Hello

Hi Everyone

Oh, Look!!! New downloads for MDS today. Woot Woot

 

Just click on “Apr 30” to see the newest downloads and one of them is FREE. Woot woot. If you would like to order any of them – send me an email:  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

BLOOMIN’ BOUQUET PROJECT KIT

 

Springtime is for blooms and blossoms and pretty things–so our new Bloomin’ Bouquet project kit is arriving just in time! Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers for someone special: a friend, a teacher, or your mom. All you need is adhesive!

 

Mother’s Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There’s no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren’t enough, the kit contains a “baker’s dozen”! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn’t normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you’d like to give a little “thank you” to-and introduce them to Stampin’ Up!

Ordering information:

Item 134542 $12.95

Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12″ X 12″ cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

OMG, the flowers are gorgeous. They would look lovely anywhere, home, office, patio, etc.

If you would like to have this kit – just send me an email:  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

Don’t forget that Stampin’ Up  the Retirement List. In order to make room for all the exciting and fun new products in the NEW 2013/2014 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog coming May 31st, we have to say goodbye to some of our old favorites. Now is your chance to get them before they’re gone!

Retired Accessories List (only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Accessories List . . . Click HERE!

 

Retired Stamps List (all stamps will be available until June 3rd)

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Stamp Set List . . . Click HERE!

 

When you are ready to order, send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

You can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise, too.  Make a list of your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone … forever!

As a bonus:  If your order reaches $150, you qualify for hostess $$.  If your order reaches $350, you get an extra $30 in hostess $$ for a total of $80 FREE!!

When you find what you want – send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

Today’s card was a blast to make. I used all my washi tape on it. That’s pretty neat. Wow, I just noticed I have 13 layers on this card. Do you see all 13 layers? NEATO!!! haha

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Pool Party’ Calypso Coral; Gumball Green; Daffodil Delight

Designer Series Paper: This and That

Ink: Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets: Friendship Preserves

Ribbon: Sycamore Street – Pool Party; Linen Thread

Embossing: Stripes Folder

Punches: 1 1/4″ Circle; 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle

Embellishments: Sycamore Street Button; This and That Washi Tape

Tools: Trimmer; Snips; Distressing Tool; Paper Piercer; Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Oh, Hello

Hi Everyone

A NEW KIT FROM STAMPIN’ UP. HOW AWESOME IS THAT. WOOT WOOT

BLOOMIN’ BOUQUET PROJECT KIT

 

Springtime is for blooms and blossoms and pretty things–so our new Bloomin’ Bouquet project kit is arriving just in time! Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers for someone special: a friend, a teacher, or your mom. All you need is adhesive!

 

Mother’s Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There’s no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren’t enough, the kit contains a “baker’s dozen”! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn’t normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you’d like to give a little “thank you” to-and introduce them to Stampin’ Up!

Ordering information:

Item 134542 $12.95

Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12″ X 12″ cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

OMG, the flowers are gorgeous. They would look lovely anywhere, home, office, patio, etc.

If you would like to have this kit – just send me an email:  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Now for today’s card: I like all the layers on this card. The splattered dots really make this card pop. I used the Aqua Painter and put some ink in the top of an ink pad. Filled the Aqua Painter with water – dipped it in the ink and spattered it on the card. Really easy and really stands out. The two little flags that extend under the pinwheel. I used the Clear Mount Block A and stamped it on the stamp pad and stamped it onto the paper.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Naturals White’ Island Indigo; Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Tea For Two

Ink: Early Espresso; Gumball Green; So Saffron

Stamp Sets: Oh, Hello

Framelits: Hears A Flutter

Punches: Curly Label

Embellishments: Silver Mini Brad; Linen Thread; Vintage Faceted Button; Tea Lace Doilie

Tools: Trimmer; Snips; Clear Mount Block A; Aqua Painter; Dimensionals; Snail

 

mmm – again the Natural White and Whisper White look the same. 

 

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Happy Birthday

Hi Everyone

Don’t forget that Stampin’ Up has released the Retirement List. In order to make room for all the exciting and fun new products in the NEW 2013/2014 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog coming May 31st, we have to say goodbye to some of our old favorites. Now is your chance to get them before they’re gone!

Retired Accessories List (only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Accessories List . . . Click HERE!

 

Retired Stamps List (all stamps will be available until June 3rd)

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Stamp Set List . . . Click HERE!

 

When you are ready to order, send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

You can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise, too.  Make a list of your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone … forever!

As a bonus:  If your order reaches $150, you qualify for hostess $$.  If your order reaches $350, you get an extra $30 in hostess $$ for a total of $80 FREE!!

When you find what you want – send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

Today’s card idea I took from our Stampin’ Success magazine. It is a magazine chock full of ideas and stuff for Stampin’ Up Demonstrators. The only way to get these awesome magazines is to be a demonstrator. If you would like to get your hands on them, contact me to become a demonstrator: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

ALSO:

New recruits:  get an extra $30 for their Starter Kit! That means (you) new recruit will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products (you) choose for only $99!  However, this bonus offer is good through May 30. Hurry before bonus ends.  How awesome is that.

 

OH NO NO NO!!! I just noticed that one of the stamp sets that I used for today’s  card (Patterned Party) is on the retirement list. This is a new set for me. 😦 I just love the balloons. Not only that – the Jewelry tag punch is retiring.  Awwww, I have had my eye on that punch for several years and I just got around to buying it. I have always wanted the Jewelry Tag punch and finally got it. Now they are retiring it. 😦

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Calypso Coral; Pool Party Core’dinations; Whister White

Designer Series Paper: This and That

Ink: Calypso Coral; Pool Party; Gumball Green; Daffodil Delight; Crumb Cake; Chocolate Chip

Stamp Sets: From My Heart; Patterned Party

Ribbon: Linen Thread

Embossing: Stripes Folder

Framelits: Bitty Banners

Punches: Jewelry Tag

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Sponges; Snips; Tombow; Dimensionals

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Oh, Hello

Hi Everyone

Don’t forget that Stampin’ Up has released the Retirement List. In order to make room for all the exciting and fun new products in the NEW 2013/2014 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog coming May 31st, we have to say goodbye to some of our old favorites. Now is your chance to get them before they’re gone!

Retired Accessories List (only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Accessories List . . . Click HERE!

 

Retired Stamps List (all stamps will be available until June 3rd)

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Stamp Set List . . . Click HERE!

 

When you are ready to order, send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

You can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise, too.  Make a list of your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone … forever!

As a bonus:  If your order reaches $150, you qualify for hostess $$.  If your order reaches $350, you get an extra $30 in hostess $$ for a total of $80 FREE!!

When you find what you want – send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

Today’s card idea I took from our Stampin’ Success magazine. It is a magazine chock full of ideas and stuff for Stampin’ Up Demonstrators. The only way to get these awesome magazines is to be a demonstrator. If you would like to get your hands on them, contact me to become a demonstrator: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com.

ALSO:

New recruits:  get an extra $30 for their Starter Kit! That means (you) new recruit will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products (you) choose for only $99!  However, this bonus offer is good through May 30. Hurry before bonus ends.  How awesome is that.

Umm, back to today’s card. Butterflies, love butterflies.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight; Whisper White; Vellum

Designer Series Paper: This and That

Ink: Gumball Green; Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets: Oh, Hello

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly

Embellishments: This and That Washi Tape; Dazzling Diamonds; Rhinestone Jewels

Tools: Trimmer; Snips; Glue Dots; 2-way glue; Snail

mmm, Whisper White and Vellum look the same….

Wow, did you notice that I didn’t use the Big Shot. Seems like all my cards use the Big Shot. Wow.

Ok, One more thing……

The Treasure Hunt.

LNS 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt – LNS Web Ring

I’m participating in the LNS 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt!  How can you play?

At the end of this blog post is a list of all the blogs participating.  These blogs will have the following picture on their blog:

They will also have a clue on their blog having to do with a Stampin’ Up! product.

For instance – MY CLUE IS GLITTER.  This Stampin’ Up! product number’s are: Dazzling Diamonds- 102023, Champagne Glass Glitter -120997, and Silver Glass Glitter -120995 – some fabulous bling for your cards, scrapbook pages, or other creative project.

 

You will need to make note of what the clue is and whose blog it is on.  So for my entry you’d have:

Glitter; Cynthia Simpson – http://www.cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com

GATHER YOUR CLUES & ENTER TO WIN!

#1 Visit each blog! 

Since you are stopping by these blogs, be sure to leave a nice comment about their blog, artwork, or ideas.  I hope you have a chance to look at some of my blog entries/pages.  Of course, I’d love for you to subscribe to my blog!

Be sure to note the address or bookmark it or PIN IT! so you can revisit to see

more amazing projects or use some for inspiration. 

Look closely at the cards! You can easily miss details by dismissing items will color combinations outside your comfort zone or images you don’t love love love. Stop! Even the most simple projects can get your creative juices flowing. Believe it! TRUTH

Sometimes poor quality images or lighting stop me but then I see something tote-fab that I didn’t notice at first glance. This happens to me often. We tend to forget each and every project can be used as a map or layout. You can use those colors together or ribbon like that or stamping technique on your next creation! 

I slowly figured out how to swap out items and/or images I do not own and produce something that may or may not be similar. 

Think about it next time. 

#2 Look for the yellow treasure box

#3 Note the clue and whose blog you are on! or just Pin it to a Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt Board on Pintrest if your into that. 

#4 Collect FIFTY clues and email me your results to

STAMPINGBETTY AT HOTMAIL DOT COM

List each clue AND where you found it and remember to include your own name and address and website/blog/fb page/twitter whatever you’re into or nothing if you’re laying low. 

Entries will be check and included in the drawing for the grand prize!

MAY 12TH is the deadline, at midnight.

Winner announced May FIFTEEN on all blogs in the game!

You have from March 1st until May 12th at Midnight PST to collect the clues.  Contest participants who send in their entries by this time will be entered into a drawing for $150 of Stampin’ Up! product.

Ready, set,….go hunting!

Treasure Hunt Participants 2013

1. Angela Carter                                          www.angelasinklink.com

2.Lisa Kmiec                                                http://lisakmiecstamps.blogspot.com

3.Jane Hignite                                            www.stampwithjane.com

4.Deborah Smart                                      www.stampandcreate.net

5.Penny Hanuszak                                    http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com

6.Kimberely Morris                                 http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com

7.Trish Cortez                                          www.stampingwherepapercomesalive.com

8.Beth Robinson                                     www.sweetsentimentscrafts.com

9.Rhonda Gabriele                                http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com

10.Jackie Watson                                    http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com

11.Cynthia Millan                                  http://StampwithCynthia.blogspot.com

12.June Reister                                       http://junescreations.blogspot.com

13.Debbie Broughton                            www.nanastampingroom.com

14.Joni Metras                                        www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com

15.Laurie Reaume                                 http://www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com

16.Sherrill Graff                                      http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/

17.Nicole  Tugrul                                    http://becreativewithnicole.blogspot.com

18.Shelly Peck                                         www.stampinandscrappingnews.com

19.Megin  Gallagher                              http://vmg206.blogspot.com

20.Marcee Rodgers                                http://thecraftbinsu.blogspot.com

21.Karen Philipp                                     www.zgrandmakaren.com

22.Kris Sobolik                                         http://maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com

23.Heidi Weaver                                     http://heidistampinalong.blogspot.com

24.Carolyn Bennett                              www.carolynstamps.com

25.Betty-Ann Manghi                            http://stampindemon.blogspot.com

26.Jan Schoenfeld                                 www.getinkywithjan.com

27.Glenda Mollet                                   http://glendamollet.blogspot.ca

28.Kat Zariengo                                      http://Katzcreates.wordpress.com

29.Katherine Roberts                            http://craftinginkc.blogspot.com

30.Bev Farmer                                       www.createwithbev.blogspot.com

31.Tanya Stottlemire                             www.scramptastic.blogspot.com

32.Ligeia Baird                                      http://stampsandinktherapy.blogspot.com

33.Carolyn Rakowski                            www.paperlacencardnook.blogspot.com

34.Danielle Calder                                 www.stampenvy.ca

35.Jaye Catalano                                   http://carmine-crafts.blogspot.com

36.Lesley Lendon                                  http://lellyjellys.blogspot.co.uk/

37.Lori Ann Rogers                                http://www.victorianview4u.blogspot.com

38.Vanessa A. Terrell                            http://www.stampwithvanessa.com

39.Dawn Johnson                                  www.stampinwdawn.blogspot.com

40.Melissa Banbury                               www.porchswingcreations.blogspot.com

41.Janet Yates                                      www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com

42.Cathy Parlitsis                                  www.stampsandscrapbooks.com

43.Laura Camacho                               http://sendajoyfulcard.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

44.Lori Sinden                                      www.loristampsalot.blogspot.com

45.Kit Gosha                                        www.keepintouchstampin.com

46.Beatriz Redd                                   www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com

47.Cynthia Simpson                             https://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com

48.Jayne Stenstrom                             http://www.jaynestamps.com

49.Kelli Lichtenberg                             www.thesemicreativestamper.blogspot.com

50.Julie Fields                                      http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com

51.SuZan Brown                                  www.agivingart.blogspot.com

52.Lauren Huntley                                www.craftyhippy.co.uk

53. Siara Acdal                                     www.siarasweetsensations.com

54. Tonawanda Yost                            http://tooinkincute.blogspot.com

55. Wendy Cranford                             www.luvinstampinup.blogspot.com

 

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Friendship

Hi Everone

How is everyone today. Have you heard that Stampin’ Up has released the Retirement List. In order to make room for all the exciting and fun new products in the NEW 2013/2014 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog coming May 31st, we have to say goodbye to some of our old favorites. Now is your chance to get them before they’re gone!

Retired Accessories List (only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Accessories List . . . Click HERE!

Retired Stamps List (all stamps will be available until June 3rd)

 

• 2012-13 Retiring Stamp Set List . . . Click HERE!

 

When you are ready to order, send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

You can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise, too.  Make a list of your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone … forever!

As a bonus:  If your order reaches $150, you qualify for hostess $$.  If your order reaches $350, you get an extra $30 in hostess $$ for a total of $80 FREE!!

When you find what you want – send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Today’s card has two colors on it that are retiring. If you haven’t guessed it already (since the last few posts have featured these two colors), they are Regal Rose and Certainly Celery. They are not the dominate colors this time like they have been on the last few cards. None the less, they are on this card. Another retiring item on this card is the Stamp Set – “From My Heart”. It is soon to be gone – never to be seen again.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Bashful Blue; Regal Rose; Certainly celery

Designer Series Paper: Tea For Two

Ink: Regal Rose; Bashful Blue; Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: From My Heart

Embossing: Clear Embossing Powder; Honeycomb Embossing Folder

Framelits: Window Framelits

Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes Trio

Embellishments: Designer Builder Brads; Pop Up Posies Designer Kit; Frosted White Shimmer Spray

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Heat Gun; Sponge; Dimensionals; Glue Dot; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

 

 

Thinking of You

Hi Everyone

The weather has a lot to be desired this time of year. One day it’s really really cold and windy and the next you would think it was Spring. Then it would be really really cold again. That’s how its been here. Been in the 60’s last couple days, but its been raining, so it still feels cold. What a bummer.

Today’s card is green. Isn’t that what Spring is supposed to look like? Green?  I used Certainly Celery and Regal Rose – two of the colors that are being discontinued – if you still want to get these colors, send me an email: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com. They are only available while supplies last. This card was really fun. I did sneak some of the This and That Washi Tape onto the card, if you can see it, the gray stripes under the heart. That is one of our new products that will be available June 1. Woo Hoo. Lots of new and exciting toys coming out. Just like a kid in a candy store.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Card Stock:  Certainly Celery; Regal Rose

Designer Series Paper: Tea For Two

Ink: Certainly Celery; Regal Rose; Crumb Cake

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Hearts A Flutter

Embossing: Fancy Fan Folder

Framelits: Hearts A Flutter; Bitty Banners

Embellishments: Pearl Jewel’ This and That Washi Tape; Tea Lace Doilies

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Two Tags Bigz Die; Sponges; Brayer; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

 Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

 

For You

Hi Everyone

Sorry I have been AWOL the last couple of days. Had a migraine that just would not quit. Please accept my apologies. But hey, now I’m back.

I love today’s card. It has one of my favorite stamp sets (Secret Garden) and two of my favorite punches (Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly). I used the bleaching technique on the flowers and the butterflies. The butterflies did not come out as well as I had hoped, they are darker than what I was looking for, maybe I should not have used the Crystal Effects on them. I love how the flowers came out – beautiful.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Garden Green; Daffodil Delight; Melon Mambo; Pumpkin Pie; Pacific Point; Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Garden Green, Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Secret Garden, Papillon Potpourri; A Round Array

Embossing: White Embossing Powder

Framelits: Secret Garden

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly; 7/8″ Scallop Circle; 1″ Circle

Embellishments: Soda Pop Tops; Rhinestone Jewels; Crystal Effects

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Heat Gun; Snips; Bleach, Aqua Painter; Dimensionals; Snail

 

   Sorry-no photo of bleach. But we all know what it looks like – right. 🙂

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Hello

Big Hello Everyone

Friday is here. Don’t you just love Friday’s – the start of the weekend. You get to sleep in tomorrow – no alarm clock. Have a leisurely breakfast at home. No mad dashes out the door. Woo Hoo. Gotta love Friday’s. Still waiting on Spring to get here and stay. Temperatures for this weekend are in the 50’s. I’m luckier than some. Some people are still getting snow, like Frenchie. I really feel for them. I just moved here almost 2 years ago from South Dakota, so I know what it’s like to get snow in April and even in May. Brrrr. I don’t miss the weather there at all.

Today’s card is similar to yesterday’s card as I used the same card stock (Regal Rose) and stamp set (Secret Garden). On this card you don’t see the Whisper White card stock because I sprayed it with Regal Rose Spray. So it kinda looks like a lighter pink.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Regal Rose

Ink: Craft Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Friendship Preserves; Secret Garden

Framelits: Window Frames

Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon

Embellishments: Pearl Jewels; Regal Rose Spray

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Festive Paper Piercing Pack; Paper Piercer; Spongs; Dimensionals; Snail

I’m sure you have noticed that I have used sprays (like today – Regal Rose Spray) on my cards. What this spray is – you take 70% rubbing alcohol and fill your spray bottle up about 3/4 full then you add your colored reinker – shake and then spray on your card. You can add the shimmer paint to the colored alcohol to make it shimmer or you can make just shimmer spray.  Duh – it finally occurred to me that you might not know what the spray was. So now you have it. 🙂

Thanks for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Just For You

More Specials from Stampin’ Up – Woot Woot

Dolled Up Birthday Kit and a Chance to Be A Star:

Dolled-Up Birthday Kit-just look at all the goodies 🙂

Stampin’ Up! is excited to introduce their second Submit a Project kit–the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit–voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2″ x 4-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8″ Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

You get everything you need

 (except adhesive – but you already have that, right?)

to make six cards for only $15.95!Order item #133913 —–Send me an email:    cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

And a chance to be the star!

Stampin’ Up! wants your kit ideas for upcoming kits. No, this is not a typo. They are starting up a new kit program especially for you. YOU will be the inspiration for the kits and YOU will vote to decide which project will be sold.

• This program is available to both customers and demonstrators.
• While your projects should not include retired products, they may include products not
  created by Stampin’ Up!, such as jars or frames.
• Projects must fit into the specified category: Birthday.
• Projects can be cards, scrapbook pages, home décor, holiday décor, birthday
  decorations, etc. If you can make it with Stampin’ Up! product, you can submit it!
• Submit your projects by e-mail. Send an image (less than 2 MB), supply list, and
  instructions for creating the project to kitideas@stampinup.com. In the subject line,
  include the name of your project.
• Please keep in mind that all submissions become the property of Stampin’ Up! once
  received. We reserve the right to change project elements, the name, or any feature to
  make the kit easy to reproduce.
• What’s in it for you? Glad you asked! Those who submit the winning kit will:
  • See it – your photo, name and project will be posted online.
  • Flaunt it – you’ll receive “blog badge” for your personal blog or website.
  • Spend it – you wouldn’t be a winner without a $100 Stampin’ Up! shopping spree.

That’s not all! Those whose submissions are in the top 20 will also receive product
used in the winning kit or a $25 shopping spree of their own.

How cool is that?

Join Stampin’ Up today and get an additional $30 in free products PLUS Free Shipping

Join today – May 30th and get an extra $30 in products of your choice in your Starter Kit! That means you will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products for only $99 plus tax, FREE shipping!   Send me an email:     cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

$155.00 Retail Value

Select up to $155.00 of product for $99.00.

That’s right just $99.00 plus free shipping.

JOIN NOW and get and EXTRA $30 in your Starter kit!

Send me an email:     cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Once you are a Stampin Up demonstrator

you get a discount on your products

and your UPS guy will be glad to add your house

to his delivery route

You will be able to create fun works of art

and have a website so your friends and

customers can shop from you

What would you do with a

little extra spending money each month?

Send me an email:     cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

I’m soooo excited. I finally got my new camera working and now have pictures.   Woot Woot   It took me two days to get the camera working. You know it helps if you put the battery in right side up.   Hahaha   Well not everyone is perfect and someone has to mess up sometime. Hahaha

Today’s card, reminds me of spring and summer with flowers. The colors are cheerful. Makes me want to go outside and have a picnic and pick some flowers. Beautiful card.

Oh my – this camera takes much better pictures then my cell phone. But you know – you have to start somewhere. I just love this new camera – beautiful picture. Wow

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight; Regal Rose; Certainly Celery; Velllum

Designer Series Paper: Brights – Daffodil Delight; Regal Rose

Ink: Regal Rose; Certainly Celery; Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Friendship Preserves; Secret Garden

Embossing: Framed Tulips Folder; White Embossing Powder

Framelits: Secret Garden; Window Frames

Embellishments: Pearls-Large

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Snips; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

     

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Congratulations and Thank You, Justin

More $ = More Products

• 

Ever wish you had more money to spend on Stampin’ Up! products? Consider it done. Between April 15 and May 30 we have two ways for you to earn more Stampin’ Up! “money,” which means more free products for you!

1. Host a $350 US/$400 CA party and earn an additional $30 US/$40 CA in FREE products!  Have a book party…visit me for extra catalogs that you can give to your friends.  Email me (cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com) your orders and qualify for the regular Hostess Gifts ($50), plus the extra ($30) Stampin’Up! is offering.
2.  Join Stampin’ Up! and get an extra $30 US/$40 CA for your Starter Kit! $99.00

Take Advantage of Both!!!  Contact me (cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com) to take advantage of these offers today.

Click on  Date to see the new digital downloads

I am still unable to get my cards uploaded. The camera I bought for some reason will not charge – so today it is going back to the store. Will get another one and hopefully it will work. As soon as I get the camera exchanged and enough juice in it to take a picture. I will add it to my post.

I am sooooo excited for my friend Justin. He got invited to be a Display Stamper at the 2013 Stampin’ Up Convention. How cool is that? BIG CONGRATULATIONS – JUSTIN.

Justin also made my day today. He made a card just for me. Now that’s really really cool. You can see the card here. It is absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Justin. Here is his blog address  in case you would also like to follow him  http://jkcards.wordpress.com/     He does beautiful work, umm make that awsome work for a guy. hahaha

Well I hope to be able to post a picture later today.

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

So Sorry

Hi Everyone

Not having a good day. I can’t get any of my pictures to upload onto my computer. I use my cell phone to take the pictures and then I email them to myself. For some reason today they will not send. My phone is saying they mail is sent, but it is not showing up in my email. Wonder if cyber space is eating them. I have been trying to get my pictures online for most of the day. I can’t even get them to upload into Evernote. I can see the pictures in Evernote on my phone, but when I open Evernote on my computer – they are not there. 😦 What’s a girl to do? I just bought a digital camera today and it is charging – maybe I will have better luck with it. 🙂 Hopefully I will have this problem fixed by tomorrow.

Sorry no card for you today. 😦

Don’t forget about the discontinued colors and the new colors we are getting. Be sure to get the ones you want that are leaving. Only available while supplies last.

 

Opps, almost forgot – one more thing……

 

The Treasure Hunt.

LNS 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt – LNS Web Ring

I’m participating in the LNS 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt!  How can you play?

At the end of this blog post is a list of all the blogs participating.  These blogs will have the following picture on their blog:

They will also have a clue on their blog having to do with a Stampin’ Up! product.

For instance – MY CLUE IS GLITTER.  This Stampin’ Up! product number’s are: Dazzling Diamonds- 102023, Champagne Glass Glitter -120997, and Silver Glass Glitter -120995 – some fabulous bling for your cards, scrapbook pages, or other creative project.

 

You will need to make note of what the clue is and whose blog it is on.  So for my entry you’d have:

Glitter; Cynthia Simpson – http://www.cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com

GATHER YOUR CLUES & ENTER TO WIN!

#1 Visit each blog! 

Since you are stopping by these blogs, be sure to leave a nice comment about their blog, artwork, or ideas.  I hope you have a chance to look at some of my blog entries/pages.  Of course, I’d love for you to subscribe to my blog!

Be sure to note the address or bookmark it or PIN IT! so you can revisit to see

more amazing projects or use some for inspiration. 

Look closely at the cards! You can easily miss details by dismissing items will color combinations outside your comfort zone or images you don’t love love love. Stop! Even the most simple projects can get your creative juices flowing. Believe it! TRUTH

Sometimes poor quality images or lighting stop me but then I see something tote-fab that I didn’t notice at first glance. This happens to me often. We tend to forget each and every project can be used as a map or layout. You can use those colors together or ribbon like that or stamping technique on your next creation! 

I slowly figured out how to swap out items and/or images I do not own and produce something that may or may not be similar. 

Think about it next time. 

#2 Look for the yellow treasure box

#3 Note the clue and whose blog you are on! or just Pin it to a Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt Board on Pintrest if your into that. 

#4 Collect FIFTY clues and email me your results to

STAMPINGBETTY AT HOTMAIL DOT COM

List each clue AND where you found it and remember to include your own name and address and website/blog/fb page/twitter whatever you’re into or nothing if you’re laying low. 

Entries will be check and included in the drawing for the grand prize!

MAY 12TH is the deadline, at midnight.

Winner announced May FIFTEEN on all blogs in the game!

You have from March 1st until May 12th at Midnight PST to collect the clues.  Contest participants who send in their entries by this time will be entered into a drawing for $150 of Stampin’ Up! product.

Ready, set,….go hunting!

Treasure Hunt Participants 2013

1. Angela Carter                                          www.angelasinklink.com

2.Lisa Kmiec                                                http://lisakmiecstamps.blogspot.com

3.Jane Hignite                                            www.stampwithjane.com

4.Deborah Smart                                      www.stampandcreate.net

5.Penny Hanuszak                                    http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com

6.Kimberely Morris                                 http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com

7.Trish Cortez                                          www.stampingwherepapercomesalive.com

8.Beth Robinson                                     www.sweetsentimentscrafts.com

9.Rhonda Gabriele                                http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com

10.Jackie Watson                                    http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com

11.Cynthia Millan                                  http://StampwithCynthia.blogspot.com

12.June Reister                                       http://junescreations.blogspot.com

13.Debbie Broughton                            www.nanastampingroom.com

14.Joni Metras                                        www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com

15.Laurie Reaume                                 http://www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com

16.Sherrill Graff                                      http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/

17.Nicole  Tugrul                                    http://becreativewithnicole.blogspot.com

18.Shelly Peck                                         www.stampinandscrappingnews.com

19.Megin  Gallagher                              http://vmg206.blogspot.com

20.Marcee Rodgers                                http://thecraftbinsu.blogspot.com

21.Karen Philipp                                     www.zgrandmakaren.com

22.Kris Sobolik                                         http://maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com

23.Heidi Weaver                                     http://heidistampinalong.blogspot.com

24.Carolyn Bennett                              www.carolynstamps.com

25.Betty-Ann Manghi                            http://stampindemon.blogspot.com

26.Jan Schoenfeld                                 www.getinkywithjan.com

27.Glenda Mollet                                   http://glendamollet.blogspot.ca

28.Kat Zariengo                                      http://Katzcreates.wordpress.com

29.Katherine Roberts                            http://craftinginkc.blogspot.com

30.Bev Farmer                                       www.createwithbev.blogspot.com

31.Tanya Stottlemire                             www.scramptastic.blogspot.com

32.Ligeia Baird                                      http://stampsandinktherapy.blogspot.com

33.Carolyn Rakowski                            www.paperlacencardnook.blogspot.com

34.Danielle Calder                                 www.stampenvy.ca

35.Jaye Catalano                                   http://carmine-crafts.blogspot.com

36.Lesley Lendon                                  http://lellyjellys.blogspot.co.uk/

37.Lori Ann Rogers                                http://www.victorianview4u.blogspot.com

38.Vanessa A. Terrell                            http://www.stampwithvanessa.com

39.Dawn Johnson                                  www.stampinwdawn.blogspot.com

40.Melissa Banbury                               www.porchswingcreations.blogspot.com

41.Janet Yates                                      www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com

42.Cathy Parlitsis                                  www.stampsandscrapbooks.com

43.Laura Camacho                               http://sendajoyfulcard.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

44.Lori Sinden                                      www.loristampsalot.blogspot.com

45.Kit Gosha                                        www.keepintouchstampin.com

46.Beatriz Redd                                   www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com

47.Cynthia Simpson                             https://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com

48.Jayne Stenstrom                             http://www.jaynestamps.com

49.Kelli Lichtenberg                             www.thesemicreativestamper.blogspot.com

50.Julie Fields                                      http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com

51.SuZan Brown                                  www.agivingart.blogspot.com

52.Lauren Huntley                                www.craftyhippy.co.uk

53. Siara Acdal                                     www.siarasweetsensations.com

54. Tonawanda Yost                            http://tooinkincute.blogspot.com

55. Wendy Cranford                             www.luvinstampinup.blogspot.com

 

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

 

Kindness Matters

Hi Everyone

Brrr, it sure was cold yesterday. Had to run the heater. My hubby likes it cool, so when he came home from work he opened all the curtains and a few windows. Of course I went behind him and closed them all. There seems to be no in-between for us. If I am comfortable he is sweating and if he is comfortable I am freezing. Figure that one out.

Well on to today’s card. I cased this card from Tami White. This is an absolutely gorgeous card To see her video click here.  The card is just beautiful. Thank you, Tami for sharing this with us. I used a retiring color on my card – Regal Rose. You will probably see a lot of this color used as I am trying to use up my supply before the new colors come out.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Early Espresso; Regal Rose

Designer Series Paper: Brights (Regal Rose)

Stamp Sets: Kindness Matters; Papillon Potpourri

Framelits: Labels Collection

Punches: Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Neutral Brads

Tools: Paper Trimmer; Big Shot; Snips; Essential Paper Piercing Pack; Paper Piercer; Sponges; White Gel Pen; Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Thank You

Hello Everyone:

Yuck, the weatherman finally got it right. It rained yesterday and the temperature dropped down in the 50’s for the high. Brrr. It felt sooo cold after the few warm and nice, warm and nice, warm and nice umm warm and nicedays that we had. Glad I didn’t have to go anywhere in that wet cold rain. 🙂

Today’s card turned out really good. I am really impressed that it turned out so well. The base is Certainly Celery – one of the colors that’s going to be discontinued – and the other main color is Regal Rose – also being discontinued. They look really nice together. I used this silver tape – I don’t remember what it’s called. You get it in the home maintenance section of the store. It’s really shinny – looks like foil but doesn’t crinkle as easily. Actually if you peel the backing off the tape you have to be really careful because it is really sticky. Where you lay it the first time is it – no repositioning it. I didn’t peel the backing off and I just used snail on the back to attach to the card except around the Regal Rose flowers – the silver frame. I peeled the backing off the tape and taped the frame. Even the flowers are made with this tape. I embellished it, punched it, I even stamped the greeting on it, and ran it through the Big Shot with a framelit.

Guess you are wondering what this card and tape looks like. Well here it is……. TA DA………I hope you like it as much as I do.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Certainly Celery; Regal Rose

Designer Series Paper: Brights (Regal Rose)

Stamp Sets: Serene Silhouettes; Itty Bitty Banners

Embossing: Honeycomb Embossing Folder; Clear Embossing Powder

Framelits: Bitty Banner

Punches: Boho Blossoms; Itty Bitty Shapes Trio

Embellishments: Brights Brads (Old Olive)

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Heat Gun; Snips; Dimensionals; Glue Dots;’ Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Kindness Matters

Woo Hoo…..

I am soooo excited about this. WooHoo. WooHoo. I just saw this video on Stampin’ Up!’s YouTube channel and had to share it with you.  It’s a sneak peek at the new packaging for wood mount sets – starting May 31.  I am beside myself with excitement over this storage solution.  It is perfect, and I can’t wait to get my hands on these cases!

While I still collect many wood mount sets, I’ve started buying a lot of clear mounts because they are easier to store and take up less space.  This new packaging will definitely make my clear mount / wood mount decision much more difficult when I am selecting sets.

Fun Time…..

Still no rain. Wonder if the weatherman went on vacation – hehe. I went for a walk around the block a couple of times. It was sooo nice to get outside and not be cold. Just feel the sunshine on your skin – woot woot. Consequently, I didn’t spend much time doing crafts. Guess I will make up for it when it rains. – hahaha

Today’s card reminds me of spring with butterflies and flowers on it. The flowers are a new technique. You take glue and rub it on kinda thick on a window sheet then you add a drop or two of your colors and then smear them around in the glue being careful not to mix the colors together. (Another words don’t mix the colors so that you only have one color – unless, of course, that is what you want). Then you pace a piece of tissue paper on it; smoothing so there are no air bubbles; and let it dry.  I let mine set for 24 hours before I peeled the window sheet off. Peel off the window sheet – then you create. You can cut it, punch it, not sure if you can tear it – haven’t tried that.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Garden Green

Designer Series Paper: Tea For Two

Ink: Crushed Curry; Calypso Coral; Illuminate; Versamark

Stamp Sets: Kindness Matters

Embossing: Clear Embossing Powder

Framelits: Ovals Collection

Punches: 1″ Circle; Boho Blossoms; Itty Bitty Shapes Trio; Word Window; Modern Label

Embellishments: Platinum Shimmer Spray; Crystal Effects; Pearl Jewel; Soda Pop Top

Tools: Big Shot; Two Tags Bigz Die; Heat Gun; Paper Trimmer; Snips; Sponges; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

 Sorry No Picture of Crushed Curry 

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Thinking of You

We seem to have more Stampin’ Up news………Lots of new and exciting things are happening at Stampin’ Up – more so with this being the 25 Year Anniversary 🙂

PHOTOPOLYMER: BOMBS AWAY BIRTHDAY!

We’re excited to announce that our second photopolymer stamp set is now available. Bombs Away Birthday (item 133411) is a fun, unique set that will certainly bring a smile to anyone. Try it out today!

To learn more about our photopolymer stamps and get the flyer for the Bombs Away Birthday Stamp Set just click here or on the picture below:

Did you know that you can now get the FULL My Digital Studio Program (2) for ONLY $24.95 now!!!!

 

New Downloads—4/9/2013

• Check out www.mydigital studio.net for forums, videos, instructions, etc.

Stampin’ Up! is committed to bringing you fresh, exciting digital content each and every week. Check out the latest downloads below. Click on the download title to see it in the store, or click on the images to get an even closer view. You can also click here to view a PDF with additional details about this week’s downloads.

For Mom Greeting Card Templates (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

Because I Love You Swatchbook Template (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

Pure Gumption Stamp Brush Set (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

  

Any order over $150 earns hostess benefits!

send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Woot Woot, we never got rain yesterday. This is one time I’m glad the weatherman is wrong. It is finally starting to feel like Spring. Yesterday I had my Bible Study at church then all the ladies went out to eat. We had Culver’s. I just love their custard. I used to work at Culver’s a few years back. Man did I get hooked on their custard. Now I don’t care for ice cream :(. It was fun getting out of the house.

Today’s card reminds me of Spring. Such a vibrant color. The base of the card is Calypso coral. I only used two colors or ink on this card. One was Calypso Coral and the other was Black. Although, I did emboss the birds on the branches. I added a ribbon with a bow across the bottom which made the card pop.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Early Espresso; Regal Rose

Ink: Regal Rose; Early Espresso; Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Swallowtail; Serene Silhouettes; You Are Loved

Ribbon: 3/8″ Whisper White Taffeta

Embossing: Clear Embossing Powder

Framelits: Labels Collection

Punches: Decorative Label

Embellishments: White Brad

Tools: Paper Trimmer;  Heat Gun; Dimensionals: Glue Dot; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Happiest Birthday

 

 

Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming Color Refresh!

We love color and we know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. We are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

The upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!  There will also be 5 NEW In Colors making their debut in the NEW catalog!

• NEW Smoky Slate
• FOUR returning current In Colors include:
  • Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder
• FIVE returning past In Colors include:
  • Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Check out these colors displayed in their new collections!

IMPORTANT:

• All retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.
• Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).
• You’ll want to stock up on your favorite out-going color products.

Hurry before it’s all gone.   (Just send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com)

 

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For Mom Greeting Card Templates (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

Because I Love You Swatchbook Template (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

Pure Gumption Stamp Brush Set (US/CA) (AU/NZ)

 

 

  

Any order over $150 earns hostess benefits!

 

send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

The weather yesterday was beautiful. Got into the low 70’s – not hot and not cold. Seemed to be just right as Goldilocks would say – hehe. It is supposed to raid all week – but no rain yet. Woo Hoo. I noticed yesterday that I forgot to put the products that I used to make the card. I will add them today, so if you look at yesterday’s post it will be there. Sorry guys.

Today’s card is a birthday card. I used Old Olive for the base. I then layered with Calypso Coral –  one of the new colors (although it is an in color now) . The stripped card stock came from My Digital Studio, it is calypso coral designer series paper. The doilie is the Teal Lace Doilie that I sponged with Old Olive ink. I used Calypso Coral Washi Tape from the This and That bundle. The banner I used Calypso Coral and dotted it with Old Olive using the marker to make the two tone effect.

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Old Olive; Calypso Coral

Designer Series Paper: Calypso Coral from My Digital Studio

Ink:  Calypso Coral, Old Olive

Stamp Sets: Hearts A Flutter

Framelits: Hearts A Flutter

Punches: 7/8″ Scallop Circle; Boho Blossoms

Embellishments: Tea Lace Doilie; Calypso Coral Washi Tape from This and That Bundle; Pearl Jewels

Tools: Paper Trimmer; Paper Snips; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

 

Friendship

Hurry – Today is the last day

ANY Stampin’ Up! order (NO MINIMUM ORDER REQUIRED) earns you….FREE SHIPPING!!

How fun is this?!?!

HURRY!  This is not a Promotion you want to miss!

Stock up on your Card Stocks, Adhesives, Embellishments, and treat yourself to a Stamp Set or Two that you know you’ve been WANTING!

Check out the Clearance Rack for fabulous deals! Get any retiring colors you need! ANY order of any amount will receive free shipping!Or you can host your own online workshop so all your friends can take advantage of this great deal and you can get hostess benefits! (Just send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com)

  

Any order over $150 earns hostess benefits!

Announcing Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming Color Refresh!

We love color and we know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. We are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

The upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!  There will also be 5 NEW In Colors making their debut in the NEW catalog!

• NEW Smoky Slate
• FOUR returning current In Colors include:
  • Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder
• FIVE returning past In Colors include:
  • Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Check out these colors displayed in their new collections!

IMPORTANT:

• All retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.
• Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).
• You’ll want to stock up on your favorite out-going color products this weekend and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING going on April 6-8, 2013.

Hurry – Today is the last day      (Just send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com)

Woo Hoo. Yesterday was beautiful. I think it got up to 70 degrees.  How awsome is that? Finally a day of warm weather although short lived – by the end of the week the temperatures are back down in the 50’s again :(.

I got the idea for this card from Justin Krieger. You can see his card here or click on my card:

I faithfully follow Justin. He does beautiful work is an such an inspiration.

The base for this  card is on Old Olive. I stamped it with butterflies and some foliage. The sentiment is from Language of Friendship. I really like the strip where I used the Delicate Details Lace Tape to make the background for the sentiment. I think the card came out very well. I am pleased with it.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Old Olive

Ink: Raspberry Ripple; Old Olive

Stamp Sets: Language of Friendship; Tiny Tags; Papillion Potpourri

Punches: Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Delicate Details Lace Tape; Rhinestone Jewels

Tools: Paper Trimmer; Paper Snips; Sponges; Glue Dots; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Oh, Hello

Hurry – Only 2 days left

ANY Stampin’ Up! order (NO MINIMUM ORDER REQUIRED) earns you….FREE SHIPPING!!

 

 

How fun is this?!?!

HURRY!  This is not a Promotion you want to miss!

Stock up on your Card Stocks, Adhesives, Embellishments, and treat yourself to a Stamp Set or Two that you know you’ve been WANTING!

Check out the Clearance Rack for fabulous deals! Get any retiring colors you need! ANY order of any amount will receive free shipping!Or you can host your own online workshop so all your friends can take advantage of this great deal and you can get hostess benefits! (Just send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com)

 

  

 

Any order over $150 earns hostess benefits!

 

Announcing Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming Color Refresh!

 

We love color and we know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. We are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

The upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!  There will also be 5 NEW In Colors making their debut in the NEW catalog!

• NEW Smoky Slate
• FOUR returning current In Colors include:
  • Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder
• FIVE returning past In Colors include:
  • Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Check out these colors displayed in their new collections!

IMPORTANT:

• All retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.
• Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).
• You’ll want to stock up on your favorite out-going color products this weekend and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING going on April 6-8, 2013.

 

Stampin’ Up! Retiring Colors List
Item #	Page	Description	Price
126947	152	Regal Rose Ink Pad	5.95
105223	152	Regal Rose Refill	2.95
105130	152	Regal Rose 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
122965	172	Regal Rose 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	5.95
126960	154	Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad	5.95
111844	154	Baja Breeze Classic Ink Refill	2.95
111352	154	Baja Breeze 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
122331	172	Baja Breeze 1/2″ Seam Binding	6.95
122964	172	Baja Breeze 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	5.95
126961	154	Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pad	5.95
106521	154	Bashful Blue Classic Ink Refill	2.95
106120	154	Bashful Blue 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
126958	154	Certainly Celery Classic Ink Pad	5.95
105230	154	Certainly Celery Classic Ink Refill	2.95
105106	154	Certainly Celery Marker	3.50
105125	154	Certainly Celery 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
124271	154	Certainly Celery 12″ x 12″ Cardstock	5.95
119963	173	Certainly Celery 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	6.95
102695	154	Pretty in Pink Classic Ink Pad	5.95
102295	154	Pretty in Pink Classic Refill	2.95
100045	154	Pretty in Pink Marker	3.50
100459	154	Pretty in Pink 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
124288	154	Pretty in Pink 12″ x 12″ Cardstock	5.95
124141	172	Pretty in Pink 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon	7.95
126880	173	Pretty in Pink 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon	4.95
119738	174	3/16″ Subtles Brads	6.95
119745	176	Subtles Designer Buttons	6.95
126967	155	Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink Pad	5.95
105226	155	Bravo Burgundy Classic Refill	2.95
105123	155	Bravo Burgundy 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
126964	155	More Mustard Classic Ink Pad	5.95
101962	155	More Mustard Classic Refill	2.95
100946	155	More Mustard 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
124140	172	More Mustard 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon	7.95
119737	174	3/16″ Regals Brads	6.95
119744	176	Regals Designer Buttons	8.95
126971	155	Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Pad	5.95
102949	155	Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Refill	2.95
101722	155	Not Quite Navy 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
122978	173	Not Quite Navy 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	6.95
126968	155	Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Pad	5.95
111839	155	Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Refill	2.95
111348	155	Riding Hood Red 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
122988	173	Riding Hood Red 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	6.95
126977	156	River Rock Classic Ink Pad	5.95
109016	156	River Rock Classic Ink Refill	2.95
108640	156	River Rock 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	5.95
126984	152	Lucky Limeade Classic Ink Pad	5.95
122930	152	Lucky Limeade Classic Ink Refill	2.95
122926	152	Lucky Limeade 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	5.95
122977	152	Lucky Limeade 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon	9.95
125572	172	Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine	2.95
122940	174	Designer Printed Brads

 

Wow, yesterday went fast. Today’s card I made to welcome my new next door neighbor to the neighborhood in hopes of meeting the lady of the house so we could be friends. I’m always looking for new friends. Well, low and behold, there is no lady of the house. The gentleman that lives there is single – what a surprise that was. I did give him the card and the cookies I made and welcomed him to the neighborhood. Maybe we can still be friends. Have any of you had this happen to you? I think this is the first time I have done this and there not be a lady of the house.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Gumball Green; Calypso Coral

Designer Series Paper: Tea For Two

Ink: Gumball Green; Calypso Coral

Stamp Sets: Oh, Hello

Ribbon: 3/8″ Gumball Green Satin Stitched

Embossing: Stripes Folder

Framelits: Window Frames

Punches: 1 3/4″ Circle; Boho Blossoms

Embellishments: Pearl Jewels; Tea Lace Doilies

Tools: Big Shot; Tombow; Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

 

You Make Me Smile

Hi Everyone.

Happy THREE days for us!!!

 

ANY Stampin’ Up! order (NO MINIMUM ORDER REQUIRED) earns you….FREE SHIPPING!!

 

How fun is this?!?!

 

Check out the Clearance Rack for fabulous deals! Get any retiring colors you need! ANY order of any amount will receive free shipping!

Or you can host your own online workshop so all your friends can take advantage of this great deal and you can get hostess benefits! (Just send me an email – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com)

Any order over $150 earns hostess benefits!

Have fun shopping this weekend! Let me know if you have any questions!

Announcing Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming Color Refresh!

 

We love color and we know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who we are and what we offer. We are thrilled to share our updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as we are by the new possibilities!

The upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)!  There will also be 5 NEW In Colors making their debut in the NEW catalog!

• NEW Smoky Slate
• FOUR returning current In Colors include:
  • Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder
• FIVE returning past In Colors include:
  • Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Soft Sky

Check out these colors displayed in their new collections!

IMPORTANT: Starting today

• All retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.
• Some products may not be available to the end of the current catalog period (ending May 31st).
• You’ll want to stock up on your favorite out-going color products this weekend and take advantage of FREE SHIPPING going on April 6-8, 2013.

 

Stampin’ Up! Retiring Colors List
Item #	Page	Description	Price
126947	152	Regal Rose Ink Pad	5.95
105223	152	Regal Rose Refill	2.95
105130	152	Regal Rose 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
122965	172	Regal Rose 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	5.95
126960	154	Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad	5.95
111844	154	Baja Breeze Classic Ink Refill	2.95
111352	154	Baja Breeze 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
122331	172	Baja Breeze 1/2″ Seam Binding	6.95
122964	172	Baja Breeze 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	5.95
126961	154	Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pad	5.95
106521	154	Bashful Blue Classic Ink Refill	2.95
106120	154	Bashful Blue 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
126958	154	Certainly Celery Classic Ink Pad	5.95
105230	154	Certainly Celery Classic Ink Refill	2.95
105106	154	Certainly Celery Marker	3.50
105125	154	Certainly Celery 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
124271	154	Certainly Celery 12″ x 12″ Cardstock	5.95
119963	173	Certainly Celery 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	6.95
102695	154	Pretty in Pink Classic Ink Pad	5.95
102295	154	Pretty in Pink Classic Refill	2.95
100045	154	Pretty in Pink Marker	3.50
100459	154	Pretty in Pink 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
124288	154	Pretty in Pink 12″ x 12″ Cardstock	5.95
124141	172	Pretty in Pink 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon	7.95
126880	173	Pretty in Pink 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon	4.95
119738	174	3/16″ Subtles Brads	6.95
119745	176	Subtles Designer Buttons	6.95
126967	155	Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink Pad	5.95
105226	155	Bravo Burgundy Classic Refill	2.95
105123	155	Bravo Burgundy 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
126964	155	More Mustard Classic Ink Pad	5.95
101962	155	More Mustard Classic Refill	2.95
100946	155	More Mustard 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
124140	172	More Mustard 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon	7.95
119737	174	3/16″ Regals Brads	6.95
119744	176	Regals Designer Buttons	8.95
126971	155	Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Pad	5.95
102949	155	Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Refill	2.95
101722	155	Not Quite Navy 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
122978	173	Not Quite Navy 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	6.95
126968	155	Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Pad	5.95
111839	155	Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Refill	2.95
111348	155	Riding Hood Red 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	6.95
122988	173	Riding Hood Red 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon	6.95
126977	156	River Rock Classic Ink Pad	5.95
109016	156	River Rock Classic Ink Refill	2.95
108640	156	River Rock 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	5.95
126984	152	Lucky Limeade Classic Ink Pad	5.95
122930	152	Lucky Limeade Classic Ink Refill	2.95
122926	152	Lucky Limeade 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock	5.95
122977	152	Lucky Limeade 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon	9.95
125572	172	Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine	2.95
122940	174	Designer Printed Brads

 

Woo hoo. weekend is here. I would have liked today better if I did not have to get up at 6:30 this morning. My hubby had to work today and my son had National Guard duty today. Of course, mom has to get up and get hubby off to work and then take son to the National Guard Armory that is an hour away. Oh what a fun way to start a weekend. With all that done, I get to start the weekend. Going to play in my craft room most of the day since I am here by myself and no interruptions. Woo hoo.  Today’s card is what you call a “brick wall” technique. I am really please how it came out.

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Early Espresso; Daffodil Delight; Melon Mambo

Ink: Early Espresso, cherry Cobbler; Daffodil Delight; Garden Green; Versa Mark

Stamp Sets: Everything Elanor; A Round Array

Ribbon: 3/8″ Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon sprayed with Daffodil Delight

Punches: 7/8″ Scallop Circle; 1 1/4 Scallop Circle; 1 3/4 Scallop Circle

Embellishments: Designer Vintage Button; Linen Thread

Tools: Heat Tool; Aqua Painter; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

Opps, almost forgot – one more thing……

 

The Treasure Hunt.

LNS 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt – LNS Web Ring

I’m participating in the LNS 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt!  How can you play?

At the end of this blog post is a list of all the blogs participating.  These blogs will have the following picture on their blog:

They will also have a clue on their blog having to do with a Stampin’ Up! product.

For instance – MY CLUE IS GLITTER.  This Stampin’ Up! product number’s are: Dazzling Diamonds- 102023, Champagne Glass Glitter -120997, and Silver Glass Glitter -120995 – some fabulous bling for your cards, scrapbook pages, or other creative project.

 

You will need to make note of what the clue is and whose blog it is on.  So for my entry you’d have:

Glitter; Cynthia Simpson – http://www.cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com

GATHER YOUR CLUES & ENTER TO WIN!

#1 Visit each blog! 

Since you are stopping by these blogs, be sure to leave a nice comment about their blog, artwork, or ideas.  I hope you have a chance to look at some of my blog entries/pages.  Of course, I’d love for you to subscribe to my blog!

Be sure to note the address or bookmark it or PIN IT! so you can revisit to see

more amazing projects or use some for inspiration. 

Look closely at the cards! You can easily miss details by dismissing items will color combinations outside your comfort zone or images you don’t love love love. Stop! Even the most simple projects can get your creative juices flowing. Believe it! TRUTH

Sometimes poor quality images or lighting stop me but then I see something tote-fab that I didn’t notice at first glance. This happens to me often. We tend to forget each and every project can be used as a map or layout. You can use those colors together or ribbon like that or stamping technique on your next creation! 

I slowly figured out how to swap out items and/or images I do not own and produce something that may or may not be similar. 

Think about it next time. 

#2 Look for the yellow treasure box

#3 Note the clue and whose blog you are on! or just Pin it to a Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt Board on Pintrest if your into that. 

#4 Collect FIFTY clues and email me your results to

STAMPINGBETTY AT HOTMAIL DOT COM

List each clue AND where you found it and remember to include your own name and address and website/blog/fb page/twitter whatever you’re into or nothing if you’re laying low. 

Entries will be check and included in the drawing for the grand prize!

MAY 12TH is the deadline, at midnight.

Winner announced May FIFTEEN on all blogs in the game!

You have from March 1st until May 12th at Midnight PST to collect the clues.  Contest participants who send in their entries by this time will be entered into a drawing for $150 of Stampin’ Up! product.

Ready, set,….go hunting!

Treasure Hunt Participants 2013

1. Angela Carter                                          www.angelasinklink.com

2.Lisa Kmiec                                                http://lisakmiecstamps.blogspot.com

3.Jane Hignite                                            www.stampwithjane.com

4.Deborah Smart                                      www.stampandcreate.net

5.Penny Hanuszak                                    http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com

6.Kimberely Morris                                 http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com

7.Trish Cortez                                          www.stampingwherepapercomesalive.com

8.Beth Robinson                                     www.sweetsentimentscrafts.com

9.Rhonda Gabriele                                http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com

10.Jackie Watson                                    http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com

11.Cynthia Millan                                  http://StampwithCynthia.blogspot.com

12.June Reister                                       http://junescreations.blogspot.com

13.Debbie Broughton                            www.nanastampingroom.com

14.Joni Metras                                        www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com

15.Laurie Reaume                                 http://www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com

16.Sherrill Graff                                      http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/

17.Nicole  Tugrul                                    http://becreativewithnicole.blogspot.com

18.Shelly Peck                                         www.stampinandscrappingnews.com

19.Megin  Gallagher                              http://vmg206.blogspot.com

20.Marcee Rodgers                                http://thecraftbinsu.blogspot.com

21.Karen Philipp                                     www.zgrandmakaren.com

22.Kris Sobolik                                         http://maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com

23.Heidi Weaver                                     http://heidistampinalong.blogspot.com

24.Carolyn Bennett                              www.carolynstamps.com

25.Betty-Ann Manghi                            http://stampindemon.blogspot.com

26.Jan Schoenfeld                                 www.getinkywithjan.com

27.Glenda Mollet                                   http://glendamollet.blogspot.ca

28.Kat Zariengo                                      http://Katzcreates.wordpress.com

29.Katherine Roberts                            http://craftinginkc.blogspot.com

30.Bev Farmer                                       www.createwithbev.blogspot.com

31.Tanya Stottlemire                             www.scramptastic.blogspot.com

32.Ligeia Baird                                      http://stampsandinktherapy.blogspot.com

33.Carolyn Rakowski                            www.paperlacencardnook.blogspot.com

34.Danielle Calder                                 www.stampenvy.ca

35.Jaye Catalano                                   http://carmine-crafts.blogspot.com

36.Lesley Lendon                                  http://lellyjellys.blogspot.co.uk/

37.Lori Ann Rogers                                http://www.victorianview4u.blogspot.com

38.Vanessa A. Terrell                            http://www.stampwithvanessa.com

39.Dawn Johnson                                  www.stampinwdawn.blogspot.com

40.Melissa Banbury                               www.porchswingcreations.blogspot.com

41.Janet Yates                                      www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com

42.Cathy Parlitsis                                  www.stampsandscrapbooks.com

43.Laura Camacho                               http://sendajoyfulcard.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

44.Lori Sinden                                      www.loristampsalot.blogspot.com

45.Kit Gosha                                        www.keepintouchstampin.com

46.Beatriz Redd                                   www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com

47.Cynthia Simpson                             https://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com

48.Jayne Stenstrom                             http://www.jaynestamps.com

49.Kelli Lichtenberg                             www.thesemicreativestamper.blogspot.com

50.Julie Fields                                      http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com

51.SuZan Brown                                  www.agivingart.blogspot.com

52.Lauren Huntley                                www.craftyhippy.co.uk

53. Siara Acdal                                     www.siarasweetsensations.com

54. Tonawanda Yost                            http://tooinkincute.blogspot.com

55. Wendy Cranford                             www.luvinstampinup.blogspot.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Hello

Hi Everyone

 

We have news of the Stampin’ Up Color changes. The changes do not go into effect until 1 June when the new catalog comes out. If there are any discontinued colors you are interested in, just send me an email and I will be happy to get them for you. The discontinued colors are only available while supplies last.

 

 

Discontinued: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard and River Rock.

New: Old In Colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo and new….Smoky Slate.

Plus a big announcement FREE SHIPPING this weekend on all orders. Get your wish list going all order place from Saturday April 6 to Monday April 8 will have FREE SHIPPING.

 

With free shipping this weekend, this will be a good time to get the This and That Bundle.

 

Brand New Product – This & That

Your life is:     Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast.     So we’re happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we’re giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now.

See it.

Sell it.

Talk about it.

While you’re at it, enter to win a free trip.  And tell everybody to do the same.

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

• We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30)
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?

Wow, that is a lot of announcements. Don’t forget you can email me with any order.

 

…………………………and today’s card………………………………….

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock:  Whisper White; Melon Mambo; Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Melon Mambo; Tempting Turquoise

Stamp Sets: A Round Array; Teeny Tiny Wishes

Punches: 7/8″ scallop circle; Curly Label-used to make the hello banner

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels (colored with Sharpie marker); Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Happy Birthday

Hi Everyone

 

We have news of the Stampin’ Up Color changes. The changes do not go into effect until 1 June when the new catalog comes out. If there are any discontinued colors you are interested in, just send me an email and I will be happy to get them for you. The discontinued colors are only available while supplies last.

 

 

Discontinued: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard and River Rock.

New: Old In Colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo and new….Smoky Slate.

Plus a big announcement FREE SHIPPING this weekend on all orders. Get your wish list going all order place from Saturday April 6 to Monday April 8 will have FREE SHIPPING.

 

With free shipping this weekend, this will be a good time to get the This and That Bundle.

 

Brand New Product – This & That

Your life is:     Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast.     So we’re happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we’re giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now.

See it.

Sell it.

Talk about it.

While you’re at it, enter to win a free trip.  And tell everybody to do the same.

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

• We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30)
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?

Wow, that is a lot of announcements. Don’t forget you can email me with any order.

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Card Stock: Whisper White;  Crumb Cake; Pacific Point; Silver Glimmer

Designer Series Paper: Brights

Ink: Pacific Point; Melon Mambo; Daffodil Delight

Stamp Sets: Create A Cupcake

Embossing Folders: Square Lattice; Designer Frames

Framelits: Bitty Banners

Punches: Word Window;  Build A Cupcake

Tools: Big Shot; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Sweet Friend

Hi Everyone

You ever have one of those days where you just forget everything. Well that was yesterday. For the life of me, I can’t remember what I did. hahaha So I guess it’s on to my card. I just love butterflies. Wow, I love this card.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Crumb Cake

Designer Series Paper: First Edition

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Stamp Sets: You Are Loved

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly; Modern Label Punch

Embellishments: Tea Lace Paper Doilie; Rhinestone Jewels; Linen Thread

Tools: Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

K is for Kindness

Hi Everyone

I have some new from Stampin’ Up. April’s Best of 25 Years Stamps has just come out. They are all butterflies. Don’t you love butterflies in your garden. They are sooo pretty. I can’t wait to see some butterflies around here. Check out the Stampin’ Up info after my card.

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Card Stock: More Mustard; Rich Razzleberry; Midnight Muse

Ink: Rich Razzleberry; More Mustard; Midnight Muse

Stamp Sets: A Round Array

Ribbon: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon sprayed with Rich Razzleberry Spray

Punches: 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch; 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch; 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch

Embellishments: Pearl Jewels

Tools: Dimensionals; Snail

BEST OF 25 YEARS STAMPS

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we’re bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image!

April’s Best of 25 Years is butterflies. Click this link to see a full size pdf:    http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/DEMO_Best_of_Butterflies_25th_Year_flyer_NA.pdf

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia

Happy Birthday

Hello Everyone

Bummer, it’s Monday and the weekend is over and Easter is gone for another year. But you know what – life goes on. At least the weather was half way decent this weekend, I mean it did get up in the 40’s and it didn’t snow. What a blessing that we did not get snow on Easter.

Today I have a birthday card for you. They seem to be my favorite kind of card to make. I mean everyone can use birthday cards – right?

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive

Stamp Sets: Itty Bitty Banners; Oh, Hello

Framelits: Labels Collection Framelits; Bitty Banners Framelits

Paper Piercing Packs: Essentials; Festive

Tools: Big Shot; Paper Piercer; Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon. Cynthia