I Dig You!

This sweet little guy was created using the the I Dig You! Stamp set and the new Summer Smooches DSP. I know it is tough to create a card for a boy sometimes. I ave a few I will show you over the next week. I really like this truck set since it works well for different occasions and is definitely the perfect boy set.

I used my markers to color right on the stamp for the truck. It is super easy to get different colors in a single stamping that way. I also used markers for the present...which is a whole different stamp. Want to know how I got them on there so perfectly?? I stamped the truck first and then gave it a few seconds to dry. I then placed a post-it note right on the top edge of the dump truck bed and then stamped the present over the top making them overlap the post-it ever so slightly. Then you just pull up the post-it and Ta-Da! perfectly placed presents.

All supplies used are available for purchase on my online store:

http://marthastamps.stampinup.net

The Summer Smooches DSP that I used is a SNEAK PEEK at the new catalog. It is also on a special right now where you can purchase the paper and all the accessories to match in the product suite now. Yes, thats right... you do not have to wait until the new catalog comes out for this. It is only available for sneak peek preordering this month. Then you will have to wait again until the new catalog comes out to get it.

Supplies Used:

• Stamps: I Dig You (#122722 Clear, #122720 Wood)
• Ink: Tangerine Tango Marker (#120974), Island Indigo Marker (#123002), Daffodil Delight Marker (#119677), Chocolate Chip Marker (#100071), Lucky Limeade Marker (#123002)
• Paper: Daffodil Delight Textured Cardstock (#121077), Tangerine Tango (#111349), Summer Smooches DSP (#125409), Whipser White (#100730)
• Accessories: Neutral Brads (#119736)
• Tools: SNAIL (#104332), Dimensionals (#104430), Paper Piecer (#116631), Mat Pack (#105826)

Happy Stamping!

Martha

Pennant Peek

This is a card I made for a swap with fellow demonstrators. It got 3rd in the swap voting too! Yeah me! It features the new pennant stamp set and matching punch that is coming in the new catalog July 1st! You will also see a oldie, but goodie stamp set for the background...Circle Circus.

Hope you enjoy it. Catalogs are just $5, so let me know how many you need.

Another promo going on right now...anyone that makes a $50 order before tax and shipping with me will get to pick a stamp set from my stash. This goes until I get back from Convention and is first come first serve as to what stamps are available.

Happy Stamping!

Martha

No Wrapping Paper...No Problem!

So I have a birthday gift for my Mother in Law and I can't find anything except Christmas wrapping around for some reason. I could go buy some, but going out just for wrapping paper is silly...especially when your face looks like Will Smith's from Hitch after he eats seafood on his date. Yes, the left side of my face is massively swollen due to an infection of some sort. Good news is that it doesn't hurt anymore, but the swelling hasn't gone down yet.

Sorry, back to wrapping paper... I don't want to leave the house so I pulled out a white lunch sack since we have a stack leftover from school this year and started stamping away!

You get a sneak peek at a Brand New stamp set coming in the new catalog starting July 1st. Don't you love those doilies?!?! There is also paper to match, but not in the colors that I stamped. The 4 colors you see on the bag are ANOTHER sneak peek of some of the new In Colors. I LOVE the colors this year. Last year's were okay, and remember we keep them for 2 years now, but this year's colors are deliciously yummy. The last in color is a deep blue that isn't on the bag.

Wouldn't this be great for your kids to take to a birthday party? They can just stamp whatever they want on it and it is adorable and so personal. So, don't waste money on wrapping paper.... use what you have around the house. Hope you like it, and I hope that she likes the gift and packaging too.

Happy stamping!

Martha

Combine the promos and get the most you can!

Stampin' Up! just announced that they are going to start the May scrapbooking promotion early. Folks, listen up! This means you can combine the stuff you buy on sale from the May promo with the Sring is Blossoming Promo and get to buy the new paper and stamps from the July catalog! WOOT WOOT!!

All you have to do is spend $20 on any product and you are eligible to purchase the sneak peek paper and stamps from the upcoming July catalog now. Check out both flyers for all the details...but it is pretty easy.

The other awesome thing is that they are offering the Digital Starter Kit with over $320 worth of awesome Stampin' Up! Product for only $122.50 during the month of May (also starts today though). So if you want to get your hands on My Digital Studio and a ton of paper, ink, stamps, and such...this is the best bet. There is no obligation to reamin a demo (but the discount is nice for the next 5 months you would be active). If you want to make a business for yourself great, and if not...no worries! Just get all the stuff really cheap in the kit and enjoy. There are NO penalties for dropping out after you get the kit.

Enjoy Scrapbooking and lots of Discounts!

Martha

Sneak Peeks!

Who doesn't love a sneak peek right??? Well, I have just the thing for you today! I got a bunch of new stamps from the upcoming Ocassions Mini Catalog and the new Sale-A Bration Catalog! Woo Hoo! I can't give details yet, but this will get your mouth watering.

I still have some that I haven't played with yet and they will be coming in another post. I am super excited about Valentines this year because I now have some awesome stuff to work with!! You will notice that one card is made with the Filled With Love stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. I broke down and purchased it since I just loved it. It is on a promotion right now as well. Ask me for details or go here to see the promo.

I know that lots of these have the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder used, but I think that is such a versatile folder and I really like it. But, you will spy a new one if you look closely too.

Happy Stamping and Peeking!

Martha