Have you stocked up yet??

Order & get FREE S-A-B HERE

I just had to share my lovely orchid! I purchased this as a tiny bare-root orchid May 2013 at the International Orchid Festival near Homestead, FL. This it the FIRST bloom and I'm thrilled with the colors! It's a stunner!

Den. Oriental Smile 'Fantasy"

Related articles

Orchid excitement!

Did you feel the ENERGY & FUN in this video from last summer's Stampin' Up! Convention???

Join me as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for this year's Convention!!! Let's chat! I'm always happy to answer all your questions. Email me: nferb@hotmail.com or read details above at "JOIN NOW $99."

Kelly, our oldest daughter, and her hubby just visited for a few days to escape the Minnesota weather! ALWAYS great to have family time!

We just had a solar heater installed for our little pool. The water was 90 degrees in March! That's my kinda swimming!

Kelly and Chris off to kayak Alligator Creek behind our house!

Visiting Banyon Street in Boca Grande on Gasparilla barrier island. Love these unique trees!

We had perfect weather and two days at the beach!

Related articles

Barrier Island Travels

Orchid excitement!

This format creates an interesting card front! It's Stampin' Up!'s 1" square punch mounted on the Postage Stamp Punch - easy!! Don't worry if the image is larger than the punch. Colors: Midnight Muse with Crumb Cake.

Add a Chevron knot and that's all you need! This is a great guy stamp set!

The Open Sea Stamp Set of 5 images

#128454 wood - $26.95 or #123032 clear $18.95

Weekly Deals for March 25-31, 2014

Stampin' Up!'s quaint Timeless Talk Stamp Set creates charming cards! This is a snappy combo of Real Red, Smoky Slate and Basic Grey!

I loved the Basic 3/8" Glimmer Brad - a perfect fit for the phone dial. Anyone would enjoy receiving this birthday greeting!

Timeless Talk Stamp Set of 7 images

#126605 wood - $22.95 

#126607 clear - $16.95

This nifty kit makes TWENTY cute note cards and includes envelopes! It's ALL self-adhesive and includes 3 stamps, a mini clear block and ink pad cube! It's GREAT for beginners or travel. Grab it and GO...on vacation, on a  car trip, on a camping trip!!

I added the yellow brads - couldn't resist!

Added a Rhinestone on this one.

Added lots of Rhinestones! There are 16 more!

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

# 134998 - ONLY $19.95

CLASSIC! A simple design punctuated by a Silver Glimmer Paper heart! A perfect thought to send.

 Keep these on hand - you'll be glad you did and so will the receiver!

Have you ever wondered, "Just what is MY PAPER PUMPKIN ??" It's a monthly "escape" shipped directly to YOU - a creative surprise! This is the March 2014 project. Sign up before March 2014 ends and get a FREE Marker Set!

Get more details here:

https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=4615  

Struggling with ideas for male cards? This clever card uses the Pennants Builder Punch to "build" a bow tie! The background Modern Medley Designer Series Paper looks like newspaper, too!

The gals in my Ebony & Ivory Classes have loved this simple idea! Try it!

Petite Pennants Builder Punch

#122361 - $16.95

Weekly Deals for March 18, 2014

My fingers are itching to get hold of these SWEETIE PIE Stamps!!!! They are so darling!! I just ordered them, but had to tell you about them now. When you order at my online store, be sure to look at the PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS Category!! They are totally clear and very easy to use with your clear blocks. Samples SOON!

Sweetie Pie Frames #137121 - $13.95

Sweetie Pie #136849 - $13.95

Related articles

Ikat

I just finished a 6-month stamp club and this was one of three projects for March. The olde WORLD MAP Stamp is a great companion for THE OPEN SEA Stamp Set! The background is Sahara Sand Cardstock accented with Midnight Muse ribbon and frame.

I wanted this old document to look ancient so I used Crumb Cake Cardstock, sponging, & tearing. Then I rolled the toren edge around a thin pick to make it look curled. I think the results are perfect! This set has endless possibilities for male cards!

THE OPEN SEA

#128454 Wood - $26.95

#123032 Clear - $18.95

I'm doing the Happy Dance!!

Today I exceeded 100,000 views on my blog!

Thanks friends!

Here is a little peek at my stamping office in our new home! I was THRILLED with built-in oak shelves across one end of my room. These shelves are 12" DEEP. I stacked one row of stamp cases in front of the other AND elevated the back row with lumber so I could read the labels!!! I'M LOVIN' IT!!! That trick DOUBLED my storage!

The lumber I used was 2-1/2" wide and works PERFECT!!

I displayed some of my antique quilts and buttons on the top of the cabinets. To give the room depth, I stained the interior of the cabinets dark and painted the outside 3 coats of white to match the rest of the trim in the room. The walls are very close to Stampin' Up!'s SOFT SKY color. I'll have more views of my office in the future! Keep popping in OR SUBSCRIBE (on the right) and never miss a post or Weekly Deal!

March 11, 2014 WEEKLY DEALS

I have a six-month ONLINE STAMP CLUB beginning April 2014. I only need ONE more person - will it be YOU?? Whoever contacts me first will be the one! Each member will receive the NEW 2014-15 Catalog FREE and receive Hostess Benefits one month. Each member orders a min. of $25 online each month for 6 months. I'll mail each member 3 completed cards each month for inspiration! Please join us!! nferb@hotmail.com

(you must have a US mailing address to participate)

NOT naughty! Get nautical, with Stampin' Up!'s "The Open Sea" Stamp Set of 5 images. I paired the anchor with Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper STACK, which I LOVE! I got a fun, fresh shippy feel!

Once again I used that CUTE Banner Punch, a FREE item when you purchase $50 during Sale-A-Bration. Hurry! It ends March 31, 2014.

The Open Sea

#123032 clear - $18.95 OR #128454 $26.95

Kelly Ann Ferb, eight days old! Giving birth to my first child changed my life - I wanted the whole world to be a safer place for her! She was a SPIRITED child and brought us lots of ADVENTURES. We love you and wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

This has been a HIT design in my Ebony & Ivory Classes! It's crisp and clean, with a POP of glitzy Silver Glimmer Paper!

The Black layer is created with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. The little banners cover the "tag holes" in each end! It's so easy! The Banner Punch is a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with a $50 purchase until March 31, 2014!

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

#133324 - $22.95

The top of this blog contains HOT links for your convenience! Let's say you LOVE a bargain, who doesn't?? Simply click CLEARNCE and you are magically at my online store's CLEARANCE RACK! Cool. Or, you are snuggled in bed with your tablet, surrounded by your pets! You want to check out new stuff at Stampin' Up! Click NEW Arrivals at the top and you are there! You got it! Stop back often! This is my online papercrafts STORE, created just for YOU!!

March 4, 2014 - Weekly Deals

I can't get enough of these SWEET flowers made with the Stampin' Up! Spiral Flower Die #129379 - $17.95!!! I used the Bird Builder Punch for two different shaped leaves.

I used the Retro Fresh Designer Series Papers to embellish this Stampin' Up! Kraft Box!! Check out my last post, below, for directions to use this FAST & EASY die!! It's sooo versatile! If you do craft shows this is a MUST-HAVE die!!

I huge CONGRATS goes out to my two top Stampin' Up! direct recruits for their outstanding February sales:

Liz Gullet of Byron, IL

Mary Elliott of Oregon, IL

Claim your prizes within the next seven days! If you'd like to join my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Family, now during Sale-A-Bration, you will get even MORE in your starter kit! Just ask me: nferb@hotmail.com

I've been creating LOTS of flowers - here's to my NORTHERN FRIENDS!! Spring WILL come! Till then, create your own spring with Stampin' Up!'s Spiral Flower Die!! Directions: begin at the SMALL end of the die cut paper, roll tightly around a small diameter stick (skewer.) Remove the stick and let the paper "relax" to open up the petals. The last scallop of the die is a BASE, add hot glue to the base and attached the rolled petals. Next, I like to lay the flower, petals-down-on-the-table and PRESS. This slightly flattens the flower and turns a few petals back. Mold the paper to your liking. Try TWO DIES to make a larger flower OR, HALF OF A DIE to create a tiny bud. SOOOO many possibilities!! Non-wilt, re-usable flowers perfect for party & wedding decorations!

Use: Designer Series Papers, Foil Papers, Brushed Metallic Papers, Coordinations Cardstock, Standard Cardstock, Felt, ETC!!!

Add: Sponging, Dazzling Diamonds, Glitter Glue, Sanding, Crumpling. Try adding these fast, pretty flowers to wreaths, pins, tote bags, magnets, baby headbands, bracelets, ETC!! I added a floral wire thru the center to create a stem.

I used Janet Wakeland's idea: I bought a cheap salt shaker and filled it with coarse sand. I inserted the stems thru the shaker holes to create a nice little bouquet for my desk!!! Another flower idea in my next post so stop back!

Spiral Flower Die - $17.95

#129379 - Occasions Catalog

SHOP HERE

Ok friends! I've had requests for subscriptions to my blog. I have JUMPED off the deep end and am doing a 30 day trial of a third-party service, FEEDBLITZ! I've lots of learning to do. Please sign up on this blog to receive all my posts! I'm challenging myself to learn this!

Scroll down and click "Subscribe to this blog" on the right. Go to the grey box and select one: Email or RSS or Moblie Version. It's free and easy! You will receive all my posts!