MDS MARIA AND TERESA TAKE TO THE HIGH SEAS

Just getting in some more scrap booking for National Scrapbooking Month.  Here's the photo of my sister Teresa and I that we had taken just before we set sail. We were in the NY Harbor and it was a little cool, so we still had jackets on. That all changed once we sailed down the coast of the Eastern US and got down closer to North Carolina where it really warmed up and then it was great once we reached the Bahamas. We sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line and I'd recommend that ship to anyone.

Page was digitally mastered using My Digital Studio Software by SU!

Supply ListBackground
     Designer Series Paper\NAUTICAL - jessica sprague\SW-Nautical_papers3\SW_Nautical_papers3\SW_Nautical_toss_aqua

Embellishments
    _Designer Kits\NAUTICAL -jessica sprague\SW-Nautical-Stickers2\SW_nautical_stickers2\SW_Nautical_good_times_label_sticker (re-colored)
    _Designer Kits\NAUTICAL -jessica sprague\SW-Nautical-Stickers1\SW_Nautical_stickers1\SW_Nautical_anchor_sticker (re-colored)

LISA CHATTERJEE - BY THE TIDE

This coming Sunday at 12 am starts another REMARKABLE STAMP OF THE MONTH BLOG TOUR.  We'll be featuring BY THE TIDE.  You just have to see what we have been doing with this set.  In anticipation of the tour, let me show you something a friend shared with us a few weeks ago.

My dear friend Lisa Chatterjee shared this card with our Stampin Sistah group shortly after this set came out. We stamped with inks for the background, but then highlighted by stamping using SU! shimmer paint and reinkers mixed in the SU! spritz spray bottles.  I think Lisa said that she found a similar card on Yvette's Paper Garden, so we may be casing the design a bit on this card but Lisa used a different technique than Yvette.  You will need to see this card in person to really appreciate how cool it is and see how much it shimmers. This technique is too cool. 

 Depending on how you tilt the card, you get a different sheen to the card.

The first of these cards, the tilt shows the shell and the images a little more white and gold and then tilt it like the card immediately above and you see some pinks and blues and greens in the mix.

Here's the card with the envelope.

The best way to do this is to pour a couple of drops of the shimmer paint on a plastic or vinyl surface.  You could use a plate, but we used a craft sheet or perhaps wax paper might work. Swirl some reinker for extra color into the mix and then put your stamp in this and then just stamp the image on your card stock. SU! whisper white works really well.  The other thing you can do is ink the stamp first, then spray with the spritz you made, and then stamp.  Or, just go ahead and stamp and then spritz.  Really cool technique Lisa.

Return here on Sunday so you can see what I came up with using this stamp set and so you can see more great ideas on the REMARKABLE BLOG TOUR.

MY PAPER PUMPKIN SHIPPING SOON!

Remember to sign up for My Paper Pumpkin by the 10th of the Month so that you will have a great subscription that comes to your door each and every month with great projects to work on.  You get everything you need to get started minus adhesive.

I love My Paper Pumpkin and You will too!

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PART 2 - MY SCRAPBOOK FOR MY SISTER AND I - OUR CRUISE BOOK

Here are the rest of the layouts I predesigned for the 8 x 8 scrapbook I designed for my sister and I. All she needs to do is add the pictures.  We took so many photos, it's going to be hard to choose which ones to put in the book!

I can't even begin to tell you how much fun this was to create.  I also can't wait to finish my own copy.  It was an amazing trip and I will share some finished pages soon.

BON VOYAGE SCRAPBOOK I MADE FOR MY SISTER AND I - Part 1

Recently, my sister Teresa and I cruised from NYC Harbor to the Bahamas.  Oh my goodness, did we have the best time. This was my birthday present this year and I have to say it was AWESOME.  I wanted to thank my sister for arranging the cruise and sharing it with me.  So...I made her an 8 x 8 scrapbook album.  I predesigned all of the layouts so that all she needs to do is add the photos.  I made an almost exact copy for myself.  I can't wait to see which pictures Teresa adds.
Below are the layouts I made for the scrapbook.  I took the photos at the Remarkable Hot Retreat with the book open at my workspace, so sorry if there are any peripheral distractions.

I wanted to share some scrapbooking since this is National Scrapbooking Month!

I'll add the rest of the layouts tomorrow.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLINE!

Yes, it's the 5th of May and it's Cinco de Mayo!  But more importantly...it's my niece Caroline's Birthday today!  
Happy Birthday Caroline! 

Here's a SU! My Digital Studio Digital Page I created just for you with Stampin UP!  MDS!

 MDS Supply List
Background
     Designer Series Paper\Sweet Details - designer series paper\Sweet Details - 9

Embellishments
    Staple & Stitching\Stitching 1 corner - White
    Staple & Stitching\Stitching 1 corner - White
    Sweet Shop - jelly bean brads\Sweet Shop - hearts
    _Designer Kits\Sweet Shop - embellishments\Sweet Shop - heart 4
    _Designer Kits\Sweet Shop - embellishments\Sweet Shop - heart 3
    _Designer Kits\Sweet Shop - embellishments\Sweet Shop - heart 2
    _Designer Kits\Sweet Shop - embellishments\Sweet Shop - heart 1
    _Designer Kits\Sweet Shop - embellishments\Sweet Shop - heart 7

Stamps
    Mouthwatering\Mouthwatering - cherries, Color = CALYPSO CORAL 245,116,97
    Mouthwatering\Mouthwatering - stem, Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Mouthwatering\Mouthwatering - cherries, Color = CALYPSO CORAL 245,116,97
    Mouthwatering\Mouthwatering - stem, Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    _Designer Kits\Eventful Year\Eventful Year – birthday girl, Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    _Designer Kits\Eventful Year\Eventful Year – birthday girl, Color = SOFT SUEDE 124,103,74

Punches
    1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\Sweet Details - designer series paper\Sweet Details - 4
    1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\Sweet Details - designer series paper\Sweet Details - 3
    1.25 Square Punch
    1.25 Square Punch
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255

IT'S NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY

Today is National Scrapbooking Day?  Are you scrapbooking?  The Stampin Sistah's are gathering to have some fun digitally creating together.  I'll share some photos of our event and the projects we make soon.  If you like to scrapbook but sometimes feel overwhelmed, you should try out MY DIGITAL STUDIO by Stampin Up!  I've been using the program for awhile and I honestly have to say it's the easiest one out there and the price was recently reduced to $19.95 or FREE for the trial version.  Go to my website to get yours today.  While you're visiting remember that there are lots of digital downloads that have been discounted by 25% and printing is also discounted!

Here's another page from my visit to the National Arboretum in Washington, DC with one of my BFF's Lisa Chatterjee. We had a wonderful relaxing day communing with nature!   This page was digitally mastered with My Digital Studio by SU!

Supply ListBackground
     Designer Series Paper\Patterns\Subtles Playful Patterns - pink pirouette 1

Embellishments
    _Designer Kits\Razzleberry Splash - embellishments\Razzleberry Splash - circle 6
    _Designer Kits\Razzleberry Splash - embellishments\Razzleberry Splash - flower 16
    _Designer Kits\Razzleberry Splash - embellishments\Razzleberry Splash - flower 11
    Staple & Stitching\Stitching 1 corner - White
    Staple & Stitching\Stitching 1 corner - White

Stamps
    Feel Goods\Feel Goods - the best things in life, Color = 149,67,103

Punches
    Rounded Corner Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Razzleberry Splash - designer series paper\Razzleberry Splash - 1
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = WHISPER WHITE 255,255,255
    Rounded Corner Punch, Fill Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62

BRAND NEW ONLINE SU! CLASS AND NEW PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS

Here they are the BRAND NEW PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS and a BRAND NEW SU! CLASS.
I'm so excited, I've ordered the bundle of both sets. I have the first edition of photopolymer stamps that SU! put out and I'm super excited. They work so well. So clear and crisp in the design process
and so inexpensive.  You HAVE to get these!  Plus there is an online class designed just for you.  And
don't think for a minute that I'm not taking the class.  I definitely am. I am ordering the entire bundle.  I highly recommend you try these and get the online class. What a deal!

Bundle these and get 15% off.  Also...use HOSTESS CODE D46NNDDG  and receive a NEW SU! IDEA BOOK - one per customer for minimum $25 order using this code until May 31st.  TREAT yourself to any SU! item - including retiring items, sale items, digital items and clearance rack items.

Show & Tell: New Photopolymer Sets and a NEW Online Class! Order 134533 and get a discount!!!

May 2013 If you haven't tried our photopolymer stamp sets yet, now is the time! We've got two more for you: Show & Tell 1 and 2. Together these sets feature more than 60 versatile images that you can mix and match to create personalized backgrounds, patterns, layers, and dimensions to make any project stand out.
And even better, these sets are featured in our new Seeing the Possibilities Class! Take this class to discover how quickly and easily you can line up the stamped images for precision placement, achieve just the right ink coverage, combine images together exactly where you want them. . .well you get the idea. The possibilities are endless!

You can purchase each set and the class separately, or for a better deal, get the bundle of all three!

Seeing the Possibilities Online Class
Our online class-Seeing the Possibilities (item 134532)-provides all the basics you need to make the most of our newest photopolymer stamp offerings: Show & Tell 1 and 2 Stamp Sets. Take this class to discover how quickly and easily you can line up the stamped images for precision placement, achieve just the right ink coverage, combine images together exactly where you want them.well you get the idea. The possibilities are endless!

Please watch the video below to learn more

25% OFF STAMPIN UP DIGiTAL PRODUCTS AND PRINTING

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WOW!  SU! is having a huge DIGITAL sale!  DOWNLOAD MY DIGITAL STUDIO for FREE on my website and get started.  DIGITAL creations are the hottest thing right now.

Here's the LISTING of the PRINTING SALE. CLICK HERE!

The DIGITAL CONTENT on SALE is LISTED HERE or click the LITTLE MOMENTS photo above.

This is a FABULOUS SALE! And REMEMBER...you don't have to own MDS to use SU! digital products.  These work with any program that accepts jpeg or png files.

Let's Have Fun!  Let's go Digital!

THANK YOU TERRY H

Terry is one of our awesome practitioners.
She's headed out to Southern Maryland so I want to thank her for all she's done for the NICU! Luckily she'll still be on staff so we will see her from time to time.
This is an older SU! Set but one of my faves. The envelope flowers are from the bundle in the OCCASIONS SU! Catalog. You can still order them!