The Occasions Catalog started yesterday. I’ve held my own copy of it for over a month. It’s full of exciting new products. So much appeals to me. But I try to pace my purchasing. So, let’s take a look at my top picks! 1. My favorite Stamp Set – Painted Petals I love, love, LOVE […]
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Today is special. It’s the first day of both the Occasions Catalog AND Sale-A-Bration. Double the pleasure and double the fun! See how to use products from these two catalogs to create 1-of-a-kind cards! I started with For the New Two stamp set in the new Occasions catalog. I love the beautiful flowing font and
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It’s that time of year again…. the last day of the Holiday Catalog. Did you purchase everything that you need (okay, want) from the Holiday Catalog? Well, today is your last day to do that. That catalog ends tonight. Just to refresh your memory, here are my 5 favorite cards made from stamp sets in
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It’s the start of January! A brand new year! YAY!!! Out with the old and in with the new. Start with a blank slate. So, what’s your New Year’s Resolution? I design a lot (and I do mean, a lot) of cards. My New Year’s Resolution is to share more of them with you. (I
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Some musical fun. Visit my Facebook page to see a short video of the coolest Acapella group. They are singing a medley of Hanukkah songs in the coolest way. Even if you don’t know the songs, you can’t help smiling during the performance! So fun!! And while you’re on my Facebook page, please take a
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Many of you know that I design and make cards and invitations for all occasions. Christmas time is especially busy. My biggest order of the year was for a business – 700 hand stamped Christmas cards! (Yup, count ’em. 700.) The question I’ve been asked the most often is, “What do 700 cards look like
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Tonight is the start of the Festival of Lights – Hanukkah! While just a minor festival, it’s celebrated with lots of fun in many American homes. (Translate “fun” to mean “presents, games and lots of food”.) My children are grown and I don’t have grandchildren, so it’s become “minor” again for me. Nonetheless, it’s always
No time to really write a post. But this card design says it all. Simply WISH BIG! Repeated circles – on the vellum paper and with my punches! I even used round Rhinestones! Simple design. Lots of layers. Yet easy to put together! Still very special. So, especially at this time of year, when we’re
Today I used the Ornamental Pine stamp set from the Holiday catalog to create my easy elegant Christmas card design. Take a look. When using Ornamental Pine, I typically stamp the branches and needles in a dark green like Always Artichoke and the cones in a dark brown like Early Espresso. This card is monochromatic.
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I updated my Facebook status the other night, saying that I was attending a new catalog launch for Stampin’ Up! demos. I also said that I won a free stamp set. Today is the first day that Stampin’ Up! policy allows me to share a project I made with that set. Are you ready for
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I’m not a real plaid person. I like stripes. I like lots of stripes. But place them perpendicular to each other and I’m not so comfortable. Today, however, I worked outside the box. I decided to add a little plaid to my card design, using Designer Series Paper. It made me smile! I like banners.
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Today’s project shows how to make an easy Hanukkah card without a Hanukkah stamp. This idea was CASEd from a card by Yapha Mason. Take a look. I depicted a traditional Hanukkiah. It’s often called a menorah, but has room for 9 candles. According to tradition, 8 are of one height, while the 9th is
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In addition to all the items in the Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza, there are 3 Door Busters today. All are available in a limited quantity. So, if you’re thinking about any of these, then place your order early. Here are today’s Door Busters, starting with my favorite: Blendabilities Bundle – 30% Off (140388) – Sale
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Today, shop at your small local businesses. Make a difference in your community. Small businesses make up the majority of businesses in this country. Small Business Saturday is a special day of support for them. To celebrate this day, I’m extending the successful Grab Bag offer. Purchase Stampin’ Up! products from me this weekend and
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Black Friday is ON. Between now and 9 am earn a free Grab Bag with your Stampin’ Up! purchases through me: Until 9 am this morning (Central): Spend $50 (before shipping and sales tax), you’ll receive a Grab Bag worth $20. Spend $100 (before shipping and sales tax), you’ll receive a Grab Bag worth $50.
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