Love you always!

Posted in ON SALE!, Quick -n- Easy, Valentines & Love by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I would love to share with you the cute card that I made using some of the Weekly Deals. If you would like to see them again CLICK HERE.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I think our “Hearts Border Punch” and “Something to Say” stamp sets are a great combination to have around! Let’s not forget the Envelope Paper … I’ve combined them all for today’s post  …

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This card is dedicated to our dear friend Alice … We loved stamping with you, your sense of humor, and your wit. You will be deeply missed, and we know there is a special angel watching over us ❤

I started with the Envelope paper because it would help determine my color pallet … I chose the “Watermelon Wonder” for my card. At this point I pulled out the “Envelope Punch Board” because I not only used the paper for my card but created a matching envelope. How fun is that!

Next I punched a strip of hearts with the “Hearts Border” punch and decided to put a strip of “Dazzling Diamonds” Glimmer paper behind it … gotta love that sparkle!

With so many greeting types in the “Something to Say” you think it would have been hard to chose from, but I was focusing on Valentine’s so the “love you always” was easy. It has a coordinating stamp “big ways, small ways” that I stamped on the inside of my card.

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The little heart also comes in the “Something to Say” stamp set and I stamped that on the front greeting and on the inside of my card. On the front I added “Crystal Effects” to my heart and then sprinkled it with some “Dazzling Diamonds” while it was still wet … LOVE that effect!!

I finished off my card with a simple bow made from the 1/4″ White Cotton Ribbon. It’s so easy to use and I keep plenty on hand because it goes with everything!

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Now you can see why I love our Weekly Deals this time (well, to be honest … they’re always good!)

Thank you for joining me today … I love the company!

We’re fighting some mighty cold weather here in Wisconsin … so stay warm! If you’re in one of those nice warm states … send some our way. Thanks again.

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TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … Please let me know if you need help or have questions on any of the items listed below. You may click on anyone for more details or to begin shopping.

 

 

Weekly Deals are here …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m here with the Weekly Deals.

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We have some fun products for you this week like the 2014-2016 In Color Designer Washi tape (will retire this year) and the 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper – which I added a video to explain more about it! Great time to stock up.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner you are going to want the Hearts Border Punch handy and the “Something to Say” stamp set by your side. Stop back tomorrow to see what I have created with these products.

Here are the Weekly Deals …  I hope you like them as much as I do!

Sale: $6.00 • Price: $8.00
Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Tangelo Twist, Lost Lagoon and Mossy Meadow.
Sale: $4.50 • Price: $6.00
Sale: $12.00 • Price: $16.00
Sale: $5.25 • Price: $7.00

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Skip plain and boring and make your own pretty patterned envelopes. This thin, text-weight paper makes perfect envelopes: it’s stronger than regular paper and less bulky than cardstock. Learn how to make custom envelopes that are slim, trim, and gorgeous. Here is a video …

Thank you for checking in …

I hope you have a wonderful day.

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You’re Invited …

Posted in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Sale-a-bration 2016, Stampin' Class Announcement by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I have been teasing you this past week with samples from the new Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs, and have told you that I would be hosting a FUN Stamp Camp focusing on all the wonderful stamp sets and accessories! Here’s the details …

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You will be creating 10 fabulous cards w/envelopes! 

DATE: Monday, January 25th

TIME: Doors Open at 6 pm

PLACE: Moose Lodge Hall / West Bend, WI 53095

RSVP by Friday, January 22nd

When good people gather, great things happen! Spend the evening stamping, snacking, chatting, and checking out all that is new in the Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs!

You never know what surprises I will have planned …   Plus, it’s Sale-a-bration, and who doesn’t like FREE Stuff!!

Click Here to RSVP  / or call 262-334-1009

Please let me know if you have any questions about my Occasions / SAB Catalog Kick-Off Party.

Thanks much for stopping by …

Have a wonderful day!

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Simply Sunday: Let Us Celebrate

Posted in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Birthday, Quick -n- Easy by

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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TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

What I Love …

Posted in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Sale-a-bration 2016 by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope today finds you feeling good and ready to stamp! What I love about being a demonstrator is sharing great products and some awesome samples!

Today I’d like to feature the “What I Love” stamp set from our Sale-a-bration catalog. You can get this stamp set FREE with a purchase of $50 (before shipping & tax).

This stamp set falls in the category of “two-step” stamping. Glad to see this style of stamping is still going strong. It’s for those people who love adding color to their projects but aren’t real fond of the time it takes to color … with two-step stamping you just stamp the color!

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This sample highlights the Pacific Point and Tempting Turquoise colors and they really pop off the card! Like I said, this is a sweet way to get some quick color on your card.

But …

Don’t stop there! The detailed images of this stamp set work great for embossing! You can emboss this image in white or clear and then use your dauber to add a deeper color to your project.  WOW … that really softens the flower but still makes an amazing impact to your card.

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Either way … this is a great stamp set to add to your collection.

Thanks for dropping in, I’ll see you tomorrow for my Simply Sunday Series.

Have an awesome day!

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“Going Places” is fun, fun, fun!

Posted in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Sale-a-bration 2016 by

Hi Stampin’ Friends ~

If you’ve been waiting for new stamps and accessories to create those cards for the men in your life, then the Occasions catalog has answered your prayers!

Check out our “Going Places” product suite … you will find it on pages 38 and 39 of the Occasions catalog.

I didn’t have to look twice to know this product suite was going to be top on my Wish List.

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The Lost Lagoon card was created with the “World Traveler” Embossing folder and the “Going Global” stamp set. If you look closely you will also see the “Itty Bitty Accents” Epoxy sticker … they add a nice touch to finish off the card.

The treat bag was created using the “Going Places” designer series paper stack, the “Going Global” stamp set and the coordinating 2″ circle punch.

This product suite will be featured at my Stamp Camp later this month …  SAVE THE DATE: January 25th. I’ll be sending the notice out by this weekend.

Thank you for joining me today.

I hope your day is a great one!

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TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

These items when purchased would qualify you for a FREE Sale-a-bration item!!

 

Experience the Magic …

Posted in Man Cards, Paper Pumpkin, Quick -n- Easy, Sale-a-bration 2016 by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hey, have you heard the good news? Paper Pumpkin 3-month subscriptions are on sale! Plus, you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. Win-win!

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OR … Surprise yourself every month for a year! Get a 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscription and you’ll save $2/month, get Stampin’ Rewards, and earn 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration product item! Click Here

I am absolutely blown away each month when my PAPER PUMPKIN kit arrives, and December was NO exception I couldn’t wait to put this adorable 2016 calendar project kit together!

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Here’s an alternative project that I came up with from my December kit ….

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(I used the the “month” stamp to create a background for my card, you can personalize a card for every month! Every occasion!  *Guy Greetings was also used to create this card)

A big benefit of being a subscriber is that you get to purchase past kit and refill kits!! If you missed a kit and it’s available, as a subscriber you can now purchase it! And if you LOVE one of the kits you received and want more … Just buy the refill!! I have done that a number of times, and used them for gifts and / or giveaways.

Here’s the August Kit (available) and an alternative project you can make for Valentines day …

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(All of the stamps used to create this card came from the August 2015 stamp set included in the Paper Pumpkin kit.  I love the script and find I use that stamp set a lot. Just one more benefit of being a Paper Pumpkin subscriber … exclusive stamp sets!)

Already A subscriber to Paper Pumpkin?   How about purchasing a subscription as a gift for a friend, spouse, child, or parent… then you’ll have a crafting buddy every month!

Never tried Paper Pumpkin? Then now is the perfect time … get a discount, grab a free Sale-A-Bration item, and get three months of papercrafting bliss!

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Ready to Order? Click Here to begin … then set up an account

Please let me know if you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin or if you need help placing your order.

Thank you for stopping by …

Have a great day!

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New Stampin’ Products Introduced ….

Posted in 2016 Occasions Catalog, 3-D Projects, HOLIDAYS, New Product Intro / Video, Project Life by Stampin' Up!, Sale-a-bration 2016 by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

While I’m away I want to share with you a few videos explaining some of the fabulous new items you will find in the Occasions / Sale-a-bration catalog!

Let’s begin … Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

Add sparkle to your projects without the mess. The Wink of Stella Glitter Brush is perfect for writing and adding subtle controlled glitter to stamped images. Watch this video to learn how you can easily add sparkle to your projects.

This is great for those of you who like the “sparkle” but don’t like the mess of glitter! And it works as easy as our blender pens!!

 

Next Up … Enjoy the Little Things

Make it, display it! Create an artwork display for each month of the year, then make it part of your home décor. It’s super easy—we’ll show you how.

I have set aside February 19th for our “Enjoy the Little Things” class.  You will have to pre-order your supplies through me by February 5th.  Contact me if interested … I will also be sending out class announcements soon, and / or you will find in on my calendar page.

 

Last but not least … Memories in the Making Project Life Specialty Card Collection

Project Life makes memory keeping super simple: just slip your photos and our cards into Photo Pocket Pages, and you’re done. Simple, but beautiful—watch as we show you how the specialty finishes on these cards add extra pizzazz to your scrapbooks and memory albums.

I hope you have enjoyed the preview of just a few of the awesome new products available in the Occasions / Sale-a-bration catalogs. As you can see, there is something for everyone… great stamp sets, accessories, project kits and scrapbooking.

Please let me know if you are interested or have any questions on any of the products shown above. I’d love to help you.

Thank you for checking in on me …

Have a fantastic day!

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TODAY’S THE DAY!!

Posted in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Sale-a-bration 2016, Thank You by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today’s the day we kick off the Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs!  Woooo Hoooo!

I have shown you samples from the Botanicals bundle and that there is a Sale-a-bration stamp set that was designed to coordinate, so today you can see them combined!!

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One more surprise … see the beautiful vellum over the “thanks” card? It’s also a Sale-a-bration item!! The beautiful “Botanical Gardens” Designer Vellum can be yours with a $50 min. purchase (before ship/tax).

Vellum sheets embossed with white printing make gorgeous accents, invitations, and overlays. Or layer it over your favorite cardstock or Designer Series Paper to add color. See what you can do with a simple but elegant stack of paper.

Watch the video …

I am so excited to share these projects with you … I look forward to sharing some of the other stamp sets and accessories as well.

Please let me know if you have any questions on how you can get any of the Sale-a-bration items!!

I didn’t forget ….

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW WEEKLY DEALS

Thank you for joining me today~

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A taste of “eye candy” … Stampin’ Up! Style

Posted in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Sale-a-bration 2016 by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Quick post today as I run out of the house and begin my mini vacation! I found there is not much to do in Wisconsin in January if you don’t ski, tube or snowmobile, or ice fish … well there is a lot to do, but I was thinking a bit more of the “indoor” activities.

I’ll give you an update when we return, till then …

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A little “eye candy” for you from our Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs!!  How fun is this?

I will definitely be sharing so much more with you along with some dates for upcoming stamping events! I’m also working on a way to include some of my long distance stampers … I’ll keep you posted!

Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by~

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Simply Sunday: Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We are only days away from our exciting Sale-a-bration celebration! There are so many cute products you can choose from!

Today I’m going to share some sweet and simple cards created with the “Honeycomb Happiness” stamp set.

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This cute set coordinates with the “Honeycomb Embellishments” that can be found on page 9 of the new Occasions Catalog. They come in Whisper White, Blushing Bride and Mint Macaroon!

Try spritzing the white “Honeycomb Embellishment” with your choice of ink to achieve the color you desire, just like Stampin’ Up! did with the little chick!

I hope you are getting just as excited as I am that Sale-a-bration is around the corner … make sure you’re on my e-mail list so you get our Stampin’ Events updates, I’ll be sending them out shortly.

Don’t forget … Tomorrow is the last day to shop from of our “End of Year” Sale!

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YEAR END SALE ENDS JAN 4th
• No minimum purchase required.
• Items offered during the Year-End Sale are while supplies last.
• Year-End Sale orders are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards with qualifying orders.
• Following the Year-End Sale, some remaining items may stay in the Clearance Rack.

Deadlines:
• Phone orders: January 4, 2016 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online orders: January 4, 2016; 11:50 PM (MT)

Thank You so much for sharing your Sunday with me. Let me know if you have any questions or if you are interesting in hosting a Stampin’ Party during Sale-a-bration for you and your friends, because you want to be sure to get your share of the fabulous Freebies!

Have an awesome day!

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Sale-a-bration Teaser “Just for You”

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I introduced you to the new “Botanical” bundle from the upcoming Occasions catalog… Today I’d like to show you the fabulous “Botanicals For You” stamp set in our Sale-a-bration Catalog!

This stamp set was designer to coordinate with the Botanicals bundle, and you can get it FREE when you purchase the Botanicals Bundle! (Available Jan. 4th)

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For those of you who don’t know, Sale-a-bration is our most anticipated event of the year ….

Header_SAB_demo_Nov1615_NAHere’s the deal: for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. That means it’s the perfect time to purchase those products you’ve had your eye on while earning more products for free.

Note: Pages 4-15 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure show products available throughout the entire Sale-A-Bration sales period (January 5-March 31 2016); Pages 16-19 show limited-time products available only until February 15.* Watch for another batch of limited-time products coming February 16!
*Based on inventory, availability may be temporarily extended.

When you purchase the Botanicals Bundles … you qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item, which means you can get the “Botanicals for You” stamp set!! The cute little flower comes from th “Itty Bitty Accents” Punch Pack.

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The Technique is super simple … just scribble marker onto a clear block, spritz with water and press to your cardstock. It turns out so cool.

Want to learn a few more ways to get FREE Sale-a-bration items …

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Need another excuse to get together with friends? Just host a qualifying party with at least $250 in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you’ll earn $25 more Stampin’ Rewards! You can even apply your Stampin’ Rewards toward a Starter Kit and become a demonstrator yourself!

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It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose $30 more of FREE products for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free!

Plus … you’ll be part of my “Star’s by Design” group. I host team meetings and retreats where we share ideas, laugh, and make new friends.

As always, let me know if you have a question with our Sale-a-bration event, the new Occasions catalog, or joining my team.  I’m here to help.

This is just one of many stamp sets from our Sale-a-Bration catalog… there are other products available as well … CLICK HERE TO VIEW.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Hope you have an awesome Saturday ~

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Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalog items “Available for Order” on January 4th.

 

 

Sneak Peek & Happy New Year!

Posted in 2016 Occasions Catalog, Thank You by

Hello Stampin’ Friends and a Very Happy New Year to you!

I have enjoyed sharing samples and tips with you this past year … I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to check out my blog. And a huge Thank You for designating me as your demonstrator when you place your orders. I am grateful for your support.

Today I want to share a card with you that expresses my gratitude …

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I just had to share the new “Botanical Builder” Framelits Dies and of course I teamed it up with the “Botanical Gardens” Designer Series paper.

Want to hear something really exciting? Stampin’ Up! not only bundled the framelits with the fabulous stamp set “Botanical Blooms” but they included the Designer Paper!! That really excites me because this fabulous bundle qualifies you for a FREE Sale-a-bration item!

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Don’t you love the larger flower and how it cuts to create a double flower. What a quick and easy way to add dimension to your card, and besides … it just looks cool!

I also used the cute “Expressions Natural Elements” … I left them natural because I thought it looked best with the designer paper. Did you know that you can dye them by sponging ink directly onto them or heat emboss them to create a metallic look.

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Thanks for coming over to my blog today … I  look forward to bringing you even more card samples, scrapbook pages, and stampin’ tips! Also watch for more stamp camps, specialty classes and as always our Spring & Fall retreats.

I wish for you a year full of friends, good health, and what your heart desires.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Paper Pumpkin + Sale-A-Bration …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

On the eve of the New Year I have Great news! Our 3-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are on sale for Sale-A-Bration (January 5-March 31, 2016)! It’s a great time to try Paper Pumpkin and the easiest way to earn FREE  Sale-A-Bration items.

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Get Ready … Sale-a-bration Starts JANUARY 5th!

3-Month Prepaid Subscription* (137859) $55
Save on a 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

Or, take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription.

12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215.40
Save $24 a year with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin’ Rewards, and get 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items! 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW  “PAPER PUMPKIN” SAMPLES!

Enjoy your New Year’s Eve and I’ll see you tomorrow with another Sneak Peek for the Occasions / Sale-a-bration Catalogs!

See you next year!

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Did you know …

Posted in ON SALE!, Project Life by Stampin' Up! by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share two items that are found on the “Year End Sale” and that I use a lot for quick and easy cards. Yes, they were created for easy scrapbooking but I love the fact that I can use an item for many different purposes.

First …

Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Project Life Card Collection by Stampin' Up! 

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Price: $16.00 $9.60
Make the most of the holiday season, then bundle up your memories in an album that lasts and last.

Memory keeping is super simple and super beautiful with Project Life card collections. Just slip these designed cards into Photo Pocket Pages for instant color, design, and journaling space.

* 100 cards in 3 sizes: 4″ x 6″, 4″ x 4″, 3″ x 4″ | 10.2 x 15.2 cm, 10.2 x 10.2 cm, 7.6 x 10.2 cm
* Double-sided

 

You can also get the coordinating embellishment kit ….

Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Project Life Accessory Pack by Stampin' Up! 

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Price: $13.00 $7.80
Dress up your Project Life pages with the accessories in this pack. They’re also great for more than just Project Life; use on cards or traditional scrapbook pages too.

Pack includes

* 5 alphabet sticker sheets
* 20 specialty cards, 2″ x 2″ | 5.1 x 5.1 cm
* 3 element sticker sheets
* 7 wood shapes
* 4 die-cut wood specialty cards
* Epoxy stickers
* Paper clips
* Sequins
* Washi tape, 5 yards | 4.6 m

Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Kraft, Old Olive, Tangelo Twist, white

Here are some of my quick -n- easy creations using these products …

HALLOWEEN …

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CHRISTMAS …

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What do you think of these cool products? Are you strictly into cardmaking or scrapbooking or do you dabble in both of these fun activities? I’d really like to know were your passions lie.

Thank you for stopping in on me today.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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