Last Post of 2017

I imagine you are all still busy with friends and family, especially since winter vacation is happening from schools right now.  Or, maybe all the business of the season is over and you would like to take some time to rest and relax this week.

I am no different.  I plan to spend time with my husband and daughter as well as time resting and relaxing this week.  This is also my time to prepare for 2018 and get it all written down and planned ahead.  So, this is my last post for 2017.

I will be on Facebook LIVE creating the 4th card from the Star of Light stamp set, but I will not be posting the video until Monday, January 1, 2018. 

I will see you in 2018.  Have a fun and relaxing end to 2017.  Don't forget about the year end sale.  It ends January 2.  Also, the reservation window for Stamparatus reservation closes on December 30.  This is the last Stamparatus early reservation window.  Don't miss your opportunity.

Get excited and ready for the Launch of the Occasions catalog and Sale-a-bration on January 3.  I will be having an online launch party then.  Watch my FB page for more detail.

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity! Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. To cover all the blending bases, we’re also offering a limited-time 16-card project kit and stamp set with beautiful line-art images.

The final reservation window for the Stamparatus is now open.  Make sure \ you have your customer account all set up and ready to go.  The reservation window will remain open from December 5-December 30.  Products will start mailing out around March 19 and will ship in order of reservation received.  First reserved.  First shipped out.

Host code for December 1-31  CDSDZHBM

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.

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Enjoy the day celebrating with your friends and family!

Just Breathe for CI24

I took a break from Christmas specific cards for today's challenge and used the color from Color Inkspiration #24 to create a card for someone who needs a break from everyday life.  That actually could be lots of people I know at this time of year.  Christmas is a wonderful celebration and can be a good time with friends and family.  It can also be added stress.  So, here's wishing all of you a moment to "just breathe."  Christmas Eve is tomorrow followed by Christmas Day on Monday.  Whatever you have done at this point, it's enough.  Take a moment to sit down, relax, and enjoy all that is happening around you.  Take a nap, cuddle with family, play, relax, breathe.  If you are alone this Christmas, still take time to relax and breathe and enjoy the time off.  Look around you and give thanks for all the blessings that surround you right now.

 I used the Colorful Seasons bundle to make waves out of pool party and tranquil tide, a beach chair out of Cherry Cobbler cardstock, and a yummy pink lemonade out of blushing bride cardstock.  I took a piece of crumb cake cardstock and tore one edge to make the sand at the edge of the shore.

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity! Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. To cover all the blending bases, we’re also offering a limited-time 16-card project kit and stamp set with beautiful line-art images.

The final reservation window for the Stamparatus is now open.  Make sure \ you have your customer account all set up and ready to go.  The reservation window will remain open from December 5-December 30.  Products will start mailing out around March 19 and will ship in order of reservation received.  First reserved.  First shipped out.

Host code for December 1-31  CDSDZHBM

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.

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Featured on Linkdeli Merry Christmas Countdown

I know this is the second post of the day, but I had to share some exciting news with you all.  I have been a Linkdeli user for awhile now and they are doing a Merry Christmas Countdown Blog in these days before Christmas.  I can hardly believe we're down to the 3 days, but here we are.  And, I happen to be the featured artist on today's linkdeli Christmas Countdown.

Here is the email I received:

The Star is one of the great Christmas symbols. It stands for high hopes and ideals, a hope for a good fortune and to reach above oneself.
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In our today's countdown we are hosting a Night of Bethlehem card designed by Angel Stamps. Read the post and join our GIVEAWAY: https://linkdeli.com/…/holiday-countdown-3-days-till-christ…

#linkdeli #linkdeliapp #productlist #affiliatelinks #giveaway #christmas#countdownpost

Head on over to check out their blog.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity! Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. To cover all the blending bases, we’re also offering a limited-time 16-card project kit and stamp set with beautiful line-art images.

The final reservation window for the Stamparatus is now open.  Make sure \ you have your customer account all set up and ready to go.  The reservation window will remain open from December 5-December 30.  Products will start mailing out around March 19 and will ship in order of reservation received.  First reserved.  First shipped out.

Host code for December 1-31  CDSDZHBM

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.

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Video: December Online Class Featuring Star of Light Stamp Set--Week 3

I did not have a LIVE Video this week, since I am celebrating with family.  I hope you are doing the same!!!  But, I do have a video this week.  I did record a video tutorial of the December Online Class featuring Star of Light stamp set--Week 3.  It was really a lot of fun to use a variety of star thinlits and decide the way I wanted to arrange then on the card front.  I'd love to see the creations you come up with if you take the time to arrange your stars in whatever design strikes you at the moment  Add them in the comments below.

Watch the video tutorial here.

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity! Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. To cover all the blending bases, we’re also offering a limited-time 16-card project kit and stamp set with beautiful line-art images.

The final reservation window for the Stamparatus is now open.  Make sure \ you have your customer account all set up and ready to go.  The reservation window will remain open from December 5-December 30.  Products will start mailing out around March 19 and will ship in order of reservation received.  First reserved.  First shipped out.

Host code for December 1-31  CDSDZHBM

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.

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Shining Star

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of using the Star of Light stamp set.  When I think of stars, especially that amazing Star of Light,  I can’t help but create a card with bling and shine.  I used the a Star from the thinlits as the focal point element of this sketch and the word “Shine” as the sentiment.  It started out as the word sunshine, but I only needed “shine” so the sun was cut off and placed in my accent and embellishments drawer.

The inside of the card had a piece of the DSP used on the front as well as using the Dapper Denim Ink for the sentiment.

Make sure you check out the inspiration cards from the design teams and the other creative entries in these challenges.

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FabFri

Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity! Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. To cover all the blending bases, we’re also offering a limited-time 16-card project kit and stamp set with beautiful line-art images.

The final reservation window for the Stamparatus is now open.  Make sure \ you have your customer account all set up and ready to go.  The reservation window will remain open from December 5-December 30.  Products will start mailing out around March 19 and will ship in order of reservation received.  First reserved.  First shipped out.

Host code for December 1-31  CDSDZHBM

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.

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