Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Last Day For Sale-a-Bration

I'm always sad when Sale-a-bration ends... it means no more playing with my favorite free stamps, at least for posting purposes, but I know there are several I'll still be using for a while.

If there are any last minute items you want that you didn't get a chance to snag from Sale-a-bration, be sure to look through the catalogs in the right hand column of my blog.

Thankfully it is NOT the end of the Spring Mini Catalog yet, so I still have time to play and plan some fun cards from the sets there.   Plenty to keep busy with before the end of the Mini and Annual Catalogs June 2nd.  It will be here before we know it!

Click below to shop the Mini-Catalog:

Working from home has it's advantages and it seems I'll be doing that for at least another month with the Arizona Governor has signed a proclamation asking everyone to Shelter in Place and stay at home as much as possible.  Get outside and get fresh air, but limit going to the store or where there are other people.  

The advantage is, I can stamp and craft on my lunch time by simply turning from my desk to my dining table (aka craft table).  It's wonderful!  Sleeping in is kind of nice too.  Sleep until 7 a.m. (which is when I usually leave for the office), grab a shower, coffee and some breakfast and sit down in my clean jammies at my laptop to take on the day!

How are you handling all the craziness of the world today?  More time for movies, games with the family or kids and grandkids?  More crafting?  Tell me how you're doing and what you're doing to stay inspired!

Thank you for all your support in good times and in bad times.  I appreciate you all!

~ Donna


Monday, March 30, 2020

Keep Your Distance!

I was looking through my Designer Series Papers and came across this one.  I knew instantly I had to make a card with it and share!

Did you know that you can get the Dinoroar DSP for FREE between now and March 31st with a $50.00 order?  That's right, this fun Designer Series Paper has been added to the Sale-a-bration list.  Be sure to use the right code though.  Dinoroar Designer Series Paper - 155882 FREE



Recipe:
Flirty Flamingo - 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5 1/2"
Dinoroar Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4"
Whisper White - 2 7/8" x 4 1/8"
Dinoroar Designer Series Paper - 2 3/4" x 4"

Stamps: Dino Days
Ink:  Lovely Lipstick, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz
Punch:  Tailored Tag

Simply had to get in on the 6' rule to make someone smile!  Since we obviously don't have the sentiment I used inside, I made it myself on Word and printed it out 




Thank you for looking in today!  Please stay safe and honestly, do stay away from people you don't know, wash your hands and keep positive!

~ Donna


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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Hello from Leftovers

My apologies for being MIA lately!  No excuse other than just being on burn-out I think.  Last week we had our Presidential Preference Election and while I didn't work the midnight hours like in a full on Primary or General Election, the hours were enough on top of all the COVID-19 challenges, that when I was done for the day, all I wanted to do was rock in my chair, watch some Big Bang Theory DVD's and play games on my tablet!  Then, beginning a week ago, I've been telecommuting and I have to say, I like not having to drive to the office to do my work.  Traffic can be bad moving cats out of the way some mornings, especially since I can sleep in and then feed them later.  They don't like that change much.  They're cats, they'll adjust - or work harder to get me up earlier!  The littlest one is the most persistent alarm for food and she dances all over me until I get up! 

Wednesday we had our first ever Telemedicine appointment with the Dermatologist to look at a couple of things hubby was concerned about.  Well, knowing they would see what was behind him from the camera view on the computer, I had to do some serious tidying around my craft area.  In doing so, I found some left over kits and thought, hey, I can whip one of these together and have a nice card to send out, just because!



Recipe:
Petal Pink - 4 1/4" x 10", scored and folded at 4 3/8"
Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper - 4" x 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" (inside panel)
Petal Pink scrap - Petal Labels Die Floral
Whisper White scrap - Petal Labels Die Oval

Stamp Hello - Good Morning Magnolia
Ink - Memento Black

Thank you for looking in today.  Stay safe, stay inside and stay six feet away if you have to go out!

Hugs,
Donna


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Friday, March 13, 2020

Healing Poppies

Just found out another friend has been diagnosed with breast cancer and I wanted to send her a pretty card so she knows how much I care.  Cancer is such an ugly disease.  Please pray for those who are afflicted with it in any form.  I completely believe in the power of prayer.


Recipe:
Rich Razzleberry - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4"
Whisper White 4" x 5 1/4" (inside panel)
Whisper White for sentiment

Stamps:  Healing Hugs, 
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry
Dies:  Stitched So Sweetly

Remember to dress up the envelope!


Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Friday!

~ Donna


Thursday, March 12, 2020

Seriously Miss You

Another pretty card from our Team Meeting.  I really love this card and the beautiful flowers, again from Best Dressed Designer Series Paper.

Stamps:  Seriously the Best
DSP:  Best Dressed
Ink:  Blackberry Bliss


Recipe:
Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5 1/2"
Best Dressed DSP - 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Whisper White - 2 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Whisper White - 1" x 5 1/2"
    Die cut the one edge of each piece using the scalloped edge from Stitched Be Mine Dies

Stamp sentiment on larger piece of the Whisper White with Blackberry Bliss ink
Adhere these two pieces to card front, using Dimensionals


Thank you for looking in today.  It's Friday Eve!  C'mon Friday!

Hugs,
Donna

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Detailed Congrats!

Another card from our Make and Takes.  I just love this beautiful detail on this band.  It comes from Detailed Bands Dies.  Isn't it gorgeous?


Recipe:
Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Lovely Lipstick - 4" x 5 1/4"
Best Dressed Designer Series Paper - 3 3/4" x 5"
Lovely Lipstick - for die cutting the band
Whisper White - die cut with Stitched Rectangles 1 1/4" x 3 1/4"

Stamps:  Seriously the Best
Ink:  Petal Pink


Thank you for looking in today.  

~ Donna



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