tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16688603271668460412024-03-13T05:59:12.516-07:00Walk, Run, & CraftMelissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-74175936871123420342012-06-04T15:12:00.000-07:002012-06-04T15:12:58.753-07:00Sending our June hostesses some love!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>I have some very exciting news to share with you!</strong> Between June 1 and July 31, 2012 hostesses who hold a minimum $450 workshop will receive an additional <strong>$50</strong> in hostess <strong>FREE</strong> merchandise dollars--that's in addition to the $65 they already receive for a $450 workshop! <br />
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I am booking workshops now! Call me or email me to get your workshop scheduled. I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce a <em><strong>Workshop in a Basket</strong></em>. This is great for those hostesses that need more time than a regular workshop. <br />
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<em><strong>How it works: </strong>I'll loan you a basket filled with sample cards, </em><em>a fun and easy make-n-take that you can create with little fuss, </em><em>catalogs and order forms. </em><br />
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<em>Take a few days to do a few make-n-takes with family, friends and co-workers. We will set a complete by date for you. You will be delighted with our generous Hostess Program. You can earn all the Stamps and Scrapbook supplies you want! </em><br />
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Call me today to get it scheduled! <br />
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Happy Stamping!<br />
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It is that time of year when Stampin' Up! announces all of the retiring stamp sets. This year this list is much longer as they are changing the new catalog a bit and they are bringing in some new & fresh stamps! I can't wait :) <br />
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<li>You can download the list <a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=21a5b4f1d96cbf16&resid=21A5B4F1D96CBF16!114&parid=21A5B4F1D96CBF16!113" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>These products are only available while they last or until May 31st, 2012</li>
<li>You can order from my online store <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank">HERE</a>, call me and place an order, or host a workshop and get some of these products before they disappear forever! </li>
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Thanks for stopping by! <br />
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Here are the rest of the releases for today! You can download any of them off my website <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=501&dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank">HERE</a>. You can also get great inspiration from the project forum! Click the link for a new world :) </div>
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<br /><br />Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-77412495359580322222012-04-03T06:00:00.000-07:002012-04-03T06:00:03.012-07:00Birch Bay 15K Road RaceWell, as I sit here typing this post I find myself getting more and more upset. I am realizing that you really can't take a break from exercise and expect your results be like they were 2 years ago when you were training every day. <br />
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I find I am asking myself, Why did you stop working out regularly? Why are you letting yourself get back into a lazy state? You were sponsored for cryin' out loud! and now you're running a 12 minute mile! Why did you stop walking your dog every day? etc...<br />
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I am saddened that I let myself fall back into out habits. I am not anywhere near a fit person at this stage. It's amazing how many excuses I used: <br />
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<li>Oh man, I didn't get off work until 7:00 so I can't work out now. I won't have any downtime</li>
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That all ends today, here is the reset button. This is my first race of the season and I am determined to get faster and back to my in shape self. For every hour I want to sit and watch TV, work in my craft room, or just be plain lazy I must exercise 15-20 minutes. No more excuses. As my son would say Suck It Mom! <br />
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Here is Jett and I at the start of our race. He was pulling me down that hill saying why are we going so slow??? <br />
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Here we are at mile 9, can you see the difference? Man oh man I have a lot of work to do! <br />
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Thanks for letting me vent today, as the name of the name suggests this was supposed to be a running journey and my craft blog. I am planning on getting much more variety on this blog in 2012 so I hope you enjoy my journey! <br />
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Have a wonderful week and smile often you never know who needs it!<br />
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Bright Blossoms Wood-Mount Set</div>
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Summer Smooches Digital Kit</div>
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<li>Designer Fabric coordinating colors: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango. </li>
<li>Fabric Designer Brads: 24 pieces, 8 ea. of 3 designs. </li>
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<br />Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-15763442413087343442012-03-28T06:00:00.002-07:002012-03-28T06:00:00.317-07:00Happy Birthday Abby!My beautiful niece turned 10 this past weekend and I am so happy that I got to spend it with her. It is her first birthday that I was able to help with! She has always lived too far away but she is now 20 minutes from me and I couldn't be happier! <br />
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She decided she wanted a summer surfin theme. I think it was in hopes of bringing some sunshine to Western Washington and I am happy to report that it worked! The sun came out for the day and we were able to enjoy it! The kids also created a mini surfboard as their take home project. We picked up some foam boards and let the kids design them. <br />
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Here are a few photos of the party. I will say that the older she gets the less she likes my camera in her face. She used to love it. <br />
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Then I started the task of creating her "real" surfboards for the decorations! Oh my goodness let me tell you have thankful I am for my husband! He cut out all the surfboards for me and he let me invade his "office" for the week so I could get the surfboards completed. <br />
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It was so much fun to help her celebrate her birthday and so much work! Whew, I needed a really long nap after that week. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">If you would like the full directions for any of the super fun projects please leave me a comment and I will email them to you! <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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</div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-77757997081800322492012-03-21T06:00:00.001-07:002012-03-21T06:00:14.117-07:00Happy Birthday! Who doesn't love cupcakes?This card is such a bright card. I love the colors together so much! This card would be great to receive at any age. Plus you get to color with glitter and sharpies! who doesn't love that? This is another project that we taught at our Spring Stamp Camp. If you missed out on this camp don't worry we will host another one in the Fall to get you ready for the holidays. Crazy to think about Fall when our area seems to think it is still Winter and not Sspring! Any who...This is the perfect card to make me want to think Summer is just around the corner!!!<br />
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Don't you just love the fold? It is perfect for a great message as well as a gift card. I offer Stampin' Up! gift cards so if you are in search of a perfect gift I think you have found it :) <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">If you would like the full directions please leave me a comment and I will email them to you! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-71588147399596460602012-03-20T06:00:00.004-07:002012-03-20T06:00:02.480-07:00Are we in Paris yet?I am so excited to share this card with you!! I have had this card for such a long time but I couldn't post about it because we taught this at our Spring Stamp Camp. I have some friends that are headed off to Paris in a few short weeks and I will have to duplicate this card for them! It is one of my favorites! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><u>Supplies:</u> </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Stamp Set:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Artisitic Etchings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">French Foliage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Ink:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Baja Breeze </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Crumb Cake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Early Espresso</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Other</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Big Shot </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Framed Tulips Embossing Folder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Designer Frames (Oval) Embossing Folder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Victoria Crochet Trim</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">If you would like the full directions please leave me a comment and I will email them to you! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Also be sure to check out my online store <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get on the fantastic Sale-A-Bration promotion going on now.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_SR6sQHDKvw/T2Z2c-704-I/AAAAAAAAD9g/yvhs7qyVFcU/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_SR6sQHDKvw/T2Z2c-704-I/AAAAAAAAD9g/yvhs7qyVFcU/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-32307914286329204862012-03-19T06:00:00.000-07:002012-03-19T06:00:19.795-07:00Just Because....<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our next project from stamp camp is a gorgeous card using a double embossing technique. I just love this card! The colors pop so well together. This card uses some great products and the technique is so wonderful. This card makes me miss summer terribly! I can't wait to pass this along to someone special very soon!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">If you would like the full directions please leave me a comment and I will email them to you! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Also be sure to check out my online store <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get on the fantastic Sale-A-Bration promotion going on now.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SibZPAvn1Pk/T2ZzTcr4vJI/AAAAAAAAD9I/mnuhd06gPbs/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SibZPAvn1Pk/T2ZzTcr4vJI/AAAAAAAAD9I/mnuhd06gPbs/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-14841234041055689452012-03-17T06:00:00.002-07:002012-03-17T06:00:00.860-07:00You're a Gem!Take a look at this great video using several of the great products from our current mini! You can create great products from one piece of paper :) <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Also be sure to check out my online store <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get on the fantastic Sale-A-Bration promotion going on now.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H-zftm0QTC0/T2Lqj2d_RWI/AAAAAAAAD8w/RzeVjSp_DbI/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H-zftm0QTC0/T2Lqj2d_RWI/AAAAAAAAD8w/RzeVjSp_DbI/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-87055499144440345322012-03-16T06:00:00.002-07:002012-03-18T17:17:40.165-07:00Stamp Camp Project #1For the next seven days I will be posting all our wonderful Stamp Camp projects. I was so exhausted after camp but I loved seeing the smiles on everyone with their new treasures in hand! We had 121 people at our camp and it was a ton of fun work! <o:p></o:p><br />
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The first project I am sharing with you is the bird house that I designed. I looked online for many project ideas and I fell in love with so many that I combined several great projects into this one! <o:p></o:p><br />
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<strong><u>Supplies:</u></strong> <br />
Big Shot<br />
Milk Carton Die<br />
Bird Builder Punch<br />
Scallop Edged Border punch<br />
Boho Blossom Punch<br />
Calypso Coral Card Stock<br />
Crumb Crake Card Stock<br />
Daffodil Delight Card Stock<br />
Basic Black Card Stock <br />
Old Olive Card Stock <br />
Sale-A-Bration DSP<br />
Sale-A-Bration Ribbon & Brad pack<br />
Chocolate Chip Ink<br />
Pumpkin Pie Stampin Write Marker<br />
White Gel Pen<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">If you would like the full directions please leave me a comment and I will email them to you! <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Also be sure to check out my online store <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank">HERE</a> to get on the fantastic Sale-A-Bration promotion going on now.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WbEw_8N-6fc/T2Lor5Hd6nI/AAAAAAAAD8o/TdR_G3joHog/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WbEw_8N-6fc/T2Lor5Hd6nI/AAAAAAAAD8o/TdR_G3joHog/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-13867947305235641672012-03-02T15:35:00.000-08:002012-03-02T15:35:01.913-08:00New product alert!Stampin' Up! has released a very cool new tool called the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate! You can now make envelopes to go along with your beautiful cards :-) <br />
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Check out this video for some really cool instructions: <br />
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</div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-21744728706838054842012-03-01T06:00:00.001-08:002012-03-16T00:29:10.321-07:00Get you free trail of My Digital StudioHere is a great video from our home office demo'ing My Digital Studio! You can download a 30 day free trail from my online store<a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank"> HERE</a>! <br />
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Once you download it, shoot me an email or give me a call and I can walk you through the program. It is so much fun!!<br />
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</div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-64813575260069701682012-02-20T06:00:00.000-08:002012-03-15T23:50:58.763-07:00A Vintage Happy BirthdayLast summer I was able to meet some amazing Stampin Up Demonstrators and one who has so much creative that I am just in awe of her! I received this card from her as a swap during one of regular monthly meetings. I can't take any credit for it but I wanted to share it with you because it is so gorgeous! <o:p></o:p><br />
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As a side note, I no longer have the card as I gave it to my sister for her birthday! <o:p></o:p><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you would like directions to make this card, please leave me a comment and I will email them to you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M3f0tBL2ATI/T2LiaYgdmII/AAAAAAAAD8Q/10Ksg_urhsc/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M3f0tBL2ATI/T2LiaYgdmII/AAAAAAAAD8Q/10Ksg_urhsc/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-39311786225772531412012-02-15T23:35:00.001-08:002012-03-15T23:43:27.487-07:00A Valentine's Party!My sweet niece (and her mom & dad) moved so close to me that I get to craft with her! I am so happy she is here! I was even more excited that I had someone to make Valentine cards with. <br />
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Well little did I know that in the few short years that my own children have been out of elementary school that things have changed! She had to make 36 handmade (YEAH!) cards or gifts and she had to write a sweet little one liner about each person she was giving a gift too. <o:p></o:p><br />
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I just loved it, of course I gave her 3 projects varying in difficulty and she picks the hardest one :) Here she is with her great little projects! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This project was made the Big Shot Milk carton die, if you are interested in the directions please leave me a comment and I will email them to you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a great day and happy stampin! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-869r2ivgRSs/T2LgQVvonEI/AAAAAAAAD8A/6kN3NWa6mms/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-869r2ivgRSs/T2LgQVvonEI/AAAAAAAAD8A/6kN3NWa6mms/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-79813092044184820872012-01-24T14:31:00.000-08:002012-01-24T14:31:05.870-08:00Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Starts Today!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2OhNd1eUmc/Tx8tA-iUAAI/AAAAAAAAD7A/FMwd2_n_W98/s1600/Sale-a-bration+banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2OhNd1eUmc/Tx8tA-iUAAI/AAAAAAAAD7A/FMwd2_n_W98/s400/Sale-a-bration+banner.png" width="400" /></a></div>Hello Blog followers! Sale-A-Bration has started! It is Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion of the year and it begins today and runs through March 31, 2012. <br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #c00000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: red;">FREE SALE-A-BRATION GIFTS!</span></span> Now through March 31, 2012</strong>, you can earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for EVERY $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! products. Items from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=493&dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank">on-line clearance rack</a> can be included in your on-line order and count toward your total! Spend $150 or more and you will receive both Sale-A-Bration gifts AND earn Hostess Benefits! Qualifying totals exclude shipping and tax.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #111111;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="color: red;">Sale-A-Bration</span></strong> is is also a great time to t</span>ake your stamping skills to the next level and SAVE up to 60% with the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Deal! </span><strong></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MxjvUCgc0tw/Tx8t0PV4FJI/AAAAAAAAD7I/j9b4El3tPv0/s1600/Starter+Kit.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MxjvUCgc0tw/Tx8t0PV4FJI/AAAAAAAAD7I/j9b4El3tPv0/s200/Starter+Kit.png" width="200" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>SAVE $50 on the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit (NOW $125). Includes up to $340 in products and ships<strong> FREE</strong>. Choose and customize either the Standard Starter Kit or Digital Starter Kit. </li>
<li><strong>SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!</strong> Receive your choice of either <strong>FREE</strong> Designer Series Paper (you pay for shipping) or a <strong>FREE</strong> My Digital Studio Download (no shipping charge) EVERY MONTH that you are active, from Feb. through Dec., 2012. Up to a $120 value!</li>
<li><strong>HOBBY STAMPERS!</strong> If you are just looking for a way to get a great discount on some amazing products then this is the time to try out the <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissa_chapman/demonstratorbenefits" target="_blank">demonstrator discounts and benefits</a> thru June 30, 2012 with no obligation to purchase anything further or host workshops. There's no penalty to drop. </li>
</ul>I hope you will post your projects online and please don't hestiate to drop me a line if you have any questons! Happy Stamping! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the shopping list to recreate this fun project!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fVdM4Swm5WM/TxjIkSy5LyI/AAAAAAAAD64/7lRn0PlIGIY/s1600/Desk+Calendar+Shopping+List.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fVdM4Swm5WM/TxjIkSy5LyI/AAAAAAAAD64/7lRn0PlIGIY/s320/Desk+Calendar+Shopping+List.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you want the instructions on how to make this box leave me a comment and I will get you them! Or you can visit Connie's website <a href="http://www.simplysimplestamping.com/2011/10/simply-simple-scratch-paper-box-by.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Thanks so much for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hobiMrHUNV0/TxjHWwXBD9I/AAAAAAAAD6w/V2-BmYOK_fg/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hobiMrHUNV0/TxjHWwXBD9I/AAAAAAAAD6w/V2-BmYOK_fg/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<ol><li>Female interactions. No offense to my husband or son but sometimes it is nice to hang out with other ladies who love to craft. Another downfall of your only daughter going off to University! </li>
<li>We can <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">appreciate</span> the time and effort it took to create our works of art.</li>
<li>It gives me the <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">opportunity</span> to get inspiration! Sure there is the internet but there really isn't anything better then holding crafts in your hand. </li>
</ol>I could go on and on but I won't ;-) Here is one of those swaps I received. I just love this card. It is great for the beginner card maker or the experienced. It looks harder than it really is! <br />
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Here is your shopping list for this wonderful card! <br />
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If you have any questions on how to put this card together just leave me a comment and I will answer as best as I can! Thanks for stopping buy today. Enjoy your weekend! <br />
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Here is what you will need to put these cuties together! <br />
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<ol><li>Cut the blushing bride to 4 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2</span> x 8 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2</span> </li>
<li>Score on the 8 1/2 side at 2 1/4 </li>
<li>Using the stamping off technique, stamps hearts all over the top "Flap" of the Blushing Bride paper. </li>
<li>Cut the Latest Edition paper 4 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/4</span> x 4 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2</span> attach to the blushing bride. Make sure you attach this piece towards the end of the blushing bride. (Remember you will be folding the "flap" over). </li>
<li>Fill the Cellophane bag with your candies and close the bag! </li>
<li>Attach the bag to the card base using a stapler. </li>
<li>Tie your ribbon around the edge; make sure you cover the staple :-) </li>
<li>Stamp your sentiment and cut it out using the Jewelry Tag punch. Attach with twine. </li>
</ol>That it! How quick and easy is this craft? I hope you enjoy make your projects. As always if you have any questions please let me know! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-18BaaD92hM4/TxdKYfH1jaI/AAAAAAAAD5g/FbXCo-HY51w/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-18BaaD92hM4/TxdKYfH1jaI/AAAAAAAAD5g/FbXCo-HY51w/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-67391140758565631452012-01-19T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:00:09.061-08:00A round box?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well here we have another super fun holiday coming up and if I had small children I would be helping them create handmade Valentines for their school parties. But my children are both grown and I think if I mentioned that I wanted to make them for their classmates they might check me into an institution. Well it just so happens that my beautiful niece Abigale moved over here a late last year (that's weird to say isn't it?) and she is just the right age!! Her class will be having a party and she wants to make her projects with me :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bMafJT10CSw/TxZl3JO_6HI/AAAAAAAAD4A/o8B64Varz4s/s1600/DSC_3646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bMafJT10CSw/TxZl3JO_6HI/AAAAAAAAD4A/o8B64Varz4s/s320/DSC_3646.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is one project I came up with. There will be more to come for sure :-) </div><br />
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So yes I made a round box! I used our wonderful Milk Carton Die for the Big Shot. How cute is this little box :) <br />
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Here are a few more photos of each side. I just love it!! <br />
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There is a little trick to putting this little box together, if you can;t figure it out leave me a comment and I will get you the instructions. <br />
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Here is the shopping list as well! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zzWBHOqYOsM/TxZoCtrVv6I/AAAAAAAAD44/exAZinTEruU/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zzWBHOqYOsM/TxZoCtrVv6I/AAAAAAAAD44/exAZinTEruU/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-30399662262086704892012-01-18T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-18T04:00:10.133-08:00Stampin' Up! Punch StorageI was talking (ok, complaining) to my amazing husband that I had nowhere to store punches. If you saw<a href="http://walkruncraft.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-craft-room-redo.html" target="_blank"> this post</a> on my craft room redo you will see that they were just sitting in a cubby. It was fine until my collection started to grow. I was afraid that because I couldn't see them I would buy a punch I already had. Well sure enough I did! <br />
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So my husband to the rescue :-) He built me this great shelf to hold all my punches. He has also already worked out how to extend it because I think with the new mini out I will need more space, don't you ;-) <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The stamps do stack on the top of each other but I am running out of wall space so I just need to move the one above the stamp I want out of the way and it comes right out! I am a happy girl!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ok ladies here is what you can tell your husband or significant other about the instructions (These are as he remembers them) </div><ul><li>1/2" Dowels</li>
<li> 2" x 3/4" Wood of choice (he used really nice wood not expecting me to paint it oops!) </li>
<li> Drill out the holes for the dowels at 1/4"</li>
</ul>If you need more than that let me know, I can ask him. Thanks so much for stopping by! <br />
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Here is the finished box; I can't wait to give it to my daughter! Yellow roses are her favorite! <br />
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Here is what you need: <br />
33 So Saffron Ornament's from the Ornament Punch, <br />
Tangerine Tango Stamp Pad<br />
Stampin Sponge<br />
Sticky Strip<br />
Small Tag Punch<br />
Grateful Greetinga stamp Set<br />
1/4 Grossgrain Daffodil Delight Ribbon<br />
Kraft Gift Box<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Here is the Shopping List</u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7JpaPUXuCUg/TxUhY-AQXpI/AAAAAAAAD2Y/mjfNnk3G_qw/s1600/Shopping+Cart.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7JpaPUXuCUg/TxUhY-AQXpI/AAAAAAAAD2Y/mjfNnk3G_qw/s320/Shopping+Cart.JPG" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Punch out 33 Ornaments from the So Saffron card Stock, Fold one side over using your Bone Folder. There are 5 Layers to this rose. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">layer 1 - 14 petals</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">layer 2 - 9 petals</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">layer 3 - 5 petals</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">layer 4 - 3 petals</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Layer 5 - 2 petals rolled all the way up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Base - Scallop Circle covered with Sticky Strip</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Attach your petals according the photos: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><u>Layer 1</u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KgmjN1iMm-A/TxUiZoqZCuI/AAAAAAAAD2o/VsdlOems1qg/s1600/DSC_3697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KgmjN1iMm-A/TxUiZoqZCuI/AAAAAAAAD2o/VsdlOems1qg/s320/DSC_3697.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><u>Layer 2 -</u> </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Tip: Fold the top of the ornament so it "sits" on the base</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hOCdSiYmOiI/TxUil9yb9eI/AAAAAAAAD2w/m6uafhXD0mI/s1600/DSC_3698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hOCdSiYmOiI/TxUil9yb9eI/AAAAAAAAD2w/m6uafhXD0mI/s320/DSC_3698.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><strong>Layer 3</strong></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8sugPKS-gQk/TxUi4SdN9DI/AAAAAAAAD24/usZrClhdUoE/s1600/DSC_3701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8sugPKS-gQk/TxUi4SdN9DI/AAAAAAAAD24/usZrClhdUoE/s320/DSC_3701.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><strong>Layer 4 </strong></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Tip: Add more sticky strip before applying this layer & the next one.</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-90Q-5AUaW0g/TxUjGilTJCI/AAAAAAAAD3A/mRl6SBp89xY/s1600/DSC_3708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-90Q-5AUaW0g/TxUjGilTJCI/AAAAAAAAD3A/mRl6SBp89xY/s320/DSC_3708.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><strong>Layer 5</strong></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7mhOJCMEYQ/TxUjQmUCDuI/AAAAAAAAD3I/VSbsyBfO3yA/s1600/DSC_3710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7mhOJCMEYQ/TxUjQmUCDuI/AAAAAAAAD3I/VSbsyBfO3yA/s320/DSC_3710.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u> Final Product, isn;t it just the cutest thing! </u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L3cTBSpZIb4/TxUjSQiitKI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/jzs89ql--9U/s1600/DSC_3712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L3cTBSpZIb4/TxUjSQiitKI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/jzs89ql--9U/s320/DSC_3712.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what else is included in this great stamp set, it covers all holidays. A definite must in my arsenal! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9YGe8lbTWa0/TxUjo9d8N6I/AAAAAAAAD3Y/HIVvkF0qdhk/s1600/Grateful+Greeting+Stamp+Set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9YGe8lbTWa0/TxUjo9d8N6I/AAAAAAAAD3Y/HIVvkF0qdhk/s320/Grateful+Greeting+Stamp+Set.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Please let me know if you have any questions or need help getting the flower put together. I am happy to pass on my lessons learned! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8j6ezSXionI/TxUmMTvoH3I/AAAAAAAAD3g/VyiiCGhkoJo/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8j6ezSXionI/TxUmMTvoH3I/AAAAAAAAD3g/VyiiCGhkoJo/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-74774804936054283672012-01-16T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-17T00:10:13.087-08:00Current Stampin' Up! Promotions & Some website updates.Happy New Year Everyone! <br />
I can't really believe it has been almost two months since I last posted. My "day" job just happened to get incredibly stressful and busy and it took me away from my "FUN" job! I wanted to let you know that I have updated my blog with the new mini catalog and oh boy is it fun!!! I love all the stuff that is in there and can't wait to show you some new stuff. <br />
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You will also notice a "Project of the Month" section on my blog. I hope to provide you a new project each month and best of all, if you click on the photo of the project it will take you directly to my store with everything already in there to purchase! I am sooo excited for 2012 and all the creative possibilities it holds :) <br />
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Also just a note of EXCITEMENT! Sale-A-Bration is getting ready to kick off! You can earn <strong><u>FREE</u></strong> products some that are exclusive to only this sale. Don't miss out :) <br />
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I know I said it before but I will try to keep up. I have so many things to share with you and I do plan to make this blog my priority. Happy Stamping! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kFf0WNYt7Rw/TxPlA1XPgpI/AAAAAAAAD1o/z-5GQVD-qOw/s1600/Blog+Signature.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kFf0WNYt7Rw/TxPlA1XPgpI/AAAAAAAAD1o/z-5GQVD-qOw/s320/Blog+Signature.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-23656910307107344272011-11-21T09:37:00.000-08:002011-11-21T09:37:56.177-08:00The Online Extravaganza has started!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2087524" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rELXq8Uz5BU/TsqL696qCNI/AAAAAAAAD1Q/ltRXKtduqU4/s320/onlinex_nov2011_dbwsmain_US%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Melissa Chapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263460638778403701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1668860327166846041.post-42857060503845761732011-11-21T05:00:00.000-08:002011-11-21T05:00:02.538-08:00A Little Girl Christmas CardI just love this card. I want to give one to every little girl I know! It was so easy to create and I am really reconsidering my Christmas card for this year. When I pick up I just smile. I know I seem to say that a lot lately but I have just been so inspired that I feel so good creating and I am really enjoy my craft! <br />
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I hope this card makes you smile, I just love it! Call or email me if you would like to make this card at a private workshop for you and your friends. <br />
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