Category Archives: Thinking of You / Hello Friend

Simply Sunday … Sending Good Wishes

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m so excited to share my first card made with our newest photopolymer stamp set … “Loving Amazing You”. This great new set is just what you need to spread happiness to all. Its so versatile, you’ll find yourself using it over and over again. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C (not included in the set).

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I wanted to create a simple, beautiful card … I love feather and all the greetings. I will definitely be sharing more from this stamp set with you.

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I stamped the feather with the VersaMark™ pad and embossed with clear embossing powder. I then sponged “Coastal Cabana” ink over the feathers and also used it for my greeting.

Just a pop of the Coastal Cabana between the two white pieces helps tie it all together. This card could be done in numerous different colors … pick your favorite!

There is a little texture created by embossing but I wanted to add some dimension to the card to I popped up the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. That is it … simple, yet beautiful.

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Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Have a simply beautiful day ~

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Lovely, Amazing You 2

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday, I told you I would share more of Jen C.’s beautiful cards, and I can’t wait to show you how amazing they are! I’m sure you will enjoy them as much as I did ….

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Simply stunning … I love these cards! Again, thank you Jen for sharing these with us. I can’t wait to get my set and begin stamping!

Here is a look at the photopolymer stamp set itself …

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Lovely, Amazing You (item #140594) $14.95 / Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C (not included in the set).

If you would like to purchase this amazing stamp set … JUST CLICK HERE

Thank you for stopping by my blog …

Have yourself a wonderful day!

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Lovely, Amazing You

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

As promised yesterday, I am going to share with you a beautiful Photopolymer stamp set that was just released! I already ordered mine yesterday because I could not wait to get my hands on it. I truly believe this is a “must have” in everyone’s stamp collection.

This great new set is just what you need to spread happiness to all. Its so versatile, you’ll find yourself using it over and over again. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C (not included in the set).

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It’s the relationships we share that make life interesting and rewarding. This is what inspired our new stamp set, Lovely, Amazing You (item #140594) $14.95

What are the reasons you give cards, treats, gifts? For me, it’s to thank someone, to wish them well on a special occasion, or often just to say, “Hey, I’m thinking of you.”

Here are some ways to show your love, admiration, and appreciation. Let people know that you care, that you think they’re amazing, and that you might even love them more than chocolate.

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These wonderful projects were shared by Jen C. Big “thanks” for sharing her talent and creativity with all. I will have more of her beautiful cards to share with you tomorrow!

If you would like to purchase this amazing stamp set … JUST CLICK HERE

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I hope your day is filled with happiness!

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Guest Stamper … Patti S

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Brrrrrr … It’s cold outside!! But I have a lovely card I’d like to share with you today from one of my stampin’ friends … Patti S. that is sure to warm you up.

I knew I had to show you this card when I opened the envelope. I am not as comfortable stamping “Collage” style and really haven’t used my “Gorgeous Grunge” stamp set to it’s full potential, but Patti’s card showcases it so well … I love it!

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Besides the “Gorgeous Grunge” stamp set, Patti used the stamp set “Flowershop”. What a great way to use these two sets together. The collage style or technique is using several stamps to create a cohesive design and this card is a perfect example.

Now … I’m not positive on the colors but it looks like our 2014 – 2016 In-Colors; Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, and Tangelo Twist! Now there is a way to showcase your in-colors, and you know they go well together!

Patti chose the “A Dozen Thoughts” stamp set for the greeting and then highlighted it by adding the Bakers Twine directly below it.

To finish off the card she dotted some glitter glue into the center of her flowers which really draws your eye to the flowers. Beautiful card!

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OK … now that you get a closer look at the cardstock, do you think the colors are So Saffron, Marina Mist and Tangerine Tango?  Either way the color combination is stunning!

Thank you so much Patti for the beautiful card, and thank you all for stopping by today.

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Have a warm and wonderful day ~

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Spotlight: Lotus Blossom Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,
I am thrilled with Sale-A-Bration catalog this year, and I hope you are too! With so many exclusive items for you to earn for free, Stampin’ Up! thought it would be fun to give each one a turn in the spotlight.

Throughout Sale-A-Bration, they will feature a Product of the Week! This week’s product is the Lotus Blossom Stamp Set. This gorgeous stamp set makes anyone feel like an artist in three quick steps.

 

It creates a beautiful flower that looks painted, but it is amazingly easy. The individual stamps have a tab at the top to help you align them, and the tabs are numbered so you will know which part of the flower to stamp first, second, and third.

This beautiful card was designed by Sarah Klass. She has inspired me to pull out my stamp set and start creating!

Try playing around using one ink pad with the stamping off technique, or multiple different ink pads to create many different looks.

Thanks you for stopping by ….

Enjoy the day and have a wonderful weekend.

 

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To a Great Friend …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy Monday to you and I hope many of you are warmer than those of us in Wisconsin … burrrrr! It’s a bit nippy here with wind chills down around 35 below.

On that note, I’d like to warm things up by letting you know today is the day we kick off the Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs!

Something else that will warm you up is our beautiful “Painted Blooms” designer series paper. You can’t think anything but spring when you look at this pattern …

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The flowers are so beautiful, and this was a left over piece from the card I shared January 3rd!

No fuss with this card, I simply stamped my greeting directly onto the designer paper! I used the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set which you can get FREE during Sale-a-bration which starts today!

If you are not familiar with Sale-a-bration … it is our most anticipated promotion of the year, with many ways to earn Free stamp sets and accessories. You can chose a FREE Sale-a-bration item with each $50 purchase (before shipping & handling)

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I couldn’t resist not decorating the inside and you’ll be amazed at how much this beautiful stamp set mimics the designer paper. The stamp set is the new “Painted Petals” from the Occasions catalog – pg. 19. It’s a two-step stamp set so it was easy to stamp the pink petals and green stems. The greeting is also part of this set.

With the purchase of the Painted Petals stamp set, Painted Blooms Designer paper and the Blackberry Bliss ribbon, you will be pretty darn close to getting the FREE “Simply Wonderful” stamp set! Just add some needed cardstock or inks and you’ll be there.

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Thank you for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have any questions of the products I showed you or Sale-a-bration. I

f you do not have a demonstrator and would like me to be yours, let me know if you need either the Occasions or Sale-a-bration catalog.

Stay warm and have a wonderful Monday ~

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We’re Shakin’ Up December …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am really excited to share with you what I created using my December Paper Pumpkin! First I’d like you to watch the video on how to put together the cards in the kit ….

I think the videos are fun to watch, and they inspire me. However I already had my cards created before I watched this months video. I love shaker cards … Who doesn’t?

First I will show you my card from the kit, just a twist from the Stampin’ Up! instructions, and one more way you can put your cards together ….

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For those of you who know me, you know I’m just like you and don’t want to see anything to to waste! Well, here is what the “greeting” sheet looks like …

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and what do you think I thought of … that’s right, “Make a card out of that!” So I cut off the piece that I had taken my “hello” from, measured it and cut a piece of the “Dazzling Diamonds” Shimmer paper. I just used it a couple of days ago so I still had it out on my stampin’ table.

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I love that the greetings are on adhesive sheets so I would not loose the little pieces from the h – e – l … well you get my drift! lol  So it was easy to transfer this onto the glimmer paper and add those little pieces to complete the word. I popped up the greeting with our Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Since I used the “Lucky Star’s” embossing folder for some texture on the base – Bermuda Bay cardstock, I punched out some additional stars with the “Confetti Stars Punch”. I attached them with “Crystal Effects” and a tooth pick!

This card was so simple to make, and I think it’s adorable!

 

Join me and my Pumpkin Pals … Sign Up for Paper Pumpkin

My Pumpkin Pals and I get together to put together our kits, plus I always have an alternative product for them. If we don’t get together, I post or send them additional samples ideas.

Paper Pumpkin makes the PERFECT Christmas Gift! Just click on the link above.

Try it out… we have 1 – 3 – 6 or 12 month subscriptions or do it month to month. Let me know if you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer any concerns you may have.

Have an awesome day ~

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Feels Like Christmas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Did you ever have one of those days? Yep, mine was yesterday! Busy season at work, employees who don’t show … yikes! I was happy to get home, get my mail and ….

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Oh what a sweet surprise in my mailbox! I love getting my Paper Pumpkin, always a treat …

Stampin’ Up! wraps it so nicely … just like opening a Christmas present!

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And what a wonderful surprise inside!! Not only did we get our stampin’ kit for the month, but a gift … it really was like Christmas! Stampin’ Up! has included the “Essentials” paper piercing kit!

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Oh my … and the stamps are fabulous, I will be using them a lot, hard for you to see with that silly flash!

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The “cherry on top” was the stamp kit … Everything we need to make “9” Shaker Cards!!  Woo hooo!

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I must tell you … that “one of those days mood” was totally gone, and I was stampin’ happy.

Wanna stamp happy? Join me and my Pumpkin Pals … Sign Up for Paper Pumpkin…. While your at it, sign up a friend, parent or grandchild. Paper Pumpkin makes the PERFECT Christmas Gift! Just click on the link above.

Stop back tomorrow because I will be sharing these adorable cards with you.

Have an awesome day ~

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Guest Stampers: Star’s Christmas Party!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are doing well. I’m great … took the day off yesterday to spend it with my downline to celebrate the Holiday’s, stamp, eat, share ideas and relish the new catalogs!

One of the perks of being a demonstrator is being able to order the new products out of the “Occasions” and “Sale-a-bration” catalogs. I always make sure to order right away so we can look, touch, and play with the new items at the Christmas party.

Today I am going to share two of the cards from the party …. you’ll have to tune in during the week to see more.

First we’ll start with Barb’s card. Oh it just warms you up like a nice spring day … are you ready for spring yet?

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Barb used the “Everything Eleanor” stamp set for the focal point of her card. The colors are Pistachio Pudding and Wisteria Wonder … how pretty. The greeting comes from the “A Dozen Thoughts” stamp set and was highlighted by using the Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches.

 

Next we have Kathy’s card … a sweet card for baby!

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Kathy used the “Something for Baby” and coordinated it with the “Baby’s First” framelits. You can save 15% if you bundle the two of these! She also used “Label Love” for the greeting on the card.

This fun card used several punches to highlight the focal points of the card, and topped off with the heart border punch.

I will have a list of ingredients below for both cards.

Thank you for stopping by today … Have a great one!

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Coming Soon! A New Catalog, New Brochure & a Sneak Peek!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am so excited that the new Occasions (or Spring) catalog and our Sale-a-bration catalogs will soon be in your mailbox!

If that’s not exciting enough … how about a sneak peek?!

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OK … that’s just a sneak peek at some of our new designer papers & more, today I also have a special card that I created from the new products in the upcoming Occasions catalog!

Coming Soon! A New Catalog and Brochure

We have important dates for you to remember:

  • Sale-A-Bration will be January 6  – March 31 , 2015 (Reserve your date now… I’m taking bookings)
  • The occasions  catalog   will launch on January 6 , 2015
  • My customers … Expect your complimentary copies of both the occasions  catalog  and the Sale-A-Bration brochure as soon as Stampin’ Up! releases them. Watch for them in your mailbox!

Qualifying customers also know as “my stampin’ friends” are members of my clubs, attend stamp camps, retreats, and/ or shop from my on-line store.

If you would like to become one of my stampin’ friends and you do not have a demonstrator, please e-mail me … lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

If you have a demonstrator, please ask him/her to provide you with catalogs.

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Today’s card really shouts “HELLO SPRING” from the designer paper, to the framelits, right down to the greeting … hello! Grab a pencil and paper because you are going to want to write the names down!

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Let me begin with the Designer paper …. “Best Year Ever”. I believe it will be too! I love this pattern, so much so that my Technique Clubs will be learning this technique in an upcoming date.

I used the Coastal Cabana cardstock for my base, butterfly and greeting. The greeting comes from a totally fun framelit called “Hello You”. Many of the items in the Occasions catalog coordinate, in fact they have been designed to work with your Sale-a-bration products too!!

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This beautiful butterfly comes from the “Butterfly” framelits collection … it has a smaller solid butterfly and a large butterfly that is stunning. I sponged the edges of my butterfly just to add a bit more dimension.

What a simple card to create! A little glue to hold the greeting and some added pearls bring our butterfly to life.

I would “LOVE” to hear what you think of these 3 new products, and don’t forget to watch your mailboxes … your catalogs are coming!

Have a beautiful day ~

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Hi there …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to share a card with you that I found on my website … that’s right, not only do I post some of my samples, but Stampin’ Up! posts samples on there too!

If you haven’t been there lately, you should check it out. I really try to add additional cards and projects at least once a month … CLICK HERE

Here is the card I picked …

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Stamps
• A Happy Hooray Stamp Set

Paper
• Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
• Hello Honey 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
• Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
• Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
• Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink
• Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Hello Honey Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
• Gold Sequin Trim
• 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon

Tools
• Hexagon Punch
• Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping in to see my post today.

Have a good one ~

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Last Day for Stamp, Stock & Save …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

TODAY is our last day for the ridiculous “Stamp, Stock &15% off sale” on some of your favorite products! It’s time to purchase select ink, paper, envelops, and adhesive-all at a 15% discount! Select stamps are 20% Off too! I have them all listed below for you … plus 2 cute cards!

 

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Now’s the time restock your supply …Christmas right around the corner, it’s a perfect chance to save on your card making supplies!

Here are the selected stamp sets at 20% Off and two cards that I have created with the “Big News” stamp set …

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Here is a list of the paper with the “savings” price … We all need paper, especially the Whisper White.  These are definitely on my order. I always take advantage of these types of sales 🙂

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Yep … might as well save on the envelopes and adhesives too!  With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a great time to stock up on these everyday items.

I’m also getting the Fast Fuse refills … if you haven’t’ tried it yet, now is a good time … when it’s on sale!

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Don’t forget the ink pads … pick up those colors that are not in your collection yet.

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Click on the link to view or print Stamp, Stock & Save Flyer … Flyer_SSS_demo_10.1-6.2014_US

CLICK HERE to view all products on sale / shop now.

Please let me know if you need help placing an order or if you have questions on any of the products listed here today …  Click Here to Contact me.

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

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For the Birds card share & 2 exciting announcements!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a cute card from “For the Birds” to share with you, plus 2 exciting announcements …

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First … During the month of October, when you sign up to be a demonstrator, you will earn one FREE package of Designer Series Paper for six whole months! Don’t you love it! Free paper is on the horizon.. and it’s a great way to get your business up and running (or just enjoy as a hobby demonstrator).  When you join my group you will land among the Star’s … our group meets monthly, plus I am always sharing vital information, fun facts, and congratulations to my team. Try it out … and come stamp with the Star’s! For more Information / or /  Sign Up Click Here

 

 

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Now… Our Stock Up & Save Promotion! You know what’s better than stocking up on new products? Stocking up on new products AND saving 15% on your favorite items! To help commemorate this year’s World Cardmaking Day, Stampin’ Up! is holding the Stamp, Stock, & Save promotion from October 1-6. For this limited time, you’ll be able to purchase select ink, paper, envelopes, and adhesive, all at a 15% discount! Select stamps are 20%.

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Click on the link to view or print Stamp, Stock & Save Flyer … Flyer_SSS_demo_10.1-6.2014_US

CLICK HERE to view all products on sale / shop now.

Here is the cute card I told you yesterday that I would share with you from the fabulous “For the Birds” stamp set. I’ll keep lookin’ for more …

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 This sweet little card would be enough to make me want this set (I have two) and it’s fun to make.  We did this cards at one of my Stampin’ Stack events.  The clouds were made from the cupcake punch!

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

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Marvelous Monday Card Share …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It’s the start of a new week and I have some great cards to share with you today.  These cards were created by the Stampin’ Up! Concept team … aren’t they just “marvelous!”

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This sweet birthday card was created with the Flower Patch stamp set.

 

 

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Wouldn’t you just love to find this bright and fun “hello” in your mailbox?  They used the “Draw the Line” and “Borderettes” stamp sets.

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Last but not least … is our Thanks card from the stamp set “Another Thank You” … the “many” was omitted from this stamp to simply say “THANKS”.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hope you have a marvelous Monday!

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For a True Friend…

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Wow … what I night!! I hosted my monthly stampin’ meeting with my downline and fellow demonstrators last night and let me just say … the swap cards were awesome (I will be sharing over time) and we had a lot of fun.

I didn’t know which card to start with today … so I’m starting with mine, the one we didn’t make!  It seems my Make & Take wasn’t a Christmas card, and that was our “theme” for September!  Oooops! So, I created one on the fly … which I will share with you tomorrow.

Since I gave each one of my Hostesses and downline members the “Hearts & Star’s” Decorative Masks, I thought it was only appropriate to make cards using the masks.  You can find them on page 205 of our annual catalog (or below). So today’s card and tomorrow card share will highlight the decorative masks… today, the hearts!

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My card uses the Ombre technique which is a graduation of color.  Once I placed my decorative mask over my cardstock, I began at the bottom and applied the Pink Pirouette with a sponge dauber, continued with Strawberry Slush and topped it off with Rose Red.

My card base and greeting are also Rose Red.  The greeting comes from the Hostess stamp set “Let Your Hair Down”.  I used the new Sweetheart punch (which is currently on sale through Monday) to add a little sparkle with the Silver Glimmer Paper.

This sweet card is topped off with the Pink Pirouette seam binding … it really does tie in all the colors to create a completed card. It’s just a great card for a true friend.

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Thanks so much for visiting today, stop back tomorrow to check out my “Christmas Card” that was designed “on the spot”!

Have a good day ~

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