Amazing Birthday

My Dad's birthday is coming up at the end of the month and he always complains that I don't make many cards for him. I let my 3 year old help pic out the stamp set and colors and away we went. I like the color combo and keeping it simple helped me keep it a bit on the masculine side.

It didn't scream birthday to me so I added a stamp to the inside as well. 

My Dad will love the fact that Jackson helped me with this card and I love the fact that Jackson loves getting in on my card making. 

All of the supplies for this card are listed below. You can click on the images to take you directly to that item in my online store. You can also get a printable supply list! 

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Sheltering Tree - Fall Edition

One of the stamp sets that I got in the spring mini catalog was Sheltering Tree. I love the versatility of the set, specifically how it can be used for multiple seasons. I was so happy that it was carried over into the annual catalog.

With the heat of the summer I've been day dreaming about fall weather. When I sat down at my desk today the Sheltering Tree set was just calling for some beautiful fall colors. 

All of the supplies for this card are listed below. You can click on the images to take you directly to that item in my online store. You can also get a printable supply list! 

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Don't forget about the current Paper Pumpkin special. Click on the photo below for details!

Paper Pumpkin Special

Have you heard about Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin is a kit full of all the supplies you need to create a cute project, delivered to your door every month. A set of photo polymer stamps are included with every kit. Here are a few of the recent projects from Paper Pumpkin.

 

Now is the perfect time to try Paper Pumpkin. New subscribers will receive their first two months at half price. Here are the details:

• This deal is for new subscribers only.
• To take advantage of this deal, go to mypaperpumpkin.com and use the promo code HALFOFF when subscribing.
• This deal expires on September 10th. 
• You will receive your first two months at half price. Subsequent months will be charged at the full price, but you can cancel at any time. 
• This deal is not applicable to prepaid subsciptions.

Please contact me if you have questions or need any additional information. 

Remarkable You

The very first stamp set that I ordered from the new annual catalog was Remarkable You. I love the sketched look of this set and I think it is perfect for a little aqua painter action. 

I stamped the image with Staz-on ink and used the aqua painter and Blackberry Bliss to get the watercolor look. I then punched the image out with my 2 1/2" circle punch. I love the color combination of Blackberry Bliss and Old Olive on a Crumb Cake background. Add a little twine and a little bling and it's a beautifully simple card. 

All of the supplies for this card are listed below. You can click on the images to take you directly to that item in my online store. You can also get a printable supply list! 

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I'm Back!!!

It's been awhile since I've had an opportunity to post, or stamp for that matter. There were some things at my regular 9 to 5 job that had me working long hours for the past several months. Things are slowing down a bit and I'm gradually getting back in the groove.

Since we last talked, Stampin' Up! has released the new annual catalog. There are some great items returning. I was relieved to see some favorites carried over from the Holiday and Spring mini catalogs, as well as some great new items. You can see the PDF version of the catalog below. If you would like a physical catalog, please just let me know and I will be happy to send one along.

I finally sat down last week and did some stamping and I love the card that I came up with. I'll post it tomorrow. Keep your eyes open for a special Paper Pumpkin offer and currently weekly deals too.

Fun with Flower Patch

On Mother's Day, I promised to post the second Mother's Day card that I made as soon as I confirmed that it has been received. For the card for my mom, I chose Flower Patch. I love these cute contemporary flowers that lend themselves to building a variety of different bouquets.

I will admit that I picked up the flower colors and arrangement from a card I found on Pinterest. Forgive me but I couldn't find it again. Also, it is difficult to see, but I used the Polka Dot embossing folder on the Crumb Cake background to give it a bit of texture. I love the happy colors of this card and the bold statement that is perfect for my Mom. 

All of the supplies for this card are listed below. You can click on the images to take you directly to that item in my online store. You can also get a printable supply list! 

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Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mommies out there. I made Mother's Day cards for my mom and mother-in-law and now that I know that my at least one has been received, I can post it here! I pulled out an oldie but a goody for this card, Summer Silhouettes. I love the simplicity and versatility of this set.

I will post my other Mother's Day card as soon as I know that my Mom has received it.

All of the supplies for this card are listed below. You can click on the images to take you directly to that item in my online store. You can also get a printable supply list! 

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Say Happy Mother's Day with Paper Pumpkin

Click here to select your subscription and order and then fill out the gift certificate to give to mom next Sunday!

Farewell to Regarding Dahlias

I guess I'm feeling a bit sad to see some of my stamp sets retiring this year. I decided that I needed to bid a nice farewell to some of my favorites. While searching for some inspiration, I came across this week's Paper Players Sketch Challenge. Here's the sketch:

I decided to break out Regarding Dahlias for this challenge and I wanted it to have a fun girly flair. 

I chose Basic Black, Whisper White, and Rose Red for my colors I also used the Back to Black DSP for a  modern flair. And of course, I had to add some rhinestones because I always need something a little shiny. 

The Regarding Dahlias stamp set and the Artisan Punch are both currently on the retired list. Get them while you still can! 

All of the supplies for this card are listed below. You can click on the images to take you directly to that item in my online store. You can also get a printable supply list! 

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Painted Petals Thank You

Life has been getting in the way of my crafting lately but I was finally able to sit down at my desk over the weekend and design a new card. Spring is in full force here in Southern California so I felt inspired to break out my Painted Petals stamp set and get to work. Here is a simple but pretty thank you card that I created. I love how the black matting makes the colors pop.

After using the Artisan Label Punch to punch out my sentiment, I punched another label from Rose Red card stock. I then cut the Rose Red label in half which allowed me to create a border at the top and bottom of my sentiment. 

The Painted Petals stamp set is available in wood mount, clear mount and photopolymer. I highly recommend the photopolymer for this set as it lends itself to getting the perfect placement of the flowers and stems. 

All of the supplies for this card are listed below. You can click on the images to take you directly to that item in my online store. You can also get a printable supply list! 

FYI, the Artisan Punch is on the retired list. It's one of my favorites and you can get a really good deal on it while supplies last. 

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Retired List and New Weekly Deals

The time is quickly coming to say goodbye to another catalog and that means that a few items need to go to make room for the new. This also means that there are some great deals for you! The retired list is here and you can score some retiring items at up to 50% off!. Click the image below to shop now!

As if that wasn't enough excitement, another round of Weekly Deals has been released. You can find the items listed below. Simply click on an item below and you will be taken directly to my online store.

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Butterfly Thinlits Dies Are Back!

After a (very) long migration, the Butterflies Thinlits Dies have landed and are now available for purchase!

Stampin' Up! is rewarding your patience by providing a great deal through April 30:

You can get the Butterflies Thinlits at a 15 percent discount--just $21.20! 

Or you can buy any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles at the already discounted price and choose one of three FREE Sale-A-Bration items (only available while supplies last)!

• Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (item 138633)
• Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (item 138634)
• Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 138635)

 

You can click on the image below to order or access my store by selecting "Shop" at the top of the page. 

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Retired List Available Next Week

I've been working on some non stamp related projects but I hope to get back to my beloved stamps and paper this week so I can get some new posts up before the weekend. In the meantime, here are a couple things coming up from Stampin' Up!

Retired List Available Next Week!

This time of year is full of hustle and bustle as we start to wrap up one annual catalog so we can transition to a new one. As excited as I am to see what new things will debut, there are some things that will need to go to make room! The retired list will be out on April 21st so start taking stock of what you have and what might be missing so you will be ready to take advantage of the deals while supplies last.

Weekly Deals

There are new weekly deals released today. There are some great items including our handheld stapler and a very cute Mother's Day stamp set. Check them out below. 

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Turtle Power!

This week, I spent a majority of my "free" time working on party favor boxes for a co-worker's grandson's birthday party. It was a pizza party with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as the theme. We decided that mini pizza boxes would be perfect. I took on the challenge and designed little boxes that looked like each of the four turtles.

My co-worker said that they were a hit and they were relatively easy to make (although making 40 of them did take a bit of time).

The 4"x4" boxes started out with 6" x 11" sheets.of Garden Green card stock. I scored on the long side at 1", 5", 6: and 10". I scored on the short side at 1" and 5". I then cut in 1" on each of the scores on the long side. I made sure to use my bone folder to get sharp edges for my boxes and taped them together.

I made belly bands and flags out of Tangelo Twist, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry and Real Red. To get the right look for the masks I used the gift box punch in the center of each belly band and attached the flags to the back. I punched 1" circles in Whisper White and 1/2" circles out of Basic Black for the eyes. I cheated a bit and used my e-cutter to cut out the mouths and tongues.

I'm usually a big stamper but delving into punch art was fun. Here is a shot of my little treat boxes ready to go off to the party. 

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New Sale-a-bration Items!

Starting today, new Sale-a-bration items are available. Check them out by clicking on the picture below!

New stamp's, an in-color accessory pack, and a designer vellum paper stack...pick one for free now through March 31st with each $50.00 order.

Spring is in the Air...

And you know what that means...it's time for Stampin' Up!'s Occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration!!! The Occasions catalog has some amazing new stamp sets and embellishments. I've got a few things sitting on my craft desk waiting for me to make some beautiful cards.

You can check out the items catalog here:

Spring also means free stuff during Sale-A-Bration! Who doesn't like free stuff (psst...blendabilities are in the Sale-A-Bration catalog!). There are so many ways to get great deals this year. Between now and March 31st you can earn free stuff in a variety of ways.

Shop! 
That's right, simply place an order using the link at the top of the page and you will be able to choose one free item out of the Sale-A-Bration flyer for every $50.00 that you spen

Host!
Host a party with your friends. During Sale-A-Bration, you will be able to earn $25.00 extra host dollars for parties with more than $250 in sales.  E-mail me to book your party now.

Join!
Sign up to be a demonstrator for $99 and chose $125 worth or product. During Sale-A-Bration you will also be able to either pick a Simply Created Project Kit or select two Sale-A-Bration items. Click here for details.

Interested in seeing the Sale-A-Bration items? Click the picture below to check it out.

Valentine's Day Goodies

Hello all! I know it's been awhile. As soon as the holidays were over everyone in my house came down with a nasty cold. We are finally all well and I've been able to find some time for crafting.

I wanted to do something for Valentines Day for my coworkers. It's been a very busy year so far so I figured everyone could use a pick me up. I was browsing pinterest and saw some little treat holders for those little Ghirardelli squares. It uses the tag topper punch and they are oh so cute and easy to make. Below is what I came up with. I hope to update with the dimensions and products used tonight.

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