Another Birthday Card

Very simple card here!!

- Embossing Folder used with the Big Shot
- Crinkle punched flower -- you have to spray the flower with water and then crinkle the flower

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Kim

Thinking of You Card

Quick card today!!

I used Thoughts and Prayers (#113252) with SU! markers on Whisper White Cardstock with Chocolate Chip for the base of the card.
The scalloped punch and twill ribbon to add the final touches.

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Big Shot Letterpress Plates by Stampin' Up!

Summer Mini Catalog Designer Paper Shares

Summer Mini Catalog Designer Paper Shares $9.50.
Here's what you'll get with this Product Share: 30 sheets of Designer Paper that are 6 x 6. Designer Paper includes: Presto Patterns Specialty, Travel Journal & Island Oasis. The Designer Paper share will ship 1st class mail with FREE SHIPPING.

Email me today with your order!!!

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Kim

Sweet Thing Card

Good afternoon everyone,

I know that I have been MIA for the last week or so but I have been busy. Last week, I was busy making 25 notebooks for the teachers at Sacred Heart. Then I was in charge of the Mother-Daughter Breakfast at church!! Besides my busy schedule, my kids had softball and track!!!

Whew!!

Ok, now onto the card!! This is very simple!! I did not place a sentiment on it yet because some times I like to leave them blank and then place it on when I decide later!!

I have been busy today with stamping so now I have to upload all of my photos.

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Kim

Important Information on Retiring Colors......

With our recent Color Renovation announcement, Stampin' Up! has experienced a spike--much greater than anticipated--in demand for some of our retiring colors. A significant number of colors in both card stock and re-inkers have gone into backorder status and a few have even sold out completely.

Stampin' Up! anticipated increased demand on retiring colors based on historical sales information for previous color transitions, as well as current buying behaviors. Obviously, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone--and it has!

For re-inkers in retiring colors, as we run out, they will be placed on backorder status and those orders will be filled as quickly as we receive the product. We will continue to do this to the best of our ability through May, and then the re-inkers will be available while supplies last in June.

Card stock presents a bit larger problem, as the process of ordering and producing new paper from the paper mills is very involved, and SU! can't order significant quantities at this point in time without putting the production of the new colors in jeopardy (and we know you want those!). To help us be able to provide you with the card stock in the retiring colors for as long as possible, SU! will be substituting textured paper for some of the smooth colors--including card stock in 8 ½ x 11 as well as 12 x 12--where the smooth is no longer available. When colors are out of stock, we will be filling as many of those as possible with textured card stock. Because the demand for each color varies, we are unable to provide a list of what colors of card stock will be substituted with textured, or at what point that will happen. However, if you receive a package of card stock that is textured instead of smooth, there will be a sticker on the package indicating that change. There will be no change in item code or price for these substitutions. Four colors have already sold out of smooth 8 ½ x 11 and we have no idea how fast cardstock will now sell out.

Please keep in mind that an instance may arise where we are unable to fill orders on a specific product, and it will become unavailable before the end of May, but we hope those cases will be minimal. Our main goal is to serve you the best that we can. If you had any plans to order to order any of our retiring colors, I strongly suggest you do so as soon as possible or you may find you will be unable to get your favorites very soon.

If you are a fan of our full size Craft pads, remember that they will only be available in Whisper White, Very Vanilla and Basic Black beginning July 1 and they may also sell out quickly. You will be able to purchase uninked large Craft pads and re-inkers to make your own pads and they will be available in Stampin' Spots. However, you may want to purchase the full-size Craft pads before they are sold out (as well as the Craft Re-inkers for retiring colors). They are fabulous for scrapbooking as they last longer and won't hurt your photographs. Here is more information on our Craft Ink:

• Pigment ink
  
• Coordinate with exclusive card stock, pastels, and markers
  
• Slightly raised foam pad
  
• For use in scrapbooks as well as on wood, fabric (contact me for details), and other craft items
  
• Opaque look on colored card stocks
  
• Great for embossing

Please contact me if you have any questions or interested in placing an order!!

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Kim

No card post today. My daughter has a softball tournament. I hope to stamp tonight and then post it tomorrow.

Manhattan Flower Card

I love to watercolor!!!! You will see a lot of it!! It's an easy technique.

I used the Manhattan Embossing Folder and then watercolored the flowers!!

Sorry for the quick post but I have to run.

If you are interested in learning how to watercolor or improve your technique than book a party today!!

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Kim

Last Day to order from Occasions Mini Catalog!!!

I dont know if I will be able to post a card today but I will try!!! I have lots of running to do!!

But if you are interested in placing an order from the OCCASIONS MINI catalog, please email me by 9:30 PM (CST) tonight!!

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Kim

Flower Punch Birthday Card

Good afternoon everyone,

I am posting late today!! I have a lot on my plate! Track meets, softball games, planning a Mother-Daughter Breakfast for the church this Sunday, and then in charge of some events for the All Scout Mass (on the same day as the breakfast but 100 miles away).

I quickly made a card the other day for a birthday. I used the Extra Large Fancy Flower punch #118073, 1" Circle punch #109046, Crystal Iris - Chunky Sprinkles #111343, and Well Scripted stamp set #118601. I bought this stamp set for the clear blocks and I love it!!!! I do not have to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig #101049.

Hope all is well!!!

Remember that the Occasions Mini catalog needs April 3o!!!

Email me today to place an order!!

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Kim

Only a Few Days Left for Trendy Trees Sale!!

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level.

I used Trendy Trees #113258 on this card. Right now this set is 20% off until April 30, 201o.

A great tool to use with 2-Step Stampin is the Stamp-a-ma-jig #101049. If you are not sure on how to use this tool, I would be more than happy to teach you!!

Place your order with me today!! Just email me your order!!

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Kim

Happy Moments Flower Card

I know this stamp set Happy Moments was a Salebration set but I love this set!!!

I watercolored the image and then used the 2 Way Glue pen to glue the glitter to the flowers tips.

Very simple card but cute!!

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Kim

Another Crayon Resist Card

Another quick post today!!

I used the crayon resist technique for this card. Check out my another post for the directions to this technique.

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Kim

Camping Time!!! Why not stamp it too!!

Good morning everyone!!

My family loves camping!! So when Stampin' Up! came out with this camper, I just knew I had to purchase the set.

For the card, I punched out a piece of scrap cardstock with the Scallop Circle #109043. Then I took the Stamping Sponges #101610 and Ballet Blue Classic Ink #100907 to create the clouds in the sky. The two stamp sets are Loads of Love #115022 and Loads of Fun #115197. Color the truck with Watercolor Wonder Crayons and the camper with Platinum Shimmer Paint #116807 using the Aqua Painter #103954.

I know that my family cannot wait until we go camping over Memorial Day!! Our plans are to go with my dear friend Wendy. I hope she enjoys this card as well!!

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Kim

Flower Soft Card

Quick post today!!

I have lots to do today!! I don't know how many of you have played with Flower Soft but it is Awesome!! First you apply glue on the wire and then add the Flower Soft. Once the first layer is dry, apply more glue and Flower Soft.

I punched the vase out with Ornament Punch #116794 and then cut the "tip" off.

I did not do a good job of placing the wires to come out of the top of the vase.

If you have any questions, please email me.

I have to run!!

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Kim

Only 7 DAYS Left for the 2 Step Stampin Special

Anyone who hosts a workshop totaling $350 or more during the Month of April will receive a FREE Stamp Set called "Awash with Flowers" valued at $39.99 in addition to the rest of the hostess benefits!

Stampin’ Up!’s® Two-Step Stampin’® sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin’ set—or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop!ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE117062 Awash with Flowers (set of 18) $39.95 (wood)120549 Awash with Flowers (set of 18) $27.95 (clear)Plus, get 20% off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin’ sets from our current catalog:

Item Page Description Discount Price

113824 94 Greenhouse Garden $20.76

113734 98 Fifth Avenue Floral $19.96

111578 101 Flower Fancy $29.56

113258 112 Trendy Trees $14.36

Place your order today!!! Just Email Me

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Kim

Stampin Up Occasions Mini Catalog Items Carrying Over

Don't miss out on your favorites! The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog ends April 30. Good News! Check out the list below of carryover items from the Occasions Mini that will be available after 4/30!
Carryover Items from Occasions Mini 2010
Item # Description Price
116519 Charming STMP $19.95
117690 Vintage Vogue WM $23.95
118598 Vintage Vogue CM $17.95
118882 Vague vinatge WM $23.95
119109 Vague vinatge CM $17.95
118091 Tiny Tags WM $22.95
118592 Tiny Tags CM $16.95
117535 DÉCOR ELEMENTS F IS FOR FOX CHOCOLATE $4.95
117536 DÉCOR ELEMENTS G IS FOR GIRAFFE CHOCOLATE $4.95
117529 DÉCOR ELEMENTS IS FOR BLACK $4.95
117541 DÉCOR ELEMENTS L IS FOR LION CHOCOLATE $4.95
117542 DÉCOR ELEMENTS M IS FOR MONKEY CHOCOLATE $4.95
117544 DÉCOR ELEMENTS O IS FOR OWL CHOCOLATE $4.95
117528 DÉCOR ELEMENTS SCALLOP FRAME BLACK $6.95
117549 DÉCOR ELEMENTS T IS FOR TURTLE CHOCOLATE $4.95
117552 DÉCOR ELEMENTS W IS FOR WHALE CHOCOLATE $4.95
118139 DS FOLK FLOWERS -SHELLI SIGNATURE COLLECTION $12.95
117597 DS PAISLEY PATTERNS 2-STEP $14.95
118072 PNCH CRNR PINKING HEARTS $9.95
118870 PNCH CRNR SCALLOP TRIM $9.95
117191 PNCH LG 2 STEP BIRD $15.95
118073 PNCH LG FANCY FLOWER $15.95
117649 PNCH MD BRDR PINKING HEARTS $15.95
117190 PNCH MD JEWELRY TAG $10.95
117193 PNCH SM SMALL HEART $5.95
117310 SZX BIGZ L MINI MILK CARTON $32.95
118138 SZX EMBSLTS BEAUTIFUL WINGS $11.95
117332 SZX EMBSLTS SCALLOPED HEART OF HEARTS $11.95
117335 SZX TI PERFECT POLKA DOTS $7.95
116772 RECIPES BY DESIGN $24.95
120435 HEART TREAT CUPS $2.95

A couple of the Occasions Mini Catalog items I really enjoy (and were not extended) are the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack and coordinating Sweet Pea Stitched Felt.

Thanks for checking in!
Kim