This is an olde technique with a new spin -  Shimmery White Cardstock!! Create INTERESTING papers that will match your cardstocks.GET MESSY!

You need:

    * Shallow dish

    * Cheap aerosol Shaving Cream

    * Table knife

    * Reinkers

    * Paper Towel

    * Shimmery White Cardstock

Spray a layer of shaving cream in the shallow dish making it slightly larger that your cardstock.

With the knife, smooth the shaving cream fairly flat.

Add drops of your chosen colors of reinkers.

I used Bermuda Bay and Tangelo Twist.

Use the knife to cut through the colors moving it around.

I did straight lines here.

Press Shimmery Cardstock flat into the "mess," pressing out all the air.

Lift up the cardstock and use the knive to wipe off most of the shaving cream. Save the shaving cream on the side of the contain.

Blot and wipe off the remaining shaving cream. Dry flat.

Keep using the shaving cream by swirling the colors again.

This is my second print. Each will be very different.

Add more color anytime.

I swirled diagonally this time.

  I made these 6 very different prints from one spraying of shaving cream! You can see how the color evolves! It's sooo fun to experiment with different color combos! For clean up - rinse down the drain. TIP: Whisper White Cardstock gets very soggy and curls. The Shimmery White Cardstock has a better finish and doesn't curl so much. The shimmer will still show through! NOTE to Demonstrators: my club did this technique and had lots of fun! Everyone brought their own shallow dish and 2 cans of shaving cream was more than enough for 6 people.

COMING NEXT: see what I made with my prints!!

Shimmery White Cardstock

#101910 - $7.95

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This "rosy" die cut is part of the Artisan Embellishment Kit. The kit contains two of these. I used them to create two quick cards by adding a colored layer and a ribbon.

This card has a more formal look with neutrals and gold ribbon.

Two very different looks! Which is your favorite??

I've been playing with the lovely Painted Petals Stamp Set. I used Blushing Bride and Pistachio Pudding colors.

This is an easy-to-use two-step stamp set.

I love the softness of these colors and images.

Painted Petal Stamp Set of 13 images

#138819 wood $32.95

#138822 clear $24.95

#137146 photopolymer $23.95

NEW Clearance items have been added to the Clearance Rack today!

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Retiring Accessories are available

ONLY WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.

Retiring Stamp Sets will be manufactured

by Stampin' Up! in Utah until May 26, 2015.

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Butterfly Thinlits are BACK IN STOCK!! HURRAY!!

Till April 30, 2015:

1. Get the Butterflies Thinlits at a 15 percent discount--just $21.20!
2. Buy any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles at a 15 percent discount and choose one of three FREE Sale-A-Bration items (only available while supplies last)!

• Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (item 138633)
• Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (item 138634)
• Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 138635)

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TIP: put waxed paper between the cardstock and thinlit for easy removal after cutting!

I needed some VERY special thank yous! I grabbed one of my favorite punches - the Bow Builder Punch! These little bows go together so fast and easy. I use a bone folder to curl the "loops" before attaching.

This is 4x4" square. To save postage, use a standard 2A envelope. Square envelopes are considered irregular and require extra postage.

Bow Builder Punch

#137414 - $16.95

Forgive me!! I'm soooo EXCITED I must share my news!! This happened today, on what would have been my Mom's 90th Birthday. WOW. Thank you to EVERYONE who has ordered thru me.

You are the BEST!!

How many UPS Trucks could you fill

with $500,000 in products????

Today I'm thinking about my Mom on what would have been her 90th Birthday. I was very blessed to have a wonderful Mother! I miss her everyday.

Anna Mae Laaker Lillie

For a touch of elegance, try heat embossing yesterday's card! These are 4x4" cards, layered with the Foil Papers! The RITZ!

Rich metallic OR casual chalk ink, the choice is yours! I choose them ALL!!
Which is your favorite??

Here is a "sleeper" stamp set you NEED to check out! SIXTY-FIVE classic images that are perfectly sized for greeting cards! I created a simple 4X4" initial note using the SOFT Rose Coral Color Box Chalk ink pad and a layer of Basic Gray cardstock. A set of these notes would make a lovely gift, too!!

Tip: mount all three images on one block and stamp repeatedly...viola!! EASY duplication!! 

Check out tomorrow's version on this card!!

Sophisticated Serifs #137161

65 photopolymer images - $45.95

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Retiring List for

2014-15 Annual Catalog

available April 21st

This is a "ladies" version of my last post. I used the same Collar Pattern, but cut the collar 3/4" wide instead of the 1" wide for the Men's card. Just change the colors and embellishments and you have sweet and simple feminine card. Try BOTH version!

**SOMETHING really big is about to happen to ME!**

Check back!

Here is a simple idea for Men's card...you know Father's Day is coming! Start with a base card in landscape format and folded on the left side (not the top.)

Once you have cut this "collar" you won't need a template anymore. I use a template for my classes so it's easy to see just where to cut and fold.

Just cut off the extra base card on the inside.

The Adventure Bound Designer Series STACK has GREAT designs for the guys! LOVE how this knit creates a "CLASSIC" look! Try this simple "collar card!"

Adventure Bound DSP STACK

48 sheets 4-1/2" X 6-1/2"

#137780 for $6.95

In Memory of

Debbie Little

North Star Stamper for 13 years

We will miss your smile. Rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to the Little Family

Birthday Silliness! Inside: "from your 110 friend!" Love it! Pennie used Crystal Effects on the eyeglasses!

Pennie used the Just Kidding Stamp Set which you can find under "NEW ARRIVALS" when you click my SHOP & ORDER banner.

Just Kidding 15 images

#140667  Photopolymer $15.95

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Our family wishes your family a

JOYOUS EASTER!

I'm thrilled to announce the new addition to our home, Lord Maximus Aurelius, aka MAX! He is a four year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a real charmer! He's on the small side of the breed at just 10 pounds.

He's taken a real shine to my hubby, Dean! What a thrill! Retirement is a wonderful time to have a pet.

Max LOVES walks! Here he is camouflaged in the leaves! We are off on new adventures!

Check out this soft Vellum background created by the Spring Flowers Embossing Folder! Each little image gets a pale white outline when you run Vellum Cardstock #101856 through your Big Shot in the embossing folder.

This unique card was created by my demonstrator friend, Judy Trigg of Illinois. I love the two twisted Baker's Twine colors! The card colors are Pistachio Pudding (behind vellum) and Crisp Cantaloupe.

Petal Potpourri BUNDLE w/ Punch

#138876 wood $37.95

#138877 clear $31.25

March Paper Pumpkin contained these NINE darling "stitched" cards!!

Beyond nine adorable cards and envelopes, 

you get STAMPS to add to your collection!!

TWELVE STAMPS - cool!! Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription that arrives at your door all prepped and ready for the FUN!! Try it!

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