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baby book

National Scrapbook Day!

delight in the day baby book Today is National Scrapbook Day!  And here are some wonderful Stampin’ Up! scrapbook samples.  And be sure and sign up for the Stamping Julie list and get your May news coming out this week with more scrapbook samples and how-to’s!

delight in the day photobook sample

show and tell photopolymer stamp set sample page

A Mother’s Day Mini Album:
mother's day mini album

mother's day mini album mother's day mini album

Little moments mean a lot!  And now you can order digital downloads and print product at 25% off.   Digital content includes: ALL ensemble, calendar, photobook, and swatchbook digital content. See it here.  Print products include: ALL photobooks, swatchbooks, cards, tags, individual pages, and calendars.

national scrapbook day digital sale

PURCHASE THE STAMPIN’ UP! STARTER KIT AND GET AN EXTRA $30 IN YOUR KIT!

Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list.

Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product).

Order your favorites now!

Enjoy!  Julie

Stampin’ Up! New Totally Clear Stamps!

stampin' up! clear designer type photopolymer stamp set

Stampin’ Up! just announced a new totally clear stamp set – Designer Typeset Stamp Set It’s made with photopolymer and looks fabulous.  I’ve already ordered mine and can’t wait for it to get here.  It’s 57 pieces for only $13.95.  What a deal!  (Above you see a couple of sample gift cards made by Lisa W. at Stampin’ Up!)

Click here to look at the pdf flyer.

Click here to view the product page AND the funny introductory video.

clear stampin' up! designer type stamp set

MORE DETAILS FROM STAMPIN’ UP!:

We’ve searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we’ve found it. We’re excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let’s just say they’re meant for each other!

What makes them so great?

  • They’re entirely transparent for perfect placement every time!
  • They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last.
  • Can you say sticky? (Don’t worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
  • They’re age tested. They won’t yellow or cloud up over time.
  • They use FDA, food-safe material. How far can you stretch your stamping creativity?
  • We could go on, but we’ll let you try them for yourself.

This stamp set is offered on a trial basis and there will be other photopolymer stamp sets available in the future.  All photopolymer sets will be packaged in cello bag w/insert, but don’t forget you can store them in our clear cases.

clear stampin' up! designer type stamp set

Features:

  • Use this exclusive photopolymer alphabet set (with extras!) for titles or embellishments on scrapbook pages, cards, or any type of project.
  • We recommend clear block sizes A, B, G, F, and I (not included in the set).
  • Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option.
  • Our top-quality photopolymer stamps give a perfectly stamped image every time.
  • Best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price!  (In fact, I’m getting two so I can spell out “miss you”, “get well”, “happy birthday” on one block!  Perfect!)

And, check it out, they are pliable too!

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=132956

Order your totally clear Stampin’ Up! Designer Type stamp set today and start creating original messages and titles for your cards and scrapbook pages.

Enjoy!  Julie

Easy Digital Scrapbooking

The summer just ended and if you’re like most people you have wonderful photo memories sitting in storage on your camera or computer.  And I know it’s bothering you because you can’t share those memories in a meaningful way when they are in digital prison!  And the holidays are upon us, which means more photos, and more memories to be recorded.

I have a solution for you!  Using My Digital Studio software makes creating wonderful photobook keepsakes easy in 4 quick steps!!  I promise, by the end of the evening your printed summer scrapbook could be ordered and on its way!  

1. Download MDS2+.   Full digital design software PLUS $500 of digital content.

2. Choose a designer template.

3. Drop in your favorite pictures.

4. Order your book right from the software.   And enjoy new lower prices on printing.

See my video tutorials here & here and more samples here & here.  And I’m just a phone call away to help you with every step!  (cell # 832 dash 515 dash 4632.  Sorry for the encripted  number but it keeps me from getting too many robo calls. 🙂  )

Act now, because just thinking about it won’t get those memories recorded and if you wait too long you’ll forget all the special moments you shared with family and friends this summer.  And by acting now you’ll be ready to record your Holiday memories too!

Last week I introduced you to my friend Krystal.  She loves scrapbooking with My Digital Studio and here’s a cute page she made to announce the upcoming birth and name of her daughter.  (Her adorable baby girl was born just 2 months ago.)

my digital studio scrapbook page

I love the festive feel of this page with the bright polka dot paper, rick rack, and the playful pictures of her son with the balloons.   Thanks for sharing this fun page, Krystal!

Start designing in My Digital Studio 2 today!  Download your copy here now.

Click here to check out this week’s digital downloads.

Prices Slashed on Photobooks, Cards, & More Forever! Make beautiful photobooks for less!! View price chart here.

Here’s the latest digital downloads.  Click on the picture to view details.

Neon Notes Digital Kit – Love this neon kit!  #132264

neon notes digital kit

Year End Review Infographic Postcard Template – “the coolest way to send your year end news!” #131522

year end review infographic postcard digital template

Any Witch Way Digital Template – “An adorable paper doll witch decoration that moves!”  #132266

any witch way digital template

Quick Wit Costumes Digital Templates – ” a quick, punny Halloween costume—use to make iron-on transfers and voila, Halloween costumes solved”  #132267

quick wit halloween costumes digital template

Everyday Digital Woodcuts  – “A collection of wood cut elements for a quick and easy way to add a new look to your projects” #132191

everyday wood cuts digital

Click Here to Order your Stampin’ Supplies

Click Here for Fun, Easy Digital Scrapbooking! 

Enjoy, Julie

7 New Digital Design Downloads

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The New Digital Design Downloads – the DDD!!!

Did you know that EVERY Tuesday new digital content is available for My Digital Studio 2?  And did you know that the digital content can be downloaded to be used in other programs too?  Did you know that there are 31 digital products on sale 31% off until September 14th?  And printing products are also on sale 31% off until September 14th?

That’s a lot of great value and an awesome opportunity to get started on digital scrapbooking.

Here are the latest digital products:

Great Black patterned paper for elegant projects AND halloween.

essentials designer series papers #131222

essentials designer series papers

The great sport stamp brush set is perfect for documenting fall sports events.

great sport stamp brush set #131235

great sport stamp brush set

And try out this tri fold Christmas greeting card.

ho ho ho trifold card digital template #131472

Ho Ho Ho Trifold Card Digital Template

This Christmas Brush Set will make great custom Christmas gift tags.

joyous celebrations stamp brush set #131236

joyous celebrations stamp brush set

And this little easel calendar is sure to dress up any desk top.  This would make a great holiday gift too.

live the day easel calendar template #130974

live the day easel calendar template

The Picture This kits includes 5 stamp brush set, 5 digital embellishments and 1-page designer template.

picture this digital kit #131226

picture this digital kit

This fun Christmas card template comes in the traditional greeting card size – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.

twinkling joy greeting card template #131471

twinkling joy greeting card template

Enjoy,  Julie

craft room storage and organization

Craft Room Storage & Organization

craft room storage and organization

When it comes to craft & stamping room organization, I am ALL about having things at my finger tips.  I don’t want to waste time digging around trying to find what I need or filing through complicated systems getting my supplies out for a project.  Keeping things accessible makes it easier to clean up also.  (The picture above is of the right side of my U-shaped crafting area, the center of which is my desk.)

Everyone has a little different philosophy.  Some people need everything out of sight, but I’m in my happy place if my crafty stuff is visible and organized.  On my Stamping Julie facebook page I’ve been posting specific pictures with storage solutions, so I won’t duplicate that here, but I do want to talk about strategies.

stamping office

Last year I moved from my home in Texas with this great office (see all my stamp sets in the cabinets!) to Kentucky.  We have an office in our KY home also, but my husband is using it for his work, so I’ve taken over a room in the basement with a beautiful view of the rolling hills in our neighborhood!

The challenge was to move from having built-in cabinets to setting up a similar storage solution without them.  I decided I would use what I have, shelves, dressers, etc. and eventually I would install some cabinetry in my new space.

So here’s my organization strategy:

  1. Determine what you use all the time:  ink, paper, stamps, adhesive, etc., and place those things on your desk or right next to you in your primary space.
  2. Determine what you use second most often: favorite embellishments and tools, and place those in your secondary space, close, but not as close as your primary space.  Shelves or drawers or containers nearby.
  3. Determine what you use least, other embellishments, extra supplies and tools.  These item can go in less accessible storage areas.  Top or bottom drawers or shelves.
  4. Determine what you don’t use at all and eliminate it!!!  No, seriously, if you haven’t used it in six months give it or sell it to someone who will use it.  Keep only the stuff you need, use or love!!!
  5. Contain everything!  Everything should have a place and be contained in a box, on a shelf, in a drawer, in a container.
  6. Every few months reassess!  Take a good look at the items in your primary and secondary spaces and determine if they still deserve their place.

For many years, I crafted without a dedicated space.   I kept my supplies in covered tubs and when I was ready to create, I transported the crate from my closet to the dining room table.

I wish I had a picture of my 17 yo son’s room.  I’ve tried to teach him space and organization principles to no avail.  He has a game wheel, that he has had for two years and he has NEVER used, that sits on the floor in his otherwise clean room in a box!  I say, “Get rid of it.  You don’t use it, you don’t need it! And it is taking up prime space!  At the very least put it on the very top shelf of the closet.”  Of course, after my little lesson in organization and space planning, the game wheel has been moved to the top of his closet – NOT!

Visit Stamping Julie on Facebook and let me know about your craft spaces and organization problems and solutions.  Here’s to your success with organizing your craft and stamping space!!

Enjoy, Julie