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Reason to Smile

This card is made with the July Stampin' UP! promotional Reason to Smile stamp set.  Only $5.00 (wood or clear mount) with a $50.00 qualifying order.  Very versatile & sweet stamp set.

 Inspired by:  Cynthia Milla

Stamps: Reason To Smile (available July ONLY), Lacy & Lovely
Paper:  Whisper White
Ink:  Black StazOn, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Tools and Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Daffodil Delight ¼” grosgrain ribbon, square punch

International Bazaar

The International Bazaar Designer Paper Series quickly became one of my favorites from the new 2012-2013 Annual Catalog.  I love the color palate and the designs of this packet.  Sadly, this card is going out to a dear friend who recently lost her sister.

Inspiration:  Mary Fish

Stamp Set:  Love & Sympathy
Paper:  International Bazaar Designer Series Paper, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pacific Point
Cool Tools:  1 3/8" Square Punch (for flagged end), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits
Toosl & Accessories:  Natural Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals)

Friends Blossom

I made this card to send to some of my Stampin’ UP! demonstrator peeps with a little surprise tucked inside. No not cash, I know what your’re thinking.   It turned out so cute I of course put it in my June stamp camp. 

Inspired by:  Sandi MacIvor

Stamps: Bright Blossoms, You’re a Gem (retired—sorry this one slipped by me) A Word for You (inside)
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo
Paper: Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Paper Series
Accessories: Stamp-a-Ma-jig, Eyelet Ribbon Border Punch (another retired punch that slipped by me), Stripes Embossing Folder

Alhambra

This card was one of my June camp cards.  One of my customers asked for a project using a wheel.  I love the Alhambra Jumbo Wheel new in the 2012-2013 catalog.  I think it has lots of possibilities. 

I went to a retreat over the weekend with my Stampin’ UP! peeps.  Our upline Pam D’Urso invited us to visit her new home in Mahomet, IL.  We are always up for a road trip.  The highlight of the weekend was a shoebox exchange.  I chose to use this card because it uses a wheel to create designer paper and I wanted my peeps to try out making the double bow. 

Ooh,  Yadi just hit a home run to tie the game.  (You know I’m watching the game this time of night).  I digress.

So what do you think Alhambra means?  I did a little research and in my interpretation, a fitting description would be, ”rich ornamentation”.    I like it and the card too.

Stamps:  World Treasures, Alhambra Jumbo Wheel, Curly Cute (inside)

Paper:  Summer Starfruit, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Stazon Black, Basic Black (Jumbo Inked Stampin’ Around Cartridge) Summer Starfruit

Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot,  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Jumbo Wheel Cartridge,  Blender Pen, Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals.

Live, Laugh, Love

Berry Blossoms DSP is a cheerful and colorful Designer Paper Series collection that will be retiring in just a few days along with the On Your Birthday stamp set Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool.  If you don’t have any of these, it’s not too late to place your order. 

Stamp Set:  On Your Birthday
Paper:  Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper, Lucky Limeade,  Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Ink:  Early Espresso
Tool & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die,  3" Circle Die,  2½ Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Mini Silver Brads, Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon,  Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive

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