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- December 22nd, 2009
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Cool Cardstock Candy Keepers
I know, I couldn't come up with a good 'c' word for 'something you put candy in' for my blog post title, so I had to go with a 'k' word. Honestly, we're in the midst of kindergarten spelling at my ho…
- December 21st, 2009
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FREE Stamp Set of the Month Winner is...
For November, the lucky FREE Stamp Set of the Month winner will receive the Limited Edition (and retired) Older & Wiser stamp set. This was a Level 3 Hostess Stamp Set, available to those who hos…
- December 18th, 2009
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A Few Done, 300 To Go
They're coming soon... here's the sneak peek for my customer & LovenStampfuls Group Calendars for this year.This year I used the Inky Embossing Folder technique. If you missed that one, be sure t…
- December 17th, 2009
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The Gift of Warm Steamy Cocoa
Provide your own cup and hot milk, of course! This cute project was one of our Stamp Club projects this month. It's a terrific twist on a project that's been around for years and years. The top hat…
- December 16th, 2009
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Let the Giftwrapping Begin!
Every year my husband and I say that we're going to start wrapping Christmas gifts early. And every year we sit down and look at what seems like a mountain of things that need to be wrapped.Part of t…
- December 15th, 2009
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Build-A-Bear Goodies: Kids Can\'t Resist
This past Friday night I held my LovenStampfuls demonstrator group Holiday Stamp-A-Thon. Wahoo! Hooray for sleepover stamping nights, and staying up past 2 am stamping with friends! Oh, and of cours…
- December 14th, 2009
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Pennant Banners for Every Occasion
Just think of the possibilities!! Have you looked at all the goodies on sale for the Big Shot this week? (see details) You have until December 22nd to place your order with the discount.One of the sa…
- December 11th, 2009
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Big Shot Goodies Under Your Tree and Card Kits in Your Stocking!
SO cool! It's not too late to order and get Big Shot goodies for your friends, family or YOURSELF! The next time someone asks what you want for Christmas, you can say, "Big Shot Dies--and they're on…
- December 10th, 2009
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12 Days of Holiday Sales: Begins Tomorrow
That's right! Tune in tomorrow (Friday, December 11th) for the beginning of 12 Days of Holiday Sales! This is the perfect time to get last-minute holiday gifts and stock up on your own supplies with…
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If It Doesn\'t Move, Stamp It
And if you can't get a stamp to stick, try Rub-Ons!This cute little ceramic candy dish was given to me by my friend Kathi R (thanks Kathi!) and I wanted to share it here.The red ceramic dish is a perf…
- December 9th, 2009
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Scrapbooking Inspirations: BFF
I don't know about you, but I absolutely LOVE to take half an hour and page through my favorite scrapbooking magazines. Maybe you prefer card magazines or even the Stampin' Up! catalog (yay!), but I'…
- December 8th, 2009
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Sweet Snowman Candy Containers
Chocolate... chocolate... chocolate... stamping...Isn't it great to have all your loves in one place? :-) This is a workshop project that I put together last week. The Bold Snowflake wheeled candy…
- December 7th, 2009
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I\'m Dreaming of a Purple Christmas
Hopefully the snow won't come down purple, but I got some purple inspiration recently, and I'm LOVING these colors for holiday cards! They're not traditional, but who says Christmas cards need to be…
- December 4th, 2009
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Watercolor Your Ceramic Coaster Gifts
Last night I held by Ceramic Seasons Tile Class--lots of fun! There are going to be some fantastic holiday gifts under a few trees this year.I also showed everyone how to make my watercolored ceramic…
- December 3rd, 2009
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You Might Be A Stamper If... (Reason #56)
Warning sign that you may be a Stamper (#56):You walk through the clearance aisle at your local department store with an eye out for anything that could be stamped.Yes, guilty here! During a little bi…
- December 2nd, 2009
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I\'m Dreaming of a White Christmas
At this time of year, I start to think about winter cards that don't necessarily have to be used before Christmas. Here's an idea using the Berry Christmas stamp set, from the Holiday Mini Catalog.Th…
- December 1st, 2009
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Digital Crafting Ideas for Football Widows
Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? Ours was fabulous--very relaxing, a nice time to be with family and friends, and a great chance to get some early Christmas shopping done online. Did I mention the…
- November 29th, 2009
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Easy-Peasy, Shop in your Jammies
You haven't missed it!! If you braved the crowds this weekend, make it easy for yourself now--use my Online Ordering system and shop for Stampin' Up! products at a FABULOUS DISCOUNT!You can check out…
- November 25th, 2009
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Decor Elements: Why Wait Til After Thanksgiving?
Whoever said that Christmas decorations should come out after Thanksgiving obviously never visited my neighborhood!Most of the houses already have their lights out, and several even have their Christm…
- November 24th, 2009
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Fun Turkey Table Touches
Only a couple of days left until Thanksgiving! I want to share a post from last year that you may have missed... and it's perfect for this week!What's cuter than a Scallop Punch with googlie eyes? Wh…
- November 23rd, 2009
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Online EXTRVAGANZA Kick-Off -- 30-50% off
Oh my gosh-- I expected this sale to be a good one, but the variety and huge discount of products on sale this weeks has WAY exceeded my expectations!!The best way to see what's on sale is to visit my…
- November 20th, 2009
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Christmas is Coming: Don\'t Miss Monday!
Stampin' Up's ONLINE Extravaganza begins on MONDAY!!The details are hush-hush and will be revealed on Monday, but you can bet there will be some terrific sales. So from November 23rd through 30th, yo…
- November 19th, 2009
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Simple and Sassy Christmas Candy
Do you need a quick idea for something to give out as a holiday gift? Maybe a quick candy packet for the mailman, UPS driver, Sunday School teacher...etc.?I created this project for a Stampin' Up! wo…
- November 18th, 2009
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Dasher: Not too late to sign up!
I know, we're getting close since the Dazzling Dasher class is tomorrow evening (Thursday, November 19th), but if you'd like to join us or purchase a "TO GO" kit, it's not too late!Just visit my onlin…
- November 17th, 2009
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Tapestry Snowflakes in Blue and Brown
Looking for a fun technique? This one has been around for awhile, but sometimes oldies are goodies :-) Besides, anything in blues and browns is gorgeous right now--oldie or not! I created this car…
- November 16th, 2009
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Meg\'s Holiday Helper FREE Project Tutorials
Christmas is coming!! Are you finding yourself in a creative slump? Don't know what to make for everyone on your gift list?Could you use some fabulous new project and gift ideas?My Holiday Helper su…
- November 14th, 2009
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- November 13th, 2009
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Stamping to Serve: Crisis Nursery
Last week I was excited to visit a local business--Amdocs, to help them with an annual service project. Each year the Crisis Nursery in Champaign, IL holds a Christmas Boutique. Parents can bring thei…
- November 12th, 2009
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Video Tutorial for Pop-Up Christmas Trees
Have you been looking at this Big Shot die and wondering how the tree fits together? Or maybe have you wondered if that cute tree was going to be tricky to assemble?I'm happy to share my new O Christ…
- November 11th, 2009
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A Stamping "Thank You" for Your Service
Veterans Day: A day to honor those who serve our country in the military, both at home and overseas.My sincere and heartfelt gratitude to those who serve and to the families who send and support their…
- November 10th, 2009
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Scallop Square Pivot Card: I think I mentioned that you need this die?
Last week I showed you a fold-out card with the Scallop Square Die as a base. Here's another fun way to use the Scallop Square Die: as part of a Pivot Card.This card uses the Kissing Technique, and a…
- November 9th, 2009
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FREE Stamp Set of the Month Winner is...
For October, the lucky FREE Stamp Set of the Month winner will receive the Limited Edition (and retired) Goody Goody Gumdrops stamp set. This was a Level 3 Hostess Stamp Set, available to those who h…
- November 6th, 2009
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Taste of Home Cooking Show: See You There!
If you're going to be at the Taste of Home Show in Rantoul, Illinois tomorrow, I'll see you there!Be sure to stop by and visit my booth. I have a special My Digital Studio sample for you :-)To Order…
- November 5th, 2009
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Paper Bag Books: Thankful Journal
I'm excited to be offering this project as a free class at our local Mahomet Community Library next week! So if you live in Mahomet, and there are still spots left, you can sign your kids (hee hee, o…
- November 4th, 2009
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Scallop Square Train Fold-out: Why You Need This Die
I'm always looking for cute 'kid' stamping ideas, and the Choo Choo stamp set absolutely fits that description! The Scallop Square card below is one I created for a little boy birthday, and what litt…
- November 3rd, 2009
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Unique Ribbon Accent: Flippy Folds
Flippy...what? Who came up with that post title anyway? Oh wait, yeah, that was me. But really, what do YOU think this ribbon looks like? It's kind of flippy, and it's definitely folded... right?…
- November 2nd, 2009
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A Razzle BERRY Christmas
I don't know why, but Handsome Hunter is probably my 2nd-to-least used color of cardstock. Crazy, because it's a gorgeous high-saturation green, but somehow it's just "not me". Fortunately, Handsome…
- October 30th, 2009
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Textured Impressions Folders: Big Shot Outside the Box
Yeah yeah, we're supposed to "think" outside the box, right? Well how about "Big Shot" outside the box? :-) I absolutely love to take a tool that I have on hand and learn a new way to use it. Not…
- October 29th, 2009
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Autumn Days Pop-Up Shadowbox
Did you see my Christmas shadowbox card from earlier this month? Well guess what...? I'm excited to share a Video Tutorial with you! The Pop-Up Shadowbox is actually really easy to assemble. This…
- October 28th, 2009
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Berry Christmas Pop-Up Christmas Tree Card
Isn't this a FUN & FLEXIBLE stamp set?! I'm having so much fun playing with ideas. And you CAN sign up for the next round of my Stamps in the Mail Club! This will be my 14th round, and it feature…
- October 27th, 2009
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Halloween Candy Corn Treats for Kindergarten
Hmm... what to make for my daughter's class Halloween Party on Friday? Something simple, since Kindergarteners aren't known for taking time to appreciate the wrapping surrounding candy... But someth…
- October 26th, 2009
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Last Deals of the Week: Pick A Party Kit!
The final deals of the week are from October 26, 10 AM (MT) through October 31, 11:50 PM (MT). Item Page Description Regular Price Special Price 116214 174 Princess Party Kit $15.…
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Berry Christmas, Berry Easy Stamps in the Mail Club!
It's that time again! Yes, my next round of the Stamps in the Mail Club begins in November, so if you'd like to try it out, now is the time!Stamps in the Mail Club runs for 3 months--November, Decemb…
- October 23rd, 2009
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The Perfect Gift for Little Girls
I know, Christmas seems far away, and we haven't even hit Halloween yet... but (don't shoot me here) there are only 63 shopping days left until Christmas! And if you want to get your shopping done ea…
- October 22nd, 2009
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Dasher Goes Soft Suede
One of my "old favorite" techniques is to make monochromatic cards. This card uses the Dasher single stamp from the "Under $10" page in the Stampin' Up! catalog. Using only the Soft Suede color for t…
- October 21st, 2009
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Dazzling Dasher Card Class or "TO GO" kits!
Have you checked out the Dasher stamp from the back of the catalog? It's on the "Under $10" page, and I LOVE this little guy! Also on that page is the Merriment single stamp--with the words "Merry &a…
- October 20th, 2009
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Deal of the Week: Hardware Stock Up Sale!
Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week—with select products up to 50% off! See below for this week’s Deals of the Week: Dates Item Page Description Regular Price…
- October 19th, 2009
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Halloween Years Past: My Digital Studio Monday
Big topic of conversation at our house these days: Halloween Costumes! I thought I'd share one of the 12x12" digital scrapbook pages I created to highlight some of the past costumes from our family.Y…
- October 16th, 2009
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Simple and Sweet Christmas Card
Need to make a bunch of Christmas cards? Need to do them with a relatively small investment in supplies? This is a GREAT card design for you! I included this card in my Christmas Card Crank last mon…
- October 15th, 2009
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FREE Stamp Set of the Month Winner is...
For September, the lucky FREE Stamp Set of the Month winner will receive the Limited Edition (and retired) Goody Goody Gumdrops stamp set. This was a Level 3 Hostess Stamp Set, available to thos…
