Sometimes a card comes together very easily. Sometimes it is a real struggle. Even though I was using one of my favourite colour combinations for this card and the stamping was quick, it took a really long time to create. I had a vision in my head that I just could not get to translate to the actual paper. Do you ever have stamping days like that?

I kept moving things around and changing the accessories until I got to this card. I don’t think this card will ever be an all-time favourite card but it’s okay. 

I buy one stamp set a month just for fun. A stamp set that I don’t plan to use for a class or workshop or for a specific project. A stamp set that is just for me. And this month I bought this stamp set, Printed Petals. I have seen so many beautiful samples made with this card that I couldn’t wait to use it. 

Since this card is not the my best example of this set, I guess I’ll need to keep stamping. And that is what I love about rubber stamping, it is quick and easy. I have not invested days, weeks or months into my cards. Only minutes so it feels good to try again and succeed. Stay tuned for another sample soon!

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Stamps: Printed Petals (Clear 120444, Wood 116679), Curly Cute (Clear 120510, Wood 117014)

Inks: Rose Red (101778), Pretty in Pink (101301)

Paper: Rose Red (102544), Regal Rose (1051300, Pretty in Pink (100459), Whisper White (100730)

Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976)

Punches:1-3/4" Scallop Circle (119854), 2-3/8" Scallop Circle (118874), 2-1/2" Circle (120906)

Other: Whisper White 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (119958), 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo Brads (112534), Subtles Designer Buttons (1197450, Mat Pack (105826), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Printed Petals Stamp Set, Set of 5

Clear $17.95, #120444

Wood $24.95, #116679

Page 106 of the Idea Book & Catalogue 

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My Dreaming About Rubber Stamps Team got together on Saturday for a Shoebox Swap. What a blast!

In a shoebox swap, each participant puts all of the supplies to make their card or project, including stamps, inks, cardstock, etc into a small box. Then each stamper moves through the stations completing each card. Every eight minutes a bell was rung to tell everyone to move to the next station. It doesn’t sound like alot of time but because the cardstock is pre-cut you really can make cards that quickly.

This card was designed by Karen Yeomans for our swap. I wanted to share it with you today because it is a great sample using the Vintage Christmas Card Bundle that is included in the Handmade Holiday promotion that Stampin’ Up! is offering right now.

Want more information on joining Stampin’ Up! and my DARS Team of demonstrators, click here.

This bundle includes the Bells & Boughs stamp set in either clear or wood mount and the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper at a 20 percent savings. To order this stamp set bundle in clear, it is $24.36, #124068. The wood mount stamp set bundle is $29.96, #124067.

This Bells & Boughs stamp set is really versatile and paired with the Deck the Halls paper, you can create so many Christmas cards and projects. See another card I made using this same stamp set and paper here.

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Stamps: Bells & Boughs 

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke

Paper: Deck the Halls DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake

Punches: Ticket Corner

Other: Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Hemp Twine, Sponge, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Vintage Christmas Card Bundle

Includes the Bells & Boughs Stamp Set and Deck the Halls Paper

Clear $24.36, #124068

Wood $29.96, #124067

Pages 18 – 19 of the Holiday Mini Catalogue

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Starting today, Stampin’ Up! is offering select products – perfect for Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts – at a 20 percent discount! 

Click here for a full list of available bundles including French and Spanish sets.

Please order online or contact me to place your order. 

Other products from current catalogues can be added to this order.  There is no minimum purchase required.

Please use the bundle codes provided to receive the savings.

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Today is the last day!

Clearance Rack Blitz items are up to 80% off and are only available to order online and while quantities last.  

The Free Craft Tote with Purchase of the Starter Kit is a fabulous deal! Click here for more detail on how to receive $85 in free items and over $375 in product for only $215.   

Get your Clearance and Craft Tote orders in before it’s too late!   Any questions? Please e-mail me.

Sometimes I buy a set and use it occasionally. Sometimes I buy a set and have to design every card I make around it. The Growing Green stamp set is one of those. I love this stamp set!

Inspired by a Christmas card I saw recently, I decided to create a patchwork background of the Woodland Walk designer series paper for this card. I made a card of Very Vanilla cardstock and layered onto it a piece of Garden Green cardstock.  The pieces of Woodland Walk paper were cut to 1-3/4" x 2-3/8" and spaced evenly onto the Garden Green cardstock before adhering.

I stamped the three smallest flowers from the Growing Green stamp set in Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Garden Green ink and added a "thank you" greeting from the Curly Cute stamp set to the Very Vanilla cardstock.

After adding two Antique Brass brads from the Metallic Brads package, I layered the stamped piece onto Crumb Cake cardstock and then onto Early Espresso cardstock with dimensionals. 

Place an online order this month and you will receive this thank you card in the mail! 

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Stamps: Growing Green (Clear 120624, Wood 118758), Curly Cute (Clear 120510, Wood 117014)

Inks: Early Espresso (119670), Garden Green (102272), Crumb Cake (121030)

Paper: Woodland Walk (117389), Early Espresso (119686), Garden Green (102584), Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650)

Other: Metallic Brads (119741), Mat Pack (105826), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper

$12.50, #117389

Page 173 of the Idea Book & Catalogue 

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Instructions by E-mail

This class was a hit with those who attended!

But since not everyone could make the class in person, I am offering the instructions for sale for only $10.  Class instructions for these "Over the Top" Christmas Cards include full colour pictures and instructions to make these four cards including a pop-up center on the Season of Friendship card.

Please include your e-mail address under Special Instruction on PayPal and I will send the instructions to you quickly (within 12 hours).

It’s time for Blog Candy!

You could win the Simply Said stamp set, Bashful Blue cardstock and Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon.

To enter for a chance to win, please leave a comment on this post (click on the Blog Candy title) including your name and e-mail address by Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 answering the following question: 

My favourite Stampin’ Up! colour combination is  …   

Scallop Envelope Bigz Die

$29.95, #113462

Page 206 of the Idea Book & Catalogue 

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