Thank You cards.....

 I am putting these cards in the mail tomorrow to my Customers who placed orders in May.  I used Violet Dreams Specialty Designer paper and the 2026-2028 IN Color Gingham paper on these cards.  These items will be available for you to order in July.  The July Online Exclusives are amazing and Samples of MORE items will be included in these Thank You Cards!

The Peaceful Pine card base accents the colors in BOTH Designer papers.  I LOVE this new IN color and with Highland Heather.....the cards make themselves!! Peaceful Pine is also in a Holiday paper coming in July.  Think Cardinals, Trees and Quilt Blocks.....

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July, August and Sept. Paper Pumpkin Preview

 The Sneak Peeks of the next 3 Months of Paper Pumpkin kits have been revealed.  And the Coordinating Dies.  The Flowers are featured on the July kit.  Hooray for Birthdays

The August kit is Kindred Greetings

And September kit is called Aspens of Gratitude.

The Add on Detailed Flora Dies.  168664  $13.00

FREE Shipping on orders of $75 or more 6/11-13.

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Soccer Coasters and Chickens!

I will NOT be at the market 6/6 or 6/13.   Comment if you need anything and we can meet up.  My Dog is reacting to some meds, so leaving her home alone is not an option.  

I was inspired to create some KC Current Coasters and a few Chickens!  I love how these KC Current coasters came out!  

Chickens.....Not lots of coloring.....but I did add some dirt scratching to a few...

A couple more Birthday Cats and a Motorcycle for Dad.

More Soccer cards.....

 I am giddy!  I can BLOG on my computer and add pictures!  This makes me so HAPPY!

And today I have MORE Soccer cards!  I colored the Designer paper with Blends in the KC Current colors.  SO many options with this Match Day Bundle and matching Designer paper.  

This Blue and White uniform belongs to Argentina!  SO easy to color with Blends!  Fans are already following this Team.  I'll be watching to see what the are wearing at Practice!!  Haha!

And finally just some printed paper on Shaded Spruce card stock and a sentiment..... and a divot of grass.   Great Scrapbook pages could be made with this Designer paper!

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Soccer cards…and the glitch may be fixed....update!!

What the heck?  I am on my computer and NOW I can load photos! 

Loving everything about this Match Day stamps, dies and paper!  I posted earlier on Facebook and finally seem to have access to photos again on my laptop!

With the World Cup in the KC area these next few weeks and 2 Soccer stadiums in KC there has to be some local folks that will appreciate a Soccer card!

Soccer Jerseys come is many color options.  I googled and was amazed at the different shirts and not a "set" uniform like other sports. So here I did a KC Current like shirt and WHO wears the Orange?  The Netherlands! 

Let’s try an experiment….i posted on Facebook and copied the link to Blogger?  Does the link work?  I know it’s not pretty but ……let me know.

These cards will be on the rack Saturday 8-1pm at Independence Uptown Market.

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New Coasters!! Updated!

 I have been busy this month and finally catching up on some crafting!  I’ve made new coasters!   

A Birthday Cat and something for Dad!

and some Beach scenes.....

My Chickens SOLD OUT!  More coming next week.

See them at Independence Uptown Market this Saturday 8-1pm.  

My June Market dates are  6/6, 6/20 and 6/27.  Jennifer from Knotty Girls will be in my space 6/20.  

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Technical Difficulties!

 I have updated my IPhone and suddenly things seem HARD!  Blogger is not cooperating with loading pictures!  My Square App is stuck and I’m sure something else is lurking behind the scenes!  The done button is now a check mark???

I will NOT be at the Market Saturday May 9th.  I’ll be celebrating a Graduation and later next week a Birthday!  (Insert cute photo here) haha!  Only if I could!  

I’ll be back at the Market May 16th.  Come shop local 8am-1pm.  

And you can shop my Website 24/7:  At least this still works!  

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May Product of the Month

 I love this new Berry Botanical 12X12 Vellum Specialty Designer Paper!  4 patterns, 3 sheets of each pattern.  New IN Colors and returning favorites. Great coordination with so many products.  Place a minimum $75 order (after discounts and rewards) and you can purchase this Vellum! 

Well now I can’t load a picture from Google?  Heavy sigh!  But you can go to my website below and see the Product of the Month!  

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Homemade Sweetness for Mom

 I used this Homemade Sweetness 12x12 designer paper for Mother’s Day items for the Independence Uptown Market.  Come shop tomorrow 5/2 from 8-1pm.  I will NOT be at market 5/9 so get your Cards and Gifts 5/2!!!!

Tea treats include 3 tea bags in a cute wrap.  Slip a Gift card in for bigger gift!  Lots of Tea flavors to choose from.

Nivea hand cream in a perfect purse size!  Or great for the nightstand.  

You can also add a Gift card for that Special Mom, Grandmom, Aunt or anyone you want to show Love and caring!

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Scenic Graduation

May is a busy time of year!  Independence Uptown Market starts this Saturday May 2nd.  8-1pm.  I’ll have lots of Graduation and Mothers Day cards to choose from this week.  I will NOT be at Market Saturday May 9th so be sure to stop by May 2nd!!!  Jennifer will be in my spot May 9th selling her hand made crafts.

Today I made some Graduation cards with this gorgeous Scenic Coast designer paper.  One side is a variety of shimmering sky lines.  The back side a matching pattern.  Hydrangea Hue and Highland Heather card bases.

The new Catalog and Online Exclusives launch May 5th.

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Hydrangea Hue

 My pre-order arrived and this IN Color is my favorite!  And the new style of Magnetic ink pads will be introduced with the 5 IN Colors!  If you order ink pads always order a matching re-inker!  My first card is a Thank You card for customers.

Hydrangea Hue card stock and ink.  Sunset Coast bundle paired with Scenic Coast 6X6 Specialty Designer paper.  This paper is amazing!!  I used the ink pad to ink the edges and then popped up this panel on the card base.

The Lighthouse or Sail Boat Die Cut allow this paper to shine through.  Hydrangea Hue is not in this paper but it blends perfectly with some of the patterns!

I can’t wait to create more cards with this beautiful paper.  And the Magnetic ink pads close just by setting the lid on top!  All these products will be available May 5th when the catalog launches.  New Online Exclusives will also launch May 5th.

Next Market is May 2nd.  Pick up the new catalog!  8-1pm.

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2X Rewards April 15-17

 Whoa!  2X Rewards for 3 days!!  Earn Double rewards starting with a $20 purchase!  Shop for your essentials before the price increases in May.  If you spend $75 make sure to add a Product of the Month for $5!

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New Paper Pumpkin kit

 NEW Paper Pumpkin kit:  SPARKLING CELEBRATIONS

SUBSCRIBE APRIL 11–MAY 10   

Create bold, celebratory cards perfect for invitations, congratulations, and special occasions.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces with silver foil

• Gem embellishments

• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight,

Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie

Silver foil gives cards an eye-catching finish.

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Valley in Bloom

 Independence Uptown Market is Saturday April 4th 9am-1pm.  I will have the new catalog available for pickup!  You will find this Suite of products on pages 22-23.  This new catalog goes live May 1st.  If you have ordered from me in the past year, a catalog will be coming in the mail to you near the end of April.

I recently saw this fun fold layout and wanted to make a few for Market.  My pre-order came yesterday and this paper is so beautiful!  I’ll post measurements next week as I need to tweak the card base a bit.  But the Cross designer wood paper is 1x 5 1/4.  Early Expresso layer is 1 1/4 x 5 1/2. 

Here is the open card.  I added a circle to the Cross with Lily of the Valley from the Sweet Bugs stamp set.  I have the new bundle coming in my next order.  The Sentiment is from a long Retired set.  I see beautiful Wedding cards using this paper!  And Wedding Scrapbook pages would be stunning!  

Hope to see you Saturday!!

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April product of the Month

 Eyelet Blooms Die is the April Product of the month!!  A Background Die for $5.00 with a $75 merchandise purchase!  That’s a great Deal!

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Easter’s on its way….

 This bundle is adorable!  Easter Basket Bundle. 166947 $49.50.  Lots of little pieces and coloring opportunities.  The Specialty 12x12 paper is shiny like photo paper.  Easter Joy 12x12 paper 166939  $16.50.

This Baby Bunny is hopping down the floral trail….Calypso Coral card base.

Timid Tiger card base for the Easter Basket.

This scene on a Balmy Blue card base has the Grass, Eggs, Carrots and a Bunny tucked in.  All the Dies fit in the small die cutting machine! 

Next Market is Saturday April 4th, the day before Easter.  Come shop local!  9-1pm.

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Jam Jar Paper Pattern

 This paper really is the cutest!  So colorful and looks great on a Secret Sea or Strawberry Slush card base.  The Die set has 4 different Sentiment blanks and the Stamp set has great Sentiments to fit!

This Sentiment die has stitching and embossing.  The Strawberry was colored with Blends and popped up.

This Sentiment Die has scalloped edges and stitching.  The Blueberries were stamped on a scrap of the Designer paper and cut with the matching die.  Paper scraps accent behind the sentiments.  

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Blueberry Jam

 I made another Jam card today using some scraps to show how I stamped Blueberries on the designer paper under the Vellum.  I needed a neutral paper that the stamped berries would show thru the Vellum.  Darling Duckling card base with a gingham scrap of paper for the tablecloth.

Here is a close up.  I also used the little flower dies to accent the Jar lid.  Secret Sea bow and some retired bling really bring this card together.

I grabbed more scraps and have 10 more Jam cards started.  A 6x6 piece of Designer paper gives you a Jar, tablecloth and Jar lid!  Flip paper for coordinating looks!

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Jam is my Jam….

 The long overdue February Thank you cards are on the way.  I finally found the Vellum!  You can’t have a Jar without Vellum!  Vellum is available in 12x12.  Item number 167099,  12 sheets for $10.00.

This Filled with Sweetness bundle screams all things good and wonderful.  Item 167475 $56.50.  My Grandmothers and Mother made Jam every year.  My Brother and I picked the fruit and they made the magic in a jar! I used the Vellum over the designer paper.  

I pulled colors from the Homemade Sweetness 12x12 designer paper.  Item 167467  $12.50 for 12 sheets.  Strawberry Slush, Granny Apple Green and Secret Sea.  

The paper pattern under this Vellum is the same used for the Blue berries.

I used 4 different paper patterns for these cards.  

Gathering Leaves embossing folder was used on the bottom of the card front.  I thought it gave a tablecloth vibe?  This folder is on the last Chance list for $7.35!  Item number 165983.

The jar lid holds down the Vellum on the top.  The Fruit accent holds down the bottom right. And the Sentiment anchors the left side.  Adhesive shows thru Vellum so using elements to hide adhesive can be a challenge.  I did add a thin line of Tombow adhesive under the stamped line on the jar bottom.  Can you see it on this card? I’ll be making lots of Jam cards for the market April 4th.  

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Paper Pumpkin preview

The next 3 kits sneak peeks are here!

April kit Lakeside Retreat

May kit Sparkling Celebrations 

June kit Bikes & Blooms

Add on Dies 

This flyer shows the details for each kit.

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It’s March Market Day!!

 Come shop local at the Independence Uptown Market Saturday 3/7, 9-1pm.  I’ve added lots of Birthday cards to the Rack!  I also have St. Pats and Easter!  April Market is April 4th which is the day before Easter……so if you need to plan ahead Cards and Treats will be available this Saturday 3/7.

These cats are the cutest! 

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March Product of the Month

 Product of the Month is available to order and it is so cute!  Notes of Spring is a 2 step photopolymer stamp set.  Your cart must total a minimum of $75 to purchase this exclusive stamp set for $5.00.

March Online exclusives and 2 new kits have also launched.  Lots of Bundles are unavailable until later in March, so check out the website to note your favorites.

Independence Uptown Market is this Saturday 3/7,   

9-1pm.  I have added lots of new cards to the Rack!  I will also have Easter and St. Patrick’s items.  Come shop local!

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Last Day…

 Free Shipping ends today!  Maximize your savings and use your Bonus Day coupons today!  

Minimum order $75.00.

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