Samples & Tips from the Stampin’ Up! Convention …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you some cute cards and tips that Stampin’ Up! shared with us at Convention.  One of my favorite parts of convention is the main stage presentations where the home office demonstrates new products and techniques ….

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These cute 2 x 2 note cards were created with the “Watercolor Wishes” kit. Because this stamp set is part of the kit, they demonstrated this cute project as another fabulous way to use the stamps!

You’ll just cute the cardstock into 2″ x 4″ strips and fold in half.  She used one of my favorite paper stacks – Pretty Petals to create the envelopes and embellish with hearts!! The sweet little heart comes from the “Itty Bitty Accents” Punch Pack.

She also showed us how to make the envelopes for our little note cards! I love that she shared this board with us … now I can share it with you! Notice she used the punch board to trim the edges of the card 🙂

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Convention is always a great time … learning how to use the products in more than one way, meeting up with friends from all over the country that you have made over the years, and making new friends!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card share as much as I did watching the presentation and that it inspired you to pull out your designer paper and envelope punch board!

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I have a list of ingredients below if you need to order any of the items listed. It will take you directly to my on-line store and give full descriptions of the item.

Thank you for joining me today ~

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Now through September 10th …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

While at Convention we enjoyed many displays, so I’d like to share a tantalizing group of them with you… some of you may be walking down memory lane as you view these. It’s our Paper Pumpkin review …

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These displays were huge! Inside the highlighted (red) area were the actual ingredients we found in our Paper Pumpkin kits … so here’s the close up as we saw it!

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There were many months featured but I’m showcasing some of my favorites ….

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Here’s a few more …

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And then ….

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Here is what the display reads …

WARNING!

PREVIEWING KITS MAY CAUSE ELEVATED EXCITEMENT

DRASTIC DROOLING, AND SPONTANEOUS SMILING.

ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

No camera’s allowed beyond this point!

What!? … I can’t show everyone the next two kits!!  Oh heavens!! Let me just say, you won’t be disappointed, BOTH of these kits are awesome! (August showcases a great technique that my clubs raved over and September is the cutest projects just in time for the fall season).

Stampin’ Up! is offering 50% OFF your next two months  This promo is for new subscribers only

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If you’ve never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you’ll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: Now through September 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). CLICK HERE TO TRY IT OUT!

 Former subscribers can sign back up at anytime!

Try out our pre-paid subscriptions …. CLICK HERE 

Choose from 1-month, 3-month, 6-month or 12-month subscriptions.

Thank you for stopping by my today! Let me know if you have any questions with Paper Pumpkin.

You can contact me at: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Have a great day!

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Come along with me …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well … life returns to normal today! Back home and back to work, but before all that, I want to take you along for the ride also known as Convention ….

Follow the pics to the end, then watch the fun Convention video!

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I can’t waste a moment to enjoy the trip to Salt Lake City – here is a beautiful view from the plane of the Grand Canyon …

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Isn’t it amazing! Now onto Salt Lake and a wonderful view from the sky!

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I catch the wing in the photo when I can so my grandkids believe that I’m really flying in one of those big airplanes. But we do have to come down, and when we do … we enjoy ourselves.

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After dinner (At the Cheesecake Factory!) we were strolling through the outside mall area and ran into Stampin’ Up! staff who had goodies if you were willing to play a few games! We (Eileen, Debi, myself and Brenda) and went back to our rooms with fun Stampin’ Up! product.

Time to kick off Convention! Loved the beautiful stage ….

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With Shelli on a Mission trip, her daughter Sara took over the duties for her …

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During our stay at Convention there was so much to do and experience. Here Brenda and Debi our playing with the Fast Fuse and learning the how to’s …

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At the Show & Tell areas, the Stampin’ Up! staff showed us some of the new products in the upcoming Holiday Catalog and some of the fascinating things these products can do!

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Below is one of several sitting area’s that Stampin’ Up! set up so that we could take a break, or hang out with some of our friends from across the country. Behind you can see the rows and rows of card samples! Convention is awesome … and a wonderful way to recharge.

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Each year Stampin’ Up! hosts an incentive trip … Here’s what we will be working for this year!

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Wow … it was an exciting Convention! I would love to show you more, but I’d have to buy you a pot of coffee! lol  Hope you enjoyed the trip … it was sad to say goodbye!

Check out the video …

Thanks for popping in on me today!

Hope you have a wonderful day ~

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Home … with the Weekly Deals!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I arrived home from Convention “early” this morning, thus the late post. We had a wonderful time, spent Sunday hangin’ with some wonderful ladies (and fellow demonstrators) and Monday in the Genealogy library… I found my 5X great grandmother!

However … I was also planning some wonderful stamping events and classes!! There is so much to show you … I can’t wait 🙂

Today I have the weekly deals for you! Wow … we have some great product for you today!

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With Halloween coming up … I will be getting the Black Stitched Satin Ribbon! Ribbon has always been the most cost effective way to embellish your cards & projects and now they have so many varieties on sale … awesome!!

Clicking on any of the products descriptions will take you to my website so you may view the full details of that product … it even shows you what coordinates best with it! Check it out …

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Regular Price: $16.00
Discounted Price: $11.20
Happy Patterns Decorative Masks Item # 138313
Regular Price: $6.00
Discounted Price: $4.20
Very Vanilla Thick Baker’s Twine Item # 138411
Regular Price: $3.50
Discounted Price: $2.63
Melon Mambo 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 138431
Regular Price: $9.00
Discounted Price: $6.75
Sweet Li’L Things Designer Washi Tape Item # 138387
Regular Price: $5.00
Discounted Price: $3.75
Pacific Point 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 138427
Regular Price: $9.00
Discounted Price: $6.75
Lost Lagoon 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon Item # 138418
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $5.25
Basic Black 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon Item # 138430
Regular Price: $9.00
Discounted Price: $6.75
Melon Mambo 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon Item # 134566
Regular Price: $6.00
Discounted Price: $4.50
Metallic Foil Doilies Item # 138392
Regular Price: $4.00
Discounted Price: $2.80

Thanks so much for stopping by… Have an awesome day!!

I’ll be back with a special treat for you tomorrow!!

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Sneak Peaks from Convention!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Convention may be over but the fun will soon begin … with you that is!! I’m still in Salt Lake City and I have already begun planning so fascinating stamping events for you!

The new Holiday catalog is amazing so I wanted to give you a sneak peek before your catalog arrives next month…

Let’s start with one of my favorite holidays … Halloween! I actually won this stamp set during one of our “Prize Patrols”

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And of course we have to have those “awesome” coordinating framelits to go with the stamp set!

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Lets move on to my favorite season … Fall ~

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A tantalizing peek at these most amazing coordinating products …. I received the stamp set (Happy Scenes) below for one of our “Leaders” gifts

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And of course there is everyone’s favorite ….  Christmas!

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And if lack of time is a concern … got you covered! The answer:  we have fun kits for you that include what you need, eliminates cutting (it’s done for you) and comes with full color instructions … easy! Oh … and one more thing … they are Shaker cards!! You’re friends and family will think you’ve worked for months … but that’s OK. lol

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If your looking for something special this year … I have just the answer! I know you are going to fall in love with these beautiful ornaments and coordinating framelit dies! So pretty!!

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There is so much for me to show you, but don’t just wait for a stampin’ event … invite your friends over and I will show how amazing these products are! Then earn some for FREE!!

So… what do you think so far? I’d love to hear from you.

Have a wonderful day ~

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STAMPIN’ UP! CONVENTION …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends …

I won’t be posting my normal “Simply Sunday” post with you as I will be sharing a few pics from convention. The first is a sample of banners that are throughout the convention center …

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I had a wonderful time at convention this year! Part of being here is “swapping” and here are 2 of my “Star’s by Design” team members Brenda & Debi. They both went home with some beautiful swaps!

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Convention is also a time to have some fun …

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We all took some time out to have our picture taken together! I love this one. Enough goofin’ around … it’s time to gather with  all the demonstrators for our opening session … here is this years fabulous stage!

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We celebrate our accomplishments … this year I was recognized for my 15 years and my sales …

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Stampin’ Up! also shared the upcoming Holiday catalog (sorry, we cannot share photos of the catalog or the contents) Can’t wait to I’m able to share this with YOU!!

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Let’s just say they brought to life the statement … Christmas in July!

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There is so much more but I’ll stop here for now. Be sure to check back for more updates!

Thanks & have a great day!

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Convention update…

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Hello Stamping Friends,

I want to share so much with you today but I’m having connection problems with my new lap top here at Convention… I’m actually posting from my phone!!! Who knew!

I can tell you that I won Prize Patrol… a fun new stamp set from the upcoming Holiday Catalog!!!

Hopefully I will be back to normal soon. Till then… watch updates on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape on Facebook.

Thanks for stopping by …

Linda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIP HIP HOORAY!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a cute card I’d like to share with you! I’ve seen many cards done with this layout so I thought I’d do one for you. Of course … I had to use stars!

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I’ve seen this style of card done with butterflies and other shapes too.  It’s easy and so much fun. It’s also a good way to use up some of those scrap pieces!

This card can be used for so many different occasions … especially with the “Hip Hip Hooray” greeting! I embossed it using White craft and White Embossing powder – I like how the white on white really stands out.

When I trimmed off the top of my card front, it was too cool to throw away … so I put it in the inside of my card and added a star!

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Here’s a tip … when you want to put adhesive on something thinner than your adhesive, use the Silicone Craft Sheet! You can run your adhesive over the top without making a sticky mess every where else. It’s a MUST HAVE!!

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to visit my blog!

Have an awesome day ~

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Just Because …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

It’s Wednesday and we’re finally on the fast track to the weekend! Here in Salt Lake City many of the demonstrators will be going to the Corporate offices including two of my downline members Brenda & Debi. Getting to see where all the creativity stems is really exciting.

Our Convention officially kicks off tomorrow! Don’t forget to follow me on my facebook page! CLICK HERE

Today I have a pretty little card for you … Just Because!

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I’m using our “Pretty Petals” Designer Series paper stack. There are so many pretty patterns in this stack and designs you can use on your masculine cards too.  There is never any left overs with a stack of papers this pretty!

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I couldn’t resist adding the delicate lace of the Venetian Crochet Trim … it looks so nice against the floral pattern. My greeting comes from the “Tin of Cards” stamp set. Talk about a set with everything you need …

I wanted to jazz up my greeting platform so I used the combination of Circle and Floral Framelit dies! I just added a bit more to the card than your ordinary greeting stamped on a rectangle (although I do that a lot – lol)

To complete my card… I added a precious flower next to my greeting, created with the flower punch from the “Itty Bitty Accents” punch pack. Then you simply must add a pearl so it matches the pretty flowers on the designer paper.

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A perfect card to send to a friend … Just Because!

JUST ANNOUNCED:

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If you’ve never tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time-get 50% off your first two months. With a deal like this, you’ll want to invite everyone you know to give it a try too!

Offer Dates: Starts Today … July 23-September 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included). CLICK HERE TO TRY IT OUT!

 

Thank you for popping in on me today!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and celebrate the day! (Just Because)

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THE BEST THING … In Black & White

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is our first full day in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah! We’re here for the Stampin’ Up! Convention and some genealogy! I will be posting all week long but if you would like a glimpse into SLC and Convention, come visit my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape facebook page ... CLICK HERE!

I have a card share with you today done in Black and White. I began with the layout and my Squares Collection Framelits…

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Then I teamed it up with the Neutrals Designer Series Paper pack and World of Dreams stamp set.

The Whisper White frame was cut 4″ x 5-1/4″ and then the Square framelit was used to cut out and expose the designer paper underneath. The white frame is popped up with the use of Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I then stamped the birds using the Memento Ink and used a smaller square framelit to cut it out.  This was also popped up with dimensionals … giving the card added dimension and a classic clean look.

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If you want … you could mat your favorite color behind the center square (bird image) and create a focal point with a “pop” of color! Experiment and have some fun.  Even simple layouts can become extraordinary cards!

Thank you for stopping by today ~

Hope your day is a good one!

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Weekly Deals ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m here with another serving of tasty treats (Stampin’ Up! products) on Sale this week! I love a good sale and our Weekly Deals are no exception! Don’t forget the Clearance Rack … you can save up to 60%

You can click on the images below to take you right to the deals & clearance items!

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Check out the amazing products on sale this week …

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Stars Framelits Dies Item # 133723
Regular Price: $27.00
Discounted Price: $20.25

Schoolhouse 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock Assortment Pack Item # 139009
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $5.25

Go Wild 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock Assortment Pack Item # 139000
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $5.25

Hello Honey 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon Item # 138417
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $4.90

Tangelo Twist 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon Item # 138420
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $5.25

Blackberry Bliss 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon Item # 138421
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $5.25

Little Numbers Thinlits Dies Item # 138278
Regular Price: $20.00
Discounted Price: $15.00

Updated Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 138371
Regular Price: $8.00
Discounted Price: $6.00

Smoky Slate 5/8″ Chevron Ribbon Item # 138403
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $5.25

Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill Item # 129027
Regular Price: $7.50
Discounted Price: $5.25

Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Item # 133727
Regular Price: $8.50
Discounted Price: $5.95

You can order directly from my on-line store by clicking on the links above or the item descriptions. Let me know if  you need any help … that is why I’m here!

Thank you for checking out my blog today!

Have a “terrific” Tuesday!

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A Cup of Cheer …

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Happy Monday Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  I am back today with my Alternative project from the 2015 July Paper Pumpkin kit … and I just love this card!

So …  How many of you guessed which was my favorite?? Yep … the “A Cup of Cheer”.  It’s just so cute, and I know I’ll will be using it a lot!

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I used all the pre-cut supplies from the kit, then added just one piece of cardstock to mat the designer paper in the kit and pull out the color of my coffee cup! Stampin’ Up! has 4 extra coffee cups in our kit, that were not shown on the original card designs… so I used it!

I sponged the cup in Night of Navy … and if you think you see a bit of a pattern (you’ve got good eyes) because I originally sponged the ink over some lace ribbon to create a pattern, but it looked a little busy with the designer paper. The more solid color looks better.

I used the square punch to create little banners out of the designer pieces of “sticky” cardstock and placed them behind the cup.

So another quick and easy card done … and all from my Paper Pumpkin kit. TRY IT … It’s so much fun to get a box of creativity in your mail box each month. You can stop and start … anytime!

Tomorrow I’m off to the North America Stampin’ Up! Convention …

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If you would like updates and to follow me at Convention … Go to and LIKE my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page! This way you can join me at Convention (and Salt Lake City) without having to get on that plane!

I’ll be back tomorrow with the Weekly Deals!

Thanks so much for joining me today …

I hope you have a fabulous Monday!

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Simply Sunday: Paper Pumpkin Style

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s Simply Sunday cards come direct from my 2015 July Paper Pumpkin Kit … what can be simpler than that! It was in my mailbox yesterday and as soon as I opened it and saw the cute stamps, I new it was a winner!

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I just think the verses are so stinkin’ cute!! You will be able to use these again and again. I’ve got the video for you to view …

 

Was I right … Cute, Simple, and at your fingertips! Or Mailbox …

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Click here to learn more about signing up for your Paper Pumpkin subscription. Not only will you receive exclusive stamp sets to use again and again, but you will have access to past kits and refills!

Stop back tomorrow … I’ll have an alternative project for you to see! I will be using “my” favorite greeting in the stamp set!  Can you guess which one it is??

Thanks for sitting down with me this Sunday and checking out my blog.

Have a wonderful day ~

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The Little Moments …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have a sweet little card that showcases two of our designer series paper packs … The Cherry on Top and the Neutrals Collection. I find working with designer papers fun and easy! Makes card making a breeze!

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I teamed up the little hearts from the “Cherry on Top” with the words from the “Neutrals Collection” … although the brown colors are slightly different, you can’t really tell.

I used the beautiful Cucumber Crush Lace trim to add a pop of color to my card, and it coordinates with the little hearts. The greeting is also stamped in the Cucumber Crush and comes from the stamp set “Watercolor Wings”.

I cut out my greeting with one of the framelits from the “Chalk Talk” set, and then popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love the verse “The Little Moments with You Matter a Lot to Me” … and if you look closely at the card you can see “awesome together” and “love your face” on the designer paper. Nice combo … don’t you think!?

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Thank you for coming by my blog today.

Hope your day is simply awesome!

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Back with some fun …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Sorry I missed you yesterday … Life it seems has run past me and I’m still trying to catch up! lol

But I must say that time spent with my stampin’ friends always makes me smile! I have a few pics to share with you from our Catalog Kick-Off Party.

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We had a wonderful group of ladies, some cool cards, a raffle of 7 boards of cards that highlighted the stamp sets we used, and a moment of darkness! Yes … darkness. A storm blew through and the lights went out for a second or two, and we were all glad, that’s all it was!

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It’s always fun stamping and meeting new people! Everyone enjoyed our new location … I’m happy because I have booked the hall for 2 more stamping events!! Our “Hostess Appreciation Party” and our “Holiday Catalog Kick-Off” party!

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Yes … we even get a bit silly! If you look in the background you will see a table full of our new Designer Series Paper! The ladies loved that they could touch and see the entire line of DSP. Most agree, it is even prettier in person!

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I think everyone enjoyed each others company … as they can move around at their own pace. A nice relaxing evening and plenty of room. I am grateful for the wonderful group of ladies who come and stamp with me!

I also wanted to share a very special blessing …

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my great-grandson … DJ. Mama and little Dee are both doing fine.

As you can see, my life is full of blessings (even when it tries to run me over) lol

Feeling blessed ~

Hope you are as well. Have a wonderful weekend.

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