THANK YOU! YOU'RE SO LOVELY! SU!

I needed a THANK YOU card so I took out YOU'RE SO LOVELY by SU!  It's in the OCCASIONS CATALOG and still available!  I also used some of the stamps from MY PAPER PUMPKIN (the little flowers). I also added some punched butterflies with SU! punches.  I love these!

I used some of the NEW IN COLORS as I was able to preorder them already.  These colors are awesome.  Dapper Denim, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sugarplum, Emerald Envy, and Peekaboo Peach.  You will be able to order these in just a couple of days.  EMAIL ME your order!

You're So Lovely Photopolymer Stamp Set	140762
Price: $17.00
Whether you're acknowledging a special day or a special someone, you won't go wrong when you make a card with this set. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 12 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, d, h

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

Today is my father's birthday.  We made him a card to celebrate. He likes to garden so we sent him a greenhouse and some planting materials.  Here's to some vegetables and great plants.
Happy Birthday!

FANCY FOLD CARD

This is the Fancy Fold Card we made when our Stampin Sistah's and Crafting Friends got together.  We had a lot of fun crating this card using SU! supplies.  Love the DSP.  I made two cards to showcase both sides of the DSP.

SU! GRATEFUL BUNCH CARDS

I created this cards while I was on a crafting retreat at the Ocean last month.  Lisa Chatterjee provided the inspiration with her original card and then I made three others.  We use the BIRTHDAY BOUQUET DSP and the GRATEFUL BUNCH BUNDLE (stamp set and coordinating punch) and some embellishments for these cards.  This stamp set and coordinating punch will be in the NEW SU! catalog.  I'm so happy!

Grateful Bunch Photopolymer Bundle	140801
Price: $33.00
Bundle and save! Buy these two coordinating products and save 15%. Grateful Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set Is there a totally awesome someone in your life who deserves a totally grateful thank-you card? Of course, and more than one. Don't wait any longer—get this set and start making those cards now! Quantity: 8 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, e, h Blossom Bunch Punch Create a bunch of blossoms with just one punch. Punch cuts out 3 different flower images. * Smallest blossom: 3/4" | 1.9 cm * Largest blossom: 1-3/8" | 3.5 cm * Sleek body style * Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage * Locks to store * Slim and stackable

SUNDAY DIGITAL - MY SWEET PUPPY

I have MDS up and running on my laptop and it still works great.  I wanted to create a quick page today and I had some fabulous photos of my puppy.  He just had a visit to the doggie groomer and she did a fabulous job as always.  I love how she dresses him up with a bandana when he's done.

Here's my latest creation.

MDS
 Embellishments
    _Designer Kits\Sweetly Nested Framable - embellishments\Sweetly Nested Framable - heart flowers
    _Designer Kits\Sweetly Nested Framable - embellishments\Sweetly Nested Framable - heart flower
    _Designer Kits\Sweetly Nested Framable - embellishments\Sweetly Nested Framable - heart flowers
    _Designer Kits\Sweetly Nested Framable - embellishments\Sweetly Nested Framable - bird 6
    _Designer Kits\Sweetly Nested Framable - embellishments\Sweetly Nested Framable - heart flowers
    _Designer Kits\Sweetly Nested Framable - embellishments\Sweetly Nested Framable - heart flower
    _Designer Kits\Sweetly Nested Framable - embellishments\Sweetly Nested Framable - heart flowers

Stamps
    Daring Adventure\Daring Adventures - background, Color = 151,131,104

Photos
    Maria photos 
 

MORE BRAND NEW SU! LOVE AND AFFECTION

I'm thrilled that we have a BRAND NEW SU! Catalog coming out in less than a month. I was able to create with some of the cool stamps and papers and embellishments and I just have to share.  You will LOVE the new catalog.

The stamp set is LOVE AND AFFECTION and the DSP is AFFECTIONATELY YOURS with coordinating washi tape.  Thank you SU!

BRAND NEW STAMPIN UP! PAINTERS PALETTE

Very soon you will be able to order BRAND SPANKIN NEW SU!  Yes!!!! The NEW CATALOG is coming soon.  Here's a sneak peek at a wonderful NEW MUST HAVE STAMP SET called PAINER's PALETTE and some new designer paper in a paper stack called PLAYFUL PALETTE.  These incorporate the NEW IN COLORS.  Woo hoo!  I'm so excited!

Note that the TWINE on the card above was actually white and is also BRAND NEW. It has been dyed with the NEW IN COLOR.  Great to have white twine.  You can make it any color!

The NEW IN COLORS are:

DAPPER DENIM
EMERALD ENVY
FLIRTY FLAMINGO
PEEKABOO PEACH
SWEET SUGARPLUM

Let me know if you want to place these ink colors (ink pads and refills), the coordinating card stock and in color markers on your order in June.  They are delightful.

REMARKABLE STAMPERS BLOG TOUR MAY

The Spring Occasions Catalog By Stampin UP! and the REGULAR ANNUAL CATALOG by SU! is coming to a close at the end of this month. The good news is that a lot of the stamp sets have carried over into the new SU! catalog. There are a few, however, that will be retiring. All stamps are available until May 22nd. After that it is "while supplies last".  I'm highlighting a few different sets.


This sample uses the stamp sets TIMELESS TREASURES and GOING GLOBAL.
The latter is retiring ;(
This is such a great set for those who mean the world to you and a great set for the men in your life for Father's Day.

Going Global Clear-Mount Stamp Set (left below)	140748
Price: $19.00
Who means the world to you? Who would you go to the ends of the earth for? Don't leave them hanging—send them a card that lets them know how you feel. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 9 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, d, g

Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set (right above)	140517
Price: $20.00
Change the personality of your projects just by adding texture stamps. Keep it simple with one image or layer a few for more character. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 9 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, h Here's another card I made up that I'll be giving to a dear friend on her upcoming birthday.  I cased Ann Schach on this one.  You're in my thoughts is from a retiring SU! hostess set. Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Bundle 140819 Price: $51.75 (or buy these separately at a lesser charge)  Bundle and save! Buy these three coordinating products and save 15%. Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set Let your creativity bloom. Layer images to create unique flowers or use individual images as fun accents. Quantity: 17 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper Pick a pack of patterned paper! So many designs, so many colors, so many uses. Each sheet is double sided for double the creative options. * 12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" | 30.5 x 30.5 cm * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Hello Honey, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Whisper White The DESIGNER PAPER on the right is BIRTHDAY BOUQUET. This DSP and the BOTANICAL GARDENS DSP is retiring.  These are MUST HAVE's. Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper 140557 Price: $11.00 Pick a pack of patterned paper! So many designs, so many colors, so many uses. Each sheet is double sided for double the creative options. * 12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" | 30.5 x 30.5 cm * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White Next up on the tour is Michelle Reynolds so click here: If you need to find other members of the tour, the links are below. Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/05/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour-last-call.html    Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/05/remarkable-blog-tour-saying-farewell.html Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/may-remarkables-blog-tour-goodbyes-are-hard TracieLangley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/remarkable_stampers_may_blog_tour  Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-few-of-my-retiring-favorites.html Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/05/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour-may.html  YOU ARE HERE Michele Reynolds - http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2016/05/may-blog-tour.html Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1ol Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-ajm

SU! OCCASIONS AND ANNUAL CATALOG RETIRING AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANNON

Please make sure you are here on Thursday night at 8pm.  The REMARKABLE STAMPERS will have their monthly blog tour and I'm participating again. We are showcasing retiring and Occasions Catalog stamps, papers, etc that are going.  The Birthday Suite with the multipack of Birthday DSP is definitely going as well as the colored twine. Hoping something similar is in the new book.  Here's my card using  that paper and twine for SHANNON WEST from SU! and her #IMBRINGINGBIRTHDAYSBACK Campaign. 

We haven't been sending as many cards for occasions due to the convenience of social media. But I can say that I'm one of those who truly loves to send and receive cards.

AWESOME GIFT AND CARD FROM HSIAO HUI

I have been wanting to share this amazing handcrafted shadowbox made by Hsiao hui Lin for my birthday (it was back in March).  It's fabulous.  She is so talented. I love homemade and handcrafted gifts.  Hsiao hui also made a beautiful card for me below.  These are being prominently displayed in my craft room. Thank you Hsiao hui.

Thank you Hsiao hui!