Technostamper Challenge

Sprinkles of Life

Leave a Comment / July 13, 2015 / Technostamper Challenge

Happy Monday everyone! It’s time now for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge! This is a fun sketch this week and since I’m really lovin’ Mint Macaron, I thought I’d pair it up with Watermelon Melon for a fun birthday card! This is the first I’ve played with the Everyday Chic dsp and loved how this print went with the …

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Sprinkles of Life

1 Comment / June 29, 2015 / Technostamper Challenge

Okay before I get into this first I have to say I LOVE this card! Seriously…it was just so much fun to make and LOVE the colors. The second thing I have to say is that it sort of took a DETOUR a bit from the Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge sketch. Pretty much the elements are there, but …

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I Think You’re Great

Leave a Comment / June 15, 2015 / Technostamper Challenge

Oh how I LOVE the new Bohemian dsp! The colors just speak to me (okay…could be because there is purple in the and blue, oh and yellow!) What can I say…LOVE it! And speaking of LOVE, LOVE the Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch challenge this week! And speaking of LOVE…I’m having such a GREAT time playing with the I Think You’re …

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Celebrate Today

Leave a Comment / June 1, 2015 / Technostamper Challenge

Happy June everyone! Oh cool…it’s time for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch challenge and I just LOVE the sketch! For me this is such a tough time to create because although I have SOME new stuff…I don’t have MUCH new stuff – LOL!!! What can I say. So for the sketch this week I decided to use the new Cherry …

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Starburst Sayings

1 Comment / May 18, 2015 / Technostamper Challenge

Hppy Monday everyone! Since it is the third Monday of the month it’s time for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime sketch challenge. Mary Jo has another fun sketch for us and I’m still on kick to use more of my retiring items before they are gone. I haven’t used my Starburst Sayings in a while and thought it would work paired …

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Love is Kindness

1 Comment / May 4, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Happy Monday everyone! Since it is the first Monday of the month, it is time for another Tehcnostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. Mary Jo has a fun sketch for you and I decided to ‘change it up’ a little bit for my card today. For the month of May I’m trying to use things that are retiring and/or Occasions Mini …

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Crazy About You

1 Comment / April 20, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

What a fun sketch Mary Jo has for us this time for the Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. It is such a simple one and you can do so many thing with it. As we are getting to end of the current catalog, I’m trying to revisit some sets and designer papers that I just didn’t use as much as …

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Bravo

2 Comments / April 6, 2015 / Clean and Simple (CAS), Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Oh…you know how I just love SIMPLE sketches and Mary Jo has a GREAT on for us this week for the Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch challenge. You need to feature the greeting but have a stamped image behind it. Easy peasy lemon squeezy! One of my favorite color combos is yellow and blue. There is just something so happy about …

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Simply Wonderful

1 Comment / March 23, 2015 / Sale-a-bration, Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

One of my very favorite things from the new catalog was the Moonlight dsp paper stack. I love the colors and the designs of the paper. When I was looking at the sketch Mary Jo gave us for the Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch challenge this week, I decided it was time to pull out that paper and use that for …

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Sheltering Tree

1 Comment / March 16, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

For this week’s Technostamper Monday Lunchtime sketch challenge I decided it was time to pull out my Sheltering Tree set again but this time I wanted to go soft and pretty in pink! I really like the look of the pink – makes me think that maybe…just maybe spring is on its way! One of the things though was I …

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Butterfly Basics

1 Comment / March 9, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

As soon as I saw the sketch this week for the Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge I knew EXACTLY what I was going to do with it! One of things that I bought in my first order was the Artisan Embellishment Kit. Now this is not my ‘usual’ things that I use when making cards but I thought it would …

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Celebrate Today

1 Comment / March 2, 2015 / Sale-a-bration, Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Yep…time for another fun Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge and I decided to ‘celebrate’ with some fun balloons! I thought that print from Best Year Ever SAB dsp sort of looked like confetti so I thought using that and adding balloons would be fun for the sketch this week. And yes…I was crazy enough to cut out those streamers for …

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Sheltering Tree

2 Comments / February 23, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Well Mary Jo has done it again with ANOTHER great sketch for the Technostamper Monday Lunchtime sketch challenge! I just haven’t played with this set – Sheltering Tree – nearly enough so when I saw the sketch for this week I decided it would be just perfect. The photopolymer stamps really make it easy to take a long greeting and …

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Sheltering Tree

3 Comments / February 16, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

I have been wanting to play with my new set Sheltering Tree for some time now and the sketch for Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch challenge is really just PERFECT!!! What a great simple sketch if you have a large image you want to use. I also needed a sympathy card for a friend and when I was thinking about doing …

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Celebrate Today

1 Comment / February 9, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Here we are at another Monday and Mary Jo really has an interesting sketch for us today. I have to say….this one made me really have to think what to do. I just love this balloon set…it’s just so much fun and REALLY happy! When I saw the sketch the first thing I thought about was this fun balloon and …

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Balloon Bash

1 Comment / February 2, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Happy Monday Everyone! WOW…FEBRUARY!!! The BEST thing about February…getting closer to SPRING!!! Hoping that weather isn’t too bad this month although sometimes it can really be a bit challenging! And cold…REALLY cold!!! and I HATE cold! But Mary Jo has a FABULOUS sketch for us and I did a little twist (literally) on my card. Between the balloon framelits and …

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A Happy Thing

1 Comment / January 26, 2015 / Sale-a-bration, Technostamper Challenge

Happy Monday! Mondays are just the BEST because it is time for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. Mary Jo has another FABULOUS sketch for us and I had so much fun making this card. I finally broke down and got “A Happy Thing” Sale-a-bration stamp set. Not real sure about the bird but I do LOVE the lemon! I …

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Lotus Blossom

3 Comments / January 19, 2015 / Sale-a-bration, Technostamper Challenge

Oh my word…I seriously am IN LOVE with this SAB stamp set! Two step stamping is wonderful but three step??? FABULOUS!!! It’s Monday so time for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch challenge. When I saw the sketch this week I just knew the Lotus Blossoms would look SOOOOO perfect on it…especially teamed up with the Best Day Ever dsp. Here’s …

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B.Y.O.P.

1 Comment / January 12, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Oh…it’s time for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. The Occasions Mini and SAB are underway AND it’s Preview Week for Create with Connie and Mary Spring Collection! I just LOVE the SAB dsp…it is just so soft and pretty and the prints are just delightful! I just HAD to use this fun print today! Here’s the details… So Saffron …

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Crazy About You

1 Comment / January 5, 2015 / Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

YIPPEE…it’s 2015…FINALLY!!! I am so very happy about that! It’s time for the first Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge and it is a simple one that you can do so many things with it. I really wanted to use some of my ‘new stuff’ and had so much fun making this. One of my favorite new things is the word …

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Hey, Valentine

2 Comments / December 29, 2014 / Create with Connie and Mary, Spring Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Wow…can you believe it? It’s the LAST Monday of 2014! All I can say is thank goodness the year is almost over! LOL!! Mary Jo has such a GREAT sketch for us and I just could wait to use my Hey, Valentine set with it. I also thought the really cool dsp in the Birthday Bash Specialty dsp was a …

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Holiday Home

1 Comment / December 22, 2014 / Holiday Mini, Technostamper Challenge

It’s time for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge! I haven’t used this Holiday Home stamp set much but when I saw the sketch for this week…well…I thought it would be perfect! Here’s the details… Lost Lagoon – 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 folded All is Calm – dotted print – 2 1/4 x 5 1/2 All is Calm – …

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Festival of Trees

Leave a Comment / December 15, 2014 / Holiday Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Yep it’s time for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. LOVE the long narrow card and immediately had the idea for this card. Silver and white is one of my favorite color combos for Christmas and a little touch of Cherry Cobbler is perfect! Here’s the details… Whisper White – 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 folded Whisper White – 3 …

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Check out these "jazzy" skeletons in the new BAG OF BONES BUNDLE! So many pieces to mix and max for personalized figures and scenes! Build a spooky scene with tombstones, bats, stars, and even a rickety picket fence using the BAG OF BONES DIES. This bundle is bone-a-fide fun with even a not-so-furry friend or two. Your Halloween crafts are sure to be eerie-sistible! We featured the BAG OF BONES BUNDLE with the THEM BONES DESIGNER PAPER for a spook-tacular collection! There are step-by-step instructions for TWO card designs and TWO treat holder projects! See more details HERE!

The single and multi-leaf images in the AUTUMN LEAVES BUNDLE give you a lot of different looks for your card making, scrapbooking, gift packaging or elegant tags! Use the stamp images alone or combine with the detailed leaf veins, awesome shaped labels, and stand-alone leaf dies! Celebrate the fall season by sharing your creations using the thankful greetings to express joy and gratitude. We featured the AUTUMN LEAVES BUNDLE with the ALL ABOUT AUTUMN DESIGNER PAPER for a colorful outdoorsy look! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...four card designs and two sweet favor projects! See more details HERE!

The JUST MY TYPE STAMP SET images have a vintage look of time gone by! The hand-drawn typewriter reminds "some" of us of a less technology-driven time! And the classic typewriter font used on the greetings, plus some fun desk accessories, help create charming cards and projects for a book lover or writer! We featured the JUST MY TYPE STAMP SET with the GORGEOUS GINGHAM DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheerful look! There are step-by-step instructions for three card designs (one a fun fold!) and a fun display project! See more details here!

The PAPER FLORIST DIES make it easy to be a florist...a paper florist, that is! Run some cardstock or designer paper thru the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with these pretty petals and leaves dies, fluff them up, and create show stopping flowers! The PAPER FLORIST DIES are perfectly sized for cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags or boxes! We featured the PAPER FLORIST DIES with the black & white designs in the ZOO CREW DESIGNER PAPER as a perfect back drop for your floral masterpieces. There are step-by-step instructions for SIX card designs! See more details here!

The HEY CHUCK BUNDLE is something to crow about! It has everything you need to do some quirky crafting! The stamps are filled with sassy chickens and fun sentiments. The HEY CHUCK DIES help you create farmyard scenes for your down-to-earth projects. Mix and match the images and dies for endless sunrise to sunset possibilities! We featured the HEY CHUCK BUNDLE with the REGALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER to help you rule the roost in your designs. There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three cards (one a fun fold) and a fun gift package design you will love to give away! See more details here!

Using Stampin' Up!'s EARTHEN TEXTURES BUNDLE is the perfect way to add a chic and sophisticated look to all of your card making projects! The grassy floral images can be layered different ways, and easily coordinate with other stamp images. The EARTHEN TEXTURES DIES have a variety of earthy pottery pieces and the fan palm and leaves give you lots of texture and depth on your creations. We featured the EARTHEN TEXTURES BUNDLE with the EARTHEN ELEGANCE DESIGNER PAPER for a natural one-of-a-kind look. There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three cards (one a fun fold) and an office accessory you are sure to use! See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s GORGEOUSLY MADE BUNDLE has some fun graphic design images to use for texture to go along with fresh greenery and simple greetings. They are also perfect fill-ins for cards, tags, scrapbook pages and gift packaging! The GORGEOUSLY MADE DIES let you add unique borders, edges, labels and more to your crafts. We featured the GORGEOUSLY MADE BUNDLE with the MASTERFULLY MADE DESIGNER PAPER for some hand-made and hand-torn design looks! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO desk accessories you'll find very useful! See more details HERE!

Nothing says sweet summertime like an ice-cold pitcher of lemonade or iced tea! Stampin’ Up!’s SO REFRESHING BUNDLE lets you customize your favorite summer beverage with all the fun detailed stamp images and dies! Mix and match the two-step stamping images with soft or bold colors and heartfelt sentiments for a personalized greeting or gift! We featured the SO REFRESHING BUNDLE with the GLORIOUS GINGHAM 6×6 DESIGNER PAPER for show stopping designs! There are step-by-step instructions for THREE cards (one a fun fold!) and a fun GIFT project! See more details HERE!

Calling all demos! Stampin' Up!'s Creativity Now Crafting Event is occurring on Saturday, June 24th! If you purchased this TRANSLUCENT FLORALS BUNDLE in order to participate, we have a Connie & Mary Creations SPECIAL COLLECTION just for you! We EXPANDED the use of your Translucent Florals Bundle by designing a Collection of SIX card tutorials using this bundle! Add to your "watch party", get your samples done EARLY for upcoming classes, or just enjoy a different look for this bundle than the Stampin' Up! offering! (Don't worry...if you didn't purchase this bundle now, it will be available for EVERYONE to purchase from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog!) We featured the TRANSLUCENT FLORALS BUNDLE with the BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, cheerful designs! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX card projects. See more details HERE!

We love Stampin' Up!'s new INKED & TILED STAMP SET AND PUNCH PACK BUNDLE! The stamp images have a botanical print appearance of pressed leaves and flowers! The INKED & TILED PUNCHES can be used with the all-occasion greetings, to punch out the coordinating DSP or for cool tiled backgrounds! You can go soft and neutral or bold and bright as you wish! We featured this INKED & TILED BUNDLE with the new coordinating INKED BOTANICALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a classically timeless design! There are step-by-step instructions for EIGHT card projects. See more details HERE!

We went bananas over Stampin' Up!'s new LITTLE MONKEY STAMP SET AND PUNCH and we know you will, too!! The LITTLE MONKEY BUNDLE has tropical elements to create a fun jungle scene! Mix and match the monkeys, punched pieces and cute greetings for adorable cards and projects. Have them hanging from trees or vines while snacking on their favorite bananas! We featured this LITTLE MONKEY BUNDLE with the new REGALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some whimsical fun! There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three card ideas (one a fun fold) and gift idea that is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! See more details HERE!

Calling all crafters! Stampin' Up! just introduced a new stamp bundle called CRAFTING WITH YOU that includes something for papercrafters, knitter/crocheters, sewists, painters, needleworkers... whichever hobby you enjoy! It also includes some inspiring greetings! The CRAFTING WITH YOU DIES have some bonus images (including a TRIMMER and SCISSORS! Oh my!), along with dies to cut out the fun stamped images. We featured this CRAFTING WITH YOU BUNDLE with the new BRIGHTS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some colorful fun! There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three card ideas (one a fun fold) and fun desk accessory for you and your customers to enjoy and display! More details here!

Let's celebrate with the FUN new Bright & Beautiful Suite of products that demos could preorder this month, including the BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS BUNDLE! This celebratory BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS STAMP SET has a variety of sized balloons, festoons and greetings for many different occasions! The BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS DIES cut out stamped balloon shapes, plus a confetti tag, a couple of star shapes and a fun fringe! We featured this BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS BUNDLE with an array of new CORE COLORS just added to the Stampin' Up! Color Collections lineup! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR card ideas and TWO fun gift favor projects we know you'll enjoy making! See more details HERE!

One of the preorder sets that demos could order this month is this fabulous CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE! This delightful CHEERFUL DAISIES STAMP SET has three different sizes of daisy flowers, with greetings, greenery and leaves to coordinate. The CHEERFUL DAISIES DIES cut out stamped shapes, plus a large flower cluster and a fun tag shape that we know you will love! And we decided to feature this CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE with the NEWEST In Colors...a fabulous set of rich, deep colors that go together SO well...and the FRESH AS A DAISY DESIGNER PAPER. There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR card ideas and TWO wonderful projects suitable for workshops, open house or catalog launches that introduce both the new In Colors AND the new Core Colors! See more details HERE!