Tag Archives: Stampin’ Up!

Happiest of Birthday: Autumn leaves

Even though we had some cooler weather last weekend, and it is starting to feel like fall, we don’t have dramatic color yet. So when nature doesn’t give you what you want, you use ink! Applying the color was nearly … Continue reading

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Pretty Pumpkins: Hello

Last Friday I took the day off, and DH and I took a boat trip down and back up the Mississippi. There was an unexpected shower when we first boarded the boat, but otherwise, it was pretty bright and breezy. … Continue reading

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24 hours of the biggest stamp sale of the year!

Can’t stop staring at a certain stamp set (or two, or three)? Stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price! For one day only, you can snag select cling stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short and “stamp-tacular” … Continue reading

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Intricate Leaves: Thinking of You

If you need an example of the power of Stampin’ Up!’s color coordination, it’s this September camp card. I changed the patterned paper of Mary Brown’s card, but in both cases the Beauty of the Earth prints are perfect and … Continue reading

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Gorgeous Leaves: Changing Leaves

I had such a good time this month re-introducing stampers to the Baby Wipe Technique! This is the card we made at October camps: This technique — basically creating a custom-colored ink pad — is simple: Fold a wet baby … Continue reading

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Gorgeous Leaves: Happy Birthday

In September, three out of four camp cards featured a maple leaf cut with the “detailed” die from the Intricate Leaves set. You’ve already seen this one, and here’s another one, inspired by Amanda Mertz. Do you remember when River … Continue reading

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Christmas Quilt: Ho Ho Ho

It’s a day off from school for the 5th grader, but he is at home today. We will have him tomorrow, and I have a list started of activities for us, including craft projects. I know how quickly a full … Continue reading

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Next week is camp week in October

I am super excited about welcoming stampers to October camps! (Perhaps the fireplace will be on here!) When will I see you? Monday, October 11 (2nd Monday) — 6:15-8:45 p.m. — at Pat’s home (548 S 2nd St, Rochelle).Tuesday, October 12 — 6:30-9:00 … Continue reading

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Sparkle of the Season: Happy Birthday

As so often happens, a bundle not on my wish list becomes an obsession once it moves from list to order! Sparkle of the Season has 16 autumn and winter images. Although it has a swirly wreath stamp, I have … Continue reading

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Pretty Pumpkins: Happy Fall

I love designing cards for fall, but sometimes I find one so beautifully done by another stamper, I barely change anything. Such was the CASE with this one by Erica Cerwin: I loved several things about this card: the gorgeous … Continue reading

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