GOODBYE...

  
LAST CHANCE STAMP SETS AND ACCESSORIES!!

It's time to say goodbye!  Stampin' Up! last chance stamps and definitely decorative products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog will only be available through June 30th... or while supplies last.  THEY SELL OUT QUICKLY!  Be sure to order your favorites now! See them all here...

LAST CHANCE STAMP SETS - CLEAR MOUNT

LAST CHANCE STAMP SETS - WOOD MOUNT

LAST CHANCE ACCESSORIES LIST

LAST CHANCE DEFINITELY DECORATIVE LIST

LAST CHANCE DISCOUNTED ITEMS - YAHOO!!!

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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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WISH BIG...

My BIG WISH is that the Bring On the Cake Stamp Set from a recently retired mini catalog, will re-appear in our brand new 2011-1012 Idea Book & Catalog on July 1st!!! 

 

The design and colors work for a more masculine birthday card...

 

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Stamp Set #121899-W/#121958-C Bring on the Cake; Textured Card Stock #121078 Chocolate Chip; Card Stock #101650 Very Vanilla; Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack #117155 Old Olive; Stampin' Pad #100908 Chocolate Chip; Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #113439, Bigz Die #115954 Two Tags; Punches #119858 Boho Blossoms, #118309 Itty Bitty Shapes; Embellishment #105319 Metalic Antique Brass Eyelets; Adhesive #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals.

 

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This is an exciting week!  I'M WISHING BIG!

 
 

IN CELEBRATION...

The butterfly graphic above inspired me to make this card...

 

These are soldiers from our immediate family...

 

 

 
 

REMEMBER OUR SOLDIERS.  BLESS THEM ALL.

 

THINGS I LOVE...

One of these days, when I have some free time, I'm going to make a list of all the THINGS I LOVE!  Free time will likely be on the list.  But for now, that assignment is on the back burner, because I don't have enough free time to make the list.  When I do have time, I just might consider putting "popcorn" on the list... Well, on second thought, I don't love popcorn that much...

 

The (punched paper) popcorn, has yellow sponged ink edges, but doesn't show up as much as I intended.  So just try to imagine lots of butter on each kernel.  (Butter!  I might include that on my list!)

 

In the meantime, I love that it's Friday - and a Holiday Weekend too!!!
 
 
 

Supplies & Accessories:  Stamp Set #115229 Things I Love; Textured Card Stock #121076 Night of Navy; Card Stock #100730 Whisper White; Stampin' Pad #102977 Night of Navy; Punches #119850 1-3/4" Circle, #120906 2-1/2" Circle, #118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Flower, #119871 3/16" Corner Rounder; Embellishment #116802 Sweet Treat Cup; Adhesive #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals.

I hope you have a great weekend...

...with all the THINGS (and all the people) YOU LOVE!

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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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SIMPLY SWEET...

I love making a 10 minute card that turns out simply sweet!

 

Fast and fun with style and substance...

 

 It's a nice combination!

 

 

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JUST BELIEVE...

As I sit here posting this new card to my blog, my primary focus is on the evening news and thoughts of all the families who have suffered loss from the tornadoes in our land.  As a Christian, I look at the greeting on this card, and realize that it holds a deeper meaning than I first understood... Some things actually DO have to be believed to be seen... 

 

I do believe...

 

And because of that, I clearly know...

 
 

...about the importance and the power of prayer!

 

SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Stamp Set #116948-W / #120453-C Just Believe; Textured Card Stock #121077 Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry; Card Stock #119794 Peach Parfait; Designer Series Paper #117158 Patterns DSP Stack; Stampin' Pad #101179 Basic Black; Envelope #107301 Medium Whisper White; Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #113439, #114520 Flower Daisies #2 Bigz Die, #117335 Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Tool #112530 Circle Scissor Plus; Punch #118874 2-3/8" Scallop Circle; Embellishments #119747 Rich Razzleberry Designer Button, White Eyelet (Clearance Rack Item); Adhesive #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals. 

 

With much love and many prayers for families across America,
 
 

LIVING NEAR THE COFFEE MECCA...

I live less than two hours away from Seattle, Washington, the Starbuck Coffee Mecca - and after being there recently, sitting along the waterfront and sipping on a grande non-fat latte, was inspired to make this card...

I always end up adding a little extra cream to my coffee

and ink to my papers...

 
 

 

Supplies & Accessories:  Stamp Sets #115054-W Pun Fun, #123232-W / #122232-C Bold Blossom; Textured Card Stock #121078 Soft Suede, Crumb Cake; Card Stock #108641 Wild Wasabi; Stampin' Pad #115657 Soft Suede; Tools #106958 Cutter Kit, #101618 Crimper, #101610 Stamping Sponges; Punches #119849 Modern Label, #119857 Word Window, #119868 1" Circle, #119873 3/4" Circle; Embellishments #100982 Natural Hemp Twine, #119736 Neutral Brads; Adhesive #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals. 

 

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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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REMEMBER WHEN...

I've enjoyed making 12 different cards with the 12 stamps in the Word Play Stamp Set.  Here's one of them...

 

(I used 3 strands of embroidery thread.)

 

 

Each and every stamp in this set has exceptional design potential...

 

 

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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED...

I'm celebrating a friend's birthday tomorrow, and made this card...

 

After gifts - we'll have some cake!

 

I'm excited.  She is a very dear friend... 

 

...and I love an excuse to eat cake!

 

SOMEWHERE IN DISNEYLAND...

While in Disneyland last week, we saw the most beautiful lanterns and I was inspired to make some of my own when we returned home...

 
They were delicate and colorful...

 

...in an Asian setting...

 

But for the life of me, I can't remember where!

JUST SOMEWHERE IN DISNEYLAND!

Do you know where that somewhere is???