Monthly Archives: March 2011

Bliss in Turquoise

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Today I used my last allergy tablet, so I ran out to the big chain store to get another box.  I really like to use two different kinds, but you can't get both at the same time, because they have … Continue reading →

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Another Swap

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

Here's another of my swaps for you.  This one is from Marsha Reed, and I am so making this card soon! There are so many cool elements on this card.  My favoite is the "embedded embossing."  Marsha stamped the flower … Continue reading →

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Full Circle

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

When I first started my blog, I scanned all my projects into the computer.  Of course, that meant 3-D projects or anything larger than 8-1/2" x 11" couldn't be blogged.  And anything with glitter drove Mike crazy.  (But it made … Continue reading →

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Magic Butterflies

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Or, maybe, magic moths?  This technique was called "Magic Snowflakes" when I first heard of it, but, really…I'm not into snow right now!  So I decided to use the little butterfly/moth from Nature Walk instead. I was playing with the … Continue reading →

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Sponging over Embossing

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

I got the greatest idea from Stephanie McKinnon.  She sent a note with her swap, but I think I left it downstairs.  The idea of the embossing and sponging was originally from Jackie Topa, but the layout and colors were … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Punchy with Jean

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

This is going to be a real quicky, because I have to head out to a rehearsal.  But I wanted to show you another of my swaps! One of the best things about being a Stampin' Up!®  demo is you … Continue reading →

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SWAPS!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Remember I told you I participated in a swap with some "Forum Friends?"  Here's one I got from Joanne Do in Hawaii, and I loved it as soon as I opened the envelope.  (I've loved all of them, of course!) … Continue reading →

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The 2-Minute Card

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Mike & I went to a big warehouse club in a nearby town yesterday.  We have a Costco, but sometimes there are things at Sam's that Costco just doesn't have.  So…off we went.  Oh, my.  Apparently, we arrived at the … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Stampin' Up!® has a forum for demonstrators where we can share ideas, tips & techniques and just "chat" about stamping.  It's fun, and I've made a lot of "cyber friends" that I can't wait to meet in person.  However, the … Continue reading →

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Daisies, Daisies!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

Ok – make that "daisy."  I was supposed to spend the day cutting paper and organizing supplies for the Spring Fling, but instead, I decided to create a Gerbera daisy.  With Stampin' Up! punches and the Big Shot, it's so … Continue reading →

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