Seeing Photopolymer Stamps Clearly

I've talked with a lot of crafting friends and customers who have asked me, 'What is Photopolymer'? What I realized is that many are confused by the Clear-Mount stamps Stampin' Up! offers versus the Photopolymer.  So today I thought I'd give you a quick explanation of the difference along with a few samples from one of MY favorite Photopolymer stamp sets called, Banner Blessings (item 136720).

In a nutshell, Stampin' Up! offers 3 different types of stamps:

1. Wood-Mount 
2. Clear-Mount
3. Photopolymer

Wood-Mount stamps are the traditional stamps we know and love that come with wood blocks to mount your stamp images on.  They stay permanently on the wood blocks and there's no changing out the images with each use!

Clear-Mount stamps are similar to Wood-Mount stamps in that they still have the red rubber and foam backing.  You adhere these images to Clear Blocks and change them out with each use.

Photopolymer are completely see-through, clear and they are used with Clear Blocks.  You do change them out with use BUT the great benefit of completely clear stamping is that you can see where you are placing your stamps on your project!

Here's a picture of the Clear-Mount Stamps:

You can see the red rubber and the stickers on the images.  The sticker side adheres to the Clear blocks - you can see the image but there can be slight variation to the actual stamp image and where the sticker is.  

Stampin' Essentials Tip:  I always stamp on scrap paper first before I stamp on my project - just to make sure the image is straight and right where I want it to go!

Moving onto Photopolymer Stamps!  Here's a photo of the completely clear Photopolymer Stamp sets!

You can see they use the clear blocks and you can perfectly see through the image to make sure it's inked up well and stamp it right where you want it to go!

Now to my favorite set, Banner Blessings (item $15.95)!  

You can view the images above, this set comes with 4 stamps.  I just love the verses and the words and font are too cute!  My favorite is the Friend stamp!

This is an adorable Thanks card created with the Banner Blessings stamp set.  The Whisper White Baker's Twine is the perfect soft touch to this card!

Whether you stamp with Clear-Mount stamp sets of Photopolymer stamp sets, You will definitely need clear blocks.

Stampin' Essentials Tip:  If you'd like a budget friendly recommendation, I'd suggest Block size D for $8.50 (item 118485).  It's universal and works well with almost every stamp set Stampin' Up! carries.  It's the 'Little Black Dress' of stamping and will be a go to for sure!

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Hope that helps answer your questions about the difference between Clear-Mount and Photopolymer stamp sets!  You can EMAIL ME anytime if you have further questions or need help ordering Stampin' Up! products online.

It's Sale-A-Bration time and free products for every $50 purchase!  CLICK HERE to start shopping online and designate me, Kari Linder as your demonstrator to receive the discounted online prices!

Until tomorrow!
Hugs,
Kari Linder

Clearly the Best: Bomb's Away Birthday With A Sassy Sample

The 2nd Photopolymer stamp set is now available in my online store!  Bomb's Away Birthday (item  133411) is a fun, unique, and slightly sassy stamp set that will certainly make you smile and laugh out loud!  My favorite is the CLASSIC ROCK image and the sheet cake reference!  Too funny!  Scroll down to see all 7 pieces that come in this set!  Another great perk is that it's super affordable at $13.95.

 Recommended Clear Block sizes:  C and H

 This set would be perfect for an iTunes gift card packaged in an Up-Cycled cassette case!

To find out more about totally clear Photopolymer stamps, CLICK HERE!

**Color Re-fresh Updates!**

With the new Stampin' Up! color changes there are a few updates I wanted to make sure you knew about!

• All retiring colors are on a 'While Supplies Last' beginning April 4th -- when the Stampin' Up! warehouse runs out of product, they will no longer be available!
• Not Quite Navy 8-1/2" x 11" card stock is already SOLD OUT and no longer available!
• The Watercolor Pencils (item  101879)  and Watercolor Crayons will no longer be available.  SU has already SOLD OUT of the Brights Collection and the Subtles, Regals, and Neutrals Collections are on 'While Supplies Last' status!  

If you have any questions, please EMAIL ME and I can help!

Exciting NEWS:  1st day to order from the NEW Catalog is Friday, May 31st, 2013

If you'd like to place an online order, CLICK HERE!

Hope you have a really inspiring day!

Kari

Best of 25 Years - Celebrate the Stampin' Up! Anniversary

Celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary in style!  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.  January, February, and March sets have already been released!  Check them out below and click the SHOP NOW link at the bottom of this post to start shopping now, and earn FREE Sale-A-Bration product for every order $50 or more! 

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 each.
• While Stampin' Up! is 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. (GREAT news!!)
• 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.

 January - Best of Birthdays (my birthday is in January so I love this set)!  Item number for ordering is:  132929  for $14.95

 February - Best of Love (perfect for Valentine's Day and LOVE).  Includes images from the 'Well Scripted' stamp set.  Item number for ordering is:  132987  for $14.95

March - Best of Flowers (flower on lower right is a new, never before seen stamp that coordinates with the Scallop Circle Punch).  Includes images from the 'Because I Care' and the 'Upsy Daisy' stamp sets and Item number for ordering is:  133342  for $14.95

CLICK HERE to download your Collector's Card to keep track of your proofs of purchase!

For every six "BEST OF" sets you buy, mail in your proofs of purchase (sticker found on set label) for a FREE stamp set of your choice valued up to $14.95.  There is no limit to how many sets you can purchase - earn a free set for every 6 purchased!  Mail in collector card to:

Stampin' Up! Attn: Best of 25 Years

12907 South 3600 West

Riverton, UT  84065

Collector's cards must arrive by April 30, 2014.  Please allow 4 weeks for delivery of your FREE sets. 

Happy shopping and have fun collecting these sets all year!  I love it and think it's the best idea!  Looking forward to a new set each month!

Thanks for choosing me to be your demonstrator,
~Kari Linder

Take a Creative Trip with the NEW Sent with Love Bundle

The New Sent with Love Bundle is truly so amazing!  These all-new travel-themed products are perfect for documenting family vacations, creating unique invitations, or a variety of other fun paper-crafting projects.  It's on sale for $25.50 as a bundle from now until April 30th PLUS you can earn Sale-A-Bration free product when your order reaches $50 or more!  So what comes in the bundle?

 

 

The bundle includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine at a 20% discount. Hurry! Only available now through April 30, 2013.  Use item number: 132851  when ordering!

What to save another 20% and get the bundle for 40% off?  You can, by joining my team and becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  One of the many (and yes, there are MANY) perks of being a demonstrator is the discount, and when product is already discounted, we can get them for even cheaper!  YES!  CLICK HERE to email me to find out more!  This product can be ordered in your Starter Kit!  You get $156.50 worth of product for $99.

You can order these products separately, rather than in the bundle of {3} products: paper, stamp set, and backers twine.  The Sent with Love Designer Series paper (pictured above) can be ordered for $10.95 and you can use item number: 132182  when ordering!  Yes, this item is 12" x 12"

The Sent with Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set can be ordered for $17.95 and you can use item number: 131847  when ordering!

The Calypso Coral Baker's Twine is about 1/16" wide; and you'll receive approximately 25 yards.  This can be ordered for $2.95 and you can use item number:  125573  when ordering.

Rather go Digital?  You can order the Sent With Love Kit as a Digital Download for $9.95 and you can use item number:  132914  when ordering.  Works best with the Stampin' Up! MDS2 software.  Here are more of the details:

Download includes:* 8-piece SVG stamp brush set*
* 12 Designer Series Papers
* 12 embellishments

Features:
* Coordinates with the Sent with Love Stamp Set and Designer Series Paper traditional products

Colors:
Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Real Red

Click on the link below to shop online for Stampin' Up! products {24-7}

 

Thanks for choosing me to be your demonstrator!
~Kari Linder

It's Almost March 10th, Have your ordered your Paper Pumpkin?

Just think . . . I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you escape your life with some paper fun. (I'm kinda like your paper fairy godmother—without white hair!) You'll love what you find on the inside: All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Stuff like cards, 3-D items, and more! With INSTRUCTIONS! So easy!
Cost is: $19.95 / month Welcome Kit (pictured above) includes FREE acrylic block!

Available in March ~ Trial Kit (pictured above)

• Afraid of commitment? Too much pun'kin for you to handle? You can try me and I'll visit just once. (But I know you'll want me to come back every month.)
• I'm $16.95 (plus shipping).
• I've got all the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create beautiful projects.
• I'm all cut, measured, and ready—with instructions included. (Don't worry, I'm easy.)

To subscribe, visit: www.mypaperpumpkin.com
And specify me as your demonstrator, Kari Linder - 98221(my zip code)

FAQs

Q: How can I learn more about stamping?
A: You can visit my Stampin' Up! business website to learn more or to place an order online

{24-7}. If you would like to get in touch with with me to help you get started, email me at:  kari_linder@hotmail.com or you can CALL or TEXT me at 503.704.4826 to reach me on my cell.

Q: When Will I Be Billed?
A: Your credit card will be charged as soon as your Paper Pumpkin ships. You will get an e-mail notifying you that your card has been charged.

Q: What comes in my Paper Pumpkin?
A: It's a surprise each month—anticipation for the surprise is seriously half the fun! No worries, though, you'll have everything you need to complete the project: paper, stamps, ink, accessories, and more! (You will need adhesive and possibly glue dots.)

Q: Is my subscription on auto renew?
A: Yes, your subscription is on auto renew. However, you can skip a month or cancel at any time. Simply log on to your account on www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click skip a month before the 10th of the month in order to skip the Paper Pumpkin for that month. If you click skip a month on the 11th of the month, you will receive that month's Paper Pumpkin and not receive the following month's Paper Pumpkin.

Q: When do I need to sign up in order to get my Paper Pumpkin for a specific month?A: You need to sign up by the 10th of the month in order to receive your Paper Pumpkin for that month. If you sign up on the 11th or after ―no worries! You will get your first kit the following month. You'll know your Paper Pumpkin is on its way when you receive your shipment confirmation e-mail.

Q:It asked me if I have a demonstrator—what is that?
A: A demonstrator is a super cool creativity coach that sells Stampin' Up! products. We'll give you the option to choose a demonstrator when you sign up for a membership. You're definitely going to want one, please enter me as your demonstrator, Kari Linder ~ 98221

Vintage Vogue friends

Hello friends! The Pink Elephant posted a great sketch challenge this week that I had to play along with! I love the different layers of this sketch!

I also made this card for a Friendship Challenge at the Cupcake Craft Challenge blog!!! The Stampin' Up! Vintage Vogue stamp set is just perfect for friendship themed cards I think!!! It's a beautiful set and one of the first ones I bought that were the new Clear Mount stamps! You can click here to learn more about these new, easy to use stamps!! I'm sure enjoying mine and I know you will too, PLUS they are cheaper than the Wood Mount, which is fantastic!

Stampin' Essentials Tips:

• The beautiful Designer Series Paper I used is the super cool blog candy I won from the Stampin' Royalty challenge blog! It's part of the Lovely Flowers Bundle Level 3 Hostess set on page 18 of the Idea Book and Catalog!
• The colors in the papers were my inspiration for color choices: Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, and Melon Mambo!!!
• I added a touch of bling to my card with the Circle Fire Rhinestone brads! These cuties come in three different sizes, and I loved parading them down the side of my card from largest to smallest! To line them up, I used my Paper-Piercing tool and Mat Pak template! Here's a hint on spacing: there are {3} holes from the large to medium brad, and {2} holes between the medium and small brad (on the template) - hopefully that makes sense!
• To add some vintage to my papers and card stock, I inked the edges of every sheet of paper for a distressed look and dimension using my ink pads. I coordinated each color depending on the color of paper and/or card stock!
• My friends stamp was first stamped in Old Olive ink, then again in Rich Razzleberry ink! I cut out just the 'F' from the Rich Razzleberry stamped image and adhered it on top the Old Olive image with Stampin' Dimensionals!!!

To Shop for Stampin' Up! products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!!!

Stamps: Vintage Vogue (118598 - Clear Mount) or (117690 - Wood Mount)
Ink: Old Olive (102277), Rich Razzleberry (115658), Crushed Curry (115659)
Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Crushed Curry (115319), Whisper White (100730), Old Olive (100702)
Paper: Lovely Flowers (116916 - Level 3 Hostess set)
Embellishments: Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613), Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110)
Punches: Eyelet Border (113692)
Stampin' Essentials: Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Paper Snips (103579)
Finished Size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (A2)

Have a wonderful day,
~Kari

SU Haitian Disaster Relief

I'm so excited to share with you what Stampin' Up! is doing to make a difference in the Haitian Disaster Relief! Stampin′ Up! and it's demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. So here is the plan on how YOU can get involved with making a difference!

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you buy will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
This includes both the wood mount and clear mount stamp sets and can be combined with other products on your order! Here are the product numbers for ordering:

I {Heart} Hearts Clear Mount - Item # (118571) - for $18.95
I {Heart} Hearts Wood Mount - Item # (117010) - for $26.95

To order Stampin' Up! On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!

I hope you join me in making a difference! I'm so excited about this opportunity!

Coming Soon: Clear Mount Stamps! Jan. 5th 2010!

Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from stampers and scrapbookers alike for a line of repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps. Well, you asked for it, and now you have it! Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and the 2010 Sale-A-Bration Brochure, Stampin' Up! is offering exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount option!!! The new clear-mount rubber stamps are the result of extensive research with the intent to maintain the very best image quality in the stamping industry, while at the same time offering the ease-of-use and storability found in repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps.

Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features:

- Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
- Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
- Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
- Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
- Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
- Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
- Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

Tip: There are more great Stampin' Up! products coming starting in the Occasions Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration Catalog! You can start ordering these great products on January 5, 2010. Keep checking back as I keep you posted on all the latest SU news!

Hint: Satin Ribbon is back along with a new punch format and new designs!!!

To order Stampin' Up! products online 24/7, please click here!

To book a Stampin' Up! workshop, or to place an online order that qualifies for hostess goodies, please email me!

Have a great day,
~Kari