A Hostess Thank You!

Hello Everyone. It's been awhile but I am back with a quick post. I made todays' cards to send out to my most recent hostesses to thank them for hosting a party. They were quick and easy to make. I used the Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper, the top note die and I also used the cute little In Color Dahlias. This was my first time using the Dahlias. I think they add a nice touch of texture and dimension! I adhered them using glue dots.

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Wacky Wishes
Ink: Raspberry Ripple or Cajun Craze
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Naturals White, Orchard Harvest dsp
Accessories: Linen Thread, In Color Dahlias

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Online Extravaganza!

Super Quick Post:

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An MDS Case

It's been awhile since I've put my, My Digital Studio to good use - but here is my latest effort, which is a complete case (LOL). I cased this layout from Heather Summers who cased it from Holly Van Dyne. Pretty cute, right? I really like this layout.  I used a picture from  a fun day in September. We traveled to DC to celebrate my sister in-law's 40th birthday aboard the Odyssey. We cruised around the river, eating delicious foods, while hearing facts about several historical sights. Oh, and we danced a bit too! Loads of fun!

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Fancy Friends Project Kit

FANCY FRIENDS PROJECT KIT NOW AVAILABLE: 
Are you a stamper short on time? Need a good idea for a quick and simple card? Well, the Fancy Friends Project Kit just might be the goody package you've been looking for. This is a wonderful kit I am sure you will get great use of...not to mention the cute stamp that comes along with it.
 The Fancy Friends Kit offers everything you need to make 6 quick and simple cards for only $15.95 (132319).  If six isn't enough, add Stampin' Up! Note Cards & Envelopes to your order (107311).  Excellent gift idea for yourself or a friend.

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A Sympathy Card

I have many cards but Sympathy cards are ones that I don't have on hand. I have tons of thank you cards and birthday cards but Sympathy cards...not so much! I made this card for a neighbor of mine who recently lost her brother to cancer. This was a super easy card to make. It uses one of my favorite punches, the retired lace border punch. All other products used to create this card are current Stampin' Up! merchandise.

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Scensational Season

Scentsational Season Stamp set

Happy Sunday..... We have soccer today. We are hoping for a win! The boys have been playing so hard and have had very few wins. It would be great for them to walk away from this one with the high score. Positive thinking!!!

Another quick make n' take card from Ann's Christmas Card Paper Party. A mouthful, I know. I have been calling my workshops...Paper Parties. Sounds more fun...right? The last few have been Christmas themed. At Ann's Paper Party we made this card and the one from yesterday's post. For this card I used the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack. Have you seen this pack? Do you have it? It have some beautiful patterns. I have been using the different prints for many of my card classes. They are the perfect size. The can be cut down to an A2 sized card or used partially on a 6 X 6 card or project. You will love all of the choices.

Card Recipe:
Stamp set: Scentsational Season (holiday mini 121026, p. 16)
Card stock: Crumb Cake, Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (holiday mini 126904, p. 20)
Ink: Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon

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Open Sleigh

This card was one of my make n' takes from Ann's Christmas Card Paper Party. I used the same layout from a previous Paper Party make n' take,  but changed the color combo and the stamp. It's simple but pretty. I love the contrast of the Cherry Cobbler with the Whisper White card stock. This stocking is an adorable stamp. I just love this entire stamp set. I think it is one I will keep forever. It has lots of potential for cards and scrapbook pages. I can definitely see it in my future. Look for more projects using this one! LOL!

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Open Sleigh (A.C. - 126460, p. 12)
Card stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, p. 172, Crystal Effects, p. 177

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A Christmas Ornament Keepsake

I think this is my favorite card so far this year....more to come. This card definitely says "Christmas." It was fun to make (ha-ha - I think I always say that). I love the bright colors. I used the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and Framelit dies. It's hard to see, but I embossed the ornament with the scented Stampin' Emboss Peppermint Sticks powder. It has a really glossy look to it. This picture doesn't do it justice.

I am home again, full day, from work so I am hoping to get lots of stamping done. I have a Paper Party tomorrow. I have everything ready for it but today I will pack everything to be even more ready for tomorrow. A first for me, definitely!

Card Recipe:
Stamp set: Ornament Keepsakes (holiday mini 128048, p. 3)
Card stock: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green  (A.C. - p.152-156)
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, and VersaMark (A.C. - p. 152 - 159)
Snow Festival Designer Series Paper (holiday mini 126908, p.10)

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Accessories: Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Ink-redible! It's A Deal!

INK-REDIBLE STARTER KIT OFFER BEGINS TODAY!  Stampin' Up! announced that from Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, they will include a FREE color collection of our new Firm Foam Ink Pads (your choice of either Brights, Regals or Subtles) with the purchase of the Starter Kit. 

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A Birthday Sparkle!

A quick post for today. I seem to have lots of extra "card parts," for this particular layout so I decided to take them and turn them into a birthday card. My daughter was going to a birthday party for a friend and this is what I came up with. I added a bit of sparkle to the cupcake. What 12 year old doesn't like a little sparkle in their life?

Card Recipe:
Stamp set: - Easy Events 116958 p. 34
Card stock: Old Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink: Stayz On, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds

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