Mixed Bunch Love Notes

Oh my gosh... how I have missed sharing the past couple of days.  I have been busy with clubs, a workshop, and an awesome day Saturday at a My Digital Studio retreat followed by our demo PAWS (play alot with stamps) meeting.  It's so much fun being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator !

Today I would like to share one of the make and takes we did at the PAWS meeting.  I know many of you have already purchased the Mixed Bunch stamp set ( C125537,W125535) and are asking to see more projects using it.  This one is a "bunch" of love notes (3" by 3" cards) using the newest In Colors all "mixed" up.

Cindy Shuster is the demo that designed this make and take.  She was able to take a pack of the assorted In Color card stock, coordinating ink, and brads and come up with dozens of these cute little cards. The coordinating Blossom Punch (125603) makes mass producing these notes quick and easy!

The sentiment on each card is different.  The Fabulous Phrases (120501) stamp set has 30 words that you can use separately or group together.  It's a set I go to often.  On the inside we actually used a business stamp set  for demos but with Stampin' Up! the possibilities for sentiments on the inside are endless! Wouldn't you love to have a bunch of these love notes on hand?  Use them for birthdays, get well, or just I'm thinking of you today.

How many of you have a stash of cards to choose from when you need one? Or do you rush around at the last minute making a card before you walk out the door?  I know...I've been there. :)

Before I leave you today I would like to remind you that the Hoppers are giving away a blog gift on Easter Sunday.  All you need to do is visit each blog and leave a comment to be entered.  We would love for you to play along. Check it out HERE.

And over the next couple of days I will be sharing some of my swaps from the PAWS meeting.  Today's share was made by Anne Arnold and I have to say it was one of my favorites.  She doesn't have a blog right now so I'm sorry that I can't direct you to other samples of her work. 

She used the KISS technique with this card.  The two stamps that she kissed together are Inspired by Nature and Weathered.  Sorry to say I don't have the Weathered stamp and it's retired. :(  

I'm thinking that maybe the Wonderfully Worn background stamp may create an interesting effect.  Have you tried this technique and do you have another suggestion of a stamp to use with Inspired by Nature?

Remember that Sale-a-bration ends on March 31.  Every $50 you order earns you a free product from the Sale-a-bration catalog.  It's a great time to stock up on products!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

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The Fashionable Hearts Embosslits

I'm excited!  Some of my downline will be coming over this afternoon to stamp and swap cards.  We always have a lot of fun stamping and sharing. I love the swap card I made and thought about sharing it with you today. Problem is...I'm afraid they may visit my blog before the meeting and it will spoil the surprise.

So today I decided to share this cute clean and simple 3"x3" note card that features the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits.  They are a new product in the Occassions Mini Catalog.  The die, cuts and embosses all at once, when you run it through the Big Shot.  There are six different sizes of hearts each with a different embossing pattern.  They range in size from small to tiny.

This card uses one of the larger hearts with the polka dot embossing pattern.  Each heart was folded in half before being glued in a flower pattern.  Lots of dimension and texture.  A fun little note card to have on hand.

Have a wonderful day and stop back tomorrow to see my swap.  It features the Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper.  

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Gently Falling Thank You Note

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.  It's beautiful in the north Georgia mountains.  Things are getting back to normal at our house and I want to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers for my mother these past weeks.

Today I want to share with you a 3x3 Thank You note.  I had several neighbors and friends that brought meals to us this week and I wanted to enclose a thank you note when I returned the casserole dishes.  What a help that was not to have to think about cooking.

I love this new Gently Falling stamp set in the Holiday Mini.  It is a two step set.  First I used the outline stamp with early espresso ink.  Then I colored the solid stamp for the inside with soft suede, more mustard, and olive green markers.  You need to remember to moisten the stamp before stamping by "huffing" breathing on it.

I sponged the edges of all the card stock with crumb cake ink and used the spritzer with a soft suede marker.  I added a piece of whisper white card stock to the inside and stamped "thanks so much" from the Tiny Tags stamp set.  And of course a bit of ribbon in soft suede.

The set includes all these elements which are great for the fall or for different times of the year by changing the colors.  

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I can't believe it's been almost two weeks...but I'm back!  And with exciting news and Stampin' Up! promotions.

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

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Before I leave you let me share several cute 3x3 cards I've made recently.

Here's a close up of the Triple Treat Flower card.  It's one of my favorites. An "A la Carte" stamp - and only $8.95. Wanted you to see the center rhinestone.  Pretty in pink!  Use a red permanent marker to change the color.  Give it a try.

Stop back tomorrow for more Stampin' Up! promotions for the month of October.