To a Great Friend Card …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a card to share with you from the Stampin’ Up! files that is so cute and a cute stampin’ tip I didn’t want you to miss ….

Gallery_Sample_02.2015_This card is just full of fun techniques … First let me start with the “Irresistibly Yours” Designer Series Paper (the blue and white).

Color Me Irresistible Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!

It actually comes pre-embossed so you can make it any color you’d like! So whether you spritz the color on like shown in the picture above – and how they did it on our card, or use the sponges or sponge daubers … it’s fun and easy to create any color pallet you want!

The greeting comes from the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set (retired) and is stopped on a tag created using the “Scallop Tag Topper” Punch. What I loved about this and have never tried myself … was to turn the tag upside down!!  How cool is that … it created a whole new look!

Don’t forget my little “go to” flower punch from the “Itty Bitty” Accents punch pack. I add these to many of my cards to add a cute dimension. A little bling in the center and your set.

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Thank You for checking out my blog today. Please let me know if you have any questions on the card or the products that were used. Love to help you.

Have a fabulous Friday!

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STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST…

 

Throwback Thursday: WOLF plus a Guest Stamper!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We are past the hump and heading for the weekend … that’s always a good thing! Hope you are having a good day!

Today I’d like to share with you one of my favorite “wish I wouldn’t have sold that” … stamp set! The Wolf stamp set was always a favorite of mine, and so easy to use.

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I’m sure many of you recognize this stamp set.  If you’re lucky … you still own it!!

The card I’m showing you today, I demonstrated many, many times.

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The contrasting colors “Eggplant & Olive” really made the card pop! I also added the same color highlights with our “then” chalks (miss them dearly too!).   I then trimmed some of the edges with our “Deckle” scissors!  Am I bringing back some memories!?

We do still carry the Crystal Effects which really look cool in the wolfs eyes.

I also want to share a beautiful card that I received as a swap last Friday; Created by Bonnie K.  She did the “Dazzling Diamond Dust” technique on the card and I find it just stunning!

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Did you notice the embellishment wrapped around the “grosgrain” ribbon … more flashbacks from the past!  Such a pretty card.

I hope you enjoy my “Throwback Thursdays” … they are meant to inspire you to pull out your older stamp sets and use them again. It’s not about getting you to buy something, but to use your supplies and just enjoy the art of stamping ❤

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

Have a happy day ~

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Class of 2016!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you a card that Stampin’ Up! posted by one of their Artisan stampers: Amy O’Neill (Artisan Design Team 2015–2016).

I’ve seen so many birthday and anniversary cards done with the The Number of Years Stamp Set (item 140653) and coordinating Large Numbers Framelits Dies (item 140622) that I thought this was just perfect …

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Perfect timing and truly the first time I’ve seen a graduation card!  Love it… She began with a watercolor wash on our watercolor paper.

The “Congrats to You” sentiment comes from the Tin of Cards Stamp Set (item 138946) – one of my favorites.

Hope you enjoyed … thanks for dropping in.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Weekly Deals ….

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share the Weekly Deals and an announcement with you …

Stampin’ Up! has sold out of the Washi Label Punch (item 138296) and will not be getting any more in stock; this item will remain not orderable. They will refund any backorders received for this item.  

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Last Tuesday I let you know that our Weekly Deals will be going away and a new form of promotion will be coming – however, not on a weekly basis.

Let me just say … they are leaving with a bang!! These items are incredible, enjoy!

Sale: $13.50

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Don’t forget to order your 2014 – 2016 In-Color items … they will be retiring and when that list comes out they will be GONE … Quickly. NOW is the best time.

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Cardstock and Ink Refills go VERY QUICKLY … usually before the day ends when the retirement list comes out, so don’t wait! I don’t want to see you miss out on the very important refills.

PLEASE let me know if you have any questions concerning the information I have shared with you today. I’m happy to help.

Thank you for stopping by.

I wish you a most wonderful day ~

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Guest Stamper: Linda K.

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sorry I missed you yesterday but the flu bug caught me … not surprised with the weird weather we’ve been having! One day it’s almost 70° and the next it’s 34° and slushing outside … YUK!! 

I’m sure that all of us here in Wisconsin are wondering where Spring is?? Even the robins look confused!

Anyhow … I have a special card I’d like to share with you today, it’s a Birthday card I got from one of my stampers: Linda K.

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Don’t you just love the big bold flower! It is amazing what we can do with punches. The layers of browns are beautiful and then the pop of Delightful Dijon (or may have been More Mustard) really draws you into the card … Love it!

This is an easy card to make with just a few punches, but with the detail in layering, Linda made this card look stunning. You’ll also notice the pop of the newsprint designer paper … so handy to have around because it works great on so my types (man, women, birthday, etc.) and styles!

Hope you enjoyed today’s card share as much as I did receiving it!  Thanks again Linda for such a beautiful card, and to everyone else who reached out on my birthday. Much appreciated… sure know how to make me feel special.

Have a wonderful day today ~

Thanks so much for stopping by.

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Today’s the Last Day …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today is the last day to sign up for our April Paper Pumpkin Kit and get a …

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Stampin’ Up! Announced that in celebration of the 3 year “birthday” of Paper Pumpkin, and ALSO in celebration of sending out over ONE MILLION KITS, they are giving all current Paper Pumpkin subscribers an extra FREE stamp set in their April Kit!

That’s in addition to the stamp set that comes in every kit!

How can you get one?  Be sure you are a current subscriber, with either an ongoing subscription (get that here), or, that you have purchased a 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month subscription (get those here).  Deadline to sign up is 4/10/16 to receive the EXTRA free set in your April kit!  If you are already a subscriber, it will be in your April box!

Here is the kit and the projects you can make! Mine is very different but I want you to see that you can use your kit as you please (although these projects are really cute!).

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This is “MY” alternative project from the kit … Use them as they come, or create something new!

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Try it out in April and get an extra FREE Exclusive Stamp Set, then keep on going or stop at any time.

Thank you for coming over and spending your time with me today.

Have an awesome Friday!

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NEW Items on Clearance Rack!!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

If you’re like me, you keep an eye on that Clearance Rack … it’s always nice to pick up our stampin’ supplies at a discount (and some of these are huge)!

Here are a few of my favorites that were just added …

Home for Christmas Enamel Dots by Stampin' Up!

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Price: $4.00 $1.60
Dress up your projects in dotty style. These adhesive dots pop with color wherever you put them.

* 72 pieces total: 12 each of 3 color in 2 sizes
* 1/4″, 5/16″ |6,4 mm, 8 mm
* Adhesive on back
* Mossy Meadow, Real Red, Very Vanilla

ONLY $1.60 … that is a ridiculous price!  Just because they say Christmas does not mean you have to use them only for Christmas… with colors like Mossy Meadow, Real Red and Very Vanilla – Oh Yea!

But if your thinking abour your Christmas Cards for next year …

To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit by Stampin' Up!

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Price: $24.00 $9.60
Shake it up, baby! Your holiday cards will stand out from the others, thank to these easy-to-create shaker frame cards. Folded size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 10.8 x 14 cm.

Kit includes
* White die-cut card fronts and envelopes
* Printed foil card bases
* Window sheets, 3-3/8″ x 3-3/4″ | 8.6 x 9.5 cm
* Gold self-adhesive foil stars
* “Joy” and “Merry & Bright” word stickers in three languages: English, French, and German
* Christmas tree and circle stickers
* Red metallic Baker’s Twine
* Star sequins
* Red, green, and gold sequins
* Dimensional adhesive strips and Stampin’ Dimensionals
* Chunky clear glitter

Coordinating colors: Cucumber Crush, gold, Real Red, silver, white

Love Shaker Cards and you’ll have 18 cards when you have finished making yours … 6 each of 3 designs.

Here’s another fun project that you can do with the kids …

Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit by Stampin' Up!

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Price: $21.00 $8.40
Step up your tag game and make gift tags that will surprise and delight. Makes 30 tags total: 10 designs, 3 of each.

Complete the kit using the Oh What Fun Stamp Set (item 139843). Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately. Instructions included.

Kit includes
* Sheets of tags and shapes
* Gold and red glitter die-cut shapes
* Silver foil snowflakes and doilies
* 1″ Dotted Lace Trim
* Baker’s Twine
* Thick Baker’s Twine
* Silver sequins
* Large pressed wood gold glittered snowflakes
* Small gold bows
* Silver bells

Coordinating colors: Garden Green, gold, Mint Macaron, Real Red, silver, Smoky Slate, white

These are really cute to add to your cards too! Tags on cards have been “hot” in stampin’ for a while… it adds a fun and whimsical look to your cards.

So now you’ve seen my favorites … what items do you love on the Clearance Rack?

I’m so glad when Stampin’ Up! adds items to the Clearance Rack because then I can add them to my cards for you! I don’t like to use items on my cards that you cannot purchase. Some of the items that came out on the list are gone already … hope these are still here for you!!

Here are the rest of the products on the Clearance Rack …

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Price: $24.95

Thank you for joining me today. Let me know if you have any questions … I’d love to help.
Have a wonderful day ~
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Throwback Thursday: Tea Anyone?

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Had a wonderful night stampin’ with my Technique club last night. A wonderful group of ladies and it was just what I needed … I’ve been working hard in my stampin’ studio on my retreat and it was so nice to interact with my stampin’ friends face to face. Wish I could have you all over!

Today for Throwback Thursday, we are going back to March 2012 to the “Tea Shoppe” stamp set … oh I loved this set! Here are some of the cards that we made using this set!

Today we have the “A Nice Cuppa” stamp set, and you can bundle it with the “Cups & Kettles” Framlits Dies…. What did we do before them!? Lots of fussy cutting! Ugh!  I LOVE FRAMELITS & PUNCHES!

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This fun layout and color combination is what I really loved with this next card! Early Espresso (what else) and Pool Party … so nice together.

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There were so many cute cards created with this set but this will be my favorite. Did you notice the corner of the card front is tucked behind the “you suit me to a tea” …. hmmm!

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That’s because it locks the fun fold together. It’s like a card inside of a card (sorry for the poor photo quality) and the back is embossed to highlight the inner card. Unique and fun.

Now with the fun designer paper from the “Have a Cuppa” product suite … it all coordinates including the stamp set, cardstock and embellishments!  Check it out on page 34 and 35 of the Occasions Catalog. (click on the catalog on the right to view).

I hope this inspired you to create some fun projects using our new “tea cup” stamp set!

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

Have a good one ~

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SUGGESTED PRODUCTS …

You Make Me Happy

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A quick post for you on this wonderful Wednesday. A cute card created by Stampin’ Up! that I thought I should share …

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There are day’s we’re looking for quick and easy cards and this one fits the bill! I like that this card is also gender neutral … well maybe we should take off the doily if you were going to give it to a man! You decide.

The color pallet fairs well with Crumb Cake and Pool Party Cardstock accented by the “Fresh Prints” designer series paper stack. The greeting is stamped in Real Red using the “Perfect Pennants” stamp set.

You will definitely want to make sure you pick up the “Banners Framelits” dies so you don’t have to fussy cut any of your banners … much quicker running it through the BigShot.

Quick -n- Easy … hope that’s how your day goes.

Thanks for dropping in on me today.

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Weekly Deals … Woowza!!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am here today with some awesome Weekly Deals and some news …

Stampin’ Up! will be replacing the Weekly Deals with a  better promotion called Special Offers. These Special Offers will occur every few months with more products and discount tiers than Weekly Deals (that’s exciting). The last sets of Weekly Deals will be April 5-18.

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Check out all the great products they’re reducing for us this week! Three sets of framelits, 3 punches, and more!

Ummm … can I just say “if you haven’t ordered the Sunburst or Rose Garden Thinlits – may I suggest you do so now while they are on sale!”  These are two of the products that will be showcased at my annual Spring Retreat and you are going to want them after you make these cards 🙂

Sale: $3.75

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Here are a couple of the Sunburst card samples that I posted earlier …

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the changes in the Weekly Deals or with the products on sale this week. You can leave a message below or e-mail me at: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thank you for stopping by ~

Have a wonderful day.

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Seven top water-coloring tips!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Just a quick post today to share this fun card showcasing the Watercoloring Technique …

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The “You’ve Got This” stamp set is the perfect set for practicing your watercolor techniques.  Here are some Watercolor Tips for you …

Are you ready for 7 top water-coloring tips? You’ll feel like a pro when you practice these tricks!

  1. Make sure your Aqua Painter brush is full before you start–you do NOT want to run out of water in the reservoir right in the middle of your project! If you are using a regular brush, keep a little dish of clean water right next to your station.
  2. Be aware that water-coloring can bleed through to the back, so protect your work surface. I use a non-porous granite floor tile that doubles as a palette, because I can squeeze my inks right onto it and wipe the residue right off afterward.
  3. Have a paper towel or baby wipe handy to blot off excess drips, and to clean the tip of your brush regularly so you don’t muddy colors.
  4. Dampen your watercolor paper first so the color slides instead of saturates. Work in small-ish sections, and re-dampen new areas if they’ve dried before you moved on.
  5. Keep that Aqua Painter moving. Don’t rest the tip in any one location too long. Straight re-inker is going to be VERY dark, so squeeze the Aqua Painter gently every time you pick up fresh ink, to dilute it with water.
  6. Remember that you can always add more color later–but you can’t easily take it off once it’s on, so paint in layers, revisiting areas to add deeper shades later.
  7. Keep in mind that it’s only paper! Not cheap paper, no, but it’s still JUST paper. Allow yourself a sheet to practice on and test colors on.

Hope you feel inspired to pull out your watercoloring tools and give it a try.  When you do … feel free to share your work with me.  You can send them to … lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com   and I will post it on my blog at a later date.  Please use Stampin’ Up! stampes and supplies.

Great to see you here today …

I hope you have a marvelous Monday!

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Simply Sunday: The World to Me

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a quick -n- easy card that your man would love to receive, whether that man is your husband, father, brother or son … everyone loves to hear what they mean to their loved ones.

Today’s card begins with the “Going Global” stamp set from the Going Places product suite. A product suite is a group of products that were made to coordinate with each other. Don’t let that stop you though … this grouping goes well with some of the great stamp sets in the annual catalog as well.

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My base is Lost Lagoon from the Going Places Cardstock pack (those these) and what I used with the World Traveler Embossing Folder.

The globe was stamped with Delightful Dijon and the greeting in Lost Lagoon.  I have listed the punches that I used below. These were layered onto a strip of the Going Places Designer Series Paper stack and the gold ribbon.

It all comes together so easily and the greeting just pops off the textured background when highlighted by our Dijon globe. Where did I get the idea to use the Delightful Dijon? The coordinating designer paper … Stampin’ Up! takes all the guess work out of coordinating.

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Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday to visit …

Have a wonderful rest of your day.

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TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Hello Spring

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Welcome to the weekend! Yeee Haaa!!

It’s been a long week so I’ll keep my post short, but I promise it’s packed with fun and informative stampin’ tips & instructions.

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Here are the instructions for our card ….

1. Fold an 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” (22 x 14 cm) piece of Sahara Sand Cardstock in half to create the card base.
2.Adhere a vertical strip of Neutrals Designer Series Paper (2” x 5-1/2”) (5 x 14 cm) to the center of the card.
3. Stamp the wreath image in VersaMark ink on a piece of Shimmery White Cardstock (4” x 4”) (10 x 10 cm). Pour White Stampin’ Emboss Powder over the image, shake off the excess powder, and heat emboss.
4. Daub Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, and Watermelon Wonder ink over the embossed wreath using Sponge Daubers.
5. Spritz the wreath with water using the Stampin’ Spritzer for a watercolor effect. (Blot the image dry.)
6. Cut the wreath out using the Big Shot and the Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies.
7. Place a few small Pearl Basic Jewels on the wreath.
8. Stamp the ribbon image in VersaMark ink. Pour Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder over the image, shake off the excess powder, and heat emboss. Adhere the ribbon image to the top of the wreath.
9. Stamp the sentiment in Tip Top Taupe ink on a piece of Shimmery White Cardstock (2” x 2”) (5 x 5 cm).
10. Adhere the wreath over the sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals, then adhere the entire piece to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here are the instructions for the box  ….

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1. Cut the box from Bermuda Bay Cardstock using the Big Shot and the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die. Assemble the box.
2. Stamp the wreath image in VersaMark ink on Shimmery White Cardstock (4” x 4”) (10 x 10 cm). Pour Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder over the image, shake off any excess powder, and heat emboss.
3. Stamp three flowers in VersaMark ink on Shimmery White Cardstock (3” x 3”) (7.5 x 7.5 cm). Pour Silver Stampin’ Emboss powder over the images, shake off any excess powder, and heat emboss.
4. Stamp the sentiment in VersaMark ink on Shimmery White Cardstock (2” x 2”) (5 x 5 cm). Pour Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder over the words, shake off any excess powder, and heat emboss. Cut out the sentiment using the Big Shot and the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Dies.
5. Cut out the wreath and flowers using the Big Shot and the Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies.
6. Cut the ribbon shape from Silver Glimmer Paper using the Big Shot and the Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies.
7. Adhere the flowers and ribbon to the wreath using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8.Tie the box closed with Whisper White 1/2” (1.3 cm) Seam Binding Ribbon (20”) (50 cm).
9. Place the wreath on the box, under the ribbon.
10. Tie the tag to the ribbon with Silver Metallic Thread.
Thank you for stopping by today … enjoy!
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Free Stamp Set Anyone??? No Foolin’

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s finally Friday … and I’ve got good news!

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Stampin’ Up! Announced that in celebration of the 3 year “birthday” of Paper Pumpkin, and ALSO in celebration of sending out over ONE MILLION KITS, they are giving all current Paper Pumpkin subscribers an extra FREE stamp set in their April Kit!

That’s in addition to the stamp set that comes in every kit!

How can you get one?  Be sure you are a current subscriber, with either an ongoing subscription (get that here), or, that you have purchased a 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month subscription (get those here).  Deadline to sign up is 4/10/16 to receive the EXTRA free set in your April kit!  If you are already a subscriber, it will be in your April box!

Here is the kit and the projects you can make! Mine is very different but I want you to see that you can use your kit as you please (although these projects are really cute!).

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This is “MY” alternative project from the kit … Use them as they come, or create something new!

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Thank you for coming over and spending your time with me today.

Have an awesome Friday!

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Throwback Thursday: Butterflies!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I thought it would be fun to share some cards that I have created for my blog or my stamp clubs from the past. Today we are going back to 2013, and the products that we’ll focus on are still in our annual catalog!

Let’s take a look at butterflies …

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The first is a card we did in my Stampin’ Technique Classes: Emerging Color Technique

  1. We sponged color – in this case, green in the center and turquoise on the rest … let dry.
  2. We then inked up the butterfly image with VersaMark and then embossed with clear embossing powder
  3. Final step of the technique is to brayer black over the entire card front & wipe off excess ink.

The beautiful colors underneath the embossed area now emerges! We then used the butterfly punches (also still available) to accent our card.

 

The second card is quick -n- easy and really cute!

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Our background was created with the “Honeycomb” folder (still available) … the only thing you need to swap out is the designer paper! And that’s not hard because we have so many fabulous designs.

 

My last card share for our Throwback Thursday is ….

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This card also has the “honeycomb” embossing folder and the Bitty Butterfly punch is used. The stamp set is no longer available but my suggestion would be the “Serene Silhouettes” or the “World of Dreams” stamp set… either one could be used in replacing the stamp set on this card.

As you can see, some items are timeless. You can easily create these cards again, and again.  Hope I inspired you to create with your butterfly punches … spring is in the air!

Just a quick reminder …

LAST DAY OF SALE-A-BRATION

PAPER PUMPKIN PROMOTION ENDS

$30 FREE PRODUCTS W/ STARTER KIT

Click on any item for details

Thank you for joining me today ~

Have a wonderful day!

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SUPPLY LIST FOR TODAY’S CARDS …