Thank You!!

To ALL my customers for making this a GREAT Sale-a-bration!  I hope you have enjoyed this years items and take a last look to make sure you are not missing a favorite!!  This is my Thank You card for March.  Crumb Cake card base stamped with the "Off the Grid" for a grunge background in Crumb Cake ink.
Shelli Gardner, Founder and CEO of Stampin' Up gave me inspiration for the Banner.  She has a very similar tag on her blog.  www.SoShelli.com  check it out, she is a very inspiring lady!!

The Poppy from "Watercolor Wonder" is stamped in Crumb cake.  The ink blotch in crisp cantaloupe and Pistachio pudding.  The dots are Calypso Coral and the sentiment is Early Expresso.  Banner Framelits make a Banner in a snap!  Pistachio Pudding IN color designer paper was cut for a layer.  Crisp Cantaloupe card stock was cut a bit narrower and flagged on the end with a Square punch and embossed with the SAB Decorative Dots embossing folder.   SAB Crisp Cantaloupe twine is tied around the fold.  LAST DAY to earn SAB items!!

Ingredients:

Watercolor Wonder  133188 Wood $29.95,  133191 Clear $21.95

Lots of Thanks  129687 Wood $22.95,  129690 Clear $16.95

 

Off the Grid 130736  $11.95 Wood Only

Crumb Cake card stock  120953  $6.95
Crisp Cantaloupe card stock  131298  $6.95
In Color DSP stack  2013-2015  130136 $21.95
Banner Framelits  132173  $26.95
Crumb Cake ink  126975  $5.95
Crisp Cantaloupe ink  131176  $5.95
Pistachio Pudding ink  131177  $5.95
Calypso Coral ink  126983  $5.95
Early Expresso ink  126974  $5.95


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Another Bunny......

I can tell this Bunny is going to be a favorite!  And I have re-discovered Gingham Garden Designer paper!!  See how this paper mimics the hop!!  Love it and my Wedding colors(April 3, 1976) were Blue and Yellow, so this reminds me of SPRING!!  I embossed the DSP with the Fancy Fan embossing folder and adhered to the Whisper White card base.  The Bunny was stamped in Island Indigo and matted on Daffodil Delight, both cut with Oval Framelits.

Petite Petal flowers were stamped in Island Indigo and Daffodil Delight, punched and added to the Frame.  LOVE this BUNDLE!!  Pearls and Rhinestones added for Bling!

 

Ingredients:

 

Eggstra Special  133068 Wood $15.95,  133071 Clear $11.95

 

Petite Petals Bundle  134821 Wood $24.50,  134822 Clear $21.25

SAVE 15% when you buy stamps and punch in the Bundle!!

Gingham Garden Designer paper 129310 $10.95

Fancy Fan embossing folder 127751  $7.95

Oval Framelits 129381  $26.95

Daffodil Delight card stock  119683  $6.95

Daffodil Delight ink 126944 $5.95

Island Indigo ink 126986 $5.95

 

 

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Bunny Trail

Easter is right around the corner, so starting now with this cute stamp set "Eggstra Special".   I started with a Whisper White card base, stamped the Bunny, then embossed with the Decorative Dots SAB folder.  Still time to get this folder FREE with a $50 Merchandise order! 

I scalloped some Gingham Garden Designer paper with the Large Scallop edgelit  to mimic the Bunny hop.  The Pear Pizzazz paper was fringed with the Fringe Scissors and adhered with a few flowers peeking out. I trimmed a few scallops in the grass with regular paper snips.   A Rhinestone Bunny Tail adds some sparkle!

 

 

Ingredients:

 

Eggstra Special  133068 Wood $15.95, 133071 Clear $11.95

 

Large Scallops Edgelit  127019  $7.95

Fringe Scissors 133325  $9.95

Gingham Garden Designer paper  129310  $10.95

 

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Oh So Lovely!

More Sale-a-bration today pairing my Favorite print from Sweet Sorbet with "You're Lovely" stamps.
I love the flower edging and it was pretty easy to keep it lined up in Pool Party ink.  A bit of edge embossing with the Delicate Designs embossing folder.  The Sweet Sorbet paper is embossed with the Decorative Dots folder.  Deco Labels Framelits cut out the Crisp cantaloupe mat and Sentiment.  Crisp cantaloupe twine ties it all together!

Ingredients:

You're Lovely  133575 Wood, 133578 Clear
Sweet Sorbet Designer paper  133521
Crisp Cantaloupe twine (accessory pack)  133522
Decorative Dots embossing folder 133520
Each item above can be FREE with each $50 merchandise purchase
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Crisp cantaloupe card stock  131298  $6.95
Pool Party ink  126982  $5.95
Crisp Cantaloupe marker  In Color 2013-2014 markers 131260  $14.95
Pistachio Pudding marker  Get 5 markers for $14.95!!!
Delicate Designs embossing folder 127023  $8.95 (2 folders)
Deco Labels Framelits  130102  $24.95

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Live Event by Stampin' Up

And I won a prize!!  I was unable to watch live, but just watched the recorded version.  If you would like to tune in follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny28JZ0e4_0&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&feature=sharecontrol

This demo features a suggested bundle in the Sale-a-bration brochure, cute ideas!  And there is still time to get a FREE item with your $50 merchandise purchase!


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Banner Love

This card uses lots of Sale-a-bration items and resembles a card in the brochure.  I wanted to use the love sentiment but kept thinking it was to valentine like until I noticed the card on page 15 of the brochure.  So here is my version:

The card base is Crumb Cake, I stamped a few random Hearts with Baked Brown Sugar ink.  The Sentiment from See Ya Later was stamped in Baked Brown Sugar on Pool Party card stock and cut out with the Apothecary Accents Framelits.  Banners were punched with the Banner Punch from Sweet Sorbet paper and popped up on Pool Party twine. 

Ingredients:

See Ya Later  133533 Wood, 133536 Clear
Banner punch 133519
Pool Party Twine (accessory pack) 133522
Sweet Sorbet designer paper 133521
Each of the above items can be FREE with each $50 merchandise purchase
Crumb Cake card stock  120953  $6.95
Pool Party card stock  122924  $6.95
Baked Brown Sugar ink  131174  $5.95
Apothecary Accents Framelits  127003  $24.95

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Weekly Deals Tuesday March 25th

This will be the last weekly deal during Sale-a-bration!  So stock up and get a FREE item!  It's all about PAPER this week!  The Core'dinations is a GREAT deal, and this paper is beautiful when embossed and sanded.  And if you are a scrapbooker both of the Designer paper packs make perfect background paper for your layouts.

Brights Core'dinations Cardstock Price: $23.95 $17.96	Cajun Craze 8-1/2X11 Card Stock Price: $6.95 $5.21	Champagne Glimmer Paper Price: $4.95 $3.71	Silver Glimmer Paper Price: $4.95 $3.71
Soho Subway Designer Series Paper Price: $10.95 $8.21	Subtles Core'dinations Price: $23.95 $17.96	This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper Price: $10.95 $8.21	Wonderful You Board Book Template - Digital Download Price: $14.95 $8.97

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You're Fabulous!

I am pairing a Hostess set with some Sale-a-bration items in today's post.  Sweet Sorbet paper, Petal Parade stamps, Decorative Dots embossing folder and some Sweet Sorbet twine.  Love the simplicity of this card and color combo!

The card base is Soft Sky, arrows and glasses stamped in Sahara Sand.  The Flower is Summer Starfruit and punched with the 1 3/4 circle punch.  The Sweet Sorbet paper is embossed with the Arrows embossing folder and cut with a Circle Framelit.  A snip of Crisp cantaloupe twine pulls that color from the Sweet Sorbet paper!

Ingredients:

Making a Point  Hostess Set available until June 1

Petal Parade  133602 Clear, 133599 Wood FREE with $50 merchandise purchase
Sweet Sorbet Designer paper  133521 FREE with $50 merchandise purchase
Sweet Sorbet Twine(Accessory pack) 133522  FREE with $50 merchandise purchase
Soft Sky card stock  131203  $6.95
Sahara Sand ink  126976  $5.95
Summer Starfruit ink  126991  $5.95
Circle Framelits  130911  $26.95
1 3/4 Circle punch  119850 $16.95
Arrows embossing folder  132187  $7.95

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KAT's Cats!!

I can't remember where I saw this card, a blog, pinterest, it's been a minute!  And it took me a while to get one made.  All I remember was the Banner Framelit upside down was the cat.  It reminded me of the carnival games where you throw a ball and knock down the row of cats, does anyone else remember those?  They were rigged!  I could hit them and they would not budge! 

Anyway this row of felines makes me smile! And the Gorgeous Grunge set makes perfect cat fur variations.  More Kats are in my future, stay tuned.

I cut Black, Basic Gray and a White cat.  The Black was left black with Pearl eyes.  Gorgeous Grunge basic Gray was stamped on the Gray card stock.  I used the Old Olive marker to color Rhinestones for this guys eyes.  I love my Calico!  I stamped spots in So Saffron, Cajun Craze and followed up with Early Expresso dots.  I then sponged the entire card with Soft Suede.  Rhinestones were colored with a Black sharpie.  Linen Thread was tied and snipped for Whiskers.  Super Simple and perfect for all those cat lovers you know and love!

Ingredients:

Banner Framelits  132173  $26.95
Crumb Cake card stock  120953  $6.95
Basic Black card stock  121045  $6.95
Basic Gray card stock  121044  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Basic Gray ink  126981  $5.95
So Saffron ink  126957  $5.95
Cajun Craze ink  126965  $5.95
Early Expresso ink  126974  $5.95
Pearls  119247  $4.95
Rhinestones  119246  $4.95
Linen Thread  104199  $4.50

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Best of Sale-A-Bration

The BEST of sets are available until March 31st.  So I need to make a card with this one pronto!  I always loved the flowers in this set.  If I remember correctly the Flowers and Bliss were in the same set.  I believe my First Sale-a-bration purchase.  I wanted it ALL!!
This color combo is my favorite!  Pear Pizazz and Perfect Plum.  My home reflects this color palette and I find it calm and soothing.  The Flower stamp is colored with markers and stamped several times to give the shadow effect.  Gingham Garden designer paper adds some interest and the Pear Pizazz chevron ribbon some texture.  The sentiment is stamped in Black Stazon and punched with the Oval Scallop punch.  The Smallest Oval Framelit in Pear Pizazz frames the sentiment.

Ingredients:

Best of Sale-a-bration  134393  $14.95  Available until March 31st

Gingham Gardem Designer paper  129310  $10.95
Perfect Plum card stock  101889  $6.95
Pear Pizazz card stock  131201  $6.95
Pear Pizazz marker  131266  $3.50
Perfect Plum marker  Regals Collection  131262  $28.95  10 markers
Pear Pizazz Chevron ribbon  130011  $8.95
Scallop Oval punch  119856  $16.95
Oval Framelits  129381  $26.95

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Sweet Baby Girl

Here is a Baby Girl card using the same pattern from Sweet Sorbet Designer paper and a Crisp Cantaloupe twine bow.  This Stamp set "Baby We've Grown" is perfect for your Baby cards! 

Ingredients:

Baby We've Grown  Clear 133089  $17.95,  Wood 133086  $23.95

Sweet Sorbet Designer paper  133521 FREE with a $50 merchandise purchase
Sweet Sorbet Accessories  133522 FREE with a $50 merchandise purchase
Sahara Sand card stock  121043  $6.95
Crisp Cantaloupe card stock  131298  $6.95
Doilies  129399 $2.95
Crisp Cantaloupe ink  131176  $5.95
Pearls  119247  $4.95
Circle Framelits  130911 $26.95

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Sweet Baby Boy

This card uses a Stamp Set "Baby We've Grown" and some Sale-a-bration items.  And you will notice the Soft Sky Apothecary Accent cut out I showed you yesterday!

I stamped the Sentiment and Bunny in Early Expresso ink directly to the Soft Sky cut out.  I colored the Bunny with the Soft Sky and Crumb Cake marker.  The Sweet Sorbet paper is mounted to a Sahara Sand mat and embossed with the Modern Mosaic embossing folder.  A Large Pearl and a snip of the Sweet Sorbet Pool Party twine ties this card together.  Switch to Crisp Cantaloupe card stock and you have a Sweet Baby Girl card!

Ingredients:

Sweet Sorbet Designer paper  133521  FREE with $50 merchandise purchase
Sweet Sorbet Accessory pack  133522  FREE with $50 merchandise purchase
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Sahara Sand card stock  121043  $6.95
Soft Sky card stock  131203  $6.95
Baby We've Grown  133089 Clear $17.95,  133086 Wood $23.95

Early Expresso ink  126974  $5.95
Modern Mosaic embossing folder  129984  $7.95
Apothecary Accents Framelits  127003  $24.95

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Natural Petal Parade

Here is another card using Petal Parade in a more natural way, more me.  Needless to say I made this card in 5 minutes!  The color combo is Soft Sky, Pistachio Pudding, Crumb Cake and Black on Naturals White card stock.  The chevron in this set inspired me to use the Chevron ribbon which had been on the shelf and I love this ribbon.  I stamped "Thank You", but this card would work for many occasions and could be made in many color combos.  I will show you a trick with the Soft Sky mat.  Check out the picture:

 I meant to center my ribbon between the Black leaf images, OOPS!  I guess I forgot!  The camera tells no lies!!

Even if you are not thinking about the next card you will make, try to remember to cut something out of that mat for NEXT......No one will ever see the hole behind the card front and your card stock will go further!   For us paper hoarders that is a good thing!!

Ingredients:

Petal Parade  133599 Wood, 133602 Clear FREE with $50 merchandise purchase
Naturals White card stock
Soft Sky card stock  131203  $6.95
Soft Sky ink  131181  $5.95
Pistachio Pudding ink  131177  $5.95
Crumb Cake ink  126975  $5.95
Black Stazon ink  101406  $7.95
Natural 5/8 Chevron Ribbon  132982 $6.95

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Weekly Deals Tuesday March 18th

Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim Price: $8.95 $6.71 Grad Party Ensemble - Digital Download Price: $9.95 $5.97 In Color Boutique Details Price: $8.95 $6.71 Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder Price: $4.75 $3.56 Scallop Trim Border Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96 Silver Glass Glitter Price: $3.95 $2.96 Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Emboss Powder Price: $4.75 $3.56 Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements Price: $5.95 $4.46

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You're Lovely

Sale-a-bration is almost over and here is a lovely card using "You're Lovely" and Sweet Sorbet designer paper.

The cardstock is Soft Sky.  Basic Black Frames the sentiment cut with Deco Labels Framelits.  The flowers are lightly colored with the Soft Sky marker and the tiniest pearls added to the centers.  Black Chevron Ribbon pulls this card all together.

Ingredients:

You're Lovely   FREE with $50 merchandise purchase  133575 Wood, 133578 Clear
Sweet Sorbet Designer paper  133521  FREE with $50 merchandise purchase
Soft Sky card stock  131203  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Basic Black card stock  121045  $6.95
Black Stazon ink  101406  $7.95
Deco Labels Framelits  130102  $24.95
3/4 Chevron Ribbon  130010  $8.95
Pearls  119247  $4.95

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Petal Parade

Sale-a-bration only has 2 weeks to go and I am going to focus on cards using these great items that YOU can earn for FREE when you spend $50! 

This color combo and card is similar to some cards found on a blog I follow.  Create with Connie and Mary.  Sometimes this gets me in trouble, I try to re-create, but be different and the results are not always positive.  LOL!  Three cards later here is my finished project, still not WOWed with this card, but I'm tired, time to move on........

The color combo is Strawberry Slush, Old Olive and Basic Black.  I used Oval Framelits, the Scallops embossing folder to mimic the scallop under the sentiment and a few rhinestones.

Ingredients:

Petal Parade  133602 Clear, 133599 Wood FREE with a $50 merchandise purchase
Oval Framelits  129381  $26.95
Scallops Texture embossing folder  132971  $7.95
Strawberry Slush ink   131178  $5.95
Old Olive ink  126953  $5.95
Stazon Black ink  101406  $7.95
Rhinestones  119246  $4.95
1 3/8 Circle punch  119860  $15.95

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March Paper Pumpkin

Here is a cute video featuring the March Paper Pumpkin kit.  You have until the end of the month to join Paper Pumpkin and get a FREE set of Incolor markers.  Each month the kit is different and you can opt out and in.  Each month is a surprise and will be auto delivered to you or give as a gift.  Check out the details by clicking the My Paper Pumpkin link in the side bar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDulO8gPQdI&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&feature=share

New Photopolymer Stamps and From Our Hearts

And a Shout out from "From Our Hearts" for the recent donations.  If you want to see the entire post, go to www.Fromourhearts.org

Ruth C. from Norman, Oklahoma
Linda M. from Warrensburg, Missouri
Ann M. from Jackson, Michigan
Kathy S. and Diney, Michele, & Carolyn from Independence, Missouri
Susan M. and Bev W. from Sacramento, California
Pamela M. from Lawrenceville, Georgia

I will be adding a date soon to make cards for the troops, watch my website!

Stampin' Up has added 2 new coordinating photopolymer sets.  Cute little frames and Girl images!

 Sweetie Pie   136849  $13.95

Sweetie Pie Frames  137121  $13.95

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Spring Flowers

This Single Stamp is actually titled "Blessed Easter", but I only colored the Tulips with the Daffodil Delight and Old Olive markers.  Stamped Thanks from "Lot's of Thanks" and cut with the Oval Framelits.  A Pistachio Pudding Oval stands out against the Daffodil Delight card base.  Simple card for the next Stamp A Stack.

Ingredients: 

Blessed Easter 133212  $11.95
Lots of Thanks  129690 Clear $16.95,  129687 Wood $22.95
Ovals Framelits  129381  $26.95
Daffodil Delight card stock  119683  $6.95
Pistachio Pudding card stock  131294  $6.95
Daffodil Delight marker  119677  $3.50
Old Olive marker  100079

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My First Private Class......

I met with a group of stampers last night for a private class.  8 Ladies stamping, what a wonderful thing!  And a little person, who did really well and was so well behaved!!
It's always fun when you can help people create cards to share with others!  I look forward to meeting again in April.

Here is one of the cards we made last night:

This is a Stamp A Stack card.  Check out past blog posts for more selections.
Go to my website to enroll in classes and shop Online.

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Weekly Deals Tuesday March 11th

Here are this week's deals!  Remember to use the Hostess Code if ordering Online!!

Here is the March Hostess code: C33Z6D3R
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3 Inch Circle Originals Die Price: $17.95 $13.46 Ahoy, Matey Ensemble - Digital Download Price: $14.95 $8.97 Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95 $5.96 Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95 $5.96 Circles #2 Originals Die Price: $15.95 $11.96 Dress Form Pop' N Cuts Price: $21.95 $16.46 Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die Price: $32.95 $24.71 Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die