Let's Hear it for the Red, White, & Blue

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Hello Stamping Friends,

Let's hear it for the red, white, and blue. That's what this month's blog hop with the Stamper's Dozen is all about. I love our patriotic colors. They are so bold and the meaning behind each color is so significant. 

I used what some may say is an unconventional stamp set to cover the theme, but I still think it's perfect. Make me think back to when the first settlers came to America. What were they thinking as they finally saw land after the harrowing trek across the sea? I know many did not make it or were very ill upon arrival. But for those that were able to see it with their own eyes, it was the freedom they set off for that lay before them. I'm sure there wasn't a lighthouse there to greet them, but I feel it's still a powerful image for anyone to see if you were out to see a long time.

The saying, "Let hope be your lighthouse, beckoning you through stormy seas," can be a saying that helps so often throughout a person's lifetime, but I definitely feel it is appropriate now with all that every person is enduring. We all have our own reactions/feelings to this pandemic that we struggle with and we need to let our lighthouse get us through these stormy seas.

Remember to keep hopping because you won't want to miss the other great projects that we are sharing. Thank you for stopping by. I can't wait to see you again.

Stamper's Dozen July 2020 Blog Hop

1. Patty Chenail – Stamp-Patty’s - Stamping in My Flops
2. Judy Garza – Creativity Released
3. Sharon Hashimoto Burkert – As the Ink Dries
4. Carol Payne – Carol Payne Stamps
5. Joanne Cantrell – Keep It Simple, Stampers!
6. Rachel Yurkanin – Stamping with Rachel
7. Debbie Naylor – Unfrogettable Stamping!
8. Bonnie O'Neill – Bonnie Stamped

Product List

High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $26.00	Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set [146519] $21.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153624] $6.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50

Time for a Little New

Hello Stamping Friends,

This week with Sisters in Stamping we are sharing some projects made with new things from the annual catalog. I used new designer series paper and a new stamp set on my card. Anyone that knows me, knows how much the color green means to me, so this pack of paper went on my "need to order" list immediately after seeing it. No surprise there, right?

The gigantic sunflower is so pretty colored in, but I left it uncolored and I still love the look of it. It can be so verstile. This card is a pretty simple design, but the overall look is clean and impressive. You can make a whole stack of thank you cards for gift-giving very easily and the recipient will love them. I promise.

Don't forget to check out Sisters in Stamping for more projects using new items from the annual catalog.

Product List

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English) [152517] $24.00	Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper [152492] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153079] $8.75	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50	Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad [153115] $7.50
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

The Man, The Myth, The Legend

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Hello Stamping Friends,

Welcome to another awesome blog hop with the Stampers Dozen. We are ready to celebrate the man, the myth, the legend. You know, the dads in our lives. Next weekend is their special day and we are ready to share with you some great projects that you can recreate this week just in time to give it to the special dad in your life.

Nothing says dads day like a man relaxing in a chair with his hat tipped over his eyes while he takes a little siesta. This stamp is perfect and the sentiment tells the perfect story: it's your day, you can relax and enjoy it your way.

For this card, I made it in to a gift card holder. Notice in the picture above that there is a half circle cut out in the folded part. That's where you can tuck the gift card to dad's favorite restaurant, store, or recreational activity while he is reminded that he can relax his way.

Remember to keep hopping and be sure to make the man, the myth, the legend in your life that special card or project for Father's Day next week.

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

Stamper's Dozen June 2020 Blog Hop

1. Patty Chenail – Stamp-Patty’s - Stamping in My Flops
2. Judy Garza – Creativity Released
3. Sharon Hashimoto Burkert – As the Ink Dries
4. Carol Payne – Carol Payne Stamps
5. Joanne Cantrell – Keep It Simple, Stampers
6. Rachel Yurkanin – Stamping with Rachel
7. Bonnie O'Neill – Bonnie Stamped
8. BJ Peters – StampinBJ

Going, Going, Almost Gone!

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Hello Stamping Friends,

Time for another great post with the Sisters in Stamping. This time around we are saying our fond farewells to some of our favorites that will be retiring in less than a week. That's right, they are going, going, almost gone so if you haven't gotten your shopping list of items yet, don't wait any longer. Place your order today or email/call me and I can do it for you.

There is minimal stamping on this card. I really only stamped the background stamp. The rest is from the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. That's right the two banner pieces and even the birds are cut out from sheets in the designer series paper. Isn't that great? Especially if you don't have a lot of time to pull out a ton of stamps and ink.

I used a half of doily to make the birds pop more. The string is there to make it look like pieces from a bird's nest. You know, random pieces of stuff that birds are always finding to make their nest just right. 

I actually designed this card with a stamping friend for a bridal shower she was hosting for a friend of hers. They came together very quickly. We made twelve cards in just about two hours and that included the time we spent designing the cards. So, quick and easy for the win again.

We basically ended up with four different designs because we needed the images with two birds together. There are actually a few images on the sheet with three birds but we strategically cut the extra bird out. We actually only needed to use one 12"x12" piece of designer paper to get all the birds we needed. 

When we were finished, we were both thrilled with how they turned out. I hope she was able to host the shower because this was just before the whole virus lockdown happened. I'll have to ask her.

Remember we only have a few days left with the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog and the 2020 Spring Mini Catalog so don't wait to get your favorites from the retiring list.  Also, go take a peek over at Sisters in Stamping for more ideas using items from the retiring list.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

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Hello Stamping Friends,

I am so excited the warmer weather is here and it seems to be staying. It's great to be able to sit outside eat lunch, make a fire at night or just sit on the porch enjoying the outdoors. The other thing that is great about this time of year is all the flowers that you get to enjoy.

This week with Sisters in Stamping we are sharing cards made using flowers. Stampin' Up! offers so many great flower sets that sometimes it's not easy to choose just one to use to create. Do you find that to be true? I know I do. However, I managed to decide on one for this week's post. I hope you like it.

I used the timeless tulips stamp set and coordinating punch to make this card. A bunch of tulips definitely alert you to the beginning of spring. You can easily switch out the greeting to any one that would fit the occasion you need a cheerful card for. 

Don't forget to take a peek over at Sisters in Stamping for more floral inspiration.

There are only a few more days to get your favorite items from the retiring list. You'll need to get it before it is gone forever. Order directly from my website or contact me to place your order for you.

Product List

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English) [153793] $32.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201] $8.75
Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150882] $8.75	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080] $7.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [119784] $5.95
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $7.50	Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine [124262] $3.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00