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My Digital Studio New Downloads Released October 2010

 

Digital downloads for the month of October are here! If you would like to view Stampin' Up!s complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings, go to my on-line store, then click Digital Crafting.    Item  Description  Image  Price 122174 Nite Owl Digital Kit   Our bewitching Nite Owl Digital Kit includes everything you need to create a cauldron full of eerie Halloween projects! Set includes 12 Designer Series Paper patterns, Spooky Things Stamp Brush set (5 pcs), and an 8" x 8" designer template. Digital Designer Series Paper coordinates with traditional Nite Owl Designer Series Paper from the 2010 Holiday Mini catalog. Frightfully beautiful coordinating colors are: Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, and Basic Gray. $7.95 122175 Autumn Spice Digital Kit   This gorgeous kit will remind you of a golden Thanksgiving Day -- or a stroll through Paris on a crisp autumn afternoon! Includes eight Designer Series Paper patterns, Day of Gratitude Stamp Brush set (7 pcs), and French Foliage Stamp Brush set (6 pcs). The kit also comes with two designer templates: the first is an 8" x 8" designer template spread (2 pages within one template); the second is a 4.25" x 5.5" designer greeting card template. The Autumn Spice Kit's sumptuously colored Digital Designer Series Paper coordinates with our Autumn Spice Designer Series Paper from the traditional product line (found in the 2010 Holiday Mini catalog); the Stamp Brush sets coordinate with stamp sets from the Holiday Mini. Colors are: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard, and Early Espresso. $9.95 122176 Deck the Halls Photocard Digital Kit   Our vintage-inspired Deck the Halls Photocard Digital Kit evokes the dignity and refinement of Christmases past. Photocard kit includes four Designer Series paper patterns, Bells & Boughs Stamp Brush set (4 pcs), Christmas Collage Stamp Brush set (1 pc), Christmas Postcard Stamp Brush set (1 pc), and 7" x 5" designer greeting card template. Digital Designer Series Paper coordinates with traditional Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper from the 2010 Holiday Mini catalog. Coordinating colors are: Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, and Crumb Cake. $3.95 122177 Candy Cane Lane Photocard Digital Kit   Have you ever wondered if Christmas would be even merrier if you could create your own Christmas photo card? Well, now you can with our Candy Cane Lane Photocard Digital Kit! This heart-warming kit includes four Designer Series Paper patterns, A Cute Christmas Stamp Brush set (9 pcs), Candy Cane Embellishments (3 pcs), and 7" x 5" designer greeting card template. Our digital Designer Series Paper coordinates with traditional Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper from the 2010 Holiday Mini catalog. Festive coordinating colors are: Garden Green, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, and Real Red. $3.95 123728 Celebrations Digital Kit   Create your own party favors with our Celebrations Digital Kit. Loads of festive elements in bold colors, including 12 Designer Series Paper patterns, Celebrations Stamp Brush set (8 pcs), Celebrations Pennants Stamp Brush set (4 pcs), embellishments (17 pcs), one 7" x 5" designer greeting card template, one 4.25" x 5.5" designer greeting card template, and one designer template consisting of two 12" x 12" pages. Two stamp brush sets coordinate perfectly with strings of pennants and individual pennants. $9.95 122166 Brad Add-On Pack   Set of fifteen color-drenched brads provide the perfect finishing touch for your autumn projects. Together with the brads already included in your My Digital Studio software, this Brad Add-On Pack rounds out the offering for the Brights, Neutrals, and Regals Collections (but not the In Color Collection) . Colors are: Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Elegant Eggplant, Crumb Cake, Pewter, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Brass, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi, Bravo Burgundy, River Rock, and Pink Pirouette. $0.95 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:23:47

 

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Five Days until Halloween...Last Minute Cards You Can Make

Here are few last minute card ideas for Halloween. Enjoy!

[above, Jennifer Greely - artist, Wicked Cool - stamp set]

[above, Linda Tolson - artist, Wicked Cool - stamp set]

[above, artist unkown, Batty for You - stamp set]

[above, artist unkown, Greeting Card Kids - stamp set]

[above, Sheri Thompson - artist, From the Crypt - stamp set]

[above, Sheri Thompson - artist, From the Crypt - stamp set]

If you'd like to make any of the projects shown above or need any of the supplies that are listed, please call me or send an email. My contact info is listed here.

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New Tags til Christmas Bundle as part of the Select Stampin' Up! bundles at 20 percent discount

Yesterday I shared with you samples using the Movers and Shapers Curly Label die and Holiday Windows Movers and Shapers die inserts, featuring the Ornament Punch.

Since Stampin' Up! anticipates a backorder of the incredibly popluar Decorative Label punch as part of the Tags til Christmas holiday bundle, they have created a second punch bundle, also 20% off, which includes the Ornament punch.

Here is the updated flyer.

You can still order the Tags til Christmas bundle 1 which includes the Decorative Label punch, but it will ship at a later time than your stamp set. Anticipated shipment arrivals at Stampin' Up! headquarters is end of October and first and third weeks of November, in plenty of time for Christmas projects and gifts!

Here are samples featuring six of the seven product bundles at 20% off.

These bundles are available until December 16, 2010. Remember, if you spend over $150 on an order, you start receiving of hostess benefits of an exclusive hotess item and minimum $15 in free stamping goodies! Gather some orders from your friends and give me a call or submit your order on-line!

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Latest My Digitial Studio Update Includes Seven New Print Products

 

The My Digital Studio version 1.0.5 update is now available. With this latest update, you will receive functionality upgrades as well as access to seven new professional print products--including a trifold card, a journal, a 5.5" x 6.5" calendar with easel, and four postcards. [Shown above left to right: 5x7 postcard-Celebration designer, journal-Greatest Moments-designer, 7x5 postcard-A Little Birthday Cheer-designer, tri-fold card-Playdate designer, 4x9 postcard-Rock-a-Bye Baby designer, 9x4 postcard-Deck the Halls-not shown, 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 calendar-not shown]

It is important that you have the most recent version of the My Digital Studio software prior to installing the Professional Print Product Update.

Updating your software:

• If you have installed the initial update (version 1.0.1), simply click "Help" and select "Check for Updates" in the My Digital Studio software. The update will be performed automatically.
• If you have not completed the initial update, download the My Digital Studio update for a PC (version 1.0.1), or download the My Digital Studio update for a Mac (version 1.0.1). Then, complete the steps listed above to get the most recent update.
• Please note: once you download and install the update, your My Digital Studio software will display as My Digital Studio "1.0.5.665" in the About My Digital Studio screen under the Help menu.

Along with these great additional project options, nearly all of our current professional print products have been permanently reduced approximately 15-60 percent--just in time for all your holiday printing needs! Click here to see the updated pricing!

Please contact me with your questions about My Digital Studio products, downloads, updates, or projects. I am happy to help you with your software!

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"You've Been Boo'ed" a Neighborhood Friendship Game - Part 2

Pictured above are the treat bags I am going to make three of our neighbors. It features the versitle 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 Mini Lunch Sacks [121031] found in the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog. It also has the Spider Web impressions folder [120889] using the Big Shot die cutting machine [113439], Bitty Bat punch [119279], Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch [119275], Modern Label punch [119849], 1 3/8 inch Circle punch [119860], Decorative Label punch [120907], Scallop Edge punch [119882], Wicked Cool stamp set [118738 wood mount] [120300 clear mount], Jewels - basic Rhinestones [119246] , 1/4 inch grosgrain ribbon-Basic Black [109027].

I explained the You've Been Boo'ed" Neighborhood Frienship Game and give free print outs in this post.

These little bags would also make cute party favors or awesome Teacher Gifts!

If you'd like to make the project shown above or need any of the supplies that are listed, please call me, send an email, or shop now.

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The ABCs of the Perfect Handmade Holiday - Select Stampin' Up! bundles at 20 percent discount

The ABCs of the Perfect Handmade Holiday will help you prepare for the holidays without all the stress.

Between October 19 and December 16, you have the opportunity to purchase select Stampin' Up! products--perfect for Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts--at a 20 percent discount! See bundle information flyer here.

Stamp Set Bundles

Bundle Description	Wood-Mount Bundle Item	Wood-Mount Bundle Sale Price	Clear-Mount Bundle Item	Clear-Mount Bundle Sale Price
Vintage Christmas Card Bundle Bells & Boughs Set Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper	124067	$23.92	124068	$19.92
Contempo Christmas Card Bundle Contempo Christmas Set Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper	124071	$20.72	124072	$17.52
Tags til Christmas Bundle Tags til Christmas Set Decorative Label Punch	124077	$38.32	124078	$31.92
Gift Packaging Bundle Gifted Set Mini Lunch Sacks	124083	$26.32	124084	$19.92
Simply Adorned Gift Bundle Charming Set  Simply Adorned 1" x 1-1/4" Charm Simply Adorned 24" Chain	124076	$39.88	---	---

Non-Stamp Set Bundle

Bundle Description	Bundle Item	Bundle Sale Price
Frame Gift Bundle Definitely Decorative Chunky Frame Small Chocolate Chip Dotted Flourish Décor Elements	124075	$19.92

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LAST DAY to order from Stampin' Up! 2010 Summer Mini Catalog

Today is the LAST DAY to order from
the 2010 Summer Mini Catalog.

Place your order on-line before midnight CST at my website www.travelingstamps.stampinup.net, or email me at sheri@travelingstamps.com, or call me at 214-556-9319.

 

Anyone who orders the Tropical Party stamp set (#118515 for wood - $17.95 or #120081 for clear-$13.95) and Island Oasis Designer Series paper (#117173-$9.95) will get two Free Tutorials to make the projects shown below! The top one is a fold out scrapbook and the bottom one is a gift card holder. (Tutorial value $10.)

These projects make fabulous teacher gifts. You can put photos of your child with his/her teacher or classmates inside the scrapbook or leave it blank for your child's teacher to place his/her own special memories from this past summer. Can you image how your child's teacher will feel when they receive your unique hand-stamped gift? I would have LOVED getting a gift like this when I was a classroom teacher!

[above] Fold out 6x6 scrapbook and gift card holder

[above] gift card holder

 

[above] gift card holder, inside

[above] 6x6 scrapbook cover - notice the curled paper technique in the corner

 

[above] 6x6 scrap book open

 

[above] 6x6 scrapbook open to full 12x12 layout

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Sweet Scoops for a Sweet Summertime

Today I'd thought I share some card ideas for the Sweet Scoops stamps set in the Summer Mini Catalog 2010. For a list of colors and supplies used for a particular card, please email me by clicking the box below.

 

artist unkown [swap card]

Kathy Thompson, artist

artist unkown [swap card]

Kathy Thompson, artist

Kathy Thompson, artist

 

Sheri Thompson [me!], artist

Notice how I changed the card Kathy stamped above.

I used Pretty in Pink as the base card and added a 3rd scoop of ice cream.

Of course in our house, that ice cream is dairy-free and Sierra and I prefer Coconut Bliss Ice Cream. Yum!

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Bling Bucket Using Crop-a-dile and Rhinestone Brads Newsletter Featured Project

For my February Creative Projects email newsletter I featured my Bling Bucket project, shown below. The best part about my Creative Projects newsletter is that there are 10 more projects with full-color pictures and step-by-step directions.

 

[above] Bling Bucket

This would make a nice gift for your child's teacher or an office coworker or a friend who needs a little pick me up!

Supplies

Inexpensive Metal Bucket

Filigree Brads, #112577

Rhinestone Brads – Circle Fire, #109110

Crop-a-dile, #108362

 Directions

Punch six evenly spaced holes around the top of the bucket with the Crop-a-dile.

Position rhinestones brads in center of Filigree.

Open brad on the inside to set brad and filigree in place.

Repeat for remaining 5 holes.

Fill with office supplies or goodies in a cellophane bag.

 

Another option is to weave one long piece of ribbon in an out of the evenly spaced holes.

Tie a nice bow for a finished look. 

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Simply Adorned Charms and Chains Now Available from Stampin' Up!

Simply Gorgeous - Simply Adorned

Presenting Simply Adorned, Stampin' Up!'s all-new line of charms and chains, ready for you to adorn with your personal style.

Charms

Stampin' Up!'s nickel-plated charms feature tempered, beveled glass on front, flat glass on back, and a lobster clasp. The locket-style charm with hinge allows you to easily insert custom artwork. Charms are available in three sizes; the largest charm makes a beautiful Christmas ornament that can become a cherished keepsake.

Chains

The Simply Adorned stainless-steel chain--available in two lengths--features a toggle clasp and exclusive Stampin' Up! charm identifier. The finish coordinates perfectly with the Simply Adorned charms.

Learn how you can get 20 percent off these, and all of Stampin' Up!'s fabulous products, when you become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with me, Sheri Thompson.

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