Grateful for Stamping Inspiration …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Have you ever looked at a stamp set in the catalog and thought, that’s pretty … but you just keep moving on? Well … that has happened to me too. I’m sure we’ve all done that. THEN we see a beautiful card created with that stamp set!

Well that is exactly how I felt about the “For All Things” stamp set …

See … pretty, right?! But it just didn’t spark the creativity fire in me. Then I saw the card in the new catalog (turn to page 87) It is beautiful!  I just love this card …

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The neutral color scheme and the simplicity of the card is striking! The new “Brick Wall” embossing folder makes the leaves pop … literally and figuratively.  My guess is that the leaves were cut by hand, but well worth the effort.

I love how they highlighted the word “grateful” and wrapped a bit of bakers twine within the leaves. Then to add the “cherry on top” … they added the little flowers from the “Itty Bitty Accents” punch pack.

My “Brick Wall” embossing folder is on the way, and now … I’ll have to add the “For All Things” stamp set to my wish list. Did you know … the Brick Wall folder is bigger than most? It is 4-1/2″ x 6-3/8″

Two thumbs up for Stampin’ Up! creative team for all the great samples in the new catalog. I’m ready to stamp! I’ll be posting some upcoming stamping events before the end of month.

Thank you for stopping by ~

Have yourself a fabulous day!

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Get Creative with … What’s Your Type?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

The idea for today’s post comes from comments made at my stamping club last night. The were discussing the “What’s Your Type” stamp set.

Stamping is all about creativity, and this might just be our most creative set yet! This Stampin’ Up! video walks you through the ins and outs of the What’s Your Type set, showing you how to build your own alphabet for amazing personalized greetings.

They are talking about last years (2014-15 Annual Catalog) that displays the alphabet guide. If you are interested in purchasing the stamp set from me, and want a copy of the catalog, let me know, I’m sure I have a few left.

Here are two cute samples created with this stamp set. They give you a good idea of how creative you can get with this stamp set … the sky is the limit!

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I’ve put a list of the key ingredients for you at the bottom of my post … you are going to want the framelits and stamp set used for the awesome sun card.

Thanks for stopping by …

Have a wonderful weekend ~

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Here’s the key ingredients for the sun card …

You’ve Got This!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are getting ready for a fun weekend ahead! I’ve got a quick post today, but it’s packed full of pretty! I wanted to share a couple samples from the “You’ve Got This” stamp set.

My Stamping Clubs are using this set this month, so I thought they would love to see a few more ideas for this stamp set.

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I love the way Stampin’ Up! used the large stamp to create they blue background on the first card… it really makes the flower pop.

The simplicity of the card on the right is so pretty, and using such a bold color to stamp the flower really makes it the focal point of the card.

Hope you enjoyed the samples, and I will see you tomorrow with another card share … just not sure which stamp set I’m going to use yet.

Have a fun day ~

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Introducing 2 New Card Kits …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you some of the fun new products in our new Stampin’ Up! catalog. These are just some of the new items I feel in love with!

First is the Cottage Greetings Card Kit by Stampin’ Up!

So … did you watch to the end? Funny!! The song you heard was one of our theme songs for convention … fun and yes, everyone does get that silly. I can’t wait to go to Convention this year.

They just announced that our Awards Night and after party will be themed “Roaring 20’s” … now that is fun! Sound like fun to you? Join me and my fellow Star’s! Simply join my team (I will help you if needed) and then join us at 2015 Inspire * Create * Share (Convention). CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

 

Now … another great product and video: Tin of Cards Project Kit by Stampin’ Up!

Awesome card kits … don’t you agree?!  Oh my, and I forgot to mention when I was talking about Convention that when you join our Stampin’ family – you can choose an additional stamp set (your choice, any price) for FREE and add it to your starter kit.

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Contact me at (e-mail) lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com with any questions or concerns you may have.

Thank you for checking out my blog today …

Have a great one!

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Weekly Deals are here …

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Greetings Stampin’ Friends,

Today I have the Weekly Deals for you … and if you are already thinking Christmas, you’re going to love this weeks specials!

When I saw the products … Silver Satin Ribbon and Gold Glimmer paper, I immediately began singing the song Silver and Gold (sung by Burl Ives) that was in the original “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” back in 1964.  Have you seen that classic?  You must have! Well here is a little snippet of the song I am talking about.

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Hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

135854G Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies Item # 135854
Regular Price: $33.00
Discounted Price: $24.75
Alphabet Rotary Stamp Item # 133769
Regular Price: $15.00
Discounted Price: $11.25
Pansy Punch Item # 130698
Regular Price: $16.00
Discounted Price: $12.00
Gold Glimmer Paper Item # 133719
Regular Price: $5.00
Discounted Price: $3.75
Zig Zag Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 133738
Regular Price: $7.50
Discounted Price: $5.63
Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon Item # 134549
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $5.25
Silver 5/8″ Satin Ribbon Item # 134548
Regular Price: $7.00
Discounted Price: $5.25

 

You can click on any of the items descriptions for more information or view the list from my on-line store by clicking HERE.

Thanks for stopping by ~

Have a nice day.

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Flowers for my Friends …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Quick post today …

I know that my club members and Retreat attendee’s are going to love this card! The more I see cards made with the Flower Patch stamp set … the more I love it!!

What makes it even better is the coordinating “Flower Fair” Framelits!  Oh yes, and there is a cherry on top … You can bundle and save 15%

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If you haven’t seen the new “Elegant Dots” embossing folder … take a good look at this background of this card. Oh my, my … I can’t wait for mine to get here!! It looks like a party ready to happen!

If you haven’t gotten this bundle yet … you will definitely want to put it on your wishlist.

Thanks for stopping by.  I’ll see you tomorrow with the new Weekly Deal list.

Happy Monday ~

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Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

 

 

 

Simply Sunday: Graduation Celebration

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share with you a cute graduation card.  You’ll be introducted to two new products from our catalog. In fact, you can find this card on page 95 of our annual catalog.

It’s that time of year for graduations and our Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set fits the bill for this card. In fact … it’s the right stamp set for so many of the greetings we need.

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When teamed up with the English Garden Designer Series Paper and our new Expressions Natural Elements you can create this card in no time at all.

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So many designs, so many colors, so many uses! Each sheet is double-sided for double the creative options. I can’t tell you which is my favorites … but I sure do love those little bees!

* 12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12″ x 12″
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Hello Honey, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Whisper White

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Our Expressions Natural Elements add a 3D greeting to your projects. These wood veneer words are only $5.00 for 15 pieces…  5 each of 3 words: Congrats, Thanks, Celebrate
* Sizes: Celebrate, 3-1/8″ x 1″; Congrats, 2-5/8″ x 3/4″; Thanks, 3-1/4″ x 3/4

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2015!

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Thanks for taking time out of your day to visit my blog. It is appreciated.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

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Summer Party Ideas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am so excited to share with you the cutest ideas for your next summer party! I’m passing along the information that was posted on our Stampin’ Up! Get Inspired blog …

Kudos to our very own Sara Douglass, who was recently featured on a local Utah morning show called Good Things Utah! She showed viewers how to take just six of our products to create an entire look and feel for summer parties and get-togethers. Check out her fabulous ideas… just click the link below and join in on the fun!

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Now for some up-close photos of those beautiful projects . . . and some simple instructions on how you can create your own party ensemble!

 

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Water Bottle—Encircle a water bottle with a 2″-wide strip of Farmers Market Designers Series Paper (item # 138448).

Utensil Holder—Make a 2″ cut on either side of a Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags (item # 138315) and fold the flap down. Adhere a 2″-wide strip of Farmers Market Designers Series Paper to the front.

Cookie Holder—Take a 9″ x 9″ piece of Farmers Market Designer Series Paper and fold it in half; then take one corner and fold it straight across. Repeat this with the other corner. To complete the project, take the top flap and fold one piece down to create an open pocket (see the video).

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The products used in these fun and simple projects were:

We hope we’ve given you some ideas on how to quickly spruce up your summer get-togethers! Have fun creating with all the new products in the new annual catalog!

Thanks for joining me for a summer picnic excursion!

Have a warm & wonderful weekend!

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Designer Series Paper Stacks and More

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Just had to share the “Get Inspired” post by Stampin’ Up! with you.  Check out all these cute projects!!

The new annual catalog is out! Wooh!!! I don’t know about you, but my wish list is enormous. And our new (adorable) Designers Series Paper Stacks are my faves.

Check out these striped and floral patterns! For this project, I used Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Pool Party, and Watermelon Wonder. It takes just a minute or two to make the fun little Designer Series Paper floral accents featured here using the Flower Medallion Punch (item # 137417). Just snip the petals to give them a little dimension, then adhere them to the tags using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Do you love the adorable floral centers? They’re our new 2015­–2017 In Color Blossom Accents (item # 138383)—1/2″ in diameter with 20 flowers per package and four each of five colors.

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The stamp sets featured here are Friendly Wishes (item # 139579) and Sweet Stack(item # 138948).

Create the tag using the Ornate Tag Topper (item # 137416).

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Love the new Watermelon Wonder 1″ Dotted Lace Trim; it’s item # 138425 in the new catalog.

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The cute taffy paper used to make this card is included with the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack (item # 138443). Make the gift box with the Big Shot (item # 113439), the Fry Box Bigz L Die (item # 132966), the All about Sugar Stamp Set (item # 138684) and the Sprinkles on Top Stamp Set (item # 139569). I slipped the treat inside a Gusseted Cellophane Bag, item # 133770.

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Just for fun, I made a necklace out of stamped doughnuts (see right side of picture). Just make a “sandwich” out of two punched doughnuts with a Stampin’ Dimensional in the middle, then adhere it to the soon-to-be-available-and-super-awesome Silver Metallic Thread (item # 138402). Add a balloon to this cute little ensemble and you have a bright and happy birthday gift for a friend!

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Thank you Cindy B. for the awesome projects! Get’s you in the mood to party!

Thanks for stopping by …

Go out and celebrate the day!

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Introducing …. Sprinkles of Life

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’d like to introduce a new stamp set to you today …. the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set. It is this years Ronald McDonald House Charity stamp set.

Sprinkle positive thoughts wherever you want. This set is chock-full of positivity that you’ll want to share with everyone.

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Stampin’ Up! donates time and money to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. To date we’ve contributed over $1,000,000 to RHMC and their network of local RMHC Chapters. When you buy the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set, we donate a portion of the proceeds to RMHC.

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These cute projects were created by our home offices at Stampin’ Up! You can find these right in your catalog!  Be sure I will be sharing plenty of my own samples with you … I love this stamp set!

The Sprinkles of Life stamp set comes in “Photopolymer” form and will work great when you are layering your stamped images!  I love the Photopolyemer because they “really” stick to the blocks and you have a clear view for your stamping. 

Make sure however that your ink pads are fully inked … that’s when they work the best and give you a beautiful crisp stamped image. If your not sure how to re-ink your ink pads, let me know, I can help you with that.

 

Here is a glimpse of a photopolymer stamp (for those of you who have not used these before). Notice you can create a beautiful layout of multiple stamps … create your own background!

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I hope you love “Sprinkles of Life” as much as I do, the projects are just so cute!

Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me, hope to see you tomorrow for another new stamp set!

Have an awesome day!

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Let’s Get Creative …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are doing well … I’m excited to share a new product from our just released Stampin’ Up! catalog! I can see this little item coming in very handy all year long!

I’d like to introduce the new “Gift Bag Punch Board” …

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Instead of buying bags for small treats and gifts, create them in a variety of sizes using the cardstock or Designer Series Paper of your choice. The Gift Bag Punch Board makes it super simple to create gift bags in varying sizes. All you have to do is punch, score, and adhere.

* Makes bags 2″ deep in heights from 4″ to 10″ tall
* Makes bags in 3 widths: 2-5/8″, 3-1/8″, 3-5/8″
* Lightweight and portable
* Has a fold-away score extender and a scoring tool that tucks into a convenient storage slot
* Measurements printed on the board
* Instructions included

Here is a cute project that was created & shared by Stampin’ Up! …

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How cute is this little bag!  Here is another … You can find both of these bags in the new 2015-16 Annual Catalog!!

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I can’t wait to get mine and I’ll be sure to share samples with you for all the upcoming holidays.  Cute Trick or Treat bags … Beautiful Christmas bags … Imagine the possibilities!

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HAVE A BIG WISH LIST? Purchase the $99 Starter Kit (kit includes up to $125 in your choice of current products and ships FREE) and join Stampin’ Up! between June 2 and June 30 AND choose ANY TWO stamp sets (any price) in the new catalog FREE. Learn more and join through me HERE and you’ll not only have a chance to take advantage of a great starter kit offer, and demonstrator discounts on future purchases! Plus enjoy a whole lot of fun, prizes, inspiration and friendship with your fellow Star’s!

GET THE MOST PRODUCT FOR YOUR MONEY NOW! Purchase the kit (plus include your two free stamp sets) and join through me HERE.

Thanks for hangin’ out with me today!

Enjoy the day ~

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New Catalog & Weekly Deals!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

What’s special about today? …

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New In Colors, new stamps, new Designer Series Paper . . . it’s the unveiling of this year’s annual catalog! Hurray! Did you know that our famous product and color coordination takes the guesswork out of mixing and matching? It does! You can make beautiful projects with your own hands—whether you’re a novice or expert crafter. So check out all of the fabulous new products (think Project Life! by Stampin’ Up!) and get your creativity on! Once you’re ready to start your stamping adventure, click here to order online.. then click on the “SHOP” tab in the upper right hand corner!

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Hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

137417G Flower Medallion Punch Item # 137417
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71
Fun Flower Punch Item # 133785
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71
Chalk Talk Framelits Die Item # 129983
Regular Price: $24.95
Discounted Price: $18.71
Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129984
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Floral Frames Framelits Die Item # 127012
Regular Price: $26.95
Discounted Price: $20.21
Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 133778
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Early Espresso 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon Item # 134560
Regular Price: $5.95
Discounted Price: $4.46

 Click here to shop Weekly Deals!

Don’t forget to check out the Clearance Rack … they have many Halloween and Christmas items ON SALE with up to 80% savings!

Thanks for dropping by to check out my blog today!

Have yourself an awesome day!

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Happy Birthday … Sneak Peek

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Happy 1st day of June!! Today is my last sneak peek because tomorrow you can begin ordering from the new catalog!!

Last week I shared a masculine birthday card using the “Bohemian” Designer Series paper and the “Happy Birthday Everyone” Hostess stamp set, so today you will get the feminine version, and a step up!

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To step it up a bit … I used the Labels Collection Framelit (only 2 days left to get this one) and cut out the center of my designer paper.  I did this so our birthday greeting would be highlighted … the focal point of the card.

I stamped the birthday greeting in the Island Indigo and the “to a good friend” in the new Delightful Dijon. The flowers are punched from the “Itty Bitty Accents” punch pack (available in new catty too) and topped them off with our beautiful pearls.

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As you can see, I used the Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the designer paper. To make it nice and sturdy, I glued the paper onto a pieced of the Very Vanilla that I had left over from cutting my card base. It adds so much more dimension to the card.

Such a pretty card to give to a friend, and a bouquet of flowers already attached!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a wonderful day ~

 

Paper Pumpkin: Birthday Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

A blog share from the Stampin’ Up! “Get Inspired” blog …

Having a Paper Pumpkin subscription is like giving yourself a birthday surprise every month—and this month the surprise even has a birthday theme!

Have you seen it yet? If not, stop what you’re doing and watch this video:

Now, the only question is, are you ready to party? This kit is packed with fun and enough supplies to make six cards, four bags, and four tags! The color scheme and style make it a perfect gift for anyone ages 1-100, man or woman, dog or cat, friend or yourself!

It’s like the party you wish would never end! Here are some additional ideas:

  1. Use the supplies from the kit to create your own projects like our artist did with this card. See that cute yellow fringe? It’s made with the tissue paper—brilliant!KitCompnentsOnly-1
  2. Don’t forget to use your stamps. We added a balloon stamp so you can use it long after the die-cut balloons run out. Every celebration needs a little confetti, and this shaker card delivers!OthersuProductOnly_58
  3. In case you use those die-cut balloons on another project, here’s another take on the bag. Stamp and emboss on Watercolor Paper and then use your Aqua Painter for a more elegant look. Add a little bling with some gold sequins and a pompom and you’ve got a gift anyone will love. (And might we say, you’ve got a gift for creativity too!)OthersuProductOnly_73

There are so many things you can do with this kit that you’re definitely going to need some refills. As a special perk, our subscribers can order them here, while supplies last.

If you’re not a subscriber you missed out on this kit. But don’t miss another one! Get your first two months for 50% off right now. Click here to learn more. Offer only applies for first-time subscribers, excludes previous subscribers. Not valid on prepaid subscriptions. Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. Offer ends June 10, 2015

Thanks for stopping by ~

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Thank You in Blackberry Bliss …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I just have to squeeze in one more card sample using the Painted Blooms Designer Series paper! So many designs, so many colors, so many uses! 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. 12″ x 12″ Acid free, lignin free… and it coordinates with Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Rose Red, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi.

Today I’m going to share one of the cards that we made at the 2015 Spring Stampin’ Retreat. On this card they learned how to create this unique card using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch …

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You can see that we used the Blackberry Bliss flowers. I thought they went well with the flower from the “Petal Potpourri” stamp set. Create a bouquet, a garden, or a single perfect bloom. These Two-Step stamps give you so many creative options–combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want.

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I used Blackberry Bliss, Wild Wasabi and Daffodil Delight inks to create the front floral piece. The greeting comes from the “Hey You” stamp set.

This stamp set was the “Pillow Gift” our guests received Saturday night when they returned to their rooms. This cute little clear mount set includes three greetings that work with some of the most frequent card-giving occasions.

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The card was finished off with the Daffodil Delight 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon all tied up in a bow. What a fun way to open a card … it will be just like opening a present!

Don’t forget that the Painted Blooms Designer Paper is on the Weekly Deals list for only $8.21 and the “Hey You” stamp set is currently on the retired list … and on sale!! Only a few days remain to get the items you wanted from the retirement list.

I have a list of ingredients below … just click on the items description for more information or to begin your purchase.

Thank you for stopping by …

and enjoy your day!

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Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …