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My Digital Studio Hybrid Card

I've been playing around with the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio software and have fallen in love with it all over again.  If you like designing your own cards, this software is awesome for hybrid cards!  This is a card that we will be making at my February workshops to demonstrate how to make a beautiful card using a computer, a stamp and some Versamark!

 

If you would like the My Digital Studio software, or any of the items used to make this card, please contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com or visit my ONLINE STORE at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net and click on the Shop Now button.

Anniversary or Wedding Card

I honestly find it almost impossible anymore to not get out my Big Shot when designing a new card.

Here is a pretty card we made last weekend at my Stampin' Up! January stamp camps.  We used the Manhattan Flower and the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folders with the Big Shot for this elegant card.  It can be used for either a wedding card or an anniversary card, depending on the sentiment. 

 

If you would like to order any of the items used to make this card, contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com or visit my ONLINE STORE at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net and click on the Shop Now button!

Vintage Frame Challenge

Recently my upline Susan gave us a framed verse and challenged us to give the frame a vintage look.  She also gave us the material to use in the frame.  I love a good challenge so it was fun to see what I could come up with.  I wanted to post the photo of what I did with the frame, using only the materials that she included with the frame.  The picture just doesn't do it justice--it's even prettier up close & personal!

Punch Bunch Stamp Camp Card

Today was my January Sunday Stamp Camp and thankfully it was another great day with no snow.  I love spoiling my customers and always try to have a drawing to thank them for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend my stamping events.  My doorprize winner at today's stamp camp was Nancy S.  I must share with you that her sister Mary actually filled out the door prize entry for Nancy and wrote 'Nancy S....It's about time I won!'  You have to understand that Nancy has been stamping with me for many years and this was the first time she ever won anything.  We were all excited for her and had a good laugh at her entry ticket.  Nancy won the stamp set Of The Earth.

 

One of the stamp sets we used today was Punch Bunch, which is a set that you can get FREE during Sale-a-bration (January 25th thru March 31st) with a $50 Stampin' Up! merchandise order.  This 5-image set coordinates with five Stampin' Up! punches (Two-Step Owl, Scallop Square, 1-3/4" Circle, and Large Tag, 1" Circle Punches).  It is available in both wood or clear mount.

 

If you would like to purchase the items used to make this cute card, contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com or visit my ONLINE STORE at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net.

 

Valentine Stamp Camp Projects

What fun we had at today's January Saturday Morning Stamp Camp.  It's always such fun to get together with stamping enthusiasts!

Rita D. was the winner of my door prize.  I have a door prize basket and am letting my door prize winners choose what they would like from the basket.  Rita chose the Congrats stamp set.  

 

 

 

Everyone seemed to love this month's projects.  For the Valentine card I used the stamp set I (Heart) Hearts from the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog. 

 

 

For the Valentine treat holder, I used the Got Treats stamp and the Two Tags Bigz Die.  This would also make a great tea bag holder for someone who is not feeling well.  The ideas are endless!

 

 

If you would like to puchase any of the items used to make these projects, contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com or visit my ONLINE STORE at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net and click on the SHOP NOW button.

 

Making the Most of Your Stamping Space

If you're like me, you're all about organization.  I'm always looking for better ways to get organized and to make the best use of small spaces.  I wanted to show you the stamping space of one of my good friends, Jennifer S., from Michigan.  Now when you look at the pictures, it will be hard to believe that her beautiful stamping space is really a converted closet.  That's right, Jen turned a closet into a very functional stamping studio!  It just goes to show that it's not how big your space is, but rather how you put that space to use.

 

Jen is one of my gals whose cards I'll post from time to time.  No wonder she creates such beautiful work -- she is inspired by her beautiful work area.  Check out the very functional ribbon holder her father made her.  I need to ask her if he also made that great ink pad holder.  Hmmmm, wonder if he takes orders! 

 

A big thank you to Jen for sharing the photos of her stamping space.  I know I could learn a thing or two from her about being organized! 

Wedding Card

Here's another card I designed for my Stampin' Up! Leadership swaps and I again used the Easter Blossoms stamp set.  I decided to make this a wedding card so I wanted it to look rather elegant. 

 

I'm not sure the photo does it justice but it's very pretty.  I used Whisper White for my main color and then used Certainly Celery and Pretty In Pink markers for the stamped image.  The image was then 'dusted' with Dazzling Diamonds to add some pizazz.

I think this will be one of the cards we will be making at my Sale-a-bration Stamping Parties.  Contact me if you would like to schedule your Stamping Party and learn how to make this card!

If you would like to order any of the items used to make this card, contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com or visit my Online Store at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net and click on the Shop Now button.

 

Springtime Vintage Cards for Leadership

One of the new Stampin Up! Specialty Series designer papers in the Occasions Mini is  called Springtime Vintage.  It includes 12 sheets of double-sided paper, 2 of each design.  There was one design that I did not like as the flowers were too big and busy for me.  However, after studying the paper, I decided to mix some Crystal Effects with Dazzling Diamonds, and then add "dew drops" to the petals of the flowers and leaves.  I then cut out clusters of the flowers.  While it's hard to see, I  added the flower clusters to cardstock that I ran through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.

Now I positively LOVE this paper and wish there were more than 2 sheets of the design in the package.  These cards ended up also being some of my swaps which I took to Leadership.

 

 

The precious floral prints and sweet patterns in this assortment of Designer Series Paper brings to mind the vintage springtime gardens and décor commonly seen in formal parlors and sitting rooms of the early 1900s. It might even stir up childhood memories of great grandma’s house or the family keepsakes handed down from yesteryear. It’s the perfect paper for achieving a sentimental vintage feel for your favorite projects.

■ Includes 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
■ 12" x 12"
■ Coordinates with Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, River Rock, Very Vanilla, and Always Artichoke
■ Acid and lignin free

Leadership Gifts

I'm home from my first Stampin' Up! Leadership Conferencewhich was held in Nashville, Tennessee the past few days.  My mind is spinning with everything I learned and all the new friendships I formed.  It was truly an amazing experience.  Stampin' Up! is a fantastic company to be a member of and they really know how to make their demonstrators feel special.

Did I tell you already how much they pampered us while we were there?  Here is a photo of some of the wonderful things we were given at Leadership.  The Vera Bradley bagmade exclusively for Stampin' Up! is really cute -- and very practical.    We received stamp sets, designer paper, embellishments and more. 

 

Of course the swaps were exceptional  so I'm posting some of the boards displaying the awesome swaps from this year's demonstrators.  I've got enough ideas to take me through spring and summer for all my classes and stamp camps!

 

 

 

 

January Stamp Camps

Join me on Saturday, January 22nd at 10:00 a.m. or Sunday, January 23rd, at 1:00  p.m. for my monthly Stampin' Up! Stamp Camp.  You will be making 7 projects, many from the new Occasions Mini and upcoming Sale-a-bration Mini.  Cost is only $15 and includes all supplies, except adhesive.  Please RSVP at stamping@karenhaden.com.

 

If you would like to order any of the items used to make these projects, contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com or visit my Online Store at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net and click on the Shop Now button.