Mar 12, 2012 |
(Note to the Roadies on my Stampin’ Up Team: I posted a video from Janet’s demo from our get together in case you couldn’t be there. Go to the Roadies page here on the blog and enter the team password.)
Hi All! Matt and I had a fun road trip to Winchester, VA for our 7th anniversary (see his page on the blog for pics along the way)! We realized that we don’t go away very often for non-stamping related events. Usually our big trips are with our stamping friends on the SU incentive trips or conventions so this time was just the two of us! He’s great fun and up for anything so we had some unusual stops along the way!
On the stamping scene, here are some of the swaps and ‘show & share’ samples from our demo get together here in FL at the end of February.
TO VIEW SLIDESHOW: Click on the first picture, it will take you to a bigger page where you should see an arrow to the right to scroll through. Enjoy! Linda
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Papercrafts magazine article that Debra LaFountaine used for her sample – see next photo
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Debra LaFountaine’s take on the papercraft’s magazine article
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Debra LaFountaine inspired by Stampin’ Connection
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Janet Munden
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Ruth Marie
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Diane O.
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Tarri Trombley
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Iina Lee
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Iina Lee
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Stacy Huntzinger
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Who did this one? No name on back
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Sandi Bowen
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Wanda Smith
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Tarri Trombley
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Janet Munden
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Ruth Marie
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Emily Turner MDS Jelly Bean Treat
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Angie Harris
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Diane Olivi
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Anne Talbot
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Patti Sharkey 3×3 card
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Debbie Makovec
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Brandy Campbell
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Vangie Cinader
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Wanda Smith
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Feb 28, 2012 |
Hi All!
Someone asked me the other day if I kicked them off my blog feed since they hadn’t received a post in a while. I cringed when I realized it’s been a while since I posted! With Sale-A-Bration going on and lots of stamp-happenings, I’ve neglected to post some of the great swaps I’ve received in January and February.
Before I forget another thing – I have a stamping class this weekend in Orange City, FL (which is between Sanford and Debary area) with a few of demonstrators on my team, Iina and Toni. If you live near there and want to attend the class you can find details HERE.
On to get some inspiration going!
This is one of my favorites and was created by Debra Townsend in Sacramento. She always does beautiful work and I didn’t even like this stamp before I saw this card! The stamp is in the Occasions mini and called Packed for Baby. She used Pool Party as the main color.
Here is another swap by Deb Townsend using the new Simply Scrappin’ kit called Spring Fever and the new Doily Die. Love the pear pleated ribbon she used inside the doily circle.
Jeanne Harris created this beauty using Bordering on Romance (Occasions mini) and the new Edgelits. I can’t even imagine how long it took to line up the edgelits and the folders on each side! The center flower is Cracked Glass Technique and you can see it better here:
Several layers of clear embossing powder and then put it in the freezer for a few minutes. Bring it out and crack it up!
Lela M created this vintage-y card using Soft Suede, Attic Boutique DSP and So Saffron. The framelits and Apothecary Art are made to go together!
Jamie Adcock stamped this pretty Elementary Elegance SAB stamp set with Everyday Enchantment DSP.
Sweet Easter card by Lisa H. using Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral color combo
Tarri Trombley embossed the Tea Shoppe cup in white ink/powder and rested it on Baja Breeze card stock, Blushing Bride and Twitterpated paper.Love that lil’ button!
Emily Turner sponged some pool party and Daffodil on some Attic Boutique paper and it really is pretty! That was my least favorite flower in the Mixed Bunch stamp set and now it’s one of my favs.
going to stop here for today, run off to watch The Bachelor…I know, I know….but I hooked now and there’s no turning back.
p.s. Anybody from Winchester, VA? I’m heading there this coming week!
Linda
Jan 13, 2012 |
When I was at the SU Louisville Regionals, there was a display of a new stamp set called Sweet Cake. It’s now available from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog that began January 4th.
I wasn’t sure I liked it when I saw it but I think it could be fun and ‘springy’ with sherbety colors!
It’s also available in Spanish, Digital images and Decor Elements – you can check out the whole suite here.
Here are a few pictures I took that day from the display board, courtesy of Stampin’ Up:
Think about fun it would be to use the new Vanilla Scented Embossing Powder…
Happy Stampin’! Linda
Dec 31, 2011 |
Here at the Heller house in New Hampshire, the presents have been unwrapped, batteries placed in the appropriate toys, and lots of happy, warm memories can fill our scrapbooks. I was hoping for a little bit of snow falling on me but I see it on my shoes when I walk outside so that’ll have to do. I love the nippy weather and can wear my fluffy winter coat at least this week and then back to Florida where it will go back into the closet.
Gift from Debra LaFountaine
Each year my team can participate in a hand made gift exchange when we get together in December. It’s optional and almost everyone takes part. Everyone stands in a circle while I read my version of Lefty, the stamping elf. All kinds of gifts are passed left and right as my story says Left and Right until it stops and the gift in your hand is yours to keep!
Here are a few, but not all, gifts passed that day. Since most did not put their name on the gifts they passed, most are unknown. (If you made something and are reading this, just email me and I can post your name with it)
Debra LaFountaine made this magnetic bingo game and fabric pouch!
Gorgeous stamped candle by Terri Tosh
I love this frame and asked Trish Niedergesis to make me one, too!
SEW sweet! stamper unknown
I saw this beauty pass by several times during our left/right poem! Seamstress/stamper Connie Hobbs
Wanda Smith made an adorable lampshade out of the new Rosette Die! She said she saw the shape as she was putting her rosette together and discovered a lampshade instead!
Cathy Wirt said she used liquid floor polish, swirled around inside the ornament, to act as a glue for the glitter to stick! Love it!
Gorgeous lattice ornament by Emily Turner – I really wanted to take it out of the package to get a good pic but it wasn’t mine so…
stamper unknown – this ornament is just cute as can be but my pic not so great 🙁
Amanda Hartley – love the extra effort of clear embossed dots on her box!
stamper unknown – nice photo holder with decorated block
stamper unknown but so cool with all the paper accordian layers!
stamper unknown – love the soda can buckle!
That’s it for today! Have to pack up the suitcases and start thinking about heading back to the warmer weather in FL!
Linda
Dec 7, 2011 |
Hi there!
Today I opened up my box of Occasions Mini pre-order goodies (one of my favorite perks for being a demo is getting things early to play with!) I don’t want to spoil the surprises for you when you get your mini in the mail but a little peek is fun, right?
I can’t make videos for all the new things until it officially goes LIVE on January 4th but I can make something and take a picture to share! This one went together in minutes….
- Created by Linda Heller (all images copyright Stampin’ Up!)
I’m in LOVE! These are called Designer Cuts and they are an item in the Occasions Mini catalog under Cards & Envelopes Set. The cards are laser cut and I was thrilled to see it was ready to go, which means I didn’t have to poke out all the itty bitty pieces from the cuts. in Very Vanilla with Blushing Bride envelopes. I cut the front of the vanilla laser cut card and then cut it down 1/8″ on all sides to adhere it to the front of a Blushing Bride Card.
The DSP is new also, called Twitterpated, which has this Blushing Bride pattern. I adhered a 2″ strip across the top . Then I added the NEW 3/8″ Pleated Satin Ribbon in Blushing Bride (which is so pretty and no bows!!) across the middle.
The greeting is also a sneak peek from the mini called Loving Thoughts, which has so many pretty sentiments you will use over and over.
Here is a close up of the delicate card details:
Oh, forgot to tell you about the big pearls, too! Those are new!
Must go unpack the rest of my goodies so happy stamping!
Linda
Oct 20, 2011 |
Hi stampin’ friends!
It’s been a busy month after Stampcation, which was AMAZING! The presentations were awesome with demonstrators up on a stage showing their WOWS and I loved the sound of 100 stampers cheering throughout the weekend!
Our theme was Releasing Your Inner Artist so the displays were themed around art and color vignettes throughout the room. I’ll share a few photos with you…
Shantaie Fowler is my friend and Stampcation partner. She is really the creative force behind the amazing, over the top displays. We have learned that we excel creatively when bouncing ideas off of each other so it’s a perfect match. Here she is hanging the paper lemons on the tree for the yellow display area.
Of course we couldn’t pull it off without help! Matt, Toni, Penny, Dave, Megan, and Nate were on the scene to haul in displays (from our rented trucks LOL) and help pull it all together.
My amazing, glass half full guy, Matt! At the control panels controlling audio, microphones, projectors, visual slides, video….quite the job well done!
Shantaie’s creation using the SU fabric, Beau Chateau on her apron for the pink vignette area. Isn’t she fabulous?! Shantaie is quite the seamstress as well as papercrafter.
We had this great area for a photo opportunity with stamped mustaches and a big frame! It seemed to be a big hit and saw people there all weekend!
The 8 presenters were amazing! Nance Lempinen-Leedy did a great demo on the insides of cards. I loved this card she did for fall…
Lots of swapping! 4 Line swaps for card fronts, 1 3D line swap and then a big shoe box swap! Here are a few of those:
She used the stocking hanger loop in the stamp set to make hoof prints!! We were all roaring at her creativity!
This one is stamped by Connie Hobbs – I loved it and using the Marina Mist patterned paper with the Frostwood Lodge paper looked so fresh and bright!
The scrapbookers were out in force, too! I took this pic because of the table….where did they find room to scrap? LOL
Really a great time!
By the way, the month is ticking away for the FREE BIG SHOT promotion! If you want to sign up as a business or hobby demonstrator, get in touch with me before the end of October!!
Linda
Jul 29, 2011 |
This isn’t Button Buddies today but something else I showed at my button booth and displays at convention.
I had SO much fun playing with all of our accessories to spruce up buttons! Everything you see here is Stampin’ Up! accessories.
Linda Heller
Here’s some more detailed, up close pics
My favorite is the heart & arrow using glimmer pape and a clear heart button! Linda Heller
Linda Heller
So dig thru your box of “this & thats” and create your own unique accessories to doll up your projects! I’d love to see what you come up with so email me your creations and I’ll post them here. Linda
Jul 27, 2011 |
For those just tuning in, I’m posting a series from the stamp set Button Buddies (from the new Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog) It’s a really cute and versatile set! Scroll down to the posts below to see more ideas.
Here is a fun way to give buttons as a “love ya” or a hostess gift. I love Tic Tacs so saving the containers and going green is a plus plus for me! I call them Tic Tac Button Packs and here is a post making one (with a video) 3 years ago . The snail and flower from Button Buddies was perfect to jazz up the front!
I used the new Berry Blossoms DSP (front and back) , Early Espresso Ink, Calypso Coral and Wisteria Wonder ink. I stamped the flower 2x , cut out the inner part to glitter and pop up, adding our new polka dot brad.
created by Linda Heller
all images copyright Stampin' Up!
Thanks for stopping by! Linda
Jul 19, 2011 |
I had a great time presenting at the Stampin’ Up convention last Wednesday night at the kick off party! It was such a nice compliment to be asked and I was in great company with my other booth buddies LeeAnn Greff (punches), Lyssa Zwolenek (Flirtatious Suite), Jan Tink (backgrounds) , Susan Campfield (ribbons), Brandi Wiggins (Big Top Suite), Lisa Freeman (Distressing) and Fran Sabad (Beau Chateau).
It was cool to see my name on the big sign! They said I could take it home with me but I didn’t think I’d have room in my already-over-the-limit-heavy suitcase and then what would I do with it once I got it home?
Baking Buttons: Organization
Button Organization on a cookie sheet - Linda Heller
Stampin’ Up asked me to feature a cute stamp set called Button Buddies, which in our new Idea Book & Catalog. They also said to come up with storage ideas. I thought a cookie sheet (cheap one from Old Time Pottery 1.99) would be an inexpensive and easy way to organize all of our buttons. I used my Crop-A-Dile to punch holes for the ribbon. The cookie sheet is about 11 x 17″ inside and fits all 4 color groups which have 6 colors in each. 24 containers fit perfectly!
I’m uploading my Baking Buttons template (Thanks to my wonderful husband, Matt, who made up the template for me!) It’s a PDF and you can print, cut into strips and punch with a 1-3/4″ circle puch if you want to make one, too! Click HERE for template.
Close up - punch with 1-3/4" circle punch. Linda Heller
Use SU stack & Store containers and Circles #2 die with SU magnet sheets. Punch cs circle with 1-3/4" circle punch.
That Circle #2 was just made to cut our magnet sheets to put on the bottom of our Stack & Store containers or if you have the button/brad containers already.
I did a little “Stampbuster” experiment with our magnet sheets! I bought some from a craft store and tried them out to see which were stronger. HANDS DOWN, Stampin’ Up’s were way stronger! You should have seen the other brand slide down the cookie sheet once the buttons were in there!
Skinnhy Button Storage using our clear mount stamp cases - Linda Heller
If space is limited, you can put your buttons in our clear mount empty stamp cases. I used a 1/2″ circle punch for the color cs dots with some glue to see what colors are inside. I like being able to see and grab the color quickly. 4 cases have the 4 color groups seperated, Brights-Regals-Subtles-Neutrals. I do keep a rubber band around the bottom if standing upright just in case they fall off my shelf!
I have lots of projects using the Button Buddies that I came up with for my presentation. I made some videos of some of those and will post throughout the week so c’mon back for more buttons!
Linda
