Hey there! After I CASEd the Nothing Sweeter "Shop By Project" card from my online store, it really lit my creative fire! I have three more cards to share with you this week, starting with this one for a winter Birthday!

I used a clean and fresh color combo of Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White. I embossed the white background layer with the Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for a festive, almost "frosting" look!

 The present stamps is two separate images. I stamped the ink once on scrap paper before stamping on a white piece of card stock, then I stamped the darker outline, the two middle "ribbon" lines, and the squiggle. Adding rhinestones is the perfect finishing touch!

 I repeated the same process (stamping-off for the solid image, full strength for the outline) with Melon Mambo for the center present. I masked the center before stamping the stars.

This present was the easiest. I stamped off the solid image, stamped the outlines, then stamped the snowflake center. I finished with a little masking to stamp the edges and a rhinestone in the center.

 I chose a greeting from Another Wonderful Year, stamping first in Bermuda Bay and then in Melon Mambo. I cut out "CELEBRATE" with my Paper Snips to adhere to the phrase.

 Inside I used a sentiment from Lift Me Up.

 I remembered to stamp my envelope too!

Nothing Sweeter Photopolymer Bundle [149955]	Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147923]	Another Wonderful Year Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146695]
Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142896]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131197]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]	Paper Snips Scissors [103579]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]

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Hey there! October is Stampin' Up!'s 30th Birthday,  and we're celebrating with 15% off a BIG selection of sets TODAY ONLY!!!!

A Stampin' Up! video to kick it off!

For a paper copy of the sale list, click here:

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My favorite creations with 30th Birthday Stamp sets!

Time for Tea:

One For All:

Apron of Love:

More Apron of Love:

And Cake Soiree':

Time For Tea Photopolymer Stamp Set [147069]	Another Wonderful Year Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146695]	Best Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set [147136]
One For All Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146655]	Bubbles & Bubbly Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147383]	In Every Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146709]
En Route Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146594]	Friendly Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146673]	Peaceful Place Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146689]
Apron Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [145835]	Hanging Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146239]	Free Cake Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146440]
Birthday Backgrounds Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146446]	Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set [140675]	Blow Out The Candles Photopolymer Stamp Set [146420]
Cake Soirée Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145745]	A Little Wild Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144344]	Sweet Baby Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146459]
Labels To Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144967]	Beautiful Promenade Photopolymer Stamp Set [146842]	Kindness & Compassion Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146729]
Sunny Days Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146735]	A Big Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set [147377]	Bee Thankful Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146765]
Floral Frames Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146508]	Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set [146519]	All The Good Things Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146558]
Sweet Storybook Photopolymer Stamp Set [146511]	Better With You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146567]	Pick A Pennant Photopolymer Stamp Set [146499]

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For $99, you get:

Hey there! Over the weekend I attended the 80th birthday party for my Sister-in-law, Harriett, so of course I made her a special card. The Broadway Bound Specialty Designer Series Paper is simply gorgeous, so I used more than one print from the pack to create an easel fold card. I also used the Broadway Lights Framelits to cut Silver Glimmer Paper to frame the
"Hooray"from the Broadway Birthday stamp set.

I love this phrase that sets the stage for the easel-stop sentiment . .

"Wish" is cut with another Broadway Lights Framelit from Lovely Lipstick Designer Series Paper. I added rhinestones for a jazzy "Great White Way" light bulb effect!

The candles and the sentiments are all part of the Broadway Birthday set. So fun to create with!

The easel-fold is such a great presentation card, perfect for the mantle or on a bedside table!

Broadway Birthday Photopolymer Bundle [148321]	Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper [146277]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Silver Glimmer Paper [146960]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Hey there! We celebrated Ivory's 2nd birthday yesterday, and today I want to share her card with you!

The wrapping paper Darcy helped me pick out to wrap Ivory's gifts had cupcakes all over it, so I decided to make a cupcake card to match!

 I embossed the Whisper White layer with the Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions folder for a swirling icing look. I embossed a piece of Crumb Cake with the Corrugated Dynamic folder, then hand-trimmed it to size with the half-circle I punched with the 2 1/4" Circle Punch. I smeared the Melon Mambo cupcake top with Shimmery White Embossing Paste for icing. Stampin' Up! currently doesn't have any number dies, so I did use a retired set I still keep in my stash for just these occasions!

 I tied 16" of Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon into a bow for some girly "fluff"!

 Inside I stamped images and sentiments from the Birthday Banners set!

 Your shopping supply list for today! Click on any image to find it in my online store:

Birthday Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141506]	Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147923]	Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148026]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]
Shimmery White Embossing Paste [145645]	Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912]	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320]	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301]

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Hey there! Stampin' Up! just announced the World Card Making Day sale!

Stampin' Up! has released a list of discounted essential stamping products, available today through Sunday, October 7th!

My favorite?  The Lots of Happy Card Kit! Normally $35.00, on sale for $31.50! Make 20 cards (less than $2 per card)!  You still have the stamps, stamping block, stampin' spot inkpad, and watercolor pencils to use on future projects when you're done!

• 
  
  Makes 20 cards, 4 each of 5 designs, using the included Lots of Happy Stamp Set
  * Folded card sizes: 2" x 3-1/2", 2-1/2" x 4-1/2", 4" x 3-1/2", 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (5.1 x 8.9 cm, 6.4 x 11.4 cm, 10.2 x 8.9 cm, 10.8 x 14 cm)
  * Includes set of 7 photopolymer stamps
  * clear stamp block
  * 20 printed card bases and coordinating envelopes
  * giftable kraft box
  * printed, gold foil, white, and vellum die-cut accents
  * white/gold foil labels
  * Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Spot
  * full-size Watercolor Pencils in Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry
  * Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ombre Ribbon
  * Stampin’ Dimensionals
  
  Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand

Click on these sale items to order in my online store:

Notes Of Kindness Card Kit [148266]	Soft Sayings Card Kit [145466]	Lots Of Happy Card Kit [146388]	Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit [146857]
Ready To Layer Photopolymer Stamp Set [146582]	Around The Corner Photopolymer Stamp Set [147464]	Petal Palette Wood-Mount Stamp Set [145785]	Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788]
P.S. You're The Best Wood-Mount Stamp Set [146513]	P.S. You're The Best Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146516]	Calligraphy Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set [146780]	Calligraphy Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146783]
Very Vanilla 12" X 12" Cardstock [144239]	Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock [124302]	Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes [144236]	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527]
Delightfully Detailed Note Cards & Envelopes [146911]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

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Hey there! With 22 birthdays to make cards for every year, I have to admit that sometimes I don't get a special one made and so have to go into my "stash" to give a card I've made in a past class. However, my daughter, Jessica, turned 40 yesterday so there was NO WAY I wasn't going to make her a special one!

I turned to the Broadway Bound Suite found on pages 68 & 69 of the Annual Catalog to create this fun card for my girl:

 I used the Balloon Bouquet Punch with Lovely Lipstick, Silver Foil, and Sparkle Glimmer to create the balloons. I used Solid Basic Black Baker's Twine for the strings.

 I wanted to cut an impressive "Wish" with the Broadway Lights Thinlets, so I used Basic Black Foil, adhering with liquid glue.

 The card base is a standard 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2".

 Each fold of the card builds on the one before!

 I accented the final sentiment, stamped directly on the Broadway Bound Specialty Designer Series Paper, with adhesive-backed Candle Embellishments. There are both silver and gold in the 24-piece pack.

 I think she enjoyed her card, as well as the little something that fell out when she opened it all the way! lol!

Broadway Birthday Photopolymer Bundle [148321]	Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper [146277]	Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970]	Black Foil Sheets [147898]
Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine [141682]	Glue Dots [103683]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Candle Embellishments [146281]

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Hey there! When I'm playing with a pack of designer series paper I try to see what I can do with at least half of the prints. The black kitty cat print from the Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper inspired my card today:

I punched a layer of Basic Black Foil with the Cat Punch so the frolicking kittens would peek through. The black foil layer is very reflective and hard to photograph. If you look at this product in the shopping list you'll see that Stampin' Up! had a hard time taking its' picture too! lol!

I tied a bit of Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon under the Accented Blooms Greeting that I punched with the Tailored Tag Punch after embossing with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder. I surprised myself by trying, and succeeding, to heat-emboss Tuxedo Black Memento ink!

 I colored the Birthday Wishes For You sentiment with the Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, then hand-cut the banner. I used the banner as the easel-stop for this card.

I also colored the main birthday greeting with the same Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends!

I covered the envelope flap with the same black kitty print and then added the punched out cat to the front!

Accented Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146681]	Tailored Tag Punch [145667]	Birthday Wishes For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145742]	Cat Punch [144666]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Black Foil Sheets [147898]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]	Toil & Trouble 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147531]
Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144599]	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]
Heat Tool [129053]

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Hey there! Did you know Stampin' Up! has special stamps in the catalog for party hosts only?

Two ways to host! First,  invite friends to a party! I'll teach simple (or advanced, your choice!) stamping techniques while you create a couple of cards (aka Make n' Takes) for free. Or, skip the party, collect orders from friends and family totaling at least $150.  Contact me  or go directly to my online store to order. YOUR order counts too! Look over the Host Sets as you choose your Stampin' Rewards. 

I created two slightly differing versions using Cajun Craze, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, and Crumb Cake:

 I stamped-off Crumb Cake for the Burlap background, as well as the greeting frame, with Crumb Cake. The rest is stamped with Cajun Craze.

 I created a three-loop bow, adding with glue dots. I punched the greeting and the mat with the Darling Label Punch.

  I punched the greeting and the mat with the Darling Label Punch.

 All of the sentiments are included in Very Vintage!

 In my second version I used more Crumb Cake:

 Lovely!

Supply listing that includes ALL of the current Host Sets!

Very Vintage Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146801]	Burlap Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143982]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684]	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]
Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043]	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]	Darling Label Punch Box [146855]
Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672]	Springtime Stroll Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146795]	Pressed Flowers Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146789]	Artfully Folded Photopolymer Stamp Set [146806]
Seasoned With Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set [146804]	Hand Delivered Photopolymer Stamp Set [146808]	Warm Hearted Photopolymer Stamp Set [147777]	Hung With Care Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147882]

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Hey there! Another  Holiday Catalog stamp I had to add to my collection was Buffalo Check!  This stamp has so many uses, especially with the "farmhouse" look that is so popular right now!

I paired it with the Country Home set to create another one of the cards we will be making when I have my Country Home Class next month:

 I heat-embossed the Blueberry Bushel pitcher and the Whisper White Craft blooms with Clear embossing powder on vellum:

 Before cutting with the largest oval Stitched Shapes framelit I flipped the blooms over onto my Stampin' Pierce Mat and rubbed with the stylus from the Simply Scored to make the blooms have a whiter look.

 I adhered the vellum to the scalloped Blueberry Bushel oval with sponged liquid glue. I added a Night of Navy baker's twine bow with a glue dot.

 I cut out the "HELLO" with a Stitched Labels Framelit.

 I added a narrow strip of Blueberry Bushel designer paper inside.

 The supply list for today:

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set [147678]	Buffalo Check Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147794]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856]
Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968]	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138]	Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill [147277]	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]
Heat Tool [129053]	Embossing Buddy [103083]	Night Of Navy Medium Baker's Twine [146336]	Glue Dots [103683]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	In Color 2018–2020 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146963]	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301]

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to receive  these 3 free September Make & Take packets:

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If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

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Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! Today I'm sharing more Coffee Cafe' cards, but this time I used Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper. These cards were actually my "warm-up" cards I created before I made the "Pumpkin Spice" card for Grace!

I cut three strips from Nature's Poem Designer Paper to adhere vertically on a 4" x 5 1/4" layer. I embossed with the Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Folder and sponged the edges  with Soft Suede ink.

I stamped a Coffee Cafe sentiment, "HI" with Cajun Craze ink, punching with a 1/2" Circle Punch.

After stamping the Perennial Birthday sentiment, I punched it out with the Pretty Label Punch and added Soft Suede sponging and Cajun Craze-stamped hearts.

Inside I stamped another Perennial Birthday sentiment and added a strip of Nature's Poem DSP to the bottom.

I created a slightly improved version by sponging the embossed Pinewood Planks with Soft Suede ink and tipping the cup lid up with dimensionals.

If I create another version of this card I would have a greeting coming out of the lid opening as if the cup were speaking!

Side by side Nature's Poem Coffee Cafe'!

Today's supply list:

Coffee Café Photopolymer Stamp Set [143677]	Coffee Cups Framelits Dies [143745]	Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338]	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708]
Corrugated Elements [144158]	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115318]
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Stamping Sponges [141337]	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301]
Pretty Label Punch [143715]	1/2" Circle Punch [119869]	Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145760]

Place your order of at least $25 in my online store  http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using  Host Code: 43D6DR47

to receive  these 3 free September Make & Take packets:

Free Stamps! Details on the sidebar!



If you prefer, call or a text me to order: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Click this link to review an online redemption tutorial:      

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When you host a September party with $250 in sales, you’ll earn the exclusive Dashing Along Designer Series Paper for FREE. This offer ends on September 30^th! Contact me today!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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