Inspiration comes in many forms …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you the wonderful ideas created by our Concept Team, taken from the Be Inspired Blog.

Be Inspired!

Do you ever struggle to find inspiration? Do you need something to jumpstart your creativity? You’re not alone. As concept artists, staying inspired can be challenging at times. We look to various places for inspiration.

We recently made some projects based on a mood board. A mood board illustrates visual direction and conveys a look and feel. We loved the look of this board from http://virrrrrr.blogspot.it. It has soft colors and textures, a spring look and feel—with a fun touch of gold.  Here are the projects that this mood board inspired:

Jen

One of my favorite elements on this board is the tufted suitcase chair. I was inspired by the fun colors and pops of gold. I made this mini pinboard to mimic the tufted chair and added colorful elements to it. I love the color blocking on the eggs and created a color-blocked tag to hang on my mini board. It’s the perfect little piece to keep by my computer.

Chrissy

There’s nothing to get your creative juices flowing like a mood board. If you’re finding yourself in a rut, just looking at one is a great creative exercise. It pushes you out of your comfort zone and inspires you to try new things.

The gold polka dots were the first thing that jumped out at me. I love polka dots, and the fact that they are gold just makes them that much more fantastic!

I began my project by putting together a pretty, bright color scheme, then noticed that most of the mood board was pastel. I thought the overall feel of pastel with a few fun, bright pops was so inspiring. That’s when I decided to make my project pastel with bright pink stitching. It added just enough “pop.” I created more polka dots using circle punches (US/CA), then layered the circles in the corner (as you see on the mood board).

I love the handwritten descriptions next to the macarons. There’s something very charming about something that looks handwritten. The So Very Grateful Stamp Set has some awesome greetings. They look handwritten and are perfect for the look I was going for. I’m in love with the finished project. It’s something I’m not sure I would have done on my own—in a good kind of way. It feels new and different, and I think that’s my favorite part about it.

Arika

When creating my card, I tried to mimic some of the elements from the board. The balloons have the same overlapping colors as the mood board. The colors in the chevron stripes also come from the mood board. And I added just a small bit of gold with the Gold Baker’s Twine.

Melody

I was inspired by the colors and patterns on this mood board. The woodgrain background and the Pool Party Designer Series Paper stripes were inspired by the different hangers. The center circle came from the colored eggs—and I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to have some gold dots on my project. The macarons and spoonfuls of ice cream made me think of a celebration, so I picked my “Hooray for today” sentiment from the Geometrical Stamp Set.

Kasia

I was inspired by the bottom row of the mood board. The transparent circles reminded me of the hanging lanterns in the Happy Congratulations Stamp Set. I first embossed the image and the greeting on vellum, then turned it around and stamped the colors on the back. By stamping on the back I was able to create a more subtle look and also reduce smearing of the colors. I stuck with the same color pattern and finished it off with the “scoops of ice cream” colors.

Hope you feel inspired to go create something, too!

Concept Art Team

Hope you enjoyed, aren’t they great?  I love the “Thank You” card!  Which is your favorite?

Be sure to stop back tomorrow … I have a neat card to share with you.

Have an awesome Friday!!

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See ya later … Alligator

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share is a fun card I created using my FREE Sale-a-bration items!  I teamed up the “Decorative Dots” embossing folder and the “See Ya Later” stamp set.  Both of these items are in our Sale-a-bration catalog and you can get one or both of them for FREE with a qualifying order.

So … what’s a qualifying order?  All you need to do is purchase $50 of your favorite stampin’ supplies, or try something new.  Total is before shipping and taxes.  Stampin’ Up! has made it even easier by bundling some of the great products introduced in the Occasions catalog.  You could just choose one of these, and then one of the free items.  Here are two of my favorites …

This is the “BIRTHDAY BASH BUNDLE

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Birthday Bash Clear Bundle 135318
Price: $55.80
Love to give handmade birthday cards but don’t love to figure out what goes together? Then we have a bundle for you! Our Birthday Bash Bundle has the paper products, accents, and birthday stamp set. The bundle coordinates with the Bannières en folie Stamp Set for even more birthday fun! Available in wood-mount and clear-mount. Coordinates with the Banner Blast Stamp Set. You can add it for FREE at checkout, or you can choose any other Sale-A-Bration free item.Bundle includes:• Remembering Your Birthday Stamp Set
• 8-1/2″ x 11″ Whisper White Cardstock (40 sheets)
• Whisper White Medium Envelopes (40)
• 2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
• Whisper White Baker’s Twine
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Here is the “YAY FOR CARDS” BUNDLE … (my absolute favorite!)

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Yay For Cards Bundle 135336
Price: $52.70
If you’re the kind of person who never has enough cards on hand but never has enough time to make a bunch, don’t despair! Our Yay for Cards bundle pulls together what you need to create loads of cards without spending loads of time. Bundle includes:• Happenings Simply Created Card Kit (makes 15 cards; envelopes included)
• On Its Way Simply Sent Kit (makes 8 cards; envelopes included)
• Thanks & Hello Wood-Mount Stamp Set
• Smoky Slate and Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pads
• Mini Glue Dots

I think they did a fantastic job at putting together these bundles … or card kits, as some would call them.  For those who have a hard time deciding what to get … this gives them everything they need to get stamping!  You can just click on the links (in pink) to get to my on-line store.

Now, on to my card share!  I did a fun little technique today with our “Decorative Dots” embossing folder … I colored it.  This is an easy, and fun technique that you can use on any of your embossing folders (and not as messy as some other coloring of folders).

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Roll your desired folder through your BigShot (or the new Texture Boutique) – then ink up your brayer with the ink color you want to apply onto your embossing.  Yes, we brayer over the embossing … don’t push to hard, you don’t want to flatten out your embossed images.

I began with “Garden Green” and inked up my brayer with “Tempting Turquoise” … then gently rolled the turquoise over the garden green embossed cardstock.  I was thinking alligator, and I thought the colors looked really fun together.

I stamped up my gator image with the Black StazOn and cut it out using the “Ovals Collection” framelits.  I also added a mat and popped it up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Oh my … almost forgot to say that I pulled out my paper piercer and added some texture around the greeting.  Hmmm… next time I will use the template to do that straight line!  Then I popped it all up.

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To add a bit of contrast to the card … I simply added strips of black cardstock on to the card front.  I also added some Garden Green and Black strips to the inside … just for fun.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

See you later, alligator!

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Say it Your Way …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to show you our new ….

Personalized Name Stamp

With our personalized stamps you can create a cool address label or even use it for everything from marking your territory on books or other belongings to having a fun way to give a personal touch to gifts and goodies. Here are just a few customization ideas (for you or for the perfect gift):

  • Address stamp
  • Thank you
  • From the classroom of (for a teacher gift)
  • From the kitchen of
  • Made with love
  • This book belongs to
  • From the desk of
  • Just married
  • Save the date
  • Promote your business (add your name, website, and contact info)

Check out our newest offering:

Item

Description

Price

 132852  Circle Monogram Stamp  $23.95

Coordinates with the 1-3/8″ Circle Punch (item 119860). Clear Block B (item 117147) recommended. Purchase separately. Available in photopolymer only.

Here are a few of my designs:

                           

CLICK HERE TO TRY IT OUT … Click on the words “Add to Bag” to create your own!

The Fine Print

  • Stamps will be available for ordering on my online store which will now allow for a preview option before the order is submitted.
  • You need to be logged in to the store to be able to personalize and preview their stamp.
  • Personalized name stamps from the 2013-2014 annual catalog can also now be ordered and previewed online;  Note that 2013-2014 annual catalog sets come in wood-mount lased rubber.
  • The font and design of the stamps are set.
  • Stamps are non-refundable.
  • Expedited shipping is not available.
  • Stamps will ship from a third party vendor.
  • Stamps are not approved Angel Policy stamps. For more information about the Angel Policy, contact me.

Let me know if you have any questions.  It’s really easy and so much fun to watch your stamp set being created right before your eyes!

Have a fantastic week ~

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Sale-a-bration Inspiration & Weekly Deals …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a Sale-a-bration card share for you.  I’m using the creations from Stampin’ Up!s fabulous Concept Artists … and the blog “Get Inspired”.  Just in case you haven’t seen them, here they are:

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I am also posting a close-up picture of their cards.  I know some of you have a few of these Sale-a-bration items already, I’m sure these will inspire you!

Didn’t they do an awesome job!  I’d love to hear which one is your favorite!

Here are this weeks “WEEKLY DEALS” …

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Backyard Basics Framelits Dies Item # 129380
Regular Price: 24.95
Discounted Price: 18.71
Gold Metallic Encore Pad Item # 132141
Regular Price: 9.95
Discounted Price: 7.46
Basics Glimmer Brads Item # 121003
Regular Price: 4.95
Discounted Price: 3.71
Paper Doily Sizzlits Die Item # 125592
Regular Price: 21.95
Discounted Price: 16.46
Primrose Petals 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126844
Regular Price: 8.95
Discounted Price: 6.71
Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 126846
Regular Price: 8.95
Discounted Price: 6.71
Season By Season Kit – Digital Download Item # 130060
Regular Price: 9.95
Discounted Price: 5.97

Please let me know if you have any questions, or need help with any of the items you saw here today.

Thank you for dropping by …

Have yourself a wonderful day.

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Digital Birthday & Easter cards …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share a card that I created on the “My Digital Studio” program from Stampin’ Up!  I must admit, I haven’t played with it for a while and I have a dear stampin’ friend who is looking for me to teach her.  So here we go …

I will begin with a video that will explain how to begin …

Here is a simple card I made using the template …

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I chose a birthday format that was included in the My Digital Studio program I purchased.  The banners are the only thing on the card, so I clicked on the “stamp” tab and added the candles.  I clicked on the candle, then on the color tab to change the colors to match the banner!  How cool is that. (I put the black around the card because the white did not show up properly on the white background of my blog)

Then I clicked back on the “stamp” tab, found an alphabet and chose the number 5 (not sure why … all my grandkids are older than that, but it looked nice!)  Back to the color tab to match that up too.  Then to finish off the card, I added the text.

Here is my Easter card that I created using a blank pallet.  I began with the ”  ” Designer Series paper download.

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Now, you can’t get much simpler than a piece of designer series paper, a greeting and a ribbon.  Hmmmm … just like stamping, but done on your computer.  Nice for those of you who don’t have the time to bring out your supplies and hand stamp a card.

The ribbon is found under the embellishment tab and the I found an Easter greeting under the “stamp” tab.  It really is fun, just to play around with it and experiment.

Here is the inside to my card …

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Notice a familiar stamp set?  Want to know what so cool about that… nothing ever retires in the My Digital Studio!  Colors … Stamp Sets … they are all there.  I love it!

Please share you thoughts on the digital cards.  Don’t worry stampers, I will never give up my hand made cards, but this is a quick way to create!  Plus … you can combine the two.  Print out one of those pretty designer papers and embellish it with the cool stuff you have in your craft room.  You can have the best of two worlds.

Thanks for stopping by, and again, I would love to hear what you think.

Have an awesome day!

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Smile Flip Card …

Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are having a nice weekend.  I have been working in my Stampin’ room, cleaning, purging, tossing … you know how things build up.  I came upon a packet of pre-cut cards, so I decided to use what was already cut to make my card share today.

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I began with a circle flip card that was cut out of Gumball Green.  It must have been left over from when I was experimenting with the “extending” of the card.  This is where you place the end of the cardstock over the end of the circle framelit so it does not cut it off.

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I like to use Designer Series Paper with the flip cards because it just adds a nice splash of color.  I chose the “Watercolor Wonder” because it has Gumball Green in it’s color pallet.  Next I wanted a contrast color in the circle flip area, tried “Smokey Slate, but ended up punching the 2-1/2” circle from the Whisper White because it just looked better.

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I wanted to have some added dimension to the card so I embossed the front with the “Needlepoint Border” folder and the white circle with the “Wildflower Meadow” folder.  I knew I was going to add butterflies and wanted it to look as if they were sitting on the flowers.

To create the butterflies I used “Island Indigo for the “Elegant Butterfly” which is the larger of the two, and then punched out the inner (smaller) butterfly “Bitty Butterfly” out of the gumball green area of the “Watercolor Wonder” designer paper.  I then punched another Bitty Butterfly out of the indigo on the Watercolor Wonder paper.

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I used the row of pearls for the body of the large butterfly and the smallest pearls to create the body of the smaller butterfly.

I embellished the card by placing the smallest pearls onto the scallop of the embossing.  I then added a fine strip of the island indigo to complete the card.  This brings the indigo color all throughout the card.

My greeting “smile” comes from the stamp set “Fabulous Phrases” … you can find that on page 70 of the idea book and catalog.  It’s a fabulous stamp set!  You can use it in small areas like I did here, or you can combine the words to make up a phrase!

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Hope you enjoyed the card share.  I think I will challenge myself to complete all the cards I have pre-cut … and if I can’t do them all, maybe I’ll sell them!  Like I said, it’s time to purge.  I’m getting prepared for a huge retired sale this summer.  Don’t worry … I will send out an invitation when the time comes.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog.

Enjoy the day ~

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Here is the list of ingredients I used today …

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 Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set – Wood / $37.95

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 Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set – Clear / $26.95

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 Circle Card Framelit Die – Whisper White / $32.95

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 2-1/2” Circle Punch / $16.95

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 Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper / $10.95

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 Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder / $7.95

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 Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder / $7.95

You may view or purchase any of these items just by clicking on the item number.  It will take you directly to my stampin’ store.  Shop 24/7 – 365

Remember the purchase of $50 before shipping and taxes will get you a FREE Sale-a-bration item.  Thank you.

Faux Dipping Technique + Mono Chromatic Coloring = Beautiful!

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am really excited to share my card with you today!  You didn’t think I was going to show you a technique without following it up with a card did you?  I thought the way Stampin’ Up! colored the ribbon was really cool … so I had to try it out.

I didn’t have the ribbon they used, so I used the Taffeta Ribbon in Whisper White.  I then ran my markers across the length of the ribbon (as Stampin’ Up! did) starting with the lightest color … Pink Pirouette and finishing with Melon Mambo.

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I did however change up the next step… I laid my ribbon across a layer of paper toweling and spritzed it with water.  You can find the Stampin’ Spritzers on page 164 of the Idea Book & Catalog.  It blended nicely!  Once the water absorbed into the ribbon, and excess in the paper towel, I moved the ribbon off to the side to dry.  I love the way it looks!  I’ll be trying out some additional color combinations this weekend.

I tried to do the same technique on paper, but it did not work the same as it did on the ribbon.  You can however create the watercolor look with the Shimmery White paper and the Aqua Pens … but that’s another day, and another card.

For my flower, I tried a technique that I will be showing my Technique clubs in the upcoming month.  It is embossed in white embossing powder, and colored in with the Stampin’ Write marker.  Both my card stock and my marker are Pink Pirouette.  It is unbelievable that you can get that much variation … using the same color marker!

To get the darker color, you simply keep coloring over the same area.  To create the light / highlighting … leave it blank or only go over that area once.  I did however add a touch of Melon Mambo right around the center of the flower so it matched the ribbon better.

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The white card stock you see, is the Shimmery White … it’s so pretty!  I wish my camera would capture it better.  I embossed the bottom area with the “Needlepoint Border” embossing folder.

The flower was cut out, popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals, and framed with the “Oval Collection” framelits.

I hope you enjoyed seeing the “Faux Dipping” technique on today’s card share.  I’d like to hear from you, are you going to try this technique??

Have a wonderful weekend ~

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Here is the list of ingredients I used today …

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 Peaceful Petals Stamp Set – Wood / $28.95

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 Peaceful Petals Stamp Set – Clear / $20.95

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 Taffeta Ribbon – Whisper White / $6.95

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 Stampin’ Spritzer / $2.95 – Set of 2

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 Shimmery White Cardstock / $7.95

129383

 Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder / $7.95

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 Ovals Collection Framelits / $26.95

 You may view or purchase any of these items just by clicking on the item number.  It will take you directly to my stampin’ store.  Shop 24/7 – 365 … Thank you.

Stampin’ Technique Video & More …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you a fun technique from Stampin’ Up …

This was one of the techniques that Stampin’ Up! showcased in our demonstrator magazine ” Stampin’ Success”.  It’s packed full of helpful stampin’ and business tips.  Just one of the many benefits of being a demonstrator.  Thinking about it??  Let’s talk.

I also want to share the video for February’s Paper Pumpkin …

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! extended the FREE MARKERS promotion when you sign up for Paper Pumpkin?

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Afraid to make a monthly commitment … just try it for a month, you can cancel anytime, or just skip a month or two.   CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Have an awesome weekend ~

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With a little help from my friends …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Last night in my Technique Class were were passing two Bigshots around the table … one for cutting, and one for embossing.  We were talking about how every time you roll your texture folder through the Bigshot, you have the one tab always in the way … that brought us to the “Texture Boutique” Embossing Machine!

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Texture Boutique Embossing Machine

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Price: $29.95

The Texture Boutique Embossing Machine works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece.
This machine embosses only; it does not die cut. Comes with 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads and 1 Mylar Shim.

I love that this is portable and so easy to use … I can’t wait to get mine (just ordered it)!  You can view or purchase this by clicking on the item name highlighted in pink.

Check this out …

So what do you think? If you use your embossing folders all the time, you may want to consider the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine.

I also want to let you know … Stampin’ Up! just added more items to their CLEARANCE RACK!!  I can’t believe they have Designer Series Paper packages for under $5.00!!  Ribbons, Punches, and Dies … Oh My!

You can CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin’ Store and purchase any of these items, I have listed the Clearance items below.  Feel free to contact me 262-334-1009 if you’d prefer to order directly through me.

Please note that purchases over $50 before shipping & handling qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item!

Till tomorrow … take good care,

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Basic Gray/Basic Black 1-1/4 Two-Tone Ribbon
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Beau Château Designer Fabric - by Stampin' Up!
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Birds of a Feather Designer Series Paper
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Blossom Petals Xl Punch - by Stampin' Up!
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Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
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Cheerful Christmas Stampin' Around Standard Wheel
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Daffodil Delight 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
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English Ivy Simple Sentiments
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Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $4.39
Fan Fair Designer Series Paper
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Flirtatious Designer Fabric - by Stampin' Up!
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Floral District Designer Series Paper
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Flower Fair Simply Scrappin'
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For the Record Simply Scrappin' Layout Kit
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Game Spinner Hands - by Stampin' Up!
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Ghoulish Googlies Designer Printed Kit
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Price: $7.95 $3.19
Googly Ghouls Clear-Mount Stamp Set
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Price: $12.95 $7.79
Gumball Green 1/4 Sweater Trim
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Gumball Green Core'dinations ColorCore Card Stock
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Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt
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Happy Hello Simply Sent Card Kit
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Price: $11.95 $2.39
Happy Whale Clearlits Die
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Price: $7.50 $4.59
Holiday Collection Framelits Dies
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Price: $24.95 $14.99
Holiday Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
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Price: $7.95 $2.39
Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die - by Stampin' Up!
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Price: $32.95 $19.79
Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper
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International Bazaar Designer Series Paper
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Price: $10.95 $4.39
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Price: $10.95 $4.39
Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
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Price: $7.95 $4.79
Lucky Limeade 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
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Price: $9.95 $3.99
Marina Mist 1/2 Inch Scallop Dots Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
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Marina Mist 3/8 Striped Organdy Ribbon
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Melon Mambo 1/2 Inch Scallop Dots Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
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Price: $7.95 $3.19
Melon Mambo 3/8 Striped Organdy Ribbon
Melon Mambo 3/8″ Striped Organdy Ribbon

Price: $9.95 $3.99
Mitten Builder Punch
Mitten Builder Punch

Price: $15.95 $9.59
More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper

Price: $12.95 $5.19
More Mustard 1/2 Inch Scallop Dots Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
More Mustard 1/2 Inch Scallop Dots Ribbon

Price: $7.95 $3.19
Noel Notes Simply Sent
Noel Notes Simply Sent

Price: $13.95 $5.59
Old Olive 3/8 Striped Organdy Ribbon
Old Olive 3/8″ Striped Organdy Ribbon

Price: $9.95 $3.99
Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper
Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $4.39
Parker's Patterns Designer Series Paper
Parker’s Patterns Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $4.39
Patio Party Designer Series Paper
Patio Party Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $4.39
Petal Card Double Punch - by Stampin' Up!
Petal Card Double Punch

Price: $17.95 $10.79
Petal Cone Bigz L Die - by Stampin' Up!
Petal Cone Bigz L Die

Price: $32.95 $19.79
Pink Pirouette/Rose Red 1-1/4 Two-Tone Ribbon
Pink Pirouette/Rose Red 1-1/4″ Two-Tone Ribbon

Price: $6.95 $2.79
Pocketful Of Posies Designer Series Paper - by Stampin' Up!
Pocketful Of Posies Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $4.39
Pool Party 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
Pool Party 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon

Price: $9.95 $3.99
Pretty in Pink 1/4 Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Pretty In Pink 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Price: $4.95 $1.99
Rain or Shine Wood-Mount Stamp Set
Rain Or Shine Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Price: $20.95 $12.59
Recordable Stampin' Sound Card - by Stampin' Up!
Recordable Stampin’ Sound Card

Price: $5.95 $2.39
Rose Red 1/2 Inch Seam Binding Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
Rose Red 1/2 Inch Seam Binding Ribbon

Price: $6.95 $2.79
Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker - by Stampin' Up!
Rose Red Stampin’ Write Marker

Price: $3.50 $1.39
Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die - by Stampin' Up!
Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die

Price: $7.50 $4.49
Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die - by Stampin' Up!
Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die

Price: $21.95 $13.19
Sealed with Love Simply Sent
Sealed With Love Simply Sent

Price: $7.95 $3.19
Season of Sweets Designer Printed Kit
Season Of Sweets Designer Printed Kit

Price: $8.95 $3.59
Sent With Love Designer Series Paper
Sent With Love Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $4.38
Silver Flourish Designer Frames
Silver Flourish Designer Frames

Price: $5.95 $2.39
Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags
Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags

Price: $3.95 $1.59
Snowflake Season Simply Scrappin' Layout Kit
Snowflake Season Simply Scrappin’ Layout Kit

Price: $9.95 $3.99
Spice Cake Designer Fabric - by Stampin' Up!
Spice Cake Designer Fabric

Price: $9.95 $3.99
Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 3.375 X 2
Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 3.375″ X 2″

Price: $2.95 $0.79
Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 4.25 x 3
Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 4.25″ X 3″

Price: $3.95 $0.99
Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 5.25 x 4.25
Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 5.25 X 4.25″

Price: $4.95 $1.99
Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 8 x 5.25
Stamp & Supply Boxes (10 Pack) 8″ X 5.25″

Price: $7.95 $1.99
Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack
Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack

Price: $13.95 $5.59
Tangerine Tango 1/2 Inch Scallop Dots Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
Tangerine Tango 1/2 Inch Scallop Dots Ribbon

Price: $7.95 $3.19
Tea for Two Designer Fabric
Tea For Two Designer Fabric

Price: $9.95 $3.99
Tea for Two Designer Series Paper
Tea For Two Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $4.39
Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric - by Stampin' Up!
Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric

Price: $9.95 $1.99
Trinket Hearts
Trinket Hearts

Price: $6.95 $2.79
Twitterpated Designer Fabric
Twitterpated Designer Fabric

Price: $9.95 $3.99
Twitterpated Designer Series Paper
Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $4.39
Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Price: $7.95 $2.39
Whisper White 1/4 Sweater Trim
Whisper White 1/4″ Sweater Trim

Price: $8.95 $3.59
Wisteria Wonder 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon - by Stampin' Up!
Wisteria Wonder 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon

Price: $9.95 $3.99

You make me HAPPY!

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I showed you a card using the watermark stamp from the “Happy Watercolor” Stamp set, and I will share another card with you today using that watermark!

I also included a few more stamps from the set to give you a better idea of what a versatile stamp set it is.  You can find the “Happy Watercolor” stamp set on page 22 of the Occasions Catalog or by clicking on the link.

Once I chose the flower, I picked the color I wanted to work with and I thought 2012-14 In-Color  “Primrose Petal” was just what I was looking for.  The “Primrose Petal” mat was cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″.

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Next I cut the Whisper White to 3-3/4″ x 5″ and ran it through the Bigshot using the “Flower Garden Embossing Folder”.  Because I wanted the flower pattern on the left side of my card, the pattern is indented instead of protruding (or sticking up).  Next I cut out a circle using the “Circle Collection Framelits”.  You now have a window for your flower.

The flower was stamped on a separate piece of Whisper White cardstock, using the Black StazOn ink … this is the best ink to use when coloring because it will not bleed.

I don’t color as much as I used to, and I don’t know why because it is so relaxing and fun to do.  I love layering the color to give the flower dimension.  I used the Primrose Petal ink from the ink pad and blender pen to do most of the coloring.  The center was done with the “Summer Starfruit” marker.  Both colors are found in the 2012-14 In-color Collection.  When competed, this was mounted onto the card front with the use of Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Since I had the marker close by, I decided to dye my Organza Ribbon.  Those ladies who stamp with me a lot, know that the white organza ribbon is one of my favorites, because all you need is a marker or an ink pad and you can color you ribbon to match your cardstocks!  How cool is that!!

Ok … now my ribbon is off to the side to dry, so I stamped my greeting onto the card with the Black StazOn (let dry… it does not take long) and then I inked up the watermark stamp in Primrose Petals and stamped directly over the greeting.  It gives balance to the card … they call it a 3 point card (3 points of interest, that draw your eye around the entire card).

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Before mounting the card front onto the mat I added my ribbon, first the long strip, and then tying the second ribbon around it, to create the bow.  I’m sure any one of your friends would love to get this card.

I also want to share with you the…

“WEEKLY DEALS”

3/16 Inch Corner Punch
3/16 Inch Corner Punch

Price: $6.95 $5.21
A Royal Day Ensemble -- Digital Download
A Royal Day Ensemble – Digital Download

Price: $14.95 $8.97
Etcetera Designer Series Paper
Etcetera Designer Series Paper

Price: $10.95 $8.21
Gold & Silver Stampin' Glitter
Gold & Silver Stampin’ Glitter

Price: $7.95 $5.96
In Color Dahlias
In Color Dahlias

Price: $7.95 $5.96
Label Insert Pop' n Cuts Die
Label Insert Pop’ N Cuts Die

Price: $21.95 $16.46
Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die
Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

Price: $7.95 $5.96
Silver Metallic Encore Pad
Silver Metallic Encore Pad

Price: $9.95 $7.46

Please let me know if you have any questions about the steps to make the card, or with the “Weekly Deals”.  I will also include a list of the ingredients for today’s card for you below.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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Here is the list of ingredients I used today …

133188

 Happy Watercolor Stamp Set – Wood / $29.95

133191

 Happy Watercolor Stamp Set – Clear / $21.95

126858

 Primrose Petals Ink Pad / $5.95

126841

 Primrose Petals Cardstock / $6.95

126856

 2012-14 In-Color Markers / $14.95 (Set of 5)

102845

 Blender Pens / $9.95 (Set of 3)

123113

 Flower Garden Embossing Folder / $7.95

130911

 Circle Collection Framelits / $26.95

114319

 5/8” Organza Ribbon – Whisper White / $5.95

 You may view or purchase any of these items just by clicking on the item number.  It will take you directly to my stampin’ store.  Shop 24/7 – 365 … Thank you.

Watercolor Birthday …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Another round of snow to deal with yesterday.  You just never know how big your driveway is until you have to shovel it … twice!  Well … if I look at the bright side, I did get some much needed exercise today 🙂

Today’s card share was inspired by a questions from my stampin’ friend Kathie.  She wanted to know what you would do with the “watermark” stamp in the “Happy Watercolor” stamp set.  So here’s one idea …

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I decided to do a rainbow effect with the stamp.  I chose Real Red, Elegant Eggplant, Pacific Point, Gumball Green and Daffodil Delight inks.  I did stamp off … after inking up my stamp, before stamping it onto my card front.

I think the hardest part of creating this card is keeping a straight line.  Once my watermarks were done, I chose the Happy Birthday stamp from the “Perfectly Penned” stamp set.

I matted it with Basic Black and added a black taffeta bow.  I did not realize until the card was completed and I was writing down my ingredients that I found out that ribbon is discontinued.  I think I will be sorting out my ribbons better this weekend!

I don’t like to use items that you cannot purchase, however you could substitute this ribbon for the pretty 1/8″ Black Taffeta or the 1/4″ Pacific Point Stitched Taffeta Ribbon.

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To finish off my card, I added my trusty rhinestones in the corner … colored black with a Sharpie.  It just anchors the card.

Hope you enjoyed today’s colorful watercolor birthday.  Stop back tomorrow for another card using the “watermark” stamp and “Happy Watercolor” stamp set.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

 ITEM

 PRICE

 DESCRIPTION

128703

$16.95

 Happy Watercolor Stamp Set – WOOD

122892

$12.95

 Happy Watercolor Stamp Set – CLEAR

133188

$29.95

 Perfectly Penned Stamp Set – WOOD

133191

$21.95

 Perfectly Penned Stamp Set – CLEAR

119246

$4.95

 Rhinestones

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.  Thank YOU!

Rev Up the Fun!

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I caught a glimpse of the qualifying runs for the Daytona 500 – that means Spring is just around the corner … right?  It also inspired my card for today’s share.

With all the beautiful floral stamp sets in the Stampin’ Up! catalog, it seems “man cards” are few and far between.  If you are in need of an idea, I hope this inspires you.  It will also work great for a kids card.

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My color pallet today is simple … Midnight Muse and Whisper White.  I chose the “Rev Up the Fun” stamp set and the race car.  The greeting is included in the stamp set.  The tire tracks stamp is great for the inside of this card … and don’t forget to stamp the envelope too!

I embossed the bottom half of the card with the “Chevron” textured embossing folder.  When I was ready to stamp the car, I wanted it to look like it was racing across the card, so I began at the right side, held it down for a bit to ensure I had a nice dark color … then dragged it backwards.

Here’s a tip … Practice, practice, practice.  This way you make sure you got a good feel of how you want it too look, and to make sure your not dragging it crooked across the card.

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Next I used the “Word Bubble Framelit Dies” and cut out a word bubble that fit the greeting.  I set my greetings inside the word bubble dies to make sure they fit, before I cut.

Then I stamped my greeting on a separate piece of white cardstock and popped it up behind the opening.  I then added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the rest of the piece before mounting it onto the Midnight Muse mat.

My final step was to add the ribbon … I tied a knot in it before attaching (more manly than a bow).  Then I just used my Snail adhesive to adhere the card front to the base.

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Thank you so much for checking out my blog today.  Hope I inspired you to start your week off by “Rev’in up the Fun”.

Take good care ~

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Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

 ITEM

 PRICE

 DESCRIPTION

130520

$18.95

 Rev Up the Fun Stamp Set – WOOD

130523

$14.95

 Rev Up the Fun Stamp Set – CLEAR

127749

$7.95

 Chevron Textured Embossing Folder

126847

$8.95

 Midnight Muse 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon

132968

$24.95

 Word Bubble Framelit Dies

104430

$3.95

 Stampin’ Dimensionals

I made sure that the items used today will qualify for a FREESale-a-Bration item!  Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.  Thank YOU!

Thinking of Spring …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s card share was created to inspire “spring” to begin!  I think most of our 50 states are ready, the East coast has been hit exceptionally hard this year.  For those of you in Arizona who are basking in the warm sunshine … we are jealous.

Enough with the weather report … and onto the card.  I made this mainly out of punches, except for a little greeting and stamping a bit of an accent.  I wanted the flowers to be the focal point.

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The flowers were punched with our “Pansy” punch.  I embossed the yellow using the “Decorative Dots” embossing folder (FREE Sale-a-bration item) and then punched them with the 3/4″ Circle Punch.  It adds some fun dimension to the flowers.

The stem was punched from the “Bird Builder” punch … some leaves were trimmed off, and then added onto the stem to complete the look.  It’s best to do this type of work directly on the “Silicone Craft Sheet” … I always use that when I am using my Snail adhesive on a punched images so small.  Keeps the adhesive off your work area (No more sticky mess).

I used the dot strip from the “Perfect Pennants” stamp set (also comes in a bundle with the Banner framelits) and the greeting comes from a new stamp set, Peaceful Petals.

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Can you guess what colors I used to create this card?  Let’s see how many correct guesses we can get.

I hope you enjoyed today’s whimsical card … I thought the flowers looked like they were dancing on a warm summer day!  (Wish I was there) lol

Have a Super Sunday!

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Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

 ITEM

 PRICE

 DESCRIPTION

130698

$15.95

 Pansy Punch

119873

$12.95

 ¾” Circle Punch

w/$50 Order

FREE

 Decorative Dots

117199

$4.95

 Bird Builder Punch

133227

$29.95

 Perfect Pennants Stamp Set – WOOD

133230

$21.95

 Perfect Pennants Stamp Set – CLEAR

133104

$28.95

 Peaceful Petals Stamp Set – WOOD

133107

$20.95

 Peaceful Petals Stamp Set – CLEAR

104430

$3.95

 Stampin’ Dimensionals

The items listed here will give you enough in sales to qualify for a FREESale-a-Bration item!  Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.  Thank YOU!

Made with Love …

Hello my Stampin’ Friends & a Happy Valentine’s Day to you.

First, let me say thank you for all the “get well” wishes I received yesterday … you are all awesome.  Feeling much better today.

I could help but piggy-back on yesterday’s layout for today’s card share.  I said you could make those cute cards in any color you want, truth is … you can change the punch (or framelits) too!

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I followed the same layout, used the same stamp set, and stayed with the same dimensions … I only changed the cardstock to the beautiful “Red Glimmer” paper and the “Hearts Collection” framelits.  That’s it … I’ll have to call today’s blog “Fast Friday”!  LOL

I do have to say one thing … I found using the framelits a bit easier than the punches – only because you can line the framelits up on the “Magnetic Plateform” and center them.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today, and I hope to see you tomorrow.  I promise, no more hearts.  Well, for a little while anyway.

Have a great weekend ~

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Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

 ITEM

 PRICE

 DESCRIPTION

129123

$21.95

 Kind and Cozy Stamp Set – WOOD

129126

$16.95

 Kind and Cozy Stamp Set – CLEAR

121790

$4.95

 Red Glimmer Paper

125599

$26.95

 Hearts Collection Framelit Dies

104430

$3.95

 Stampin’ Dimensionals

The items listed here will give you enough in sales to qualify for a FREE Sale-a-Bration item!  Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.  Thank YOU!

** Please note that the pricing for the “Kind & Cozy” Stamp Set was incorrect yesterday … they have been changed here.  Good news, even if you ordered them, the correct price is on the website.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thinking of You …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope today finds you well.  I was a bit under the weather yesterday and had to cancel my Stampin’ Club meeting.  I don’t do that very often, but found we had 3 members not feeling well either … so a big “Get Well Soon” to all my club members and any of you who are not feeling well either.

My card share today is a simple & pretty card … Thinking of You.  You don’t need a lot of supplies to create this cute card!  I began with my basic “Whisper White” for a base, added another layer of Whisper White – 5″ x 3-3/4″… this is the piece I will stamp my greeting on.

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For my square mat (I used Island Indigo) 3″ x 3″ and the Whisper White piece that is punched with the “Pansy” punch measures 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″.  I centered the white piece in the punch – making sure the white on the sides was even, and then lining the top of the cardstock to the top of the “Patent Pending” on the punch.

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I stamped my greeting “thinking of you” in Island Indigo to match my mat.  The greeting comes from the stamp set “Kind and Cozy”.  I find this stamp set very versatile … just ask my club members, we have used it several times.  In fact, we used it last month on our circle flip card, the circle in the set fits so nicely!

Now we can layer and embellish.  I popped up the stamped piece onto the base, the Island Indigo onto the stamped piece, and the punched piece onto the Island Indigo mat.  Yes … I popped them all up!  It looks so cool 🙂

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Once I had it all assembled, I added my embellishment.  Today I used the new “Basic Metal Buttons” found in the Occasions Catalog.  Then I threaded the Island Indigo bakers twine through the button and tied a bow (it is double threaded).  And yes, I popped that up with a Stampin’ Dimensional too.

Don’t you just love how simple this pretty little card is?  And you can do it in any color!  Just see for yourself ….

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I did this card in Melon Mambo.  I still used the “Basic Metal Buttons” but this time I embellished them a bit more with the medium size pearls.  I also added the smallest pearls to the greeting!

You really could do this in a variety of colors or … Designer Series Paper!  Go experiment and have some fun.

Thanks for stopping by today, and know I’m “Thinking of You”.

Have an awesome day!

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Here is a list of supplies used for today’s card …

 ITEM

 PRICE

 DESCRIPTION

129123

$23.95

 Kind and Cozy Stamp Set – WOOD

129126

$17.95

 Kind and Cozy Stamp Set – CLEAR

130698

$15.95

 Pansy Punch

133319

$7.95

 Basic Metal Buttons

125575

$2.95

 Island Indigo Bakers Twine

Clicking on the item number will link you to my on-line store.  Thank YOU!