Wednesday, December 31, 2014

I think of you...often


Now that w are over the "heat" wave that hit us in Wisconsin, it is time to get back indoors and enjoy some warmth in the form of love, togetherness, and honestly a break from the holidays.

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I think of warm days often. When I get up in the morning and see that it is well below freezing, I just know that this will be a perfect day to spend at my craft room and have the children play around me while I play too. Today's card was inspired on the Mojo Monday challenge 378, but I kept the card to my normal measurements. I want to use the Moon Lake image and decided on the sentiment from the same set. The Bordering Blooms stamp set also added a special touch to make the banner with the two images combined, but in contrasting colors. I like the subtle colors that gave the card a peaceful and calming look; just like a warm day by the shore.

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2015 Catalog Transition 

As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.
  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

Happy New Birthday....


And the last Sunday of 2014 is past and now all the hope is deposit into the New Year. Are you ready for 2015?

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I love New Year celebration even though I hardly celebrate the way I used to back in my youth days in Brazil. Sweet Memories! But for today I am just going to participate in the RetroSketch challenge 146, which is the last one of 2014. I set the background with the Typeset DSP and used the Gorgeous Grunge as a background for the Itty Bitty Accent Flowers; both the flowers and sentiment are from the Something to Say stamp set. Now, we can greet 2015 with a cool Happy Birthday card! Let the New Year begin!

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping): Please note that the items not listed are the from either the New Occasions Catalog or Sale-a-Bration

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2015 Catalog Transition 

As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.
  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
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Saturday, December 27, 2014

A shout of Thanks!

12-25
I am getting used to these lazy days, but I know to enjoy a bit of down time, as it is much needed.

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Pastel colors are so wonderful to work with and easy to make a fantastic finish. Today's card is based on two inspirations: the Pals Paper Arts Challenge 233 and also Splitcoaster Stampers Ways to Use challenge. I broke open the Crazy About You stamp set and I am loving this great set. Colors are beautiful paired together using the Lullaby DSP, and the beautiful ribbon adds a subtle touch to finish it all up.

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping): Please note that the items not listed are the from either the New Occasions Catalog or Sale-a-Bration

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2015 Catalog Transition 

As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.
  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
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MDS Software - $19.95
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Friday, December 26, 2014

Say Hello, Honey!

Seasons Greetings!

It is crazy how busy it gets around the holidays. My family gathered with friends for a fantastic Christmas meal on Wednesday, and Thursday we rest from all that eating. I put in a 4 mile run, then it was time to go play and rest a bit.

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Made this card for a color challenge from Splitcoaststampers. I like looking for inspiration on colors as well as sketches for my cards. I decided for a All Occasions card as I hardly ever had those readily available. I like it's clean lines and the simplicity of the World of Dreams stamp set adds just enough interest without overpowering the card. The sentiment is from the Good Greetings stamp set and the little bow was easily accomplished using My Bow Maker.

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping): Please note that the items not listed are the from either the New Occasions Catalog or Sale-a-Bration

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2015 Catalog Transition 

As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.
  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
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MDS Free 30-day Trial Version
MDS Software - $19.95
MDS Support

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

A Festive Thank You.



I spent my afternoon with a dear friend and her children today. We had lunch together, wrapped gifts, chatted away, and I even went home with dinner. I enjoy her a lot and truly appreciate her friendship.

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Then, I got home and was commissioned to prepare a Thank you card. The lady whom order the card is my daughter's violin instructor's mother and she told me the story behind the recipient of the card. I certainly got plenty inspiration today, then I saw the Mojo Monday challenge 377 and the card just blossomed in my mind.

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I am totally loving the new Butterflies Thinlits Dies and you will love it too. The intricate details can be tricky to work with, but stay tuned for a tutorial that I am putting together to help you with those details. You will love it all even more.

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping): Please note that the items not listed are the from either the New Occasions Catalog or Sale-a-Bration

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2015 Catalog Transition 

As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.
  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
All Digital Downloads
MDS Free 30-day Trial Version
MDS Software - $19.95
MDS Support

Sunday, December 21, 2014

It is color time! Yet again


 PPA232 Dec 18
Wow, it seems like the days are running together now. I had today's card ready for two days already but somehow the days are moving faster than me. Although I did do my run this afternoon..

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Better later than never. So here it is, in all its glory the beautiful card based on the Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge 232. I am on the coloring mode and the new Indescribable Gift stamp set is so beautiful and perfect for coloring. I add a bit of Sweet Sadie Washi Tape on the side and the looks was complete.

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Look at that stamp set? Just wait few more days and you will be able to order it from the new Occasions catalog. Now, if you need and use lots of sentiments, than you must consider And Many more stamp set, super cute and very, very versatile.

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping): Please note that the items not listed are the from either the New Occasions Catalog or Sale-a-Bration

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog


2015 Catalog Transition 

As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.

  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
All Digital Downloads
MDS Free 30-day Trial Version
MDS Software - $19.95
MDS Support

Friday, December 19, 2014

Best Year Ever!


Another weekend is upon us and then, in few days, we will reach the end of the Holiday Season. A new chapter will then starts and we will all be thankful that we can now get into the rhythm of things once again.

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How about a Thank you card to start? Then, get a great sketch such as the one from the Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge 249, a beautiful and soothing DSP such as the one from The Best Year ever DSP from the soon to start Sale-A-Bration, and even a bit from the past as in the Perfectly Penned stamp set, and there you have it, a perfect Thank you card to close or to start a new chapter of your life book. Enjoy!

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping): Please note that the items not listed are the from either the New Occasions Catalog or Sale-a-Bration

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2015 Catalog Transition
As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.
  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
All Digital Downloads
MDS Free 30-day Trial Version
MDS Software - $19.95
MDS Support

Thursday, December 18, 2014

For you cupcake!


DSC#112-Sketch

I have several friends that celebrate their birthdays in December. The biggest struggle with that is to have a birthday separated from the Holidays. I am not a December child, but shared my birthday with my older sister, whose birthday is only 5 days after mine. As a child, I did not appreciate that. Little I knew, the day would come when I would miss sharing my cake with my sister.

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So, if your birthday is in December, please make room to celebrate it to the fullest and enjoy every bit of it. Today's card is inspired by the Dostamper Stars challenge 112, and since I have neglect my current supplies in lieu of the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration products, today I used only products from the current Annual catalog. The Sketched Birthday stamp set is too cute and added the perfect sentiment for this card. The Flashback DSP has a great color combination and was very easy to work with it.I hope you will find inspiration in this card and in my blog. Thank you for visiting.

Find more inspiration for this great sketch!

Cindy Techlin's Gift Tags
Robyn Rasset Lotus Blossom Anniversary card
Sharon Bennet Mingle all the Way

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping): Please note that the items not listed are the from either the New Occasions Catalog or Sale-a-Bration

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog


2015 Catalog Transition
As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.
  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
All Digital Downloads
MDS Free 30-day Trial Version
MDS Software - $19.95
MDS Support

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Oh Happy Day!



The days preceding Christmas seems to run too fast and I am getting panicked about it. I like to enjoy my days and not feel too rushed, but every end of the year is like this. Oh well.

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I am finding time, in the midst of chaos to craft and enjoy the new pre-order products. I have showcased some and will continue to do so, however my current products are getting a bit jealous, so today I am featuring the new Birthday Bash DSP along with the Starburst Sayings stamp set. The ribbon is a Sale-A-Bration item that can be yours too starting January 6th! I like how the ribbons feel and how beautiful of a bow it gives. Of course that My Bow Maker helps a lot with that! This card is being entered in the Mojo Monday challenge 376, as it is hard to pass on a good sketch. I hope you enjoy today's card and will come back soon for more.

Miriam's Supply List (Click product for more details and quick & easy shopping): Please note that the items not listed are the from either the New Occasions Catalog or Sale-a-Bration

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

2015 Catalog Transition
As the end of the year approaches, many of you have been asking questions about the new catalog. So, here is a quick reference to help you.
  • 2014 Holiday Catalog: Ends January 5
  • 2015 Occasions Catalog: Starts January 6 - ends June 2
  • 2015 Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Starts January 6 - ends March 31
If you're an active customer with me, your Occasions Catalog and SAB Brochure should be arriving in your mailbox soon (some have already arrived).  Let me just say..."You won't be disappointed!"
As you browse through the 2015 Occasions Catalog, you'll find that a handful of products from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are being featured (in addition to those found on page 49).  However, most will "disappear".
Here's some of my favorites NOT Carrying Forward from the 2014 Holiday Catalog are:
Be sure to stock up before they are gone, gone, gone!
SHOP: Holiday Catalog

Are you ready for Sale-A-Bration 2015? Well, be ready and make sure you do not miss a thing. Contact me to book your party now. You get all the usual benefit and then some. In addition, you will receive a My Bow Maker for free as a Thank you gift for booking your party.

Check out the new Project Life landing page. It includes information on Project Life, product collections, coordination, and more. Check it out here! 

 NOT yet a M Stampin' With You Customer currently but plan to order through me?  You can receive the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Holiday Catalog through me FREE, too.  Simply place an order and I will send you a catalog!
PLEASE NOTE:  If you have a relationship with another demonstrator, please contact them directly to provide you with a catalog.

You'll find My Digital Products & Support here:
All Digital Downloads
MDS Free 30-day Trial Version
MDS Software - $19.95
MDS Support

Thank you for Shopping with Miriam.