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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:22:31 -0500 |
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The Queen of the Star Punch
I can't take credit for this one. Today's creation is by Betsy Ross! Nice sketch, Betsy :) Is that Real Red, Whisper White and Night of Navy? In all seriousness, this vintage flag is such a powerful reminder of how lucky we are to enjoy freedom. Happy 4th of July to all my readers. I won't be able to create...
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| Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:40 -0500 |
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Hodgepodge Hardware 25% Off
Stampin' Up!'s July deals are popping up and my virtual stamping pals are anxiously awaiting the news. Hodgepodge Hardware (Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer Catalog, p. 188) is 25% off now through Aug. 10. The following finishes are included: Original Price (per kit): $27.95 NOW: $20.96 105532 Aged Copper Kit 105531 Antique Brass Kit 105532 Pewter Kit Each kit contains an assortment...
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| Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:57:15 -0500 |
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Fresh Cuts Offer. Last Call!
Last call is June 30! Here's project three of my count-down to the expiration of some really cool Stampin' Up! Promotions. For all current Stampin' Up! sales, please check out my right side bar list under "What's On Sale?" Now through 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday, June 30, I'm exclusively offering any item in the Occasions Mini Catalog at 10% off,...
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| Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:55:53 -0500 |
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Die-Cut Blooms. WOW Card in 10 Minutes or Less!
Project #2 (of 3) of my count-down to the June 30 expiration date of some really cool Stampin' Up! Promotions. For all current Stampin' Up! sales, please check out my right side bar list under "What's On Sale?" However, I have sweetened the deal: Now through 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday, June 30, I'm exclusively offering any item in the Occasions...
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| Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:21:36 -0500 |
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Attention Stampers . . . The Mini is About to Close.
Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Collection and the Fresh Cuts Offer both expire, Monday, June 30. While the clock winds down, I'm going to highlight products from these promotions with THREE new projects (beginning below) over the next 24 hours. Still on the fence? Now through 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday, June 30, I'm exclusively offering any item in the Occasions Mini...
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| Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:08:23 -0500 |
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Retro Quilt
Today's Splitcoast Inspiration Challenge (IC134) was a beautiful quilt . . . which lead me straight to my 1 3/8" Square Punch--seemed like it would be the perfect "quilting" tool. I felt like experimenting with a more retro approach, so I ran Pumpkin Pie, River Rock, and Ruby Red card stock through my Cuttlebug with the Spots and Dots Embossing...
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| Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:47:27 -0500 |
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Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Expires 6/30!
Last chance means you still have an opportunity through June 30 to order from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog. Love the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware on p. 7? How about Essence of Love on p. 18? Need to stock up on Afternoon Tea Designer Paper on p. 8? Whatever you have been contemplating, don't let these last few days...
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| Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:48:18 -0500 |
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Happy Bird-Day, Henry!
My little grand nephew turns two this week and I took the opportunity to "punch" out a card with Stampin' Up!'s Jersey Shore Designer Series paper and square punches. My inspiration was today's Ways to Use It Challenge: Birds (SCS WT172). This Pun Fun bird took flight, was inked in Brilliant Blue and stamped on Whisper White. I stamped him...
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| Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:48:28 -0500 |
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Fresh Cut Flowers
Ever get a little stamper's block? We all do and I discovered using a sketch or color challenge can relieve the stress and get the wheels turning. Today's card was inspired by three challenges: SCS Color Challenge CC172 (Wild Wasabi, White, Taken With Teal), SCS Technique Lover's Challenge ("Hitting the Bottle" TLC174) and Poetic Artistry's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #43....
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| Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:14:16 -0500 |
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Envelope for 4 x 4's in a Snap
Today's post offers a quick and easy way to create a square envelope from a standard (5 3/4" x 4 3/8") envelope, perfect for those cute 4 x 4 cards that are all the rage. One of my virtual stamping pals, Colleen K. (an excellent resource for cool stamping ideas), directed me to Cindy Lawrence's wonderful tutorial (Cindy's one of...
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| Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:34:34 -0500 |
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I've Been Double Tagged
I have been tagged twice over the last couple days and have a little extra time to play today. Tagging requires sharing a few secrets and confessions about yourself in an attempt to "entertain" and inform readers. My responses may bring on a yawn but I'm going to be a sport and participate. Tag #1 is from an incredibly talented...
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| Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:09:23 -0500 |
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Blog Candy Au Chocolat Winner Announcement
I promised you a winner this afternoon . . . however, that was before my back "went out" and I instantly became a 100 year old woman. I shuffle from room to room (think Tim Conway on the Carol Burnett Show) and need to lift my legs with my hands and swing them around when getting out of bed or...
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| Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:47:10 -0500 |
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Blog Candy Au Chocolat
Time for something sweet? Just drop me a comment at the end of this post with what you most hope to see in Stampin' Up!'s Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog (to be released Aug. 11) before Noon CST, Sunday, June 22 and you get a chance to win all these chocolate-y delights. Savor 24 delicious 6 x 6 pieces...
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| Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:11:06 -0500 |
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Stampin' Up! Introduces Décor Elements
BIG NEWS!! Stampin' Up! has added a new home décor product line called Décor Elements--wall graphics, expressions and letters, which will be available July 1, 2008. Express your style and customize your personal space with these easy, cost effective and flexible vinyl wall coverings. Think tasteful "giant rub-ons" in both modern and traditional styles. Due to Stampin' Up! regulations, I...
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| Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:11:09 -0500 |
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Ginger Blossom Thank You
Please don't forget that all Stampin' Up!'s current Hostess Sets (pp. 18-26 Stampin' Up! Spring-Summer Catalog) will be retiring Aug. 10, the day before the big release of the new Fall-Winter catalog (Aug. 11). No need to do a workshop or make a single brownie. Just throw yourself a little party (or team up with a friend or two) to...
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| Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:55:30 -0500 |
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Kind Embrace
This is a doozie of a bow . . . however, just what the doctor ordered to play along with Limited Supplies Splitcoast Challenge "Get Knotty" (LSC172). I also tapped into the Splitcoast Color Challenge (CC170), using So Saffron, Real Red and Regal Rose. TIP: All Splitcoast Daily Challenges are listed on my right side bar. Using minimal layers and...
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| Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:28:47 -0500 |
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Fresh Cuts Chocolate Dip
I'm thrilled Stampin' Up! is providing sneak peeks of the Fall-Winter Catalog (to be released August 11). Stay tuned for another "peek" in July. If Fresh Cuts is a sign of things to come, I'm destined to go bananas on the new catty. Please don't miss this Fresh Cuts Special Offer, only available now through June 30. The Fresh Cuts...
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| Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:39:04 -0500 |
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Stampin' Up! Announces Retiring Stamps
No more All in a Row? The end of Print Pattern Background? Taking my Touch of Nature? How about Eat Cake? Not a crumb will be left. After years of dedicated service, dozens of stamps from Stampin' Up!'s Spring-Summer 2008 Catalog are retiring. This is your last chance to order your favorites now through August 10. Supplies are limited so...
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| Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:31:44 -0500 |
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Wonderful Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Want an inexpensive way to create a quick, custom colored background? Stampin' Up!'s Bitty Backgrounds ($12.95 for four stamps) are such a simple and delightful way to create painterly effects in a flash. I stamped the two step stem from Stampin' Up!'s Wonderful You on Whisper White, first in Soft Saffron (solid image) and second in Basic Gray (line image)....
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| Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:59:51 -0500 |
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Occasions Mini Expires June 30
My 50 "something" sister-in-law just graduated from college. She showed so much tenacity as she completed a few courses at a time over many years . . . all to culminate in such an amazing accomplishment. However, a cap and gown or "grad" card didn't seem quite appropriate. So I just went with her personality, "sparkle." The BRIGHT IDEA for...
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