CAS Colors & Sketches 233

I wanted to do two challenge cards today, so this is attempt two to get in done before the deadline.  And, I made it.  WHEW!  This week's CAS Color and Sketches challenge was a sketch challenge.  I wanted to use some DSP for the background of the card and as I looked through my stash of paper, I ran across this piece from the Petal Garden DSP and knew I had to use it and since it goes so well with the Memories & More Petal Garden set, I immediately went searching for the perfect image to use for the rectangle on the front of the card.

I used a piece of the DSP that I had trimmed from the 6x6 piece to make it the perfect card size on the inside of the card.  This is my new favorite way to decorate the inside of a card.  I think it just makes the elements pull together nicely and gives the card a finished feel.

Make sure you check out the design inspiration and other creative entries in #CAS233

It is the final day of the Christmas in July joining special through Stampin' Up!  If you join today, you will also get a FREE bundle of essentials from Stampin' Up!  and if you join my team, a FREE package of Stampin' Dimensionals.  This is in addition to the already great deal of $125.00 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for the low price of $99.00 plus tax (shipping is FREE).  So, if your wish list is over $125.00, it makes sense to join my team and start getting a 20% discount immediately on all future Stampin' Up! products.  If you have any questions, make sure you contact me at angelstamps@hotmail.com and I'll be watching my email closely today to make sure I get your questions answered before the deadline.

Don't forget about the Bonus Days special happening right now.  For every $50 you spend from Stampin' Up! (before tax and shipping), you receive a $5.00 coupon to use on any purchase in August.  There are no limits on how many coupons you can earn.

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Last chance for Christmas in July

I started this card following the sketch for a challenge,  but missed the deadline to upload by one minute.  :(  I decided to still post it so all of you can see it and take this advantage to remind you that this is the last day of the July specials through Stampin' Up!.  I thought it appropriate that I made a Christmas card on the last day of July during Christmas in July.

Cookie Cutter Christmas was one of my favorite stamp sets from the 2016 Holiday catalog.  I was so excited that it was still available in the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog so you still have the chance to purchase it and use it for your Christmas cards, gift packaging, and treat packaging needs this year.  The sentiment comes from the stamp set that my son chose as his favorite frrom the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog.

It is the final day of the Christmas in July joining special through Stampin' Up!  If you join today, you will also get a FREE bundle of essentials from Stampin' Up!  and if you join my team, a FREE package of Stampin' Dimensionals.  This is in addition to the already great deal of $125.00 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for the low price of $99.00 plus tax (shipping is FREE).  So, if your wish list is over $125.00, it makes sense to join my team and start getting a 20% discount immediately on all future Stampin' Up! products.  If you have any questions, make sure you contact me at angelstamps@hotmail.com and I'll be watching my email closely today to make sure I get your questions answered before the deadline.

Don't forget about the Bonus Days special happening right now.  For every $50 you spend from Stampin' Up! (before tax and shipping), you receive a $5.00 coupon to use on any purchase in August.  There are no limits on how many coupons you can earn.

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Products used to create this card:

Candy Cane Lane DSP (Retired)

Washi Tape (Paper Pumpkin)

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Open House at Train Depot

Open house happening today.  I'm all set up and ready to play.  This is a perfect chance to get your hands and eyes on some of the Stampin' Up! products while the July specials are still happening.  There are lots of options about how to participate.  You can purchase nothing and just come enjoy looking at the samples and products available.  But, if you want to play, there are lots of options.

For $1.00 per card you can choose the cardstock color of your choice and one piece of either Whisper White or Very Vanilla for your cardfront and then use the stamps and inks available to create whatever card you design or use one of my samples to get your creative juices flowing and CASE my card.  There are also card kits available for $3.00 or less that include everything you need including directions to create a card.  There are also a few retired items for sale and of course you can always look at the catalog and we can place an order today or you can think about it and place it online later.  If you contact me to place your order this weekend and can have it delivered to and can pick it up from me, shipping will be only 10%. 

There are still a few card kits available for class  tonight. So, if you would like to get a jump start on your Christmas cards and are available for class this evening, let me know.  Class fee is $20.00 for your first kit, plus $5.00 for each additional kit or members of your immediate household.

Don't forget about the Bonus Days special happening right now.  For every $50 you spend from Stampin' Up! (before tax and shipping), you receive a $5.00 coupon to use on any purchase in August.  There are no limits on how many coupons you can earn.

Host code for July = PRXZCM6P.

Use this code if your order is under $150.00 and I will send you a host gift with your thank you card from me. If your order is over $150.00 DON"T USE THIS CODE so you can choose your own host rewards.

If you'd like a sneak peek at the Carols of Christmas bundle that will be available for you to purchase August 1 or a sneak peek of what events are coming up with me in August, stop by the open house.  I'll be here until 5:00pm today, Saturday, July 29.

If you'd like more details about where to come email me at angelstamps@hotmail.com

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Video: July online class Flourishing Phrases--Card 4

It's Thursday and time for another video.  This is the last week of July so it was the 4th and final week featuring the Flourishing Phrases stamp set.  It seems that I've been needing sympathy cards and cards for those who are ill or hurting in other ways far too often.  Those are the kind of cards you can't really put on your calendar and plan ahead.  So, I've decided it's a good thing to keep a few around and since this will work for any of the above needs, I decided to create basically the same card on video today.

Check out the video and watch as I create this card.

I did change one thing on this card.  Instead of pearls, I used rhinestones.  Which do you prefer?


















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TGIF 117--Theme Week-Summertime Blues

When I first saw the theme for this challenge, I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do.  I don't really suffer from the summertime blues and the lyrics to the song just talk about the blues from wanting to enjoy summer instead of having to work.  Since I love my work, I don't really have the summertime blues and I love when my children have no school and more time for other experiences.  But, my daughter had a great idea about this theme: she suggested losing your ice cream would cause the summertime blues.   And, she didn't even know that I have been focusing on the Cool Treats stamp set right now.  So, the idea for my card design was born.

 I think I found the source of Summertime Blues, at least for me.  When my cool treats melt away or fall on the ground before I can enjoy them, I have the summertime blues.

Make sure you check out the inspiration from the design team and other creative entries in #tgifc117

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Products used to create this card:

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad (Retired)

Tasty Treats DSP (Retired)

Tasty Treats Washi Tape (Retired)

Watermelon Wonder Cardstock (Retired)

Don't Miss Christmas in July

There are so many great Stampin' Up! ® opportunities right now.  There are some great things happening in July, but July is almost over.  I don't want you to wake up next Tuesday morning and realize it is August and you have missed out on all the great July specials.

Bonus Days are happening now through July 31.  For every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) with Stampin' Up!, you will earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon you can use for any purchase during the month of August.  There is no limit on how many Bonus Days coupons you can earn.  So, even if you've already earned Bonus Days coupons, you still have time to earn more.

This month also brings a great joining special.  Joining Stampin' Up! is always a great deal.  You receive $125.00 of Stampin' Up! product of YOUR CHOICE for only $99.00 (plus tax with FREE shipping).  You then immediately get access to all great Stampin' Up! benefits including a 20-25% discount, a Demonstrator website, quarterly magazine full of creative and business ideas, access to worldwide connection and support of Stampin' Up! demonstrators, training, the opportunity to earn incentive trips, and more.

This month, it is Christmas in July.  In addition to the already amazing benefits of joining Stampin' Up!, you will earn a FREE essentials kit when you join in July  It includes $72.00 worth of product, including the new Carols of Christmas stamp set.

That is not all!  If you join my team, I will give you what I consider to be a Stampin' Up! essential that is not included in your FREE essentials pack.  You will receive a pack of Stampin' Up! dimensionals from me when you join to GRRRace Inkers in July.  As a member of my team, you will receive membership to a team FaceBook group, a team newsletter, team meetings, and team trainings as well as occasional gifts and handmade card from me.

The 2017 Holiday Catalog Mailer will also close on July 31.  If you've placed an order or attended a class in 2017, you are already on my mailing list and will be receiving a catalog in August.  If you would like to receive a catalog, there is still time to place an order or attend class this Saturday, July 29.  If you are not sure if you will be receiving a Holiday catalog, contact me and ask.

There are two in person opportunities this Saturday, as well.  I will be hosting an Open House from 10am-5pm which is free to attend.  You will have the opportunity to see samples, product, and catalogs from Stampin' Up!.  There will be projects available to choose and work on starting at $1.00.

My monthly card class will be held Saturday evening.  It starts at 6pm and runs until you are finished making 5 cards or 10pm at the latest.  The theme for the monthly card class is "Christmas in July" and we will be getting a jump start making Christmas cards using Stampin' Up! products you can order now and the Carols of Christmas bundle which you can pre-order starting August 1.  

Working on card kits for Christmas in July class

Please contact me at angelstamps@hotmail.com if you are interested in attending an in-person class or with any questions.

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