Pretty Little Pumpkins

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I just saw the cutest little pumpkins and thought I would share the following post with you.  They would be so cute for Thanksgiving.  This is from our Stampin’ Up! “Get Inspired” blob and written by Steffi Helmschrott.  You can click on the link and follow the blog yourself if you like.

*Steffi Helmschrott, from Germany, is one of our talented Artisan Design Team members.

For my second “wow” project as a Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team member, I decided to do something seasonal—and thought I’d go with pumpkins! They’re easy to make, are quite versatile, and they can be used for many occasions. Think: fall, Halloween, or all year round if the color matches your décor.

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Here’s how to make them: Just cut eight identical circles using the Big Shot (item 143263) and one of the circle dies from the Layering Circles Framelits Dies (item 141705).

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Now fold them in half and adhere them together using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (item 110755).

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To make it look like a pumpkin, cut the bottom of the circles.

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For the stem, cut a small strip from Kraft Cardstock (item 133674).

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Coil the strip from the wide side, twist it, then push it into the top of the pumpkin.

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Next, make the curly vine. Cut a small strip from Whisper White Cardstock (item 100730) and wrap it around a pen to curl it.

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Now adhere the vine to the stem using Mini Glue Dots (item 103683). Our pumpkin is done!

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You can, of course, create this pumpkin in different sizes or shapes—such as ovals, for example, using the Layering Ovals Framelits dies (item 141706). You could also make apples; just use small leaves instead of a curly vine.

I hope you liked this little tutorial and that you’ll have fun using it!

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Artisan Design Team 2015–2016

*Steffi Helmschrott, from Germany, is one of our talented Artisan Design Team members.

Can we get a round of applause for Steffi … I love these and think they are so cute.  I have a lot of the Pumpkin Glimmer Paper left over from Halloween so I’ll be sure to make some of these for my Thanksgiving festivities.

Thanks for stopping by today ~

Hope your day is a good one.

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Holiday Gift Giving … It’s in the Bag!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Everybody needs a quick option for wrapping Christmas goodies and gifts this time of year, so you’ll want to stock up on the Gusseted Cellophane Bags (item 142001). Just pop a treat or gift into the bag and simply add a ribbon and tag to dress it up. These food-safe 6″ X 17″ (15.2 X 43.2 cm) bags come in packs of 25.

Watch this video for some great ideas …

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a great day ~

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Greetings from the North Pole …

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

 Today I have a cute card to share with you direct from the Stampin’ Up! home offices …
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Use the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits to diecut the large square shape out of Whisper White Cardstock. Stamp the greeting in Pool Party ink on the scrap of Soft Sky Cardstock. Trim around the edges.
Stamp the trees in Wild Wasabi ink on the Whisper White square. (Stamp the first tree in the bottom left corner in full strength ink. Then stamp the second tree on the right side of the square without re-inking. Again without re-inking, stamp the third tree in the center.) Stamp the star on top of the final tree in So Saffron ink.
Stamp the reindeer in front of the trees in Chocolate Chip ink. Use the Fine-Tip Glue Pen to “draw” snow on the ground and trees; sprinkle with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; set aside to dry.
Stamp “ho, ho, ho” greetings and snowflake images in Blushing Bride ink on the Blushing Bride cardstock to create background; adhere Blushing Bride Cardstock to the note card base.
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Wrap the Whisper White Baker’s Twine around the card base; tie a bow at the top.  Adhere the stamped white square to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals; adhere the stamped greeting to the white square with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Embellish with Rhinestones.
Thanks for dropping in on my blog today.
Enjoy your day ~
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It’s Here … Stitched Shapes Framelits!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s here  … and keep reading because we have some more fun today too!!

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Get your Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog and team the up with the coordinating stamp sets and get 25% off . Aren’t the samples above cute!!

Here are the part numbers you will need to start your order…

 
Item Description Retail Price Sale Price
145372 Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies-set of 12 dies which includes four circles, ovals, and squares $30 No discount
 142069

(HC p. 11)

 Greetings From Santa Wood-mount Stamp Set $27 $20.25
143269

(HC p. 11)

 Greetings From Santa Clear-mount Stamp Set $19 $14.25
142114

(HC p. 15)

 Hang Your Stocking Photopolymer Stamp Set $21 $15.75
142049

(HC p. 19)

 Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set $35 $26.25

142142

(HC p. 23)

 Merry Mice Wood-mount Stamp Set $23 $17.25
142145

(HC p. 23)

 Merry Mice Clear-mount Stamp Set $17 $12.75
142180

(HC p. 33)

 Tin of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set $21 $15.75

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(HC p. 43)

 Suite Season Wood-mount Stamp Set $28 $21

142209

(HC p. 43)

 Suite Season Clear-mount Stamp Set $20 $15
140386

(AC p. 31)

 Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set $21 $15.75
141859

(AC p. 61)

 Baby Bear Photopolymer Stamp Set $26 $19.50
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(AC p. 139)

 Blooms & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set $21 $15.75

AC refers to the annual catalog; HC refers to the holiday catalog.

I got mine ordered this morning so I’ll be sure to share samples as soon as it arrives and I can get creating!!

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Later today Stampin’ Up! is revealing the outside of the November Paper Pumpkin box. Check it out on the Paper Pumpkin Facebook page. Be sure to subscribe by November 10 to get yours. You don’t want to miss this one! CLICK HERE

Thank you for stopping back today.

Have an awesome day!

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Stitched from the Heart … Begins tomorrow!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have an awesome announcement to share with you …

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Not only are stitches a classic trend, they illustrate the quality, precision, and extra care taken when creating a piece. Giving a stitched gift shows just how much you value that relationship. Now you  have the opportunity to purchase Stitched Shapes Framelits ahead of their official release in the 2017-2018 annual catalog and get 25% off coordinating stamp sets.

 
Item Description Retail Price Sale Price
145372 Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies-set of 12 dies which includes four circles, ovals, and squares $30 No discount
 142069

(HC p. 11)

 Greetings From Santa Wood-mount Stamp Set $27 $20.25
143269

(HC p. 11)

 Greetings From Santa Clear-mount Stamp Set $19 $14.25
142114

(HC p. 15)

 Hang Your Stocking Photopolymer Stamp Set $21 $15.75
142049

(HC p. 19)

 Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set $35 $26.25

142142

(HC p. 23)

 Merry Mice Wood-mount Stamp Set $23 $17.25
142145

(HC p. 23)

 Merry Mice Clear-mount Stamp Set $17 $12.75
142180

(HC p. 33)

 Tin of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set $21 $15.75

142206

(HC p. 43)

 Suite Season Wood-mount Stamp Set $28 $21

142209

(HC p. 43)

 Suite Season Clear-mount Stamp Set $20 $15
140386

(AC p. 31)

 Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set $21 $15.75
141859

(AC p. 61)

 Baby Bear Photopolymer Stamp Set $26 $19.50
141784

(AC p. 139)

 Blooms & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set $21 $15.75

AC refers to the annual catalog; HC refers to the holiday catalog.

 

 

With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart. This incredible early-release set of 12 dies coordinates well with the stamp sets and these stamp sets will bring out the beauty of the Stitched Shapes Framelits – and they are all 25% off!

And there’s more great news…although the 25% off stamps sets ends November 30, you will still be able to get the Stitched Shapes Framelits after that date.

 

Thanks so much for checking out our announcement today. Let me know if you have any questions about the new Stitched from the Heart framelits … or the discounted stamp sets.

Hope you are having terrific day!

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Simply Sunday: Designer Paper Highlight

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share 3 simple cards that will highlight the Designer Series paper that are currently on Sale … Buy 3 / Get one FREE. Monday Oct.31st is the last day to get in on this deal.

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Because they all have simple layouts, I will not go into detail on the cards… Let’s get you back to your weekend!

My first card is a “Congratulations” card which highlights two patterns from the “By the Shore” Designer paper.  The greeting comes from the “Guy Greetings” stamp set. The Dapper Denim banner under the greeting is actually a piece of the designer paper!

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The simply beautiful sympathy card was created with the “Floral Boutique” Designer paper. One simple sheet of designer paper and a greeting goes a long way. It’s quick and can be either cute or elegant, depending on the paper pattern you choose.

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My last card is bright and colorful and highlights 3 patterns from the “Fruit Stand” Designer paper. I used my Circle Framelits to cut out my greeting and pop it up.  I also cut the cute little flower from the designer paper and popped it up by the greeting. Something so simple really draws the eye to the focal point of the card.

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I hope you enjoyed today’s card share. If you did … PLEASE click like on the bottom of the blog or feel free to leave a comment. It helps me when creating for you in the future.

Thanks and have a wonderful day ~

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Wishing You a Sweet Season

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Holiday Retreat, Quick -n- Easy by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Wooo Hooo … the weekend is here! Hope you get time to savor it, and make it last as long as possible.

Enjoying time with friends and family is always sweet, and today I’m sharing with you a cute card created with the Candy Cane Lane product suite. This is one of the cards that my guests made at our Holiday Stampin’ Retreat.

Let’s begin with the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series paper …

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You will see two different designs from this packet on our card. First the Crumb Cake and Whisper White  design (the reminds me of frosting) on the bottom, and then the two cute little houses! These houses are cut out of one of the designer sheets! (PLUS … it’s part of the Buy 3 / Get one FREE)

I didn’t do it on my sample, but at the retreat, we glittered the snow on the houses … it looked so cute! I added a 2″ Real Red Circle behind the houses to make them stand out a bit more.  The small house was “popped up” using our Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The greeting comes from the same product suite, we used the Candy Cane Christmas stamp set. Love it, Love it, Love it.

Now time for the inside …

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Grab your Washi Tape … I used it on the front of the card to add another pop of red, and on the inside of the card as well.

I’ll admit it, I was never a big Washi Tape fan but when I saw all the cute designs on the Candy Cane Lane Designer Washi Tape … I bought 2!!  I love it and it goes great on cards, plus you saw us use the Washi Tape on our tags.  So quick, so easy … and no mess!

Not a hard card to make at all, but super cute and oh so sweet! Hope you enjoyed this tasty little morsel.

Stop back tomorrow for my Simply Sunday series of cards, I’ll be sharing some of the Designer papers with you!

Till then, have a sweet Saturday!

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We All Love Pretty Paper

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Everyone likes pretty paper—and Designer Series Paper is on sale this month, so this sale gives you the opportunity to collect all of the papers you love!
Use the template so you can really show off the paper and a variety of patterns. Just pull out your paper scrap bin and mix and match the patterns to your liking.

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Why throw away scraps when they’re this pretty? Instead, use them up on this great card design. It’s like a sampler of Designer Series Paper! This card highlights the Moroccan Designer Paper from the Annual Catalog.

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Use designs from one collection, or mix and match for more possibilities. Here is a sample using the template above, Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper and the circle punch.

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Let me know if you need any help placing an order for these wonderful papers… Sale ends Monday, October 31st.

Thanks for checking out my blog!

Hope you have a great day ~

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Christmas Pines Bundle

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, 3-D Projects, Christmas by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share 3 projects from the Christmas Pines Bundle.

Enjoy the sights and smells of the season with the Christmas Pines Photopolymer Bundle. These pieces invite images of warmth and comfort in every creation—from tags to packaging to cards. Plus, when you buy the stamp set and dies as a bundle you’ll save 10%!

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This is one bundle from the Holiday Catalog that I don’t have yet so I wanted to be sure to share these projects with you because they are so cute. With just a little stamping, a quick run the the BigShot … add some designer paper and your done.

Check out the bundle here …

I don’t know which is my favorite, but if I had to pick, I think I would pick the box.  I love the color combination and of course … it has stars on it!!

Thanks for the visit, it is truly appreciated.

Have a joyous day!

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Star of Light … Retreat Style

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Christmas, Stampin' Retreats by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A little more news from our Holiday Stampin’ Retreat. Hope you don’t mind if I share a bit of our adventures …. it’s only because we wish everyone could join us.

Here are a few more of our retreat guests …

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We were set up a little different than in years past because of some renovations they are doing.

One of the stamp sets that we highlighted for our projects was the “Star of Light” stamp set and Thinlets. This was also the card that Kathie said was her husbands favorite, also the favorite of my daughters … and many at retreat.

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I saw many samples before I sat down to create my cards for retreat.  One thing I noticed was I didn’t see any samples with the inside die that I used for this card and I wanted my guests to see the full extent of what this bundle can do.

The greeting “Star of Wonder” immediately made me think of the musical notes designer paper from the “This Christmas” Specialty paper. I also maintained the basic colors for this card including the gold, however that gold star really creates the WOW factor on this card.

After our cardmaking session we broke away for lunch and were greeted by this beautiful sight …

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Amazing … It looks like the heavens are reaching out to touch us. It was a wonderful day and I really do feel blessed to be able to host such fun events for my stampin’ friends.

Let me know if you have any questions about my retreats or the card I shared with you today.

Thank you for coming to my blog today.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Although this designer paper is not included with the “Buy Three, Get One Free” special, I just wanted to give a little reminder …

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Tags for Christmas … Holiday Retreat Style

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, 3-D Projects, Christmas, Holiday Retreat, Stampin' Retreats by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share a little piece of our Holiday Retreat with you.  Much of our time is carved out for stamping, but we also reserve a little time to explore the beautiful grounds around the lake.

Yesterday I shared one of our cute little houses from the “Sweet Home” bundle … today I want to show you what they looked like adorning the fireplace in the dining room. I think they would look so cute as ornaments on a Christmas tree!

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Friday night we made some really cute “Christmas Tags” and we decked out a tin to hold all our tags in. The card was actually made on Saturday, but all the projects shown were created from our “Candy Cane Lane” product suite.

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Our Saturday morning began with a stunning sunrise … Wow. 

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The color was to vivid that is reflected onto the window of our house and turn everything a pretty shade of pink! We couldn’t of asked for a nicer weekend.

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This fall our Holiday Stampin’ Retreat not only “Sold Out” but we had to turn some away. We limit the number of guests at our retreats so we can take care of and pamper our guests better. Quality over quantity… We would be open to offering an additional retreat for your group. Our next retreat will be our 2017 Spring Retreat.

Here are a few of our stampin’ guests …

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Here is one guests comment …

Thank You again Linda for a wonderful weekend!! Everything turned out absolutely perfect. The cards are beautiful. Roger really likes them and commented on how talented you are. I thought the deer one would be his favorite but nope, his favorite was the star with the music designer paper! Shows what I know….. all the cards are just gorgeous! The food was also excellent! And the stamping group….what a nice group of ladies. As I said, everything was perfect!!!!! Please tell Eileen Thank You also! What a great team you make! Can’t wait until the spring retreat……
Many Blessings,
Kathie

Kathie is right, we were also blessed with a wonderful group of ladies. We have met some awesome people through our stamping retreats… and stamping in general!

I will be back again tomorrow with a few more pics for you.

Thanks for joining me today! Hope yours is beautiful.

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A Holiday Welcome …

Posted in 2016 Holiday Catalog, Gift Giving ideas, Holiday Retreat, Stampin' Retreats by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am back from our Annual Holiday Stampin’ Retreat. Today I have a quick post for you to share how we welcome our stampin’ guests to the Holiday Retreat!

Each of our guests has a “Name Tag” on their door that not only designates their room, but greets them as they come in. These would also make cute little place markers for a holiday dinner table.

I used the “Father Christmas” stamp set from the Holiday Catalog. The stamp set already includes the frame that I used and also has a beautiful holly branch and Santa’s bag, so it will be very versatile in your cardmaking and / or scrapbooking.

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To add a pop of color to our tag, I grabbed my “Holly Berry Happiness” bundle and stamped some holly leaves and punched them out. I’ve used this stamp set many times already … the greetings and verses are awesome!

The cute little houses were made from “Sweet Home” Bundle … I’ve seen the cutest houses made from this bundle that I just had to share with our guests.  These little houses (and we had different styles & colors) adorned the mantle in the dining room. We wanted the retreat to feel warm and inviting as they entered.

The fun part was that each guest got to pick out their favorite at the end of our retreat stay and take one home with them. It’s a token of our appreciation for being our guest and a little reminder of the fun we had this weekend and that Eileen and I are honored to share the “Holiday Retreat” home with such marvelous women.

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I’ll be sharing more about our retreat along with some photos of the awesome cards, both from the retreat and the swap cards! Let me say … these ladies are “very” talented!

Thanks for stopping by today, and please join me tomorrow to see a little more about our retreat.

Have a great day ~

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Our 2016 Holiday Retreat …

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Hello Ladies ~

I am off to our annual Holiday Retreat were I host an awesome group of stampers. We stay in a 1930 English Tudor home were they enjoy cozy lodging, beautiful grounds on Green Lake, and all their meals – everything is included in the price of course.

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Also included in their price are all the stamping projects they get to do! It’s a wonderful weekend away, and I can’t wait for our guests to arrive this afternoon.

I’ll be back on Sunday to share more with you.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Throwback Thursday: Fall Fun

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I love fall,  it is my favorite season and hosts my second favorite holiday … Halloween. I love the crisp air, the smell and the beautiful colors, not to mention the visits to the pumpkin farms!

Today I’m sharing two scrapbook pages that I did years ago, but the layouts used make them timeless.

The first is a visit to the pumpkin farm with 2 of my granddaughters. A simple layout but it works beautifully as it really makes the pictures “pop” … and isn’t that was scrapbooking is all about – the pictures!

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I still laugh when I look at this page. We told Cassie should could have any pumpkin she wanted as long as she could pick it up! Well let me tell you… that young girl had a lot of determination, you can see her struggle, but she got them and was so proud.

The second is another layout of us at the pumpkin farm … this time I used a split photo technique. I always wanted to do that and it really looks cool.

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These pages are really making me long for the days of pumpkin farms … time to pick up my great grandson and continue the traditions!

Hope you enjoyed the layouts, and that it inspires you to pull out your photos and do a bit of scrapbooking.

Thank you for sharing a part of your day with me.

Have a wonderful day ~

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A Watercoloring Technique ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share with you a quick video from Stampin’ Up! demonstrating a fun watercoloring technique.  If you were in one of my Technique Clubs … you have already done this fun technique!

Here are some samples of the cards that I have made using this technique …

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Love this card, one of my favorites … You don’t have to be extravagant to make a beautiful card. Sometimes simple is better.

Hope you enjoyed today’s post. I’ll be back tomorrow with a “Throwback Thursday” project …

Have an awesome day!

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