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Archive for April, 2015

Project Life by Stampin’ Up!

Posted: Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 @ 1:02 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Project Life by Stampin’ Up! has changed the way I scrapbook.  A couple of tote bags came with me to the last crop instead of a carload of supplies.   I completed these pages about a family vacation in no time and just have to add the journaling and maybe a few embellishments.   Here I used […]

Weekly Deals

Posted: Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 @ 7:34 am in Projects | No Comments »

Some fun Deals this Week at my website SHOP.  Check out all the different heart punches!  And the fry box is my favorite big die. I made these bunnies for Easter.   These darling boxes are posted on the soshelli blog and were gifts for her twin grandkids.      

Doodle Flowers Technique

Posted: Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:07 pm in Projects | No Comments »

This is the other card we made at class this week.  My friend Jann calls this the Doodle Flowers technique – what fun! The Pistachio Pudding cardstock is sold out, but the retiring ink pad is on sale at my website SHOP while supplies last. Today’s Tips: – Use a solid stamp and stamp in […]

Bokeh Technique

Posted: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 @ 8:50 am in Projects | No Comments »

We finally got to the Bokeh Technique at class yesterday, and it was a big hit!  This technique has a bubble sort of look like the photograph overlay. Today’s Tips: 1. I used a watercolor wash for my Bokeh background – watercolor paper, aqua painter and ink refill (Or press down on your ink pad […]

Retiring Products – going fast!

Posted: Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 @ 7:37 am in Projects | No Comments »

The Retiring Products list posted this morning and already a few items are sold out.  The cardstock is going fast.  Stamps will be made until May 25, so I would concentrate today on accessories – some are up to 50% off!   The website is a bit bogged down, so be patient.  If you use […]

Butterfly Thinlits are HERE!

Posted: Friday, April 17th, 2015 @ 2:58 pm in Projects | No Comments »

After a (very) long migration, the Butterflies Thinlits Dies have landed in our warehouse and are now available for purchase at my website SHOP! Two special offers through April 30: Get the Butterflies Thinlits at a 15 percent discount–just $21.20! Buy any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles at a 15 percent discount and choose one […]

Weekly Deal Cards

Posted: Thursday, April 16th, 2015 @ 1:06 pm in Projects | No Comments »

I promised some cards using the Weekly Deal products.  The Mother’s Love stamp set was fun to play with.  It has some beautiful 2-step stamps.  I also used retiring In Colors.  Be sure to stock up on ink refills and Cardstock because they will sell quickly once the Retiring Products are posted on April 21 […]

April Card Class

Posted: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:39 am in Projects | No Comments »

I’ll post my Weekly Deal cards tomorrow.  I better get the April Card class posted today.  Class is Tues April 21 in Erie, PA.  Details on my website.  And I’ll post tips on each card later in the week as well.  Techniques used are:  Flower Doodles, Bokeh, Chalk Inks.

Weekly Deals April 14 – 20

Posted: Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 @ 12:23 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Looks like a great time to make some Mother’s Day cards!  I love the long reach stapler too.  And the pansy punch is a real favorite, even if it does not look like a pansy.  All are 20% off at my website SHOP.  I already have all of these products – off to see how […]

Fun Flower Punch and Free Shipping

Posted: Thursday, April 9th, 2015 @ 7:56 am in Projects | No Comments »

Friday is the last day for free shipping – any size order! The Fun Flower punch is one of the Weekly Deals at my online SHOP.  Here are some swap cards using the punch, plus one of mine with a tin foil embossed background. by Patti McDermott, unknown by unknown, Carolyn Diehl The burlap ribbon […]