OOPS! It's a great thing!
Posted by Gina K at 8/10/2007 12:08 AM and is filed under uncategorized 
Don't you love when you make a mistake and it turns out to be a great thing?
I made this card tonight using that same pack of fun patterned paper from Stampin' Up. I can't believe how many different looks I'm getting out of one small pack of paper! Very cool!
If you take a closer look at this card, you may notice a little greeting that is not really part of the "Make a Wish stamp set."
Well here's the story.
When I create a stamps set like this, I like to include an index sticker on the sticker sheet. This sticker is meant to placed on the side of the box so you can easily find your stamp set when it is under a pile of other stamp sets.
So after I created the images and index sheet, I forwarded the file on to the plater to make the magplates. About a hour later, I remembered that I forgot to remove the index sticker and copyright sticker. I quickly called but they said, "Oh, sorry. Too late, unless you want us to make it again." Well, that's no cheap choice. So I said, "No, that's okay, we'll just cut it off when we cushion it."
But then, it hit me. Hey- this is like a little bonus stamp in every set! It fits in the word window punch and it's just the right size when you need a little something! YAY! A FREEBIE! Who doesn't like that.
Now for the unmounted set with cling vinyl, it's a no-brainer. Just cut it out and use it. You can also use the copyright stamp if you want. (But you don't have to. Of course, I think it's cool but...)
If you purchased the wood mounted set, here's what you can do.
Open up your set and mount all your stamps. Put your stickers on your blocks and index your plastic box with the index sticker.
Remember to save this little piece at the bottom..
Trim the little Make a Wish phrase. (In this photo, you will see that I saved both.)
Then, mount the little phrase on the end of your cake stamp, like this.
Now, you have a wood mounted extra to use in all those tight little places. A set of 9 becomes a set of 10! Yippee!!
Here are some more gorgeous samples from our Make a Wish design team.
Designed by Erika Martin
Designed by Keri Sereika
Designed by Lauren Meader
If you haven't gotten your set yet, click here to read more about why you should add this fun and versatile set to your collection! Make A Wish!
Tomorrow night-
I will reveal our fabulous new guest designer and I'll update you on our totals for the Make a Wish Foundation!!
Hugs,
Gina K.
I made this card tonight using that same pack of fun patterned paper from Stampin' Up. I can't believe how many different looks I'm getting out of one small pack of paper! Very cool!
If you take a closer look at this card, you may notice a little greeting that is not really part of the "Make a Wish stamp set."
Well here's the story.
When I create a stamps set like this, I like to include an index sticker on the sticker sheet. This sticker is meant to placed on the side of the box so you can easily find your stamp set when it is under a pile of other stamp sets.
So after I created the images and index sheet, I forwarded the file on to the plater to make the magplates. About a hour later, I remembered that I forgot to remove the index sticker and copyright sticker. I quickly called but they said, "Oh, sorry. Too late, unless you want us to make it again." Well, that's no cheap choice. So I said, "No, that's okay, we'll just cut it off when we cushion it."
But then, it hit me. Hey- this is like a little bonus stamp in every set! It fits in the word window punch and it's just the right size when you need a little something! YAY! A FREEBIE! Who doesn't like that.
Now for the unmounted set with cling vinyl, it's a no-brainer. Just cut it out and use it. You can also use the copyright stamp if you want. (But you don't have to. Of course, I think it's cool but...)
If you purchased the wood mounted set, here's what you can do.
Open up your set and mount all your stamps. Put your stickers on your blocks and index your plastic box with the index sticker.
Remember to save this little piece at the bottom..
Trim the little Make a Wish phrase. (In this photo, you will see that I saved both.)
Then, mount the little phrase on the end of your cake stamp, like this.
Now, you have a wood mounted extra to use in all those tight little places. A set of 9 becomes a set of 10! Yippee!!
Here are some more gorgeous samples from our Make a Wish design team.
Designed by Erika Martin
Designed by Keri Sereika
Designed by Lauren Meader
If you haven't gotten your set yet, click here to read more about why you should add this fun and versatile set to your collection! Make A Wish!
Tomorrow night-
I will reveal our fabulous new guest designer and I'll update you on our totals for the Make a Wish Foundation!!
Hugs,
Gina K.
Gina, I love these stamps. I am just waiting for a little cash to get my own set ;^)*
I do have a request -- (since I have the first set for autism and plan to get this set and all others, hehehe)
Could you make up a stamp that we can use on the back of cards that says something generic like:
This card was created using Stamps for a Cause. Please visit ginakdesigns.com for more information and to help support a Good Thing!
Or something like that -- it would tie people receiving the cards into the loop and maybe even generate more interest!
I sure would love a stamp like this... maybe it could be an "incentive" to folks who order in the first couple of weeks? Something to offer as blog candy? Prizes for people who make cards using your set and send them to you to give to a local charity??? It could be added to an order for a small amount?
thanks for all you are doing!
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what beautiful cards and what a great error in our favor. can't wait to get my set and start playing...
janice
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That was a happy mistake! I'll bet you end up keeping the index sheet on all the stamps sets from now on. The card Erika made is just awesome!
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What a happy mistake! I'll definitely be ordering this stamp set soon...
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Wow, that's great! I really like that little size too.
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See I was wondering where that was coming from! What a nice little bonus!!! Thanks Gina.
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I think Julie has a wonderful idea...a Stamps for a Cause stamp.
I had not given that SU paper a second look, until you started using it
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I find my self just as excited to check out the new samples each day as I was to see the set to begin with. Now, to wait patiently to get mine in my hands!
Hugs, Lourin
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Oh yeah!.. Love the Bonus too! And the Copyright is sweet too!
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Gina, that is actually a good mistake!!
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I love every sample I see with this set! Can't wait to get mine -- and the "bonus" is great! Thanks!
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Every morning I get excited to check my e-mail to see what you have come up with next.
This card is cute! I may have to break down and get it, unless you give it away as a prize for a drawing....that I would hope to win!
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I LOVE this set, I picked one up last night and Im anxiously awaiting it's arrival!
Thank you so much for making such a lovely and wonderful set with so much of the proceeds being donated.
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This is certainly making lemonade when life gives you lemons.
It is a wonderful set with or without the tenth stamp!
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That really is a fun mistake! I can't wait till I can order mine.
Thanks!
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How neat is that!
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while waiting for the cow cake to cool I thought I would jump in and say a quick hi!! Thanks so much for giving me a holler back!! What great things have been done with your stamp set!! now to find the credit card.. lol!
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I will say it over and over again. I love this stamp set. I received mine yesterday and I have been busy stamping all day today. I think the "bonus" stamp may be my favorite. The small size is perfect.
I also have to say that I love Julie's idea above for the stamp for the card backs to recognize where the stamp images came from. It could only help to direct people to purchase their own set.
Thanks again for the lovely set. You definitely made a winner in my book.
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What a beautiful stamp set. And a wonderful thing to be doing for the Make a Wish. These kids need and should have and get all the help they can. They have suffered enough, so they should be rewarded with such a small gift as "THEIR" wish.
I can't wait to get my set.
Thanks for doing such a wonderful thing.
God Bless you!
Diane
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I was very confused because I wasn't paying attention and I ended up with the little "Make a Wish" stamp with no matching wood. I didn't at first realize it was the label! No way was I going to throw it out! What a bonus!
Thanks! And a big thank you for the "cause" sets. I have both and love them!
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Just learned of your stamps and ordered both of the cause stamps for a starter.
Your card samples are beautiful. Look forward to getting more of your stamps.
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I absolutely love this set and all of the samples that I've seen created with it. I plan to buy this one and the set for autism in the near future. I love any stamp sets that I can add to my collection while also donating to a good cause. I think I'll create a blog post on this soon!
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Are you still selling the "Make a Wish" and "Love you to Peices" Stamp sets?
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