Two Friends are Better than One!

Today's card features not one, but TWO retiring stamp sets:  Doodle This and Hugs & Wishes!  I created the flower image by using the Embossed Reinker Spread technique (try saying that fast three times!).  Patty Bennett has a wonderful video tutorial on her blog, so check it out.  I was a bit heavy handed with …

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Another Old Friend

Today I'm going to introduce you to Heartfelt Thanks.  Demonstrators received this stamp set at convention several years ago and new demonstrators have received this stamp set in their starter kits for at least the last two years.  It is a great set, very versatile and so simple to use.  You are sure to find …

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Goodbye to Some Old Friends

This week, I am going to introduce you to a few of my "old friends" before they retire and go away forever.  I've been having a bit of a creative block lately, but I had to design 5 cards for my Stamp-a-Stack class last week.  I decided to use all retiring stamp sets and I …

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A Fun Bag Tag

I'm really going to miss the Bella Rose designer series paper!  It is so girly and pretty, I just love it! This is a Bag Tag inspired by fellow demonstrator Patty Bennett.  We'll be making one of these tags at the Crop-a-Dile rocks class on Wednesday.  Plus, girls that attend my Just for Girls stamp …

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A Preview of Things to Come…..

 This has been a big week for Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  We are able to order sneak peek items from the new catalog AND receive a copy of the upcoming catalog!  It's like Christmas in June! So, I've been neglecting my faithful blog readers and spending my evenings snuggled up with my new catalog…..dreaming of future …

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