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:

2013-spring-sutreasurehuntcluespring_2013

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

One thought on “You Make Me Smile”

Deborah Smart says:

April 7, 2013 at 4:54 am

Hi Cynthia! Gosh, what a gorgeous card you made – that brick wall technique is stunning! Gorgeous colours!
I just wanted to stop by and say ‘Thank You!’, for being part of the LNS Treasure Hunt. I’m so glad that you joined in the fun! It’s wonderful demo’s like you, that make the Hunt a success, and fun for everyone. Your support has been much appreciated!
Thanks again,
Deborah at http://www.stampandcreate.net