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All About Autumn Bundle and So Sincere Stamp Set

Autumn Leaves Bundle by Stampin' UP!

What a great pairing, All About Autumn Bundle #162186 and So Sincere Stamp Set #162283! The vertical sentiment fits perfectly when the card front is cut one inch short.

 

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The All About Autumn 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162178 has geometric foil designs on one side and Fall images on the other.

 

#162186 Autumn Leaves Bundle

This would be a perfect Birthday card for a man! Have you felt the season changing?

 

 

 

 


How to use BLENDS with Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks

MC 2023

BRAND NEW SEASONAL PRODUCTS!!

 

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks

Here is a different way to use masks, also known as stencils! Using the new Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks #162331, trace around each petal with a fine tip marker. Then use BLENDS to apply your color. Try different colors like: Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Smoky Slate. Splatter with Wink of Stella #141897 to add shimmer. This is FUN!!

 

Stampin' Up! #162331

 

The base card is a simple "Z" fold, 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2 and 2-3/4". The Basics 3D Embossing Folders #161598 was used to emboss the Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather cards stocks. The base is Basic Grey card stock.

 

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Inside

 

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks #162331

Increase your options with masks by using this easy Blends method! HAVE FUN with colors, too!

 

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Let's Go Fishing 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper

Let's Go Fishing #161546

Here is an idea for the guys in your life! The FUN Let's Go Fishing 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #16111534 does all the design work for this clever masculine card! Each panel is cut 1-3/4 X  4". The base card is the standard 5-1/2 X 4-1/4".

 

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Use leftover paper strips to add interest inside your cards.

 

Let's Go Fishing Suite

All That Dies #159078 adds fun details! Don't forget to stamp for the guys in your life! 

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The Sept.-Dec. Mini Catalog BEGINS Sept. 6th!! It's FULL of seasonal images, gorgeous papers and embellishments. If you'd like to purchase from this amazing new publication, I will mail you a copy if you live in the USA. Email me: [email protected]

 


Paper Florist Dies #161284

Paper Florist #161284

Need a cute and quick note?? Grab Stampin' Up!'s handy pre-cut, pre-scored Note Cards & Envelopes #159232. This eye catching Real Red Flower is die cut with the Paper Florist Dies #161284. There are 18 dies to create any type of flower from tiny to generous. This die set a stand alone die that does not have a coordinating stamp set...so don't miss it in the catalog!!

 

Paper Florist #stampinup

The circle sentiment is from Circle Sayings Stamp Set #161348. July is BONUS MONTH: earn a $5 bonus coupon for EACH and EVERY $50 you purchase! Redeem your coupons in AUGUST! NO limits!

 

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Circle Sayings Bundle #stampinup

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It's basic and versatile! Circle Saying Bundle #161355 comes with a circle punch. Images and sentiments mix and match for lots of needs. This layout features Brights 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161643 in Berry Burst! Such a happy color!

 

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Cut off 3" from the front of the base card. Attach a Designer Paper cut 4 X 5-1/4". This easy fancy fold shows off both side of the Designer Paper! Be sure to cover the envelope flap for a GREAT presentation! Send a SMILE!!

 

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Wanted to Say Dies #161594

Wanted to Say by Stampin' Up!

Milestone Birthdays require very special cards! The Wanted To Say Dies #161594 are perfect with a choice of "Celebrate" or "Happy Birthday." The number "60" is from the handy Alphabet A La Mode Dies #160750.

 

Wanted to Say by Stampin' Up!

The card base features the "Bargello Technique," which starts as 1/2" strips of Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, and Gorgeous Grape colors. You might be familiar with Bargello quilts.

 

Strips

Glue the 1/2" strips to a base card stock. Cut the base card stock into 1/2" strips. Stagger the strips one square down and attach to the card for an interesting background. Try different color combos!! Try different widths of strips. PLAY!!

 

#161594

 

Try it!!

 

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Phrases for All by Stampin' Up!

#161403 Phrases for All

An easy to read, bold HAPPY BIRTHDAY sentiment is an essential for all stampers to have in their collections! This Phrases for All Stamp Set #161403 fits the bill!!

 

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This base card is Soft Sea Foam with a layer of vellum. The vellum has been die cut using the Dots & Spots Die #159164 for subtle texture. The green card stocks are Garden Green, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, and Granny Apple Green punched with the Bough Punch #157711.

 

Phrases for All Stamp Set

This versatile Birthday card is great to have on hand!

 

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Pansy Patch #stampinup

Pansy Patch by Stampin' Up!

This is an extra special greeting for an extra special lady. Little pansy faces always bring a smile!

 

Pansy Patch

Both of these sentiments are from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set #154999. I also used the coordinating Pansy Dies #155680.

 

Pansy Patch Stamp Set

These colors flow together so well: Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape! 

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Inked and Tiled Bundle #161168

Inked Botanicals Suite

Milestone Birthdays demand extra special cards!! Putting a number on a Birthday card elevates your message. Alphabet a la Mode Dies #160750 are perfect with 52 dies of letters and numbers. These numbers were die cut from the Soft Shimmer 12 X 12" Paper Combo Pack #161750.

 

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This card is happy Berry Burst color!! The envelope flap and card accent layers are Glorious Gingham 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #163170.

 

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This is the original card created with Inked & Tiled Bundle #161168. It uses the punch from the bundle for the sentiment. Simply change the sentiment to a number!

 

Alphabet a la Mode Dies

Birthday are special, so make MILESTONE Birthday EXTRA SPECIAL!!

 

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Cheerful Daisies in Moody Mauve

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New stamps in New colors! I'm really enjoying the 15 NEW colors in this 2023-24 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog that was just released!! These pretty daisies are die cut in NEW Moody Mauve card stock, layered onto black for impact!! The base is Very Vanilla card stock embossed with the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder #154317.

 

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This Cheerful Daisies Bundle #161297 is extremely versatile because there are 15 photopolymer stamp images and 14 coordinating dies!! Just scroll down to my previous post to see an entirely different look for this fun bundle!

 

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Everyone loves Daisies, especially in their mailbox!! 

 

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NEW Circle Sayings Bundle #161355

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Tomorrow, May 2nd, the EXCITING, NEW 2023-2024 Annual Catalog STARTS!! I JUST LOVE NEW PRODUCTS!!! This extremely versatile Circle Sayings Bundle with 2-3/8" Circle Punch #161355 is going to get lots of use by ME!! The fun paper is Brights 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161643.

 

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Did you notice?? I cut 3" off the front of the card and replaced it with a piece of the designer paper cut 4 X 5-1/4". This shows off BOTH sides of the designer paper!! This color is Melon Mambo. 

 

2023-2024 Annual Catalog starts TOMORROW, 5/2/2023!!

 

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Seaside Seashells #156095

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This lovely gold foil die cut and embossed shell makes a wonderful focal point!! It's die cut with Seaside Seashells Dies #156095 and embossed with Seashells 3D Embossing Folder #154309.

 

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The By The Bay 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #160434 compliments the shell PERFECTLY!! The sentiments are from Friends are Like Seashells #158203.

 

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For this fancy fold card, simply cut 1-1/4" off the right front edge. This gives a place to show more designer paper! 

Last Chance List ENDS May 1st.

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Got Card Stock Scraps?

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Collect your scraps and make this card! This is such a cheery, vibrant card! That's probably why it was a recent class favorite!!

 

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Cut card stock strips about 1/4 to 1/2" wide.  Attach the strips to a card stock base. I chose to attach these diagonally for more interest.

 

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Flip over the card stock and trim off the strips that protrude beyond the edges. Mount to a slightly larger Black layer.

 

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Next, mount butterflies from the Brilliant Wings Dies #155523, die cut with Black Card Stock!! These dies are currently on the Last Chance List: regularly $44, FOR ONLY $17.80 while supplies last!! It's a SUPER DEAL!!!

 

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This is a Gate Fold card, used in the landscape format. Try a scrap card!! Try using all brights or all pastels. Have fun playing with this fun scrap technique!!

 

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Brewed for You Bundle #stampinup

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Here is a class hit from my recent Mail for Males Cards Class!! Brewed for You Bundle #159093 is PERFECT for the guys in your life!!

 

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And surprise! This is an Easel Fancy Fold Card! Cut base card stock 11 X 4-1/4", and score at 5-1/2 and 2-3/4". SIMPLE. Add a "stop" for the front edge to rest against and make sure to "dimensionalize" it!

 

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Inside is a great sentiment!!

 

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Add Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897 to the beer foam, just for FUN!!

 

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And the Winner is...

 

 

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SHARI BALL of Illinois

 

I offered my demonstrator Team, North Star Stampers, a random chance to win a product gift certificate from me. If they sent me a fancy fold birthday card, their name would go into a random drawing. Shari Ball, my direct Team member from Illinois won the drawing and has a Gift Certificate to ENJOY!! CONGRATS, to SHARI, who has been a demonstrator since 2004!!

 

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Shari's floral card is an interlocking gate fold. Thanks to all Team members that entered!! I sure enjoyed getting your cards!! Hurray for handmade cards!!

 

 


Dry Brushed Metallic 12 X 12"

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This mixed metallic paper combines metallic ink and foil with textural dry brush designs for a unique finish. You’ll love how it looks on your cards! This gorgeous product is Dry Brushed Metallic 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #160837.

 

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This paper is cut with my favorite dies, Scalloped Contours Dies #155560.

Sale-A-Bration is ENDING tomorrow. It's your last chance to get free items with your $50 or $100 purchase! It's your last chance to JOIN my Team of Demonstrator and receive an extra $50 in product with your starter kit! ACT NOW!

 

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Share a Milkshake Bundle #160396

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Yummy in the Tummy!! Share a Milkshake Bundle #160396 is lots of fun!! Create your favorite ice cream dishes! This one is chocolate stamped with Soft Suede ink. The color of the soda glass is Soft Sea Foam.

 

 

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This is a Fancy Fold "Z" card card. The word "YUM," is created with the Alphabet a la Mode Dies #160750. The letters are narrow, but TALL so you can get more letters on a card front! Use the handy Adhesive Sheets #152334 on the backside of the cardstock BEFORE die cutting letters. They become stickers for a clean, quick application!

 

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Sweet Citrus Bundle #160645

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Send a BIG Birthday squeeze with this zesty Sweet Citrus Bundle with Dies #160645!! It's nicely paired with Regency Park 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #160559. All these products are in the Spring Mini Catalog.

 

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This easy Tri Fold fancy fold card is 10-3/4 X 4", scored at 1-3/4, 4-3/4 and 7-3/4 inches. It shows off the Designer Papers so well!

 

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ANYONE would love this zesty card to celebrate their Birthday!! Try it!

 

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Adorable Owls #160269

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This cutie could be one of your FREE CHOICE of products when you make a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo!! (USA only) WE ALL LOVE FREE!! This is the Adorable Owl Stamp Set of 6 images, #160269. It cannot be purchased, only earned! 

 

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Normally, I'm not a "cutesy" stamp lover. BUT, I will admit these BIG EYED little owls are FUN!!

 

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I'd send this card for any age. There are more Sale-A-Bration items to select, too!! NO LIMIT on how many you can earn! Promo ENDS Feb. 28th.

 

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Petal Park Bundle #160577

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This is such a HAPPY card to send for a birthday celebration! This is the NEW Petal Park Bundle #160577 coming in the Jan-Apr Spring Mini Catalog which starts Jan. 5, 2023. Get ready for AWESOME new products!!

 

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This two-step stamp set has extra detail! The flower outline images are stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black and the "fill" image is stamped in cheerful Sweet Sorbet. The bundle contains the Petal Park Builder Punch, so there is no fussy cutting!

 

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The background layer uses the NEW Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder #160580, which is so versatile! Get ready for Jan. 5th!!

 


Friends are Like Seashells #158203

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Today is the FINAL DAY of the Annual Catalog Seasonal Sale and savings on this beautiful Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Set #158203. It contains lovely sentiments, too.  This was a class project from my recent Fitting Florets Class using this striking oval die from the Framed Florets Bundle #162407!

 

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The background uses the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder #154309 which is also on SALE!! These colors are Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Basic Black. The shell is stamped with Soft Suede ink. 

 

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Last day of the SALE is today, Nov. 18th!! Annual Catalog Products:

  • 10% off all punches
  • 15% of all stamps (not Host items)
  • 20% off all dies
  • 20% off all embossing folders
  • 20% off all non-specialty Designer Series Paper

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Framed Florets Bundle #162407

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This early release bundle contains three oval dies that add so much interest to your creations!! This is the Framed Florets Bundle #162407 that is coming in the Jan. 5, 2023 Mini Catalog, but can be purchased NOW!

 

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These dies were cut with Silver Foil using Adhesive Sheets #152334 for easy application. The base card is Gorgeous Grape. The Glitter Washi Tape #159973 adds a femininie sparkle!! Look inside...

 

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Check out all the lovely items in this bundle: Download Fitting Florets Flyer

This offering is not included in the Seasonal Sale because it is not in the current annual catalog. It's NEW!

 

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Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper

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This lovely Birthday card was created by Michelle Miller, my friend and team member! 

 

Rustic Harvest DSP

This is a perfect fancy fold to show off this boarder print from Rustic Harvest 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159633. Cut the Designer Paper 11-1/2" X 5-1/4". Score at 3-1/2" and 7-1/2", then mount onto 5-1/2 X 4-1/4" card stock. 

 

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Michelle applied Wink of Stella glitter #141897 on all dark red flowers. Lovely, Michelle!

 

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Autumn Birthday Card with Pattern

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This fancy fold, Panel Card is simple! The adorable paper is Celebrate Everything 12 X 12" HOST Designer Series Paper Pack of 48 sheets!! Orders of $150 qualify for HOST REWARDS so you can select this item from the July-Dec. Holiday Mini Catalog, page 87.

 

Panel Card

Enjoy this simple pattern for the Panel Card. It stands nicely for display. It folds flat to fit our Medium Envelopes.

 

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This TOP view shows the fold. The sentiment layer can be up to 3-1/2" square. Write your message on the back in the center panel.

 

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Try and enjoy this fun fancy fold!!


Sale-A-Bration Card Idea

Aspen Tree Dies

Aren't these cards soft and sweet? It's a perfect pairing of two Sale-A-Bration free items: Aspen Tree Dies and Silver & Gold 6X6" Designer Series Paper. The background is lightly sponged using the Blending Brushes #153611 with Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo and Gorgeous Grape ink pads. 

 

Aspen Trees Dies 2

This sentiment is simply laid across the card and attached with dimensionals. Easy!

 

Aspen Trees 3

This sentiment is tucked under the oval edge of the die cut for a different look.

 

Sale-A-Bration Promo runs till August 31st. Select a FREE item with each and every $50 or $100 purchase! WOO HOO!!

 

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Aspen Tree Dies are FREE

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That's correct! Aspen Tree Dies have been added as a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with a $100 purchase! When redeeming, use the promo item number 163102. Trees are versatile for ALL seasons and reasons!! 

 

Aspen Tree Dies

The coordinating stamp set is Perched in a Tree #159791. The fluffed out little bird is sooo cute!! This one is colored with Stampin' Up! Blends.

 

Aspen Tree Dies

This stamp set and FREE dies with purchase are a great addition to your stamps because trees create cards for MEN, too. Sale-A-Bration Promo ENDS August 31st so don't delay your purchase!

 

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He's the Man Suite #159083

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Don't forget to stamp for the men in your life!! He's the Man Suite #159083 covers lots of men's activities so it's very easy to use! He's the Man 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159068 is very masculine!

 

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The black argyle pattern is a die cut. Use the Adhesive Sheets #152334 to make application fast and easy! Apply it to the back of your card stock, then die cut and you have a "sticker."

 

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Brewed for You Bundle #159093

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Jamie Sales, demonstrator and QC Swapping friend from LaPorte, Indiana is my guest stamper today. This masculine card uses Brewed for You Bundle #159093. I love Jamie's unique use of heat embossed vellum for a "FROSTY MUG" look!

 

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These are great masculine colors and paper from He's the Man 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159068.

 

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This is a great "guy" sentiment!! I enjoyed your card, Jamie. Great job!!

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Sunny Splash #158784

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It's all about SUMMER! Sunny Splash Stamp Set #158784  is fun for all ages! It looks so bright and cheery when stamped in the NEW In Colors: Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, and Sweet Sorbet!

 

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For easy placement, lay the base card stock on your Grid Paper #130148 to find the center. Stamp the center image first. Then simply add an image on either side. If you are creating lots of this layout, use the handy Stamparatus positioner #146276 for perfect placement!

 

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Get ready for SUMMER!!

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Peek in the Tunnel Card

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This is a very FUN Fancy Fold card! Peek inside...

 

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The sentiment is visible through the tunnel, hence the name "Tunnel Card!" This card features the FREE Sale-A-Bration Promo item, Friendly Hello and coordinating Designer Series Paper #159990, at the $100 bonus level. 

 

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Top view.  You can find videos at YouTube on how to make this fun Fancy Fold! Try it!

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Artfully Layered Bundle #stampinup

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 A tropical birthday card for my Team Leader! This is the lovely Artfully Layered Bundle #157761 from the Stampin' Up! Spring Mini Catalog page 32-34. So many interesting leaves to layer!

 

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This Fancy Fold is called "A CARD IN A CARD." The base card is 8-1/2 X 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2".  The smaller card is 8-1/2 X 3", scored at 4-1/4". I used Calypso Coral color, pulled from the Artfully Composed 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #157750.

 

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This card is a tropical delight to receive!

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Hello Ladybug Bundle

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For the little boys!! The Hello Ladybug Bundle #157699 creates MORE than the traditional happy "ladybug!!" Any little boy would love this BUGGY birthday card!!

 

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Try crazy colors! These little bugs are black with Granny Apple Green colored wings. The wings are dry embossed with the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder #150646.

 

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Kids would LOVE to help you create FUN bugs for cards!! SO VERSATILE!!

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Slim Sayings Bundle #157966

Slim Sayings

It's Jan. - June Mini Catalog SNEEK PEEK time!! This Slim Sayings Bundle #157966 thrilled me!! The dies create TALL mailable cards and the sentiments are bold. LOVE IT!! Check out the Slimline Envelopes #157981, too!!

 

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I will ENJOY this Bundle over and over again! Be sure to attach Adhesive Sheets #152334 to your card stock before cutting these thin dies. That will make application fast and CLEAN!! Colors: So Saffron and Flirty Flamingo. 

Jan.- June Mini Catalog begins Jan. 4th!!

 


Christmas Season Stamp Set and VIDEO

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Christmas Season Stamp Set #156293 is so versatile it creates winter Birthday Cards!! This is a simple masking technique. Please watch the short video posted below.

 

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It creates easy thank you cards, too. This is the same masking technique as in the video.

 

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This card has the holly images and Wink of Stella on the berries.

 

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