April 6, 2018

Apron of Love by Stampin' Up!

The Apron of Love bundle is another of my favorites in the Occasions catalog. This set is just so darn versatile and adorable and can be used for so many. I mean think about it. Think of all the people that you know that wear an apron.
There's your hair dresser (there is even a cute little pair of scissors in the set!) then there's your friendly neighborhood baker, the local butcher, the baker in your family, the family grill master, fellow crafters and stampers may wear an apron, the family cook, the list can go on and on! Who else can you think of that would wear an apron? This truly is one of those "must have's" in your arsenal of stamps and dies. And now is the time to get it if it's on your wishlist. Monday, the retiring list comes out. I have no idea if this set will be on it or not, but if we're lucky and it's not on the list, it will definitely not be a bundle in the up coming catalog and you will no longer be able to save 10% on the purchase of the stamps and dies together.
Happy Stamping!









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April 3, 2018

Retiring In-Colors

Wow, it's already nearing that time of year where we have to say good-bye to some of our most favorite colors for the past 2 years and this year is no exception in the so sad to see them go category. And trust me, these colors are going to sell out FAST! So, today, I want to give you a fair head start because the retiring In-colors NEVER make it to the end of the catalog. The official retirement list will be public early next week. Once that happens, consumables such as ink, paper and embellishments are "while supplies last" and they NEVER last long. So, if any of these products in ANY of these colors are on your wishlist, NOW is the time to grab them because after next week, it's anyone's guess just how long they will be available, but I do know, they will not see 5/31/18. So, be sure to stock up now!
Just use the links below and if your order is under $150, be sure to use this months host code when checking out to be eligible for this months free gift, a package of the Delicate White Doilies. And, if you haven't done so already, be sure to enter the drawing for the Sale-a-bration bundle, Blossoming Basket, you can find that post here.

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March 29, 2018

The Sale-a-bration Count Down with Blossoming Baskets Bundle

Hey there and Happy Thursday! It's a bit rainy here this morning in CNY, but I'll take that over snow any day! So, doin' the Happy Dance here! Anyway, we're counting down to the end of the MOST wonderful time of the year in the Stampin' Up! world, Sale-a-bration. Sale-a-bration is over in 3 days! Can you believe the first quarter of the year is already over with in 3 days? Time flies when you're having fun, right?
Anyway, as part of the count down, I am sharing some of my favorites from this years Sale-a-bration fun! And today, I am sharing the beautiful Blossoming Basket bundle. I absolutely LOVE this bundle and it's available FREE with a $100 purchase (this is one of the level 2 offerings that came out in the second release in February) but I also have a fun opportunity to win this bundle from me and I'll tell you more at the end of this post :)
To create this card, I started with a standard card base from Whisper White, 8.5" x 5.5" scored and folded at 4.25"; I cut a piece of Lemon Lime Twist 2.375" x 4" and ran it through the Big Shot with the Basket Weave embossing folder from the bundle. I then cut 2 pieces of Designer Series Paper from the Picture Perfect Party Collection 4.25" x 2" and 4.25" x 1.75". I stamped the basket image onto a piece of Whisper White with Basic Black Archival ink and using my Blender pens and the Berry Burst, Peekaboo Peach, Crumb Cake and Old Olive ink pads, colored in the image. I then ran it through the Big Shot with a scalloped oval from the Layering Ovals collection. I added another Berry Burst Oval to the back and layered it to the front of the card using Stampin' Dimensionals. I stamped the Happy Easter, from the You're Inspiring stamp set,  onto a scrap piece of Whisper White that measured .5" x 2.25" and popped that on with a couple of Dimensionals as well. Then, to finish the card, I tied a piece of the Berry Burst 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon into a bow and added it to the card using a Mini Glue Dot.
Now, for an opportunity to win your very own bundle, leave a comment below for 1 entry and head over to my Facebook Page and like it for 2 additional entries and use the Raffelcopter link below to get those entries in, (must be a US resident) and on Friday, April 6th, I will draw for a winner and send you a little Happy Mail!

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Good luck and Happy Stamping!

















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March 27, 2018

The Count Down Continues with Springtime Foils

Hello and Happy Tuesday! It's actually beginning to look like Spring is going to make an appearance here in CNY! Well, it's about time that's for sure. Anyway, along with Spring coming in, Sale-a-bration is on it's way out! Really, in all seriousness, Sale-a-bration ends Saturday, so if there is anything in that brochure that is on your wishlist's, you need to make your move now. Because, once Sale-a-bration is over, it's gone, never to be seen again (unless you like shopping with unscrupulous sellers on Ebay paying a mint for something you could have gotten for FREE - yeah, I didn't think so)
Anyhoo, today's card focuses on one of my FAVORITE Sale-a-bration offerings, the Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper. This stuff is just gorgeous and it's a dream to work with. It's smooth, but the foiling is textured. It's just gorgeous. I spent the other night just coloring an entire sheet of this paper while sitting and watching television with my husband and the next day, I cut it down to 4" x 5.25"and created my card. For the layout, I used the sketch challenge over on my Facebook page.
We had a lot of fun with this sketch over there. (Stop over and take a look at all the other fun samples using the sketch...we have some pretty talented folks on my page). To color the paper, I used my Stampin' Blends. These are the perfect markers for this task because the paper is glossy and a bit on the "non-porous side, the alcohol based ink in the Blends allows for good coverage and will actually dry on this paper where as other markers would remain wet and wipe off when you touched the ink. Once I adhered the colored DSP to the card front of Rich Razzleberry cut 5.5" x 8.5"; scored and folded at 4.25", I cut a square from a piece of Bronze Foil paper measuring 2.25" square, cut on the diagonal to create the triangles and ran both pieces through the Petal Pair embossing folder to add texture to them and adhered them to opposing corners of the card front. I then stamped the sentiment from Hold on to Hope stamp set in Rich Razzleberry ink onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 2" x 3.25"and added the corner design from the same stamp set and adhered the panel onto a piece of Rich Razzleberry that measures 2.25" x 3.5". I popped this piece up on Dimensionals and added it to the center of the card. It was really a simple card to create but it really packs a WOW and this paper really can stand alone without the coloring, I just decided to sit and relax one evening and color....yes, I find coloring relaxing! I hope you enjoyed today's card and it encourages you to do a little coloring. And remember, if you would love to get your hands on this GORGEOUS paper, it's FREE with a $50 purchase and after Saturday, it will be gone forever. Sad, I know, but true so don't wait! Be sure to use the host code on the right side of your screen to receive a FREE gift from me as well. If you're looking to get your hands on some free tutorials, please sign up to receive my weekly newsletter, we have lots to share with you. Sign up here. Now, go pull out some paper, ink and your favorite stamps and I will see you back here Thursday for another Sale-a-bration favorite.
In the meantime, wishing you all an amazing day and Happy Stamping,








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Hold On To Hope Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$29.00
Hold On To Hope Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00
Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$9.00
Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00
Copper Foil Sheets
$4.00
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
$9.00
Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
$9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
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