Retirement List!

The retirement list is out! Stamp sets available through 5/31, retiring accessories available while supplies last! Visit my website and shop now!
The new catalog comes out June 1st! I can't waite to get my hands on all that new stuff!
Here's the link:

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=1200

So Much to celebrate!

A new spring catalog...Sale-A-bration...AND...Stampin UPs 25th anniversary!
There's SO much to celebrate...where do we start!
How about with some Stampin UP! blasts from the past!
Happy 25th anniversary Stampin UP! Each month during 2013, SU is re-releasing some of our all-time-favorite stamps and a new never-before-seen stamp to create twelve “Best of” stamp sets. They’re kicking things off for January with the Best of Birthdays Stamp Set. Party on!

What else would you expect from a February set than images that will help you make the perfect Valentine? Share the love with the Best of Love set!

Waite...It gets better! Each set purchase will include a sticker and when you have collected 6 stickers you will receive a free stamp set valued at $14.95.
Email me for more details or click HERE.  

Note: Clear-Mount Blocks B, C, and D needed for this set.

Heart Block D
Read my Lips Block B
Olive You Block B
Love You Much Block B
Love You Block C
Love Block D

Each set is $14.95

January Set: Best of Birthdays

February Set: Best of Love

Sent with Love

Stampin Up just released this great little bundle. It includes a stamp set, designer paper, and digi-downloads!
I'm definitely gonna go download this one! This would make a great little travel album!

Itsa SaleAbration!

This is my favorite time to stock up on my craft supplies. For every $50 you spend you gotta free item from the saleAbrations catalog! Here's a card made with my free set I received. It's called "feeling sentimental". Book a party and get lots of freebies of your own!

Spring Catalog

Check out the spring catalog!! There's So much cute stuff! Click on the catalog to the right---->

Here's a card we made at our last workshop made with That's Amore designer paper and hearts a flutter stamp set. I LOVE the color combo of pool party and real red! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it!
I have a few kits left if anybody is interested...email me.

Online Extravaganza!

Get ready for some serious shopping with the online extravaganza!
The sale runs November 19th-28th 
So during these 10 days only, you can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products!
Click on the above photo to get the details! I will definitely be placing an order of my own so if you want to order send me an email oh_sewcrafty@yahoo.com

Texture Boutique Bundle

Texture Boutique Bundle $39.95

Stampin UP has teamed up with sizzix again and is offering a fabulous embossing system at a killer price! Email me or click here to order yours now!



Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder--buy as a bundle and save. The Texture Boutique Embossing Machine works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary card stock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece.
This machine embosses only; it does not die cut. Comes with 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads and 1 Mylar Shim.

Stampin' Trimmer

Stampin' Trimmer

Check out Stampin Ups new paper cutter. Its awesome...has little storage spot on the bottom and everything!
Order yours here

Holiday Catalog 2012

Check out the new holiday catalog!
There are some great new framelits and coordinating stampt sets. I LOVE the mason jar...check it out. Click here to view the web version. Want your own copy? email me at oh_sewcrafty@yahoo.com and place your order today!

Big Shot Class

We were busy bees this Sunday at the big shot class. We made plant sticks and wine charms out of recycled soda cans. What green crafters we are! I love the idea of turning something that would otherwise be trashed into something fabulous! We even used recycled hangers as the sticks. The cans were run through the big shot with dies and embossing folders just like you would with card stock. I punched the holes with my crop-o-dile and added beads on earrings I purchased at my local craft store. 

The fabulous little wine charms are embossed with Stampin Ups Delicate Designs Textured Impression Embossing Folder and punched with a 1" circle punch.They sure fancy up a boring old wine glass don't they?

Our last project was this little beauty! It's a 5x7 frame, and the stamp set used is "From my Heart". The image is stamped in Primrose Petals, and cutout with The Labels Collection Framelits (one of my new faves btw!) The ribbon is summer starfruit, and that cute little doily strip is done with the delicate designs textured embossing folders.

This is another version done in midnight muse and stamped with the You're Amazing set. Not bad for a Sunday afternoon :)










Thanks for stoppin by!
Want to create your own just like it?
All items can be purchased at my website here:
oh_sewcrafty.stampinup.net

The new catalog is out!

Its that time of year again!! The new stampin up catalog is out! Click the link on the side to view it in PDF format! Happy Shopping

Valentines Day Big Shot Class

 I absolutely LOVE my Big Shot machine. It is absolutely my favorite crafty tool...and that's saying a lot because I have a long list of them :) I have dedicated a class solely to tips, tricks and accessories for the big shot. Here are a few of the projects we made for our February Valentines day class.I don't know how I ever got by without embossing, letterpress and framelets!

This card is made with the greeting card kids stamp set. I have waited all year to use that adorable image!

The Big Shot cuts more than just paper and cardstock! This little goodie jar has a label made out of chalkboard vinyl...and yep the big shot cuts through that too!

and here is the sweetest little treat holder made with the 2tags die. It is the perfect size to add a mini bag of m&ms...YUM!


Happy Crafting!
To purchase any of the supplies listed on this page visit my stampin up website and place your order online anytime!
Click here to shop now

Easy Events

This is one of my favorite stamp sets! It is such a great set to have on hand. It has a stamp with a sentiment for all the important occasions. I love making these little 3x3 cards. They go so quick its such crafty instant gratification!
Here are a couple of cards made at a class to teach new crafters how to water color with stampin up inks. Its SO easy breezy with the aqua painters! These 2 were made by 2 of my friends and craft class participants, they LOVED it! Neither of them had ever stamped before...didn't they do a GREAT job!

Look at how easy that is!

Helpful hints in your Stampin' Up! catalog

I love Stampin' Up! and how they continue to help make us all better paper crafters.  You might not be aware of this, but in the big catalog that came on on July 1st, there is some helpful information when using the die cutting machine, the Big Shot.  I like all the helpful hints SU included in this catalog.  If you have a Big Shot and use the dies and embossing folders, you might like the "sandwich" information (the way you layer the platform) that is included on the pages where the folders and dies are sold, 214-225.

The photo below is of page 219.  You can see in the box next to the embossing folders shows an example of the layers you would use when embossing your cardstock.  Below that is another box that shows you the layers when using the Texturz plates.

The photo below is a little closer shot and an example of how different the layers would be if you were cutting out cardstock (or another material) using the dies. 

I love that this is so handy and since you probably always know where your catalog is, you will always know where to find this helpful information.  With the different products you put through the Big Shot, it's hard to remember what plates to use with what.  Some boxes use a crease pad so they are easier to fold and put together.  Some projects use the clear plates, etc.  It can be tricky to remember it all.

So, not only is your catalog full of wonderful have-to-have items, it's a great resource for your stamping hobby!

And speaking of catalogs, the Holiday Mini was released today.  Start rolling you pennies because it is full of wonderful holiday goodies.  I am having trouble posting the catalog on my sidebar so until I get it figured out, you can visit my website here to see what is new. 

Have a great day and Happy Stamping!

Goodbye National Scrapbook Month Hellooooo New Catalog!

May has come and gone...and I must admit I didn't scrapbook a darn thing! So much for national scrapbook month. I guess I have been just too busy stampin!
June brings one of my favorite times of year! Not the gloom...
THE NEW STAMPIN' UP CATALOG!!
I have seen a few sneak peeks and I can't wait to see the whole thing! There are 5 new colors and they just scream summer, and the new fabrics are SO cute!
To make room for all the great new stuff...some things are sent to retirement and after June 30th the retired stamp sets will no longer be available. As for the accessories: ribbon, punches, embelishments etc are only available while supplies last so...Click the buttons on the right to see the retirement lists. Stampin'UP! will be updating the website daily.
Stay tuned for more info on the new catalog!
Here's what I have been up too...Enjoy!

 

Above: Stamp Set: Oval All, Land of the Free

Supplies: Pillow Box Die

Real Red card stock, Pacific Point card stock,

bakers twine, scallop oval punch, small oval punch, white Stazon ink pad,

Above: Here is another version of the pillow box made with Poppy Parade card stock, embossed with the polka dot embossing folder, Whisper White small tag punch, and my favorite new punch... I can't stop making cupcakes in every color! (at least these ones are calorie free :) white bakers twine and a cherry on top!

 

Above: I know...Another Cupcake! Pacific Point card stock, Celebrations Designer Series Paper, Real Red cupcake bottom and grosgrain ribbon, Stamp Set: Word Play

Below: This Next treat holder is from the #2Bigshot die, There are 2 boxes taped back to back, and a 1 1/4"circle punched through the top. This one is also made with Poppy Parade card stock, Flower die in whisper white, and tempting turquoise. Ribbon in so saffron and tempting turquoise.

 

 I hope these bring you a little crafting inspiration!

National Scrapbook Month

Wow...May brings so much to blog about!

May is national scrapbook month and Stampin Up has some great specials to help you celebrate.
30% off select stamp sets, 30% off select my digital studio print products, 30% off digital download products, and...30% off the digital plus starter kit when you join Stampin UP!
Click Here for more details!

More exciting News: The new mini catalog is OUT!! Click here to see the Summer Mini Catalog! (Also located on my left sidebar). There is SO much great stuff...check out the two new punches!
Also, check out the Strength&Hope Set on page 4.
$2 from each set sold will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Happy crafting!

I can't believe its been 2 weeks since I launched my blog. I am still working out some technical difficulties...can't seem to "allow comments". Stay tuned, I hope to get it worked out soon!

Blog Launch!

Welcome to my blog! I hope you find inspiration here for all things crafty. I recently became a Stampin' UP! Demonstrator and I am loving every minute of it. I hosted my first workshop and we had a blast. 

We used the Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper.  I love this color combination of tempting turquoise and poppy parade. Whoever said you can't mix plaid and polka dots I think they look Adorable together!!

The stamp set is punch bunch. Its a freebie you can earn during the sale-a-bration promotion. If you spend $50 you get this set free! Check out the rest of the set here

The next two cards are made with one of my new favorite sets! Its from the occasions mini catalog, the set is called "SEW SUITE". I can't stop stamping with it! Unfortunately I had to...its my mom's and when she saw these cards she DEMANDED it back so she could make her own. Who could blame her its SO darn cute!
I was lucky she let me borrow it. She is known for not sharing well with others ;)
The colors I used are blushing bride and pear pizazz.

 Don't you just LOVE the little pincushion on the background of this card...

I hope these bring you a little inspiration! Happy crafting!