Cindy's Creative Corner

STARTER KIT...HALF OFF!!

Hello Everyone!

Every once in a great while, a deal comes along that you just SHOULD NOT pass up. This is one of those times. Stampin' Up! is offereing their Starter Kit at HALF OFF!! Unheard of...well, not very often anyway. Here is a breakdown of the pricing on the kit:

Here’s what is in the CUSTOMIZABLE Standard Kit and the value of each:

1. Any $33.95 or lower Stamp Set
2. Any $28.95 or lower Stamp Set
3. Any $18.95 or lower Stamp Set
4. Any $9.95 or lower Stamp SetBefore we go on, note that the $87.50 kit cost has already paid for the 4 sets above valued at $91.80. That means EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FREE!!!!!!
5. $19.95 Brights Patterns Designer Series paper stack (OR color of your choice) FREE
6. $16.95 Stampin’ Scrub® FREE
7. $8.95 Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon (OR ribbon at the same or lower price) FREE
8. $8.95 VersaMark® pad (OR ink pad at the same or lower price) FREE
9. $8.50 Card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Whisper White OR color of your choice) FREE
10. $7.95 Small Chocolate Songbird Tile Décor Elements® (OR Décor Elements item at the same or lower price) FREE
11. $6.95 Assorted color card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Getting Started OR assortment of your choice) FREE
87.50!12. $6.95 Clear Block C (OR clear block at the same or lower price) FREE
13. $6.95 SNAIL Adhesive® (OR adhesive at the same or lower price) FREE
14. $6.50 Fast Flowers Stampin’ Around® wheel (OR standard wheel of your choice) FREE
15. $5.95 Stampin’ Around Self Inking Handle (standard) FREE
16. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
17. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
18. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
19. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
20. $5.25 Uninked Cartridge (standard) FREE
21. $4.50 Stampin’ Mist® (OR StazOn® Cleaner) FREE
22. $3.95 Stampin’ Dimensionals® FREE
23. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
24. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
25. $3.32 Blender pen (single) FREE
26. $2.95 Marina Mist Classic Ink Refill (OR color of your choice) FREE
27. $1.95 Décor Elements Applicator Tool FREE
28. $1.17 Stamping sponge (single) FREE
29. Catalogs ($29.95 for 8), business forms, and other printed materials to get your business off to a great start! FREE

 

And were you thinking about getting My Digital Studio, maybe for Christmas? Here’s what is in the CUSTOMIZABLE Digital + Kit and the value of each:

1. $79.95 My Digital Studio™ software* (see description of this product below)
2. $8.50 Card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Whisper White OR color of your choice)Before we go on, note that the $87.50 kit cost has paid for the My Digital Studio software & card stock above. That means EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FREE!!!!!!
3. Any $26.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
4. Any $18.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
5. Any $7.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
6. $16.95 Stampin’ Scrub® FREE
7. $8.95 Brights Designer buttons FREE
8. $7.95 Small Chocolate Songbird Tile Décor Elements® (OR Décor Elements item at the same or lower price) FREE
9. $6.95 Clear Block C (OR clear block at the same or lower price) FREE
10. $6.95 Assorted color card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Getting Started OR assortment of your choice) FREE
11. $6.95 SNAIL Adhesive® (OR adhesive at the same or lower price FREE
12. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
13. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
14. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
15. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
16. $4.95 Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (OR ribbon at the same or lower price) FREE
17. $4.95 Glue Dots® FREE
18. $4.50 Stampin’ Mist® (OR StazOn® Cleaner) FREE
19. $3.95 Stampin’ Dimensionals® FREE
20. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
21. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
22. $1.95 Décor Elements Applicator Tool FREE
23. Catalogs ($29.95 for 8), business forms, and other printed materials to get your business off to a great start! FREE

Choose the Starter Kit that best matches your stamping and paper-crafting interests, and get over $310 of Stampin' Up!'s high-quality products for just $175...scratch that...get the kit for $87.50!!

If you have been on the fence for a while...now is your time to jump off and join my group! Call me and we can discuss all the great details!

Happy Stamping,

Cindy

Shelli Gardner Creates!

Hello everyone,

I want to share the cuties little Halloween Treat holders with you. These were made by Shelli Gardner, the CEO and co-founder of Stampin' Up!. I love it when she posts projects that she works on at home. Isn't it great that the CEO of the company actually takes out time to work on and create projects of her own! She is so very creative!!

Here is how she made her tubes: I made these tubes with 3x6 strips of our Designer Series paper, rolled up and adhered securely into a tube. Then I secured the tube to an Extra Large Scallop circle, punched out of card stock.  I made my own glitter paper with Basic Black card stock, VersaMark ink, black glitter, and the Heat ‘n Stick; punching out the bats from this homemade paper was a breeze. The waffle paper is adhered along the inside of the top of the tube. The rest you should be able to figure out just by looking at the photo. . .

She said her idea was inspired by a demonstrator at a group meeting she recently attended. She changed it a bit to make it her own. THey are perfect for Halloween treats for neighbors, coworkers, or friends. They would even look fun hanging on the Halloween Tree!

The DSP she used here is Wicked Fun Specialty on page 172 of the IBC. The really fun punch she has used is Bitty Bat Large on page 200 of the IBC. The other punches used here are the Scallop Oval Extra-Large and coordinating Oval Punch. These can be found on pages 200 and 202 of the IBC. At the bottom of the tube is another scallop punch which can also be found on page 200 of the IBC. Great job Shelli! I think I will be giving this project a try myself!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Happy Stamping,

Cindy

I've been working with several of the small Decor Elements this week. I want to show how you can use them as decorative accent pieces instead of wall art. I've been scouting around for some decorative plates to use and came upon these very simple, clean line white porcelain plates.

 

I have a few more that I want to work on today as well. Let your imagination go and see what creative ways you can use the Definitely Decorative Decor Elements!

Happy Stamping,

Cindy

Simply Adorned Jewelry

Hello everyone,

Have you had a project in the back of your mind that you have wanted to work on for a long time? Well I sure have! I finally sat down Monday night and worked on my Simply Adorned Charms for my necklace. I've been meaning to do this for a long time...I've had the pieces and parts for a good two months already! I know...hateful!

I'm really happy with the way they turned out and have worn the necklace every day since I made it! I already have some ideas for alternates that I can swap out and have a totally different look! You can make these as simple or complex as you like!

I used the sample in our current Summer Mini Catalog for inspiration. I used the large rectangle charm for my largest piece. In the medium square, I used a white flower that I died with my Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker. My smallest charm is the same little brown bird shown in the sample picture. You can find this on page 15 of the current Summer Mini Catalog. These are also featured in the new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog on page 189. They have some really cute samples in the catalog too! You can see why we call it the "Idea Book" and Catalog. You really don't have to look very far for inspiration!

 

That is all for today! Happy Stamping - Cindy

 

Tres Chic' Handbags

Hello everyone!

I want to share a couple photos from the Tres Chic' Handbag Camp I held over the weekend. Everyone had such a great time! These are so quick, easy and fun to make. I'll be making more of these and post pictures in the next few days. If you were not able to make the camp but would still like to make one, just let me know. I'd be happy to work out a time with you. A big thank-you to Becky Roberts for these very adorable patterns!
We used the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series paper for each of the bags. The 3x3 note cards we made go inside the purse. Some other fun ideas for the bag would be gift card holders, something really fun for you desk to hold you business cards! I love that one
If you come up with any other fun ideas, let me know and I will share it!

I hope you enjoy these photos! I look forward to hearing from you.

  

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Stamping - Cindy

2010 SU Convention Is Underway!

Well, I'm not able to attend Convention this year for a few reasons. I'm able to stay close to what is going on by way of Twitter and the SU Facebook page! They are keeping us up to date and keeping a birds eye view by sharing photos. I am going to forward on these photos for you too see each day. Here are some really great pics of what is going on in Salt Lake City!

 The top picture is the outside of Stampin' Up!'s home office. Next is a great shot of some wonderful art displays...the wreath is made from various designer series papers made into cones. So very fun! This last photo is from the main stage...Share What  You Love is the theme this year as well as part of our motto!

Here are photos of Shelli Gardner, SU Ceo, followed by a really fun pictures of Dale Fillmore, the president of Stampin' Up!

Following that is a picture of the crowd. Now, they all look this way for a reason!

The first evening of convention is always a great theme party...this one is celebrating the 60's! So much fun to be had.

I will follow up with more pictures tomorrow!

Hi everyone!

I have a new project to share with you. This is a Tres Chic Handbag originally designed by SU Demonstrator Becky Roberts created. There are actually four different designs for the person. I really liked this one and made it first. I'll have to try each one and bring them to you soon. I used the new Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (pg. 173 of the NEW IBC) and Pumpkin Pie card stock. I just love this little bag! A little more information about them: they are small. The inside box is the right size for gift cards or business cards! Couldn't you just picture it on your desk! Great size for a party favor too!

I am offering a project camp where we will make this adorable little handbag and a few 3x3 note-cards to go inside. Follow this link to my Stampin' Up! webpage calendar for further details on the camp. http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/cindyscreativesucenter/events

Sign up quickly as space is limited!

Happy Stamping,

Cindy

Needed A Birthday Card!

 

I needed a birthday card really quick yesterday so I turned to MDS! Within 5 minutes, this is what I came up with:

Here is what I used to create this card using MDS:

Sunny Day Designer Paper - paper #3
Old Olive Card Stock as a layer
Big Bold Birthday Stamp Set
Accessories: Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon,Whisper White Grosprain Ribbon Knot

After I had the card the way I wanted it, I printed it off on my home printer using Whisper White Card Stock. I then mounted that as a layer onto Tempting Turquoise Card Stock. So very quick and easy. My friend really liked her card! I would love to hear what you think of the card. If you have any questions about the process, just let me know! I'm happy to answer your questions!

Happy Stamping,

Cindy

New Product On The Clearance Rack!

Good Morning Everyone!

Lots of new items on the Stampin' Up! Ordering Clearance Rack:

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=493

Some of these items are going to go fast! Place your order before these fun products are gone forever!

Happy Stamping...and shopping : )

Cindy 

Where Have I Been?

I would like to let you know why I have not been adding posts to any of my online pages lately. My mother (in St. Louis) has been very ill since early February. I have been in STL much of the last two months helping to care for her. There has just not been time for much creativity to flow!

One of the many downsides has been not tending to my Stampin' Up business on any kind of regular basis. Things are looking very good for my mom now and I expect to be back into the swing of things in April. Thanks to all of you for continuing to come to my pages to see what is new and fun in the SU world. Please check back again over the next few weeks. I promise to have many exciting new things to share!

Happy Stamping - Cindy