It’s here!  And with it comes so many new products, you won’t know what to order first!  At the top of my list is the new fabric line that Stampin’ Up! has.  Yes, you read that correctly.  Stampin’ Up! has released two sets of fabric that coordinate perfectly with designer series papers!  How awesome is that?  Now you can combine your sewing with your paper crafts.  Create a beautiful gift with the fabric and then make a matching card to go with it!

Check back later to see a cute card I made with some of the new goodies!

Click to view the new 2010-2011 Holiday Mini Catalog!

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

Congratulations to Amberlee Batchelor on winning the August SOTM!

Amberlee won the Funky Four stamp set.

CARDScraps gives away a FREE Stampin’ Up! stamp set each month. Each registered member’s order placed during the month automatically earns you an entry into the drawing. Simply order online, by email or phone me any time this month to qualify for the next SOTM.

Will you be our next SOTM winner?

Happy Stamping!

Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Tarboro, NC

Beginning tomorrow, September 1, through October 18, receive a FREE craft tote-a $39.95 value-when you join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator!

Imagine sharing your love of Stampin’ Up! with this stylish and practical tote, patterned after our Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper and large enough to carry 12" x 12" card stock and a Paper Cutter, as well as punches, ink pads, and accessories. And with two Starter Kits to choose from, Standard and Digital+ at a brand-new lower kit price, there’s never been a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family.

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Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

Okay ya’ll – I absolutely need to get packing for my upcoming move.  I am not a bad girl, I just wanna play with my new SU goodies and share with everyone! What would life be like without being able to inspire, create and share?

This card highlights the “Christmas Postcard” single stamp and the Candy Cane Christmas designer paper, both which will be available on September 1 from the Holiday mini catty.

This was an easy card to put together. The only thing that took a bit of time was coloring the images with various SU markers. Yes, that was a “me” thing!

I was so bummed about Glorious Green CS being retired, but I have found that I love the Garden Green CS too!  Isn’t Stampin’ Up! fabulous? I am so glad that they keep a fresh outlook on their products and keep the new goodies coming out.

Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Tarboro, NC

Stamp:  Christmas Postcard

Paper:  Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White CS, Candy Cane Christmas DSP

Ink:  Garden Green, Various SU Markers

Other:  Real Red 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Snail, Snips

I have been “busy as a bee” making my holiday cards, as I need about 70 of them. I figured it would be a good idea to give you another “sneak peek” of some of the goodies coming in the holiday mini catalog, which you should have already received. Just a few more days (September 1) and you will be able to order your own new goodies to play with.

This card was made for an upcoming card swap here at CARDScraps. It highlights “A Cute Christmas” stamp set and Deck the Halls DSP.

This was a quick, easy and a FUN card to make. I even got into the gold embossing powder for a bit. I was going for an “old fashioned rustic” look and the materials that I used definitely gave me that appearance.

Stay tuned … I will have another gorgeous holiday card for you tomorrow.

Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Tarboro, NC

Stamps:  A Cute Christmas, Season of Joy
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla CS, Deck the Halls DSP
Inks:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Always Artichoke
Other:  Big Shot, Lattice Embossing Folder, Various SU Markers, Sponge, Blender Pen, Twine, Designer Buttons – Regals Collection, Gold EP, Heat Gun, Glue Dots, Snail, Snips

Sorry, that I have not posted to the blog lately, but I have been completely engrossed with the new house. If all goes as planned, my contractor says that I will have access to the studio and the rest of the second floor the 3rd week in September and the rest of the house the 3rd week in October. So needless to say, I have been super busy!

Before I pack up my stamping and crafting supplies, I wanted to make a few cards, so I started with several items from the upcoming holiday mini catalog.

This card highlights the new Bells and Boughs stamp set along with the new Deck the Halls designer paper. Both of these products will be available as of September 1.

I also used the recently released Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. How did I ever get along without Stampin’ Up!’s embossing folders? They really add lots of texture.

The upcoming holiday mini catalog is a "must have" for your upcoming holiday cards, scrapbooking and other projects.  You will definitely go "ga-ga" over the new products being introduced.

Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Tarboro, NC

Stamp:  Bells and Boughs (CM)
Paper:  Naturals Ivory, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke CS and Deck the Halls DSP
Ink:  Early Espresso
Other:  Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke Stampin’ Markers, Smooch Pearlized Top Coat, Snail, Dimensionals, Blender Pen

These can be used in My Digital Studio or any other graphic editing program of your choice.

	Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Color Pack Digital Download #122157 $3.95 Our luscious Striped Grosgrain Ribbon has gone digital! Eight scrumptious colors are all you need to give sweet fashion flair to your My Digital Studio cards and scrapbook pages.
	Brights Flower Brads Pack Digital Download #123367 $1.95 Small accents can make such a big difference! Give your digital projects pizzazz with these whimsical flower brads from the Flower Brads Brights Pack for My Digital Studio.
	Subtles Flower Brads Pack Digital Download #123374 $1.95 Small accents can such make a big difference! Give your digital projects pizzazz with these whimsical flower brads from the Flower Brads Subtles Pack for My Digital Studio.
	Regals Flower Brads Pack Digital Download #123381 $1.95 Small accents can make such a big difference! Give your digital projects pizzazz with these whimsical flower brads from the Flower Brads Regals Pack for My Digital Studio.
	Neutrals Flower Brads Pack Digital Download #123388 $1.95 Small accents can make a such big difference! Give your digital projects pizzazz with these whimsical flower brads from the Flower Brads Neutrals Pack for My Digital Studio.
	Play Date Designer Series Paper Digital Download #121438 $4.95 Warm, inviting colors and striking design make our new Play Date Designer Series Paper for My Digital Studio a must-have for your digital paper stash!
	Play Date Quick Accents Kit Digital Download #123432 $5.95 Play Date Quick Accents for My Digital Studio coordinates beautifully with our digital Play Date Designer Series Paper and Embellishments. Includes elements for creating your very own calendar.
	Play Date Embellishments Digital Download #123433 $3.95 Play Date Embellishments for My Digital Studio coordinates beautifully with our Designer Series Paper and Quick Accents Kit. With so many adorable digital images to choose from — you won’t know where to start!
	Forest Friends Stamp Brush Set Digital Download #121439 $1.95 Reminiscent of children’s book graphics from the 50s and 60s, the sweet woodland creatures in this Stamp Brush set for My Digital Studio will add sparkle and nostalgic charm to your digital cards and scrapbook pages.
	Letters Stamp Brush Kit Digital Download #121440 $9.95 You’ll love the collegiate, sporty feel of our Letters Stamp Brush Kit for My Digital Studio. Sure to give your digital projects a kick!
	Funky Four Stamp Brush Set Digital Download #123431 $3.95 The Funky Four Stamp Brush set for My Digital Studio coordinates perfectly with our Forest Friends Stamp Brush set, giving you everything you need to create a magical woodland scene.

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

A dear friend of mine is expecting a baby girl, so when I saw the new Baby Bundle stamp set by Stampin’ Up! in the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, I just had to get it.  I made this adorable gift box which houses four cards.  There’s still plenty of room in the box (which you can see in the images below), so I may just have to make a few more to stick in there.  She’ll be able to use these as thank you cards or as birth announcements since I didn’t put a sentiment on them.

Another option that I’m considering is just putting a ribbon around the cards and then putting some of the baby gifts in the box.  It’s approximately 7″ tall x 7″ wide and 1-1/2″ deep, so there’s plenty of room for little baby trinkets, rattles, pacifiers, etc.  A couple of rolled up Onsies would fit in there just fine as well.  Because it has a Velcro closure, I don’t have to worry about the contents falling out.

Anyway – if you’re interested in creating your very own, I have created a tutorial.  This 18 page pdf contains more than 50 pictures walking you through each and every step to make the box and cards.

Below are some additional shots of the box and cards.

Click here for the tutorial

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

• Stamps:  Baby Bundle
• Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Baja Breeze and Whisper White card stock
• Ink:  Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, and Basic Gray Classic Inks, Jet Black StaZon
• Other:  Brads, Satin Ribbon, Glue Stick, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Velcro (by Velcro), Punches, Blender Pens, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin’ Write Markers

If you were EVER a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and would like to join back in on the excitement, then this offer is for you!  From now until July 31st, you can become a member of our team for only $35!

To rejoin Stampin’ Up!, former demonstrators only need to purchase the Rejoin Starter Kit and sign and complete a new Independent Demonstrator Application and Agreement.

The Rejoin Starter Kit Contains:

• 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• 2010 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
• Guest invitation postcards (100)
• Customer order forms (50)
• 2010-2011 Definitely Decorative catalog (1)
• Celebrando Creatividad (1)
• Two months free Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription

Former demonstrators will already have the stamping supplies they need, so, in order to keep the price so low, the Rejoin Starter Kit contains the bare essentials to help them get their businesses back up and running.

Details to Remember:

• This offer is available to all former demonstrators prior to March 2010, so join me today!
• This kit does not include any Stampin’ Up! products.
• Former demonstrators may add either or both of the optional add-ons to their starter kit. (See starter kit form for add-on contents.)
• There is no Online IDA option for this kit. Rejoin Starter Kit order forms must be submitted by mail. 
• Rejoin Starter Kit order and Independent Demonstrator Application and Agreements must be received by Stampin’ Up! by July 31, 2010.

Download and complete the following documents.  You will need to mail them directly to me.  Contact us for the mailing address.

• Independent Demonstrator Application
• Independent Demonstrator Agreement
• Rejoin Starter Kit Order Form

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

Well, it’s probably a good thing that I live in a different state than Brenda right now because she’d probably smack my hands for creating and showcasing a card on our blog that uses retired stamps the day after the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog goes live.

But.I did use some of the new stuff and I wanted to talk a little bit about them.  First off, do you see that fabulously vibrant card base?  That’s the new In Color Poppy Parade.  Gorgeous!  It’s kinda like a reddish orange color and I absolutely love it. 

When I decided that Poppy Parade was the color I wanted to work with today, I went to another new product by Stampin’ Up! – the new Color Coach (pg 165 in the catalog).  This thing is fantastic!  First, if you look closely in the image below, you’ll notice that I pulled my color combination directly from the back of the color swatch.  If I’m ever stuck for a color combination, this is going to be an awesome resource.  There’s two different combinations on the back of every single card.  The other side is the solid color with the name and color family.  It even has some blank cards so you can record your own favorite color combinations.  What’s not to like love about that?

I realized after designing this card that I do not have any “missing you” sentiment stamps.  :0  So I opted to print one directly onto Whisper White card stock.  I have a little trick that I like to do.  First, I print it on a full sheet of standard computer paper.  Then I tape an appropriately sized scrap of Whisper White to it with masking tape and run it back through the printer.  I’ve always had success with this process even on my cheap little inexpensive HP printer.  The font that I used is Ali’s Hand by Ali Edwards – it’s a great little handwriting font for cards and scrapbooking.

One of these cards are headed out in the mail today for the Squares or Rectangles card swap.  That one is closed for signups but we do have several that are still available for you to sign up for.  They’re simple one-to-one swaps – meaning that you only have to send in one card and in return, you’ll get one back.  This is great for the beginner swapper or for those that prefer not to have to make a bunch of the same card.

I hope you are all having a wonderful time browsing the new catalog.  If you’d like one of your very own and don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, we’d be happy to mail you a free catalog – just pay $5 for shipping.  You can go here to order one today!

I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday weekend! 

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

• Stamps:  Fun Flowers
• Paper:  Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, So Saffron and Whisper White card stock
• Ink:  Baja Breeze, So Saffron and Poppy Parade
• Other:  So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon, Scalloped Square Punch, 1-1/4″ Square Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Big Shot, Polka-Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Glue Stick, Dimensionals, Button (non-SU!) Crochet Thread (DMC), Computer Font: Ali’s Hand (CK’s Ali Edwards)