I'm invited to a neighbor's home for TEA! I'm taking these sweet cards as a gift. I enjoy using the Varied Vases Bundle #148381. Get it by June 3rd for the 10% Bundle $AVINGS!!

Use the Subtle Embossing Folder #143706 to add great texture to the vases punched out of Silver Foil Paper #132178.

Use the handy Foam Adhesive Strips #141825 to elevate a frame, die cut with the Stitched Rectangles Dies #148551.

I like the summery crispness of the Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554. The flowers are colored with Stampin' Up!'s Blends Alcohol Markers.

Create eye catching coordination by using different colors of the same Designer Series Paper and one stamp set! TRY IT!

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In the current catalog, this Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set #145519 is at the TOP of my FAVES List!! I LOVE this two-step BOW image!! I paired this stamp with the Rectangle Stitched Dies #148551 for a cute frame!

Here you can see the stitching detail from the dies. It adds interest and texture.

The SNAPPY colors are from an Uninked Spectrum Pad #147048 inked with Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Pineapple Punch, Mango Melody and Flirty Flamingo. After you ink your Spectrum Pad, be sure to label it with the colors for future reference.

inside sentiment

Such a CHEERY, HAPPY design! Try it!

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Bloom by Bloom stamp set #148820 is VERSATILE! Try creating your own background. Select 3-4 colors you like together. Start with the largest image using one of the colors. Stamp it spaced fairly evenly on your layer. Second, use the next to largest image and another color. Finish with the smallest image to "fill in between" the previous shapes. Secret: if there is an area that you are NOT satisfied with...cover it with the sentiment! 

Since the background is busy, I used a solid color to frame the sentiment. It helps the eye "rest on the word."

It's fun to experiment with different color combos! TRY IT!

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Perennial Birthday Stamp Set #145760 has sweet images and a nice variety of sentiments! Here is a quick, simple card.

Colors are Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green, a snappy, cheerful  combo! I used the "markers on rubber" technique for the floral grouping. A splatter of Grape helps fill the white space. 

The Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554 adds a fresh, crisp SPRING/SUMMER feel! Try it!

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It's a TROPICAL Birthday Card created w/ the Well Written Framelits #148534! I LOVE the size of these dies because they fit so well on a card front!

I used the Adhesive Sheets on the Granny Apple Green Card Stock before die cutting. That creates words that are actually STICKERS!! No adhesive shows so it's a nice, clean look!! The Gorgeous Grape Flowers are made w/ the Bitty Blooms Punch Pack of 4 punches #148532.

Brighten a Birthday with a handmade card creation!

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So many Birthdays to celebrate! I always have birthday cards on hand, ready to go! It feels so good to be remembered with a handmade card on your birthday. 

These Gingham Gala 6X6" Designer Series Paper #148554 strips are cut a fat 1" X 4". 

For this color combo, I cut the strips 3/4" X  4".

 The stamp set is Birthday Wishes for You #145742. The little "HAPPY" banners were colored with BLENDS alcohol markers.

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Beautiful Day Stamp Set #145915 is my favorite stamp set for using Stampin' BLENDS alcohol marker. I love it's simple boldness. 

I do not claim to be an artist, but using BLENDS gives me satisfaction! I color each flower petal individually. My method is color the entire petal with the light shade. Second, add the shading with the darker marker. Last, go over the edge where the light and dark meet with the light shade to soften. I used the Highland Heather Combo Pack of Blends Markers #147276.

This is a nice "all-purpose" card to have on hand for many occasions! TRY IT!

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MORE DSP Layout today! This is the Pool Party paper from the Soft Subtles 6X6" Designer Series Paper Pack #146966 paired with the Well Written Framelits Dies #148534. The base card is Night of Navy color. 

You just can't beat polka dots and stripes!! CLASSIC for sure!

In case you missed the layout yesterday, here it is again. TRY IT!

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This is such a cute card!! It will send a SMILE for sure! DSP = Designer Series Paper. I have combined Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper #148975 with Well Written Framelits Dies #148534. Love the little bird included in the framelits!

Try this FUN layout!! Click the picture and print your pattern.

On this layout, I put the sentiment at the bottom. This is Garden Impressions 6X6" Designer Series Paper Pack #146289. The little butterfly is included in the framelits. It's a totally different look. 

Remember to cover your envelope flap w/ DSP, for a "WOW" presentation! I whipped up some TEAM mail using this adorable format. TRY IT!!

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I'm a Tea drinker. Are you? This is the lovely Tea Together Stamp Set #148779 which I have paired with the Crackle Paint Background Stamp #148755 to get a vintage look!

The soft color is Petal Pink and the images are stamped in Basic Grey, not black.

Here is different card with two tea cups for you and your friend! This is such a lovely feminine stamp set. Find it in the 2019 Ocassions Catalog.

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Using Stampin' Up! Blends alcohol markers, HIGHLIGHT one small grouping of flowers with color. 

Group your sentiment near the highlighted flowers. These words are from the awesome Well Said Bundle #150609.

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I'm using Beach Happy Stamp Set #148585 today because March is GREAT beach weather here in Florida! The sun is warm, but the HEAT of summer has not arrived yet. (The sand gets extremely HOT in the summer - it hurts your bare feet.) I used my handy Stamparatus (positioning tool) #146276 with the 2-step "chair/umbrella" image to get perfect alignment!

Both sentiments are layered with Crushed Curry color card stock to represent the "SUN!" The base card is Calypso Coral, a fun beachy color!

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Ohhh, how sweet this is!! Lovely baby home decor created with Stampin' Up! products!! This was designed by Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Artisan,  Mikaela Titheridge from the United Kingdom. What is a Stampin' Up! Artisan: they are an elite group of extremely talented demonstrators selected annually by Stampin' Up! to promote products and influence trends. In other words....Artisans give us OUTSTANDING creations to "case!" And we appreciate their talent sooo much!!

Such a LOVELY gift for a precious new baby!! WONDERFUL creation, Mikaela!! This bunny comes from the Fable Friends Stamp Set #148670 in the 2019 Occasions Catalog.

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Everyone needs Birthday cards!! This cute Birthday Cheer Bundle #150576 makes a nice variety of designs! These colors of Night of Navy, Real Red, and Silver are gender neutral.

The color theme carries inside the card.

NOTICE the envelope flap!! This is Silver Foil Paper #132178 dry embossed with the SUBTLES Embossing Folder #143706 and Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. LOVE Foil papers textured this way!! Use Tear & Tape #138995 to adhere foil paper to the flap.

This is such a great card to have on hand for any birthday!!

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My recent class attendees selected this design as the class favorite!! It has broad appeal for many occasions. One of those "GREAT TO HAVE ON HAND CARDS!" 

This Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864 first appeared in the 2018 Holiday Catalog and is STILL AVAILABLE!! 

This is such a quick card that uses Mossy Meadow and Gorgeous Grape ink pads! LOVE the FRESHNESS of Gingham Gala 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #148554! 

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These DIES are versatile and FUN!! This white layer was created using THREE dies: The edgelit die with the flowers and two corner dies of "dots." Since they are three separate dies, the layer can be ANY SIZE!!

All My Love Designer Series Paper #148576 is so pretty in Lovely Lipstick and Crumb Cake colors!

Forever Lovely Bundle #150580 of 13 stamp images and 14 dies saves you 10%!!

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Here is a cute FANCY FOLD card created with the bright and bold Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper #148795! This is called an INTERLOCKING GATE FOLD. It's simple!

The designer paper is cut to 3-3/4" X  1-1/4". It is layered onto Lovely Lipstick card stock cut to 4" X  1/1/2". Make three and attach them alternately to half of the front of the white gate-fold card base.

These designs are FUN to create with!!

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Doesn't this sweet bunny look like Beatrix Potter's PETER RABBIT?? He is perfect to welcome a baby, celebrate Easter, announce Springtime or "just because!"

I used the wonderful Stampin' Blends, alcohol markers to color the bunny.

Sweetness overload!!

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Calling all dog lovers!! Happy Tails Bundle with punch #150631 is ADORABLE!! You can create many different breeds. To make this dog look like my Maxie, I elongated the ear by using the largest "spot" in the images. Here is our Maxie-

He is definitely Cajun Craze color!

I stamped the dog house on Wood Textures 6X6" Designer Series Paper #144177. If you love dogs, this bundle is for YOU!!

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I truly enjoy coloring with Stampin' Up!'s Blends alcohol markers!! These colors are Mango Melody Duo and Dark Highland Heather...very springy!

The flower centers are shimmered with Wink of Stella #141897 which dries quickly and does not shed!

Inside. This is a great card to have ON HAND for immediately use!!

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Here is fun way to use those designer paper scraps I know you have!! I die cut a heart using BE MINE STITCHED FRAMELITS DIES #148527. Using ALL MY LOVE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #148576, I cut my scraps into 1/2" strips and attached them on the back of the die cut. SIMPLE!

The result is a sweet scrappy quilt look!! Try it!!

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Today, I have a Bloom by Bloom Stamp Set #148820 image on glossy cardstock colored with Stampin' Write Makers! Be sure to scroll down and check my last post for tips on creating a Sunrise/Sunset!

I trimmed the front layer and added the narrow glossy strip to the inside for a surprise!

The flower is stamped with Jet Black Staz-On Ink #101406. Try GLOSSY cardstock #144240! It's fun!!

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This cute BOLD stamp set is BLOOM BY BLOOM #148820, also available in a bundle with punches. I'm always wondering what my finished card would look like in another color. I had time to "play," because that is what I get paid for!!

Colors are: Flirty Flamingo, Lovely Lipstick, Mango Melody and Gorgeous Grape. Base card is Basic Gray.

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FREE Butterfly Paper! YES, Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper #149622 is a FREE item with a $50 (USA) purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo!! One side is black and white!

TIP: There are four sheets of Butterflies images (two of large butterflies and two of small) that fit the Butterfly Duet Punch #148523 in the Occasions Catalog!! Loosely cut around a butterfly image. Glue on a "handle" of scrap paper OR use a sticky note. This extension allows you to move the small image around for exact placement in the punch!! SIMPLE!!

Circle Punches are 1-3/4" #119850 and 2" #133782. Use Wink of Stella Glitter Pen #141897 on the butterfly wings!! Great designs for sending CHEER!!

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It's time for THANK YOU cards!! This is a challenge I received from #DeniseWaddell, my Team Leader from California. Denise sent me an envelope with pieces of the adorable ALL MY LOVE Designer Sereis Paper#148576 from the upcoming  2019 Occasions Catalog. Directions: make a card and post it! I needed a Thank You card for a new customer so paired the designer paper with the THANK YOU THINLITS #146832! Perfect!

I love petite print papers because they are easier to use than big splashy designs.

I hope this makes the recipient SMILE!! 

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When a friend needs a long-distance hug, send a special card you made!

This detailed look was created with the LACE DYNAMIC TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER #148530 coming Jan . 3rd in the NEW 2019 Occasions Catalog! Before embossing, I dragged the Sea Form Ink Pad across the inside of the folder to add soft color in the impressions!

The base card is Sea Foam with a layer of Basic Grey. Send a card to someone who needs a hug!

I've been PLAYING with NEW stamps!! Here is a peek at the lovely hibiscus flower from the Humming Along Stamp Set in the 2019 Occasions Catalog.  I love to play with color using Stampin' BLENDS!!

After coloring, I like the shimmer of Clear Wink of Stella #141897 on most flowers!! It applies quickly and dries fast. You will definitely see more of this lovely tropical flower beginning Jan. 3, 2019.

If you purchase a min. of $50 from me annually, you will receive FREE catalogs from me. WATCH your mailbox in the last half of December for your 2019 Occasion Catalog and 2019 Sale-A-Bration Promo!! (USA only)