Weekly Deals – 6 May through 12 May 2014

Stampin’ Up! has done it again!  Another framelit is on sale this week.  The Holiday Ornaments Framelits is on sale for only $18.71!  And I love the Hearts A Flutter Stamp Set – it has 3 unique banners and of course the hearts.  This card (Hearts a Flutter) is one that received a lot of “pins” from my pinterest site: Alhambra Stampin’ Around Jumbo Wheel Card Base Pop n Cuts… Read More »

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Fabulous Florets, Paper Doily Sizzlits and 5/8″ Crochet Trim – all retiring!

For today’s card, I used the Fabulous Florets Stamp Set.   I can’t believe this set is retiring because it was so popular!     Please note, if you do want to get this set, the clear version is no longer available, but you can get it in the wood mount. The flowers and butterfly were stamped with Versamark, coated with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and set with the Heat… Read More »

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My Paper Pumpkin – improved and better than ever!

You spoke and we listened, so check out what’s new with Paper Pumpkin:   Our kits now give you a better value every time, with projects that you’re sure to love.   They all include an exclusive photopolymer stamp set that you can’t get anywhere else.   We’ve added a new perk for subscribers; if you’re an active subscriber you’ll be able to order a selection of your favorite kits… Read More »

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Free gift for all my newsletter subscribers! Free Gift: The “Papillon Potpourri” Creative Inspiration Collection brings you four fantastic card ideas featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Papillon Potpourri stamp set ( using all Stampin’ Up! product. The projects are easily reproducible (or adaptable to the supplies you have on hand) and feature a host of different techniques as well as some out-of-the box ideas for using your stamp set. The Papillon Potpourri Creative Inspiration… Read More »

Hey Girlfriend!

For today’s card I used a non-SU stamp (gasp!!!).  I selected this one for my friend Diana’s birthday.  Yes, she does like the flowery ones I’ve sent in the past but when I saw this stamp on Pinterest, I fell in love with it.  Diana, my other friend, Becky, and I have been close friends since high school and I thought this one would be perfect for her.I pulled the… Read More »

Weekly Deals 29 April through 5 May 2014

A selection of retiring products has been discounted for this week’s online Weekly Deal!  Get these items for 25% off during the week of April 29th-May 5th. The Dress Up Framelits in on the list – a good way to add to your collection of Big Shot accessories.  My favorite card using the Dress Up Framelits: Discount will automatically be applied as you shop at the links below!   Click any… Read More »

Happy Mother’s Day

Latest Retiring Stamp Set and Accessories List: 2014 Retiring Stamp Sets 28 April 2014 2014 Retiring Accessories 28 April 2014 Mother’s day is not only for mothers but also for mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers.   I did not realize it was also celebrated around the world!   (from the Wikipedia)  It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in spring. (e.g.,… Read More »

Masculine Monday

Today’s card is one I made for my grandson, David, who turned 15.  I wanted to keep it as simple as possible and do it as fast as possible because I started his card 30 minutes before we were due to pick up for his Birthday dinner!  Talk about working under pressure – and I did it to myself.  Do you procrastinate (like me?) or do you give yourself plenty… Read More »