Spooky Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions are open for September

 Hey friends,

Did you know that Stampin' Up! has a subscription box? Well, we do and it's the cutest box EVER! Each month you receive a box full of material to create projects or cards appropriate to the season. 

Have you seen any of the sneak peeks into the August kit? OH-EM-GEE! The sunflower stamps and the cards are to die for. We are now open for the September subscription period and you're going to love this one too. This fun spooky kit is going to make 9 treat boxes, 3 each of 3 designs! Know what else? If you have kiddo's that you'd like to do handmade treats for their class, you can a) increase your order for the month and get a couple of boxes or b) wait a couple of weeks and most likely Stampin' Up! will release a refill kit to make more of the treat boxes...but ONLY subscribers can order refill kits!

So, if you're ready to get your Halloween on, this kit's for you! And to make it even cooler, there are multiple ways to get in on Paper Pumpkin. first there is the recurring subscription. This one is the easiest. Just subscribe and the boxes just keep on coming until you decide to cancel. That's it. Never miss a box. Then there is the pre-paid subscriptions. This one has some versatility to it. You can order a one month, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month or full year!

Order recurring subscriptions HERE

Order a Pre-paid subscription HERE

So, subscribe by 9/10 to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Happy Stamping,

Super Simple C.A.S.E. Card

 Hi friends! I'm back today with a SUPER simple C.A.S.E card or Copy And Share Everything card. I found this card on the internet, and I wish I had written down the original creators name down because when I went back to find it, I couldn't find it or the creator to give credit, so if you have seen it and know who the original creator is, please message me so that I can give her credit because I fell in love with the simplicity of this card, I just jazzed it up with some Brushed Metallic Dots but everything else is the same. 

Talk about an easy SIP card (stamps ink and paper) There are no layers here and the only die cut is the adorable little bird. This card is PERFECT if you need lot's of cards in a jiffy. So, tell me, do you like sweet simple cards such as this or do you prefer layers and intricate cuts and designs?  

Product List

Perched In A Tree Bundle (English) [159799] $53.00	Perched In A Tree Cling Stamp Set (English) [159791] $23.00	Aspen Tree Dies [159798] $36.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $9.25	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $8.00
Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [156506] $9.00

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Create a Snowy Background with Emboss Resist Technique

 

I fell in love with the Perched in a Tree stamp and die set and when I saw the die cut Aspen tree I envisioned a snowy background behind it, so I set out to create just that. Of course the stamp set contains the perfect "speckle" stamp so by creating an emboss resist background using clear embossing powder then Starry Sky ink blended over the clear embossed "speckle", I had my snowy background. 

Emboss resist is one of those techniques we tend to forget about but it can be a real handy technique to have in your arsenal of stamping techniques. Be sure to check out the replay of my Facebook Live if you'd like to see how it's done. It's so easy and can really pack a punch on your card. I LOVE the Starry Sky here with the Basic White. I just looks so pretty together. I will definitely try this one again. 

 

  Product List

Perched In A Tree Bundle (English) [159799] $53.00	Perched In A Tree Cling Stamp Set (English) [159791] $23.00	Aspen Tree Dies [159798] $36.00	Painted Labels Dies [151605] $35.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212] $8.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Starry Sky Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159222] $9.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $18.00
Blending Brushes [153611] $12.50	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $6.00

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More from Stylish Sketches and Amazing Phrasing

 

I've had fun pairing these two stamp sets together. This one features the duck pair from the Stylish Sketches stamp set. This set is free with a minimum $50 order during Sale-a-bration and is so cute. You can download the PDF instructions down below for this one too. I kept it simple, one ink pad and a few pieces of cardstock. The Stylish Sketches stamp set even includes a little "speckle" stamp that makes a great background that jazzes it up a bit. For the sentiment, I again, kept it simple, I paired the Hey with I miss you from the Amazing Phrasing with the same Crumb Cake ink pad. 

Download the PDF Here

Product List

Stylish Sketches Cling Stamp Set [159937] $0.00	Amazing Phrasing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159930] $0.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $9.25
Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159913] $18.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $8.00	Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [156506] $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

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Amazing Phrasing and Stylish Sketches - A Match Made in Heaven

Just Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Sometimes, stamp sets that were never intended to go together, end up being perfect partners and Amazing Phrasing and Stylish Sketches happen to be just that, they go together like peanut butter and jelly! One has cool phrases you can form and the other, fun sketchy images that make for some easy peasy cards.

I love how this one came out. I did do the one thing I HATE and that is fussy cut.  I fussy cut the Woo-hoo out otherwise I kept this card really simple.

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Product List

Stylish Sketches Cling Stamp Set [159937] $0.00	Amazing Phrasing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159930] $0.00	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159913] $18.00	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $9.25	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $8.00	Opal Rounds [154289] $7.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

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Where I've Been

 Why I went missing from the web

So, if you follow me on Facebook, you know why I took a break from blogging, but if you don't follow me over there, you may be wondering why I fell off the face of the earth? 

Well, in 2019 my mom became ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer. It was a really devastating diagnosis and at the same time, my dad was also diagnosed with colon cancer, so to say it was a trying time would be putting it mildly. I have always been super close to my parents. Mom was my stamping partner. Although not a demonstrator, she was my best customer and she and dad were my biggest cheer leaders for my business. And of course, mom and I loved to just get together and create often. So during their illness, I backed off from my business a bit. I still did my twice weekly Facebook Lives but I let blogging go. I also stopped making YouTube videos other than uploading Facebook Live Replays. I needed to free up time with my family to be there for them. 

In March of 2020, COVID struck and I had another major life change. My job as the Director of Clinical Informatics was dissolved and I was left looking for a new nursing career after almost 30 years with the same organization. Luckily, I found an amazing opportunity in Infection Prevention for our affiliate Nursing Home. Then April 23rd my life changed forever and I lost my mom. Yes, she had been ill, but it was still unexpected at that time and pretty devastating to say the least. So my spare time was being there for my dad and my brother while still maintaining my stamping business and my own home with my husband. COVID continued to keep my work life super busy and lo and be hold, December 2020 I got COVID. I was pretty sick, but not nearly as sick as many. I was able to recover on my own and was happy to get vaccinated in January. 

We all muddled along when the unthinkable happened again. August 21, 2021. I lost my dad. My heart was shattered once again when I hadn't even begun to piece it together from losing my mom. COVID kept me busy at work and of course my Kreative Hearts Facebook Family kept me together. If you don't follow me over there, you really should. I have the BEST group of women over there that I just love to pieces. And now, here I am, coming up on a year since losing my dad, just a little over 2 years since losing my mom and I'm still standing. I miss them beyond words. They were a huge support to me and my business, not just buying but always encouraging me to take the next step, watching Tucker so I could go to OnStage or OnStage Local. I could go on and on about how amazing my parents were. I was blessed beyond blessed to have had the parents that I had and for that I am truly grateful. 

So, to honor my parents and the unconditional support they provided me, I have decided to make my business a priority again. So, my plan is to get consistent with my blog again, posting three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday and Friday will be the follow ups to my Facebook Lives on Sunday and Thursday and Wednesday will be just for good measure and fun of course. Then, once I have that figured in and consistent, I will get back to doing my YouTube videos. These will help fill in the gaps of my Facebook Lives. So, prepare to see more from me, just be patient while I get my feet wet again...it's been 3 years and I'm definitely rusty.  

Thanks for listening and Happy Stamping,