Stampin' and Scrappin' With Kristin

May 21 Digital Downloads

Happy Tuesday!  As you know, Tuesday brings new MDS Digital Downloads!  Stampin' Up! introduced three new ones today.  Here they are...

Family Spotlight Ensemble

Price:  $19.95
Click Here To Purchase and Download Now

Download includes:
* Invitation greeting card template (5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
* Thank you greeting card template (5" x 3-1/2")
* 28-page easel recipe book (5-1/2" x 6-1/2")
* 11-page décor template (8-1/2" x11")
* 55-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 3 Designer Series Papers
* 25 embellishments

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Everything you need to throw the most memorable family reunion yet
* Templates for invitations, table tents, game, iron-ons, and recipe book
* Make an impression with tea towels, tote bags, and recipe books for the whole family

Colors:
Basic Gray, Marina Mist, Ruby Red, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Wild Wasabi

Family Spotlight Photobook

Price:  $17.95
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Download includes:
* 26-page photobook designer template
* 12-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 7 Designer Series Papers
* 28 embellishments

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Perfect for documenting your family reunion
* Capture all the fun and awkward moments
* Perfect keepsake or gifts
* Coordinates with the Family Spotlight Ensemble

Colors:
Basic Gray, Marina Mist, Ruby Red, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Wild Wasabi

Potluck Frameables

Price:  $4.95
Click Here to Purchase and Download Now

Download includes:
* 3-page designer décor template (8-1/2" x 11")
* 6-piece SVG stamp brush set

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Fun set of framable art for your kitchen
* Leave as-is for a nice pop of color or change the backgrounds to suit your space

Colors:
Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry

Kristin's Rewards Program Monthly Giveaway

I realized that I forgot to do the drawing for the April Rewards Program Giveaway.  Do you even know what that is?  Did you know that if you achieve the Stampin' Queen level of my Rewards Program, that your name will automatically be entered in my monthly drawing for free product when you place an order in the previous month?  But, it gets better, when you achieve the Stampin' Goddess level of my Rewards Program and place an order in the previous month, your name is entered twice - increasing your chances of winning.

Well, I put all of the names of my Stampin' Queen and Stampin' Goddess level customers who placed an order in April in a hat and pulled a name.  Congrats Suzie!!!  You win the Oh, Hello Stamp Set from the Spring Catalog (a $18.95 value).  What gets better - I even double checked that you've never ordered the product from me so you don't end up with duplicates!

Anyone who has qualified for the Stampin' Goddess level also gain early entry to my annual retirement sale.  Wondering what level of benefits you've earned?  Feel free to contact me!

Don't Let it Happen To You!

You've probably heard me mention My Paper Pumpkin - a subscription service that Stampin' Up! started a few months ago.  They just sent out their third round of kits and they're getting cuter and cuter every single month.

I have to be honest here - I wasn't overly excited about them at first.  I really should have listened to the little voice in the back of my head telling me to sign up because I'd regret missing out.  YUP!  I heard that voice LOUD AND CLEAR last month when one of the stamps in the kit was a sentiment that said "SERIOUSLY".  I use that word a hundred times a day.  It's the perfect stamp for me.  BUT, because I didn't sign up, I'll never own that stamp!!  BOO HOO!  Don't let it happen to you, too!  Don't miss out.  Sign up for Paper Pumpkin and never miss a single kit.  You can put your subscription on hold or cancel it completely at any time.  There's no commitment involved!  You are charged $19.95 (that includes shipping) and it arrives in your mailbox every month with everything you need to complete the projects (except adhesive and maybe scissors).

Do you want to see some samples that another demonstrator, Sandi MacIver, made with last month's kit?  I asked Sandi if I could share her samples since I missed out.  These were made using the kit that MADE me sign up?  Stampin' Up! showed it to us at the Baltimore and Salt Lake City regional events and I fell in love.  I didn't want to miss another kit!

Yesterday my very first "official" Paper Pumpkin kit arrived in my mailbox.  I knew it was on it's way.  Stampin' Up! posted this picture on their Facebook page earlier this week.  Check out all of those kits!  They will brighten so many people's day when they arrive in their mailbox.

It was such a fun surprise when I opened my mailbox yesterday.  My kit was hidden under a stack of mail.  I wasn't sure what was underneath until I saw that telltale red box!  I raced into the house to take a picture of the box!  Inside is the Welcome Kit.  Everyone gets the Welcome Kit as their first kit.  It contains the Clear Block you'll need to complete the projects in future kits. I now own three of these Welcome Kits as Mike and I both received them in Orlando back in January.

Sign Up Now and Receive a BONUS From Me!

I'm offering a special incentive for everyone who signs up between today, May 18 and May 25.  When you sign up through me, you will receive your Welcome Kit in mid-June (contents of Welcome Kit displayed on the Subscribe tab of the Paper Pumpkin Website).  As a special "thanks" for signing up during these dates, I will send you a bonus set of supplies to make 6 additional cards designed to work perfectly with the stamps and ink that will come in your Welcome Kit! Then in July you'll start receiving the kit-of-the-month!

Bazinga!

Oh my goodness!  I'm absolutely in love with this week's MDS downloads - especially this first one that has TONS of great greetings for the men in our lives.  And, yes, one of the greetings is "Bazinga!"

Because I'm The Dad Greeting Card Templates

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Price - $4.95

Download includes:
* Greeting card template (5" x 7")
* 3 greeting card templates (4-1/4" x 5-1/2")
* 33-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 5 embellishments

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Share your sense of humor with Dad and show him how much you appreciate him with one of these funny cards

Colors:
Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White

Faces I Love Swatchbook

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Price:  $12.95

Download includes:
* 26-page swatchbook template
* 39-piece SVG stamp brush set

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Help your little ones learn all the faces they love with this darling book

Colors:
Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie

Packed For You Designer Template

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Price:  FREE

Download includes:
* 2-page décor template (8-1/2" x 11")
* 7 punches

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Show all the teachers in your life that you care and appreciate them
* Fill the backpack with their favorite treats or a gift card
* Coordinates with the You Are So Nice Kit

Colors:
Apricot Appeal, Blushing Bride, Dusty Durango, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Wisteria Wonder

You Are So Nice Kit

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Price: $9.95

Download includes:
* 17-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 12 Designer Series Papers
* 26 embellishments

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Great for spring and summer, this versatile kit will help you with all your projects
* Coordinates with the Packed For You Designer Template

Colors:
Apricot Appeal, Blushing Bride, Dusty Durango, Going Gray, Island Indigo, Pool

Don't forget that from May 1 through June 15, you get 25 percent off select My Digital Studio content and print products. Digital content includes: ALL ensemble, calendar, photobook, and swatchbook digital content. See it here.

Print products include: ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars. See it here.

Announcing Two HUGE Events!

I'm so excited to FINALLY announce the dates and information around two events:  the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog Launch Party and my 2013 Annual Retirement Sale.

Gorgeous Mail

I've said it before and I'll say it again and I'm pretty sure I'll say it many more times in the future, I just love seeing a Stampin' Up! envelope in my mailbox!  That's what I spotted first today when I went out to get my mail.  Inside the envelope was this gorgeous card from my friend and upline, Claire Lawrence.  She sent it to me to say congrats for my performance last month.  But, the card could be used for just about anything as there is no sentiment on the outside.

However, it's the background that catches your eye, isn't it?  We learned that technique at the Stampin' Up! regional conferences this spring.  It's really easy to do and each time it comes out differently.  Maybe I'll need to have a technique class soon where you can have a chance to make it.

It's an absolutely gorgeous weekend here in New Jersey.  I hope that wherever you are, it's equally as gorgeous!

More Photopolymer AND An Online Class!

 

Stampin' Up! just released TWO more Photopolymer Stamp Sets AND an Online Class showing you all kinds of ways to use the new set!

The new Show & Tell 1 and 2 Photopolymer Stamp Sets feature more than 60 versatile images that you can mix and match to create personalized backgrounds, patterns, layers, and dimensions to make any project stand out.

Show and Tell 1:  133450 - $13.95 (set of 25)

Show and Tell 2:  133481 - $13.95 (set or 40)

Order the new Seeing the Possibilities online class featuring these new sets and learn how quickly and easily you can line up stamped images for precision placement, achieve just the right ink  coverage, combine images together exactly where you want them. . . and so much more! You’ll receive six lessons (topics range from Backgrounds to Building and from Layering to Gift Giving), step-out photos, instructional videos, and instructions and supply lists for 15 projects.

Seeing the Possibilities Online Class:  134532 - $14.95

While supplies last, you can save 15% when you order the stamp sets bundled with the online class.

Save 15% - Bundle (both sets AND online class:  134533 - $35.95

A Few of My Favorite Swaps

Hello friends!  As you may know, this week is the Stampin' Up! incentive trip to Fiji.  I earned it, but my husband and I decided to sit this one out but still take the week off. Like many of you, I am stalking blogs and Facebook to see what they're up to.  And, to see what fabulous pillow gifts they've been receiving.  Even though we "cashed out", I still get all of the pillow gifts!  I can't wait for them to arrive!

We are having a FABULOUSLY relaxing week vacationing to absolutely nowhere!  Well, that's not entirely true.  We went down to the family beach house in Ocean City, NJ for the first 4-1/2 days.  It was wonderful.  We introduced our puppy, Baxter, to the beach (he loved it).  We didn't know how long we'd stay.  I think I packed for a week and a half!  We just figured we'd come home when the mood struck us.  Well, we headed home yesterday afternoon.  There are a few things we'd like to get done around the house.  I am LOVING this vacation.

But, I thought you might still enjoy some inspiration.  Today I thought I'd share some of my favorite swaps from the Salt Lake City Regional a couple of weekends ago.

This first swap was created by Tammy Smith.  Do you recognize that image?  Neither did I.  It's actually printed using MDS.  The download is called Wedding Wheels - item 129590.  And, it's only $1.95!!!  I actually asked Tammy when I swapped with her if it was a current stamp.  (I was a little embarassed to ask.)  But, I'm so glad I did!  I had NO IDEA it was printed and not stamped.  I just think this is an absolutely gorgeous MDS Hybrid card!

The next swap was created by my friend, fellow demonstrator, and SLC roomie, Ilina Crouse.  I love her use of the White Gel Pen.  She PERFECTLY outlined the focal point and then created faux stitched ribbon along the bottom using the pen.  That takes far more patience tha I have.  And, the background she created is absolutely GORGEOUS!  I'm gonna have to try it.

Finally, the third swap of the day was created by Jason Casper.  Yes, a guy.  I absolute LOVE his style!  I love his use of the Swallowtail stamp on this card.  I love the color combo (inspired by the Epic Day DSP).  I love the splatter.  It's actually a very simple, very reproducable card.  LOVE it! 

I hope one, two, or all of these cards inspire you today.  Over the next several days, I hope to get out my sneak peek items (they've ALL arrived) and make some samples.  I have a "Guy Card Class" for which I want to design samples.  And, I want to finish pulling out the remainder of my retiring products for my HUGE, GINORMOUS, LARGER-THAN-EVER Retirement Sale next month.  Will you be there?

Wanna Freebie? Check Out This Week's MDS Downloads

Yup!  That's right!  Stampin' Up! is giving away another MDS download:  Be Yourself May Wallpaper.

Click Here to Download Now (item 133427)

Cost:  FREE

Download includes:
* 6 embellishments (desktop wallpaper in six sizes)

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* A free desktop wallpaper to inspire and brighten your days all month long
* Coordinates with the Be Yourself May Kit

Colors:
Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango

Here are the rest of today's new downloads:

Be Yourself May Kit

Click Here to Download Now (Item 133426)

Cost:  $9.95

Download includes:
* 10-piece stamp brush set
* 14 Designer Series Papers
* 33 embellishments

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Inspire and brighten your day with this watercolor kit
* Coordinates with the FREE Be Yourself May Wallpaper

Colors:
Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango

Hello World Ensemble

Click Here to Download Now

Cost:  $19.95

Download includes:
* Thank you greeting card template (3-1/2" x 5")
* Invitation greeting card template (5-1/2" x 4-1/4")
* Announcement double-sided postcard template
(7" x 5")
* 9-page designer décor template (8-1/2" x 11")
* 49-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 5 Designer Series Papers
* 32 embellishments
* 1 punch

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Fun, fresh chalkboard-inspired baby shower with pops of color
* All the pieces you need to plan a shower start to finish: invites, framable, banner, food

Designer Typeset Stamp Brush Set

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Price:  $9.95

Download includes:
* 57-piece SVG stamp brush set

Want New Products Now?

Did you know that if you join Stampin' Up! between now and May 30 (yes, one day before the end of the month), that you can choose from ALL of the new catalog pre-order products in your Starter Kit?  Did you also know, that you can choose up to $155 in products in your Starter Kit for only $99?  Um, yes.  That's right!  That's like getting them for over 35% off!  Oh, and did I mention that shipping is FREE???  Seriously!  That's one AWESOME deal.  OH...and that's not all....you'll get 30% off of your first order of $150 or more in your first 45 days with Stampin' Up! and at least 20% off all of your orders after that.  Can you handle the excitement?

Don't miss out!  Join Now! 

Want to see the sneak peek items?  There's a flyer on my Stampin' Up! website (I'm not allowed to post it here on my blog).  You may have to scroll down to see it.