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The Stamps of Life February 2012 Release: umbrella4you

Gretchen Schmidt, CS Contributor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:21 +0000

Hi everyone! Gretchen here bringing you the Stamps of Life February club release (and it’s super cute!). This months set is called umbrella4you.

Adorable right? Check out the video for more details:

Card showcased in the video:

Supplies: umbrella4you (The Stamps of Life), Licorice, Bubblegum, and Banana Premium Dye Ink (Colorbox), Pop `n Cuts XL Die Set and Label Insert (Karen Burniston, Sizzix), Movers & Shapers Label and Ribbon Set (Karen Burniston, Sizzix), Open Scallop Border Punch (EK Success), Fly a Kite “Genuine” Sky Paper (Lime Twist, My Mind’s Eye), white cardstock (Bazzill).

Check back soon, I’ll have more The Stamps of Life stamp sets to share! ~ Gretchen

The Stamps of Life January 2012 Releases (plus the December 2011 mid-month Releases)

Gretchen Schmidt, CS Contributor — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:08:25 +0000

Hi everyone! Gretchen here wishing you a Happy New Year!!! The holidays have come and gone and I’m working hard at getting back on track and bringing you the great releases from The Stamps of Life.

Today I’ll be sharing with you the newest release from January 2012 and back tracking a bit to share the December 2011 mid-month releases. I know you’re going to like them! For December we have: jar4candy, lily4me, phrases2say and for January we have list2write, created4you, quote2love, and hope4us.

I made a few card examples to share in the video showcasing the new stamps.

Supplies for cards: hope4us, list2write, and phrases2say stamp sets (The Stamps of Life, cardstock (Bazzill), Kraft Funday Happy Days Designer Cardstock Paper (My Mind’s Eye), Life of the Party Designer Cardstock Paper (My Mind’s Eye), Open Scallop Border Punch (EK Success), Strawberry, Licorice, and Bubblegum Premium Dye Ink (Stephanie Barnard, Colorbox), black pen.

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Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed the new releases as much as I did.

Stay tuned for more! ~ Gretchen

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Tutorial with The Stamps of Life December 2011 Release: candy2share

Gretchen Schmidt, CS Contributor — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:55:16 +0000

Hi everyone! Happy December! Gretchen here with a sweet new stamp set to share with you from The Stamps of Life. This fun new set is called candy2share.

I’ve got a brand new video that includes a tutorial making this card:

Supplies: candy2share stamps (The Stamps of Life), white cardstock (Bazzill), patterned paper (Scenic Route), Premium Dye Inks – Strawberry, Artichoke, and Licorice (Colorbox), Honeydew and Maraschino twine (The Twinery). Other: pop-dots, adhesive.
Hope you like it! Have a great month!

Happy Stamping! ~Gretchen

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Tutorial with The Stamps of Life November 2011 Release: froggy2love

Gretchen Schmidt, CS Contributor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:13:39 +0000

Happy November! I’m excited to share the newest release with all of you from The Stamps of Life. This adorable set is called froggy2love… it’s got a ton of cute images and sayings!

I’ve got a new video tutorial to share with everyone making the fun froggy card pictured above. Enjoy!

Supplies: froggy2love (The Stamps of Life), Life of the Party – 6×6 paper pad (Lime Twist, My Mind’s Eye), Artichoke Premium Dye Ink (Colorbox), Licorice Premium Dye Ink (Colorbox), Sage Chalk Ink (VersaMagic, Tsukinek), Zig 2 Way Glue, Tombow Permanent Adhesive, black pen .01 (Zig Millennium), MicroTip Scissors (Fiskars), paper trimmer (Fiskars). Other: bone folder, ribbon, pencil, eraser.

Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out the newest release from The Stamps of Life! Don’t forget you can share your own creations in our Create Scrapbooks Flickr Gallery, the more the merrier! See you again soon!

Happy stamping! ~Gretchen

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Club Scrap: September 2011 Scrapbook Kit – Orient Express

Terri Bradford, Create Scrapbooks Lead — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:32:20 +0000

Club Scrap offers SO many possibilities and club options (digital and traditional paper) and we are delighted to feature their kits each month as a Sponsor at CreateScrapbooks.com.

Here’s their exclusive latest SEPTEMBER 2011 Club Scrap (traditional paper kit) goodness:

You can see ALL of their available kits, learn more about their awesome company, free tutorials, videos, and more at http://www.clubscrapcommunity.com/.

Also view the latest Club Scrap “Scrap Rap” digital newsletter with ideas, instructions, and more for your new kit here!

Remember to tell them that CreateScrapbooks.com or ScrapClubs.com sent you so we can continue to bring you fresh content and fun new products!

The Stamps of Life Mid-September 2011 Releases + Tutorial

Gretchen Schmidt, CS Contributor — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:23:06 +0000

Hi everyone! Welcome! Gretchen here, bringing you the mid-September releases for The Stamps of Life. They are amazing and I can’t wait to share them with all of you. There are four new stamp sets available… spiros2stamp, moreowls2love, web4us, and solids4Halloween.

For this mid-month release, I’ve got an extra special video for you. It covers all four stamp sets and contains a quick and easy tutorial using the web4us stamp set.

If you’d like to see the projects individually, you’ll be able to find them in the CreateScrapbooks.com Flickr Gallery. If you have any of your own creations you’d like to share, you can upload to our Flickr Gallery too, we would love to see! Correction: In the video I say and note one of the sets is called spirals2stamp. This is incorrect, my apologies. The correct name is spiros2stamp. Sorry about that.

Supplies from projects: spirals2stamp, moreowls2love, solids4Halloween, web4us (The Stamps of Life), White cardstock (Bazzill), Black cardstock (American Crafts), Life of the Party (Lime Twist, My Mind’s Eye), Whoo-Ligans Batty (Back to Basics, Bo Bunny), Classic Stampin’ Spots (Stampin’ Up), Scallop Sentiment Border Punch (Fiskars), Circles (Framelits, Sizzix), Scallop Circles (Framelits, Sizzix), Black Pens (American Crafts), Black Dye Ink (Hero Hues, Hero Arts), Old Paper, Walnut Stain, Wild Honey, Dusty Concord, Spiced Marmalade, Worn Lipstick, Peeled Paint, Broken China, Barn Door (Distress Inks, Ranger), Ribbon.

Thank you to The Stamps of Life for such an awesome release! I cannot wait to see what October brings.

Happy crafting! ~ Gretchen

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Club Scrap: Orient Express September 2011 Digital Kit Release

Terri Bradford, Create Scrapbooks Lead — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:50:46 +0000

Club Scrap Digital – September 2011 Releases

Orient Express Digital Scrapbook Club Scrap Kit Ingredients – purchase this kit for only $8.83 at http://clubscrap.com!

8 – 10 Digital Backgrounds
Graphic Stamp images used in designing the paper and digital lines- including phrases. (around 12)
Variety of Fibers, Metals, Organic and other Embellishments
Digital Alphabet
6 Quick Drop Digital Layouts
6 Matching Templates in both PNG and PSD formats
Designer built complete components. Make any fast Layout look like you spent hours! (around 3)
See MORE of the Orient Express collection here to purchase!

Don’t forget to check out the coordinating expansion set that arrives on the 20th!
Also, the Club Scrap “Scrap Rap Magazine” is now available in DIGITAL format! Check out the great tutorials and ideas!

Club Scrap is a ScrapClubs.com and CreateScrapbooks.com sponsor – let them know we sent you over!

Tutorial with The Stamps of Life talk2me August 2011 Release

Gretchen Schmidt, CS Contributor — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:47:09 +0000

Hi everyone! Gretchen here with another mid August release to share with you from The Stamps of Life. This fun set is called talk2me. I adore the thought bubbles!

I’ve got a super quick tutorial to share with you today (if you need a fast card then this will fit the bill). Hope you like it!

Supplies: talk2me stamp set (The Stamps of Life), kraft cardstock (Bazzill), Tickled Pink Chipboard (Fine and Dandy, My Minds Eye), green patterned paper (My Minds Eye), dotted patterned paper (Scenic Route), Open Scallop Border Punch (EK Success), black ink (Hero Hues, Hero Arts), white pigment ink (American Crafts), Peeled Paint Distress Ink (Tim Holtz, Ranger), black pen.

Don’t forget to upload your creations to our Create Scrapbooks Flickr Gallery.
Happy crafting! ~ Gretchen

Introducing The Stamps of Life outline4letters and zebra2letter August 2011 Release

Gretchen Schmidt, CS Contributor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:13:01 +0000

Hi everyone, Gretchen here sharing two mid-month releases with you from The Stamps of Life. These sets are called outline4letters and zebra2letter. I am sharing the two together because they’re made for each other, literally! You’ve got the awesome outline with one and the quick fill in with the other. The perfect touch for any card or layout!

Today I’m sharing a layout with you and a quick tip on how to use the letter sets together.

Supplies: stamp sets – outline4letter, zebra2letter, branches4flowers, and lines2journal (The Stamps of Life), kraft and white cardstock (Bazzill), patterned papers – Journaling Cards, Chloe Crowns, and Sally Stitches (Little Girl Collection, Echo Park Paper Co.), Tickled Pink Bling (Fine and Dandy, My Minds Eye), corner rounder Squeeze Punch (Fiskars), Black ink (Hero Hues, Hero Arts), white pigment ink (American Crafts), Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink (Tim Holtz, Ranger), Daffodil Delight and Old Olive (Stampin’ Up), Upper Crest Border Punch (Fiskars), black pen, green and white floss.

Thank you for stopping by! Please feel free to share your creations with us in the Create Scrapbooks Flickr Gallery.

Check back soon for another TSOL August release! ~ Gretchen

CS Sponsor: Club Scrap Digital – August 2011 Versailles Kit Release

Terri Bradford, Create Scrapbooks Lead — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:00:31 +0000

Club Scrap Digital: Versailles - August 2011 Digital Kit Release

Club Scrap Digital – August 2011 Releases

Nowhere else will you have the opportunity to experience the luxury of richly textured traditional monthly collections like Club Scrap — after they have been amazingly crafted into a digital format. Created by the same team that brings you our famous traditional paper kits. Versailles Digital Scrapbook Club Scrap Kit Ingredients – purchase this kit for only $8.83 at http://clubscrap.com! 12 Digital Backgrounds, Graphic Stamp images used in designing the paper and digital lines- including phrases, Variety of Fibers, Metals, Organic and other Embellishments, Digital Alphabet, 6 Quick Drop Digital Layouts, 6 Matching Templates. Don’t forget to check out the coordinating expansion set that arrives on the 20th! Also, the Club Scrap “Scrap Rap Magazine” is now available in DIGITAL format! Check out the great tutorials and ideas! Club Scrap is a ScrapClubs.com and CreateScrapbooks.com sponsor – let them know we sent you over!