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Sorry this picture has a shadow cast upon it.  I didn't notice it until after I uploaded it for my blog.  

I received this for my birthday.  Isn't it just super spring-ish?  Is that even a word?  I'm not sure myself.

The embossing folder, Lovely Floral is used on the Daffodil Delight.  It's one that I do own, but hardly use.  No idea why not because I really do like it.  I'm not sure, but I hope it's not on the retirement list.  

The Basket Weave is another embossing folder that I wish I did own.  I keep saying that it will be in my shopping card, but it never gets put in there!  

Everyone is gaga over these butterflies.  They are in the Occassions Catalog, Butterfly Gala Stamp Set and also a bundle!  Yes, they come with punch. Stampin' Up! would never let us fussy cut that much.  

 

Product List

 

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Bundle

Butterfly Duet Punch

 

Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

Happy Birthday Thinlit.  It's short and sweet.  Nothing fancy and that is what makes it great.  

The stamp is from Gorgeous Grunge that retired several years ago.  I loved that set and was disappointed when it retired.  It went with everything.  Who doesn't love a little bit of splatter?

Add some ribbon and bling and you have a great card.   And even better because it could be feminine or masculine.  Ok, maybe eliminate the bling for a masculine card.  But, the black rhinestones would also work on a masculine card.  Got any of those left?

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

Hello Beautiful sums up this birthday card.  I don't know what stamp set the words are from.  But I know the sender, it was a Stampin' Up! stamp.  Or, maybe I'm wrong and it's from a pack of DSP.  

I know the butterfly is from the Butterfly Gala stamp set and punch.  Butterflies are so popular right now.  They are just the right little touch a card could use.  

Most cards don't use two different ribbons or twine together, but I like how this one looks. 

Would have thought to put Fresh Fig with Bermuda Bay, but it works.  I'm always amazed how people put certain colors together and it works.  These two wouldn't have been pair together in my eyes.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

 

I will definately miss Lovely as a Tree.  It is the oldest current stamp set.  Now, I don't remember how long it has been around, but I can say it is over 10 years old.  For Stampin' Up!, that is old.  Look at it here.  My set is so old, it's in the wood blocks.  Now that's before they started offering clear stamps.

This is the oak tree from that stamp set.  For some, it reminds us of the Tree of Life from Disney's Aimal Kingdom!  

Anyway, I didn't want the tree to be just one color.  Take two markers, I used Mossy Meadow and Old Olive, and roughly color the tree with the two markers.  Make sure you don't cover up the first color with the second color.  By using the two diffent colors, it gives more dimension to the tree.  

Lovely as a Tree, you will be missed.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 32670

Product List

 

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set $20.00	Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set $21.00	Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock $9.75
Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon $6.00	Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers $30.00	Regals Stampin' Write Markers $30.00	Stampin' Dimensionals $4.00

 

Don't forget the Retirement List is currently going on.  These products will be available until June 3, or while supplies last.  Through May 24, the stamp sets will be guaranteed to be available, but not the other items.  

This list is unusually long remember.  It's because some stamps are being retired in the wood form, and might be coming back in the new Cling form.  Isn't that great?!  The Cling form really cling to the acryllic blocks.  They are really nice.

I think all the Stampin' Up! world is crying over these two products retiring.  We know they are replacing them, but we haven't seen the replacements yet.  I'm sure it will be fabulous, but until then, Farewell to the Stampin' Trimmer and Big Shot.  You are going to be a tough act to follow.

To view the Annual Catalog Retirement List, click here.

To view the Occasions Catalog Retirement List, click here.

Contact me with any quesstions!

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

Good-bye to the Hanging Garden Stamp Set.  It was a simple set, but I liked it.

It was a great set to use the Stampin' Blends on.  I didn't have to blend much on this card, but they make coloring so much easier.  No need to worry about those nasty lines.

The bottom piece of DSP is actually vellum.  The best way to adhere this is by using the Fine Tip Glue pen.  Other adhesive might be seen through the vellum.  That would ruin a perfectly good card.

I used the Layering Ovals framelits for all those ovals.  Only the top two are a full oval.  The remaining ovals are cut in half.  Definately do not want those showing through the vellum.  The ribbon hids the bottom of the ovals if they are not cut perfectly.  This gives a most polished look to the card.  If you don't have any ribbon, use a piece of cardstock.

Before you add the ovals, make sure you have enough room for the saying.  It fits perfectly, doesn't it?

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

Product List

 

Hanging Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker	Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blends Marker	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack	Rich Razzleberry Light Stampin' Blends Marker	Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Marker	Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies	Big Shot	Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon	Stampin' Dimensionals	Fine-Tip Glue Pen

 

Have you heard the good news?  The Clearance Rack has been updated!  That always makes for a good day!

Everything on the Clearance Rack are discounted up to 60% off.  There is DSP, embellishments, ink, and even framelits!  Here are a few favorite of mine.

 

2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows	All Is Bright Paper Clips	Bright Copper Shimmer Paint	Cauldron Framelits Dies	Toil & Trouble 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Dashing Along Designer Series Paper	Detailed Santa Thinlits Dies	Garden Green & White Baker's Twine	Joyous Noel 6" X 6" Glimmer Paper
Jute Twine	Lovely Words Thinlits Dies	Mini Tassels	Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm)	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad
Spider Trinkets	Vegas Gold Shimmer Paint	Watercolor Christmas Project Kit	Year Of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper

 

 

This is just a small amount of items that are on the Clearance Rack.  It's hard to list them all.  Go to my shop for the complete list and prices.  

Don't forget, the Clearance Rack is while supplies last.  So don't wait too long.  

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

 

 

Today was a long day at work, but a good one.  As of now...I'm on VACATION!  That's right.  Tomorrow is all about getting ready and we leave Wednesday evening for London!  Hard to believe that's it's actually here.  There's a lot to do yet, but it'll get done.

I went outside of my box with this stamp set.  Typically, I would pass on this, but I was glad to have this one.  

Clean and simple was pretty much the theme of this card.  The four different inks made for easy visual interest.  I used 4 out of 5 of the In-Colors that will be retiring.  It's so sad to see them go.  The two I will miss the most are Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide.  

This card would also be pretty if you would mat the Whisper White on any one color used in the card.  Food for thought on that one.  

 

 I've seen the new In-Colors online, but not in-person.  I'm excited to finally get my hands on some products.  The online thing is great to get a sneak peek, but doesn't take the place of in-person.  Being a demonstrator, I will get to pre-order some items before the catalog goes live, June 4. 

The catalog looks pretty yummy too.  There is one stamp set that stood out to me.  It's with a windmill and tulips. Hmmm.  I will be seeing the tulips in Amsterdam, Holland next week.  I can't remember what the name of the stamp set, but it's calling my name.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 32620

Product List

 

Flowering Desert Photopolymer Stamp Set $16.00	In Color 2017–2019 Classic Stampin' Pad Assortment $33.75	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad $7.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad $6.50
Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad $7.50	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock $9.75