Sympathy Card ~ Always Remember

This is one of the cards that we made at the Poppy Party Open House this weekend, I thought you might like the Project Sheet so that you can make your own.  I stamped the poppy with Memento ink and colored it in the Stampin' Blends.  The blends that I used are Poppy Parade, Old Olive and a touch of Light Balmy Blue on the left side of the stem and the flower for a little shading.  I was planning on using Melon Mambo Blends but, guess?  Stampin' Up! does not have blends in the color ~ surprise!  Anyway, remember when you are using blends, use the light blend first, shade with the dark blend and come back with the light blend before the ink dries to blend the two colors together ~ light, dark, light!  Print off the instructions for this card, unfortunately we all need Sympathy cards.  I am thinking of having a class just for Sympathy cards, what do you think?  Good idea or not?

Download Painted Poppies Sympathy Card

 

Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)
$21.00

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
$11.50

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You don't want to miss this video ~ it explains everything...

There have been so many questions this month about the PEACEFUL POPPIES SUITE on page 25 in the SPRING MINI CATALOG and, frankly, I couldn't honestly answer all the questions.  And, you know why?  Because I hadn't taken the time to look (and listen) to all of the videos that Stampin' Up! has on their demonstrator website.  (Shame on you Susan Elise!)  So, last night I finally spent some time checking out the videos and I am so glad that I did.  You are going to LOVE this one!  I can't wait until you see it!  It includes an enthusiastic explanation of TWO STAMP SETS and TWO SETS OF DIES and WHY they are arranged the way they are!!!  Let me know what you think...........

                                            

 

Crafting Fun in the Studio ~

It was a sunny warm day in Norfolk today and it was so great to have friends stop by to celebrate the SPRING MINI CATALOG and SALE-A-BRATION (SAB) with me ~ and the cats (even though Tripod was the only one who joined the party ~ and I think it was because Jan was here to give him lots of kitty hugs!).  We had cards to make, a BOGO sale, a Scavenger Hunt and Alan brought baby cupcakes from Wegman's! 

Lovely Lily Pad stamp set & dies from SAB

Nancy creating her card

Boo creating a sympathy card with the poppy suite

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper

Melissa using the Kerchief Card Kit

A kit perfect for busy crafters!

Everything is in the kit & it's FREE during SAB!

Meerkats in the Cat/Art Studio ~ thanks to Stampin' Up!

I have been working on some little Meerkat favors for my open house tomorrow.  I have made 12 so the first 12 stampers who join me in the Cat/Art Studio will receive a favor.  I have been using THE GANG'S ALL MEER which you can find in the Sale-A-Bration brochure ~ a cute little group of Meerkats helping to celebrate a friend's birthday.  Meerkats are part of the Mongoose Family, can be found in Africa and eat scorpions!!!   Join me tomorrow for some more fun & be one of the lucky ones who get a Meerkat Favor!  Text me if you can come ~ 641-9354!

The Gang's All Meer

Tray of Meerkat Favors

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