Totally Trees Palm Tree at the Beach!

  I hope you enjoy this card idea featuring the Stampin' Up! Totally Trees stamp set.  This card kind of reminds me of our recent cruise to the Caribbean.. lots of palm trees and beautiful blue ocean!  I stamped the palm trees, sand and sun directly onto the Serene Scenery designer paper that has a …

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2016 Stamp & Scrap Cruise to the Caribbean

  We enjoyed an amazing trip in October, cruising the Caribbean on the Liberty of the Seas with about 30 friends and fellow crafters!!  Jenn Gulch organized this amazing week-long crafting cruise and I am SO glad we went!!!  We enjoyed it so much we are already booked for the 2017 trip!! 🙂     …

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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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Video Review: Stitched Shape Framelits – Stampin’ UP!

  I was SO excited about the preorder release of the new Stampin' UP! Stitched Shape framelits that I paid for overnight shipping and got right to it playing with them yesterday!!  I discovered that they are SUPER fun when layered with the Stampin' Up! Layering Ovals, Circles and Squares framelits, so I die cut …

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Stampin Up! Totally Trees Cards

  Well, somehow it is November already… I seriously don't have any idea how that happened.. wasn't it just summer??? That crazy thought aside… it's time to think fall and send cards to family and friends to celebrate this time of year when we reflect on being especially thankful for our loved ones.     …

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Exciting News from Stampin’ Up! New product and Sale!

  I was gone on a stamping and scrapping cruise last week in the Caribbean and had an absolute wonderful time!!  I did work part of the week from the ship, but I also did my best to relax, enjoy friends, family, great food and good times!!! :)  I also walked over 8,000 steps a …

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PattyStamps October Blog Project Review

3 Special Announcements… 1. Please be sure to check here tomorrow, Tues., Nov. 1st for special 25% off pricing on select stamp sets and a NEW set of amazing stitched dies to be released! Customer email going out today with more info, click here to sign up for my customer newsletter if you don't already …

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Petals & Paisleys Fall cards

  In Everything Give Thanks!!  Yes!  I am sure you are thankful for someone special!!  Why not make them a sweet little card and tell them!!   These Fall Scarecrow cards featuring the Stampin' Up! Petals & Paisleys designer paper are perfect little note cards to keep on hand and pass out as you want to …

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Amazing Faux Watercolor Fall Leaf Cards

  Watercolor like a pro… it's easy with Faux Watercoloring! You must trust me on this … these cards are 100x prettier in person than the photos convey.. these Faux Watercolor Fall Leaf cards are GORGEOUS!  My friend Cindee taught me how to make these and they are wonderful! They are stamped with the Vintage …

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Cable Knit Embossing Folder Card Background

  The Cable Knit Embossing folder from Stampin' UP! is amazing! Do you have one yet?  See it on page 13 of the 2016 Holiday catalog or HERE in my online store.  Do you see it in the background of this cute Cookie Cutter Gingerbread Man Christmas card?     My Christmas card idea for …

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Watercolored Fall Leaves with Gold Wink of Stella

  Remember those GORGEOUS Fall watercolored leaves I shared with you in a video HERE?  Well, I had a small pile of leaves left over after creating 42 cards, and I made this beautiful fall card with the left over leaves!     The background polkadot paper has tiny copper dots and I think it's …

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