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Hello, my stamping friends.  I did not announce, but I was out of the state last week vacationing in Florida with my family....trying to remember what warm weather feels like.  It was a great time, and even my fair skin got color. :)  Most days were sunny with some rain and clouds, but all in all, just perfect for us Minnesotans. We came back to more snow on the ground (bummer) and we are expecting another inch or so of snow tonight. Sigh..... Today is the LAST day to place a $50 order and receive Sale-a-bration goodies. So I thought I would show you this cute little 3 x 3 box and matching cards I made using the See You Later SAB stamp set. The first picture is of the box laying flat on the table with an adorable red flower on it made using the Spiral Flower Die (#129379).  It is surrounded by the cute cards. The next picture is of the box leaning against my backdrop so that you can see just how pretty that spiral flower really is. :) Next are the cut...

Good morning! Happy Saturday!  This week at Dynamic Duos, you get to choose the color of your choice  to pair with Gumball Green!  Here's the challenge: And here's my card creation. I chose to use Island Indigo with Gumball Green. A simple card, I know, I know. But hey, I think it looks darn good with it's simple presentation. The flowers are so vibrant that you really don't need to add too much. It makes a statement all by itself.  In case you didn't know, I'm a sucker for flowers...all of them.  I have way too many stamp sets that have flowers, but gosh darn, this set is so so pretty. Don't you think so??? Have I mentioned how much I LUV (as Tenia Nelson would say) that water mark image?! It's absolutely my most favorite "stamp image" in the new catalog. And look how cool the Scallop embossing folder looks with it.  LUV it! I stamped two sets of flowers and aqua painted them with my reinkers after stamping the water mark rando...

It's Triple Threat Week at Dynamic Duos, and this week we are looking for crafty creations using the colors: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky and Pale Plum.  Here's the challenge: And here's my card creation:  I have about a half a pack of the retired color Pale Plum left....so I was able to use the exact colors for this challenge (note: I probably have EVERY retired color since the creation of Stampin' UP!...no joke).  Hoarder?  Nah....  I used a current stamp set called  Cycle Celebration  and some retired DSP paper in Rich Razzleberry and Soft Sky. The cycle is stamped in Basic Gray. I then sponged Soft Sky onto the wheels.  I added some glitter to the spokes on the wheel, the handle bars and seat.  Then I topped it off with a couple of Rhinestones.  It definitely looks like a sparkly bicycle in person. :)   I also used the new SCALLOPS embossing folder and sanded the DSP to distress it a bit. RECIPE: STAMPS:  Cycl...

Hello!  First, I would like to apologize for the lack of blogging.  I have been a very busy mom and really haven't had much time to stamp.  But I am grateful that I do get stamp as it is a great stress reliever. Last night I was needing some stress relief, and headed to my stamping table. I knew I wanted to play along with a sketch challenge and headed over to the first one I saw called: Seize the Sketch.   I decided to play along.  Here's the challenge: And here's what I made: I wanted to use my Fresh Prints paper stack. I love that paper! Throw in some banners, and you have a cool, trendy card!   RECIPE: STAMPS:  Perfect Pennants, Petal Parade (SAB set) and Banner Blast (SAB set). INK:  Versamark, Baked Brown Sugar, Real Red and Craft White. PAPER: Baked Brown Sugar, Pool Party, Real Red and Whisper White ACCESSORIES: Fresh Prints DSP, Pool Party and White Embossing powder, Banner Framelits, retired SAB embossing folder, Itty ...

It's Black Tie Week again at Dynamic Duos, and this week we are looking for crafty creations using Black and More Mustard with the option to add "dry embossing".  Here's the challenge: And here's my card creation:  I actually had NO idea what I was going to make, but knew that I wanted to continue to use all my new SU stamp sets and goodies from the Occasions catalog.  So after looking at what sets I haven't used in awhile, I decided on the GEOMETRICAL stamp set.  I aslo knew that I had to incorporate some dry embossing, so I decided to make a quilt looking background with the triangle stamps and matching triangle punch for this set. Who knew quilting could be so easy! : D We have a wedding to attend in early  April, and this is the card I am giving them.  I hope they like it. : ) Here are some of the products used to make this card:       Geometrical Bundle #134942   Label Love #130622 and Artisan punch #130920 Little L...

This week at Dynamic Duos we are using Sahara Sand and Blushing Bride to create a "subtly yours" card creation.  With these soft colors, I immediately thought "wedding card or sympathy card".  I ended up making a sympathy card, but it could easily have been a wedding card as well.  Here's the challenge: And here's my sympathy card:  It was a gloomy day the day I photographed this card, could have been a little brighter, but such is life, right?  And below is a close up............ This stamp from the Happy Watercolor Garden stamp set is AWESOME .  So pretty.  And I love, love the watermark stamp that comes with this set. I am sure I will be getting my use of it. : D RECIPE: STAMPS:  Happy Watercolor Garden and Loving Thoughts INK: Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand and Versamark PAPER: Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand (the inside of card) and Sweet Sorbet DSP (FREE SAB) ACCESSORIES:  White embossing powder, Aqua Painter, Scallop Trim Bor...

My friend, JoAnn nominated my blog as one of her top 11 picks for the Liebster Award! Woo-Who! Thank you so much, JoAnn. I am honored that you picked my blog! : ) JoAnn (aka: Crafty Nana) is a passionate stamper, who creates beautiful projects all most daily! Check out her blog: " Crafty Nana's Blog " to see all her creations! There are "rules" to follow for this nomination, and here they are: 1. Be sure to thank the blog that nominated you and be sure to link back to their blog; 2. Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you; 3. Nominate 11 of your favorite blogs with under 500 followers and ask your 11 questions; 4. Make sure to let each blogger know about your Liebster Award nomination on their blog (leave a comment and link back to your Liebster Blog post). Here are the questions from JoAnn: 1. Why did I start my blog? To share my creations with other crafty people besides my husband, children and dog. :) 2. How long have you been bloggin...

Happy Saturday! Once again its time for another fun color challenge at Dynamic Duos! This week we are looking for BOLD & CHEERY card creations using Rose Red and Midnight Muse. :) Here's the challenge: And here's my card creation: I know you are probably saying "look, she used the Petite Petals stamp set and matching punch AGAIN!" Ug! I know, I know. I can't help it! I really LOVE that stamp set and matching punch.  Don't you? And see how well it works with the Flower Shop and Mixed Bunch stamp sets?  Just perfect! I also used the awesome Happy Watercolor stamp set, Off the Grid and the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits.   So why don't you head on over to Dynamic Duos challenge blog and join the fun!  And don't forget to check out the other design team members creations!  Hope you join the fun!    Anne Marie Hile Annette Elliott Angel Johns Caroline Bredeson Cindy Brumbaugh Holly Endress JoAnn Burnham Juli...