Saturday, July 30, 2011

Snow Much Fun in a Beautiful Season


Snow Much Fun stamp set- yes it is...this set reminds me of the retired set Flaky Friends that was very popular when I first started with SU. I think it was my first Christmas set. But, I have to say I like this one better because it does not require masking so much
and you can create your own scenes and we love water coloring.
As for the card it is called the center step fold and you can find the directions
on SCS under resources.
Accessories:
Letter's to Santa DSP, Marina Mist,Black Stazon, Riding hood Red pinking scallop trimmed, and then at the bottom I used whisper white and the tearing technique to make the rolling hills with a little dazzling diamonds to top it off. I love the little rolling snowball at the bottom in the hills

This stamp set Beautiful Season is also very fun to water color. My stamping friends love to water color. I love watching the different color combo's they come up with.
I learn so much from them.
I cased this right out of the catalog. This year's catalog has the BEST samples EVER!!
The trick to this card is on the curly label corners. Cut 4 labels for the back panel (red in this card) and turn them long ways.Take the label punch and hold the CS in the corner of the punch so you can get just the corner as you see above. At first I was cutting them by hand, then I realized, a duh, just put them in the punch. I have found by making some silly mistakes is probably how most really cool techniques are born!

The envelope beside it is an Espresso Petite Pocket die cut with a cherry cobbler embossed flower from the NEW Hostess set Array of Sunshine with a whole punched through the middle and the cherry cobbler dotted scallop ribbon ran thru it to make a bow.
Inside is a gift tag in which you can put a gift card for Stampin' Up! products for Christmas!!

Hope you enjoy!!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Christmas in July


While visiting Linda one of the highlights was being able to get a look at some of her creations.
This is one of the cards she created at a local group gathering
and she shared it with me! Yippee!
I quickly made a template and came home and
had to try out an idea I had for a Christmas card.

Using the new Christmas DSP 'Letters to Santa" pg 186 #122349 $10.95
and a treat cup filled with sparkly bling. I also used the Quick Accents for letters to Santa
on pg 187 #122369- $9.95.
Stamp Sets: Open Sea ( for the earth) inside the treat cup surrounded by a die cut off the
NEW Pennant die, Delightful Dozen for the embossed sentiment, and Merry & Type hailed the "peace on earth stamp" with the decorative label punch behind it.

full view



Yes, it folds flat and fits into an A2 envelope.
We will be making this card in one of my upcoming classes, so check out my class schedule
at www.whitneyrichardson.stampinup.net

Hope you like it!

Getting Ready for the Red Hat Ladies!


I went back home this week and spent some time with my good friend Linda.
We had fun getting ready for her workshop with a group of Red Hat Ladies that will be visiting her craft table soon. We made this cute bonnet for them as a table candy favor using the empty SU embellishment containers, the large Sizzix scallop, Red Glitter paper, concord crush, and their logo on top. I think they turned out very cute. We wanted to share with them all the amazing ways you can use paper crafting to make favors for their functions.



Needless to say there are quite a few guests coming and we were pooped at the end of the night.


My buddy Linda is very talented and I always enjoy visiting her and getting my batteries creatively recharged!! She also has a super awesome craft room. So if you are ever in the Brandon/Tampa area look her up at
http://www.lindaclendening.stampinup.net/
Thanks Linda for a great time.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Whitney's Stampin' Studio Facebook page

Dare to Adventure and check out
my new business face book page and feel free to like it

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitneys-Stampin-Scrappin-Studio/140829669318423
and check out this awesome Mosaic technique card!

Christmas in July


I am continually amazed with all the different things you can make with the
Sizzix petal cone die cut on pg.221 #121810 $32.95 worth every penny!
That is definately a must have in your stash item!!
I was visiting blog land as I often do for inspiration from other very talented SU demonstrators and this project came from Cindy Major and I fell in love with it!
So of course I had to try it right away.
I made one in the red glitter paper too!
If you would like to learn to make this cute little Santa box
Join us on Friday night July 29th for our Christmas in July class. Seats still available.

side view

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Another Timeless Porait Keepsake

TOP VIEW:
Okay, I am super phyched that I saw this AWESOME milk carton die project on one of my favorite bloggers site- SHE ( Meg Loven) posted a picture she took at convention of one of the projects that was demonstrated on the main stage.

I am so grateful to the wonderful bloggers and SU business woman who devote so much time to sharing and inspiring others.
I have grown so much in this business by following their blogs and being inspired by their amazing talents. This has allowed me to springboard my creativity
and grow as a crafter & a creative coach!

I am thrilled that I was able to just look at the picture and figure it out.
I changes the DSP and sentiments and added my own bling! This matches my Timeless Treasures I posted earlier.

Timeless Portrait DSP- Extreme Elements stamp set- embossed with Black EP
(2) Cherry Cobbler milk carton die cuts
Square punch & Scalloped Square punch, jewelry tag punch
White twine, 1/8 black taffeta ribbon and Black brads & rhinestones on top of them
I will post directions after my class!
Give me a HOOT HOOT! if you like it!!
I see these for Christmas! Working on it

Timeless & Priceless


These projects are created with the NEW Timeless Portrait DSP & Fabric .
The card is inspired from SC.
CS: Basic Black & DSP
Ink: Vanilla Craft
Punches: Square Scallop, small heart
Stamp Set: Heard From The Heart
Crochet ribbon and twine

I cased this little ditty from Becky Roberts at Inking Idaho.
Matchbox with a wrap and a belly band in Basic Black and cherry Cobbler combo with TP DSP..
Stamp Set: Established Elegance stamped in black craft and embossed in clear
BS: NEW Oval frame in cherry cobbler












Monday, July 18, 2011

"Get Flirty"


Accessories: CS:Cheerful Treat DSP, Mambo, Limeade,Whisper white,
Big SHOT: Pennant die, Petal cone banner, lattice ef, fancy fan letterpress
Punches: Lace punch, mambo embossing powder,
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Perfect Words (hostess set)

CS:Whisper White, Mambo, Flirtatious
Stamps: Perfect Words, Delicate Doilies
Punches: Doily punch, Scallop trim
Big Shot: Pennant die
Ribbon: White Satin ribbon
Accessories: Pearls

CS & Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Peach Parfait, Mambo (Flirtatious DSP)
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Perfect Words
Punch: ribbon punch
BS: Vintage EF
Accessories: Pearls

More Water Color Layering




Here are a few more samples of a wide variety of w/c layering!

Fabulous Florets Water Color Layering


Just give me an acrylic block and some ink pads, a spritzer of water and BOY the beautiful backgrounds you can come up with!
Then step it up with some layered embossing or resist embossing......
Visit us at technique class and see all the wonderful ways you can twist this technique for hours of crafting fun!
If you have any Presto Patterns DSP left save it!! You will need it for this beautiful technique.
This is a new style easel card....like it??
Details on the layout coming soon!

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Established Elegance


The new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! catalog has so many amazing samples in it this year!
I am having a great time casing them.
You may notice this card highlighting the set
Established Elegance from page 125
My friend Linda and I had a blast putting this card together.
I couldn't stop there, I had to go for the whole ensemble with a few twist of my own.

The bottom is a BIG SHOT petal cone box with a wooden spool hidden in the bottom with a dowel sprouting out of the top. dowel has crochet ribbon wrapped around it.
(Wooden spools and dowels from local HL store)
Accessories:
Key Trinket, Crochet ribbon, Pear Pizazz seam binding, scallop circle punch, scallop oval punch, matchbox vanilla tag.
When I was finished I had made a photo tree also inspired by the new catalog!

Here is a close up of the card.
Stamp Set: Established Elegance
Ink: Suede, Razzleberry, Vanilla, Pear pizazz, Espresso
Big Shot: Large Scallop Circle, NEW designer frame embossing folder,
Accessories: Vintage tags, Crochet ribbon, vintage brad, pear seam binding, distressing tool, color spritzer using Razzleberry and Suede, sponging,tearing,trio punch

Here is the matching envelope using our crumb cake envies.
Accessories: Top Note, ribbon punch, vintage brads, twine
Four Frames stamp set

This is the new petite pocket die cut with the front side decorated.
Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen

I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.
I couldn't wait to get my NEW catalog supplies so I could start making all my favorite
items displayed in the new catalog.
Is there something you want to make?
Join us for an upcoming class or you can shop 24/7 at www.whitneyrichardson.stampinup.net


Saturday, July 2, 2011

It's Here!! The New Stampin' Up! catalog!!


Grab a Big Wish List and and a cozy blanket and sit down for an afternoon of fun, fun, fun!
the projects and ideas in this catalog blew me away this year!!
If you do not have your own copy of the catty email me and I will get one to you!
But if you can't wait go to my web site at www.whitneyrichardson.stampinup.net and you can view it NOW online!!
If you would like to go on a shopping spree just click on SHOP NOW and it will take you there!!

Now Hiring!! New Recruits ONLY $99.00




Now Hiring!! Serenity Stamper’s

As a demonstrator there are always opportunities to receive and earn Stampin’ UP! Product for FREE!! Today I was able to to redeem my FREE 3stamp sets of any value earned during Sale-a-bration (I chose to wait for the new catalog), AND if that’s not enough FREE I will receive a FREE Bundles when we do our Holiday Mini Preorder in AUGUST…. WOW.. That’s a whole lot of free.

Free product increases our profit margins as demonstrators or if you are a demonstrator just for fun FREE product gives you more of your own money to spend on more stamps- or if you like to save – less of your own money you need to spend to enjoy our great product!!!!

WANT TO EARN FREE STAMPS YOURSELF??? – Join my Team Today – WHY NOW??
1.Special $99 KIT from Stampin’ Up!
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2. 30% discount on new Catalog Product – new demonstrators may choose to enjoy a 30% discount on their first purchase/hostess order of $150.00 or more
3. New Stampin’ Start Program
a. Earn Free Stamps for Personal sales
b. Earn Free Stamps for Sharing what you love
c. Earn Product Gift certificate for promoting
d. Earn $175 CASH BONUS ( by meeting certain quota in the first six months)
4. New Rising Star program
a. Chance for ONLY new recruits to earn an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO STAMPIN’ UP! – this is not a competition –I will do my best as your upline to help you achieve this if it’s a goal.
b. $1000 Cash Bonus as part of the RISING STAR AWARD
5. On board for the Holiday Mini Preorder period in AUGUST
a. Use your onetime 30% instant income now or save it for August and Holiday Mini Product
6. Any and all sales this month count towards
a. Stampin’ Start Program
b. Your first official month (Which is August)
c. Your first official quarter (which is Oct/Nov/Dec)
7. New Catalogs to share with family and friends
8. ME as your upline – individualized training and support to meet the reasons why you joined as a demonstrator - Just be willing to ASK questions and ASK for help!
9.Serenity Stamper’s –Awesome Team sharing via yahoo groups, Stampin’ Connection, face book, team events, phone calls, swaps.
10. Access to Stampin’ Connection - over 170,000 samples, hundreds of videos and a demonstrator only community of sharing
11. Access to the Stampin’ UP! website
12. FREE Demonstrator website/blog for 2 month

Friends, Fun, and Fabulous Products!

Join today at www.whitneyrichardson.stampinup.net

$99 Starter Kit and Free Project Kit Promotion


During July, you can join the Stampin’ Up! Family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit–valued at $185–comes with the following high-quality products:

  • Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
  • Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
  • Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Bright 8-1/2″ x 11″ Assorted Card Stock
  • Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
  • Chocolate Chip 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon*
  • Note Cards (20)
  • Clear-Mount Block C
  • Blender Pen (1)
  • SNAIL Adhesive
  • Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!$99 Starter Kit Contains over $180 in products and business supplies–including new products from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog! All items above are recommended, but a new demonstrator can substitute a similar item of equal or lesser value.

PLUS – PLUS – PLUS -how cool is this project!!! You will receive this awesome kit if you join SU by the end of JULY!

xmas project kit with recruit july 2011.jpg

The Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit--a $40 value--contains the following products (quantities are 1 unless otherwise noted):

  • Pines & Poinsettias Set* (wood-mount)
  • Keepsake box
  • Scallop borders (cut from Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die)
    • First Edition Designer Series Paper (3)
    • Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6)
  • First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2)
  • Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece*
  • Real Red Top Note (cut from Top Note Bigz Die)
  • Real Red Decorative Label (cut from Matchbook Bigz XL Die)
  • Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3)
  • Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece
  • Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric*
  • Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
  • Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
  • Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
  • Linen Thread
  • Champagne Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
  • Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)
  • Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons*
    • Large Wild Wasabi
    • Small Real Red
  • Mini Vintage Tags

Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit–a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful–isn’t that what Stampin’ Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

Join Stampin’ Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit–all for just $99! Go to www.whitneyrichardson.stampinup.net-no waiting – within minutes you’re a Demonstrator! Contact me at www.whitneyrichardson1969@gmail.com for recruit authorization code.