Guest Stamper, Inez

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A huge thank you to everyone who placed an on line order during the month of January.
I sure do feel overwhelmingly blessed by friends and family who have showered us with meals and kindnesses while I recover.  I am one week down and five weeks to go with 100% no weight bearing.

Look at this darling tissue box holder that Inez made for me using the BY THE SHORE DESIGNER PAPER and the SEASIDE SHORE Samp Set.  The Calypso Coral Card Stock Matches perfectly to our color scheme of our living area.  What a great get well gift.

I sure do appreciate the nice visit that we had.  Inez is in my 2nd level downline and is an amazing addition to our team.  

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Top 10

Top 10 picks from last week that I found either on the Paper Pumpkin Fan Club FB page or on blogs that I frequent.  Hope these will give you inspiration for your own card making this week. Sorry that I do not have blog links for all of these.

This one was found on the Paper Pumpkin Fan Club Facebook page by Fran Ward. I loved how she stamped the hearts like the Brach's Valentine Conversation Hearts.

I have yet to purchase this WINDOW BOX THINLITS DIES, but I loved this wood themed one by Pauline Barnfather

 Chat Wszelaki always inspires me.  I especially liked this one using the WEATHER TOGETHER stamp set and dies because she used the In-Color Envelope Paper.  She is using last years patterns but you can check out this years patterns HERE.  Just saying that just because it is called ENVELOPE PAPER, doesn't mean it can only be used for making or lining envelopes.  It is just a bit thinner paper. Check them all out HERE https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx

Another bundle I have not purchased yet but I love this especially because Diane Dimich made the bag and card to coordinate.  The LIFT ME UP BUNDLE saves you 10% if you buy as a bundle and all the Designer Paper she used is a FREE item from Sale a bration.  I especially love the Mint Macron cloud print, but the Watermelon print is also from that Designer Paper.  The 3/8" Sheer Mint Macron Linen Ribbon is so amazing.  It is one of my favorite In-Color colors!!

I fell in love with the DRAGONFLY DREAMS BUNDLE right away - it was one of my first purchases.  Carolina Evans uses two different Designer Papers to showcase the dragonflies in flight...FALLING IN LOVE (left) and SUCCULENT GARDEN (right).  Aren't these cards beautiful??!!

Another beautiful card  by Diane Dimich.  I love how she made a double row of hearts on the border of her card using the SEALED WITH LOVE BUNDLE and the SENDING LOVE Designer Paper Pack (6x6).  

This one is by BJ Peters.  I just love the simplicity of this one, and yet it is so elegant.

I cased this one from Suzanne Netz. I used the new WATERCOLOR PENCILS which are my absolute favorite!!  In fact I actually WON a FREE set of WATERCOLOR PENCILS from my up-up-line, Jill Olsen, in a Facebook contest!!  so cool, right!!  

These cards are from Patty Bennett one of our Million Dollar in sales gals from Stampin' Up!  You know if she has that many sales she must be top notch. I have purchased the STYLISH STEMS DIES, but did not get a chance to use them before camping out here on the couch (LOL), but I can't wait to get to them.

Last but not least - some darling little purses by Sue a YOUTUBE video.

This one is made using a 12x12 piece of Designer Paper, but she also has video for a small one using 6x6 Designer Paper.  Check it out HERE

I hope these samples inspire you to get into your craft room and start creating!!

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Note Card Holder

Last week was CARD CLUB and I wanted to share what we made that night.
Cute little pouch, RIGHT??

 This is what it looks like from the side

 This is what it looks like opened

Inside are 4 cute 4-1/4" note cards with envelopes.  I made the envelopes with the fabulous ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD.

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies that I used for this project

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Want to be a part of a CARD CLUB?  You are more than welcome to join the ladies that meet the third Monday (March and May are the last months remaining) But a NEW Card Club will be starting up again in September.
Here are the details:
We meet once a month - depending on how many are in the group
You are required to make a minimum purchase (price is determined by how many are in the group)
One of the months you will be the hostess and reap the hostess rewards for all sales that month
The month that you are the hostess you will also bring along a treat to share with the ladies.
Contact me HERE if you have more questions
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Treats for Guests

Being laid up is not the most fun, but what IS fun is that I can hand out special treats to anyone who comes to visit me.  These cute little butterfly treats were made using the CURVY KEEPSAKE BOX DIE, and it holds some yummy, Creamy Almond Ghiradelli Chocolates.

This Valentine themed treat was made using the January 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit.  I chose to step it up by die cutting a heart shaped window and adding a window sheet in the front so that you can see the Valentine Conversation Hearts.  I sealed the treat bag with a staple and then hid that staple with some GOLD SEQUINS and the stamped heart.

Yesterday was Dale's first day back to work since my surgery, but I was fortunate enough that Gracie needed to stay home from school so she was my helper in the morning.  In the afternoon I had a lovely visit with my childhood friend, Phyllis.  Look at this gorgeous, decorative leaf she made.  It measures 17" by nearly 9" wide.  I forgot what type of leaf she started with, but it sure is GORGEOUS!!

My late afternoon doctor appointment went very well.  I got my dressing changed and boy oh boy this is what we saw...

YIKES! that's going to leave a scar! BUT...I am on the road to recovery.  The Plantar Fascia Ligament was removed and so was the bone spur on my heel.  Does it hurt?  OH YEAH! BIG TIME, but I will embrace some down-time and just recover.

The Paper Pumpkin 3 month subscription is on sale for only $55.00 which means 3 full months of Paper Pumpkin AND you qualify for a FREE item from the Sale a bration brochure.  Just click HERE to shop for your own Paper Pumpkin subscription.

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More Special Orders

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Another Special Order:
So thankful for the special orders that come my way, and this is also why I keep my trusty favorite stamps on hand like this one called NOBLE DEER. Special order request was for a card for a deer hunter and this one was perfect (inspired by Pinterest)

Second special order card was for a golfer.  She remembered me making a golf cart years ago and asked me to duplicate it.  The golfer turns 13 therefore the 13th hole flag.

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Personal update: the pain blocker wore off about noon yesterday...OUCH!! Thankful that I have hand work to do to keep my mind off the pain.  I'm sure each day will get better, I see the Dr this afternoon for my post op. - Thanks for all your prayers on my behalf.
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Another Great Year

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A while back I shared a card showing how to make your own background paper.  You can see that original post HERE.

For this card that I cased by Tina Rappe I didn't have the Washi Tape that she used on her card for the little flags, so I decided to create my own designer paper.

I stamped splatters and stripes from the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set using Gold Encore Ink (Versa Mark would work too) onto Very Vanilla Card Stock and heat embossed it with Gold Embossing Powder.  Then all I needed to do was punch out the flag/banner that I needed.  So sorry that items on this card are retired, but if you are at all like me you have tons of retired product laying around and this is my attempt to give you ideas how to use them up.

STAMPS: Gorgeous Grunge, Another Great Year
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Gold Foil, Fancy Foil Designer Paper
Fun Stuff: Ovals Framelits, Small Banner Punch, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold/Vanilla Bakers Twine, Dimensionals.
The ladies had a chance to make this card last week at my Come Stamp With Me Tuesday Class. These classes are on hold for a few weeks while I recover from surgery.  I hope you can join us again when they start back up!!
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If you want an update on my surgery - it went very well.  I appreciate all the prayers you all said for me. The doctor did a Plantar Fascia Release and Bone Spur Removal.  He actually removed the Ligament of the Fascia completely.  He said it was so thick that it never would have healed with any traditional treatments (that I have already exhausted).  The nerve block is still working as I am writing this so no pain yet.  No weight bearing for 4-6 weeks but I am still working on cards and projects that I have pre-planned.
Happy Stamping!!
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Surgery Day

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Today is surgery day
I will do my best to continue to blog, and I believe I will actually have more time to do so as I sit around and recover.
Today I thought I would feature some of the YOUTUBE videos that Stampin' Up! has put out there to highlight some of the new products in the Occasions Catalog
If you are getting this in your in box just click on the header and it will take you directly to my blog where you can watch each video
My FAVORITE!! Watercolor Pencils




Hope you enjoy these! I will catch up with you again tomorrow!
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Sentimental Sunday

One of the FREE items you can get from the Sale-a-bration brochure is this cool Designer Paper caller INSIDE THE LINES.  Just like all the adult coloring books you see in the stores that are so popular.  My mom has been using these adult coloring books which really helps with her ART THERAPY as she is dealing with dementia.
I made up some rather plain cards using the INSIDE THE LINES Designer Paper so that she can color her own greeting cards - Yes! she still loves to send cards out (guess this is where I got my love of sending cards)

My dad is the one that has the artistic flair in our family and has loved to paint for years.  

When I brought these over I showed him some shading techniques using the new markers he bought for my mom and I think he might be hooked too!!

This picture just makes me smile more than you can know.

Have a Blessed Day!

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Christi

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Love You a Latte`

I'm using the Sending Love Designer Paper again!!  Love, Love, Love!

This time I teamed it up with the New FALLING PETALS Embossing Folder.  See the little envelope? That is part of the SEALED WITH LOVE THINLITS.  Buy the Thinlits and the SEALED WITH LOVE stamp set as a bundle and get them 10% off.  

The little tea cup?  Well, that came from a previous PAPER PUMPKIN kit.  I just LOVE IT that you can blend it ALL together to make it work!

Did you know that you can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with a 3 month subscription and you will qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item??  Just another way to get some FREE PRODUCT.  Click HERE to check it all out.

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This card was inspired by Brian King

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Another Valentine Card

The SENDING LOVE SUITE is one of my favorites, but I also love it that you can team up some new product with some current product (or even retired product).

This card features the SENDING LOVE GLASSINE SHEETS, SENDING LOVE DESIGNER PAPER and the SEALED WITH LOVE FRAMELITS.  Do you see the MINI PAPER CLIP on top? They come in a package of gold, silver and white.

I absolutely LOVE the Designer Paper.

I teamed it all up with the SUNSHINE WISHES THINLITS.

I used the SENDING LOVE Designer Paper on some quick and easy treats for the gals on my team who came to the January Team Meeting.

Want to join my team?  NOW is the BEST time to join!  For only $99 you get to choose $125 worth of product PLUS during Sale a bration you get to choose 2 FREE STAMP SETS!  Depending on the stamps you choose you could get up to another $100 in FREE product.

You do NOT need to hold classes like I do, or blog like I do, you simply can get the Demonstrator Discount on all the things you love.  It's a WIN-WIN situation!!

You can order any of these products in your Starter Kit and get working on your own Valentines Cards.

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card inspired by Vicki Burdick on Pinterest

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Another Tasty Truck Card

Couldn't resist making a movement card using the TASTY TRUCK stamp set.  Too Fun!!

What flavor ice cream would you choose? Superman? Orange Sherbet? or Bubblegum?

This card features TWO of the FREE products that you can get from the Sale-a-bration brohure. Each with a $50 purchase. 

TASTY TRUCK and the very cool CARRIED AWAY Designer Paper.

The road was made with the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set.  A must-have for any stamper!

The Tasty Truck was stamped in Basic Black onto Shimmery White Card Stock.  Shimmery White holds up well when watercoloring plus you get a nice little shimmer look.

For the "street" I stamped the Gorgeous Grunge image using Versa Mark and heat embossed it with white embossing powder.  Next time I think I will use Whisper White Craft Ink so I can see better where I've stamped because you have to stamp it twice to get the full "road".  

Check out these images from the Sale-a-bration brochure for more inspiration...

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Christi

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Taco Tuesday

Not only does this Tasty Truck serve cupcakes like you saw in yesterday's post it also serves up some Tasty Tacos.

Our grandson, Tyler, LOVES tacos and he certainly is AWESOME!! 

This card was inspired by Connie Babbert.

I look forward to making a lot of fun cards using this Tasty Truck.  You will want to get a set for yourself, and remember - it's FREE with a $50 purchase!!

It is teamed up with the URBAN UNDERGROUND Designer Paper - LOVE IT! and the HEXAGON DYNAMICS Embossing Folder

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Tasty Truck

Remember when you were little and the ice cream truck would come down your street and you would rush in the house to beg mom to give you a quarter to get a frozen treat?  Well, this Tasty Truck serves more than frozen treats!

This Tasty Truck was inspired by Becky Roberts

It is also one of the stamp sets that you can get FREE during Sale a bration.  

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Team Shares

I love to share the cards that my team make and share with us at our team meeting.

 Inez shared these 3 cards.  Love her shading on the ground below this cute elephant

 Tasty Truck - a FREE Sale a bration Stamp Set you can get with a $50 purchase

Carla shared this cute Tasty Truck card that she made for her brother-in-law who is retiring.
Marlane was our guest demonstrator this month and we made a CUTE CUTE card using another FREE stamp set that you can get during Sale a bration with a $50 purchase

The STITCHED SHAPES FRAMELITS used on the circle are available to purchase TOMORROW!!  yeah!! Click HERE to shop with me

I also made some treats for door prize drawings

 Inspired by Debbie Henderson

 Inspired by Sandy Hancock

Inspired by Jennifer Thamert Gulch

And everyone who attended got this yummy treat

Can't remember where I saw this idea - even though I have been making this style treat forever, I did case how she decorated it using the Sealed With Love Stamp Set and the coordinating Love Notes Framelits.  These two come as a bundle and it is not too late to get your own bundle in time to make some beautiful Valentine Cards and treats.  Check them out HERE.

Want to join Christi's Creative Crew?  NOW is the perfect time because you get to choose $125 worth of product for only $99 + tax (shipping is FREE on Starter Kits!) PLUS you get to choose 2 - yes! 2 FREE stamp sets.  So depending on what sets you choose it could be another $100 in FREE product.

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You Turn Me On

 This card could easily be used as a Valentine Card for your Sweetheart.

This was a fun one to make.  I hand wrote the words on the bottom of a 4-1/4 x 11 Whisper White card base and then I dry embossed it using the stripe embossing folder.  I used a double slot punch (retired) on Whisper White and then punched around it with a 1-3/8" circle punch, then trimmed off the top and bottom a bit.  The new Urban Underground Embellishments work perfectly for the center screw. 

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You can find these embellishments in the Occasions Catalog. Need your very own copy?  Contact me and I will be happy to see that you  get one.  Remember for every $50 you spend during Sale a bration (January 4th - March 31st) you get to choose one item FREE from the Sale a bration brochure

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