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Blended Seasons

Posted: Monday, July 30th, 2018 @ 3:03 pm in Projects | No Comments »

July Stampin’ Up! Specials are almost over.  The Designer Series Paper sale is one of my favorite times.  I like to stock up on my favorites, and this year it was almost all of them!  Petal Promenade is just a gorgeous set of rose paper that you can use for many occasions. Don’t forget to […]

My Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip Swap Card

Posted: Friday, July 27th, 2018 @ 2:32 pm in Projects | No Comments »

A part of almost every Stampin’ Up! event is swapping card ideas and a service project.  This year for the Alaska cruise we are collecting backpacks and school supplies for the Boys and Girls Club of Juneau.  I thought this backpack was a good Stampin’ Up! new In Color. Disclaimer:  Trips are earned by less […]

Designer Series Paper – Animal Expedition

Posted: Monday, July 23rd, 2018 @ 2:23 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Another one of my favorite Stampin’ Up papers is Animal Expedition.  All the zoo animals are so darn cute.  And you don’t need much time to make these cards, because you don’t want to cover up the darling paper. This cute leaf ribbon is part of this suite of products too.  No stamping at all […]

Designer Series Paper Happiness

Posted: Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 @ 2:22 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Happiness is a sale on Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I love the selections this year – they are all so different but so yummy.  I use DSP all the time for quick cards with a big punch.  And it’s so easy to select a perfect color combo with the matching cardstock and ink. Waterfront is […]

Designer Paper Sampler

Posted: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 @ 2:47 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Have you seen the paper samplers that crafters have been making?  The Stampin’ Up Designer Series Paper sale this month was a perfect time for me to try my hand at one.  And it was so much fun! My inspiration was from Patty Bennett – 2 outside layers (12″ and 10-1/2″ squares) from the Nature’s […]

Alaska Bound

Posted: Friday, July 6th, 2018 @ 10:15 am in Projects | No Comments »

In two weeks my husband and I will be boarding the Explorer of the Seas for Alaska! Stampin’ Up! has a yearly incentive trip for two that you can earn.  You might remember my adventures in Thailand last year – I included tips for earning the trip in that post.  It is a lot of […]

July Card Class

Posted: Thursday, July 5th, 2018 @ 2:35 pm in Projects | No Comments »

A quick post to let you know that the July Card Class event is up on Facebook and my Stampin’ Up website.  You will be learning several ways to add copper accents and exploring some tips for the collage technique.   If you are in the Erie, PA area join us for some crafty fun.  […]

The Importance of Being Colorful – 7

Posted: Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 @ 2:16 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Happy 4th of July!  The colors for today are: New Colors have arrived in the Stampin’ Up world!  Check them out with me this in this series on color. FYI***All Stampin’ Blends Colors are now available in my store. FYI***The July Stampin’ Up! special is:  Buy 3 Get 1 Free Select Designer Series Papers. FYI***10 […]

Happy 4th – Celebrate with Stamping

Posted: Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 @ 4:50 pm in Projects | No Comments »

Where will you be sitting to watch fireworks tonight?  I just saw this fun layout in the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Facebook group and had to make it my own.   The Bokeh dots stamp set has a beautiful starry stamp perfect for fireworks.   I added some red and white layers reminiscent of stripes and […]

The Importance of Being Colorful – 6

Posted: Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 @ 2:06 pm in Projects | No Comments »

New Colors have arrived in the Stampin’ Up world!  Check them out with me this in this series on color. FYI***All Stampin’ Blends Colors are now available in my store. FYI***The July Stampin’ Up! special is:  Buy 3 Get 1 Free Select Designer Series Papers FYI***10 FREE Inkpads for joining my team in July! Perhaps […]