Category Archives: Birthday

Simply Sunday: Let Us Celebrate

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you are having a peaceful weekend (unless your hoping for a fun packed one!).  I have had the pleasure of meeting with two of my clubs this weekend so mine was good … anytime shared with friends is a good time.

Today we are bringing it back to basics … with a focus on stamping. I am using the “Balloon Celebrations” stamp set from the Occasions Catalog. It is a two-step stamp … one in which you can use multiple stamps to layer color onto your image.

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You can see that my first stamp was the bold (solid) balloon done in Melon Mambo. Then it was stamped with the speckled (partial / detailed) stamp directly over the top – I used Melon Mambo again and stamped it twice to get a darker color. My last stamp was the line image the outside of the balloon – I chose the Black Momento pad to create more of an impact.

My greeting – the balloon string was also stamped in the Momento Ink. I punched the corners for a bit more flair and then popped it up onto the “It’s My Birthday” Designer Series paper also from the Occasions Catalog.

Only one more step to finish off my card … I added “Crystal Effects” to the balloon to make it shine! Simple, basic techniques can still make a fun, colorful card.

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The purchase of the “Balloon Celebrations” stamp set and the “It’s My Birthday” Designer Series paper Stack (48 sheets, 4 each of 12 double-sided designs) will get you a FREE Sale-a-bration Item (VIEW HERE)

Thank You for taking time out of your Sunday to stop by and visit with me. I hope you enjoyed the card and feel inspired to get back to basics and create fast and fun birthday cards!

Have an awesome day ~

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Sneak Peek: Hello… Sale-a-bration!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I wanted to share a sneak peek of one of our upcoming Sale-a-bration stamp sets! Don’t you just  love Sale-A-Bration! Free exclusive products—what’s not to love?

This year, some of those products are only guaranteed through February 15, 2016—like the Hello Stamp Set used to make this charming birthday card.

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Sale-a-bration runs January 5th through March 31st.  To get your FREE stamp sets you only need to spend $50 (before tax and shipping) on any Stampin’ Up! products!

I will be showing you more sneak peeks of the Sale-a-bration stamp sets and I’ll be sure to let you know which ones are available for a limited time.

Thank you for dropping in today. Please let me know if you have any questions on the upcoming Sale-a-bration.

Have an awesome day ~

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‘Tis the Season … Birthday!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have to say a quick “Thank You” to those who participated in the Online Extravaganza!  I will be sending your “Thank You” card bundles out tomorrow!

Today I have a quick -n- cute card for you, using the “Go Wild” Designer Series Paper Stack that just hit the Weekly Deals yesterday. I teamed up this fun designer paper with the sassy “In This Together” stamp set.

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The card made me think of my granddaughter … the pattern of the paper, the pop of Melon Mambo, and her skinny legs!

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Oh yes … and she loves to shop! ‘Tis the Season (for shopping) and my Destiny LOVES to shop, anytime of the year!!  This will be her birthday card and on the inside I’ll write “Happy Birthday! Now let’s go shopping!” This stamp set has two other cute stamps that I have used often. It’s a great stamp set for friends.

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I could have done much more coloring on this image but I wanted to just highlight her dress, shoes and matching bag! I used the Melon Mambo ink pad and blender pen to color, and then a black marker for her leggings.

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Had to add a bit of the color in the front to the inside of the card too. To finish off the card I popped up the front with dimensionals and added a bit of bling as her buttons.

Just a simple, fun card that has that bit of a wild side flair!! What girl wouldn’t love it!

Hope you have a wonderful day … and thank you for stopping by. Tomorrow I’ll be sharing another card done with this awesome designer paper!

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Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m back! I had unexpected by very welcome guests (two of my granddaughters) staying over the weekend, so my blogging took a back seat, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t make something fun!

Today I have a sneak peek of the upcoming Occasions catalog!! Stampin’ Up! hosted an event “On Stage” where we got to play with some of the new items … we also got to order some of those items!! I love being a demonstrator 🙂 Gotta love those benefits!

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The card was created with the new “It’s My Party” Designer Series Paper Stack and the “Party Wishes” stamp set. Everyone needs birthday cards and this new stamp set is loads of fun!

I used the “Lots of Labels” Framelit Dies to create the cute frame that highlights the greeting.  Then I accented the polka dots on the designer paper by coloring the pearls with a black Sharpie™.

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Today ends the awesome ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA!

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN

LOTS of current items are on deep discounts! On the 30th is a flash one day sale!

DON’T MISS THE 24 HOUR FLASH SALE, TODAY (11/30) ONLY!

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Don’t forget to check out these deals too ….

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I also want give you a reminder that retiring holiday products will be available until January 4, or while supplies last, so be sure to check the list often. We’ve just added our first item to the list: the Woodlands Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. They only have a few left so get your order in now before it is retired soon.

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ALL ORDERS $35 or more placed during this promotion period will receive a hand stamped Thank You card from me along with a bundle of hand stamped cards from my collection! All will include envelopes so they will be ready for you to send!!

Please let me know if  you have any questions, or need help with your orders. You can use the hostess code listed below if you are placing an order less than $150. All online orders are shipped directly to your home.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great day ~

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All-Season Season of Cheer

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Just a quick post today to share with you some cute cards that Stampin’ Up! shared with us yesterday.

At first glance, our Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper, from the 2015 holiday catalog, may seem decisively Christmas. But if you take another look, there’s so much more you can do!

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Check out these three non-Christmas cards, all using the Season of Cheer Designer Series

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Thanks for stopping by ~

Have a wonderful day!

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Sweet, Sweet Candy …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy Weekend to you! Many of you know besides being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, a blogger, Mom of 3, grandma of 11 and great-grandma of one … I also manage the candy store in my hometown.

So, what do you think I thought of when I say that little candy stamp in this months Paper Pumpkin kit?

Yep … a sweet but simple card featuring the candy! I used it to create the background …

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I wanted plenty of color so I chose the Daffodil Delight, Crisp Cucumber, Watermelon Wonder and Wisteria Wonder and stamped that little candy stamp all over!

Then I chose the “You’re So Sweet” as my greeting and stamped it in Watermelon… that is when I decided to create a banner to highlight the greeting. For a bit more pop of color I added the Daffodil Delight and Crisp Cucumber behind it. (Subliminal message: Green and Gold)

The entire card front was matted with the Watermelon Wonder to make the greeting stand out and then that was layered onto the Whisper White background.

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Cute & fun card for any occasion … birthday, sweet sixteen or just because!

Thank you for joining me today ~

I hope your day is filled with fun and lots of color!

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More Treat Bag Fun for You!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

As promised, today I have a treat bag with a window! Let’s have a little fun here today … I’m using the  Treat Bag Thinlit and Happy Haunting Designer paper. I’ve chosen a different pattern of paper today so I can show you that this is not just for Halloween.

For those of you who know me well, you know I love Star’s!! Here they are in full force, and to top it off … our thinlit die has a star in it too! I used it to cut out my window and make another star to bring in the orange color from the inside of the bag (reverse side of paper).

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You simply place the star or other shape that you would like to use to create a window in the center of the largest die. If you want to fill your treat bag with smaller goodies, simply adhere a window sheet inside before assembling your treat bag. (Too hard to do once it’s all put together).

So … if you want to treat someone that “rocks” with a fun little gift, what would you give them? Why “POP ROCKS” of course.  So clever (or fun) … Pop Rocks + Star paper = Rock Star!

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What a quick and simple way to brighten someones day! Hope you enjoyed!

 

I also have something special to share with you …

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To show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stampin’ UP! is going PINK . . . or at least our October Paper Pumpkin boxes are! And because we know our subscribers want to share the love too, Stampin’ Up! will be making a donation on our subscribers behalf to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

Stampin’ Up! will donate

  • $1 for every active Paper Pumpkin subscriber.
  • Plus, an additional $1 for every new subscriber.

Together, we will make a difference!

Here’s how you can help:

  1. Subscribe! If you’re new to Paper Pumpkin, click here to get started. Your first kit will arrive in a limited-edition pink box that you’ll want to hold onto forever-and we’ll donate $2 because you’re new!
  2. Stay active if you’re a subscriber so we can donate $1 for you. Only those who receive the October shipment will be counted for the donation.
  3. Spread the word! Help us get as many new subscribers as possible. Every current subscriber adds $1 and for new subscribers it’s doubled, so let’s get the word out and raise as much as possible.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) advances the world’s most promising research to eradicate breast cancer. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF has raised more than $550 million to fuel discoveries in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, survivorship and metastasis, making it one of the largest non-governmental funders of breast cancer research in the world.  For more information, please visit: www.bcrfcure.org.

Thank you for visiting with me today.

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Beautiful Butterflies!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Just a quick post today! I’m going to bring a couple of my cards that highlight the Butterfly Framelit Dies that were listed on the Weekly Deals yesterday.

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I made this one for my Mom’s birthday … She loves butterflies and really loved this card. Isn’t that why we hand stamp cards – to make others happy! Besides … it’s a great stress reliever.  I’ve been in my Stampin’ Studio creating for my upcoming Holiday Retreat! Click on link tab at top to get more details!

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This card I had a little fun with … creating potted plants that attracted a passing butterfly!

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Both cards are from previous posts, but I’ll be back tomorrow with some new goodies!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have an awesome day ~

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Natural Expressions …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share with you a post from the Stampin’ Up! blog “Inspired By”. The beautiful projects were created by fellow demonstrator Teneale Williams who was on our Artisan Design Team 2014-15.  She is very talented & I’ve enjoyed reading her blog as well.

Please enjoy …

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Today I’m (Teneale Williams) sharing some ideas on adding a little rustic charm to your projects.

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Our Expressions Natural Elements (item #138395) feature wood veneer words and come with five of each greeting.

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To enhance the wooden texture of the Expressions Natural Elements, apply a few strokes of ink across the grain of the wood using a Stampin’ Write Marker. I used Soft Suede and Early Espresso from the Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers collection (item #131261). (It is fine to leave small sections without ink.)

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Lightly sand the surface; I used a nail file.

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Leaves are the second element in my projects. I clear-embossed on Mossy Meadow Cardstock (item #133676) using the Vintage Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (item #138802). For a look more rustic look, I shaped the leaves using a Bone Folder (item #102300) by rolling it over the surface and applying pressure to the midrib of the leaf. For best results, do this on a soft surface, like the Stampin’ Pierce Mat (item #126199).

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Bringing together the previous elements, here is the first card. I’ve looped Linen Thread (item #104199) and used it to frame the leaves with the wooden greeting sitting on top.

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For the second card, I used the larger maple leaf from Vintage Leaves. I clear-embossed the leaf, then cut it out and shaped it using the Bone Folder. This time I stepped up the design by adding a piece of Mossy Meadow 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon (item #138419) and Home for Christmas Enamel Dots (item #140536) in Very Vanilla.

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For the final item I clear-embossed the maple leaf on a Takeout Box (item #135827) and tied a bow around it with Mossy Meadow 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon (item #138419).

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Artisan Design Team 2014–2015

I would like to thank Teneale Williams for sharing her projects on the “Get Inspired” blog by Stampin’ Up!  Didn’t you just love her projects? My favorite is the Maple leaf … What is yours?

Thanks for stopping by ~

I hope you have a great day!

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Make it cute … with Kits!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post today loaded with some fun videos that highlight some of the great kits that we have in our Annual Catalog!

The first is our Cottage Greetings Card Kit …

Create a stack of all-occasion cards. Make one when you need it, or make them all and use them later. Learn how easy it is to make your own cards.

 

Next is our “All Boxed Up” kit …

Box up your treats and small presents in sweet gift boxes. The pieces are printed and die cut—just stamp and assemble. Watch this video to see how easy it is.

 

Last but not least is our “Build a Banner” kit …

Grace your space with a banner of your own design—you choose the colors, the message, the style. We’ve pulled together the supplies for you. Learn how to make your own custom banner with this kit and Classic Stampin’ Ink.

Thank you for dropping by … The kits are pictured below in my Stampin’ Supply list if you would like more details or to purchase. Just click on them.

I’ll be back tomorrow with my Simply Sunday series!

Have a great day~

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Lego Lovers …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Friday is finally here and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend planned. I will be busy cutting for my upcoming Catalog Kick-Off party. I don’t mind doing this at all … and I get to spend time with my sister Eileen. It’s a great time for us to talk about all our upcoming events.

Remember today is the last day to RSVP (lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com) to the Kick-Off party.

Today’s project is so cute!! I found it on the blog So Shelli (Click to view). It is her personal blog so you will read a lot about her family, the mission she is currently on, and of course … Stampin’ Up!

Here is a the “Lego” box she made for her grandson …

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It doesn’t look that hard to make so I’m going to try it out someday soon.  I will share it with you then. Shelli had a little help for the stamp set “Boys will be Boys“. Click the link to view more. Here is the stamp set …

Cute … right! I’ll tackle this project after my Kick-Off party … till then, I’ll have plenty more to share with you.

Thanks friends for popping in for a visit!

Have a fabulous day ~

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Flowers for my Friends …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Quick post today …

I know that my club members and Retreat attendee’s are going to love this card! The more I see cards made with the Flower Patch stamp set … the more I love it!!

What makes it even better is the coordinating “Flower Fair” Framelits!  Oh yes, and there is a cherry on top … You can bundle and save 15%

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If you haven’t seen the new “Elegant Dots” embossing folder … take a good look at this background of this card. Oh my, my … I can’t wait for mine to get here!! It looks like a party ready to happen!

If you haven’t gotten this bundle yet … you will definitely want to put it on your wishlist.

Thanks for stopping by.  I’ll see you tomorrow with the new Weekly Deal list.

Happy Monday ~

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Designer Series Paper Stacks and More

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Just had to share the “Get Inspired” post by Stampin’ Up! with you.  Check out all these cute projects!!

The new annual catalog is out! Wooh!!! I don’t know about you, but my wish list is enormous. And our new (adorable) Designers Series Paper Stacks are my faves.

Check out these striped and floral patterns! For this project, I used Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Pool Party, and Watermelon Wonder. It takes just a minute or two to make the fun little Designer Series Paper floral accents featured here using the Flower Medallion Punch (item # 137417). Just snip the petals to give them a little dimension, then adhere them to the tags using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Do you love the adorable floral centers? They’re our new 2015­–2017 In Color Blossom Accents (item # 138383)—1/2″ in diameter with 20 flowers per package and four each of five colors.

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The stamp sets featured here are Friendly Wishes (item # 139579) and Sweet Stack(item # 138948).

Create the tag using the Ornate Tag Topper (item # 137416).

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Love the new Watermelon Wonder 1″ Dotted Lace Trim; it’s item # 138425 in the new catalog.

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The cute taffy paper used to make this card is included with the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack (item # 138443). Make the gift box with the Big Shot (item # 113439), the Fry Box Bigz L Die (item # 132966), the All about Sugar Stamp Set (item # 138684) and the Sprinkles on Top Stamp Set (item # 139569). I slipped the treat inside a Gusseted Cellophane Bag, item # 133770.

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Just for fun, I made a necklace out of stamped doughnuts (see right side of picture). Just make a “sandwich” out of two punched doughnuts with a Stampin’ Dimensional in the middle, then adhere it to the soon-to-be-available-and-super-awesome Silver Metallic Thread (item # 138402). Add a balloon to this cute little ensemble and you have a bright and happy birthday gift for a friend!

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Thank you Cindy B. for the awesome projects! Get’s you in the mood to party!

Thanks for stopping by …

Go out and celebrate the day!

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Introducing …. Sprinkles of Life

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’d like to introduce a new stamp set to you today …. the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set. It is this years Ronald McDonald House Charity stamp set.

Sprinkle positive thoughts wherever you want. This set is chock-full of positivity that you’ll want to share with everyone.

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Stampin’ Up! donates time and money to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. To date we’ve contributed over $1,000,000 to RHMC and their network of local RMHC Chapters. When you buy the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set, we donate a portion of the proceeds to RMHC.

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These cute projects were created by our home offices at Stampin’ Up! You can find these right in your catalog!  Be sure I will be sharing plenty of my own samples with you … I love this stamp set!

The Sprinkles of Life stamp set comes in “Photopolymer” form and will work great when you are layering your stamped images!  I love the Photopolyemer because they “really” stick to the blocks and you have a clear view for your stamping. 

Make sure however that your ink pads are fully inked … that’s when they work the best and give you a beautiful crisp stamped image. If your not sure how to re-ink your ink pads, let me know, I can help you with that.

 

Here is a glimpse of a photopolymer stamp (for those of you who have not used these before). Notice you can create a beautiful layout of multiple stamps … create your own background!

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I hope you love “Sprinkles of Life” as much as I do, the projects are just so cute!

Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me, hope to see you tomorrow for another new stamp set!

Have an awesome day!

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Happy Birthday … Sneak Peek

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy 1st day of June!! Today is my last sneak peek because tomorrow you can begin ordering from the new catalog!!

Last week I shared a masculine birthday card using the “Bohemian” Designer Series paper and the “Happy Birthday Everyone” Hostess stamp set, so today you will get the feminine version, and a step up!

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To step it up a bit … I used the Labels Collection Framelit (only 2 days left to get this one) and cut out the center of my designer paper.  I did this so our birthday greeting would be highlighted … the focal point of the card.

I stamped the birthday greeting in the Island Indigo and the “to a good friend” in the new Delightful Dijon. The flowers are punched from the “Itty Bitty Accents” punch pack (available in new catty too) and topped them off with our beautiful pearls.

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As you can see, I used the Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the designer paper. To make it nice and sturdy, I glued the paper onto a pieced of the Very Vanilla that I had left over from cutting my card base. It adds so much more dimension to the card.

Such a pretty card to give to a friend, and a bouquet of flowers already attached!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a wonderful day ~