Butterfly Birthday Wishes …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you have been able to enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having (in Wisconsin) … today we are suppose to hit 70 degrees!

Spring is such a wonderful time a year …. renewal, rebirth, and return of that glorious warm sunshine. Today’s card share was inspired by spring …

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A card filled with butterflies. I used Wisteria Wonder and Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper!

I cut my butterfly out of the glimmer paper that I used for my mat … it’s a great way to save money.

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I then simply placed the Whisper White embossed piece … I used the Spring Flowers folder from the Occasions Catalog. 


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A simple Happy Birthday  is all it needed and I got that from the “And Many More” stamp set … I love the whimsical font, it’s so pretty and goes beautifully with our butterflies.  I used the Word Window punch for my greeting.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card share, and I thank you for stopping by.

Have a wonderful weekend ~

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TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

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Spring Card Samples …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope your enjoying your weekend.  Just wanted to send a quick card share today … My apologies for going AWOL, I have been working hard in my Stampin’ Studio for my 2 upcoming Spring Retreats! 

Today’s cards can also be found on My Stampin’ Up! Website (click to view) … I have many of my samples (Old and New) and some great samples from Stampin’ Up! as well.

Thanks Tag Card by Stampin’ Up!

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Smile Butterfly Card by Stampin’ Up!

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Thank You so much from coming back to visit me … I’ll be back tomorrow with a great spring card.

Enjoy the sunshine …

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Introducing …. Just Kidding Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

This funny new set is just what you need for laughs that will last. It’s so versatile, you’ll find yourself using it over and over again. Recommended clear block sizes are D, G (not included in the set).

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Just Kidding Photopolymer Stamp Set (Click Here to Order)
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We all have a friend or two that we would love to send these great greetings to. Share a laugh, show some support and just spread the love of friendship. Here’s a sample …

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This will be the last of the monthly Photopolymer stamp sets that Stampin’ Up! will introduce. Because of you … the Photopolymer stamps sets were a big hit and will be added to the new annual catalog.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Have an awesome day and share it with your friend.

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S-A-B Product of the Week – Nature’s Perfection Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you a post from our Stampin’ Up! blog “Get Inspired”. I can’t help but share the wonderful projects ….

Nothing is more perfect than nature. Share that perfection with the Nature’s Perfection Stamp Set. This five-piece set coordinates perfectly with our Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack (Item 138639) and is ideal for coloring. You can also easily punch out the butterfly image using the Elegant Butterfly Punch (AC p. 219).

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We want to thank our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer.

Thanks for stopping by …

Have a great day!

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Weekly Deals & Important Announcement!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I shared with you a number of products that were no longer available to purchase due to over selling the expected inventory (which means we all love them) and the strike at the shipyards. I will keep you posted on their availability.

In addition, yesterday I also notified you of the product quality concerns we’ve been experiencing with Blendabilities, and we thank you for your patience as we’ve worked through this sensitive issue. The manufacturer is unable to correct the problem in a manner that we are certain would meet our high quality standards and provide us with a stable, long-term solution. Therefore, after a great deal of deliberation and in order to prevent further disappointment, the Blendabilities product line has been discontinued.

For those of you who have purchased or chose them for your Sale-a-bration item through me, please let me know if you see or have a problem with yours … I will help you get a replacement or refund. Please note that not all the markers are bad, if that is the case … enjoy.

Now on to our Weekly Deals ….

 

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We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

129168L Wildflower Meadow Clear-Mount Stamp Set Item # 129168
Regular Price: $13.95
Discounted Price: $10.46
Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129376
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Tangerine Tango Baker’s Twine Item # 134578
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Old Olive Baker’s Twine Item # 134579
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Gold Stampin’ Glitter Item # 133457
Regular Price: $3.95
Discounted Price: $2.96
All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 133703
Regular Price: $6.95
Discounted Price: $5.21
Marina Mist 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon Item # 134561
Regular Price: $5.95
Discounted Price: $4.46

Thank you for visiting my blog!

Have yourself a wonderful day today and everyday ~

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You’re Simply Wonderful …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy Monday to you!! Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Today I’d like to share with you a different twist to the “Love is Kindness” card that I shared with you yesterday. You can use the same layout, yet change the color, add a ribbon and the look is changed!

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From Daffodil Delight to Pink Pirouette, and instead of a button … I’ve added a bow. Both super simple, both really cute!

I also “omitted” the words today and added a greeting from the Sale-a-bration stamp set; Simply Wonderful 🙂

I have some news from Stampin’ Up! that I would also like to share with you today …

 

Stampin’ Up! Announcements:

1. Blendabilities Quality Issues

We are experiencing a quality issue with our Blendabilities product line. Except for the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad Refill (item #133456), all item numbers have been turned off; this includes Blendabilities Sale-A-Bration item numbers.

At this time, backorders for Blendabilities will not be fulfilled.

 

2. Back Order List

Currently, the following items are on BACKORDER;  backordered items will be available on or before the date indicated. 

131202: Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock–March 9
137362: Balloon Framelits Die–March 13

Currently, the following items are NOT ORDERABLE:

131262: Regals Stampin’ Write Markers
126199: Stampin’ Pierce Mat
137866: Sahara Sand 7/8″ Lace Trim
137360: Butterflies Thinlits Die
139322: Butterfly Bundle (Wood)
139323: Butterfly Bundle (Clear)
138865: Butterfly Bundle (Photopolymer)

We thank you for your patience and will update you as soon as we have more information.

I’ve posted these lists due to the many questions I have been receiving from you while trying to place orders. I will let you know as soon as I hear from Stampin’ Up!

I thank you for your patience and will be here for you if you have any further questions.

Thank you for checking out my blog today, hope yours is a good one!

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Simply Sunday … Love is Kindness

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I’ve been so busy I never even got to step outside yesterday, but I noticed that the snow was melting … YAY!!!  Better yet, I hear there is a warming trend our way. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring!

On that note, I can’t wait to share today’s card with you. First time on my blog … the “Love is Kindness” stamp set. And what says spring better than tulips!! I stamped the image with the Momento ink pad and chose the “Daffodil Delight” Blendabilities to color them.

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Yellow hues always give you that warm fuzzy feeling. The greens are the “Old Olive” blendabilities, and I used the “Smoky Slate” blendabilities to soften the black on the newspaper. My base card is Basic Gray, again to soften the look of the card instead of the boldness of our Basic Black.

I embossed the Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for a touch of texture and popped up the flower portion to give it dimension.

 

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Just for fun … I added one of the buttons from the “Best Year Ever Accessory Pack”… it is one of the FREE items from our Sale-a-bration Catalog.

Thank you for joining me for today’s post, I appreciate you spending a bit of your Sunday with me.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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Today’s Stampin’ Supply List …

 

They say … “It’s Your Birthday”

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I am going to share one of the cards that we made at our February Technique Club. If you haven’t heard, I have started an on-line Stampin’ Technique Club. All  you need to do to join for the month is purchase $35 or more (before shipping & handling) from My Website during that current month.

It’s a great opportunity to collect my 6″ x 6″ Technique Sheets! You will also get a minimum of a card or project using that technique. Some of my former club members are already enjoying the benefits… now you can too. Our March technique is our new “Blendabilities” markers!

Today’s cards technique is “Blendabilities meets Heat Embossing”….

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We also teamed this technique up with a past technique my club members learned … the Blackboard Technique!

We used the “Balloon Bash” stamp set on our Basic Black cardstock, however you could use our new Blackboard paper that can be found in the Occasions Catalog.

Using designer paper on a card is a very cost effective way to jazz up your card and I used the “Birthday Bash Designer Specialty Paper” for this card. I love the confetti and glitz on this pattern.

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Today’s card has an added little punch to it … the little birthday cake from the “Amazing Birthday” stamp set. Also, if you flip open the card, you will see that I’ve added a bit more of the Birthday Bash paper to create a pouch for a gift card!

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I love how so many of the Stampin’ Up! stamp sets and accessories coordinate and make our cards dazzle!!

Click on any of the links above to view the product details or visit my website 🙂

Hope you are having a wonderful day, and I thank you for dropping by.

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Have you heard the easiest way to earn FREE products?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to share with you some of the past projects I have made with my Paper Pumpkin kits.

By now you know all about Sale-A-Bration—the best time of the year at Stampin’ Up! But, have you heard about the easiest way to earn your FREE products? With just one purchase, you’ll receive three months of total papercrafting paradise and a free product!

How might you ask? It’s easy—with a 3-month Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription. It gets even better because right now it’s on sale for just $54.85 — the perfect price to instantly qualify for your free product.

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If you haven’t subscribed to Paper Pumpkin yet, here are a few things you’ve missed:

  • A monthly kit designed with beginners and advanced crafters in mind.
  • A variety of projects from cards to décor, gift packaging, and more!
  • Exclusive photopolymer stamps every month.
  • An ink spot every month with colors that don’t repeat in a 12-month period.
  • Embellishments like twine, ribbon, stickers, die-cuts, boxes, clips, buttons, sequins, burlap bags, frames, pinwheels, brads, banners, journals, and confetti.
  • A plethora of ideas on Pinterest from other subscribers to help you make the most of every kit.

It’s never too late to get in on all the fun! CLICK HERE for more Information.

 

Here are some of the past kits that I had an amazing time putting together and giving!

December 2014 ……

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Here are two card I created with the left overs from the December kit …. Not bad for left overs, right!

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November 2014 ….

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My alternative project from the supplies in the kit ….

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January 2015 kit …

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Here’s a few projects I had fun making with the February kit …

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If you missed my February Paper pumpkin kit ….

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and a couple of projects that I did with my kit ….

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This was a favorite of mine because we all need “masculine cards”.

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Give it a try … like a test drive. If it’s not for you, you can stop anytime.  You can sign up … CLICK HERE

If you are not a subscriber and would like to be, you can CLICK HERE.  You will receive a cute crafting kit in your mailbox each month for only $19.95 which includes shipping!!  OR Save by subscribing for 3 months – see below…

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Order a 3 month subscription here at a discount & pick out a FREE Sale-a-bration item!

But why limit yourself to just three months? With a 12-month prepaid subscription you’ll save $2 every month (that’s a free month every year), get FOUR free Sale-A-Bration products, host dollars, and 12 whole months of skipping to the fun!

Thanks for stopping by ~

I’ll be back tomorrow to share some of the projects I’ve done with the items from the “Weekly Deals”.

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Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum 2

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I showed you a few samples created from the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum … today I will show you more awesome creations by our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer.

This Vellum is so fun … I love that the designs are bolder than some of our past vellums. This makes them perfect for coloring, like the beautiful butterfly you saw yesterday.

Wait no longer … Here they are!

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I want to thank our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer for sharing their awesome projects with us for the past 2 days.

So … how well do you know our stamp sets? Can you guess which stamp sets were used on today’s cards? Just leave your answers below in the comments 🙂

Thanks for dropping by.  Have an awesome day!

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SAB Product of the Week: Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Sheer perfection is spelled v-e-l-l-u-m. This 6″ x 6″ stack of translucent vellum paper, in 12 different designs (2 sheets per design), is perfectly sized for cards—no measuring or cutting needed! And since many of the designs are line art or brush stroke, it’s also perfect for coloring or even just showing off a pop of color underneath.

The gorgeous designs coordinate with Nature’s Perfection Stamp Set (Item 139097 [w])—another bonus Sale-A-Bration product only available through March 31!

I had to share this post from the Stampin’ Up! Inspired by blog … these samples are amazing!

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We want to thank our talented artists, Patty Bennett and Sharlene Meyer.

Wow… the ladies did a beautiful job. I’m excited … my designer vellum is on it’s way!

Thanks for stopping by today ~

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So happy for you!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Ahhhh … I believe we have all things back in order! So today I will showcase my “Simply Sunday” card even though it’s Tuesday. Besides, don’t we all love “simple” cards that are quick and easy to recreate. Today I will also be posting the new Weekly Deals for you.

When you are in a hurry to create a card there is nothing simpler than designer paper or our Project Life card collections… today’s card features the “This Day” Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card kit that is in our Sale-a-bration catalog.  That means it’s free with a $50 order.

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I picked one of the larger cards and cut it down a bit so I could mat it with the coordinating colors, Island Indigo and Pool Party. The opening between the two floral swags is perfect for a greeting … I picked the “So happy for you!” from the Bravo stamp set.  This is a very fun greeting set!

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Wow… that was easy! BUT … I thought it needed a touch of bling, so I added various size rhinestones on the flowers that had the Daffodil centers … then I colored the rhinestones with our Daffodil Delight Blendabilities!

 

Now for the Weekly Deals …

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Wow … they have all the “fun stuff” on sale this week, all the greatest supplies for making really cool gifts. I’ll be sure to share some of my favorites with you in the next couple of days!

133794G A Little Sumthin’ Sumthin’ Gift Box Kit Item # 133794
Regular Price: $13.95
Discounted Price: $10.46
Natural Filter Paper Item # 133706
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Decorative Window Gift Box Item # 132146
Regular Price: $4.95
Discounted Price: $3.71
Gusseted Cellophane Bags Item # 133770
Regular Price: $4.50
Discounted Price: $3.38
Sweet Treat Embellishment Cups Item # 116802
Regular Price: $2.95
Discounted Price: $2.21
Extra Large Gift Boxes Item # 132147
Regular Price: $3.95
Discounted Price: $2.96
Polka Dot Tag A Bag Gift Bags Item # 135503
Regular Price: $3.95
Discounted Price: $2.96
Lucky You Ensemble – Digital Download Item # 133461
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $4.77

 

Most of these items have never been showcased on our Weekly Deals before, I’m going to stock up! The boxes lay flat until you use them so they store nicely, and they are GREAT for gift giving.

Just click on any of the item descriptions for more information on that product, or to begin shopping. Remember…. orders over $35 qualify for my “Technique of the Month” card!

Thanks so much for your patience and for stopping back…. it’s great to be up and running again.

One more thing … I want to “THANK” those of you who are now “following” me on Pinterest. I love Pinterest and I still have many samples to add to my boards!

Have an awesome day ~

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Check out my Pinterest page …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

It appears I have been having some technical difficulties … I thank you for coming and checking for my posts. Until I get the situation in hand, I invite you to my PINTERST page. Most of my samples will be on the “My Stampin’ Up! Creations” .

 

 

If you click on the PINTERST link …. it will take you to my pinterest page where you will see many boards. Feel free to check them out and then I invite you to click the FOLLOW button in the upper right hand corner! It would be an honor to have you follow my postings.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope to have the issues corrected and able to post my newest project for you by this afternoon.

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February Paper Pumpkin Kit, Layers of Gratitude

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Got caught up in some genealogy searches today so I am quite late on my post, but as they say “better late than never”.

We hope you’ve been having fun with your February Paper Pumpkin Kit, Layers of Gratitude. You’ve seen some of my Alternative samples …

here are some fun alternate uses for the kit. Try cutting up the accordion card to make lots of little note cards, as I did here. You could also use the felt “thanks” negatives and adhere them to our Tag A Bag Gift Boxes (item # 130927). Or just have tons of fun with the incredible stamp set!

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We can’t wait to see all of the fun things you’ll come up with. Provide a link in the comments below if you’d like to share what you’ve made!

Projects were made by Melody H. – Concept Artist.

Paper Pumpkin is on sale for Sale-A-Bration. Click here to find out more, or click here to sign up today!

Thanks for stopping back and …

See you tomorrow ~

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SAB Product of the Week… Simply Wonderful Stamp Set

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Hello Stampin Friends,

Today we are going to showcase the “Simply Wonderful” stamp set.

Sometimes it’s easier to show someone how wonderful they are versus just telling them. The sentiments in the Simply Wonderful Stamp Set—phrases like “Thanks so very much” and “You’re the best”—offer many opportunities to show your appreciation, love, admiration, and general regard for anyone in your life. Added bonus: the stamp set coordinates with the Decorative Label and Extra-Large Oval Punches, just to name a few!

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We want to thank our talented artists, Mary Fish and Stampin’ Up!

Thank you for checking out my blog today, be sure to stop back tomorrow … I’ve got the cutest little card to show you!!

Have yourself a fabulous Friday!!

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