01.26.20…..Happy Sunday, everyone! I can’t believe that January has almost come to a close! And…..it’s already time for another Stamping Sunday Blog Hop! For this Sunday’s hop, we are featuring the gorgeous Peaceful Poppies Suite from the January – June 2020 Mini Catalog.  We hope you have a chance to hop along with us today!  You won’t want to miss any of the wonderful projects created by our amazing designers!

By the way, if you haven’t ordered any products from the Peaceful Poppies Suite (which I used to create this card), you’ll want to add them to your wish list right away!  And, don’t forget…

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2020.

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01.17.2020…..Happy Friday, everyone! It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a super fun Theme Challenge for you…..Happy Birthday! That’s right, my stampin’ friends, put your party pants on…..and just go crazy!!!  I love making cards of any kind, but birthdays cards are probably my favorite!  I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week, over at TGIF Challenges. We would love to see what you create!

By the way, if you haven’t ordered the Music from the Heart stamp set yet (which I used to create this card), you’ll want to add it to your wish list right away!  And, don’t forget…

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2020.

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1.6.2020…..Happy Thursday, everyone!  This post is all about the love!!!  If you’re already hopping along with us today, you probably just came from Stesha’s blog.  Aren’t her projects amazing!?!  If you’ve just started your hop, the Artisan Design Team is featuring the From My Heart Suite!  The team has some fabulously “love-ly” projects to inspire you today, and you will not want to miss a single one!

Along with the Heartfelt Bundle in the From My Heart Suite, all of the coordinating accessories in this suite make is super easy to create any Valentine project you choose!  And, while you are putting together you order….

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2020.

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01.12.2020…..Happy Sunday, my stamping friends!  I’ve been having so much fun with the new Peaceful Poppies Suite!  It is such a beautiful collection of products, and the possibilities are endless!  That being said, I decided to switch up the poppy color for this card, and add in a bit of So Saffron Perennial Essence Vellum Cardstock.  I just love the unexpected twist that it adds to the card!  If you haven’t ordered the Peaceful Poppies Suite yet, you’ll want to add it to your wish list right away!  And, don’t forget…

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2020.

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1.09.2020…..Happy Thursday, friends!  Are y’all just loving the new January – June 2020 Mini Catalog, and…have you picked a favorite product yet???  I don’t know about you, but it is soooooo difficult for me to chose just one!  However, one of my favs is definitely the From My Heart Suite!  Along with the Heartfelt Bundle in this suite, all of the coordinating accessories in this bundle make is super easy to create any Valentine project you choose!  And, while you are putting together you order….

Don’t miss the SALE-A-BRATION!

For every $50 you spend in regular Stampin’ Up! products, you can earn FREE merchandise (minimum value of $15.00)

Browse through the new SALE-A-BRATION catalog!

There is no limit to how much your can earn during SALE-A-BRATION, but this yearly special ends on March 31, 2020.

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01.03.20…..Welcome to 2020, everyone!  I am sooooooo excited about today’s post, as this is my very first post with the Stampin’ Up! 2020 Artisan Design Team!!!  (Yes…I’m still pinching myself!)  I am beyond humbled, and incredibly honored to be a part of this absolutely amazing team!  I hope that you’ll join us on this year-long journey……full of creativity, color, and oodles of inspiration!

Today, I’m sharing one of the new die sets from SAB Coordination Product Release…..the Nature’s Thoughts Dies!  I just love how this die set coordinates with the Positive Thoughts stamp set, from the new January – June 2020 Stampin’ Up!  Mini Catalog.  And you know what that means, my stamping friends…..no more fussy cutting!  Be sure to emphasize what a time-saving feature this is. All of your customers are going to love it!!!

 

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01.03.2020…..Happy New Year, everyone! Yes, my stamping, friends, it’s Friday once again, and you know what that means…..it’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a wonderful color challenge for you…..Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry, and Blackberry Bliss!  Since Blackberry Bliss has been one of my long time favs, I’m super excited about this challenge!  I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week, over at TGIF Challenges. We would love to see what you create!

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12.29.19…..Happy Sunday, everyone! Yes, my friends, it’s time for another Stamping Sunday Blog Hop, and I am super excited to share these cards with you today!

This is my first post with products from the new Stampin’ Up 2020 Mini Catalog, which by the way, is jam-packed with incredibly amazing stamp sets and accessories! It was so hard to choose a favorite, but I finally decided on the Tropical Oasis Suite.  I absolutely love this entire suite, from the Timeless Tropical Bundle, to the coordinating dies, to the DSP and all of the accessories!  Sooooooo much fun!!!

PLEASE NOTE: 

The new January June 2020 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog will be released in less than one week!  You may begin placing your customer orders on January 3, 2020!  

With all of that being said, I’m sharing three cards (beginner, casual, and avid) using the Tropical Oasis Suite. (The avid card is featured above.)  I’ve also included complete instructions underneath each card, so you can scroll right to the card that suits your fancy and start creating!

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12.20.19…..Happy Friday, everyone! Christmas Day is literally just around the corner, and…..it’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a super fun challenge for you…..Use Your Favorites! That’s right, my stampin’ friends, choose your favorite product(s) from the 2019 Holiday Catalog, and…..just go crazy!!!  Since I pretty much love everything in the catalog, I’m super excited about this challenge!  I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week, over at TGIF Challenges. We would love to see what you create!

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12.13.2019…..Wow!  I just can’t believe that Christmas Day is less than two weeks away!  It’s been a “flurry” of activity this month….from holiday parties, shopping ’til I drop, work, and just spending some quality time with friends and family.  That being said, I didn’t want to miss a chance to create another card with the Wrapped In Plaid Suite from the 2019 Holiday Catalog.  This catalog will soon be expiring on January 2, 2020.  So…..if you have not ordered all of your favs from this catalog, you’ll want to place your order as soon as possible!

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