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July 2015

Unique Use of this Set!

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I just love the unique use of this stamp set.  If you look below you'll see the I THINK YOU'RE GREAT stamp set....I would have never come up with this idea!  But I absolutely love this swap card that I received. The Watermelon Wonder, Mint Macaron and Hello Honey colors are so bright and cheerful - just makes you smile - RIGHT?

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SO EXCITED...While you're getting this blog post - I'm on a JET PLANE headed to Salt Lake City for the Stampin' Up! Convention!!!  WHAAAAA HOOOO!!!  This will be my 12th convention and let me tell you - WE KNOW HOW TO HAVE A FABULOUS TIME!!!  I love sharing my adventures with you and this year will be no exception!  The tricky part is finding time to sit down with my laptop and load up my blog posts....as hard as I try to do this...it is never as much as I'd like to.  SOLUTION...FACEBOOK!!!!  FaceBook is so simple for me to take snapshots with my phone and get them loaded to you right away.  If you are not my friend on Facebook...I ask you WHY?  FRIEND ME (Kelly Acheson - Menasha WI) and follow along - it'll almost be like you're there with me!  I have a FaceBook business page for my stamping stuff here:  https://www.facebook.com/AStampAbove

This is where I will be on Wednesday:

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Awards night starts at 7pm on Thursday and we have a Roaring 20's theme this year!!!!  I have a DRESS - can't wait to share those photos with you!!! 

On another note - the GRAND VACATION BLOG HOP for July starts tomorrow!!!  Watch for it - it will post at 4pm CST - hope you like the projects!!!!  This blog hop comes to you from 30-40 Stampin' Up! Grand Vacation achieving demonstrators...WATCH FOR IT!

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EXCLUSIVE JULY ONLINE ORDER PROJECT:

 

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When you place an online order this month - you will get instructions for this adorable Travel Case kit and 5 cards as a SPECIAL THANK YOU from me!!!

I have a few kits available - click here to see all the details:

GARDEN IN BLOOM TRAVEL CASE KIT 

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

Check out the details here:
 
 AUGUST CARD BUFFET:  August 8th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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Ice Cream & Weekly Deals OH MY!

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Isn't this a fun card for summer???  I love ice cream!  Check out a few of the great products used to make this cutie below.

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 Here are the NEW Weekly Deals!!!  Click on the photo to see details:

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EXCLUSIVE JULY ONLINE ORDER PROJECT:

 

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When you place an online order this month - you will get instructions for this adorable Travel Case kit and 5 cards as a SPECIAL THANK YOU from me!!!

I have a few kits available - click here to see all the details:

GARDEN IN BLOOM TRAVEL CASE KIT 

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

Check out the details here:
 
 AUGUST CARD BUFFET:  August 8th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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Project Sheet Monday

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Here's a beauty for you on this gorgeous Monday morning!  I have a couple new stamp sets that I have just been having a blast with and this is one of them. GARDEN IN BLOOM rocks!  And did I tell you that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this designer series paper too - ENGLISH GARDEN?  Well - I DO!

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Supplies: 

  • Stamps: Garden in Bloom (139433)
  • Paper : 
  • 119682 Marina Mist cardstock (8-1/2” x 5-1/2” & scrap)
  • 138440 English Garden Designer Series Paper (5” x 3-3/4” & 1-1/2” x 3-3/8” Envelope Liner)
  • 115318 Soft Suede cardstock (4” x 5-1/4” & 3-3/4” x 1-3/4”)
  • 101856 White Vellum cardstock (scrap)
  • 135314 Silver Glimmer Paper (scrap)
  • 138417 Hello Honey cardstock (scrap)
  • Ink :  101406 Jet Black StazOn
  • Other :  113439 Big Shot, 138135 Bold Butterfly Framelits, 138292 Banner Triple Punch, 133782 2” Circle Punch, 138299 1-1/2” Circle Punch, 133787 Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, 103199 Linen Thread, 119246 Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 103683 Mini Glue Dots, 104430 Dimensionals, 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

Instructions:

  1. Adhere DSP layer to Soft Suede layer and then to card front
  2. Punch the small strip of DSP and Soft Suede in Banner Triple punch - adhere together
  3. Wrap Linen Thread around the banner layer six times and tie in a bow
  4. Adhere banner to card front with Dimensionals
  5. Punch 1/2” Silver Glimmer circle - adhere to banner
  6. Die cut butterfly framelit on Marina Mist cardstock - adhere to Silver Glimmer circle with Dimensional
  7. Punch Hello Honey flower - add rhinestone - adhere to butterfly with Liquid Glue
  8. Stamp “Friends” greeting with Jet Black StazOn ink on White Vellum cardstock - punch with 2” Circle Punch
  9. Adhere Vellum to card front with Mini Glue Dots
  10. Add a strip of five rhinestones to Vellum circle
  11. Enjoy!

 

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EXCLUSIVE JULY ONLINE ORDER PROJECT:

 

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When you place an online order this month - you will get instructions for this adorable Travel Case kit and 5 cards as a SPECIAL THANK YOU from me!!!

I have a few kits available - click here to see all the details:

GARDEN IN BLOOM TRAVEL CASE KIT 

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

Check out the details here:
 
 AUGUST CARD BUFFET:  August 8th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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It's so simple to shop in my online store:

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New Weekly Deals!

 

Click on any of the items below to see the details - don't forget to check out the CLEARANCE RACK once you're there too:

 

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

Check out the details here:
 
 AUGUST CARD BUFFET:  August 8th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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Project Sheet Monday

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Abstract Thanks Card                                                                

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets: Definitely Dahlia  (#139911 - Clear Mount), Me = Grateful (#139319 - Clear Mount), Gorgeous Grunge (#130517 - Clear Mount)
  • Inks: Blackberry Bliss (#133642), Island Indigo (#126986), Smoky Slate (#131179)
  • Paper: Whisper White (#100730), Smoky Slate (#131202), Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (#138435), Corrugated Paper (#138317)
  • Other: Fun Frames TIEF (#133727), Smoky Slate Chevron Ribbon (#138403), Regals Buttons (#130029), Whisper White Bakers Twine (#124262),  StampinDimensionals (#104430)

Measurements: 

Smoky Slate Card Base - 5 1/2x 8 1/2, Whisper White layer 4x 5 1/4, Designer Paper layer - 3 3/4x 5, Corrugated Paper - 1x 5, Whisper White scrap

Instructions: 

  1. Score Smoky Slate card base, fold and crease. Adhere Whisper White layer. 
  2. Ink Definitely Dahlia stamp with Blackberry Bliss ink, stamp off one time on Grid Paper then stamp on Designer Paper layer. 
  3. Ink splatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge with Island Indigo and stamp randomly on the Designer Paper layer only re-inking every few impressions. Adhere Designer Paper layer to the card front.
  4. Using a Bone Folder, distress the Corrugated Paper strip on the long edges, then tear off a portion of one end, split the end and curl to distress. Adhere to the card front. 
  5. Ink the greeting stamp with Blackberry Bliss and stamp on the Whisper White scrap card stock. 
  6. Ink the splatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge with Island Indigo and stamp off once on Grid Paper before stamping around the greeting. Re-ink and stamp off each time. 
  7. Emboss in the Big Shot with the Fun Frames Square Frame embossing folder, centering the greeting in the frame. Use Paper Snips to trim out, adhere to card front with StampinDimensionals. 
  8. Cut two pieces of Smoky Slate Ribbon 3long, use scissors to flag the ends. Adhere to the greeting piece with SNAIL. 
  9. Thread an Island Indigo Button with Whisper White Bakers Twine and tie off. Adhere to the ribbon layers with Glue Dots. 

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Click here to see the details for any of these products:

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

Check out the details here:
 
I HAVE 2 OPENINGS FOR THIS CLASS ON TUESDAY NIGHT - click here to see all the details.
 

DATE:  Tuesday, July 14th

TIME:  6:00 pm

LOCATION:  Trinity Lutheran School, 300 Broad St, Menasha

COST:  $25 (INCLUDES AN ENTIRE PACK OF ENGLISH GARDEN DESIGNER SERIES PAPER)

EMAIL ME TODAY

 
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AUGUST CARD BUFFET:  August 8th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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Ice Cream ROCKS in July!

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You have to love something cold and refreshing on a hot July day - we're serving up ice cream on this beautiful SUNDAY FUNDAY!!!  SPRINKLES OF LIFE is our Ronald McDonald Charities stamp set - read below to see how you can join along and donate to this incredible charity!

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DETAILS AND PLACE AN ORDER: 

 

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

Check out the details here:
 
I HAVE 2 OPENINGS FOR THIS CLASS ON TUESDAY NIGHT - click here to see all the details.
 

DATE:  Tuesday, July 14th

TIME:  6:00 pm

LOCATION:  Trinity Lutheran School, 300 Broad St, Menasha

COST:  $25 (INCLUDES AN ENTIRE PACK OF ENGLISH GARDEN DESIGNER SERIES PAPER)

EMAIL ME TODAY

 
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AUGUST CARD BUFFET:  August 8th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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Card Buffet Saturday!!!

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JULY CARD BUFFET - is this Saturday!!!  9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
Pop me an email if you can make it!!!
 
Here's a pretty card that you will be able to choose this Saturday at the Card Buffet.  Hailey made it for me - love it when she helps me!!!  She ran the card front through the Big Shot in the Chevron Folder and then sponged it a little bit with gray ink to make it pop.  A few bright and colorful butterflies and that cute greeting from Petite Pairs were the perfect combinations.

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 New items have been added to the CLEARANCE RACK too - click the photos below and then click on the CLEARANCE RACK link in the left column to see all the deals:

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

Last Chance - I have a couple more openings in this class - click here to see all the details.
 

DATE:  Tuesday, July 14th

TIME:  6:00 pm

LOCATION:  Trinity Lutheran School, 300 Broad St, Menasha

COST:  $25

EMAIL ME TO REGISTER

 
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JULY CARD BUFFET:  July 11th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
 
Check out the details here:
  • Get 2 FREE Stamps Sets and MORE - click HERE to see the details!
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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It's so simple to shop in my online store:

TO SHOP WITH KELLY - click here:

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New Weekly Deals

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 Click on the photo below to see the details:

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 New items have been added to the CLEARANCE RACK too - click the photos below and then click on the CLEARANCE RACK link in the left column to see all the deals:

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

Last Chance - I have a couple more openings in this class - click here to see all the details.
 

DATE:  Tuesday, July 14th

TIME:  6:00 pm

LOCATION:  Trinity Lutheran School, 300 Broad St, Menasha

COST:  $25

EMAIL ME TO REGISTER

 
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JULY CARD BUFFET:  July 11th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
 
Check out the details here:
  • Get 2 FREE Stamps Sets and MORE - click HERE to see the details!
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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Project Sheet Monday

Watermelon Cutie Pie

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 Here's another sample showing an entire cake - perfect for parties!!!

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Supplies:

  • Paper: Watermelon Wonder (#138334), Cucumber Crush (#138337), Whisper White (#100730) and Basic Black (#121045) Card Stock
  • Other: Cutie Pie Thinlits (#138273), Big Shot (#113439), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (#133787), Tear & Tape Adhesive (#138995), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) White Bakers Twine (#124262)

 

Measurements: 

  • Watermelon Wonder: 8.5x 5.5, Cucumber Crush: 2~2.75x 5.5, Black, White and Cucumber scraps for tag and seeds, Bakers Twine: 24

 

Instructions: 

  1. Cut two cutie pie frames from Watermelon Wonder (cut off a little of the back enclosure piece, if necessary to make it fit on the card stock) using the Big Shot. 
  2. Cut two of the cutie pie frames on the ENCLOSURE END from the Cucumber Crush at the same time. 
  3. Use scallop border to cut off pie-side ends parallel to the fold, about 1away. Line up end of border with scored fold. You will run the scallop through twice as both sides are not in line. 
  4. Die cut a cucumber and white flag tag from the Cutie Pie Framelits, then run cucumber tag through again (twice) to cut out EATand ME. It may help to hold word die in place with a post-it note. Adhere cucumber tag to top of white tag. 
  5. Adhere cucumber scalloped ends over the matching watermelon shaped end using Liquid Glue. 
  6. Apply Tear & Tape adhesive to all the scored flapsand assemble box. You will need to cut off one of the watermelon flaps at the point so it doesnt overlap on the top of box. 
  7. Punch 4 hearts using heart punch from Itty Bitty Shapes Pack. Cut each in half for 16 seeds. Adhere to top and sides of box with multipurpose glue. (You can punch more if you want to cover all four sides with seeds). 
  8. Wrap bakers twine around watermelon and add tag.

 Click on any of the products to see the details:

If you place an online order - remember to use this Hostess Code to be entered to win a FREE stamp set:

Use this hostess code:  4BNJU74U

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

 
My baby just turned 21!!!  I've been missing this last week - we were in Las Vegas CELEBRATING!!!  Here are a few photos of the fun:
 
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JULY CARD BUFFET:  July 11th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
 
Check out the details here:
  • Get 2 FREE Stamps Sets and MORE - click HERE to see the details!
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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21st Birthday!

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 My baby turns 21 today!!!!  Where did the time go???  She's somewhat of a little card shark, playing just about any card game you can think of with skill...so I've always said I was taking her to Las Vegas for her 21st birthday and TODAY is her birthday and we are on our way there!!!

Here is the birthday card I made for her:

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And here's one of the pages I made for her birthday present from our trip to Hawaii!  YES - she knows how lucky she is!!!  And I know how lucky I am to have her.  I'll try to share more pages and other card ideas with you while I'm waiting for her to get ready for our daily adventures - wink wink.

 

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Click here to see the product details:

 

Remember to use this Hostess Code to be entered to win a FREE stamp set:

Use this hostess code:  4BNJU74U

 

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WHAT'S GOING ON? 

JULY CARD BUFFET:  July 11th 9am-1pm at Trinity in Menasha
 
 
Check out the details here:
  • Get 2 FREE Stamps Sets and MORE - click HERE to see the details!
  • Click here to see the WEEKLY DEALS - they run from Tuesday through Monday every week!
  • Check out the Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit - subscribe today - PAPER PUMPKIN
  • Click here to see the NEW BIG CATALOG:
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It's so simple to shop in my online store:

TO SHOP WITH KELLY - click here:

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Thanks for stopping by...

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