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Finial Press Embossing Folder

Posted on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 | Comments (2)

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Hi stampers, today I would like to share a little farewell to one of my favorite Stamping Up Embossing folders, the FINIAL PRESS #115963. Sadly, it will be retiring at the end of this month, and while it's being replaced with beautiful new ones, I know I will miss it. so I created one last card to share with you today!.

Sincere Salutations

Actually I used quite a few retiring projects on this card, let me point them out to you.

RETIRING PRODUCTS USED:

Ovals Die #114525 (the two sentiment layers)

Finial Press Embossing Folder #115963

~~Flower, Daisies #2 Die #114520 (The green spiky part in the flower)- and no longer available~~ SOLD OUT

Sincere Salutations Stamp Set #115068 (the sentiment)

If you love these products as much as I do, remember, they all retire at the end of the month.

NOT RETIRING, but used in this card!.

Fun Flowers Bigz Die #121812 (Love this die for flower making)

Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976 - love the texture of this folder

Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175

Elegant Lines Embossing Folder #119277

Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335

DO YOU REMEMBER THIS POST?

Die storage by Sandi MacIver

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE POST

I used the MAGNET SHEETS #119816 to create this great holder for my new dies…..

THE MAGNET SHEETS ARE RETIRING~~! Get your's NOW!….#119816~~ SOLD OUT (sorry, I just checked)

We will still have the clear cases, but not the magnets, and you MAY just need to make a few more of these storage cases "just saying" tee hee…..

I ordered 6 extra packages, tee hee,,,a girl can dream right!….Stampin Up is just going to bless us with more and more of these awesome die sets right!….

This is also considered an accessory, so they are "while supplies last", no guarantees these will be available to month end.

Ok, that is it for me today…..we have one computer back working, my laptop is still in sick bay!…..it has all my disney pictures on it…sigh!

I would like 5 minutes in a dark alley with the little jerks who create viruses!…..

thanks so much for visiting me today, I hope you have a wonderful day and get a chance to stamp something!….I know I'm going to!…..

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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Mixed Blossoms Online Stamping Class

Posted on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 | Comments (4)

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

It's finally finished. Sorry for the delay, we had to redo many of the videos due to retiring products….but, changed it up and here it is…have fun!…

mixed blossoms online stamping class from www.stampingwithsandi.com

And you can find all the details HERE:

Or, you can earn it for free by simply placing a $50.00 order through my ONLINE STORE which of course gets you into CORGI CLUB….and you want to check out what the Draw Prize is for this month = CLICK HERE to go there!

My apologies for the short post, I'm still having some major computer problems…..I have new cards for you, hopefully tomorrow….thanks for your patience…

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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Word Play meets World Spectacular

Posted on Monday, May 14th, 2012 | Comments (7)

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Hi Stampers, yeah I'm finally back, flu, computer virus, and a beautiful Sunday of Gardening with my family kept me from posting….but today we are back to business and I'm playing the Mojo Monday Challenge with something old and something new!. Something old, the WORD PLAY stamp set, something new, the WORLD SPECTACULAR DESIGNER PAPER…whoo hoo, this was one of the items I received as a Pillow Gift at Disney, and it ROCKS!.

word play stamp set by stampin up card by sandi maciver

I'm a Huge fan of air balloons and have been up in them many times, combine that with the beautiful vintage feel of this new suite, and it's a winner for sure…(wait till you see the stamp set(s) that go with it)…..oh, I'm such a tease, haha….

Card Recipe:

Word Play Stamp Set

Markers, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo and Soft Suede to color and stamp the WORD PLAY Sentiment (w) #120308 and (c) #120651 sentiment on Whisper White, I then punched it out with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 Mounted this to a 3" circle of Island Indigo, cut with the 3" Circle Die#122125

The designer paper under that is 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" and matted to a Calypso Coral piece 2-7/8" x 3-7/8"

The Yellow flag piece across the top is 1" x 4" and I flag tailed each end using my 1-14" Square Punch #119865

Card Base is Cherry Cobbler, 4-1/4" x 11" – score and fold at 5-1/2" designer paper 4" x 5-1/4"

I cut a second red arrow out and layered it on the sentiment piece with Dimensionals, I also cut out the balloons that are on the sentiment, from the designer paper, and that little blue flag up top on top of the yellow flag….say hello to a new framelit, one of three in a little set called Bitty Banners….You are so going to love this little set…..You know me, I'm a fool for anything that goes through my BIGSHOT!….

And you can find the MOJO MONDAY CHALLENGE here

NEW CATALOG UPDATE – the other thing I did all weekend, was package up all those catalogs and I was at the post office bright and early this morning, so they are all on their way to you!. Let me know what you think when you get yours!….

Thanks for stopping in to visit me today, hope you enjoyed my card and see you again soon!.

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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New Catalogs have Arrived!

Posted on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 | Comments (6)

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

Mr. Brown has been to my house quite a few times in the past two days LOL, gotta love new catalog season with the sneak peeks, new ink pads (they are amazing by the way), new stamps, and these!

www.stampingwithsandi.com Oscar and Lucy want to know if they came with dog cookies inside!….they were un-impressed, but they do love seeing Mr. Brown.

Anyway, sorry to be quiet for the past couple of days, I have had the flu, feeling better today, so I'll get these little babies into envelopes and addressed and out to everyone on Monday.

How to get Your Catalog.

CORGI CLUB MEMBERS – If you have earned your free stamp set in the past year, you get a free catalog and gift, priority mail

APRIL/MAY New CORGI CLUB MEMBERS – yours will also ship Monday

If you would like to become one of my customers, and you would like a catalog, please Paypal me $5.00 and I will send you one out as well.

Happy Mother's Day Weekend everyone, hope it's sunny, warm and full of love!.

SAVE THE DATE – June 1st and 2nd – NEW CATALOG PARTY (and retired product sale, including make-n-takes, new samples, refreshments, door prizes and secret hostess)….Save the Date, watch for more details next week, and sign up for a day of fun.

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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A trip to the Countryside

Posted on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 | Comments (1)

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Hi Stampers, today I have a masculine card for you that I created before my little trip as part of a "birthday" swap with my awesome downline. I used the stamp set COUNTRYSIDE from Stampin Up, it's one of my favorite go to set for "guy" cards This card would also qualify for 10 Minutes Or Less – Yeah! we love those don't we?

countyside stamp set by stampin up card by sandi maciver

I used a few stamp sets to create this little guy, COUNTRYSIDE for the truck stamped in Soft Suede, TEENY TINY WISHES for the sentiment, ESTABLISHED ELEGANCE for the flourish in the bottom left corner and the "established 1873" just below the truck (embossed in gold). The ribbon is a piece of Artichoke Denim that I distressed with my scissors. I used the WORD WINDOW PUNCH AND MODERN LABEL PUNCH to create the sentiment and added a few METALLIC BRADS. I distressed the WELL WORN DESIGNER PAPER with the Distressing Tool from my CUTTER KIT (retiring), before I attached the pieces to my card, I also sponged the torn edges with Soft Suede.

As you can see for my art piece, I also used a light design piece from the WELL WORN DESIGNER PAPER and stamped right onto it, I thought that gave it a cool dimension.

and if you would like two more card shares using this stamp set, CLICK HERE – COUNTRYSIDE STAMP SET

I have another share for you today….you all know my buddy Shelagh, up there in Canada, well she has started sharing tutorials…..and has just finished her first one…..Lucky me, she shared it with me, and I actually received one of her beautiful cards for my birthday.

www.shelaghfreemantle.com here is a little picture of her beautiful set of cards, and you can check it out HERE – top right corner of her blog!

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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Join Stampin Up and my team for $99.00

Posted on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

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Starting May 1st, take advantage of this Stampin Up Special.

NEW – Completely CUSTOMIZED STARTER KIT

Your Business – YOUR WAY

YOU – Choose $125.00 of your favorite Stampin Up Catalog product – traditional or digital.

Stampin Up will add a Business Started Kit valued at $65.00 and Free Shipping

That's a total value of $190.00

All for $99.00 – and here is the best part….

DURING MAY – you can even choose NEW CATALOG PRODUCTS (pre-order merchandise), only available to demonstrators this month!….like the new stamp sets I have been sharing this week…you will have to contact me for the order numbers.

Imagine your kit coming with New In-Colors- new pre-order Stamp Sets, Designer paper, New Big Shot Dies – all the newest Products not yet available unless you are a Demonstrator!..How fun would that be to open!….

In addition to this great starter kit, you will also enjoy Demonstrator Benefits including pre-orders and discounts. If you choose me as your upline you will also be invited to join our nation wide Yahoo Group, HAPPY STAMPERS, where we share and help each other succeed. I also share tutorials and card sheets with you to help you with your clubs and classes.

To help you get started, here is a "Suggested Products Sheet"

Here are some Demonstrator Benefits

I BET YOU HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? – please E-MAIL ME

I would be most happy to answer them for you

ARE YOU READY TO SIGN UP TO TAKE INSTANT ADVANTAGE TO ALL THESE BENEFITS?

I look forward to having you on my team!

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Sneak Peek – World Treasures Stamp Set

Posted on Monday, May 7th, 2012 | Comments (2)

Monday, May 7th, 2012

I have another new stamp set to share with you today, this was one of our Pillow Gifts on the recent Stampin Up Incentive Trip and it's called WORLD TREASURES. We also received the matching Designer Series paper called INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR and the background is stamped with the matching wheel called ALHAMBRA – Pretty nice Pillow Gift don't you think!, tee hee… Stampin Up is so good to us!~.

Here is my first card!.

world treasures stamp set and card by sandi maciver

As you can see I had a little fun, tee hee, let me point out a few things…. The card Base is Pacific Point. I used the new IN-Color MIDNIGHT MUSE to roll the ALHAMBRA WHEEL in the background…

Next I had a little fun with another Sneak Peek we demonstrators were allowed to order on the first…..a new big shot die, called OVAL ACCENT, isn't it pretty? I added a bit of the new INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR DESIGNER PAPER along the bottom, and over that I added a little piece of the GUMBALL GREEN 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, and another gift from Stampin Up – check out that little PRIMROSE PETALS colored Dahlia embellishment...darling little flowers, I'm using them on everything right now, haha……

So, I had so much fun playing with this stamp set, I decided to do another card. The Peacock stamp is one of 4 in this set, and here is another.

World Treasures in Pool Party by sandi maciver

As you can see, there is a flower stamp in this set as well. The Sentiment is from FRIENDLY PHRASES and this time, I want to point out the second NEW RIBBON…check that little strip of SUMMER STARFRUIT1/4" STITCHED GROSGRAIN RIBBON – coming out in 10 COLORS...can you stand it!….(also part of my upcoming share!). and, I cased this card layout from the new catalog too!…There are some amazing design ideas in the new catalog you are going to love to case them yourself..

That's it for me today, I have to redo 2 videos for this months' tutorial because of retiring items used on the projects, so Ian and I are trying to squeeze that in to our work schedule this week,,,,and this new $99.00 Sign up Package is the Bomb, and I'm getting lots of questions, so I'm working on a post about it for you, but if you have questions in the meantime, shoot them through, I'm happy to answer them all!…

Winner – DISNEY SURPRISE DRAW – Laura Adams – Congratulations to you Laura

Winner – April – Corgi Club Incentive Draw - Merian Williamson – Congratulations to you too….Merian has won a $50. Stampin Up Gift Certificate.

Check out the CORGI CLUB and see what the MAY Incentive Draw is!

see you tomorrow.

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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New Catalog Sneak Peek Betsy’s Blossoms

Posted on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 | Comments (6)

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Hi Stampers. We are back in Portland and a balmy 70 degrees, beautiful and sunny outside, we spent the day washing our vehicles, cutting grass, weeding gardens.and LAUNDRY! haha……Of course, being the early riser that I am, I did manage to play a little in my Stamping Studio, and today I wanted to share with you one of the sneak peek stamp sets we Demonstrators are permitted to order right now, this is called BETSY'S BLOSSOMS and I have also created it in four of the new Stampin Up in-colors available to you June 1st

RASPBERRY RIPPLE

PRIMROSE PETALS…

GUMBALL GREEN

SUMMER STARFRUIT

betsy's blossom stamp set by stampin up, card by sandi maciver

This new set has Six stamps, this card uses 4 of them.

The Raspberry Ripple and Primrose Petals are not showing up well in this picture, they are actually lighter, my camera did something funky with them!…sorry about that……..

Betsy's Blossoms stamp set by stampin up, card by sandi maciver

Here are the other two stamps from the BETSY'S BLOSSOMS STAMP SET, and another "in color", MIDNIGHT MUSE…you might also notice the ribbon, MIDNIGHT MUSE – 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon – isn't it pretty? and it ties like a dream, makes beautiful bows too!..and will be included in my upcoming New Catalog Share….

I will also be sharing tomorrow the winner of my SURPRISE PRIZE DRAW>>>> from all qualifying orders last week while I was in Disney….that person is winning:

A Brand New Stamp Set from the New catalog,
A Brand New roll of Ribbon from the new catalog, and
A Brand NEW package of Designer Paper from the new catalog whoo hoo!….

Who is going to be the big winner, check back tomorrow, and I have another new stamp set to share with you tomorrow also!… along with my Corgi Club Draw to see who won the $50.00 Stampin UP Gift Certificate in CORGI CLUB last month!…..sorry for the delay, being away for a week, puts you a little behind….but hey, the Stampin Up Incentive trip was SO WORTH IT!…..I still have to share the pictures of our last evening…it was AMAZING!.

chat tomorrow and thanks so much for stopping in to visit today!.

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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Swaps and the Carry Over List from the Occasions Mini Catalog

Posted on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 | Comments (5)

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Howdy from Walt Disney World….we toured a beautiful display today sharing the vision he had…what a man, what a dream, and he died so young. I was telling a friend today what was so very nice about all this, is I heard languages this week from all over the world, all age groups. Walt Disney has touched so many people with his vision and he still does and will for many years to come. I would visit this again in a heartbeat! (In the middle of winter when it isn't so hot!), tee hee…

The Carry Over List from the Occasions Mini Catalog has been posted, and you can find it HERE. This means, if you missed ordering these items, there are still available.

SO, seeing as I can no longer show you the gifts we are receiving, LOL….all loot from the new catalog!….today's was unbelievably awesome, my goodness, over the top spoiled, Thank you Stampin Up…..and they are taking us over to Hollywood Studios for dinner this evening for a private showing…..now how cool is that…yes, I have my camera!…

Ok, so how about I share some swaps with you from the reception room, all created by ladies who are here. Unfortunately, the names are on the back, so I don't know who's is whos. If one is your's, please let me know and I'll add your name.

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and in this case, sorry for the blurry picture, I was getting an elbow to move over, haha….love the dutch fold of this awesome card.

love this cute little graduation owl

great background here that matches the stamped image

absolutely love this cute little mini mouse card…..

very pretty sympathy card, would also make a lovely Mother's Day Card

pretty design on this card

and another Mini Mouse Card!…so cute.

This is the China and there is a whole dragon in this pond, but I had to take a picture of his head, and back, which is all pineapple plants, way to funny!….This was another exceptional exhibit, very moving.

the Panda bear display was amazing!….so cute

and another Disney Moving I loved as a child, Lady and the Tramp, they did an awesome job of this one!.

so, this is our last evening, the event tonight was amazing, I have pictures, but, we travel tomorrow, so I have to get to bed, so I'll catch you on the flipside, back in Portland, and I'll share more of this amazing adventure, and more swaps….and my preorder will be sitting at home waiting for me, so I'll get the laundry on the go and break into some of this new stuff so I can share it with you real soon.

Thanks for hanging with me this Disney week….and allowing me to share this adventure with you….it's been truly amazing.

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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more Disney- more peeks

Posted on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 | Comments (5)

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Hey! From Disney!….having a ton of fun. Here is breakfast, Stampin Up Style!…. Beautiful big banquet room and lovely food!

….isn't it beautiful! – there are two rooms like this, I keep forgetting to take a picture of the other one, because I GET SO EXITED every time I walk in there, LOL….there is a wheel in there and we get to spin it every day for a gift, there is also a whole wall of swaps made by all the demonstrators who earned this trip….and there are always other demonstrators there to meet too…

check out the centerpieces on the tables in the dining room, too cute!

www.stampingwithsandi today we went to the magic kingdom. Ian and I have always wanted to see this because this was the original part of Disney and the big castle was always on the Sunday evening Disney snow we watched as kids, and Ian wanted to take the train that went through the hotel….sadly it was broken down while we were there. We did take the little train to the back of the park and worked our way forward, and I'll show you in a couple of pictures why!…isn't the park beautiful!

Pooh's house. This was my favorite childhood story, I loved all the characters, and it was so fun to see them all here

There was a Mickey Parade with great music, we were all dancing in the streets!

got a little closer to that castle, lol…

Remember when I said I would tell you why we went to the back of the park first!…this was the park about an hour later, you could hardly move!….in the center, my favorite statue, Walt Disney with Mickey….I love what it stands for!….what a vision.

Ok, on to some cards how about. And I'm very sorry, but I can't show you my pillow gift today…..because it's all new stamping stuff from the new catalog, SQUEAL, did you hear me when I opened it, haha….new stamp set……matching wheel, matching designer paper, and remember I talked the other day about the beautiful letterpress plate that retired, and I thought they did something with the design……they did!. not allowed to say more, sorry!. Also got matching ribbon and brads, I seriously can not believe how Stampin Up Spoils us, they are the best.!…

Ok, samples, from Stampin UP Head Office Staff!

Love this set, and it was one we could preorder, so it will be at my house when I get home this weekend…whoo hooo…

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is this not the cutest little box you ever saw? I'm wondering if the pink flowers are a new punch?

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ok, this one just totally messed with me. Let's start with the doily, which is cut out of some beautiful shimmery thin white paper of some kind. how about that big letter "F" new alphabet dies? Perhaps? I already know the secret about the tag! Got to preorder those yesterday too…. and there is that flower again, and it's very nicely cut out, I'm thinking punch here!…

Ok, I have to and get cleaned up. tonight is our big meeting, starts at 9. We have swaps, etc., and a bunch of wow projects so I'll have a pile more pictures to share with you, and if you hear a really crazy noise about 11, that means they gave us all the catalog……it will be nuts I'm sure!…tee hee….

I'm so Excited, I can hardly stand it…..you have to earn a Stampin Up Incentive trip, so you can have this much fun!.

And hey, Don't forget about my Disney Surprise Draw = Those items are also in that box being delivered to my house tomorrow….and SOMEONE who places a qualifying order this week, is going to win new catalog stuff!…….$50. order before S. & H gets you in the draw, and I get home Friday night at 8, so it has to be before then….

Hugs and Happy Stamping and if you need stamping supplies, I would LOVE to be your Demonstrator!
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