Happy Veterans Day, Daddy!

So happy to honor my 98 year old dad this Veterans Day!

He served in WW11 on a mine sweeper. Thankfully God protected his life or I and my three sisters would not be here, (and the multiple lives that he has impacted over these years) This photo was taken just last month when we took him to the Frederick Meijer Gardens. What a beautiful scenic walk - he was so happy to get outside. 

He didn't talk about his time in the service for many many years, but within the last 10 years or so he has opened up so we can understand what he endured.

He is a man of God with love for my momma (who passed away 6 years ago), and for his four girls.

This is the card that I made for him using RAYS OF LIGHT stamp and some clip art from the computer.

Stampin' Up!'s newest ON LINE EXCLUSIVES:

This otter suite is so ADORABLE and the MARBLED ELEGANCE is perfect for the upcoming Valentine season. Gorgeous specialty paper!

These are both available now in my online store.

Shop the Kits Collection HERE

The newest trend seems to be shopping online - I know that I do not frequent a store nearly as much as I used to and find shopping online is the easiest way to go. Stampin' Up! is no different - there is a whole offering of online exclusive items from stamp sets, designer paper, embellishments and so much more in the Stampin' Up! Online Exclusive Store. You can access that HERE

And last, but not least ... Stampin' Up! is now starting to carry a whole new line of scrapbooking supplies and kits! WOO HOO!! That makes this girl VERY HAPPY!! 

Not a scrapbooker? The papers offered can also be used in your card making!!

You can see the online brochure HERE

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DECEMBER: Notes from the Heart

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Create cards with hand-sketched botanical designs.

• Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
• Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

Includes hand-drawn designs and card bases with scalloped edges!

And you can purchase the add-on dies that will coordinate with all three months for only $12.00. Item #165639

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Election Day!

Praying extra hard for our nation today, on this Election Day!

Of course we know that God is in control so we rest in Him

Thought it would be good to share a patriotic card today

I pulled out some retired product (and some non- Stampin' Up! stamps) to create this card

The embossing folder is called SO SWIRLY and is one of Stampin' Up!'s new larger size embossing folders

The stars are from the retired Stars Collection Dies

The stamp set is called "Of Thee I Sing" - it is my go-to for my patriotic cards - I found it at a little hardware store. The Star DSP was from Star Gazing - a retired SU designer paper and the stripes were from a piece of patriotic print paper that I had in my scrapbooking bin (by Creative Memories).

I stamped the greeting on Basic White with Night of Navy and cut it out with the NESTED ESSENTIALS die. I added three little gold pearls. All of the edges are slightly sponged with Real Red Ink.

TWO NEW KITS AVAILABLE TODAY

NATURES PAINTINGS KIT

Embrace your creative side with the Nature’s Paintings Kit. This unique kit includes everything you need for a fun creative experience: a coloring book, watercolor pencils, and a water painter. All you need is some imagination and water! Create lovely, picturesque images using advanced coloring techniques with this craft kit. Or make something that’s never been seen before—like green flowers with purple leaves. Keep it realistic or color outside the lines—it’s up to you. And once you’re done, you can use your finished artwork to create a one-of-a-kind card front! 

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects 
* Line art illustrations 
* Step-by-step instructions
* 24 watercolor paper pages, 2 each of 12 designs
* 8 Watercolor Pencils
* 1 Water Painter
* Coloring Book: 4-1/2" x 6" x 1/2" 
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4"  printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Red 

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

LYERED LANDSCAPE KIT

Do you long for the great outdoors but don’t actually want to go outdoors? Then the Layered Landscapes Kit is perfect for you! DIY lovely home decor with this unique kit that includes four 7-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 3/4" frames and precut paper pieces. You can either stand the frames up on their included easels or hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests are sure to love your new artwork!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects 
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 4 white frames
* Frame size: 7-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 3/4" 
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4"  printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Soft Sea Foam

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

Shop the Kits Collection HERE

But WAIT! There's MORE!!

The newest trend seems to be shopping online - I know that I do not frequent a store nearly as much as I used to and find shopping online is the easiest way to go. Stampin' Up! is no different - there is a whole offering of online exclusive items from stamp sets, designer paper, embellishments and so much more in the Stampin' Up! Online Exclusive Store. You can access that HERE

And last, but not least ... Stampin' Up! is now starting to carry a whole new line of scrapbooking supplies and kits! WOO HOO!! That makes this girl VERY HAPPY!! 

Not a scrapbooker? The papers offered can also be used in your card making!!

You can see the online brochure HERE

LOOKING AHEAD:

NOVEMBER: Filled with Joy Subscribe October 11–November 10 Celebrate Christmas with adorable stockings and gift tags! Precut paper pieces Safety pins and specialty gold foil Coordinating colors: Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Poppy Parade (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla Fabric stockings and paper tags come in a unique box!

DECEMBER: Notes from the Heart

Subscribe November 11–December 10

Create cards with hand-sketched botanical designs.

• Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
• Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

Includes hand-drawn designs and card bases with scalloped edges!

And you can purchase the add-on dies that will coordinate with all three months for only $12.00. Item #165639

                        Current Catalogs                    

           You can also take advantage of the on line exclusive products at my online store.

 Just click HERE to check out all of the online exclusive items available

Click HERE to see a PDF of the September to December catalog 

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator 

I would be happy to get a catalog to you.

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

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Have an amazing day!

Christi

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Happy 4th!

I do not send a whole lot of July 4th greeting cards but when I ran across this idea from  Tammy Wilson I just had to give it a try. I thought that it was just stunning

I will be sending this card to our son who we will not be seeing for the July 4th festivities.

What I changed up: the designer paper pattern, and I forgot to add the bling.

Hope you all have a happy fourth of July celebration! Celebrating the freedoms that we still have. 

Products used: 

Stamps: Alphabest, Biggest Wish, 

Color: Night of Navy, Sweet Sorbet, Thick White

Tools/Extras: In color twine, White embossing powder, Best Label Punch, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder

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         July Paper Pumpkin Kit

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July Paper Pumpkin Kit

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Fun in the Sun

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes. 
• An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness. 
• Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
• 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
• Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
• Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" 

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

SHARING POSITIVITY GOES A LONG WAY

Summer is a great time to rest, recharge, and send positive vibes to the people around you that you love and want to support, recognize, and show appreciation to! If you are looking for a kit that uplifts, then you won’t want to miss out this month. The sentiments and cards in this kit are perfect for letting friends and family know they are loved and a great way to send happy and positive words their way!

FUN ACCORDION FOLDS

We love the unique accordion fold element of this month’s card kit that brings a playful and happy vibe that you are sure to love! This is a great new technique to play with and practice, so don’t miss out. Take your crafting to the next level with fun, summer-theme accordion folds! The kit includes everything you need to try this new technique. 

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Military Card - Go Navy!

Another customer request was for military cards - Navy to be specific.

The only military stamp I own is the background stamp that is camouflage which is more army so I was scratching my head at what to do.

I checked my go-to: Pinterest but nothing stood out.

At my last week Tuesday class we made this card

and I thought that the RAYS OF LIGHT background would work well so I headed over to google and printed off some Navy symbols and came up with this card...

I really love this little sailor guy!!

I thought that I would try another navy card and try a fun fold. 

I pulled out some of my retired designer paper, and my Layering Circles Dies.

To create the fun fold I had two pieces of Basic White card stock that measure 5-1/2 x 8-1/2. I scored one at 4-1/2 and the other at 4-1/4 & 2-1/8. They were then attached together. The designer paper is cut 4 x 5-1/4 for the front, then cut the scalloped circle out. The two pieces of designer paper measure 2" x 5-3/8". The "Happy Birthday" comes from the retired Clubhouse stamp set.

Current Catalogs                    

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Just click on WHAT'S NEW  then click on 

NEW ARRIVALS to see what is in the online exclusives

        June Paper Pumpkin Kit

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

You can see the add on dies in this first picture and you can see how lovely it coordinates with the COUNTRYSIDE CORNERS Bundle that I used in my post on May 11, 2023

Click HERE to see the full flyer with all the details

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June Paper Pumpkin Kit

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Have an amazing day!

Christi 

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