Hey there! Lando's 4th birthday party was yesterday evening! He's crazy about cars AND  the color blue, so I made his card with the Geared Up Garage bundle!

I used Prussian Blue Brusho Crystal Colour  to create a unique background, then stamped the car several times without re-inking to get the look of motion.

I used dies from the Garage Gears Thinlits to cut out the car, the greeting, and the Silver Foil gear embellishment.

The car "runs" on a track I punched with the Classic Label Punch, pulled along with Black/Silver 1/4" Striped Metallic Ribbon. I heat embossed the card with white powder on Pacific Point card stock.

I colored the inside sentiment with both Light & Dark Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends.

Easy-peasy!

Another version, but with motion stamping creating the background.

Black heat embossed car.

Silver and Basic Black gear embellishments:

Geared Up Garage Cling Bundle [150610]	Brusho Crystal Colour [144101]	Classic Label Punch [141491]
Black/Silver 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Striped Metallic Ribbon [148486]	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111350]	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [147098]
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Black Stampin' Emboss Powder [146956]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Embossing Buddy [103083]	Heat Tool [129053]
Foam Adhesive Strips [141825]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Birthday Wishes For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145742]
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [148544]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]

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Any order placed in my online store between now and January 15^th will receive the Butterfly Gala card with an envelope, un-signed so you can mail it to a friend, for free! I’ll try to mail the card to you on the next business day after your place your order.

During Sale-a-bration any order of at least $50 (before tax & shipping) get you a free product choice from the SAB brochure!

Purchase the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration, choose $175 of products for only $99! Add the Sale-a-bration Recruit-Exclusive Craft & Carry Tote for only $30 more!

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Hey there! I'm pretty crazy about the So Hoppy for You stamp set from the Sale-a-bration brochure! Today I have two cards to share with you with this set, and both utilize the "color block" technique!

First, my creation:

I embossed the Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green panels withe Sparkle and Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, running though the Big Shot after I stamped the froggies. BlackGlittered Ornandy Ribbon and Glitter Enamel Dots give sparkle.

I also used a Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplet to complement the unicycle-riding fellow!

I used white powder to heat emboss on the black panel.

Inside I used Stampin' Write Markers to ink up the sentiment.

The inspiration for the above card was taken from this color-block So Hoppy together creation by Kim Allen:

So Hoppy Together Cling Stamp Set [149725]	Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set [148618]	Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141468]
Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141493]	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Embossing Buddy [103083]	Versamark Pad [102283]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Heat Tool [129053]	Glitter Enamel Dots [146934]
Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801]	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082]	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157]

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Any order placed in my online store between now and January 15^th will receive the Butterfly Gala card with an envelope, un-signed so you can mail it to a friend, for free! I’ll try to mail the card to you on the next business day after your place your order.

During Sale-a-bration any order of at least $50 (before tax & shipping) get you a free product choice from the SAB brochure!

Purchase the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration, choose $175 of products for only $99! Add the Sale-a-bration Recruit-Exclusive Craft & Carry Tote for only $30 more!

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Hey there! The long-awaited day is finally here! The Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs are LIVE for customer orders!

While messing around on Pinterest, I found Australian Gail Ellis' blog, Blue Rose Paper Treasures.  Gail featured an easy technique, "Faux denim", requiring only cardstock and an inkpad!

I started with Balmy Blue cardstock, then swiped the open Night of Navy inkpad across the layer several times. I embossed the layer with the Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions folder. I cut a silver foil layer with a Rectangle Stitched Framelit, and cut the Night of Navy "happy" with a Well Written Framelit.

After faux denim-ing a smaller piece of Balmy Blue, I rubbed with an Embossing Buddy to dry up the ink. I stamped the Geared Up Garage car with Versamark and heat embossed with silver powder. It was easy to cut out the car with the Garage Gears Framelit die.

The inside sentiment is a combo of Well Said stamps and Well Written die. These are combined into a bundle so you can save 10%. I added a couple of Night of Navy "oil spills" and some silver foil gears for "pop".

Your supply list to place your order in my online store:

Geared Up Garage Cling Bundle [150610]	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]
Well Said Cling Bundle [150609]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Embossing Buddy [103083]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131]	Heat Tool [129053]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Hey there! How are you on this last day of 2018? My wish for you in 2019 is a happy, healthy New Year, sprinkled with all of God's best!

2018 was a marvelous year for the Payne Clan:

Blessing #1: Our oldest son, Troy, began dating Grace, the girl who will become our first daughter-in-law in March of 2019!

Blessing #2: Our 10th grandchild, Cyndal Jade, was born in July!

Blessing #3: Also in July our middle son, Logan, began dating Faith, one of Grace's best friends, and she will become our second daughter-in-law later in 2019!

Along the way we've had many more blessings: healthy, growing grandchildren, a 7 day trip on an Alaska Cruise for Mark & I, becoming empty-nester's for the first time in almost 40 years, just to name a few!

Here's our Payne Clan Christmas Card for 2018:

Just the grandkids:

Now the real reason you came to my blog today, to see some cute cards! These three cards are the rest of the ones we will be making at my Stampin' In The New Year Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack TOMORROW afternoon here at my house! Contact me to attend! Refer to yesterday's blog post for all of the details HERE.

First, this fun card with the Broadway Birthday Bundle:

The card I created for Jaxon's 7th birthday (you can still order the Toil & Trouble Designer Paper in my online store through Wednesday, January 2nd and the So Hoppy Together set is from the Sale-a-bration brochure starting on January 3rd)

And a brand-new card I created last night with the Incredible Like You set from the Occasions Catalog and new Gingham Gala 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper!

I will be blogging all about this card tomorrow, along with two more samples with this same layout and set!

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Hey there! On this last Sunday of 2018 I have a collection of  6 different cards created with the Classic Garage Suite from the 2019 Occasions Catalog! This suite will also be featured at my Stampin' In the New Year Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack on New Year's Day!

First, Kim Vogel embossed the Basic Black background with the Hexagon Dynamic Textured Impressions folder before adding layers of Classic Garage 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Black/Silver 1/4" Striped Metallic Ribbon, and an adorable silver wrench from the Classic Garage Metal Elements.

Next, Kelly Acheson used the Big Shot Embossing Mats to use a Garage Gears Thinlets Die to emboss the Basic Gray background of her swap. The car die cuts out both the stamped image from Geared Up Garage and the car image in one of the Classic Garage 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper prints!

Lori Mueller created a fun pocket card, heat embossing the father's day image with silver powder. A Garage Gears Thinlits Die cuts it out too!

The card pulls out. This card would work perfect as a gift card holder!

Karen Titus cut out one of the Classic Garage designer series paper prints with the Garage Gears Thinlit to create the focal image of her z-fold card.

Another swap by Kim Vogel. Kim cut out Real Red gears with the Garage Gears Thinlits to peek out from behind her car focal image!

Finally, Karen Titus created an easy flap-fold card with the Classic Garage Suite!

Just a few more days until the 2019 Occasions Catalog goes live on January 3rd!

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Hey there! I've already shared some of my "Stampin' In The New Year" Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack cards, but with the class a few days away, it's time to seriously share!

First, I'm excited about this Butterfly Gala card! Fresh spring colors of Lemon Lime Twist and Highland Heather make the images POP! We'll also be using the Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Folder, Scallop Tag Topper Punch, and new Whisper White 5/8" Flax Ribbon!

We'll use the Classic Garage Suite for this masculine card. You can customize your greeting with the Lined Alphabet.

I love, love, love THIS card! I'm super excited to share the "Graphic Background" technique with you! It's not a new technique by any means, but I'm loving it with the Life is Grand stamps! Sale-a-bration starts January 3rd, but you'll be able to place a $50 order at my class and choose the Hello Cupcake stamp set for free! I will hold the order a couple of days, no problem!

Class Details:

Date: Tuesday, January 1st, 1-6 p.m.

Price: $25 to make 12 birthday cards, two each of 6 different designs. Envelopes and instructions are included.

Free option: Place an order of at least $35 from the Stampin' Up! Catalogs and your cards are free!

Sale-a-bration option: Increase your order from $35 to $50 to choose a free item from the Sale-a-bration brochure.

Class-by-Mail option: Call, text, email, or go directly to my online store to place your order of at least $50 by January 4th and I will mail the class packet to you the week of January 7th.

RSVP please! I am preparing for a large class, but still need to know if you are coming!

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Any order placed in my online store between now and January 4^th will receive the So Hoppy For You card with an envelope, un-signed so you can mail it yourself, from me for free! I will mail the card to you on the next business day after your place your order!

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I'll share the final three on Monday. Tomorrow is Sunday Swap Day!

Hey there! My grandson, Jaxon, was born on December 26th, so we celebrated his birthday yesterday. For Jaxon's card I used the Sale-abration set, So Hoppy Together and new Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies:

The frog print from retiring Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper coordinates perfectly with the So Hoppy Together frogs. This paper is on the Discounted Retiring List and is only available while-supplies-last. Order it in my online store today!

I stamped the So Hoppy for You frog, the flies, and the greeting all with Memento Tuxedo Black ink so I could color with my Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers. I used the Granny Apple Green Light & Dark Markers and the Light Highland Heather to color the frog and the flies.

Inside I use new stamps from the Occasions Catalog bundle, Well Said.

I must say the die I used to cut out the Gorgeous Grape "happy" was a dream to use! The word practically fell out of the die!

My favorite thing about this card, though, is this phrase, also from the Well Said Bundle!

Your shopping list for today! The first three items of this table will be available to order on January 3rd, but you need to order the discounted Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper NOW before it sells out or goes away on January 2nd!

So Hoppy Together Cling Stamp Set [149725]	Well Said Cling Bundle [150609]	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]
Toil & Trouble 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147531]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274]	Light Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Marker [146881]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301]

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Hey there! I had a swap I needed to create using Sneak Peek Occasions and/or Sale-a-bration goodies, so I used the same background technique with the Life is Grand stamp set that I used on my Stampers Dozen Blog Hop card a few days ago. I stamped the Granny Apple Green background with "make a wish" from Life is Grand with Granny Apple Green ink, the cupcake base with Coastal Cabana, the frosting with Melon Mambo, and "Sweet Wishes" with Granny Apple Green ink.

I cut out the cupcake and the greeting with a new Rectangle Stitched Framelits Die from my Occasions Catalog pre-order, then layered it on a Granny Apple Green and then a Coastal Cabana rectangle.

I added a Melon Mambo Glitter Enamel Dot for a final pop of color.

Inside I stamped a phrase and the sprinkles from Hello Cupcake. I lined the envelope flap with a print from new How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper. Those gummy bears are sooooo cute!

Life Is Grand Cling Stamp Set [148744]	Hello Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set [149714]	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297]	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]
Glitter Enamel Dots [146934]	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301]

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Any order placed in my online store between now and Christmas Eve (December 24th) will receive the Peaceful Noel card with an envelope, un-signed so you can mail it yourself, from me for free! I will mail the card to you on the next business day after your place your order.

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Hey there! Are you ready for Christmas, I'm still working on it, and now I have to stop and let you know Stampin' Up! just announced a Clearance Rack Refresh this morning! yay! 

At up to 60% off, these deals won't last long! 

The "Love Today" Planner Kit, was $37.00, is now $14.80, and the refill kit, formerly $27.00, is  now $10.80!

LOTS of different ribbons are reduced in price:

Perennial Birthday Card Kit, was $27.00, but now is only $10.80!

Designer Series Paper. This Picture Perfect Party 6" x 6" pack was $10.00, but now is only $4.00!

Stampin' Ink Spots, formerly $9.00, are now only $3.60!

Big Shot framelits and thinlits. These "Stitched Seasons" framelits dies just retired in August and were $33.00, but are on sale now for only $19.80!

Shop for these great deals, as well as retiring and discounted Holiday Catalog products from the Year-End Closeout!

Order these your favorites from the Clearance Rack, Year-End Closeout, or regular catalog items today and they will arrive shortly after Christmas when you finally have time to play!

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Hey there! Our Stampers Dozen Blog Hop December theme is "Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

For my project today I chose to use the Piece of Cake Bundle photopolymer stamps and Cake Builder Punch, along with the Life is Grand cling stamp set. My camera did not do a good job with the colors of this card, which are Powder Pink, Soft Suede, and Whisper White. I stamped the "make a wish" with Powder Pink on the Powder Pink layer.  This phrase is from the Life is Grand "cling" stamp set in the Occasions catalog. "Cling" stamps are new to this catalog. They are still red rubber like the current "clear-mount" or "wood-mount" stamps we currently carry, but have an innovative sticker that is sticky on both sides so it sticks firmly to the clear blocks!

I used Petal Pink 1/4" ribbon from the Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack in the Annual Catalog.

I added the cake from the new Occasions Catalog set, Piece of Cake.

This stamp set is bundled with the Cake Builder Punch. I laid the photopolymer stamps on the images on the punch to get my placement for the stamping block.

I pressed the block to the stamps and pulled them off of the top of the punch.

I stamped both the pedestal and the cake at the same time.

Punched both images at the same time.

The inside of the card is stamped with the same front image with stamped-off Powder Pink ink and another Life is Grand phrase.

Now it's time to hop on to the next blog in the hop!

Stamper's Dozen December 2018 Blog Hop

1. Patty Chenail – Stamping In My Flops
2. Bonnie O'Neill – Bonnie Stamped
3. Joanne Cantrell – Keep It Simple, Stampers
4. Carol Payne – Carol Payne Stamps
5. Rachel Yurkanin – Stamping with Rachel
6. Sharon Hashimoto Burkert – As the Ink Dries
7. Debbie Naylor – Unfrogettable Stamping
8. Jodi Reinert – Stamp with Jodi
9. Kelly Acheson – A Stamp Above
10. Judy Garza – Creativity Released
11. BJ Peters – Stampin' BJ
12. Laura Milligan – I’d Rather “Bee” Stampin’

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