Thoughts of You

I created this card for my Saturday card buffet.  It uses the Tea Shoppe and the sentiment is from the Loving Thoughts stamp set.  The die cut shape you see is from Stampin' Ups! Labels Framelits.  I'm so in love with these!  Not to mention the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and Blushing Bride pleated satin ribbon.  I realized as I was writing this post that all of these items are in the current Occasions mini.

Happy Stamping,
Barbara Pisciotto
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Ink it Up!, etc

Sponging Technique

I have my card buffet on Saturday.  I had a request to do the sponge technique.  Here is the card we will be doing. It so spring like, I love it!

I first embossed the flower image, from Upsy Daisy with white embossing powder. Starting from the top and working my way down the card, I sponged with Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie & Tangerine Tango.  I used the sentiment from the Loving Thoughts set from the Occasions mini. The butterfly is the Beautiful Wings embosslit die. 

Happy Stamping,
Barbara Pisciotto
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Ink it Up!, etc

I'm in love...

with Stampin' Ups! Labels Framelits.  Here is one of the cards we will be making at my upcoming Card Buffet on Saturday. 

I stamped the background of the card and the Very Vanilla large framelit with the free Sale-A-Bration stamp set Fresh Vintage.  For the main image I used the the large tea cup from the Tea Shop stamp set.  The ink, card stock and designer series paper colors are Wisteria Wonder. Such a beautiful soft purple color!  I also used Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz on the tea cup along with our pearls.

Happy Stamping!
Barbara Pisciotto
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Ink It Up!, Etc

My Digital Studio Free 30 Day Trial

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

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

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

September Stamp Events

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

New Idea Book & Catalog Kick Off!

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.

Hybrid Scrapbook Class

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

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?

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

Tea for Three

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!

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

A Little Somethin'

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

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

Got Punch?

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

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