Sending Love Tri-Fold Valentine

Does this card layout have a name? I want to call it a Z-fold, but I think that refers to a much more complicated card that has more folds and cuts than this. However, this definitely looks like a Z when it's folded out. Let's just call it a Simple Z Fold Card. {edited: Someone helped my poor preggo brain! It's a tri-fold card. Duh!}

I scored my 4-1/4" x 11" cardstock at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2". Basically, it's scored in half, and then the front half is scored in half. Then fold it like a Z! I embellished with Sending Love Designer Series Paper (#117153, $11.95). I love this glittery paper! It's so perfect for Valentine's Day, but many of the designs aren't so heart-filled that you can use it for more than just valentines.

Supplies: Whimsical Words (SAB), Real Red ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Sending Love Designer Series Paper, Full Heart Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Bold Brights Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals

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CAS CASE

Hee hee. Acronyms. I CASEd (Copy And Steal Everything -- or -- Copy And Selectively Edit) this card from a CAS (Clean And Simple) card that Phoenix Regional attendees made earlier this month. The original design was square, but I took the same elements and put it on a regular card. Which do you like better: the horizontal or vertical style?

Oh! I just realized you can't see the glitter very well in these photos. I put spot glitter on parts of the flowers and on the cake candles and flower centers. It sparkles nicely in real life.

Supplies: Happy Moments (SAB), Jet Black Staz-On ink, Regal Rose marker & cardstock, Certainly Celery marker & cardstock, Apricot Appeal marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Scallop Edge Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

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Friends Leadership Scrapbook Page

Here's another make and take from Leadership Conference. It's an 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" scrapbook page using the With All Your Heart stamp set. I added some black and white photos from my trip to Phoenix. I didn't post any of the photos here on my blog because I think I like like a cow! Ok, I know I'm pregnant, but I was swollen and bloated in Arizona. I could hardly get my shoes on for the conference and ended up wearing sandals!

The journaling block says: "Phoenix in January with Friends ~ I Love What I Do! Leadership 2010". Despite all that swelling, I did have a blast and thoroughly enjoyed my "girl time" with my friends! I'd love to have you join us at the next Stampin' Up! Event! Convention this July will bring us back to Salt Lake City. Click here for more information about joining my team and starting your own business.

Supplies: With All My Heart, A to Z, Pretty ink Pink cardstock, Confetti White cardstock, Melon Mambo ink/marker & cardstock, Soft Suede ink/marker & cardstock, Old Olive Patterns Designer Series Paper, Fancy Flower Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Sherbet Designer Buttons, Pink Corduroy Buttons, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots

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If Words Had Wings...

One of my very first stamps was a little saying that said: "If my words had wings, they would fly to you each day." I just love that sentiment! I had a little butterfly to go with it.

The sentiment on this card is similar, though I used the new Sale-a-bration stamp set Whimsical Words instead. "You're Never More Than a Thought Away".

This darling butterfly card is one of three in my new Whimsical Wings Card Kit. The kit includes cardstock for 2 each of 3 designs PLUS two brand new stamps! If you don't want the stamps, you can get the "cards only" kit with just the cardstock for only $12.95. Click here for all the details.

Supplies: Butterfly Accent; Dot, Dot, Dot; Whimsical Words (SAB); So Saffron cardstock, Orchid Opulence ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Certainly Celery ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Beautiful Wings Embosslit (Big Shot), Silver Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

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Have an Ice Day Card

Stacey's latest Curtain Call Color Challenge reminded of cold and snow, so I finally broke out my Animal Crackers stamp set and made this icy little card.

I used a strip of Tea Party Designer Series Paper and stamped a snowflake in the middle of each circle to make it a little more wintry. Here's a close-up of the penguin so you can see the glitter and Crystal Effects I used on the melting ice.

I used the Scallop Square Punch and layered four squares behind the penguin to get the tiny scalloped border. Slide the belly band off to open this gate fold card and you'll see I stamped a little on the inside too!

Supplies: Animal Crackers, Holiday Blitz (snowflake), Jet Black Staz-On ink, Almost Amethyst ink & cardstock, Orchid Opulence marker & cardstock, Bashful Blue marker & cardstock, Tea Party DSP, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Crystal Effects, Scallop Square Punch

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"I Like You" Card

I used to always joke with my husband and tell him how much I "liked" him. He'd say "I love you" and I would say, "yeah, I like you too." Hee hee. The truth is I couldn't do what I do if it wasn't for my sweetie pie. I love him dearly and couldn't imagine spending my life with anyone else. And I do tell him THAT very often!

Here's my first "Love Bandit" card. We got this set at Manager's Reception at Leadership and to be honest, I wasn't that excited about it. I've seen some cute things, so I need to keep at it, I'm just not very happy with my first attempt. Something just seems "off" about it. If I liked it more, I might consider it for Jim's valentine, but I think I need to try again.

Supplies: Love Bandit, Old Olive marker & cardstock, Chocolate Chip marker & cardstock, Real Red marker, Whipser White cardstock, Sending Love DSP, Scallop Edge Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Eggcellent Eggs Notecard

Yesterday, I posted the monogram charm insert I created using some pieces from the Eggcellent Eggs Kit. (I used a rub-on and a rhinestone.) Today's post is a little notecard using the die-cut flowers and border (originally meant to be an egg stand!). There are so many pieces in this little kit; you can do so much with it! And it's not just for eggs!

Supplies: Whimsical Words (SAB), Pretty in Pink ink, Whisper White Notecards & Envelopes, Eggcellent Eggs Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Simply Adorned Monogram Charm Insert

I'm so excited that the new Simply Adorned Jewelry line is now available! You can order the necklace charms (except the largest one) and chain and the bracelet charms and chain in my Online Store. Click here for more information about the Simply Adorned product line. Earlier this week, I created my first charm insert for my 1" x 1-1/4" necklace.

Here's a close-up of the charm:

I didn't take a picture of the back, but there is a window there too, so I put in a full piece of the same striped DSP that I used on the front. I love the way it turned out! And how fun that you can change out the inserts to match the occasion, mood, or clothes you're wearing! I used the Tiny Tags stamp set for the background image and embellished with rub-ons and self-adhesive rhinestone from the Eggcellent Eggs Kit (#117179, $9,95; it's not just for eggs!!). I choose the bright colors for this design from the little piece of DSP I used from the Sale-a-bration Good Neighbor pack.

Supplies: Tiny Tags, Just Perfect Alphabet, Rose Red ink & cardstock, Pumpkin Pie cardstock, Old Olive ink, Whisper White cardstock, Eggcellent Eggs Kit, Good Neighbor DSP (SAB), Trio Flower Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Simply Adorned 1" x 1-4/" Rectangle Charm, Simply Adorned 24" Chain

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Bold Flower Thank You Card

This weekend I caught up on some birthday and thank you cards that were overdue. I usedStacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 13 as inspiration for the colors in this card:

I used the With All My Heart stamp set and coordinating Fancy Flower punch. I LOVE it when stamps and punches go together!! This was a fun color combination. I think the black really made the pink and orange pop and gave it more power. Since the card base was black, I added a stamped Top Note on the inside to write on.

Supplies: With All My Heart, Pumpkin Pie ink & cardstock, Pink Passion ink & cardstock, Basic Black ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Fancy Flower Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Top Note die for the Big Shot, Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Making a Difference: Haiti Diaster Relief

Help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. From now until February 28, 2010, Stampin' Up!® will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate it to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts - clear-mount (block D recommended)	118571	$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts - wood-mount	117010	$26.95

Help make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people. Click here to order your set today.

In addition, to the funds raised from the sale of this stamp set, Stampin' Up! purchased supplies and assembled 5,000 hygiene kits to send to Haiti. Check Shelli Gardner's blog for more information about this effort and photos of Stampin' Up! employees assembling the kits.

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More Butterfly Kisses

Here's another card that I made using the "kissing" technique with the Butterfly Accent and Dot, Dot, Dot stamps. (Click here to see the other kissed butterfly card.) I designed this card for my Whimsical Wings Card Kit. (Click here for details on purchasing this card kit.) I think this might be my favorite of the three cards.

The finished card size is 4-1/4" x 4-1/4". It will fit in a regular medium envelope to mail without additional postage. I used the Circle Scissor Plus to make the circle and the Dot, Dot, Dot stamp again to make the dotted background on the left. The small orchid colored butterfly is from the Beautiful Wings embosslit. It cuts and embosses a bunch of butterflies at once. Love it!

Supplies: Butterfly Accent; Dot, Dot, Dot; Whimsical Words (SAB); So Saffron ink & cardstock, Orchid Opulence ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Certainly Celery cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Circle Scissor Plus, Beautiful Wings Embosslit (Big Shot), Silver Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

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Valentine Treat Box

I love these Treat Boxes! They come in a package for 5 for only $3.95 (#115690). The Chocolate Chip striped pattern is versatile enough for many gift-giving occasions. And the boxes are coated on the inside and food-safe! Here's one I made up using the new I {heart} Hearts stamp set to make the quick tag.

Supplies: I {heart} Hearts, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Real Red ink, Chocolate Chip ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, 1/16" Hole Punch, Linen Thread, 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Treat Boxes

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Sweet Pea 3x3

I made this sweet little 3x3 card to give to my newest downline, Aliesha, along with her gift: a package of then Sweet Pea Stitched Felt and coordinating Sweet Pea Designer Paper. I used the colors from Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 12 as inspiration for this project.

Although you can't mail 3x3 cards, they are the perfect size to tuck inside a gift, put inside your child's lunch bag, hide in your honey's dresser, or leave on your co-worker's desk.

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Supplies: Whimsical Words (SAB), Rose Red cardstock, Chocolate Chip ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, Scallop Edge Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

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Leadership M&T #2: Flower Thank You

Here's another make and take from Leadership Conference. I really loved all the projects we made. The With All My Heart stamp set is really versatile and of course, I love that it coordinates with the Fancy Flower punch!

Supplies: With All My heart; Dot, Dot, Dot; Melon Mambo ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink & cardstock, Bashful Blue ink & cardstock, Confetti White cardstock, Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Fancy Flower Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Bashful Blue Striped Ribbon, Linen Thread

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New Project Kit Available: Whimsical Wings

I just finished posting details about my brand new project kit. The Whimsical Wings Card Kit includes TWO stamps (brand new from the Occasions Mini Catalog!) plus the pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs). I love the way the cards turned out! They are so cheerful and springy ~ the perfect thing to get you out of the winter blues!

Several kit options are available, including

• a Bonus Buy opportunity to get additional supplies with the kit to qualify for a free Sale-a-bration gift and
  
• a cards-only kit for international stampers (please note: I cannot sell the full kit to anyone outside of the U.S. because it includes stamps)
  

Click here for more information and to order your project kit.

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Leadership M&T: Thank You Card

I fell asleep on the couch last night instead of posting this. And darn it! I missed the last 55 minutes of Project Runway too! (Yes, that means I only caught the first 5 minutes!) That's what I get for staying up late the rest of the week!

Here's one of the make and takes we made at Leadership Conference. They were all so cute! The stamp set we got was With All Your Heart, but the only one we used on this card was the greeting "Thank You". The other stamps are from the "a la carte" (AKA "Under $10") pages in the Occasions Mini Catalog: A to Z and Dot, Dot, Dot. These stamps are so versatile and will make "accessory" stamp sets because they coordinate with many styles and lots of other stamp sets.

Supplies: With All My Heart; A to Z; Dot, Dot, Dot; Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Soft Suede ink/marker & cardstock, Melon Mambo cardstock, Old Olive cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Bashful Blue Patterns DSP, Fancy Flower Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Linen Thread, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Sherbet Designer Buttons, 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Dots

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Butterfly Kisses

I used two of the "$10 and Under" stamps from the Occasions Mini for this card: Butterfly Accent and Dot, Dot, Dot. I kissed the red-inked dots to the pink-inked butterfly to transfer the colored pattern.

I'm putting the finishing touches on my next Project Kit featuring both of these stamps. Watch for more details soon!

The finished card size is 3" x 6".

Supplies: Butterfly Accent, Dot/Dot/Dot, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Real Red ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Chocolate Chip ink, Sending Love DSP, Trio Flower Punch, Silver Brads

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Remembering Grandma Scrapbook Pages

A year ago today I was working on a different scrapbook page layout of my mother-in-law as a way to cope with the news of her passing. One year later, I am finding comfort in the same activity and trying to focus on happy memories instead of all of the things we wish she was here for. Here is the 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" layout I made for her book today.

I couldn't decide what to do for a title, so I left it off completely. I like the extra space on the first page and how it brings the focus to the photo. Journaling: Grandma & Claire take a break to post for a picture. There's nothing Grandma loves more than chasing the kids and watching them play in the background.

I didn't use any stamps on this layout! The images are cut from the larger pattern in the Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper. I love the fun colors in this pack!

Supplies: Pink Flamingo DSP, Real Red marker & cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Tempting Turquoises cardstock, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch,marker

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Sale-a-bration Triple Play

I used THREE Sale-a-bration gifts to make this card! Pop quiz: Can you name them? I'll put the answer in the supply list, but no cheating...unless you need to! You can get each one free with a $50 order or with a qualifying workshop. I love this time of year!

The finished card size is 4" x 4".

Supplies: Happy Moments, Whimsical Words, Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch

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Valentine Candy Tin

Here's another candy tin I made up for Valentine's Day using one of the new Sale-a-bration stamp sets. You'll find the tin in the clearance section of my Online Store! It's only 99 cents! (Skinny Silver Tin, #108333, $0.99 ~ while supplies last!) Click here to place an order.

To create the line of gathered ribbon, I put a piece of Sticky Strip across the DSP and then adhered the Real Red Satin Ribbon, gathering and layering as I went.

Here's what's inside the tin:

I love these skinny silver tins because they are perfect for so many things: a set of cards (check out this Valentine Card set from last year), tags, photo album, gift card...what will you use it for?

Supplies: Whimsical Words, Real Red ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Sending Love DSP, Full Heart Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads, Real Red Satin Ribbon Sticky Strip, Skinny Silver Tin

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Altered Candy Tin

Last weekend, I went shopping and checked out the Christmas Clearance section. I honestly didn't expect to find much of anything left, but surprisingly there are quite a bit. It was mostly candy and food items and it was all 75% off. It's only the packaging that's Christmas-y, so I scooped up some brownie and cookie mixes and a few tins of candy. I loved this one. The only thing I had to cover up was the square label on the lid of the tin. So easy! Here's what it looked like before:

And after:I used the Full Heart Punch to make the petals of the flower (bottom points in the center). The center brad is one of the new Real Red Epoxy Brads from the Occasions Mini Catalog. And of course the glittery Sending Love DSP. You can order all the Occasions Mini Catalog products in my Online Store. Click here to go straight there!

Supplies: With All My Heart, Real Red ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Sending Love DSP, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Full Heart Punch, Real Red Epoxy Brads, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Easter Mini Milk Carton Box

I love this new Mini Milk Carton Big Shot die (#117310, $32.95) from the Occasions Mini Catalog! It's a bit small, but sooooo darling! It's perfect for a little treat. I decorated this one with the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP (are you sick of that paper yet?!) and the Eggcoutrements stamp set. I used the Tiny Tags set for the little tag, which coordinates with the Medium Jewelry Tag Punch (#117190, $10.95) -- love it!! (Note: I cut off the very bottom edge of it).

Supplies: Eggcoutrements, Tiny Tags, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, 3/4" Circle Punch, Medium Jewelry Tag Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon, 1/2" Library Clips, Linen Thread, Mini Milk Carton die for the Big Shot

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Happy Moments Birthday Card

I'm on a square card streak this month! Here's a 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" card I made using the new Happy Moments Sale-a-bration stamp set. I incorporated the flower paper from the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and added a flower brad (with a small circle punch of Chocolate Chip cardstock in the center attached with a glue dot).

Happy Moments is a great stamp set -- versatile for many occasions. Click here for more information about Sale-a-bration and how you can get this stamp set for free.

Supplies: Happy Moments, Jet Black Staz-On, Pumpkin Pie marker & cardstock, Crushed Curry marker & cardstock, Chocolate Chip marker, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Flower Brads, 1/4" Pumpkin Pie ribbon

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Valentine Petal Card Treat

Last night I enjoyed shoebox-swapping (is that a word?!) with my downline and demonstrator friends in Springfield. We had lots of fun and I loved every single project! Everyone used a new stamp set from the Occasions or Sale-a-bration minis and I enjoyed seeing how the same things were used in different ways on different projects. Here's the project I brought: a Valentine petal card treat.

This is just like the snowflake one I posted last month. I used the Petal Card die and folded up the bottom and sides to make a pocket for the candy. So easy! I brought some extras along to swap here at Leadership.

The greeting comes from the Sale-a-bration stamp set called Whimsical Words. Did you see that the Sale-a-bration stamp sets are available in clear mount AND wood mount?! So you can choose your preferred style when you place your $50 order. Click here to view the Sale-a-bration brochure now.

Supplies: Whimsical Words, Real Red ink, Very Vanilla cardstock, Pretty in Pink cardstock, Sending Love DSP, Full Heart Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Bold Brights Brads, Sticky Strip, Petal Card die for the Big Shot

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Sweet Pea Stitched Felt Card

I am out of time and need to get on the road to join my downline in Springfield for a shoebox swap. Here's a quick card to share before I go. I love this new Sweet Pea Felt from the Occasions Mini Catalog. So much so that I'm giving some away to everyone who joins signs up under me during Sale-a-bration! Click here for details about starting your own business under me.

LOTS of new products are available starting today. The best place to see it all is on my promotions page. Click here to view current Promotions. Oooh! And the Simply Adorned Jewelry line is now available too!!

You can also order from the Occasions Mini Catalog starting today and get Sale-a-bration gifts for every $50 in product (anything, not just the mini). Phew! Did I forget anything? I'm leaving for Phoenix in the morning, but have lots of projects to share while I'm gone, so be sure to keep checking back each day!

Supplies: Whimsical Words (SAB), Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, Chocolate Chip Pattern DSP, Rose Red ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Top Note die for the Big Shot, 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Tombow Multi Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Owl Birthday Card

I've been stamping up a storm the last couple days and just finished photographing 10 new projects to share with you over the next week or so ~ lots of new stuff using the Sale-a-bration and Occasions Mini catalog products! But before we get to that, a quick break from the sneak peeks so I can show you the card I made for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge. I love doing these challenges and stretching creatively to use all of the colors and no others. I really liked this combination for a masculine card, so I made this card for my brother's birthday later this week.

I used the Little Leaves sizzlit for the branch and cut off some of the leaves.

Supplies: Animal Stories, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Old Olive cardstock, Going Gray ink, Whisper White cardstock, Little Leaves sizzlit for the Big Shot, Autumn Harvest DSP, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches

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Sneak Peek: Happy Moments Swap Card

Here's the card I made for our group's Sale-a-bration swap. I used the Sale-a-bration 2010 stamp set Happy Moments. Can you tell I've been inspired by then Razzleberry Lemonade paper lately? The colors are so bright and fun! It feels good to move past red and green and the winter snowflake blues!

The finished card size is 3-1/2" x 5-1/2".

Supplies: Happy Moments, Rich Razzleberry marker & cardstock, Melon Mambo textured cardstock & marker, Crushed Curry marker & cardstock, Old Olive marker, Whisper White cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On ink, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Silver Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Free Stamp Set of the Month: Love You Much

Thanks to everyone who placed an order with me last month! I drew one winner from all of the online and email orders and Barb M. from Springfield is the lucky stamper to win the Kind & Caring Thoughts stamp set! Congratulations, Barb!

It's a new month and time for a new free stamp set giveaway! Each month, I will give away a free stamp set. To be eligible for the drawing, all you have to do it place an online order (email orders count too!) that is not part of a club or workshop. You'll get one entry for each order that you place with me between January 1-31. I'll draw a winner on February 1st. This month's stamp set is Love You Much, a set of 6 stamps perfect for making valentines.

Click here to see samples posted on my blog using this stamp set. [Note: Many of these older posts may refer to the Love You Much bundle that was on sale LAST year. This bundle is no longer available, though you can still order the stamp set (#113756, $25.95) and Heart to Heart Punch (#113694, $15.95)]

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Sneak Peek: Bird on a Branch Treat Cover

This was the make and take at my upline's holiday party earlier this month. We created a wrap for a small box of chocolates (which is of course empty now!). There are a lot of new products on this little project. A new punch, new DSP, and a brand new stamp set (Vintage Labels from the Sale-a-bration brochure).

The bird and branch are actually a new punch! The Two-Step Bird punch punches all three pieces at one time! You'll love the new punch design that is coming out in the Occasions Mini Catalog!

Supplies: Vintage Labels, Real Red ink & cardstock, Pretty in Pink ink & cardstock, Chocolate Chip cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Sending Love Speciality DSP, Two-Step Bird Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

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Sneak Peek: Thank You Birdcage Card

Here's another sample using the Sale-a-bration 2010 Happy Moments stamp set. I made this card for Stampin' Up!; it was posted on the Stampin' Up! Website for demonstrators to see during the pre-order period.

Does the layout look familiar? I used this same layout last winter to make my Sale-a-bration 2009 swap card. Click here to see the original card.

Supplies: Happy Moments, Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Cottage Wall DSP, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

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