Supplies: My Digital Studio (118108), Lucky Framable Designer Template (129930) Felt Marker font

We had a challenge this week to write a stamping limerick for St. Patrick's Day. This one is for you, my faithful customers and readers.

I am a cool demo named Sue.
I love my great job, it is true!
To teach rubber stamping,
O such delight it does bring
From paper, stamps, ink and some glue.

Have a Lucky St. Patrick's Day!

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Supplies: My Digital Studio (118108), Afternoon Tea II (129928), Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (127349), Basic Pearls and Rhinestones (124330)

Yeah, yeah…I know…it is already Thursday. Let's just say the last few days have been pretty busy. Here is the link to this week's downloads in case you haven't already seen them and purchased some of them. I ordered the Afternoon Tea II digital Kit because I am still hoarding some of that actual paper in my stamp room. How cool is it to now have it in digital form! To order this kit or My Digital Studio, just click on their names. To order any other item from my online store, click here. Don't forget that you can order a FREE 30 day trial of My Digital Studio Express. This is a downloaded, streamlined program with the same program files as on the full-blown My Digital Studio CD. The difference is that the express version does not have as many stamp brush sets, papers, embellishments, and punches. These things you can order individually to add to your express program and choose the downloads you really like. I'd love you to take the leap and take advantage of this free trial. I am here to help you with all your questions and get you started off on a good footing.

Thanks for coming to visit today. Do come again soon.

Until next time…Blessings,
Sue
www.soggystamper.com

 
I was almost ready to stay up past midnight yesterday so I could check out the new My Digital Studio downloads for today. However, I decided sleep was more desirable then even new downloads and went to bed. I checked them out first thing when I got up and was not disappointed. There is a St. Patrick's Day framed art piece, a new photobook template with 17 punches (these are a variety of rectangles), and more. Click here to see these downloads and order them from my online store. The new download I want to feature today is from the Walk in the Park II Digital Kit. While bold colors are not my usual choice, I really love the colors in this digital kit and the way this card turned out. All of the elements of the card are from this kit except for the Melon Mambo ribbon knot.

I'm so glad you came to visit my blog today. Please enjoy a virtual cup of coffee or tea with me as you browse through my blog posts. Feel free to share any of them you like with your friends.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Welcome to my Soggy Stamper blog this snowy Monday morning. We don't get a lot of snow here in our part of SE Alaska during the winter but we can count on getting some in March. We can have a brief heavy snowstorm, then clear sunny skies, then rain with the sequence repeated several times during the day. The locals call this 'Fish Egg' weather because the herring come in to lay their eggs during this time and this is typical weather when they arrive.

Our challenge today was to use pastel colors and pennants on our creations. I chose to use the lovely blues of the Green Tea designer series paper and the Green Tea stamp brush set. The punch is the Petite Scallop Pennant punch. I hope you like this card.

Don't forget that you can try out My Digital Studio with our wonderful FREE 30=day trial period for My Digital Studio Express. Within minutes of downloading the program, you can be creating wonderful scrapbook pages and digital or even hybrid cards. The program is easy to use; has the benefit of using exclusive Stampin' Up! images and colors; and most importantly, I am here to help you learn how to use the program. Visit my online store to sign up for your FREE trial. You have nothing to lose and lots of fun to gain!

Supplies:
My Digital Studio (118108), Green Tea Stamp Brush Set (125770), Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Brush Set from the My Digital Studio software CD, Green Tea Designer Series Paper (125769), Petite Scallop Pennant Punch (127352), Basic Pearls and Rhinestones (124330), Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon bow (121063)

To order the supplies used in this card, either click on the links or visit my online store.

Thanks for coming by to visit today. You will want to come back again tomorrow to see what I do with one or two of the new downloads.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Supplies: My Digital Studio (118108), Piece of Cake Ensemble CD

Creating with My Digital Studio is a piece of cake! It is so easy and so quick. Our design team assignment for Utah Divas International was to create using the Piece of Cake Ensemble CD which is one of the FREE Sale-a-Bration choices when you spend $50 in Stampin' Up! product. I love the bright colors in this ensemble. To get your copy of the CD, just visit my online store and start shopping.

If you haven't tried My Digital Studio yet, take advantage of the FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express by clicking here.

Thanks for coming by to visit. Take time for a cup of virtual tea or coffee with me while you browse my site.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Stamp Brush Sets: Green Tea (125770), Fabulous Florets (retired), Tea Shoppe (129341)
Other: Blossom Builders digital download (129609)

Here in this soggy corner of SE Alaska, it is still Tuesday. Here is a link to the new downloads released today for My Digital Studio. You will find the new downloads displayed on the right-hand side of the page. Click on the individual thumbnails for a complete description, then click again to order it through my online store.

I have been seeing some really neat traditional cards using the Blossom Builders from the Occasions mini catalog and was excited to see that was one of the new downloads. This download even has colored rhinestones. I love the look of this card.

Thanks for coming by to visit. Do take time to browse around my blog and to check out the new digital downloads.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Welcome to The Soggy Stamper blog. I hope you will stay a while and browse through the projects I have created for you. Our assignment for Utah Divas International this week was to create using just black and white. This is a color scheme that is definitely outside my comfort zone. However, I do think it can be quite elegant. I think I achieved elegance with this card.

Here are the supplies I used. If you need any of them or any other supplies, either click on the linked name of the item or click here to go to my online store. Shopping is quick and easy and my store is open 24/7. I appreciate your business.

My Digital Studio (118108)
Stamp Brush Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (125766), Autumn Elements flourish 3 (127172)
Paper: Love Letter Designer Series Paper – pattern 11(124012)
Other: Butterfly Shape 1 punch (124412), Basic Pearls and Rhinestones digital download (124330), Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (118851), Whisper White 1/4" Ribbon Knot (118852)

Thanks for coming by to visit today. If you like this project, feel free to share this post with your friends. Come back tomorrow for the new digital downloads.

Until the next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Stamp Brush Set: Nursery Necessities (119097), Hoppy Memories Digital Kit – frog 2 (118466)
Digital Paper: Nursery Designer Series Paper – 5 (124561), Kraft Digital Cardstock
Other: Modern Label and Scallop Square punches from Punch Shapes (118853)

Welcome to The Soggy Stamper spot. Today I want to share with you a baby gift tag made with the Hoppy Memories designer kit. I have had this kit for a long time and am using it for the first time. I didn't realize how cute this frog was! I even have used it on an iron-on transfer for a baby boy's onsie.

For a quick gift tag that doesn't take a lot of time to haul out stamping supplies, turn to your My Digital Studio program. Everything you need is right in your computer and there is no clean up needed afterwards. :o) You don't have My Digital Studio yet? What are you waiting for? Stampin' Up! is now offering a free 30 day trial of My Digital Studio Express. This is a download so you can order the free trial here in my online store and be creating within the hour. Check it out!

Thanks for coming by to visit today. Do stay a while and enjoy a virtual cup of coffee or tea with me. Let's chat via leaving  comments.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

One Big Sale-A-Bration CD (127220), Modern Label Punch (118853), One of a Kind Stamp Brush Set from the My Digital Studio software disc (118108)

It is Terrific Tuesday here in The Soggy Stamper country and I have two reasons that today is terrific. First, new digital downloads were released by Stampin' Up! for My Digital Studio. You can see the new downloads and order them here.

The second reason today is terrific is that it is the beginning of the long-awaited Sale-A-Bration in Stampin' Up! land. For every $50 you spend in product Jan 24 – March 31, you can choose a FREE exclusive item from the wonderful Sale-A-Bration brochure. It contains both traditional stamps and accessories AND digital CDs! I created this card using the Fresh Vintage Stamp Brush Set, Calypso Coral 1/8" Organdy Ribbon, and 3/8" Printed Designer Brads from the One Big Sale-A-Bration CD. This CD contains all the new, exclusive Sale-A-Bration products in digital format! What a bargain! For $50 dollars spent on product, you get 5 stamp brush sets, 12 Designer Series Paper Patterns, 6 ribbons, and 5 brads. Host a workshop or purchase $150 in products yourself and you will receive this beautiful FREE tote. So start shopping! My online store is open 24/7! Thanks for stopping by to visit today. Here…have a virtual cup of coffee or tea while you spend some time browsing around My Digital Craft Corner. Feel free to share with a friend.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Supplies: My Digital Studio (118108), Twitterpated Kit (129332), Bring on the Cake Stamp Brush Set (124015), Fancy Fan Stamp Brush Set (127348). Perfect Label Punch (127340), Basic Pearls and Rhinestones (124330)

Welcome to The Soggy Stamper this chilly Monday morning! For Craig, it is really cold…(17 degrees right now)…but it is sunny! Yay! I am really 'twitterpated' that one of the new downloads last Tuesday was the Twitterpated Digital Kit. Not only did we get the wonderful Twitterpated Designer Series Papers, but we also got the pleated ribbons and the Twitterpated buttons. That's so cool! I designed this card for a good cyber friend's birthday today. I am always procrastinating getting cards made and into the mail so My Digital Studio is perfect for creating digital cards that can be sent quickly by email. Have you purchased My Digital Studio? Why not give it a try right now. You can either order the full software program on DVD here or order My Digital Studio Express and choose the DVD or the digital download. In any case, I am here to help you get started and to answer any questions you might have. If I don't have the answer, I will do my best to get it for you.

Thanks for coming to visit today. Please do take time for a virtual cup of tea or coffee with me and browse my other posts. I look forward to meeting you here tomorrow to share the new digital downloads Stampin' Up! gives us.

Until the next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Supplies:  My Digital Studio (118108). Tea Shoppe Stamp Brush Set (129341),
Twitterpated Kit (129332), Curly Label Punch from Punch Shapes (118853)

I am so excited by today's terrific downloads! I have been debating on purchasing the Tea Shoppe stamp set in the new Occasions mini catalog because I am seeing so many beautiful cards created with this stamp. Then, this morning I check out the new downloads from Stampin' Up! and,,, lo and behold…this is one of the downloads! Not only that, but there is also the Twitterpated Kit! Wow! I love those papers, the pleated ribbon and the buttons and now I have them in digital form! I can print out my favorite designs of the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper to my heart's delight. Thank you Stampin' Up! To see today's new downloads and to visit my online store, click here. Pictures of the new downloads are on the right-hand side of the page. As always, you can click on the links below the picture to order a specific download.

Thanks for coming to visit today. I hope you take the time to enjoy a virtual cup of tea or coffee with me and browse my posts. Feel free to share them with your friends. If you like what you see, sign up for my newsletter in the box to the right.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

Stamp Set: Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Brush Set using Always Artichoke color
Paper: Textile Designer Series Paper in Almost Amethyst

Our challenge for this Monday as a member of the Utah Divas International My Digital Studio Monday design team was to use a stamp set that came on the original software disc. I carried that challenge to the letter and only used things that are listed as being on the original disc in the MDS catalog. Wow! Looking back, there were just a few things available.There were just two designs of Designer Series Paper, and no punches or embellishments other than Alpine ribbon. At the time we were all very excited because this was a new opportunity for creating digitally. However, we did have the vision and hope of things to come and Stampin' Up!'s design team has done an outstanding job of creating new downloads almost every week. Thanks, Stampin' Up!

The beautiful new Occasions Mini Catalog is now up and running. There is a hostess benefit called Simple Snapshots Content CD that contains 15 Designer Series Paper Patterns, 32 embellishments, and a 22 piece stamp brush set. On pg 12 is a Twitterpated Swatchbook Designer Template download (125615) and on pg 36 is the Sweet Shop Trifold Card Designer Template digital download (125617). Check these out and then order them either from me by clicking on the link or from your local demonstrator. Do come back tomorrow to see the weekly new downloads.

Until next time…blessings,
Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

My Digital Studio (118108), Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper (129008), Hugs and Kisses Punch (129014), Antique Brads Pack (122164), font Kokonor size 20

Yesterday was a terrific Tuesday in several ways. My husband has been suffering from severe back pain from spinal stenosis for quite some time. Yesterday he had surgery to fix this. The surgery went well and the pain in his hips and legs is gone! This is a wonderful Christmas present for both of us as I have stressed over how much he hurt but wouldn't take anything for the pain. He has a little pain from the incision site but it is nothing like what he has been experiencing over the last year.

While I sat in the waiting room and sat with him in his room after the surgery, I got some serious knitting done on a Christmas present for one of our great-granddaughters. That was also terrific since she is visiting our daughter where we are also visiting. Now I won't have to knit surreptiously within her eyesight.

Finally, yesterday was a terrific Tuesday because Stampin' Up! released four wonderful downloads. Click here to see them and order the ones you know you gotta have. :o) I used the wonderful Mocha Morning designer series paper – 3 to fill a punch I created from the Medallion background stamp. I also used the Hugs punch which is one of the new downloads.

Here is a tip for you: if you can't find a particular punch or stamp set or you want to know what specific items like snowflakes have been downloaded, use the search feature in the buttons along the top tool bar.

I could not find the Hugs and Kisses punches in My Digital Studio yesterday after repeatedly installing them. I knew they were on my computer because the 'inspector' feature of a Mac could find them and the path showed that they were in My Digital Studio under Labels and Tags. They just wouldn't appear there. Finally, this morning, I got the brilliant idea of using the search feature of the 'add punch' button on the top tool bar. It turns out that those two punches got installed into a separate file under Labels and Tags. Now that file folder shows up if I double click on Labels and Tags in the browse button on the Resource Palette.

I hope everyone has safe travels over this holiday season and that you are able to enjoy them with family and friends. Come back tomorrow to see the Happy Hanukkah card I have created for my Jewish friends.

Until next time…blessings,

Sue
sue@soggystamper.com

I know, I know, I'm late with this post today. I had hoped that today's new My Digital Studio downloads would be on my online storefront by now. Since they are not, here is a different link for them. Download Sept_27 MDS downloads

The card I am sharing was an alternative for yesterday's My Digital Studio Monday post. I used the designer series paper Grateful Hearts Thanksgiving 1-07 filled into the Perfect Label punch. The focal image is the Fall stamp from the Anchored Stamp Brush Set. The Grateful Hearts Thanksgiving Ensemble is a great value as it includes a pumpkin punch, 43 stamp brushes, a set of designer series papers, as well as templates for place cards and napkin rings. If you haven't ordered your yet, be sure to click on the link to purchase it. You will have everything you need to decorate your table and send invitations for Thanksgiving dinner.

Supplies:
My Digital Studio (118108)
Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble (127620)
Anchored Stamp Brush Set (124581)
Perfect Label Punch (127340)

I'm grateful for your stopping by to visit today. How about a virtual cup of spiced cider to sip while you browse my blog. Do come back again and don't forget to order the Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble.

Until next time….blessings,
Sue Erickson
sue@soggystamper.com