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Christmas Wishes

Hi Everyone

I had a fun day today. First I had the Women’s Bible Study Class today and then we went out for lunch. We ended up at Cracker Barrel. Oh my, it was sooo good. I had this new item – it was fish cooked in a pecan crust thingy. Oh Wow – my mouth waters just thinking about it. It was really delicious.

I think fall is finally here. It’s getting cold at night and warming up in the day but not getting hot anymore. The leaves are turning and falling off the trees. I love the colors of fall – especially the trees, but I hate to see summer leave. I get cold really easy – so I don’t like cold weather. Once I get cold, it takes forever to get warm – not looking forward to the cold weather. I love Christmas though and that’s what kind of card I have today. If any of you are Stampin’ Up Demonstrators. This is my case of the the card in Stampin Success (a magazine for Stampin’ Up Demonstrators only) page 27.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Crumb Cake; Real Red

Ink: Whisper White; Raspberry Ripple; Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Gorgeous Grunge; Chalk Talk; That’s The Ticket

Ribbon: Sycamore Street Pool Party (Sale-a-bration); Linen Thread

Punches: Ticket Duo

Embellishments: Sycamore Street Pool Party Button (Sale-a-bration); Epic Day This & That Washi Tape

Tools: Trimmer; Glue Dot; Snail

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

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Thank You

Oct10

Hi Everyone

Woo Hoo ……… got another card today. Did you know that this Sunday – 13 Oct is Pastor’s Appreciation Day? You know what – I sure didn’t. I found out during our Bible Study Class this week. This is the card I am going to give to my Pastor and his wife for being sooo awesome. I chose the colors based on Mary’s Colorful Saturday Challenge. Please stop by Mary’s blog and do the challenge with me and see all the eye candy she has. 🙂

Woot Woot – Here’s my card…..

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla; Pumpkin Pie; Coastal Cabana; Versa Mark

Designer Series Paper: Quatre Fancy

Ink: Coastal Cabana; Pumpkin Pie; Soft Suede

Stamp Sets: Wonderfall; Teeny Tiny Wishes; Gorgeous Grunge

Ribbon: 1 1/4″ Burlap; 3/8 Ruffle Stretch

Embossing: Clear Embossing Powder (on the leaves)

Framelits-Dies: Bigz Autumn Accents Die

Punches: Word Window; Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Punch

Embellishments: Very Vintage Button

Tools Trimmer; Big Shot; Tombow; Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Happy Birthday

Aug10

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

Aug8

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.

Newest Digital Downloads

To see PDF click here and here

DO YOUR BEST PRINTABLES – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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Preferred Price: $2.95

GRILLING GOOD TIME – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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SEASON OF STYLE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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SEASON OF STYLE POCKET CARDS – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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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

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THIS AND THAT SEASON OF STYLE PHOTOBOOK – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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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

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Happy Birthday

Aug5

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.

PPA166

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.

Thank You

Jul30

Hi Everyone

Reminder – Sale Ends Tomorrow

Buy 3 Get 1 FREE! Designer Series Paper

Offer Details: Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper and get one for FREEnow through July 31!

These items don’t qualify for the offer: Designer Series Paper Stacks, Specialty Designer Series Paper, Designer Series Paper ordered through hostess benefits
Orders may be placed on any type of order (workshop, customer, or online).
No limits. Order six? You’ll get two for free. Nine? You’ll get three for free.
Look for Designer Series Papers in the annual catalog pages 151, 153, and 154.

Stock up on these Designer Series Paperpacks for savings this month! All qualifying DSP listed below:

Oh, WOW, This next offer is awesome. I love it.

PICK A KIT RECRUITING OFFER

Offer: New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin’ Up!

Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013

Click here to see pdf.

If I wasn’t already a demonstrator, I think this promotion would win me over.

Wow, lots of good stuff here. Be sure to email me cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com if you would like any of the products.

I do not have a Demonstrator Business Web Site, the only way I will get credit for your order is if you email me. cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Oh WOW, Good stuff there.

You don’t want to miss out on these great offers – email me today: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

So………….

How is everyone today. I’m doing really good. For one, the Monday blah’s are gone. Woo hoo. Plus, I’m so excited because today’s card is for two different challenges. How awesome is that?

Mary’s Stamping Happening has started a brand new challenge called Colorful Saturday Challenge

The other challenge is for CAS(E) This Sketch #38

Now for my card……..

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Baked Brown Sugar; Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Daffodil Delight; Baked Brown Sugar

Stamp Sets: Take; Itty Bitty Banners

Framelits: Bitty Banners

Embellishments: Clay Button (colored Cherry Cobbler)

Tools: Trimmer; Bit Shop; Clay Button Mold; Stamp-A-Ma-Jig’ Crystal Effects; Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Friend

Jul20

Hi Everyone

Woo hoo, my card challenge from yesterday uploaded correctly. I am really excited about that. If you missed my very first card challenge you can see it here. It is card #18. I am sooo excited about it and I didn’t have any trouble at all uploading it.

With that being said. I am doing my 2nd challenge today. Now I understand when people say this sketch was tricky, or I had to really think about this one or this one took several tries but I finally came up with a card I’m happy with. Well, this being my 2nd card challenge – guess what? I found this one to be a challenge for me trying to come up with papers that I thought would go together and the embellishments. On the other hand, I am finding challenges to be fun. I have found another one for tomorrow. Woo hoo.

Ok, today’s challenge is from Freshly Made Sketches #95. This is the sketch FMS95:

And this is my card:

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Afternoon Picnic

Ink: Crushed Curry; Pear Pizzazz; Coastal Cabana

Stamp Sets: Gifts of Kindness; Blessings From Heaven

Embellishments: Regals Designer Button; Large Pearl Jewel; Baker’s Twine

Tools: Trimmer; Sponge; Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Gee, Thanks

Jul14

Hi Everyone

Soooo sorry I haven’t been on for a few days. You know with my hubby being home all day – really messes my routine up. Since he is not working right now – he thinks he is supposed to sleep all day. You see, our computers are in the bedroom we sleep in. When he sleeps and doesn’t get up till between 1 and 4 pm, it’s really hard for me to get in here and post. As I said I am sooo sorry for not posting lately. Now for my regularly scheduled post that is about 4-5 days late.

I have Stampin’ Up specials for you first.

NEW COLOR MARKERS

In the 2013-2014 annual catalog, we offer the Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit (item 130034, page 163) to help you update your Many Marvelous Marker pack. Now, we’ve sweetened the deal. For a limited time, from June 26 until October 31, you can buy any of the new colors in the pack or on their own! Go ahead, fill in the missing pieces in your collection or buy the whole lot.

ITEM	PRICE	DESCRIPTION
130034	$28.95	Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder
131899	$3.50	Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Write Marker
131265	$3.50	Blushing Bride Stampin’ Write Marker
131902	$3.50	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Write Marker
131901	$3.50	Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker
131905	$3.50	Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker
131266	$3.50	Pear Pizzazz Stampin’ Write Marker
131904	$3.50	Pool Party Stampin’ Write Marker
131898	$3.50	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Write Marker
131900	$3.50	Soft Sky Stampin’ Write Marker
131903	$3.50	Wisteria Wonder Stampin’ Write Marker

New Downloads—7/9/2013

from WWW.MYDIGITALSTUDIO.NET

NEW DOWNLOADS—7/9/2013

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.

Amped Up Ampersands Kit (AU/NZ)

Chalk Talk Stamp Brush Set (AU/NZ)

Feathered Woodcuts Kit (AU/NZ)

Modern Medley Overlays Kit (AU/NZ)

Stampin’ Up! My Digital Studio Team

Oh, WOW, This next offer is awesome. I love it.

PICK A KIT RECRUITING OFFER

Offer: New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin’ Up!

Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013

Click here to see pdf.

If I wasn’t already a demonstrator, I think this promotion would win me over. 🙂

Wow, lots of good stuff here. Be sure to email me cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com if you would like any of the products.

I do not have a Demonstrator Business Web Site, the only way I will get credit for your order is if you email me. cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Ok, Ok, Ok

Today’s card:

Stampin” Up Products Used

Card Stock: Crushed Curry; Very Vanilla; Wild Wasabi

Ink: Crushed Curry; Wild Wasabi; Illuminate

Stamp Sets: Too Kind; Really Good Greetings

Ribbon: White Linen Thread – Sponged with Wild Wasabi

Framelits: Window Frames

Embellishments: Clay Button; Delicate Details Lace Tape

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Sponge; Clay Button Mold; Dimensionals; Tombow; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Hang In There

Jul3

Hi Everyone

I have lots of Stampin’ Up specials for you today…..

Best of Shelli…

Who better to pick a “Best of” stamp set than the person who helped start Stampin’ Up! 25 years ago? Shelli Gardner, our CEO and Cofounder picked her favorite stamp images from the past 25 years and helped combine them into a single set just for you!

Best of Shelli Clear-mount Stamp Set

Best of Shelli Clear-mount Stamp Set 133488
Regular Price: $16.61 (Directly through SU)
Preferred Price: $14.95 (Order through your Demonstrator)


Best of Birthdays


Best of Shelli


Best of Greetings


Best of Brides and Babies


Best of Butterflies


Best of Flowers


Best of Love

: Collecters Card

Buy 3 Get 1 FREE!

by Cynthia Simpson

Offer Details: Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper and get one for FREEnow through July 31!

These items don’t qualify for the offer: Designer Series Paper Stacks, Specialty Designer Series Paper, Designer Series Paper ordered through hostess benefits
Orders may be placed on any type of order (workshop, customer, or online).
No limits. Order six? You’ll get two for free. Nine? You’ll get three for free.
Look for Designer Series Papers in the annual catalog pages 151, 153, and 154.

Stock up on these Designer Series Paperpacks for savings this month! All qualifying DSP listed below:

Settin’ Sail Photopolymer Stamp Set~ Life Is Better At the Beach

Life’s better at the beach. Or on the sea. But wherever you are, you’ll find lots of reasons to use the images in this set—for vacation memory-keeping, nautical parties, summer fun.

Stampin’ Up! recommends clear blocks sizes A, C, & H (not included in the set) with this exclusive photopolymer stamp set.

Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You’ll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and give a perfectly stamped image every time.

The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price!

Settin’ Sail Photopolymer Stamp Set 133453
Price: $13.95

from WWW.MYDIGITALSTUDIO.NET

NEW DOWNLOADS—7/2/2013

Quatrefancy Kit (AU/NZ)

Six Sided Sampler (AU/NZ)

Tags for All Designer Template (AU/NZ)

Stampin’ Up! My Digital Studio Team

Wow, lots of good stuff here. Be sure to email me cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com if you would like any of the products.

As I am a fairly new demonstrator (with no customers yet, still trying to build a customer base) and do not have a Demonstrator Business Web Site, the only way I will get credit is if you email me: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Now for today’s card. I made some medallions and they are much bigger than I anticipated. Actually they have more depth than I expected so they make the card thick and I don’t think it will fit in a regular envelope.

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Card Stock: Tempting Turquoise; Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Brights (2012-2013-retired); Quatrefancy

Ink: StazOn Black

Stamp Sets: From My Heart

Punches: Word Widow; Large Oval

Embellishments: Brights Button (2012-2013-retired); White Baker’s Twine; Epic Day This & That Washi Tape

Tools: Trimmer, Tombow, Score Board; Dimensionals, Snail

Non Stampin’ Up Tool: Hot Glue Gun

I am going to stop posting pictures of all the products that I use for making the cards. I have been playing around with my blog and I just noticed that I have a space limit on what I can post and I am getting close to that limit. Unfortunately the only option is to upgrade in order to increase my capacity. So for right now, I will just post pictures of the stamp sets until I can figure out what to do (as you know my husband was downsized). He did have a job interview yesterday, but it will be 2 weeks before we know anything. I will definitely keep you posted as to when he finds another job.

Well today’s card used one stamp set:

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Oh, Hello

Jun25

Hi Everyone

OMG, I have been sooooo sick. No details, except I have really felt bad. YUCK!!!!

I am just going to post today’s card. Not up to par yet.

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie; Rich Razzleberry; Whisper White; Watercolor Paper

Ink: Pumpkin Pie; Rich Razzleberry; VersaMark

Stamp Sets: Secret Garden; Oh, Hello’

Ribbon: Linen Thread

Embossing: White Embossing Powder

Framelits: Apothecary Accents; Secret Garden

Punches: 1 3/4 Circle; Blossom Punch

Embellishments: Pearl Jewels; Sycamore Street Button (SAB-Retired)

Tools: Trimmer; Heat Gun; Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Paper Piercer; Aqua Painter; Tombow; Dimensionals; Snail

bigshot Heat Tool Essentials Paper Piercing Pack paperpiercingtool Aqual Painter Tombow Adhesive Dimensionals snail61

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Thinking of You

Jun5

Hi Everyone

WooHoo NEW MDS Downloads.

I love MDS. Err, playing with it anyways. I am still learning all the neat stuff on it and what all it does.

NEW DOWNLOADS—6/4/2013

Go Everywhere Framables (AU/NZ)

Inspired Elements Stamp Brush Set (AU/NZ)

Inspired Words Stamp Brush Set (AU/NZ)

Muted Notes Kit (AU/NZ)

Stampin’ Up! My Digital Studio Team

Email me if you would like to order: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

As I am a new demonstrator and do not have a Demonstrator Business Web Site, the only way I will get credit is if you email me: cynthia.hawkins999@gmail.com

Love – Love – Love today’s card. Lots of sparkle and one of my most favorite things – butterflies.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Whisper White; Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Real Red; Pumpkin Pie; Daffodil Delight’ Pear Pizzazz; Versa Mark; Black StazOn

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Papillion Potpurri; Secret Garden

Ribbon: Linen Thread

Embossing: White Embossing Powder

Framelits: Secret Garden

Punches: Word Window; Modern Label; Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels; Designer Vintage Button; Dazzling Diamonds; Tea Lace Doillie

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Embossing Buddy; Slue Dots; Dimensionals; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Oh, Hello

May21

Hi Everyone

How are you today? I am so thankful that I do not live in Oklahoma City. I have been praying for them ever since I heard about the tornado this morning. My heart goes out to all of them. I am really in shock over what happened. Wandering around in a daze even though I do not have any family there and I do not know anyone that lives there. I can not comprehend what everyone is going through and feeling. It’s just so devastating. My prayers go out to them.

I have a fun card for you today. Love the flowers. I have put some flowers out in the yard that a neighbor has given me. I don’t know anything about flowers. Now – tomato plants – I can grow. I love home grown tomatoes – love to pick them off the vine and eat them. mmmm yummy Not so sure about flowers. We will see how they turn out. Maybe I do have a green thumb for flowers.

Stampin’ Up Products Used

Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie; Pacific Point; Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Brights (Pumpkin Pie)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie; Pacific Point

Stamp Sets: Oh, Hello; Secret Garden

Ribbon: 3/8″ Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon that I sprayed with Pacific Point alcohol spray; Linen Thread

Framelits: Apothecary Accents

Punches: 7/8″ Scallop Circle; Itty Bitty Shapes

Embellishments: Brights Button

Tools: Trimmer; Big Shot; Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Snail

Feel free to leave a comment as your comments are important to me.

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Thank You

May13

Hi Everyone

Did everyone have a good weekend and Mother’s Day. Most of my weekend was spent in bed – ugh – another migraine. I did have a surprise this weekend. My sister sent me some flowers. That was a very nice surprise. I did manage to get up long enough to make her a gift. I made a card using one of the sneak peek stamp sets and matching embossing folder – Wildflower Meadow. Very pretty card if I say so myself.

Hope you enjoy.

I also made her a gift box with 5 cards and matching envelopes. The cards were made using Serene Silhouettes and each one of the Feel Goods sayings. Each card is in a different color. I used the 2013-2014 In colors for the cards.

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

For You

May2

Hi Everyone

OMG!!! I think Spring just might be here. Two days in a row – beautiful weather – as long as you don’t get in the car – hot in the car. We will see if Spring is here to stay this time. Sure hope so. 🙂

I’m excited about today’s card. As you know’ Stampin’ Up Demonstrators get to order a few items before catalogs go live. Well today’s card is a sneak peek of some of the new products. Also, we are not allowed to show you the new products until the catalog goes live so there will be pictures of items missing when you go through the supply list. ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! The yellow Baker’s Twine – is not yellow Baker’s Twine. You see -.- I took white Baker’s Twine and sprayed it with Daffodil Delight spray. How awesome is that? I got just the color I wanted – perfect match. 🙂

Stampin’ Up Products Used (new items in italics)

Card Stock: Crumb Cake; Pool Party Core’dinations; Daffodil Delight; Whisper White

Ink: Crumb Cake; Daffodil Delight; Gumball Green; Pool Party

Stamp Sets: Mosiac Madness; A Round Array; Label Love

Ribbon: 3/8″ Gumball Green Satin Stitched; White Baker’s Twine

Embossing: Modern Mosiac Folder

Framelits: Window Frames

Punches: Artisan Label; Mosiac; 7/8″ Scallop Circle; Itty Bitty Shapes

Embellishments: Very Vintage Button

Tools: Trimmer; Snips; Sanding Block; Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Snail

Thank you for visiting. See you soon.

Hello

Apr30

Hi Everyone

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

Newest Digital Downloads

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

Apr29

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!

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.

You Make Me Smile

Apr6

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