Driving By Just to Say.......

    I love a stamp set that can be used for just about any type of card - you can just pick your sentiment and it works for so many reasons.  This is the Driving By stamp set, FREE with your $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration!  And this one is especially good for guy cards, which I never seem to have enough of.      And I particularly like Driving By because it has a stamp that looks like a vintage VW van. My brother has a real one, and this will be a great card for him!  The little red sports car is good for anyone, from a brand new driver to maybe a congrats for a retiree.  For the Van card, I also used the Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Paper that is also FREE during Sale-a-bration with a $50 order, and the Paradise Palms Stamp set that is available in the January-June Mini Catalog.

Driving By 158099 FREE                Sunshine & Rainbows DSP 158126 FREE

   Paradise Palms Bundle 

 
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Safari Celebration - February Paper Pumpkin Fun!

    Did you see that? It’s a mischievous monkey swinging from tree to tree! What about that elephant marching through the mud? Can you catch an antelope galloping in the grass? Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari!
    Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments.

Name: Safari Celebration

Details:

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
• The Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  
• This kit’s stamp set is an uplifting one! Make every occasion a celebration with sentiments that say “yay!”, “fantastic!”, and other fun phrases.
  
• Explore each of our current In Color collections with this colorful kit! Discover designs and paper pieces in Bumblebee (a 2020–2022 In Color), Fresh Freesia (a 2021–2023 In Color), and Soft Succulent (a 2021–2023 In Color).
  
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
  
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  
• Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

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A Special Milestone

    This week, my husband and I celebrated our 49th Wedding Anniversary, a pretty big milestone.  To mark this anniversary, I wanted to make a really special card for him. I love this beautiful Heart from the Floral Hearts Die set, and had just received the new Abstract Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the January - June Mini Catalog.  The hardest part was deciding which piece of the DSP I wanted to use, as they are all so pretty, with the sparkly gold accents. I chose this one, mainly because it wasn't too flowery, and it went with Misty Moonlight cardstock, which happens to be my current favorite cardstock color.  I embossed the sentiment in gold and put it all together, adding a couple of little gold pearls.  

                                   Always in my Heart 158183         Floral Heart Dies 154306

Abstract Beauty Designer Series Paper 158039

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Find your Paradise (Palms!)

I have yet to visit Hawaii, but I constantly see sunset pictures posted by family and friends that happen to be vacationing in paradise.  So, until I take my own vacation in paradise, I have created a sunset here that I can share with you.  This card uses the new Paradise Palms Bundle (stamp set and dies) in the January-June Mini Catalog. 

Cardstock used is Basic Black, Basic White and Highland Heather

I used Highland Heather, Poppy Parade and Mango Melody ink, applied to the Basic White cardstock with the Blending Brushes.  The Highland Heather layer was embossed with the Bark Embossing Folder, and I used the Stitched Rectangles Dies to cut out the black frame.  White embossing powder made the sentiment stand out on the black tag.  Ah, to be in paradise.........

Paradise Palms Bundle 157719  $52.00

Don't forget, when you purchase the Bundle, you save 10% on these 2 items. 

               Supply List

• Basic Black Cardstock  121045
• Highland Heather Cardstock  146986
• Basic White Cardstock  159276
• Highland Heather Ink Pad  147103
• Poppy Parade Ink Pad  147050
• Mango Melody Ink Pad  147049
• Blending Brushes (3)  153611
• Stitched Rectangle Dies  151820
• Bark 3D Embossing Folder  1565431
• Stampin' Emboss Powders - Basics (black, clear, white)  155554

You will need the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (or other similar machine) for the die cuts and embossing folder.  
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Just add Expressions In Ink

    Usually when planning a card, I usually decide what stamp set I want, then decide on the paper and other goodies to add.  But sometimes, it is fun to pull out your designer paper, and pick one that you have not used, and plan a card around the paper and then decide what stamps will work for it.  This is the case with this card.  I was looking at the Expressions In Ink Designer Paper, which I bought because it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, but I have not cut into it yet.....    So, I picked a piece, choosing the gorgeous green marbled with gold design.  And basically, the paper makes the card without any real effort on my part.  I layered the Just Jade card base with Gold Foil, and then the piece of the DSP.  Add a ribbon, a sentiment (embossed in gold), and a little flourish with a die cut of gold leaves.  Done!  You could make this with any sentiment, and shape for the sentiment, any color combos based on the Designer Paper sheet you select.  So easy, and so very pretty.  I decided this would be an anniversary card, so used the sentiment from Always In My Heart Stamps, and the leaves are from the Forever Flourishing Dies. 

                                                       Expressions in Ink DSP 155464

     Always In  My Heart  158183       Forever Flourishing Dies 152714

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Bunches of Cards!

    I love making cards, and even more I love sending cards!  I just hope that the cards I send will brighten someone's day, or give comfort, or just give some pleasure that someone cares.      I sent out about 185 cards last year that were for "fixed" events like Birthdays and  Anniversaries.  I also send out Wedding, Get Well and Sympathy cards when those cards are needed.  And of course Thank You cards for thoughtful people.  And then there are just the random Thinking of You cards that I send whenever the mood strikes me.  And, of course, holiday cards for all the great celebration days, Valentines, Mothers and Fathers day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years!  By my best guess, probably somewhere around 350+ cards in one year.  So, as you can imagine, when the new year rolls around, I need to start replenishing my "stock".  I try to create enough variety that I will always have the perfect card for that special person.      Some of the first new cards I made this year were using the Bunches of Fun Stamp Set from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.  This set is perfect for when you need a little humor in your cards.  I made one birthday and one get well card.

                                                    

                                                               Bunches Of Fun 155444

I used FREE Designer Paper for both of these cards from the Sale-a-bration brochure.  These were quick to put together, and will bring a smile to someone's face.

If you would like to learn how to make these cards, please comment below. 

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Amazing Silhouettes

Do you ever look at a stamp set, and say to yourself "eh, I don't really like this style"?  That was my thought when I received Amazing Silhouettes free from Stampin' Up for attending the Online Convention recently.  

Amazing Silhouettes Stamp Set 157814  $22

Amazing Silhouettes Bundle 157819  $44 (Includes the Amazing Thanks Die set)

This set just didn't really grab me, but since I have it, I figured I better see what I can do with it  So, off to trusty Pinterest get inspired.  I saw several different cards using this set, with simplicity being the main idea to highlight the stamp.  I fell in love with this color combo, and the beauty of the stamp really stood out.  So, here is my card.  

For this card, I used cardstock in Basic White, Highland Heather and Pool Party, and matching inks.  To get the multiple colors on the stamp, I first inked it with Pool Party, then took a Sponge Dauber and added the Highland Heather randomly over the Pool Party.  It took me a couple of tries to get the right balance of color, and learned to kind of brush the sponge dauber on the stamp so that I didn't have round circles of the Highland heather.  I layered everything on the card base, adding the Pool Party Sheer Ribbon and a sentiment.  This card would work for any purpose, so when I am ready to send it, I can add the specific additional sentiment on the inside.  You could use any color combo you like, just remember when inking the stamp. ink first with the lightest color, then add the darker color with the sponge dauber.  

Supply list:

Basic White Cardstock  159276  $9.75

Highland Heather Cardstock  146986  $8.75

Pool Party Cardstock  122924  $8.75

Highland Heather ink 147103  $7.50

Pool Party ink  147101  $7.50

Sponge Daubers  133733  $5.00 (5)

Pool Party 3/8" Sheer Ribbon  152462  $6.00

Adhesive

Awesome Silhouettes Stamp Set  15784  $22.00

or

Amazing Silhouettes Bundle 157819 $44

Depending on what supplies you have already, you can order what you need, and will most likely have a $50 order, which will qualify you for a free Sale-a-bration item!

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Awesome Otters - Awesomely FREE!

    Who doesn't love free stuff!  And especially when it is awesome like the Awesome Otters Stamp Set from the current Sale-a-bration promotion going on right now! These little guys are sure to make anyone smile when they open up an envelope and they pop out!  The stamp set is one of the free items you can choose with a $50 order (before tax and shipping).  They can celebrate a birthday, send congratulations, or, using other sentiments you have on hand, thank someone, give a hug, so many possibilities!  And so easy to add color to these guys using your Stampin' Blends!

Awesome Otters  158087 FREE
Here are a few of the cards that I have made so far, and I still have so many ideas for more!

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In The Moment

    As much as we all love to send out Happy Cards, sometimes you need something a little more thoughtful for special situations.  The new stamp set, In The Moment, is perfect for some of these kinds of cards.  This is from the new January - June Mini Catalog.  When stamped, you can add color in many different ways, Stampin' Blends, Soft Pastels, Water Color Pencils, or leave un-colored.  Here is one of the cards I made using this set, stamped in Momento Black on a piece of wood-look paper from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper pack, I then stamped the image again on a piece of Basic White cardstock, colored the image of the woman with Stampin' Blends, and then fussy cut her out.  Then, colored in the window panes a little, and stuck her over the stamped image with Dimensionals. Add the sentiment and a couple of embellishments, and it's done. You can use any colors that you like, this set is so versatile. 

Supply list:

In the Moment stamp set - 157987                In Good Taste DSP  152494

Cardstock: Balmy Blue - 146982, Basic White - 159276, Misty Moonlight - 153081

Stampin' Blends: Misty Moonlight - 153108, Daffodil Delight - 154883, Balmy Blue - 154830, Ivory - 154922, Smoky Slate - 154904

Momento Ink, Tuxedo Black - 132708

 

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New Kit - Light The Candles!

    If you are like me. you probably send out more Birthday cards than any other type (except maybe Christmas!).  So, to help you build up your supply of Birthday cards, quick and easy, Stampin' Up has released a brand new kit - Light The Candles Birthday Card Kit.   This kit features bright colors, sparkly embellishments, and a simple peek-through technique that will make you want to party. These cards are perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays, or to use as invitations to an exciting birthday bash! Now is the perfect time to stock up on birthday cards to use throughout the year. 

Click this link for more info

 Light The Candles Kit
The kit sells for $19, and look at everything you get in it!  This kit will be available only while supplies last. 

DETAILS

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Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Spot.
Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Night of Navy
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On the Horizon- what a beautiful view!

One of my very favorite new products is the On The Horizon Bundle (On the Horizon Stamp Set and Horizon Dies) and the oh-so-beautiful New Horizons Designer Series Paper.  This paper is so gorgeous that you don't hardly have to do anything but put it on the cardstock to make a stunning card.  The watercolor designs are just beautiful.  The paper is 6x6, and you get 48 double-sided pieces of paper.  Here are a few samples of what you can do with this bundle. 

Here are the different options for purchasing some or all of this fabulous collection

    

           On The Horizon Bundle                               New Horizons DSP

New Horizons Suite Collection - includes the stamp set, dies, DSP, Misty Moonlight and Petal Pink ribbon, and the  Pebbles Enamel Shapes

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New January-June Mini Catalog is live today!

The New Mini Catalog starts today!  So excited for you to see all the beautiful brand new products!  And don't forget Sale-a-bration!  For every $50 you purchase (before tax and shipping), you will get 1 free Sale-a-bration item.  You can place your order yourself, or I will be happy to do that for you, just let me know.  For orders under $150, please use Host Code AAVYXMCH.  For orders over $150, don't use the host code. Let me know of any questions. 

             January - June 2022 Mini Catalog          January 4 - February 28 2022 SAB

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Exciting Things Part 2!!

Exciting Thing #2What is even better than a new Mini Catalog?  A new Sale-a-bration promotion!!  Starting tomorrow, when the new Mini Catalog is released, the January-February 2020 Sale-a-bration starts!!  With this promotion, with every $50 in purchases you make (before tax and shipping) you will receive one free item from the Sale-a-bration brochure for FREE!  There is no limit on how many items you can get for free - spend $100, get 2 free, $200 - get 4 free, $800 - get 16 free (WOW!!)  You get the idea, this really is a "the more you spend, the more you save" sale!Check back tomorrow for the live link to view the inside of the SAB Brochure pictured here!

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Exciting things are coming up!!!!

Exciting Thing #1The Countdown is on for the new 2022 January - June Mini Catalog!! Wait until you see it, so many wonderful, beautiful, fun new products and ideas!!  This catalog will go live on January 4.  If you have not received your copy in the mail from me, you must not be on my mailing list!  There will be a live link here on my blog on January 4th so you can see all the goodies!  If you would like to receive your own copy of the Mini Catalog, please contact me directly.  marciaomo@yahoo.comHere is a peek at the cover, and one of the cards I made with new products!  Check back on January 4th for the link to the new catalog.

Come back tomorrow for Exciting Thing #2!

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Kisses & Hugs January Paper Pumpkin

We all know that roses are red and violets are blue—it’s time that love-themed cards got an upgrade! The Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit will help you express that forever kind of love with heart-shaped cards that would make Cupid jealous. 

The Kisses & Hugs kit is not bound to just Valentine’s Day, it works for all love occasions year-round like anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, or those “just because” days.

Details:

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
• Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
• Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Card size: 4-1/2" x 4-1/4" (11.4 x 10.8 cm) heart-shaped cards; folded
• Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla

There will also be an add-on kit that will be available to order on January 25th.  

Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD

Details:

• Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
• Gold cord: 10-1/2" yards (9.6 m)
• Finished size: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" (4.4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
• Printed with gold foil

These coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting 25 January. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last.

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