Category: Video

Vivid Dream Without Fear

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This vivid swap card was created by fellow demonstrator, Teri Bean. I like how bright and realistic it looks and I absolutely love the sentiment!

I thought that I should explain a little bit about this stamp set…

  • It is a a stamp set that can be used for multi-step images (like above)

What does this mean? It means that each layer of the image is a separate stamp making it easy to layer different colors or, layer the same color multiple times for added depth.

  • Do I have to use every stamp to layer?
The answer to that is, no! That is one of the awesome things about this stamp set. For example; you can pick one stamp (let’s say with minimal details) and stamp it tone-on-tone (same color of ink to same color of card stock) to create a beautiful, subtle background for your card. 
Stampin’ Up! provided a great video showing how to use the layers and to get them to line up and I am sharing it for you here:

For your convenience, I have listed most of the supplies used in the creation of this card. Click on any of the images below to be taken to my 24/7 online store to shop for the supplies you need to recreate this lovely card. Thanks so much for stopping by!

What Do Snow Place and Birthday Bouquet DSP Have In Common?

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We had 15 inches of snow fall here the other day. What’s a stamper to do with all that wet stuff? Make a snowman! And…if you live in Le Mars, Iowa…the ice cream capital of the world…your snowman really should come with an ice cream cone, right?!

I created a fun little video (less than a minute long) that sequences the most important steps for creating this adorably, fun card. If you haven’t yet guessed the answer to what these two things have in common, watch this incredibly quick video for the big reveal!

So, how fun was that? Are you as excited about this discovery as I am? I love it!!!! Quick! Click any of the product images below to be taken to my online store and purchase what you need today to make your own adorably fun snowman card! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Who is not Pedaling? Pedal Pusher Video

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This new sale-a-bration set is so fun and cute! It brings back some fun and happy memories for me! When Jim and I went to Alaska we rented a bicycle built for two and peddled the coastal trail in Anchorage. We saw some great sights; including a very pregnant moose. We also spent a lot of time laughing as we accused each other of not doing their fair share of pedaling! Do you have a favorite new sale-a-bration item? Be sure to share your favorite in the comments! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Get Your Party Pants On Video

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This new Sale-A-Bration set is just in time to help us get our party pants on and get in on the #imbringingbirthdaysback movement! With all the birthday cards that we will be making this year we will need a fresh new set to add a little more variety! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Who Wants More Sunshine?

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Use this Sunburst Thinlits Dies to add your own sunshine to cards and send them to friends and family to warm them up this Winter! You can bundle and save 15% and get both the die and coordinating stamp set! Plus, when you place a $50 order you will get to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! Click on the product image below to be taken to my 24/7 online store and get your order placed today! Thanks for stopping by!

Make Your Own Pot of Flowers for Spring!

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I just loved the little pot of flowers! It may be time to redo my little pots of paper flowers with some fresh flowers for my Spring decorating! There are so many things to choose from in this botanicals collection! I am always amazed at how the photos in the catalogs (Occasions page26) do not do the projects justice! The projects look so much cuter in the video! Just by purchasing the bundle you will automatically be able to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item (not to mention you will be able to make these great projects!) Click on the bundle image below to be taken to my 24/7 online store to get your bundle and FREE Sale-A-Bration item today. Thanks for stopping by!

Get it FREE! Project Life Specialty Card Collection by Stampin’ Up!

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These little specialty cards will make some fun, quick cards and you can get them for FREE by placing a $50 order with Sale-A-Bration! Click on the Shop Now tab at the top of my blog to be taken to by 24/7 online store today to get your order placed and get your FREE Memories in the Making Project Life Special Card Collection; you’ll be glad you did! Thanks for stopping by!

Birthdays Pop Up All Year Long!

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Aren’t the party pop-up dies fun? I like that with just a few snips of the scissors they can just be used as a layering element on your birthday cards as well! Right now, during Sale-A-Bration you can purchase the bundle, add on the Confetti folder and you have a qualifying $50 order to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! Just click on one of the product images below to be taken to my 24/7 online store and purchase your dies to make your birthday cards pop out today and get your FREE Sale-A-Bration item, too! Thanks so much for stopping by!

What is Bloomin’ in the Middle of Winter?

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The answer? Bloomin’ Hearts Thinlits Dies! These intricate dies are so beautiful and the perfect addition to add to your Valentine’s or I Love You collection!


Isn’t that delicate heart just gorgeous? Purchase the bundle along with a few of the other Love Blossoms coordinating products ($50 product order total) and you will get to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! How cool is that? Click on any of the products shown below to be taken to my 24/7 online store today and get your Bloomin’ Heart Thinlit Dies and FREE Sale-A-Bration item today! Thanks for stopping by!

What’s Wondrous? The Amazing Rose Wonder Bundle!

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This bundle is absolutely gawkgorgeous! I love floral sets and the sentiments in this set are absolutely wondrous as well!


Did you notice the amazing big shot die brush in the video? Purchase this bundle and the die brush in my 24/7 online store (clicking one of the products below will take you there and get you started) and you will get to choose one FREE Sale-A-Bration item! Thanks so much for stopping by!

What is Wink of Stella?

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I am still computerless, so I thought that I would share some videos with you about some of the new products for the next few weeks until I am up and running again! I love the Wink of Stella brush so I have chosen to share it with you first!

It’s really hard to see how beautiful it is because the sparkle doesn’t show on camera like it does in real life, but this shows you how to use it! You can get your own Wink of Stella brush at my 24/7 online store which you can get to by clicking on one of the product images below! Don’t forget that a $50 order means that you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. Thanks for stopping by!

Flash Sale Today Only! Act Now!

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November 23-30, save up to 50 percent on select products during our week-long Online Extravaganza! To make it even better, there will be flash sales that last 24 hours on November 23 and November 30, the first and last days of Online Extravaganza. But remember: Online Extravaganza savings are only available while supplies last, so get them while you can!
See the Savings Now!

Flash Sale today only! 
Buy 3 select Designer Series Papers, get one FREE!
Happy Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit 50% Off!
Gift Box Punch Board and/or Envelope Punch Board 30% Off!



Please note: If you are placing an online order under $150 please use this HOST CODE:  HRPM3KBM

Important! During this event, if you are uncomortable placing an online order, it will be important to CALL ME (319-423-9966) to place your order! I have family descending on Tuesday and emails may not be checked and seen frequently enough to get your order placed in a timely manner! To place your online order in my 24/7 online store click the shop now tab at the top of this page. Thanks for stopping by!

Give the Gift of Paper Pumpkin! (Video)

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I would love to have gotten this as a gift! (Well, okay, I kinda did because I bought it for myself…) Paper Pumpkin subscriptions make an excellent gift for yourself or someone else. It is a great gift for grandkids! Where else can you
get supplies for 10 cards, a stamp set, coordinating envelopes, a small stamp pad and a bunch of leftover goodies to create with later for $19.95? Plus you have access to videos just like this every month that show you how to put them together. The kits arrive monthly at your door, and each month is a happy surprise. If you were a Paper Pumpkin subscriber years ago when it first launched, there is no comparison! Stampin’ Up has gone above and beyond to make this a quality product with tremendous value. When you sign up for Paper Pumpkin you get access to purchase previous kits and/or refill kits that are still available as well!

There are prepaid prescriptions for every gift giving budget!

For your holiday shopping convenience I’ve included a product list of the prepaid prescriptions. To put any of these gifts under your tree, click on one of the products below or the Shop Now tab above to be taken to my 24/7 online store! Thanks so much for stopping by!