It’s Time To Blossom, Baby!

So, yesterday I mentioned how all of the lovely new "Blossom" items from the Occasions Mini were very fitting for me this year.  I wanted to explain.  Please pardon me (i.e. feel free to scroll on by) as I share a a bit of my "self-improvement" goals with you!  (FYI—Self-help is another one of my …

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Paisley Prints Convention Make & Take CASEs

One of the sets that we received at this year's Convention was Paisley Prints and we made the cutest Make & Take card with it!     Although this card is simple, I think it really packs a lot of punch!  We stamped the Paisley Prints pumpkin once in Pear Pizzazz, then created a cut-out version …

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New Product Sampler Kits Now Available!

Wouldn't it be awesome to have all of the new Designer Series Paper?  How about every color of In Color ribbon, or all of the new Buttons colors?  If only you didn't have to spend so much money to have them all.  Now you can have them all, at a fraction of the price!!!  I'm …

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Newsprint: Black, White & Red All Over

Today, I'm showing you another gorgeous card created by Michelle Hoover featuring the Artistic Etchings set:    I'm always afraid to play with bold black and red combinations, but Michelle excels in this color palette.  She started with the new Newsprint Designer Series Paper (shown right) for the background.  She then stenciled on the fleur …

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6 Days Left: Goodbye Bloomin’ Beautiful

   Today we are bidding adieu to the retiring Bloomin' Beautiful set.  This is such a pretty card in person, because it's made with Shimmer White card stock.  When I'm wanting a white card stock base, I like to use this (or one of the Naturals or Confetti colors) rather than Whisper White or Very …

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Cottage Wall Treat Bag With Fleurettes

Aside from cards, my favorite kind of project has got to be little treat holders and party favors!  (It could be partially due to my love of treats!)  Mostly, I like seeing all of the different ways you can wrap up goodies to wow the recipient—what I like to call a Too Cool Moment! Treat …

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