World Card-Making Day and Christmas Card, Treat and Gift Workshop

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Let’s get a head start on the holiday season and celebrate World Card-Making Day with handmade cards and gifts for those special folks in your life.

Please join Amy Miller and Diane Stader for an all day, come and go, card and gift workshop at the Barn at Fellowship Bible Church on October 2!  We will be there from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.  We will have four projects, plus bonus items, ready for you to make at the workshop or take home and make at your leisure.  You can choose one or all.

No experience – No problem.  We will be there to get you started.  Detailed instructions and supply lists will also be provided.

All supplies are premium high quality products from Stampin’ Up!

Christmas Cards – 12 cards and envelopes with decorated box: 4/2 each of 3 designs; $24 per set of 12; $12 per set of 6.

Note Card Gift Set – 8 all occasion cards to include Birthday, Congratulations, Thanks, Thinking of You, New Baby and more; Includes decorated box and envelopes. $16.00

What a Treat!!! – 5 different treat bag/boxes for the small gifts for students, teachers, etc. $6.25 per set includes candy.

Gift Tags – 6 Christmas gift tags with cute little box. $5.50 per set

All supplies, except adhesive, will be provided, cut and ready for stamping and assembly.  Bring your favorite scissors and premium glue sticks or a double-sided tape roller.

Snacks will be provided and door prize drawings held throughout the day.

We would love to know if you are planning to come and what projects you are interested in so we can make sure we have enough materials.  

Check out the photo for some of the projects we will be making.  More projects will be posted during the week.  Let us know what you think!  

Fun, Fellowship, Food – We hope you will join us!

Where:  The Barn at Fellowship Bible Church, 141 Pleasant Plains Rd, Jackson, TN 38305

Time:  9:30 am – 4:30 pm (come and go)

Blessings,

Diane

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Three Little Words………

Busy, busy, busy!  We went to Franklin last week to visit our son and daughter-in-law and help a little bit with baby things.  Isabella will arrive around December 1st and there is so much to do and I am so thankful that they are welcoming our help.  Can’t wait to hold the little darlin’- our very first grandchild.

While were in Franklin I made a day trip to Columbia to visit with my wonderful friends Cleo, Leisa and Lisa.  I am so blessed to have friends like them.  They don’t come along often enough in life.   You can read all about my visit, plus the SURPRISE BABY SHOWER (with pictures) in my next post.  I am still smiling.

I was honored this week by my sweet young friend Amy who asked if I could come help her a little bit with her beautiful little month old daughter.  I spent part of three days with this sweet family and loved it so much.  Thank you Amy- hope to post pictures later.

I absolutely LOVE this card!  I borrowed the design from a fellow stamper on Stampin’ Up!’s demo community.  The colors are awesome together and I got to use my new embossing folder, Elegant Lines.  I have so many new stamp sets- and love playing with them every day.  I am getting ready for a workshop on Saturday- wouldn’t this be a great card to demonstrate?  The Ways to Use It challenge on Splitcoast today is to use Versamark.  Versamark is a sticky watermark element and the challenge was no problem for me- I probably use it every day.  I love the texture and finish it gives a solid or colored image.  And combined with the bird image from Punch Potpourri, a Level 1 Hostess set, it really makes this card “pop.” 

I also really like this cute set- Three Little Words.  The inside of this card reads – Thinking of You.  My friend Lisa said it should read – Send More Stamps!!!

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I sure hope you are having as great a week as I am. 

Blessings,

Diane

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All supplies can be purchased on my Stampin’ Up! website

Stamps:  Three Little Words, Punch Potpourri;    Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Basic Gray;           Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray;   Accessories:  Two Step Bird Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Stampin’ dimensionals, Gray Satin Ribbon, Versamark

 

Tax Free in Tennessee!

This coming weekend, the State of Tennessee is having a “back to school” tax free holiday on many items and over 30 Stampin’ Up! items qualify for this tax-free purchase.  I always stock up on glue sticks/pens, tape runners (SNAIL) and refills and other consumables that I know I will be using throughout the year.  This year I am going to treat myself and buy a set of Watercolor Crayons and save almost 10%!  Here’s the complete list, with item numbers.  Maybe you will want to save too!  It would be the perfect time to get those Many Marvelous Markers that have been on your wish list.

Item #	Description	Price
100425	2-Way Glue Pen	$3.50
104332	SNAIL Adhesive (tape runner)	$6.95
104331	SNAIL Adhesive Refill	$4.50
103305	Dotto	$12.95
100902	Dotto Refill	$6.50
104045	Anywhere Glue Stick	$3.95
104294	Sticky Strip	$6.95
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals	$3.95
103683	Mini Glue Dots	$4.95
103579	Paper Snips (My favorite!)	$9.95
103179	Craft & Rubber Scissors	$29.95
101879	Watercolor Pencils	$19.95
105021	White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen	$3.95
102945	Blender Pens	$9.95
Various	Stampin’ Write Markers	$3.50
120948	Many Marvelous Markers New Color Kit	$35.95
119801	Many Marvelous Markers In Color	$14.95
119700	Many Marvelous Markers Subtles	$28.95
119701	Many Marvelous Markers Regals	$28.95
119702	Many Marvelous Markers Brights	$28.95
119703	Many Marvelous Markers Neutrals	$28.95
120949	Watercolor Wonder Crayons New Color Kit	$39.95
119802	Watercolor Wonder Crayons Subtles	$16.95
119803	Watercolor Wonder Crayons Regals	$16.95
119804	Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights	$16.95
119805	Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals	$16.95
105394	Basic Black Stampin’ Write Journaler	$3.50
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	$3.95
120962	Stampin’ Pastels	$24.95
120963	Stampin’ Pastels New Color Kit	$14.95

Stay tuned for information on my new monthly promotion.  I think you’re gonna love it!

Blessings,

Diane

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Attention Stampers: Extra $25 Hostess Promotion through August 31

Stampin’ Up! just announced that for a limited time, workshop hostess benefits  for a workshop of $350 will be increased by $25 in Stampin’ Up! products!  This means if your workshop order of $350 is placed by August 31st, you will receive the normal hostess benefits of your choice of a Level 1 or Level 2 Hostess gift  and $40 in Stampin’ Up! products + $25 in products. 

I have dates open for your workshop.  Just call or email me and we will start planning.  You can even start collecting orders right now!

Blessings,

Diane

 

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Fabulous Friday!!! Part 3 – 23.4 lbs. of Fun!!!!!!!!!

What a great week this has been!  I have played in my craft room all week trying to use all my new catalog Stampin’ Up! stuff.  I made a few cards, got to visit with new and old stamping friends, rode to Chattanooga with my sweet Lisa (well, not really ride- she was driving and we were talking on the phone) and today talked for 45 minutes with my good friend and stamping buddy Cleo. 

Plus, I started Nutrisystem on Tuesday and have had fun trying out their food.  Usually I am waiting outside for Brown (UPS) to deliver my Stampin’ Up! order, but on Monday I was waiting on my big ole box of food!  140 meals – 5 weeks of food.  So, I went to the grocery early Tuesday to get fruit and veggies to supplement and then dropped by my mom’s garden for fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.  So far, so good.  As of this morning I had already lost a pound!  Yoo-hoo.  Many more to go, but I am pumped about how easy this is.  No planning.  Just read the book and do what it says.

Back to the important stuff- making cards!  Here’s a couple of cards made with a couple of pounds from my first new catty order.  I loved these so much that I made several of each.  Both are a variation of examples in the new Idea Book and Catalog.  The samples in the catty are absolutely awesome and I know I will be CASEing even more of them. 

Isn’t this gorgeous?  10 minutes from cutting to finish – Easy Peasy. I used several new items (listed below), but the main image is the brand new A la Carte stamp  Elizabeth.  And everytime I think of the name, I keep hearing “ Oh, E-liz-a-beth” by the Statler Brothers.  For you younger folks and non-country fans, the Statler Brothers ruled the group category of country music for more than 20 years.  That pretty, pretty flower started out white and I colored it with my Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Marker to make it fit my card.  These flowers are a brand new item and you get 40 daisies (10 each of 4 sizes) for only $6.95.  It’s a steal! (item # 110243, page 188)

Here are the deets: (All supplies by Stampin’ Up! and available in the 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalog.)

Stamps:  Because I Care – Hostess Level 1, Elizabeth (A la Carte stamp #117120, $9.95  – page 18)
Paper:  Daffodil Delight Textured, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Early Espresso, Pear Pizazz (Marker)
Accessories:  Pearls, Punches: Oval and Scallop Oval,Paper Daisies,  Stampin’ Marker, Pear Pizazz ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dimensionals, SNAIL

I was fortunate to earn this gorgeous set of 7, Simple Friendship,  during Sale-A-Bration.  A big thank you “shout out” to my customers for helping me get free stuff!  The sweet sentiment is from the 4 piece Thank You Kindly set that I use almost every day.  It’s one of those “go to” sets that you keep on your craft desk.

Deets: Stamps:  Simple Friendship (#113397-page 108, $25.95; Thank You Kindly (#111700-page 158, $13.95)  Both of these are wood mount only
Paper:  Crumb Cake (formerly Kraft), Naturals White
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  1-3/4 Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-Jig, Kraft Taffeta ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, SNAIL

I’ve been making covered notebooks and Post It note holders all day long.  I can’t stop- intervention is needed!  So stay tuned ‘cause next post I am gonna tell you all about these cute projects as well as the saga of the falling chandelier.

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23.4 lbs. of Fun – Part 2

Hallelujah, Glory Be To Our Great God!  Can’t stop humming that song from our worship service this morning.  I hope that you and your family also enjoyed an awesome Sunday worship. 

Latisha Yoast, aka 1busymomof2, is being honored this week as the Featured Stamper on Splitcoaststampers.  If you have a chance, drop by and take a gander at her amazing gallery.  If you aren’t already checking out SCS and the amazing creations and tutorials and just about everything under the sun…go right now and take a look.  Lots of great ideas, card and scrapbook sketches…you get the picture.  I would love for you to browse through my gallery on SCS too…..Lost in the 60’s.

Now, to further honor Latisha, I have chosen one of her creations to CASE (Copy and Share Everything), changing an item or two to make it my own.  I chose to CASE this card.

And, as Part 2 of 23.4 lbs. of Fun…I am using a bunch of brand new stuff from Stampin’ Up! including my very favorite new stamp set Just Believe.  I predict this awesome set of 9 be around for a very long time.  I’ve included a picture of the set.  Also used, for the first time, Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Paper. It’s the pinkish layer behind the image.  I sponged it with Blushing Bride ink and like magic, err, Presto!, the pattern appeared and it is GORGEOUS.  Can’t wait to demonstrate this at my next workshop.  More new stuff Pear Pizazz stamp pad and ribbon and the Blushing Bride ribbon, plus the Pearl accents.  All in all, it was a pretty easy card to make…but IRL (In Real Life) it is stunning.  Take a look:

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Give me a shout if you want to learn how to make this pretty all occasion card.  Hope your weekend is continuing to be peaceful and restful.

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23.4 lbs. of Fun – Part 1

Brown arrived at my house last week with 23.4 lbs. of brand spankin’ new playthings from the 2010-11 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalog.  For those of you who do not know about Brown, that is our nickname for the UPS truck.  I tore open the box and sorted through my order….16 new stamp sets, stamp pads, a zillion packs of new color paper, pearls, jewels, brads, markers, paper flowers, designer series paper, etc. etc.  It was like Christmas in July. 

So, my goal is to put ink to all the stamp sets so you can see what you can create with these gorgeous images.  Today I decided to play in Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge – IC241 based on this website.  I chose this interesting tea towel as my inspiration and used the new masculine stamp set, Countryside.

I sponges the edges of the outer layers and designer paper with Always Artichoke and Early Espresso and watercolored the apples and grass on the main image.  The twine is from my father’s garden stash- he uses it to tie up the tomatoes (which are just getting ripe and are de-licious!).

I will be working on Part 2 tomorrow, so stay tuned.  The new sets include:  Elizabeth, Simple Friendship, Tag Alongs, Come to Bethlehem and my favorite, Just Believe.

Stay cool and enjoy the weekend.

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Because I Care…..about Cleo- it’s Elemental!

My dear friend and stamping buddy Cleo celebrated her birthday last week and I regret I wasn’t able to join in the festivities.  She and her precious daughter Leisa Jane live about 2-1/2 hours away and I don’t get to see them nearly often enough.  But, I did take the time to make a special birthday card for her.  I think I’ve mentioned before that making a card for a fellow stamper puts a lot of pressure on the creative process.  It’s just got to be perfect!  Well, this card isn’t perfect, but I was very pleased with the way it turned out.

I used the terrific new Level 1 Hostess set, Because I Care.  It is truly one of the prettiest hostess sets that Stampin’ Up! has ever offered.  I love hydrangeas (who doesn’t) and have already made a box full of cards with the image.  Lots of new stuff on this card- at least new to me.  The punches, butterfly embosslits, paper and ink.  Tell me how you like it…..here are a few techniques I used:

• Watercolored the main image and a bunch of little flowers
• Added flower centers using a white gel pen
• Clear embossed the whole lot
• Cut out the main image and all the little flowers and the leaves
• Sponged the edges of the two embossed butterflies

I used the same techniques on the Elements of Style card (first ink on it), plus used the little flowers from the Because I Card set.  I’m pretty proud of myself and, since I usually make two of every card so I have one to keep, I can admire my creations all day long!  (insert a chuckle here)

 

 

Here’s another tip that I learned from Cleo and Leisa Jane…..your card is not finished unless the inside and the envelope is decorated.  I’ve included photos of the inside and I also decorated the envies just as nicely.  I hope the recipients smile when they see a card from me in their mailbox and know I was thinking of them when I made it.  That smile is my reward!

I would love to show you how to make these cards.  Just give me a shout and we will get together.  In the meantime, you can get all the supplies in my online store.  Just click here.

Supplies: Stamps:  Because I Care – Hostess Level 1, Elements of Style (current Idea Book and Catalog)
Paper:  Early Expresso, Very Vanilla, Concord Crush, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant
Ink:  Perfect Plum, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Early Espresso
Accessories:  SU! Pearls, Punches: Oval and Scallop Oval, Dies for Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Big Circle, Scallop Circle, Signo White Gel Pen, Sponges, Dimensionals, SNAIL, Versamark, AquaPainter,

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Terrific Weekend! New Baby and the Name Game….

Oh, what a terrific weekend!

All my children were here visiting and we were also blessed with a new addition to our family.  Sons Scott and Bo and sweet DIL Jennifer arrived at various times during the week and we had such fun.  We celebrated (a little late) Jennifer’s birthday- she turned 29 on July 4th, and niece Marcie and hubby Michael’s first child, Easton James Williams, arrived at 5:12 a.m. on July 10.   I cannot believe I was holding this sweet angel just 30 minutes later.  Things have really changed since my fellas were born.  All went well- God is good.  I’ve added a few photos – isn’t he adorable?

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It was so nice having my boys and Jennifer around for a few days.  We ate great and large and visited family and laughed and just had a great time.  It was totally a baby weekend because Bo and Jennifer are having our first grandchild in early December!  And it’s a girl!!! Jennifer is doing great and we are all so excited about this miracle baby.   At Jenn’s birthday get together we all got to “vote” on the name.  Bo posted the “top ten” on a chalkboard and everyone voted for their top three.  Scott assigned a value to each place and tallied the official results.  And the winner?  ISABELLA….with AnnaKate and AnnaBelle coming in 2nd and 3rd.  I guess we all knew that Bo and Jenn’s top name has been Isabella from the get-go and they hadn’t even heard of Twilight when they picked it!   So, as of today and, maybe subject to change, we will be welcoming Isabella Song Stader later this year.  Sweet!!!

Sure hope your weekend was wonderful too.

 

 

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New Idea Book and Catalog is Here! Check out this hostess set…..

The brand spankin’, hot off the press, new and gorgeous Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalog is here and you can order from it right now!  My Wish List is pages long and I am waiting very impatiently for my first order and recent workshop order to ship.  Take a look- you’re gonna love it just like I do. 

Just look at this Level 1 Hostess gift- just one of several you can choose from with a $150 workshop or individual order (plus you get $15 in free merchandise).  It is Because I Care and is a set of 5 available in wood or clear mount.

Tomorrow is July 4th and I want to take a moment to say thanks to all the brave men and women who are leading the charge for our freedom.  I am humbled by your loyalty and service.

To all of my friends- thank you for taking the time to visit me and I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

Supplies: Stamps:  Because I Care – Hostess Level 1
Paper:  Pear Pizazz, Early Expresso, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Early Expresso
Accessories:  Pearls, Antique Brass HPH, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Oval punch, non-SU ribbon (waiting on my order of Early Expresso), Dimensionals, SNAIL

 

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Fabulous Friday! Free For All Challenge # 17

It’s Fabulous Friday at the Stader house and we are giving thanks for a wonderful week and looking forward to a great weekend and especially Father’s Day.  I hope you and your family are getting ready to celebrate this special day honoring Father’s who are still with us and those who are with Jesus. 

The F4A (Free for All) Challenge today is to create a tribute to our best animal friend.  Well, as you all know, her name is Shelby and she is just about the prettiest dog you will ever see. She’s 14 and even though she doesn’t act like a puppy anymore, she still LOOKS young.  And, when she goes to the doggie salon for a trim, she looks 10 lbs. lighter.  Maybe I should start going to her salon – lol!

This card is one of my favorites.  I love this little boy loving on his best friend.  I am so glad that I am blessed with many friends, aren’t you?

 

Designer paper, cardstock, brads, twine, ink and markers all by Stampin’ Up!. 

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Wonderful Wednesday!!!

A wonderful Wednesday at my house today.  My BFF and stamping friend Lisa and her mom JoAnne drove two hours to spend the day with me.  We had such fun stampin’ , creatin’, laughin’ and eatin’!  Lisa showed me how to make those gorgeous paper flowers made with Stampin’ Up! punches.  I can’t wait to make a whole bunch more.  One of God’s great gifts is that of good friends and I am so thankful that he blessed me with my sweet Lisa.  Here are a few pix from today.

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Do What You Love!!! Join Stampin’ Up! for only $99 in June!!!!

I’ve been a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for almost a year now and have enjoyed every minute of it.  I love to be “on the inside” and be among the first to know about new products, promotions and other cool stuff.  There are so many perks on the demo side, but the most important benefit is sharing and creating with people you love and love to be around.  It’s just grand.

During the month of June you can join the Stampin’ Up! family for only $99 and just look at what you get for your $$!!  Any item, other than business items, can be changed for a similar product of equal or less than value.   So if you already have the Watercolor Trio stamp set, you can substitute for $22.95 or less.

Item	Description	Price
117050	Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount-Summer Mini)	$22.95
118571	I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear mount)	$18.95
118486	Clear Mount Block C	$6.95
116978	Homemade single stamp*	$8.95
100730	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2 X 11)	$8.50
119706	Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2 X 11)	$6.95
115656	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
119667	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
115658	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
100814	Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad	$6.95
119261	Basic Black 1/8” taffeta ribbon*	$6.95
121620	Color Coach*	$14.95
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$6.95
	Retail value of products in kit	$124.90

*Sneak peek items! from 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the following business items:

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
• 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• Summer Mini Catalog (8)
• To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)
• Customer Order Form (50)

I would love to talk to you about it…give me a buzz or email.  You can read more about this special limited promotion here.

It’s a great day in Jackson, Tennessee and I hope you are having a wonderful week.

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What a Great Tuesday!

I’ve had such a good day today.  It is my sweet Mother’s 85th Birthday and her Facebook page is full of wonderful, heartfelt wishes from friends all over the world.  She is so special and I love her so much.

I’ve spent the day going through the new Stampin’ Up! catalog for the umpteenth time.  I just can’t wait to share it with you.  My supply will be shipped on June 18th – so get ready for some fantabulous new stamp sets, beautiful new colors and lots of exciting surprises.  I will publish links as soon as we are allowed.

In the meantime, I made this card using Greenhouse Garden for the very first time.  This two-step set is in the current catalog but I didn’t get it until recently.  Wow, I just didn’t know what I was missing.  It is terrific as you can tell by this CAS (Clean and Simple) card.  The Stamp-a-ma-jig makes lining up the images sooooooo easy.  If you don’t have one, order right away.  It helps so much to line up your sentiments or any floating image- wood mounted stamps or clear mount.

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I used two of the new core colors- Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight and love, love them.  Especially the Marina Mist.  Today’s favorite.  I love the new core and new in colors so much that I will be changing my favorites daily!

I sure hope you are having a great day and wish you great blessings,

Diane

Supplies: All supplies are current Stampin’ Up! products
Stamps:  Greenhouse Garden, Elements of Style, Well Scripted
Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight
Ink:  Basic Black, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight
Accessories:  Basic Black gingham ribbon, SU! dimensionals, Clear blocks, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Corner rounder punch

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Awash with Life and other Thursday Thoughts

Hello everyone!  We are back from visiting with our children in Franklin and we had a wonderful time.  Jennifer is doing well and has escaped morning sickness so far.  We had a girl’s day out and went to lunch at PF Chang’s…it was SO delicious…and then went shopping.

Our Cards for Kids Ministry Team will meet here on Saturday, so I am spending the day getting the cardstock cut and working on new designs.  We will be making June and July birthday cards for the kiddos in the Learning Center, first time visiting kids and new baby cards.  Good food, fellowship and creativity- can you ask for more?

Here’s a quick card I made last Saturday with my great friend Marie.  She is visiting from California and we spent the day playing with stamps, paper and ink.  What fun!  I will sure miss she and Ron when they fly back tomorrow.                    

This stamp set, Awash with Flowers is gonna be a classic.  It is a two-step set with 18 images and will be in the new Stampin’ Up! Idea Book and Catalog that will be available on July 1st.  I can’t wait to experiment with flower color combos.
Hope your day is wonderful and that you have a special weekend planned.

Blessings,
Diane 
Supplies: All supplies are current Stampin’ Up! products
Stamps:  Awash with Flowers
Paper:  Whisper White, Pink Pirouette Designer Paper
Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Basic Black
Accessories:  Pretty in Pink gingham ribbon, SU! dimensionals, Clear blocks

Clearance Rack- Hodgepodge Hardware – Card Kits – Awesome Deals!!!!

Have you checked the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack lately?  If not, take a minute right now and look at the awesome products that are discounted up to 60%.  Items are added everyday and since this is a “last look” sale, many don’t last long.  Here are a few items I ordered today:

If you are new to stamping and card-making, this is for you!  This kit contains the essentials for creating beautiful cards.  It’s a great time-saver, as well—the card stock is prescored and precut. These kits are wonderful for beginners or anyone who wants to create several of the same card without spending a lot of time.   Here’s what you get in this 10 card set (5 each of 2 styles)-Finished card size: 6-5/8"x 3-1/4":

■ 6-piece die-cut stamp set
■ Bashful Blue, Basic Gray, Certainly Celery Classic Stampin’ Spots
■ Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery Long Notes
■ Whisper White (3-1/2" x 6-3/4") envelopes
■ Circle self-adhesive die-cuts: 5" x 7-1/4" sheets (2)
■ Ribbon self-adhesive die-cuts: 5" x 7-1/4" sheets (3)
■ 2" chipboard circle designs: 5" x 7-1/4", .59 mil sheets (2)
■ Stampin’ Dimensionals (100)

Lifelong Notes Simply Sent 109868 – Catalog Price: $42.95

Clearance Rack Price:   $16.99

Do you love, love hardware on your creations?  Brads, frames, corners….they all “kick it up a notch” as Emeril would say.  Amongst my stampin’ friends we tease that the really special get cards with hardware…but at these prices, you can dress up your everyday cards too!

Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware 105515 – Catalog Price: $27.95 – Clearance Rack Price:  $10.99

Our Hodgepodge Hardware includes fresh designs in a reusable tin.  These high-quality metal accents coordinate with many Stampin’ Up! products. Contains approx. 100 embellishments and 100 3/16" brads.

Another terrific deal (and I ordered three sets!) is the Love Notes Assortment 109118 – Catalog Price: $8.95 – Clearance Rack Price: $3.59

These precut and scored notecards are the perfect size for leaving a loved one a little reminder of your love or for a quick little card to go with a special gift.
■ 30 cards
■ 10 ea. Soft Sky, Rose Red, and Very Vanilla
■ Includes 30 Very Vanilla envelopes

That’s $.12 each for the card and envelope!!!  Don’t you need two or three sets too??

These are just three of many great items at super prices.  Check out the designer paper, rub-ons, chipboard shapes, buttons and ribbon….do what you love- for less!

You can order online and have the items shipped directly to you.  No fuss, no mess.  Just fun!

Hope your day is special and that you and your family are safe.

Blessings,

Diane

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Scalloped Peppermint Bunny

Just had to post this cute little basket full of Peppermint Bunnies made with Stampin’ Up! punches.  It is a hostess gift for tomorrow’s workshop and I know she will love it!

All Stampin’ Up! products and so easy to make.  Pearson’s Mint Patties are just the right size for this cute little sandwich.

 

Here are the supplies I used:

Stamps:  Eggcoutrements from the Occasions Mini

Paper:  Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Sweet Pea DSP

Ink: SU! Black Marker

Accessories:  Eggcellent Eggs Kit, 1/2” circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/4” circle punch, Scallop Circle Die, Scallop Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Large Circle Punch, Curly Label Punch, Designer Label Punch, Dimensionals, Vanilla HPH Brads.

Loving this pretty weather- so very ready for spring!

Blessings,

Diane

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TLC263 Vintage Vogue Thank You Tag

Wow, two days, two challenges!  Maybe I am getting back in the groove.  I’ve spent most of the morning outside….it is absolutely gorgeous here in West Tennessee.  I hope you are getting good weather also.

 

Today’s Technique Lover’s Challenge was to go Very Vintage.  Seems all things old and precious are making the way back to crafting and fashion and I am glad.  I love pearls and lace and all things vintage and the new set from Stampin’ Up!, Vintage Vogue, is the perfect way to express this sweetness.  This is a standard A2 size card front.  The back has journaling lines for your message.  Easy peasy purty.  Hope you enjoy!

 

Blessings,

Diane

Supplies: All supplies are current Stampin’ Up! products

Stamps:  Vintage Vogue, Sincere Salutations

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue

Ink:  Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch, 1/4 Circle Punch, Pearl from Pretties kit, Clear Embossing Powder, Versamark, Heat Tool

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FS161 Vera – This Is Your Special Day – Enjoy!

Our Featured Stamper on SplitcoastStampers  today is Vera and what a hard time I had choosing a card from her terrific gallery to case in honor of her honor!  I chose this card and changed several things and hope that she enjoys the tribute. 

 

Blessings,

Diane

Stamps:  Eastern Blooms, Sincere Salutations

Paper:  Whisper White, River Rock, Walk in the Park DSP

Ink:  Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black

Accessories: White Organza Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

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Fox and Friends – Totally Cased

The March Stampin’ Success magazine was delivered last week.  It’s like Christmas when I see it in the mailbox because I know I will find so many inspiring projects in it.  For those not familiar with what I am talking about, Stampin’ Success is the monthly creative helper for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.  Just one of the terrific resources available to demos.  Anyway, several cards are featured this month created by demo Renee VanStralen and using the new Fox and Friends set that is available in the Occasions Mini Catalog until April 30th.  I got this set over two months ago and it hadn’t seen ink yet, so when I saw these super creations I just had to make one of her cards…..so here it is!  And it’s a cutie- great for young kids and old kids (like me) alike.  The little sentiment can be changed as appropriate to the occasion.  I will definitely be using this set in my new workshop.

Cold again here in West Tennessee and I’ve heard rumors of more snow!  Hard to believe with March fast approaching but last March 1 we had the prettiest snow- check the photo I posted on that day.  Just beautiful. 

 

 

 

Blessings,

Diane

Stamps:  Fox and Friends, Sentiment created with My Digital Studio software

Paper:  Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Sweet Pea DSP

Ink:  Real Red, More Mustard, Old Olive

Embellishments:  Real Red Ribbon, Antique Brass Bid Brad

Tools:  Push pin, SU! Dimensionals, SU! Circle Punches