Some Happy News and some not so Happy News

I have a few quick announcement today. 

Stampin' Up! had recently been working with the manufacturer to try to resolve a quality issue with these alcohol-based markers.  Unfortunately, they have not been able to come up with a long-term solution that meets their high-quality standards.  Therefore, after a great deal of deliberation and in order to prevent further disappointment, the Blendabilities product line has been discontinued.  

The Memento Tuxedo Black Ink & Refill Ink will still be available

On a better note, Stampin' Up! has just released a funny new stamp set that's perfect for "old" friends!  Just Kidding (#140667) is available now, while supplies last, so head on over to my shop now link and check it out. 

Last but not least, the weekly deals are here! 

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Missing you!

I have not posted in a few days and I am missing all of you and my craft desk! The sun has been out and I have been spending so much needed time in the yard and at the park with the kids! I did create this with the amazing project life app! I love it, this has got to be one of the best and fastest ways to create some great pages! 

I will be back at it tomorrow with some great project! 

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More Clean & Simple

HAPPY FRIDAY! We have made it though the week! I don't know about you but I always look forward to the weekend, it means more time with the family and some relaxing on Sunday. 

I am now ready for my beginners class, today I finished my last card for my gals. I try and create clean & simple cards for them. I focused this card on all the wonderful FREE items Stampin Up have to offer right now during Sale-A-Bration. I used the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. 

Supplies Used:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

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You & ME for Paper Craft Crew

I hope you are enjoying your Saturday. I have lots to do today so this will be quick. 

I created another Valentines Day card since I had a few customer as for them at our next class. I used the sketch from the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch. This is a quick and simple card which is great for classes. 

Tomorrow I will be showing you the card I made for our BZB group swap so be sure to stop by.

Supplies Used:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

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Valentines is Just Around the Corner

ITS FRIDAY, ITS FRIDAY, YA YA YA.

I am super excited about it being Friday, can you tell? It has been one of those weeks that has felt like it was just dragging by. I am excited to meet a friend for coffee tomorrow morning and give her her Stampin UP order and a little extra treat from me. 

So Valentines Day is just around the corner, like 3 weeks or something. I have never been big on the holiday as I don't think I need a day to show my husband I love him, however, it is always nice to get flowers.

I created today's card using the MOJO Monday sketch, as this is one of my staples or go to's when needing a sketch. I used the Stacked with Love paper packs along with the stamp set You Plus Me which both are from the Occasions Catalog.  

Supplies Used: 

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

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So Thankful for good Friends & Black Friday Specials!

I have a great card to show you today along with some great Black Friday Specials! 

Today I am truly grateful for my friend Michelle,  she is always there when I need her for anything. She is a coffee lover just as I am so I knew I have the perfect stamp set to make her a card. 

I used the sketch from Pals Paper Arts & the color combo from Around the World Stampin and came up with this. 

Supplies Used: 

CS: Crumb Cake, Hello Honey, Real Red & Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso & Hello Honey

Stamp Set: Perfect Blend & Good Greetings(retired)

Black Friday Specials: 

Stampin Up is offering a HUGE SALE! 

Here is the Details:

The Stampin' Up! On-Line Extravaganza Sale is here ! The On-Line Extravaganza Sale starts 

Nov. 24th & ends Nov. 30.

Here's a PDF link to everything on sale during the On-Line Extravaganza.

There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.

For product bundles, you must use the bundle item numbers provided. Bundle discounts will not be applied if individual item numbers are used. 

Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.

Discounts range between 20% and 60% percent off, you don't want to miss this!

My Extra Special:

For every $50.00 you spend I will give you a FREE Gift & you will get a coupon for a FREE Class! 

So you can get some amazing deals on that long wish list you have & come stamp with me! 

EMAIL ME if you have any questions for check out my Shop Now button! 

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Freshly Made Christmas

Happy Thursday My Stampin Friends! 

With Thanksgiving next week that means Christmas is right around the corner....I am not ready, are you? I have been working on my last card for my next class. I am excited for my Christmas Stamp N Stack next weekend! I have some amazing special for Black Friday also, I will post the details tomorrow so be sure to stop by!! 

Today's card was inspired by the Freshly made Sketches 163. I am loving the Festival of Trees stamp set & match punch from the Holiday catalog. 

I also came up with this one using the same color combo. 

Supplies Used: 

CS: Lost Lagoon, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper

$12.95

All Is Calm Designer Washi Tape

$7.95

Festival Of Trees Photopolymer Bundle

$27.95

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Mosaic Madness Clear Stamp Set

$18.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Freshly Made Thanksgiving

Happy Sunday, it is cold and windy here in Oregon which I should be used to! I was very thankful for the extra hour of sleep this morning also! 

I am getting ready for my family gathering at my house is a few weeks and wanted to send out cards to my family with the details. I also made a small box that has a little surprise for the kids. I used the sketch from Freshly made Sketches, it is one of my go to when I need some inspiration. I was not sure about the Blackberry Bliss & Crushed Curry together but I think it looks nice.

Supplies Used:

CS; Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Autumn Wooden Elements

$4.95

Mingle All The Way Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Merry Everything Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$16.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Note Tag Punch

$16.95

Blackberry Bliss 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon

$8.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Window Frames Collection Framelits Die

$26.95

Banners Framelits Die

$26.95

Tag Topper Scalloped Punch

$22.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Fab Friday Challenge

Happy Wednesday to you! There are only 3 days left until Halloween, are you ready for the Trick-or-Treaters to be ringing your bell? I still need to go pick up a bag of candy to hand out. I am a little behind this year, I feel like I have been behind all year on things but I think I am headed back on the right track to staying focused. I am shooting for 4 blog post each week so be sure to stop by and see what amazing things are being created in my world!

Today's card I made for our holiday card swap, I belong to several swap groups each month. I have about 10-15 cards to make and send which is nice because I don't like to think that what I am making is just going to sit in a box somewhere.

 I used the Fab Friday Sketch for my inspiration, I love Rich Razzleberry & Pumpkin Pie together and new I needed to use them for this card, I would normally also use a little Old Olive with the combo but decided against it this time.

Supplies Used:

CS&Ink: Pumpkin Pie & Rich Razzleberry

Brights Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

Bootiful Occasions Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Scallop Oval Punch

$16.95

Large Oval Punch

$15.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

This Weeks Deals October 28th, - November 3rd, 2014 

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More Clean & Simple Cards For My Beginners

Happy Friday! It is going to be extremely HOT this weekend, and we don't have our pool anymore so I guess I will be sharing with my Little Lucy, not very big but it will work. 

I am working on finishing my last few cards for my beginners class I hold each month. I really enjoy getting together with these ladies and sharing my love for crafting and showing them anyone one can do it. This is my favorite class because I get to watch them grow and move up to my other classes so I am always looking for Newbies :) (wink,wink, contact me to join in the fun)

I created today's card using the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch, I could not decide which stamp set to use at first since I only like to use one or two sets for the class so I can show the many ways it can be used. I have not used Geometrical very much so I thought it was time, this is what I came up with.

Supplies Used: 

CS: Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie & Whisper White

Ink: Night of Navy, Pool Party & Pumpkin Pie

Geometrical Clear Stamp Set

$21.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

July Only Special: Buy 3 Get 1 FREE On Designer Series Papers

Clearance Rack Updated!! 

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Working With What You Got

Happy Tuesday! It is going to be a HOT in Oregon today, well all week really!

I have been working on a few cards for my next class and realized I do not have any of the new designer paper on hand so I am working with what I have. I almost always like to add DSP to my projects so this has been a challenge for me. I went looking at Pinterest of course :) to get some ideas and oh boy I found alot so I was pretty excited to Case this one. Tomorrow I will show you a few others.

Supplies Used: 

CS & Ink: Strawberry Slush & Coastal Cabana 

Ribbon is Retired.

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Chalk Talkclear Stamp Set

$18.95

Chalk Talk Framelits Die

$24.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Swaps for Convention

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July, it is my favorite holiday! I love getting together with the family.

Today I have am finishing up my swaps for convention, I can't believe it is in 2 weeks, I am so excited, this will be my first one! I decided to make 100 swap cards so I wanted it to be a clean and simple design that would be easy to duplicate, many times! I have chosen to use the Work of Art stamp set and this is what I came up with but I will be using our Thick Bakers Twine instead of the ribbon.

Supplies Used:

CS & Ink: Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana

1-3/4" Circle Scallop Punch

$16.95

Work Of Art Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$21.95

Chalk Talkclear Stamp Set

$18.95

1-3/8" Circle Punch

$15.95

Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine

$3.50

Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker's Twine

$3.50

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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Birthday Wishes

I know it has been a LONG time since I have posted anything, I have had a whirl wind of events take place and I am finally getting back on track.

I needed a Birthday card for a friends daughter and my granddaughter wanted to help, so we searched Google and found a card she like and wanted to make one just like it.  The card comes from Stampin Pretty back in 2008 but is a beautiful card.

This is what we came up with. 

My granddaughter loves to create with me and give me ideas how how to make it pretty, She just loved the rhinestones.

Cardstock Used:

Some items retired

CS: Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla

Four You Clear Stamp Set

$11.95

Boho Blossoms Punch

$16.95

1-1/4" Circle Scallop Punch

$15.95

Elegant Butterfly Punch

$15.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

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