Posts tagged ‘demonstrator’
Texas Two-Steppin’
**I have FREE shipping and FREE tote specials going on now! Scroll down for more details!**
I have a SUPER SIMPLE little watercoloring project to show you today and it includes only TWO steps. Seriously, you can’t color any easier than this!
Materials: Stamp (Because I Care, earn this FREE as a hostess), Watercolor paper, Stampin’ UP! Classic Ink Pads (Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie), Aqua Painter, scissors, Dimensionals, needle and thread, Early Espresso cardstock and ribbon.
*Before starting this project, with your Stampin’ UP! ink pads closed, gently press the top down toward the ink pad inside. This will transfer some ink to the lid – this is what you’ll use for the next steps.
1. Stamp your desired image in solvent ink (such as StazOn). Do not use Stampin’ UP! ink or any other water-based ink for this step as it will run once we start watercoloring.
2. Painting Step 1: Fill your Aqua Painter with water according to the package directions. Place the tip of your Aqua Painter in the lid of your ink pad so it soaks up some ink. 
3. Painting Step 2: Press the Aqua Painter bristles to the watercolor paper to transfer the ink. The color will be strongest right after you pick it up, and will fade as more water and less ink is put down. There’s NO wrong way to do this, so play around with it! 🙂 
*When you’re ready to change colors simply wipe your Aqua Painter bristles onto the watercolor paper until it runs clear.
4. Continue putting down ink colors until you’re satisfied with the image. 
Tada, totally colored and it took about 15 minutes (which included finding my Pumpkin Pie ink pad in a box in the garage!) TWO steps – YOU can do this! 🙂
I cut out the flower, added it to a hand-cut tag of Early Espresso cardstock, stamped the included sentiment from the stamp set, hand-cut and added a few stitches. Retired So Saffron ribbon finished it off: 
Want to see this technique in action?? Host a workshop with me and we will create a similar item with your guests and you can earn this stamp set FREE! Contact me today! 🙂
FREE shipping and a FREE tote!
I hope everyone is having a fantastic Monday (is that possible?? ;)) I’m back with a FREE shipping offer and a FREE tote offer!
First, in the spirit of the holidays (only 88 shopping and crafting days until Christmas!!) I’m offering FREE shipping on all orders from the Stampin’ UP! Holiday Mini Catalog. You can order through my personal website (see the link on the sidebar) or by phone/email with me. This FREE shipping special will run through this Friday (Oct. 8). *If you order online I will refund your shipping to you as soon as I receive the order. If you order through me I will take it off at the time of purchase.
View the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog here:
And now for the FREE tote offer!
September 1 through October 18, receive a FREE craft tote—a $39.95 value—when you join Stampin’ Up!® as a demonstrator!
Imagine sharing your love of Stampin’ Up! with this stylish and practical tote, patterned after our Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper and large enough to carry 12″ x 12″ card stock and a Paper Cutter, as well as punches, ink pads, and accessories. And with two Starter Kits to choose from—Standard and Digital+—at a brand-new lower kit price, there’s never been a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family.
I would love to add YOU to my team! Whether you want to share your love of crafting with others, or simply want the discount (who doesn’t love craft supplies at a discount?!) there’s a spot for YOU on my team! Contact me today to sign up as a Demonstrator!
I’m Baaaa..ck!
Ahh… we’re finally back up and running online! 🙂 It was a REALLY long summer, but now we’re a bit settled. Things will be changing around here soon enough, but for now I’m happy to have a few scrapbooking and stamping supplies out of storage and internet access to share them!
I added a bunch of items to the Etsy shoppe tonight, so be sure to check them out! http://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaBearStamps
One of my favorite items are these “Hoot Hoot” owl embellishments! I used the Stampin’ UP! “Fox and Friends” owl and layered the punched image on some glittered black cardstock I picked up a few months ago from somewhere (don’t remember where, LOL!) I added some foam tape to the back and now they’re perfect for Halloween cards and scrapbooking layouts!
NEW, WOW, and Can’t Wait!
Can you tell I’m excited?! June is an exciting month for Stampin’ UP! One year ago this month I joined this fabulous company and my life has been enriched in so many ways because of it! If you’d like to join me on this amazing adventure Stampin’ UP! is offering a $99 start-up kit! That means for just $99 you will receive everything you need to start selling stamps, inks and more AND these fabulous items (OR you can choose your own items from any at these prices in the catalog!!):
| Item | Description | Price |
| 117050 | Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount) | $22.95 |
| 118571 | I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount | $18.95 |
| 118486 | Clear-Mount Block C | $695 |
| 116978 | Homemade single stamp* | $8.95 |
| 100730 | Whisper White card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″) | $8.50 |
| 119706 | Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″)* | $6.95 |
| 115656 | Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad | $5.95 |
| 119667 | Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad* | $5.95 |
| 115658 | Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad | $5.95 |
| 100814 | Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad | $5.95 |
| 119261 | Basic Black 1/8″ taffeta ribbon* | $6.95 |
| 121620 | Color Coach* | $14.95 |
| 104332 | SNAIL Adhesive | $6.95 |
| Retail value of products in kit | $124.90 |
*Sneak peek items!
So many of these items are on my own wish list! And guess what? Even if you don’t feel like working this as your business right now, this is a FABULOUS deal! You’ll never be pressured by SU! or myself to sell, buy, or promote if you don’t want to. However, if you do, I’ll be right there with you the whole way. Click on the “Join My Team” link at the top of this blog for more information, and let me know if you would like a one-on-one conference (in person or by phone) to discuss this amazing opportunity!
There’s MORE! The “Last Chance” list has been published! Our new catalog comes out in July which means we have to make room for NEW stamps and acessories! If the following items are on your wish list be sure to visit my website to order TODAY! These items will no longer be available after July 1!
| Page # | Item # | Description | Price |
| 24 | 111766 | Halloween Frights | $15.95 |
| 24 | 113244 | Scary Skeleton | $13.95 |
| 24 | 111698 | Tasty Sweet | $19.95 |
| 25 | 111764 | Eat, Drink & Be Scary | $18.95 |
| 25 | 113264 | All Hallow’s Eve | $17.95 |
| 30 | 111694 | Spotlight on Christmas | $22.95 |
| 30 | 111708 | Two Cool Dudes | $21.95 |
| 31 | 111558 | Holly, Jolly Christmas, A | $26.95 |
| 36 | 110370 | Holy Triptych | $32.95 |
| 39 | 111778 | Season of Simple Grace | $25.95 |
| 42 | 111688 | Shellebrate | $18.95 |
| 42 | 114369 | Yipee Kiyay Holiday | $19.95 |
| 44 | 114982 | Holiday Blitz | $38.95 |
| 45 | 111758 | Happy Heart, A | $22.95 |
| 45 | 115344 | Whoo’s Your Valentine? | $19.95 |
| 45 | 111716 | You & Moi | $12.95 |
| 46 | 113822 | Eight Great Greetings | $27.95 |
| 49 | 115100 | Together Forever | $22.95 |
| 50 | 113401 | Ever After | $22.95 |
| 50 | 113411 | Special Blessing | $19.95 |
| 52 | 114946 | Close As a Memory | $20.95 |
| 53 | 113194 | Kind Word, A | $21.95 |
| 53 | 115056 | Refuge and Strength | $23.95 |
| 55 | 111652 | Humor in High Heels | $26.95 |
| 57 | 115102 | Voilà | $25.95 |
| 57 | 115104 | Voilà to Go | $17.95 |
| 59 | 111534 | Owl Together Now | $29.95 |
| 62 | 113395 | Animal Crackers | $19.95 |
| 64 | 111602 | Best Wishes & More | $26.95 |
| 65 | 113622 | Enjoy Every Moment | $31.95 |
| 66 | 113433 | Welcome Home | $20.95 |
| 68 | 114934 | Bitty Birthday | $12.95 |
| 70 | 111586 | It’s a Stretch | $23.95 |
| 72 | 113270 | Hoppy for You | $23.95 |
| 74 | 116718 | Pirate Time | $16.95 |
| 74 | 115524 | Captain Personalized Name Stamp | $9.95 |
| 75 | 116720 | Princess Time | $16.95 |
| 75 | 115525 | Princess Personalized Name Stamp | $9.95 |
| 76 | 113506 | Nursery Necessities | $31.95 |
| 77 | 113682 | Cute & Cuddly | $26.95 |
| 78 | 115002 | Just Baseball | $13.95 |
| 78 | 115006 | Just Football | $13.95 |
| 78 | 115072 | Sporting | $18.95 |
| 79 | 115004 | Just Basketball | $13.95 |
| 79 | 115008 | Just Riding | $13.95 |
| 79 | 115010 | Just Soccer | $13.95 |
| 79 | 115012 | Just Surfing | $13.95 |
| 79 | 115014 | Just Tennis | $13.95 |
| 83 | 111660 | Just Jawing | $25.95 |
| 86 | 115211 | Crazy Cool | $21.95 |
| 87 | 115205 | Made 2 Last | $25.95 |
| 98 | 111490 | Bloomin’ Beautiful | $25.95 |
| 99 | 111560 | Rose Is a Rose, A | $37.95 |
| 101 | 111600 | Bella’s Bloom | $12.95 |
| 102 | 115074 | Spring Song | $15.95 |
| 104 | 111628 | Eastern Influences | $18.95 |
| 104 | 114958 | Embrace Life | $25.95 |
| 105 | 113266 | Bird on a Branch | $18.95 |
| 106 | 113618 | Beautiful Thing, A | $20.95 |
| 109 | 113502 | Garden Whimsy | $26.95 |
| 110 | 113232 | Le Jardin Botanique | $25.95 |
| 112 | 113740 | Good Friend | $28.95 |
| 116 | 116473 | I Heart Lists | $28.95 |
| 119 | 114389 | Framed with Love | $27.95 |
| 120 | 115020 | Little Flowers | $11.95 |
| 120 | 115078 | Stem Sayings | $20.95 |
| 121 | 113220 | Game Night | $20.95 |
| 121 | 113202 | Card Games | $19.95 |
| 122 | 110378 | True Friend | $22.95 |
| 122 | 115106 | Wanted | $23.95 |
| 123 | 114940 | Boho Backgrounds | $17.95 |
| 126 | 114445 | Park Avenue Patterns | $19.95 |
| 127 | 113776 | Gallery | $22.95 |
| 128 | 113706 | Certified | $27.95 |
| 128 | 111632 | Four Square | $14.95 |
| 128 | 111666 | Only Ovals | $22.95 |
| 129 | 113520 | Totally Tabs | $17.95 |
| 130 | 113624 | One of a Kind | $19.95 |
| 132 | 111622 | Cute Cues | $11.95 |
| 132 | 114996 | Itty Bitty Backgrounds | $14.95 |
| 132 | 115076 | Sprinkles | $14.95 |
| 133 | 111616 | Classifieds | $17.95 |
| 134 | 111608 | Boho Blooms | $17.95 |
| 134 | 111636 | Gratuitous Graffiti | $17.95 |
| 134 | 111658 | It’s a Plan | $26.95 |
| 134 | 109258 | Très Chic | $17.95 |
| 138 | 115018 | Little Birthday Cheer, A | $13.95 |
| 141 | 113746 | Once Upon a Time | $19.95 |
| 141 | 115108 | Warm Words | $21.95 |
| 142 | 115235 | Happy Everything | $18.95 |
| 143 | 115350 | Let the Fun Begin | $17.95 |
| 144 | 114942 | Celebrate Everything | $18.95 |
| 144 | 115092 | Think Happy Thoughts | $16.95 |
| 146 | 114443 | Introducing | $15.95 |
| 146 | 115046 | Please Come | $25.95 |
| 148 | 115034 | Mark the Date | $26.95 |
| 149 | 115086 | Taffy Alphabet | $43.95 |
| 149 | 115088 | Taffy Numbers | $24.95 |
| 151 | 114998 | Jumbo Outline Alphabet | $43.95 |
| 151 | 114383 | Perfect Chemistry | $21.95 |
| 152 | 115112 | Wild West Alphabet | $43.95 |
| 173 | 111696 | Starring You | $13.95 |
| 173 | 113786 | Thankful Thinking | $13.95 |
| 173 | 111714 | Wow Flowers | $12.95 |
| 208 | 115556 | Merriment | $6.95 |
| 208 | 115560 | Simply Thanks | $7.95 |
| 208 | 115566 | Tag Tree | $7.95 |
| 208 | 115558 | Little Boo | $6.95 |
| 209 | 115338 | Very Thankful | $14.95 |
Now to the NEW! I’ve seen the sneak peeks at the new catalog and let me tell you, it’s FABULOUS! I can’t wait to share them with you on July 1st! Be sure to give me your address if you haven’t already so I can send you the new catalog when it arrives on my doorstep! 🙂
Have a great week!
Simple Birthday Thanks Versitility
I love stamps (obviously! ;)) but I especially love stamps with versitility. I like to use my purchasing power to really get milage out of my supplies. Take for example the “Simple Birthday Thanks” stamp from Stampin’ UP!
While I love the simple thank-you note on the inside of the cupcake, did you know you could take that out? Before I mounted this stamp I used an Xacto knife to cut out the wording portion (and the wording on the identification sticker). These I mounted separately so I can use just the cupcake, just the wording, or both.
Here is a paper-pieced version of this cupcake in my Mama Bear Stamps Etsy shop right now (I used scraps for this people – YOU can do this!!)
Pink, Yellow, White & Chocolate
I love this color scheme and I’m seeing it more and more around the web. I recently picked up this Simply Scrappin’ kit from Stampin’ UP!, Love Sparkles:
This set includes 8 sheets of 12″ x 12″ textured card stock
6 sheets of 12″ x 12″ patterned paper
6 sheets of 6″ x 12″ self-adhesive die-cuts (2 each of 3 designs)
Here is some of my favorite inspiration from the internet in this scheme:
*Sorry, my computer crashed after I saved the image, but didn’t get a chance to save the sources.
I’d love to see your inspiration with these colors, and I’ll upload a few samples with that set soon. Have a great day! 🙂
Watercolor Wonder
Well, our family made it through the Easter weekend intact. 🙂 Every year we take our daughter to LTC (Leadership Training for Christ) – a competition of sorts in Dallas. My husband and I both competed there growing up and now we’re proud to pass on the tradition. Andrea competed in Chorus and individually in Signing and Interpreting for the Deaf.
Needless to say, we’re a bit beat! Today’s post will come via Stampin’ UP! and a fantastic demonstration of our Watercolor Wonder Crayons. If you love these as much as I do, click the “Shop 24/7” link to the right and view them in the store!
Have a great week! ~T~
New Projects and FREE Ink Pads!
Here are a few projects I’ve been working on lately…
Each of these projects uses items that are ALMOST GONE!!
Both frames feature papers from the Sweet Pea Paper Pack which is ONLY available through March 31!! I’ve made dozens of projects from this paper pack and haven’t even scratched the surface – there are so many fabulous papers included! Scoop up this great pack ASAP!
The Milkcap card features papers from the Notebook Designer Paper Series that’s on the Clearance Rack! For only $4.99 you receive 12 fabulous designs (2 each of 6 designs). Did you see these papers on the altered wooden frame? 🙂 They’re the puffy flowers!
As an added bonus I’m offering a FREE Classic Ink Pad of your choice with ANY purchase from my website now through March 31! That’s IN ADDITION to your Sale-A-Bration FREE products for any order over $50! Hurry, these FREE specials end March 31!
Chocolate Bunnies
I LOVE this chocolate bunny! It’s only fitting… my day job is at a candy company! 😉 I have a bunch of mini gifts in the works with this little guy (yes, it’s a boy, lol) but wanted to share some of my new Chocolate Bunny Embellishments I have at my Etsy shoppe and how I made them.
I stamped these guys on Kraft cardstock twice – once in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and once with Versamark and embossed him with clear embossing powder. I then carefully cut around him and applied a diminsional to the back. The bottom layer on the diminsional was left intact, and glued to a clear sheet (cut to size) so you just simply peel the bunny off the backing sheet and apply to your project. SIMPLE! Here are the products I used:
**ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING MINI CATALOG! Hurry – ordering ends March 31st!
| Chocolate Bunny | 116980 |
| Classic Stampin Pad | 100908 |
| 8-1/2×11 Card Stock | 102125 |
| Versamark Pad | 102283 |
| Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder | 109130 |
| Heat Tool | 100005 |
*DON’T FORGET!* Sale-A-Bration and the Spring Mini ordering period are ALMOST OVER! You only have through March 31 to place your order for SAB and Spring Mini products! If you’re interested in getting FREE PRODUCTS let me know ASAP!!
Also, send me an email if you’d like to be the first to receive the next Summer Mini Catalog! I’ve seen it and it’s FABULOUS! If I have your email address by March 31st you’ll be part of the first round of mailings!
Have a great weekend! ~T~
MamaBearStamps is on Etsy!
As an extension of my mission to make stamping and scrapbooking super simple I have opened a shoppe on Etsy! At http://mamabearstamps.etsy.com you’ll find hand-stamped and handmade embellishments, cards, and more. My embellishments already have foam tape applied to the back, so you can simply peel-and-stick for fast embellishments!
Check it out and let me know what you think! Looking for a specific theme or embellishment? Just let me know! 🙂
I hope you’re having a great week! Only one more until Spring Break (aka Mom’s Week Off!) here! 😉 ~T~
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