Hey there! Easter is here! After an Easter Celebration at church we will spend the rest of our day at home with our family. It's supposed to be very cool, wet, and rainy, so the egg hunt may have to be in the house. Not the best, but certainly warmer and cleaner!

First, Tamie Ackerson used the Flying Home set, colored with the currently unavailable (but will be again in late May) Stampin' Blends. She embossed the Pool Party background with the Layered Leaves Dynamic Folder.

Next, Ruth Bingle also used Flying Home and Stampin' Blends, embossing the Old Olive background with the Pinewood Planks Dynamic folder.

An anonymous stamper used You're Inspiring for her Crushed Curry & Basic Black card, adding Clear Wink of Stella to the  daffodils for shimmer.

Finally, Mary Lang also used You're Inspiring for her easel card with Sweet Soiree Specialty paper.

Use the supply list below to order: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using April Host Code: 2TWV7ST3

Flying Home Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145929] $18.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704] $9.00	Lemon Lime Twist 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon [145611] $8.00
Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708] $10.00	Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack [144193] $10.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00
You’Re Inspiring Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145808] $19.00	Sweet Soirée Specialty Designer Series Paper [145564] $13.00

Download my Rewards Program point sheet on the sidebar! Collect points with online orders to earn free stamps!

If your order is $150, no code needed. YOU’RE THE HOST and get to choose free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still accrue points toward free stamps!

ALL online orders of any amount receive an unsigned thank you card ready for you to mail to a friend!

My April Online Ordering Gift: Place an order of at least $30 in my Online Store, receive these 3 Make & Take Packets, with instructions for free!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! Tomorrow I will share more formal Easter cards, but today it's all about the bunny!

Jenna Raby used Sweet Little Something  with Powder Pink and Sweet Sugarplum, embossing the background with the Ruffled Dynamic folder.

Kathy Morgan also used Sweet Little Something, a perfect set for Easter or babies!

Carol Slack combined Hello Easter with You're Inspiring and Layering Squares Framelits:

Finally, Ruth Anne Lilley combined A Good Day with the Sale-a-bration Heartfelt Blooms (today is the last day to get it free!) and the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch. "Happy Easter" is from Teeny Tiny Greetings.

Use the supply list below to order: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps using March Host Code: A7TXXG4C

Sweet Little Something Photopolymer Stamp Set [145848] $21.00	Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143699] $10.00	Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488] $27.00	Picnic Basket Builder Framelits Dies [145658] $30.00
Heartfelt Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147202] $0.00	A Good Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145873] $19.00	Decorative Ribbon Border Punch [143721] $16.00	You’Re Inspiring Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145808] $19.00
Hello Easter Photopolymer Stamp Set [145783] $17.00

Download my Rewards Program point sheet on the sidebar! Collect points with online orders to earn free stamps!

Sale-a-bration ENDS TONIGHT! Don't wait to place your order of at least $50 to choose a free SAB item! The website can get slow during the final hours of SAB, so place your order NOW!

If your order is $150, no code needed. YOU’RE THE HOST and get to choose free Stampin’ Rewards! You’ll still accrue points toward free stamps!

ALL orders receive an unsigned thank you card from me so you can send it to someone else!

END OF SALE-A-BRATION SPECIAL!  In addition to the unsigned thank-you card, ALL online orders placed between now and March 31st will receive this Petal Palette Faux Diamonds card, the tutorial, and a 3" x 6" sheet of Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet so you can make your own Faux Diamonds Card!

You will also receive this Whole Lot of Lovely Quilted card, envelope, instructions, and two Petal Passion Embellishments to put on your own creation!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there stamping friends! Today is a special day for our family. We all get to worship together, celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, and then we get to spend the rest of the day enjoying being together as a family!

I've saved a last few swaps to share with you today in honor of Easter!

First here's an adorable little treat topper created by Sherri Peters. Sherri made it quick and easy with the Basket Bunch Bundle!

Next, my team member, Martha Swift, gave each of us attending OnStage Local last week this cute box that didn't need any adhesive to create!

She used the Timeless Tags Thinlets to create the medallion on top, stamping the greeting from Circle of Spring and cutting out the layers with Layering Circles Framelits. Her finishing touch was a Sweet Sugarplum Enamel Shape!

When you open the box you can really see how the unique folds help the box keep its' shape without adhesive.

Cathy Lingle, another Mam's team member, created this swap using the Easter Message set. I love the regal look she achieved with Elegant Eggplant, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Vellum, and Gold Foil!

Finally, my dear stamping customer, Diane Laur, created this easel bookmark card. I received it in the mail last week!

I love the designer paper she used. Although it is not Stampin' Up!, that's ok. I know my customers use products from other sources. It just shows how wonderfully Stampin' Up! can coordinate! Diane did use Easter Messages for the scripture reference on the front. I'm not sure where she got the inside sentiment from, but it may be computer generated. In any case, it's a wonderful card. I forgot to take a picture of the bookmark stored in the front of the card, but trust me, it's awesome too!

Well, that's all of my Easter swaps and samples for this year. Now I'm going to get off this computer and finish my prep for our Easter family celebration.

I will be back tomorrow with another Dragonfly Dreams creation. Until tomorrow, have a blessed Easter and a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! I decorated a Clear Tiny Treat Box for Easter!

 Clear Tiny Treat Box tips:

1. Remove the clear plastic film, meant to prevent scratching during shipment.

2. Fold and pinch all scored lines.

I wrapped an 11" x 2" Pool Party strip  scored at 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 4 1/2", 6 1/2", 8 1/2", and 9 1/2", punching with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. I wrapped horizontally with a 9" x 1 3/4" strip of Falling In Love Designer Paper scored at 1 1/2", 3 1/2", 5 1/2",  and 7 1/2", finishing with a 9" x 1" Very Vanilla strip also scored at the same measurements. All were adheredl with Tear & Tape Adhesive.

I tied the top with Dapper Denim 3/8" Ruched Ribbon, adding a tag stamped with the Basket Bunch tiny eggs. I punched one end with the Scallop Tag Topper and added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter with Fine Tip Glue. I tied the tag with Very Vanilla Thick Baker's Twine.

Tomorrow is the last day to place your $50 Sale-a-bration order. My online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Basket Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set [143186] $21.00	Clear Tiny Treat Boxes [141699] $7.50	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00	Falling In Love Designer Series Paper [142788] $11.00
Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141424] $8.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324] $23.00	Very Vanilla Thick Baker’S Twine [138411] $3.50
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $7.00	2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [141393] $15.00	Subtles Stampin' Write Markers [131263] $29.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $5.00

Remember:

All online orders receive a Thank You card.

Every $25 online order (before tax & shipping) using the March Host Code:   DPKRTP6F will receive pre-cut card kits, one each of the Avant Garden cards:

Click the "Rewards Program" on the right for more info!

Order $50, choose a free Sale-a-bration product AND receive TWO kits of each card!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! The fourth project for my Basket Bunch Bundle Class this weekend is a mini Easter Basket, complete with chocolate!

 Constructed from pieces cut with the Basket Builder Framelit Dies, and one additional piece of cardstock, this little basket was easy to make!

In addition to being so easy to stamp with because of the clarity, you can also bend the words just a little so they will fit inside the Duet Banner Punch!

 I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue for the assembly.

 I finished it off with a little bow tied with Melon Mambo 1/8" Stitched Ribbon. I'm in LOVE with this little basket!

You will receive full printed instructions to make this basket when you attend my class this weekend. Contact me for more details!

To order your Basket Bunch Bundle, here's the link to my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Product List

Basket Bunch Photopolymer Bundle [144731] $46.75	Duet Banner Punch [141483] $18.00	Melon Mambo 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Stitched Ribbon [141650] $6.00	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115318] $8.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $8.00	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Remember while shopping:

All online orders receive a Thank You card.

Every $25 online order (before tax & shipping) using the March Host Code:   DPKRTP6F will receive pre-cut card kits, one each of the Avant Garden cards:

Click the "Rewards Program" on the right for more info!

Order $50, choose a free Sale-a-bration product AND receive TWO kits of each card!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™ 1990-2017

Hey there! Today I have another Basket Bunch card featuring the Folded Paper Frame!

When I first saw cards made with this fold, I was thought, "how did they cut that paper so perfectly?" BUT, after some "reverse engineering" with the sample I received I realized it is just a simple square of designer series paper with each corner folded into the center and then the points folded back to touch the sides! NO CUTTING AND SO EASY!

I embossed some Sweet Sugarplum In Color Envelope Paper with the Falling Petals Textured Folder, and added a piece of Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine tied in a bow. I tied a knot in the end of each end and then frayed it using a Paper-Piercing Tool.

I used a phrase from the Sale-a-bration set, So Very Much, on the inside. Only a few more days left before Sale-a-bration will be over!

To place your qualifying $50 Sale-a-bration order and choose your freebie, go to my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Basket Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set [143186] $21.00	2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper [141698] $11.00	Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper [142778] $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $6.50	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50	2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [141393] $15.00	Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [142761] $8.50
Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine [141688] $3.50	So Very Much Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143340] $0.00	So Very Much Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143343] $0.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.00	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.00

Remember while shopping:

All online orders receive a Thank You card.

Every $25 online order (before tax & shipping) using the March Host Code:   DPKRTP6F will receive pre-cut card kits, one each of the Avant Garden cards:

Click the "Rewards Program" on the right for more info!

Order $50, choose a free Sale-a-bration product AND receive TWO kits of each card!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! It's time for Sunday Swap Day! Today's swaps all used an element of the Basket Bunch Bundle!

First, Tamie Ackerson  gave the Baby Bear an Easter Basket and eggs using the Basket Bunch Bundle, and a flower punched with the Blossom Bunch Punch!

Next, Amy Combs combined the Basket Bunch Bundle with Layering Ovals Framelits and Stitched Shapes Framelits, adding a Lace Doily, Subtles Enamel Shape, White Perfect Accent, and a Rhinestone Basic Jewel:

This egg-stra special easel card arrived without a creator's name! The creator used stamps from the Tye Dyed set to "dye" the eggs in the basket and hiding in the grass!

This swap also has no creator name,  but it reminds me of candy with the three colored circles cut with Layering Circles Framelits!

Finally, Kathy Johnson paired the Basket Bunch bunny with the Circle of Spring set for a special Easter card. I love her softly watercolored look, accented with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter!

There's still time to order Basket Bunch, Circle of Spring, and Baby Bear to create special Easter cards.  If you order at least $50 by March 31st, you can also choose a free Sale-a-bration item!

Here's the link to my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Basket Bunch Photopolymer Bundle [144731] $46.75	Baby Bear Photopolymer Stamp Set [141859] $26.00	Blossom Bunch Punch [140612] $18.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Subtles Enamel Shapes [141679] $9.00	White Perfect Accents [138416] $5.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00
Lace Doilies [142793] $4.50	Tie Dyed Photopolymer Stamp Set [143008] $27.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141468] $7.50
Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Circle Of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set [138964] $16.00	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $5.00

Remember while shopping:

All online orders receive a Thank You card.

Every $25 online order (before tax & shipping) using the March Host Code:   DPKRTP6F will receive pre-cut card kits, one each of the Avant Garden cards:

Click the "Rewards Program" on the right for more info!

Order $50, choose a free Sale-a-bration product AND receive TWO kits of each card!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™ 1990-2017

Hey there! With Paper Pumpkin you don't have to make the projects exactly as shown. After I made the Bunny Buddy Bags as instructed, I modified them:

The tag is stamped with a Circle of Spring phrase and cut with a Basket Builder Framelit.

Instead of the pre-printed linings from the kit, I sponged the inner ears with Sweet Sugarplum.

In keeping with Stampin' Up!'s Angel Policy, I stamped the copywrite on the back underneath the sponge-daubered tail. I used a Project Life Journaling Pen to add my branding.

I made a few girl and boy versions. These are going to a local vintage re-sale shop owned by a friend of mine.

You must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by the 10th of the month to receive that month's kit.

HOWEVER. You can subscribe today ( $19.95 per month, which includes shipping, plus your local sales tax) to receive the April Paper Pumpkin kit. April's kit is a surprise, but we know it includes an extra gift!

Subscription link: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-US/sign-up

Please put CAROL PAYNE as your demonstrator. I will send you a thank you!

After subscribing you can order past kit refills, including Bunny Buddies.

Subscribe today to receive April's Paper Pumpkin. In subsequent months your credit card will be charged the same amount for that month's kit.

To skip a month, simply go to your Paper Pumpkin account and choose the "skip" option.

SALE-A-BRATION DEALS (ending March 31st)

DEAL #1:      3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59 $55 USD
Get a discount on 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

DEAL #2:     12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215 USD
 Save over $2/month, earn Stampin’ Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-a-bration items!

TIP: Add just $35 more to your order and receive over $50 in Stampin' Rewards!

You must purchase the 3 or 12-month subscriptions either directly through me or in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

This offer will end on March 31, 2016 at 11:50 PM (MT).

When you purchase a 3 or 12 month prepaid subscription and no other items, minimum shipping charges ($6.95) will apply to their Sale-A-Braton item(s).

Contact me with questions!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there! I'm working on the projects for my Basket Bunch class next week. Today's card is one we will be making. I wanted to use the Clear Block Background technique as a nice background for the daffodils!

I embossed the white layer with the Petal Burst Textured Impressions folder; layering it on the Daffodil Delight card base.

I used Clear Block D to stamp the Mint Macaron background square onto Watercolor Paper, spritzing the ink with a generous amount of water before pressing the block on to the paper.

I embossed the daffodils with white powder before cutting with a Basket Builder die and adhering with a dimensional. I colored the petals with a White Chalk marker.

Inside I used a Suite Sentiments phrase, stamped with Basic Black Archival ink.

To order your Basket Bunch Bundle, use this link to my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Basket Bunch Photopolymer Bundle [144731] $46.75	Basket Bunch Photopolymer Bundle [144731] $46.75	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683] $8.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141493] $7.50	Watercolor Paper [122959] $5.00	Clear Block D [118485] $8.50
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50
Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Sending Love Ribbon Combo Pack [142737] $7.00	White Stampin Chalk Marker [132133] $3.50
Stampin' Spritzer [126185] $3.00	Suite Sentiments Wood-Mount Stamp Set [142968] $28.00	Suite Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142971] $20.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] $6.50

Remember while shopping:

All online orders receive a Thank You card.

Every $25 online order (before tax & shipping) using the March Host Code:   DPKRTP6F will receive pre-cut card kits, one each of the Avant Garden cards:

Click the "Rewards Program" on the right for more info!

Order $50, choose a free Sale-a-bration product AND receive TWO kits of each card!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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Hey there!  Every month a pretty red box arrives by mail called "Paper Pumpkin", a monthly subscription crafting kit from Stampin' Up! You can subscribe too!

The Paper Pumpkin "Bunny Buddies" box contained supplies to make 9 muslin "bunny bags" and 9 -3" x 3" gift cards with envelopes!

Everything is prepped, and includes instructions.

Self-adhesive ear linings and pre-cut tiny banners, ready to add with tiny clothespins from the kit!

Pom-pom tails included too!

"Bunny Buddies" gift cards!

Bunny Buddies stamps include bunny ears, eyes, nose/mouth combos, whiskers, bow-tie, and 4 phrases.

You can't get Buddy Buddies anymore. You must subscribe by the 10th of the month to receive that month's kit.

HOWEVER. You can subscribe today ( $19.95 per month, which includes shipping, plus your local sales tax) to receive the April Paper Pumpkin kit. April's kit is a surprise, but we know includes an extra gift!

The link to subscribe: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-US/sign-up

BE SURE to put CAROL PAYNE as your demonstrator. I will send you a thank you!

After subscribing you can order past kit refills. Only current subscribers get this perk!

Subscribe now to receive your April's Paper Pumpkin. In subsequent months your credit card will be charged the same amount for that month's kit.

If you need to skip a month, simply go to your Paper Pumpkin account and choose the "skip" option.

THE BEST DEALS ARE DURING SALE-A-BRATION (ending March 31st)

DEAL #1:      3-Month Prepaid Subscription (137859) $59 $55 USD
Get a discount on 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!

DEAL #2:     12-Month Prepaid Subscription (137861) $215 USD
 Save over $2/month, earn Stampin’ Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-a-bration items!

TIP: Add just $35 more to your order and receive over $50 in Stampin' Rewards!

You must purchase the 3 or 12-month subscriptions either directly through me or in my online store: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

This offer will end on March 31, 2016 at 11:50 PM (MT).

If a customer purchases a 3 or 12 month prepaid subscription and no other items, minimum shipping charges ($6.95) will apply to their Sale-A-Braton item(s).

Contact me with questions!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin' Up!™1990-2017