I'm Happy Stampin'

Wow how time flies. It has been a while since I last blogged. I apologize. The holidays and family have kept me busy. I hope the new year fins you doing well. Happy 2010! Well 2010 brings so many fun, new and exciting SU! products and ideas! The Occasions mini catalog was released this week as well as the sale-a-bration brochure. You get a free products for every $50 in purchased product. Now is a great time to stock up on products you need and get free items in return. I also have some fun and exciting classes coming up this year. I am starting a technique class once a month, in addition to our project classes. i am also starting up a stamping 101 class for those new to stamping or just want some fresh ideas. So keep an eye out for those. I look forward to sharing great ideas with you in  the new year. Happy Stampin' Tricia

From Now through November 30th Stampin' Up! has many of its best products on sale at up to 50% off. You can shop online or through me. Just visit my SU! website and click on shop now to see the sale items. www.patriciahicks.stampinup.net Happy Stampin' Tricia

So here is a card I made with MDS. I had them printed in 5 x 7. I used many elements the program provides so I have a good idea of how my projects will look and what else I can do with them. The second card here is also 5 x 7. I made this basic design so I can add everything I want. I can see how this will save me from using my favorite papers so sparingly (you know what I mean). I cant wait to get my hard copies to show everyone! Next stop.....albums. FYI, everything made with the MDS has to have SU! copyright info somewhere on it. The MDS does come with copyright stamps you can add right onto your projects. Happy Stampin' Tricia

Well, it finally got My Digital Studio. I am thrilled. I never saw myself using a digital scrapbooking system but the My Digital Studio is so much more. Notice my new banner, all done with MDS (my digital studio). It's placement needs help but that it due to my lack of computer know how. In just the few days I have owned the system I can see how useful and fun this tool can be. I am planning on making my Holiday cards using the program, calendars, scrapbook pages and more. Versatility is it's biggest draw. If you have worked with me before you know I am big on making my products go the extra mile, of fnding new and unique ways of using all my SU! products. I can do that with MDS, and quite simply too. Now, don't get me wrong this will not replace my cardstock, ink, stamps or tools by any means but it will compliment them in every way. I have discovered hybrid paper crafing. I can have several cards made with MDS and then add to them my own ribbon, stamps and hardware. I als

My next class is scheduled for Saturday November 21st at 10:30 am. We will be making 3 projects. A christmas countdown block calendar, Ho Ho Ho garland and a Ho Ho Ho accordian book. The cost for supplies is $23, please rsvp no later than November 13th. I am tring something new, you can pay in advance for your class via my pay pal account. There are two price listings, one for everyone and the discounted one for my monthly technique culb. I look forward to seeing you at my next class. Happy Stampin' Tricia

Looking for a new gift idea? Stampin' Up! has come up with a great new gift giving guide. It has great ideas for everyone on your list. And when you spend just $50 from products in the guide you get a free decor elements piece of your choice (up to $16.95 value). If you are just stumped I will be happy to help, contact me anytime. Happy Stampin' Tricia

November 21st, 10:30 - 1:30 The gifts and decorations class. We will be making 2 Ho ho ho decorations, a christmas block countdown calendar, and a mini album. The cost for supplies is $22. Please rsvp by Nov 14th. December 12th, 10:30-12:30 Holiday Tags class. Our annual Holiday tags class we will be making several tags, a gift card holder, and a place to keep them. This year I also thought it would be fun to bring our favorite christmas cookies and exchange recipes. The cost for supplies is $15. Please rsvp by Dec 5th.