Let’s get this party started …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I just want to send a quick  “thank you” to all those who came last night and helped me kick off the brand new catalog … and the beginning of my celebrating 15 years with Stampin’ Up!

Today I want to share with you, one of the cards the ladies made last night.   It comes from the stamp set “We’re in this Together” … how fitting, don’t you think?  And isn’t that what stamping is about? … Doing something we love, with people we love to hang with, for people we love to give to.

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The image was stamped onto a 2″ wide strip of Whisper White using the StazOn Ink pad.  StazOn is what I like to use when coloring.  The tag was topped off with the beautiful new Blackberry Bliss 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon.

I love the greeting on this stamp “It’s Time to Celebrate!”… which was strategically picked out for this event. lol (It’s actually on the stamp)

Our party girl was colored in with the new 2014-16 In-Color Stampin’ Write Markers – Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey!  All of these new In-colors pair up so nicely.  I just love working with them, and you will see more of the colors used in the next few posts.

The background is the new Blackberry Bliss cardstock (Congratulations to Barb who won the prize for picking out my favorite new In-color)  Oh my gosh … this color is so luscious!!  It was embossed with the “Perfect Polka Dots” embossing folder.

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To add a splash of color and to draw your eye right to the focal point (our stamped image) we added 3 pretty flowers punched from the “Petite Petals” punch.  Of course you must have pretties in the center, so we added the largest of the pearls.

I have a sneak peek of another card in this photo taken of Kris during the stampin’ party…

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Congrats to our Door Prize winners … Payton, Ann W., Cindy P., Kris H., Olivia, Kathie, Alice, Janet H., Janet Z., Connie, Cindy B., Karie, Amy, Cheryl, and Marge.  We had 15 winners, one for each year!!  I wish I would have gotten a picture of all my winners together… that would have looked so cool!

We also want to say “CONGRATULATIONS” to Connie for winning the Grand Prize of the Creative Options Tote, Cardstock, Designer Paper, Ribbon Pack, and Buttons, on my!

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And what a better way to complete the night but to have my upline, Vicki Towell stop in and surprise me with a bouquet of flowers.  THANK YOU VICKI … that was so sweet and they are beautiful!

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It was a fun night, and there is much more fun coming this year!  I’ll keep you posted 🙂

Thank you for checking out my blog today ~

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Welcoming the new …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today is the first “full” day of the new 2014-15 Stampin’ Up! catalog … how exciting is that!  And what better way to “welcome” something than the new stamp set “Something for Baby”.

You are going to simply fall in love with this cute set and today’s card share ….

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Sweet and simple is how I’m describing today’s card.   I simply stamped the cute little one’sie in Bermuda Bay (a very nice gender neutral color) and then cut it out with the coordinating framelit “Baby’s First”.

The designer Series paper that I used for the background is “Maritime” … I just loved those little star’s.  Stampin’ Up! does have a very nice designer paper called “Lullaby” also.

I used the Tea Lace Paper Doilies to create a “blankie” for our baby.  I did this by folding it up like a flower and folding the center over, then just adhered it to my designer paper.

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The bow was created with the new “Thick Bakers Twine” … wow, that is really nice to work with!  Of course I used the Coastal Cabana which coordinates with the rest of my card.

Thank you for joining me today.  I will list the ingredients for this card below… just click on the product for full details or to purchase.

Have a great day ~

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Hello Sweet Friend and Goodbye …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

We are nearing the end of an old friendship – the 2013-14 Catalog.  There’s only a few days left, and some of the items on today’s card with be gone forever.

Today I want to share a card with you that I created for some special friends.  This is one of my favorite cards that I have ever made and thought it was time to share.

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I wanted something special and different so I came up with my color pallet first; Basic Black, Basic Gray, Smoky Slate and Pink Pirouette.  I used the black as my base and then only to stamp the greeting.  It created an elegant look.

Next, I inked up the stamp  “En Francias” in Smoky Slate and stamped it onto the Smoky Slate cardstock.  This is my depth (extra texture) for the card.  Unfortunately, the “En Francias” stamp is sold out in both the clear and wood mount.

I choose the “Six Sided Sampler” and paired it with the “Hexagon” punch.  I needed to recreate this card several times, so I created a “punch template”.  I figured out where I wanted to place my stamped images, and where I wanted to punch and then made the template.

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Once the template was created, I held the Basic Gray cardstock with it, and punched out the area’s punched on the template.  After that was done I ran the cardstock through the BigShot with the Perfect Polka Dot folder…. adding a bit more texture.  The entire background was mounted using the Stampin’ Dimensionals to lift it off the base.

Using the Six-Sided Sampler stamp set, I stamped a couple of images and my greetings onto the Smoky Slate.  Then used the Hexagon punch to punch them out.  The punched images were placed around the punched areas on the Basic Gray… the greeting was popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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For an accent, I created a layered butterfly, Elegant Butterfly in Smoky Slate and stamped with “En Francias” and then topped with the Bitty Butterfly in Pink Pirouette.

To balance the color and draw your eye to the greeting, I punched out a small flower from the “Itty Bitty Shapes” trio punches (On the retirement list) also in Pink Pirouette.  Both of these items were embellished with the beautiful Rhinestones.  I hope they NEVER retire those … I love them and use them all the time!

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I hope you enjoyed my card creation and that you’ve learned how to create a template for punching multiple cards.  I only with the photographs showed the full dimension of this card.  I will have the ingredients listed below for you.

I love sharing ideas, and with the new catalog coming out … it will be a joy to share these fabulous new stamp sets and accessories with you.  You can begin ordering from the New 2014-15 Catalog today at NOON … Mountain time!

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

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Here is the list of ingredients for today’s card share.  Just click on it for more information or to begin shopping. Thank you.

 

Out with the old … In with the new!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!  Today I want to share with you all the exciting promotions going on at Stampin’ Up!  Personally … I can’t wait for the new catalog on Monday!  You can begin purchasing at noon (Mountain Time)

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Promotions

All you need to do is click on the links for full descriptions of promotions.

Thank you for stopping by today!

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Scrapbooking Road Trip …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I am going to share with you another one of my favorite items off the Weekly Deals list.

I love the Typeset Alphabet Dies … there is so much you can do with these, especially if you have school kids.  My grandkids use them for their school projects all the time!

Here a just a few of the projects I have made with my stampin’ groups.  For my first project, let’s go on a little road trip…

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We used the alphabets as designed, by cutting out the letters, but we also used the reverse or negative of the alphabet to highlight the “R” in Road Trip.  You will also see the use of the Top Note die in the lower right hand corner.

Let’s see where our road trip is taking us ….

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Wooo Hooo, a Badger Football Game!!  You can’t get any better than that!  I made this page with my granddaughter Shayla for a demonstration I was doing at a local college.

Now … wasn’t that a “HOOT”!

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Nothing like a good road trip down memory lane.  The Typeset alphabet worked perfectly for our scrapbook pages.

I have reposted the Weekly Deals so you can view them again.  Don’t forget we also have the Blowout Sale and the Clearance Rack!  So many deals … so little time.  The new catalog is right around the corner.

 

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We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 130132
Regular Price: $21.95
Discounted Price: $16.46
3-1/2 Inch Circle Originals Die Item # 121811
Regular Price: $17.95
Discounted Price: $13.46
Sweet Buttons Embosslit Die Item # 121813
Regular Price: $11.95
Discounted Price: $8.96
Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 126917
Regular Price: $12.95
Discounted Price: $9.71
Full Heart Punch Item # 119883
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71
Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die Item # 127553
Regular Price: $89.95
Discounted Price: $67.46
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Item # 123128
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Spring To Life Kit – Digital Download Item # 133026
Regular Price: $9.95
Discounted Price: $5.97

 

You can click on any of the items descriptions to view more details or begin your purchase.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

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My weekly deal favorites …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

On Wednesday I shared with you the weekly deals, today I want to share with you why these are some of my favorites!

First let me start with the “Heart Punch” … I love punches, they make creating cards so quick and easy.  Just a couple layers of cardstock, glimmer paper and a greeting!  Simple …

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Next is the Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper …What can I say, this is an awesome product!  The specialty paper is one sided but it has an embossed side.

You can leave it as is, and just add a greeting or you can emboss over the top of the embossing as was done on this card …

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Ok … if you think that is awesome (and it is) then grab a brayer, ink it up with your favorite color, and brayer that color over the top of this fabulous specialty paper.  The emboss on the paper, resists!  You can do this technique on “any” of the designs.  Check out this card…

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So those are 2 of my favorites.  Hope you enjoyed the samples.

Click on any of the links below to view further details of the specials.

Have an awesome Friday ~

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Join the fun ….

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am excited to share an opportunity with you … just announced by Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up! is offering a limited time offer, and for only $50 you will select up to $55 worth of product from our current catalogs as your starter kit. (and get Free Shipping!). Your starter kit will also come with the standard business supplies including a box of new catalogs so that you can pass them out to all your crafty friends and family!

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You can decide how to participate; from simply buying Stampin’ Up! products at a discount for yourself, to occasionally sharing ideas and collecting orders from friends and family, to making this a business or career like I have to earn extra money!

  • You’ll get an extra discount for a total of 30% off your first order of $150 or more placed within your first 45 days!

  • You will enjoy a min. 20% discount on all of your purchases

  • You’ll be part of  our exclusive Star’s by Design group community and training

  • Access to the Stampin’ UP! Demo website and a bi-montly magazine…  be the first to see and order from each new catalog, and so much more!

  • You will earn hostess benefits on all of your orders over $150.

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Have more questions?

Contact me at 262-334-1009 or email me: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

I’d love to have you join my team anytime! JoinNowCTA

Just another perk … Stampin’ Up! events!  This year “YOU” can join us at Convention 2014 and Stampin’ Up! will cover your registration fee!!  Just take a look at last years convention …

 

I would love you have you join my team and share the fun and friendships of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator!  There is nothing else like it ♥

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Weekly Deals …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I am sharing the new Deals for this week.  WOW … I don’t know if I can pick “one” favorite this week!!  I have all but 2 of them and have used them quite a bit.

In the next couple of days, I will share with you some of the projects I have made with four of my  favorites.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s Weekly Deals!

Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 130132
Regular Price: $21.95
Discounted Price: $16.46
3-1/2 Inch Circle Originals Die Item # 121811
Regular Price: $17.95
Discounted Price: $13.46
Sweet Buttons Embosslit Die Item # 121813
Regular Price: $11.95
Discounted Price: $8.96
Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 126917
Regular Price: $12.95
Discounted Price: $9.71
Full Heart Punch Item # 119883
Regular Price: $16.95
Discounted Price: $12.71
Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die Item # 127553
Regular Price: $89.95
Discounted Price: $67.46
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Item # 123128
Regular Price: $7.95
Discounted Price: $5.96
Spring To Life Kit – Digital Download Item # 133026
Regular Price: $9.95
Discounted Price: $5.97

 

Now that you had a chance to look at all of them … can you pick out my 4 favorites?

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

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Ode to Friends …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you a beautiful card made especially for a friend, because some day’s we just want to drop a quick note to say hi.

I began with Whisper White cardstock and embossed a border using the “Framed Tulips” embossing folder.  I chose Pink Pirouette because it speaks softly … like a friend.

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I then chose the flower from the “Love & Sympathy” stamp set because I love the way the leaves flow.  I inked up the leaves only with the “Wild Wasabi” marker and stamped my image.

Using the “Petite Petals” punch from the Occasions catalog, I punched my flower.  To get the pretty petals …. place the punched flower in the palm of your hand and press the tip of a pen into the center.  I creates not only the petals, but a perfect center to place your pearl or rhinestone in.  I picked the pearl today.

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My “friends” greeting comes from the “Sweet Essentials” stamp set which is now on the retired list, and only the wood mount is still available (Clear is Sold Out).

I hope you enjoyed today’s simple but elegant card, and that it inspired you to connect with a friend.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Dare to Dream …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Let me first send my thoughts and prayers on this Memorial Day to all the service members and their families, who have sacrificed so much to give us the freedoms we enjoy in this country.  I thank you as well.

Today’s card encourages the receiver to “Dare to Dream”, so whether it’s a graduation, a new job or someone moving into a whole new life experience this sweet and simple card will fit the bill.  It’s simplicity makes quite a statement.

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I have been choosing to showcase simpler cards lately because our summers seem so busy, especially at this time of year.  Use this quick -n- easy pattern with any Washi tape to create your card and get back to enjoying your summer.

I will say … it’s getting harder to pick stamp sets, because many on the retirement list are quickly selling out.  The “Loving Thoughts” stamp set used for my greeting only has the wood mount remaining … the clear mount set is sold out.

The yellow checked washi tape comes from the “Gingham Garden” designer collection and is currently on sale… 30% Off!!  That is good news.

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As you can see, I added a bit of the washi tape to the inside too.  Washi tape is so fun and easy to use!

My butterflies were created by layering the punched Bitty Butterfly over the Elegant Butterfly.  I just love the way this looks … oh, and I used the “Watercolor Wonder” designer paper to punch the butterflies out of.  I used the “string” of rhinestones for the butterfly body.

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I finished off my card by anchoring it with the 3 rhinestones at the bottom.  If you haven’t guessed my color pallet by now … I used Whisper White and the beautiful Daffodil Delight.

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I have a list of ingredients at the end of my post for you.  Just click on it to view more details or to begin shopping.  We only have a few days left before these items retire for good.  Please let me know if I can help you.

Have yourself a wonderful day.

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“Happy” Spring is here …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am so happy that spring is finally here … and you can never have too much happy!  And that is today’s card share!

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A simple card, but the flowers are so lovely I did not want to cover them up too much.  I am using the beautiful “Watercolor Wonder” designer series paper as my background.  The colors are Smoky Slate, Island Indigo, Gumball Green and Whisper White.

My greeting “You Can Never Have Too Much Happy” comes from the stamp set; Yippee Skippee.  The greeting is framed in a banner that I created using the “Banner Framelit Dies”.  Oh… that is so much easier than trying to cut a straight banner!

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I used the “Perfect Polka Dots” embossing folder on the Smoky Slate banner to create a bit of texture on the card.

I wanted to anchor my banner and balance out my card so I used the ever popular “Rhinestones”… adds a bit of glam too!  I colored my rhinestones with the new Blendabilities that will be available soon.

Here is a peek at the inside …

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We all have pieces of scrap left over when card making, but don’t throw them out…  Use them to decorate the inside of your card or your envelope.  It adds a nice touch to the inside and it creates a coordinating envelope!

Thank you for checking out my blog today.  I hope you enjoyed today’s card share.

Have an awesome day ~

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Father’s Day Sneak Peek …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful day.  Well, it is here in Wisconsin and I hope it is for you too.

Time has just been flying and it’s hard to believe that June (and the new catalog) are right around the corner.

June is full of graduations, weddings and Father’s Day!  I think that it’s a perfect time for the new catalog to be released.  Today I want to share with you a “sneak peek” from the new catalog …. honoring fathers.

My Father’s Day card is simple, and done in Basic Black and Whisper White.  Sometimes simplicity say’s so much more …

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The train stamp comes from the new stamp set: Traveler.  This is a perfect set for masculine cards, people who love to travel (of course) and scrapbookers.  I can’t wait for you to see the whole set!

If you are signing up for one of my 2014-15 Technique or Stampin’ Clubs … you will get your catalog FREE!  If you are not going to be in one of my clubs, you can get your FREE catalog by placing an on-line order of $25 or more (and I’ll send you one) or join me at my KICK-OFF Party:

Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
Time: 6:00 pm – 9 pm
Place: VFW Hall – West Bend. WI
Cost: $15.00 for 10 cards / includes envelopes!
And catalogs … yes, plenty of catalogs!

RSVP by FRIDAY, MAY 30th
(262) 334-1009

Good News … to all of you who have placed on on-line order with me in the past month will also get your 2014-15 Catalog FREE … watch your mail box, it’s coming!!  But I’d also love to see you at the kick off party too 🙂

Back to the card …

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The “Happy Father’s Day” greeting comes from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.  I am so happy this stamp set did not retire.  I find that I need a small greeting and this set works perfectly.

I finished off the card with a simple block of black and punched out a star from the new “Itty Bitty Accents” Punch Pak.  This is also new and available at the catalog kick-off party.

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

Enjoy the day!

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Fabulously Fun Friday …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are having a good day.  I thought we would have a bit of fun today by going back and taking a look at some of my favorite retiring stamps sets and more.

Most of the samples are my cards, but this is a fellow demonstrators card.  If I have their names I’d be sure to share and give them credit, however on our first card, I do not have the creators name.

The first sample is from “Field Flowers” – page 67 of the main catalog….

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The clear set has been “sold out” but the wood mount is still available.

My next card share is from the stamp set “Gently Falling” on page 65.  Also retiring … both the clear and wood sets are available and the clear mount is on sale at 25% Off.  I will post a link to the stamp sets at the end so you don’t have to search … just click it and you’re at my store.

I made this card with my technique group … it is the Tile Technique.

Most of the time for the tile technique you use embossing with clear emboss powder, however, it was much quicker and easier to use the glossy cardstock and the Simply Score!  I am going to miss this stamp set … I love Fall and it’s amazing colors.

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Here is another card that I created using the “Gently Falling” stamp set …

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And I can’t forget to mention the Ronald McDonald House Charity Stamp Set ($3 is donated per stamp set purchased)  The clear sets have sold out, but the wood mount is available and at at 25% savings!  Here’s two of my favorite cards from the “TAG IT” stamp set …

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Hope you enjoyed our stroll down memory lane!  I will share the links for these stamp sets at the end of my blog so you can view full details or purchase before they are gone too!  These sets are going fast, and many are gone forever.

Here is just a fun fact for Friday …

The TOP 5 Countries viewing my blog!

  • United States
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • Australia
  • United Kingdom

Thank you for joining me … Have a fabulous Friday and a safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend.

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Retired List Blowout Sale …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends …

Get excited! Stampin’ Up! just announced they are offering a 25%-50% discount on many of the retiring products, not including those products that are no longer available.

This big sale begins today …Thursday, May 22, but you have to act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it’s gone for good!

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW RETIRING STAMP SETS

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW RETIRING ACCESSORIES

Your best bet to get what you want is to shop directly from my on-line store CLICK HERE  and the click on the SHOP NOW button on my website. Use HOSTESS CODE  HZ7F96FH and I’ll send a special “Thank you” card to those who order 🙂

Feel free to look around … and check out the stampin’ samples.

Have an awesome day ~

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More Spring Retreat Samples …

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Hello my Stampin’ Friends,

Today I am going to share more of the card samples that were shared at my Spring Stampin’ Retreat.  Some of these stamp sets are on the Retirement list … and we have less than 2 weeks before they are gone forever.

Enjoy …

Pictured at the top are the Simply Fabulous Simply Sent and Million & One stamp set.

Also featured … Betsy’s Blossom

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Lacey and Lovely …

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Have a wonderful Wednesday ~

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