Paper Players #113--Clean and Simple

I had fun making this card. I just so happened to need some male birthday cards, and, a thinking of you, also. This challenge worked perfectly for me.

I love this paper! It's called NATURAL COMPOSITION SPECIALTY, item # 126917, on page 162. I will be using this paper alot!

This card will go to my brother. I hope he likes it!

Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper

Item #126917 Price: $12.95

Glossy, raised patterns printed on heavy-weight Natural paper. Patterns appear brown and glossy. 12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 single-sided designs.
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Welcome to Clifton, Arizona!

After two months of unemployment, hubby got called to work--hopefully...it's kind of a jacked-up mess! LOL We decided to move the trailer to Clifton, Sunday, the 9th, to the spot that was being held for us since May! We've been parked in this place several times before, through the years. Definitely not much to be desired!

The empty spot next to us, is reserved for our son. Thank goodness, it's someone we will know. The trailers are a WEE bit close!

But, hey, at least I have access to the clothesline! LOL

ahhhh....life is good! HA!

AND,

where there's a will,

there's a way!

At least I have room to CRAFT! hehehe

Oh, and there is my blender that I planned on EMBELLISHING! ROFL

See it, on the counter!?

That thing is about 36 years old! Hubby got it for Christmas for me, one year. It didn''t take long before he figured out NOT to get me appliances for a gift! HA!

On second thought, mabye the Duct Tape is enough embellishing??

Whatcha think???

(If you don't know what the blender embellishing is all about,

check out this Stampin' Up! video!

 

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Freshly Made Sketch #51

My first Freshly Made Sketch.
I also challenged my downline with this sketch.

Here is card #1.

And, #1 dressed up a bit....

I had pieces of the Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper left, Item #126906, Price: $10.95,

 so, I flipped them and made another cute card, with the same sketch.

More leftover bits and pieces were used to decorate the inside of the card. I used the Naturals White Cardstock to make these cards. It gives them a much sturdier base, than the Whisper White.

I had the little graphics already stamped and cut out--a whole bag full! LOL

LOVE it when I have something to 'fussy' cut! hehehe

And, this stamp set is growing on me!

Ghoulish Googlies Wood-Mount Bundle 129852  Price: $20.95

Purchase the Googly Ghouls Stamp Set and
Ghoulish Googlies Designer Printed Kit together.
Priced to save you 15%! LOVE THAT!

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LOVE this card!

I saw this on my Stampin' Up! only website, Stampin' Connection--where we have access to over 257,000 samples, at the moment.
I just had to make some for myself! LOVE them!

Since I also love to crochet this Doily Background stamp is one of my FAVORITES! I stamped and embossed it on vellum, which I had never done before. Then, I got to 'fussy-cut' them out...another thing that I enjoy doing. I made extras of this

, with several different sayings, too...it's that multiple thing, ya know!? LOL

I had fun trying something different with the butterflies.

I diecut them out of some 'junk' chipboard I had laying around.

Then, I ran through an embossing folder, with my BIG SHOT.

Then, I added some glue with our 2-way glue pen, and,

sprinkled them with dazzling diamond.

What a very nice look!

I used our paper flowers for the very first time, also. And, I LOVE those vintage brads!

If YOU would like one of these cards,

leave me a comment, and, I will put your name in a drawing.

The winner will get this card mailed out to you!

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Teacup CASE

This is a cute little square card with scalloped edges
--thanks to my BIG SHOT! I {heart} my BIG SHOT!
I case'd this from something I saw at my downlines, ::JENNIFER::.
I used a stamp set that I've had quite awhile, and hardly use....?

Morning Cup # 116988  $21.95 for 11 wood-mount stamps
There is even a matching Roller Wheel, #120323 $6.50.
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A sweet Fall Gift!

Look at the sweet gift, my downline, Jennifer, gave me this week!
When we were in Salt Lake City, for the Stampin' Up! convention, they gave us a pack of chocolate cover sunflower seeds. I had never had them before, and, FELL IN LOVE with them!
Well, she went hunting for them--paying WAY too much for shipping to HOT Arizona--but, she found some!
And, LOOK at the cute Mason jar she dressed up for them!

Even the back side!

And, LOOK at this little guys face! He even has hair!!

LOVE IT! And, YES! She does spoil me!

She used the new Stampin' Up! Autumn Accents BIGZ die, item #127812, for the BIG SHOT, and, the co-ordinating stamp set, Wonder Fall,item #128084.

I hope someone spoiled YOU this weekend, or, that YOU got to spoil someone! That's always such a FUN thing to do!

And, don't forget about the extension on the HALLOWEEN sign-up special!

Autumn Accents Bigz Die

127812

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Embelllish WHAT!?!?!

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And, what a great offer!
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PP-110

I made this card for the Paper Players Challenge,

then, I used it for my DOWNLINE challenge, too.

I used COMFORT CAFE Designer Series Paper.
It is SO EASY to design with Stampin' Up! Products! All colors MATCH!

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezey!

The background stamping is from a 'stamped off' EVERYTHING ELEANOR Stamp Set.

I got this set FREE, in January, when I went to Leadership in San Antonio!! A cute, and easy card! You could easily make this into a masculine card, as well.

Comfort Café Designer Series Paper * Item #126898 *  Price: $10.95

12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin- free. Coordinates with the Comfort Café Suite. Cajun Craze, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla.

Everything Eleanor Wood-Mount Stamp Set * Item # 124162 * Price: $36.95

Delicate floral embellishments, frames, and flourishes--the perfect mix for your projects with vintage flair. Eight-piece set coordinates with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch. Set Quantity: 8

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SO HAPPY!! And, Proud!

Our youngest son, who is in the Air Force Reserves, is pinning on another stripe, September 1! He will be a Technical Sergeant, an E-6. This is quite an accomplishment, since he has only had 8 years with the Air Force. Most candidates for this promotion don't make it until their 10th-12th years.
I was excited to make him a very special card. I found some Air Force graphics online, and printed them out. They were the catalyst for the card to come together. This graphic almost looked like metal. You can't tell here, but, another insignia was also cut out and popped up onto the bottom layer.  It looked VERY nice and professional, if I do say so myself! hehehe

This is the first time that I've made one of these inside pop-up cards. It's not perfect, but, it works. I have 2 of the graphics together, one popped up onto the bottom. It looked very nice.

And, here is the finished inside. JTB are his intials, but, we have a special saying with them, and, he will know what they mean.

He may think it's all hokey, until he finds the $100 check I slipped in!

He is in Northern California, too far from home, but, he can go do some celebrating with the money.

He makes us SO SO proud!!!

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What a WITCH!

I found this CUTE lil witch on my Stampin' Up! --DEMONSTRATOR ONLY-- website, Stampin' Connection. Michelle Suit showed her creation, and I HAD to make her!
Michelle had hers on a lil box, but, I decided to do something different with her...a PIN, so, I can wear it and show her off! Or, I may stick her onto my bag!

I have a MINI Photo 'tutorial', very basic, if you are interested in making one of your very one. JOIN MY TEAM BEFORE AUGUST 31, and, I'll send it off to you.

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I'd love to have you join and get in on the FUN and CREATIVITY!

And, speaking of CREATIVITY.....am I the only MESSY crafter???

Geez!

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25 pounds later & an Ornament

Remember, the other day, when I mentioned working on 25 pounds of peaches?
Well, here are the results of some 'hard labor'. WHEW!

All together, I made an 8 x 8 peach cobbler, 2 'handpies, perserved 216 oz. of yummy jam (20 jars), 4 mini peach pies, 4 custard-bowl sized peach cobblers, 2 small bread tin-sized peach cobblers, and I also used the peels to make 8 cups of peach syrup!!! My freezer and pantry are nicely stuffed! Me, too, with all the fresh peaches I ate as I worked. I did all of it over a 3 day period. The first day, I was 'whupped'! Hopefully, I'll be rested and ready to go when Apple Season starts!
So, how do you like my Christmas Ornament?
Look at the size of that! These would be a great tree ornament, wine bottle adornment or bag tag.
I am having a class, if you are interested. You'll get to use your BIG SHOT for this one!
Don't have a BIG SHOT??? I know where you can get one! LOL
I use my BIG SHOT every day that I craft! Love My BIG SHOT!

You will need to order the Stamp Set and Framelits BUNDLE from my website, and, then, I will send you the photo tutorial, so, you can make as many as you want!

You'll need to order either the Clear Mount or Wood Mount. Plus, when you order this bundle, you'll save 15% off the normal price!! AWESOME!
**If you ordered a BIG SHOT and the items needed for this project,
you would also get $25 HOSTESS FREE CREDIT!**
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