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 Free shipping runs from November 27 12:00 AM to November 27 11:59 PM MT.

Bella and Friends Christmas

Well, I'm back posting again, been busy with getting ready for the big Turkey day on Thursday.  We are going to have Lasagne, Garlic bread, salad and a dessert, nice simple and YUMMY!!  Requested by family, score!

I saw this cute card that Lorri Heiling made and I knew that I wanted to make this as my Christmas card to send to our Vets.  I think they will like it, I stamped the Pretty Kitty on the inside with a Christmas sentiment.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Bella and Friends, Hand Your Stockings

Thinlit: Pretty Pines, for the bow on the gift

Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White

DSP- retired

Ink: Always Artichoke, Real Red, Crumb Cake and Black Memento

Stitched Oval Framelits

Red Baker's Twine-retired

Red and Gold Glimmer paper

This is posting late as I recently updated my computer and was having a hard time finding my pictures!  Hopefully I can remember in the future where to find them!!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day!!  Mary

Christmas Tags

Once again I used the Label me Pretty stamp set and coordinating punch, which makes it super easy to make tags, quickly.  I also used a tag set from last year to cut out the circle tag behind the Santa paper, which is retired.  I used the Stitched Framelits to cut it out and had it laying on my table, so easy peasy!

I used the Layering Oval Framelits to make the Label Me Pretty tag with Gold Foil.  The baker's twine is retired.

Thank you for coming by to see my creations, I appreciate it so very much!  Mary

Online Extravaganza is Coming November 20th

View the PDF HERE

The Online Extravaganza will be from November 20-26th, 2017.  Shop early to get your favorite before it sells out!

Cookie Cutter Christmas

I've been trying to make some tags for my daughter to use, as she likes to make her Christmas gifts, which I think is wonderful!  She was busy canning this past summer when the vegetables and fruit were in season and plentiful too.  I've had some of her goodies and they are delicious too!

I decided to pull out this stamp set and give it a go, I think they turned out rather nicely too.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Cookie Cutter Christmas

Punch: Cookie Cutter Builder and Scalloped Tag Topper punch

Inks: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Black Memento

Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White and Crumb Cake

Red Glimmer paper

Baker's twine-retired

These were really fun to make!  Mary

Stampin' Up! New Stamparatus

While at OnStage 2017 last week, Stampin' Up! revealed that a new product would be introduced to the product line.  We were all WOW'd about this new product and I'm able to share some of the details with you now!

Product details

• Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
• Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
• Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
• 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
• 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
• 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
• Magnet storage areas
• Retail Price–$49.00 USD/$65.00 CAD

• Make multiples with ease 
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
• Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
• Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
• Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement.

Here is a video for you to see it in action!

RESERVATION WINDOWS	AVAILABLE TO SHIP
November 16–30, 2017	Approx. February 1, 2018
December 5–30, 2017	Approx. March 19, 2018
January 15–30, 2018	Approx. April 15, 2018

Here is what the Reservation window will look like.  Order window will open at 2:00 pm MT.

Here is a PDF to answer some of your questions.

The global launch will feature three reservation windows. For each window, please note the following:

• Reservation quantities are while supplies last.
• Limit is 1 tool per customer per reservation window. 
• Customers may participate in multiple reservation windows.
• In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
• Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.

Thanks for stopping in!!  Mary

Winter Wishes

Well I got back yesterday from Salt Lake City after attending OnStage with my fellow demonstrators and I think you will be very pleased with the new Occasions catalog that will be coming next year!

I'm still trying to make the last few Christmas cards that I need and will soon start addressing them so I can send them out on December 1st, yeah!!

For this card I case'd a demonstrator, Christine Miller.  She use this stamp set and made a gift tag with it, I decided to make a card instead!  This stamp set is retired, unfortunately.

I just happened to have the embossed background piece already done, so it didn't take to long to make this card.  Wish this set was still current, it makes a very nice card!

Here is what I used:

Stamp sets: Winter Wishes and Versatile Christmas, both retired

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede and Early Espresso

Card stock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Whisper White

DSP: Warmth & Cheer-retired

Woodland Embossing Folder

Banner punch, Petite Petal-retired

Basic Rhinestone

One Wild Ride

Well this is the last of the wonderful cards that Erica Cerwin designed, I hope you have enjoyed her talent.

Stamp set: One Wild Ride

Card stock: Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black and Whisper White

DSP: retired

Inks: Smokey Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Black Memento and Crumb Cake

Thank you for coming by to see these cards, I appreciate it!  Mary

Mixed Drinks

Here is the last of the Mixed Drinks cards that I got from Erica Cerwin.

Stamp set: Mixed Drinks

Card stock: Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White and Daffodil Delight

Inks: Black Memento and Flirty Flamingo
Heart punch
DSP-retired

Black Baker's Twine

Next post will be with another stamp set and the last of Erica Cerwin designs.

Mixed Drinks

I'm sharing another one of Erica Cerwin's designs that I bought from her, they are very nice and easy to make!

Stamp set: Mixed Drinks

Card stock: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks: Smokey Slate, Daffodil Delight and Black Memento

DSP: retired

Brickwall embossing folder

Oval Framelits

Black Baker's Twine

Thanks for stopping in!!  Mary

Mixed Drinks

Here is another card that was designed by Erica Cerwin.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Mixed Drinks

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White and Basic Black

Inks: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Smoky Slate and Black Memento

Black Baker's Twine

Stitched Framelits-circle

I really like how simple this card is, so easy to make.  Mary

Mixed Drinks

Well now for a few different cards for awhile.  I made these cards for my daughter to have on hand for when she may need one.  I bought the instructions from Erica Cerwin, so they are her design.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Mixed Drinks

Card stock: Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Cardstock Vellum, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lime Twist

Inks: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo and Black Memento
Layering Square Framelits

Black Baker's Twine

Black Thread

Come back again and I'll share a few more with you.  Mary