Awash with Purple!

Today's card is OUT with the old and IN with the new all rolled into one!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• This stamp set, "Awash with Flowers" is a sneak peek – it will be available on July 1st in the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog! I just adore working with this set – it's been a while since I've had a 2-Step Stamping Set that I really love.
• What is 2-Step Stamping? 2-Step Stamp Sets come with 2 parts – 1 part is a series of bold images – this is what you stamp your lighter colors in. Part 2 is a series of outlined images – this is what you stamp your darker color in. 2-Step Stamping is a beautiful way to achieve rich images, without having to go through all of the work of water coloring! And 2-Step Stamping has NEVER been easier with our new CLEAR MOUNT STAMPS – it makes lining up your images as easy as pie!
• Have you tried Textured Cardstock yet? I just ADORE textured cardstock – it's probably one of my favorite products! It adds SO MUCH to a card by doing so little, which allows you to make simpler cards that looked jazzed up in a fraction of the time. Textured card is what I've used here on the background purples.
• The colors of this card is all about the retiring purples!!! I'm going to miss these light purple beauties dearly. I've used Pale Plum, Lavender Lace and Almost Amethyst. Order these colors while you still can!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Items in RED are RETIRING on June 30th – Order while you still can! Accessories are ONLY while SUPPLIES LAST!

Awash with Flowers Stamp Set (Coming Soon!!), Soft Subtles Textured 12×12 Cardstock (108695), Lavender Lace Classic Ink Pad (101305), Almost Amethyst Classic Ink Pad (101723), Pale Plum Classic Ink Pad (102732), Basic Black Classic Ink Pad (101179), Basic Black Cardstock (102851), Whisper White Cardstock (100730) and Basic Black Gingham Ribbon (104832)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To register for Stampin' Summer Bash!!! Click Here for more details!
  
• Can't come to the Bash? Order the Long Distance Kit! Click Here to View!
• To check out my PDF File SALE Spot!! Both Demonstrators AND Customers!!! Click Here to View!
• To check out the Last Chance Stamp Set List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Accessories List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Decor Elements List! Click Here to View!
  
• To purchase the Mini Starter Kit for just $99! Click Here for Kit Contents. Click Here to learn more about The Heartfelt Stampers Team.

Another Smootchy Presto-y Card!

I'm just LOVING working with the Presto Patterns Specialty Paper in the Summer Mini Catalog – especially when paired with Smootch Spritz! It's just SO much FUN! Here is today's card featuring these fant-abulous items! This card was a mother's day card that I made for my sister-in-law.

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Want to learn the complete ins and outs of how to use Presto Patterns Designer Paper and Smootch Sprtiz? Look no further than my Video Tutorial (Click Here!) featuring these items!
• Two of the colors that I have selected for this card are Blush Blossom and Brocade Blue. I have to be honest… you couldn't get me to touch Blush Blossom with a pole just weeks ago – but with it becoming part of the Color Renovation's Retiring Colors I've forced myself to break it out and I've been having a lot of fun with it! This might be a color that you want to add to your collection while you still can.
• Basic Grey works with these two muted colors to bring some contrast and make things "pop."
• Create your OWN Designer Brads by using Designer Brads in combination with halfback pearls as shown here. The silver base was once a Star Designer Brad – but you would never know. The halfback pearl from a Pretties Kit and secured with a Mini Glue Dot does just the trick to transform this brad into elegance. Receive a FREE Pack of Designer Brads (your choice!) this month with a Qualifying Purchase!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Presto Patterns Specialty Paper (117175), Silver Foil Smootch Sprtiz (118771), Vanilla Shimmer Smootch Sprtiz (118772), Three Little Words Stamp Set (113254), Basic Grey Classic Ink (109120), Basic Grey Cardstock (108692), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Blush Blossom Cardstock (103318), Brocade Blue Classic Ink (101102), Pretties Kit (109114), Star Designer Brads (112572), Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon (109064), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Brayer (102395) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To watch the Spring Retreat Highlights Video Here!
  
• To register for the May Card Making Class!! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To order from the Clearance Rack Today!!! Click Here to get started!!
  
• To join the Stampin' Up! Family and receive two FREE Technique DVDs! Click Here for more details! Contact Me to get started today!
  
• To order your favorite Retiring Stampin' Up! Colors before they are gone forever! Click Here for more details!
  
• To place a qualifying order to receive FREE Designer Brads! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your May Card Kit of the Month!! Click Here for more details!

New Video: Watercoloring with Markers!

It's time for another Video!! This video is on how to watercolor with Markers, Aqua Painters and Watercolor Paper and uses the Elements of Style stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

WHAT TO ORDER:

Elements of Style Stamp Set (Wood – 118611, Clear – 120045), Mellow Moss Cardstock (102898), Mellow Moss Stampin' Write Marker (100038), Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Marker (101166), Handsome Hunter Cardstock (105122), Handsome Hunter Classic Ink (105215), Handsome Hunter Stampin' Write Marker (105116), Watercolor Paper (105019), Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware (112454), Brocade Blue 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109057), Mellow Moss 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109033), Aqua Painters (103954), Jet Black StazOn (102566), Mini Glue Dots (103683) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To watch the Spring Retreat Highlights Video Here!
  
• To register for the May Card Making Class!! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To order from the Clearance Rack Today!!! Click Here to get started!!
  
• To join the Stampin' Up! Family and receive two FREE Technique DVDs! Click Here for more details! Contact Me to get started today!
  
• To order your favorite Retiring Stampin' Up! Colors before they are gone forever! Click Here for more details!
  
• To place a qualifying order to receive FREE Designer Brads! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your May Card Kit of the Month!! Click Here for more details!