Butterfly thank you

This is a simple card, but it took me a bit of time to put the right elements together. Lately, I seem to be trying to add too much! Sometimes, you just have to let the colors and the dies speak for themselves.

I posted this card on my business Facebook page last week, along with the memory of always wanting my mom to sew my dresses with metallic thread. She didn't, of course. I'm sure it was difficult to sew with, and I think she was a bit horrified at the idea of metallic thread on a little girl's dress. Times have certainly changed!

I'd love it if you would follow my Facebook page! Everything is craft-related, and it's the best way to keep up with specials and fun new ideas! We don't have to be Facebook friends for you to see my business page.

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July Paper Pumpkin video!

I LOVE my Paper Pumpkin kits, as you might have noticed.

Why? Because the kits are the best of both worlds:
*completely self-contained--all you might need is scissors
*filled with possibilities--not only can you re-use the stamps and inks on other projects, there is almost always a nice pile of "leftovers" to use, too!

They are great to take on vacation or give to someone who has very little room or time to create.

Here is the preview of July's kit!

Happy thoughts for the June Paper Pumpkin

I liked the June Paper Pumpkin kit "Happy Thoughts" so much, I bought a refill! That's really unusual for me. If you're a subscriber, you can buy past kits and refills on any order. Look in the Paper Pumpkin section of my online store.

Here, I used a die cut flower from the kit and covered the back of it with Venetian Crochet Trim. More crochet trim along the side and White Perfect Accents (colored with my Sharpies) made it all come together. The green DSP is from the kit--the envelope liners are large enough to cut off a cardfront-sized piece and still have the liner function as planned.

Have you tried Paper Pumpkin yet?? Every month is a great new self-contained craft kit! All you *need* is scissors, but you can use the materials on so many more projects.

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Weekly Deals July 14

Weekly Deals!
I'm placing an order today for some of these must-haves: Pretty Petals DSP, Metal Rimmed Pearls, the twine (of course), and maybe even that Gift Bag Punch Board! Let me know if you want to add your order to mine to save shipping. Or you can order for yourself anytime and use the host code MR2NKJVW.

These items are a limited-time flash sale, so don't wait too long!

Bermuda Banners

This is really kind of a "bits and pieces" card. This embossed background and card base have been sitting on my stamp table for months. They were originally supposed to be part of a card for a Stamp Club night, but it didn't work out. We broke up.

I had plans for a Watercolor Wings butterfly that I thought would go with this card base, but it wasn't meant to be! That butterfly had to find a different home. The banners just stole the show. I punched them all with my fancy new Banner Triple Punch. No uneven banners--yay!

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Burlap Birthday from Paper Pumpkin

The May Paper Pumpkin kit has been a favorite for me. Be sure to get your Paper Pumpkin order in today to receive July's kit! Once you're a subscriber, you can add past kits and refills to your online order.

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In addition to the May 2015 kit Birthday Bundle, the following products were used:

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Weekly Deals July 7

Weekly Deals are here! These are limited quantity, flash sale prices. Some will sell out quickly, so use the host code MR2NKJVW and order now!

I just ordered my Ornate Tag Topper Punch, and I intend to make you want it, too! {smile}

Fluttering in Thanks

This new Fluttering embossing folder adds elegance to any card!

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