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Brand New Digital Downloads

We have several new digital downloads today.  Go here to check them out.  My Digital Studio is the fastest, easiest way to make scrapbooks, cards, and other crafty creations.  You'll love the flexibility and fun offered in our newest digital software. 

A Spook-tacular offer for you!!

New Ink Pads with Shannon West

Have you tried the new ink pads?  I love them!! If you'd like to try them, give me a call.  To purchase, go here.
Thanks!

Check out this awesome new line of products from our 2012 Holiday Mini Catalog.  We've got everything from coordinating stamps and framlits to scented embossing powders!  You're bound to find something to love!

Convention 2012 Highlights

Convention was so much fun! You can go too! Next year will be the Stampin' Up! 25th Anniversary. You won't want to miss it!

Summer Smooches Sneak Peak

Get your hands on products from the new catalog before anyone else! During April only you can order from the Summer Smooches Suite that will be featured in the brand new, redesigned 2012-2013 catalog.  There are tons of great products in this suite including Designer Series Paper, fabric brads, My Digital Studio Templates, and more!

Here are a few of my favorites...

Three bold designs to coordinate with all of your sassy summer projects. Package includes 24 brads: eight each in three designs for $6.95. Coordinating colors * Daffodil Delight * Island Indigo * Lucky Limeade * Real Red * Rich Razzleberry * Tangerine Tango * Tempting Turquoise Available only for a limited time; will not be available again after April 30.  Perfect for all your sassy summer projects! Includes 12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin-free. * Daffodil Delight * Island Indigo * Lucky Limeade * Real Red * Rich Razzleberry * Tangerine Tango * Tempting Turquoise Available now only for a limited time! Download includes: * 8-piece stamp brush set * 12 Designer Series Papers * 3 embellishments * 2 greeting card designer templates (4-1/4" x 5-1/2" and 5-1/2" x 4-1/4") Features: * Bright, bold artwork perfect for any occasion * Summer Smooches Fabric patterns used in Designer Series Papers for more versatility Coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White I think I need it all!! I love it! Until tomorrow... Amy

Blog Candy Time!!

It's time for blog candy!  This month I am giving away a Tangerine Tango Stampin' Pad. 

I so love this color! It's just the right color of sunset orange.  (I secretly believe this is Peeta's favorite color. lol)  So... The winner is... JoDee!! Congratulations! I hope you'll send me pics of some fabulous Tangerine Tango projects soon! ;-)

You can be entered to win next month by signing up to receive emails on the left.  <---  Good luck!

Until tomorrow...
Amy

FREE*FREE*FREE

Today is the last day of the month.  If you haven't signed up to receive email notifications from the Rubber Room blog, today is the last day to get in on the April drawing.  Enter your name and click the box to the left.  <----
This month I'll be giving away a free Tangerine Tango Stampin' Pad.  Tangering Tango is the Pantone 2012 color of the year.  It's so versatile and you'll love using it in your upcoming sunny summer scrapbooking and papercrafting.

Good Luck!!
Until tomorrow...
Amy

Fast Friday

I really like the fast, simple cards.  At swaps, in magazines, I'm always drawn to the clean lines and uncluttered look of a simple card.  It's just a bonus that these are typically fast and easy cards also.  So today I wanted to show you a really quick put together I found on Pinterest.   (I think it was pinterest.  It may have been on another of the many sites I visit regularly. ;-T) Anyway, its a great layout.  It can easily be adapted for any sentiment or season depending on what colors you choose.

I love this card!! I can't tell you exactly how long it took because I tend to measure time in songs-played. I know, I'm weird.  This card took about 3 songs to make.  That includes cutting paper, choosing the stamp set and choosing colors.  And if you know how long it takes for me to make a decision these days, you can really appreciate how quick that was! ;-) 

I used Crumb Cake for a base and stamped my Happy Birthday, (from Sweet Cake in the Occasions Mini,) in Early Espresso ink onto Very Vanilla.  Then I just added some scraps in Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Garden Green, Not Quite Navy, and more Crumb Cake.  Super easy!

Hope you enjoy! Until tomorrow...
Amy

Last Chance!

Just a few days left to enjoy this year's Sale-A-Bration!  Don't miss your chance to get all the FREE goodies.  For every $50 you spend, get FREE product from the limited time Sale-A-Bration catalog.  It all ends on Saturday so hurry and get your order in.  You can even order directly from my website and have it shipped to you.

Until tomorrow!

Amy

Product Spotlight

New Product Alert!! Have you seen the new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate?? It's great.  Watch this video to see Donna Griffith demonstrate this awesome new product...

Simply Scored Diagonal Plate We are pleased to announce the all-new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, perfect for creating envelopes, boxes, and more! It’s the must-have companion to your Simply Scored scoring tool. Item Description Price 125586 Simply Scored Diagonal Plate $11.95 Product Features Sits on top of the Simply Scored base Held securely in place by rubber pads on back of the plate Has etched grooves every 1/8" Can score any size card stock up to 12" x 12" Includes instructions for creating common envelope sizes Coordinating products included Simply Scored (item 122334) Simply Scored Place Markers (item 125625) Simply Scored Stylus (item 125624) Bone Folder (item 102300) You can order yours today here.  And don't forget... You still have a couple of weeks to Sale-A-Brate! So don't forget to pick your free items from the Sale-A-Bration catalog! Until tomorrow... Amy

Halleluia!!! Halleluia!!

I'm baaa-aack! Finally, after a month without my computer, it arrived home this morning.  I have so much to catch up on!!
First things first... March's blog candy... (drum roll, please...) Congratulations to Linda in Waxahachie! You win 2 rolls of 1/8" organdy ribbon!! Linda won by signing up to receive my blog updates by email.  I will do this drawing every month so sign up today by clicking on the left and add your information.  :-)

And... Since I'm so excited to be able to blog again; why don't we do an extra drawing in celebration of the return of the laptop??  Congratulations to Tammy in Midlothian!! You win a roll of Daffodil Delight grosgrain!

Ahhh, that was fun!  Remember to sign up for your chance to win! My next drawing will be in just a couple of weeks so hurry, hurry, hurry!!

Until tomorrow...
Amy 

I originally began my paper crafting as a scrapbooker.  I love going through old pictures and remembering all the fun times I've had with family and friends.  Using stamps in scrapbooking is great because you can customize your background to exactly the style and color you want.  Not to mention how very cost effective stamping is! 

This was a make and take from Leadership last month in San Antonio.  It started out as an 8x8 page.  Here is the original page:

I used the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit and Brights Designer Buttons to make a pretty garden to frame the photo.  I love all the flower options in this kit.  You can layer and layer to customize your flower to be as elaborate as you want it.  For the background I used the gorgeous Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and then stamped a flower from the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set in Baja Breeze ink onto Baja Breeze card stock.

Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit

Brights Designer Buttons

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set



Twitterpated Designer Series Paper



Of course, I don't really scrapbook in 8x8 pages so I had to build it up to a 12x12 to fit into my album.  Here's the finished product:

I think it turned out way cute.  I just added the Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive card stock with a few of the Mixed Bunch flowers stamped all over. 

Remember, you can order your own supplies to make this very same project any time at www.funstampinwithamy.stampinup.net.  Have fun!

Until tomorrow...
Amy

Class Schedule

I've posted some brand new classes to my schedule.  You can see my full schedule HERE.  We'll be making scrapbooks and cards and I'll soon be adding some home decor classes.  Stay tuned for updates!

What kinds of classes are you most interested in?  I'm here to encourage your creativity, so if there's something specific you'd like to see on the schedule, comment below and I'll work to add it as soon as possible!

Until tomorrow...
Amy

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps

I just love our Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps! We have 2 different sets, the Occasions set and the Holidays set.  So much fun! And just check out how simple they are to use...

Have fun!

Until tomorrow...

Amy

More FREE from Stampin' Up!

I am so excited about the new, FREE, 30 day trial for My Digital Studio.  This is such a fun program and now you can find out for yourself with no obligations.  My Digital Studio is perfect for making all kinds of projects, from scrapbooking and card making, to calendars and books. 

I'd love to see what you come up with.  Send me your pics and share what you love about My Digital Studio!

Until tomorrow...

Amy

FREE PRIZE!

You know you want one! Beginning March 1st I am going to have a drawing on the first day of each month for a fabulous prize.  I'm sure you're asking yourself, "How can I get in on this awesomeness??"  It's easy! All you have to do is enter your email into the space on the left to receive my blog updates by email.  That's it!  Then, on the first day of each month, one lucky winner will receive some kind of Stampin' Up! prize.  Make sure it's an active email because that is how I will contact you to let you know that you have won.  This month our winner will receive 2 rolls of organdy ribbon; one each in Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral.  Good luck!!

Until tomorrow...

Amy

Sale-A-Bration Kit

Have you taken a look at the kit special during Sale-A-Bration?   This is the FULL kit-  not a smaller kit.  Plus, it includes the additional paper pack or My Digital Studio download each month for the rest of the year! Possibly the best deal Stampin' Up! has ever offered on the starter kit.  Wow!

Click HERE for more details about this fantastic offer!

Until tomorrow...
Amy

Sale-A-Bration Kickoff

The Sale-A-Bration kickoff this year was so much fun! And the projects were outstanding!

This was my favorite.  We made a mini album from envelopes.  Seriously! ENVELOPES! Who comes up with this stuff?!?!

I love these new framelits. They are so much fun to use!  I used 2 different sizes to make this perfect frame.  Then popped it up with dimentionals.  We also used the Kindness Matters set, that you can get for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration catalog, and the new Blossom punch from the Occasions Mini catalog. 

How great is this little photo holder? We made them using the Decor Elements Blocks.

What a clever idea using the kraft box as a note holder.  I love the idea of just having several greetings ready to add to a card when I need it.  So cool.





Email me for more information on how to make these awesome projects for yourself.
Until tomorrow...

Amy

EXTRA! EXTRA!

Introducing a whole new kind of card class!! In the spirit of "My Way," our theme at Leadership this year, I would like to announce a brand new class I'll be having.  I think you're really going to like it.

The class is called a Card Buffet. Not unlike a food buffet, you will have many choices of card projects and you will get to pick and choose to do any of the cards offered. And, make as many as you like!  You have 7 nephews with birthdays this month and a wedding to go to next week?  Make 7 birthday cards and a wedding card! You want lots of thank you cards on hand because you're having surgery next week and lots of great friends coming over to help? (I've been there!lol) Come on over and stock up on thank you's!

It really is a "My Way," or YOUR way, kind of class.  Each month you will have a choice of 16 cards.  And each month 8 of those cards will retire, so to speak, and you'll get 8 new ones for the new month.  The class cost is $15 for your first 8 cards and you can add as many additional cards as you like for only $2 each. 

This pretty card will be retiring in February!  Hurry and reserve your spot today! Space is limited!

During Sale-A-Bration, I will be offering a special.  When you order $50, not only do you get FREE Sale-A-Bration products, you will also get the Card Buffet class for FREE!  Sale-A-Bration only lasts for February and March, but you can take advantage of this special as many times as you like.  Click HERE to RSVP for the class time of your choice!

Until tomorrow...

Amy

Sale-A-Bration Notebook

Oh, what a great time I had in the Rubber Room today.  I made myself this cute note pad with some of my FREE Sale-A-Bration products.

So, here's what you need to get started:



1. Using Tombo adhesive, attach the back cover and use brayer to smooth.

2. Next, line up your front cover and make a crease at the top to make the finished notebook easier to open.

3. Using Sticky Strip in all the places shown, attach the front cover.  I used sticky strip because I wanted to make sure it was really durable.  Don't want it coming apart when I'm trying to look cute while I'm taking notes at our next Stamptherapists meeting! Ha!

4.  Line up your cover, remove the Sticky Strip liner and SLOWLY wrap your paper around the top of the notebook.

5. That's it! Now you can embellish to your heart's desire.  I added a belly band with a flower from the Mixed Bunch stamp set and my name using the Broadsheet Alphabet stamp set.

Thanks, Tammy for helping out as my photographer for the day!  I'd love to see what everyone comes up with.  Send me your pics!


Until tomorrow...
Amy

My faves!

I finally got a chance to sort all my swaps and really look at them all.  And all I can say is WOW!! There are some really talented demonstrators out there.  I am so lucky to have spent last week with them learning from them.  Here are some of my favorites:

There were a lot of Valentines passed around last week. In fact 2 of my swaps were Valentines. This one from Maureen Rauchfuss is by far my favorite.  I love the non traditional colors and the simplicity of the design.  I'm sure I'll be casing this one soon!

This thank you card uses the new Tea Shoppe stamp set from the Occasions Mini.  I so wish the demonstrator had put his/her name on the back so that I could give credit.  I love that emboss resist technique.  It is really very simple to do.  I don't do it often enough.

This is a great card from Sandy Bate in Idaho.  She used some of her FREE SaleABration products. What a great use of scraps, too! The Outlined Occasions stamp set is so versatile, you can easily make this any kind of card you need.  And I can't say enough about this gorgeous Everyday Elegance Designer Series Paper! I love, love, LOVE it!

I can not get over this card from Tina Moore.  Isn't it beautiful?!?!  My style is usually very clean and simple.  This textured, layered style is very hard for me to create.  So naturally, I get very excited about swaps like this to show all of you. It is just amazing!  She used the Kindness Matters stamp set which is in the regular Idea Book and Catalog as well as the SaleABration catalog.  She used that great Hello Doily background stamp; and I think my favorite part is how she made the look of a ruffle with the Stripes Emboss Folder.  Genius!

Sharon Denison's swap is full of great ideas.  She used the Everyday Elegance Designer Series Paper I adore, the new Blossom punch from the Occasions Mini catalog, and the Full of Life stamp set.  It's hard to see in the picture but she even added a little shimmer to the flower with a little Smooch Spritz. Although this card has a simple, uncluttered layout, it is elegant and feminine.

Again, I find myself loving a card with out contact information.  I had not ordered the Sweet Cake stamp set, but every sample I saw last week I loved.  I think I'll have to add it to my short list of things I can't live without.  It is just so cute! This card also shows off the Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper.  (Another must have for me!) The ribbons and brads can both be found in our Idea Book and Catalog.

I wish I could post all of my favorites from this year's Leadership swap.  I had so much fun looking through them yesterday.  If you'd like to see them all come on over to the Rubber Room sometime and see my display.  Tomorrow I will be posting a finished class schedule for the next few months.  I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Until tomorrow...

Amy

Celebrate Sale-A-Bration!!

After weeks of anticipation, it's finally here--Sale-A-Bration starts today! During Sale-A-Bration 2012, there are so many great offers for you, whether you want to take advantage of exclusive Sale-A-Bration products for qualifying purchases, rich hostess rewards, or an unbeatable offer when joining the Stampin' Up! family!

Click on the catalog to see what you can get for FREE!!

Oh, how exciting! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!! Contact me today for more information on how you can get your FREE on!!

Until tomorrow...

Amy

Dawn made me do it!

One of my favorite classes at Leadership this year was actually a Share Fair class.  Dawn Griffith did a class on online businesses.  I loved that she gave us lots of VERBS so I left knowing exactly what I need to do next.  Her best piece of advice was to blog everyday for 30 days.  And that it is important to share Stampin' Up! regularly and consistantly.  She was great!

So, thanks, Dawn! Today is only day 2, but even that is a great improvement for me. LOL

I invite your comments as to what you would like to see on here.  Samples and ideas? Videos and techniques? Let me know and I'll do my best to get it all in.

Until tomorrow...

Amy

Leadership Conference 2012!

Leadership Conference in San Antonio was so much fun! It's hard to say what my favorite part was.  The swaps were beautiful, the classes were informative, and the dinners with my upline and sidelines were all great!  I am glad that we're home, though.  I am exhausted.  I'll be sure to post more in the next few days but here are a few pics from our trip...

I brought back almost 200 card samples from top demonstrators from all over the country and Canada!

This is our combined haul of freebies, gifts, and prizes.  Taking your supporting demonstrator to Leadership with you has benefits!!

My sweet friends brought me gifts even though I wasn't roommates with them this time.  I really do have the best friends. :-)