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This weekend I'm doing a local crafting weekend.  It's right in town so I'm not even spending the night.  I was trying to think about what to work on.  My color sampler key ring is ready to put together.  I was thinking about doing some scrapbooking.  Problem is, I haven't worked on it in years, it's hard to know where to start again.  The supplies are scattered all over my stamp room.  Good thing I'm not going until Friday.

Have you checked out the Dainty Flowers DSP?  It's in the SAB catalog.  And it's FREE with a $50 purchase.  But it's only available until the end of February.

All the images on this paper are part of the paper!  The only stamping I did was the sentiment.  There are times I do love these kind of simple stamping cards.

Instead, I did bling it up a bit.  Look at the Dragonfly trinket!  It really sparkles.  I added some rhinestones directly beneath the sentiment.  I also colored all the flowers with the Wink of Stella.  In person, you really can see the sparkle.

I've also seen other cards with the same DSP.  People are using the blending brushes and Old Olive ink pad and coloring the bottom around the stems.  I completely should have done it but forgot.  My loss.  Should have check Pinterest first!

The inside was kept super simple. I just used a scrap piece of paper along the bottom.  Simple but effective.  I don't like naked insides.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078]	Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115316]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
All That Dies [159078]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]	Dragonfly Trinkets [160520]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

 

 

Today, on our day off, we went to the Columbus Antique Mall.  It was more to get out of the house on another rainy day.  Megan met up with us and that was great.  We all got a few things.  Did we need them?  Not really, but it was still a good time.  

When I saw this Sweet Citrus stamp set, I immediately thought how fun it would be to use!  

It's been so dreary here in Wisconsin, I wanted bright, fun colors.  Honestly, I don't think they can get any brighter than these.  They definitely bring out cheerful in anyone.  And we need all of that.

Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159261]

Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259]

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117]

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]

 

The card front was embossed with the new Sweet Citrus hybrid embossing folder.   You can cut and emboss with it at the same time!  I'll have to use that next time.  But this time, it looks great in the front.  

The stamp itself was pretty fabulous.  The four orange images are on the same stamp.  The outside rines are the same way.  The dies to cut out are also in a single die.  One and done. I like it.  Pretty easy stamping and cutting all together.  

The outside orange didn't fit on the front, so I used it here.  I just couldn't throw it away.  Add a few blossoms and it looks pretty good.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always

Product List

 

Sweet Citrus Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160641]	Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder [160644]	Sweet Citrus Bundle (English) [160645]	Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159261]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094]	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Three Twine Combo Pack [160597]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Snips [103579]

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As a demonstrator, I typically don't keep a whole lot of retired products.  I especially avoid using them in my stamp club.  But, sometimes, it can't be helped.  Last night I was glad to have kept the Layerinv Ovals dies.  The stamp set is also retired, but I can't recall the name.  It just has a lot of short sentiments that are perfect for these kinds of cards.

Valentine's Day can be a struggle for me creating a card for club.  This time I was super excited to make this Valentine's Day card when I remembered this die.  It's from the Framed Florets dies in the new Mini Catalog.  Looking at the die, I was a little confused so I first cut one out of scrap paper.  The die cuts out the hearts and that is all.  

So, I got out the retired Layering Ovals dies.  One fits perfect.  If you want a another frame, you could use the one fromt the Framed Florets dies, but I chose to go this way instead.  I think I'll have to play around with using the oval frame die with this one.  SU! would always make sure the dies work together!

Don't forget the heart pearls!  Talk about perfect for the card!

The stamp set is Beautifully Happy in the SAB catalog.  It's FREE with a $100 purchase.  I had to make sure to use it while I can!  It's easy to stamp with when you use the Stamparatus.  Dit it out for this set.

The sentiment is also retired.  I hated to use it, but it's the only one I have.  When I designed the card, I made sure it could also be used as a birthday card or another occasion if needed.  I was hoping my club people hadn't made or bought their own cards yet!

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160804]	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050]
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Framed Florets Dies [160623]	Layering Ovals Dies [151771]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Stamparatus [146276]	Heart Pearls [159190]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

 

 

 

It's the weekend!  Do you have any plans?  I'm mostly getting ready for club next Tuesday.  But I'm kind of excited for this because I get to use all BRAND NEW PRODUCT!!  I pre-ordered some things in December from the new Mini Catalog and SAB catalog.  Have you looked at them yet?  Do you have a favorite?  I don't yet.

But, one stamp set completely caught my eye.  If you know me, you might have guessed.  

Travelling is our passion so this was a must for me.  It's the Watercolor World stamp set.  

I used Parakeet Part for the world.  The outline is sponge daubed Orchid Oasis.  The water had to be represented somehow!  Plus, the top Basic White piece stands out from the card base. 

After searching through the new stamp sets, I came up with the sentiment from Nested Friends.  It was the most appropriate that I could find and that I liked.

It's a super simple card, one that any flourishes didn't work with.  I tried adding ribbon and nothing looked good with it.  Simple is good.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Watercolor World Cling Stamp Set [160708]	Nested Friends Cling Stamp Set (English) [160322]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Snips [103579]

 

 

I know it's bee a very long while since I've posted.  With travelling, I got really far behind in getting ready for Christmas.  To lighten the load, I opted n ot to send out Christmas cards this year!  Talk about being bad.  

Starting Thursday, there is a new catalog starting!  WoHoo!  I think everyone is ready for a new one to begin.  

Also starting Thursday is the only SAB for the year.  That's right, we are back to just one SAB.  It's going on for January and February.  Su! is going to supplement some extra sales throughout the year, but I haven't heard all the details yet.

Currently, the Retirement List is going on for the Fall/Winter Mini Catalog.  You can see that list below.  Just beware it will not reflect if any products are sold out.  

  

If you need a new Mini Catalog or a SAB catalog, I have a few spares to hand out!  Contact me and I will get one to you.

Until next time...Stampin'Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

Is anyone else stressing about getting things done before Christmas?  It can't just be me!  I've decided to lighten my load.  Unfortunately that means not sending out Christmas cards.  I know, that's just terrible considering it's what I do here.  There are a few I will be sending out and handing a few out at work.  I'm going to be calling it quits then.  

With both of my trips, I knew it would be hard getting ready for my monthly club.  One of my people had already said she wanted to make a card for club.  I was excited!  She makes wonderful cards.  Well, I got off the plane from Greece and turned my phone off airplane mode.  There was a text from her.  She designed and prepped all three cards for club!  It actually brought tears to my eyes.  I was so grateful. I took these pictures at club, so they aren't the greatest, but you can see what we did.

I do love the style of this card.  The poinsettia is on a belly band around the card.  Hopefully, I will be able to figure out how to assemble that poinsettia.  

I love how it's white on white with the edges marked in Shaded Spruce.  

Now, I saved the best for last. 

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Am I right?  The best for last.  Our jaws just dropped when we saw this beauty.  Plus, all the pieces were cut out for us!  All we had to do was stamp the one sentiment and lots of tiny detail gluing.  

Thank you for all your hard work Elaine.  All the cards were beyond gorgeous.  

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Have you heard the news?

WoHoo!  Now that's some good news!  I don't think anyone would argue free shipping.

The Free Shipping applies to any order $75 or more before shipping and tax.  Orders can be placed on line yourself or through me.  The only thing is that the orders hae to be placed tomorrow, Thursday Dec. 15 ONLY.   This offer does not included expedited shipping.  

Make sure you have your order ready to go.  With the Clearance Rack recently updated, i'm sure things will go very fast.  

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

I know it's been a while since my last post, but I have a good excuse.  We were on a family vacation to Greece!  It was wonderful.  Our flat was a short 5 minute walk to the Acropolis.  We walked all over seeing all the architectural sites.  I still can't believe we saw artifacts that date back to 2 A.D. and 5 A.D.  Just blows my mind.  

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So, that was Trip 1.  We were home for two days before Chris and I left for Trip 2.  He always has a work trip to Las Vegas in the beginning of December.  I decided to actually go with him this year.  It has been probably 30 years since I had been out there last.  It had changed a lot, but then then again, it hasn't.  During the day, I explored the Strip and all the casinos.  At night, we hung with his co-worker and his wife.  

I'm glad to be home, but at the same point, ready to start planning our next trip.

Now, back to business.  We made this card in November Club.

  

The real reason I chose Orchid Oasis is because I had the glimmer ribbon that I haven't used yet!  It's a sorry excuse, but at least I'm finally using the ribbon.

The paper is not any Christmas paper.  It's just the In-Color 2022-2024 DSP.  Doesn't plaid work for any reason?  

I made sure to use the Adhesive Sheets on the ornament, mainly for the outline, and also the ornament hanger and star.  My club people were glad to see I had those things already prepped and ready to go.  

The "Merry Christmas" is stamped with Versamark and heat set the white embossing powder.  If I had used the Basic White card stock and stamped with the Orchid Oasis, it wouldn't show up very well.  It is the white on white thing.  The sentiment really stands out when it's embossed with the white powder.  

Here's my card inside.  For the presents, the lighter one is stamped off, but both are Orchid Oasis.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

tams# 77165

Product List

 

Spruced Up Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159694]	Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (English) [160888]	2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159253]	Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159267]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Spruced Up Outlines Dies [159700]	Stitched With Whimsy Dies [155314]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Adhesive Sheets [152334]	Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon [159199]
Paper Snips [103579]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]

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