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Red White and Blue Sweetest Cherries
Red White and Blue Sweetest Well Sweetest Cherries that is. This is one of the June Ding Dong Ditch cards. Did you miss the talk about the science experiment?? What am I talking about?? Well, we took the Herringbone ribbon and died it. How?? Well we used the Real Red ink refill and some water. Let it soak overnight, let it drip dry in the sink. Then you have a new colored ribbon. Yes, this could be ANY color of refill. Humm, I think I am in need of some purple ribbon!! It looks great doesn’t it? Here is a question for you… What do you think of the addition…
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August 2023 Ding Dong Ditch, class to go
August 2023 Ding Dong Ditch Here it is… The information on this month class to go. The August 2023 Ding Dong Ditch is a perfect way to end the summer. Yes, it is Daisies. For you to get this fun class all you need to do is pay the $14 (shipping extra). What do you get with that?? Do not forget that we make the cards together via a live on facebook (YouTube Sept 27-replay). I show the original ideas and we tweak them just a little. More ideas you know. Did I mention that if you get the suite you get the PDF instructions and the cardstock FREE from…
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One Sheet Wonder Class signup reminder
One Sheet Wonder Class Here is your reminder to signup for the One Sheet Wonder Class. You get to choose your DSP from either Stargazing DSP or the Let’s go Fishing DSP. These two fun suites are perfect for anyone! Both can go general, yes even the Fishing one! Join us in person or online for this one! Let me know which DSP and send me $25 for your kit! Last Day to signup is Saturday! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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A Party Cats Plants plus I am exhausted
A Party Cats Plants plus With the summer winding down there is still soo much to do!! However, you need to take time to celebrate friends when they are getting married. I was soo happy to Celebrate with Kaitlyn and Phil. The day will be here before you know it!! I know that smile is a HUGE indication of your happiness!! I think that Henry is taking lessons from Donnie. Donnie is on the left and Henry on the right. They sure take lots of naps. Kinda wish that I could join them. Well once in a while!! Especially with the weather that has been soo warm!! How about where…
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A bit of Red White and Blue Cherries
A bit of Red White and Blue Here are all of my favorite things in one card… a super easy fun fold, a bit of Red White and Blue, ribbon and embellishments. What is not to love, right?? Did you miss out on the June Ding Dong Ditch?? This beauty is from that class. Be sure to watch for the information on the August Ding Dong Ditch later this week!! Here is what we used in June. The Countryside Inn DSP, Sweetest Cherries stamp set and Cherry Builder punch. Yes, I did kinda throw a wrench in the works with this Orchid Oasis paper, but that IS what I do,…
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Sales Classes and loads of things going on!!
Sales Classes and loads of things Yes, it starts today… Sales Classes and loads of things. Here is one of the sales… Kits Collection, you get 10-30% off ALL kits. Reminder that these are an online exclusive and here is your …. Do not forget that you have Bonus Days coupons if you purchased in July. Remember those weird and crazy looking code things you got in your email from Stampin’ Up!? Yup, those are the ones. You can use them all month long. Do not forget to use them!! Have you been looking for a way to make a bunch of cards all at one time. However, the stamp…
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Stampin Bingo Winning Smiles from July fun
Stampin Bingo Winning Smiles Here is a fun post for you guys today!! All the fun from Stampin Bingo Winning Smiles. I was super excited to share this day with all these beautiful ladies. I sure hope you had as much fun as I did!! Here is one of those Winning Smiles… No not me, Paula. She was one of the first round winners. Great group of treasures here. The photo on the left is Cindy and Nancy. They were winners in round two. Stamp set and goodies to add fun excitement to your lovely crafty stash. Ohhh do I see butterflies there?? Humm, I see more in the second…
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Enjoying Creatures and Landscape today.
Enjoying Creatures and Landscape today What an amazing week I had… Wow… travel, weeds, chickens, kittens and also Joe. Starting by Enjoying Creatures and Landscape today. Here is a bug for you first. This big caterpillar will soon be a Beautiful Monarch Butterfly. I found it under a broken clay pot. I was please to see it. As I do love my butterflies. I very much look forward to finding the soon to be chrysalis. However, the best will be the butterfly. The journey I am sure will be an amazing thing to watch!! See the bird bath in the photo on the left?? It was over there that I…
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July 2023 Ding Dong Ditch signup reminder
July 2023 Ding Dong Ditch Here is your final reminder for the July 2023 Ding Dong Ditch. This online only class. You will want to get ALL the information in the original post… However, with only three days left. You will want to send your money ASAP!! As of August 1 there will be a new class to check out. Ohhh but wait there is an add on. Keeping in mind that the punch is on back order. However, I will be adding in a few extra trucks to those that order the class!! Join us!! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!! Only a few days left!! Check…
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Garage Sale find Redo Meadows Dies used
Garage Sale find Redo So over the forth I was able to hit up a couple garage/barn sales and found this super cute wood frame. I knew that it would be the perfect Garage Sale find Redo. Also in keeping with our Red, White and Blue theme this month. Ohhh by the way… Are you liking the monthly themes?? Please let me know in the comments. I sure have been having fun with it. June we did Masculine cards all month long. This month has been all about the Red, White and Blue. What should next month be?? Humm, I have been wondering myself. Anyway, thinking a bit outside the…
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Bonus Days Hurry ending July 31 so soon!!
Bonus Days Hurry ending Ohhh, no Bonus Days Hurry ending July 31. Still stuck on what Bonus Days actually is?? Simply shop by the end of the month (July 31), spending at least $50 and get coupons to spend in August. For every $50 you gat a $5 coupon code to use on your purchase you make in August. You can only use each code one time. However keep in mind that you could be multiple codes to use. Example: You put in an order product purchase of $110. You will get two codes. OR, if you have a party by yourself, long wish list, and your total is $200.…
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Sweet Citrus tall glass of limeade Thank You
Sweet Citrus tall glass I am soo in love with this one!! Have you seen this video??? The Sweet Citrus tall glass of limeade uses the Sweet Citrus hybrid embossing folder and stamp set. I also used this as a Thank. You for the Birthday Stamp-a-Stack because it was soo fun to make. Come on a little journey with me… think lemonade, limeade, grapefruit or even pink lemonade… I make these in all those fun colors. Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Flirty Flamingo and even a Sweet Sorbet for a bunch of different ‘flavored’ drinks. Sounds fun, right?? I thought so too!! I will admit that the class…
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Kitties Weeds and Playing in the dirt again.
Kitties Weeds and Playing in the dirt Gotta love Kitties Weeds and Playing in the dirt. Well, not the weeds but this photo I truly LOVE!!! Clyde and Wayne hanging out in the craft room and of course napping!! Dang this bed is not big enough for these two. However, the chair is not going to be big enough soon either. Soo glad that Clyde loves his Littles. I talk about the kitties in the dresser, here is proof. They literally climb up the back of the drawers and open the drawers then pop out in either the top or second drawer. It still spooks me when he drawers pop…
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Red White and Blue Fun Fold Mystery Card
Red White and Blue Fun We have soo much fun during Mystery Card Night. The theme was pretty obvious I think. Hahaha. Have you seen all the fun with the Share a Milkshake bundle?? I paired this with Gingham DSP. I really love this blueberry and berry stack of ice cream. And lets be honest these could be any flavors. I was super excited when a customer asked me to show her how to make this amazing fold. Plus a huge shout out to a fellow demonstrator Bronwyn from Australia for the amazing challenge. W anna see how we made it?? How about getting all the measurement? Yes, they are…
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Biggest Wish and Bright and Beautiful card
Biggest Wish and Bright and Beautiful I have a super fun and very cheerful Biggest Wish and Bright and Beautiful fun fold for you today. Humm, does that circle look off center?? Well, yes it does and it was intended to be that way. Have you tried doing a gate fold in this direction?? Now, I know that it does not stand up. However, it was too fun to create not to share. Here is where the fun began. The Bright and Beautiful DSP has soo many fun colors and patterns. I am thinking of using this for a Ding Dong Ditch, thoughts?? I chose to start with the colors.…
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Welcoming new Team members and Prize winner
Welcoming new Team members Starting off with a Prize winner and finishing up with Welcoming new Team members. Martha has been coming to my Culver Library class for many many years. I soo appreciate all her talent, suggestions and especially her beautiful smile. Sweetie, congratulations on winning a class prize. I look forward to many more years of crafting with you!! HUGS!!! Happy Anniversary to Kim, on the left. She has been on the team for four years and soo happy that she has been joining us for our monthly meetings. You talents are unlimited. I so look forward to you demonstrations and amazing ideas. Nancy is one of our…
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More Sales coming your way plus a Bonus
More Sales coming your way OHHH my goodness, did you hear?? I just can not believe it… All the stamps in the Annual Catalog are going to be 15% off WEDNESDAY!! Now just to be sure that you know, Host stamps are NOT included. Sorry but Online Exclusives are also NOT included. However, if you can not find a stamp set or five in the annual that you can not live without… Just Saying!! Here is the Bonus… Do not forget that Bonus Days are still going on!! So for every $50 you spend this month … You get a code that will get you an additional $5 to use…
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July Mystery Card Night in Red White Blue
July Mystery Card Night See I told you there was a TON of stuff going on!! The July Mystery Card Night went off without a hitch. Do NOT worry, you still have time to get in on the FUN!! You can even catch the live over on my YouTube channel. I am broadcasting it in both places now!! What is Mystery Card Night?? Well you get measurements for card parts and we meet on the second Friday of each month to make make that card. I post the measurement on facebook and youtube now. Need help finding me on youtube?? Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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July 2023 Ding Dong Ditch Christmas themed
July 2023 Ding Dong Ditch It is that time again, July 2023 Ding Dong Ditch that is. This one has a Christmas in July kinda theme. Here is how this one is going to work. You will get a Half pack of the Vanilla Notecards and envelopes, Half a spool of new Red and Gold Ribbon (online exclusive) and some cardstock. I will be have 4 different design ideas for you to use including PDF instructions. All of the above for $14 (shipping extra). Ohhh, but wait, as always there is more!! The stamp set that I will be using is also new!! Yes, it is also an online exclusive…
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Upcoming Class and Hot News for July
Upcoming Class and Hot News Do many fun things to share, this is only a few, Upcoming Class and Hot New for July. You know what I remember talking about Stampin’ Bingo, however I do not think I shared what the price is… yikes!! Sign up ends on Monday the 17th and it will cost $35. Here is where the breakdown is located. This is both online and in person ALL on the same day!! Did you hear that there are several new Online Exclusives?? Well, I bet you did, however I am here to tell you that there are a few that you are not going to want to…
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Sweet Citrus Book Fold two different ways…
Sweet Citrus Book Fold Ahhh, the perfect summer card!! The Sweet Citrus Book Fold is the one. However, I could not decide if I liked it with the Daffodil Delight as the card base or the Granny Apple Green. How about you?? All the colors are the same only flipped around a bit. The patterned paper, DSP that is, is from the Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 paper pack. That color is technically Crushed Curry, but soo easy to lighten up with the Daffodil Delight. I did a couple simple things to the Limes noice the color variation on the rinds?? That is where I used my Mini Blending Brush.…
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Outside Flowers and Pond Action Homestead
Outside Flowers and Pond Action I could not get a good photo of this… it was either too dark or not light enough. The week on the Homestead its all about Outside Flowers and Pond Action. This amazing bush is soo happy!! It is a Oak Leaf Hydrangea. I purchased it several years ago on the clearance rack and it was NOT good looking for sure. However, it sure it now. Holy cow this thing has been blooming for almost two weeks!! So many more pretties this week. Going from left to right. Hollyhock, Two different Coneflowers and a soon to be flowering Dahlia. The hollyhock has also been here…
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Welcome Inn additional Alternatives for PP.
Welcome Inn additional Alternatives I have some Welcome Inn additional Alternatives for the June Paper Pumpkin for you today. Starting off with this ‘Ombré’ looking one. I actually was surprised at how close in color the Night of Navy and Misty Moonlight one was. The Boho Blue for me was the great in between. Ohhh you know what, I wonder how it would have looked with the Boho Blue in the middle. I have not yet purchased the dies that go with the Countryside Inn Suite. As you can see though I was able to trace and fussy cut one. Using the negative from one of the ones of the…
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News and Hello Ladybug technique card
News and Hello Ladybug technique Today was a super crazy day with all those sales, right?? News and Hello Ladybug technique card with a video too!! I just wanted to do a reminder that Friday, today, is Girls Night. Yes, the in person. However with all these amazing sales you could get the Girls Night cards for free with a purchase. Now, on to the inspiration. I do love this Ladybug card. I have been wanting to share it for a long time. I would say over a month now. You know it really is not a super kinda guy card … so it had to wait. Just be sure…
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Loads of Sales starting TODAY!!! Check this
Loads of Sales starting TODAY!!! First up today for the Loads of Sales starting TODAY!! They have refreshed the Clearance Rack. Hurry you do not way to miss out on these GREAT deals!! Let me just say that I have seen some items at over 50% off. Be sure to check here!! This two day ONLY sale is one that you will want to check out too. Refills, past kits and soo much more. All of this also up to 50% off. This is a great way to introduce a friend or loved one to this amazing Crafty Subscription box. What a Great Gift Idea too!! Combine the above two…
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Inside and Outside kittens Flowers too!!
Inside and Outside kittens Flowers Ohhh my sweet Henry! Today is about Inside and Outside kittens Flowers too!! I was up late working on stuff in the craft room and Henry was doing a great job of distracting me!! He claims he was just helping… See mom this paper is cut crooked! Thank You sweetie, very helpful, hahaha. Funny how these guys also like to be helpful!! And super snoopy!! I walked away from that basket and found all three of them on the princess palace. Let me say that they were not happy that there was no dirt in that basket. However, they did like the choice of Lemon…
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Coffee and Cards tomorrow morning.
Coffee and Cards tomorrow morning In case you forgot, need a reminder, or did not know. Coffee and Cards tomorrow morning is the crafty place to be!! I will be live over on my facebook page and you will love the Patriotic Theme that I have planned!! Ohhh come on 10:30am central time is not that early. You can enjoy with your favorite morning beverage in your PJ’s. I can not wait to see you then!! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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Last Day for the Shopping Club Special.
Last Day for the Shopping Club Here is what the Plus part is…. Instead of getting $125 worth of product you get $155 worth. All for the super price of $99 with FREE shipping. Today, Friday, is the Last Day for the Shopping Club Special. No, you do not need to do what I do. The IWS Shopping Club is just that be your own best customer and get the amazing benefits!! Here are a few other things that you will want to know when joining the club. I hope that if you have any questions you will let me know!! I will be happy to help!! Hugs and Have…
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June 2023 PP Possibilities Welcome Inn Hop
June 2023 PP Possibilities Welcome Inn Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop!! Did you love Deb’s idea?? Today is all about the June 2023 PP Possibilities Welcome Inn. I have another fun idea. It kinds ties into what my team and I are focusing on in the month of July, Random Acts of Kindness. No this does not include the DSP pack. However, the only extra is ribbon and one piece of Basic White cardstock. I was thinking I would use more of those labels and sentiment pieces. Did you get the add on die cuts?? As of this post they were still available. I love them!! Contact…
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Tree Rings hybrid Just for You Gift Card Holder
Tree Rings hybrid Just All month is about Masculine cards on both YouTube and Facebook. Today is Tree Rings hybrid Just for You Gift Card Holder. Ohhhh, I love this card. Simple but perfect for any guy in your life! Now… join me train of thought! In my ‘back forty’ There are trees, standing and fallen. There is always leaves, ferns and of course birds. Although I did not add a bird. No worries there is one there with a bird. hahaha. Okay back to this one. With a bit of ink and some daubers add a bit of depth to those rings and ferns. The colors used here is…