A Sentimental Journey

Manhattan style watch ...

Sophisticated and subtle, our Manhattan collection represents timeless elegance.  This fashionable style combines clean lines, smooth contours, and classic textures.  A neutral palette softened by pale swatches of colors embodies the modern and urban Manhattan Style.

Let's take a closer look at a few projects in this particular style ...

Supplies:  Fifth Avenue Floral set; Kiwi Kiss card stock; Urban Oasis Designer Series paper; VersaMark pad; Clear Stampin' Emboss powder; Canvas Cuts Accents & Elements; Fashion District Rub-Ons; Stampin' Dimensionals; Sizzix Big Shot; Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die; shadow box

 

 

Urban Oasis Designer Series paper; Canvas Cuts Accents & Elements; Silver brads: Fashion District Rub-Ons

 

 

 

Kraft Manhattan Flower Decor Elements; desk organizer

 

 

Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, and Whisper White card stock; Soho Designer Hardware; Fashion District Rub-Ons; Crop-A-Dile

 

 

 

Fifth Avenue Floral set; Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White card stock; Urban Oasis Designer Series paper; Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pads; Jet Black StazOn pad; Stampin' Dimensionals; Aqua Painter

More projects in the Manhattan Style to be posted to www.stampedsentiments.com in the coming days.  Also, future posts will highlight two other currently popular styles:  Retro Fresh and Sweet Bella.  Stay tuned ...

Branching out ...

Enjoy the things the season brings this winter with this Love, Peace, Joy card now featured on Stampin' Up!'s customer website ...

Stamps:  Branch Out

Paper:  Cardstock - Bordering Blue, Bravo Burgundy, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Classic - Bordering Blue, Bravo Burgundy, Close To Cocoa

Accessories & Tools:  Very Vanilla 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Chit Chat Rub-Ons, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch

 

Instructions:

1. Scallop edge of Bravo Burgundy Cardstock using Scallop Edge Punch.  Adhere to Bordering Blue card.
2. Stamp snowflakes image repeatedly in Bordering Blue Ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock.
3. Stamp tree image in Close To Cocoa Ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock.  Stamp bird image in Bravo Burgundy Ink on tree branch.
4. Tie Very Vanilla 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in a knot and adhere to bottom-right corner of Very Vanilla Cardstock.
5. Apply "love, peace, joy" Rub-On to Very Vanilla Cardstock using stick included with Rub-Ons.
6. Adhere Very Vanilla Cardstock to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you'd like my help with this, or any other Stampin' Up! project, e-mail me at padrybala@fuse.net.  I'd be delighted to help you explore your creativity!

February card kit of the month ...

February's kit features the stamp set "Flower Fancy" and the accessory "Chit Chat Rub Ons."

Pictured here are two card designs.  With your kit, you'll get all the consumable supplies to create six of each of these two card designs for a total of twelve cards.  Purchase the kit for $15 (plus postage, if applicable), and receive two additional full color "alternative" card designs you can make with the combined contents of your kit!  In addition, you'll receive step-by-step instructions on how to complete each of the four card designs.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR FEBRUARY:  Purchase the card kit and receive the featured stamp set, "Flower Fancy" (page 80 of Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog), and the featured accessory, the "Chit Chat Rub Ons" (page 173), at 20% off!

Orders for card kits received by February 10th will be filled by the end of February.  Beyond that date, orders are subject to product availability.  I accept cash, money orders, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

EXTRA SPECIAL OFFER FOR FEBRUARY:  Sale-A-Bration is February 1-March 31, 2009, and provides the opportunity to earn free product for every $50 in catalog product purchased (Note:  $15 card kit purchase does not count toward this total).  More details to be posted here soon.

February 2009 Card Kit ($15 plus postage, if applicable) includes:

• 6 pieces of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Old Olive Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Chocolate Chip Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 3" x 3" Whisper White Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" Old Olive Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
• 12 pieces of 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" So Saffron Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" Pink Pirouette Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 2-1/4" x 3" Whisper White Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 2-1/2" x 3-1/4" Chocolate Chip Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 5-1/4" x 2" So Saffron Cardstock
• 6 pieces of 5-1/4" x 1-1/4" Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
• 6 - 6" pieces of Pink Pirouette 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• 6 -16" pieces of Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
• 30 - Silver Brads
• 12 - Whisper White Medium Envelopes
• Step-by-step instructions to complete four different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-on products:

• Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25)
• So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25)
• Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25)
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95)
• 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch ($6.95)
• 1/2" Circle Punch ($5.95)
• Dazzling Diamonds ($4.50)
• 2-Way Glue Pen ($3.50)
• Flower Fancy Stamp Set ($36.95, or $29.56 with purchase of card kit)
• Chit Chat Rub Ons ($10.95, or $8.76 with purchase of card kit)

Other optional purchases:

• Stampin' Dimensionals ($3.95)
• SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95)
• Bone Folder ($6.95)

Contact me today at padrybala@fuse.net to order your card kit and see how quick and easy card making can be right in the comfort of your own home.  And stay tuned to www.stampedsentiments.com for the Monthly Card Kit Program to receive crisp, new ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity.

These kits are being offered by Patricia Drybala, Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator.

Sweet raspberry tart ...

For several days now, I've wanted to make a card or two for no particular purpose other than for sending cheer to someone who I think could use it.  That time to create didn't materialize until today, and even then it was broken up by other commitments throughout the day.  But create I did ...

Stamps:  Sweet Stems

Paper:  Cardstock - Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Whisper White; Designer Series Paper - Raspberry Tart

Ink:  Kiwi Kiss

Tools & Accessories:  Stampin' Write Markers - Pretty In Pink, Cameo Coral, Rose Red; Scallop Edge Punch; Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon; SNAIL; Stampin' Dimensionals

Wouldn't receiving this card in the mail bring a smile to your face?  I know it would to mine.  And that's the reaction I hope it gets from its recipient; yes, I mailed it!

New catalog is here ...

... Spring can't be too far behind!

Downloads of Stampin' Up!'s new Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog and Celebrando Creatividad Primavera-Verano 2009, the Hispanic catalog supplement, are now in the left sidebar of www.stampedsentiments.com as these catalogs went "live" today at Noon (MT); that's 2:00 PM in this part of the midwest.  You'll find the Spring-Summer 2009 Catalog Sampler and the Decor Elements brochure there, too.

But be warned ... these files can be quite large, particularly the IB&C.  Instead of trying to download them, contact me at padrybala@fuse.net to learn how to get your printed copy or browse my online store where I'm open 24/7. And think Spring! 

Muirfield family mini scrapbook ...

As promised earlier today, here's a project featuring two retiring items:  "Muirfield" Designer Series Paper and "Live Like You Mean It," a level 1 hostess stamp set.  It's a mini scrapbook that folds out from a large card ...

        I wish I could say this delightful little "album" was my original idea, but it's not.  I found it last fall on the blog of a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Dawn Olchefske.  Was it Dawn's original idea?  Well, not exactly.  You see, Dawn is a member of "Founder's Circle," a group made up of the top 100 Stampin' Up! demonstrators, and the actual original (featuring a new Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog stamp set called "Simple Friendship") was a make & take project at a 2008 Founder's Circle gathering.  Just another one of the perks of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, albeit a very successful one.

No longer available ...

These additional accessories are now no longer available ...

Last updated January 14, 4:10pm (MT)

Item #

Product Description

105384...............Album Linen Post Mellow Moss 6 x 6

112149...............Designer Series Paper Parisian Summer

112467...............Designer Series Paper Prestwick

104014...............Envelope Template Mini

107923...............Page Protectors Ring 3.25 x 3.25

108978...............Stampin Around Wheel Sandy Shells

Here's the complete list for your reference:  Download Retired_Accessories_011409

The remaining retiring accessories are only available through January 18, 2009, or while supplies last, so don't delay.  Place your order by e-mailing me at padrybala@fuse.net, or better yet, visit my online store and click on the "SHOP NOW" button in the upper right corner.

Coming to www.stampedsentiments.com later today ... a scrapbooking project featuring "Muirfield," a retiring Designer Series Paper.  Stay tuned ...

Brocade Basics & Canvas ...

Here's a card posted on Stamper's Showcase* that features two stamp sets on the retiring list:  "Brocade Basics" and "Canvas" ...  

Stamps: Brocade Basics Stamp Set Canvas Stamp Set	Paper: Card Stock Soft Sky 8 1/2 X 11 (Retired) Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Brushed Silver 8 1/2X11
Inks: Classic Stampin Pad Soft Sky (Retired, but available through Inventory Blowout promotion, while supplies last)	Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals Punch Photo Corners 2-Way Glue Pen Glitter Dazzling Diamonds Stamping Sponges Snail Adhesive Permanent
Created by: Mary Hall

These stamps are only available through January 18, 2009.  Order today so you don't miss adding them to your collection.  As always, it's easy ... simply contact me by e-mail at padrybala@fuse.net or visit my online store and click on the "SHOP NOW" button in the upper right corner where you'll find the retiring sets grouped together under "Specials."

*Stamper's Showcase is a feature of Stampin' Up!'s website for demonstrator's only.  More on this and the many other benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in a future post.

Retired accessories update ...

Here's what is already gone from the retired accessories list ...

Last updated January 8, 11:15am (MT)

Item #

Product Description

102782...............Album Leather Black 12x12

105381...............Album Linen Post Real Red 6x6

112465...............Designer Series Paper Banbury

104942...............Punch 1/4 Inch Circle

100391...............Punch Handheld 1/8 Inch Circle

112068...............Simply Scappin Summer Home

112061...............Simply Scrappin Winter Retreat

109672...............Stampin Around Wheel Bronco

The retired accessories are only available while supplies last or through January 18th, whichever comes first.  To be sure you get yours, visit my online store where I'm open 24/7 and click on the "SHOP NOW" button in the upper right corner to place your order right away.  'Cause once they're gone, they're gone! 

Crab & Company ...

Here are a couple birthday cards* featuring "Crab & Company," another stamp set on the retiring list ...

Don't forget, this stamp set is only available through January 18, 2009, so you have just a little while longer to get it or any of the other sets about to retire.  Ordering is easy ... simply contact me by e-mail at padrybala@fuse.net or visit my online store and click on the "SHOP NOW" button in the upper right corner.  You'll find the retiring sets grouped together under "Specials."

*Cards "CASEd" from laurakj and donna3d on Splitcoast Stampers.