Sand & Sea Approaching Perfection Birthday Card

 Today I’m sharing the last card we made at our February Candy Hearts team meeting using the Approaching Perfection stamp set. It’s a birthday card, and we also used the Stitched to Sweetly Dies, Special Day Dies, and products from the Sand & Sea Suite Collection. The seashell on the front is attached via a spring mechanism we made with wire. We used the Special Day Dies because the heart from that set fit perfectly behind the seashell sticker, but you could use a circle or any other shape that will fit.

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Here’s what I made:

Approaching Perfection Sand & Seashells birthday card #stampcandy

Approaching Perfection Sand & Seashells birthday card #stampcandy

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Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my paper trimmer:

  • Sahara Sand card stock (CS) cut to 5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, then scored at 4-1/4″
  • Sahara Sand CS cut to 5-1/2″ x 1-1/4″
  • Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper (DSP) layer cut to 5-1/4″ x 1″ (2 pieces)
  • DSP layer cut to 5-1/4″ x 4″

Stamped with the Approaching Perfection stamp set:

  • sentiment in Flirty Flamingo ink onto a scrap of Basic White Thick CS
  • balloon in Seaside Spray ink onto a scrap of Basic White CS

Cut using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies:

  • a scrap of Seaside Spray CS, and the Basic White CS with balloon, using the largest scalloped rectangle die
  • sentiment using a smaller scalloped rectangle diex

Cut using the Special Day Dies:

  • 2 hearts from a scrap of Basic White Thick CS

Assembled the card:

  • burnished the fold in the card base with a Bone Folder
  • a DSP strip glued onto the 1-1/4″ section of the card base
  • second DSP strip glued onto the smaller piece of Sahara Sand CS
  • large piece of DSP glued onto the inside of the card base
  • sentiment piece glued onto the Seaside Spray CS die cut piece
  • smaller piece of Sahara Sand CS lined up along the bottom of the card base
  • Seaside Spray CS die cut glued along the top onto the upper part of the card base, and glued along the bottom onto the Sahara Sand strip, to create the full card front
  • Basic White CS with balloon glued onto the DSP layer on the inside of the card, with the scallops lined up so that it’s hidden by the Seaside Spray CS when the card is closed
  • a piece of 26 gauge wire (found in jewelry making supplies) wrapped around a pen 5 times
  • a tiny hole poked in each die cut heart with the sharp end of a Take Your Pick tool
  • one end of the wire spring poked through the hole in each heart, and glued in place, then let this sit until the next day to make sure it was good and dry
  • a Seashell sticker applied onto one of the hearts
  • the other heart glued onto the sentiment piece
  • Approaching Perfection Sand & Seashells birthday card #stampcandy
  • 3 Opal Rounds applied onto the card front using a Take Your Pick tool
  • Approaching Perfection Sand & Seashells birthday card #stampcandy

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Here are today’s colors:

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Here’s what I used:

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Butterfly Brilliance is here for a limited time!

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Hey Chick & Hey Birthday Chick!

The Hey Chick stamp set from 2017 Sale-a-bration was so popular, Stampin’ Up! has brought it back. But that’s not all! Now there are coordinating dies. AND there’s a second stamp set, Hey Birthday Chick, that also has coordinating dies. One thing though – they’re available for a limited time, so get them while you can! Click on the images below to see them in my online store. Or CLICK HERE to see them all.

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Hydrangea Hill Approaching Perfection Double Birthday Card

Today I’m sharing a card I didn’t get around to posting before Sale-a-bration ended on Sunday. I used the Approaching Perfection stamp set, which was a free Sale-a-bration item. I hope you were able to get your own. Don’t worry, everything else I used is still available. This was one of our February Candy Hearts Team Meeting cards. 

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Here’s what I made:

Hydrangea Hill double card #stampcandy

Hydrangea Hill double card #stampcandy

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Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my paper trimmer:

  • Gorgeous Grape card stock (CS) cut to 4-1/4″ x 8-1/2″, then scored in half at 4-1/4″
  • Gorgeous Grape card stock (CS) cut to 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, then scored in half at 4-1/4″
  • Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper (DSP) layer cut to 4″ x 4″ (flowers)
  • DSP layer cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″ (stripe)
  • DSP layers cut to 4″ x 3/4″ (stripe)
  • Basic White CS layer cut to 4″ x 4″
  • Gorgeous Grape CS layer cut to fit around the outer sentiment (about 2-3/4″x 3/4″)

Stamped with the Approaching Perfection stamp set:

  • candles in Highland Heather ink onto the Basic White CS layer
  • sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink onto a scrap of Basic White CS, then cut the sentiment into two parts and trimmed each piece to look uniform all around
  • NOTE: the front piece is about 2″ x 1/2″ and the inner piece is about 1-1/2″ x 1/2

Cut using the Hydrangea Dies:

  • 9 small flowers from a scrap of Gorgeous Grape CS

Assembled the card:

  • burnished the folds in the card bases with a Bone Folder
  • two DSP strips glued onto the inside of the larger card base, at the top and at the bottom
  • left side of smaller card base glued onto the inside of the larger card base, centered so equal amounts of the DSP strips show
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  • largest DSP layer glued onto the front of the larger card base
  • inner sentiment glued onto the DSP layer
  • die cut flowers glued around the sentiment
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  • ribbon tied in a bow and the ends adhered onto the back of the layer using Tear & Tape, the held the bow in place using a Mini Glue Dot
  • 4″ x 4″ DSP layer adhered onto the front of the smaller card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • outer sentiment glued onto the approx. 2-3/4″x 3/4″ Gorgeous Grape CS piece, then glued onto the DSP layer
  • 3 Gorgeous Grape pearls applied onto the card fronts using a Take Your Pick tool

Hydrangea Hill double card #stampcandy

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Here are today’s colors:

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Here’s what I used:

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Butterfly Brilliance Today!

There are four new products available today that are out of this world gorgeous. And they’re only available for a couple months, so definitely get them as soon as you can, in case they sell out!

Item #155092Butterfly Brilliance stamp set #stampinup #stampcandy

Brilliant Wings Dies,  Item #155523Brilliant Wings dies #stampinup #stampcandy

Item #156824Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper #stampinup #stampcandy

Natural Touch Specialty Paper, Item# 156825Natural Touch Specialty Paper #stampinup #stampcandy

Butterfly Brilliance Bundle, Item #155821Butterfly Brilliance Bundle @stampcandy

Item #159408Butterfly Brilliance Collection #stampinup #stampcandy

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Hey Chick & Hey Birthday Chick!

The Hey Chick stamp set from 2017 Sale-a-bration was so popular, Stampin’ Up! has brought it back. But that’s not all! Now there are coordinating dies. AND there’s a second stamp set, Hey Birthday Chick, that also has coordinating dies. CLICK HERE to see them all. One thing though – they’re available for a limited time, so get them while you can!

Hey, Chick and Hey, Birthday Chick bundles

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Ice Cream Shaker with Sprinkles

Today’s I’ms sharing a shaker card I made using products from the Ice Cream Corner Suite: Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper and Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles, along with the Snow Globe Scenes Dies and Snow Globe Shaker Domes.

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Here’s what I made:

Ice Cream Corner shaker card with Sprinkles #stampcandy

Ice Cream Corner shaker card with Sprinkles #stampcandy

Ice Cream Corner shaker card with Sprinkles #stampcandy

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Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my paper trimmer:

  • Melon Mambo card stock (CS) cut to 4 x 11″, then scored in half at 5-1/2″ (I intended to make it the standard 4-1/4″ wide, but I didn’t discover my mistake until a lot of the card was done, so I went with it.)
  • Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper (DSP) layer cut to 3-5/8″ x 5-1/8″
  • Bermuda Bay CS layer cut to 3-7/8″ x 5-3/8″
  • Basic White CS cut to 3-7/8″ x 5-3/8″ for the inside of the card base
  • DSP cut to 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″, then trimmed to form a cone – top is 2-1/4″ wide and bottom is 1-1/4″ wide
  • diagram for cutting cone for ice cream card #stampcandy

Stamped with the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set:

  • sentiments in Bermuda Bay ink onto the Basic White CS for the inside

Cut using the Snow Globe Scenes Dies:

  • snow globe shape from the Bermuda Bay CS layer, the DSP layer, and from a scrap of Melon Mambo CS

Cut using Paper Snips:

  • the die cut scrap of Melon Mambo CS around the hole and scalloped at the bottom

Assembled the card:

  • burnished the fold in the card base with a Bone Folder
  • DSP layer glued onto the Bermuda Bay CS layer
  • backing removed from top side of shaker dome, then the dome fit through the hole in the two glued layers from the back, and adhered onto the back of the layers
  • sprinkles piled on the front of the card base, where the dome will cover them
  • glue applied onto the back of the Bermuda Bay CS layer, and the backing removed from the bottom of the shaker dome, then the whole thing lined up on the card front and pressed down to adhere, making sure the shaker dome adhered all around the perimeter so the sprinkles can’t leak out
  • DSP cone glued onto the DSP layer, at the bottom of the shaker dome
  • Melon Mambo ice cream scoop glued around the shaker dome
  • Basic White CS glued onto the inside of the card base

Ice Cream Corner shaker card with Sprinkles #stampcandy

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Here are today’s main colors:

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Here’s what I used:

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Hey Chick is here!

The Hey Chick stamp set from 2017 Sale-a-bration was so popular, Stampin’ Up! has brought it back. But that’s not all! Now there are coordinating dies. AND there’s a second stamp set, Hey Birthday Chick, that also has coordinating dies. CLICK HERE to see them all. One thing though – they’re available for a limited time, so get them while you can!

Hey, Chick and Hey, Birthday Chick bundles

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Basic White is here!

The facility that manufactures Whisper White paper is closed due to COVID-19. But don’t fret. The new Basic White products are here!

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Bouquet of Hope for February 2021 APPTBH

A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop APPTBH #stampcandy

Welcome to the February 2021 APPTBH!  This month’s kit is called Bouquet of Hope and it makes lovely cards for sad occasions. I used the kit to make an alternate card and a little gift bag. They’re so easy, there isn’t even any stamping involved!

Be sure to scroll down to the blog hop list and hop to the next blog. You don’t want to miss any of the great alternative projects this group has made for you!

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Here’s the Bouquet of Hope Kit:

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The stamp set:Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit February 2021 #stampcandy

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What comes in the kit:Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit February 2021 #stampcandy

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What the kit makes:Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit February 2021 #stampcandy

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Click here to down load the pdf of the stamp case insert, so you can store your stamp set and any leftover parts for later use.

You can buy the cases here.

Watch the Stampin’ Up! video of this kit here:

 

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Here’s what I made:February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit Bouquet of Hope, alternate projects for #APPT, card & gift bag #stampcandy

February 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit Bouquet of Hope, alternate projects for #APPT, card & gift bag #stampcandy

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Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my paper trimmer:

  • Just Jade card base from kit scored and cut as shown below for the gift bag

Assembled the card:

  • burnished the fold in the card base with a Bone Folder
  • vellum sheet glued onto the front of the card base (I coated the entire surface of the vellum with glue, using a wedge of a Stampin’ Sponge, so spots of adhesive wouldn’t show)
  • thinking of you sticker applied onto the vellum
  • 2 floral die cuts glued onto the vellum
  • twine tied into a bow and applied onto the flower using a glue dot rolled into a little log

Assembled the bag:

  • burnished the folds in the card base with a Bone Folder
  • tabs on the side and bottom glued onto the inside of the opposite side, to form the bag
  • vellum sheet glued onto the front of the bag, the same way as onto the card above
  • NOTE: I intended to glue the vellum on with the gold side down, as on the card – Oops!
  • thinking of you sticker applied onto the vellum
  • 2 floral die cuts glued onto the vellum
  • twine tied into a bow and applied onto the flower using a glue dot rolled into a little log

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Here’s the February 2021 APPTBH:


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Here are the colors in the kit:

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Here’s what I used, other than the kit:

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Supply List. <— Click for a clickable and printable list of the products!

 

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Sunday is the last day of Sale-a-bration! Don’t miss out!

Get one of these items free with each $50 on your purchase:

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Get one of these items free with each $100 on your purchase:

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Join and receive 5 packs of exclusive Designer Series Papers

That’s in addition to everything else you get with the Starter Kit! Click the image below for all the details!

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Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration Jan-Feb 2021

 

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Hey Chick is here!

The Hey Chick stamp set from 2017 Sale-a-bration was so popular, Stampin’ Up! has brought it back. But that’s not all! Now there are coordinating dies. AND there’s a second stamp set, Hey Birthday Chick, that also has coordinating dies. CLICK HERE to see them all. One thing though – they’re available for a limited time, so get them while you can!

Hey, Chick and Hey, Birthday Chick bundles

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Basic White is here!

The facility that manufactures Whisper White paper is closed due to COVID-19. But don’t fret. The new Basic White products are here!

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Here are some helpful links:

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Bouquet of Hope for February 2021 PPPBH

PPP Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop

Welcome to the February 2021 PPPBH. This month’s kit is called Bouquet of Hope and it makes beautiful sympathy cards. I know these aren’t the most fun cards to make, but in my experience, it’s best to have them already made and on hand when you need them. I altered the kit to make a shabby chic style card and box: cut the stems from the large bouquet die cuts from the kit, and added smaller flowers to cover the cut area; flipped the gold doily over to the white side; and created a pop up insert for the card.

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Here’s the Bouquet of Hope Kit:

Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit February 2021 #stampcandy

The stamp set:Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit February 2021 #stampcandy

What comes in the kit:Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit February 2021 #stampcandy

What the kit makes:Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit February 2021 #stampcandy

Click here to down load the pdf of the stamp case insert, so you can store your stamp set and any leftover parts for later use.

You can buy the cases here.

Watch the Stampin’ Up! video of this kit here:

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Here’s what I made:

Bouquet of Hope February 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit alternative projects for #PPPBH #stampcandy

Bouquet of Hope February 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit alternative projects for #PPPBH #stampcandy

Bouquet of Hope February 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit alternative projects for #PPPBH #stampcandy

Bouquet of Hope February 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit alternative projects for #PPPBH #stampcandy

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Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my paper trimmer:

  • Basic White card stock (CS) cut to 5-1/4″ x 8″, then scored in half at 4″, then scored at an angle along the top left corner (when it’s closed)
  • NOTE: make sure you score both sides to create the V in the middle of the card
  • 2019-2021 In Colors Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut to 4-1/8″ x 5-7/8″ (you may have to adjust a little for your box)

Stamped with the Bouquet of Hope stamp set:

  • outer sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink onto the included label
  • inner sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink onto the Basic White CS insert
  • small flowers in Rococo Rose ink onto the front of the Rococo Rose card base

Cut using Paper Snips:

  • the bow & stems cut from 2 large flower bouquets
  • about 1/2″ to 3/4″ or so from the bottom stems of another large bouquet

Colored using a wedge of a Stampin’ Sponge:

  • edges of Basic White CS card insert, DSP, and box

Assembled the card:

  • burnished the folds in the card base and the insert with a Bone Folder
  • insert glued onto the inside of the card base, being sure not to glue the top center portion
  • doily adhered onto the front of the card base using Stampin’ Seal (you can use the glue dots in the kit)
  • small yellow flower glued onto a large bouquet with no stems
  • bouquet adhered over the doily using Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • sentiment glued onto the bouquet
  • 3 sequins applied onto the card front
  • bouquet with a bit trimmed from the bottom glued onto the left side of the pop up inside the card
  • small cluster of flowers glued over the stems

Assembled the box:

  • burnished the folds in the box with a Bone Folder, then folded in the sides to assemble
  • DSP glued onto the box top, covering the top and 2 sides
  • small yellow flower glued onto a large bouquet with no stems
  • bouquet adhered onto the top of the box using Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Here’s the February 2021 PPPBH:

Click on the Next button to hop to the next blog, Tricia Butts of Tricia’s Stamping Creations.

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop

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Here are today’s main colors:

You can click on each one to see all the products that come in that color!

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Here’s what I used, other that the kit:

Click on these images for more details and to purchase. If you are reading this post in email, the product images may not show up. Please click here to see the post on my blog.

 

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Hey Chick is here!

The Hey Chick stamp set from 2017 Sale-a-bration was so popular, Stampin’ Up! has brought it back. But that’s not all! Now there are coordinating dies. AND there’s a second stamp set, Hey Birthday Chick, that also has coordinating dies. CLICK HERE to see them all. One thing though – they’re available for a limited time, so get them while you can!

Hey, Chick and Hey, Birthday Chick bundles

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Basic White is here!

The facility that manufactures Whisper White paper is closed due to COVID-19. But don’t fret. The new Basic White products are here!

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Here are some helpful links:

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Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!

Hey, Chick, Have a Happy Day!

I used the Hey, Chick bundle (Hey, Chick stamp set and Chick Dies) along with the Pinewood Planks and Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folders to create this barnyard scene. The sentiment can be used for a birthday or any other time you want to with someone a happy day. 

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Hey, Chick, Have a nice day! #stampcandy

Hey, Chick, Have a nice day! #stampcandy

Hey, Chick, Have a nice day! #stampcandy

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Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my paper trimmer:

  • Real Red card stock (CS) cut to 4-1/4″ x 11″, then scored in half at 5-1/2″
  • Crumb Cake CS layer cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • Soft Suede CS layer cut to 4″ x 2″
  • Basic White CS cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″ for the inside of the card base

Stamped with the Hey Chick stamp set:

  • 2 chickens in black Memento ink onto a scrap of Basic White Thick CS
  • sentiment in black Memento ink onto a scrap of Crumb Cake CS
  • 1 chicken in black Memento ink onto the Basic White CS for the inside

Cut using the Chick Dies:

  • 2 chickens
  • sentiment using the sign die
  • a corn cob from a scrap of Basic White Thick CS
  • corn kernels from a scrap of Daffodil Delight CS

Colored using a Sponge Dauber:

  • corn cob in Daffodil Delight ink

Embossed using the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder:

  • Crumb Cake CS layer

Embossed using the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder:

  • Soft Suede CS layex

Assembled the card:

  • burnished the fold in the card base with a Bone Folder
  • Soft Suede CS layer glued onto the Crumb Cake CS layer, lining up the bottom edges
  • Crumb Cake CS layer glued onto the front of the card base
  • sign and 2 chickens adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • cob and kernels glued onto the Soft Suede CS layer
  • Basic White CS glued onto the inside of the card base

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Here are today’s colors:

You can click on each one to see all the products that come in that color!

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Here’s what I used:

Click on these images for more details and to purchase. If you are reading this post in email, the product images may not show up. Please click here to see the post on my blog.

 

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Hey Chick is here!

The Hey Chick stamp set from 2017 Sale-a-bration was so popular, Stampin’ Up! has brought it back. But that’s not all! Now there are coordinating dies. AND there’s a second stamp set, Hey Birthday Chick, that also has coordinating dies. CLICK HERE to see them all. One thing though – they’re available for a limited time, so get them while you can!

Hey, Chick and Hey, Birthday Chick bundles

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Basic White is here!

The facility that manufactures Whisper White paper is closed due to COVID-19. But don’t fret. The new Basic White products are here!

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Here are some helpful links:

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Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!