New My Digital Studio Tuesday Downloads – 05/14/13

Posted on May 14, 2013

Stampin’ Up! is committed to bringing you fresh, exciting digital content each and every week. Check out the latest downloads below. 4 fun, cheery and bright downloads/kits this week!! Simply fabulous!

Stampin’ Up has a bunch of digital downloads you can get for FREE! I decided to compile a list so it is easier to manage and not forget! Click here to get the links for the FREE downloads!

The newest FREE download is the Be Yourself May Wallpaper! Just click on the picture or link below and download it for FREE!

Be Yourself May Wallpaper
Be Yourself May Wallpaper

MDS 2 is a program you need to download! It is for free for 30 days With 75 new features this program is AMAZING!

AND…as of 3/18/2013 MDS is now available to purchase for just $19.95! Click here for all the details!

Download the trial today at no obligation, no entering your credit card info…just give it a test drive and see what you can do. can cards, invitations, books, journals, banners, scrapbook pages, party supplies with My Digital Studio…the possibilities are endless! These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! Check out all the artwork that is included in the Plus version here.

Click on the logo to download the 30 Day FREE trial now!MDS Free Trial

You can NOW add MDS downloads and projects to workshop orders!

Here are this week’s downloads (click on the pictures for more information):

Because I’m The Dad Greeting Card Templates
Because I'm The Dad Greeting Card Templates

Faces I Love Swatchbook Template
Faces I Love Swatchbook Template

Packed For You Designer Template
Packed For You Designer Template

You Are So Nice Kit
You Are So Nice Kit

Thank You!

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Retiring! Circle Circus Masculine Card

Posted on May 14, 2013

Here’s the 2nd card from the “Out with the OLD in with the NEW” Stamp-A-Stack class. I love how Circle Circus can be so versatile and make a perfect masculine card. When I looking on Google for ideas I saw a similar card created by another Demonstrator, Meg L. Thank you for letting me CASE (Copy and Share Everything for those that done know)!

Circle Circus Retirement
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The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes which has just about every sentiment you could need. It is a MUST have on my list. I chose “Happy Father’s Day” but the class attendees got pick whatever they wanted.

Circle Circus Retirement CU
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The KREATION featured products:


Stamp Sets: Circle Circus (Wood Mount 115778, Clear Mount 127784), Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood Mount 115370, Clear Mount 127802)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Not Quite Navy (101722) Very Vanilla (101650), Parker’s Patterns Designer Series Paper (131021)

Ink: Daffodil Delight (126944), Cherry Cobbler (126966), Not Quite Navy (126971) Early Expresso (126974)

Tools: Word Window (119857), Modern Label (119849), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Tabletop Paper Cutter (106959), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Retiring! Button Buddies Flowers for a Wonderful Mother

Posted on May 13, 2013

Here’s the first card from the ‘Out with the Old In with the New’ Stamp a Stack class. It features one of my favorite soon-to-be retiring stamp sets – Button Buddies. In addition to the Designer Series Paper Stack and Designer Buttons.

Button Buddies Retirement CU
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The simple design is actually a CAS (Copy And Share) from the talented demonstrator, Mary F. I altered it a little bit from her original colors and sentiment.

Button Buddies Retirement CU
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The KREATION featured products:


Stamp Sets: Button Buddies (Wood Mount 122735, Clear Mount 122737), Delightful Dozen (Wood Mount 122650, Clear Mount 122652)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), 2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (126910), Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack (117152)

Ink: Stampin’ Pad: Perfect Plum (126963), Stampin’ Write Markers: 2012-2014 In Color Collection – Gumball Green (126856), Subtles Collection – So Saffron (119700)

Tools: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Paper Snips (103579), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Tabletop Paper Cutter (106959), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683)

Accessories: Subtles Designer Buttons (119745), Regals Designer Buttons (119744)

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My ABsolute Favorite Retiring Stamp Sets

Posted on May 13, 2013

This past weekend, I held an ‘Out with the OLD in with the NEW Stamp-A-Stack Class’ featuring my top 6 retiring stamp sets. Get them before they are gone! They are officially retiring June 3rd. I’ll be posting the cards with these stamp sets throughout the week so be sure to check back and see them all!

Button Buddies Stamp Set
Wood Mount 122735 – $29.95;
Clear Mount 122737 – $21.95
Button Buddies

Circle Circus Stamp Set
Wood Mount 115778 – $28.95;
Clear Mount 127784 – $20.95
Circle Circus

Curly Cute Stamp Set
Wood Mount 117014 – $19.95;
Clear Mount 120510 – $14.95
Curly Cute

Moving Forward Stamp Set
Wood Mount 126320 – $19.95;
Clear Mount 126322 – $14.95
Moving Forward

Word Play Stamp Set
Wood Mount 120308 – $41.95;
Clear Mount 120651 – $28.95
Word Play

Build a Blossom Stamp Set
Wood Mount 121923 – $25.95;
Clear Mount 121994 – $18.95
Build a Blossom

and it coordinates with the retiring…
Blossom Petals Builder Punch (121808) – $16.95
ON SALE NOW $10.17
Blossom Petals Builder Punch

Thank You!

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RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour – By the Tide

Posted on May 12, 2013
Stamp of the Month Blog Tour


Welcome to the RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour! We have a lots of inspiration for you! I hope you sit back, relax and enjoying traveling through the blog tour!

The featured stamp set is By the Tide from the Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog.

By the Tide

My first card was inspired by this week’s Create with Connie and Mary’s Sketch Challenge - CCMC251 Take a close look and you’ll see some SNEAK PEAKS from the NEW 2013-2014 Annual Catalog and I am so excited that Pool Party and Island Indigo are sticking around as part of the Color Refresh.

By the Tide Blog Tour


Does this card make you want to go to the beach? It makes me want to! I used a couple varieties of sponging to create the background and the sand.

By the Tide Blog Tour CU
The KREATION featured products:


Stamp Sets: By the Tide (Wood Mount 129117, Clear Mount 129120), Banner Greetings (Sneak Peak Hostess 2013-2014 Annual Catalog)

Paper: Island Indigo (122923), Pool Party (122924), Sahara Sand (121043), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Blushing Bride (Coming Back 2013-2014 Annual Catalog), Island Indigo (126986), Pool Party (126982), Sahara Sand (126976), Crumb Cake (126975)

Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Paper Snips (103579), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Tabletop Paper Cutter (106959), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stamping Sponges (101610), Sponge Daublers (102892)

Accessories: Sycamore Street Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration 2013)

My second card for today features my favorite stamp from the By the Tide, the cute lobster!

By the Tide Blog Tour


I decided to stick with just two main colors on this card – Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake. It really makes the lobster pop and be the focal point of the card. What do you think?

By the Tide Blog Tour CU
The KREATION featured products:


Stamp Sets: By the Tide (Wood Mount 129117, Clear Mount 129120), Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood Mount 115370, Clear Mount 127802)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650), Parker’s Patterns Designer Series Paper (131021)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (126966)

Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439), Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Word Window (119857), Modern Label (119849), Paper Snips (103579), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Tabletop Paper Cutter (106959), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Accessories: Natural 7/16″ Trim Ribbon (129287)

I hope you enjoyed my projects.
Leave me a comment below and let me know what you think!

Click on the icon below to go to Michele Reynolds’ blog for the next stop on the tour.

Remarkable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour


Here’s a complete list of the RemARKable Hoppers in case any links don’t work.

Nancy Amato – http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Linda Bartolucci – http://www.inkstampandscrap.com
Ingrid Blackburn – http://thecreativegrove.com
Melissa Bolinger – http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley – http://jackiebottomley.blogspot.com
Tamra Davis – http://www.thecardladies.com
Connie Deibler – http://www.conniestamps.com
Becky Evans – http://www.alwayshappystampin.com
Crystal Kondo – http://www.card-ed.com
Deb Lehigh – http://thestampinhut.typepad.com
Debbie Lever – http://www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com
Anne Matasci – http://www.mauistamper.wordpress.com
Robin Merriman – http://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Maria Pane – http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com
Andi Potler – http://www.absolutekreations.com – YOU ARE HERE!
Michele Reynolds – http://www.inspirationink.typepad.com
Jeannette Swain – http://www.stampsnwhatnot.com
Janet Wakeland – http://www.remarkablycreated.com

Thank You!
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RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour is tomorrow!

Posted on May 11, 2013

I am looking forward to participating in my 4th Stamp of the Month blog tour with 20 of my fellow RemARKable Team Members tomorrow! Each month we’ll be featuring a different stamp set and sharing ideas. I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with! I am ready to be inspired! Are you?

Stamp of the Month Blog Tour

This month’s stamp is By the Tide from the Spring Catalog.

By the Tide

At least 20 project ideas will be shared with YOU!

That is a lot of inspiration!

I hope you enjoy and get some ‘kreative’ MOJO from them and if you don’t have the stamp set yet perhaps you’ll add it to your wish list!

Thank You!
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ABsolute Favorite Friday – Stampin’ Scrub & Stampin’ Mist

Posted on May 10, 2013

This week’s ABsolute Favorite is…

Stampin’ Scrub & Stampin’ Mist!

Do you want to keep your stamps clean and in the best condition? I know I do! The Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Mist the perfect combination! They are definitely 2 products I know I couldn’t live without!

Stampin Scrub

Production Description:

Dual-sided tray contains extra-large, washable, plush, black fiber scrub pads. Clean stamp on one side, blot dry on the other. Cleans very detailed stamps. Each tray side: 7″ x 7″.

Price: $16.95

Stampin Mist

Production Description:

Stampin’ Mist is a specially formulated spray that both cleans and conditions your rubber stamps. You can spray it directly on your Stampin’ Scrub. It comes in a convenient spray bottle and refills are available. Cleans all types of ink from rubber.

  • Stampin’ Mist comes in nonaerosol spray bottle
  • 2 oz. of Stampin’ Mist
  • 8 oz. refill available

Price: $4.50

Add the Stampin’ Scrub (126200) and Stampin’ Mist (102394)to your wish list or go buy them now! I promise you won’t regret it!

Thank You!
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Jillian meets Paper Pumpkin!

Posted on May 9, 2013
Once upon a time there was a 5 year old girl named Jillian who wanted a creative escape.

She wanted some special time with her Mommy.

But she needed a little help.

Paper Pumpkin arrived on her doorstep and she was so excited!

She opened it up and loved what she saw on the inside…

Jillian Paper Pumpkin Welcome 1
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It was filled with everything she needed (except a glue stick – her Mommy gave her that)…stamps, ink, paper, and accessories – all cut, measured and ready create a sweet project! No mess. No extras. No craft aftermath.

My Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit Supplies

She created me.

Jillian Paper Pumpkin Welcome 2
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Jillian Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit
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She smiled. Her Mommy took pictures and posted about me.

Jillian Paper Pumpkin Welcome 3
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Everyone was so impressed she was able to do it!
This is her story – NOW let’s create YOURS!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone of all ages can enjoy! It’s only $19.95 a month (shipping included). No obligation, you can skip a month if you like or receive it every month.

Sign up for Paper Pumpkin today or by tomorrow (Friday, May 10th) and receive your kit this month! (The deadline is before the 11th of each month to receive the welcome kit in the month you signed up.) If prompted to pick a Demonstrator, make sure to pick me, Andi Potler (Zip Code: 21209).

Click here for additional information information
about Paper Pumpkin!

Thank You!

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New My Digital Studio Tuesday Downloads – 05/07/13

Posted on May 8, 2013

Stampin’ Up! is committed to bringing you fresh, exciting digital content each and every week. Check out the latest downloads below. 4 fun, cheery and bright downloads/kits this week!! Simply fabulous!

Stampin’ Up has a bunch of digital downloads you can get for FREE! I decided to compile a list so it is easier to manage and not forget! Click here to get the links for the FREE downloads!

The newest FREE download is the Be Yourself May Wallpaper! Just click on the picture or link below and download it for FREE!

Be Yourself May Wallpaper
Be Yourself May Wallpaper

MDS 2 is a program you need to download! It is for free for 30 days With 75 new features this program is AMAZING!

AND…as of 3/18/2013 MDS is now available to purchase for just $19.95! Click here for all the details!

Download the trial today at no obligation, no entering your credit card info…just give it a test drive and see what you can do. can cards, invitations, books, journals, banners, scrapbook pages, party supplies with My Digital Studio…the possibilities are endless! These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! Check out all the artwork that is included in the Plus version here.

Click on the logo to download the 30 Day FREE trial now!MDS Free Trial

You can NOW add MDS downloads and projects to workshop orders!

Here are this week’s downloads (click on the pictures for more information):

Legit Kit
Legit Kit

Show & Tell 1 Stamp Brush Set
Show & Tell 1 Stamp Brush Set

Show & Tell 2 Stamp Brush Set
Show & Tell 2 Stamp Brush Set

Wonderland Party Ensemble
Wonderland Party Ensemble

Thank You!

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Punch Art: Angry Bird Birthday Wishes

Posted on May 7, 2013

I can’t believe I haven’t posted this sooner! Oops! I made this card last summer for a friend who loves to play Angry Birds.

Angry Bird Birthday


Would you like to make an Angry Bird too? Here are instructions on how to create it. (I have added them to my Free Tutorial section too!) Be sure to purchase the Blossom Petals Builder Punch before it retires on June 3rd or sooner as it is while supplies last.

ABsolute HOW-TO:
Angry Bird

Head: 2-1/2″ Circle Punch

Feathers: Blossom Petals Builder Punch

Eyes: 1″ Circle Punch and 1/2″ Circle Punch

Eyebrows: Modern Label Punch

The KREATION featured products:


Stamp Sets: Petite Pairs (Wood Mount 122495, Clear Mount 122497)

Paper: Real Red (102482), Daffodil Delight (119683), Old Olive (100702), Bashful Blue (105120), Basic Black (121045), Early Expresso (119686), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Real Red (126949)

Tools: Cupcake Builder Punch (121807), Owl Builder (118074), Blossom Petals Builder Punch (121808), Word Window (119857), Modern Label (119849), 1/2″ Circle Punch (119869), 2-1/2″ Circle Punch (120906), 1″ Circle Punch (119868), 1″ Square Punch (124094), 3/16″ Circle Handheld Punch (101227), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Paper Snips (103579), Tabletop Paper Cutter (106959), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Accessories: Linen Thread (104199)

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