Tank Birthday

For the next few months I will be taking the cards I have had saved in draft and putting them up on my Friday's posts.  Things got a bit overwhelming in my household and my good intentions of having posts lined up for when I was off to doctor appointments did not go as planned.  I know some of these sets will already be on my retired list or no longer available.  I hope you can get some inspiration from them for a color, layout  or just something you can use to create a card you can share.  I will do my best to remember all of the things that I used to create the cards, not a guarantee!!!!    ;-) 

This card was requested by my 12 year old son for his friend's birthday.  He wanted a punch art tank. 

No longer available- Cutter Kit

Details:

Stamps: None

Paper: Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Confetti White, Sahara Sand

Ink: Bashful Breeze, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand

Accessories: Punches-Modern Label Punch, Boho Blossoms, Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Word Window, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder (sponged clouds),  Piercing tool for gear holes, Color Spritzing Tool, Cutter Kit

Serene Fancy Fan

Another one of my favorite sets is Serene Silhouettes.  This can be used for feminine and masculine cards, fancy or simple.  This one I colored with the markers and then spritzed with Shimmer paint and Rubbing alcohol spray. For the banner I stamped the words and then used the die twice to shorten the banner to fit the words better.  

The background was done by combining two of the impression folders.  I used the Delicate Designs edge folder first.  I found it easier to line up the Fancy Fan folder on the top and fill in what was left.  

Details:

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Kindness Matters

Paper: Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White, Gumball Green

Ink: Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green

Accessories: Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Shimmer Paint, Big Shot,  Delicate Designs Edge Impressions Folder, Fancy Fan Impression Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits Die, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Apothecary Accent Framelit Die

Hot Air Balloons

For the next few months I will be taking the cards I have had saved in draft and putting them up on my Friday's posts.  Things got a bit overwhelming in my household and my good intentions of having posts lined up for when I was off to doctor appointments did not go as planned.  I know some of these sets will already be on my retired list or no longer available.  I hope you can get some inspiration from them for a color, layout  or just something you can use to create a card you can share.  I will do my best to remember all of the things that I used to create the cards, not a guarantee!!!!    ;-) 

The only thing I can think of that is no longer available on this card would be the Early Espresso ribbon.

Card Details:

Stamps: Up, Up & Away

Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Cherry Cobbler, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Cherry Cobbler, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Impression Folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Rhinestones, Early Espresso Ribbon

Anniversary Butterfly

I am loving the new catalog stuff!!  The folders and dies are my favorite.  One of the "Must Have!" sets for me this year is the Papillon Potpourri on page 115.  

With the matching punch it is so easy to use and get great effects from.  This will be an quick to go to set/punch combo for me.  I hope you do not get sick of seeing it!

Details:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Papillon Potpourri

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso

Accessories: Big Shot, Chevron Impression Folder, Delicate Designs Impression Edge Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits Die, delicate Doilies Sizzlet Die, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Two Tags Die, 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon,Brights Designer Button

Dahilas Thank you

My daughter loves to look at the catalog too.  The one thing that went straight to the top of her "Wish" list is the new In Color Dahlias.  She kept double checking to make sure that they were on my first order and asking when they were going to come in.  When my order did come in and I had time to make a card, she insisted that the first card I made had the new Dahlias on it. 

$7.95 for a pack of 20 (5 of each color)

 If you have visited before you know that I love the punches and had to have the postage Stamp punch, but have not used it very often.  I think that it fits perfect with the Bright Blossoms set.  They are a great fit for the Postage Stamps layered with the 1" Square punch.

Details:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners, Bright Blossoms

Paper: Basic Gray, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Gumball Green

Ink: Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals-Sponged edge

Accessories: 1" Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelit Die, Argyle Impression Folder, Dahlias, Rhinestones, Bird Builder Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Basic Gray 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Serene Father's Day

Sorry about the inconsistency of my posts.  I am still dealing with some health issues and spend more time at the doctor appointments then I get to in my stamp room. I was able to spend my birthday money to buy myself some new goodies out of the new catalog.  I am always looking for quick and easy guy cards and with only one hand that works to it's full extent the easier the better! I have been requesting every year for SU to come out with piercing templates and this year they out did themselves.  We now not only have the coolest Framlets and Edglits but many of them also have matching piercing templates.  It makes it soooo much more simple than turn, pierce, adjust, pierce.  Now all I have to do is line it up and I have two options; inside pierce or outside pierce.....or both-which is what I did here.  Sorry the image is stamped on Whisper White but my lighting would not co-operate.


If you have not seen or used the new ink pads it is a MUST!  I am trying to adjust my budget to be able to replace all of my old ones with the new.  I have only had them a few short weeks and I already find myself drawn towards only using the new one....and the black is WONDERFUL!!!  The image is so much easier to ink up and so much crisper.  I tended to stay away from the solid images since I hard issues getting a crisp image, that will not be a problem any longer.


This card will be going out to my father and father-in-law tomorrow.  Don't forget to mail those cards to those special men in your life!

Details:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Serene Silhouettes

Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Regals DSP, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Ink: Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Apothecary Accent Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Early Espresso Baker's Twine

Ribbon Share

Do you want to try a variety of Ribbon colors and choices, without breaking the bank! For a little over the cost of a spool or two, you will get a couple yards of each color in a style of ribbon, as listed below.

Check out your options and email me with your choices! Debbi@DebbisDesign.com

All ribbon is available to view in the new 2012-13 Catalog on pages 172-173.

The deadline to sign up is Saturday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. Your spot will be saved when payment is recieved. Cash, PayPal  or checks only, please.

I will cut your ribbon, package it and get it to you or in the mail by July 14th.

If you would like more ribbon, you can sign up for more shares. I will make a note to cut extra orders in one long piece for the best use.

Price is as listed below. Just email me with your options and how many shares of each you want.

If you are out of local delivery distance, there will be a shipping charge of $2 per share.

Spots will be first come, first serve, and will fill up fast, so let me know ASAP if you will be participating in the 2012 Ribbon Share!

#1 Silk Seam Binding Ribbon

2 yards each of 8 silk-like 1/2" ribbon, regularly priced at $6.95 per 10 yard spool. Cost per share: $13

#2  Scallop Dotted Ribbon

2 yards each of ten scalloped 1/2" ribbon, regularly priced at $7.95 per 10 yard spool. Cost per share: $18

#3 Taffeta Narrow Ribbon

2 yards each of the 10 narrow  1/8" ribbon. Regularly priced at 5.95 per 10 yards spool, your cost per share: $13.00

#4  NEW In Color Stitched Satin Ribbon

2 yards each of the 5 In Colors, Four rows of stitches through smooth 3/8" satin regularly priced at 8.95 per 10 yard spool. Cost per share: $11

#5 Ruffled In Colors Ribbons

2 yards each of the five 2011-13 In Color 3/8" ruffled ribbons, regularly priced at $9.95 per 10 yard spool. Cost per share: $11

#6 Baker's Twine

3 yards each of the eight colors of 1/16" Baker's Twine, regularly priced at $2.95 per 25 yard spool. Cost per share: $4

#7  Taffeta Ribbons

2 yards each of the ten two tone 3/8" Taffeta ribbons, regularly priced at $6.95 per 10 yard spool. Cost per share: $15

#8  NEW In Color Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

2 yards each of the 10 colors, stitches right down the middle of 3/8" grosgrain regularly priced at 4.95 per 10 yard spool. Cost per share: $12

#9  NEW 1/8 inch Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

2 yards each of the 10 new 1/4" stitched narrow ribbon, normally 4.95 per 10 yard spool. Cost per share: $12

Take the Cake Recruiting Promotion

Dates: 1-30 June 2012

Details: During June, new demonstrators not only get to choose the products for their fully customizable Starter Kit, they'll also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD! That's up to $48 in additional FREE products!

Page	Item	Description	Retail Value
44	126740	Make a Cake Set (wood-mount)*	$14.95
44	126742	Make a Cake Set (clear-mount)*	$11.95
165	126916	Patio Party Designer Series Paper	$10.95
199	127215	Patio Party Digital Collection DVD	$22.95

*Choose wood- or clear-mount; clear-mount set does not include clear blocks

New demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! during this period are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit, including, but not limited to, the Extra 10% Instant Income offer and Stampin' Start. The stamp set, Designer Series Paper, and DVD will be shipped with the new demonstrator's Starter Kit order. Deadlines: Paper IDA (must be received in the Stampin' Up! office): Friday, June 29, 2012; 6:50 PM (MT) Online IDA: Saturday, June  30, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT) PDF Flyer

We ♥ Our Hostesses

Dates: June 1 - July 31, 2012

Details: During June and July, hostesses who hold a minimum $450 workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars--that's in addition to the $65 they already receive for a $450 workshop!

Your Hostess' Party Sales	Regular Hostess Benefits	Additional Hostess Benefit	Total Hostess Benefits
$450*	$65 plus 1 item at 50% off	$50	$115 plus 1 item at 50% off

*Excluding tax and shipping

Things to Remember Customer, demonstrator, and workshop orders qualify for this promotion. Online orders are NOT eligible. Orders must total $450 or more (excluding tax and shipping) to qualify. Hostesses may use their additional hostess free merchandise on any regular catalog/mini catalog merchandise. However, hostess dollars cannot be applied to 50 percent-off items. Orders larger than $450 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $900 order will not receive an additional $100 in hostess free merchandise dollars. Deadlines: Phone: Tuesday, July 31, 2012; 6:50 PM (MT) OEX and Online: Tuesday, July 31, 2012; 11:50 PM (MT) PDF Flyer

My Digital Studio Updates

Got My Digital Studio? Then go get your new In Colors today! Our new 2012-2014 In Colors (Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, and Summer Starfruit) will be available for FREE when you update your software. Not only will you see them in your color palette, but you'll get the card stock as well.

Today you can update your software by clicking Help and then Check for Updates.

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If you don't yet have MDS:

Digital designing is going up a notch-actually 75! With more than 75 new features to make designing smoother than ever, MDS 2 is a must-have. And if you want the slick new software along with over $500 in content, you'll want to go with MDS 2+.

The new software will be available late 2012. From May 8 until the launch of MDS 2, purchase My Digital Studio (item 118108) or My Digital Studio Express (item 124483) and upgrade to MDS 2 for FREE when it becomes available. So don't wait!

If you already own My Digital Studio, you'll be able to purchase an MDS 2 upgrade when it becomes available.

New My Digital Studio Software-Available Late 2012
New Software	Item	Price
MDS 2Full software	Download 130644 Disc 130645	$39.95
MDS 2+Full software plus over $500 in content	Download 130646 Disc 130647	$79.95
FREE Upgrade to MDS 2For those who purchase My Digital Studio May 8, 2012 until MDS 2 is available	Download instructions delivered via e-mail	FREE
Upgrade to MDS 2For those who already have My Digital Studio	Download 130650	$19.95

With this new My Digital Studio software you'll be able to:

• Design in spreads
• Create with custom canvas sizes
• Add more than one color to a single stamp image
• Resize vector stamp images while keeping them crisp
• See color combination suggestions
• And much more

The new software will be available late 2012. Until then, purchase My Digital Studio (item 118108) or My Digital Studio Express (item 124483) and upgrade to MDS 2 for FREE when it becomes available. So don't wait!
Do you or your customers already have My Digital Studio and want MDS 2? Don't worry; you'll be able to purchase an upgrade to enjoy all the new design features.