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There is an AWESOME PROMOTION going on right now from SU!  Great products and the price to join is only $99! What a deal!!!  Click this link to see all the great goodies!!!  Or click the Have Your Cake promo below!

END OF YEAR BASEBALL CARD FOR COACH

My secretary asked me to make her an END OF YEAR card for her son's baseball coach.  I used  
My Digital Studio by SU! to create this card.

This card is somewhat of a hybrid.  I printed out the design and then adhered it to colored card stock.  Isn't it cool?

Here's the inside that I stamped.  I actually made it several sheets on the inside of the card because this is little league and the boys tend to write big.  The whole team eventually signed the card.

You can easily create a card like this with MDS.  Get a FREE copy today!  And with every copy of MDS you will receive a FREE upgrade with the NEW SU! IN COLORS!

BRAND NEW BETSY'S BLOSSOMS

I'm so excited!!!!  I ordered BRAND NEW SU! stamps, papers, embellishments and more - even brand new digital items.  The BRAND NEW SU! idea book is out!  Whahoo!

As a demonstrator I was able to preorder some stamps and papers.  I have worked a bit with BETSY's BLOSSOMS which is the stamp set I used here (birds, flowers...).  The sentiment is from BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN.

The NEW DSP is called FLORAL DISTRICT  and it just may be my absolute favorite NEW DSP.  I cut it in 1/2 inch strips and made banners.  Banners are really hot hot hot!!! on cards and crafts these days!  I'm definitely on the bandwagon with these!

I really love these colors also...baja breeze, rich razzleberry, daffodil delight and tangerine tango.  Notice that my card stock is embossed?  I used the SU! BIG SHOT to emboss the rich razzleberry with the lattice embossing folder and the daffodil delight with an argyle.  Both embossing folders are exclusive to SU!

NEW PAPAYA COLLAGE

I'm really EXCITED about this NEW stamp set from SU! called PAPAYA COLLAGE.  I think it is really elegant and can be done up in so many different ways.  You'll see me using this set a lot in the coming year for sure.  I made this card using this set.

I love the frame that comes  with this stamp set, and the bird and butterfly and flowers.  Oh My!  I'm in heaven with all BRAND NEW SU!  I used all the NEW IN COLORS on this card also.  The background was embossed with a SU! embossing folder and highlighted with a pearl shimmer paint.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY SHARON LIBERTO - NEW SU!

It's my dear friend Sharon's birthday month!  Yeah!  You go Sharon!  Hope your actual day was a great one.

I created a very special card for Sharon.  I used the NEW EVERYTHING ELEANOR  by SU! stamp set for this card.

 I also used the LAYERED LABELS set (for you) and added SU! pearls.

The butterfly and the design at the top and bottom are from CREATIVE ELEMENTS.

Happy Birthday sentiment is from a BRAND NEW STAMP SET called MEMORABLE MOMENTS.  The friends sentiment is from CHERISH FRIENDSHIP.  These sets are in the NEW IDEA BOOK.

This is the envelope I used.  It uses a birthday sentiment from SU! and also the EVERYTHING ELEANOR.  I also spritzed the card and envelope with smooch spritz in gold and pearl.

I actually put the card in this envelope but it was so pretty that I didn't want it messed up in the mail so I created the envelope below.  I like how colorful it is.

The balloons, birds, sentiment and clouds are from the stamp set UP UP AND AWAY - which is also current.  I am not sure you can tell, but I did add lots of dazzling diamonds to the envelope. 

Sharon, I hope you received your card and had a wonderful happy birthday!

BE ON THE LOOK OUT AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY GI GI

Now that the NEW SU! IDEA BOOK is officially released, some of the overhead from the previous catalog and the last Occasions Mini Catalog will be sold on the Clearance Rack.  Check it regularly to see what is on it because there are some AWESOME deals and good deals go quickly.  One of the items that I'll be looking for are the cake and candy suite stickers.  I used them on the card below.  At our team meeting for the Remarkables in March, we had make and takes using these fabulous stickers. Janet - our leader - gave us each a package of these and precut cards and pieces to make our own projects.  I modified this one from the original that Janet designed.  I love the little candies border on the bottom and the cupcakes are so cute.  This really makes a great card that is so easy.  The dsp is from the same line and the pleated satin ribbon was also in the Occasions.  The background color of the card stock is poppy parade an in color that just semi-retired.  I LOVE poppy parade.  SU! told us that we should hang onto our ink pads in the older in colors because they may return in a year or so.  It's possible that SU! will sell these ink pads on clearance rack and the card stock also because they will remake these colors for the NEW ink pads I showed you the other day!

SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT!  You never know if these items show up.  

In the meantime...enjoy this card I made for my good friend Mary Jo's mother.  It's her birthday!

The sentiments related to birthday are from the stamp set BRING ON THE CAKE.
The Heaven knows you're Special is from BLESSINGS FROM HEAVEN.  Both of these sets are in the NEW IDEA BOOK.  The cupcake with GOT BIRTHDAY is from the GOT TREATS set and that is also still available.  My contrasting color is Island Indigo and that's a current In Color.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIGI!

BETSY'S BLOSSOMS - NEW SU!

We have NEW IN COLORS, NEW INK PADS, NEW STAMPS, NEW EMBELLISHMENTS....and more.

I'm so excited we are now into our NEW 2012-13 SU! IDEA BOOK!  See yesterday's post to view the NEW IDEA BOOKS in PDF format.  If you have an ipad or flipbook of some sort, you will LOVE how easy it is to look at the catalog online now!

Here's one of the cards I made using NEW IN COLORS for 2012 and the NEW stamp set BETSY's BLOSSOMS.

I love these NEW colors - Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green and Raspberry Ripple.  They are absolutely gorgeous.

This is a card I made for one of my BFF's - Linda Kincaid.  I wanted to Thank her and her family for watching Luigi while we were in Florida.  Luigi had just as nice a vacation with the Kincaid's as we had in Florida.

I love the NEW STITCHED GROSGRAIN RIBBON and look how our sticky back pearls work so well for the eye of the bird

I USED BRAND NEW SU! ink pads for this card.  The NEW PADS are foam mounted and are just dreamy to stamp with.  Nothing uneven, always inks well, great coverage. Thanks SU! for so many brand new goodies!

(NOTE:  one of my posts yesterday has a video and information about the NEW INK PADS!)  check it out!

FREE NEW IN COLORS MDS

If you own a copy of My Digital Studio, SU! is providing you  FREE of Charge....The NEW 2012-2013 IN COLORS digitally to start working with!  Whahoo!  Just go to your MDS program, open it up and in the Help section, there is a drop down to check for updates.  Click on this and you will get your new downloads - colors and card stock.  Thank you SU!

Here's my first MDS project with the NEW IN COLORS.  I wanted to showcase each one.

From left to right the NEW IN COLORS are
Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals and Gumball Green.

They are AWESOME!

BRAND NEW SU! TODAY

The Brand New Catalog is NOW LIVE!  Orders can be placed today as of 2 pm eastern time!  Whahoo!
I will have Catalogs for customers so let me know how you wish to receive yours.  For NOW!  Enjoy looking at the NEW CATALOG  ON LINE NOW.  Just click the picture of the catalog!  It may take a little time to load the PDF but it shouldn't be too long. 

Here is the NEW SPANISH CATALOG.  Lots of GREAT ideas inside!

OMG! BRAND NEW STYLE OF INK PADS FOR STAMPIN UP!

I am loving the NEW INK PADS by SU!  Here's a video showing information about them and how well they work.  You will be so happy!!!



 I'm so excited about these.  Check with me if you want to see them up close and personal.

THESE INK PADS CAN BE ORDERED TODAY!  ordering from the NEW IDEA BOOK begins today at 2 pm est.

With the introduction of the 2012-2013 annual catalog, SU! has made a very big change to our Stampin’ Pads.
Introducing firm foam pads! They change your stamping experience for the better.
We know you’re going to love these new Stampin’ Pads—just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:

• Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
• Light-tap stamping produces flawless images!

In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads

• Create wonderfully solid images. The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads. When using the Firm Foam pad, your stamp will get an even, solid covering of ink that you may not have been able to achieve with the felt pads. Please note: if you are using the ink pad frequently you may need to re-ink your Firm Foam pad more often.
• Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
• Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)--just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification! 
• Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
• Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors

Please note: Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads. These colors are

• Basic Black
• Basic Gray
• Marina Mist
• Perfect Plum
• Tempting Turquoise

All five colors of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin’ Pads is fine, we do not recommend using the old ink formula for these five colors in the new firm foam pads. Any refills purchased after April 30, 2012, will contain the new formulated ink.

Common Questions regarding the NEW INK PADS:
 

New Firm Foam Pads FAQs

Q: Why did we switch from felt pads to firm foam pads?
A: We have worked very hard to improve the functionality of our Classic Stampin’ Pads. The firm foam allows for better ink coverage; plus it stays juicer and lasts longer.
Q: Do old Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills work with the new firm foam pads?
A: Yes, with the exception of Basic Black, Basic Gray, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, and Tempting Turquoise, which have been reformulated to work with the new foam pad material. We do not recommend using old ink refills in these colors with the new firm foam pads.
Q: Before I use my firm foam pad, do I need to tap it and massage the ink around?
A:  No. The firm foam pads are ready for use immediately. The best stamping technique with the firm foam pad is light tapping.
Q: My pad is too wet. What should I do?
A: We suggest using a paper towel to remove some of the ink. The amount of ink in each pad is carefully monitored in production to ensure the two-year shelf life.
Q: The firm foam on my lighter color pads looks blotchy. Is this normal?
A: Yes. The blotchiness is caused by the characteristics of the pad material. It does not affect the stamped image.
Q: When I first stamp with certain colors, my images seem a lot darker. Why is this happening?
A: When stamping with your old pads, you had to work hard to get even ink coverage on your stamp. With the new firm foam pad, the stamp gets a lot more ink on it so when you stamp, your image will appear darker.  Once your stamped image dries, the color will look normal.
Q: When I compare the firm foam pads to my felt pads, some of the colors don’t seem to match. Why is this?
A: The firm foam and felt will not match exactly. Ink reacts differently to different materials. We have quality checked each ink color to ensure that the stamped ink color is true.
Q: What is shelf life of the firm foam pads? How long will the pad last before I need to re-ink it?
A: Shelf life is two years from the manufactured date, which means if you do not use the pad for two years, it should remain well saturated. If you use the pad frequently, the pad may need to be re-inked before the two years.
Q: What is the best way to remove the color labels from the bottom of the ink pad?
A: Start at the right bottom corner (just above the barcode) and slowly peel the corner up by removing both layers.
Q: Which end of the case do you apply the label to?
A: The label goes on the end where you open the case.
Q: If the ink pad becomes saturated with ink or liquid, will it cause the label to fall off?
A: No, the label should not be affected. However, like most labels, if you pick at it or try and remove it, it may start to peel up.
Q: What are some additional features of the new firm foam pads 

• The firm foam is nice and flat and will not become wavy.
• The firm foam material does not imprint on the stamp images like the felt pad sometimes did. However, because the firm foam material is a foam base material, the stamp image can momentarily leave an imprint on the pad, which can transfer to a second stamped image. By inking your stamp on different areas of the pad or waiting momentarily for the ink to rise back to the top, you can easily avoid this situation.
• The firm foam material is soft and has a nice bounce to it. It’s not hard like the felt is.
• The ink lay-down (how the ink is absorbed into the card stock) is even, not blotchy, and dries quickly. It has an increased opacity and stamps solid images beautifully.

Q: Will Stampin’ Spots use the new firm foam pad?
A: No. Stampin’ Spots will remain the same.
Q: Can I use the reformulated ink with my Stampin’ Spots?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I use the reformulated ink with my Stampin’ Around Wheels?
A: Yes.