World Card Making Day 2016

October 1, 2016Leave a comment

Do you remember the last time you received a card in the mail? In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is a simple thing that really stands out to the person who receives it. Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much you care about that special someone in your life.

Today, October 1st, is World Card Making Day , celebrate by making and sending a handmade card to someone who could use a little recognition, love, or just a boost (which is anyone, really!).

So here is the card I am sending to all my readers – you do matter and I value you following along in my card crafting journey.

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Irresistibly Floral Card ~ Stampin’ Up! Products

September 28, 2016Leave a comment

I love heat embossing ~ it just has to be one of my most favorite techniques, but when you add the ‘resist’ part of the technique it really gives a punch to the finished project. Sometimes, though it is nice not to have to do the heat embossing and just go onto the ‘resist’…. and the Irresistibly Floral Specialty Designer Paper a perfect solution! I wanted to showcase this gorgeous paper in a recent class and here is the card we all made…………………

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York Pattie Treat Holders – using Stampin’ Up! products

September 25, 2016Leave a comment

September 17th was the date for Cindy’s Corner’s 2nd Stampin; Getaway ~ a whole day of paper crafting fun, where we made card sets, 3D gift items and a cute home decor framed art piece. I will share these projects in coming posts but I wanted to share one of the pillow gifts that each attendee received.

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Paisleys and Posies – Pootles Challenge 012

September 20, 2016Leave a comment

Today I am playing along with Pootles color challenge 012. We were challenged to create a card using Tip Top Taupe, Flirty Flamingo and Mint Macaron. These are all current In-colors and while I really like them all, it had not occurred to me to use them together but along with the Paisley and Posies stamp set…. they really work! Continue reading →

Did someone say SAVINGS!!!!!!……

September 14, 2016Leave a comment

Wow, I can’t even tell you the last time the Stampin’ Up! Clearance rack got updated, but while we were sleeping they went ahead and added a bunch of lovely stuff ~ punches, ribbons, stamp sets, embellishments, embossing folders, framelits……….

So if you want to get your hand on some bargains….click the picture above to my online store – please use hostess code HTQ6BWBM so I can send you a thank you for shopping with me.

See you soon!

Happy Stampin”

If you’d like any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and my team I’d most definitely like to hear from you

Stampin’ Up Product Share ~ Designer Series Paper and Ribbons

September 6, 2016Leave a comment

The new 2016 – 2017 Annual catalog has a wonderful selection of new Designer Series Paper (DSP) and Ribbons- as soon as I saw them I just knew I wanted to get my hands on all of them! Well, the perfect opportunity to do so without breaking the bank is to take part in a product share.

So in July we did a DSP share and August a ribbon share, these have all now been delivered to their new homes, but I thought I would just share …. the shares!!!
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Holiday Catalog is now live!!!

September 2, 2016Leave a comment

Today is the second day of September – we are on the threshold of Autumn…. already!!! The nights will start to draw in and the days get shorter and cooler and we turn our thoughts to the holidays – what better to do with the longer evenings than to plan and prepare for the holidays.

Stampin’ Up! released its new holiday catalog yesterday……. as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator I got to take a sneak peak and and pre-order some of the new products at the beginning of August and I have been bursting to share them with you………….. now I can!!!

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Seasons with Thoughtful Branches ~ Last day available!!!

August 31, 2016Leave a comment

We have one more day left to order this exclusive bundle. Buy the stamp set and framelits separately or buy the bundle and save $6! It is available while stocks last – so if you love this set as much as I do you wanna go ahead and order it right now!

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Designer Tin of Cards

August 19, 2016Leave a comment

Would you like to make handmade cards but dont’t have the space for all the ‘stuff’ or maybe you would like a gift for the upcoming holidays

Here is the perfect solution…………….It’s a kit & it’s fabulous! Pre-cut supplies, the tin, envelopes & accessories are included to make 16 cards. Divided tabs provide organization to sort according to the sentiment. The kit has a coordinating stamp set, too

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