Mel's Creative Creations

Happy Easter! Whether you believe in the Easter Bunny or in our Savior hope you have a blessed weekend in whatever way you decide to celebrate it! I decided to use the Ears to You stamp again and make this card in blue. I did away with the sentiment and used the Teeny Tiny Wishes sentiment of Happy Easter instead. I also used the color coach to help me come up with my colors. Here is the recipe if you are interested! Print Poetry DSP (Spring Catalog) $6.95 129312 Cardstock Midnight Muse $6.95 126843 and Gumball Green $6.95 126840 Labels Collection Framelits $26.95 125598 Ink for Gumball Green and Midnight Muse  I used the Stampin’ Write Markers from the In Color 2012-2014 set $14.95 126856 Marina Mist $3.50 119679 Teeny Tiny Wishes $36.95 115370-wood $26.95 127802-Clear Color Coach $14.95 English 120148 2012-2014 In Color Cards $2.50 English 126890 Thanks for looking!

The other day I decided I ought to create something that is Easter themed with the holiday coming up this coming Sunday. Sometimes it feels like time really just flys! I decided to use the single stamp Ears to You(132659 $6.95) and the Print Poetry DSP (129312 $6.95) from the Spring Catalog. The way these rabbits inked it wasn’t like I visualized. But I like the effect. The cardstock I used was Summer Starfruit. (126839 $6.95) Ink used was Summer Starfruit,(126991 $5.95) Primrose Petals (126858 $5.95) and Raspberry Ripple. (126859 $5.95)The ribbon is satin stitched in Primrose Petals. (126844 $8.95) The bunnies were cut with the Labels Collection Framelits (125598 $26.95) Just a reminder just because Saleabration has ended there are still promotions and the like going on. For example, these last single stamps will be gone on Sunday March 31st. Thanks for looking and hope you find time in your day to create!

THIS AND THAT Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now. See it. Talk about it. While you're at it, enter to win a free trip.   And tell everybody to do the same. Item Description Price 131268 Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95 130814 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95 130133 Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95 131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95 131269 Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95 133350 Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30. $32.08 15% Off Retail Value! Read On . . . We're introducing the line with these five

Seamstress or not--you'll love using our high quality Designer Fabric--especially at 50 percent off! Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin' Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in an extra-wide fat quarters (18" x 26"). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more! The sale starts Monday, so call now--and get ready to jump into the spring Fabric Frenzy! • Promotion dates: Monday, March 25-Sunday, March 31, 2013 • No minimum purchase required to receive the discount • All items are limited quantity at the discounted price; the discount will be removed once the limit is reached Page 170 126892 Essentials Designer Fabric $29.95 $14.98 Page 171 126983 Floral District Designer Fabric $9.95 $4.98 Page 171 126894 Comfort Café Designer Fabric $9.95 $4.98 Page 171 125411 Summer Smooches Designer Fabric $9.95 $4.98 Page 171 125412 Twitterpat

  You know how you always think you have more time than you think to do this and that? Yep when it came to SAB I thought I had more time to create than I did. But I had to share one more SAB project before it goes away tomorrow. So this is your LAST chance to make a $50 order to get some really cute stuff! Today is a friend of mine’s birthday. So I decided to make her a birthday card and add a little sparkle to it. If you’d like to make something like this here is the product list. Rich Razzleberry Cardstock 8-1/2 x11 115316 $6.95 Very Vanilla Cardstock 8-1/2 x11 101650 $8.50 for 40 sheets Whisper White Cardstock 8-1/2x11 100730 $8.50 for 40 sheets Sycamore Street Designer Paper (FREE with $50 order by March 22, 2013) 127540 Patterned Occasions Stamp Set (FREE with $50 order by March 22, 2013) wooden-129621 clear 129624 Delicate Designs Folders 127023 $8.95 Delicate Details Lace Tape 130966 $9.95 2/38 Scallop Circle Punch 118874 $16.95 Summer Starfruit Stampin Write Markers

We've been working on some big changes to the My Digital Studio product line, and we just can't contain ourselves anymore. Starting today:  We've changed the name of the software from MDS 2 (and MDS 2+) to MDS.  We've lowered the price. What has been known as MDS 2+ is now $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN. Coming soon: The upgrade will be free! If you  have been holding onto the original My Digital Studio software, you will be able to upgrade to the new software for free. We will let you know when it is available. We have discontinued the item number for the MDS 2 Upgrade (item 130650) We have announced that My Digital Studio will soon be available to our friends in Australia and New Zealand. MyDigitalStudio.net is currently under construction as we make all of the changes. Just keep in mind that you may see outdated information for awhile. We will remove the My Digital Studio Catalog at the end March from MyDigitalStudio.net. If you would like to keep of copy of it,

I got my kit yesterday and this is what came with it. If you are careful in unwrapping the kit you can save the pool party tissue to make flowers with. Inside the kit is enough material to make 4 cards. You’d have to supply your own adhesive. In this particular kit you get a stamp block d. 2 clear stamps that say Hey There Friend and the other reminds me of splotch paint. They also give you a ink spot of basic grey, and sticky accents the yellow and green you see in front of the package.  And what you see highlighted in the cards I made. It’s not to late you can still join here. https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/ I played around with the kit last night and it didn’t take long at all. They do give you an idea for how to make the first card and that is what the upright card shows. The 2nd one I wanted to do something a little different. Oh and the kit comes with envelopes. So they are ready to be mailed off when you are ready for them to!

  Our supply of the 12" x 12" Early Espresso Album (item 127685)  have now sold out . Also, our supply of the 12" x 12" Crumb Cake Album (item 127686) is running low. Our supplier will not be able to continue to produce this product without a significant cost increase to us, and consequently, to you. We have ultimately decided to discontinue this album. Order yours now! If you need help ordering the Crumb Cake Album please let me know and I will be happy to help!

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can't wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here's your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array! We've bundled it with the coordinating 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog)  Dates:  March 15 - May 30, 2013 Price Description Item # $23.95 Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear) 133899 Spring Surprise Bundle (Spanish; clear) 133897 Spring Surprise Bundle (French; clear) 133898 If you only want the stamp set and not the punch the prices are below. Price Description Item # $14.95 A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear) 129090 Variedades Stamp Set (Spanish; clear) 131682 Médallions séduction Stamp Set (French; clear) 131616 *Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

I couldn’t let the day go by without at least attempting to make something for the day. I have been trying to make things for holidays no matter how big or small the day is. Well that’s my goal at least. Most of the items I used were basic and retired. But just wanted to share what I made last night. The cardstock was Gumball Green and Always Artichoke. I colored the sentiment with a SU marker in the color of Tangerine Tango. The clovers were made with the stamp set from P. S. I Love You. The orange button is from SAB Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button pack. The ribbon is the sweater trim ribbon from the holiday catalog of 2012, in Gumball Green. Hope this little sample brings some inspiration your way!

One of the things that I love about Stampin’ Up! is how everything matches. I made a couple of thank you cards last night for a couple of friends I am having lunch with today. They had placed an order during Salebration. My upline Patty Bennett had told us how she likes to give thank you cards to her customers and I have tried to follow that thought. Who doesn’t love getting a homemade card anyways? As I earlier stated I love how everything matches with Stampin’ Up! I used the Sycamore Street dsp and the Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button pack. The cardstock used was Rich Razzleberry and Sahara Sand. I used the Thanks a Ton! stamp from Patterned Occasions. I love that elephant! So cute! I used Rich Razzleberry and Pool Party for the ink. The cool thing about it all? I got these items for free thanks to Saleabration. Which ends March 22nd. And my friends get cute cards! Bonus!

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . . I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun. I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside: All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more! Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy! Get Started It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program  starting Monday, January 14  by visiting  www.mypaperpumpkin.com  and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month! The very first Paper Pumpkin will arrive on your doorstep starting in March-if you sign up before March 10. Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nit

Today is my daughter’s birthday. She is 15 years old. Pretty soon she will be driving and going to college. These years really fly. Anyways, here is a simple birthday card I made for her. I used the Patterned Occasions stamp set that you can get from Salebration which ends March 22nd. Enjoy!

My daughter has her home school prom next month. The theme is Masquerade. I am on the prom committee and I was trying to figure out what I could do to contribute. So I made this. Their colors are red, black and silver  hence the color scheme here. At first we talked about letting this be the ticket holder but I think trying to make 50 or 60 holders might be a bit overwhelming. So this will become part of the table setting and I need to make 12. I haven’t decided if they will all look the same as it depends on what kind of items I have in my stash. Anyways, here is a list of items I used to make my project.  1’ Circle Punch 119868 $12.95 Print Poetry DSP ( Spring Catalog) 129312 $6.95 Pearl Basic Jewels 119247 $4.95 Vine Street Embossing Folder (Hurry! This goes away after March 22 FREE with a $50 order) 130492 Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon 1/8 119261 $5.95 Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon 1/8 119960 $5.95 Red Buttons (Retired) Thank you for looking!

Last night I sat down to get creative. I have been toying with the idea of making a mask. My daughter has a homeschool prom next month and their theme is Masquerade.  I don’t know if I had thought of this as a card or a table decoration or if this will even show up at the ball. Netherless it was fun to make and pretty simple. I downloaded a template off the web and printed it on cardstock. Than I proceeded to punch out the dsp with the 1’ circle punch. The dsp was from the Spring Catalog. Print Poetry 129312 $6.95 and the circle punch can be found in the main catalog. 1’ Circle Punch 119868 $12.95

Its coming! I decided to order one to see what it is all about. If you would like to try your hand at it you need to order it by March 10th. You can get more details down below. When they ask who your demo is I would love it if you would choose me. Thank you so much! Hope you have fun creating today!  IT'S A MAGICAL PAPER ESCAPE EVERY MONTH! Sweep away the mundane-your creativity carriage awaits! I'm Paper Pumpkin . . . I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun. I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside: All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more! Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy! Get Started It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program  starting Monday, January 14  by visiti

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image! Some things to remember: All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95. While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014. A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set. All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014. As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card

We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options.  What makes them so great? They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time!  They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last.  Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks. They

this looks so cool! i can't wait to try it out. woo hoo!