Welcome Christmas

Good morning!  It's another day in paradise here in Tampa.  Lows in the 70s, and highs in the 80s.  Perfect Fall weather.  :)  

Today's card is simple but elegant.  It's also nice and flat for mailing...a bonus!  This will definitely be one design for my Christmas cards this year.   The main image is CASEd from Tiffany.  I love the sentiment surrounded by the wreath.  The background is a piece of Whisper White embossed with the Petals a Plenty folder.  The Rhinestone jewels add just the right amount of bling, and the Cherry Cobbler seam binding is the finishing touch.  Thanks, Tiffany, for the inspiration!

Supplies(all SU!):  Stamps- Welcome Christmas.  Ink- Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler.  Paper- Whisper White, Old Olive.  Accessories-  Big Shot, Petals a Plenty embossing folder, Cherry Cobbler seam binding, Rhinestone Jewels. 

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A Good-bye Gift

Happy Monday!  The principal's secretary at my kiddos' middle school started her now job today.  This is the card, nugget tin, and stationery box I gave her last week to let her know how much I appreciated all she did for me.

The school colors are black, orange and grey, and the mascot is a shark.  Last year's Halloween DSP worked perfectly along with the shark in the retired Tattoo kit.  The sentiments are from current sets.  :)

Supplies(all SU!):  Stamps- Thank You Kindly, Hope Happens.  Ink- Jet Black Stazon.  Paper- Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Creepy Crawly (retired).  Accessories-  Pumpkin Pie striped ribbon, Pumpkin Pie taffeta ribbon, Basic Black 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Scalloped Circle punch, 1 3/4", 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle punches, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Corner Rounder punch, dimensionals.

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My Digital Studio...program and pricing updates!

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 output products--including a trifold card, a journal, a 5.5" x 6.5" calendar with easel, and four postcards.

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!

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The Perfect Handmade Holiday!

 

Dates: October 19-December 16, 2010

Details:  You can purchase select products...perfect for Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts...at a 20% discount! 

Things to Remember:  This offer is available on all order types (customer, workshop and online). Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.  There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.

NOTE:  You must use the bundle item codes provided below. The 20% discount will not be applied if individual item numbers are entered separately.

HOLIDAY PRODUCT BUNDLES

Vintage Christmas Bundle #124067 wood $23.92
Vintage Christmas Bundle #124068 clear $19.92
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Contempo Christmas Card Bundle #124071 wood $20.72
Contempo Christmas Card Bundle #124072 clear $17.52
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Tags Til Christmas Bundle #124077 wood $38.32
Tags Til Christmas Bundle #124078 clear $31.92
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Gift Packaging Bundle #124083 wood $26.32
Gift Packaging Bundle #124084 clear $19.92
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Simply Adorned Gift Bundle #124076 $39.88
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Frame Gift Bundle #124075 $19.92

You can order online 24/7 from my store here or contact me with your order! Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with your order!

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Don't miss it!

It's the last day of the Clearance Rack Blitz!  Get on over to my online store now!  You don't want to miss out on any of the great deals!

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Marina Mist Thank You

Happy Thursday!  Today's card is a Thank You card for a new customer.   I hope she likes it.  I really enjoyed creating it for her.  :)

The card base is Certainly Celery.  The next layer is Marina Mist.  The hydrangea from Because I Care (a Level 1 hostess set) is stamped on Whisper White.  I colored the flower with my markers.  First I used  Baja Breeze and Certainly Celery.  Then I outlined and "thumped" the image with Marina Mist and Wild Wasabi to give it more dimension.  The sentiment is from the same set and stamped in Marina Mist.  A faux bow in Certainly Celery satin ribbon divides the image from the sentiment.  I punched the corners of the Whisper White layer with the Ticket Corner punch and added rhinestone jewels for the finishing touch.  I also stamped the envelope flap with the top of the flower, but I forgot to photograph it.  :P

Supplies(all SU!):  Stamps- Because I Care.  Ink- Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Wild Wasabi.  Paper- Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Whisper White.  Accessories- Rhinestone jewels, Certainly Celery satin ribbon, Ticket Corner punch, mini glue dots.

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Clearance Rack Blitz!

From October 5th–18th, we’re adding over 200 more discontinued items, some at up to 80 percent off, to our Clearance Rack in order to make room in the Distribution Center for new products!

Things to know about the Clearance Rack Blitz:

• Orders for Clearance Rack items can be placed through my Online Store or through me personally.
• Qualifying orders are eligible for hostess benefits.
• While the Blitz lasts from October 5th–18th, some items, depending on availability, may be made available in the Clearance Rack in the future.
• All discontinued items are available only while supplies last.
• All sales of discontinued items are final.

Contact me if you need any help!

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A Halloween Card Designed by Lauren

I had a Christmas card stamp-a-stack at my house yesterday.   My daughter had a friend over (her mom was making cards) , and they hung out together.  After the stamp-a-stack was finished, my daughter (she's 12) decided she wanted to have a class for her grandmother and me.  She designed this Halloween card for us to make.  I just love it!!!  I think she did a great job! 

It's 3 1/4" x 6 1/2" and fits in SU!'s Small Open-end envelopes.  The base is Whisper White.  The layers are Basic Black and Creepy Crawly DSP (retired).  I stamped the bats from Batty for You in Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green. They were punched out with the 1" Circle punch and then layered on a 1 1/4" Circle punch.  They're adhered to the card with dimensionals.  The middle bat has some bling for eyes.  I just love the Rhinestones, and I'm so glad SU! carries them now!

If you like the card , please leave her some love!

Supplies(all SU!):  Stamps- Batty for You.  Ink- Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green.  Paper- Whisper White, Basic Black, Creepy Crawly DSP (retired).  Accessories- 1" and 1 1/4" Circle punches, Rhinestone jewels, dimensionals.

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Pink for October

I've gone pink for October!  Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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Embossed Happy Birthday

Happy Saturday!  Today is a co-worker's birthday, and this is the card I made for her.  I learned the technique from Lyssa Z. (GWTW Junkie on SCS).  The flowers look like they are part of the paper!

I used some more retired DSP.  The stacks are getting smaller!  ;)  The card base is Crushed Curry.  The next layer is Dusty Durango.   I punched out some flowers with the Boho Blossom punch and randomly glued them on a piece of Whisper White.  I then ran that piece through the Big Shot in the Square Lattice embossing folder.  Don't you just love the look?  I do!  Some retired Crushed Curry polka dot ribbon is tied around the focal layer.  The sentiment is from On Your Birthday.  

Enjoy your weekend!  

Supplies(all SU!):  Stamps- On Your Birthday.  Ink- Dusty Durango (retired).  Paper- Crushed Curry (retired), Dusty Durango (retired), Razzleberry Lemonade DSP (retired), Whisper White. Accessories-  Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder, Boho Blossom punch, Crushed Curry polka dot ribbon (retired).

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