Gratitude

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My son told me that I’d been making too many Christmas cards and not enough Thanksgiving cards.  So I decided I’d better hurry up and make some Thanksgiving cards before I run out of time.  I love this set — Day of Gratitude, so I pulled it out.

Don’t forget — the Online Extravaganza starts today (see my post from yesterday for more details)!  Have a great Monday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Day of Gratitude
Ink:  Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse, Comfort Cafe dsp
Embellishments:  Houndstooth embossing folder, Finishing Touches edgelits, Perfect Pennants Bigz l die, 2-1/2″ circle punch, Vintage Trinkets, 3/16″ Corner punch, Midnight Muse 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon

Simply Spare Christmas Cheer

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I cased this card from one made by Ashley Cannon Newell.  I just made it using all Stampin’ Up! products.   This card is a little on the spare side, but it has some fun details.

Stampin’ Up! will be having their Online Extravaganza Sale starting tomorrow.  You can save up to 50% off on select products.  This promotion is Stampin’ Up’s biggest online sale of the year.

In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza-our very own doorbusters! Woo-hoo!

Monday, November 19, midnight – 11:50 PM (MT)

Page Item Description Retail Price 24-Hour
Sale Price
181 125586 Simply Scored Diagonal Plate $11.95 $9.56
186 113439 Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine $99.95 $79.96          

Wednesday, November 28, midnight – 11:50 PM (MT)

Page Item Description Retail Price 24-Hour
Sale Price
7 118941 Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I) $66.95 $53.56
7 120279 Clear Block Storage Caddy $16.95 $13.56
175 109127 Stack & Store Caddy $34.95 $27.96

You can click on the flyer link below to view all of the sale items.  Please be sure to use the item numbers listed in the flyer to receive your discounts! 

Stampin’ Up! Extravaganza Sale Flyer

I hope you’re enjoying your weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Watercolor Winter, Sweet Essentials, Woodgrain
Ink:  Early Espresso, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Be of Good Cheer dsp
Embellishments:  Labels Collection Framelits, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Naturals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Early Espresso 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack

Christmas Lodge

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This isn’t exactly a new stamp set, but I do love it!  I think the images are beautiful and the sentiments are just as lovely.

I hope you have a good Friday!  Today has to be a better day than yesterday with its flat tire, sick child (poor thing) and endless child chauffeuring duties for the other two children (which always happens when you have a sick child and a flat tire).  Whew!  I’m ready to move on to the weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Christmas Lodge
Ink:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Festival of Prints dsp stack
Embellishments:  Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Early Espresso 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Old Olive 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon, Linen Thread, Color Spritzer Tool

The Secret of Life…

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…well, according to James Taylor it is enjoying the passing of time.  Hmmm…

I used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches for this card.

For the colors, I decided to play along with the color challenge at The Paper Players.

Yes, I used Bravo Burgundy!  I even had some scraps of it in my scrap file, which is where I always go first when looking for card stock.  I can’t even remember the last time I used Bravo Burgundy!  But I must say it does look good with this color combination.  That’s what I love about challenges — I get to step out of my box and use up some of the supplies that I totally forget about.  🙂

Enjoy your Thursday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  From My Heart
Ink:  More Mustard, Bravo Burgundy, Old Olive
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Bravo Burgundy, Orchard Harvest dsp
Embellishments:  Woodgrain embossing folder, Large Scallop edgelits, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, 3/16″ Corner punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Round Designer Ribbon Slides, Very Vanilla 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Color Spritzer Tool

A Christmas Doily Greeting

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Here’s an easy Christmas card for you.  I cut the doily with the Large Delicate Doilies Sizzlit die using copy paper because I wanted it to be made of a thinner paper than card stock.

Hope you’re having a good week so far.  My children have the week off from school next week, so this week is zooming by as I try to get everything done this week so I can relax and enjoy my time with them next week.  I’ve still got a lot to finish up on my list before the weekend gets here.

Enjoy your Wednesday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Greetings of the Season, Daydream Medallions
Ink:  Gumball Green, Baja Breeze
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Silver Glimmer Paper, Snow Festival dsp
Embellishments:  Baja Breeze 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon, Large Delicate Doilies Sizzlit die, Boho Blossoms punch, Bitty Buttons, crochet thread

Scentsational Christmas Tree

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Did I ever tell you that I LOVE the Christmas tree image in the Scentsational Season stamp set? 😉  If you follow my blog, I’m sure you’ve figured that out as I use it a LOT.  For this card I used some scraps from the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack, and embossed the sentiment with black embossing powder.

Have a great Tuesday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Scentsational Season, Greetings of the Season
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Versamark
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Festival of Prints dsp stack
Embellishments:  Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Holiday Collection Framelits, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Shabby Chic Attempt

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I love the shabby chic/vintage look.  There are so many stampers out there who make this look appear so easy and pretty.  I just don’t find it to be very easy.  I think I am just too fond of straight lines and a clean look.  But every once in a while, I get the urge to try to make something with a vintage look.  I think I end up with a combination of shabby chic/vintage and clean and simple, but that’s ok.  I’ll keep trying!

Have a great Monday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  From My Heart, Woodgrain
Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Marina Mist, Summer Starfruit, Crumb Cake
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, First Edition Specialty dsp, Fan Fair dsp
Embellishments:  Victoria 5/8″ Crochet Trim, Marina Mist 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon, Scallop Edge Border punch, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Color Spritzer Tool, Window Frames Collection framelits, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, twine

Fall Floral Fusion

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Cath chose another great inspiration photo for the challenge at Moxie Fab World this week.

I love the colors in the wreath, and of course I appreciate any chance to use flowers.

I hope you’re enjoying your weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  Perfectly Penned
Ink:  Versamark
Paper:  Raspberry Ripple, Soft Suede, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Orchard Harvest dsp
Embellishments:  Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder, In Color Dahlias, Scallop Edge Border punch, Floral Fusion Sizzlits

You’re Amazing Birthday

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Here’s a birthday card I made using the You’re Amazing stamp set.  I got the color scheme from the Color Coach (LOVE that thing).  In the midst of making Christmas cards, I had managed to stay away from You’re Amazing for a little while.  I used it a couple of days ago and didn’t put it away.  When I saw it on my desk today, I couldn’t resist — I had to use it again!  Don’t worry — I put it away after using it today.  I’m sure I won’t be able to resist its pull for too long though.  🙂

I hope you have a fun Saturday planned!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  You’re Amazing
Ink:  Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron
Paper:  So Saffron, Pacific Point, Very Vanilla, Howlstooth and Scaringbone dsp
Embellishments:  Apothecary Accents framelits, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, Pacific Point 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Rhinestone Basics Jewels, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack

A Thankful Elephant

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I wanted to make a thank you card for a customer, and she likes elephants.  So I knew I wanted to use the You’re Amazing stamp set because it has such a cute elephant.  I thought the sketch challenge at the Freshly Made Sketches site would be perfect for this card.

I love this sketch!  Simple and fun!  Have a great Thursday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  You’re Amazing, Made for You
Ink:  Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo
Paper:  Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Island Indigo, First Edition Specialty Paper, Brights DSP Stack
Embellishments:  Brights Designer Buttons, Perfect Pennants Bigz L die, 2-1/2″ Circle Punch, Island Indigo Baker’s Twine