Fabulous darling.

Hello my friends and readers,

I know that I go away, then I come back, but life has just been busier than usual, and I am taking the time to enjoy time with my children as they are growing too fast and getting to experience new things, new opportunities, new responsibilities, and to learn more about themselves.

But rest assured, I have not forgotten you or my crafting. I love just as much and the new catalog is just too beautiful not to love. I was able to prepare a card for this week's Dostamper Stars 286 and I am happy to share it with you.

Oh my, the inspiration card was just a wonderful gateway for me to showcase some of the new products that I have been playing with and loving. The Serene Garden Stamp Set is absolutely lovely and I fell in love the moment I saw it. Then, the sentiments from the Stitched all around are just lovely and to complete it all, the Foliage Frame Framelits, which was cut and embossed using the new Embossing Mats. Oh my, that is a tool you do not want to live without. Absolutely a must and it has a reserved spot in my craft table right next to my Big Shot.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit. Please do stop again. Be well

Miriam

MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST: All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping!

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

[100730]

$9.75

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119683]

$8.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Serene Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146501]

$17.00

Stitched All Around Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146632]

$19.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Foliage Frame Framelits Dies

[146353]

$27.00

Big Shot Embossing Mats

[146327]

$15.00

Black Rhinestone Jewels

[144639]

$5.00

Take advantage of this additional ways to save on Stampin’ Up!:

Bundle Up .  Check out the 10% savings on these coordinating products.

Thank you for shopping with Miriam 

• Updated Clearance Rack - lots of deals up to 60% off!
• Check out all Stampin' Up! Specials & New Arrivals
• View all Stampin' Up! Bundles & SAVE 10%
• Join my FlowerPower team. Learn more now!
• Get a FREE Bow Maker with your $50.00 (before shipping and taxes) purchase.

Here, Birdie.

Hello dear friends and readers,

First day of Spring, and I do not believe this weather does justice. I am sure we are all ready for some nice warm weather to enjoy the outdoors and have some fresh air throughout the house. I know all the creatures out there are ready for it too.

Birds are coming already and I can hear them in the morning and see them busy at work getting ready for their matting season. I love the birds. Can you tell?

For the DoStamper Stars 274 I could not help but select birds for the card. The images are from Best Birds which has a matching framelits, got love that. This is a simple to make card, just take a few steps. The background was sponged using So Saffron, Soft Suede, and Bermuda Bay. I kept it light, because I just did not want a complete white background. The bird was stamped, colored, then cut. I used some Prismacolor pencils color it, since I did not want to water color. The small flowers are also part of the set and those I colored the center of them using our Watercolor Pencil and used a wet brush to give the color it full value and to spread around a bit. I love how they turned out. If you like to color images that you will cut out, I strongly suggest that you color first, then cut. You will have some surface to hold on to and that will make coloring a breeze.

Thank you for visiting today. Be well

Miriam



MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST: All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping!

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

[100730]

$9.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119686]

$8.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[126978]

$6.50

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[126957]

$6.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[131171]

$6.50

Best Birds Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141525]

$21.00

Birds & Blooms Thinlits Dies

[141477]

$27.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

$16.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$3.50

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Take advantage of this additional ways to save on Stampin’ Up!:

Bundle Up .  Check out the 10% savings on these coordinating products.

Thank you for shopping with Miriam 

• Updated Clearance Rack - lots of deals up to 60% off!
• Check out all Stampin' Up! Specials & New Arrivals
• View all Stampin' Up! Bundles & SAVE 10%
• Join my FlowerPower team. Learn more now!
• Get a FREE Bow Maker with your $50.00 (before shipping and taxes) purchase.

A Bouquet.

Dear Friends and Readers,

Well, mother nature sent us a reminder for those residing in Wisconsin. It is March, and yes, it does snow in March. Oh well.

Nonetheless, I want to see color. Beautiful colors from nature. I know soon we will enjoy the nice weather and the beauty it brings, and I can hardly wait for all that. Until then, let's add color with paper.

I honestly got scared with this color combo. But I figure a card using the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set and Beautiful Bunch framelit would be an ideal match. Super simple and easy card. The background is from the Tutti-Frutti DSP, which is a super fun paper. Rhinestones are a plus and were generously added in this card. A well rounded all occasions card.

Thanks for your visit today. Please do come again. Be well

Miriam




MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST: All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping!

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

[100730]

$9.00

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141417]

$8.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$8.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102482]

$8.00

Tutti-Frutti 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[145606]

$10.00

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

[141398]

$6.50

Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Bundle

[145297]

$51.25

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Black Rhinestone Jewels

[144639]

$5.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Take advantage of this additional ways to save on Stampin’ Up!:

Bundle Up .  Check out the 10% savings on these coordinating products.

Thank you for shopping with Miriam 

• Updated Clearance Rack - lots of deals up to 60% off!
• Check out all Stampin' Up! Specials & New Arrivals
• View all Stampin' Up! Bundles & SAVE 10%
• Join my FlowerPower team. Learn more now!
• Get a FREE Bow Maker with your $50.00 (before shipping and taxes) purchase.

Amazing Brusho

Dear Friends and Readers,

After having the temperatures going crazy on us, we had two days of rain, plain rain, and the fear now that once the temperature drops a whole new problem can develop. I just hope that Springs get here soon and move this nasty weather away.

I am enjoying some time spend in my craft corner and making some pretty cards using Sale-A-Bration items as well as Occasion Catalog items. Fun times!

I have played a lot with the Amazing You stamp set and I love it more each time. Of course it makes the set that much more attractive since I got it free with my $50 purchase. And so can you. I want the flowers to be colored and I got it colored using the new Brusho Crystal Color. I love how it works and how easy it is to create backgrounds and to color with it. For this card, I first stamped the images in the Whisper White layer then I proceed to hand cut around ti to make a bit more rustic. Using the Basic Black marker I outlined the edges for a little of depth. Very small black Rhinestones were scattered around for added interest. On the side I placed a ribbon and Linen Thread to continue with the rustic elements of the card. I love the final result. I think I will need to make a few more of these.

Thank you for your visit today. Make sure to stop by again. Be well

Miriam




MY STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES LIST: All Stampin' Up! products listed below are currently available for purchase. Click on product images for more details and easy, on-line shopping!

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

[100730]

$9.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.00

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133678]

$7.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Brusho Crystal Colour

[144101]

$30.00

Amazing You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147215]

$0.00

Black Rhinestone Jewels

[144639]

$5.00

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

$3.50

Linen Thread

[104199]

$4.50

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Take advantage of this additional ways to save on Stampin’ Up!:

Bundle Up .  Check out the 10% savings on these coordinating products.

Thank you for shopping with Miriam 

• Updated Clearance Rack - lots of deals up to 60% off!
• Check out all Stampin' Up! Specials & New Arrivals
• View all Stampin' Up! Bundles & SAVE 10%
• Join my FlowerPower team. Learn more now!
• Get a FREE Bow Maker with your $50.00 (before shipping and taxes) purchase.