PRAYING FOR OUR TROOPS...

 

INDIAN SUMMER...

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we love it when the weather is warm and beautiful during September and October... an Indian Summer. The temperature was in the 50's during the night, and today it is expected to be in the low 90's.  Perfect weather to enjoy the SUNFLOWERS! 

I had planned to do a little Sunflower Tutorial, but I'm in California right now, so will do that in a few days when I return home to Washington State!  The tutorial is short and sweet, with emphasis on sweet.  Stay tuned!

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  One in a Million Stamp Set #126380-W / #126382-C, Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock #127848, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Summer Starfruit Card Stock #126839, Old Olive Card Stock #100702, Woodgrain Textured Embossing Folder #127821, Designer Frame Embossing Folder #123130, Little Leaves Sizzlit #114511, Designer Sanding Block #124304, Boho Blossoms Punch #119858, 1/2" Circle Punch #119869, 3/16" Corner Punch #119871, Neutral 3/16" Brads #119736, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430.

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BRING ON THE CAKE!

After so many years as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, my family and friends are (lovingly) spoiled and expect handmade cards rather than store-bought!  I can never have enough Happy Birthday cards on hand.  Here's one I made for my friend Cheryll...

 

I think she'll like it lots...

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHERYLL!

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Bring on the Cake Stamp Set #121899-W / #121958-C, Primrose Petals Card Stock #126841, Whisper White Card Stock #100730, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper #125406, Night of Navy Stampin' Pad #126970, Fancy Fan Textured Embossing Folder #127751, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon #126844, Night of Navy 3/16" Brads #119737, Whisper White Medium Envelope #107301, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430.

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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

  

LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS...

I love surfing the web and looking at all the creative cards made by people around the globe. The variety of design-styles always intrigue and encourage me to expand my own style.  But here I go again, making a card that resembles many of the others I've made before... Oh well, there's always tomorrow!

Never-the-less, it was fun using the square punch on this one, and I always receive a lifetime of happiness making each and every card...

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES: One in a Million Stamp Set #126380-W / 126382-C, Early Espresso Card Stock #119686, Certainly Celery Card Stock #105125, Whisper White Card Stock #100730, Neutral Collection Designer Series Paper Stack #117157, Basic Black Stampin' Pad #126980, 1-1/4" Square Punch #119865, Early Espresso 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Fashionable Hearts Embosslit #125596, Rhinestone Basic Jewel #119246, Whisper White Medium Envelope #107301, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430.

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ANOTHER IDEA...

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I've seen lots of neat ways to use the

Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die

and placing it at an angle on your card is yet another.

SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  One in a Million Stamp Set #126380-W / #126382-C, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock #105117, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Basic Black Card Stock #121045, Floral District Designer Series Paper #126919, Basic Black Stampin' Pad #126980, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die #120893, Fun Flowers Bigz L Die #121812, 1" Circle Punch #119868, Basic Black 3/16" Neutral Brads #119736, Designer Brad (retired), Very Vanilla Medium Envelope #107300.

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HAPPY!

I think these colors look really happy together...

...don't you think so?

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Petite Pairs Stamp Set #122495-W / #122497-C, Wisteria Wonder Card Stock #122922, Lucky Limeade Card Stock #122926, Whisper White Card Stock #100730, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper #125409, Basic Black Stampin' Pad #126980, Designer Frames Folder #123130, Boho Blossom Punch #119858, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309, Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon #122977, Old Olive 3/16" Bright Brads #119740, Whisper White Medium Envelope #107301, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430.

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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

PRAYER CHANGES THINGS...

Thanks to the World Wide Web, as well as conventions and special events, Stampin' Up! demonstrators have the opportunity to meet other demonstrators from all over the world. A year ago, I met a sweet gal named Jennifer who lives in Ohio.  Recently she emailed me and shared information about a crisis her family is experiencing. I prepared this card for her and wanted to share it with you too...

 

Jennifer knows I'm a Christian and was very appreciative to receive this affirmation of love from me and also the Blessings from Heaven.

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Blessings from Heaven Stamp Set #123050-W / #123052-C, Basic Black Card Stock #121045, Glossy White Card Stock #102599, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad #101406, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder #115964, Decorative Label Punch #120907, 3/16" Corner Punch #119871, Lace Ribbon Border Punch (small flower) #122362 (retired), Basic Black 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon #124145, Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246, Stampin' Dimensionals #119246.

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THANKSGIVING WREATH...

 

. . . GRATITUDE AT THANKSGIVING . . .

Dimensionals on three layers makes this wreath more interesting...

Simple design elements with a sublime message

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Day of Gratitude Stamp Set #120835-W / #121148-C, Cajun Craze Card Stock #119684, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack #126904, Cajun Craze Stampin' Pad #126965, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #118874, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch #119854, 1-3/8" Circle Punch #119860, 1" Circle Punch #119868, 3/4" Circle Punch #119873, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope #107300.

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FALL COLORS...

Fall is my favorite time of the year...

And rustic design elements are perfect for the season...

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Gently Falling Stamp Set #123802-W / #123804-C, Elements of Style Stamp Set #118611-W / #120045-C, So Saffron Card Stock #105118, Cajun Craze Card Stock #119684, Certainly Celery Card Stock #105125, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock #127848, Cajun Craze Stampin' Pad #126956, Early Espresso Stampin' Pad #126974, Woodgrain Textured Impression Embossing Folder #127821, Designer Sanding Blocks #124304, Stamping Sponges #101610, Paper Snips #103579, Corner Punch #119871, Antique Brass Eyelets (retired), Hemp Twine (retired), Stampin' Dimensionals #104430.

 

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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator