Patterned Pines Card

Hello, I can't believe how fast time goes by.

I have gone back to work full time and it has been quite an adjustment for me.

I think things are finally getting back to normal.

Today I wanted to share with you a quick card made with the Pattern Pines Stamp Set.

If you wish to purchase Stampin Up Product for your special some one please place the order by December 15 in order to receive it before Christmas.

Stampin Up Ornament Punch

Take a look at what else you can make with the Stampin Up' ornament punch.

Please remember that I am not the best photographer. This gift bag look so much better in person.

I used Real Red, Old Olive and Not quite Navy Ink, along with the white shimmer paint.

10-10-20 Holiday Workshop

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday was my 10-10-20 Holiday Workshop. Thank you to all of you who attended. We had a great time. We had a few new guests and I think they had a great time too.

Here are a few more of the cards we made.

These cards could be reproduced quickly so if you need a lot of Christmas Cards this is a great choice.

Thank you for looking and as always if you would like to place an order or if you have any questions please contract me.

Sorry I have been gone for a while.

Hello Everyone, Sorry I have been gone for a while. I have been very busy. I started a new job and I will be working a lot more than I am used to. Once I get use to the schedule I will be back more regularly.

Here is one of the cards we will be making at the 10-10-20 Holiday Workshop on Sunday. I am very excited because I have a large group attending.

This is a great simple and easy card. I used the Sparkly & Bright Stamp Set and the Stamp-a-magjig. The Stamp-a-majig is a must have especially if you can not stamp straight like me.

Have a great day and as always feel free to ask me any questions.

Ornament Punch

Look at what you can make with the ornament punch. This is not my original idea but it was so cute I had to try it.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Have a Happy Halloween !!!

Holiday Card

I was doing what I do way to much of "Surfing the internet looking for new stamping ideas", when I stumbled upon this awesome blog called Creations by Patti.

I just love her blog she has some great ideas. Here is one that I scraplifted:

If you would like instuctions let me know and I will guide you.

Join me November 8 for Holiday card making.

Remember free shipping till the end of October. Contact me for details.

Halloween Scrapbook Pages

Just thought I would share with you the 12x12 scrapbook pages we yesterday at workshop.

We had a great time. We used Cast a Spell Designer Series Paper and Frankie was hand designed by me.

Let me know if you have any questions and thank you for looking.

Halloween Card & Scrapbooking Sunday

Hello Everyone,

Today we are making 2 page 12x12 Halloween scrapbook pages at my home. The ladies that attended were given a make and take card, they need to take it home and assemble it.

Here is a picture of what they will be making.

I wanted to let you in on a tip that you may or may not be aware of. I do not own the stamp set Eat Drink & Be Scary, but I do have MY DIGITAL STUDIO. I simply went into My Digital Studio opened a card, picked a stamp set, clicked on the spider image and moved it to my card (of course I added a bunch of designs as to not waste paper) and printed it. Can it get much easier.

November Christmas Card Class Coming Soon !!!

My Digital Studio Card

Here is another card made with the Digital studio.

Very simple and easy.

Do you realize how many stamp sets you gain when you purchase the digital studio.

Better yet purchase My Digital Studio from me and receive free shipping and tax (thru October 31).

That is right the price in the mini catalog is what you will pay.

Contact me to purchase your copy today.

Here is a peek of what we will be making October 18

Here is a peak of one of the pages we will be making on October 18.

The class is filling quickly so don't miss out.

October 18, 1:30 to 4:00

We will be making a 2 page 12 x 12 Halloween layout.

Cost: only $8.00

Please bring adhesive.

We are going to have tons of fun don't miss out.

SU! My Digital Studio to be released Today, Oct 1st!!!

What is My Digital Studio®?
Thanks to the *NEW* My Digital Studio software being released by Stampin' Up!, on Thursday Oct 1st, you can {now} DIGITALLY use the same great artwork, colors, and accessory images found in Stampin' Up!'s current product line to create personalized projects.
The powerful software options are endless: create assorted photo albums, calendars, videos and greeting cards using My Digital Studio. Once you've created your personalized gift or heirloom, have it printed in our high-quality print facility, delivered to your door or share it digitally.
"Stampin' Up! has REALLY out done themselves with this release! This is going to revolutionize the way you create. I guarantee it!" Anne Beale Yancey, Stampin' Up! Indepedent Demonstrator, ManagerMy Digital Studio® Features and Benefits
Exclusive Stampin' Up! Content
Stampin' Up! artwork and accessories available in a digital format.
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With My Digital Studio, your favorite images and colors need not retire--you can keep using them for years to come!
Software
My Digital Studio starts with nearly 2,000 unique elements--stamps, embellishments, templates, kits, punches, Designer Series papers, card stock, borders, and more.
Intuitive design for easy navigation and project creation.
Plenty to do for more advanced users including
Customizable stamps and embellishments
Photo, background, accent, and page editing
Multimedia features including music, videos, and links
Automatic photo fill for effortless design.
Program is on 3 DVDs, making downloading quick and simple.
The program is stored on your computer, not on the web, so you can take it with you.
PC and Mac compatible.
Training and quick start materials available to help you learn more.
Use My Digital Studio as a design tool--create projects digitally before crafting it in paper, or create flyers to print or e-mail to customers.
Digital Downloads
Download new embellishments, stamps, kits, and templates to My Digital Studio on a regular basis. Digital downloads are also compatible with other design tools.
Digital downloads feature exclusive Stampin' Up! artwork and colors.
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Print
Professional print service available--print your photo albums, calendars, cards, and individual pages.
Stampin' Up!'s professional print services ensure that printed colors match with our paper products. Because personal printers and other print services use different settings, their prints may not match Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors within acceptable tolerances. Stampin' Up! has worked to make sure that our professional print services match our colors perfectly!
Don't limit yourself to print projects! You can also create digital projects like DVDs, interactive albums, and e-cards.
With My Digital Studio, you can print your projects from your home printer (depending on your printer's settings, printed colors may not match Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors).
Stampin' Up!'s professional print services use only the highest quality products--papers, album covers (linen, leather, and photo covers).
My Digital Studio is competitively priced at only $79.95. Learn how you can get it for 50% OFF.

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Contact me to learn more about this amazing new tool My Digital Studio.

Stampin Up Clearance Rack

Stampin' Up! is launching a new section of the online store called the Clearance Rack. The purpose of the Clearance Rack is to clear out the inventory of surplus items that have been retired.

Many of these retired items will be offered at a substantially reduced price.

There are a lot of great items check it out here: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=423

I have a new toy " My Digital Studio

Take a look at my first project using My Digital Studio. It was very easy.

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card front

Inside of card

My Digital Studio will be available for purchase starting October 1. Reserve your copy before October 1 and receive a free gift from me. Contact me for more information.

If you would like to see how My Digital Studio work let me know I would be happy to show you.

tkontra1975@yahoo.com or 440-292-6832

Thank you for looking

Traci

Preview of October's Halloween Scrapbook workshop

Attention all scrapbookers.

Sunday, October 18, 1:30 to 4.

Here is a preview of the 2 page 12x12 layout we will be making.

Cost for the workshop is only $8.00.

I only have a few spots available so sign up today.

Enjoy Scrapbook Page

Hello Everyone,



I have been doing a bit of fall cleaning in my scrapbook area and I found a few extra scrapbook kits.


Here is a preview of one if the kits I have available. This is a 2 page 12x12 layout.

This is what you will recieve:

• All of the cardstock, DSP, diecuts and ribbon cut to size.
• Simple instructions on how to assemble the page.

Stamped images are not included in the kit.

Cost for the kit is $8.00 plus 4.95 if you need it shipped.

Halloween Projects

Hello Everyone,

Today I thought I would share with you a coupe of Halloween projects.

One or more of these may be part of a Halloween Workshop coming in October.

I love the bag fill it with a treat and it makes a perfect gift.


If You have any questions let me know.

PS. If you are thinking of holding a workshop at your home October is a great time. Dates are filling quickly schedule yours today.

Thanks for looking
Traci
tkontra1975@yahoo.com

Hostess Promotion

Hostess Promotion

Dates: September 1-November 30, 2009

Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10!
*Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

On October 1, when My Digital Studio is released to customers, this offer will become even sweeter:
Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97)!

September 20 Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin Class

Join me Sunday, September 20 from 1:30 till we finish. We will be making a waterfall scrapbook and 6 matching cards. Get a head start on your Christmas projects.





Cost for the class is 24.00.


You will leave with:


1 Waterfall Scrapbook


6 Christmas Cards


All Left of diecuts and ideas for 2- 12x12 scrapbook pages.


Please bring snail adhesive, tombow, and dimensionals.
Let me know if you need any of these adhesives I can order them for you.


Of course there will be giveaways. I love giveaways as much as you do.


Please RSVP by September 6 so I can order enough products for everyone.

Garage Girl Stampin Rewards

Do you know someone who is looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator who has a lot to offer? That's me! From hands-on classes to online ordering availability. Refer her to me and earn Referral Rewards!

Refer a new customer - $5
Refer a first time workshop hostess - $5
Refer a new demonstrator - $15

If one referral does all three, you earn $25 of Referral Rewards!

Referral Rewards are good towards catalog merchandise or classes. Referral Rewards are not eligible for workshops.

Waterfall Scrapbook made with Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin Kit

Take a sneek peak at one of my up coming classes.

This is called a Waterfall Scrapbook.

You open the cover and pull in the tab and the pages flip out. It is super cute.

I will have this available for a "class to go" as well as a workshop at my home. The details will follow in the next day or two.

I just couldn't resist on more small picture.

Have you ever made a project and when it was done the only thing you can do is smile and think "this looks great"? That is what this has done for me today.

It is a gloomy day here in Ohio and this made me smile. I just want to keep creating but my children have other ideas.

Lattice Die

This card is made using the Sizzix Big Shot Die from Stampin Up it is called Lattice.

For those of you who have never made cards this is an example of how quick and easy it can be.

This is a 4 x 4 card (4 x 8 and I scored it at 4). The gray paper is cut to 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 and embossed with one of the Stampin Up Texture Plates. The whisper white and DSP are cut to layer with the Lattice die cut.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Thank you for checking out my blog. Have a great day.

Mini Starter Kit Reminder

I just want to remind you about one of the Promotions going on right now.

Become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with the limited-time $85 Mini Starter Kit.

For a limited time. (August 31)

The Mini Starter Kit contains the following products:

For All You Do stamp set $28.95

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.50

In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.95

One more benefit: For Joining my team you will receive a set of the new In Color Markers for free.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Join Today

Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

This card is make using the Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (115964 Stampin Up Elegant Bouquet $7.95). It is quick and easy.

I used Pixie Pink Cardstock for the base of the card and whisper white for the embossed part. I then used the Stampin Pastels (105542 Stampin Pastels $24.95) to add a little bit of color to the flowers.

Gotta Sneak in one more circle circus

Here is one more card I made with the Circle Circus Stamp Set.

So very simple and easy. The way it should be. Right!

This is a must have stamp set. It is great for all occassions, male and female.

Stay tuned for some great Hostess benefits starting September 1.

More Circle Circus Samples

I love this card the idea came from the Stampin Sucess Magazine a magazine available to demonstrator.

We recreated it at the open house in July.

Let me introduce to the Circle Circus Stamp Set

I wasn't sure about this set at first but my Wonderful Sister said "are you kidding me you have to get that one". So of course I had to get it because when it comes to this kind of stuff she is always right.

Here are a few samples I made using Circle Circus.

I will have a few more for you tomorrow. Stay tuned.

simple Pull-out Card

Today I thought I would show you this simple card with a pull out tag.


This is how you make it.

Base: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Top DSP: 5 1/4 x 4
Fold one corner of the DSP 3/4 inch from the edge. Make 2 holes for the ribbon (ribbon goes through both layer of DSP, Not the base). Attach the DSP to the cardstock. Make a tag to insert and your done.

She how easy that was. Give it a try.














If you would like to place an order you can contact me at 440-292-6832 or email tkontra1975@yahoo.com or you can do online shopping with the shop now button in the top right corner.

Creative & Simply Cards

You have to make one of these cards. I just love it. Quick and Simple.

Andrea Walford had a card similar to this one on her blog a few weeks ago.

I thought it was a great idea since I have tons of DSP scraps. Here are a few pictures of the cards I made using the same idea.

The cards are the usual 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

The base of the card is embossed with the Stampin Up Texture Plates and the edge of the card has been punched with the scallop edge punch.

Another piece of coordinating cardstock cut to 41/4 x 51/2 has been adhered to the back of the front card (does that make sense).

Strips of DSP adhered to the front of the card as well as ribbon.

Finally, embellish with a greeting.

How easy it that.

Make one of these cards and send me a picture of it. I will feature your card on my blog.

Just a reminder. Don't miss out on the Deal of the Week. This is a great time to purchase the Heart to Heart Punch for a great price.

Contact me to place an order or click on the link in the top right corner of my blog to go to my Stampin Up Demonstrator Website.

Mermaid Punch Page

This is from my 8x8 punch book. Isn't she super cute.





I used the scallop circle, 1 inch circle, large oval, 5-petal flower and boho blossom.





If you have any questions let me know. I am happy to share.




Contact me if you would like to join one of my classes or place an order.

tkontra1975@yahoo.com

Blender Pen Refill Recipe

I am sure most of you already know this but I thought I would post it for those of you who don't know or forgot.

Blender Pen Refill Recipe

1 oz. glycerin

2 oz. distilled water

3/4 teaspoon rubbing alcohol

OR

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons glycerin

5 tablespoons water1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol

Step 1: Make one of the two recipes above. A little goes a very long way.

Step 2:Gently pull the tips out of the pen (both ends). Some people use tweezers. I have no problem just grabbing it with my fingers. If you do use tweezers, be very careful. You don't want to mar the tip.

Step 3:Soak the tips in the fluid (step 1). Some say to soak them overnight, others say for a few hours. It may depend on how dry they are.

Step 4:Gently (always gently with these tips) push one tip back into the marker. Now place a few drops of the fluid into the pen. You have to be very careful here as the marker is so narrow, large drops won't make it in. You need to use an eye-dropper or something similiar to get the drops in.

Step 5:Gently put the other tip back in and you're read to go.

Cheerleader Punch Page

Cheerleader

Back to my punch book. This cheerleader is from my 8x8 book. She is a little time consuming but she looks great when she is done. I have not given her a face yet. If you have any suggestions let me know.

Also, It is a great time to become a Demonstrator. Now till August 31 you can become a Demonstrator for only $85.00. Contact me for more details.

Pop Up Wedding Cake !!!!

Sorry I have been missing in action for awhile. I started a new job and helped my sister move very very very very far away from me. "a whole 2 hours" This is way to far.

Well anyway I thought I would take a break from the punch book and show you what I made with the Big Shot Pop Up Cake Die. The picture really does not do it justice it is a little hard to see the embossing and glitter. I think I might add a few butterflies to it also.

I will be holding a Big Shot class at the end of July or the first part of August. I will post more information shortly.

Let me know if you have any questions.

P.S. Don't miss out on the "Deal of the week"

Monkey Punch Page and Mini Starter Kit Promotion

Here is another great page from my 8x8 punch book. The little cutie pie will make a great addition to any scrapbook page or card. Let me know if you have any questions.

Also:

Exciting news today ..

If you have ever thought about joining the SU! family

Then today is a GREAT day for YOU!
Today starts the Mini starter kit for $85.00 PLUS there is a EXTRA bonus for the standard starter kit for $199.00.
With the standard starter kit: for $199.00 you will get all 6 brand new IN color ink pads PLUS a package of Assorted In color card stock 8 1/2 X 11).
Please email me if you have any questions .
You can sign up online at my SU! web site by clicking on the link in the top corner and then click on the Start your own business .

The Mini Starter kit consists of: For All You Do stamp set, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad, Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11"), In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

*All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog**All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

Hula Girl Punch Page

Did someone say Hula?

Boy would I like to do the Hula in Hawaii.

This page is from my 8x8 punch book. She would make a great addition to those vacation scrapbook pages or an invitation.

Have fun making her and let me know if you have any questions.

Graduation Punch Page

For all of you celebrating graduation here is the great grad to put on the front of your card or present.

This is a page from my 8x8 punch book. I don't know if I mentioned I have 2 punch books 1 is 6x6 and the other is 8x8. Some times you just need a little more or a little less room.

If you have any questions let me know.

PS. I still have 2 spaces available in my hostess club. Let me know if you are interested.

pss. I am having a great deal of trouble taking great pictures so I hope you can see everything ok.

Back to the punch pages

Hippo page

Here is another page from my 6x6 punch book. Isn't Mr. Hippo so cute.

These punched items can be used on cards, scrapbook pages, 3d projects and more. I have a great time making them.

Let me know if you have any questions.





Just a reminder: Don't miss out on my open house July 12. There will be some FUN things going on that you're sure to enjoy like FREE Giveaways, lots of yummy food and the opportunity to check out new products & ideas that are on display.