Monthly Archives: May 2014

Opus Oaks – Fun on the Farm

Posted on May 31, 2014 by buffycooper

My Rachel invited us to an event at Opus Oaks Farm.  She’s been working with Gail Bowman-Harlow, the director, to organize a very fun and educational day at the farm. Opus Oaks, An Art Place, Inc. was founded in 1999 … Continue reading →

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Designer Garden Window Box with Card – May Bonus Project!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by buffycooper

Make a lovely flower garden window box to brighten up your space with fun patterned flowers that will last. No need to water them – and if you know me, that’s a very good thing!  These bright and fun blossoms … Continue reading →

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Wreath Class

Posted on May 29, 2014 by buffycooper

Join Stampin’ Up! today for $50! Find out how here. Learn how to make these cute tissue paper flowers!  I decided we needed to do something with them – besides using them as gift toppers.  So we’ll be making them … Continue reading →

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Join Stampin’ Up! for $50

Posted on May 28, 2014 by buffycooper

For the next month, new recruits that join Stampin’ Up! can do so at the traditional Starter Kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), or for a limited time, a reduced priced Starter Kit at the low price of $50 … Continue reading →

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Venetian Romance Gift Set

Posted on May 27, 2014 by buffycooper

A perfect gift for a special person.  Never forget a birthday or anniversary again. This Card Reminder Box will help you keep track of all those important dates that you want to remember.  Just fill in the calendar pages with … Continue reading →

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Just Keep Swimming

Posted on May 26, 2014 by buffycooper

I love the fish in the Stampin’ Up! By the Tide stamp set. They just look a little grumpy, don’t you think? Like, “Hey – be careful of that little wiggly worm. It’s a trap. Just keep swimming!” I wish … Continue reading →

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Sentimental Sunday

Posted on May 25, 2014 by buffycooper

I was playing with my new Stampin’ Up! Blendabilities yesterday, and pulled out a stamp set that retired several years ago – Summer by the Sea.  This is a great set for watercoloring, and it works well with the Blendabilities. … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Set with Window Box

Posted on May 24, 2014 by buffycooper

This set of patriotic notecards is great for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or celebrating the heroes in our armed forces any day. It includes eight cards with matching lined envelopes and a coordinated box with a window and themed … Continue reading →

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Work of Art

Posted on May 23, 2014 by buffycooper

I had the best day today. It was a “work day” for me, but since “work” means “paper crafting,” it’s not really work.  But don’t tell my family that. I played with a lot of new and returning products.  I … Continue reading →

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Going…going…

Posted on May 22, 2014 by buffycooper

Going…going…but not quite gone! We’re counting down the final days of the 2013-14 annual catalog and Occasions catalog sales period.  And it’s the last day to sign up for the half-price My Paper Pumpkin. But – it’s also the first … Continue reading →

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