Americana Nivea Hand Cream

 This Stamp set is from 1999!  A lady is selling off her Mother's collection at a Storage facility until the end of September.  I spoke with her a few months ago about ways to sell Retired items and she is ALL in to rehome these items.  She has LOTS!  Mostly wood mount and this set was not even mounted on the BLOCKS!  I LOVE RED Rubber stamps and I only bought this set.  I showed some serious restraint!  

I love these images and knew they would fit well on Gift items.  And so easy to COLOR!!  As we celebrate Labor Day let's Share some LOVE with Family, Friends and All Others you come in contact with!  We are a bit broken right now, but we are America!  I will also be making some Americana cards.

The case is yellowed with age, but the stamps LIVE on........I did a poor job of trimming as I FORGOT this was a thing!  And started over...and may have used the wrong block for the 3 stars!  If your stamp is crooked it a very likely you will stamp crooked!!  If you are interested in seeing this Storage Unit the seller is Michelle Cunningham.  Search her on Facebook and you will see her post.  You must message her and set up an appointment to shop.  The Storage unit is in the Lakewood area.  If you need any more info message me or leave a comment.

Nivea Refresh for Fall

 I will have NEW FALL designs for Independence Uptown Market 9/12.  It may not feel like Fall yet....but hopefully soon!  I used some Fall papers and did some coloring on the Greetings.

Leaves, Mushrooms and the adorable Acorn!

And always room for some Purple!  My garden beds are full of Russian Sage, Purple Statice and even a Day Lily bloomed this week.  I should of taken a picture!  I have been watering faithfully to keep things alive!

Stop by the Independence Uptown Market this coming Saturday 9/12 and SHOP local!  We are open 8am-1pm.

September Product of the month

 

Luxe Foliage 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper (168599)

With Halloween and Christmas fast approaching, don’t forget to spend some time celebrating Cardsgiving—one of our favorite unofficial holidays centered around making and gifting cards. The Luxe Foliage Designer Series Paper is perfect for all your holiday needs and beyond, with shimmering foil and beautifully-designed details perfect for creating glimmering layers or fussy cutting shining images. Whether you’re making cards for a friend or planning a Cardsgiving celebration, this paper is sure to be the star of the show.

The New September-December catalog and Online Exclusives Launch September 1st!  Spend a minimum of $75 and you can purchase this paper for $5!!  

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Baby Card restock......

 Lots of Babies being born this Summer and I needed some NEW Baby cards.  I made 17 and here are a few that will be on the racks at the Independence Uptown Market 8/29.  Come SHOP local Saturday 8-1pm.   I also have NEW Coasters!!

I used lots of Bright colors and love embossing the Background so the look like little Quilts!

This set was on the Last chance list and I snagged one before it was gone!  Love this Rattle Die and the Hanger.

This sentiment is one of my Favorites and this Retired Stamp set will always be on my Shelf!

We have Girls and Boys and Neutral for when the Gender has not been revealed!

A nearby vendor makes Stuffed Elephants and I always try to have some Elephants in the Baby Cards!

Glow of Harvest Thank you.....

 August has flown by and the Glow of Harvest Product of the Month is still available......Don't miss out on this Gorgeous paper!  And it pairs beautifully with Radiant Foils coming in the Sept-Dec. catalog!  Glow of Harvest is available for $5 with a $75 order.  This paper is one sided and shimmering!  It embosses like a dream.  On this card I used the Sunflower embossing folder.  Crumb Cake card base and the NEW Radiant Foil.

Calypso Coral with Copper Border ribbon is also coming in the NEW catalog.  And the Leaves and Acorns are available now in the Sweet Words and Labels  Bundle!!  I had not really noticed then as I've been using the Dies for Sentiments and then BOOM!  These little acorns and leaves are embellishments at your finger tips!

Above I embossed the Sunflower Radiant Foil with the Sunflower embossing folder!! And the card below has NO embossing  The Papers do all the work for you to create Stunning cards!

Sweet Words and Labels  Bundle is available NOW and can help you get your $75 in the cart!

167628  $52.00   LOOK at the leaves and Acorns!  You can cut multiples at a time!  

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Moonlit Floral Finished cards......

 I have made 40 new cards this week!  Stampin' Up paper inspires me and I can't wait to show you the August Product of the Month paper next week.  You can purchase the Product of the month item for $5 with a $75 minimum order.  Anyway...time for the reveal of the finished cards using Moonlit Floral.....

First up I wanted to find my Butterfly Dies....a small one...I was not successful.  But when paper is this gorgeous you do not want to detract your eye....so a Sentiment from a long ago Butterfly stamp set and a leaf die behind.

On this card I did not want to cover up the Golden Glow flowers....I added Golden Glow ribbon and Old Olive leaves.  I think this Leaf Die is from a Past Paper Pumpkin Add on.  Over the years many sets have leaf dies and we have had a few Leaf punches.....I love this sentiment so used it again!

This card is ALL out the paper!  Sentiment and Ribbon accent.

When paper is the focal point finding a FANCY Die can really step it up a notch!  And a few leaves to ground never hurts!

Same for this card....I had to add some more of these little Daisies.  I mean they are in this paper!  More leaves under the Sentiment.

This card on the Soft Seafoam card base gave me the opportunity to use Petunia Pop for this Blend colored focal point.  And below I used ALL the Daisy Die cuts to decorate this card.  I hope you try making multiples and let your creativity flow.....Moonlit Floral and many more papers are on sale until August 31st!

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Moonlit Floral

 This 12x12 Designer paper is MOODY and Magical!  Dark Fern Florals paired with vibrant colored patterns. 167737  On Sale $11.05 while supplies last thru August 31st.  AND earn 2X Rewards on your order!  Today is the LAST DAY for 2X Rewards!  

No finished cards today.....I am tired!  Instead I am going to show you my process for making multiple cards.  Look at the back of your Designer paper pack and pick at least 3 card base colors.  I chose 4 colors Old Olive, Soft Seafoam, Berry Burst and Peaceful Pine.  

Score and cut the cardstock.  Mix up the cards, some Landscape, some Portrait.  Consider the orientation of the Designer paper.  I used 3 Strips of 4X12 paper and mixed and matched the patterns on these 7 cards! 

Old Olive card base and the Golden Glow flowers give this a very Earthy feel.  Try to use a Sentiment that does NOT cover all this BEAUTY!  Designer paper is 5 1/4X 4.

Soft Seafoam card base with the same Paper pattern above 4X4.  The leftover scrap 2 3/4 is big enough to use on another card or even 2!

Soft Seafoam card base with a Different 4X4 pattern and the same scrap as the above card.  

This Landscape card is on Peaceful Pine card stock.  Notice how it pulls the color of the background foliage.  Paper is 5 1/4 X 4.  

Same pattern as above 4X4 on Peaceful Pine cardstock.  The Bright Berry Burst pattern is the reverse side of the pattern below.  The little Flowers under the Butterfly are Berry Burst!  I'll cover up that glimpse of Golden Glow in the corner when I finish this card.

Berry Burst card stock with a different  back side of another pattern.  And below the 3 leftover scraps on Berry Burst card stock.  This is how I prepare and then I finish then at another time.  No paper scraps to lose I have 1 Old Olive card base left over.  So 8 cards out of 4 sheets of cardstock and 1 sheet of Designer paper will decorate 7 cards!  I hope you find this helpful and inspiring!  You CAN make very different cards with the same pack of Designer paper for ALL different Occasions!

These cards will be finished and on the Rack at Independence Uptown Market this Saturday 8-1pm

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- Colors: Basic Black, Berry Burst, Golden Glow, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea, Soft Sea Foam