1st Class Creativity

Tips and Tricks for the New Paper Doily Sizzlits Die

Tips and Tricks for the New Paper Doily Sizzlits Die With the Paper Doily Sizzlits Die (item 125592) you can now create the intricate designs you've grown to love with our Sizzlits Dies, in a new, larger size. Some of you have asked questions about the die so here are some answers to those questions provided by Stampin' Up!. A few tips and tricks:  Because of variations in materials, you will most likely need to use a shim (such as piece of card stock) when you send it through the Big Shot.  The detailed intricacy comes with a little added work. The negative pieces will not come out automatically when you cut the die.  It may take a little time to remove all the cut pieces from the die-cut paper. Remove the pieces by poking or punching them out. Carefully, push the pieces through the cut design and remove them from the back. Make sure you work from the front side of the doily (the side that was face-down when it was cut) and push the pieces through; if you try to pull them out from the front or if you push them through from the back side, the doily might tear. To make it easier, gently roll the die-cut paper to pop out some of the larger pieces. Push the pieces out using the Paper-Piercing Tool or the small end of the Simply Scored Stylus.  The front side will look completely cut through, however, the back side may not. This is normal with this die, and if you follow the directions of removing the small pieces you will find that the die has cut through the paper.  Because of the intricate design of this die, small pieces might stick in the foam on the actual die. Clear all small pieces from the die before using it again. This will ensure you get a clean cut every time. Remove the remaining pieces by using your Paper-Piercing Tool, being careful not to tear the foam on the die. Other resources: Each die comes with instructional text with the above information (in a little less detail).  Ask me, I'm here to help!  The most important thing to remember is that with the intricate delicacy and detail comes some added work. The larger Sizzlits dies do require a bit more time to use than other dies and there is a certain amount of hands-on effort involved in creating with these detailed designs. However, you will find with the gorgeous finished piece, the little bit of extra effort is totally worth it!

Elementary Elegance Stamp Set

Here is a card from the elementary elegance stamp set in the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

What was used to make this card:
Fresh Vintage & Elementary Elegance Stamp Sets (Sale-A-Bration exclusive)

Ink: Versamark & Soft Suede

Stampin Write Markers - Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, Pool Party

Card Stock - Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla Textured, Poppy Parade, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper

Other - Beautiful Butterfly Big Shot Die Cut, Everyday Enchantment brads, Basic Pearls, Tasteful Trim Big Shot Die

 

Why is Feburary 1st and My Digital Studio a day you want to remember?

Stampin' Up! will offer a 30-day My Digital Studio Express trial version beginning February 1, that you and friends can take advantage of. The best part is this is an ongoing offer!

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,  and download it from my Online Store (But remember you have to wait till Feburary 1st!)  Watch for more information on February 1 2012.

If you don't already have the My Digital Studio software, make sure to take advantage of the free trial. And share the opportunity with all your  friends--once they try it out and see the fun and ease of My Digital Studio, you'll just LOVE IT!

So what are your thoughts on this offer?

 

Sale-A-Bration Begins!

Today is the day. Sale-a-bration begins. :) 

Something for everyone -

• the shopper,

• the hostess,

• the demonstrator -

I can help meet your needs for creativity and FREE. Ask for a copy of my class schedule, book a private girls night out (my place or yours) or better yet give yourself the gift of change and control when you start your own business as a Stampin' UP! Demonstrator on my team Kari's 1stclass team CLICK HERE for all the details, CLICK HERE for frequently asked questions about the business opportunity!

 

Ways you can contact me:  Text 586-770-8234

Phone: 586-770-8234    Email: 1stclasscreativity@comcast.net

 

 

Sale a Bration starts in 1 day!

Are you ready? Sale a bration starts tomorrow and it's way cool!

Definition:
Sale-A-Bration
One time of year Stampin Up! Runs a promotion where you can earn exclusive Free Products! With a minimum $50 order you can get your choice of 1 exclusive items from our Exclusive Sale-A-Bration brochure for free!

Have a $100 order? You get two sets for free!

Have a $150 to $300 order? Awesome! that amount gets you free hostess benefits plus an exclusive (and adorable) tote  for Free in addition to 3 sale a bration items!

After you reach the $400.00 order you start to get even more!   You get the free hostess benefits (Free spending), plus one item at 1/2 off, plus the free tote, PLUS a free hostess bundle that includes, free exclusive designer series  paper, ribbon, brads, and the Fresh Vintage stamp set!  Whew!  That a lot of FREE Product!

 

Join the business opportunity and get even more!  For $125 not only do you get a ton of products you also get  FREE Designer Paper or a FREE Digital Download for FREE Everymonth you are a demonstrator for the 2012 calendar year!  Plus there is a ton more to this opportunity which makes this the perfect solution to anyone who loves to craft! 

To find out more about the business opportunity CLICK HERE

 

FREE 30 Day Trial!

I've been at leadership this week and some huge changes are coming to Stampin Up!

One is that beginning Feb 1st you will be able to download My Digital Studio software for a free 30 day  trial!  How awesome is that?!!  More details to come but honestly it's an awesome opportunity for you to try out our awesome software. You might be asking what makes it so special? It's more than a scrapbooking program!
It's a program that will allow you to create digital cards, post cards, calendars, swatch books, journals, multimedia and so much more!!!

If your interested leave a comment and I'll be in touch !

Make and take project :)

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Don’t let the title fool you ... we’re not talking about Christmas ... we’re talking about Sale-A-Bration! Every year, Stampin’ Up! does a little bit of post-holiday celebrating with their fabulous Sale-A-Bration promotion. This year, from January 24-March 31, you can take advantage of all that Sale-A-Bration has to offer. And this year, Stampin’ Up! has changed things up a little bit. There are three ways to “Sale-A-Brate”. Here are the details:

 

• As a customer, with every $50 purchase, you can choose something for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. This brochure includes exclusive items that are available ONLY during Sale-A-Bration as well as some handpicked items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. There is no limit to the number of Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn, so get out your wish list and start reaping the rewards!
• As a hostess, when your workshop sales reach $150, you will automatically receive a free reusable shopping tote that sports a design from the Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. And when your sales reach $400, you will also receive a free bundle of Sale-A-Bration products that includes the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Enchantment paper and accessories. All of this is in addition to the fantastic Hostess Rewards that you get all year ‘round!
• As a new demonstrator, when you join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you can start your own stamping business for only $125! It includes the standard Starter Kit and all of the perks and benefits ... just at a lower cost to you. And when you join, you’ll get additional benefits for the rest of the year because each month, you will get to choose either a free pack of Designer Series Paper or a free digital download.

 

As you can see, there’s no better time than during Sale-A-Bration to be a Stampin’ Up! customer, hostess, or new demonstrator. So contact me today to place your order, book your Sale-A-Bration workshop, or to find out more about becoming a demonstrator and starting your own stamping business. Or maybe you’ll decide to do all 3! Either way, it’s time to Sale-A-Brate!

Scent-sational Card

I was having fun playing with the scented Stampin emboss powders by Stampin' Up!  and created this card.   It's using the mouthwatering stamp set and the crazy for cupcakes stampset. 

I embossed the ice cream cone on the background using the vanilla embossing powder.   On the cone featured in the Scallop (cut from Scallop #2 die cut) I used a marker to stamp technique coloring in the cone with soft suede and the ice cream in pool party and the cherry with calypso coral and lucky limeaid.   I then took my versamark pen and ran it over the ice cream portion and embossed it with melon embossing powder.   Then I took the versamark pen and ran it over the cherry and then put the cherry embossing powder on the cherry.   It's a great smelling card and the scents are very true to what they say.  The melon does smell like melon, the cherry smells like cherry, vanilla smellls like vanilla.  They are awesome! 

Want to purchase them?  CLICK HERE to go to my store.  I've listed the item numbers below for your convenience.

• Vanilla Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder ~ Item # 125590
• Melon Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder ~ Item # 127034
• Cherry Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder ~ Item # 127035
• Mouthwatering Stamp Set ~ Item #125675 (wood)  Item #125677 (clear)
• Jelly Bean Brads ~ Item #125587

 

 

 

Occasion Mini Viewing party a ton of fun

Special thanks to the ladies that attended the Occasion Mini Viewing party last night! It was a lot of fun!  In addition to making these cards we experimented with the Scent-sational new Scented Embossing Powders in the Occasion Mini Catalog (It was a big hit!), and played with the blushing bride smooch spritz and I also demonstrated how to make a milk carton from our milk carton die cut! 

Here is one of the cards we made:

This card was made with the Bordering Romance Stamp Set from the Occasion Mini Catalog.  It also uses the Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper and In Color Brads!  Don't you just love the Pool Party ribbon too?!!

One of the ladies that attended Carrie MacGillis of Scrapbooker Magazine brought her daughter Kaylie and she got really creative and made this adoreable card

Then, as creativity usually goes she thought of something else she could do to step it up!  Here is what she came up with

I love when mom's bring their daughters because it's fun to see them bond.   Girls like Kaylie are also cool because they think outside the box, look at how awesome this card turned out!  

To see the card sample she got inspiration from for her creatiion visit my facebook page by clicking here 

Don't forget to sign up for the Sale-A-Bration Mystery Hostess Night!   You don't have to be present to win! 

 

Alive and Well

Here are two cards samples from Occasion Mini catalog. You can order from it now! Do you have your copy of the Occasion Mini Catalog? Get ready for me to call you with my trivia question from the occasion mini catalog . Hint-what two stamp sets cost $34.95