Sweeping the Moon with Spooky Fun

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I concede; this witch on her broom may not be sweeping the moon…but…after hundreds of blog posts do you have any idea how hard it is to come up with yet another blog post title? hahaha

This stunning swap card was created by fellow demonstrator, Nancy Endwright. She did an amazing job using the masking technique and layering colors with sponging.

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content (please do!) Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Halloween Scenes From the Window

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This card is amazing…and very simple! My kind of card! This lovely swap card was created by fellow demonstrator, Dianne Teslak. The only thing I may have done differently would be to layer it on Basic Black to help the rest of the black pop out. It’s amazing how a small thing like that can make such a difference!

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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World Card Making Day Creations and Specials! Oh My!

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Saturday was World Card Making Day! It was a fun day for many of us as we participated in card making events all over the world!

One of my customers hosted an event in Osage, Iowa (thank you so much Karen!) and we had a great time creating three Christmas cards. The cards were a perfect mix of easy and still looked wow!

Here is a look at our event and cards!

There were a total of twelve of us in the very nice room that Karen rented. We sat four to a table. Each table was set up for a specific card so we all got to get up and move a little bit during our stamping time.

Here are the three cards that we created:

Wonderful Year with Candy Cane Lane DSP and Cable Knit

Santa’s Sleigh with This Christmas DSP and Softly Falling
Greetings From Santa with Pine Bough and Pine Cones

If you would like to see a brief video of the packet that all the guests received you can check out my FB Live video at the bottom of this post.

Currently, Stampin’ Up! also has a B3G1 on designer series paper for the month of October that I wanted to share with you as well. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Quirky and Fun Jack O’ Lantern with Thoughtful Branches

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I love this quirky and fun Jack O’ Lantern card created by fellow demonstrator, Nena Shaw using Thoughtful Branches.

Normally, I’m a fan of a little less fussy aka clean and simple. However, the eclectic look of this card is so very Fall! Fall just has a tendency to be messy with lots of vivid colors and dead leaves and foliage scattered around. Nena’s card captures the essence of the fun of Fall!

 If you would like to see and hear more about this card in better detail (some retired items were used and I talk about that a bit), I have a FB Live video posted below that you can check out!

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!


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Spooky Fun Halloween Scene Side Step Stair Card

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This card looks complicated; but it isn’t. A side step card is an easy fun fold card to do. All the fantastic stamp set/die bundles that we have at our disposal now really make these fun cards to create!

This awesome card was created by fellow demonstrator, Barbara Phillips. She did a fantastic job of creating a spooky Halloween scene that will delight children and adults alike!

If you would like to see this card in better detail, I have a FB Live video posted below that you can check out!

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Halloween Scene Creates Spooky Fun!

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This picture does not do this card justice! This card was created by fellow demonstrator, Gina Taylor. I love how she popped up the bats and pumpkins. It gives them really spooky little shadows in the right light!

I also love how she did the inside. To see this check out my Afternoon Tea and Card Share FB Live video at the bottom of this post.

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!


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Cute Little Mummy With Happy Halloween Wishes!

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This cute little mummy card was created by fellow demonstrator, Toni Tessler.  I don’t do much for Halloween but I sure do adore this little mummy. He is so cute! That’s one of the fun things about swaps! Getting lovely cards created with sets you don’t own!

It is difficult to see in this photo – but the little mummy is stamped on our Shimmery White card-stock! This little guy has a Halloween public safety announcement! He wants to remind you to make sure that you and the kiddos are wearing something reflective and sparkly when you are out there doing your tricks and begging for treats!

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!


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Coming Soon! A Haunted House Near You!

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What an amazing swap card created by fellow demonstrator, Katie Brandt!

I was really tempted by this Ghoulish Grunge set in the holiday catalog. Mostly because I feel that it has so much more potential than just Halloween. I really like multi-purpose stamp sets. I may decide to bite, yet. I have a little time…

Katie’s card reminded me of the Haunted Houses sponsored by the Jaycee’s that I used to frequent when I was much younger. A whole group of us would go. It was a ton of fun. Now, I think I would rather just stamp a card…

I have a couple of FB Live video’s if you would like to check them out at the bottom of this post. One is to explain how to use the stamp-a-ma-jig. Unfortunately, I had some technical difficulties and lost sound before the end – but hopefully – you can get the gist of it!

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!


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Candied Eyeballs with Jar of Haunts

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Ewww! Candied eyeballs sounds a bit gruesome, doesn’t it? I just had chills! (Okay, it’s probably because I am in the basement where it is chilly…)

This gruesomely fun card was created by fellow demonstrator, Jeanne Moss. Jeanne used the Jar of Haunts stamp set to create this simple, albeit gruesomely WOW, card.

I love how she offset the shelf with the jar. It gives the card great balance!

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Thoughtful Branches is still Available!

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The Thoughtful Branches Bundle is still available while supplies last. I love this bundle, a lot! Between the stamp set and dies, there is no end to the cards you can create!

This beautiful card was a make and take at my Grand Annual Open Houses in August. It is such an easy card to make – and it is so pretty!

I have a FB Live video posted below if you would like to see how the card came together!

For your convenience, I have provided images of most of the products that I used below, and clicking on them will take you directly to my 24/7 online store where you can browse and shop to your hearts content!

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Have Some Spooky Fun!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends!

Isn’t this swap card cute? I love it! This card was created by fellow demonstrator, Kivonne Tucker. I adore the tree in the Halloween Scenes Dies and was totally surprised by how tiny it was when this swap came! I don’t know why I thought it was bigger. If you’d like to see a comparison to the tree from Thoughtful Branches – you can check out my afternoon tea and card share video on FB Live video at the bottom of this post.

I love how Kivonne placed everything on the glimmer paper background for a sweet focal point for her card.

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items she used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Merry and Bright and Cozy Cable Knits

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The days are getting shorter (and I am getting slower) and cooler. Soon we will be raking leaves and having bonfires! I love Fall and cozy clothes and wish we could stop the clock right there! However, time keeps marching on and before we know it, Christmas will be here! If you don’t believe me, you can find out how many days are left and watch the seconds tick away right here:
http://www.xmasclock.com/

This card was a make and take at my Grand Annual Open Houses. I have to say I giggled a little to myself while creating this card. Here I am trying to create a card that evokes the feeling of a cozy Christmas and all I can think about is ugly Christmas sweaters! I truly hope I captured none of that!

It can be a challenge to come up with simple and easy cards that show a lot of product. That is usually my goal with my make and takes. I like for everyone to experience a good sampling of the new things so they can get an idea if they like something. With so many items to choose from, it can get overwhelming.

The new Cable Knit Dynamic Folder quickly became a new favorite. For another project and a video of how to use the folder, CLICK HERE.

If you would like to see how this card comes together, I have a FB Live video for you here:

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items I used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Halloween Night Spooky Fun

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Hello Stampin’ Friends!

I confess that I am not a big card maker when it comes to Halloween. I am more of a, “let’s package up some treats,” person when it comes to Halloween. I like decorating little packages of treats for my friends at this time of year. So, this year, I passed on the Halloween sets even though I love the Halloween Scenes Edgelit Dies. I adore that fence! But, like everyone else, I have a budget to stick to and Christmas is, and always has been, my favorite holiday, so I spent the bulk of my budget on Christmas!

However, the little bit I bought for Fall and Halloween will go a long ways, and I will probably have some things leftover. I always do! This year I purchased the Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper. I really like that there are several sheets in the package that can be used long after Fall is over. Maybe I will get more of the paper used up this time! I also sprung for the Halloween Night Enamel Dots and Bakers Twine; both items are not truly specific to Halloween so I can use them anytime. That was it. My big splurge! Since most of my friends live so far away from me now…I may have to send them a card instead of giving them treats!

I love that this paper had some imagery and scenes in it. It made it easy to create a “stamp free” card! My sentiment is from the Seasonal Frame Dies, which is on the clearance rack. I consider it a steal. I use this die set frequently. I love the rectangle – it makes a perfect cut out for layering. The sentiments are fun and cover several seasons (thus it is perfectly named, Seasonal Frames!)

I have a Facebook Live video (well, two, actually – a silent version and one with sound) that shows you how easy this stamp free card is to put together. You can check it out here:

For your convenience, I have provided images of most of the products that I used below and clicking on them will take you directly to my 24/7 online store where you can browse and shop to your hearts content!

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While you are browsing, don’t forget to check out ALL of the great deals on the clearance rack! You can see them all by clicking below. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Save BIG! Special Offers and Clearance Rack!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends!

I am trying to get back into the swing of things here after spending almost the entire month of August working on my Open Houses and then leaving within a few days after the last Open House for North Carolina for a week. Tomorrow I will have been home a week and I am still playing catch up. I imagine it will for that way for another week or two!

While I was gone, Stampin’ Up! announced some weekly Special Offers for Sept 1 through 21. They change weekly so be sure to check back! These are good through tomorrow and then there will be some new ones! This time two of my favorite things are in the offers:

I adore the Gold Binder Clips and have gone through a package already. I just ordered another package recently – wish I had known there was going to be a deal!

I love the lace trim and ordered two packages right off the bat and am working on using up my second roll already.

There are other items at 25% off and you will have to go check them out. These just happen to be my favorites! While you are there browsing the special offers – be sure to check out the clearance rack – it has been updated! Woo hoo! I’ll be highlighting some of my favorites with you in the days ahead!

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Thank you so much for stopping by and and saving BIG!

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It’s Just About Pumpkin Time!

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Hello stampin’ friends! I’m back! It may be a little spotty for a week or two because I don’t know how many posts I can get scheduled before I hop a plane in a few days to go visit my son and I will be gone about a week but I have a truckload of cards to share with you over the next few months!

I created this lovely pumpkin card using the Thoughtful Branches Bundle. I really can’t imagine anyone NOT wanting this bundle. The stamp set and the dies are all awesome! The ideas have not even begun to be tapped for what can be done with this bundle. All that’s needed is a little stretch of the imagination!

This card also gives you a sneak peek of a couple of Holiday Catalog items which you will be able to order starting September 1st:

  • Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper 
  • Halloween Night Enamel Dots
I also used the Seasonal Frame Thinlit Dies which are on the clearance rack for the amazing price of $16.20 and we are coming into the seasons which will give you tons of opportunity to use these dies over and over again!

Don’t delay on purchasing the Thoughtful Branches bundle; it’s only available until August 31st! 

For your convenience, here is a list of most of the items I used in the creation of this card. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can shop to your hearts content. Thank you so much for stopping by!
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