newsletter May 6

If you are having trouble viewing the photos in this email, click here! This Is National Teacher Appreciation Week! Happy May !Did you know that it is National Teacher Appreciation Week?  Of course I would know this since I have been teaching for the past 25 years!  Maybe you don’t need a gift for a teacher, but perhaps you have a nurse, a secretary or someone else in your life whose been especially helpful to you.  You can show your appreciation with this little Mini Sticky Note Holder.  It’s so quick and easy to make with your favorite designer paper and the Scallop Tag Topper Punch!  You can get the link to the printable instructions at the end of this email!  It’s a quick and easy little project. A few important dates to remember: The items in the Occasions Catalog are available until May 31, 2014 at mystampingstore.com. The retiring items are going fast.  They are available while supplies last or until June 4.  You can see the most current list of products at mystampingstore.com. The new Stampin’ Up! 2014-2015 Annual Catalog will be available this month and you can begin to order from it on June 1! Order online at mystampingstore.com and get access to the Stamper’s Lounge Video Library! Get access to new weekly videos and online stamping classes exclusively created by me for my customers!   Each video has a printable project sheet included. Get card ideas, new techniques, card classes, organizing ideas, scrapbook layouts and tool tips. Browse the Online Store For Good Deals Order From the 2014-2015 Catalog On June.  It’s FABULOUS!!!! Browsing an online store is fabulous, but there is nothing like holding that catalog in your hands! If you have ordered from me online at mystampingstore.com during the last year, I have already ordered a catalog to be mailed to you.  I believe they begin sending them out in a week or two.  If you would like a catalog and you have a US mailing address, please send me an email at kim@stampingimperfection.com with your contact information including a phone number.  I would be happy to send you a catalog! Tool Tip:  Photopolymer Stamps I love the new photopolymer stamps that Stampin’ Up! has been selling the last few months.  There will be several sets available in the new catalog on June 1.Here is an important tip for using them:  Do not use StazOn ink or StazOn Cleaner on the photopolymer stamp sets.  Apparently the solvent in the ink and cleaner will degrade the stamps over time.  Stick with the Stampin’ Mist spray to clean them.

Here is a project tutorial to inspire you!  Stamping Imperfection Mini Sticky Note Tutorial

Supplies:

·         2 by 2 sticky note pad

·         Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Petite Petal Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch

·         Designer Series Paper cut  2 x 6″

·         Cardstock (Melon Mambo, Whisper White and Basic Black)

·         Embellishments:  Rhinestone, Mini Brads

·         Paper Piercer

How to:

1.       Cut and Score the DSP by placing it horizontally into Simply Scored Tool and scored at 2, 2 1/4, 4 1/4 and 4 5/8″

2.       Use the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch on the end with the larger segment.

3.       If your DSP is very busy, you may want to use some cardstock (also punched with scalloped tag topper punch) and line the scalloped flap with it by having just a narrow border at the scallops. This will also help the top flap closed better.

4.       After scoring all lines, the post-it note pad was added to DSP and both flags closed. The paper piercer was used to mark where the brad needs to be placed to hold the pad closed.  Attach the brad to the inside flap so that the tab punch opening slides over it.

5.       Decorate with your favorite punches like the Petite Petals Punch, the Boho Blossoms Punch and a rhinestone as shown in this picture.