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It's been a crazy few weeks around here.  Memorial Day weekend was no better.  Alyssa and I finally made it to the Madison Farmer's Market.  We were especially excited to find the fres herb plants.  The tomatoes I found made fabulous salsa.  Sunday was Megan's birthday, so after moving furniture around, we celebrated her.  Overall, busy but fun weekend.

It's my first card using the new Copper Clay.  Unfortunately it does pair nicely with the retired Sahara Sand.  

The sentiment is stamped in Copper Clay.  There is a die to cut out the sentiment, but not the Copper Clay piece.  To get the rounded corners, use the paper snips and cut them yourself.  It was really easy and looked better than a true rectangle.  It was worth the time. 

Sahara Sand is embossed with one of the Basic 3D embossing folders.  It is sold as a pack of three.  I love the nondescript pattern in this folder.  I've been using it a lot lately.

For the inside, I chose the Father's Day sentiment.  It is also perfect for a birthday card.  Just switch the sentiment.  I do love these photo corners.  I wish there was a die for those as well.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

He's All That Cling Stamp Set (English) [159071]	He's The Man 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159068]	Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161721]	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121043]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad [161647]	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117]	All That Dies [159078]	Basics 3 D Embossing Folders [161598]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
3/4" (1.9 Cm) Circle Punch [119873]	1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon [132140]	Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

 

What a weekend.  We helped Alyssa move to a new apartment.  The weather actually cooperated for a change.  Usually moving days are super hot and humid.  This time it was perfect.  Today I spent it outside spreading 56 bags of mulch.  I am thinking work tomorrow should be relaxing.  

I really do like this little ladybug.  Who couldn't?  Since it is almost summer, it was time for her to make an appearance.  

She was really easy to make.  Punch out the body from Basic Black.  The wings are stamped in Sweet Sorbet and Memento.  Punch out and adhere directly to the body. 

 

I didn't do too bad with the two-step stamping!  And I did it without the Stamparatus.  

The leaves are stamped in Lemon Lime Twist.  It is the first time since the Color Refresh that I have used it.  Knowing it was so popular as an In-Color, I wasn't surprised it came back.  Looks great with the sweet Sorbet.

          

If you thought the other ladybug was cute, take a look at this one!  She's got her eye on you!  This one is my favorite.  Unlike the front ladybug, this one is completely stamped.  Again, I was impressed with my two-step stamping.  She turned out almost perfect.  

These cards were my Thank You cards for my Club's April orders.  I did good on every single card.  I didn't have to re-stamp a single card.  It has to be a first for me!   

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [157693]	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Ladybug Builder Punch [157698]
Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

 

 

 

 

Finally some fabulous weather is here!  I haven't even minded watering the outside flowers at work this week.  Because of Mother's Day coming up, I've been helping out the floral department.  I've been doing the grunt work which isn't super fun, but necessary.  It's more money for the vacation fund.

Here is a super simple card for any birthday.  It was fun using new colors!  I'm really liking the Lemon Lolly cardstock.  It's so bright and cheerful.  Pairs great with Misty Moonlight.

The strip of paper is from the Bright & Beautiful DSP pack.  I'm not sure about the exact width used, but I just cut down the rows apart.  It was a great way to use up a lot of scraps if you have them.  In my case, there was no scraps because I just opened the pack.  

I was torn between using Misty Moonlight or Lost Lagoon.  My husband chose for me.  In his eyes, the greenish color and yellow always reminds him of the Green Bay Packers.  Go figure.  

I used some retired metallic pearls on this card, but rhinestones would work too.  In fact, if you don't like all the blank space, scatter some rhinestones around instead of the upper corner.  I may have to try that on the next card.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052]

Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161449]

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161720]

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]

 

Are you ready for a new catalog?  I am!!  

The new colors are going to be so fun to play with.   Azure Afternoon and Boho Blue were the two that really intrigued me the most.   Unfortunately, I haven't had much time lately to spend in my stamp room. On Wednesday I should be getting another package from SU! and it will include two new stamp sets.  I'm so excited to get some new stamps! 

This set, He's All That, is not retiring!  I'm so happy since this is the only masculine set that I own. 

The DSP, He's All That, is retiring.  The card was a cut-out from the DSP pack.  There was a whole sheet of cut-out that coordinated with the stamps.  Beautiful idea.  I could't stamp or color the car so good.  The only image I stamped was the sentiment on the Sahara Sand tag.  I made sure you could see the card in the DSP.

It does not show up much at all, but on either side of the DSP, I scored two lines with the Simply Scored.  It was just a detail, instead of using an embossing folder.  Randomly score two lines on each side and that is all.  

Also, the stars were part of the cut-out pack.  And there were two different sizes.  We need more of this kind!

Instead of stamping an image on the inside, I used up another scrap of the DSP.  It's better than throwing away scraps.  Besides, do guys really notice the inside?  Probably not.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

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Product List

 

He's All That Cling Stamp Set (English) [159071]	He's The Man 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159068]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121043]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Simply Scored [122334]	Essential Tag Punch [164421]
1/16" (1.6 Mm) Circle Punch [134363]	Early Espresso 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim [152472]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

 

I had a fun weekend crafting.  My friend and I went to a local hotel with about 25 other people and crafted all weekend long.  With the Color Refresh and new In-Colors coming, I had to make more of my color swatches. Glad to get them almost done.  I also worked on my Italy scrapbook some more.  Maybe some year I'll get that one done.

We made this birthday card in club this month.  It's a pretty simple card which is nice.  We had other cards that required more time than this one did.  

It was also a way to say good-bye to Blessings of Home stamp set, So Saffron and Bermuda Bay.  It will be sad to see all three leave us.  I was especially surprised to see So Saffron on the Retirement List.  SU! does know how to surprise us.

I used the Basics 3D Embossing Folders.  They are only available online, so don't worry if you don't see them in the new catty.  There is no date as to when these online exclusive will come to an end.  I am so glad to have purchased them.  So many times I need a neutral, subtle texture and these are perfect.  Take a peek at them.

It's very hard to see, but I colored the largest flower with the Wink of Stella.  And because there are flowers, I couldn't resist these bumblebee trinkets.  Plus, they make me smile.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Blessings Of Home Cling Stamp Set (English) [157930]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [147109]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders [161598]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Bumblebee Trinkets [155568]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Paper Snips [103579]

 

 

 

Who's ready for the new Annual Catalog?  

I am!!!  The other day, I received my pre-order and inside was some new color card stock, ink pads and blends!  Looking at the catalog or online never do the colors justice.  In person, they look amazing!  I'm hoping the next day or two, I can actually use some of the ink pads.

This was a Pinterest inspired card.  There are so many retiring items packed in this card.  They are Forever Fern stamp set, Flowering Tulips stamp set, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen and Beautiful Shapes dies.

I actually LOVE all three retiring green shades.  Pear Pizzazz is my go-to green. All the retiring products in this card will be truly missed.

For this card, I layered the Basic White pieces together, but DO NOT ADHERE together yet.  First, stamp the fern images over all three layers.  You will get the un-even edges, but once the pieces are matted with the Pear Pizzazz, you don't see them too much.  You see an image going over multiple layers.

  

For the ribbon, it's actually in two different pieces.  First, wrap the ribbon around the Basic White/Pear Pizzazz piece.  Adhere with a glue dot on the back.  Next, take another piece about 2 1/2 pieces in length, fold in half and adhere to the card.  The sentiment is adhered with dimensionals, so it covers the folded end and looks like a metal.  Perfect cover-up. 

For the inside, take your favorite image and color.  Stamp some images around the ends.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English) [152559]	Flowering Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [157672]	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102]
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104]	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576]	Beautiful Shapes Dies [158046]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Evening Evergreen 3/8'' (1 Cm) Windowpane Check Ribbon [158135]	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]

 

It's hard to believe the Retirement List for the Annual Catalog is here.  Wow, did this year go by fast!  Along with the normal Retirement List, SU! is also doing a Color Refresh.  So, the Retirement List is a little longer than normal.

First, we have to say good-bye to the 2021-2023 In-Colors.  They will be missed by me.  Especially the Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen.  Those colors will be staying in my collection.  

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776]

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574]

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668]

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155710]

 

But, when In-Colors retire, five more come into our lives. Are you ready for them?

Of the new five colors, I'm really excited to get my hands on the Copper Clay and the Boho Blue.  The other colors will definitely grow on me.  I was surprised to see a mauve color back trending.  It hasn't been around too much since the 90s.  Guess everything does come around again.

Second, is a Color Refresh.  SU! is retiring 11 colors in the Color Families.  We have to say good-bye to these.

Product List

 

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201]	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105118]	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115316]
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197]	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121043]

 

I was mostly sad to see Pear Pizzazz on the list.  It is my go to green!  Now I'll have to find another one.  

Now, there are seven coming back for us to enjoy again!

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]

 

We won't have time to miss Fresh Freesia!  It's retiring from the In-Color but coming back in the Subtles Family.  Did you know Lemon Lime Twist is the best selling color of all time?  That surprised me!  

There are four brand new colors for us to use.  Azzure Afternoon, Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly and Bubble Bath.  Sorry, I don't have a good picture to share, but you can see a little bit from this chart.  

To order from the Retirement List, it starts tomorrow.  There is also a Retirement List from the Mini Catalog too!  Starting Tuesday, 4/4 anything on those lists are While Supplies Last.  Take a quick peek to see what is going away. 

Happy Retirement Shopping!

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper  

 

It's been a long week.  I finally contracted Covid.  Happy Birthday to me!  The symptoms were out in force on my birthday last week.  One minute I was glad my husband was out of town traveling and the next minute I was sad there was no one in the house to check on me.  It was a good thing I work at the grocery store right behind my house.  I placed an on-line order and they were so kind as to deliver to my back door.  The kindness almost brought tears to my eyes.  Good to say I'm almost fully recovered and my husband has been home since Thursday.  Sure am hoping he does get this now.

This card is a perfect way to use up those pesky scraps that we all have.  I cut the hive shapes using the Beautiful Shapes dies.  There are several different sizes to play with.  I'm pretty sure that I chose the middle size, but any size would work.  

The paper is the Dainty Flowers DSP.  It's. now retired from SAB and I'm so going to miss it.  The DSP has smaller patterns and they were perfect for this kind of card.  The easy thing about the dies is that you can see exactly what you are getting when the shapes are cut out.  

The hive shapes are paired with using the Hive 3D embossing folder.  It's just a small strip, cut you can see it behind the sentiment.  I used my blending brushes with Blushing Bride ink pad to bring out the detail.  

Because I used the hive shape dies and the Hive embossing folder, I couldn't resist adding a bee trinket.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Honeybee Home Cling Stamp Set (English) [157943]	Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Beautiful Shapes Dies [158046]
Hive 3 D Embossing Folder [157955]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Bumblebee Trinkets [155568]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Snips [103579]