Ink It Up!, etc

Simply Masculine

2012-02-13T08:23:00.001-06:00

I struggle with masculine cards but lets face it we need cards for the men in our lives and I'm not about to pay for it!

I try not to go overboard on the masculine cards, since the guys don't appreciate it like us women do. I like how this card turned out and it's simple!

The stamp set is Established Elements, it's a great stamp set for both feminine and masculine cards. I used our Well Worn designer series paper and use it on pretty much all of my masculine cards. It's just works so well. I've seen several cards using this patch work design and then cutting it out with the Top Note die. I also added some texture with our Stripes embossing folder used on the Espresso card stock. Add a ribbon, I used some left over ribbon I had from the Holiday Mini and one of the glimmer brads and there you have it!

Thanks for stopping by!
Barbara Pisciotto
Ink It Up, Etc!
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

A Cup of Thanks

2012-02-11T17:26:00.000-06:00

Each month I get together to stamp with a group of fabulous demo friends! January's theme was to use Stampin' Up! product from either the Occasions Mini or the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Here is the card I made. It's a case [copy and share everything] from a few different cards I've seen online.

I mounted the folded 4x8 Pool Party card stock onto the Calypso Coral scallop square, the scallop square is about 4-5/8" and was cut using the Big Shot. I used the Everyday Enchantment designer series paper from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Along with the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad pack also FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. The stamp set, Tea Shoppe, is from the Occasions mini. The pretty scallop embossed edge on the bottom of the card was made using our new Adorning Accents Edgelits dies and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

Did you know you can receive this designer series paper for FREE with a $50 order? Only through March 31 are you able to pick a FREE item of your choice from our Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $50 net order. Contact me to place your order and to get some FREE goodies!

Keep creating!
Barbara Pisciotto
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Ink It Up, Etc!

My Digital Studio Free 30 Day Trial

2012-02-03T22:10:00.000-06:00

Stampin' Up! is now offering a FREE 30 day trial of My Digital Studio. I absolutely LOVE My Digital Studio. Also what is so great is that Stampin' Up! has an online community, mydigitalstudio.net totally dedicated to My Digital Studio and that is OPEN and FREE to everyone! There are so many great ideas, tips, sharing going on there. Check it out you won't be disappointed!

Here are a few FAQ about My Digital Studio for 30 Days FREE! Please contact me with any questions you may have!

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

Full access to the software at NO COST.
Full design functionality.
Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express. My Digital Studio Express includes one stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Paper patterns, 81 embellishments, 26 punches, and 5 designer templates.
Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
Access to our professional print services.

What's the difference between My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express?My Digital Studio Express is My Digital Studio software that you can download directly to your computer without having to wait for discs to be shipped to you. The program functionality is exactly the same as the disc version of the software with less digital content. You can watch a quick video explaining the difference between My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express here.

What are the system requirements to use My Digital Studio?You can see the system requirements for My Digital Studio here.

How do I order the My Digital Studio Express Trial?
You can order My Digital Studio Express through my online store.You will need to register on my online store first.

How do I install the My Digital Studio Express Trial software after I have ordered it?
You can access My Digital Studio Express Trial download through the Downloads section of your account. Make sure you select Mac or Windows, and the download and install wizards will walk you through the rest of the process.

Is the trial version of the software different from the paid version of My Digital Studio Express?
No. When you order the My Digital Studio Express Trial, you will receive the full version of My Digital Studio Express. The software will function exactly the same as if you had purchased the software--you can design, purchase downloads, and print. The only difference is that you can only use the trial version for 30 days.

Can I place a print order with the trial version?
Yes. You have full access to everything you can do in My Digital Studio for a full 30 days. This includes full designing functionality, printing, and the ability to purchase downloads.

Do my 30 days start as soon as I download My Digital Studio?
Your 30 day trial period starts as soon as you launch the program. It does not matter when you download the program, your 30 days will start as soon as you actually launch (open) the program.

How do I purchase My Digital Studio after the trial period is over? Simply add My Digital Studio (item 118108) or My Digital Studio Express (item 124483) to your next order. If you order My Digital Studio Express, you will not need to reinstall the software. A product key will be e-mailed to you; after you complete your purchase, just enter that product key when the program prompts you to. If you purchase the disc version of My Digital Studio, you will need to use the installation discs in order to access the included digital content. The installation wizard will walk you through the process, including entering the product key (which you'll receive with your shipped discs). You will not lose any downloads or projects from your 30-day trial period.

Can I use My Digital Studio digital downloads in other design programs?
Yes. The My Digital Studio digital downloads will work with any digital design program.

What if I don't want to purchase the software at the end of the trial period?
You can uninstall the software at any time.

How do I use My Digital Studio?
We have several videos and resources available for both you on the training section of MyDigitalStudio.net that will help you learn how to use the program.

I will be offering a FREE My Digital Studio class. Check back for dates and times!

If you have any questions feel free to contact me!

Barbara Pisciotto

Valentine Sweet Treat

2012-01-26T20:59:00.000-06:00

Here is a quick and inexpensive gift for your child's classmates, your students, kids, co-workers, clients and anyone else that you want to give a little love to.

These skinny bags debuted in the Holiday Mini and are still available through Stampin' Up! There are so many items you can put in here, tootsie rolls, pencils, M&Ms, Skittles, and more!

I'm offering a mom and kids class on Saturday, February 4 at 6 pm. If you would like to make these, would like to order a kit to make on your own or order them made up ready to hand out, then shoot me an email for more details.

Keep Stampin'

Barbara Pisciotto
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Stampin' Ups! Leadership Conference

2012-01-24T22:01:00.001-06:00

I'm back from Stampin' Ups! Leadership Conference that was held in San Antonio, TX. I went with some super great stampin' girlfriends. We had a blast. We learned business tips and ideas, stamped, participated in a shoebox swap and enjoyed hanging out with each other. I even visited the Alamo!

Stampin' Up! puts on great events and I was so excited to be able to attend my first leadership conference! I was also able to meet Sara Douglas, she is Shelly Gardner's daughter. I was so excited! She is a My Digital Studio guru and I really love reading her posts! She's a great inspiration and so so so sweet!

Sara Douglass and me!

I took several classes at the conference. Brian Pilling's Sharing the Stampin' Up! Opportunity, I liked how he talked about myths/facts comparing dating and sharing the Stampin' Up's! opportunity. BTW, if you'd like to know more about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator opportunity, Stampin' Ups! got a fabulous incentive to join, more information below!

I also took a class by Carrie Cudney. She is so sweet and I like her personality. She also has a great smile! Her class was "Why Women Buy" it was so true and kind of funny to see how us women buy compared to men.

Donna Griffith and Patsy Wagner, "Retaining and Energizing Your Downline" It gave me ideas to think about my downline and what I can do. It also encouraged me to evaluate my business and where I can make changes.

Amy Swartz and Paula Critchlow's class "Including a New Generation in Your Stamping Business, spoke on how to appeal to the younger audience and new generation in stamping. This was a great reminder of when I went to my first Stampin' Up! party, how fun it was to create with rubber stamps, ink and card stock! That's probably one of my favorite things about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, to see how newbie stampers get excited when they first create their stamp projects.

Here a just a few more pics I took...

My Stampin' Up! friends!

Display

Stage

Carrie Cudney also shared a really cute project. She calls it the Creativity Journal. She and and a few Stampin' Up! employees took the challenge to make one of these. I shared some pictures of what she showed us. She gave each Leadership Attendee and journal and a list for us to get started on our journal. I can't wait to start this project and think it will be fun to work on! Carrie is very creative. I love seeing her demonstrate and Stampin' Up! events.

I hope you enjoyed a snippet of Stampin' Up's! Leadership Conference. It was a great time and I'm excited to take all of what I learned and apply it to my Stampin' Up! business.

During Sale-A-Bration

New Demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! during Sale-A-Bration for only $125 will receive a FREE Designer Series Paper pack or Digital Download every month for the rest of 2012! You choose which one you want each month. Contact me for more details on joining my Stampin' Up! team!

Happy Stamping,

Barbara Pisciotto

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T10:16:00.000-06:00

Thank you for checking out my blog. May you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!

This is a hybrid scrapbook page I made awhile back. I love combining both digital and traditional scrapbooking! Right now during the Online Extravaganza thru November 30, Stampin Up! is offering your choice of one of the three FREE MDS Bundles when you purchase My Digital Express, $39.95. Click here to find out more about My Digital Express and the bundles to choose from. This link will bring you to my online store, please check to make sure my name is in the top right hand corner of the page.

Check out My Digital Studio.net for a ton of ideas you can do with My Digital Studio and to find out more about the software. Any questions, please contact me!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Barbara Pisciotto

Online Extravaganza!

2011-11-22T08:02:00.000-06:00

Stampin' Ups! Online Extravaganza
November 21 - November 30!

Here is a spotlight on a couple of our bundle items at 30% off

Here is a quick way to add sparkle to your projects!

Glimmer Brads


Glimmer Brads Bundle reg $14.85, sale $10.40. This bundle includes Glimmer Brads in Basic, Brights and Subtles colors! See the colors below.

Basic Glimmer Brads

Subtles Glimmer Brads

Brights Glimmer Brads


1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon Bundle Includes Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black and Old Olive!		Reg $31.80, sale $22.26.

Click here to view ALL 20% - 60% Stampin' Up! Extravaganza products on sale through November 30!

Place your order through my online store or email me!

Have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto

Wish Big

2011-10-13T06:00:00.001-05:00

Here is another card that was on the Card Buffet menu in September. It's a pocket card. You pull on the tab to remove the inside card to write your note. How fun is that! I love the Petite Pennants Builder Punch. Combine it with our Pennant Parade stamp set to create quick and easy banners for your cards, scrapbook pages and more!

Thanks for stopping by. Leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you!

Barbara Pisciotto

Established Elegance

2011-10-12T06:00:00.002-05:00

I started a monthly Card Buffet event in September. I have 12 - 16 cards on display. My guests come and pick out a minimum of 6 cards to make. They also have the option of making more cards! Here is one of the cards the ladies had a choice to make. The stamp set is Established Elegance. I used the Big Shot embossing folder, Vintage Wallpaper and Eyelet Boarder punch. Of course I had to add an Antique Brad, love them!!!

I'd love to hear from you, leave me a comment!

Thanks for stopping by!
Barbara Pisciotto

Fall Banner

2011-10-11T19:22:00.000-05:00

I've been itching to do a banner for awhile so when I finally purchased our new Perfect Pennants die, I got working on a Fall banner. I used the Spice Cake DSP in the Holiday Mini. This is my fabulous favorite DSP! I love how SU! makes it so simple for us to coordinate colors and supplies together!

I plan to make a Christmas banner with the new Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die that is currently in the Holiday Mini as well!

Leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto

Kidoodles Are Ooooodles of Fun!

2011-09-02T21:11:00.000-05:00

Here are some super cute, super simple 3x3 cards created with the Kidoodles stamp set. I stamped these in black ink on Whisper White card stock, colored with pencils and then mounted the image with dimensionals onto the Brights Pattern DSP and coordinating card stock.

We'll be making these cards at my very first adult and child stamp camp at the end of this month. Just the perfect size and a great way of introducing stamping to the kids! Sign up and bring your child, grandchild, nephew, niece, neighbor or friend! Not able to make the class but want the kit? No problem, just send me an email and we'll get that all ready for you.

Have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto
Ink It Up!, etc

September Stamp Events

2011-08-24T22:46:00.000-05:00

Click on the "Stamp Events" tab on my blog to view Septembers stamping events. Hope you can make it!

Wish Big!

2011-08-16T08:42:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone!

Today I'm sharing a card I made for a shoebox swap with my wonderful stamping demo friends! We get together each month and we prep enough supplies for everyone to make each others cards. I go home with wonderful cards every month and a lot of laughs too! Here is the card I did back in June!

This uses the new pennant punch, pennant parade and word play stamp sets. I also used the Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper.

Thru August buy 3 of the qualifying Designer Series Paper and get the 4th for FREE! Check out my website, www.barbarapstamps.stampinup.net for more information or contact me at inkitupetc@ sbcglobal.net.

Thanks for stopping by. I'd love to hear from you so, leave a comment!
Have a blessed day!
Barbara Pisciotto
Ink It Up!, etc

Thank You Card

2011-08-13T09:28:00.000-05:00

Here is a card we did at a stamp camp back in June. It uses the now retired hostess stamp set "Because I Care" I saw a card by Julie Pitta on Stampin' Connection and cased it with a few minor changes. It also has some retired DSP. We attached flat back pearls and the coloring is water coloring with our inks. The picture doesn't do it justice, it's a really pretty card in real life!

Have a blessed day!
Barbara Pisciotto
Ink It Up!, etc

New Idea Book & Catalog Kick Off!

2011-08-10T12:23:00.000-05:00

Come join me and others this Saturday, August 13 from 6 pm - 9 pm to stamp, laugh, snack and have fun!
Here's are some details...

Some ideas to inspire you!

Everyone who comes will receive a cute reusable decorated goodie box!
Retired stamps marked down 30% off the net price, with no shipping or taxes you save even more!
You will receive ½ credit of your net purchase from the new catalog towards purchase of retired stamps! For example, if you purchased $20 net from the new catalog, you will receive $10 credit toward my retired stamps!
Come and make a super cute make and take!
Bring a friend new to me and receive a FREE gift.
Purchase $75 in new and/or retired product and receive the New Idea Book & Catalog for FREE!
Light refreshments will be served!
Samples of cards and projects on display.
Learn about upcoming stamp events

See the boxes with the flowers? Those are your goodie boxes filled with goodies!


I have lots of retired stamp sets for sale! Receive credit towards retired sets with purchase of new catalog items!

Have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto
Ink It Up Etc.

Cupcake Card

2011-08-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

This is a card we created at a previous stamp camp. It uses the cupcake punch, soooo cute! I cased this card from someone I saw on Stampin' Connection [online community for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators] I can't remember who it was. The awning was made using the word window punch.

Very fun and cute card!

Have a blessed day!
Barbara Pisciotto
Ink It Up, Etc.

Elegant Wedding Invitations

2011-08-08T16:30:00.000-05:00

My friend's daughter is getting married in September. I was asked to do the wedding invitations. Her colors are silver and pink.

The layout was from a sample in Stampin' Ups! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog. These books have so many samples in there to spark your creativity!

Sorry for the bad pics!


The top opens down to reveal the pocket for the inserts

The "M" on the front and scroll design is embossed with silver embossing powder. Here is a close up of the top. You can see the pearls that I added.

I had to make 145 invitations! Needless to say they took a really long time to make but I'm so happy with the way they turned out and so is the bride and that is what's important!

Have a blessed day!
Barbara Pisciotto
Ink It Up, Etc

Established Elegance for a Man & Woman

2011-08-03T10:35:00.000-05:00

Hello Stampers!
It's been awhile since I posted. I always say, I'll try to get better and well, you know how it goes. So, I'm not going to even say it this time! :)

I was at a demo event a few days ago and when you get a bunch of Stampin' Up! demos together you SWAP cards! So today I'm posting two of the cards I made to swap with the ladies.

The set I used is a new stamp set in the Idea Book & Catalog. It is called Established Elegance and comes in wood mount # 122530 for $27.95 and clear mount #122532 for $19.95. I love this set because I can make masculine and feminine cards. I struggle with making masculine cards so I hope to create more with this set.

Also Stampin' Up! has a promotion going on thru August! Buy 3 Designers Series Paper {DSP} and get 1 FREE! Click here to be brought to my online store to view all the details of the promotion and the DSP. Stock up now on your favorite DSP!

Enjoy the cards. I'd love to hear from you so leave a comment!

Barbara Pisciotto

Grunge Goes White

2011-07-03T23:15:00.000-05:00

Stampin' Up! has a great download available called Downtown Grunge Photobook Template.

I love this download and see myself using it for many future pages. I started to work on scrapbooking our Disney photos from 2009. I wanted to keep the layouts simple, clean and cohesive through out. So, when I saw the Downtown Grunge Templates, I knew this was it! One of the things about Disney that I like is how colorful it is. So I decided to remove the paper bag background paper and leave it white. I used the elements in the kit for may pages along with some other embellishments. I'm going to add the journal notes by hand. To see more Disney layouts go here.

Thanks for stopping by!
Barbara Pisciotto

MDS Page & Last Chance...

2011-06-01T23:20:00.000-05:00

to get retiring stamps, accessories and Definitely Decorative products before they are gone!

Now through June 30 you can purchase stamp sets that will be retiring from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog. While supplies last you can purchase accessories and Definitely Decorative products.

Check out all the Last Chance items here on my website and place your order. Any questions feel free to contact me.

Clear Mount Stamps
Wood Mount Stamps
Accessories
Definitely Decorative
Discounted Products

Here is a scrapbook page I made using My Digital Studio. We had an amusement park called "Kiddie Land" near my home. It was there for so many years, in fact, I went there as a kid! Unfortunately, they have torn it down and replaced it with Costco. Although it's nice to have a Costco, but I'd rather have Kiddie Land. Many wonderful memories there both as a kid and with my kids!

Enjoy your day & thanks for stopping by!

Barbara Pisciotto

Vintage Card

2011-05-31T07:00:00.000-05:00

I created this card awhile back. I don't think I ever posted it. Shabby Chic is not normally my style but I love how this turned out. I embossed medallion stamp with white embossing powder. Crunched, inked and tore the DSP then layered onto layers of card stock.

Thanks for stopping by!

Barbara Pisciotto

Black Hawks Note Book

2011-05-30T07:00:00.003-05:00

My friend, Annie, loves the Black Hawks. So when her birthday was coming up, I wanted to make a special gift for her. Patrick Sharp is her favorite player. So I wanted to tie him in some how with this gift. She is always making notebooks for people, so I thought I'd make her one! Here is my notebook transformed into a Patrick Sharp jersey. I printed a Black Hawks logo and cut it out. Thanks to my upline Dawn for lending me her dies for the name and number.

Front of notebook

Back of notebook

Thanks for stopping by!
Barbara Pisciotto

A Little Something

2011-05-29T19:09:00.000-05:00

Here are a few year end gifts I made for my daughter's teachers. They are clear boxes decorated with DSP and hand stamped with "A Little Something For You" this stamp is from a previous SAB set. I filled the boxes with chocolate. I then made gift card holders using the scallop envelope die through the Big Shot. I gave them each a box of chocolate with a Panera gift card.

Thanks for stopping by!
Barbara Pisciotto

Fabulous Florets

2011-05-15T06:00:00.001-05:00

A couple of weeks ago I participated in a shoebox swap with 25 other women. It was a fun time. This is the card I did for the swap.

It uses the Fabulous Florets stamp set and Flower Garden textured impressions embossing folder from the Summer Mini. I used Pear Pizzazz and Poppy Parade colors.

Have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto

Bridal Shower Invitation

2011-05-13T20:53:00.000-05:00

Last week I was busy with making 97 bridal shower invites for my friend's daughter. I found a really cute idea on Stampin' Connection [SU! Demo website] from Glenda Calkins. She had a video tutorial which made it really simple to put together. Her purse was for a gift card holder. I left that part out and just have it as an invitation.

Family Scrapbook Pages

2011-05-09T22:52:00.000-05:00

I've been trying to get my scrapbook up to date before my daughter, Sera's, 8th grade graduation. It's not going as fast as I'd like but even though I won't be caught up, I'm a few pages closer than before!

If you want more information about My Digital Studio, then feel free to contact me or you can check out the My Digital Studio page above for more information. Here is a two page spread I made with My Digital Studio. Click on the images to view them larger.

Have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto

Summer Mini Catalog

2011-05-01T20:47:00.000-05:00

Hi Stampers,

Today is the revealing of the Summer Mini Catalog. You can check out by clicking on the cover image on my side bar. Check out the great new products we have!

Stampin' Up! is donating $2 from the purchase of the stamp set or digital kit to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation [BCRF]. For more information BCRF, go to www.bcrfcure.org.

Here are the images of the stamp set and the digital kit and a scrapbook page made using the stamp set.

Have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto

Guest Blogger

2011-04-15T16:59:00.000-05:00

Stampin' Up! has a website dedicated to My Digital Studio and I was asked to be a guest blogger! You can check out my post here.

Check out the My Digital Studio website. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to order MDS for yourself!

Have a great day!

Barbara Pisciotto

Simply Serafina

2011-04-08T08:41:00.000-05:00

Today I have another MDS [My Digital Studio] scrapbook page. My daughter Sera is graduating 8th grade and I'm hoping to get her scrapbook some what updated for her party. Sera likes messing around with the camera and I had asked her for some photos. This is one of them, I think she said her cousin Jen took the photo. I love it!

Here is a quick visual of how I created the folded corner.

Would you like to learn more about MDS? If so please contact me and I'd be glad to meet with you to show you all the great projects you can create. Do you know that Stampin' Up! has a website completly dedicated to MDS? Check it out at www.mydigitalstudio.net

Have a great day!

Barbara Pisciotto

Spring is Blossoming

2011-04-01T22:34:00.000-05:00

Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:

Spend $20 on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
Host a $350 workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!

Contact me for more information or to place your order.

Barbara Pisciotto

Bliss

2011-03-27T09:29:00.000-05:00

Here is a card we made a my Shabby Chic/Vintage class. The black card stock uses the faux suede technique. Basically, you separate your two layers of card stock to get the faux suede look. I used the Bliss stamp set, available for FREE until March 31 in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. If you'd like to place an order please contact me.

Have a great day!

Barbara Pisciotto

For the Newly Weds

2011-03-24T17:23:00.001-05:00

Here is one of the cards we created at my last Shabby Chic/Vintage Card class. I believe I cased this cards layout from someone but I can't remember who! Doing this class was out of my comfort zone. I'm happy to say the ladies loved the cards, even my friend Louise, who is Queen of shabby chic/vintage.

I gave this card to my friend's daughter and her hubby for their wedding.

I'll have more to share with you soon!

Have fun creating!

Barbara Pisciotto

Sponging In MDS

2011-03-15T08:32:00.000-05:00

Today I have a scrapbook layout that I created in My Digital Studio {MDS}. Have I told you that I {Heart} My Digital Studio! It is such a great program and I'm learning so much. The other day I learned a technique from Leah Fedynak on the MDS website, www.mydigitalstudio.net. Click here for the tutorial. If you have not checked out Stampin' Ups! MDS website go there now! Anyone can sign up to join the community, it's FREE and has a ton of inspiration, ideas, tips, tricks and much more!

I love these pictures of my girls. They look so sweet and cute. Now they are growing into beautiful young ladies. [well sometimes not acting like young ladies, lol]

If you would like to learn more about My Digital Studio check out the website and contact me to order your software today! You can earn a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set or more with every $50 you spend through March 31. I'd be glad to meet with you to teach you more about MDS!

Have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto

Growing Up Quickly

2011-03-12T22:01:00.000-06:00

I've been organizing my digital photos and came across some pics I thought I'd scrapbook using My Digital Studio.

These pics were taken in 2005 time sure does fly by! If you would like to know more about My Digital Studio you can go to here for information & inspiration! I'd be glad to sit with you one on one to learn more about our software.

Have a great day!

Barbara Pisciotto

Hybrid Scrapbook Class

2011-03-08T19:57:00.000-06:00

I'm holding a Year in Review hybrid scrapbook class on Saturday, March 26 at 1 pm. Here is the February page we will be making. For more information on the class click here.

The first photo shows what the page looks like created in My Digital Studio before adding the embellishments.

This second photo shows the page completed with embellishments and photo. I was inspired by a page layout I saw on Pagemaps, Oct 2010.

Have a great day!

Barbara Pisciotto

Button, Button

2011-02-21T08:27:00.000-06:00

This card came together very quickly using our clear mount Button, Button stamp set from the Occasions Mini and the Sweet Buttons embosslit. I took a picture to show you how easy it is to setup your clear mount to stamp several of the buttons at one time. Then I simply filled in the blank spaces with the button shapes from the embosslit. The products in the Occasions Mini are available for purchase through April 30!

Have a great day!

Barbara Pisciotto

Happy Birthday!

2011-02-20T06:00:00.001-06:00

The more I use MDS the more I {heart} it! I created the top layer of this card in MDS. Then I copied it 3 times which gave me 4 images to a page. I had them printed through Stampin' Ups! printers. If you're in a pinch you can print them off of your home printer.

I then cut it up in fours attached one of our fabulous fabric brads, added a stamped birthday hat & sentiment layered with the label punch. Adhered it to Whisper White cs and then Melon Mambo cs as my base. There you have it a hybrid birthday card!

Have a great day!

Rock On!

2011-02-19T08:01:00.001-06:00

I belong to a Bunco group of 12 ladies. Each month we get together and have a ton of fun playing Bunco. We each have a month to host. February was my month and I had my theme already picked out back in November! Actually my daughter, Sera, came up with it. Both my daughters and I love American Idol and started watching it in season 8, so were a little behind, LOL!

So you guess it, American Idol was our theme. I covered 5 x 7 note pads to give to each guest, personalized with their name. Bunco was a blast as always. When someone got a Bunco they were to stand a sing a few lines of a song. I think the ladies all enjoyed themselves.

Have a great day!

New My Digital Studio Downloads

2011-02-08T18:53:00.000-06:00

Just about every Tuesday, Stampin' Up! releases new downloads for My Digital Studio. Here are the downloads released today. To view all the digital downloads click here. For more information on My Digital Studio click here. Feel free to contact me to see My Digital Studio in action!

Have a great day!
Barbara Pisciotto

Charming

2011-02-03T08:51:00.000-06:00

This is one of the cards we made last Saturday at my birthday card stamp camp. I really like these colors.

Stamps: Charming, Teen Tiny Wishes, Card Stock: Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Ink: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Big Shot, Framed Tulips Die, Scallop Envelope with the Big Shot, Embellishments: Large Oval punch, Vintage Trinkets.

Well it's the 2nd snow day for my girls as I'm sure it is for many of you. I'm a big wimp when it comes to the snow and cold, but I will be venturing out to work today. Fortunately for me I only work 2 blocks away!

Have a great day!

Barbara Pisciotto

Sale-A-Bration: Bliss Project

2011-02-01T23:03:00.001-06:00

Here is a project made with the FREE stamp set you can receive with your $50 order. See how simple it was to create this pretty card. Contact me with your order!

Surprise!

2011-02-01T08:40:00.001-06:00

Don't you love surprises? I do and I received a pretty cute surprise from Stampin' Up! All demos who place an order in Dec and Jan received these rub-ons for FREE!

There are two sheets in the package and we received the sheet with the heart balloons. These are available along with many of our other products in the Occasions mini catalog.

Here is my card that I made using the Love Impressions rub-ons.

Outside of card

Inside of card

You can received FREE stamps from our Sale-A-Bration brochure!

With every $50 purchase you receive a FREE stamp set of your choice from our Sale-A-Bration brochure.
Host a Stampin' Up! party and with every $300 in sales you receive a FREE stamp set of your choice from our Sale-A-Bration brochure.
Join Stampin' Up! by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 15% off your starter kit. Plus get a bonus bundle of filled with over $50 in FREE products.

Contact me to place your order, book a workshop, or join my Stampin' Up! team!

Barbara Pisciotto

Project 52, week 3

2011-01-25T22:46:00.000-06:00

I just finished up my week 3 MDS page. For more information on Project 52 go here.

Sera is now 14 years old and will be graduating 8th grade. I can't believe how big my baby is getting! Even though this picture is from Christmas Eve and not actually week 3 in Jan, I still wanted to scrap it. I really would love to get her scrapbook up to date before her graduation, however, I'll need a miracle, I'm only up to 3 years old!

Enjoy your day!

Barbara

Love Card

2011-01-21T14:57:00.000-06:00

I made this card for my friend's daughter's wedding shower. I used Baja Breeze, Ridinghood Red, and rubbed Ridinghood Red on our Presto Patterns DSP. I love these colors together and got the combo off of our color coach. The colored the "Love" with a basic black marker from Things I Love stamp set and stamped flowers in versamark ink using the Vintage Vogue stamp set. The bird is from Punch Potpourri. Added some pearls and ribbon and there you have it. I think the card is much better in person than the picture.

Hope you get to create something fun today!

Barbara Pisciotto

MDS Project 52, Week 1

2011-01-20T06:00:00.009-06:00

I'm taking the challenge of completing one scrapbook layout a week. Check out Project 52 and join the fun! Here is my page for Week 1:

I used Alesha Walls Saturday Scrapbook Challenge #5 layout. You can see her other layouts here. I'm using My Digital Studio to create my pages. This layout uses Stampin' Ups! 2011 Notable Desktop Calendar digital downloads.

Check out my Cover layout here.

Contact me to learn more about My Digital Studio!

Keep Creating!

Barbara Pisciotto

Project 52, MDS Style!

2011-01-18T08:05:00.001-06:00

I {heart} My Digital Studio! Stampin' Up! has a whole website/online community dedicated to My Digital Studio [MDS] and it's open to everyone to join! You will find so many resources all for MDS!

Andrea Bowden has a challenge going on to do one scrapbook page a week, Project 52 At the end of the year, I will have 54 pages completed, well at least that's the plan,LOL!

Here is my first layout, this will be the cover. I based it on Andrea Bowden's layout. For now I filled it with some pics as placeholders but will go back and add 2011 photos from the year. I'll have my week 1 layout in a few days. Click on the photo to enlarge.

I used the 2011 Notable Desktop Calendar download. This download is filled with fabulous dsp, calendars, stamps...I also used the Frames with a Flourish stamp set. Even though this stamp set is not available anymore, it is in MDS and so are so many other retired stamp sets but the good news is they don't retire in MDS!

Click here to learn a little more about MDS or checkout the website at www.mydigitalstudio.net. If you would like to learn more about MDS contact me, I'd love to sit down with you one on one to show you how to create fabulous digital projects!

Have a great day!

Barbara Pisciotto

New Blog Design

2010-12-30T23:22:00.001-06:00

I've been playing around with designing my blog using Stampin' Ups! fabulous digital products and Photoshop Elements. I really love our Play Date products, they shout fun to me!

It's been fun playing around with the design but I still need to work on a few things. Hope you like what I have so far. Let me know by leaving a comment!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T09:47:00.000-06:00

I created this in My Digital Studio. Have a blessed Christmas with your family and friends! Merry Christmas!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Simply Adorned

2010-12-23T06:00:00.001-06:00

I play Bunco with a group of awesome friends each month. In December we have a grab bag, so I wanted to make something special. I decorated a Simply Adorned necklace. Louise was the recipient of this gift. I know it's not a great photo, I was rushing so it's the best I got. Louise is a stamper too. You can check out her Kard Krazy blog here.

Have a fabulous day!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Holly Jolly Christmas

2010-12-22T09:50:00.000-06:00

This is one of the cards we did at Debbie M's Christmas Card stamp camp. We had a great time stamping and eating. I enjoyed meeting her family and friends, it was a ton of fun! Debbie is a fabulous baker! If you'd like to do a stamp camp at your home, let me know!

I was not a huge fan of the Deck the Halls DSP when I saw it in the Holiday Mini, however when I saw it in person, I fell in love with it. There is still time to stock up even if it's for next year! I also love love love our BIG buttons!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

2010-12-20T23:27:00.000-06:00

I love this home decor gift idea! I saw some on Stampin' Connection. This is a 8 x 10 canvas that I decorated it with stencils, stamps, ink, dsp and card stock. I used modge podge to adhere the dsp and card stock. This was a fun project to do. I gave one to my upline, Dawn and my downlines: Karen and Julie, I still need to see my downline Debbie to give her her gift. What a fun, creative, unique way to display a favorite photo!

Have an awesome day!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Pretty and Practicle

2010-12-20T23:04:00.000-06:00

Last week I attended our demo group holiday party. We participated in a gift exchange. This is the gift I made. To create this fabric board, I took a canvas board, added batting and our beautiful Deck the Halls fabric. I added some retired Chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon so you can tuck photos, reminders, mementos, etc. I then cut fabric with my Big Shot using the circles die. Adhered them with our large brads and there you have it. Not complicated at all, especially when you have the correct staples for your staple gun and a staple gun that works correctly, but I won't go there, LOL!

Erica is now the owner of this board, I hope she enjoys it!

You can still order this fabric or the Candy Cane Christmas fabric from the Holiday mini thru January 3!

Have an awesome day!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

2010-12-17T06:00:00.000-06:00

Another card from the Christmas Stamp camp. I'm pretty sure this was a case from someone on Stampin Connection. I love love love the Medallion background stamp. This is a must have stamp for every stamper! Add some pearls and a rhinestone and that makes for an elegant card don't you think?

Deck the Halls with Bells & Boughs...

2010-12-16T22:13:00.000-06:00

fa la la la la la la la la!

Here is another card we did at my Christmas Card stamp camp. The card is 4x4 and uses the Deck the Halls DSP and the Bells & Boughs stamp set. It was not love at first sight when I saw this stamp set in the Holiday Mini, however after meeting with some stamping demo friends for our monthly shoe box swap, my friend Lora used this set for her swap, I fell in love with it and well the rest is history.

Don't you just love this lace ribbon we have? I sure do along with our Antique brads! Enjoy your day!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Embossed & Shine for Christmas

2010-12-14T07:58:00.000-06:00

Here is one of the Christmas cards we made at stamp camp. Yes I broke out the silver embossing powder for this beautiful tree stamped with the Snow Swirled stamp set. Thanks to my stamping friend/upline Dawn for borrowing it to me! We also embossed the card with the Northern Flurry textured embossing folder by running it through the Big Shot! Add some sparkle with our rhinestones and there you have it. The card stock is Rich Razzleberry.

I'll be back tomorrow with more Christmas cards! Hopefully I'll get my cards out in the mail on time this year, lol! Have a great day!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Practical & Fun!

2010-12-03T06:00:00.001-06:00

These adorable hand sanitizer holders are a great little gift idea! I've seen a few different versions around in blog land. This was project number 3 at my "A Little Somethin" stamp camp.

Have a great day!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Tea for Three

2010-12-02T08:25:00.000-06:00

Here is another project we did at my "A Little Somethin" stamp camp. I saw this somewhere on blog land but can't remember where. There were no instructions given so I made them up to fit my needs. This is a simple gift idea sure to please your tea lovers!

A Little Somethin'

2010-11-29T08:34:00.000-06:00

Well, it's been a looooong time since I blogged. My stampin' buds; Dawn, Dee and Catherine are probably falling off their chair right now, :). I'll be seeing them tonight along with a few other stampin friends!

I've been busy with stamping and life in general. I hope to get back on track to some sort of blog posting, whatever that may mean for me, LOL!

Here is one of the projects we did at my stamp camp, "A Little Somethin" in October. We created gift items to use alone or as an additional Little Somethin' to give with a gift card or other gift. There are 3, 3x3 cards with envelops created using the Greenhouse Gala DSP, Friends Never Fade stamp set and the box was made putting together two Scallop Envelopes cut using the Big Shot.

Have a great day! Hopefully you'll see another post tomorrow, wouldn't that be a miracle.

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Advent Muffin Calendar Class

2010-10-31T19:20:00.000-05:00

For an upcoming class on Sunday, November 21 we will be making these advent muffin calendars. You can put little candies, trinkets, notes or scripture verses inside. I used the Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin Kit. These are great for you and as a gift! If you are in the Chicagoland area and would like to join me for this class please contact me. RSVP with payment of $22 by November 8. If you're not able to make it but would still like the supplies to make this, please contact me by November 8.

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

ABC Handmade Holiday 20% Off Bundles!

2010-10-19T19:57:00.000-05:00

I've been super busy with some fun stuff and well some not so fun! Hopefully I can get the pictures of the projects up soon. In the mean time Stampin' Up! is having a sale on some great holiday bundles at 20% Off. Create handmade cards and gifts. Contact me if you would like to setup a time to meet to plan out your handmade holiday cards and gift items. Here is the scoop!

Vintage Christmas Bundle
Wood Mount #124067, $23.92 or Clear Mount #124068, $19.92
Bells & Boughs Set & Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper

Tags til Christmas Bundle
Wood Mount #124077, $38.32 or Clear Mount #124078, $31.92
Tags til Christmas Set and Decorative Label Punch

Contempo Christmas Bundle
Wood Mount #124071, $20.72 or Clear Mount, #124072, $17.52
Contempo stamp set & Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper

Gift Packaging Bundle
Gifted Stamp set & Mini Lunch Sacks
Wood Mount #124083, $26.32 or Clear Mount #124084, $19.92

Simply Adorned Gift Bundle
Charming Set, Simply Adorned 1"x1-1/4" Charm, Simple Adorned 24" Chain
#124076, $39.88

Frame Gift Bundle
Definitely Decorative Chunky Frame and Small Chocolate Chip Dotted Flourish Decor Elements, #124075, $19.92

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

I {Heart} This Vintage Card

2010-09-08T21:00:00.000-05:00

Back in August I had my New Catalog Kick Off. Here is one of the cards we made. I created a background in MDS [My Digital Studio] with the vintage stamps & overlays. I printed the file off of my printer and cut it into quarters. That piece was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder and the torn on top. There was some distressing with Crumb Cake ink. I was very excited with how it turned out and so was everyone else!

Supplies: Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts, CS: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, DSP: Greenhouse Gala, Ink: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Accessories: Rich Razzleberry satin ribbon, Chantilly crochet trim, Antique Brads, Big Shot and Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, & MDS.

Thanks for stopping by!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Inspired by a walk

2010-09-04T09:26:00.000-05:00

Hi Stampers!

The card I'm showing today is a card I made for a swap with a group of several talented Stampin' Up! demonstrators, that I belong to. Inspiration is everywhere. My husband and I go walking together as much as we can when it fits with our schedules. As we were walking through a near suburb I kept seeing so many beautiful hydrangea bushes as well as a beautiful Victorian home with this color combination...then that is when inspiration struck me. I realized I have not used my new hostess stamp set, "Because I Care" and I loved the simple elegant color combo from the home I walked by. So, out of that walk not only did I have a great time spending time with my husband, I also got inspired for this card. I hope you like it as much as I do!

Supplies: Stamps: Because I Care, CS: Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Ink: Crumb Cake, Accessories: Eyelet Boarder punch, Scallop Oval XL punch, Oval Large punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder with the Big Shot.

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Holiday Mini is Here & September Special!

2010-09-01T09:39:00.000-05:00

Hello Stampers!

Stampin' Ups! Holiday Mini is up and ready for you to view. All you need to do is click on the link below. This mini is awesome and filled with so many great stamps, ribbon, glimmer brads, buttons, fabric and soooooooooo much more!

I have two special offers too, so read on...

Click to view the Holiday Mini

Special offers through me!

Special Hostess Offer:
Do you luv FREE products from Stampin' Up? I do, and as a hostess you can earn FREE product. In addition to Stampin' Up! Hostess benefits, I have an extra special offer for hostesses who hold a workshop in September and October with me! With $250 in sales you will receive a FREE stamp set of your choice up to $18.95. I guarantee you and your guests a fun time of stamping! Contact me to schedule your party. This special hostess offer is only good through me.

Referral Program:
Earn a FREE Classic ink pad of your choice for each person you refer to me that I've never met before who holds a workshop.

September Offer:
Place a $50 order through me and receive a FREE package of our Glimmer Brads in our Holiday Mini. [See page 36.] There are four assortments to choose from. Please contact me directly by email or phone to place your order to get your FREE gift! This offer is not available through my online store. This special offer is only good through me.

What do you get when you combine the glitz of glitter with the versatility of brads? Quick and easy bling for your projects using our Glimmer Brads! Give your holiday projects an irresistible sparkle with minimal effort by adding lustrous details and accents using these captivating embellishments. Glimmer Brads come in four color assortments, so there’s sure to be the color you need.


Glimmer Basics #121003

Glimmer Brights #121006

Glimmer Subtles #121004

Glimmer In Color #121005

Clearance Rack

Click here to view the Clearance Rack

Did you know Stampin' Up! has a clearance rack with savings on products up to 60% off? Please note clearance rack items can only be purchased through my online store. You may combine current and clearance items on your order.

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks!
Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Luv This Owl Punch!

2010-08-29T06:00:00.000-05:00

Both of my daughters have birthday parties to to go to, here's one of the cards I made. I didn't have time to photo the other card. I luv SU!'s new owl punch! For sure a must have in your punch collection!

Here are the details: Card stock: Sahara Sand, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, DSP: retired Sweet Pea, Stamps: Birthday Bliss, Party This Way, Ink: Chocolate Chip, Accessories: Two Step Owl Punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch, Scallop edge border punch, Extra Large Decorative Label punch [available Sept 1], Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Big Shot, googlie eyes.

Thanks for stopping by!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Gift of Cards

2010-08-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

Here is a gift I made for one of my BFF's, Faith! She gives out cards a lot and she asked me like a year ago to make her some cards and well, shame on me, I didn't. So I knew these cards would be well received. I put the cards along with the envelopes in this pocket card holder. I used some retired Sweet Pea DSP I had on hand, I so love that DSP and miss it! I got this idea for the holder and card layouts from Dawn Olchefske. There is way to many items to list so if you have any questions, feel free to contact me! Don't you just love the owl, he's one of our new punches!

Card Folder

Card 1

Card 2


Card 3

Card 4

Card 5

Card 6

Card 7

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Not Your Ordinary Mini Milk Cartons

2010-08-26T20:56:00.000-05:00

These are mini milk cartons that I made for thank you gifts for the ladies who attended my Catty Kick Off Party! The were filled with embellishments like brads, hardware, buttons, ribbon and a little stamp too!

Thanks to my BFF stampin' friend Dawn D for lending me her mini milk carton die!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar of my blog or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks!
Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Under The Stars

2010-08-23T06:00:00.000-05:00

I needed a quick thank you card for our youth director at church to send to the camp he took our High School group to this summer. I finally got this stamp set and have seen so many cute cards and projects with it. My demo friend Dee used this set for a birthday card we made for a demo shoebox and that was what made me decide to get the set!

Being that it was quick, I really like how the card turned out except I had to write the word "thanks" and I don't like it that much but didn't have little stamps to fit into the banners. I made the banners by cutting off the points of the large star punch. I read this somewhere on a blog post that this was shown at convention. Seemed kind of small to me at first but it works for that size card.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Bird Punch Card and DSP Sampler

2010-08-21T06:00:00.004-05:00

Hi there!

Here is a card I did for a thank you to my very 1st Downline, Julie! I gave her the card along with this 3x3 DSP Sampler I put together. The card stock is one of our new colors, Cherry Cobbler along with Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla, hmm this sounds like a great dessert!

I know it's hard to see [click for a larger photo] but I first stamped the card stock with Eastern Blooms, then punched with the bird punch. The chocolate chip card stock was punched with a new punch that is in the upcoming Holiday Mini starting September 1! It is the Decorative Label punch. I also used our new Antique Brads. Add some Smooch Spritz and there you go!

The SU Demo group I belong to did a DSP swap so we each got a sample of each of the DSP in the current mini. I added the basic black card stock as dividers with a label which has all the info my downline, Julie will need when ready to place her order!

Would you like to join SU! as a hobby or business demo? If so contact me for more information.

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Friends Never Fade

2010-08-19T08:46:00.000-05:00

I belong to a great group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators. We get together each month and do a shoebox swap. Each of us makes a card and then brings all the supplies for each person to recreate for themselves. Not only do I end up with awesome cards from this very talented group of ladies but we have a lot of fun too! Here is a card I did a couple of months ago but never got to show it go you because well, I was not blogging much but I was still stamping! so I'm trying to get back on track!

This card uses the the Friends Never Fades stamp set, Greenhouse Gala DSP, some of our great new color card stock: Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzaz along with Baja Breeze.I also used the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder run through the Big Shot.

Sorry for the bad picture, I needed to send a friend a card and took a snap shot before putting it in the mail.

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Got Punch?

2010-08-15T06:00:00.007-05:00

Here is one of the cards we will be making at my upcoming punch class. It is a flower rosette made from the eyelet boarder punch. How clever is that? We will also use some of our Presto Patterns DSP. It is such beautiful paper.

Click here to find out all the details for the class.

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Sneak Peak, Punch Class

2010-08-14T17:56:00.000-05:00

Here is a sneak peak at the 5 cards and a 3D box we will make using punches. The class will be held on Saturday, Aug 21 at 7 pm at my home. The fee is $20. Please email me to RSVP by Aug 18. Hope to see you there!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Last Chance...Stamps, Definitely Decorative & Accessories!

2010-06-01T08:18:00.003-05:00

Hello Stampers!

Stampin' Ups! Last Chance list is filled with tons of product that will only be available through June 30. This includes Stamps and Definitely Decorative product.

All Last Chance Accessories will only be available while supplies last. Stampin' Up! will be updating the list each day by 4 pm. I will do my best to post the updated list on my blog.

Click each list below to see what is going! Use the check list to check off the stamp sets you already own or to check off the ones you want to purchase. See below for more information on viewing the Last Chance product.

Last Chance STAMP List

Last Chance DEFINITELY DECORATIVE List These are 25% OFF

Last Chance ACCESSORIES List Some items are discounted. NOTE: all items on this list will be available while supplies last. Some items are being reconfigured. This has different meanings...parts of it may be returning in a different package, some items in collections may return some not, for example the Bold Brights Watercolor Wonder Crayons, some of the Bold Brights colors are retiring and some are returning so SU will be reconfiguring those items to reflect our Color Renovation.

To view all LAST CHANCE product please click on the shopping cart image in the right side bar and then click on the "SHOP NOW" in the upper right corner. This will bring you to my online store and you can view all the Last Chance Stamp Sets, Definitely Decorative product and Accessories.

Just a reminder that Stampin' Up! is renovating there colors coming in July! Here is what the Color Renovation will be...

Color Renovation Chart

Contact me with any questions you have! Have a great day!

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

So Many Stars, Birthday, Candle Crazy Card!

2010-05-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

I'm really excited about the new builder wheels that Stampin' Up! has come out with in the Summer Mini I was a little nervous about filling an uninked triple cell cartridge, but it worked great for my first time! I love the color combo on this card...I'm looking forward to Baja Breeze coming back!

Stamps: Candle Crazy, Birthday, So Many Stars wheels, Card Stock: Pumpkin, Razzleberry, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Ink: Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Razzleberry, Access: Large Star, Spiral, 3/4" and 1/2" circle punches, silver brads

To place an online order with me, please click on the shopping cart image in the right sidebar or contact me directly at inkitupetc@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Keep Stampin' Barbara Pisciotto

Circle Circus Scrapbook Page

2010-05-21T23:41:00.000-05:00

This is the last of the layouts we did at a recent scrapbook class. It's a double 12x12 pages. We used the Circle Circus stamp set. It is such a fun stamp set. I was inspired by another demo on Stampin' Connection which is an online community through Stampin' Up! for their demos. Her layout was different but what I liked was the various stamped images punched out and creating a boarder on the right page. Thanks to my friend Dawn for letting us use her Timeless Type Junior Alphabet. These sizzlit dies are perfect for scrapbooking. It's been added to my "wish list." Do you have a "wish list?" Then contact me and we can schedule a stampin' workshop so you can earn free product!

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Vintage Vogue

2010-05-21T06:00:00.000-05:00

This is another scrapbook layout we did at my recent scrapbook class. This idea came from the SU Milwaukee Regionals. We did the 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 Bashful Blue layout. I turned it into a 12 x 12 layout by adhering it to Sandstone. The Razzleberry band you see on the bottom part of the layout is our Specialty Designer Paper Presto Patterns. This paper is gorgeous! To get the Razzleberry color onto the paper I took our sponge and rubbed it into Razzleberry ink and then in a circular motion rubbed it onto the Presto Pattern paper. I also used our new Log Cabin smooch spritz on the background.

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Delight Scrapbook Page

2010-05-20T23:00:00.000-05:00

This is one of the layouts we did at my recent scrapbook class. The layout was featured on Stampin' Up!'s website. I used different stamps and colors.

Stamps: Extreme Elements, Define Your Life, Rough Type. Card stock: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Taken with Teal, Whisper White, So Saffron. Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Taken With Teal. Acc: Chocolate Chip satin ribbon, Designer Circle Brad, Spiral punch.

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1st Day of School Page

2010-05-14T18:32:00.000-05:00

So I've been seeing some MDS pages and cards online and thought I really need to do a scrapbook page. Here is a page I created with my daughter, Sera's, first day of school photo. Funny that I choose this subject as she will be done with school in 2 weeks! I'll have to do a last day of school layout.

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Hello Baby

2010-05-12T23:02:00.000-05:00

I needed a card for a customer who had her 3rd baby about 3 weeks ago. She had a baby boy.

I used Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White and So Saffron card stock. The DSP is retired from SAB 2009. I used the Big Shot Top Note die and the Perfect Polk Dots embossing folder. 1-3/4" and 1" Circle, Star, Word Window and Photo Corners punches. The Photo Corners punch was used to make the flag like shape after punching with the Word Window punch. Ink is Certainly Celery. Stamp set is Teeny Tiny Wishes. I added a Circle Designer Brad to the 1" circle punch.

For the month of Mary you can receive a pack of our Designer Brads for free with the purchase one of the qualifying stamp sets. See here for the qualifying stamp sets.

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Going In Circles

2010-05-07T06:00:00.002-05:00

That is how life has been feeling lately. I've been so busy it feels like I'm going in circles. So appropriate since I have a project using Circle Circus stamp set. It's one of the stamp sets in Stampin' Up's! current promotion.

Remember the wedding invites made for my friends, Tim & Becca, see this post. The bridal shower is on Saturday and I made these sour cream containers filled with M&Ms. Except my one friend Faith is allergic to chocolate, poor thing, so I filled hers up with something special that she likes, Good & Plenty, yuck but that's what she likes. I also decorated straws using the same stamp set and the large flower punch. I've been seeing some of them around on blogs and yahoo groups. Very cute idea!

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Teacher Appreciation

2010-05-06T21:24:00.000-05:00

I needed something quick, I've been busy with so many projects and I must get moving on the others that need my attention!

I made some sour cream containers for a few teachers at my daughter,s school. I filed them with Hershey kisses. I used DSP from the SAB mini. I attached a note card I had from a few years ago that SU! use to sell. They worked great as a tag. Stamped the apple from the Tart and Tangy stamp set using Old Olive and Real Red markers and matted it on a real red punched circle. I stamped the Thank You from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set onto Old Olive card stock and punched with the Label punch. Tie it with some hemp twine. Very quick and easy!

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Is your favorite SU! color retiring?

2010-05-04T16:37:00.003-05:00

I'm sure you've heard the all the buzz that SU! has announced their "Color Renovation" There are several of our current colors that will be retiring. Also in the "Color Renovation" SU! will be introducing new colors and bringing back some of our popular past In Colors.

On June 1, SU!'s "Last Chance" list will be coming out with all the stamp sets and accessories that are retiring, including retiring colors. At that time products will be available while supplies last.

If you have favorite colors that will be retiring then please place your order with me by May 30. This would include card stock, ink pads, ink refills and any accessories that have the retiring colors.
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Flower Pin and Gift Bag

2010-05-04T08:10:00.003-05:00

I've been a busy bee making flower pins! When I was prepping for a recent stamp camp I cut out extra to make for my daughters, gifts for teachers and the moms in the Bible Study class I attended. Unfortunately I've been sick with a cold and was not able to give the mom's their gifts personally at our last meeting/party and I missed being with the little ones too...boo hoo! Here is one of the pins I made along with a decorated bag. Have a great day!

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Sweet Treat

2010-04-21T06:00:00.001-05:00

I made these treat holders for Administrators Day to give out at my daughter's school. This was one of the projects we made at the Milwaukee Regional, except I changed my colors to fit what I had on stock. I attached a small cello bag filled with Hershey kisses.

I used crushed curry, old olive, razzleberry and whisper white cardstock, crushed curry and old olive ink.

Very quick and cute project to put together.

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Pumpkin Pie meets Melon Mambo along with a not so Bashful Blue!

2010-04-18T13:42:00.012-05:00

Friends of ours from church, Tim and Becca, will be getting married in June. When Becca asked me to do her wedding invites I agreed under the condition she enlist people to help out with the invites. A few weeks ago 5 us met to work on the base of the invites.

This past Saturday, a bunch of us gathered at my house to finish the invites. Becca, Sarah, Julia, Ashley, Faith, Mary Ann] mom of groom], Daryl Lynn [mother of bride], Louise, Sera & Nina [my daughters] and myself! We had a full house and a BLAST! These girls can ROCK when it comes to stamping and assembling and most of them are newbies!

Becca & Tim's colors are orange. So I combined pumpkin pie, melon mambo & bashful blue for the invites. We completed 120 invites. My friend Vicki did an awesome job addressing envelopes with calligraphy.

Starting left and around: Sarah, Becca, Mary Ann, Julia & Ashley

Starting left and around: Nina, Sera, Louise, Faith, Daryl Lynn & me

Here's Becca with the 120 invites. She wanted an invitation that was fun. I used the Circle Circus stamp set. This stamp set screamed Becca to me!

Here's a close up of the invites. I got the invitation layout idea from page 49 of the
Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog.

Bottom Left: Nina, Sera, Julia & Sarah
Top Left: Louise, Mary Ann, Becca, Daryl Lynn, Ashely, Faith and me.

We had a great time! Thanks girls for all your hard work, you're awesome!

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Spring Has Sprung Class

2010-04-16T06:00:00.001-05:00

If you're in the Chicago land area, come and join me and other stampers for my class on Monday, April 26. Click here for more details.

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Green House Garden

2010-04-14T06:00:00.001-05:00

During the month of April, Green House Garden is one of the stamp sets you can purchase at 20% off! Here is a cute project along with all the supplies you need to make it.

Greenhouse Garden journal

Stamps

Greenhouse Garden
Hope Happens

Paper

Chocolate Chip card stock
Confetti White card stock
Old Olive textured card stock
On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal

Ink

Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories

Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon
Linen thread
Button Latte Designer buttons
Stampin' Dimensionals
Bone folder
Stamp-a-ma-jig

Here is what the stamp set looks like. Item #113824, April sale price $20.76

There are a total of 4 sets on sale through April. Click on the links to view the sets.

Fifth Avenue Floral, sale price $19.96, item# 113734
Flower Fancy, sale price $29.56, item# 111578
Trendy Trees, sale price $14.36, item# 113258

Along with a sneak peak offer of our upcoming Awash With Flowers set. Click here for more details!

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Baby Baby 2 Hearts Card

2010-04-13T06:00:00.003-05:00

This is a card I made for my new twin girl nieces! They are so adorable, I can hold them all day. Boo hoo, I don't live that close to my niece to visit more often but I will make sure to be going there over when my girls are out of school!

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Color Renovation Coming July 2010

2010-04-08T23:22:00.007-05:00

Stampin' Up! has announced a BIG change in their product line that will be effective starting with the new Idea Book and Catalog in July 2010.

They are introducing their "Color Renovation." Basically what that means is they are changing their color line. It is similar to when we renovate our home, except it is less money to change the color line then it is to renovate our homes! Good News: They will be bringing in some of our awesome past "In Colors" as well as adding on 5 new "Core Colors" along with some of our current colors AND introduce 5 new "In Colors!" Bad News: We will be saying farewell to many of our current colors. Good News: you have still have time to order and stock up on your favorite color ink, refills, card stock and accessories before they retire the end of June!

The 5 new colors are: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler & Marina Mist.

Returning "In Colors": Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, River Rock, Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi.

"Color Renovation"

"A Fond Farewell" to these colors.

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Spring has Sprung Stamp Camp

2010-04-03T21:15:00.002-05:00

Click on the below link to view a sample and details of my upcoming April 26 Stamp Camp.

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Wedding Card with a Water Color Technique

2010-01-02T11:39:00.003-06:00

I created this card for a friend who was married back in October. I'm ashamed to admit it but I was very very very late on sending this card since we were not able to attend the wedding. What is extra special about this card is that my 10 year old daughter, Nina, helped me make this card. The friend was her teacher from 1st & 2nd grade and we've been very blessed to have her in our daughter's life & be able to stay in contact! So that called for an extra special card!

I taught my daughter, Nina, a water color technique on the rose. You use shimmery white card stock, re-inkers, white stampin emboss powder & lots of water! We also used the Big Shot to add texture to the background on pretty in pink card stock. To add a special touch of embellishment we used the pearls & beads on a hat pin from the SU Pretties Kit. The stamps used is Fifth Avenue Floral and a retired wedding stamp set for the wording that I can't remember the name.

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MDS Christmas Wishes

2009-12-25T11:18:00.001-06:00

I created this in My Digital Studio! Enjoy your time with family and friends & have a Merry Christmas!

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Snowflake Wreath

2009-12-21T19:33:00.003-06:00

Last week I went to our demo stamping group holiday party and we all brought a handmade grab bag gift. I decorated the twig wreath with the big shot snowflake die and the snowflake punch. I embossed them with the iridescent embossing powder. I also used some of our shimmer paint on the twig wreath.

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Etched Snowflake Jar

2009-12-19T14:49:00.005-06:00

Here is a jar I made using the Big Shot, snowflake die, contact paper, etching gel and a glass jar. This is a simple gift for someone special on your list.
I gave it to my upline, Dawn. She is always great with helping me out and lending me stamps! It's filled with chocolate and candy canes.

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Elegant Baby Shower Invite

2009-11-29T21:14:00.002-06:00

My niece and her husband are expecting their first babies, twin girls! My sister in law asked me to make the invites to the shower. She sent me a photo of the bedding which was my inspiration for the invites. Very elegant.

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Birthday Card

2009-11-08T21:39:00.004-06:00

Here is a card a I made for my daughters girlfriend. She is 13 yrs old, my daughter will be turning 13 this week too! I'm not ready for the teen years!!!!!

Supplies: Stamps: Upsy Daisy & Teeny Tiny Wishes, Ink: VersaMark, Crushed Curry & Melon Mambo, Card stock: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, DSP: Razzleberry Lemonade, Accessories: Crushed Curry ribbon, Pretties Kit, corner round & circle punches, Dazzling Diamonds, clear embossing powder.

I embossed the daisies by inking up my stamp with VersaMark then inked up with crushed curry and with a dauber I added melon mambo ink on the daisies too. Then I added the clear embossing powder and heat it all up. I love the way it turned out.

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Cruise 2009 Scrap book pages

2009-10-30T23:14:00.004-05:00

Here are some of the pages from my Cruise 2009 Scrap Book I made using My Digital Studio. You can see a movie of the book in the previous post.

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Cruise 2009

2009-10-30T22:41:00.003-05:00

Here is a movie of the scrapbook I created of our cruise using Stampin' Ups! new program, "My Digital Software" I had this printed into an 8x8 hardcover book. I was excited about this program coming out in hopes that I may catch up on some scrap booking. You can create and print cards, calendars, scrap book pages as well as create movies & interactive videos. You can also burn them onto a DVD and share with your family and friends.

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Sneak Peak for Holiday Mini Stamp Event

2009-09-04T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Ladies!

I absolutely love the new Holiday Mini Catalog that is out! It has so many great stamps and accessories for many occasions. Here is a sneak peak at one of the 3D items we will be making at my upcoming September 22 stamp event. Click on my calendar on the side bar for more details and to see my currently scheduled stamp events!

This was made using the Sweet Treat cups that are available in the Holiday Mini. Along with several of our punches! The 1-3/4" circle, Large Oval, Trio Flower, 5 Petal & Modern Label. I started out with the intentions of a flower card and switch gears. I was inspired by a turkey a friend had made for me last year.

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Hilarious SU Convention Video Commercial Contest Winner

2009-09-03T20:41:00.003-05:00

Hi Ladies,

I thought this would be fun sharing with you. Prior to the SU Convention, SU has a commercial contest. So basically you film a fake commercial that has something to do with convention or SU product or whatever SU. At convention they show the winning commercial the the runner up ones. I'm attaching the winning commercial. It's hilarious!

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Build A Bear Tri-Shutter Card

2009-09-02T22:54:00.004-05:00

Here is a Build A Bear card I made. This card is called a Tri-Shutter card. I've been wanting to make one of these for awhile. I hope you like the card. If you are in the Chicagoland area and would like to learn how to make the card, then join me at my next stamping event on September 22. Check out my calendar for more information.

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