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Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day on Monday!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day on Monday!

Hey there! We are currently on our way home from Branson after spending a lovely weekend away. You would think with grown children we would have more time alone, but we really don't. We spend a lot of our time, especially me, with our kids and grandchildren, and of course Mark is still farming, so we do really enjoy our annual anniversary trip. We saw some shows, did some shopping, and ate good food!

Today I am sharing my usual Sunday Swap Day card with you. Today's cards feature the Happiest of Happy and Wild & Sweet stamp sets!

First, a faux Center-Step card by Amy Rich with the Happier Than Happy Bundle and Happy Forest Friends Designer Paper:

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Next, Laura Milligan did her white space magic with the same Happier Than Happy Bundle and Happy Forest Friends Designer.

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Lanine Pohlman also used the Happier Than Happy Bundle, cutting the bear directly out of one of the sheets of Happy Forest Friends Designer Paper with a Happy Forest Die.

 

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She turned her side-fold card into a gift-card holder.

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Alejandra Gomez used the Timber 3D embossing folder on the Sahara Sand layer, before adding the strip of Happy Forest Friends Designer paper. The greeting is from the Cottage Rose stamp set, the die she used to cut it out is from the All That Dies, the Mossy Meadow square was cut with a Stylish Shapes die, the ribbon is from the Old Olive and Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack, and the Brushed Brass Butterfly is discounted on the Weekly Deals right now!

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Lynn Feldkamp used Wild & Sweet stamps with the Fern 3D embossing folder, tearing, and sponging with Blending Brushes or Sponge Daubers.

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Finally, Carol Slack combined the black-and-white look of the Wild & Sweet Panda with Parakeet Party.

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Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

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Order at least $40 online in September, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Weekly Deals! A new set of Weekly Deals every week during September! Place your order quick before the supply runs out!

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Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

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09-05-22

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Stampin’ Up! Weekly Deals are Back!

Stampin’ Up! Weekly Deals are Back!

Hey there! Sale-a-bration is over for this year and now it is September! My hubby and I are at Branson for our Annual Anniversary Trip, which is why I haven't had a chance to post until today.

Stampin' Up! has two promotions going on this month. I will start out with the return of Weekly Deals!

If you have been a Stampin' Up! fan for more than a few years, you may remember that for about a year or so SU! would post weekly "deals", products discounted for just that week. It was a great opportunity to stock up on favorites, mostly designer  series papers, ribbons, and embellishments. For the month of September only, Stampin' Up! will be posting a new set of Weekly Deals for the 1st – 7th, the 8th -14th,  the 15th- 21st, and the 22nd -28th.

Here are the Weekly Deals for September 1-7!

(you will see the discounted amount when you click on each graphic and go to my online store)

Stampin' Up!'s second special this month is called "Perfect Partners"!

During the month of September only, and only while-supplies last, these 6 stamp sets, from both the Annual and Mini Catalog, that normally do not have a coordinating die set, will have one that you can purchase. You can purchase them as a bundle with the stamp set to save 10% or if you already have the stamp set you can buy just the dies! Here are the stamp set/dies available now:

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You can find these products in my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

You can also download the complete flyer showing the stamps,dies, and pricing:

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Here's a sneak peek of the card I will be sharing with you tomorrow I created with the Apple Harvest stamp set and Apple Dies!

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Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

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Order at least $40 online in September, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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09-02-22

Stampin’ Up! Abigail Cottage Rose!

Stampin’ Up! Abigail Cottage Rose!

Hey there! Today is the LAST DAY OF SALE-A-BRATION 2022! There won't be another freebie opportunity like SAB until January 2023, so get your orders in today to take advantage of this best sale of the Stampin' Up! year!

Today I have a card to share that I created with the Abigail Rose Suite Collection found on pages 56-57 of the Annual Catalog! I wanted to play around with some of the different prints found in the Abigail Rose Designer Series paper pack and ended up with this pretty little birthday card!

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I stamped the main floral image with Early Espresso ink on Crumb Cake card stock, then colored the rose and the leaves with ink pressed into the lids of Blushing Bride and Old Olive ink pads. I used a nearly empty Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush as my paintbrush so the colors also have a subtle hint of shimmer. After coloring I then cut it out with the coordinating Cottage Flowers Die.

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I cut a piece of Natural Finish 7/8" Ribbon about 6 inches long, then pulled a few threads from the center of the ribbon to softly gather it. When I had it gathered to the approximately 4" length I needed I then adhered to the card front with Stampin' Seal. I adhered the die-cut floral image with Stampin' Dimensionals so it would rest over the ribbon gathers.

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I stamped the birthday greeting, from Cottage Rose, with Early Espresso ink on a scrap of Crumb Cake, then used a label die from the Sending Dies set to cut it out. I adhered it to the card with dimensionals.

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I created the pretty background with three strips of 1 1/4" x 5 1/4" Abigail Rose Designer Paper adhered to a 4" x 5 1/4" layer of Basic White. Before adhering to the Crumb Cake card base I ran it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Stitched Greenery Die.

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I usually stamp my inside sentiment on a layer of Basic White for Very Vanilla, but this time I decided to try the look of stamping on another Neutral, Crumb Cake, and use Basic White behind it for the mat layer.

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So what do you think? I'm thinking this card will be my online ordering thank-you gift for September!

Click on any of the product links to find your supplies to make this card in my online store!

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It's not quite September yet, but you can start using the September Host Code now!

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Order any amount online in August, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

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Order at least $40 online in August, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

Today is the LAST DAY OF SALE-A-BRATION 2022!!!!!!

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Shop with me and Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August), choose a free gift from Stampin' Up! for every $50 you order! You can request your own copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure and the July/December Mini Catalog by emailing me at : carol@carolpaynestamps.com

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Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

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Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August) and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive 2022/2023 Planner and stamp set!

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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08-31-22

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day August 28, Nature’s Prints!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day August 28, Nature’s Prints!

Hey there! I've been under the weather this past week, so much so that I did not get to attend the Stampin' Up! BackStage Leader's Conference in New Orleans this weekend. I am on the mend with meds, so here I am with another Sunday Swap Day! All of the 14 cards you will see today were created with the Sun Prints Collection from pages 90-91 of the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog!

First, Carol Slack used a monochromatic color combo of Starry Sky and Basic White for her Nature's Prints creation, embossing the Starry Sky background with the Fern 3D embossing folder.

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Next, Janace Charbonneau  added pops of Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide to her card.

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Emily Tull used the Neutral color Gray Granite for the card base of her pretty thank-you card.

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Jan Rodrian also used Gray Granite, adding pearls and using a Blending Brush to add White Craft ink to the Starry Sky layer embossed with the Fern 3D embossing folder.

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Chris Wedell used three of the five 2022-2024 In Colors for her card: Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, and Sweet Sorbet!

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By Sandy Carlson. Sandy added Iridescent Rhinestones for some sparkle. (the Sun Prints Designer Paper she used looks green, but it is really Starry Sky)

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A z-fold fun fold card by Krista Wilson:

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Completely opened:

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By Leslie Baumgarner:

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Jen Pitta Bach:

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Dena Rekow:

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Audra Moncur used Soft Succulent card stock and ink for her swap:

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LeeAnn Greff used Tahitian tide with Starry Sky and Basic White:

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Susie Wood:

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And last-but-not-least, Laura Barto.

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Here's the clickable supply list links for all of today's cards:

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Order at least $40 online in August, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

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08-28-22

Stampin’ Up! Pokemon Birthday For Liam!

Stampin’ Up! Pokemon Birthday For Liam!

Hey there! Today is my youngest son's 30th birthday, so I guess I can officially start feeling old! lol!  Whether I "feel old" or not, I want to share this Pokemon card I made for my grandson Liam's 10th birthday. Liam is Pokemon crazy right now, along with another grandson, Oakley. They pour over their binders full of Pokemon cards, and were super excited when their Uncle Ben (my 30 year-old baby boy) contributed his vintage Pokemon cards to their collections!

This card won't fit into an envelope, but that was okay because I just had to attach it to his wrapped present!

I started with a standard 4 1/4" x 11" piece of Daffodil Delight card stock, scored and folded at 5 1/2. Then I used my Paper Snips to round the corners for the Pokemon face.

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I used the largest leaf die from the Tulips dies to cut both Daffodil Delight an Basic Black to trim and layer together to create the unevenly placed Pokemon ears. I adhered them inside the card with liquid glue.

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I used retired circle punches, which will never leave my punch collection to create the eyes and the cheeks. I have the punch sizes listed in the supply list farther down in this post, but don't bother to click on them as they will not take you to that product in my online store because they are retired. I used a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker to hand-draw the nose and mouth. (I googled Pokemon to find an image I could use as my guide)

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I stamped the greeting from A Grand Kid with Tuxedo Black ink.

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The inside sentiment is also from A Grand Kid.

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Click on any of the product images (except the circle punches) to find them in my online store:

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Order any amount online in August, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

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Order at least $40 online in August, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Shop with me and Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August), choose a free gift from Stampin' Up! for every $50 you order! You can request your own copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure and the July/December Mini Catalog by emailing me at : carol@carolpaynestamps.com

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Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

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Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August) and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive 2022/2023 Planner and stamp set!

Call me:  618-237-6281
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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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08-23-22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Atreyu Zion!

Atreyu Zion!

If you stopped by today for my usual Sunday Swap Day, that feature of  my blogging schedule will resume on Sunday, August 7th. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy today's blog about my newest grandson and a delicate and fun Wisteria Wishes card!

Hey there! My two weeks off turned into almost the whole month of July! This month has been a crazy whirlwind of taking care of Alisa's family (and snuggling Atreyu!), a BIG stampin' party of 24 people for my hostess Cindy in New Minden, a birthday sleep-over at my house for Oakley, another stamping party for Sandra in Marion, babysitting four granddaughter's and a grand-dog for almost a week while the families were at the National Association of Free Will Baptists National Youth Conference, and another birthday/swim party for Cyndal yesterday! Today is the first day in a long time that I haven't had someone extra either coming or going from my house, but I've loved every minute of it! (I will admit I am a bit extra tired, but still loved it! )

All of this busyness has taken a toll on my stamping and sharing time, that's for sure! I want to get back to a more regular schedule of stamping and sharing, especially since the first month of Sale-a-bration is almost over and only the month of August is left!

First, I want to share just a few pics of my newest grandson, Atreyu Zion Hiller, born on July 5th, 2022 at 6:09 a.m.! He is the biggest (so far) of Alisa's babies, weighing in at 8 lbs, 12 oz. We are totally smitten with him already!

Atreyu 12 hours old. (all pictures posted today were taken by my daughter, Jessica Hollis)

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A few days old:

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Hiller family before Atreyu's birth:

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and after:

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Atreyu joins big brothers Oakley (9) and Lando (7). He also is little brother to Ivory (5), Cyndal (4), and Avara (2)!

Now I have a re-do of a Wisteria Wishes card to share that I shared with you earlier. This card is a CASE (Copy and Share Everything) of a swap card I received from Daveda Leppke.

I used Fresh Freesia for the card stock base and layer, along with Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent, and Evening Evergreen ink. I used Soft Succulent for the matting behind the stamped layers.

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I embossed the Fresh Freesia background layer with the Quatrefoil Tile embossing folder to add some detailed texture. I stamped the vines and leaves with Soft Succulent ink, then added the wisteria blooms, which are all three on one stamp, with stamped-off-once Fresh Freesia ink. I then added more bloom detail with the single wisteria bloom from the set, using full-strength Fresh Freesia ink.

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I stamped the greeting, included in the Wisteria Wishes set, with Evening Evergreen ink. I added a few Pastel Pearls to finish the card front.

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Inside I stamped another Wisteria Wishes sentiment and a few more wisteria blooms.

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Get the card instructions: Download Wisteria Wishes

Be sure to come back tomorrow! I have a post already scheduled for Monday!

This card was fun to make and a hit with both hostesses and stampers at my parties this month! Here's the clickable links supply list for this card:

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Order at least $40 online in July, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

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Shop with me and Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August), choose a free gift from Stampin' Up! for every $50 you order! You can request your own copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure and the July/December Mini Catalog by emailing me at : carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

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Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August) and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive 2022/2023 Planner and stamp set!

Call me:  618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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07_31_22

 

 

Atreyu Zion!

Atreyu Zion!

If you stopped by today for my usual Sunday Swap Day, that feature of  my blogging schedule will resume on Sunday, August 7th. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy today's blog about my newest grandson and a delicate and fun Wisteria Wishes card!

Hey there! My two weeks off turned into almost the whole month of July! This month has been a crazy whirlwind of taking care of Alisa's family (and snuggling Atreyu!), a BIG stampin' party of 24 people for my hostess Cindy in New Minden, a birthday sleep-over at my house for Oakley, another stamping party for Sandra in Marion, babysitting four granddaughter's and a grand-dog for almost a week while the families were at the National Association of Free Will Baptists National Youth Conference, and another birthday/swim party for Cyndal yesterday! Today is the first day in a long time that I haven't had someone extra either coming or going from my house, but I've loved every minute of it! (I will admit I am a bit extra tired, but still loved it! )

All of this busyness has taken a toll on my stamping and sharing time, that's for sure! I want to get back to a more regular schedule of stamping and sharing, especially since the first month of Sale-a-bration is almost over and only the month of August is left!

First, I want to share just a few pics of my newest grandson, Atreyu Zion Hiller, born on July 5th, 2022 at 6:09 a.m.! He is the biggest (so far) of Alisa's babies, weighing in at 8 lbs, 12 oz. We are totally smitten with him already!

Atreyu 12 hours old. (all pictures posted today were taken by my daughter, Jessica Hollis)

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A few days old:

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Hiller family before Atreyu's birth:

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and after:

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Atreyu joins big brothers Oakley (9) and Lando (7). He also is little brother to Ivory (5), Cyndal (4), and Avara (2)!

Now I have a re-do of a Wisteria Wishes card to share that I shared with you earlier. This card is a CASE (Copy and Share Everything) of a swap card I received from Daveda Leppke.

I used Fresh Freesia for the card stock base and layer, along with Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent, and Evening Evergreen ink. I used Soft Succulent for the matting behind the stamped layers.

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I embossed the Fresh Freesia background layer with the Quatrefoil Tile embossing folder to add some detailed texture. I stamped the vines and leaves with Soft Succulent ink, then added the wisteria blooms, which are all three on one stamp, with stamped-off-once Fresh Freesia ink. I then added more bloom detail with the single wisteria bloom from the set, using full-strength Fresh Freesia ink.

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I stamped the greeting, included in the Wisteria Wishes set, with Evening Evergreen ink. I added a few Pastel Pearls to finish the card front.

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Inside I stamped another Wisteria Wishes sentiment and a few more wisteria blooms.

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Get the card instructions: Download Wisteria Wishes

Be sure to come back tomorrow! I have a post already scheduled for Monday!

This card was fun to make and a hit with both hostesses and stampers at my parties this month! Here's the clickable links supply list for this card:

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

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Here's the box where you put the Host Code in my online store during check out in my online store.  Simply click on "ADD HOST CODE", then type in the code I've provided for the current month shown above. Contact me if you have any problems or questions!

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Order any amount online in July, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

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Order at least $40 online in July, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

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Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

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Shop with me and Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August), choose a free gift from Stampin' Up! for every $50 you order! You can request your own copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure and the July/December Mini Catalog by emailing me at : carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

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Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August) and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive 2022/2023 Planner and stamp set!

Call me:  618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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07_31_22

 

 

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day July 3rd!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day July 3rd!

Hey there! It's Sunday again, which means it's time for Sunday Swap Day! yay!

I know everyone may be busy with Fourth of July gatherings, and we are getting a bit anxious about the arrival of Alisa's new baby boy, Atreyu, so I will just jump right in and start sharing the swaps I have for you today!

First, a pretty swap card created with the Happiness Abounds Bundle and the Hues of Happiness Designer Paper. The Blossoming Happiness dies in the bundle cut out the blooms in some of the designer paper sheets!

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The inside greeting is also from the Happiness Abounds set. This swap has no creator name.

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Shelly Gruber used the Potted Geraniums Bundle with Deckled Rectangle Dies and Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper:

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I love how the Geranium Dies allow layering that creates depth!

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The inside sentiment is from Potted Geraniums. I love the look that the Deckled Rectangle Die gives to this layer!

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Barbara Dykhouse also used the Potted Geraniums Bundle. She used the Dots & Spots Die to cut the Basic Black background for a striking contrast to the Sweet Sorbet geranium blooms!

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Soooo pretty!

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Linda Cullen used the Treasured Kindness stamp set (which has no coordinating dies, gasp!) with Artisan Additions Dies, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Design a Daydream Host Designer Paper, Label Me Fancy Punch, and Brushed Metallic Dots.

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She used one of the Artisan Additions Dies to cut the design on the card front.

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Another swap from Barb Dykhouse, this time with the Wisteria Wishes Bundle, Deckled Rectangles, and Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder:

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Such a pretty addition to the inside of the card!

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Kathy Morgan also used the Wisteria Wishes Bundle with the Split Card Textures Dies. I don't have these dies, but I think they will be on my next order!

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This last swap was created with a combination of Wisteria Wishes and Eden Dies. Rhonda Bassler used a striking color combo of Orchid Oasis and Parakeet Party for her side-easel card.

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Here's the clickable supply links to my online store:

Shop with the Host Code:  www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

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Here's the box where you put the Host Code in my online store during check out in my online store.  Simply click on "ADD HOST CODE", then type in the code I've provided for the current month shown above. Contact me if you have any problems or questions!

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Order any amount online in July, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

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Order at least $40 online in July, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (This is a sample of the type of mini embellishment pack you will receive)

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Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

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Shop with me and Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August), choose a free gift from Stampin' Up! for every $50 you order! You can request your own copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure and the July/December Mini Catalog by emailing me at : carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

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Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration, July-August, and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive

Planner and stamp set!

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Call me:  618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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07_03_22

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day July 3rd!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day July 3rd!

Hey there! It's Sunday again, which means it's time for Sunday Swap Day! yay!

I know everyone may be busy with Fourth of July gatherings, and we are getting a bit anxious about the arrival of Alisa's new baby boy, Atreyu, so I will just jump right in and start sharing the swaps I have for you today!

First, a pretty swap card created with the Happiness Abounds Bundle and the Hues of Happiness Designer Paper. The Blossoming Happiness dies in the bundle cut out the blooms in some of the designer paper sheets!

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The inside greeting is also from the Happiness Abounds set. This swap has no creator name.

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Shelly Gruber used the Potted Geraniums Bundle with Deckled Rectangle Dies and Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper:

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I love how the Geranium Dies allow layering that creates depth!

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The inside sentiment is from Potted Geraniums. I love the look that the Deckled Rectangle Die gives to this layer!

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Barbara Dykhouse also used the Potted Geraniums Bundle. She used the Dots & Spots Die to cut the Basic Black background for a striking contrast to the Sweet Sorbet geranium blooms!

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Soooo pretty!

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Linda Cullen used the Treasured Kindness stamp set (which has no coordinating dies, gasp!) with Artisan Additions Dies, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Design a Daydream Host Designer Paper, Label Me Fancy Punch, and Brushed Metallic Dots.

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She used one of the Artisan Additions Dies to cut the design on the card front.

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Another swap from Barb Dykhouse, this time with the Wisteria Wishes Bundle, Deckled Rectangles, and Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder:

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Such a pretty addition to the inside of the card!

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Kathy Morgan also used the Wisteria Wishes Bundle with the Split Card Textures Dies. I don't have these dies, but I think they will be on my next order!

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This last swap was created with a combination of Wisteria Wishes and Eden Dies. Rhonda Bassler used a striking color combo of Orchid Oasis and Parakeet Party for her side-easel card.

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Here's the clickable supply links to my online store:

Shop with the Host Code:  www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

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Here's the box where you put the Host Code in my online store during check out in my online store.  Simply click on "ADD HOST CODE", then type in the code I've provided for the current month shown above. Contact me if you have any problems or questions!

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Order any amount online in July, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

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Order at least $40 online in July, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (This is a sample of the type of mini embellishment pack you will receive)

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Blue_sox_rewards_carolpaynestamps

Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

Saleabration_2022_carolpaynestamps

Shop with me and Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August), choose a free gift from Stampin' Up! for every $50 you order! You can request your own copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure and the July/December Mini Catalog by emailing me at : carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

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Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration, July-August, and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive

Planner and stamp set!

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Call me:  618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022 

07_03_22

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day June 19th, Wisteria Wishes!

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day June 19th, Wisteria Wishes!

Hey there! It's time for Sunday Swap Day! yay!  We are gathering today for Father's Day. Hope you have your lovely day with the Dads in your life!

Today I have a set of swaps to share with you all created with the Wisteria Wishes Bundle!

First, Dena Rekow used Polished Pink and Melon Mambo with the Wisteria Wishes stamp set. She stamped the stems in Pear Pizzazz, then used a Blending Brush to add shading in the corner.

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She stamped the background of the blooms with the Polished Pink, then stamped over it with the accent stamp and Melon Mambo ink. She also added a few Brushed Brass Butterflies, so cute!

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Next, Lee Ann Greff used the Wisteria Wishes stamp set with the Stitched Greenery Die, 2022-2024 In Color Designer Series Paper, Cup of Tea Bundle, and Orchid Oasis 1/8" Woven Metallic Ribbon for her swap.

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Beth Robinson used the Wisteria Wishes Bundle of stamps and dies with the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder and Pastel Pearls.

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This little phrase is found in the Wisteria Wishes stamp set.

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Finally, Daveda Leppke used Highland Heather card stock and ink pad with Soft Succulent ink for her pretty swap.

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Click on any of the links below to find the supplies in my online store:

Shop with the Host Code:  www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

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Here's the box where you put the Host Code in my online store during check out in my online store.  Simply click on "ADD HOST CODE", then type in the code I've provided for the current month shown above. Contact me if you have any problems or questions!

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Order any amount online in June, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

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Order at least $40 online in June, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month!

Blue_sox_rewards_carolpaynestamps

Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

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Stampin’ Up! Kit Collection is Buy One Get One 50% off during the month of June! You will find all of the available kit choices shown in my online store under the “Kit Collection” tab! Be sure to list the lower value kit first, then the higher value kit second so you can be sure to get the 50% off on the more expensive one!

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While you are in my online store, check out the Last Chance Products from the January/June Mini Catalog list too! Some products on the list are discounted from 10-50%!

Call me:  618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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06_19_22

 

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