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Happy Friday! 

Are you ready for the weekend?  I sure am.  Chris finally made it home and Alyssa decided to come home for the weekend.  Needless to say, I'm a happy camper.  Now all that we are miss is Megan.  I'll take what I can get.

Starting today, there are three more additional items that have been added to the SAB event.  Don't forget since they are part of SAB, they are FREE with any $50 order.  And....if your order is $150 or higher, you receive the hostess rewards with the SAB items.  That's such a great deal! 

Here are the three new items.

Product List

Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [149698] $0.00

All Adorned Photopolymer Stamp Set [149728] $0.00

Painted Seasons Bundle [150349] $0.00

We made this card at our demo meeting using the Painted Seasons Bundle.  I fell in love with this particular sheet of DSP in the pack.  And the succulents, wow.  They are everywhere you look, and now even on our cards.  They are very realistic looking.   This card was designed by my friend, Jena.

You don't want to miss out on these goodies.  They are only available during Sale-a-Bration and will not be carried over to the next catalog.  If you have any questons, please let me know so I can help.  

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

I hope you are all celebrating your day with your loved ones.  My husband is traveling for work, so he's not home.  Oh well.  He made me a nice dinner Saturday night before he left.  I'll be glad when he comes back tomorrow.  Just in time for dinner.

This is the card I made for my hubby.  

The stripe paper I made from Incredible Like You stamp set.  Just stamp the stripes several times until it overs the Shimmer White paper.  The other strip is from the Floral Romance DSP.  Pink is for Valentine's Day, right?  

Well, my hubby is so  not a pink man.  Here comes the Early Espresso.  I wanted to un-feminine the pink and it worked pretty well.  The dark of the Early Espresso really helps take away from the pink.  

Since I didn't purchase any of the traditional Valentine' Day stamp sets, I had to come up with another route to go.  So, I dusted off the Sunshine Sayings framelits instead.  It's a perfect way to show that you can make a Valentine's Day by using what you have on hand.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 30432

Product List

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set [148708] $17.00	Sunshine Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141594] $23.00	Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock Pack [148768] $12.00	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043] $8.50	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $9.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00

It was another snow day here in Wisconsin.  Not many schools were open.  In my area, we received about 6 inches of snow overnight and 2 more during the day.  I'm done shovelling.  Who's ready for Spring?

Look at this adorable card.  Isn't this frog just too cute?  He is in the SAB catalog, so you can earn him FREE with any $50 purchase.  

I feel like I'm the only demonstrator that hasn't ordered this stamp set.  Everyone is using it.  If you go on Pinterest, you can find dozens of ideas of how to use this set.

Product List  

So Hoppy Together Cling Stamp Set

149725

And to make it better, there are Framelits coming out to match these guys.  They will be available for customer's starting March 1st.   There's even one for the frog on the unicycle.  And a lily pad.   No more fussy cutting these guys out!!  Don't forget, these will be FREE with a $50 purchase as well.

 Keep these in mind when you are thinking about placing an order.  Go check out some ideas with these guys.  You will probably fall in love with them even more.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Here comes another snow storm in Wisconsin.  It's already started snowing.  The drive home tonight wasn't the best.  It was blowing and drifting so trying to stay in my lane was tricky.  Fortunately, not many cars were around, so I wasn't too worried about that.  As long as I stayed out of the ditch.

With the Gingham Gala DSP, doesn't this cupcake look like it should be going to a picnic?  

After looking at this picture, I just noticed the ribbon is not straight. I'll have to fix that later.  Grapefruit Grove is not a color that I have used much of, but now I'm really liking it.  I'd a perfect color for Spring, which isn't coming soon enough.

Look at the layers on this card.  The Gingham Gala plaid just didn't look good against the plain Grapefruit Grove cardstock.  The Whisper White helped to define the plaid and stand out.

For the frosting, I had to cut it out by hand with the paper snips.  But...Stampin' Up! is coming out with framelits for this set!! Yahoo!  Look at all the beautiful framelits that come with this set.  My favorite is a toss up between the candles and the cupcake stand.  Customers can order these during the month of March. The cost is $27.00.  And this purchase will go towards another SAB item!  

Now, we can't forget the inside of the card.  Here it is:

I stamped the sentiment and also with the jimmies.  What do you call the decorations on cupcakes?  Jimmies or Sprinkles?  I'm from Milwaukee, so for me, they are jimmies.  Not sure if it is a Milwaukee thing, because not many people around here call them that.  At least my family know what I'm talking about when I say jimmies.  

This is it for me tonight.  Gotta get some sleep since I know that the driveway will be needing snowblowing in the morning.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

 tams# 30319

Product List

Hello Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set [149714] $0.00	Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148554] $11.00	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146972] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad [147142] $7.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $7.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack [149623] $0.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Share What You Love Artisan Pearls [146927] $6.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Another weekend come and gone.  It's really quiet in my house with no one but me here.  Chris left for Miami this morning.  Just in time, we got 1-2 inches of snow already and more to come.  Perfect timing on his part, right?  

I found this adorable candy treat hold from the Paperpixie.com.  She originally had a Christmas theme, but I turned it into a Valentine treat.  The "Love You" is from Enjoy Life.  I absolutely LOVE this font.  Totally elegant, but simple at the same time.  It fits perfectly with the heart from the Wood Words stamp set.  

It will hold probably one more Lindt treat, or plenty of Hershey Kisses.  The only supply you need that is not Stampin' Up! is the adhesive backed velcro.  After digging through my stash, I actually found some that I could use!  Score!  I hate starting an project and realizing that I am missing something so it can't be finished immediately.  

The base is Sahara Sand, measuring 9 3/4 x 7.  Here is a very basic diagram of where to score.

I've got to figure out how make better diagram's for you.  But, you can go on her website for a professional diagram.  I'll practice on this.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 30274

Product List

Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[148586]

$14.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121043]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143928]

$22.00

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

$7.50

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$7.50

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148190]

$25.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

It's the weekend!  I was so glad not having to step a foot outside today.  With it being cold again, I knew I wasn't missing anything.  I have to work tomorrow, which . means Chris is making dinner!  

When I was going through . my pictures, it came to my attention I never posted these qute little coffee treats I made for my coffee friends.

You can see on the left, the inside was the Starbuck's Peppermint Mocha coffee.  During the holidays, I found these in the grocery store, along with a Pumpkin Spice one.  When I saw them, I knew immediately this was going to be my gifts for my coffee friends.  How perfect, right?

The holders are 6 x 6 pieces of cardstock.  Roll into a tube and adhere on the side with Tear & Tape.  I couldn't recommend Snail, because I don't think it would hold very good.  Also use Tear & Tape along the bottom.  Your tube is now set, ready for you decorate. 

For the top, I used the retired slot punch.  It's been retired for several years, but one that I couldn't get rid of.  You can also use a circle punch if you don't have anything else.  Weave the ribbon through the two slots and push it into the cube with the coffee.  Tie in a bow.  

I've also seen the same idea used with chocolate bars.  Super easy and fun to decoarate.  My coffee friends really liked these.  And, as you noticed, I couldn't make them all the same.  That's just too easy.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 30212

Product List

All Is Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[147892]

$11.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

1/2" Circle Punch

[119869]

$6.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Busy day at work today.  Unfortunately, I had to work more than what I wanted to.  But doesn't everyone feel like that?  I talked to both girls today.  That always makes me feel good.  Alyssa is back at school and Megan is still in England. The house is soo quiet with them gone.  But, life goes on.

This humming bird is addicting to color.  I wish that I had more Stampin' Blends.  Here's an oopsie that I did.  Last time I placed an order, I ordered two Stampin' Blends.  I have two single colors and wanted the other pair.  I ordered the ones I already had!  Naturally, I was quite ticked at myself for that error.  Has anyone else ever done that?

Anyway, the main colors in the humming bird are Calypso Coral, Petal Pink and Soft Sea Foam.  He's not your typical colored bird, but they don't always have to match real life. 

The bird is cut out using the framelits.  So glad they come in a bundle.  I wouldn't want to fussy cut him out.  Did you know that if you order the bundle, you automatically receive 10% off the cost of both items?   That's right.    And right now, tthat would put you VERY close in earning one SAB item!  Win - Win!  

The Rich Razzleberry in the flower gives it a real rich look.  You can definately tell the two different colors are in the petals.  

The patterned paper is from the Floral Romance DSP.  The bird looks like he's in his element with the flower and the background.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 30088

Product List

Humming Along Cling Stamp Set

[148758]

$20.00

Hummingbird Framelits Dies

[148538]

$27.00

Humming Along Cling Bundle

[150621]

$42.25

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

[148618]

$23.00

Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[148586]

$14.00

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

$8.50

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147091]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Marker

[146866]

$4.50

Rich Razzleberry Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144584]

$4.50

Rich Razzleberry Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144583]

$4.50

Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144602]

$9.00

Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144574]

$4.50

Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144573]

$4.50

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Light Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Marker

[148057]

$4.50

Dark Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Marker

[148058]

$4.50

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[148059]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144042]

$4.50

Calypso Coral Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144044]

$4.50

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144045]

$9.00

Light Pineapple Punch Stampin' Blends Marker

[147029]

$4.50

Rich Razzleberry 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon

[147016]

$8.00

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

$18.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Last week the weather here in Wisconsin was -25.  And that was just the temperature, we won't talk about the wind chill.  Today, it is 40 degees.  Never know what to expect here.  Let's just hope we don't have to endure another Polar Vortex for quite some time.

I fell in love with the Floral Romance DSP pack.  Included in the pack are sheets of vellum!  I don't recall Stampin' Up doing that before.  It's such grand surprise.  The stamp set that is shown with is Wonderful Romance.  I like it, but decided to pass on that for right now.  Here, it's paired with the Fresh Fig and the Layering Leaves Dynamic Embossing Folder.  Looks like they were made for each other!

The vellum has bunches of leaves on them.  I fussy cut out 4 bunches of leaves and that is what is directly under the oval sentiment.  The leaves are in two diffrerent colors.  When cutting out, try to get several of both colors for more dimension.  The darker leaves really stand out more.

The words are from Lasting Lily.  It's FREE with any $100 order.  I LOVE this stamp set.  And, in the next release of SAB items, there are framelits to match!  Yahoo!  I sooo cannot wait to order those.  No more fussy cutting those lilys.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

tams# 30038

Product List

Lasting Lily Photopolymer Stamp Set

[149717]

$0.00

Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[148586]

$14.00

Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144242]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

$8.50

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad

[147144]

$7.50

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143704]

$9.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon

[144174]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00