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Have you had time to look over the list of stamp sets that are included in this sale?  Don't forget, it's only one day so the sale actually starts at midnight tonight and run through 11:50 pm MT.  If you want see what's on sale, go to yesterday's blog.  The pictures and titles are all listed for you to see.

I love making Christmas tags.  They make any present even more special.  But, I tend to run out of time to make them.  Got a start on them today.  

The Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set is the one with the Christmas tree.  I stamped and punched out the tree.  Then, applied the Liquid Multipurpose Glue all over and sprinkled the Ice Stampin Glitter.  It really sparkles in real life.  

The second tag is stamped from the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set.  The holly and berries are colored using the Real Red and Old Olive Stampin' Blends.  I threw in a Christmas ornament and tied some silver thread around the top.  The berries are also colored using the Shimmery Crystal Effects.  

The stamp on both,  "No Peeking Until Christmas" is from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set.  Itty Bitty Stamps do come in handy.

Below, you will see the supplies used on each of the tags.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryol, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)	Pine Tree Punch	Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En)	Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)	Wrapped In Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad	Shaded Spruce/Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Striped Ribbon	Stampin' Dimensionals	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Shimmery Crystal Effects
Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En)	Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends	Real Red Dark Stampin' Blends	Real Red Light Stampin' Blends	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blends Marker	Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker	Stitched Nested Labels Dies	Paper Snips	Shimmery Crystal Effects	Stampin' Dimensionals

Are you ready for a sale?  The sale is for only 24 hours on Wednesday 10/23.  Sale will end 11:50 pm MT.  

• Ordering information can be found in the flyer located in the marketing tool kit.
• Get select sets at a 15% discount.
• All selected stamp sets can be applied to Starter Kits.
• Discount applies to select stamp sets only when purchased individually during the 24-hour promotion period.
• Bundles featuring stamp sets from the promotion will not be discounted.
• If you purchased a stamp set prior to the sale, we will not be offering exchanges or credits.
• In the event that we run out of any item offered, promotional pricing will be honored on items backordered, up to the point it reaches the backorder limit. Once an item reaches the backorder limit and is not orderable, it will no longer be available during the promotion and will not be available to order until additional inventory arrives in your market.

Here you can view the stamp sets that will be offered during this sale.

Product List

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set	Lots Of Cheer Cling Stamp Set	Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set	Winter Woods Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Dashing Deer Cling-Mount Stamp Set	I Say Hello Photopolymer Stamp Set
Inspiring Iris Photopolymer Stamp Set	Fanciful Fragrance Cling Stamp Set	Tea Together Cling Stamp Set	Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set	Beautiful You Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set
Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set	Painted Glass Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Budding Borders Photopolymer Stamp Set	Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set	Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set	Garden Shed Cling Stamp Set
Little Twinkle Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Garden Goodness Photopolymer Stamp Set	Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set	Rare Blessings Cling Stamp Set	Slice Of Happiness Cling Stamp Set	Beautiful Day Cling-Mount Stamp Set
Leave A Little Sparkle Cling Stamp Set	Magical Mermaid Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Stargazing Cling Stamp Set	Wonderful Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set	Seaside Notions Cling Stamp Set	First Frost Cling-Mount Stamp Set
Capture The Good Cling Stamp Set	Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set	Born To Shine Cling Stamp Set	A Good Man Cling Stamp Set	Rooted In Nature Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Best Catch Cling Stamp Set
Lilypad Lake Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Country Road Cling-Mount Stamp Set	High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set	Artisan Textures Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Sea Of Textures Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Geared Up Garage Cling Stamp Set
Let It Ride Cling Stamp Set	Gallery Grunge Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Handwritten Wood-Mount Stamp Set	Buffalo Check Wood-Mount Stamp Set	Crackle Paint Cling Stamp Set	Crackle Paint Wood-Mount Stamp Set
Birch Cling Stamp	Birch Wood-Mount Stamp	All Wired Up Cling Stamp	All Wired Up Wood-Mount Stamp	Buffalo Check Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Handwritten Cling-Mount Stamp Set
Around The Corner Photopolymer Stamp Set	Bokeh Dots Cling-Mount Stamp Set	Make A Difference Photopolymer Stamp Set	Lined Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set

Wow, now that's a long list.  Keep in mind, if inventory on a certain set gets too low, it can be taken off the list.  So, I wouldn't wait too long if there is a set that you absolutely can't live without.

What's on your list?  I'm thinking the Buffalo Check is calling my name!

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Are we ready for another work week?  I'm never ready for this.  Friday I took my in-laws to LaCrosse to see Megan.  It's a long day up and back because it is a 5 hour drive.  But, it was a beautiful day for a drive.  The colors were the best around the Dells.  We walked around campus for a few minutes and went out to eat at her favorite cafe.  We then we drove up to Granddad Bluff.  It's a high bluff that over looks the city, Mississippi River and into Minnesota.  Beautiful. 

What is not to love about Brightly Gleaming DSP?    There's shiny copper, beautiful colors  and designs.  It makes a statement all by itself.

But, paired with the Christmas Gleaming ornaments and WOW.  The ornaments to so incredibly elegant.  They are embossed with Copper Embossing Powder and punched out using the Gleaming Ornaments Punch pack.  Yes, that's right.  There is a punch for the ornaments.  No fussy cutting.  Yay!

This card design is called a Gate Card.  It opens in the middle.  Some gate cards have a belly band around them.  The ornaments and sentiment are adhered on their ow panel so they open opposite of each other.   It makes for a fun card to open.

Again, don't forget the inside.  I used the Stamparatus for the flourish on the bottom.  Line it up, stamp one flourish, reink and move the plate two spots down and stamp.  Simple and you don't have to re-position anything!  Love it!

 I would love to see a gate card you made!

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 38150

Product List

Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En)	Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack	Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En)	Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Copper Foil Sheets	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad	Celestial Copper Delicata Metallic Ink Pad	Versamark Pad
Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals	Stamparatus

Since Chris is travelling, I decided to try a new recipe.  My aunt showed me this one and I've been wanting to try it.  It's basically a chicken pasta salad and he hates those dishes, especially those made with mayonaise.  Seriously, how can anyone not like pasta salads?  And this isn't even made with mayo, but your own dressing.

What helps to make to this recipe easy is the fact it uses rotisserie chicken.  The dog and cat both wanted a taste while I was deboning it. they love food like that.  And of course, I caved and gave them a taste.

Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken

• 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
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• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
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• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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• 1/4 teaspoon honey
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• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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• 1 cup shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
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• 1/2 cup diced English cucumber
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• 1/2 cup prechopped red bell pepper
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• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
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• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

Step 1

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and place in a large bowl.

Step 2

While orzo cooks, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle juice mixture over orzo; toss to coat. Add chicken and next 4 ingredients (through dill); toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

One thing I would do is to make more of the dressing.  I put it together and ate it a couple hours later, and there wasn't much dressing left since it asorbed into the orzo.  I wouldl make 1 1/2 times the recipe and add some immediately, but reserve some for when you serve it.  

I also didn't have any fresh dill or goat cheese.  My substitutions was Penzey's Greek seasoning and feta cheese.  Since I didn't know what the original recipe tasted like, I liked it this way.

The original recipe was found on myrecipes.com.  You can find the original recipe here.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Do you need an inexpensive gift for someone special?  Or,  maybe need an idea to add onto your own Christmas List?  Take a look at what we have to offer!

Everything here is under $25!  There are a whole lot of goodies on this list and something for anyone!

I would be the first to say...I would take any one of these items! Here are some of my favorites.

2 - Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon.  It's light and airy so that makes it easy to tie into a bow.  White goes with ANYTHING!  You can also color the ribbon any color you want with a Stampin' Sponge and inkpad so it's very versatile.

3 - Pine Tree Punch.  I LOVE my punches!  Super easy to use for anyone.  It is not just for Christmas either.  People who love camping or the outdoors would love to have this in their collection.  

7 - Wrapped in Plaid DSP.  It's a 6x6 pack of paper which is a great size for anyone.  It's plaid on one side and another pattern on the other.  The plaid isn't necessarily Christmas.  This can be used any time of the year.

11 - Snow Front Stamp Set.  This is a Winter wonderland  must.  I've seen some beautiful cards with this set.  This set will make any scenery come to life, like a Norman Rockwell painting.  

19 - Mini Shipping Boxes.  These are just sooo adorable.  The size is 4 x 3 and perfect for those little stocking stuffers.  Put the gift inside and tie a bow around the outside.  No wrapping required.

Now, I'm definately not saying giving the rest a thumbs down by all means.  But, these would be my top picks for just about anyone, and mostly because they are extremely versatile and could be used outside of Christmas.  

The top of my Wish List would include the Snow Front Stamp Set.  What would be on your Wish List?

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper 

It's been really quiet around here.  The dog and cat really don't talk to me very much.  The cat is currently sleeping next to me on the couch, snoring.  And he can snore quite loud.  Sometimes we can hear him from the bedroom when hs is still in the living room!  Maybe he needs to go in for a sleep study.  

I've seen similar cards to this and had to try it myself, with a twist.

Most cards that I have seen are just the plain Whisper White cardstock.  My twist is the layer of Cherry Cobbler.  It helps to add dimension to the card and breaks up all the white.  

I like the different patterned trees.  Just randomly pick three different patterns from the Wrapped in Plaid DSP pack.  Stick with the plaid patterns if you can.  They seem to look better together on a card like this.

The sentiment is also from the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set.  Use the Banner Triple Punch on the ends and pop it up with dimensionals.  It's as easy as that.  I couldn't even find a way that pearls or rhinestones would work on this card.  

Easy Peasy.  Gotta love it.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (En)	Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En)	Pine Tree Punch	Wrapped In Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad	Banner Triple Punch	Stampin' Dimensionals

Are we ready for another work week?  I didn't think so.  

My husband had to leave today for Kansas City.  He did everything he could think of to get out of this trip, but no luck.  That's typical for him.  Friday won't be here fast enough for him.  

This is one time I wish I owned the Tea Together Stamp Set.  From the outside looks like a cute box.  I used some vellum from the Floral Romance DSP pack, also the Perennial Essence Vellum DSP.  I wanted something light and airy.  

The little corner stamp is from  Around the Corner Stamp Set.  I wanted just a little something and that was perfect.  

Now, take a peek at the inside.

Now you understand why I wish I owned the Tea Together Stamp Set.  Wouldn't they be perfect together?   Moving on.

This would be an awesome little gift for just about anyone.  If someone was feeling a little under the weather, wouldn't you love to receive this?  It's the easiest thing to make.   The Blackberry Bliss base is 5 1/2 x 2 3/4, scored at 3/4, 3 7/8, 4 5/8 and 7 3/4.  Tie a ribbon around it, decorate the front and you are done!  Another great thing is you can get 4 of these tea/biscuit holder out of one piece of cardstock!

I got the Biscoff at Walmart, but you can also order them from Amazon.  This is the package I bought for just over $6.  You can grab some tea anywhere.  

I adhered the Biscoff and tea with small strips of Tear & Tape.  I was afraid Snail wasn't strong enough for keep them from falling off.  Glue Dots would be another great alternative.  

Enjoy these treat holders.  They are the easiesst thing to make and your friends would absolutely love to receive one.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 38027

Product List

Around The Corner Photopolymer Stamp Set	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Perennial Essence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Vellum Cardstock
Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad	Perennial Flower Punch	Leaf Punch
Clear Faceted Gems	Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon	Fine-Tip Glue Pen	Tear & Tape Adhesive

What a day!  First, I had a funeral in Milwaukee to attend.  That was sad enough.  Then, from there I drove to Oshkosh to see the girls.  Megan was visiting Alyssa for the weekend and I had to drop somethings off for them.  It was great seeing them together.  They didn't mind because I took them out for lunch.  The rest of the weekend they are on their own.  And it's Friday in Wisconsin so what does that mean?

Friday Fish Fry for dinner!  Yum.

Now, do you think there are too many copper stars in this card?  I don't think so. 

The large star is from the Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements.  Are are a whole bunch of shapes in this pack.  All you have to do is gently punch them out and adhere them where you want.  Unfortunately, they are not adhesive.  That is the only downfall of these.  I used my Fine Tip Glue and use very, very small drops of glue all around the back of the star and then adhered it to the Whisper White.  

At least the Star Designer Elements are adhesive backed!  I just sprinkled them around the front.  

I knew the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set would come in handy.  There is just enough room for this itty bitty stamp.  Other sentiments are sometimes too large.  This might be tiny, but it fit perfectly.  Don't over look this stamp set.  I LOVE all the different fonts.  Do you make your own Christmas tags?  This stamp set would make that project super easy.  I can't wait to make some with this stamp set.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Copper Foil Sheets
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad	Stitched Nested Labels Dies	Star Designer Elements	Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements	Fine-Tip Glue Pen