New Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps

New Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps by Stampin' Up!

Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from demonstrators and customers alike for a line of repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps. Well, you asked for it, and now you have it! Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and the 2010 Sale-A-Bration Brochure, Stampin' Up! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount option.

Our new clear-mount rubber stamps are the result of extensive research with the intent to maintain the very best image quality in the stamping industry, while at the same time offering the ease-of-use and storability inherent in repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps.

Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features

* Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
* Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
* Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
* Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
* Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
* Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
* Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

Item Description Price
118487 Block A (1-3/16" x 1-1/4") $3.95
117147 Block B (1-5/8" x 1-15/16") $5.95
118486 Block C (2" x 2-1/4") $6.95
118485 Block D (2-7/8" x 2-11/16") $8.50
118484 Block E (3-7/16" x 4-7/16") $11.95
118483 Block F (4-7/8" x 6") $16.95
118489 Block G (3/4" x 2-1/2") $4.50
118490 Block H (1-5/8" x 4-7/16") $8.50
118488 Block I (2-1/4" x 5-7/8") $11.95
118491 Block Bundle (Blocks A-I) $69.95

You may purchase your Clear Mount Blocks a couple at a time! Or buy the whole set of nine and save over $10! You may want to order the Fox and Friends Clear Mount Stamp Set, as well! This stamp set is so vertical, you can make birthday cards for children and adults alike, baby shower cards and gift tags and much more! It goes away after April 30, 2010 as does all the items in the Mini Occasions Catalog! Click on the link to my Stampin UP! website to place your order anytime, anytime, anytime! Any questions, contact me by email at gaylesstampinnook@cox.net!

Have an awesome day!
Gayle

The Turtle Brings a Gift

Greetings, Friends!

If you need a cute little birthday card, this one may be just what you need! Isn't it cute? The good thing about it, is that it will work for either a boy or a girl!

I copied this card from the little Spring Mini Occasions Catalog. I am finding that I use more and more ideas from our catalogs, don't you? They are the best source of ideas. If you need a catalog just leave a comment with your name and address and I will mail you one.

Card stock: Close to cocoa, Bashful Blue, Whisper White (scrap), Pink Passion and Summer Sun
Ink: Old, Olive and Black
Stamp set: Fox and Friends and On Your Birthday
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Mat & Paper Pierce Tool Kit, Dimenionals, Striped Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Write IT Marker and White Crochet thread. Paper snips were used to cut out the little turtle.

Have a Great Day!

Gayle Phillips

Butterflies Galore #2

Hi all,
Here, I am back posting on my blog! Here's a card that I promised to share once I finished it. It's a copy of Diane's Butterfly card, the last one I posted. This is my version of it! Warning, I went crazy using the butterflies! The more the merrier, they say, right? That is what makes it fun!

Card stock used: Bermuda Bay for the base, Crushed Curry & Whisper White plus assorted scraps.
Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Rich Razzleberry ink and dotted ribbon were used as well. The Curly Label Punch was used to cut the "let's celebrate" quote for the greeting.

Textured Impressions Embossing folder "Finial" was used on the Crushed Curry card stock. This is the first card I've used it on. The Big Shot is used with this folder as well as the last tool which is the Butterfly Embosslits die.

The Butterfly Embosslits die in the Spring mini catalog was used for cutting those butterflies out and Mini glue dots made the task of adhering them on the card easy. The tiniest butterflies needed only a half of a glue dot. Warning: do not attempt to move them once you have them in place because you will tear the paper underneath. So just don't try it, okay? Take my word for it...mmmmmaybe, that's why there are so many butterflies on this card!!!

Go to http://www.gaylesstampinnook.stampinup.net to place your order for the Butterfly Embosslits die or any of the other items used to make this card before the Spring Mini Catalog expires at the end of this month! Call or email me if I can be of service with your Stampin' UP! needs!

Have a great day!
Gayle

New Color Renovation!

Click on the sidebars pictures to see the retiring colors as well as the new ones coming out. I am getting more excited as time goes by in anticipation of the new colors.

Yesterday, Stampin' Up! announced we are getting a new Color renovation.

Click photo to view the list of those colors that will be retiring in June 2010.

Please check the list to see if you will need any of your favorites before they retire. This includes Re-inkers, Markers, Card stock & Ink pads

I love the new color collection. The official new Color families will be launched in July 2010 with the new catalog.
4 new Color Collections (with 10 colors per collection )

which include 5 new colors and 10 returning colors :

Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso

Tangerine Tango, River Rock, Riding hood red, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede & Rich Razzleberry.

Posted by Gayle Phillips, April 8, 2010

Butterflies Galore

Hi All,

Here's a card made by Diane McCornack, my Stampin' UP! upline, isn't it cool? We had a swap (trade of handmade cards) and that's how I received it! In just a couple days we will be making a card like this at a class using different colors of paper. That's the neat thing about Stampin' UP; you can come up with all kinds of color combinations!

Stamp set: Whimsical Words, a SAB set that was free, I hope you got yours before it went away! Note: It's important to stamp the card before embossing with the Big Shot!

Layers of card stock: So Saffron, Pretty in Pink and an assortment of Designer's Series Paper Stack and others.
The Old Olive Satin Ribbon is adhered next!

The tools used: Stampin' UP! Embosslits Die, hurry and order yours if you have the Big Shot, it is in the OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG that ends on April 30, 2010!
The Stampin' UP! Textured Impressions folder Perfect Polka Dots on the background (Pretty in Pink card stock.) One last item used: The butterflies were adhered with Stampin' UP! Mini Glue Dots from the Idea Book & Catalog 2009-2010

The Stampin' UP! Embosslits Die is $11.95 (pg. 24) #118138
The Stampin' UP! Designer's Series Paper Stack is $24.95 (pg. 33) #117161
The stampin' UP! Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon is $8.95 (pg. 27) # 117292
The Stampin' UP! Textured Impressions Folder-Perfect Polka Dots $7.95 (pg. 35) #117335
Stampin' UP! Mini Glue Dots is $4.95 for 300 (pg.192) #103683
Place your order on my Stampin' UP! Website so you can get these great items before they go away!

Have an awesome day!
Gayle

Happy Moments for Someone # 2!

Here's birthday card using the Happy Moments Stamp set! If you like to make birthday cards, this stamp set is a must have!

I used the trio of stamps that are so cute when you stamp them with Black Stazon Stamp pad and then add the color with the Markers and blender pens.

I added ribbon across the card and with layering under the watercolor paper and w aah la you are done, well, almost. I stamped 'Happy Birthday' to finish it!

Want to learn to watercolor the Stampin' UP! way? Come on over to my workshop on Monday, April 12th, 2010 at 7 PM. Email me at gaylesstampinnook@cox.net to get more details!

Have a Happy Day!
Gayle

Happy Moments for Someone!

Is it already Wednesday afternoon?  I have fell behind a little.  I have a card to share that is an anniversary card for some dear friends of mine. Their special day is coming on Saturday, the 10th of April! I have even written inside the card before photographing it!

Stamp Sets: Happy Moments, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card stock: Regal Rose, Lavender Lace, Barely Banana, Very Vanilla and Watercolor paper! Ink: Black Stazon, Lavender Lace, Pink Passion, Summer Sun and Close to Cocoa

Techniques: Water coloring with Markers and Blender Pens; scraping the edges and sponging them with ink and paper piercing on edges. Stampin' Dimensionals and punchs finish the card!

So easy and quick. I added definition and texture with the scraping and sponging and the paper piercing adds more detail.

I hope Y and M (the initials of the couple who will receive it) will love it! I know I enjoyed making it for them.

Say, if you live in the Oklahoma Metro area and want to get together to stamp call me or email me about coming to my Stamp A Stack class on Saturday, the 10th, I still have room for you! It's only $23 for 10 cards with envelopes that you get to make, I supply everything but the adhesive. It's from 2 to 4:30PM. I must know that you are coming by Friday morning so go ahead and email me!

Have a wonderful day!

Gayle

April's Hostess Promotion!

Click on image to see the Promotion in April.

Vintage Vogue Friendship Card #2 & more

Go back and look at yesterday's post and compare these 2 cards. Here's Vintage Vogue #2 and it's almost identical. Different placement and words. Which do you like best?

The card on the left is one that I hesitate to share. Did I say that? The reason why is because this stamp set is no longer available. It is one of the very first sets that I purchased but I'm just now using it. I love it because the flowers look like the Dogwood tree blossoms. That is one of my favorite trees. I love driving through the country at Easter time in Oklahoma and seeing all the Dogwood trees in bloom! It makes me so homesick for my childhood home. Oh, to reminisce of times gone by...back to my card.
The card stock colors are Blush Blossom, So Saffron & Whisper White.
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Regal Rose & Certainly Celery
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Satin ribbon-available on the Clearance rack (I think) Check it out on my Stampin' UP! Website at http://wwww.gaylesstampinnook.stampinup.net
Finally, I used the Big Shot to emboss the card stock and to cut the Top Note!
I almost forgot to tell you that this is a 2 step stamp set.

This is the conclusion of the post that I started yesterday! Thanks so much for stopping by. Next, I plan on sharing some cards that use the watercolor technique.

HAPPY EASTER!!!
See you soon!
Gayle