August 2, 2018

Blended Seasons

You are going to see a lot of this Blended Seasons stamp set before this month is over.  Once I started stamping cards with it, I just kept going and going and going!!



Once again for this card I used the watercolor pencils and my aqua painter.  If you don't have one of these you are going to want to get one quick!!!


Stamps: Blended Seasons
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Black Stazon
Accessories: Watercolor Pencils Assortment #2, Aquapainter, Faceted Dots

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to pick up Luetta for errand running and lunch.  I took one picture and one picture only on my phone after we got to the church for Hanna'a wedding.  It was before anyone else got there because Luetta had to be there earlier to practice with the musicians.  We do actually do something else besides stamp and go out for lunch!!




Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

August 1, 2018

Blended Seasons

Check out another awesome card that I found on Pinterest that is made with the blended Seasons stamp set that is available starting today.  Details on how to get your very own set will follow.



Not that I am trying to rush time or anything but these cooler days have reminded me that fall is right around the corner and one of my favorite things about fall is the colorful leaves.


Stamps: Blended Seasons
Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Very Vanilla 
Ink: Black Stazon
Accessories: Watercolor Pencils Assortment #2, AquaPainter, 
Versa Mark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 
Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals

Now on to the details on how you can get your very own Blended Seasons stamp set!!

This is a limited time offer good only through the month of August!!




Dates: August 1-31, 2018
  • Products available while supplies last until August 31, 2018. This means products will only be available until August 31 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. If a product’s supply is depleted before August 31, it will be made unorderable and will no longer be available for purchase.
  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils.
  • No limits apply during the customer sales period.
  • Items may be purchased via demonstrator, customer, workshop, or online order.
  • Items may be included as part of a new demonstrator’s Starter Kit.
Purchase the BUNDLE & save 10%!
#149893 (wood)= $77.25
#149894 (clear)= $64.75
Stamp set only-
#149019 (wood)= $53.00
#149016 (clear)= $39.00
Framelits only-
#149013= $33.00

Water Color Pencils Assortment #2 only-
#149014= $12.50

 


But Wait . . . . there's more!!!  


What could make this even better . . . Bonus Coupons!!!

Some of you may remember bonus coupons from last year . . . they were such a big hit they are back again this year!!  

Here are all of the details:
  • Earning Period Deadline: August 31, 2018, by 11:50 PM (MT)
  • An email address is required to participate; Bonus Days coupon codes can be delivered only via email.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes all in that one email.  If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.  
  •  If you order through my on-line store then you will need to keep the email you receive with the code on it.  If I place the order for you then I will have the code sent to me and will keep track of it for you when you place your order in September!!  
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the Bonus Days earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of Bonus Days coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
  • Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.)
    • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
  • Each Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed one time only.
  • Redemption Period Deadline: September 30, 2018, by 11:50 PM (MT)
  • There is no limit to the number of Bonus Day coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.



If either of these things is of interest to you, send me an email or text and we can get things going for you!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 
Happy Stamping!!

July 31, 2018

Snowflake Sentiments

I am still moving in semi slow motion, but I did whip up this card this morning to show another way to use the designer series paper that is on sale this month.



When I first saw theses starburst cards I thought they would be rather difficult but they are really rather easy.  And don't forget that today is the last day to take advantage of the Buy 3 Designer Papers and get one for FREE!!  You can see the papers that are on special here.  If you would still like to order any, I will be putting in one last order tonight.



Stamps: Snowflake Sentiments
Cardstock: Real red, ShadeWhisper Whited Spruce, 
Designer Series Paper: Under the Mistletoe
Ink: Shaded Spruce
Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits, Big Shot, 
2 1/4" Circle Punch, Real Red Basic Jewels, 
Stampin' Dimensionals

I was true to my word yesterday and did nothing but rest . . . my suitcase is still packed sitting in front of the fireplace.  We had a phone call from some friends that came from Maine for the wedding that they would like to come and visit so today will be a low activity day as well!!! 

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 30, 2018

Flourishing Framelits

I am getting somewhat of a later start today . . . but with good reason!!  More on that at the bottom of the post.   I struggled and struggled to come up with a special wedding card for Jake and Hanna.  Last week when I was looking for a wedding picture of my mom and dad that Hanna wanted I came across the wedding card and advice that my dad had made and given John and I when we got married and all of a sudden the idea popped into my head,  The sentiment "Marriage is a Journey" went perfectly with what I put inside.



Because I had a lot to put in the inside I made this card a little bigger . . . more like 5" X 7".  They laughed at the grocery store when I went down and bought a $0.50 card because I wanted the envelope!!


Stamps: Flourishing Phrases
Cardstock: Whisper White
Ink: Memento Black Ink
Accessories: Flourish Thinlit Dies, Layering Circle Framelits, 
Gently Falling Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 
 corner sPearl Basic Jewels, Fine Tip Glue Pen




What is this you might ask?  It is the empty corner that has been wedding corner central since the first of the year.  Kind of symbolic of empty nest syndrome!!!  But you raise your kids to be independent thriving adults and that is just what happened!!

This weekend was everything we could have asked for and more!!  The weather was perfect, the bride was beautiful, and we had more friends and family bless us with their presence than we could have ever thought possible!!  I put my phone away and just lived in the moment because I did not want to see everything through the little lens of my camera, so there are no pictures coming from me!!  But I have more wonderful memories in my head than I can replay in a long time!!

Now . . . what am I going to do with all my free time . . . this week I am going to rest, rest, rest!!

Everyday is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you ahem been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!





July 26, 2018

Blended Seasons

Back again with the Blended Seasons stamp set that will soon be available. This time I wanted to try the multi-colored embossing powder technique that we did at technique club a couple of months ago. I actually think it turned out pretty nice!!!


I thought this sentiment was quite appropriate since this is wedding weekend and I know there are plenty of those friends that are going to be around.



Stamps: Blended Seasons
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Grapefruit Grove, Espresso, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories:  Versamark, 2018-2020 Embossing Powders, 
Heat Tool, Nature's twine, Basic Pearl Jewels, 
Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to head to Adel to do some last minute things for the wedding.  Jake's mom and I and two other friends are going to go out for lunch and finish up some shopping for the rehearsal dinner and the reception.  Julie and Jason will be bringing John over later tonight.  

I am not going to be posting until Monday morning.  I plan on soaking up all the wonderfulness of the weekend and being with family and friends!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!


Happy Stamping!!

July 25, 2018

Sorry For Everything

Sympathy cards are not my favorite kind of card to make but I seem to use quite a few of them. They are one kind of card I have to have made up in advance because I cannot sit down to make one when I need it!!


This is another one of the cards everyone stamping this week got to make.


Stamps: Sorry For Everything
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Nature's Poem
Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake 
Accessories:  Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, Nature's Twine, 
Stampin' Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals



Packing, packing, packing!!!  That is on the agenda for today.  The corner of my kitchen will not know what to do when everything is gone.  It has been wedding corner since the first of the year as I have been gathering things and taking them to Adel whenever I go. It will be weird to see it completely empty!!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

June 24, 2018

 Healing Hugs

When I made several of these fun fold panel cards last month, I knew I wanted to make them at a Make-It-Monday night.  I am trying to do more than the traditional card folded in half at each class.  Sometimes I succeed and sometimes not!!


I absolutely cannot get enough of this Healing Hugs stamp set. I love, love, love it!!


When this card opens up you can see the variety of designer series paper used and the unique fold.


Stamps: Healing Hugs
Cardstock: Shaded Spruce, Granny Apple Green, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Tropical Escape
Ink: Granny Apple Green, Blushing Bride
Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits, 
Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot,
5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots,
Stampin' Dimensionals

After an early morning hair appointment, the rest of my day is totally clear.  Not sure what I plan to do but I should probably start to think about what all I need to pack to take with me for the weekend's festivities!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 23, 2018

Enjoy Life

Today's card comes straight from a blog I follow, Stamp With Amy, and meets the criteria of using designer series paper.




It is  also one that everyone will be making tonight. 


Stamps: Enjoy Life
Cardstock: Shaded Spruce, Melon Mambo, Powder Pink, Whuisper White (inside)
Designer Series Paper: Garden Impressions
Ink: Shaded Spruce
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot, 
3/8" Powder Pink Mini Ruffled Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, 
Stampin' Dimensionals

As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to meet my brother and my nephew to pick up my great niece, while they go on the the University of Iowa hospital for my brother to have some tests.  When they are done we will meet for lunch, and then they will go home and I will hang around Iowa City until stamp night tonight.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!


July 22, 2018

A Little Wild

I love this little elephant guy and to me he just says "baby". Although this is Petal Pink cardstock, it seems peachy enough that you could use it for a little boy or a little girl. 

Once again, I had to include some designer series paper.  This is the month to get paper if you want to stock up, because it is buy 3 get one free on selected designer series paper.


Stamps: A Little Wild
Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Petal Pink, Gray Granite, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Twinkle Twinkle
Ink: Smoky Slate
Accessories: Little Loves Framelits, Subtle Embossing Folder, 
Big Shot, Starburst Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 
Triple Banner Punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine, 
Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Everything is cut, gathered and organized for tomorrow night's Make-It-Monday.  All I need to do is load the car.  That means other than a trip to the grocery store, I can take it easy the rest of the day!!  Not much more on the agenda than watching the Cubs this afternoon and reading a new mystery book I started the other night!!


Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!! 


Happy Stamping!!

June 21, 2018

Rooted In Nature

This card which everyone is making this week was one that Jan brought to our demonstrator meeting back in June and that was a shoebox swap.  


I love the combination of Blueberry Bushel and black and white.  This card uses several different stamp sets, but is worth it, I think!!


Stamps: Rooted In Nature, Touches of Texture, Beautiful Bouquet
Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic black, Whisper White
Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Memento Black
Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Detailed Dragonfly Framelits, 
Big Shot, Starburst Punch, Clear Wink of Stella, 
Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

We are down to one week and counting.  I was sitting here thinking this morning that I can hardly believe what all has happened in the last two years!!  The lows and the highs of life!!  The highs are much higher and much more appreciated after the lows.  I am certainly blessed to be here and to be able to see Hanna marry the man of her dreams!! 

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 20, 2018

Celebrate You Thinlits

Everyone stamping on Monday night will be making this card that could work for many occasions.  This card definitely fits my use my designer paper mood these days!!


I debated which of the patterns of paper too use with the gold foil and decided that I liked this one the best because of the darker tones in it.  The metallic pearls on the Tufted embossed piece of vanilla cardstock are just the perfect accent.



Cardstock: Petal Pink, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil
Designer Series Paper: Petal Promenade
Accessories: Celebrate You Thinlits, Tufted Embossing Folder, 
Big Shot, Metallic Pearls, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I can't really believe this but I have all of my samples made for Monday night all ready.  It is amazing how much time I have again since there is no wedding stamping to be doing!!  I may even start to cut cardstock today or I may just play around with some of the new things I have gotten over the last couple of months that I haven't had a chance to use!!  My car is getting its oil changed today so I am grounded at home, so I can't thank of a better place to spend the day than in my stamp room. 



Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!


July 19, 2018

Blended Seasons

Back again with another Blended Seasons card.  I think this stamp set may become one of my favorites even though it is only available for a month.  So far I have only explored the flower stamp in this set.  It also has leaves and holly and and bells and some other flowers.  It has other sentiments besides this one as well . . . but I seem to be in wedding gear lately.  LOL


I saw the color inspiration for this card on Pinterest and just changed the orientation and the sentiment.  I love these colors together!!


Stamps: Blended Seasons
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Grapefruit Grove, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, 
Versamark, 2018-2020 In Color Embossing Powders, 
Heat Tool, Nature's Twine, True Gentlemen Buttons, 
Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

I finished up the rehearsal dinner favors early yesterday afternoon, so unless something else comes up I think I am done with the wedding stamping. I still need to make our card for Hanna and Jake, but that can happen next week.  

I have an appointment for my shoulder this afternoon and the Cubs play again tonight, but in between I will be working on designing cards for upcoming stamp nights and just taking it easy before the storm of activities next week.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 18, 2018

Perennial Birthday

Once again it was Susie to the rescue for this last card that everyone made that stamped with me last week.  It was one we made at a demonstrator meeting at the end of June.


I think I do have to say that the Petal Promenade is probably my favorite designer series paper in this catalog!!


Stamps: Perennial Birthday
Cardstock: Blushing bride, Poppy Parade, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Petal Promenade
Ink: Poppy Parade
Accessories:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, 
2 1/4" Circle Punch. Clear Faceted Gems

Yesterday's shopping trip and lunch was a success.  I managed to get everything on the list and then some.  I even managed to get all of the rehearsal dinner favors about half done.  I am hoping to finish those up today!!  I do need to figure out what we are doing for next week's Make It Monday.   It will be here before you know it!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 17, 2018

Blended Seasons

Don't recognize this stamp set or can't find it in the catalog??  No worries!! The Blended Seasons bundle is available for one month only starting August 1st.  It will not be offered in any future catalogs.   



The super cool additional part of this offer is a brand new assortment of Watercolor Pencils that you can get alongside the bundle.  They may be available in future catalogs.


Stamps: Blended Season
Cardstock: Granny Apple Green, Whisper White
Ink: Granny Apple Green, Memento Black
Accessories:  Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, 
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo, 
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo, 
Glitter Enamel Dots

Today is going to be an errand running day.  As soon as I am done posting this I am out the door to pick up Luetta for a day of last minute shopping for things we need for the wedding. I only hope my car has enough room!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

July 16, 2018

Dandelion Wishes

Even though Lauren and Cooper haven't opened their wedding card yet, I decided to share it today.  Knowing what colors I had used in everything else made it very easy to choose colors for their card.



I love the little metallic pearls and they were the perfect accent for this card!!


Stamps: Dandelion Wishes, Abstract Impressions
Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, Gold Shimmer Paper
Ink: memento Black, Blushing Bride
Accessories: layering Circles Frmelits, Tufted Embossing Folder, 
Big Shot, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Metallic Pearls, 
Tear and Tape, Stampin' Dimensionals

They are finally coming to look at my washing machine today.  I sure do hope I do not have to get a new one for a couple of reasons . . . I don't want to have to buy a new one, and I need to do laundry today and don't want to have to go to the laundromat.  Oh well . . . I guess time will tell.  In the meantime while I am waiting for them to come I might as well get busy on Hanna's rehearsal dinner favors.  I don't think they will take that long to do but if they are done that is one thing to check off the list (which I am sure will grow as the week goes on)!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!