Christi's Creative Crew: Dandelion Wishes

"Wishing Flowers" - that's what our first grandson, Tyler, called the dandelions when they went to seed. Their front yard was full of them. You didn't have the heart to apply the weed killer to them just because he loved to make wishes by blowing off all the seeds. Guess that is why there were so many growing there!!
This stamp set, DANDELION WISHES, is super cute and a huge seller.
We made this card at our Team Meeting (inspired by Sandi MacIver) for our Make & Take project

I decided it was time to go back to some of the basic techniques that still hold a WOW factor and heat embossing is one of those WOW techniques you can do on your cards. By adding some ink with a sponge or dauber you can highlight where you embossed with White Embossing Powder. Be sure to rub gently with a soft cloth or paper towel to remove the ink that rests on top of the embossing for it to really pop.
Stampin' Up! used to sell a crimper which made fabulous corrugated paper, adding dimension to your cards. The problem was that I very often would not get it straight leaving my lines a little "wanky", but now Stampin' Up! has this fabulous new CORRUGATED EMBOSSING FOLDER to make your lines perfect every time!!
I love the saying "I made a wish & you came true" - I remember using this phrase on a card 4 years ago when our grandson, Sawyer, was born.
Here is a picture of Sawyer at 2 years old with a bouquet of dandi's for Yaya before they became wishing flowers.

Sawyer is 4 years old now and is going to 4-school and this year he gets to ride the bus! He is so excited

Lily was patiently waiting for big brother to get off the bus. She's our little climber.

Miss Mercy was still sleeping when big brother came home, but when she gets up she is ALL SMILES

Each week I get to watch these little kiddos when mommy has violin lessons. I loved being able to see Sawyer get off the bus - brought back so many memories of our kids going to school (even though they never rode a bus until middle/high school.

Stampin' Up!'s promotion for September is this wonderful Designer Paper called DASHING ALONG

How was the Dashing Along Designer Series Paper created?

To create our exclusive Dashing Along Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Up! used a mix of old favorites and new patterns to bring you beautiful, traditional Christmas paper. This collection of patterns has an eclectic feel and is perfect for layering, and while the newsprint design isn’t Christmas-themed, it was selected for its versatility and popularity. I hope you’ll love this Designer Series Paper as much as I do, and remember, it’s available for a limited time only!

PROMOTION DETAILS:

Promotion period: September 1–30 Dashing Along Designer Series Paper is exclusive to the host promotion and will not be available after September 30.
In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $250 (before shipping and handling).
One package of Designer Series Paper may be redeemed per qualifying order, with no limit on how many packages of Designer Series Paper can be earned.
Customer, Workshop, and online orders qualify.
Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be redeemed using Stampin’ Rewards. You will receive this FREE gift with a qualifying order in addition to any Stampin’ Rewards you may earn.
Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be exchanged for other paper.
Deadline Online: September 30, 2018 at 11:50 PM (MT)

And I have a September Special for you too!!

For every $50 order you will get your name in the drawing to receive the TOIL & TROUBLE Designer Paper and the SPIDER TRINKETS which will be perfect for all your Halloween treats and card making. If a spider can be cute - these are it!