Super sample swaps from Stampin’ Up’s OnStage!

I received some really pretty samples from fellow demonstrators at the Stampin' Up OnStage conference last weekend. I'm not completely unpacked yet, but I snapped some quick pics of some that really caught my eye! My demo friends are sooo talented! I love the way this next Climbing Roses card uses clear acetate Window Sheets. …

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Learn to make this birthday pop-up card for your friends!

Ready to learn something fun? April's Class of the Month includes instructions for a pop-up insert that fits inside any regular A-2 card base. it's so easy to make–just two simple cuts and two simple scores–you'll find yourself using it all the time to add fun to all kinds of cards! You can learn to …

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New Driver congrats card

This patterned paper in the Geared-Up Garage suite is just perfect to celebrate the new driver in your family! All you need is a 5.25 x 2.5 inch strip of the key pattern, and 5.25 x 1 inch of one of the plainer patterns. TOP TIP: I "etched" my die-cut instead of cutting it, by …

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My first set up with STORAGE by Stampin Up!

Ok you guys!!! Squee! My STORAGE by Stampin' Up came this week and I got it all unpacked but had NO time to play until late last night. Today's post is pretty much raw pictures of my INITIAL SET UP–I reserve the right to rearrange any of this!!! My table sticks out from the wall …

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Daffodils and Mason Jars

This posts reminds me–we had new neighbors move in yesterday, and I need to make something to take over to them! Gotta start on the right foot, you know : ) Maybe I'll change the sentiment on this card and include it.  Wouldn't you love to receive a wooden crate like this, with a bunch …

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Cherry blossoms in the craft room

I follow the National Mall's facebook page and greatly enjoy their Cherry Blossom "bud watch" each spring. It's never at a great time for a teacher's family to go, so likely photos are the only way I'll ever get to see this seasonal phenomenon. I can only imagine how glorious it smells! I was inspired …

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