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You Are The World (& Man Cards Class June 12!)

6/4/2021

Woo hoo! Hope you can get in on some "square" action with us at this week's Fab Friday #215!
Normally, I'm a real dud when it comes to odd-shaped cards, even square ones, lol. I'll usually just make tiny ones, like 4 1/4" square, so they'll still fit in a regular card envelope. But I was doing some stash-diving last week and came across a little stack of 6 1/2" square envelopes - no clue where these came from! That said, I decided to go for some bigger real estate today, and managed a full 6" x 6" card, made possible by also finding some old 12" x 12" CS hiding back there, too! When I spotted this perfect Dad sentiment in Best Year, I knew I wanted to try it with my Welcoming Window, which I thought would complement the square shape. Love it!
Can't wait to see YOUR projects this week - be there or be square! Wait, be square either way!
Welcoming Window & Best Year Stamp Sets; In Good Taste DSP; Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Basic White CS; Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake & Pool Party Inks; Rectangle Stitched & Window Flower Box Dies; Genial Gems; #FabFri215.

Man Cards 2021 Class One 12 at 3 PM!
Time once again for our annual Man Card class, just in time for some guy holidays, lol. Cards for our men-folk don't have to be intimidating - let's get to work! Class will feature 5 cards with envelopes, all occasions, and will include all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!) snacks, drinks and special gift from me! All this for $25, or this class can be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, June 12, at 3 PM. RSVP today to save your spot!

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Lovely In Colors (& Pumpkin Club May 29!)

5/21/2021

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Ahhh, it's Friday, so time for some fabulous! We've got just the thing at this week's Fab Friday #214 - how about a look at all our new In Colors?
I really wanted to offer something stamped for this one - which was a bit tough because we have so many In colors goodies to play with this year - have you checked out the Shimmer Vellum?? Di-voon! I decided to go with a "homemade DSP" look, and played with my trusty Lovely You set - look how great all the colors look TOGETHER! I might have to pick one or two new flower sets from all our new offerings, to keep this trend going!
I can't wait to see YOU projects with the new colors - meet you at the challenge!
Lovely You Stamp Set; Basic White & Basic Black CS; Memento Tuxedo Black, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia & Polished Pink Inks; Double Oval Punch; In Color Jewels; #FabFri214.

Pumpkin Club May 29!
Did you get your May Pumpkin kit yet? Take me out to the ball game! Check out the video HER E!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 29, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by June 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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May Good Things Grow (& Messy Class May 15!)

5/8/2021

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Woo hoo! The Sisterhood of Crafters has a theme this week right up my alley! "How does your garden grow?"
I'm thrilled to have a chance to trot out the just-retired My Meadow set - I LOVE this whole landscape-building series! I did just a little scene, with a wheelbarrow to show that work actually does get down out there, lol, and matched it with this "growing" sentiment from Dragonfly Garden. I even slipped in the gazebo on the envelope! My own garden is nothing on this lovely woodland scene, but I love it just as much - time in the garden is no time at all!
My Meadow (retired 2021) & Dragonfly Garden Stamp Sets; Basic White CS; Stitched Shapes Dies (retired); Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray & Bermuda Bay Inks; Old Olive Enamel Dots; #TSOCGarden.

Let's Get Messy - May 15, 3 pm!
Ah, our favorite techniques class of the year is finally here! In this class we explore new techniques, tools and goodies, that maybe make a bit of a (ahem) mess! Want to try something new, but feel a bit nervous to get started? Come make the mess at MY house! Class features 5 cards and envelopes, and includes all supplies needed (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!), snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot! And DON'T wear white!

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Beauty of the Earth (& Pumpkin Club May 1)

4/26/2021

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Such a lovely layout we have this week at As You See It #248!
I saw all that lovely real estate in the main panel, and I KNEW I wanted to show off some cool new DSP! Here's a larger sample of a pretty litt;e scrap I showed the other day from the Beauty of the Earth pack - so gorgeous! The painted sheets have so much vibrancy, I can't wait for you to see ALL the seasons they have in here! I kept things focused on the pretty paper with a simple thank you sentiment from Inspired Thoughts - perfect!
Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set; Beauty of the Earth DSP; Whisper White, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake CS; Early Espresso Ink; Genial Gems; #AYSI248.

Pumpkin Club May 1!
Did you get your April Pumpkin kit yet? It's juicy sweet! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, May 1, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by May 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Rainbow Wreath (& Friends Are Like Seashells Class Apr 24!)

4/17/2021

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Now this is a fun color scheme for Christmas! CAS Christmas wants to see a rainbow!
This challenge gives me a chance to celebrate another departing set - and this one was a bit of a shock for me. Arrange A Wreath has proven to be SO versatile and fun, and I'm going to miss it. I even made an Easter wreath with it! The layering dies have been a joy to play with, along with all the fun wreath accessories, lol. I think this one will be staying on the retired shelves for the foreseeable future!
Arrange A Wreath Stamp Set; Basic White CS; Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape & Memento Tuxedo Black Inks; Wreath Builder Dies; Silver Pearls; #CASChristmasRainbow.

Friends Are Like Seashells Class April 24!
I'm so excited to get the chance to show off this gorgeous "mega" suite for you this month! It has EVERYTHING: DSP, Specialty Paper, embossing, dies, stamps, embellies - it's almost too much, lol. This class will help you tame all the goodies, and get you started on all the possibilities it brings! ALL supplies provided, but bring your own snips and adhesive! Class is announced for Saturday, April 24 at 3 pm, and features 5 cards cards with envelopes, snacks and drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to hold your spot, or to sign up for the to go option, if you prefer! See you soon!

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Birdwatcher's Guide (& Pumpkin Club Mar 27!)

3/19/2021

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Wow, I LOVE this cover from this week's The Library Challenge #78, AND I added it to my wishlist!
That said, I knew right away I wanted to pull in my favorite bird set, Free as a Bird. It's just SO pretty, and I've learned a lot about coloring from it! Or should I say, from the gorgeous Bird Ballad DSP that first came out with it?? I still have some carefully hoarded sheets, and for whatever reason, the fussy-cut bug bit me HARD today, so I cut out these lovely branches to arrange across my card front. The sentiments in the set are perfect for this card, I went with this one because it worked so well in the space remaining, lol. Love it!
Free as a Bird Stamp Set; Bird Ballad DSP; Basic White & Pool Party CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Layering Oval Dies; Playing With Patterns Resin Dots; #TLC78.

Pumpkin Club March 27!
Did you get your March Pumpkin kit yet? Let's make a scene! Check out the video HE RE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, March 27, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by April 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Eat A Cupcake (& Thank You Cards March 13!)

3/5/2021

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Oh goody! It's tic-tac-toe time again at this week's Retro Rubber #153! Yay!
After a quick study, I chose the top row: birthday-patterned paper-rhinestones - lot of scope there, I think! I quickly gravitated to our elusive Carry On set from 2012 - I still love it, and was one fortunate to get it before it got pulled from the line-up. I decided to go a little traditional, and heat-emboss my sentiments on red, but not TOO traditional, since there's cupcakes involved, so I stamped on this dotty DSP, perfect for a birthday! I finished with some sparkly rhinestones, and "at least you'll always be younger than me" on the inside from Itty Bitty Birthdays. So fun!
Carry On (retired 2012) & Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Sets; Real Red DSP; Whisper White & Basic Black CS; Versamark & Memento Tuxedo Black (inside) Inks; White EP; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; #RRCB153.

Thank You Cards 2021
This is our chance to share a little gratitude - today we're all about the thank you cards! There'll be a bit for everyone in this one! Class will feature 5 cards and envelopes, all supplies included (bring your own fave snips and adhesive!), plus snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25! This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! Class is on for Saturday, March 13 at 3 PM, or you can get it to go, of course! RSVP today to save your spot!

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Box of Chocolates (& Pumpkin Club Feb 27!)

2/18/2021

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Wow! Less Is More #436 is celebrating a BIG milestone - with CHOCOLATE! It's their 10th Birthday this week! Congrats, ladies!
So, ugh, there IS such a thing as chocolate overload - I just did a chocolate card yesterday, lol. However, I remembered this adorable set from 2018 - I don't think I ever used it enough! Ironically, this set is called More Than Chocolate - the same as my blog post yesterday - sigh. I had a good time putting together this little box of sweets, and imagining all the flavors I might have in there! Yum!
More Than Chocolate Stamp Set (retired 2018); Whisper White CS; Real Red, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake & Blushing Bride Inks; #LIM436.

Pumpkin Club February 27!
Did you get your February Pumpkin kit yet? Flowers for everyone! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, February 27, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by March 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

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Hand Stamped Succulents (& Critter Class Feb 13!)

2/5/2021

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Oo, there's a very elegant sketch for us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments #356!
As usual, I got my proportions all out of whack, but I did manage to get all the elements there, lol. For whatever reason, once I hit on Simply Succulents, I just couldn't let go! I do have fun coloring these cuties, so many variations out there in the succulent world for me to try my hand at, but I almost always land on some version of greens with an edge of purple - so pretty! I carried the color theme through with my papers, too - look at me, all buttoned up!
Simply Succulents Stamp Set; Soft Sea Foam DSP; Whisper White, Highland Heather & Purple Posy CS; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Smoky Slate, Old Olive, Soft Sea Foam & Rich Razzleberry Blends Markers; Potted Succulents Dies; Iridescent Sequins; #HSS356.

Critter Class 2021
I'm so excited for this one! Did you happen to notice how many super cute critters there are in our Spring Catalogs?? We can't let that pass us by, so we are having another critter class! Class will include 5 all-occasion cards and envelopes, each featuring a different critter having some fun! Let's make a zoo! Class includes all supplies needed (bring your own snips and fave adhesive!), snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP now to save your spot, on Saturday, February 13 at 3 pm, or get it to go at your convenience! See you soon!

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Snowman 4 Guyz (& Pumpkin Club Jan 30!)

1/20/2021

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VERY nice - Cardz 4 Guyz #262 has a "let it snow" challenge this week - fun!
I couldn't help but turn to my Snowman Season set for this one - it does have just the right sentiment, after all! I tried to up the snow factor with some Gently Falling embossing in the background. to set off my little snow-guy having a bit if a time in his snowfall! A few enamel dots in Misty Moonlight bring all the blues together! Quick, fun AND snowy - what else is there??
Snowman Season Stamp Set; Whisper White, Misty Moonlight & Pool Party CS; Memento Tuxedo Black & Misty Moonlight Inks; Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party & Gray Granite Blends Markers; Rectangle Stitched Dies; Gently Falling EF (retired); Misty Moonlight Enamel Dots; #C4G262.

Pumpkin Club January 30!
Did you get your January Pumpkin kit yet? It's from my heart to yours! Check out the video HERE!
I hope you can join us for our next Pumpkin Club, Saturday, January 30, at 3 PM - RSVP to let me know you are attending, we will be all safely socially distanced at our big table downstairs! For those that prefer, I will also have this kit TO GO after our live class - just let me know if you'd like that option!
Club is free for my subscribers, and includes any extra supplies you might need, plus drinks and snacks! I will also have a few extra spots available for club for $10, even if you are not a subscriber - come see what we're up to - full kit not needed, I'll supply everything you need for the projects! Just bring your own snips and basic adhesive!
Remember to subscribe here if you haven't already - sign up by February 10 and you can join us in time for next month!

Birthday Cards 2021 Class!
Hooray! Now that New Year's is behind us, it's definitely time to start restocking those birthday cards! I think you'll really enjoy making these! We'll have 5 fun cards, with envelopes, of course, ALL featuring new stamps and supplies from the brand new Spring Mini Catalog! I can't wait for you to see! Class is on for Saturday, January 23, at 3 pm, and includes all supplies needed (bring your fave snips and adhesive!), snacks, drinks, and a special gift from me, all for $25! Class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more! RSVP today to save your spot

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You Are The World (& Man Cards Class June 12!)

Lovely In Colors (& Pumpkin Club May 29!)

May Good Things Grow (& Messy Class May 15!)

Beauty of the Earth (& Pumpkin Club May 1)

Rainbow Wreath (& Friends Are Like Seashells Class Apr 24!)

Birdwatcher's Guide (& Pumpkin Club Mar 27!)

Eat A Cupcake (& Thank You Cards March 13!)

Box of Chocolates (& Pumpkin Club Feb 27!)

Hand Stamped Succulents (& Critter Class Feb 13!)

Snowman 4 Guyz (& Pumpkin Club Jan 30!)

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