All Things Alicia

The Retiring Stamp Set List is Here!

When you place a qualifying order with me, or in my online store  by May 31st I will make sure you're one of the first people to get the new 2012-2013 catalog that comes out June 1st!  A qualifying order is $25 or more before tax and shipping.

 You can click on these screen shots of the retiring list to make them bigger, or you can download the list at the bottom of the post.

The next two go together.  I couldn't get all the stuff in the same shot so I just did a top half, bottom half type thing.

Accessories won't be out until the end of April but the stamp sets were released today.  Two Pages!  I'm putting a downloadable copy in here so you can change the size to make it easily readable to you.

This one is by catalog page number:

Download RetiredStamps_0412_en-US

And this one is a sortable Excel file so you can make it alphabetical or whatever you like:

Download Retired_List_stamps_en-US

 

Happy Stamping Everyone!  Get your sets before they're gone forever!  You can find them in my online store!

Gardening Journal From A Composition Book

I'm getting to that point with my gardening that I need to keep track of what I'm thinking.  My brain is less able to keep track of what I planned to put where, what I want to try next, and what did and didn't work. 

To remedy this situation I pulled out a grid paper compostition book from my stash.  Now, I always prefer the grid paper ones, I'm just wierd that way, but I also chose it specifically for this project so that I could sketch things out easily. 

 
I used the Paisley Petals DSP for the cute accents because I LOVE this paper! 

I started with last year's stuff in the pages because I wanted to put down what I could manage to remember from then to help me plan out where I was putting things this year.  I want to keep track for a mini -crop rotation type of thing. 

I used some sketchy letter stamps to denote pages for the year, notes, planning, sketches, etc...  The alphabet stamps I used are retired now but if you don't have some you like, you could use our current Janes Type Alphabet or Spencerian as well.  Those might retire soon too so I'd jump on that if I were you. ;)

I have also discovered that I like just taping in those things that come with the plant so I remember what kind I planted. ;)

I made a second one without the stamped titles, but I added pocket pages to it.  This one's going in my Etsy shop and would make a perfect gift for a gardener!

Don't forget you can order supplies to make your own gardening journal/altered composition book here at my website.

Or you can just buy the one you see above in my Etsy shop.

Gift for a Knitter

I've been playing with a set I really love called Hand Knit. I'm not a knitter myself, but I have a few friends who are, and I love randomly blessing my friends with little gifties so I've made a few things with this.

This is a simple wrapped type holder for knitting needles.

Too cute huh?!

I used some scraps leftover from the Sale A Bration paper set.  It's no longer available but you could totally do this with any paper you like.  It's not really a paper specific type thing.

I got the bamboo knitting needles at a local craft store and used my coupon for them.  That makes this a really inexpensive gift with a whole lot of love!

Here's an up close of the little yarn and button detail around the middle:

 
I made two of these.  One for a friend and one for my Etsy shop.

Even though you can't get the Everyday Enchantment paper anymore, you can still get this stamp set (hand knit) and other supplies at my website.

Here's a list of what I used:

-Hand Knit stamp set

-Everyday Enchantment paper

-sticy strip

-Early Espression 1/8" tafetta ribbon

-linen thread

-Poppy Parade marker

-Black Staz On ink pad

-neutrals designer buttons

-stampin dimensionals

-paper snips (have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE my little paper snips for trimming things!?!)

Hop on over here to order your supplies!

Or hop over here to get this gift already made (if it's still there by the time you read this ;)).

You're A Gem Cardholder Video With Carrie Cudney

Carrie is one of the Stampin' Up! training gurus who does a lot of presentations at convention and leadership. She's my personal favorite. ;) I love this card holder that is so easy! I'm sure she'll be showing more fabulous ideas at convention in July. It's not too late to go to convention with my group! It's open to all demonstrators and now is a perfect time to sign up with the Sale A Bration special! Check out this page on my website to see why!

 

I personally love the new edgelits and have been using them like crazy! Such a simple step jazz up every project!

Remember that you can get any of these items on my website! And it's still Sale A Bration for a few more days so you can also get your free Sale A Bration items with every $50!

New My Digital Studio Releases!

I know I'm not great at updating you guys on the newest releases from My Digital Studio; but, for future reference, they always come out on Tuesdays and you can find them here in my online store. :)

I do have this week's newest releases for you today though:

There are some great Mother's Day items, a really fun sentiment set, and my favorite is the recipe set!  I'm thinking of about 10 different things I can do with that "What Goes In" designer template!  I'm thinking small swatchbook recipe books for family, kids mini recipe books, etc....  The list goes on!

And remember that digital content counts towards your purchase of $50 or more for free Sale A Bration items!

Go straight to my store and download these now to get started on your projects!  It is National Craft Month after all. :)

Seed Packet Organizers - Made From a Pinterest Idea

I saw on Pinterest that someone suggested using one of those mini albums for a seed packet organizer. Genius! But of course I had to make a cute one for myself.   I can't just do a plain ol' anything that can be jazzed up in my stamping space. :)

I used one of those mini albums, and then gussied it up with some on-hand supplies.  I used some raven lace from last year's holiday mini catalog.  Sorry, it's no longer available, but I do have some left is someone wants to buy it.  E-mail me (stampified@sbcglobal.net) and I can get it to you by the yard. 

I also cut out the word "seeds" with my Big Shot and the Billboard Alphabet decorative strip die. 

I actually made two of these!  One for me, and one for my Etsy shop!  You can see it with more pictures here. 

You can also purchase the Billboard Alphabet through my online Stampin' Up! store here.

And don't forget that right now is Sale A Bration!  You can get free stuff with your purchases!  It ends March 31st (which is approaching rapidly!). 

Sale A Bration Stamp Camp Reminder

There are only two more days to register for the Sale A Bration stamp camp!

Come relax and take some time for yourself! Enjoy a leisurely stamping time with great projects designed, prepped, and ready for you.

 

For only $20 you get:

-5 projects (2 fabulous cards, 1- 12x12 scrapbook spread, 2-3D projects that would make great gifts)
-lunch, drinks, snacks
-door prizes (be on time, bring scissors, adhesive, and have a friend register who hasn't been to my stamping events before- each of these gets you a ticket)
-A great time!
-access do my idea center - if you'd like to bring a camera you are welcome to
-special surprise opportunities for attendees!

Where: Riverside, California. I'll send address to you when you've RSVP'd. Don't want to post that on line. :)

When: Saturday, Feb 25th, 10 am - 2 pm

RSVP with payment by Feb 16th.
You can RSVP through my demonstrator website (find it on my event calendar and there's a button to RSVP). You could also RSVP through e-mail (stampified@sbcglobal.net), in person, or call or text my cell (951-334-5424).

I accept cash, checks, and Paypal for my events. If you are paying by check, e-mail me with SAB stamp camp in the subject line and I'll send you my address. You can pay via Paypal by sending the payment to my e-mail address (stampified@sbcglobal.net)

You Can Now Try My Digital Studio Free for 30 Days!

Quick info post with fantastic news! You can try My Digital Studio FREE for 30 days!

Our FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express is now available.

How do you get it?
You can download the software and access the free trial just as you would a Stampin' Up! digital download by downloading from my business website.

What do you do once you try it and like it?
Once the 30-day free trial period is over, you can purchase the downloadable or disc version of the software to continue using it. You'll simply open up the trial version you already have on your computer, and will be prompted to enter the product registration key you received after purchasing the software. (You'll receive this key via e-mail if you purchase the downloadable version, and you'll find it along with your shipped software if you purchase the disc version.) 

There you have it!  Give it a try!

And there are also free tutorials on the program at MyDigitalStudio.net.  Go download your free trial today!

Sale A Bration Stamp Camp!

Come relax and take some time for yourself! Enjoy a leisurely stamping time with great projects designed, prepped, and ready for you.

When: Saturday, Feb 25th, 10 am - 2 pm

What's included?
-5 projects (2 fabulous cards, 1- 12x12 scrapbook spread, 2-3D projects that would make great gifts)
-lunch, drinks, snacks
-door prizes (be on time, bring scissors, adhesive, and have a friend register who hasn't been to my stamping events before- each of these gets you a ticket)
-A great time!
-access do my idea center - if you'd like to bring a camera you are welcome to
-special surprise opportunities for attendees!

Where: Riverside, California.  I'll send address to you when you've RSVP'd.  Don't want to post that on line. :)

RSVP with payment by Feb 16th.
You can RSVP through my demonstrator website (find it on my event calendar and there's a button to RSVP). You could also RSVP through e-mail (stampified@sbcglobal.net), in person, or call or text my cell (951-334-5424).

I accept cash, checks, and Paypal for my events. If you are paying by check, e-mail me with SAB stamp camp in the subject line and I'll send you my address. You can pay via Paypal by sending the payment to my e-mail address (stampified@sbcglobal.net)

Valentine Peeps and Everyday Enchantment

Quick post with poor cell phone pictures.  :) 

You know my favorite stuff in the new Sale A Bration mini is the everyday enchantment paper.  This is one project I made out of it that I am demonstrating at a customer's workshop next week.  She asked for something Valentine-ey so I'm going to show them how to make this as one of the demonstrations.

The striped paper is from Everyday Enchantment (FREE!)and the the hearts are from the I Heart Hearts stamp set.

Here's the inside:

The box of heart shaped Peeps slides out with the ribbon (that's Very Vanilla seam binding by the way).

It's really an easy thing to make.  Remember that right now is Sale A Bration, so you can get this paper (or other Sale A Bration items of your choice) FREE with EVERY $50 you spend (before tax and shipping!).  There's a link to the Sale A Bration mini catalog in my right hand side bar.  Place your order today!