Life's too short...

Hi Stampers!  I could never say no to cake, can you?!  I created this card with Happiness Blooms designer series paper and the Amazing Life stamp set.  This paper is so pretty and bold!  I got the idea from a stamper in my big group, Renee Chambers.  Her card used the paper and a rectangle with this fun fold, and she used a different stamp set.

A quick tutorial:  Start with a Real Red base (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), scored at 4-1/4", and then at 2-1/8".  You fold the card in half, then fold the panel back.  Add a piece of dsp which is 4 x 1-7/8".  Stamp your cake in the lower right corner on whisper white, and your sentiment to the left so that it is not shown under the scalloped circle sentiment in Pineapple Punch.  Color the cake in with Pineapple Punch Stampin' Blends. Stamp your sentiment and cut with a layering circle, add the scalloped circle in Pineapple Punch and adhere.  Then adhere half of the circle to the panel of dsp.  I added a few of the little dot trios for accents.  You could also use embellishments.

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Shop in my store here 24/7.  Time is running out for Sale-a-bration!  The sale ends on March 31.  Spend $50, get a FREE item from this catalog.  Spend $100, get two FREE items.  Don't miss out.  There are some amazing items!  And if you want the ultimate bundle, please contact me!  You will not believe how much you'll save if you sign up to be on my team!

Don't forget to use my March Host code of  SPQMUFAB  when you place an order of $50 or more in product.  I will send you a package of embellishments for FREE.  If you place an order of $150 or more, don't use the code.  You will receive Stampin' Rewards for your order ($15).

Crop weekend in Maine

I wanted to pop in and share a few photos from my weekend in Maine with the girls.  We had a blast!  The area is so beautiful, even with snow.  We had snow while we were there and the ocean was incredibly rough.  We drove up to Nubble Light, one of the most photographed light houses in Maine.

I didn't get a huge amount done (20 or so cards), but I had a great time with great friends.  We laughed a lot!  Girlfriend time is great for the soul.

I finished most of my Paper Pumpkin kit.  Here are some alternatives:

Click here to shop my store and don't forget to use my March Host Code of  SPQMUFAB  when you place an order of $50 or more in product.  I will send you a package of embellishments for FREE.  If you place an order of $150 or more, don't use the code.  You will receive Stampin' Rewards for your order.  During Sale-a-Bration, you will earn a free product for every $50.  Check out the new Sale-a-Bration Coordination products!

Here's another deal for you...if you want to try Paper Pumpkin, you can purchase a prepaid code for 3 months which would earn you a FREE Sale-a-Bration item!  You can also purchase a 6 or 12 month and earn even more free products!  Current subscribers can do this as well.  Just click "skip" for this month and enter your prepaid code!  Sign up before March 10 to get the free birthday stamp set Paper Pumpkin is giving away with the March kit.

Hello Cupcake!

Don't you just love this little cupcake stamp?!  It's a free selection in the Stampin' Up! 2019 Sale-a-bration catalog!  I used Call Me Clover as a base, and the dsp strip is Blueberry Bushel.  For inks, I used a Stitched Rectangle and stamped in Blueberry Bushel on the cupcake paper, Crumb Cake for the cake part (I'm a vanilla girl), and Call Me Clover for the top.  I will have several more versions after my class tonight.  I like to give options! I kept it simple by just adding a Linen Thread bow.  This could be a masculine card, don't you think?  Thanks for stopping by!

p.s.  Starting March 1st, you can purchase the cupcake dies to coordinate with this set!

Some products used:

Click here to see the FREE (with qualified purchase) Sale-a-Bration items:

Four Seasons

Hi Stampers!  I wanted to pop in and tell you how much I am loving the Four Seasons bundle.  The stamp set and designer series paper are available as a FREE option in Sale-a-Bration!  Make a purchase of $50 or more and you can choose this.  It's a great set!  

Starting March 1, you can purchase the dies during Sale-a-Bration Coordination.  Purchase that with another set of dies to coordinate with the frogs, cupcakes or lilies (see previous post), and you will earn the stamp set and designer series paper!  Let me know if I can answer questions.  Click on the catalog below to start shopping on March 1.  Of course, you can purchase whatever you'd like to add up to the $50 for the free item.

I started with a Poppy Parade card base, added a panel of the Painted Seasons dsp, then I cut the backside of the dsp with a Stitched Rectangle.  I cut smaller rectangle in Whisper White and stamped the sentiment from Incredible Like You , and the flowers on scraps.  I adhered one flower and popped the other (Poppy Parade and Gorgeous Grapefruit).  The leaves were stamped in Call Me Clover and die cut.  The finishing touch was some Gorgeous Grapefruit Organdy ribbon (fingers crossed that this comes back in SAB soon!). Thanks for stopping by!

Here is a video showing the beautiful Painted Seasons bundle:

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SAB Coordination

Stampin' Up! has come up with something new - Sale-a-Bration Coordination!  I think you'll love these options as much as I do!  They are available starting March 1 - March 31 only.

I love how they made framelits for the free products in Sale-a-Bration!  And the Story Label punch is amazing!  It works well with the sentiments in More Than Words.

Tell me which one is your favorite!  I know the frogs were so popular with the first release.  I'm guessing the frog framelits will be the most popular, but you never know!  Everyone loves a good punch.  Ooops!

Call Me Cupcake Framelits Dies:

Four Seasons Framelits Dies:

Hop Around Framelits:

 Lily Framelits Dies:

Story Label Punch:

More Than Words:

Today is the day!!

Starting today, you have new items to choose for FREE in the Sale-a-Bration catalog!  Just spend $50 or more, and you will get to choose a free item with every $50 purchase (2 items with $100, etc.).


All Adorned:

 Painted Seasons (LOVE):

Check them out here!

Here is a video on one stamp set called All Adorned.  So pretty and versatile!

And my absolute favorite - Painted Seasons Bundle:

For every $50 you spend in any catalog, you will receive a free item in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog.  Don't forget to use my February host code for online orders $50 and over.  You will receive a free package of embellishments from me.  The code is:  GXC7AY9E .  If your order totals $100, you will qualify for two level one items or one level two.  If your order is $150 or more, do not use this code!!  You will receive Stampin' Rewards with your order.  Please contact me if you'd like to talk about the ultimate sale!  You can sign up to be on  my team, choose $175 in product for $99 (free shipping) and enjoy your discount with no further obligation.

Paper Pumpkin is Six!

Paper Pumpkin is celebrating its sixth birthday!  They are celebrating by giving subscribers a FREE stamp set!  Be sure to subscribe here before March 10 to take advantage of this offer:

Here is an alternative project I made from the January kit:

I look forward to receiving the kit each month.  It's such a fun surprise!  The stamp sets and embellishments alone are great, and the projects are so cute.  Why not give it a try!

New Sale-a-bration Releases!

Starting February 15, you can choose some beautiful new releases.  Stay tuned for a release of coordinating products and some project samples!

Check out the brochure here:

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For every $50 you spend in any catalog, you will receive a free item in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog.  Don't forget to use my February host code for online orders $50 and over.  You will receive a free package of embellishments from me.  The code is:  GXC7AY9E .  If your order totals $100, you will qualify for two level one items or one level two.  Please contact me if you'd like to talk about the ultimate sale!  You can sign up to be on  my team, choose $175 in product for $99 (free shipping) and enjoy your discount with no further obligation.

Easy Butterflies

I truly love all of the butterfly options in the new Stampin' Up! Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs!  This card is the easy way out.  Just take your Butterfly Gala punch (currently not orderable, but will be back soon) and punch out images from the Botanical Butterfly designer series paper.  This paper is FREE with a qualifying purchase!  Then take a Stitched Circle Shape, a panel of dsp (3-3/4 x 5) with a coordinating panel of cardstock (4 x 5-1/4 in Granny Apple Green), and add a sentiment.  I used one from the Beauty Abounds set.  Easy!  I added an Epoxy Heart Droplet which was colored with Stampin' Blends Calypso Coral which is close to the Grapefruit Grove base. Thanks for stopping by!  Please let me know what you think.

p.s.  punch out every butterfly you can.  I cheated and tucked the partial butterflies behind the Stitched Circle!

Just click on the product images below to shop.  Don't forget to use my February host code for online orders $50 and over.  You will receive a free package of embellishments from me.  The code is:  GXC7AY9E  (and don't forget, you will earn a FREE item from the Sale-a-Bration as well).  If your order totals $100, you will qualify for two level one items or one level two.  Please contact me if you'd like to talk about the ultimate sale!  You can sign up to be on  my team, choose $175 in product for $99 (free shipping) and enjoy your discount with no further obligation.

Click here to see the FREE items you can get with a purchase of $50 or more:

A flowery thank you

I love this stamp set!  I received it at OnStage in November and I couldn't wait to color in this flower.  Don't you just love these sentiments?!  Ok, I'm a sentiment girl in case you haven't noticed.  I used Butterfly Gala on the first sentiment.  I've never been a huge purple fan, but I just love the two newest purples by Stampin' Up!, Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather.  This is Gorgeous Grape.  I started out with the rectangles and decided to try an oval.  In the end, I chose the rectangles for class.  Let me know which one you like better!

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Don't forget to use my January host code for online orders $50 and over.  You will receive a free package of embellishments from me.  The code is:  BMVRMPYM (and don't forget, you will earn a FREE item from the Sale-a-Bration as well).  If your order totals $100, you will qualify for two level one items or one level two.  Please contact me if you'd like to talk about the ultimate sale!  You can sign up to be on  my team, choose $175 in product for $99 (free shipping) and enjoy your discount with no further obligation.