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Walk In Wednesday

Time for another Walk In Wednesday!  This is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, shop retired merchandise, look at displays, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects.

I do NOT have any orders here for pick up today.

You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m.  You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

I have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish.  These projects are different each week.  Cost is $1 per project made.  You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.

Here are the cards you can stamp today:

  Uses Day of Gratitude Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad, Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad, Always Artichoke Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Naturals Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Trimmer, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Window Frames Collection Framelits.

  Uses Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Set and Loving Thoughts Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Night of Navy Card Stock, Regals Collection Designer Series Paper Stack, Silver 1/8" Mini Brads, Silver Flourish Designer Frames, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, and Elegant Butterfly Punch.

World Card Making Day Blog Hop - Post 3

Here's my next card for this fun Blog Hop.  I hope you are getting lots of great ideas!

I got the idea for this card from one that Shelli Gardner recently posted on her blog.  I love how it turned out and that the scrap of Designer Paper is even about butterflies!

  Uses Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Set and Friendly Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block C, Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, Perfect Plum Card Stock, White uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Linen Thread, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

To go to the next blog on the hop, please click on the button below:

In case the link does not work for any reason, here's a list of all participants with their blog addresses:

Nancy Amato http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com
Karie Beglau -http://www.MemoryINKers.blogspot.com 
Missy Bolingerwww.Missybolinger.stampinup.net
Dawn Bullock - www.stampincreations.blogspot.com
Susan carlson - http://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com
Connie Deibler www.conniestamps.com
Becky Evans - www.alwayshappystampin.com

Kathy Hamrick - http://countryroads.typepad.com 
Debbie Lever - www.debbiescreativespot.blogspot.com
Anne matasci - Www.mauistamper.wordpress.com
Maria Pane - http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/
Andi Potler - www.absolutekreations.com
Michele Reynolds www.inspirationink.typepad.com 
Janet Wakeland – www.remarkablycreated.com

Fall Card Camp Follow Up

We had fun at my Fall Card Stamp Camp on Saturday.  Here are the cards that everyone was able to make if they wished.  Enjoy!

Uses Blue Ribbon Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Silver Glimmer Paper, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Merry Minis Punch Pack, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and 3" Circle Originals Die.

Uses Googly Ghouls Clear-Mount Set and Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood-Mount Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Wild Wasabi), Tangerine Tango Card Stock, Wild Wasabi Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper, Basic Black/Basic Gray 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon, Googlies, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Extended Cutting Pads, Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, and Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die.

  Uses Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Set and Perfectly Penned Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block H, Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Midnight Muse Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Sponge Daubers, Stampin' Trimmer, Craft Scissors, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Adorning Accents Edgelits.

Uses Perfectly Preserved Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block G, Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Summer Starfruit), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Summer Starfruit Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, Linen Thread, In Color Dahlias, Paper Daisies, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, and Cannery Set Framelits.

Uses Pursuit of Happiness Clear-Mount Set and Woodgrain Wood-Mount Stamp plus Clear-Mount Block B, Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (More Mustard and Riding Hood Red), Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Soft Suede), So Saffron Card Stock, More Mustard Card Stock, Riding Hood Red Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Regals Collection Designer Series Paper Stack, Riding Hood Red 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Subtles Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Color Spritzer Tool, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Autumn Accents Bigz Die.

  Uses Tweet Leaves Wood-Mount Stamp and Curly Cute Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block G, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Linen Thread, 3/16" Metallic Brads, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, and 1-1/4" Square Punch.

August Club Contest Winners

Each month, I challenge the members of my Stampin' Clubs to create a project for a contest and submit it to me.  I assign a theme for them each month.  Everyone in the Clubs then votes on their favorite 2 entries and the top entries win their creators a $5 coupon to use on their next order.

For August, I asked them to create a project with a summer theme.  They could create any kind of project they wanted.  Products used didn't have to be current, but they did have to be Stampin' Up!

As always, all the projects submitted were amazing.  Thanks to everyone who played along by submitting a project and voting.

The winning project was a bright and sunny birthday card by Ann Beck:

Uses Papillon Potpourri Set, Create a Cupcake Set, and Sweet Summer Set (retired) plus Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad (retired), Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Card Stock (retired), Poppy Parade Card Stock (retired), Melon Mambo Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Blender Pens, Stampin' Trimmer, Word Window Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, and Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

The second place project was this simple and cool seashell card by Cathy Kelsh:

  Uses By the Seashore Set plus Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Pad (retired), Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Close to Cocoa Classic Stampin' Ink Refill (retired), Close to Cocoa Card Stock (retired), Chocolate Chip Card Stock, Sahara Sand Card Stock, Glossy White Card Stock, 3/8" Twill Tape (retired), Distressing Essentials (retired), SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (retired), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (retired), Texture Plates Kit #4 (retired), and spray bottle of water.  It uses the Ink, Spray, and Smash technique.

Ann and Cathy will each receive a $5 Coupon from me to use on their next order.  Lovely cards, ladies!  Congratulations!

Decorated Candles

I decorated these candles as extra gifts for my August Club Hostesses and the first two people in the Clubs to get their August orders to me.  These are included in their bags with their August Club Orders.

I love that the bands can easily be slid off the candles so that they are safe to burn.  I also love that the Summer Starfruit Card Stock and 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon are a perfect match for the candles!  Don't forget that you can earn a FREE roll of this gorgeous ribbon (or the 4 other colors available) for every $40 you spend during September.  Enjoy!

Uses Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Set and Itty Bitty Banners Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Summer Starfruit), Summer Starfruit Card Stock, Perfect Plum Card Stock, Regals Collection Designer Series Paper Stack, Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Paper Daisies, Pearl Basic Jewels, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Bitty Banners Framelits, and candles.

Telescoping Sunflower

I tried a wonderful new technique called Telescoping Image on this card.  Enjoy!

Uses Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Set, Perfectly Preserved Clear-Mount Set, and Sunflower background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad, Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Chocolate Chip), So Saffron Card Stock, More Mustard Card Stock, Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Labels Collection Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, and Post-It Notes.

There is a great tutorial with step-by-step directions and pictures for this technique on Splitcoaststampers.  Click here to go to the tutorial.

Big Bloom Birthday

I got the basic idea for this card from another Demonstrator and just changed it a bit to fit the supplies I own.  Enjoy!

Uses Blooming with Kindness Wood-Mount Set and Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad, So Saffron Card Stock, Wild Wasabi Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stack, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, and Elegant Butterfly Punch.

Walk In Wednesday

Time for another Walk In Wednesday!  This is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, shop retired merchandise (when it is out), look at displays, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects.  It works just like my Take It Tuesdays from the past, but is on Wednesday instead.

You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m.  You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

I have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish.  These projects are different each week.  Cost is $1 per project made.  You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.

Here are the cards you can stamp today:

Uses Papillon Potpourri Clear-Mount Set and Curly Cute Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block H, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Tangerine Tango Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Scallop Edge Border Punch, and Elegant Butterfly Punch.

Uses Reason to Smile Clear-Mount Set and Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block H, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, 3/8" Brights Glimmer Brads, 3/16" Brights Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Finishing Touches Edgelits, and Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L.

Don't forget that the Reason to Smile Set is only available for a few more days (until July 31).  After that, this Set will never be offered again.  You can purchase this set in either Wood-Mount or Clear-Mount for just $5 when you place an order of at least $50 during July.