Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Manly Stamper....Video

Stampin' Up! has taken some heat for their non-tutorial videos lately. While a few leave me puzzled, I like the effort and think some of them are hilarious. For example ...... The Manly Stamper webisode.
They are advertising the 'Dude, You're Welcome!' kit, item code 132807, which is geared toward men. I think it's a cute set - and I like it even more now that I saw this video.

I guess this is a spoof off the Jimmy Fallon late night show - which I have never watched.  Even so, I thought it was super funny. What do you think?


Saturday, March 9, 2013

I can see clearly now .....

Introducing .... Photopolymer stamps from Stampin' Up! Woot ! Woot !

 
Stampin' Up! has long had the stance that truly clear stamps were no good. And when I say no good, I should really say not the best for detailed images and longevity. However ... times are changing and while we still love our wood-mount and clear-mount red rubber stamps, we thought about trying these. Technology has improved and this little set is worth it's mettle. With 57 images at less than $14, it's a steal...

 
The item code is 132956 and is only $13.95
 
The Fine Print
  • Photopolymer stamps will be offered on a trial basis. Based on popularity, we hope to release more photopolymer stamp sets over the coming months. At this time we don't plan on offering a line of photopolymer sets as expansive as our wood-mount and clear-mount lines.
  • Available on all order types beginning March 1, 2013.
  • Not available in wood-mount or clear-mount.
  • All photopolymer will be packaged in cello bag w/insert, but don't forget you can store them in our clear cases.
Check out these cute samples from the Stampin' Up! blog ...





Friday, March 8, 2013

A cute pair.... of 3 x 3's!


Last weekend we were invited to a housewarming party. One of my husband's co-workers and his family moved to a new home. I was sick so I was not up to going. However I wanted to send a little gift. I included a candle from Anthropologie ( a wonderful scent called Volcano) and some cute 3 x3 cards. I gave 3 of each design with envelopes. Their last name obviously starts with E!

 
 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

If there was ever a time to think about joining the Stampin' Up! family, this may be the tipping point!  

Announcing the Salt Lake City, UT Regional Event

  Come to our first-ever demonstrator-only regional event at the Riverton home office! Not only will you have all the fun that you've come to expect from our exciting regionals, including Make & Takes and terrific tips from our home office trainers, but you'll also enjoy an incredibly exciting twist: you'll help us celebrate the upcoming launch of our brand new 2013-2014 annual catalog*! Get ready to see, touch, buy--and take home!--select new products (and some retiring products); plus, you'll snag lots of free stuff! Best of all, you'll walk away with your new annual catalog . . . four days before it's available to demonstrators and over one month before it's available to customers. Woot, Woot!   DATE: Saturday, April 20
TIME: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM (doors open at 8:00 AM)
COST: $75.00 USD
REGISTRATION: Thursday, March 7, 6:00 PM (MT)
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP: 4:30-6:00 PM

NOTE: The registration time starts in the evening because of all the feedback we have received from our demonstrators that work outside the home that lose out because they can't do this during the work day.

Please keep in mind that you may not post images or videos in any public forum (e.g. blogs and personal websites) of anything you might see at the Salt Lake City regional event until these products are released to the public. Additionally, demonstrators may not share news regarding anything they have learned at the event through e-mail, text messaging, or personal conversations. In other words, everything you see and hear at this event is temporarily top secret!

We look forward to sharing this awesome event with you in just a few weeks! Registration will close as soon as capacity is reached so don't delay--sign up today!

*In order to protect exclusive new annual catalog product information, event attendees will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to the event.



Saturday, March 2, 2013

Formally introducing the "Best of .... " Stamp Sets!



If you haven't heard, 2013 is Stampin' Up!s 25th Anniversary! Can you believe this business started out of someone's living room? Amazing!

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Some things to remember:
  • All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
  • While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
  • All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.
While Stampin' Up! is  releasing just one stamp set per month, ALL of the sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, included with your set, will be a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

The images of the sets available so far are below. Please contact me at lisaloostamps@gmail.com with any questions you may have.


January - Best of Birthdays
Item Code 132929 and is $14.95. The "Happy Birthday to You" stamp image is the new one and coordinates in size with our Xtra Large Oval Punch, item 119859.

 
 
February - Best of Love
 
Item code 132987 and is $14.95. The Read My Lips image is the never before seen image.
 
 
March - Best of Flowers
 
The Item code is  and is also $14.95. The newest image, the Daisy on the bottom right, coordinates with our 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, item code 127811.
 

Friday, March 1, 2013

Stamp to the MAX March Blog Hop

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the March blog Hop! You have come from the blog of the always creative Stephanie Bradley. I am the 5th stop on the hop.

March is a great month because it usually marks the change from Winter to Spring..... usually. When I lived in Wisconsin where the only thing to expect in March was green beer and more Winter. Now that I am in Utah, the temps are much more moderate so I am hoping!

This card is made with one of our new stamps from the Single Stamp Assortment #3 and it's called Ears To You. These single stamps are a great bargain. This one was only $6.95. The single stamps only come in clear-mount so you will need a block.

I love this card because it's traditional, but not stuffy, for Easter. I have included lots of Spring colors that are perfect for the occasion. I hope you like it!

 
I embossed only half of the card front so that the DSP would lie flat. After cutting the Crumb Cake piece and piercing it, I sponged some white craft ink on it to soften the edges. I colored all the rabbits with markers and huffed on them to re-moisten before stamping. I stamped an extra blue rabbit and hand-cut it out. I covered it with glue and glittered it before popping it up on dimensionals. It's hard to see the glitter in the picture, but it's there!
 
All items are by Stampin' Up!
 
Stamps: Ears To You , item code 132659
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake & Whisper White Card Stock. Tea for Two Designer Series Paper
Ink: Stampin' Write Markers in Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette & Island Indigo. Whisper White Craft Ink.
Tools & Embellishments: Labels Collection Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Pearls Basic Jewels
 
Thank you for stopping by my blog! Please come back and invite your friends. :) Click on stop number 6 to see Elizabeth Harris' blog. She is last stop for this hop, but feel free to start over!
 
1. Maxine Conrad www.stamptothemax.com
2. Christina Mansker www.crazystampmom.blogspot.com
3. Martha Haddock www.stampinmartha.blogspot.com
4. Stephanie Bradley      www.stampwithsteph.stampinup.net
5. Lisa Fennewald www.lisaloostamps.com   <<<<YOU ARE HERE!
6. Elizabeth Harris www.elizabethloves2stamp.com