PPA 241

I made this for the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge.  I like this nice and easy sketch by Nicole Watt. My youngest son was turning 25 so I decided to make his card with the sketch.  I mentioned this previously.  I made another (PPA240) and decided it wasn't him.  Well, I showed it to him and he said he really liked it!  Oh well...onto his card.  Let me know what you think!

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Even Better Sale-A-Bration!

Stampin' Up! has done something they've never done before.  They've added four new FREE Sale-a-Bration products which are available starting March 1 - March 31.  They're so awesome, I can't decide which to choose!  I may just have to get all of them.  Just click on the photos to shop, but remember, they're not available until March 1st.  Can't wait!

PPA 240

I was trying to come up with a card for my youngest who turned 25 a few days ago.  I made this and decided it wasn't him, but I used it for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge.  I love this sketch by Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains, and will try it again soon.  I will also post the card that was him soon.  I used it for another challenge.  Thanks for looking and commenting!

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Finally Four Feathers with Grunge

I FINALLY inked up my Four Feathers stamp set!!  I bought this before Christmas and just haven't gotten to it.  I ended up making two versions.  One of the sentiments is from my first Paper Pumpkin kit (Hey There, Friend).  I forgot to add the Early Espresso stamp pad which I used for the sentiments.

I just have to share why you should close your ink pad when you are done.  Check out the second card.  I had both Crumb Cake and Lost Lagoon open on my desk.  I finished with the Lost Lagoon and inked up Crumb Cake with Gorgeous Grunge.  When I went back to ink up again, I hit the Lost Lagoon and stamped.  I then realized it was the wrong color.  I went with it anyway!  Let  me know if  you think I should remake it!

Oooops, check out the ink colors on the bottom of this Whisper White panel.  

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PPA 239

Soft Suede says masculine to me.  I decided to make a valentine for my hubby with this color combination from the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge.  

I don't have Soft Suede ink so I used some retired dsp.  I really wanted a splash of ink near the heart but decided the chevron would work.  I bought this punch because I loved the look, and I've only used it once or twice.  I'm happy it seemed to work on this one.  Let me know what you think!

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Another Lotus Blossom

I had so much fun playing with this stamp set during a snow day.  I just couldn't stop.  The color combinations are endless!  I wasn't going to bore you with more postings, but my friend mentioned the others so I thought I'd show one more.  This is a free stamp set, by the way!  Just spend $50 and choose this from the Sale-A-Bration catalog!

I made this with the intention of using the tag as a bookmark, but couldn't figure out a way to tuck it in a pocket.  I decided to just stick it down with dimensionals.

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PPA 238

I love this pretty color combination from the Pals Paper Arts challenge.  I decided to use Painted Petals with Butterfly Basics (background and small butterfly), and used a sentiment from Express Yourself (retired).

I thought I would have lots of time to stamp during the two snow days we had, but I ended up spending time cooking, trying to fix a printer, and a few other things. I really can't believe how fast the time went by!  I did make a few cards and it was nice having the extra days. 

Between Monday and Tuesday, we got between 31 and 33 inches of snow!  It was unbelievable.  It was a lot less stressful once I found out that my sons didn't have to work on Tuesday.  I usually sit home worrying about them.  The Massachusetts Governor issued a driving ban from midnight Monday through midnight Tuesday.  The post offices were closed along with grocery stores and Dunkin' Donuts!  There wasn't a driving ban in NH, where I live, but most people stayed home.   We will be getting another storm Friday and then again on Monday!  I guess we shouldn't have said it's been an easy winter so far.

Updated to add that this was written for a January 29 post.  Then I realized the correct date for this color combination is today!

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Lotus Blossom

I had so much fun during my snow days.   I don't know why I was so afraid of inking up Lotus Blossom, a freebie from Sale-a-bration!  It's really easy.  I got inspiration on the scalloped edge from Stampin' Dolce, but I couldn't find it on her blog to link up.

Thanks for looking and commenting!  Please let me know if you need a Sale-a-Bration or Occasions catalog.  I'd be happy to send one (if you have your own demonstrator, please contact them).

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Spare parts

We have had sooooo much snow!  I had Monday and Tuesday off from work and it's been so nice having the extra time.  I feel bad for my husband who has to clear all of the snow.   He won't let me do anything because of my shoulder and pulled back.  I do feel bad!

Anyway, I have been trying to clean my stamp room because I will be having company soon, weather permitting!  My desk is a mess!  I don't know if you do this, but I know I do.  When I make a card, I end up with small pieces of paper that I can't bear to toss.  It's not like I don't have enough paper!  What I do is pull out my handy little punches and cut out flowers, stars, hearts or banners and save them for another day. What I get is a big pile of pieces that I never use!

Today when I was putting away some of the pieces in my containers, I saw a cute little balloon and three stars that matched.  I decided to make myself use them on a card and this is what I came up with.  Let me know if you do this with the pieces of paper.  I'd like to think I'm not alone! (cough, can we say hoarder?!)

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