A Window Box For Mom

I CASEd (copy and share everything) this adorable card from Tami White, with a few little changes.  We made it in my card class this week and everyone loved it!  Each person put a different sentiment on it from Teeny Tiny Wishes, depending on their need.  Here’s how I did…

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Retiring Products

The Retiring Product list is out for 2015-2016.  You can see the lists by clicking on one of these links, either the printable PDF or Excel File or through the links to my online store. PDF  Excel File Link to Retiring Stamps in the online store Link to Retiring Accessories…

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Last Day Forever for Weekly Deals!

This is it for Weekly Deals!  We’ve been anticipating new deals every Tuesday for – well, I can’t remember how long now.  But all good things must come to an end.  The best part is, something better always takes its place!  So ~ one more look at what you can…

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Thank you With a Kiss!

This is a quick little note card that I whipped up for my card class next week.  It’s very simple but with a technique we haven’t done before — the kissing technique!  This is so fun and I love the stippled effect it has on the stamped image. Using the…

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Number of Years for PPA 296

My grandson’s third birthday isn’t for awhile yet, but when I saw Susan Itell’s sketch challenge on Pals Paper Arts this week, this card popped into my head and I had to run with it!!  Here is her sketch: There is a lot going on in this card! It’s super…

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Shine On for PPA 295

I’m squeaking this card into the Pals Paper Arts Challenge at the last minute!  The challenge this week was to create a card using these three colors: I had been thinking I’d like to use this Shine On Specialty Paper, and the colors in it were exactly what I needed. …

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You’re Sublime Flower Cart

We had a blast making these cards during a Watercolor Class that I offered last Friday night.  We actually made it in a different color combination, but this was one I made to show an optional color choice.  The idea for this card was inspired by my talented upline, Susan…

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Be the Star

Lots of stars going on here!  I was inspired by fellow stamper B. J. Peter’s card where she used a Decorative Mask.  See it here. I remembered that I had bought one of these mask sets a long time ago and also realized that I had never used it!  Time…

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Weekly Deals, New Updates, and Samples!

It’s Tuesday!  New Weekly Deals!  There are several items on today’s list.  I will show you what is being offered, give you some of my samples, but first tell you some news that has just come in from Stampin’ Up! Yes, Weekly Deals are going away.  They will be offered…

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A Balloon Bouquet Thank you

My sweet little 2 year old grandson loves balloons!  So to thank him for the birthday present he gave me (a Peter Rabbit baking pan and spatula – isn’t that too cute?!)  I made him a card with balloons all over it. I used the Balloon Punch and It’s My…

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Tribute to In Colors: Mossy Meadow

Ahhh, Mossy Meadow.  I love the deep earthy color of this green.  It’s so rich – will miss it!  I tried something different on this card.  I did a wrap around with the DSP (Botanical Gardens, Occasions Catalog) and stuck a little surprise flower sprig on the back.  I don’t…

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Tribute to In Colors: Hello Honey

Today’s card features Hello Honey.  Honest confession~ this was not my favorite In Color, until…   Stampin’ Up! started pairing it with fresh colors like Cajun Craze, Blackberry Bliss, and now Mint Macaron!  It took on new life, and now I love this honey yellow shade! The DSP from Botanical Gardens…

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Tribute to In Colors : Lost Lagoon

We are on the tail end of the 2014-2016 In Color era ~ I hate to see them go!  These were some of my all-time favorite colors.  Maybe (I’m hoping!) we will see them incorporated into the color collections at some point.  But for now, I’m going to enjoy the…

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