WebsByAmy.com - Amy Celona

Starter Kit Widget

Amy — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:43:23 +0000

Below is the code for the Starter Kit… the Canadian code has the $125 graphic in it (don't worry)!

As usual, I have bolded the link to the flyer so that you can redirect the widget to anywhere you wish (likely your DBWS opportunity page is the best).

AMERICAN
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/websbyamy/99KitFlyer.jpg" target="_blank">

CANADIAN
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/websbyamy/125KitFlyer.jpg" target="_blank">

Widget for Retiring Products

Amy — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:33:38 +0000

Okay… so it looks suspiciously similar to the last one, LOL!

This widget is set up to link directly to the Category page that has the links to all of the discontinuing sets, accessories, etc. So, you might want to remove the old one and use this new one.

AMERICAN:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=736" target="_blank">

CANADIAN:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=737" target="_blank">

For those of you who wish to edit the link to go to your online store (you must have a DBWS for this to work), swap out the following link for the red link above and don't forget to change the XXXXXX to your Demonstrator ID#. The widget will post directly to your online store.

AMERICAN:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?country=US&categoryID=736&dbwsdemoid=XXXXXX

CANADIAN:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?country=CA&categoryID=737&dbwsdemoid=XXXXXX

Retiring Stamps Widget

Amy — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:08:20 +0000

Here is the widget for the Retiring Stamp Sets. The main (top widget) links to the PDF version and the bottom links to the Excel sortable file.

I have highlighted the first URL to make it easier to change the link to where you want it to go if you wish to link it to an article on your site or directly to the Stampin' Up! store.

COOL TRICK: The category for the retired stamps (for the US) is at:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=920
Your customers can 'see' the lists (I'm a visual person, LOL).

But did you know (if you have a DBWS) you can edit that link to go to your own store using this code:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=920&dbwsdemoid=XXXX

For other 'category' pages, just change the Category ID (and of course your Demo ID) and use that code! You get the category ID number from the SU 'store' page.

AMERICAN:
http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/RetiredStamps_0412_en-US.pdf" target="_blank">

CANADIAN:
http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-CA/RetiredStamps_0412_en-CA.pdf" target="_blank">

Summer Smooches Widget

Amy — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:37:50 +0000

Here is the widget for the 'Summer Smooches Suite' of products pre-buy.

AMERICAN:

CANADIAN:

Shareaholic ‘Sexy Bookmarks’

Amy — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:08:25 +0000

I've been getting a number of questions about adding a Google +1 and/or Pinterest buttons to a WordPress site. And to tell you the truth, I've had to help several clients recover from plugins or script add on's that add these buttons as a standalone that end up conflicting with other plugins.

So, it got me to thinking how much I love and use SexyBookmarks on my Ustamp4fun blog and I actually use it myself to post my articles to Facebook and to Twitter. So in answer to people who are having trouble linking their articles from Facebook… this is also a solution for you.

The only drawback was that SexyBookmarks didn't have a Pinterest button… which got me to asking Uncle Google… and I found two things 1) WordPress.org Plugin Repository no longer carries SexyBookmarks by Shareaholic and 2) the latest version DOES have Pinterest, BUT can only be downloaded via www.shareaholic.com.

If you are reading this on my site, you can watch the video below on how to download and configure Shareaholic. I strongly suggest that you create an account from the beginning so that you can get more information about the information being shared.

By posting this video, I do not claim to be an expert and cannot help you with the plugin if it does not work for you… you will have to contact Shareaholic for that.

Sale-A-Bration Widget

Amy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:16:23 +0000

Below is the code for a WordPress 'text' widget (or Blogger and Typepad 'HTML' widget).

Most problems happen when you do not capture the entire code string. Please make sure you copy it from the beginning (it will start with a < (open carat) and end with a closed one >

AMERICAN:

CANADIAN:

2012 Occasions Mini Widget

Amy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:04:57 +0000

It's that time of year again… so you can use the code below to add the Occasions Mini Catalog and also a link to the Stampin' Supplies (in both American and the Canadian English catalogs)/

Copy and paste the code shown in blue directly into a 'text' widget (WordPress) or an HTML widget (Typepad or Blogger):

AMERICAN:

CANADIAN:

Create a Watermark in Paint.net

Amy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:02:53 +0000

I have created a short (okay, 15 minutes… so not that short) step-by-step video on how to make your own watermark in Paint.net and then place it on a photo. If you are receiving this post via email feed, the video won't show up, you must go back to the article (click on article title).

I have created two previous videos on how to download free Paint.net and install it as well as how to edit a photograph and embed a watermark in it HERE. The latter video assumes you already have a watermark and this one shows you how to create and save as a transparent .png. Good luck!

Paint.net Tutorial

Amy — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:25:43 +0000

I have embraced Paint.net as my new 'free photo editor' of choice over Gimp. The videos below are for the purpose of giving you a free alternative for editing your photos for the fastest viewing quality for the web as well as shows you how to watermark your work.

I have found Paint easier to install and use immediately. And recently I have found that there are plugins that will add functionality, such as one that allows editing of Photoshop .psd files and another one that allows Paint.net to use Photoshop brushes.

DOWNLOADING & INSTALLING PAINT.NET – you would think that this wouldn't be difficult, but I have found that the page that you usually are directed to when typing in www.getpaint.net, is full of other software that you can be easily tricked into downloading accidentally. UPDATE: CLICK HERE to download the .exe file, once you download it, you probably can update it. If you want to download the latest version, this video will navigate you through downloading the zip file, unzipping and installing.

EDITING & WATERMARKING A PHOTO from your camera for viewing on the web. This video does import and place a watermark that is a pre-existing .png file. If you wish to see how to create your own watermark, CLICK HERE for a video tutorial.

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Promo Buttons

Amy — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:00:26 +0000

I offer free codes for Stampin' Up! promotions. Click here or the graphic (left) to view the latest buttons that you can use.