Card Share Using FTL84...

Here's a quick card that I made using a sketch from Clean & Simple. Natasha's card was 4.25" square, but I decided to make mine A2 size.

Now, here's a closeup of the card...

All Stampin' Up! product used, unless otherwise noted...

Paper: Good Neighbor DSP, Whisper White, Close To Cocoa & Rose Red Cardstock
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral & Very Thankful
Inks: Close To Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker & Rose Red Classic Ink Pad
Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Embossed Curve Edger Punch (EK Success) & Glitz Stickles in Tiara (Ranger)

This card was a lot of fun to make and quite easy to duplicate. Would be great for a make and take, or to make as a set of all occasion cards with a 3-D project to hold them in. The sky's the limit!



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Upcoming Easter Card Class...

I just received my product yesterday, so I thought I'd get a jumpstart and make my samples for my Easter Card Class this Sunday. I had a lot of fun making these cards. The flowers from the Abundant Hope Stamp Set is absolutely gorgeous! I love when I can use my markers to fill in a variety of colors on my stamp before I put it to paper.

Paper: Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, So Saffron, Pretty In Pink & Certainly Celery Cardstock
Stamps: Abundant Hope, Eggcoutrements & Forest Friends
Inks: Orchid Opulence, So Saffron, Pretty In Pink & Certainly Celery Classic Ink Pads & Mellow Moss, Certainly Celery, So Saffron & Apricot Appeal Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Square Punch, Designer Label Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Paper Piercing Tool Kit
Other: Schiff Grosgrain Ribbons

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Birthday Bliss *SFYTT*

Well, my Dad's 60th Birthday Party was so much fun! It was really nice seeing the family and meeting some new people also. The photobooth was a hit with both the adults and kids! We danced, ate great food, drank good booze (so I was told) and took lots of pics. My dad had a wonderful night!


Anyhow, in the spirit of birthdays I decided to make a card. I saw a sketch on FlutterbyAtomicButterfly.blogspot.com and put my own spin on it...


Paper: Bermuda Bay Textured, Crushed Curry & Whisper White Cardstocks & Welcome Neighbor DSP
Stamps: Birthday Bliss Stamp Set
Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Ink Pad
Accessories: Paper Snips, Wide Oval Punch, Snail Adhesive & Stampin' Dimensionals

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Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Offer Ends March 31!

Stampin' Up! Starter Kits aren't just for career demonstrators. ScrapCrazyDiva welcomes both hobby stampers and career demos from across the U.S.

How Does a Hobby Stamper Benefit?

•Enjoy 20% off Stampin' Up! products every day.
•Save 15% on the Starter Kit and choose a Bonus Stamp Set (valued to $47.95*). Ends March 31.
•Chose from Two Kits: The Standard Starter Kit (Now $169, pictured) and Digital + Starter Kit (Now $157) offer over $295 in Stampin' Up! products and include free shipping.
•Customize the kit with your choice of stamp sets, ink colors and more (of equal or less value).
•Sign Up On-line. Get immediate benefits. Simply email me for my password.
•Fill your Wish List! Receive 30% off your first order of $150 or more plus qualify for hostess benefits. During Sale-A-Bration you'll also earn 3 free gifts with a $150 order (one for every $50 in product).
•Imagine being able to view and order select new stamps and products one month in advance of catalog releases! Demonstrators have already seen the Summer Mini!
•There's no obligation to sell or hold workshops and no penalty if you decide to drop. You keep all your goodies.
•To remain active, $300 in total retail sales is required per quarter. This includes your own purchases and customer sales (based on retail prices).
•Join now! The end of the first full quarter isn't until June 30. You would be guaranteed discounts and benefits until then.
•If your total sales reach $300 by June 30, you remain active through September 30 (third quarter). Your discounts continue through the release of the 2010-2011 catalog (July 1), new In Colors and Holiday Mini (starts Sept. 1). Woo hoo!



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New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

Spring is almost here and now you have three new digital downloads to help add new life to all your My Digital Studio projects! You and your customers will love these new ribbons, Designer Series papers, and 3-D box patterns, and they’ll make the perfect addition to your My Digital Studio library.

Visit my online store for more info and to download these images >

Item Number
Name
Price


121063
Satin Ribbon - Digital Download
$3.95

120171
Mini Project Boxes - Digital Download
$1.95

120172
Springs Shades Designer Series paper - Digital Download
$4.95

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SSSC58 - SWEET!

This weekend turned out to be quite productive for me. I went to Michaels to take advantage of all the coupons they had to offer for items that I actually needed and came home with a new Crop In Style XXL (from the Foof-A-La Collection) with the matching Paper Taker, the Martha Stewart Score Board, Tim Holtz Design Ruler, and some Crayola goodies for my children. It was a win-win for everyone!

Anyhow, while blog surfing, I came across Karen Giron's blog, decided to participate in her Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge and this is what I came up with in a matter of minutes...Simple & Sweet!

Paper: Soft Suede Textured Cardstock, Rose Red Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Welcome Neighbor DSP (Sale-A-Bration) Stamps: "Sweet" sentiment from Sweet On You Stamp Set Ink: Rose Red Classic Stamp Pad Accessories: Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals & Clear Rhinestones

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New Hybrid Cards...

It's been a while since my last post, and one with some of my latest and greatest creations. I have to admit though, I really love the simplicity of these cards and how easy they were to make. I mean, really! I was blog surfing and came across Wendy Hawkinson's blog - Got Rubber...Will Stamp! - and saw my inspiration for these cards. Here's my take on them in hybrid versions.

These "thanks" cards were created with ease and can be easily reproduced. First, I chose the papers that I liked. Second, I chose the punch shapes and added color to them. Third, I chose a sentiment and added color to it. Fourth, I printed them on Photoworks Matte Double-Sided Photo Paper and cut to size.

All Stampin' Up! Products used: My Digital Studio - Sweet Pea Kit, Oval & Scallop Oval Punch Shapes and "thanks" from Thank You Kindly Stamp Brush Set, Stampin' Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Cardstock

To create these hybrid "Happy Bird Day" cards, I did all of the steps above minus the third. In place of that step, I cut small strips of cardstock and hand-stamped each sentiment.

Stampin' Up! Products used: My Digital Studio - Sweet Pea Kit, Chocolate Chip & So Saffron Cardstock, Picture This (Clear Mount) Stamp Set, Scallop Border Punch, Chocolate Chip & Taken With Teal Stampin' Write Markers

I hope you like!



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Build-A-Bear Workshop Coupon Special Offer...

Dates: January 5-April 30, 2010

Promotion Details: For every $20 spent on products from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Collection, receive a coupon (item 121105) for $5 off a $25 purchase at any Build-A-Bear Workshop store.

Things to Remember:

•Qualifying purchase can be made on any commissionable order type (customer, demonstrator, online, or workshop).
•Customers will receive one coupon for every $20 they spend.
•Eligible qualifying items are listed in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog (pages 38-40).
•Coupon will automatically be added to the order once the qualifying purchase has been met and will ship with customers' order.
•Coupon is printed in English only.
•Coupon has no cash value.
•Coupon includes
◦$5 off a $25 purchase (expires December 31, 2010).
◦Free 1,000 Bear Bills web code.
•Unique codes for Buildabearville.com. This is an award-winning Build-A-Bear Workshop virtual world where kids can go online and create a virtual character and play. In addition, when kids buy a bear at Build-A-Bear Workshop, they also get a virtual bear to play with on the site.

Coupon Restrictions:

•Not valid on prior purchases, a Build-A-Party celebration, Bear Buck$ cards, in Build-A-Bear Workshop within Rainforest Café or in Build-A-Dino within T-REX Café. Not valid with any other offer.
•Photocopied coupons are not valid.
•Valid in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada only.
•Limit one coupon per person, per visit.
•Void where prohibited or restricted.
•Where required, cash value is 1/100 of 1 cent.
•Not valid at http://www.buildabear.com/ or http://www.buildadino.com/.


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A Happy Heart Class

Tell someone that you love them with this valentine's-themed card kit. The custom designed window gable box adds a beautiful touch to this card set.

Included in each kit is all the pre-cut & pre-scored paper, acetate, ribbon, and fibers, envelopes, buttons, & 24-page full color printed instructions with photographs necessary to make this really cool box with 4 beautiful cards.

Highlights:

Project: Custom designed window gable box, four standard-sized cards with Whisper White envelopes.
Time estimate: 1 ½ - 2 ½ hours including cutting
Level of difficulty: 2, this project involves simple stamping, cutting, card & window gable box assembly
Featured products: 1” Double Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, Rose Red Patterns DP, Filigree brads, Scallop Edge punch, and Dazzling Diamonds glitter

If you need any of the following supplies to complete your Class Kit to Go, you may order them online yourself to ship directly to you by going to my Stampin' Up! website at http://www.scrapcrazydiva.stampinup.net/ and click the Shop Now button. Make sure you choose me, Jaime Benavides, as your demonstrator to get the best pricing! Remember that Sale-A-Bration is going on so with every $50 spent, you get to choose one item from the Sale-A-Bration supplement for FREE!

Supplies:

• Stamps: A Happy Heart
• Ink: Pretty in Pink Classic ink and Stampin' Write marker, Rose Red Classic ink and Stampin' Write marker and Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker
• Paper: Rose Red Patterns DP, Pretty in Pink CS, Rose Red CS, Sahara Sand CS, Whisper White CS, medium Whisper White envelopes
• Accessories: Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, 2-way glue pen, 1” Rose Red Double Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, Filigree brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, grid paper, paper snips, mat pack, paper-piercing tool, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Large Oval punch, Scallop Edge punch, Crop-A-Dile, Heart to Heart punch, Acetate Sheet, hobby blade, cutting mat, pencil, ruler

Class Kit by Mail

($20.00 + $4.95 priority mail)

$24.95

Class by Email (Instructions Only)

not limited to U.S. orders

$17.95

“This class kit is not available for purchase to other Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. If you are a demonstrator and are interested in this class, please email me at scrapcrazydiva@msn.com for more information”.



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Haitian Disaster Relief

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope. You can help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this earthquake by purchasing the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set. (Used on the card in the center of the photo that I CASEd from Stampin Pretty here.)



From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you purchase will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relif and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name - Item # - Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount (block D recommended) - 118571 - $18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount - 117010 - $26.95

In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin′ Up! demonstrators have stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. This time is no different.

Stampin′ Up! demonstrators share what they love. That’s how we make a difference. Please do everything you can to lend a hand to the people of Haiti.


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It's Sale-A-Bration Time...

Sale-A-Bration Stamp Sets (NEW Clear Mount Stamps!)




(Wood-Mount / Clear-Mount)

118378 / 119116 Good Neighbors

118386 / 119119 Whimsical Words

118667 / 119131 Douces Pensées (French)

118679 / 119143 Palabras Caprichosas (Spanish)

118392 / 119122 Vintage Labels

118669 / 119134 Étiquettes d'epoque (French)

118681 / 119146 Etiquetas de la Cosecha (Spanish)

118664 / 119125 Happy Moments

118671 / 119137 Bons moments (French)

118683 / 119149 Momentos Felices (Spanish)


Sale-A-Bration Accessories

118401 Designer Series Paper Stack-Welcome Neighbor

118402 Scallop Trim Border Punch


2010 Addition to Sale-A-Bration Offering

In addition to the Sale-A-Bration items listed above, customers and hostesses can choose to redeem their Sale-A-Bration rewards for any one stamp set of $15.95 or lesser value from the Idea Book & Catalog.

•This benefit is not an additional benefit to the free Sale-A-Bration item, but must be used in replacement of a Sale-A-Bration item.
•Customers may only choose from the Idea Book & Catalog or Celebrando Creatividad; Occasions Mini Catalog stamp sets (wood- or clear-mount) are not eligible.
•Customers must use the unique item number listed in the Sale-A-Bration brochure to redeem one of these catalog sets from $15.95 or less.





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