporarily hold the framelet/edgelet to the card stock that you are cutting and then rub off the excess dotto.
• Cut the framelet/edgelet before embossing.
  

You'll be able to order these products starting January 4.

{Project Details}
Stamp: Apothecary Art Set; Sanded Background Stamp
Ink: Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, and Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pads; Black Staz On; Basic Gray and 2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers.
Paper: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red Textured, and Whisper White Card Stock; Watercolor Paper.
Accessories: Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder; Color Spritzer Tool; Blender Pens; 1/16" Circle Punch; Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread, and Victoria Crochet Ribbon; Paper Daisies; Pearl Basic Jewels, Hat Pins, and Vintage Trinkets.

To order on-line 24/7 click here.

Clearance Rack Blitz

December 15, 2011-January 5, 2012

Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--while supplies last!

• On-line shopping starts here. Orders can include non-Clearance Rack items, as well.
• The Clearance Rack Blitz includes old-body style punches.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• Qualifying Clearance Rack orders are eligible for hostess benefits/Stampin' Rewards.
• Following the Clearance Rack Blitz sales period, some blitz items may remain in the clearance rack; others may be removed and reappear at an undesignated time in the future.
• Clearance Rack Blitz items are only available while supplies last. There are no refunds or exchanges on Clearance Rack items.
• You may view Clearance Rack Blitz items in the Online Store.

To order on-line 24/7 click here.