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Stamping Mad

Archive for June 2006

June 28th, 2006

New Stampin Up Catalog Buzz

Everyone is gearing up for the new Stampin Up catalog that is going to be released on Saturday.  Many people have already gotten an early look at it and are excited about the new papers, colors of ink and ribbon choices.  Word is the catalog has many new words and texture papers to choose from […]

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June 22nd, 2006

Organizing scrap cardstock

How do you organize your scraps of cardstock so you can easily find a piece when you need it.  I have tried so many different types of storage and none seem to work very well.  I have gone from accordion files by color to baskets, rubbermaid 8 1/2 X 11 drawers and who knows what […]

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June 22nd, 2006

New Magazine from the makers of Paper Works

I found a magazine today at Wal-Mart called CardMaker.  I love it !! It has some really cute ideas in it.  It includes patterns and directions.  The July issue even has some unique ideas for Christmas cards.  My favorite part is something called the final word, it is on the last page and includes multiple […]

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June 19th, 2006

8 1/2 X 14 Cardstock

I was trying to find 8 1/2 X 14 white cardstock for a project and ran across what I think is a pretty good deal.  If you are looking for good prices on any type of paper or desktop publishing supplies go to desktopsupplies.com.  They also carry 8 1/2 X  11 Magnet sheets and many […]

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June 19th, 2006

Cherish Album from Close To My Heart

I love the Cherish Album from Close To My Heart, it shows you ways to use your 12×12 background and texture paper and solids to create unique layouts.  It even give you all the measurements needed to cut the paper and make the most of what you have.  I thought the $29.99 price tag was […]

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June 19th, 2006

4th of July Firecracker Treat

I am always trying to use my trash to make something interesting. 
Here is one thing I came up with, it is a 4th of July treat holder.  I used Brilliant Blue and Real Red to stamp the Stars and Swirls on a white toilet paper roll (you can use a paper towel roll if you […]

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June 19th, 2006

Interesting Technique for Texture

I found a fun technique today that may be old hat to some of you, but I really liked it.  I took a piece of wax paper and scrunched it all up.  Then I took the piece of waxed paper and flattened it out a little and rubbed the shiny side on an ink pad.  You then take […]

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June 16th, 2006

Differences in Ink

Has anyone besides me wondered about the difference in dye-based ink versus pigment based ink? I know I have pondered that thought many times in the store as I select the ink for that special project I am working on.
Here are some tips to help you decide what is best for your project:
Pigmented ink […]

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June 13th, 2006

Stampin Up Retiring Stamp Sets

Stampin Up is gearing up for the new catalog, which will be released shortly; they have released a list of stamps they will be retiring. If you go to Stampin UP’s website and look under the Specials and Promotions like you will find a complete list. Hurry these sets are only available until […]

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June 13th, 2006

Stampin Up to go to true 12×12 paper

There is an announcement on the Demonstrator website today that the 12″ x 12″ card stock (formerly 11-7/8″ x 11-7/8″) is changing to true 12″ x 12″. They stated that you will begin seeing this change gradually up until July 1, 2006. After that time, all orders for 12″ x 12″ card stock will be […]

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