Good Morning or should I say “bonjour”! I blogged about the Hello Stamp Set that can be yours free with a $50.00 order during celebration and you can click here to see that post and I said that I would share with you the French version….so “bonjour” to my wonderful blog followers!

I ask you…do you think that you know the catalog yet? It is very exciting to see and flip through….and then go back and flip through and then call a friend and say….turn to page xxxx….now go to page xxxx – I just love this time of the year!

Today’s card is using actually (2) of the Sale-A-Bration items….

• The DSP – Wildflower Fields on page #12 in the Sale`A`Bration Catalog but do you see what I did? – It is just a black and white print but I carried the color scheme on the card to the DSP with coloring in some of the circles in Pink Pirouette. a FUN touch!
• The “Hello” Stamp Set, page#19 in the French version…..if you which to have the French version (I think that it is fun, here is the item #141270) I simply stamped it and then did a super quick fussy cut to pop it up…..I used the new black ink that is a must have for your stash! It always gives such a clean and crisp stamp!  **** Do not wait to get this stamp set as it is one of the items that are only available until February 15th****

Now to the real fun of this card and trust me, it was SUPER HARD to capture on a camera so you will have to trust me on this one! I went over it witht he Wink of Stella Pen to give it a wonderful yet sophisticated shimmer that says WOW when you hold it in your hand. This pen can be yours free from me with a $75.00 + purchase from me this month! This is going to be a hot item and it is fun, different, easy to use and produces a WOW!

Hopefully you can see the subtle shimmer that is on the black especially – it is a very classic and fun look! The die cuts are from the Botanical Gardens Suite. This is another keeper and not only the stamp set is very user friendly, I just adore a die cut collection like this as it is soooooo easy to “tuck” here and there, just like I did today with this clean and fun card! Stampin’ Up! is getting so darn smart to have these goodies grouped into a “suite” so you can see everything in one place.

When I say that I “tuck” here and there….it is just that – I let the focal part of the card be the FUN sentiment and then let the rest fall into place….it truly is as simple as that. Trust me on this one….we over think things too much – just go with the flow and STOP….remember…

“less is best is always a good friend to have”!

I know that I shared with you that that I love odd size cards….well this is one of them – it is a 3 1/2″ X 6″ card! I simply followed the instructions on the envelope punch board and PRESTO – a perfect envelope for a super fun card!

You know me…I like to make cards for a “specific someone”…and this gem will find its way to North Carolina to my dear friend. Hannah’s roommate is a French Major so I have ordered her this stamp set….I know that she will get a kick out of it!

I know that there is soooo much to take in between the NEW OCCASIONS CATALOG and also being in HIGH GEAR with Sale-A-Bration…..that I am sure you are like me – on overload with excitement! Please feel free to email me if you need anything – TRUST ME….I will be home all day working on product shares! I thank you for purchasing them and I want to get your goodies to you!

Please do not forget or overlook, this is a super exciting and easy time to get an instant 20% discount from your very first order. During SAB you can hand pick your starter kit – put YOUR PICK of $155.00 of goodies and only pay $99.00 – it is really that easy….FREE SHIPPING and I adore and welcome with excitement hobbyist and my customers that want a deal – as I am the 1st one that LOVES a deal ! 🙂