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Get 10 FREE Cards from me in September!

There are just 10 days left of Sale-a-Bration!  The free products end on September 30th.  I'd like to sweeten the deal a bit and give away 10 free hand made cards with each order over $50 that uses this host code: WGVUYXTF

And if your order is over $100 I'll add a free embellishment.  But really, if you're ordering that much you should choose the Starter Kit deal and get an extra $100 in free product! *see details below or click here

These cards include swaps, my FB Live projects and more.  They are multi-layered, fun folds and technique ideas you'll enjoy having for ideas or to use yourself. 

Go here to place your order and get both free Sale-a-Bration product and free cards from me! 

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September Specials

Host code: WGVUYXTF

*click here to order

Get 10 beautiful hand-made cards from me with a $50 online order

from September 20-30th! 

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

Plus pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! 

You're getting up to $205 in products for just $99!

Be Dazzling specialty paper is sold out! Fabulous Summer Shadow dies projects with video!

I cannot believe the many ways you can use these Summer Shadow dies seen here!  I shared two bright, fun cards yesterday here and have more yet today. 

I sure love the leaves in Coastal Cabana & Pool Party!  The flowers are Melon Mambo & Blushing Bride.  

The greeting is from the coordinating stamp set in the Annual Catalog called Shaded Summer seen here. I love the greetings & font in this set! That heat embossed greeting/die-cut is from the Messages die. 

Next up I created some colorful cards using the Sale-a-Bration Be Dazzling specialty designer paper.  As of today this paper is SOLD OUT unfortunately.  They did predict they'd run out of this paper before Sale-a-Bration is over. 

Just so you know, these Summer Shadow dies (and the Sheep dies) are also expected to run out! 

I used Blends markers to color my flowers.  You can see this in the video below.  The card base is Granny Apple Green and the vertical strips are Poppy Parade on the left & Magenta Madness on the right. 

 Which is your favorite? 

I'm so sorry that this gorgeous paper is unavailable now.  I hope most of you ordered it while you could!  

Below is the video where I share lots of cards featuring the Summer Shadow dies and the Shaded Summer stamp set. Click on the photo to watch. 

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September Specials

Host code: T7VSZQ64

*click here to order

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

Order here

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

It's the BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Plus pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! 

You're getting up to $185 in products for just $99!

The pretty Summer Shadow dies unleashed my creativity!

I sure had fun playing with the Summer Shadow dies this week. I planned to make 3 cards and ended up with 6! I had to make myself stop, which rarely happens. I started out with this amazing card inspired by one made by Beth McCullough. 

I die-cut a bunch of flowers & leaves from Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green Coastal Cabana and Magenta Madness and added them to Black CS that I embossed with the Hello & Thank you embossing folders.  The greeting from Shaded Summer is on a die-cut from the Messages die.  See the pink & black gingham ribbon?  It's originally Black & White but I colored it with my Magenta blends marker.

As you can see in these eye catching cards you can do a lot with these dies!  

I also made this neat card with a paper piecing technique.  I inserted petals into the outline flower and secured them with tape. The black & White DSP behind the fie-cuts is from the Pattern Party DSP.  It's a huge pack of 48 sheets - a hostess choice with orders over $150 seen here or on page 171 of the annual catalog. 

The colors are Coastal Cabana, Magenta Madness, Black, White & Mango Melody. 

The Summer Shadow dies are free during Sale-a-Bration (this promo ends Sept 30th).  Now is a great time to stock up on essentials when you earn free products with your orders.  Card stock, inks, In Colors, Blends markers, Designer Paper etc.  Check these dies out here!  

I have more Summer Shadow projects to share with you tomorrow! Or check out the FB Live replay video here. 

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September Specials

Host code: T7VSZQ64

*click here to order

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

Order here

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Plus pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! 

You're getting up to $185 in products for just $99!

Easy 8 Card Wonder with Christmas Season

Last month my local gals made these cards at class.  It's made with my Easy 8 Card Wonder template.  I just love creating my own designer paper with our gorgeous colors and stamped images!  It's one of my favorite things to create.   

I chose to use these colors: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze & Bermuda Bay.

The stamps include Little Delights, Sparkle of the Season, Thinking, Thanks & Peace; all from the 2021 Holiday Catalog. 

I stamped an entire 8 1/2" X 11" piece of White card stock using the Christmas Season stamp set.  On the reverse side of this is the printed template so I know just where to cut each piece! 

You can get the PDF tutorial for this one sheet wonder here on my Tutorial Shop.  Once purchased you'll receive it via email.  Be sure to check your spam or junk folder for it! 

*Those who've purchased this tutorial from me from my Shop have been sent an updated file free of charge!  

This tutorial includes 4 different sets of card ideas featuring some of my favorite stamp sets in the past year. 

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September Specials

Host code: T7VSZQ64

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

Order here

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

Sparkle of the Season cards & box; it would make a wonderful gift!

I had to get the Sparkle of the Season bundle right away.  It is perfect for many, many occasions and these wreath dies were one of the options I gave Stampin' Up! for one of my Million Dollar stamp set ideas. You can see it on page 58 of the Holiday catalog; or click here to see it online.

The 4 cards & envelopes fit in the Kraft Gift Box perfectly.  Details on this box below; or click here. 

I used the Delicate Dahlias stamp set for a few of the greetings here.  Other products used were: 

• Cork & Kraft paper in the Holiday catalog
• Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, So Saffron, Soft Succulent, Vanilla & Evening Evergreen CS
• Inks - Versamark, Crumb Cake
• Metallic pearls & Artistry Sequins, Banners Pick a Punch, Vanilla envelopes, Circles Collection dies
• clear embossing powder & Heat Tool

Isn't Pool Party beautiful with Crumb Cake & Soft Suede?  And our new Cork paper is amazing; thin but with beautiful texture.

Here's a picture of everything you get in the Sparkle of the Season bundle.  See it here or on page 58 of the Holiday catalog. 

I bet you're wondering where this card box is from.  It's quite hidden in the Holiday catalog in my opinion.  See it here or on page 11 or 75.  There are 10 in a package and they already have adhesives on the flaps! They fit our A2 cards & envelopes perfectly!  Get 10 for $10. I heat embossed leaves on it for added texture.  Check out the video below for my tip on masking the window. 

Here's a link to the video; it's the first project featuring the Sparkle of the Season dies. The photo shows my Halloween cards but it is the correct video! 

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September Specials

Host code: ASETFASJ or T7VSZQ64

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

Order here

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

Ready for some fabulous 'Cute Halloween' projects?! Check out the video tutorial

Look at this adorable Halloween card I made on last week's FB Live.  Follow me on Facebook here so you don't miss my weekly videos!  There's on tonight at 7:30 pm CT and every Tuesday at 11 am CT. 

Product used:

•  the ghosts, pumpkin and striped trim are from the Cute Halloween designer paper in the Holiday catalog.  See it here. 
• I punched one of the ghosts and the pumpkin with the Halloween punch. It's in a bundle with the Cutest Halloween set seen here or on page 51, which is where the greeting is from. *Sadly the Halloween punch is now on back-order until November!
• the wreath & bats are die-cut with the Seasonal Swirl dies seen here & Black Glimmer paper in the annual catalog; seen here
• the ombre background is actually Fresh Freesia CS, with Misty Moonlight & Night of Navy added with our Blending Brushes *watch the video below
• Cute Stars Adhesive-backed sequins are also added to the wreath

Check out the ghostly treat box in the photo above.  It's so simple to make with the Pretty Pillow box dies!

The stitched tag is also in the Pretty Pillow Box dies.  Look how it latches - the scalloped front slips in behind the tag in front.  I love that I don't need a special way to keep it closed; the tag does it for me! 

Check out the other version I made with the fun skeletons on the right?  I fussy cut them from the Cute Halloween paper. 

Measurements:

• White 4 ¼” X 11” scored at 5 ½”, cut 1 ¾” from the right
• Black 5 ½” X 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”,
• White & Fresh Freesia 3 ¾” X 4 ¾”, Black ½” X 4” strip for greeting
• Cute Halloween DSP ½” strips

I haven't shared this for awhile so here it is; my favorite cutting template especially for inside a card.  Get 5 pieces from one 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of card stock. If you're making multiples this can save you a lot! 

Below is the video.  I make another project using Sparkle of the Season before this one. Fast forward to about 22 minutes in to see this neat Halloween card. 

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September Specials

Host code: ASETFASJ or T7VSZQ64

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

Order here

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

What a Year Kit to Go - Spectacular home decor banner & 10 cards too!

When I create a kit to go I never quite know how the projects will turn out.  Of course I hope for fabulous every time and I'm usually quite happy with the results.  I was amazed at how much I love these What a Year projects!  They truly make me happy just to look at them! They're bright, happy & just plain delightful.

The banner is my favorite.  I needed an update to the decor in my studio and this fit the bill beautifully.  It's nice and big, spanning almost 3 feet across!  It’s perfect for a craft space, office or even a kids room. 

This kit includes the What a Year Memories & More pack, 10 White cards & envelopes, a sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals and ribbon for the banner.

No stamps or ink are needed to finish these projects. However you will need adhesives, rhinestones or other gems, scissors, a hole punch and a paper trimmer. If you want to add texture to a few of the cards you will also need a die-cut machine & embossing folders.

*Be sure to order by September 19th to get this kit!  

This PDF tutorial will be sent to you via email immediately after payment. The kit is mailed out at the end of September, barring any back-orders. 

Go here to order the pre-cut kit to go. $28 (See the 2nd September kit option here. Choose both kits here!)

Click here to get the PDF tutorial. $15

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September Specials

Host code: ASETFASJ or T7VSZQ64

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

Order here

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

Woo hoo! You've been waiting for it and now it's here!

Many people wondered when we'd be able to order these and now we can!  The adorable Christmas Whimsy card kit; an all-inclusive kit for $19.

 

 

We caught a sneak peak of it on page 6 in the holiday catalog but you can see it here online. I love the stamp set that comes with it!

 

This is one of our all inclusive kits featured in our Kit Collection. Everything you need comes in the box.  These kits come in two types; some with stamps, ink and a block and others with pre-printed sentiments.  

Either is perfect for a seasoned or brand new crafter. Think of the fun you could enjoy with a friend or child.  Look at all you get in this kit! 

 

 

Click here to see it. 

 

And while you're considering kits tomorrow is the last day you can get the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin kit.  

 

The Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit contains enough supplies to create 12 treat packages which means you get to share the a-maize-ing treats with your friends and family! I've seen a glimpse of these and they are absolutely adorable and surprisingly unique.  Don't miss out on these! 

 

These treat package designs are perfect for Halloween party favors or place setting favors at a fall feast. They're the perfect way to tell your family and friends to eat, drink, and be scary! It is also intended as home décor with the included wheelbarrow crafting opportunity!

 

Also, this month’s Paper Pumpkin box is designed with pre-traced lines and instructions to create a vintage-inspired wheelbarrow as a place to display your too-cute-to-spook treat packages. *Like I said, I've seen it and it is just fantastic! 

 

Click here to get yours!

 

Harvest Meadow Fun Fold cards kit to go

Today I'm sharing one of my September cards kit with you. I actually have two and will share the other one tomorrow. 

This kit includes 10 pre-cut cards (2 each of 5 cards), 1/2 pkg. Nature's Harvest designer paper (6" X 12"), Metallic adhesive gems & Linen Thread.  It's a fabulous value as the product is worth $20 (without tax & shipping) and the cost is just $28 and the tutorial is free! The PDF tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, measurements to make more and a supplies list. 

8 of these 10 cards are fancy folds and with the tutorial you'll have measurements to make more using other products.  

You will need your own stamps, ink, adhesive and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper using the measurements provided in the tutorial.  Everything else is cut & prepped for you. 

*I make sure to use only greetings in my kits to go so you can substitute what you already own.  I used Sunny Sentiments, Biggest Wishes, Create with Friends sets here.  *Inks are Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Soft Succulent & Versamark. 

*Be sure to order by September 19th to get this kit!  

This PDF tutorial will be sent to you via email immediately after payment. The kit is mailed out at the end of September, barring any back-orders. 

Go here to order the pre-cut kit to go. $28 (See the 2nd September kit option here. Choose both kits here!)

Click here to get the PDF tutorial. $15

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September Specials

Host code: ASETFASJ or T7VSZQ64

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September! 

Order here

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!