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Hello Baby

When I was putting my basket of cards together this past week for the charity event, I found that my stash fell short of baby cards. Great excuse to make some! Since my little one was born, I haven't really bought any baby stamp sets. Although they are nice to have on hand, you can simply use any stamp set you have for a baby card and make it look soft and baby-like by the colors, embellishments, and design.

I used Stampin' Up! Circle Circus for today's creation. From the looks of this stamp set, it doesn't say "baby" to me at all. I stamped it in Pretty in Pink and Bashful Blue and whola . . . baby! I also didn't add a lot of color and added some pearls to make it soft looking. The majority of the card is Whisper White. I think that helped with the look of it too.

Here is the recipe (all supplies from Stampin Up):

Stamps: Circle Circus (#115778)

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, White Craft Ink
Card Stock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Pretties Kit (#109114), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (#114319)

Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

Speaking of babies, my little guy & I go meet the preschool teacher this morning! Time sure does fly. He is not a baby any more! He starts preschool officially next week. Boo hoo! I hope I can keep it together on his first day. I may have a tougher time than he does. Hee hee!

Enjoy your day and happy stamping!

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Cards for Charity

I was asked to put together a basket of cards for a Chinese auction at a charity event being held today. I try to make at least two of every card I create so I always have some on hand. That sure came in handy when I was asked to do this! I hope they like it.

Sorry for the short post today but we are having a little household crisis! Our refrigerator broke down Wednesday. Friday is was supposed to be repaired, but the cost to repair it was not worth it. We were pretty upset about it because it's only 8 years old! We bought a new one yesterday afternoon and it was delivered this morning. It doesn't fit!!!!!

Have a wonderful Saturday and say a prayer for me!


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Twick or Tweet

The theme for the Pals Paper Arts challenge today is Halloween. What fun!!! I used one of the stamps from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini being released September 1st. It's called "Twick or Tweet". What a cute name for a Halloween stamp set, don't you think?

This card has many layers. I started with a black card base. I wanted to "pop" the Rich Razzleberry so I first embossed it with a Stampin' Up! Texturz Plate and then glued it on top of Crushed Curry just leaving a hint of the Curry color show.

The little tweety bird is standing in grass I drew freehand to tie in my Old Olive color Top Note die cut. If you have any questions about this or any other creation of mine, please don't hesitate to e-mail me or leave me a comment at the end of this post for more directions. I would be more than happy to share!

Here is the recipe (all supplies from Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: Twick or Tweet (#116497 avail Sept 1st)

Ink: Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry,
Old Olive, Dusty Durango, Basic Black

Card Stock: Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive,
Dusty Durango, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories: orange brad & ribbon (non-SU!)

Tools: Curly Label Punch (#112208), Top Note Die (#113463),
Backgrounds Texturz Plates (#114512)

I'm mailing out my Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalogs today! If you are a regular customer of mine, you should receive yours soon. Watch that mail! If you have never ordered from me before and would like a copy, just drop me an e-mail. I'd be more than happy to send you send one absolutely free!

Happy stamping!

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Just Fluttering By

Just fluttering by to say "thank you so very much" for all the comments left on my blog recently! I truly get excited every time someone leaves a comment. I appreciate all your kind words.

It's still summer, right? Bright colored cards are still allowed & I have one to share with you today. You may need to put on your sunglasses. Stampin' Up! in color Melon Mambo has summer written all over it!

Here is the recipe (all supplies from Stampin' Up!):

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly (#111564)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie

Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade (#115675)

Accessories: Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka-Dot

Grosgrain Ribbon (#115611)

Tools: Mat Pack (#105826)

I just want to remind everyone that I still have two more Stampin' Up! Ribbon Originals shares available. See the details by clicking HERE. Due to the great success with this, I will be having more shares including more ribbon and Designer Series Paper! This is a great way to get a little of everything for a fraction of the cost. I'm loving it myself!

The Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini will be available to order from September 1st. It's just right around the corner! Need your very own copy of the mini? Just drop me an e-mail and I'll be sure you get one!

Have a wonderful day and thanks again for all your comments and support. You are the best!


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Sneak Peek: Delightful Decorations

Today I have a wonderful sneak peek from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini to share with you! The stamp set is called Delightful Decorations. This set includes four beautiful ornaments as well as three smaller circle stamps. There is a coordinating punch which will cut out your stamped ornaments perfectly! There is even matching rub-ons to make things even easier for creating your holiday paper crafts.

What do you think about the patterned paper I used? Another sneak peek from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini. This paper is GORGEOUS! Some of the papers in this pack have a shimmer to it and a flocked design. This paper matches perfectly with Stampin' Up! in color Soft Suede and Real Red.

Helpful Hint for Holiday Card Making: Last year I made about 50 Christmas cards total. It never hurts to get a head start and mass produce! I make five cards of each design I create for Christmas. Before you know it, you will have what you need and have quite an assortment for all your friends and family!

Check out the product list for this creation at the bottom of the post. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or leave a comment at the bottom of this post & I will respond.

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Enjoy your weekend! Happy stamping!!

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Recipe (all supplies from Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Delightful Decorations (#116517 avail Sept 1st), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Ink: Soft Suede, Whisper White Craft Ink
Designer Series Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty (#116770 avail Sept 1st)
Card Stock: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Real Red
Accessories: Square Fire Rhinestone Brads (#109112), Hemp Twine (#100982)
Tools: Ornament Punch (#116794 avail Sept 1st)

Sneak Peek Treat

How about a little Stampin' Up! Halloween sneak peek treat today? The Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA4) for today is "Anything BUT A Card". How about theses Halloween themed Sour Cream Containers? Cute? All the supplies are from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog due out September 1st. The tutorial for the containers can be found HERE on Splitcoaststampers website. The directions are simple and the supplies I used are minimal.

Here is the recipe so you can start your wish list:

Stamps: Twick or Tweet (available Sept 1st)

Designer Series Paper: Night & Day Specialty (available Sept 1st)

Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: 1/4 Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie Ribbon

Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4 Circle Punch,

1 3/8 Circle Punch, Curly Label Punch

Just a little note: The Night & Day Designer Series paper in the new mini includes two black polka-dot window sheets! I used one for a container. Wouldn't candy corn look yummy in this one? You can fill these little containers with Hershey Kisses, M&M's, Skittles, Tootsie Rolls, etc. Throw in a plastic spider ring among the candy as a little "trick". Hee hee!

The Stampin Up Holiday Mini Catalog due out September 1st is amazing! I've never seen a mini where I had to spend some serious time debating what to buy first because I just wanted everything! If you would like a copy, please e-mail me so I can send you one absolutely free! (while supplies last)

Stay tuned for some Christmas sneak peeks this week! I think the new Christmas products are my favorite. I can hardly wait to show you!!! Don't forget to subscribe to my blog if you haven't already (upper left corner) to get all the updates via e-mail!

Thank you so much for visiting today! Have a good one.

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