Clearly Amazing Window Sheet class by Patty Bennett

Last week I taught a class using the Stampin' Up! window sheets.  There are 3 different packs, sold on pg 169 in the catalog, but you really have to SEE these wonderful accessories to appreciate them!!! This window sheet is called Flower Fantasy and is a 12×12 sheet with vines and flowers printed on it… it …

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Control Freaks BLOG TOUR!!!!

Whooohoooo!!  It's that time again… the 20th of the month, where my fellow Control Freak Swappers and I bring you a FABULOUS BLog Tour!!! Be sure to click NEXT BLOG at the bottom of my post to continue on your tour today!! PATTY BENNETT'S PROJECT #1 – ABOVE:  I LOVE the Fancy Favor Die box (item …

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Stampin’ Up! Convention 2009 – fave swaps pt 3

Here are a few more of my favorite swaps from our Stampin' Up! Convention last week.. thank you to everyone who swapped with me.. awesome work!!! Below: by Larua Barto (aka THE BARTO)  🙂 Below: by Kathy Thorn Below: by Barb Thomas Below: by Cynthia Stember Below: by Margie Anderson Below: by Lorna Raczynski (thanks …

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Stampin’ Up! Convention 2009 – fave swaps pt 1

So.. when you are too busy to swap because you are saying hi to so many nice people, what do you do?? You have your SON swap for you! Isn't he the sweetest!?  🙂 I thought I'd post some of my favorite swaps from the Stampin' Up! Convention last week .. I'll post 5 or …

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Stampin’ Up! Convention 2009 – update 5

Are you back for more fun pix from the Stampin' Up! Convention!? :)  Here are some general shots of all the FUN!!!! Below: main stage and main hall   Below:  Big Shot table.. we got to try different dies! Below: demonstrators visiting the displays Below: My Control Freak Swap friends Below: one of the CUTEST cards …

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Patty’s Convention Swaps – part 2

Here are a few more of the cards I made for swapping at the Stampin' Up! Convention this year… hope you enjoy them!! Check back TOMORROW for my CONVENTION SPECIAL!! Check back all this week for news from Convention! Convention Swap #3 by Patty Bennett Supplies used: Stamp Set(s): French Filigree background, Teeny Tiny Wishes …

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Patty’s Convention Swaps – part 1

I will be leaving for the annual Stampin' Up! convention this week!! I'm soooooooooo excited to see my friends and to learn new stamping ideas, tips, tricks and especially to swap with my fellow demonstrators!! I'm posting my convention swaps here with the recipe, so even if I don't get to swap with you, you …

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Stamp A Rama – part 2

Here are more of the fun projects my talented gals brought to our Stamp A Rama event last Saturday… Below: treat holder by Cindee Below: by Joy Below: by Karen Below: treat box by Lene'e Below: by Saundra below: by Vinnie  Below: by Sharon L – I know you will want this pattern.. someome remind …

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Embossed Medallion card

This is my dear hubby's birthday card.. Happy Birthday EB !!  🙂 I stamped the Medallion stamp (item 115223, pg 133) with Basic Black Craft ink from Stampin' Up! and embossed it with clear powder.  I stamped it on paper from the GORGEOUS Nouveau Chic DSP package (item 115670, pg 160).   The background in …

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Flower Folds card

I LOVED this Flower Folds die in the Big Shot section of the new Stampin' Up! catalog, and needed to do a swap so decided to plan my swap around it… I got the layout idea from the VERY talented Mary Brown!  Thanks Mary for allowing me to use the design! Flower Folds die – item 115970, …

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Royal Blog Tour

  Welcome to the Dusty DurangoTour. If thou art just beginning the tour, thee will be better served by beginning thy travels at the home Castle. Thee may reach it from here simply by clicking on my CROWN! Welcome to the Dusty Durango Path of the Royal Blog Tour.Ye are currently at Castle Number 10. …

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TIP: I wanted Jumbo Black Brads…

I wanted large and small black brads to go with my new Pendant Die Cut Note cards (pg 168)… so I just dipped my 5/16" and 5/8" jumbo brads (pg 179) in my BLACK STAZ ON pad (pg 190)… and voila.. large black brads!! No heat setting needed! 🙂 Above: the 5/16" black brad is set …

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