Jessica Lamb Stamps

My top 5 favorite things from the new 2012 Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog

Have you seen the new 2012 Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog that debuted on Jan 4^th? I love this mini; it is right up my alley! I thought it would be fun to share with you my top 5 favorite products from the mini.

 

My list is in no particular order and probably won’t come as much of a surprise based on the sneak peak posts I shared with you :)

 

Product #1 Framelits dies

Framelits are thin, wafer-like dies that allow you to see where you are placing the die before you cut! You use them along with the Big Shot machine. So now you can easily die cut stamp images and more! These dies are nestible which means you can create different size frames and layers! The Framelits are available in a Hearts Collection and Labels Collection.

Click here to see a card I made featuring the Labels Collection Framelits and Apothecary Art stamp set.

 

Product #2 Pleated Satin Ribbon

What is so cool about the Pleated Satin Ribbon is that it comes already pleated and stitched! This ribbon is available in 5 colors: Pear Pizzazz, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, and Baja Breeze.

Product #3 Apothecary Art Stamp Set

I just love this stamp set. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it. I love the vintage feel and versatility of this set. The Apothecary Art Stamp Set contains 6 stamps: 2 sentiments (happiest birthday and so grateful) and 4 labels of varying sizes. This set is great for all your paper crafting projects from cards to scrapbook pages and more. Paired with the Labels Collection Framelits you can create custom journaling spots for your scrapbook pages. 

I love this card that I made with the Apothecary Art stamp set. I used 3 different shades of red to color the roses on the wreath.

 

Product #4 Loving Thoughts Stamp Set

The Loving Thoughts Stamp Set has become my “go to” stamp set of late. The phrases are so versatile. I have used them on cards and scrapbook pages. The sentiments are great for everything from wedding to sympathy to graduation to thinking of you and more!

Product #5 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

The Twitterpated Designer Series Paper has a mix of florals and stripes that would be suitable for feminine as well as masculine projects. The colors in this patterned paper collection includes: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Gray, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze and Whisper White.

 

Check out this super cute Owl card I made using the Twitterpated DSP. The sentiment is from the Loving Thoughts stamp set.

Click here to see a 12x12 scrapbook page I made using the Twitterpated DSP.

 

What do you think of all these cool products! Which one would you like to use first? Leave a comment and let me know. You can purchase any of these products via my Stampin' Up! website by clicking the shop now button above or just click here.

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

 

 

The Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Blitz ends today!

Do you like a bargain? Search out a great sale? Get excited when you can get something for more than 50% off?  Well then you need to check out the Stampin’ Up! clearance rack. There are discontinued items for up to 80% off! The clearance rack is only available for online purchases and while supplies last!

 

Today is a great day to check out the clearance rack because the clearance rack blitz ends today!

 

Seriously, items are dirt cheap! Awesome beautiful papers, buttons, brads, chipboard, glitter, rub-ons, ribbons, and much, much more! Tons of old style punches and Big Shot dies too!

 

 If you have any Valentine Project plans then the Love Patterns DSP is a must buy – it is only $1.99  -- that’s 80% off!

Or the Lover Letters designer series paper on sale for $3.99!

Many old style punches are 40% off including:

The 5 petal flower punch

Boho Blossoms punch

Eyelet Border punch

So check it out today by clicking here and remember you can only purchase clearance items through my online store.

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

 

Today is the big day – the Occasions Mini Catalog is here!

Today is the big day; the 2012 Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog is here! You guys already know how much I love this new mini! I’ve been telling you for days now :)

 

 

Click here to view the Occasions Mini as a PDF

 

There really is something for everyone in this catalog! One of the cutest new stamp sets is the Gnome Sweet Gnome set. Gnomes are super trendy right now. You will see them turning up everywhere, not just travel TV commercials! This set of 12 stamps will come in handy for a scrapbook pages about gardening or gnome collections and cards for a new baby or thinking of you!

 

Here is a cute little note card I made with the Gnome Sweet Gnome set.

 

 

What do you think of my cute little guy? I think I need to come up with a name for him as I have a feeling I will be using this set often in the weeks to come! What projects would you make with the Gnome Sweet Gnome stamp set? Leave a comment and let me know.

 

Click here to shop the new Occasions Mini Catalog.

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

Early Bird Registration is ending soon for the NJ Crop Weekends Winter Crop!

Are you looking for a weekend away with the ladies crafting, laughing, and having a great time!? Then I have the event for you! Our NJ Crop Weekends Winter crop on February 24-26, 2012!!  Early bird registration ends in 10 days on January 13.

 

A paper crafting getaway is sooooo much fun! Aside from having the opportunity to scrapbook without my 3 kids “helping”me, there are classes, contests, games, great food, and of course great company!

 

Our all inclusive weekend crops are held at the Dolce Basking Ridge. I’d love to have you join me for the whole weekend or just 1 day. Several packages are available.Plus there is a referral program! If you refer a NEW friend to NJ Crop Weekends, take $10 off* your package price and $10 off* your friend’s price!!  (*Save $5 on packages D, E & F). All packages include:

 

Ergonomic seating

Use of Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Center

Power strip at every table

Complimentary Punch & Diecut Table

Goodie Bags Filled with Products!!

Free Wireless Internet & Free Wireless Printing

Coffee, Tea, Water, Juices, and Snacks 24/7

And much more!

 

For more information and a registration form click here. And remember Early bird registration ends on January 13^th. So send me your registration form ASAP to reserve your spot!

 

Happy scrapping and I hope to see you at the crop!

 

Jessica

Occasions Mini Sneak Peak: Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Just 2 more days until the debut of the 2012 Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog! Today I am going to share with you a scrapbook page I made with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.

 

The Twitterpated Designer Series Paper has a mix of florals and stripes that would be suitable for feminine as well as masculine projects. The colors in this patterned paper collection includes: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Gray, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze and Whisper White.

 

 

My Love Birds 12 x12 scrapbook page highlights some photos I took at my brother’s engagement party last year. All of the patterned paper on this scrapbook page is from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper collection. I love that Basic Gray patterned paper that I matted the photos on. Doesn’t it look great with the Blushing Bride pink?  I think it is such a classy, traditional color combination for weddings and engagements.

 

Behind my two little love birds I used the new Framelits Labels Collection die to create the base of the embellishment.

 

 

The Framelits Labels Collection dies are super cool. I see myself using them in many projects from card making to scrapbooking and everything in between. They make great journaling spots for scrapbooking. And I really like how the Pear Pizzazz label anchors my page title and birds here. I also used my Big Shot to die cut the letters (Serif Essentials Alphabet set).

 

In the upper left corner my heart garland is a mix of covered chipboard from the On Board Merry Medley and punched hearts.

 

 

During 2012 expect to see more scrapbooking projects from me. One of my goals is to scrapbook something at least twice a week. We shall see how it goes. What do you think of this layout? Leave a comment below and let me know. Oh and if you would like your own copy of the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog, send me a email and I’d be happy to send you a copy!

 

The Framelits and Twitterpated Designer Series Paper set will be available beginning January 4 and you will be able to order them directly from my website.

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica