Sep 23, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Autumn Greetings!
I am sure that many of you will get really tired of me wondering where my time goes. I plan to blog more often, and then life just gets in the way. But I am not complaining, because my life is pretty darn great!!!
So, there is a great promo going on at Stampin' Up! this month and next. The stamp set is called Merry Patterns. I apologize for not letting you all know about this sooner, but…Here is a picture of the stamp set and a few samples from Stampin' Up!
The promotion goes until October 31st. All you need to do to receive it, is host a get together and get $300.00 in sales before shipping and handling. If you are a demonstrator, customer or attend a workshop, or place an online order, these all count towards the event and the host will earn this beautiful stamp set. Plus, the Stamp Set is in addition to Stampin' Rewards you earn. Let me know if you would like to host an event and I can help you set things up and present some samples from the stamp set. I just received mine and haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I will post samples soon!!!!
Now for some pictures of some of the projects I have been doing lately.
Love the Merry Cafe stamp set.
A vintage Halloween tag to hang on my garland.
The Owl card is a shaker card.
This shows the lantern lit with a tea light.
Black cat in a Harvest Halloween Moon.
There are other projects in the works, but have to take a break – going back to Atlanta, GA area to visit my Cousin next week. So, email or message me to find out the ins and outs of these projects if you wish to Case them…
Be kind to one another and remember to always make time for Creating With Paper. I will see you all in October! YIKES!!!
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Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Greetings!!!
I have to apologize for totally missing the month of August! Where the heck did it go? It is becoming way too true when they say "time flies when you are having fun!" Got a visit in with the Grandbabes and witnessed the 60% eclipse out in our local desert Borrego Springs. Yes, it was hot out there, but we watched as we drank Bloody Mary's and sat in the pool. Great time!
Let's get business out of the way. What is tomorrow???? SEPTEMBER 1st! What happens tomorrow???? The Holiday Catalog goes LIVE! Yippee!! Now all of you can order whatever you want until January 1st. If you didn't get one from me, let me know and I will gladly send one out to you! You can still see it online, but it is much nicer to touch and feel and mark up with post-its, stars, etc. Mine is almost destroyed already!!! Let me know if you have any questions and I will be happy to answer them.
Wanted to just post a few things I have been working on and I am going to post a few of the cards that my partner in this paper crafting obsession, Cathy Gillick, has done. Cathy has been an inspiration to me since 2013, and continues to amaze me daily with her creativity. It is absolutely non-stop!!!
First, my favorite Crafty Ladies! I have to say that my Holiday Card Buffet was a success and thank goodness as it was my first one! I received many, many compliments and they loved that they could get down to it and finish the cards. I am the one that isn't holding any of them in the gray, but Linda in the dark blue forgot to hold hers up! She made an Autumn and two Christmas cards.
Here are the sample cards they took their ideas from.
Our next Craft Sunday, is September 10th – oh my it is close – better get busy!!!
Here are the few that I have created…
I love the new Cat Punch! Can you tell???
As I said before, I wanted to share the cards that my downline Cathy made. She used some non-stamping up items (but I did too on the step card), but only has been with me for a little over a year. I have taken the liberty of putting my watermark on them as she does not have one made up yet. I want to work with her on getting one. Want to give her credit where credit is due!
Don't you just love the beachy Christmas? That is the cutest set! Thanks Cathy for all of your hard work helping all of us out using your amazing creativity!
Well, that is all for me today, so I can get this published and out to you all. Have a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend. Prayers are sent to any of our fellow demonstrators and all involved in the horrendous storms in Texas and Louisiana. Please know you are in our hearts and we care.
Be kind to one another and always try to find time to Create With Paper!
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Jul 20, 2017 | Uncategorized |
As promised, Summer Blooms continues…today, I had fun with some watercoloring – I just need to remember to use water color paper next time, although it worked out fine on just cardstock. I did a Catalog Case. I was looking up this particular stamp set to see if there were framelits to go with it and saw a cute idea in the Catalog for using the stamp. Unfortunately I was doomed to fussy cutting the image out…I think for all (or most) of the stamps, there should be framelits to coordinate. Well, I will dream…
Here is my "CASE"
Supplies I used:
In the marker packs, I used Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz and Daffodil Delight to color in the rose. Now that I look at the flower more, it may not be a rose, maybe a gardenia? If you know the correct name for the flower, please let me know so I can learn my flowers 🙂
On the inside, I used the single "rose" flower and embossed and water colored it too to match the front of the card. My sentiment is the "Make A Wish" from Happy Birthday Gorgeous.
All in all, it was a fun card to make – thanks Stampin' Up! for the inspiration. I have read many a post that do "Case the Catalog" days, and I finally did it. Yay!
So, we are getting closer to the end of July – AARRGGHH! Just wanted to remind everyone of the Christmas in July promotion! If you become a demonstator by July 31st, you will receive a FREE Essentials Gift Pack including Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, Grid Paper, two D Blocks (one for them and one for a stamping friend!), and a Bone Folder. That’s an added value of $52! And to give you a taste of the perks of being a demonstrator, Stampin' Up! will also include the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set from the holiday catalog for FREE ($20 US)! Now how can you pass up that deal? My team and I would love to have you be one of us Craftin' Gals…just click on Join Me and start the process. You won't be disappointed. Pre-order privileges, first to see privileges, discounts from the time you sign up! All for $99.00 plus you will get $125.00 worth of product to start your collection. Now, come on, click that button and become a part of my team. I would especially love to have you join us.
Also happening 
In July, for every $50.00 you spend, you will get an email with a bonus code and will be able to use that code for $5.00 worth of product in August. The more you spend, the more you get with bonus codes!!! Just another way to give you more for your hard earned money. This offer ends July 31st, so don't delay – get those $5.00 coupons!!! FYI you must have an email to receive the codes and for heaven's sake, don't lose those emails!
If you do place an order on my site, remember to use
Holiday Catalogs (really?) will be out September 1! Can it be? Yessirree! As a demonstrator, you will get a sneak peek July 27th but ONLY if you are a demonstrator – hint, hint! The pre-order period is August 1-31st, but ONLY if you are a demonstrator – did I say hint, hint? Ha!
Well, another day, another card…time to find another flower to make – (this must have been a flip! Ha!). Be kind to one another and please make some time for Creating With Paper!
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Love the Merry Cafe stamp set.
A vintage Halloween tag to hang on my garland.
The Owl card is a shaker card.
This shows the lantern lit with a tea light.
Black cat in a Harvest Halloween Moon.
