Get back to normal and share with you a super simple yet fun card? I hope that you can see the pictures of the card today! Fingers….toes….crossed – we are in the right direction!
I am going to try to make this quick as there are "windows" of time that typepad is UP and then typepad is DOWN! How about this card…could you tell that I made it!?!?
This is one of those "keepers" that I talk to you about…so darn tootin' easy and with that said…make sure you remember this simple layout to use it for a variety of stamps and papers!
Let's go….(boy….does it feel great to be able to blog to you!!!)
The base is Very Vanilla and the piece that I stamped is 2 1/2" X 2 3/4"…this is from the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set….and then I matted it with a piece of Bermuda Bay that is 2 5/8" X 2 7/8"
TIP ALERT: This stamp set does come in a bundle… I truly feel that "bundles" are the way to go especially because you will save an instant 15% but also it is a HUGE time saver….(we all need that) I know that I did not use the framelits on this card…but I would always buy a grouping this way!
Using the fine tip of the black pen…a quick "stitch" did the trick! I stamped the stars using the Black Staz On Ink and then "fussy" cut them out using the BEST scissors in the whole wide world…the paper snips!
The Modern Melody Designer Series Paper is going to be soooo missed by me…I just think it is super classic…I cut the width (7) of the pattern and then the length is 4 3/8"…..then a quick mat…just a "smidge" bigger!
A simple adhere….some stampin' dimensionals behind the sentiment and stars and then the added touch of a bright candy dot to make a POP!
I liked "off setting" it a bit…I think it adds interest and does not look so predictable! Play around with your layouts…sometimes making a quick and easy switch like this…just does the trick!
Pulling out the envelope liner framelits and lining the envelope was the quick touch I needed!
That's it….you really did not need me to do this but I do hope that I inspired you and made you smile! Even though I made this selfishly for me to share with you about "Wishing my Blog" would be back to normal…this is a PERFECT card to send to my dear friends daughter that is graduating from college in a couple of weeks!
She has the best name…Callan…she is a special young lady in many ways! She has the kindest heart…she has the sweetest smile…and she always looking for the brighter side of life..
Callan was just offered a job and a very exciting one so…lesson learned – my "wishing something" is going to turn into a great card that I will send to her letting her know that John and I are "making a wish" for her success with this wonderful opportunity!
Think about how practical this card would be to have on hand…for birthdays…anniversaries…get well – you can really let the words that YOU write personalize it to whatever you need…think out of that box!
Here are the current retired list of products! Stampin' Up! is updating these lists daily and remember…they are while supplies last! You can clearly see the "sold out" items!
Remember – tomorrow is the last day of free shipping….a great opportunity to stock up and save on shipping….everyone loves free shipping! Below is a picture of the BLOG CANDY that you will be able to have a chance to win by placing an order with me!
Hit that SHOP NOW button and have a fun time!!! Thanks a bunch for popping by and I am confident that we're going in the right direction!
Exciting times for Stampin' Up! and I am so glad that we are having fun together!
WOWZERS….these past several days have been a lesson well learned! 1st…
I MISSED YOU ALL…and I MISSED BLOGGING!
My fingers are crossed that this whole typepad thing is fixed but I would not be surprised if there are more clitches here and there for the next several days but…if I can get a post out to you…
I'll take it and smile!
Before we go much further I want you all to know that being down in cyber space made me realize even more how much I love what I do and how much I truly missed my "dailiness of blogging" Every time I looked at my computer I felt like there were my cyber friends in there that were stuck!!!!
I truly appreciated sooo many emails letting me know that my blog was not getting to them etc…it made me realize that we really do have a connection to each other…and this whole "Stampin' Up! thing we do"…really does make a difference in so many different ways!
SOOOOO much going on with Stampin' Up!…and it's all good! Remember that this is the week for …
A great opportunity to stock up on items you just cannot live without on a daily basis like paper, adhesives, envelopes etc…and this year all of the items are on a 1st come basis with the retiring products!
Let's touch on the retiring products before we get to our simple card! If this is the 1st time for you to go through this process of seeing that SU is retiring products….have no fear – I know it's hard to see some of your old faithfuls going bye-bye…but there will be great and exciting new products to come starting June 1st!
Updated list of retiring accessories – CLICK HERE!
Above are the lists and you will see that some items are already sold out…my advice is…if you see a product that you simply cannot live without…than GO FOR IT….it will be gone soon and far better to take advantage of the Free Shipping as well…HIT THE SHOP NOW button and have fun!
Remember that I am offering BLOG CANDY for people that place order with me! For every $25.00 increment of orders you will have 1 chance to win blog candy! Click here to see the post that I focused on this and below is the picture of the blog candy you'll have a chance to win…10 super cute cards and envelopes! WOOT-WOOT!!!
OH NO….remember I said that there are probably still hiccups…
Well…I just hit one…Typepad is not letting me download photos that I have taken into my blog…I went back to past posts and I my pictures are not coming up….I guess we will have to be patient for another day!
One thing that I can tell you is…I made a super easy card and it is appropriately stamped with "Make aWish"…as I have really, really been wishing that my blog was fixed! It's cute…it's simple and it's practical…I think it is worth the wait!
Before I went to sleep last night I emailed my dear friend Brian King…as I knew he would make me smile…and asked him to talk with the cyber gods for all of us that have typepad!!!! (I guess it helped a bit)
We are getting there and as I have been reminding myself…in the BIG PICTURE OF LIFE…this is a teeny tiny speed bump…true I know that it is an inconvenience but there are far worse things out there!!!
Day by day…we will be back strong and we will forget this whole thing happened…
Keep it simple in all areas of life and we will have a happy journey…
I truly am hoping that this blog posting gets to you! WOW…talk about bad timing! Typepad has been down world wide and it is still touch and go….hopefully it will be up strong and we do not have to go through this again!
Naturally it could not have happened at a worse time but in the big spectrum of life…it could be worse! This is something totally out of our control…
I hope that everyone had a great Holiday Weekend….Now to the fun, exciting week….
I truly appreciate everyones emails missing my blogging….it's wonderful to be loved!!! (ha-ha!!!)
I was anxiously awaiting the magical time to share with you the retiring list and the wind was taken out of my sails when I could not blog!
Here are the lists….and they are only while supplies last!
Stampin' Up! always continues to be "on top of it" and I know that the "newbies" that will be around the corner will "ease our crafting pain" of losing some of our favorites!
Remember, for every increment of ($25.00) an order that you place with me this week…you will have the opportunity to win some BLOG CANDY from me…..10 cards and envelopes!!!! Please click here and you will see the original post with the scoop!!!
I encourage you to go through your supplies and take full advantage of the FREE SHIPPING for the basic staples that you use all of the time! (To me – it's kind of like making sure you have Milk and Eggs)….with paper, adhesives….envelopes etc….
Many thanks for your patience through this type-pad time…I am looking forward to getting "back in the groove" as I miss my posting…I miss your comments….and I miss the dailiness that I have so embraced!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions…and again, thanks for your patience and support….in closing….
Let's get some conversation going…what is you most "surprised" product that is going bye-bye….??? Fingers crossed….we'll be up tomorrow!
I really do not like to start the week off with a some what "not so positive note"…BUT – this problem with typepad not being so cooperative over the past several days….has been a bit frustrating especially since I am not the computer gu-ru etc…
I have emails from several other SUD and the best advice is….be patient! So that is what I am doing!
So today not only am I sharing with you the RETIRED LIST of products….but I am also sharing with you the SUPER NEW April Paper Pumpkin Video from Stamp Up!
Mine arrived on Saturday and I have not had the chance to "play" – but hopefully today is the day…it is OOBER cute and I am soooo darn tootin' happy with this program! SU is sooooo determined to make a "turn around" with this program…and I am lovin' it!
Please click here back to my post the other day to see the blog candy for taking advantage of FREESHIPPING this week! I am super excited and I plan to take full advantage of this great week!
I hope that you print off the retired list and grab your catalog…see the items you have been "on the fencewith"and decide…As I have shared with you before – if your heart tells you that you LOVE itthan go forit...it not…I am honest and say wait….as we know there will be great things coming down the pike!
I am SUPER excited that TODAY I CAN ORDER the Project Life by Stampin' Up! – demonstrators can order today! I did an inventory check of paper, adhesives and basic staples…so not only will I receive a great discount…I will not have to pay shipping…just like YOU!
Yesterday was a GREAT day! I missed my 2 peeps that could not be here but it was wonderful to see Hannah and Aidan and of course my wonderful Dad! We had a great day….just like I wanted…everything and nothing all at the same time!
Once I see that tupepad is back up and running…I'll be back…..let all have a great week!
This is a special day – Easter and my dear John's Birthday!
This rarely happens (actually the 1st since we have been married) and it is a HUGE joy to have Easter after Tax Season as rarely has John been out of Tax Season when it is Easter Sunday!
I truly hope that everyone has a wonderful day and makes memories with family and friends! We are blessed with good weather and are hoping to do everything and nothing all at the same time! A peaceful afternoon at the house enjoying each other, playing with the animals and having a fabulous dinner!
Today's post is a "quickie" but I do have a bunch of pictures…before we get going – I need to share with you some things that have happened in our lives when it is a birthday…
When John turned 50…we bought him 2 miniature donkeys
When I turned 50…I bought myself a pig (as no one else would get me one!)
Today, when John turns 59, he is getting what he wants…CHICKENS!!!!
Let me clarify this…John has been on a "kick" to get some "chickens" here at our house (we live in the country) as he wants to have free-ranged eggs! We have had the opportunity to have free-range eggs for the past several months and they are amazing!
There is never a dull moment here at our house and today I am giving John his own chickens from me! I know he will laugh when he sees this – but trust me, I am sure within the next 2 weeks – we will be having chickens!
He has been doing lots of research on different breeds and I am "letting him roll with this one" as he is excited!
Today's card is a hybrid from MDS…I know …you all are scared to death of MDS…but you can try it FREEfor 30 days so what do you have to loose….NOTHING! I loved this sentiment…as John "cracks" me up with wanting chickens!!!
The MDS Download is called A good Egg…a wonderful assortment of a fun variety of Easter fun! MDS does give you the ability to manipulate the size you need…change the color…and PRESTO – print away from your computer just like I did! This download is just $3.95 and you will have it forever!
I matted this on a smidge bigger piece of white paper and then POPPED it up with dimensionals and adhered it to a "note card" size card! I would ADORE if Stampin' Up! came out with this size in very vanilla – that would be fabulous! (fingers crossed – maybe the new catalog)
I think that we forget about the great boxes we have! These are called the Tag A Bag Gift Boxes and you get 8 for just $6.95. These come in sooooo handy and I think that we forget about them! I used the 5/8" Organza Ribbon to tie my "chocolate chickens" I am giving to John….(he will laugh)
I decorated the box with the Watercolor Wonder DSP ( I am going to miss this paper) The sizes are 6 1/2" X 1 7/8" and the sides are 2" X 1 7/8"…Isn't is great to do something so quick to add such a great touch! These are handy to keep on hand…"just in case"
Have a great day and please pop back tomorrow to see the "retired list"…no worries – if this is your 1st time going through this…..you will be sad and confused as to when SU is discontinuing something but have faith – new goodies are coming soon and SU will not disappoint us!
Remember to check my post from Friday, your opportunity to win Blog Candy and save $$$ with no shipping from Monday the 21st – thru Friday the 25th!
HUGEStampin' hugs to each and everyone of you….please do not overlook the opportunity to try out MDS as it really is a great resource and also our fun and practical boxes….
