Hello Stampers!

Wow! It’s been one of those days! You’ve had those, right? I feel exhausted but I don’t feel as if I’ve accomplished anything. Could it be related to Nebraska’s blistering 100+-degree temps? Possibly!

I took one look at this card created by Nanci Mahenski Quick with Stampin’ Up!’s Colorful Seasons bundle. I needed that advice today: Just Breathe!

Love this stamp set and coordinating Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies. When you purchase the bundle you save 10 percent. The bundle costs just $54 and it qualifies you to receive a Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days $5 Coupon you can use for your August purchases. There is no limit to the number of coupons you can earn and redeem. This is a great time to stock up on essentials and make a dent in your wish list. Coupons are sent via email, so a valid email address is needed.

Contact me for details or order directly from my online store.

Enjoy your day! And, remember: Just breathe!

Kim

Hello Stampers!

I held a couple of Christmas in July classes last week using products from Stampin’ Up!’s current catalog. Here is the pretty treat packet I created for all those who attended  class. Just love these gold Striped Treat Bags. They have such an elegant look.

I cut the pine branches from Old Olive card stock and the pine cones from the gold foil sheets using the the Pretty Pines Thinlits. They are closed with a gold library clip adorned with an Old Olive 1/8-inch sheer ribbon bow. Of course, I stuck a special treat inside!

Remember, Stampin’ Up!’s Bonus Days continue through July 31. Purchase $50 worth of product (before tax and shipping) and receive a $5 Bonus Coupon to use toward your August purchases. There is no limit to the number of codes you can earn or redeem. Codes will be delivered via email so a valid email is required. Contact me if you have questions or wish to place an order.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kim

Hello Stampers!

Isn’t this poodle just the cutest? This image comes from Stampin’ Up!’s Birthday Delivery Designer Series Paper. What’s really cool is that this pet poodle can be die cut from the paper with a die; no fussy cutting required! The same goes for a host of other images depicted in the paper. The Birthday Delivery stamp set includes a bunch of “characters” that can be stamped and cut with the dies, as well. So many possibilities and so cute — especially for kids’ birthday cards.

When you buy the bundle–the Birthday Delivery Stamp Set, the Birthday Friends Framelits Dies, and the Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper–you get a 10 percent discount and pay only $62.

In addition, the purchase of this bundle qualifies you for a $5 Bonus Days coupon that can be used toward your purchases in August.

The Bonus Days promotion runs through July 31. For each $50 purchase, before tax and shipping, you earn one $5 coupon. There is no limit to the number of coupons you can earn and redeem. It’s time to got those items on your wish list and be able to get some free goodies in August. Codes are sent via email, so you must have a valid email address to take advantage of this opportunity.

Please let me know if I can help you place an order!

Kim

Hello Stampers!

I hope you take the advice from this card created by Shelley McVey using Stampin’ Up!’s Crafting Forever stamp set. For me, crafting is a stress reliever and takes my mind off of the other things going on in my life. It also yields a sense of accomplishment.

Shelley uses a number of elements from Stampin’ Up!’s new Annual Catalog to put this card together, including the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Pak and the In Colors of Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist, and Fresh Fig.

Now, off to my craft room to create some cards for this week’s class!

Kim

Hello Stampers!

Wishing you and your family and friends a fun and safe Fourth of July.

I’ve had the good fortune to spend the weekend with my sister and her sweetie in Durango, Colorado. I got the chance to meet my new “nephew,” an eight-week old Boston Terrier. We also rafted down the Animas River, a first for me, and yesterday, we rented a pontoon for a cruise on Navajo Lake in northern New Mexico. It’s been a great spending time with family and trying some new things. Back home in a day or two to gear up for Christmas in July stamp classes.

Enjoy!

Kim