Family Time!

It has been a fun week with my family.  My husband, Mark,  our daughter, Jenny, and I  went wine tasting for the first time.  We had a delicious lunch and then did some wine tasting!  IMG_1163 IMG_1161 IMG_1156

Earlier in the week we took our granddaughter to the park.  I love this picture of Mark and Audrey walking up the hill.

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Last night Jenny, Erin, Tyler, Audrey and I went out to dinner.  It is always fun to go out!  Audrey was hungry while we waited for our dinner, but she had a good time “coloring” with her crayons and putting them back in the box. So cute, but of course, I think everything that Audrey does is cute!!

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hello

helloToday I have a card for you using two new products from the Occasions catalog that I used for the first time on this card!  The first one is the Arrows Textured Impressions embossing folder (#132187).  At first I refrained from buying this folder but after seeing it used to make so many cute cards on the internet, I wanted to purchase it!

The second new item is my sentiment.  It comes from the set Simply Celebrate (see below) and it can be purchased in either wood (133221) or clear (133224).  I only wanted the “hello” part of the stamp, not the part that says, please take a seat.  In order to do this, I put blue painters tape – I had some sitting right there on my craft table but any tape will work – over the part I didn’t want on my card.  I inked the stamp up and pulled off the tape before stamping.   Have you tried this technique before?

Simply CelebrateMy Crisp Cantaloupe twine is from the Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack, which is a Sale-a-bration freebie and one that you can get FREE with a $50 purchase!

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If you have any questions, let me know!  If you would like to place an order, click HERE to be taken to my Stampin’ Up! website! Have a great weeekend!

Get Better

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Want to be able to make a quick and easy card?  I used the Happenings Simply Created Card Kit and make this card in about five minutes!!!  It comes with everything that you see below.  I used some Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the two banners and adhered the white twine (can you see the pretty silver in it??) with glue dots to the silver button.

My mom has been sick recently so I decided to make this a get well card.  My sentiment comes from the set A Dozen Thoughts (wood #131056  clear #131059).  The sentiment actually say,  better get better, but I wanted my card to just say, get better.  So I covered the first “better” with some tape, added ink with my Strawberry Slush stamp pad, took the tape off and stamped on the white banner!  Easy!

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Receive free products for every $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration!  See what Stampin’ Up! has to offer HERE!

Blog Candy Winner

I have a blog candy winner!  Thanks so much for all the comments.  I really enjoyed reading them!  Many of you commented that you really like the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch!

I put all of the names into a hat and pulled out one name:  SUSAN AMES!  Congratulations Susan!  Please email me your address and I will send your goodies right to you!

Again, thanks so much to all of you who left a comment!

Blog Candy!

I want to celebrate my 500th blog post by giving away some blog candy!!  One lucky person will win:

Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Marina Mist Striped Organdy Ribbon

Rose Red Seam Binding

Blog Candy

All you have to do to be entered to win is leave a comment telling me your favorite item in the Occasions Catalog!  I’m looking forward to reading your responses! I’ll select a winner on Tuesday!   Sorry, but this is only available to U.S. residents.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!!

500th Post & February Bonus

I can’t believe it, but this is my 500th blog post!!!  As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I will have blog candy  in honor of this 500th post!!  Unfortunately I’ve been sick this past week (2014 has not been a healthy year so far) and I don’t have my picture of the blog candy ready to go today.  I hope to have it up tomorrow, Saturday at the latest so please check back!!

Meanwhile,  here’s some info about my February Bonus!!

February Bonus

Place a $25 order or more at my Stampin’ Up! online store and receive three exclusive videos that will show you step by step how to make the projects above!  Since it is Sale-a-bration time, for every $50 you spend, you will also be able to pick free products from the Sale-a-bration catalog!

For more info, click HERE!

To visit my online store, click HERE!

To see all of the free products you can earn in the Sale-a-bration catalog, click HERE!

Scalloped Tag Topper Pouch

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Here’s another cute idea for the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch!  You can make a pouch with it and put something fun inside!  Watch the video below and learn how simple it can be to make!

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You can purchase any of the items to make this fun project at my online store!  Earn free product for every $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration.  Plus, I will send you three project tutorials!  Visit my online store HERE!  Thanks for stopping by today!!

Envelope Punch Board Box

Envelope Punch Board BoxHappy Monday!  I hope you had a nice weekend!  Today I have a box that I made with the Envelope Punch Board using paper from the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper Pack.  I LOVE this paper!!  It definitely makes you feel like Spring is just around the corner! The Envelope Punch Board makes it so easy to create a quick box that can hold cards, treats, gift cards etc.  Tomorrow I’ll have a video for you and show you how to make this cute box!

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Here’s another one that I made!

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If you would like to place an order, you can shop at my Online Store, HERE!  Every $50 purchase entitles you to a free gift!  Click HERE to see what you can earn absolutely FREE!!

Gift Bow Bigz Die & Weekly Deals

The Gift Bow Bigz Die has returned!!!  Originally it wasn’t on the Carryover List but Stampin’ Up! has decided to bring it back AND it will be in the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog!! I was very disappointed that it wasn’t returning and am so happy that it is here to stay!

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Here are the new Weekly Deals!  You can receive these discounted prices until Monday, February 10th!

 

Weekly DealsYou can order these and other Stampin’ Up! products HERE at my online store!  Thank you for stopping by today!

Sweet Treat Holder

Lollipop HolderYesterday I posted this cute lollipop holder and today I have the video for you!  I’ve been retired from teaching for almost two “school years.”  When you teach, life is always measured by a school year!!  My last year was teaching second graders and I know they would have liked these little holders (they definitely would have LOVED the lollipops).  My eyes are still always looking for projects that would appeal to kids or teachers.  Once a teacher, always a teacher.

On to the video!

Can’t see the video?  Watch it HERE.

Supplies

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter:  W#131922  C#129252, Teeny Tiny Wishes:  W#128748  C#127802

Paper:  Coastal Cabana #131297, Whisper White #100730, Silver Glimmer Paper #124005

Ink:  Real Red #126949

Accessories:  Real Red Taffeta Ribbon #119251, Glue Dots #103683

Tools:  Small Heart Punch #117193, Big Shot #113439, Hearts a Flutter Framelits #130159, Bitty Banners Framelits #129267

FREE during Sale-a-bration witha $50 order:  Decorative Dots Embossing Folder