MONDAY

Today's post is a favor I am making for my sorority sisters for our spring banquet.  I have 30 done.  I might need a few more.  I used the Glassine Bags (which are on the retiring list), the Bloomin' Heart Thinlit, Bloomin' Love Stamp Set, Duet Banner Punch, Falling in Love DSP (retiring and GONE), Pearls (retiring, but coming back in a different format), and Blushing Bride and Soft Sky Ink.  I wrote the message with a Crumb Cake Marker.  This was our theme for the past year.

I will be filling each bag with a large heart cookie.  Hope they eat the cookie and save the bag!

FRIDAY

Two Easter cards today that we made last week at stamp camp.  We used some old and new products to create a couple of cute cards.

I'm not sure which one is my favorite, but I made some for my grandchildren also, even though they aren't little anymore.

I pray that each of you will have a blessed Easter as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord. We are blessed with the continuing gift of love and redemption He has given to us - new each day.  May God Bless All of You!

WEDNESDAY

HURRY! HURRY!

The Retirement List is out and products are already jumping off the shelf - some are already gone!
Click here to see the items.  This link will not tell you what is gone.  You will have to plug it into your order and if the item is gone, the site will let you know.-

One of my favorite sets is leaving - In the Meadow.

I liked this set because it was male friendly.  Here is a card I created earlier as a thank you card for my husband to send for his surprise birthday party gifts.

Even though some of our favorites are leaving, you know there is always something new that you will love.  I happen to know for a fact that there are some great new sets.  Check out the retirement list and order what you want before it is gone.  Stamp sets will remain into May, but embellishments are on a "while supplies last" status.

MUST DO MONDAY!!!

I was at On Stage Local in Richmond Virginia on Sat and had a great time!  I now have the new Annual Catalog, but can't share it with you yet!  WOW! Your'e gonna love it!  I will share a little more later in the week, but want to make sure I post this timely information TODAY. 

If you are looking for a great monthly stamping craft, you need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin.  And, in April, there is a special kit.

The kit has been designed by Sara Douglas, the Stampin' Up CEO and I got a sneak peek at convention.  The other cool thing about this kit is that it contains a special free surprise that even I don't know about!  In order to receive this kit you must sign up for the Paper Pumpkin program by the end of today, April 10th.  The kit will be shipped to you on April 15th.  You can save money by signing on for a 6 or 12 month subscription.  If you click on the Paper Pumpkin link from the side panel of the blog, it will take you to the site, where you can learn all the details about the program and sign up.  These kits are so much fun - a surprise each month.  Buy one for a friend, a grandchild, or for yourself and have fun putting it together each month.

I want to show you the adorable March Paper Pumpkin Kit and what I created:

There were 9 darling bunny bags and all the supplies (except candy) to complete them.  There were also nine bunny note cards that you could create and attach to the bags.  I chose to change mine into Ghiradelli candy holders instead. . .  and that is one of the other great things about Paper Pumpkin.  You don't HAVE to create exactly what they tell you - you can be creative and do your own thing with what they send for the projects or with the leftovers you have after creating.

These are the bunny bags, front and back - see the cute little tails?!

I changed the note cards by first making the note card and then attaching it to the envelope with Fast Fuse and placing a Ghiradelli Chocolate into the envelope as the candy holder.

You always have supplies left over in your kit.  Here is what was left over.  I will be using my brain to create some other projects with the supplies - an added bonus!

So - don't miss out on getting your own Paper Pumpkin Subscription!

FUN FOLD FRIDAY

Here is a new fold we used at stamp camp this week.  I like trying different folds for a unique look.

For this card I used the Best of Birds Stamp Set and Thinlits, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, and Affectionately Yours DSP from the Annual Catalog.

Here is what the card looks like when you open it up:

The dimensions for the card are:

• Base - 4 1/4 x 9, scored at 3 1/2 from the end
• Inside piece - 8 1/2 x 3, scored at 3 3/4 from the end
• Layered piece on front - 3 1/2 x 2 3/4

Try one of these yourself and let me know what you create.  Happy stamping!

WEDNESDAY

Today's post is another card we made at stamp camp.  I used the So Detailed Thinlits from pg 52 of the Occasions Catalog.  Love this beautiful die!

I also used the Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer Paper that was a FREE SAB item.  I matched it with Sweet Sugarplum card stock and a piece of DSP from the Falling in Love Pack in the Occasions Catalog.  You know how I LOVE this DSP!

Since this Glimmer Paper is now gone, you could substitute the Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper from the Annual Catalog.  It is very close in color.

This card was very simple, but pretty, and can be used for any occasion by changing the message.  My message is from the retired Sincere Salutations Stamp Set.

Come back Friday for a fun fold.

MAKE-UP TUESDAY

I am so sorry about not posting on Friday or Monday.  I was at a scrappin' weekend starting Friday and completely forgot.  No excuse for Monday - just tired.  So I am posting today AND Wednesday to fill in.  I got lots done at the scrappin' weekend and will share some of that later.  Today's post is a card we are making at Stamp Camp this week.  I found a similar one on Pinterest and changed it up a bit to add some bling.
This card uses the Balloon Adventures Stamp Set and several thinlits from the Balloon Pop-up Thinlit Dies.  I also used the beautiful SAB FREE Glimmer Paper.  Remember, even when this paper is gone, you can use your ink and color Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and make it the color you need. I have seen several different ways to do this.  You can use your Stampin' Write Marker and just color the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, you can spritz the front and the back of the DD glimmer Paper with a spritzer mixture of ink and alchohol, or you can do a much more intensive way as seen here. Try and see what you like best.  You can view these different ways by searching on Pinterest.
 I also used the Enamel Shapes on pg 177 of the Annual Catalog as the embellishments.  Aren't they cute?  Love them!

I believe this is going to be my grandson's birthday card.  I need to get it in the mail.