The Secret of Life

Hi Everyone

 

Well I have done it again. I can’t stop doing all these challenges. I have got to figure out a way to do them. Today I have a bunch of cards for you….. Not one …..Not two ….. Not three……. OMG I have four(4) cards today. That’s right 4 of them.

Before I show you the cards and challenges – I want to remind you of the Fall 2013 Treasure Hunt – August 20th to Friday, October 25th 2013 :

Late Night Stamper Blog Hop and Treasure hunt with prizes too

Find all 50 clues and enter the contest

my clue is: Candy Dots

     

Here is how it works:

go to these blogs and write their name,  blog address and clue like this for example:

Cynthia Simpson – http://www.cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com – candy dots

Do this for at least 50 blogs

LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEMOS & BLOGS

Tammy Baldwin www.creativeapplescrampers.blogspot.com

Carolyn Bennett www.carolynstamps.com

Jody Brechbill www.jodybrechbillstampinqueen.com

Brenda Cook http://www.cardscraps.com

Carolee Crabb Care2stampwithcarolee.blogspot.com

Tina Davis http://www.tinadavisstamps.blogspot.com/

Beverly Farmer www.createwithbev.blogspot.com

Sherrill Graff http://yourhiredscrapbooksupplies.blogspot.com/

Penny Hanuszak http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com

Lori Helvick createwithlori2.blogspot.com/

Diane Ison http://teachtostamp.blogspot.ca/

Suzanne Johnson www.gottastampwithsuzanne.com

Nancy Legate www.stampnnuggets.com

Carolyn Lindenmayer http://carolynscardcreations.blogspot.com.au/

Rhonda Macnally http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com

Serena Marsh www.reenybeanies.blogspot.ca

Robin Messenheimer http://robinscraftroom.com

Joni Metras www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com

Cynthia Millan http://www.StampWithCynthia.blogspot.com

Kimberley Morris http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com

Ruth Pearson http://pearsonifiedcrafting.blogspot.co.uk/

Ginger Rabesa http://www.stampingginger.com

BrendaRiehle www.stampandscrapwithbrenda.blogspot.com

LindaRodenberg www.prettyinky.blogspot.com

Heather Sewczak heatherscutecards.com/blog

Cynthia Simpson You Are Here

Dee Slater http://createwithdee.typepad.com

Deborah Smart www.stampandcreate.net

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

Tanya Stottlemire www.scramptastic.blogspot.com

Charlene Tackvic www.AlwaysStamping.com

Heidi Tekunoff www.twohappystampers.blogspot.com

Jackie Watson jackielwatson.blogspot.com

Lesley Lendon http://lellyjellys.blogspot.com/ 

Amanda Frankel www.OurCraftyPlaydate.com 

Vanessa Terrell www.stampwithvanessa.com 

Kris Sobolik www.maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com

Misty Snell http://snellmisty.wordpress.com

Rhonda Price www.stampbyrhonda.blogspot.com

When you get 50 (names, blog address and clues) (there will be more added each week) e-mail the entire list to me at:

cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

and you will be entered to win the prize!

-you have from Tuesday, August 20th to Friday, October 25th 2013 to collect 50 clues and email (cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com) them to me, to be entered into the contest.
-Contest closes Friday Oct. 25th at midnight PST

Ok, ok, ok – Here’s my cards.

DRUM ROLL…………

 DUM DUM BAM BAM BOOM DUM DUM BOOM DUM DUM DUM

Four cards today – gotta have a big drum roll 🙂

Ok first Card is for Freshly Made Sketches # 101

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card stock: Pink Pirouette; Old Olive; Raspberry Ripple

Ink: Pink Pirouette; Raspberry Ripple

Stamp Sets: From My Heart; Gorgeous Grunge

Tools: Trimmer; Tombow; Snail

     

This on is for two challenges:

Try Stampin on Tuesday #133

And  SUO #78 Ribbons and Bows

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: So Saffron; Gumball Green

Ink: Gumball Green

Stamp Sets: really Good Greetings; Serene Silhouette

Ribbon: 3/8″ Satin Stitched

Embossing; Square Lattice Folder

Framelits: Labels Collection

Embellishments: Clay Flower

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Tombow; Clay Flower Mold; Snail

     

This card is for Red Hot Stampers #103

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Modern Medley

Ink: Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Postage Due

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

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals; Snail

This is for The Paper Craft Crew #56

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Garden

Ink: Island Indigo; Daffodil Delight

Stamp Sets: Blooming With Kindness

Ribbon: 3/8″ Taffeta

Framelits: Ovals Collection

Embellishments: Tea Lace Dollie; Clay Flower

Tools: Trimmer; Clay Flower Mold; Big Shot; Tombow; Snail

Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

You Make Me Smile and Merry Christmas

Hi Everyone

 

Woo Hoo Stampin’ Up Promotions – Woot Woot!!!!

 

Stampin’ Up! Promotions: Save 30% Butterfly Bundle, Best of Autumn & More!Posted: 29 Aug 2013 03:00 AM PDT Get a head-start on Stampin’ Up!’s September special.  Save 15% on Papillion Potpourri stamp set and Bitty Butterfly punch when you purchase the specially priced Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Bundle now until September 30, 2013! Dates: August 29th thru September 30th   Remember if you see anything here you would like – just send me an email and I will be glad to order it for you. Thanks – Cynthia……. cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com   I have a problem – a really big problem. Since I discovered card challenges and found out that I like doing them – I found out I really like them but there are more challenges than I can keep up with. I want to do them all and I’m finding out I can’t keep up with all of them. How do I decide which ones to do and which ones not to do? I like them all. Oh dear! The other day I tried to do all the challenges I had so that I wouldn’t have any waiting on me to do. Well as you remember I had a couple days where I had several cards. – where I was trying to get all of them done. Unfortunately on those two days alone I added several more challenges to my list. Now it is really long again. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad – I just know it’s a lot of challenges. How do I decide which ones to do? While I try and figure out my dilemma – I do have two more cards for you today. 🙂 This is for Fab Friday 25 Stampin’ Up Products Used Card Stock: Whisper White; Calypso Coral Ink: Versa Mark Stamp Sets: Serene Silhouettes; A Round Array Embossing: Black Embossing Powder Punches: 7/8″ Scallop Circle; 1″ Circle Embellishmentsa: Season of Style Washi Tape; Gingham Garden Washi Tape; Epic Day This & That Washi Tape Tools: Trimmer; Heat Gun; Dimensionals; Snail       This card is for The Paper Players 160 and My Card Stampin’ Up Products Used Card Stock: Whisper White Specialty Paper: Core’dinations Pool Party; Silver Glimmer Ink: Pool Party; Versa Mark Stamp Sets: Ornament Keepsakes; Teeny Tiny Wishes Ribbon: 1/8″ Silver Embossing: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Silver Embossing Powder Punches: Work Window Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Heat Gun; Dimensionals; Snail       Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

God is Love and Thinking of You

Hi Everyone

As you can see today is:

Digital Download Day

It’s Digital Download Day with My Digital Studio and here’s the latest downloads.

Click here to download the Digital Downloads PDF.

• Chillin  Out  Pocket  Cards

Digital Download 134980 – Price: $5.95

• Chevron  Border  Punch

Digital Download 135226 –  Price: $1.95

• Crazy,  Mixed-Up  Love  Stamp  Brush  Set 

Digital Download 135229 – Price: $5.95

• Old  School September  Kit

Digital Download 134978 – Price: $9.95

• Old  School September Wallpaper 

Digital Download 134979 – Price: FREE

• Rev Up The Fun! Stamp Brush  Set 

Digital Download 135228 – Price: $3.95

• The  Traveling  Tag 

Digital Download 134986 – Price: $2.95

• Timeless Talk Stamp Brush  Set 

Digital Download 135227 –  Price: $3.95

As always, if you see anything you like send me an email: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com and I will be happy to place an order for you.

I have two cards for you today.This is for a CAS(E) This Sketch #42

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Textured Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Sets: Trust God

Ribbon: 1″ cherry Cobbler; 3/4″ Chevron Cherry Cobbler

Punches: Decorative Label

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals; Snail

This card is for Latenight Stampers:

Challenge 230 – Summertime – Project that Screams Summer

and

Monday Lunchtime Sketch (TSSC 277)

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card stock: Very Vanilla; Real Red

Designer Series Paper: Polka Dot Parade

Ink: Real Red; Marina Mist

Stamp Sets: Gifts of Kindness

Ribbon: Baker’s Twine

Punches: Decorative Label

Embellishments: Pearl Jewels

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals; Snail

Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

You’re Too Kind

Hi Everyone

I have been sooo busy today that I have accomplished nothing. Have you had days like that? I did manage to make one (1) – yes that’s right one card today. I know I liked it the last couple days when I had several cards to post. 🙂 Well this card is for two (2) challenges:

The Paper Craft Crew

And Mary’s Colorful Saturday Challenge August 24, 2013

Drum roll – Drum roll

Dum Dum Dum Dum

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Crumb Cake; Whisper White; Coastal Cabana

Ink: Real Red; Cherry Cobbler; Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets: Too Kind; Gorgeous Grunge

Ribbon: 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch

Punches: Artesian Label; 1 3/8″ Square

Embellishments: Candy Dots

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

     

Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

She Believed

Hi Everyone

I have been busy today. I went to church this morning. I love going to church – don’t you? I have been making cards all afternoon. I have four (4) – that’s right four cards for you today. Woo Hoo.

This card is for Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge TSSC 276

My Card

Stampin’ Up Supplies Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Daffodil Delight

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Garden

Ink: Night of Navy

Stamp Sets: Feel Goods

Embossing: Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

Framelits: Labels Collection

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Dimensionals; Snail

This card is for Try Stampin On Tuesday #132

My Card

Stampin’ Up Supplies Used

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight; Night of Navy; Old Olive; Raspberry Ripple; Shimmer Paper

Ink: Night of Navy; Daffodil Delight; Raspberry Ripple

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Swallowtail

Embossing: Iridescent Ice Powder

Framelits: Hearts A Flutter

Punches: Small Heart

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewel

Tools: Trimmer; Sponge; Big Shot; Dimensionals; Snail

Non Stampin; Up Product

Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles

     

This card is for Freshly Made Sketches #1. This is their 100th sketch. Let’s give them a big hand……clap clap clap clap……..standing ovation…..clap clap clap

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Old Olive; Very Vanilla; Pumpkin Pie; Crushed Curry

Ink: Crushed Curry; Old Olive; Pumpkin Pie; Cajun Craze; Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ribbon: 1 1/4″ Burlap; Linen Thread

Embellishments: Candy Dots

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

This card is for Sketch Frenzy Friday SFF082313

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Textured Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Sets: Sassy Salutations

Framelits: Apothecary Accents

Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Trimmer; Sticky Tape; Snail

Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

For You

Hi Everyone

Boy did I have a brain fart yesterday. I thought yesterday was Saturday so I was going to church today. Well, obviously yesterday was not Saturday and needless to say – I did not go to church today. Wow – talk about losing a day – or did I gain a day – mmm. Wow I can’t believe I did that. hahaha  Oh well, today’s card is for MOJO Monday 307.

My Card…… drum roll – dum dum dum

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Soft Suede; Crisp Cantaloupe; Pistachio Pudding; Bermuda Bay

Designer Series Paper: Venetian Romance

Ink: Bermuda Bay; Crisp Cantaloupe

Stamp Sets: Chalk Talk; Gorgeous Grunge; Postage due

Ribbon: 7/16″ Linen Trim

Punches: 1 1/4″ Circle; 1 3/8″ Circle

Embellishments: Clay Rose

Tools: Trimmer; Clay Rose Mold; Tombow; Snail

          

Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Christmas Wishes

Hi Everyone

Wow – today is a good day. I played in my craft room aaaallll day. Only thing is my brain refused to be creative. I was only able to make two cards. I will post one today and I will post the other one tomorrow. Since I will be going to church tomorrow, I might not have time to play.  This card is form Pals Paper Arts PPA169. For some reason this is the one that stumped me the most.

My Card!   My Card!   My Card!

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Textured Cherry Cobbler

Designer Series Paper: Winter Frost

Ink: Always Artichoke; Soft Sky; Night of Navy; Daffodil Delight; Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Lovely As A Tree; Evergreen; That’s The Ticket

Punches: Ticket Duo Builder

Embellishments: Essentials Hardware Clip; Pearl Jewels; Dazzling Details

Tools: Trimmer; Sponge; Snail

       

Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

Five Cards Today

Hi Everyone

Yeppers, you read it right. I have five (5) cards for you today. Would you believe I made all these cards today. ……Sweet!!!!!!! Those migraines I had last week really put me behind. I am trying to get a system where I do certain challenges on the same day each week. So far, I’m not having any luck. hahaha Good for you guys – since you get to see not one – not two – not three – but five yes five cards today.

Woo Hoo …… Big Big Drum Roll……..dum dum dum dum dum dum  hahaha

This card is for Sketch Frenzy, Firday SFF081613

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Serene Silhouettes; Teeny Tiny Wishes

Tools: Trimmer; Snail

    

This card is for Dynamic Duos  #66

and CAS(E) this Sketch  #41

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White

Ink: Pool Party; Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Backyard Basics; Lots of Thanks

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals

     

This card is for Mary’s Colorful Saturday Challenge

My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Soft Suede

Ink: Strawberry Slush; Old Olive; Soft Suede

Stamp Sets: Label Love; Everything Eleanor; Lovely Little Labels

Tools: Trimmer; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Snail

          

When I did Mary’s card I wanted to do two (2) challenges on one card. I thought I did really good – until I went to put the card together. The card has three (3) layers on it and the other challenge is for The Paper Players #159. As you can see it is a one layer card. So then I needed to come up with something else.

Here’s what I came up with….

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla

Ink: Crushed Curry; Pumpkin Pie; Old Olive; Cherry Cobbler;  Cajun Craze; Soft Suede

Tools: Trimmer

This card is for the Red Hot Stampers Challenge #102

My Card

Stampin’ Up Product Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Pumpkin Pie; Basic Black

Designer Series Paper: Quatrefancy

Ink: Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Sets: MDS – My Friend

Ribbon: 3/4″ Chevron Black

Embossing: Modern Mosiac Embossing Folder

Punches: Boho Blossoms; Itty Bitty Shapes; Mosiac

Embellishments: Candy Dots

Tools: Trimmer; Sponge; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail; Brayer

Well……  That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. Come again soon.

You’re Too Kind

Hi Everyone.

Ad you know today is Tuesday which means we have new downloads for MDS.

Digital Download Day Click here to download the Digital Downloads PDF. It’s Digital Download Day with My Digital Studio and  here’s the latest downloads. Harvest  Of  Thanks  Stamp  Brush  Set Digital Download 134930 –  Price: $3.95 Magnificent  Maple  Stamp  Brush Digital Download 134929 –  Price: $2.95 Outdoor  Exploration  Kit Digital Download 134982 –  Price: $9.95 Perfectly  You  Stamp  Brush  Set Digital Download 134931 –  Price: $3.95 Truly  Grateful  Stamp  Brush  Set Digital Download 134928 –  Price: $3.95 Wanderlust  Stamp  Brush  Set Digital Download 134939 –  Price: $5.95

I have also joined a Treasure Hunt that I know you will want to participate. Here’s how it works:

Late Night Stamper Blog Hop and Treasure hunt with prizes too

Find all 50 clues and enter the contest

my clue is: Candy Dots

     

here is how it works

go to these blogs

and write their clues down next to their blog address like this for example

LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEMOS & BLOGS

First Name Last Name Blog Address Country  and Clue Tammy Baldwin www.creativeapplescrampers.blogspot.com US Carolyn Bennett www.carolynstamps.com US Jody Brechbill www.jodybrechbillstampinqueen.com US Brenda Cook http://www.cardscraps.com US Carolee Crabb Care2stampwithcarolee.blogspot.com US Tina Davis http://www.tinadavisstamps.blogspot.com/ US Beverly Farmer www.createwithbev.blogspot.com US Sherrill Graff http://yourhiredscrapbooksupplies.blogspot.com/ US Penny Hanuszak http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com Canada Lori Helvick createwithlori2.blogspot.com/ US Diane Ison http://teachtostamp.blogspot.ca/ Canada Suzanne Johnson www.gottastampwithsuzanne.com US Nancy Legate www.stampnnuggets.com US Carolyn Lindenmayer http://carolynscardcreations.blogspot.com.au/ Other Rhonda Macnally http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com Canada Serena Marsh www.reenybeanies.blogspot.ca Canada Robin Messenheimer http://robinscraftroom.com US Joni Metras www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com US Cynthia Millan http://www.StampWithCynthia.blogspot.com Canada Kimberley Morris http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com US Ruth Pearson http://pearsonifiedcrafting.blogspot.co.uk/ UK Ginger Rabesa http://www.stampingginger.com US Brenda Riehle www.stampandscrapwithbrenda.blogspot.com US Linda Rodenberg www.prettyinky.blogspot.com US Heather Sewczak heatherscutecards.com/blog US Cynthia Simpson https://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com/ US Dee Slater http://createwithdee.typepad.com US Deborah Smart www.stampandcreate.net Canada B Jayne Stenstrom http://www.jaynestamps.com/ US Tanya Stottlemire www.scramptastic.blogspot.com US Charlene Tackvic www.AlwaysStamping.com US Heidi Tekunoff www.twohappystampers.blogspot.com US Jackie Watson jackielwatson.blogspot.com US
Lesley         Lendon                 http://lellyjellys.blogspot.com/                             UK Amanda       Frankel                www.OurCraftyPlaydate.com                              US Vanessa       Terrell                 www.stampwithvanessa.com                              US Kris               Sobolik               www.maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com      US Misty             Snell                   http://snellmisty.wordpress.com                    US Rhonda         Price                   www.stampbyrhonda.blogspot.com            US

Jaime            Barnett                http://kankiepopscards.blogspot.co.uk        UK

Janet             Yates                  www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com             Canada

Avery             Murphy              http://alongcamestamping.blogspot.ca    Canada

Jennifer         King                   http://stampingcontact.com                             US

Erika             Trowell              http://www.idigstamps.com/                             US

then when you get 50 (name/blog address/clue)

(there will be more added each week)

e-mail the entire list to me at

cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

and you will be entered to win the prize!

-you have from Tuesday, August 20th to Friday, October 25th 2013
to collect 50 clues and email them to me, to be entered into the contest
-Contest closes Friday Oct. 25th at midnight PST

All right! Saved the best for last. Here’s my card:

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Summer Starfruit; Whisper White

Ink: Summer Starfruit; Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Tape It; Too Kind; Chalk Talk

Ribbon: 3/8″ Satin Stitched Supper Starfruit

Framelits: Chalk Talk

Punches: Artisan Label

Embellishments: Clay Flowers; Dazzling Diamond (if you can see it – middle of flowers)

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Sponge; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Clay Flower Mold; Dimensional; Snail

Non Stampin’ Up product

Hot Glue Gun

                      

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Thank You

Hi Everyone

Yuck, I hate migraines…….that’s what I have been putting up with for the last few days. 

Woo Hoo – Stampin’ Up has lots of new products. I can’t wait to play with them. 🙂

Look What’s Coming…Stampin’Up! New Envelope Punch Board Create Brilliant Envelopes with Our Newest Tool This item will be available to order on September 1st, 2013.

NEW Single Stamps

These Single Stamps are great, particularly the star.  Click HERE to see what the  Stampin’ Up concept artists have done with this star stamp!

Thinlit Card Dies – GORGEOUS! $32.95 Item Nos. 133479 and 133480

Isn’t this card amazing?  It’s made with our new Thinlits Card Dies.  Click HERE to learn more and see how easy it is to create this beautiful card!

Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set $13.95 Item No. 133454

Beautiful new fonts for one of our favorite sentiments…AND, if you’ve never tried the photopolymer stamps, this is the time!

Envelope Liners Framelits Dies $26.95 Item No. 132172

Personally, I LOVE these!   Really, it’s easy as pie.  Just run these through the Big Shot and, poof, a gorgeous envelope liner.

See anything you want to order – send me an email: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Woo Hoo – Today’s Card:

dum dum dum dum – that’s my drum roll.

Oh, almost forgot, as you all know I have been trying to build up some customers – and not having any luck. Sooo I was thinking about selling my cards on Etsy. What do you guys think? Do you think it’s a good idea? I’m excited about it, but I would like your (my followers) opinion. Please email (cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com) or leave me a comment and let me know what you think about Etsy.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Crumb Cake; Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake; Crisp Cantaloupe; Strawberry Slush; Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets: Itty Bitty Banners; Gorgeous Grunge; Everything Elanor

Embossing: Beautiful Wings Embosslit; Sweetest Stem Embosslit (vintage)

Framelits: Bitty Banners

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Dimensionals; Snail

Non-Stampin’ Up Product

Paper Studio Gemstones

       

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon

And It’s All Really Good

Hi Everyone

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful – you know what that is?

It’s the weather – it is just absolutely beautiful today. Wow in the middle of August at that.  One of the hottest months of the year.

Today’s card is for Mary’s Stamping Happening Colorful Saturday Challenge.  I really like this card. But I have to admit I cased it from Justin Krieger at jk Cards.  Justin is super talented. You can see his card here. My card is really close to his card with just a few changes.

Here’s Mary’s Challenge

Here’s My Card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Melon Mambo

Designer Series Paper: Afternoon Picnic; Gingham Garden; Venetian Romance

Ink: Tangerine Tango; Melon Mambo; Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets: Gorgeous Grunge; Really Good Greetings; Postage Collection

Ribbon: Linen Thread

Punches: Decorative Label; Large Postage; Mosiac

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

Non SU Items:

Spellbinders Large Standard Circle Framelits

          

Check out these cute “Single” Holiday-themed Stamps. There are eight different stamps to choose from, six of which coordinate with Framelits dies or punches. Woo Hoo! Send me an email or order yours now.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thanks for visiting. See you soon.

Thank You

Hi Everyone

Today is an awesome day. Woo Hoo, Woot Woot. NO MIGRAINE OR HEADACHE today. Let’s Celebrate!!!

Today’s card is a Thank You card. It’s a very simple card – took me a while to do, This definitely was not my original idea that I wanted to do. My original idea looked like crap and I never could get it to come together. Today’s card is for two challenges:

CAS(E) This Sketch #40

and The Paper Players PP 158

Drum Roll………..my card

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White

Ink: Calypso Coral; Strawberry Slush; Pear Pizzazz

Stamp Sets: Gorgeous Grunge; Sassy Salutations

Tools: Trimmer

     

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Before I leave you, I want to let you know about today’s Digital Downloads:

 

 

HALLOWEEN BASH STAMP BRUSH SET – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $4.39 Preferred Price: $3.95	HALLOWEEN HAPPINESS STAMP BRUSH – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $3.28 Preferred Price: $2.95	LABEL BRACKET PUNCH – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $2.17 Preferred Price: $1.95	MY FIRST DAY PRINTABLES – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $3.28 Preferred Price: $2.95
PARADISE FOUND PHOTOBOOK TEMPLATE (11″ X 8-1/2″) – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $19.94 Preferred Price:$17.95	SWEATER WEATHER DESIGNER SERIES PAPER – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $5.50 Preferred Price: $4.95	TAGS 4 YOU STAMP BRUSH SET – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $4.39 Preferred Price: $3.95	WITCHES BREW DESIGNER SERIES PAPER – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $5.50 Preferred Price: $4.95

Click here to see PDF

Well……. That’s it for today. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about my card. If there is anything you need or want just email me at: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Your Kindness

Hi Everyone

Do you guys remember that migraine I had the other day. It came back yesterday – yuck, so I am having another day of recuperating from them.

Alrighty on a positive note – today’s card…… Woo Hoo

This card is for Paper Craft Crew Challenge #53.

I do say the card looks much better in person than in the picture. The picture does not do it justice at all. The flowers in the background are stamped in Blushing Bride to match the chevron ribbon. In the picture the flowers look like Calypso Coral to match the card stock,  So in the picture the chevron ribbon looks like it doesn’t match anything and sticks out like a sore thumb. Not only that, the clay flower is painted with Blushing Bride and looks like Calypso Coral in the picture. You guys pop me an email (cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com) or leave me a comment letting me know if you agree with me about the chevron ribbon and  clay flower. The Pearl Jewels are colored in pink sharpie, then orange sharpie, and again in pink sharpie – I think they look like Calypso  Coral in the picture. You know – they are supposed to look like Calypso Coral. hehe

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Calypso Coral

Ink: Calypso Coral; Blushing Bride

Stamp Sets: Blooming With Kindness

Ribbon: Chevron – Blushing Bride; Bakers Twine – White

Framelits: Chalk Talk

Embellishments: Pearl Jewel; Clay Flower

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Aqua Painter; Flower Mold; Dimensionals; Snail

o…what do you think of today’s cards?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Happy Birthday

Hi Everyone

How is everyone today. I’m recuperating from that nasty migraine I had yesterday. Other than that – I’m doing great. The weather here is really beautiful. It’s what one would call a perfect day. Temperature just right – slight breeze – sunny. Perfect day for doing anything outside.

Ok, Today’s card is a birthday card – speaking of birthday’s – mine was earlier this week. Not gonna tell you how old I am – No Way – No How – No No NO – Not gonna happen. 🙂 hehe

Ok, here’s the card:

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: In Color – Gumball Green

Stamp Sets: Sassy Salutations

Ribbon: 3/8″ Stitched Gumball Green; Linen Thread

Punches: Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Designer Vintage Faceted Button

Tools: Trimmer; Dimensionals; Tombow; Sponge; Snail

So…what do you think of today’s cards?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Just For You and I can’t Thank You Enough

Hi Everyone

 

I have some Stampin’ Up specials for you – woo hoo

Undefined Stamp Carving Kit

During Convention 2013, Stampin’ Up! unveiled an exciting new product called the Undefined Stamp Carving Kit.

That’s right – a stamp carving kit!  It’s “undefined” because you get to carve what YOU want on your stamp or stamps!  You can express your personality, interests, thoughts, and feelings by carving your own stamps.  You’ll really get a “look what I made!” sense of satisfaction!

Here’s a great little video to show you just how easy it is to carve your own stamps:

Here is what is included in the Undefined Stamp Carving Kit, item # 133402, $19.95:

– 2 carving tools, 3″ x 4″ rubber, 3″ x 4″ foam, 4 wood blocks (various sizes), Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker, 3 postcards, instructions, and stamp image templates (in case you can’t think of anything on your own!)

We know you’ll have lots of ideas for making your own special stamps, so we highly recommend you purchase a Undefined Refill Kit at the same time!  It is is item # 134808 and costs $9.95.  Here’s what is included:

– 3″ x 4″ rubber, 3″ x 4″ foam, 4 wood blocks (various sizes), and instructions

If you prefer Clear-Mount stamps or think you might want to carve a bigger stamp than the wood blocks provided, you can purchase our Clear-Mount Cling Foam (item # 124236, $10.95).

Need some ideas of what you can carve?  How about these suggestions:

• a catch phrase or word you or your family uses all the time
• a family logo
• the name of your favorite vacation spot
• a favorite food or drink
• a team name or logo
• your name or a family member’s name or initials
• high school or college mascot or emblem
• a stamp representing a favorite activity
• a blog logo
• a favorite animal
• a speech bubble
• a favorite image from a stamp set that is no longer available
• a punctuation mark (like a @, !, &, or ?)
• an image from My Digital Studio
• a favorite cartoon character
• a superhero logo
• a stamp to use for a specific party theme
• a video game character or logo
• social media buttons (Like button, Pinterest button, etc.)
• religious emblems
• any image you’ve always wanted a stamp of that you haven’t been able to find!

You can see some actual carved images and projects created with them on Stampin’ Up!’s Pinterest page for the Undefined Kit by clicking here.

 

         

         

 

To see PDF click here and here

DO YOUR BEST PRINTABLES – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $3.28 Preferred Price: $2.95

GRILLING GOOD TIME – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $8.83

Preferred Price: $7.95

SEASON OF STYLE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $5.50

Preferred Price: $4.95

SEASON OF STYLE POCKET CARDS – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $8.83 Preferred Price: $7.95

SEASON OF STYLE WASHI TAPE – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Regular Price: $3.28 Preferred Price: $2.95

THIS AND THAT NAUGHTY AND NICE STAMP BRUSH SET – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $6.61

Preferred Price: $5.95

THIS AND THAT SEASON OF STYLE EMBELLISHMENTS – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $6.61

Preferred Price: $5.95

THIS AND THAT SEASON OF STYLE PHOTOBOOK – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Regular Price: $16.61

Preferred Price:$14.95

See anything you like? Send me an email and I will order it for you:   cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Woo Hoo – Yippee – Yippee – – – –  Time for today’s cards. Umm I actually have two (2) cards for you today. That’s right two cards. I did these cards for two different challenges. But, umm (cry) I missed the deadline time for the CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge. I guess I’m going to have to post them before the due date. 🙂 I think I will do better then. 🙂 

Soooo the two challenges are CAS(E) This Sketch #39 (that I missed the deadline for)

This is my card for this sketch: Ok, so – don’t look too close because when I painted the flower – I went outside the lines. but you know – that’s what makes this card home made and special 🙂

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White

Ink: Strawberry Slush; Pistachio Pudding; StazOn Black

Stamp Sets: Backyard Basics; Label Love

Tools: Trimmer; Aqua Painter; Piercing Tool; Essentials Paper Piercing Pack; Dimensionals

     

My next card is for the Colorful Saturday Challenge.  This is a new challenge that you will find at Mary’s Stamping Happening. This is a brand new challenge that Mary started mmm – maybe 4-6 weeks ago. We need lots of people to enter this challenge to make it more fun. If you make cards or scrapbook pages – why not do some for her challenges. Drum Roll Please for the NEW Colorful Saturday Challenge – – –  dum dumm dum dumm dum dum dum

And the challenge is:

This is my card for this color challenge:

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Smoky Slate; Gumball Green

Designer Series Paper: Eastern Elegance

Ink: Smoky Slate; Gumball Green

Ribbon: 3/8″ Satin Stitched; and Not sure if it’s Smoky Slate or  if it’s Basic Gray Baker’s Twine that I got out of a kit.

Framelits: Chalk Talk

Punches: Elegant Butterfly; Bitty Butterfly

Embellishments: Epic Day This & That Washi Tape (colored Smokey Slate); Season of Style Washi Tape (colored Gumball Green); Tea Lace Doily; Designer Button; Rhinestone Jewel

Tools: Trimmer; Glue Dots; Dimensional; Snail

So…what do you think of today’s cards?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Thanks

Hi Everyone

 

I have a couple of Stampin’ Up promotions before I show you my card. 🙂 These are really great deals, something you don’t want to miss.

 

WANT A FREE PROJECT KIT?

You’ll get to pick a FREE project kit in addition to your starter kit when you join Stampin’ Up! between July 15 and August 31. Check out the amazing kit options packed with brand-new products below. But before you do, here are just a few of the awesome things to love when you become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator:

• When you sign up you’ll get $175 US/$215 CAN worth of products and business supplies all for just $99 US/$125 CAN!
• You’ll have a 20 percent permanent discount on EVERYTHING.
• You’ll have a chance to meet tons of other creative women at Stampin’ Up! events and in our online communities.
• If you want to make money, you can sell to your friends (old and new) and do it all on your terms—your schedule, your way.
• You’ll get to be in business with a solid company—it’s our 25th anniversary this year!

PLUS, you’ll get to choose one of these kits for FREE if you sign up by the end of August:

Join us today.

 

I would love to have you join me and become a demonstrator. Just send me an email:

cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

 

THINLITS CARD DIES

They’ve been called flip cards, flip flop cards, swing cards, and more-but they have always been a bit tricky to create. Not anymore! Our amazing new Thinlits Card Dies cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step.

Item	Description	Price
133479	Label Card Thinlits Die	$32.95
133480	Circle Card Thinlits Die	$32.95

There are some products you just have to see in action before you realize how much you need them, right? This is one of them! Plan to feature these dies in your events and share the video. When your customers see what they can do, they will place their orders.

These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)

They would make great announcements, invitations, or Christmas cards. You can even help your customers select all the supplies they will need to create their cards.

The main shape in the cards (circle and label) can work with a lot of our stamp images so you can create tons of different kinds of cards using many different stamp sets. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:

Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479):

• Happy Day Stamp Set (item 130294 W item 130297 C)

Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480):

• Worth the Wait Stamp (item 131094 W)
• Five-Way Flower Stamp (item 131088 W)

Both card dies pair well with:

• Oh, Hello Stamp Set (item 131931 W item 130733 C)
• Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (item 131341 W item 131344 C)
• Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (item 130330 W item 130333 C)
• Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (item 130324 W item 130327 C)
• These dies also work well with our new magnetic platform (item 130658) so you can place the dies exactly where you want them!

See something you like or would like to have – send me an email:      cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Yippee Skippee – today’s card. This card is for the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch #52 Challenge. This is the challenge:

And finally this is my card:  I LOVE LOVE LOVE  the way it turned out. So classy looking.

Stampin Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Soft Suede; Tangerine Tango; Crisp Cantaloupe

Designer Series Paper: Venetian Romance

Ink: Soft Suede; Tangerine Tango; Crisp Cantaloupe

Stamp Sets: Serene Silhouettes; Really Good Greetings

Ribbon: 3/8″ Taffeta sponged with Tangerine Tango and Crisp Cantaloupe

Punches: Hexagon

Embellishments: Antique Brad

Tools: Trimmer; Sponge; Paper Piercer; Snail

              

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Hello Sweet Friend

Hi Everyone

Oh wow, I really feel groggy and out of it today. Should feel much better tomorrow. I really really really dislike migraines. Definitely not one of my faves!

For today’s card, I played around with hexagons – the new stamp set and punch along with the new in-colors. Can’t think about the names too long – they makes me hungry. I really like them – soft colors, not bold. Don’t get me wrong – I love bold colors with Red being my favorite color then white. Let me know what you think about my card,

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Baked Brown Sugar; Pistachio Pudding; Crisp Cantaloupe

Ink: Pistachio Pudding; Crisp Cantaloupe; Baked Brown Sugar

Stamp Sets: Six-Sided Sampler

Embossing: Honeycomb Embossing Folder; Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Punches: Hexagon

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Sponge; Dimensionals; Snail

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Happy Birthday

Hi Everyone

Whew, that migraine only lasted two days , close enough to say three if you count today. Woo hoo – glad it’s gone. Today’s card is for two different challenges. Freshly Made Sketches #97 and  Paper Pal Arts PPA 166.

Now my card:

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Smoky Slate; Watercolor Paper

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Garden

Ink: Daffodil Delight; Old Olive; Strawberry Slush; Smoky Slate

Stamp Sets: Wildflower Meadow;  Itty Bitty Banners

Ribbon: 3/4″ Chevron-Smoky Slate; 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim-Strawberry Slush

Embossing: Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder

Punches: Modern Label; Work Window

Embellishments: Pearl Jewels; In Color Button-Strawberry Slush; Epic Day This & That Washi Tape

Tools: Trimmer: Big Shot; Snail

      

I am really sorry about my post being soooo late. Unfortunately if you have ever had a migraine – you know what it’s like and it will take a couple of days to fully recuperate.

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

 

There is No Gift

Hi Everyone

I have a few promotions for you before I get to my card.

Current Promotions:

Paper Pumpkin! Get your first two months for only $10! Click HERE to sign up!

Make your own stamp! New Undefined stamp carving kit. Available now! Click here for the PDF.

Available Tody – Thinlits Card Dies! A fast and easy way to make a flip fold card! Click here for the PDF.

Digital Downloads

It’s Digital Download Day with My Digital Studio and here’s the latest downloads.

Click here to download the Digital Downloads PDF.

• About To Blossom August Kit – Digital Download 134860 – Price: $9.95

• About To Blossom August Wallpaper – Digital Download 134861 – FREE

• Birthday Candles Stamp Brush – Digital Download 134921
  Price: $2.95

• Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper – Digital Download 134853
  Price: $4.95

• Kind & Cozy Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download 134854
  Price: $3.95

• Really Good Greetings Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download 134805
  Price: $3.95

 

Yippee Skippee – The Holiday Catalog goes live today. Order from me now. Just an email away – cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Be sure to try out the new augmented reality feature–available today–to see videos that show our products in action. It’s easy enough for newbies, fun enough for tech-savvy users, and free!

1. Install the free Layar app to your smartphone or tablet.
2. Using the Layar app, scan any catalog page that has the Stampin’ Up! Interactive icon on it.

While you’re using this feature, be sure to share your favorite products and videos on social media so your friends can see what there is to love about Stampin’ Up! products.

Different mobile devices work differently with different apps. Some are faster than others, some take more steps to load videos, etc. With the Layar app, we have noticed these differences in user experience too.

You can also see all of the catalog videos atwww.stampinup.com/showmehow.

Click here to see the new Holiday Catalog, or click on the picture…..

 

Email with order:    cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Today’s card is for the Sketch Frenzy Friday Challenge SFF072613. Here is the challenge card…..

 

and of course…..my card…

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Soft Suede

Ink: Soft Suede; Crushed Curry’ Pumpkin Pie; Cherry Cobbler; Wild Wasabi

Punches: Decorative Label

Tools: Trimmer; Daubbers; Dimensionals; Snail

So…what do you think of today’s card?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me…and I do read each and every one of them! And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away.  cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.