VINTAGE VERSES...

The greeting on this card comes from the FREE Sale-A-Bration four-piece stamp set, Vintage Verses...

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Vintage Verses Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration) #129657-W / #129660-C, Gumball Green Core'dinations Card Stock #127847, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312, Basic Black Stampin' Pad #126980, Labels Collection Framelits #125598, Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon #126848, Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope #107300.

SALE-A-BRATION SHOPPING HERE

 

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

SALE-A-BRATION WEEK 2...

 

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HUMMINGBIRD HAPPINESS...

My husband and I have reached the age of retirement and are enjoying the most simple pleasures, like watching birds around the feeders that hang from our patio pergola. My most favorite are the hummingbirds...

This hummingbird silhouette from the Bloomin' Marvelous Stamp Set, and the hummingbirds on my patio, inspired me to make this whimsical card...

The name of the greeting stamp is PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS!  (Well, of course it is!)

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Pursuit of Happiness Stamp Set #121907-W / #121970-C, Bloomin' Marvelous Stamp Set (S-A-B) #129651-W / 129654-C, Real Red Card Stock #102482, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312, Basic Black Stampin' Pad #126980, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder #119277, Boho Blossoms Punch #119858, Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope #107300.

THIS SET IS FREE WHEN YOU MAKE A $50 PURCHASE

SHOP HERE

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SALE-A-BRATION IS HERE!!

TODAY IS THE DAY!

 

Download FREE PRODUCTS

(Must have Adobe Acrobat to download the special two-page sheet above)

Choose a FREE product for every $50 you order!

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LESS THAN 24 HOURS AWAY!

SALE-A-BRATION STARTS TOMORROW!

I used one of the FREE stamps on this card...

This JUST BECAUSE stamp could be used for many occasions!

(I love this greeting!)

I used the new Natural Trim Ribbon for the beautiful weave

Here's a Sneak Peek at the Vintage Verses Stamp Set...

It's FREE from Sale-A-Bration!

DESIGNER NOTE:  Even though I enjoyed weaving the Natural Trim Ribbon to make this card, I wouldn't recommend it for a workshop because it is too time-consuming. However, if you are sitting in front of the TV, watching DOWNTON ABBEY, anything goes!

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Vintage Verses Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration), Midnight Muse Card Stock #126843, Soft Suede Card Stock #115318, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312, Midnight Muse Stampin' Pad #126860, Crumb Cake Stampin' Pad #126975, Stamping Sponges #101610, Extra Large Oval Punch #119859, Natural Trim Ribbon #129287, Natural Linen Thread #104199, Button (retired), Very Vanilla Medium Envelope #107300.

 Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

RAINY DAY STAMPING...

Rain, rain, rain!  I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest where it rains a lot! But it doesn't bother me because I live with a sunshine attitude...

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I love to stamp any time, but especially during a rain storm.

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Pursuit of Happiness Stamp Set (greeting) #121907-W / #121970-C, Rain or Shine Stamp Set (umbrellas) #126775-W / #126777-C, Midnight Muse Card Stock #126843, Daffodil Delight Card Stock #119683, Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper #126922, Midnight Muse Stampin' Pad #126860, 1-1/4" Circle Punch #119861, 3/16" Daffodil Delight Bright Brads #119740, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Whisper White Medium Envelopes #107301.

 DO YOUR RAINY DAY SHOPPING HERE

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

JUST DAYS AWAY!

Our annual SALE-A-BRATION is just days away, and I'm celebrating by using a stamp from the Vintage Verses Stamp Set... This stamp, as well as the other three in the set, is FREE when you purchase $50 in merchandise from either of the current catalogs. Of course if you prefer, you could choose one of the other 18 FREE PRODUCTS!  (January 22 - March 22)

Why?  Just because!

I love the colors in this Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog. And even more, I really love how the card stock and ink matches the printed papers!  (It's a Stampin' Up! thing!)

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SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Vintage Verses Stamp Set (from Sale-A-Bration), Soft Suede Card Stock #115318, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312, Soft Suede Stampin' Pad #126978, Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die #123126, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch #119854, Boho Blossoms Punch #119858, Basic Pearl Jewels #119247, Victoria Crochet Trim #118481, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope #107300.

 

 

THREE NEW PRODUCTS...

I used three new products from the Spring Catalog on this card.

Can you spot them?

Two little strips of matching paper were threaded in the button...

Did you pick out the three new products?

They are highlighted here:

SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES:  Rain or Shine Stamp Set #126775-W / #126777-C, Gumball Green Card Stock #126840, Primrose Petals Card Stock #126841, Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650, Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312, Basic Black Stampin' Pad #126980, Brushed Nickel Basic Designer Buttons #129325, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope #107300.

Order from the Spring Catalog HERE

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GETTING MY MOJO BACK...

Not having stamped since well before Christmas, I lost my mojo. But with the creation of this simple card, I think I might be getting it back! 

Notice above how I trimmed the bottom corners of my card to complement the geometrical shape of the honeycomb.  

In the picture below you can more clearly see the texture of the Pool Party Core'dination Card Stock.  I used regular card stock for the honeycombs.

The new HONEYCOMB TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER is a must have and can be ordered now by entering #129378 at my Stampin' Store...

The greeting is from the upcoming Sale-A-Bration Vintage Verses Stamp Set.  You will be able to get it FREE with a $50 purchase between January 22nd and March 22nd!

Order your Honeycomb HERE

NEW SPRING CATALOG...

I made this card with the new TEA FOR TWO DESIGNER SERIES PAPER from the Spring Catalog. I'm ready for spring flowers.  How about you?

And check out the new Natural (burlap) Cotton Ribbon...

Okay.... Christmas is over. Trees are down. House is back to normal. Schedule is somewhat stabilized... And since I ordered a bunch of new things from the catalog, it's time to get stamping!!

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator