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  • Noel Pines

     This card speaks simple and beautiful.  I used the Real Red Glitter embossing powder, which will carried-over into the Occasions catalog. Did you notice the stitching around the Noel greeting?  That is accomplished using the new Stitched Shapes framelits. Supplies used:  Christmas Pines stamp set, Emerald Envy, Whisper White, Mint Macaron, Emerald Envy, Versa Mark…

  • Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days

    Between July 7th – July 31st, you’ll receive a $5.00 Bonus Days coupon for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax) that you can use between August 2nd – August 31st. Bonus Days Details An email address is required.  Bonus Days coupon codes will only be delivered to participants via email It’s recommended that…

  • So Sorry

    Sorry I've been missing-in-action for posts.  My brother came from Charlotte for a visit and during his stay, we had to take our dad to the Emergency Room and he was then Life Flighted to Metro due to a brain bleed. Metro was able to stop the bleeding without surgery and dad is now home and…

  • Gold Foil Rose

    Love the gold Rose Garden thinlits.  This card is so rich and elegant looking, but is super easy to make. Supplies used:  Rose Wonder stamp set, Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Gold Foil sheets, Blushing Bride, Cucumber Crush ink and Rose Garden Thinlits.   Happy Stamping! Leigh

  • Snikkers

    This site is usually about Stampin' Up! and fun things related to stamping and crafting.  However, this post is dedicated to my sweet baby-dog, Snikkers.  Affectionately, know as Snikker-Doodles, an adorable little miniature poodle, that made his debut into my life sixteen years ago. He was suppose to be my daughter's responsibility, since he was…

  • Because You’re So Nice

    This card was my favorite one from the Botanical Gardens class I held a month ago and features several products from the Botanical Gardens Suite.  I think the Corrugated Paper really adds something extra to this card.  I'm embarrassed to admit that I passed this paper over when I saw it in the annual catalog…

  • Praying for You…

    I like stamp sets that offer a lot of bang for my buck and The Thoughts & Prayers stamp set won't disappoint.  Supplies Used:  Thoughts & Prayers stamp set, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Tip Top Taupe, Whister White card stock, Mint Macaron, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Circle Card thinlits, Extra large Oval punch. If you…

  • Something to Say

    This card features the Color me Irresistible Designer Series Paper.   This paper is clear embossed and you can add color by using spritzers, sponges or daubers.  Supplies Used:  Something to Say stamp set, Whisper White card stock, Color Me Irresistible DSP, Hello Honey, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder ink, Sponge daubers, 1-1/2" and 1-3/8" circle…