Happy Holidays from Heidi

12/25/2009 12:00:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (1)




I want to wish all of you an amazing holiday! I am so thankful for Stampin' Up and the experiences that this company has brought to me. I wish all of you and my FABULOUS team, The Gotham City Stampers, a peaceful day with family, friends and LOTS of glitter! I am who I am because of all of you...love, ink and hugs....


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Stampin' Up! NEW PUNCH DESIGN

12/14/2009 12:00:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)



Starting with the new 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and continuing with all new punch designs going forward, Stampin' Up! has adopted a new body style for our punches!

A few features of the new punch style:
  • Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
  • Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
  • Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
  • Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
  • New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use.
    • Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog
  • Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
  • larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
  • Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

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NEW CLEAR-MOUNT RUBBER STAMPS BY STAMPIN' UP!

12/13/2009 12:00:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (2)



Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from demonstrators and customers 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! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount option.

Our 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 inherent 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.

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SERENE SNOWFLAKES Card

12/09/2009 12:00:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)



This is a very simple holiday card using SERENE SNOWFLAKES. I love this set!



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DASHER Holiday Card

12/08/2009 12:00:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)



Everyone loves DASHER and why not when the little guy is less than $9.00 and one of Stampin' Up!'s top selling stamps! You get this one stamp which is simply gorgeous when stamped on your holiday cards.



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Marty's Sunday Sketch #5

11/29/2009 09:17:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (1)

I can't believe we are into the fifth week of Marty's Sunday Sketch! Thank you for all of your views of this fun challenge! We would love to see your entries and comments!

Here is Marty's very graphic Sketch!



We would love to see your version of our sketch!





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Created by Heidi Davenport

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Created by Eileen Bellomo

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Created by Pat Tillery

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Created by Jenny Bonet


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Created by Jen Nagel

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Created by Tammy Christian

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Build-a-Brad Bracelet-Designer Brads

11/25/2009 12:00:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)



This fun bracelet was part of my blog posts for the RemARKables Blog Tour but unfortunately I had some technical gliches. I wanted to share it with you and the timing can't be better!

This bracelet is made by putting our DESIGNER BRADS into a simple chain link bracelet that can be picked up at any craft store. The little "legs" of the brads can be bend under so they don't snag your clothes or cut anything. This can be done with simple round nose pliers.

I used random brads to make a funky, eclectic bracelet and NOW those brads on are on sale for 40% off for a week at Heidi's Online Boutique. On top of those savings, I am offering an additional 20% off of your total merchandise order--email me today at fluteprincess619@yahoo.com with your order!






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Marty's Sunday Sketch #4

11/23/2009 08:06:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)

Welcome to Marty's Sketch #4! This sketch involves simple, graphic lines which allows for you to create simple cards which focus on a central image. I am really hoping that you will take a moment to create your own cards based on Marty's sketch. Take a moment to link your blog or online post to my blog. The Gotham City Stampers Design Team would LOVE to see your interpretation of the sketch. Also, please forward this blog post to your crafty friends and family.


Here is Marty's sketch that inspired the Design Team--



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Created by Heidi Davenport
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Created by Rocker Jen Nagel
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Created by Tammy Christian
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Created by JennyB. (Bonet)
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Created by Pat Tillery
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Created by Eileen Bellomo
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Remarkables Blog Tour---just days away!

11/14/2009 10:44:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)



Stay tuned for another amazing RemARKables Stampers Holiday Blog Tour! It will be launched on November 19th-my BIRTHDAY! This tour will be packed with last minute holiday gift giving ideas. Be ready for the TOUR by checking our the Stampin' Up! Gift Giving Guide.

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Marty's Sunday Sketch #2

11/08/2009 06:57:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (7)

Welcome Back for another wonderful sketch from Marty!

You can create your own cards using Marty's sketch and then upload it to your blog or online gallery. You can link your projects using Mister Linky (at the bottom of this post). Please pass this new weekly sketch challenge on to your friends and family!


Marty's Sunday Sketch #2

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By Heidi Davenport
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By JennyB.-Jennifer Bonet

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By Pat Tillery

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By Heather Cooper-Franz

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Hodgepodge Hardware Vintage Necklace

11/07/2009 09:40:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (0)

I had an amazing crafty day today! I spent a bit of time with my friend, Gayle, and TONS of time with my crafting sister, Corris! We spent all day gabbing, eating Marty's amazing food and crafting! I have this box of projects that I refer to as the box of Misfit Toys (from Rudolph). It's all the projects that I never seem to get to or start and never finish. Today, I cleared out the box! For those of you that know me, I know you are gasping! Many of the projects were unfinished jewelry items. This is a piece I started as part of a class with Eileen a million years ago. Today, I added the finishing touches and it will soon find its way into my jewelry amoire!

I used Stampin' Up! Hodgepodge Hardware in Vanilla to make the frame of the piece! I hope that you love it and will take a moment to leave a comment!



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Marty's Sunday Sketch

11/01/2009 08:04:00 PM / Posted by Heidi Bound / comments (2)

I am so excited to introduce MARTY'S SUNDAY SKETCH. Every Sunday, Marty will share a card sketch with the crafting world.

Who is Marty?
Marty is my fiancee and an very active part of the Gotham City Stampers. He welcomes all of the stampers into THE MECCA, gives us drinks, makes us food, chases the UPS guy when he has Stampin' Up! orders and knows what all of the products do. He even know when Convention is and how to promote in the the company. Some of the Gotham City Stampers would say that he is truly a demonstrator. We thought it would be a ton of fun to start a new weekly card sketch that MARTY creates.

HOW DOES THIS WORK? 
I have a team of 7 Gotham City Stampers on the DESIGN TEAM-5 gals in  my first level downline, one in my second level and then, ME! We will be sharing our creations with you using Marty's sketch.

You can create your own cards using Marty's sketch and then upload it to your blog or online gallery. You can link your projects using Mister Linky (at the bottom of this post). Please pass this new weekly sketch challenge on to your friends and family!



This is the master sketch artist, Marty with myself (Heidi) and our two pomeranians, Bo and Hunter at the Gotham City Stampers Demonstrator Team Graveyard Gala.



This is the very first Marty Sketch. He said he wanted to "keep this one simple" to see what people could come up with!


Wait until you see what the Design Team has in store for you!

Let me introduce you to the Gotham City Stampers DESIGN TEAM:
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This is me (Heidi)-Team Leader of the Gotham City Stampers in New York City.


Here is my card using Marty's Sketch:





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This is Pat, a creative and wonderful member of my first level downline. (Don't you love her gorgeous tiara?)


Pat made a beautiful holiday card.



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Eileen is also a member of my first level downline and is extremely talented. You can see more of her work on her blog Art Saves Lives.



Eileen's beautiful holiday card:

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Heather is a member of my first level downline and is really moving up in the Stampin' Up! world. She recently started a blog where you can enjoy more of her art. Check it out at Rubber, Paper, Ink.



Heather loves Halloween and made this creepy, very 3D card.





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JennyB (as she is known on our team) is an important member of my first level downline. She is really excited about the world of Stampin' Up! and started sharing her creations on her new blog, Heart to Art Creations.


JennyB loves making Fall and Thanksgiving cards. Here is another one of her amazing creations:


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This is Jen, or Bon Jovi Jen, as she is known to our team. Our own rocker loves making cards and jumped at the chance to be on the Design Team. You can see her works of art at Rock Star Crafts.


LOVE that punch art creation by Jen! Did you see how she turned the card the other way and put a lil' twist on Marty's sketch?


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This is Tammy, a member of my second level downline. I am so thrilled that you joined our Design Team. You will love her cards and projects--see more of them on her blog Tammy's In Craft Heaven.



Tammy's card using The Big Shot and a great color combo!


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Now it's YOUR turn to create using Marty's sketch! Don't forget to link us to your blog!


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