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Mary Duitsman, Independent Stampin' UP! Demonstrator in Maryville, Tennessee
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One of my favorite things about being a Stampin’ UP! demonstrator is that it allows me to teach classes & workshops and share tips with others. Back when I owned my scrapbook store, I was often too busy to teach classes, but I did it every chance I got! Teaching is such an energizing experience…
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This is what can happen when I have too many stamp & die sets out at the same time. I have been getting ready for my September workshops, so of course I have a couple of Halloween bundles out. I’ve recently received the hot foil bundle Echoes of Detail, which includes a stamp set with…
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Okay, I LOVE a good fun fold. A handmade card is special on its own, but give it a twist, a fold, an interactive element and the wow factor goes to 11! I came across this one today by another demonstrator and had to try it. The card base is all one piece, the fun…
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Believe it or not, your brand new shiny stamps need a little attention before you start using them. Brand new photopolymer stamps will look shiny and slick – just what you’d THINK you’d want. You don’t. You want the stamp to hold ink well, and fresh out of the package they will have a bit…
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I have just launched a new card kit that you can order online. This is my trial run for making kits available to you this way, so it is a VERY limited release! Rest assured, I have ideas for many more fun ways to get card making kits into your hands so you can share…
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“I don’t think I need another machine. Foil is cool, but I don’t think I will use it enough.” Famous last words! It’s not easy to admit when you’re wrong, but oh I was SO wrong!I had no idea what this would turn into. I went from “No thank you” to “YES PLEASE!” and I…
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There’s just something special about an easel card! I taught this one in class yesterday, and it was a hit. Easel cards are one of my favorite fun-fold designs because they look impressive but are surprisingly easy to make. When folded flat, this one looks like a traditional greeting card, with that beautiful sunflower Designer…