How I Distressed Pine Boards for Photo Backgrounds

  If you follow me on Facebook, you probably saw the fun pile of pine wood boards that my neighbor left by my front door.  Many of you asked what I was going to do with them?  Well, they are for the backgrounds of my blog post projects!! HOWEVER, I came across a little issue….  …

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Christmas Collage Frame, or boxes, bags and cards

  One of the Christmas crafting projects we made on the recent stamping cruise in October was this great framed collage with 3×3 squares decorated with a variety of Stampin' UP! holiday theme paper, stamps and accessories.  Jenn Gulch designed this GREAT project for us and we framed it when we got home.  12×12 framed …

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Christmas Banner featuring Candy Cane Lane paper

  It was a first for the Bennett Family.. we stayed home on Thanksgiving AND we put up our Christmas Tree and decorated for Christmas!!  It has actually been really nice enjoying the lights and festive decorations the last several days, and not feeling rushed to get it all done right before Christmas like we …

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Wink of Stella Gifts for Luv 2 Stamp Group

 Special Notice!  CLICK HERE for Online Extravaganza Sale Starting Tomorrow, Nov. 21! ————————  Each month, I love to recognize and celebrate my Luv 2 Stamp group (Stampin' UP! team) who have excelled in sales, recruiting and promoting.  We celebrate these accomplishments on our private Facebook group.  I also send out gifts in the mail for …

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas!

  Are you already making your gift list for friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, and fellow crafters this holiday season?  (Because you know… it's November already!!  how did THAT happen!?) The Fantastic Video below, from Stampin' Up!, should help you with ideas not only for gifts but great DIY gift packaging ideas!!     Watch …

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Embossed Goodie Bags – So Pretty!

  I was packaging up welcome packets for my new Luv 2 Stamp group demonstrators and I had a brainstorm moment… I decided instead of just putting little gifts in plain Kraft Bags, why not emboss the bags first!?   OH MY>> I love them!  These Kraft bags are embossed with the Holly embossing folder and …

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Christmas Home Decor Frames – Stampin Up!

   I am soooooooo excited about these cute Christmas Frame projects!! I created Christmas Home Decor framed pieces that I will display on my mantle this Christmas season!  I used lots of different Stampin' Up! framelits, punches, papers, and accessories.. I hope you enjoy this blog post and VIDEO TUTORIAL as I teach you how …

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Matchbook Style Cards

  I truly hope you enjoyed the Matchbook card style video tutorial yesterday!  I had so much fun making a few extra cards with this design. It's so easy to make and just something a little different!!!   If you missed the video and instructions, click here.     A few fun finds on this project: …

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Matchbook Style card or Goodie Bag Treat – Video Tutorial

  Luv 2 Stamp Group online event project tutorial! Last Saturday was a great live online webinar training event for the Luv 2 Stamp Group, and I demonstrated how to create these matchbook style projects.  With the same supplies you can create a flat card, or a 3-d goodie bag holder!  WATCH THE VIDEO below …

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Special Offer from Patty – Note Card Gift Box

  Note Cards in a Box!  See special offer below for the first 10 people to place their order!     What a GREAT gift to give at the holidays or any time of year – a box filled with lovingly handcrafted, stamped note cards!!  I used my empty Project Life card box and filled …

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Blog Candy WINNER!!

  Winner Winner Winner!!     Whohooo!! Thank you for over 200 comments on my Blog Candy Giveaway for the bag, card and all the Stampin' UP! goodies shown above!!  (You can see the original post here).   Congrats to Dawn Belke for being the Blog Candy Winner!!    Please email me with your mailing …

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September Paper Pumpkin refill kits available

  I have had more requests for the September Paper Pumpkin Kit refill than any other kit so far.. and NOW it's available!! CLICK HERE to order the refill kits if you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber (add #143411 to your order!)!! If you are not already a Paper Pumpkin kit subscriber, you can JOIN …

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