Simple Butterfly Card

Created by Stacey Cogswell
Copyright Stampin'Up!

I saw a version of this card at convention and just knew I had to try to make one myself with my new butterfly punch.  It's pretty simple, but it did take a little figuring to get the strips the right size, so to make it easier for you, here are the measurements.  Each strip is 1 1/2" wide and vary in length.  They are 3", 2 1/4" and 2 3/4" long and when you punch the butterfly you put the center (butterfly head) notch just barely onto the paper.  Stamp three butterflies and adhere below strips.  Pretty cute.

Enjoy,

Stacey

What to do with those wood blocks

Are you one of those people that have started converting your stamps to clear mount and don't know what to do with all the wood blocks?  Well, check out what my friend Pat Brannin did.  She turned them into Christmas tree ornaments!  Each side has the same stamped reindeer, but you could also use them for a family photo.  What a great idea, better than using them for kindling, which is the only this I've come up with!

Smiles,

Stacey

MDS Calendar

Made by Wendy Knowles

This fun calendar was given to me by up up up line Wendy Knowles.  She made one each of her downline that attended convention.  It's hard to see in the picture, but she started the calendar with July 2012, so I'll have an entire year to use it.  What's really cool about it is that it folds flat, so they could be made and mailed.  I might have to learn how to use MDS (My digital Studio) so I can made a few of these.

Smiles,
Stacey

Free Stampin'Up Fabric!

Each day at the momento mall, if you purchased something, we recieved two blocks of free fabric.  I love fabric, but I love free fabric even more!   I was really blessed to get a great Stampin'Up! worker and he really loaded me up.  I came home with 15 boxes, enough to make a least one quilt, maybe two. 

Smiles,

Stacey

Great August Stampin'Up! Deals

Have you seen all the cool products in the Holiday mini?

It's amazing all the new stamps and die cut framelits, plus new ribbon and accessories!

Stampin'Up has even bundled lots of the products for an extra saving.

The best part....The new holiday mini sales period starts today!

I have a small order getting ready to go in today, so if you'd like to place an order please let me know. If we all go in together, then we all can save on postage.

I also wanted to let you know about the Spooktacular offer for August. During August,

we've an extra treats for you.

New demonstrators will get a FREE Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray project kit-a $60 value-just for doing what you already love.

You'll receive all the stamps, paper and embellishments to create this adorable framed art.

You can become a Stampin'Up! demonstrator for only $99, but you'll get to choose up to $125 in any current Stampin' Up! products!  That's right you get to choose what you want in your starter kit! Even if you never hold a workshop or party, you'll receive a discount on everything else you purchase as a Stampin'Up! demonstrator!

MDS 2--My Digital Studio's newest software--is now available EARLY in downloadable format for you! Clear your schedules so you can start playing today. With MDS 2 you can start designing spreads, creating your own custom-sized projects, adding different colors to your stamp brushes, and so much more.

Already have the original software? Get the upgrade.

Haven't taken the My Digital Studio plunge? Get the downloadable version of MDS 2 (software only)

or MDS 2+ (software plus $500 in content).

Still on the fence? Get MDS 2 FREE for 30 days with the trial. You've got nothing to lose!

Go to my website find all the ins and outs of MDS 2, and then start spreading the word.

Last but not least: if you're still into the whole "buying software on discs" thing, the disc version of MDS 2 is on its way later this fall. I'll let you know when it becomes available.

Plus...........

Get 31% off 31 digital content options and most of our print products for all 31 days in August! Feed your My Digital Studio addiction. Don't have a MDS addiction? Well with digital goods on sale and the 30-day FREE trial of the software, August is the perfect time for you to enter the digital designing craze and see what it's all about.

If you have any questions or would like to take advantage of any or all of these promotions, please feel free to contact me today!

Smiles,

Stacey Cogswell

Independent Stampin'Up Demonstrator

541-688-4542

Website with 24/7 ordering: www.staceycogswell.stampinup.net



I was also asked to participated in a 3x3 card swap.  I first I thought why would I want to do this and would I ever use a 3x3 card?  Well, I'll have to say that all the cards I recieved are wonderful and many of the ideas lend themselves to a full sized card or little customer thank you. 

Smiles,

Stacey

Amazing Convention Swaps

I received a ton of amazing swaps at convention this year.  It was the first time I participated in an organized swap and I will have to say I think it's the way to go.  The quality of swaps was wonderful with every card being one I could use in a class.  I saved some of my most favorites ones to show you later, I might even copy them for a future stamp camp!

Enjoy,

Stacey