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Friday, August 31, 2018

Only a Few Hours Left

There are just a few hours left to take advantage of a couple of great promotions happening with Stampin' Up! Both promotions end tonight, August 31.  This is your last chance to earn bonus coupons you can then use on your order during the month of September.  This could help out with products for you holiday projects.  It is also the last chance to order the Blended Seasons bundle.  That is what I've chosen to use on my card this afternoon so you can get one more glimpse of a different way to use this set. 

 The wheat stamp is my favorite stamp in this stamp set.  It is what drew me to the set in the first place and I wanted to use the wheat stamp on another card while this bundle is still available.  I paired it with DSP from the Country Lane set which will be available in the 2018 Holiday catalog next week.  It carries the feeling of wheat throughout the card, which to me is also the feeling of home.  I am from Kansas after all.

If you want this set for yourself, remember you have until 11:59 MT on Friday, August 31 (TONIGHT) to place an order.  Tomorrow it will be gone.















 Make sure you head over to the challenges to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.
WWC185
FMS352


 Bonus Days are here again!  For every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) you make August 1-31, you will receive a coupon code that can be used for $5 off your purchase in September.  This is in addition to the punch you get on my loyalty card for each $50 purchase.


Get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons! Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils.



I have a loyalty program to thank you, my loyal customers.  See details here.

Host code for August 1-31 is 3Z76A3RQ

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: August Online Class Featuring Wood Words Stamp Set--Week 5 BONUS Project

It's Thursday again and time for another Facebook LIVE Online Class.  It also happens to be the fifth Thursday which means an extra project with the featured stamp set.   This month, if you joined the class and got the kit to play along, I threw in an extra card kit with this bonus project so you could even play along with it.

The bonus project for this month was a set of four 3" x 3" notecards and envelopes that fit in the wood crate we made last week.  I experimented with the stamparatus hinge-step technique with these cards and tried a slightly different version of the technique with each card.

To learn more about that and get more details on how to make these cards, check out the video below.



Don't forget Friday, August 31 is the last day to earn bonus coupons and it is the last days the blended seasons bundle is available.

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 Bonus Days are here again!  For every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) you make August 1-31, you will receive a coupon code that can be used for $5 off your purchase in September.  This is in addition to the punch you get on my loyalty card for each $50 purchase.


Get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons! Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils.



I have a loyalty program to thank you, my loyal customers.  See details here.

Host code for August 1-31 is 3Z76A3RQ

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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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Card Featuring DSP both available now and coming next week

The Stampin' Up! 2018 Holiday Catalog is coming next week.  I'm super excited and can't wait to share things from it with you. I will be having a paper share again with this catalog.  This card provides a sneak peek of a couple of papers available in the Holiday catalog as well as uses a design from the Nature's Poem DSP pack that is available now in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog.


 Can you tell what inspired my color choices of this card?  I was inspired by candy corn.  :)  That is not the most loved fall candy at this house, but the colors did inspire this card.

Keep a watch on this blog and join me on my Angel Stamps Facebook page for an online launch party for the 2018 Holiday Catalog September 5-8.  Come join the fun and learn about the paper share available with the DSP from the Holiday catalog.
Make sure you head over to The Paper Players sketch challenge 407 to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.

 Bonus Days are here again!  For every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) you make August 1-31, you will receive a coupon code that can be used for $5 off your purchase in September.  This is in addition to the punch you get on my loyalty card for each $50 purchase.


Get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons! Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils.



I have a loyalty program to thank you, my loyal customers.  See details here.

Host code for August 1-31 is 3Z76A3RQ

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 enjoy my posts, sign up by email so you don't miss anything when I post.  Sign up for my newsletter, to receive updates on specials and upcoming events.   If you live in the USA, to shop for products used to create this card or to join my team and become a GRRRace Inker, click on the buttons below 


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If you'd like to purchase the products used to create this card you can click on the shop button above or individual pictures of the products below.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

SNEAK PEEK; His Light with Blizzard Thinlits


I have to say I'm not really ready for snow, but I am ready for a bit of cooler weather.  I did have fun playing with products from the upcoming 2018 Holiday catalog.  Just think, you'll be able to get your hands on these and start playing with them yourselves when the holiday catalog goes LIVE next week.  I decided to play with the new Blizzard Thinlit and see how that would work.  I was able to put different papers behind the thinlit in different sections to get a variety of snowflake colors. I don't often find myself adding Soft Suede snowflakes to my cards, but it was part of the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge and to be honest, you do see some snow with shades of brown or grey in real life (generally after it's touched the ground)



I couldn't wait to use the sentiments from the His Light stamp set.  I imagine they'll be getting a lot of use on my cards this year.

I did learn something as I used the Blizzard Thinlit--removing the snowflakes is much easier when you use a Precision Base Plate.  I'm excited to try a project using the negative space left behind after the snowflake dies are removed and using it with the Big Shot Embossing Mat.  Stay tuned to this blog to see what I come up with.






















Make sure you head over to the challenges to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.
Just Add Ink #423
CTS #286

 Bonus Days are here again!  For every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) you make August 1-31, you will receive a coupon code that can be used for $5 off your purchase in September.  This is in addition to the punch you get on my loyalty card for each $50 purchase.


Get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons! Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils.



I have a loyalty program to thank you, my loyal customers.  See details here.

Host code for August 1-31 is 3Z76A3RQ

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 enjoy my posts, sign up by email so you don't miss anything when I post.  Sign up for my newsletter, to receive updates on specials and upcoming events.   If you live in the USA, to shop for products used to create this card or to join my team and become a GRRRace Inker, click on the buttons below 


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If you'd like to purchase the products used to create this card you can click on the shop button above or individual pictures of the products below.

Also used: 
His Light Stamp Set (2018 Holiday Catalog)

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Fancy Fold Featuring Reindeer

One of the designs from the Under the Mistletoe DSP features deer with pine branches.  This makes for a perfect pairing with the Nature's Song stamp set.  It was a perfect stamp set to feature with my fancy fold for PCC304.  

 The large reindeer stamp is featured on the front panel.  The smaller reindeer duo are stamped at the bottom of the card interior in a grove of pine trees.  I positioned the front panel so that you can see the smaller reindeer even when the card is closed.  When it opens you can see the entire forest.


Make sure you head over to PCC304 to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.

 Bonus Days are here again!  For every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) you make August 1-31, you will receive a coupon code that can be used for $5 off your purchase in September.  This is in addition to the punch you get on my loyalty card for each $50 purchase.


Get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons! Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils.



I have a loyalty program to thank you, my loyal customers.  See details here.

Host code for August 1-31 is 3Z76A3RQ

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 enjoy my posts, sign up by email so you don't miss anything when I post.  Sign up for my newsletter, to receive updates on specials and upcoming events.   If you live in the USA, to shop for products used to create this card or to join my team and become a GRRRace Inker, click on the buttons below 


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If you'd like to purchase the products used to create this card you can click on the shop button above or individual pictures of the products below.


Monday, August 27, 2018

SNEAK PEEK: Cauldrun Bubble

Today is my first chance to play with the products from the 2018 Holiday Catalog.  I decided to start with a Halloween card.  The images in the Toil & Trouble Suite are so cute. 


 The cat and the frog really make me smile (and the ghost so I had to stamp him on the inside of the card).   I thought the cat from the cat punch made an excellent addition to this suite














Make sure you head over to the challenges to see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.
WWC184
FMS351

 Bonus Days are here again!  For every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) you make August 1-31, you will receive a coupon code that can be used for $5 off your purchase in September.  This is in addition to the punch you get on my loyalty card for each $50 purchase.


Get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons! Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils.



I have a loyalty program to thank you, my loyal customers.  See details here.

Host code for August 1-31 is 3Z76A3RQ

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 enjoy my posts, sign up by email so you don't miss anything when I post.  Sign up for my newsletter, to receive updates on specials and upcoming events.   If you live in the USA, to shop for products used to create this card or to join my team and become a GRRRace Inker, click on the buttons below 


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If you'd like to purchase the products used to create this card you can click on the shop button above or individual pictures of the products below.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Paper Piecing a Quilt Pattern

 I don't know about you, but I keep all my paper scraps.  You never know when you might be able to use that scrap for part of your design.  Right?    I've actually spent a lot of time trying to figure out the best way to keep my scraps usable.  I used to dump them all together in a drawer, but that quickly didn't work since I spent way too much time looking for a piece of the exact color I was using.  I created a new system when I moved into a larger crafting space.  I'm pretty happy with it so far.  I keep all my Whisper White and Very Vanilla scraps together in a plastic tub with a lid that is portable and goes with me to all my classes.  The colored scraps are each in a 8 1/2" x 11" see through ticket envelope stored with the cardstock of that color.  My DSP scraps are stored with the same type of DSP.  I've loved how easy it is to find the exact color scraps I need quickly.

I've been thinking about doing some paper piecing to a quilt pattern for quite some time.  This week's Stamp, Ink, Paper Challenge was the perfect motivation for me to follow through with that idea.  I looked up quilt patterns, found one I wanted to replicate, and tried to recreate it on my card using scraps of Tranquil Tide DSP.   I picked my patterns and cut a bunch of 1/2" squares and then cut the squares in half.  I then just followed the pattern and put my triangles together.

Sometimes, I have an idea in my head that I'm not going to use for a class or swap.  This is one of those ideas.  :)  It was fun to take the challenge and see if I could replicate a quilt pattern with paper, but it is not a card that can be quickly replicated.  When you have some time and some extra scraps of paper, spend time doing some paper piecing.  It is a fun way to use up scraps of paper and challenge your brain at the same time.  :)

Make sure you head over to Stamp, Ink, and Paper Challenge #164 and see the inspiration cards by the design team and other creative entries.

 Bonus Days are here again!  For every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) you make August 1-31, you will receive a coupon code that can be used for $5 off your purchase in September.  This is in addition to the punch you get on my loyalty card for each $50 purchase.


Get in the mood to create something full of colors and seasons! Introducing the all-new, limited-time Color Your Season products:
  • Blended Seasons Stamp Set, an exclusive 10-piece wood- or clear-mount stamp set with images for every season (also available in French)!
  • Stitched Season Framelits Dies, a coordinating stitched die that includes stitching on both the positive and negative images!
  • Watercolor Pencils in 10 new colors! Note: These Watercolor Pencils may be available in a future publication.
  • Please note: The bundle includes the stamp set and dies only. It does not include the Watercolor Pencils.



I have a loyalty program to thank you, my loyal customers.  See details here.

Host code for August 1-31 is 3Z76A3RQ

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 enjoy my posts, sign up by email so you don't miss anything when I post.  Sign up for my newsletter, to receive updates on specials and upcoming events.   If you live in the USA, to shop for products used to create this card or to join my team and become a GRRRace Inker, click on the buttons below 


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If you'd like to purchase the products used to create this card you can click on the shop button above or individual pictures of the products below.