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Casing my friend with Caring Leaves & video

Last week I was out of town to see my son get married in the beautiful Grand Tetons National Park in Wyoming.  

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The photographer was incredible; I have to share some of her early shots with you.  It was a quick trip but we were blessed to be there for the small ceremony. We had a wonderful time driving through the stunning park with the photographer scouting out photo opportunities.  We're thrilled to add Katrina to our family! 

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Today I'm sharing the swap card I made for our Team card swap this month:

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My colors include Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Beige & Very Vanilla.  Peacock is one of my favorite 'outside the box' colors for autumn projects. 

Two of my favorite types of stamps are 2-step and Distinktive and this set is both!  It's a sweet & simple set & it's just $17. See it here. 

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When I was planning my card for the swap I came across the card on the left below.  It's one my friend Susie Wood made awhile ago. I loved the layout and cased it using the Caring Leaves set. 

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Casing a favorite card or layout is my go to when designing a new project. It's fun to switch up colors and products while using the same design. 

I created a video that's posted below.  I stamped the outline leaves on the large Pretty Peacock layer before embossing it with the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder. I also stamped an extra leaf to fussy cut and add under the tag.  See the measurements below.

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Measurements:

• Basic Beige 4 1/4" X 11" score at 5 1/2"
• Pretty Peacock 2 3/4" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 4 
• Pumpkin Pie 2 1/2" X 3 3/4", 4 1/4" X 1" strip
• Very Vanilla 2 1/4" X 3 1/2" plus tag die-cut

Below is the video I shared along with card swaps from my Team. 

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• Over $1800 donated to Minot charities with our big stamping sale Saturday

  August 10, 2022

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  As many of you know we hold a big paper crafting sale in June of each year where my customers can sell their excess or unwanted stamping items.  This year we added a second sale that we held on Saturday.  Why? Sadly one of my best friends passed away last fall and together with her family we sold her collection of stamping & scrapbooking items. 

  Here's a picture of some of it!  

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  We did add some items that were generously donated by my customers from the big June sale.  100% of this sale was donated to charities in Minot. 

  Click on the bold names below to read about them. Feel free to donate to any of these non-profits if you'd like to.

  • Matthew 25 – a nonprofit that seeks to match gifts of clothing and household items with those in need in our community at no cost.
  • Hairball Haven – non-profit feline rescue. We primarily pull cats and kittens from the Minot, ND
  • Project Bee – has provided overnight housing for women at local motels and apartments for chronically homeless women with mental health issues.

  The craft items were marked down drastically and people noticed!  Not many items were over $3 and the majority was .25 – .50 cents! Our goal was to sell as much as we could to raise money for our charities.  It was the biggest success we've ever had at a sale!  I am still in awe and shock at how fast the items sold. Over $1800 will be donated to these amazing organizations. 

  My friend was a nurse and amazingly kind & generous. She would be so happy to know we used her craft items to support others in need in our city. 

  We had so little left; just 6 small boxes!  And the leftovers will go towards another group of ladies that make cards for prison inmates, elderly & others in need.  Their group is called Folding Angels.  

  I apologize to those of you who could not take part due to long distance or poor timing.  I know it's a tease and I'm sorry about that.  But I did want to share it with you.  

  Special thanks to my friend Clarisse's daughter, Devin, who helped gather and sort the items to be sold.  Also to my faithful and generous helpers that spent hours marking & sorting – Marilyn, Lori, Pat, Becky & Joanne plus the many that helped at the sale.  It would not have been a success without the many hours of help and guidance you provided.  

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  New!  Inventory update from Stampin' Up!:

  Non-Orderable items:

  • Rays of Light stamp set – TBA (to be announced)
  • Evening Evergreen card stock available mid August
  • Holly Berry dies – available late August
  • Split Card Texture dies – available late August
  • Barn dies – available late August
  • Gnomes dies – available late August

  Low Inventory items:

  • Lights Aglow specialty 6 X 6" DSP
  • Bows of Holly 12 X 12" DSP
  • 2022-24 In Color Matte Decorative dots 
  • Stylish Shapes dies
  • Palms dies
  • Sending dies
  • Blossoming Happiness dies 

   

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• Simple stamping with the Simply Fabulous set & Silver & Gold DSP

  August 9, 2022

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  I shared fun ways to use the Silver & Gold DSP on last week's Facebook Live video. See the video here. 

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  I stamped directly onto this foil printed DSP with the Simply Fabulous stamp set seen here.  I chose it because of it's bold, solid images. 

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  I decided to feature the newest In Colors – Parakeet Party, Sweet Sorbet & Tahitian Tide.  If you love bright, eye catching colors you need these 2-22-24 In Colors! Most of you know I love color coordination; it's why I love Stampin' Up!  They have everything from card stock, ink, markers, ribbon to gems in these colors. See them all here.  

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  The greeting is stamped on a die-cut from the Beautiful Shapes dies seen here.  I love the unique and playful shape of it.  

  Below are the measurements for this card.  

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  I hope you enjoy watching the video below; just click on the photo. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! 

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• August’s card kit of the month features the gorgeous Splendid Day DSP; get the kit or tutorial!

  August 8, 2022

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  I knew I had to feature the stunning Splendid Day specialty DSP for one of my kits to go. August seemed the perfect time for it!  

  Look at these beautiful cards:

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  If you like these cards you have a few options.  You can choose to receive the pre-cut kit to go with the PDF tutorial or just the PDF tutorial only.  

  The pre-cut kit includes $20 in product plus the pre-cut kit for just $28.  Here's what you'll receive: 

  • All pre-cut pieces including punches or die-cuts
  • 1/2 pkg of 6 X 12" Splendid Day DSP (you'll cut using the directions)
  • a share of Soft Sea Foam 3/8" ribbon
  • a share of Elegant Faceted gems
  • The free PDF tutorial – photos, step by step directions, measurements & a supplies list

  Purchase the pre-cut kit here or the PDF tutorial for $15 here. 

  *This is the kit my monthly kit subscribers will receive. 

  I used Pool Party, Sahara Sand Fresh Freesia & Soft Sea Foam inks along with the Splendid Thoughts stamp set. You need mostly greetings to stamp & finish the cards like mine.  

  Add on the Splendid Thoughts stamp set or bundle at an extra 10% off!  Contact me here for an invoice to be sent to you. To get it all – bundle, kit to go & PDF tutorial with Priority Shipping it's $92.  

  See all of my kits, tutorials & more here. 

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