Stamp Maven

Don't Forget...

(A special treat for all customers of 'Girls, INK'!)
is on February 25.

EarlyBird registration ends tomorrow, January 31st.
Information and details here.

Sale-A-Bration Purchase Idea

As I'm sure you have noticed by now, there are some awesome free choices in our Sale-A-Bration Brochure. If you are having trouble deciding on $50 worth of products to purchase so that you can get a free item, this post is for you. The "ingredients" for this simple card will get you to your $50 merchandise amount. Just by switching the sentiment, you will have a handmade card ready to go for most any occasion.

Fun Flowers Bigz XL Die  121812  $32.95

Black Scalloped Polka Dot Ribbon  124145 $7.95

Whisper White Smooth Card Stock  100730  $8.50

Basic Black Card Stock  121045  $6.95

In Color Glimmer Brads  121005  $4.95 OR In Color Designer Brads  122940  $7.95

The total for these items (before tax and shipping) - using the Glimmer Brad option - is $61.30

You can also change up the Die Cut Flower if you have another one.

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Hope you enjoyed this sample and remember tomorrow is the final day of my January ordering special. (Order $75 at my online store and receive a free email class in addition to your free Sale-A-Bration item!)

Anne Brown  The Stamp Maven  anne@stampmaven.com  972-234-9118  Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Free 30 Trial Of My Digital Studio!

If you've been eyeing Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio Software but have just not been sure it is for you, now is your chance to try it for free! This program is perfect for creating handmade cards, calendars, photo albums, recipe books, and much more. You can use your favorite scrapbooking techniques to create professional, bound books.

Starting Wednesday,  February 1,  you can download My Digital Studio for FREE

 

With the FREE trial you'll get:

• Full access to the software at NO COST.
• Full design functionality.
• Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
• Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
• Access to our professional print services.

It's simple; add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart,  download and install it from your Download Manager.

Questions? Email me!

 

Anne Brown  The Stamp Maven  anne@stampmaven.com  972-234-9118  Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

 

Roaming Gnome

OK, anyone else out there love the little Travelocity roaming Gnome? Well, now you can have your own little guy/girl on any of your handmade cards or other crafting projects. I received several swaps using this adorable set.

My last fave uses the Labels Edgelit...again! I just love these new dies! They are so versatile. Imagine all the scrapbooking techniques you can come up with...I'd love to see your ideas!

  
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Remember to RSVP if you want to come and make a Valentine with me on February 5....check out the scoop on Facebook!

Anne Brown The Stamp Maven anne@stampmaven.com 972-234-9118 Stampin' Up! Demo

My First Two Faves

I promised some favorite swaps from Leadership Conference and here are the first two. The Thoughts Of You Card uses one of the Labels Framelit Dies. These little gems are in the Occasions Mini Catalog and are easy to use and add quick layering to your handmade cards and scrapbook projects. The little flag is done using a piece of Pool Party Card Stock and nipping off each end using one of our square punches.

The second card uses some of the beautiful new Designer Series Paper, Everyday Enchantment. This is only one of several fabulous, free choices in our Sale-A-Bration Brochure. If you're not sure what this is all about, or you have earned lots of great products in the past and are ready to earn some more, let's chat!

  
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Anne Brown The Stamp Maven Stampin' Up! Demonstrator  anne@stampmaven.com  972-234-9118

So Many Choices

If you've been around me for any bit of time, you know I just love, love our Big Shot Die Cutting Machine! If I had been able to have a tool such as this when I taught school in California, my life would have been so much easier!!

At Leadership Conference I saw so many fabulous projects that used this tool and our wonderful dies. In this project, Shelli used the Bird Bigz XL Die to create this stunning, yet simple card.

The label shape was done using  the Labels Collection Framelits Die from the Occasions Mini. At $26.95, this collection is a great value. 6 dies come in a sturdy envelope and with this purchase you would be halfway towards earning a free Sale-A-Bration item!

Remember, any $75 online purchase during January, earns you a free online class in addition to Sale-A-Bration benefits. (see January 18 post)

Happy stamping!

Anne Brown The Stamp Maven anne@stampmaven.com Stampin' Up! Demonstrator 972-234-9118

 

Leadership And More

I had such a great time at Leadership, especially because I had 2 leaders in my downline there with me! Here is a photo of Elisa, Tracy and me under our "My Way Theme Sign"

One of the best things about having my own Stampin' Up! business is that I am able to do things "my way"... AND, with our annual Sale-A-Bration promotion which starts tomorrow, you can do things "your way", too! Check back tomorrow and I'll have all the exciting information, some SAB samples, and some swap samples. Later in the week I'll have some fun projects for you to see and CASE!

If I can help you with anything, please let me know!

Anne Brown The Stamp Maven anne@stampmaven.com 972-234-9118 Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Sale-A-Bration Is Almost Here!

Place any $75 online order (before tax and shipping) from my website during the month of January, and receive a free PDF class that uses the "Sweetheart" Stamp Set and heart-shaped Treat Cups. This class will have photos, instructions including measurements for the card below plus three additional handmade cards. Check out all the new items in our Occasions Mini Catalog...my wish list keeps growing weekly!

If you wait to order until January 24, you will also get to pick a Sale-A-Bration item for free. If you'd rather I place your order, just email me and I'll be happy to do that!

Anne Brown The Stamp Maven anne@stampmaven.com 972-234-9118 Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Tuesday Tip - Using Edgelits

If you haven't discovered the Edgelit Dies (125595, $9.95) and coordinating Adorning Accents Textured Embossing Folders (125601, $8.95), you should check them out. They really add a beautiful touch to your handmade cards and other projects.

If you keep a couple things in mind when you get started, you will be happier with the results.

1. The Edgelit Dies are the exact width of our Standard Cutting Pads and can move when you run through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. Solution? Use a pair of our Craft & Rubber Scissors and snip off about a bit of one edge so it won't get caught when you run it through. If you just can't bear to cut it, read tip #2.

2. These Edgelits are fragile, especially if you use them a lot and take them on and off your cutting pads. Solution? Invest in an a second set of Standard Cutting Pads that will permanently hold your Edgelits. You can adhere the "flat" side to your Cutting Pad using a piece of Sticky Strip Tape.

3. When using the Adorning Accents Textured Embossing Folders with the Edgelits, cut your card stock with the Edgelit first, then emboss. If you do it the other way, your embossed piece will get flattened when you run it through to cut with the Edgelit.

Happy Stamping!

Anne Brown  The Stamp Maven  anne@stampmaven.com  972-234-9118  Stampin' Up! Demo

San Antonio Here I Come!

Leadership starts on Wednesday and I'm off tomorrow night. Can't wait! Of course, stamping is always part of the festivities at a Stampin' Up! event and over the weekend I created my downline gift (an emery board in Designer Series Paper holder) and my handmade card for the first ever stamping competition at Leadership. What do you think?

  
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The card is created with "Totally Tess", Bordering On Romance and Twitterpated Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

 

Anne Brown  The Stamp Maven  anne@stampmaven.com 972-234-9118  Stampin' Up! Demonstrator