Floral Boutique Suite ~ Stampin’ Up! 2016 – 2017 Catalog

June 7, 2016June 7, 2016Leave a comment

Over the last 4 – 5 months I have been sharing my mission to use Designer Series Paper (DSP) and have posted a lot of projects here so show my progress.

Well the new Stampin’ Up! catalog was made available to demonstrators in mid April and lots of new designs of DSP were included. As soon as I clapped eyes on the Floral Boutique DSP and its coordinating products I fell in love.

The catalog became live on June 1st and now I can share the beautiful suite of products with you…………….. focusing on the DSP Continue reading →

Happy Birthday – Pop Ups from Stampin’ Up!

May 27, 2016Leave a comment

This is a fun card which uses the Party Pop-Up Thinlet Dies from Stampin’ Up! They are in the Occasions Catalog which is due to retire on May 31st (but the good news is……………… it has been included in the new 2016 – 2017 Annual catalog, which goes live June 1st!.

I made the card for my youngest grand-daughter’s 1st birthday, but liked it so much I also offered it to my card crafting ladies in April’s class.

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Totally over the top ~ but I love it!!!

May 13, 2016May 6, 2016Leave a comment

Today’s card is totally over the top – I love it but it is a card that you would have to give in person rather than put in the post because I just don’t think it would survive!

It is one of my footling cards – I shared one a couple of years ago – footling was a favorite expression of my beloved Aunt Di ~ is just picking up some ‘items’ and playing with them until something comes together .

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Break out your DSP ~ Diagonal Slash Card # 2

May 11, 2016May 6, 20161 Comment

I promised to share more cards using the Diagonal Slash technique – here are 4 more using the same sheet of DSP from Monday’s Post. These cards are based on an idea from Patty Bennett, which is perfect for my on-going commitment to break out my DSP!

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Sassy Seasons…………… Part 2

April 30, 2016April 28, 2016Leave a comment

I promised to share the other 2 seasonal themed cards using the same layout, format and masking technique, which came out of musings during my card class earlier this week.

This time we have Autumn and Winter plus a bonus for a Christmas theme!

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Sassy Seasons……………

April 28, 20162 Comments

It is a while since I last posted news on my blog. Those of you who know me or have been following me for a while know that I work for one of the biggest retail tax preparation services in the US – and Jan 1st thru April 18th this year I have been helping the nation prepare and file their 2015 tax returns!!!

While I had time to write posts I did not have time to make anything to share with you on a regular basis – but now I am back with some cards and other paper projects to share……. I hope you enjoy them – feel free to comment.

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Shoe Box Swap # 5 ~ Hearts and Home Thinlit Dies

April 6, 2016April 3, 2016Leave a comment

This card uses the very popular Hearth and Home Thinlits Dies which gives us a cozy view from a window at the hills and lake beyond. It also continues my theme of digging into my stash of Designer series paper, this time the Love Blossoms DSP Paper stack which I used a lot for my valentine projects but works very well for this card. Continue reading →

Baby Shower Elephants and Chevrons!

March 2, 2016February 28, 20162 Comments

A dear friend, and a member of my Stampin’ Up! team is about to become a grandmother! She held a shower for the mother-to-be a couple of weeks ago and I was fortunate to be invited.

The baby’s colors and his nursery are in gray and yellow with chevrons and elephants ~ perfect subject for some punch art! I love to do punch art and it is a while since I shared any.

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Happy Leap Year Day…………..

February 29, 2016February 28, 2016Leave a comment

Happy Leap Year Day ~ We don’t get the chance to say that very often! I know a couple of people born on February 29th – it is nice to be able to wish them a happy birthday on the actual day.

I shared a card the other day using the ‘What I Love’ exclusive Sale-a-bration stamp set. That card used lovely subtle shades – the card I have to share to day uses the big bold Melon Mambo and Tuxedo Black!!!
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Sale-a-bration What I love ~ Stampin’ Up!

February 23, 2016February 21, 2016Leave a comment

We are about half-way thru Sale-a-bration for this year – it finishes on March 31st. There are 11 different and exclusive products to choose from for FREE for every $50 you spend on Stampin’ Up! product!!! I have been featuring some of these products over the last few weeks and have broken out another of the stamp sets ‘What I Love’ to share over the next few days.
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