Trees

I had a stray tree on my desk for quite some time.  I finally decided to put it to good use! When I received my Rooted in Nature stamp set, I played around using daubers trying to blend different colors (Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide).  The next level back was using Tranquil Tide, and the back tree was Tranquil Tide stamped off once.  The tree trunks were inked with Early Espresso.  I die cut my panel of whisper white with the Blended Seasons (no longer available) shape and then did the same with a piece of Wood Textures dsp.  The pieces were mounted on a Mint Macaron base embossed with the Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The sentiment is from a Paper Pumpkin kit.  I tied some baker's twine from Share What You Love embellishments.  Twine is my favorite embellishment!  What is yours?  Is it ribbon, buttons, rhinestones, enamel shapes?

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm so thankful for all of you.  Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

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SALE!!!

I can hardly wait for the Online Extravaganza Sale!!  Here are some details:

November 23–24

PAPER & EMBELLISHMENTS

• Bags
• Brads and Buttons
• Cards and Envelopes
• Cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• Embossing material
• Glitter
• Ribbons
• Twine
• Specialty Paper
• Tags
• Washi Tape

November 25–26

STAMPS & KITS

• Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
• Project kits
• Card kits
• Kit refills
• Memories & More
• Punch box kits

November 27–28

TOOLS & INK

• Adhesives
• Applicators
• Cleaners
• Cutting tools
• Embossing folders
• Framelits and thinlits
• Ink Pads
• Ink refills
• Markers
• Punches
• Scoring Tools
• Stamp blocks and cases

Get your lists  ready!!  Just click here to shop:  ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA and don't forget to use my host code J2QASA4S for any orders $50 or more to receive a free package of red rhinestones!

Gingham love

This card was created with the cute gingham dsp!  We received it at OnStage Orlando, and I can't get enough of it! I used a brand new set from our Occasions catalog (another all-attendee giveaway).  The catalog is being shipped in the next few weeks and it begins on January 5.  I can't wait to hear what you think about it!

This set is called Incredible Like You.  I stamped it in Blueberry Bushel on a Stitched Label die cut.  The base is Balmy Blue with a strip of Blueberry Bushel and the blue gingham.  I added a few pieces of Granny Apple Green with the Sprig Punch and some White Bakers Twine.

Amazing catalogs

I'm so excited about the Stampin' Up! Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs!  I cannot wait to share them with you.  If you are not working with another demonstrator and you'd like catalogs sent to you, please message me.

This card was made with a new stamp set from the Occasions catalog.  It's called Amazing Life.  It's such a cute set!  I paired it with our new Gingham Gala dsp.  The color combination is Grapefruit Grove, Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight.  I also added a few Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins.  You can shop for the current items at my online store 24/7 here:  SHOP  (or click the flower to the right).  Don't forget to use my host code with an order of $50 or more J2QASA4S  to receive a package of Red Rhinestone embellishments FREE! 

OnStage Orlando

Sorry I've been MIA!  Still trying to catch up after attending Stampin' Up!'s OnStage event in Orlando.  We celebrated Stampin' Up!'s 30th anniversary.  It was so much fun!  I got to spend time with a great bunch of people including my upline, Mary Fish.   I saw friends I haven't seen in two years and we laughed a lot! The worst part of OnStage is leaving your friends.  And the best part of being a demonstrator (on top of the discount) is the friendships!! 

Stampin' Up! spoiled us with some amazing gifts and did not disappoint with the new Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs!  I cannot wait to receive my pre-order (another perk). 

Some exciting news to share - we now have a red rubber stamp that sticks!!  It's called Cling Stamps and they are replacing Clear Stamps.  Boy, do they stick!!  Watch this video to learn more about them.




If you've ever thought about becoming a demonstrator, please talk to me!  I can explain all of the benefits to you.  There is no obligation to hold classes, you can simply enjoy the discount yourself.  Let me know if you want to hear about it.  I just celebrated my 5 year anniversary!!  I love being a part of Stampin' Up!

Snowflakes and more!

Check out these two gorgeous limited edition sets which is available to order starting today.  It will be available from November 1 to November 30, or while supplies last.  Don't wait!  It's very versatile.  Stampin' Up! has included a few every day sentiments as well as holiday. There are two stamp sets, a die set, gorgeous snowflake trinkets, and some pretty white velveteen paper.  Can you imagine what the snowflakes look like using that paper??!!

Click here to shop for these beauties!  

And don't forget to use my November HOST CODE of  J2QASA4S   to receive a package of Red Rhinestone embellishments with an order of $50 or more.  

Happy Halloween

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

The November Paper Pumpkin kit is going to be great!  Just check out the box for a sneak peek of what's inside  I will tell you it's a card kit (10 cards).  The coordinating colors are:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Gold, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla and Whisper White.  I can hardly wait to see it!!

Sign up to receive this amazing kit by November 10.  Click HERE or on the graphic below to order your fun kit!

Quick and easy thanks

Here is a quick and easy thank you using the Big Thanks bundle.  I recently received this as a gift from my upline's upline.  What a nice surprise!  I can't wait to ink up this stamp set. All I used was the die. I paired it with the Nature's Poem designer series paper.  I feel like I cannot make a card without the Stitched Shapes thinlits.  I truly love this set.  I used Faceted Dots for the finishing touch.

Click here to order the bundle or shop in my store 24/7 (p.s.  don't forget to use my host code

Birthday FLASH Sale!

Stampin' Up! is celebrating its 30th birthday by having a flash sale which starts on October 23.  Be ready!  Click the graphic above for details. And use my HOST CODE of  QFJNFCKA for October to receive a package of Santa's Workshop embellishments (online orders only).

Snowflakes!!

Check out this video on an upcoming limited edition bundle of products from Stampin' Up!  They're gorgeous!  You can start ordering this on November 1, so be ready!  It's while supplies last.  This one is sure to sell out!

Fall in New England

I really love fall in New England!  I don't think I would ever want to live where I can't see the beautiful leaves, even if it's horrible in the winter.

I decided to make some pretty leaves by taking the Layered Leaves Dynamic Embossing Folder and tapping some Brushos on the folder and then I spritzed with a Stampin' Spritzer.  I added a panel of thick Whisper White card stock and ran it through the Big Shot.  I also made another with the Woodland Embossing folder.  after spritzing, I took a tissue and ran it down the trees so they would be white.  And for the last card I decided to use the back side of a colorful panel so that it was appropriate for a sympathy card.  I used the leaf punch and Nature's Roots dies as embellishments, and the sentiment piece is from Merry Christmas All from the Holiday Catalog.  Let me know if you have any questions on technique, and tell me which is your favorite!

I promised to share a couple of Aruba pictures, and here they are.  It was beautiful even though we did have two days of rain.  We were experiencing the backlash from a hurricane that was hitting St. Maarten at the time.  The beach area was flooded so we enjoyed the pool.  The next day, we went in the ocean for some big waves!  We met some wonderful people and had a great time as always - One Happy Island!

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