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Striking cards with Pretty Perennials with True Love DSP

If the True Love designer paper hasn't caught your eye yet look at these cards:  

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I paired it with the Pretty Perennials stamp and dies bundle for a recent FB Live.  I used Bermuda Bay, Real Red and black. Simple Stamping at it's best!  No die-cuts or punches either!  Sometimes it's fun to just stamp and layer.  

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You can see the measurements below. I try to share the printed list in my videos so they're easy to jot down.

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Lastly here's the stepped-up card I made using heat embossing and the Perennial Petal dies.  See the Pretty Perennial bundle here.

I also used our new Blending Brushes to add color to the white flowers.  Love these so much! 

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Measurements are below and you can watch the FB Live replay video below: 

I think cards featuring black and White with a pop of color are so striking and stand out.  What do you think? 

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Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

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• Back from Disney World – the 2024 Stampin’ Up! incentive trip

  May 19, 2025

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  We had a wonderful time on the Stampin' Up! annual incentive trip to Disney World.  We got home late last night and even though we hoped to have a restful trip we were quite exhausted. These North Dakotans were not ready for 96 degree heat!  

  I'll share a few of our favorite photos today and more of Stampin' Up! products tomorrow. 

  This is what we saw on the TV screen when we arrived to our room: 

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  Below is the view from our room in the Grand Floridian Resort at Disney World:

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  This basket was found in our room at the end of the first night there.  A super neat felt basket (that folded flat) filled with some of our favorite snacks & beverages (a survey was sent to us last fall). 

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  The beautiful nightly fireworks we could see from our resort. We spent many evenings at the outdoor cafe visiting with our friends and enjoying them. 

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  I had to get a picture with Sara (SU CEO) with the paper chain background!  

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  Our friends, Dan & Lori Heiling, Susie & Deke Wood and us at Hollywood Studios.

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  We at at the 50's Primetime Cafe in Hollywood Studios.  

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  I'll share more photos tomorrow! 

  Disclaimer: Less than 1% of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators earn the incentive trip.

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• Fantastic Team swaps with Botanical Textures suite

  May 16, 2025

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  Today I have three fantastic swaps made by my Flowerbug's Team; all featuring the Botanical Textures suite from our online store.  Did you know we have a huge selection of items that are not seen in any printed catalog?  They're called Online Exclusives and you can see them all here.  

  This first card was made by Kim for her Card Club swap.  I had to share it with you because I thought it was so neat.  She used Black, White and Lemon Lime Twist. 

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  Her stamped images are from the Textured Notes stamp set.  The cute hexagon gems are new and seen in our 2025-26 Annual Catalog.  

  Next is a fabulous fancy fold card made by Rita. She also used this same Botanical Textures DSP along with Petunia Pop card stock. 

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  She used the Bright Borders stamp set and the To the Point punch. This punch has been out of stock for months!  I hope it comes back soon.  It is expected around June 2nd. 

  Here's the view when it's open: 

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  The card base is 11" X 5 1/2".  It's scored at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/4" & 7".  Then it's trimmed horizontally at 1" from the upper and lower edges but only from the 1 3/4" and 5 1/4" score lines. 

  The DSP is 6 3/4" X 5 1/4".  

  It looks like she adhered the DSP and then cut the slits open with a paper trimmer.  So cool!  No difficulty measuring your layers  when you do it this way. 

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  Lastly today is Ginny's card made with the Woven Textures DSP and the Textured Notes bundle.  I love these products; one of my favorites from the online store!

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  Her colors include Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.  She used five different dies from the Textured Notes dies!  I especially like the frame in the center, highlighting that pretty DSP.  

  Below is the inside view stamped with textural images from the Textured Notes stamp set. 

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• Adorable Turtle-y Cute fun fold card

  May 15, 2025

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  Last weekend we held our monthly Team swap and Lori made this super cute card. 

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  It's a vertical book binding card fold.  I love how this fold allows you to show off so much fun products like the DSP and the embossing folder. Her turtle & balloon are fussy cut from the Turtle-y Cute DSP.  

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  She used the Turtle-y Cute suite seen here. So many fun elements! Unfortunately the Turtle Textures embossing folder is currently unavailable.  

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  Measurements:

  • Base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score 1 3/4", 3 1/4" & 4 1/4"
  • yellow is 2 5/8" X 5 1/2"
  • green textured 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
  • DSP 2 pieces at 3/4" X 5 1/4"
  • white inside 2 1/8" X 5 1/4"
  • banner greeting 2 3/4" X 7/8"

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  Get $166 in product of your choice for just $99 with free shipping! Click here!

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