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The other day, I was wishing for rain.  I got my wish!  Last night it stormed and boy, did it rain.  It was a good soaker rain so I figure there's no watering for at least today, maybe tomorrow too.

When I saw the Beautiful World stamp set with the globe dies, I knew I just had to have it.  We love to travel so it was an easy decision for me.  I don't think it would be on the top of my club people's wish list.  But that's ok.  They are always fun to use stamps that they would not normally purchase.  It's good for the variety of life.

The dsp is the World of Good.  I chose one that doesn't have any brass in it because I knew the worlds would be cut out from the brass foil sheets.  The worlds would stand out more this way.

I wanted to play with the new Water Painters. There is one with a large brush head that I was excited to use.  You could definately paint larger areas faster with that one.  So, I used Just Jade and Misty Moonlight and colored on Shimmery White.  I wanted to have some darker lines in them.  You can see that on the sentiment.

Pop that front globe up with dimensionals.  That's a must!   The other globe is adhere right to the card base.  

The sentiment is stamped in Early Espresso, the same as the card base.  Not one that I typically use, but the DSP lights up the rest of the card.  

What part of the world would you chose to visit?  I'll go just about anywhere, but Greece has always been on my list.  One day.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 47214

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Beautiful World Cling Stamp Set (English)	World Map Dies	Beautiful World Bundle (English)	World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Brass Foil Sheets	Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	Tasteful Labels Dies	Water Painters	Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon
Mini Glue Dots	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Happy Monday!

It was another hot one here. I'm ready for it to cool off.  And to rain.  I only have flowers pots, but I'm tired of watering them already.

After going through my pictures, I just now realized that I didn't post this card from last month. 

The stamp set is Lovely You.  It's such a versatile set, it's hard not to love it. 

The base of the card is Poppy Parade.  I popped it with Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody and added some Sahara Sand.  I just randomly stamped images in the square.  The sentiment could be stamped in any color you want.  

Layered Leaves is the embossing folder I used on the Poppy Parade.  Unfortunately, it's now retired, but you could use just about any other embossing folder you like.

I had a square of Bermuda Bay just around and it was put to use!  Off set it from the other square so you just see a hint of it.  Use all those scraps!  Don't throw them away.

When you are stamping the front square, don't forget about the inside.  This is what I did.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 47101

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Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad
Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Stampin' Dimensionals	Paper Snips

 

 

July in Stampin' Up! world means...BONUS DAYS!!

What are Bonus Days ?  For every $50 dollars spent in product, you receive a code you can redeem in August worth $5?

That's right.  You are being rewarded for each purchase you make.  Gotta love it!  There are no limits to the number of $5 bonuses you can receive in the month.  For every $50 interval in an order, you will receive a code to redeem in August.  

$100 order = 2 codes

$150 order = 3 codes and so on.

For every order placed, you will receive an email containing the codes.  If you place multiple orders, you will receive multiple emails.  Double check your email address when placing the order.  I would hate for you to not receive the email.  If you don't receive the email, check your spam file.

When redeeming codes, more than on code can be used on a single order.  All codes must be used by August 31st.  After that, they will be void. 

So, does this all make sense to you?  It's a lot to throw at you.  Let me know if you have any other questions.

Happy Bonus Days!

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today Megan and I drove back to Columbus Antique Mall and got her furniture.  I called ahead and they had it ready for us to load up.  And they also helped load the van.  Now comes the fun and frustrating part in trying to figure out how to redo them.  But, that's up to Megan.  She has to come up with the ideas and I'll help her get it done.

I made this quick card this morning.  The little twist is the corner fold.  I didn't measure anything with the fold.  Don't do what I did.  I first made a fold and then decided what stamp to use.  I would suggest deciding on a sentiment and then make the fold.  

Tip:  Stamp the sentiment  before you adhere the DSP to the Rococo Rose.  This way if you have to stamp again, just rotate the paper and you are good.

The flower and greenery are stamped in Rococo Rose and Just Jade.  Sorry, but they are all  fussy cut out.  The greenery is adhere right to the card, but the flowers are on with dimensionals.  

I'm really loving this DSP.  It's real life looking stone.  Wouldn't it make a great masculine card? 

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)	In Good Taste Designer Series Paper	Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad	Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Paper Snips	Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

 

Today we actually went out and did something.  We went to the Columbus Antique Mall.  It's a huge old factory filled with antiques.  It's very easy to social distance there it's so large.  There was a purpose for the trip.  Megan needed a dresser for school in the fall.  And we found one!  It's going to need to be stripped of the ugly paint, so she now has to figure out what she wants done.  She also found a cedar chest that she fell in love with.  Normally for trips like this, we always take my van.  But, of course, since we found two larger pieces, we didn't have it!  It's in the shop getting a recall fixed.  So, because we didn't have a large enough vehicle, there's another trip up there.  Megan and I might make a run up there on Tuesday after she's done with work.  

 

How nice would it be to receive this treat holder for no reason?  I made these treat holder for my work people.  We all worked extremely hard during the Covid months.  I wanted a way to show my people thank you for all their hard work.  I happened to bring them in on what was bad day.  I was told the attitude completely changed after the treats were handed out.  It made me feel so good knowing they appreciated my hard work.

The pattern is very similar to the Mini Cury Keepsake die.  But, I'll be honest and disclose that I cut the pattern out from my Scan n Cut.  Except for the handle, and possibly the size, it's the same exact thing.

The images are stamped on all four sides.  I folded the sides over so I didn't stamp on the bottom.  You can't have a messy bottom!

The ferns are stamped in Pear Pizzazz and Soft Sea Foam.  The color is Rococo Rose and splatter is Pretty Peacock.  These two colors are stamped off first.  Otherwise, they would have been too bold for what I was going for.

The sentiment on the label is from Tasteful Touches stamp set.  The labels are cut from the Tasteful Labels dies.  That's why they all work so perfectly together!  

The ribbon I actually used was retired.  But, any other ribbon would work also.  I knew these people wouldn't be too particular if I used retired product.

  

I was on a roll when making these and didn't count how many were done.  There were a few extra so I gave them to my club people.  After not meeting for several months, they also appreciated the treat.  I was able to "stuff" 4 mini Snickers inside.  It was all how they were placed.

Making these treat holders was so fulfilling.  It didn't cost a large amount of money, but it brought so many smiles to everyone's faces.  That's what it's about.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 46790

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Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English)	Tasteful Touches Cling Stamp Set (English)	Tasteful Labels Dies	Tasteful Touches Bundle (English)
Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad	Tasteful Labels Dies	Pretty Peacock 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon

 

 

Today I had planned on making strawberry freezer jam and working in my stamp room.  Guess what I got done? ZERO.  But I have an excuse.  My Sheltie is not feeling well, and I had to make a trip to the vet.  She didn't move for about 5 hours.  Mia is a dog that follows me from room to room so when she doesn't move, I know something is wrong.  It took the vet that long to return my call so I could bring her in.  They are thinking pancreatitis.  They gave her a pain shot and it has knocked her out.  We are hoping  she will be feeling better by tomorrow.

When I saw this World of Good stamp set, I knew it was mine.  We love to travel so I couldn't resist.  

The world globe and stand is actually centered and cut out from the brass foil sheet.  Don't throw away the brass sheet.  Adhere this to the card front.  The globe was adhered back in it's spot with the mini dimensionals.  Basically like an eclipse card. 

TIP:  Be careful when running a foil sheet through the die cutting machine. The foil sheet can take on the lines from the plates.  I make sure I have a clean set of plates for this reason.  Or, you might want to have a sheet of cardstock between the foil sheet/die and plate.  

The stand was too plain and I didn't want the brass there.   Carefully, stamp the image of the stand through the brass sheet, onto the Misty Moonlight.  You get one chance at this so be carefull.  Use the stamparatus if necessary.  I got super lucky.

Now you can see a closer look at the stand and also the compass.  

Don't forget the inside.  I used Bumblebee, but stamp off first.  They way I stamped, it doesn't need to be dark.

I can't wait to use this bundle for club.  The paper is absolutely beautiful.  I am loving all the brass accents.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 46710

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Prized Peony Cling Stamp Set (English)	Peony Dies	Prized Peony Bundle (English)	Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
Elegant Faceted Gems	Gray Granite 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon	Peony Garden Designer Series Paper	Square Vellum Doilies

It gets even easier.  If you want to order the entire suite, it's just a click away.  It can't get any easier than that!

                                                                                                                                    

Let me know if you have any questions about this suite.  It's absolutely gorgeous and you can't go wrong with it.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 

 

What a weekend!  It was City Wide Rummage Sale this weekend.  I didn't have a rummage sale at my house, but my friend always lets me bring somethings over.  I didn't do too bad. Another friend and I went to some sales on Friday.  I was disappointed in what was out there.  Some sales were so tiny we wouldn't even consider stopping.  I am looking for a dresser and nightstand for when Megan goes back to school in the fall.  Not a single one out there.  It was so disappointing.

I really. like this stamp set, Lovely You.  It's simple and can be used for so many occassions.  The fonts are just fabulous too!  Curvy and elegant, but still legible.  

This is the first card I really used Rococo Rose with.  It's warming up to me.  I do love the Seaside Spray.  I was so happy the ribbon carried over to this catalog.  It's always frustrating when items retire before you have a chance to use them.  

 

 

The Smile is on two pieces that are cut from the Tasteful Labels Dies.  Those dies are going to be used a lot!  They are more of a label die, meaning they don't edge a certain stamp.  And I also love the banner die. I've missed the one that retired several years ago.

Don't forget about the inside.  This stamp set makes it super easy to do the inside.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)	Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad	Tasteful Labels Dies
Seaside Spray 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Metallic Ribbon	Stampin' Dimensionals	Pearl Basic Jewels	Paper Snips	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals