Going, Going, Gone...

I wish I could say April Fool and tell you Sale-a-Bration was carried over, but sadly, I'm not.  It's all gone!

That being said, I still want to share a card I made using one of the add-on Sale-a-Bration set called "Pedal Pusher".  I've had it for a couple of weeks but with my long work hours I just never had the time or energy to play with it.

So I made a clean and simple card that comes out pretty darn cute!

Recipe:

Whisper White Thick Card Stock - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Basic Black - 4 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Melon Mambo 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Whisper White 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"

How EASY are those measurements to remember??  Gives a nice wide border and then matching measurements down from there (3/4" with 3/4"; 1/2" with 1/2"; 1/4" with 1/4")  

Stamp the bicycle built for two in Memento Black and sentiment of choice to go with it.  Oh and don't forget to stamp the basket and hearts onto the card as well.
  

Attach the Whisper White to the Melon Mambo and tie 25" of Baker's Twine from page 6 in the Occasions Catalog (140555) and then attach to the Basic Black, then to the card base.

Thank you for looking in today!  It's great to be creating again!  ~ Donna

Paper Pumpkin Offers Support

Today I needed a couple of cards of support for a couple of special people in my life that needed a little cheer.  This month's Paper Pumpkin worked perfectly for this I think.  Billie Moan used Grateful Bunch on some of her cards to add some extra color and I decided that I wanted to give it a try too.

Here are my versions.  Using Bermuda Bay and Cucumber Crush I added flowers and leaves to the card base that came with this months Paper Pumpkin and then using some of the elements from the kit I stamped the balloon and sentiment from Honeycomb Happiness.

For the second card, I stamped the same flowers and leaves and using the stamps from the Paper Pumpkin Kit I I stamped Just For You and added some of the cucumber crush pearls.

I'm happy with how these turned out - love the bright colors together.

Thank  you for looking in today.  Happy Thursday!    ~ Donna

So Much News To Share!

Since I've been working 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. this last week, I've not had a chance to remind you all that Sale-a-bration is almost over!  It seems like it just started and now it's almost gone!

Get one free gift for every $50 you order by March 31st. Make sure to order soon before your favorite goodies are gone!  If you would like to add it to my April Hostess' Party - you can use Hostess Code:  AGKXDU7Q - ships your order to your door and Kathy will get credit on her workshop.

OR, if you have a $150 or more order of your own, take credit for your own sales and earn your own Hostess benefits!

Paper Pumpkin is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary and for everyone who is signed up in April, you can receive a FREE STAMP SET in your box of Paper Pumpkin!

Save $5 when you purchase a 3 month Pre-Paid Subscription by March 31st and get a Free Sale-a-bration gift!  Order #137859 - 

• The Last Chance list will be posted sometime in April, but don't wait to get your favorite retiring In Color products! Reinkers and cardstock always sell out FAST! Shop Now for Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, and Tangelo Twist.

Don't miss this great opportunity to join the Stampin' Up! family!  Be a hobbyist and get discounts on all your purchases or gather your friends together and have them help you make your minimums!  Either way is awesome fun! With the $30 Sale-a-bration bonus, you get $155 worth of product for only $99 plus tax! What a deal! Learn More.

I'm Still Here

I just wanted  you to know I'm still here but with very long hours at the office this past week.  Once I recuperate with some sleep, I'll be back to posting again.  

In the meantime, I'm working on some ideas that I want to share with you, so come back again!  (if you sign up for updates via email, you'll know when I post)

I've missed my crafting (sanity) time, but I'll be back to my therapy, I mean, cardmaking again as soon as possible!!

~ Donna

Weekly Deals - March 22

It's 3 a.m. in Arizona and my alarm clock will go off soon and I'm awake early.  Why??  Because it's Election Day in Arizona and that's my job, working at the County Elections Office.  

So, since I'm awake (and I didn't post a project), here are this weeks' Weekly Deals!

WEEKLY DEALS

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

	Curvy Corner Trio Punch Item # 139683 Regular Price: $20.00 US/$25.00 CAN Discounted Price: $15.00 US/$18.75 CAN
	Pearl Basic Jewels Item # 119247 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Silver 5/8" Satin Ribbon Item # 134548 Regular Price: $7.00 US/$8.75 CAN Discounted Price: $5.25 US/$6.56 CAN
	White Perfect Accents Item # 138416 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Gold Stampin' Glitter Item # 133457 Regular Price: $4.00 US/$5.00 CAN Discounted Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN

Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Tuesday! ~ Donna

Put Your Party Pants On!

When I saw this newest Sale-a-bration stamp set called Party Pants, I just knew I had to do something with it.  Then when I saw my Washi Tape Punch, a lightbulb went off and I had to play.

Here's what I came up with.

The Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper was just perfect for some wild party pants, don't you think?

Recipe:

Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Wildflower Fields DSP 5 1/4" x 4" FREE with $50 order during the month of March, then it's gone!
Whisper White cardstock 5" x 3 3/4"
Punch out the "party pants" of your choice with Washi Tape Punch.

Ink used:  Calypso Coral, Blackberry Bliss, Mint Macaron, Tuxedo Memento Black.

Thank you for looking in today.  I'll post as often as I can during this election week in Arizona!

~ Donna

Party Animal Balloon Builders

I simply had to stamp again with the Balloon Builders.  I have a friend who is having a birthday this week and I knew this was the perfect card for him!  

Recipe:

Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Neutrals Color Collection (Soft Suede Stripes) 5 1/4" x 4"
Basic Black - 5" x 3 3/4"
Whisper White - 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"

I stamped the bear using Balloon Builders onto Whisper White and then cut him out with a bit of white showing.  Then I popped him up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

The Balloon was stamped again (as a balloon this time) with Marina Mist.

Inside I stamped Happy Birthday Multiple Times - it just seemed right for a Party Animal.  Then I added some more balloons inside with Daffodil Delight and Marina Mist. 

Stamp the back with #imbringingbirthdaysback and the card is ready to go!  Off to Florida for a Birthday Blast!

Thank you for looking in today.  Have a Blessed Sunday!  ~ Donna