I'm Back!

Hello all!  I've taken a very long hiatus from blogging!  I like to be honest with myself and my readers.  I am not sure how long this will last.  I find I have more time in the summer to blog with my volunteer activities at a minimal.  Once the school year starts, I may go dark again, but we'll take it one day at a time for now!

Today, I'd like to share one of my cards I made for my stamp club tomorrow evening.  We are doing a summer theme for tomorrow's club so I definitely wanted to use the Seaside Shore stamp set.  I was struggling with using this set because all the inspiration our there used our retired DSP from last year along with the color scheme from that paper.  I finally was able to break away from the old color scheme, although not completely.  I threw the new Tranquil Tide (2017-19 In Color) in with Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Night of Navy and used a sketch inspiration from the Mojo Monday blog (#383).  Here are all the ingredients for my card:

Stamps: Seaside Shore
Ink: Night of Navy, Tranquil Tide
Paper: Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Night of Navy, Whole Lot of Lovely DSP
Accessories: Paper Snips

Snow Day=Card Making Day!

So as usual, it has been quite a while since my last post, but we were hit by a bit of a blizzard yesterday and the unheard of occurred, I did not have to work.  Working in the medical field usually means we don't close for anything, but the governor's travel ban seems to be the one thing that can shut us down.  So, I had a little free time to stamp!

I created this card using the last Clean and Simple Challenge (FTL 314) posted in November.  I was sad to see their challenges unexpectedly stopped.  I hope it is not permanent since I love their sketches.  Here are the details of today's card:

Stamps: Snuggles and Smooches
Ink: Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Memento Black
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Stacked with Love DSP
Accessories: Sweetheart Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Keep an eye out for another card in the coming days!

Check Out the November My Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while!  My son created a Google account on my computer and I have had a hard time getting into my blogger account.  Finally figured it out today!  Great timing too!  I just got My Paper Pumpkin kit for November in the mail today and I just had to share the video! These kits make an absolutely awesome holiday gift! Did you know you could purchase a My Paper Pumpkin subscription as a gift?  Check out the video to see what this month's lit has to offer!

Good Friends Means Free Good Greetings!

Now until Oct. 31, hosts will be able to earn an exclusive Good Greetings Stamp Set when your party reaches of  $300-that's in addition to the other exiting benefits! That's right, a FREE stamp set in addition to all the other exciting and generous benefits you get when you host a party from Aug. 28 to Oct. 31! This versatile stamp set covers holidays from Halloween to Valentines and more. Contact me today to schedule your party!

So Long to Summer Stamp-A-Stack

Hello everyone!  I am getting excited for my So Long to Summer Stamp-A-Stack on Friday evening!  This class will let us make a few more summery cards before we have to head back to school and long sleeves.  So, I thought I would share with you one of the cards that we will be making.  I used this week's Retro Sketch #129 to come up with this card.  As I was making it, it reminded me that I never partook in one of my annual summer traditions, enjoying a delicious Cape Cod lobster!  I did get to indulge in a yummy lobster roll, but it is not the same as getting to crack your own lobster and making a  total mess!  I guess that will make next summer's lobster even sweeter.

Here are the ingredients for this week's card:
Stamps: By the Tide, Yippee-Skippee!
Paper: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Lost Lagoon, Moonlight DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Real Red
Accessories: Brights Candy Dots, Hearts A Flutter Thinlets Die, Spiral Border Punch

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Spread a Little Sunshine

Good Monday morning!  Since it is back to the daily grind of the work week, I thought I would start your week out with a little sunshine.  This is a card that I made for the woman who does my pedicures.  She had a baby boy this past winter and I finally got in to see her recently and give her a little something for her little one.

I just got the new Ray of Sunshine stamp set.  I just happened to glance at it and see there was a sentiment in it for a new baby so I cracked it open and got this simple but sweet card made.

Ingredients:
Stamps: Ray of Sunshine
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral
Accessories: Banner Punch

Summer Birthday

My husband is one of those people with a summer birthday.  Since we just got back from Cape Cod, one of our favorite summer spots, I figured I could make him a card reminiscent of our trip.  I seem to be in the quick and easy mode these days with all my volunteer, kids and work commitments, but aren't most people?  Card making does not need to be a time consuming hobby.

The Endless Birthday Wishes stamp set is great to combine with any of our image sets to create the perfect birthday sentiment for your card.  The possibilities are "endless"!

The shell images are hand cut. Don't be afraid of cutting out your images!  Stay away from cutting on the line.  Giving a little extra space away from the image means your cuts don't need to be perfect!  So here is a simple card for you to case!

Here are the ingredients:
Stamps: Endless Birthday Wishes, By the Seashore
Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Baked Brown Sugar
Ink: Island Indigo, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Canteloupe
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

Big Shot Blow Out!

You are going to want to have a Big Shot in your  hands when you receive the upcoming holiday catalog -full of sweet Big Shot accessories. That's why with every purchase of a Big Shot in August, you will receive one of five free stamp set/framelits bundles below! Already own a Big Shot?  That's okay!  You can still purchase these designated bundles at an amazing 15% off! This is one deal they won't want to miss-only available from August 1-31-as these bundles are one-time only exclusives.

Two Choices:
1) Buy a Big Shot and get a free bundle below.
  and/or
2) Buy a discounted bundle below at a 15% discount.

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelits	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

Christmas in July

Beauty of the Season (4 stamps)

Wood   135776  $21.95

Clear  135779  $16.95

Check out our Holiday preview set released as a little Christmas in July to get your creative juices flowing for all those Christmas cards you are going to make.  Visit my online store to order your set today.