November 17 Scrap Class

Make this beautiful layout featuring the Delicate Ornaments Thinlits set from the Holiday Catalog and our assortment of foil sheets.

Cost is $12 or free with an order of $ 30 or more ( before shipping and tax ).
Please RSVP by November 10 so that I can be sure to have enough supplies.

October Scrap Class

This is tonight's layout.  We will be using a new stamp set from the Holiday catalog. Th cost of the class is $12 or FREE with an order of $30 or more (before shipping and tax). Please let me know if you plan to attend.

October Scrap Class

Join me for my October Scrap Class on Monday, October 13 at 7:00 pm. The cost is $12 or FREE with an order of $30 or more (before shipping and tax). We will be making this adorable spooky layout using the Fall Fest stamp set and matching Framelits, the fringe scissors, and the Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper. Please RSVP no later than October 10 so that I can prepare your class supplies.

My Digital Studio

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Today I want to share with you a quick project I put together for my husband's grandmother.  Her birthday is July 4 and we celebrate every year with a party at her house.  My husband took some pictures with his cell phone and wanted to give them to her in a frame or something.  The pictures he took weren't very clear when we printed them out, so I decided to dress them up a bit using the My Digital Studio program from Stampin' Up!  This was a very quick project due to time, but she loved it.

If you haven't tried My Digital Studio, you can get a free 30 day trial by going to my website:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/carrieclary/productline13.  Try it out. I think you'll love it!

September Scrap Class

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It's that time again! A new session of my Scrap Classes is beginning. The first class will be Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm in my Miamisburg home. The cost is $12 or FREE when you place an order of $30 or more at the class. Have a big order? Orders of $150 or more earn your own hostess benefits and will be sent directly to your house.

This is a simple fall layout using some new products from the Holiday Catalog. Product spotlight: Texture Boutique Machine, For All Things stamp set, Gold Basic Metal Buttons, and Color Me Autumn Washi Tape.

Please RSVP by September 5 so that I can prepare your class materials. Remember to bring your own paper cutter and adhesive.

Upcoming Scrap Classes:
Monday, October 13 Halloween layout
Monday, November 10 Christmas layout

Do I still know how to work this blog?!

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Well, I'm back--sort of!  But, I won't make any promises!  Kellan is 9 1/2 months now, so I have a little more time than before to work on this blog.   I still do my monthly stampin' clubs.  I also plan to start back with some classes this fall.   My current Scrappin' Club will end in July.  I have a great bunch of ladies who sure make stampin' fun!  A new Scrap/Card Club will begin in September.  There may be spots available, so let me know if you're interested.

   What is Club?  To be a member of one of my clubs requires that you make a purchase of at least $25 before shipping and tax each month for the duration of the club.  One month, you will be our Hostess and earn the free merchandise from the club orders.  But, the best part is that you don't have to have the party at your house!  Each month we meet in my Miamisburg home and make a 12x12 layout.  We also swap cards or pages.  We made the layout above during the February Club.  The one below was made in April.

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Strength & Hope Campaign

Campaign Dates: May 1-August 31, 2011
As part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

Throughout the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog sales period, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of each Strength & Hope stamp set and Strength & Hope digital kit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

Item	Description	Price
118100	Strength & Hope wood-mount set	$17.95
123660	Strength & Hope clear-mount set	$13.95
124475	Strength & Hope digital kit Includes a four-piece stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Papers, and 10 embellishment piece	$9.95

Simple Paper Flowers

This is a page I did for a club swap a couple months ago. I used the fun paper pad that was available in the Occasions Mini. I sure hope SU! comes out with additional packs like this one. Anyway, I used my Inspired by Nature stamp set for the grass along the bottom. My paper flowers were made from various circle punches. After I punched each circle, I crumbled it up to give it some texture. The leaves were made with the circle punches, too.

It is neat the difference color makes. This next picture is the same layout, but with different designer paper. I had run out of Old Olive and Chocolate Chip, so I used what I had left---Certainly Celery and Close to Cocoa.

Shimmer Paint is 2 Cool!

This was my club layout for April. It is so much sparkly in real life! I used my Big Shot to cut my letters out of our Sticky Pages and added our fine glitter to it. I them made a glitter spray using alcohol and the Shimmer Paint that was available in the Holiday Mini.

Tip for using Sticky Pages: The Sticky Pages are just like using out Sticky Strip. When you cut peel both sides off the sticky part, it becomes very flimsy. I had a hard time getting my letters where I wanted them. So, for my club girls, I decided to back the letters in cardstock. Cut your sticky sheet to the size you want and peel off the white backing. Adhere the sticky part to cardstock of your choice and cut to size. Then run through your Big Shot. Peel off the red liner and add glitter. Then use your Snail to adhere the letters to your project.

The Shimmer Paint is still available to order. It comes in Champagne Mist (#116806), Frost White (#116854), and Platinum (#116807). I used the Champagne Mist. I bought a little spray bottle from the travel section of a drug store and filled it a little more than half way with rubbing alcohol. Then I poured some of the shimmer paint into it and shook it up. Maybe a teaspoon or two. Experiment with the amount of paint to get the look you want. The shimmer spray really pops on the dark black background.

March Club Layout

This one was of my recent club layouts. It uses the Things I Love stamp set that I earned for free during Sale-a-Bration as well as the new edge punch. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the punch right now, but if you missed out on earning it for free, it will be available in the new July catalog!

Using the matching corner punch along with the edge punch is a bit tricky, but I have found some tips from other demonstrators that might help you. First off, the paper you use has to be a specific size. Gretchen Barron figured out these measurements:

• 4 3/4" makes a square that has 10 scallops along each side
• 4 1/4" makes a square that has 9 scallops on each side
• 3 13/16" (just a hair bigger than 3 3/4") makes a square that has 8 scallops along each side. This is the size that fits perfectly into the guide that is printed on the Scallop Trim Border Punch and therefore makes this a great size to practice on. Once you get this size down, it will be easier to branch-off and make your squares smaller or larger.
• 3 1/4" makes a square than has 7 scallops along each side.
• 2 7/8" makes a square that has 6 scallops on each side
• 2 3/8" makes a square that has 5 scallops on each side
• And then, the original smallest square that I described above begins with a square that is 1 15/16" and uses only the corner punch.

You should punch all 4 corners first. Then use the punch upside down to line up the scallops. It can be a bit tricky, but I think the more you do it, the easier it becomes.

More Club Swaps

Here are 3 more swaps from Club:


Made by Michelle


Made by Kimberly


Made by Leslie

Club Swaps

Here are a few swaps from our last Scrappin' Club meeting:

Made by Jen


Made by Pam:


Made by Connie:

Scrapbook Swaps

Over the next couple days, I am going to share some of our club swaps with you. One of the best things about being a member of one of my Scrappin' Clubs is swapping with the other members.

Each person designs a layout using only SU! materials and makes one for each person in the club. So, each month the club members go home with 9 two-page layouts (number varies according to number of ladies in the club)--one that I designed for them to make at the club meeting, one that they made, and 7 more from the other members. Swapping makes keeping up with your scrapbooking super easy!

These are the swaps I made for this month. I made a "girl" and "boy" version. I used the Extreme Elements stamp set and the Extreme Guitar stamp. The title was made using the Serif Essentials alphabet and the SU! Simple Letters alphabet dies for the Big Shot.

Made by Jennifer:


Made by Claudia:

Club Layouts

I was just thinking the other day that I never showed my club layouts. This month my club of 12 ends. They're actually two clubs of 6 that meet on the same night. Instead of everyone trying to do the same layout, I had 3 tables with a a different layout on them. Each month, they went to a different table. I try to show my girls a new technique or product with each layout.

The Autumn layout has all kinds of stuff going on. I used the Big Shot to make the leaves and title. I just love the new Simple Letters alphabet dies. I showed the ladies how to do the Poppin' Pastels technique for the stamped leaves on the tree. I also used the Basic Jumbo Grommets and larger eyelets. I LOVE the Autumn Traditions designer paper.

This next layout is my Scrap Map layout. I make up a scrap map and they choose the paper, stamps, and embellishments they want to use for their layout. Although, I think most of them chose to make the "girly" pages using the bright and fun Kaleidoscope Designer Paper. The green pages use the new Greetings. Earthing stamp set and some retired designer paper.

These last two layouts were very simple. My ladies don't like to take too long on their pages, so I've been trying to reign myself in and make simpler pages. I wanted to showcase the new In Colors. I let them choose between the two color schemes. I think, again, the "girly" page was the favorite.

My Digital Studio--questions answered

Well, I hadn't planned on a post today, but I've been playing so much with My Digital Studio, that I have more pages to share with you.

To answer some of your questions about My Digital Studio:

1. When can I order it? You can purchase the program beginning October 1. The price is $79.95.

2. Do I have to by the whole program if I like what I'm already using? If you already have a digital program that you use, Stampin' Up! will have individual downloads available. These downloads range in price from $1.95 - $14.95. Programs that support .jpg and .png files and layers will work with these downloads. You can order these downloads from my Stampin' Up! website: www.carrieclary.stampinup.net beginning October 1.

Here's a list:
118847 MDS DWNLD - BRADS ALL CORE COLORS $3.95
118866 MDS DWNLD - BUTTON BOUQUET $3.95
118867 MDS DWNLD - BUTTON LATTE $3.95
118849 MDS DWNLD - CARD STOCK PLAIN (ALL CORE COLORS) $3.95
118854 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS BLOOMS $4.95
118855 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS BROCADE $4.95
118856 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS DISTRESSED $4.95
118857 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS DOTTED STRIPE $4.95
118858 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS GRID $4.95
118859 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS LARGE POLKA DOT $4.95
118860 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS SCRIPT $4.95
118861 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS SMALL POLKA DOT $4.95
118862 MDS DWNLD - DSP BASICS STRIPE $4.95
118848 MDS DWNLD - EYELETS (ALL CORE COLORS) $3.95
118465 MDS DWNLD - HAPPY BDAY DIGITAL KIT $14.95
118863 MDS DWNLD - HARDWARE SHINY SILVER $2.95
118864 MDS DWNLD - HARDWARE VANILLA $2.95
118466 MDS DWNLD - HOPPY MEMORIES DIGITAL KIT $14.95
118853 MDS DWNLD - PUNCH SHAPES $3.95
118851 MDS DWNLD - RIBBON ALL CORE COLORS $3.95
118852 MDS DWNLD - RIBBON KNOT ALL CORE COLORS $3.95
118850 MDS DWNLD - ROUND BUTTONS (ALL CORE COLORS) $3.95
119098 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - A LITTLE BIRHDAY CHEER $1.95
118823 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - ABC ALPHABET LOWER $7.95
118825 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - ALL HOLIDAYS $5.95
118819 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - ALL SCALLOPS $3.95
118843 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - BAROQUE MOTIFS $3.95
118833 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - BIG BOLD BIRTHDAY $7.95
118820 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - CERTIFIED $3.95
118834 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - CHEEP TALK $5.95
119836 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - COPYRIGHT STAMPS $0.95
118844 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - DEFINE YOUR LIFE $7.95
119099 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - EXTREME ELEMENTS $1.95
118835 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - FAVORITE THINGS $3.95
118836 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - FOR ALL YOU DO $5.95
119104 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - FRAMES WITH A FLOURISH $3.95
118829 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - FRIENDS 24-7 $3.95
118824 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - FUNDAMENTAL PHRASES $7.95
118837 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - GOOD FRIENDS $5.95
118830 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - GREATEST MOMENTS $5.95
118831 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - HEARD FROM THE HEART $5.95
118838 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - HOPPY MEMORIES $3.95
119095 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - HUGS AND WISHES $3.95
118839 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - INTRODUCING $1.95
119097 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - NURSERY NECESSITIES $7.95
119094 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - OLD SAINT NICK $5.95
118828 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - PARTY HEARTY $5.95
118840 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - PETAL PIZZAZZ $3.95
118841 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - RAZZLE DAZZLE $3.95
118832 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - SCHOOL DAYS $5.95
118821 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - SCHOOLBOOK SERIF ALPHABET $7.95
118822 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - SCHOOLBOOK SERIF NUMBERS $7.95
118845 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - SEASON OF CHEER $7.95
119835 MDSDWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - SIMPLE FRIENDSHIP $3.95
119100 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - SNOWBURST $3.95
118842 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - SWEET SEASON $1.95
118826 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - THANK YOU KINDLY $1.95
119101 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - TOGETHER FOREVER $3.95
118846 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - TORN EDGES $3.95
119096 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - TREE TRIMMINGS $1.95
118827 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - UPSY DAISY $1.95
119102 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - WINTER POST $3.95
119103 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET - WORLD TOUR $3.95
118817 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET-ALWAYS $5.95
118818 MDS DWNLD - STAMP BRUSH SET-ENJOY EVERY MOMENT $5.95
118865 MDS DWNLD - STITCHING $1.95
118464 MDS DWNLD - SUMMER HOME DIGITAL KIT $14.95


3. Will Stampin' Up! provide printing services? Yes, beginning October 1, SU! will have printing services you can use. You can also print to your own computer or use another printing service. However, Stampin' Up! can only guarantee color matching from it's printing service.

4. What do I do with the stuff I make on My Digital Studio? You can print an entire bound book, calendars, cards, or single pages that can slip right into your scrapbook! You can combine your digital products with actual supplies and create Hybrid products. For instance, you could print out a 12x12 page that you made with My Digitial Studio, and then add ribbon and brads to give it some dimension.

More Digital Pages

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I really am having so much fun making digital scrapbook pages with My Digital Studio! I'm a bit addicted to how quick it is to get a page finished. Here are two more pages I worked on Saturday morning.

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I Can't Stop Myself!

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I am loving the My Digital Software! It is just so easy to use and so much fun. I couldn' resist sharing two more projects I made. The first is a photo card. The 2nd is a two-page 12x12 spread of Ansley's first birthday party.

My Digital Studio

Some of you may have received your Holiday Mini catalog today and noticed the new My Digital Studio, a software studio that lets you make cards, photo albums, scrapbooks, and more! This new software will not be available for purchase until October 1. However, demonstrators are allowed to order one so that we can get familiarized with it. So, what do you think? Did I buy it?

Yes, of course I did! I have just had a little time to play with it tonight, so I'm still figuring things out. But, I LOVE it! Digital scrapbooking will never replace regular scrapbooking for me. I love the tactile experience from making my own pages by hand as well as the texture, and really, just the stamping part of it. But, I will be using MDS (My Digital Studio) to make super fun vacation books, gifts, and calendars.

There are plenty of other digital scrapbooking programs out there, but this program is much more than that. It is a digital crafting solution. Besides, NONE of the other programs have exclusive Stampin' Up! images and colors. You will love how easy it is to put together well-coordinated projects using the colors you've come to know and love.

Stampin' Up! will soon be offering training for me to learn all about this new program. I will be offering a free class so that you can learn all about it. Stay tuned for details.

The two pages you see were made by me using the MDS software. The Taylor page was made from scratch while the Snow Angel page was made from a template. I was able to pick my own designer paper for the background, add the stamped snowflakes on the big pictures in colors that I chose, add eyelets and ribbon.

As I play with the program a little more, I will post more pictures.

Upcoming Classes

Birthday Cards & Box

Use half of the Happy Bday Simply Scrappin' Kit to make 10 fantastic cards and a fun gift box to hold them in. 10 Small Open Ended envelopes included!

Date: Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM
Cost: $20 for half kit, $30 for whole kit (use the other half for your own projects)
RSVP & Payment due: September 14

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Dashing Thru Christmas Card Set

Make this beautiful set of 4 cards and a card packet to hold them in (or turn it into a treat bag!). Learn simple folding techniques and use my favorite embossing technique--Faux Diamond Dust!

Class fee includes the Dasher and Merriment stamps found on page 208 in the catalog.

Date: Monday, October 5 at 6:30 PM
Cost: $25, includes two stamps
Add a whole pack of Merry Moments designer paper for an additional $10 (use this for your own projects)
RSVP & Payment due: September 14

Not interested in Christmas Cards? You can choose to make a beautiful set of Autumn cards using the Autumn Splendor stamp set and Autumn Meadows designer paper. Cost is $30 and includes the Autumn Splendor stamp set.

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Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Class
Make 4 two-page layouts using this adorable Simply Scrappin' Kit. Leftover paper and stickers are yours!

Date: Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30
Cost: $30
RSVP & Payment due: October 12

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Fall Scrap Classes

While my clubs take a short break, I am holding two Scrap Classes. Come and make a two-page 12x12 layout for only $12 or place a $25 order. If I get enough people placing orders to receive hostess benefits, I will raffle off the benefits---one person will get the hostess $ and another will get the hostess set(s).

Space is limited to 8 participants, so RSVP early! I am working on the pages for these classes and will post them to my blog as soon as I get them finished.

October Scrap Class--12th at 7:00 PM
RSVP by September 14
***you can sign up for a Holiday page swap (Halloween and Christmas) due on November 9!
Read about swapping here.

November Scrap Class--9th at 7:00 PM
RSVP by October 12

New Round of Clubs!

September is the last month of my current Scrappin' Clubs. We will be taking a "break" from October - December. I will be holding some classes during those months, so you'll still be able to get your stampin' fix! New clubs will begin in January.

I have two nights scheduled and am currently taking sign ups for new members for my 2nd Monday night club and 2nd Tuesday night club. Club begins at 7:00.

ETA: The Tuesday night club is full. I have 3 spots available in the Monday night club. Contact me asap to reserve your spot!

The first meeting for the Monday club is January 11.
The first meeting for the Tuesday club is January 12.

What is a club?

A club is a group of ladies who join me at my Miamisburg home once a month to complete a two-page 12x12 layout. In order to be in club, you commit to making a purchase of $25 or more each month for the duration of the club (usually 6-8 months) . One of the months, you will be "hostess" and receive the hostess benefits---at least $15 to spend and a level 1 hostess-only stamp set.

ETA: I fixed the link to the Club information listed below!

Click here for information about my clubs!