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The new annual catalog from Stampin' Up! is here and it's gorgeous! Whether you are new to stamping or a long time crafting enthusiast, you'll find the perfect project inspiration (and the products to create them) within the pages of this catalog. <u><b><a href="http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/2017-2018%20Annual%20Catalog/20170424_AC17_en-US.pdf" target="_blank">View the catalog now.</a></b></u><br />
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Happy New Year! The holidays are over and the most wonderful time of the year has come and gone. Or has it? For those of us with a passion for stamping and paper crafts, the most wonderful time of the year starts right now!<br />
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Today is the launch of the Stampin' Up! 2017 Occasions Catalog <i><u>AND</u></i> the 2017 Sale-A-Bration promotion. I'm so excited about all the new stamps, gorgeous papers, fun accessories, and creative project ideas being introduced today.<br />
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I'm loving all the new birthday suites and bundles, the adorable Basket Bunch Bundle for Easter, the stunning Falling in Love Suite, and I can't wait to start coloring the Mediterranean Moments stamp set using the new Watercolor Pencils.<br />
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Truthfully I want it all, but I'm dying over the cute Tasty Trucks and Hey, Chick stamp sets along with the cool card tin and that gorgeous Metallic Ribbon combo pack.<br />
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This year, the Sale-A-Bration promotion runs from January 4-March 31, 2017. Be sure to take advantage early, as product availability may be limited toward the end of the promotional sales period. But ... we might just get a few new items to choose from for the last several weeks. Yay.<br />
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<b>Remember:</b> During Sale-A-Bration, there are THREE ways to earn free products!<br />
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I'd love to know what is at the very top of your wish list. Let me know in the comments below. It's always fun to try and guess what the most popular items will be!<br />
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Why wait around for Black Friday when you can start saving right now on stamps, ink, paper, and accessories for all your papercrafting projects.<br />
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The <b><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2030757" target="_blank">Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza</a></b> begins today with up to 40% savings on select products. Some items are only available while supplies last, so <b><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2030757" target="_blank">shop the sale now</a></b> for best selection.<br />
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In addition, there will be 24-hour flash sales on November 21 and 28 offering 20-40% off exclusive bundles and select products.<br />
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Get a head start on holiday shopping or just grab these hot deals for yourself.<br />
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Woo Hoo! The wait is over - the Stampin' Up! 2016-2017 Catalog is here.<br />
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Oh my gosh. My wish list is a mile long and after you see the catalog, I know your wish list will be long too!<br />
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For a tiny little peek at what you'll find inside the catalog, keep reading. If you can't wait and want to dive right in, you can <b><a href="http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/2016-2017%20Annual%20Catalog/2016_ACWeb_En-US.pdf" target="_blank">view the new catalog here</a></b>.<br />
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Here's a sneak peek of just a few projects made with brand new Stampin' Up! products:<br />
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The Festive Birthday Suite is bright and playful. And yes, that's a llama and there's a matching framelit to cut it out!<br />
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The Affectionately Yours Suite offers a beautiful collection of florals paired with trendy copper.<br />
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A Little Foxy Suite pairs a darling stamp set with a new builder punch to create cute baby critters. Add in the coordinating Designer Series Paper Stack to create adorable projects.<br />
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The Floral Boutique Suite features hand-painted florals, beautiful Designer Series Paper and washi tape, along with the intricate Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies (swoon!) to create stunning keepsake projects.<br />
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The Pop of Pink Suite features images and patterns that pop. Just for good measure there's bling too! The designer series paper and coordinating washi tape both incorporate gold foil designs.<br />
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Soft and nautical comes to mind with the By The Shore Suite. Perfect for landlubbers and beach dwellers alike!<br />
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The Irresistibly Floral Suite offers so much versatility and creativity. Irresistibly Floral Speciality Designer Series Paper features clear embossed designs that appear when you add ink and makes the perfect backdrop for stamped floral images die-cut with coordinating framelits.<br />
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Project Life by Stampin' Up! combines the popular (and simple) memory-keeping system with exclusive Stampin' Up! designs and colors. See all the new collections and accessories including Hello Lovely shown above.<br />
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How was your Labor Day weekend? Did you have any time for crafting? I managed to sneak in some craft time on Saturday preparing my project for our Stampin' Up! team meeting and swap. The meeting was on Sunday, so I logged a few more hours of fun crafty time that day as well. I'll be sharing a few of our swap projects soon. I think I even have a few projects to show you from the previous meeting as well. Duh.<br />
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If carving out some time for papercrafting is something you struggle with, I highly recommend Paper Pumpkin - the monthly papercraft kit from Stampin' Up! These all-inclusive kits come with everything cut and ready to go. There is always a little stamping to do and then you simply assemble the projects. It just doesn't get any easier (or quicker) than that.<br />
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Paper Pumpkin kits always include a stamp set and mini ink pad(s), along with additional supplies to create that months project. Typically, there are extra supplies in the kit which means that a) if you make a mistake you aren't totally screwed, or b) you can use the extras to create your own variation of the project or c) you can just add the extras to your stash for future use.<br />
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The August Paper Pumpkin kit - Chalk It Up To Love - was super cute. Those little boxes with the paper flower? Totally a-DOR-able! The cards are very pretty as well, with the shiny foil print on each of the two designs.<br />
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Paper Pumpkin kits usually ship around the 12th of each month and a few days later is when I start stalking the mailman in anticipation of that little red box! It's like getting a present every month. I love peeling back the layers of tissue paper to discover what is waiting for me inside that box. And the stamps and projects seem to be getting cuter and cuter each time.<br />
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Every month I say "ooh, this one is my favorite one yet" and it is - until the next month when it happens all over again. Ha ha. My recent faves (pictured above) basically prove this point. See? The most recent kits are my favorites. Six months from now, I'm sure I'll have new favorites.<br />
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I really do love Paper Pumpkin. It allows me to just simply enjoy creating the projects that have been thoughtfully designed for me. I get to take a break from my usual routine of coming up with the ideas, designs, and project samples for others to follow.<br />
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It's important to note that Paper Pumpkin is NOT a monthly card-making kit. Paper Pumpkin is a monthly paper-crafting kit that may include cards, boxes, journals, bags, tags, and more. This is one of the many things I like about the kits - the variety of projects.<br />
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Do you love decorating for Halloween? Are you excited to find new "spooky" decorations to add to your Halloween collection? Maybe you just enjoy creating fun Halloween crafts on your own, whether for parties or trick-or-treating. If you are nodding in agreement, let me introduce the Witching Decor Project Kit by Stampin' Up!<br />
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With this kit you'll create one witch hat centerpiece (or decor piece) that you'll be able to store and use again and again. And let me tell you - if you are already in love with this project, just wait until you see it in person! It's stunning ... in an eerie, yet adorable way.<br />
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The finished piece is approximately 13" x 13" and the base is chipboard. It's fairly sturdy, although part of the charm of this witch hat is that it's a little crumply so if it gets scrunched a bit during storage it won't really matter.<br />
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* 13-inch circle chipboard base<br />
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* Designer Series Paper strips and labels<br />
* Very Vanilla die-cut labels<br />
* Die-cut leaves in Cajun Craze, Delightful Dijon, and Tangelo Twist<br />
* Printed circles and banners<br />
* Kraft die-cut images<br />
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You will have a few extra pieces left over from the kit - enough to make a few cards, tags, or treat toppers - let your spooky imagination run wild!<br />
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I love this DIY Witch Hat Halloween project. It will look great along with my Halloween Wreath from last year. If you missed out on the <b><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=135866&dbwsdemoid=2030757" target="_blank">Frightful Wreath Simply Created Kit</a></b>, it's on sale now in the Clearance Rack section of the Online Store (while supplies last).<br />
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Why not get both DIY projects and go all out for Halloween this year. All your friends might be jealous, but they'll get over it. Ha ha!<br />
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Ohmygosh. Just wait until you see the awesome new stamp sets, dies, embellishments, and accessories available this holiday season from Stampin' Up!<br />
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Did you see all that glorious craftiness? My head was spinning with so many crafty ideas after seeing the catalog. If you're like me, you'll need to look a few more times to take it all in. And, of course, you'll want to have your wish list handy so you don't forget a thing.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2015 Holiday Catalog Highlights</span></b><br />
I'll be sharing projects, videos, tips, and tricks in the weeks and months to come, but today I want to point out a few "don't miss" highlights.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Project Kits:</span></b> Back by popular demand, there are four new holiday project kits available.<br />
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<li><u>Witching Decor Project Kit</u> (Witch Hat Centerpiece)</li>
<li><u>Season to Season Wreath</u> (Makes 1 wreath with 3 interchangeable banners for Halloween, Autumn, and Christmas)</li>
<li><u>To You & Yours Shaker Cards</u> (Makes 18 cards total; 6 each of 3 designs)</li>
<li><u>Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit</u> (Makes 30 tags; 3 each of 10 designs)</li>
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*Additional products required to complete kits as shown. For a list of supplies, refer to the Holiday Catalog or the Holiday Kits section of the Online Store.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Product Suites:</span> </b>Collections of products that coordinate perfectly for easy creating. No guessing about which colors, designs, and accents go together - the work has already been done for you.<br />
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<li><u>Home for Christmas</u> - Make it cozy with vintage winter and Christmas hand-drawn imagery.</li>
<li><u>Winter Wonderland</u> - A blend of simple elegance, a touch of gold, and serene beauty.</li>
<li><u>Season of Cheer</u> - Cheerful feelings of the season paired with the soft look of watercolor.</li>
<li><u>Into the Woods</u> - Cute forest friends, earthy colors, and hand-painted imagery bring fall projects to life.</li>
<li><u>Happy Haunting</u> - Traditional Halloween colors infused with fun patterns and not-so-spooky characters.</li>
<li><u>Project Life - Hello December 2015</u> for daily journaling of special moments throughout December.</li>
<li><u>Project Life - Seasonal Snapshot 2015</u> is the perfect memory-keeping solution for everything from back-to-school to Christmas and everything in-between.</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bundle and Save:</span></b> Coordinating products designed to be used together and offered as a bundle with 15% savings. Choose from 17 new bundles in the Holiday Catalog.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Exclusive Stamp Sets:</span></b> Two new exclusive stamp sets available only to hosts or with a qualifying order of $150 or more. Create vintage tags and labels with the Antique Tags stamp set or choose the Six Sayings stamp set with greetings to use for fall and winter occasions.<br />
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Before I show you that, let's take a look at how to make a simple paper bow using the Stampin' Up! Bow Builder Punch in the video below:<br />
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Yep, those little bows are really that easy to create using the punch. I definitely recommend using Glue Dots - it's so quick and easy and no mess.<br />
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If you don't have a bone folder, (gasp!) get one immediately. Just kidding. Okay, not really. If you are a card maker or like to make 3D items like boxes or bags or a project with lots of scoring, you really should have a bone folder in your basic tool kit. You'll be amazed at the clean, crisp folds you'll get and wonder why you waited so long.<br />
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If you <u><i>still</i></u> don't have a bone folder, try wrapping the bow pieces around a pencil to get the desired bend in the loop pieces.<br />
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There are endless ways to combine the bow pieces created with the Stampin' Up! Bow Builder Punch. The chart below shows 15 variations of unique bows you can easily create for cards, tags, gifts, and other papercraft projects.<br />
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Try mixing and matching patterned paper or combining patterned paper with solid colors for even more variations of this cute DIY mini paper bow.<br />
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A big thank you to <b><a href="http://qbeesquest.blogspot.com/2015/04/bow-builder-punch-note-cards.html" target="_blank">Brenda Quintana</a></b> for sharing her bow builder punch chart. I ran across it one day and quickly went to work to create all the bows and fill up my own chart. I shared this idea at a recent Stampin' Up! team meeting and everyone got to make their own bows and fill their own chart to share with their customers. Everyone loved it!<br />
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Bows. Bows. Bows! This happy birthday ensemble is tied up with little bows ... literally. These paper bows are so fun to make, it's hard to stop once you get going. All you need is some pretty patterned paper and the Stampin' Up! Bow Builder Punch.<br />
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<li>The Pool Party card base is stamped with Pool Party ink using the Watercolor Wash background stamp. For a more subtle effect, I stamped off once on scratch paper before stamping on the card.</li>
<li>For the happy birthday greeting, I used the Cottage Greetings stamp set and Tangelo Twist ink. This new stamp set features small hand-drawn images plus greetings and sentiments in adorable fonts. (It coordinates with the Cottage Greetings Card Kit - super cute!)</li>
<li>Bow pieces are punched from the Sweet Li'l Things Designer Series Paper in coordinating colors and patterns to keep it uniform without being too repetitive.</li>
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If you like these cutie-patootie little paper bows, you should see what I have up my sleeve for you next.<br />
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I'll give you a hint - it's going to be like a bow explosion taking place.<br />
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Yep, bows galore. Bow mania. Bow palooza.<br />
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And I'm not talking about lots of the same bow either.<br />
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We're talking lots of <i>different styles</i> of bows.<br />
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Can you believe there is only one little stamped image on this sweet wedding card? Surprise! I created this banner card by letting my tools do all the work and using designer series paper for the banner instead of stamping.<br />
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The stamped sentiment image is from the Banner Banter stamp set which includes images for banner pieces as well. The coordinating Banner Punch makes quick work of getting all the pieces cut exactly right. If this is on your wish list, save some money by ordering the bundle. You can choose clear-mount or wood-mount stamps plus the punch and get a 15% discount versus buying the items separately.<br />
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I'm loving this color combination of Pool Party, Tip Top Taupe, and Whisper White for wedding colors. It's soft and elegant and dreamy. Yes?<br />
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<li>This long 3" x 6" card will accommodate a store gift card, a check, or even cash. (Or just include it with your beautifully wrapped gift.)</li>
<li>Vellum cardstock is dry embossed using the Elegant Dots Embossing Folder. Not only does it add interest and texture, it reminds me of rice or confetti.</li>
<li>The embossed vellum is attached to the card base using Stampin' Dimensionals strategically placed behind the flowers and banner pieces.</li>
<li>I cropped the banner pieces from select patterns in the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack. </li>
<li>Creating a coordinating envelope was a snap using In Color Envelope Paper (Tip Top Taupe) and the Envelope Punch Board.</li>
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I mentioned above that the embossed dots remind me of rice or confetti. Does anybody even throw rice at weddings/receptions any more? I don't think so. I think these days it is bird seed or "fake" rice - whatever that is. Ha, ha!<br />
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I do know that making those little rice bag favors takes a long, looooong time if there are a lot of guests. Once you make a few hundred of those, you won't want to see rice again for a very long time!<br />
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Gah! Is that little deer the cutest thing or what? I nearly died when I saw the Made with Love stamp set in the new Stampin' Up! annual catalog. I simply HAD to have that set.<br />
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I mean ... the purrrfect little kitty, the hoppy baby bunny, and the adorable little dear ... er, deer.<br />
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Now I just need people to get busy in the baby making department so I can make (and give) lots of cute baby cards and gift tags using this sweet stamp set.<br />
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I'm playing along with two challenges today! The card design was inspired by <b><a href="http://retrosketches.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/retrosketches-176.html" target="_blank">Retro Sketches </a></b>(rs#176) and the color combo is from Color Challenge #257 at <b><a href="http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2015/08/paper-players-257-color-challenge-from.html" target="_blank">The Paper Players</a></b>.<br />
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<li>My square card measures 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" and can be tucked in a standard envelope if I need to mail it. (If being hand-delivered, I'll probably create a custom envelope using the Envelope Punch Board.)</li>
<li>To add a sweet bit of detail and texture to the Bermuda Bay background panel, I used the Happy Heart embossing folder. Embossing card stock is a great alternative when you don't have the appropriate patterned paper for your project.</li>
<li>One ribbon - three ways! The 5/8" Chevron Ribbon (available in Natural or Smoky Slate) can be used showing the Chevron pattern or the solid pattern on the flip side. OR cut the ribbon down the center to create a narrow striped ribbon, as I've done here.</li>
<li>To create the little scalloped strip of cardstock, I used the large scallop square die included in the Squares Collection Framelits Dies.</li>
<li>The darling little deer image is stamped on Watercolor Paper, colored using an Aqua Painter and Classic Stampin' Pads, then cropped using a 2" Circle Punch.</li>
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All cuteness aside, another great thing about the Made with Love stamp set is how it coordinates with matching framelit dies. Many of the images in this stamp set were designed to precisely fit the Tags & Labels Framelits dies and the Baby's First Framelits Dies include framelits to die-cut the bib and the onsies.<br />
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Welcome, neighbor!<br />
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That's the theme of today's card featuring images from the Happy Notes stamp set by Stampin' Up! This CAS (clean and simple) card is perfect for welcoming a new neighbor or for someone moving to a new home.<br />
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<li>Creating the house shape was a snap using the Homemade Holiday Framelit Dies. This cute set of dies were featured in the Stampin' Up! 2014 Holiday Catalog.*</li>
<li>The new Corrugated Paper gives my house the perfect texture. How cute is that?</li>
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I'm playing along today with <a href="http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2015/08/case-this-sketch-135.html" target="_blank"><b>CAS</b>e this <b>sketch</b> #135. </a>If you're a fan of clean and simple cards, be sure to check out all the talented ladies sharing their creations on this challenge blog.<br />
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Everyone loves happy occasions and the Happy Notes stamp set features images for creating happy occasion cards and other paper-craft projects.<br />
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This beautiful wedding card is SO simple, yet elegant. You won't have to tell anyone it only took a few minutes to create.<br />
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<li>The gorgeous Blushing Bride floral print paper is part of the English Garden Designer Series Paper collection. (Yes ... again!)</li>
<li>This background paper is <i>meant to be seen</i>, so all other elements are kept to a minimum.</li>
<li>The bold wedding sentiment is stamped on Blushing Bride cardstock using Whisper White Craft ink, and heat embossed using white embossing powder.</li>
<li>The coordinating Lots of Labels Framelits Dies create the perfect die-cut sentiments. This one looks like it came from a packaged kit, but why buy one when you can make your own? I love this new label shape!</li>
<li>The delicate Sahara Sand Lace Trim is an elegant touch for any wedding card.</li>
<li>White Perfect Accents (enamel dots) add a subtle finishing touch to the card.</li>
<li>An elegant wedding card deserves an elegant envelope. I lined a Whisper White envelope with a pattern from English Garden Designer Series Paper using the Envelope Liner Framelits Dies and the Big Shot.</li>
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Did you notice there are literally just a few steps to creating this pretty wedding card?<br />
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Starting with a layer of beautiful paper in the background eliminates the need for background stamping, embossing, or lots of fussy layers requiring lots of measuring and cutting.<br />
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It's a fast and fabulous wedding card that I think the happy couple will enjoy.<br />
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I've been creating with lots of fun new products from the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, including the Happy Notes stamp set and coordinating Lots of Labels Framelits Dies.<br />
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This week I'll be featuring projects made with this stamp set designed for happy occasion cards: thank you, wedding, baby, and welcome. The set includes a blank tag image so you can create tags using images in the set or from other stamp sets.<br />
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Today's simple thank you card is one you can create in about 5 minutes or less!<br />
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<li>My clean and simple card design is cased from a project in the annual catalog. </li>
<li>The layout provides the perfect opportunity to use some pretty patterned paper scraps. I used a new favorite - English Garden Designer Series Paper. This paper collection features gorgeous patterns that appear watercolored and are suitable for both feminine and masculine cards and projects.</li>
<li>The "thanks to you" image is stamped in So Saffron ink before being precisely cropped using the coordinating framelit die.</li>
<li>The Happy Notes stamp set and coordinating framelits are available in a discounted bundle to save you 15% off the retail price.</li>
<li>As a unique alternative to Baker's Twine or Linen Thread, I unraveled a length of Burlap Ribbon and placed individual strands behind the greeting.</li>
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<li>Visit the online store and select the <i>PAPER</i> category from the store home page.</li>
<li>Select <i>Designer Series Paper, Stacks, and Coordinating Cardstock.</i></li>
<li>Select the Designer Series Paper you are interested in.</li>
<li>Click the small photo of the paper located next to the description and purchasing information. (Or you can click on the little plus + sign.)</li>
<li>You'll be presented with a large window with a full size image of the paper collection and by scrolling through the photos (click the little arrow on the side of the window) you'll be able to see every pattern of the double-sided papers in that collection. </li>
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The Hamburger Box Die creates a box that looks just like a fast food hamburger box. Fill the box with treats or a small gift and watch the fun reactions begin! This box makes a great party treat or favor box or clever birthday gift box.<br />
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Create a gift straight from the heart with this lovely boxed set of greeting cards. Yesterday, I shared the <b><a href="http://stampingville.blogspot.com/2015/06/stampin-up-definitely-dahlia-in-colors.html">set of all occasion cards</a></b> I created using the new Stampin' Up! In Colors. Today, I'll show you how I boxed them up to give as a gift.<br />
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I created a simple box bottom from Mint Macaron cardstock using this basic template:<br />
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Next, I created a lid for the box from a Window Sheet and used the same basic template. However, when I scored the window sheet, I scored just shy of the 1-1/2" mark to make it just a wee bit bigger than the box bottom for a snug fit.<br />
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This box has plenty of room for the five greeting cards plus handmade envelopes with room to spare. Based on the thickness of these cards, the box will accommodate 6 or 7 cards + envelopes.<br />
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After filling the box with the set of greeting cards, I first wrapped it with a length of White Jute Ribbon, followed by Mint Macaron Dotted Lace Trim tied in a pretty bow.<br />
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To create the tag, I die-cut a large tag from Tip Top Taupe cardstock using the Chalk Talk Framelits Dies and the Big Shot.<br />
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I stamped the Definitely Dahlia background stamp onto the tag using VersaMark ink, followed by a sprinkling of White Embossing Powder and heat set it with the Heat Tool.<br />
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I created little banner strips of various lengths from Silver Glimmer Paper, Watermelon Wonder cardstock and Tip Top Taupe cardstock. The "FOR YOU" sentiment (Crazy About You stamp set) was stamped using Tip Top Taupe ink on the smallest banner before layering the banners together on the tag.<br />
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The finishing touch on the tag was a large Metal Rimmed Pearl - a new product this year from Stampin' Up! (swoon). If you like this type of embellishment, you will love these pearls. They come 24/package in three sizes, are adhesive-backed, and they are so pretty. LOVE these pearls!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this gift boxed set of cards - it was really fun to create and <i>a certain someone</i> is going to love receiving this handmade gift. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.<br />
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Have you noticed a few peeks of the new Stampin' Up! In Colors in some of my recent projects? I've definitely been working them into the mix, but I've also created a set of greeting cards using each of the five new In Colors and the gorgeous Definitely Dahlia background stamp.<br />
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In addition, I created coordinating envelopes using the Envelope Punch Board and the new In Color Envelope Paper. This paper, which is also available in plain Neutrals, is thinner than Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper, making it easier to work with when creating envelopes. The In Color Envelope Paper is solid on one side and printed on the other, making it perfect for creating a dressed up envelope.<br />
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If you're new to Stampin' Up!, each year they introduce a new In Color palette of five trendy colors that will be offered in the form of cardstock, ink pads, markers, ribbon, embellishments, and Designer Series Paper.<br />
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Each In Color palette is retired after two years, but there are two sets of In Colors available at any given time. The 2014-2016 In Colors are: Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, and Tangelo Twist. <b><a href="http://stampingville.blogspot.com/2014/05/vivid-vases-freshly-cut-new-in-colors.html">See them here.</a></b><br />
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Without further ado, here is my Definitely Dahlia Greeting Card Set featuring the new Stampin' Up! 2015-2017 In Colors.<br />
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<b>Watermelon Wonder Happy Birthday Card. </b>Each of the cards in this set was stamped with the Definitely Dahlia background stamp using Classic Ink Pads and then quickly covered with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and heat set. The result is a shiny beautiful bloom in the coordinating In Color. For a look at Watermelon Wonder embellishments and ribbon <b><a href="http://stampingville.blogspot.com/2015/06/just-for-you-mojo-monday.html">see this "For You" card.</a></b><br />
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<b>Tip Top Taupe Thinking of You Card.</b> The clean and simple design of these cards makes them fast and fabulous, but the embossing adds a big wow. Tip Top Taupe is a wonderful gray/brown stone color that may become your favorite neutral. See my <b><a href="http://stampingville.blogspot.com/2015/06/celebrate-today-its-your-birthday.html">colorful birthday card</a></b> using it as a neutral card base.<br />
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<b>Mint Macaron Graduation Card. </b>The flagged banners on each of the cards were stamped with occasions/phrases from the Crazy About You stamp set using VersaMark ink and then heat embossed using White Stampin' Emboss Powder. See Mint Macaron paired with Night of Navy on this <b><a href="http://stampingville.blogspot.com/2015/06/serene-silhouettes-masculine-birthday.html">masculine birthday card</a></b>.<br />
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<b>TIP: </b>Macarons are the little French almond meringue sandwich cookies with sweet filling that come in all flavors and colors of the rainbow. Not to be confused with macaroons, the almond/coconut mound of a cookie. Ooh La La.<br />
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<b>Delightful Dijon Miss You Card.</b> Fans of the retired More Mustard can rejoice! Delightful Dijon is more gold/brown than More Mustard, but you'll seriously want this color for fall projects. Please note what happens when you are in a hurry and your card falls over during the photo shoot: droopy Whisper White Baker's Twine. Hahaha! Never fear ... <i>it's perky now</i>.<br />
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<b>Cucumber Crush Thanks So Much Card</b>. I created a cute little accent for each card using the flower punch in the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack and a small Rhinestone Basic Jewel.<br />
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Alrighty! Time to pick a favorite In Color. You go first, because I've narrowed it down but can't decide between Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe, and Mint Macaron. Halp.<br />
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SO ... Let's summarize today's project.<br />
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A pretty set of greeting cards for various occasions? Check.<br />
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Coordinating envelopes with a printed pattern on the inside? Check.<br />
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Seems fairly complete, right?<br />
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How about a gift box to put them in and then wrap the box with gorgeous lace trim and a stunning dahlia embossed tag?<br />
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Guess what I made!<br />
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You'll just have to wait until tomorrow to see it. I think it's worth the wait. {wink}<br />
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I paired sentiments from the Tin of Cards stamp set with images from the Serene Silhouettes stamp set to create two similar cards: a masculine birthday card and a floral happy hello card. My starting point was this week's <b><a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2015/06/mojo-monday-403.html" target="_blank">Mojo Monday Sketch</a></b>.<br />
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<li>Mint Macaron and Night of Navy are found in both patterned papers from the English Garden Designer Series Paper collection. I adore these two colors together!</li>
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Happy Friday, stampers! Before summer officially begins on Sunday, I'm celebrating the last few hours of spring with this pretty and feminine birthday card featuring the Stampin' Up! Circle of Spring stamp set.<br />
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I'm playing along over at <b><a href="http://retrosketches.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/retrosketches-168.html" target="_blank">Retro Sketches</a></b> this time, and just look at this fun sketch. I thought of the Circle of Spring stamp set right away, but was afraid the wreath would be too large so I went in another direction completely. Major fail. That card died a slow death and went to card heaven.<br />
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I was determined to use that pretty wreath and I must say - mission accomplished! I really love how this card turned out.<br />
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<li>The Circle of Spring stamp set is a cute new addition to the <b><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=137624&dbwsdemoid=2030757" target="_blank">Wondrous Wreath Bundle</a></b> (stamp set + coordinating Framelits) that debuted last fall. I'm thrilled with this additional option for the set.</li>
<li>Yay for placement guide tabs! Both wreath stamp sets, as well as the framelits, have a little tab at the top to aid in quick, efficient placement. No turning the framelit this way and that to get the proper placement. So smart.</li>
<li>It may seem odd, but it's easiest to die-cut the center of the wreath first, THEN stamp the image, and finally die-cut the outer part of the wreath. With the center cut out, you'll be able to see exactly where to stamp the image!</li>
<li>The wreath is stamped using Crumb Cake ink, then colored in using a Blender Pen with Melon Mambo and Mossy Meadow inks.</li>
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<li>My snippets of patterned paper are from the English Garden Designer Series Paper collection. These gorgeous papers feature floral patterns (some quite large) as well as gender neutral patterns/colors that will be ideal for masculine cards (believe it or not!).</li>
<li>The new Elegant Dots embossing folder jazzes up the background and ties right in with the circle theme going on. After just one use, I'm smitten with this embossing folder.</li>
<li>For the final touch, a few White Perfect Accents are sprinkled around the card. What are "perfect accents" you ask? It's the unique Stampin' Up! name for .... enamel dots!</li>
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While my colors and papers may be spring-like, this stamp set will get use year round. The Christmas themed Wonderous Wreath has been turned into a fall wreath (and probably more seasons too) and the Circle of Spring stamp set will look beautiful in summer and fall colors as well. I adore the cute font used for the greetings in this set too.<br />
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What are your plans for the weekend? We're having dinner with friends for a birthday celebration, a neighborhood "welcome Summer" party, and Father's Day on Sunday - which will probably be spent in the pool with a little grilling and a few cold ones on the side. We are also getting a new patio set delivered today and I can't wait!<br />
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Have a terrific weekend and Happy Father's Day!<br />
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This clean and simple thank you card really packs a punch in the "wow" department with a brightly colored 3-D flower taking center stage.<br />
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I've been having fun with a few challenges lately and took a look around the interwebs to see what some of my old favorites are up to these days. Sadly, several of them have rolled up the card challenge welcome mat - bummer!<br />
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But when I got to the <a href="http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CAS(E) this sketch! card challenge</a> it was obvious they are still going strong and I couldn't resist the current sketch. I had to bust a move to come in just under the wire, but I made it. I think.<br />
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<li>That gorgeous Melon Mambo flower is the wood-mount Bloom for You single stamp, a versatile little gem of a stamp.</li>
<li>Using just a few coordinating punches, this single image "blooms" into a multi-layered flower in a matter of minutes.</li>
<li>Add a glossy element to projects with Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers. I used the 1/2" circle sticker in the center of my flower.</li>
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<li>My thanks greeting is from the new Expressions Natural Elements - a collection of wood veneer words (Thanks, Congrats, Celebrate). Love these!</li>
<li>I used tiny, tiny dots of Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the greeting to the card base. </li>
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This card came together very quickly. I'll bet I spent more time making sure my four squares were glued on straight than I did creating all the other elements. Ha!<br />
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There is nothing worse than creating a beautiful card, tag, or 3-D project, only to have it fall apart the moment it hits the recipients hands. Has this ever happened to you? It could, especially if you live in a humid climate (like me).<br />
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I get questions all the time about adhesives, so today I'm holding a little "Adhesives 101 Class", aka how to keep your cards and other papercraft projects stuck together.<br />
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<b>SNAIL Adhesive:</b> This extremely popular adhesive is similar to double-sided tape, but is contained in a palm-sized refillable dispenser that allows for a continuous line of adhesive to be applied quickly and easily. This adhesive is permanent and bonds instantly. It applies cleanly with no wrinkles, and is safe for use on photos.<br />
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<b>Best uses:</b> Paper, cardstock, photos.<br />
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<b>Multipurpose Liquid Glue:</b> This adhesive is great for a variety of crafts. The glue can be temporary (when allowed to dry a moment) or permanent when adhered promptly. The applicator features a fine tip and a broad tip for larger applications. This glue is acid free (safe for scrapbooking), dries clear, and creates a strong bond.<br />
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<b>Best uses:</b> Paper, cardstock, coaster board, chipboard, embellishments, glitter, 3-D projects.<br />
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<b>TIP:</b> A little dab will do ya! If you've got glue squishing out of your project, you've used too much. For happier results adopt this motto: <i>Dot, dot, not a lot!</i><br />
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<b>Fast Fuse Adhesive: </b>This super-strong permanent adhesive is similar to the SNAIL adhesive, but creates a stronger bond and is a great alternative for those in humid climates.<br />
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The Fast Fuse Refill offers nearly <i>9 extra yards</i> of adhesive - a great value!<br />
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<b>Best uses:</b> Paper, cardstock, photos, coaster board, chipboard, 3-D projects.<br />
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<b>Tear & Tape Adhesive: </b>This new double-sided adhesive comes on a large roll (27 yards) with paper backing, but you can tear it rather than having to cut it with scissors (and the paper backing is cling free - unlike the old Sticky Strip!) <br />
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<b>Best uses: </b>Paper, cardstock, photos, ribbon, coaster board, chipboard, boxes, 3-D projects.<br />
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<b>Stampin' Dimensionals:</b> These double-sided dots of adhesive foam are perfect for adding depth and dimension to all projects. Use them to adhere almost anything from layers of paper or cardstock, to punched or die-cut images, to lightweight embellishments.<br />
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<b>Best uses: </b>Paper, cardstock, photos, buttons, ribbon, embellishments.<br />
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<b>Stampin' Glue Sticks: </b>This diamond-shaped glue stick allows you to add permanent glue to even the tightest of corners.<br />
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Dries quickly, easy to use, and comes with 2 sticks per package.<br />
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<b>Best Uses:</b> Paper, photos, fabric.<br />
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<b>TIP:</b> Great choice for crafting with children. The glue sticks are easy to grasp and use and do not have strong fumes. Simply glide the glue stick along the paper.<br />
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<b>Crystal Effects: </b>Most often used to create a glossy, lacquered look over images or when making your own embellishments, but this clear craft lacquer also works great as an adhesive.<br />
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Crystal Effects can applied using the applicator tip or brushed onto the project using a small paintbrush.<br />
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<b>Best uses:</b> Paper, cardstock, coaster board, chipboard, glitter, buttons, embellishments.<br />
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<b>TIP:</b> Used as an adhesive, Crystal Effects is permanent and will require appropriate drying time. The thicker the application, the longer it will need to dry.<br />
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<b>Adhesive Remover:</b> Oops! We all make little mistakes from time to time. The Adhesive Remover works like an eraser to remove unsightly adhesive from your project.<br />
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Note: Will not remove tape or Crystal Effects.<br />
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<b>Best uses:</b> paper, cardstock, coaster board.<br />
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<b>TIP:</b> Rub a corner of the adhesive remover over the area with excess adhesive. When all four corners get gummy, simply snip the corners off and keep using this project saving tool.<br />
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And there you have it ... a quick and easy guide to Stampin' Up! Adhesives.<br />
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I can tell you that I have tried each and every one of these adhesives. My favorites vary depending on the type of project and/or what I'm gluing, but my favorites are Fast Fuse and Multipurpose Liquid Glue for all-purpose use and I couldn't live without Glue Dots and Stampin' Dimensionals.<br />
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This fun and colorful birthday card (featuring the Stampin' Up! Celebrate Today stamp set) is on it's way to my sister-in-law as we speak. In <b><a href="http://stampingville.blogspot.com/2015/06/just-for-you-mojo-monday.html">my last post</a></b>, I mentioned using sketch challenges for inspiration in your cardmaking. The layout for this birthday card came from another of my go-to resources - Stampin' Up! catalogs. This card design was recently featured in the Sale-a-bration brochure and I loved it.<br />
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<li>The card base is Tip Top Taupe - one of five new In Colors - and it's a wonderful neutral. This trendy gray/brown stone color is slightly darker than Crumb Cake and much more brown than Sahara Sand. Loved it immediately when creating this card.</li>
<li>Three patterned paper strips are cut from the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack, one of several new 6" x 6" pads perfect for cardmaking.</li>
<li>A fourth strip is cut from Dazzling Details Glimmer Paper for added sparkle and a fifth is cut from Bermuda Bay cardstock and stamped with Bermuda Bay ink for a tone-on-tone effect.</li>
<li>Turn those strips into banners in seconds using the new Banner Triple Punch to flag the ends.</li>
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<li>To accent the balloon, I added single sequins pulled from the length of sequin trim behind the balloon, and a Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Sticker colored with a marker. <b>TIP:</b> Use a permanent marker or an alcohol marker to color the epoxy sticker before adhering it.</li>
<li>The final touch is the cute bow image stamped in Crushed Curry and die-cut.</li>
<li>For a quick and easy splash of fun on the envelope flap, I stamped the balloon dots image randomly using Bermuda Bay ink.</li>
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