tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59950023468012690462024-03-13T12:05:00.987-04:00ShareCroppersSherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.comBlogger412125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-74204122438540130622015-06-03T10:00:00.000-04:002015-06-03T10:00:13.168-04:00How about a little giveaway?<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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I'm having a little giveaway over on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stampin-with-ShareCroppers/300615466790697" target="_blank">ShareCroppers Facebook page</a>! Have you been over there to "Like" it yet? If not, head on over so you can have a chance to win this little prize! It includes 5 kraft polka dot gift bags, 1 yard of each of the 2014-2016 In Color stitched ribbons, 5 In Color printed clothespins, and 5 coordinating tags. Here's what you need to do:</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I will choose one random comment. The commenter AND the friend who is tagged will each win this little goodie bag, as well as a copy of the NEW Stampin' Up! Catalog and Idea Book! Thanks for popping by today!</span></div>
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Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-18190765231472129452015-06-02T12:02:00.001-04:002015-06-03T10:00:26.721-04:00The NEW Catalog is Live! <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wXAKNw93nN0/VW3To4jUuqI/AAAAAAAACJI/duNQQ26j2BQ/s640/blogger-image-1420660370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wXAKNw93nN0/VW3To4jUuqI/AAAAAAAACJI/duNQQ26j2BQ/s640/blogger-image-1420660370.jpg" /></a><br />
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Today is the day when you can see ALL of the new items in my online store! If you would like a FREE paper copy of the catalog, please email me at sherrithompson2@yahoo.com. I will send you a catalog, wish list, and monthly coupon sheet </div>
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The June coupon is for a FREE package of Natural Elements veneer words when you buy the new In Color cardstock and ink pad collection for only $32.50!</div>
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Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-86779692164548013082015-06-01T17:37:00.001-04:002015-06-01T17:51:05.769-04:00Sprinkles of Life cardsTomorrow is the debut of the new Stampin' Up! catalog and some adorable new stamp sets, including one called Sprinkles of Life. This set is SO versatile! I know it's going to be one of my favorites. Here I used it to make two similar thank you cards. I also used my Aqua Painter for the very first time. I loved it! So easy-Much easier than coloring with Copics! I don't know why I waited so long to try it!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UL35UpKFk0s/VWzQkaWMwmI/AAAAAAAACIw/LCOtoYZ8aY0/s640/blogger-image--1476247091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UL35UpKFk0s/VWzQkaWMwmI/AAAAAAAACIw/LCOtoYZ8aY0/s640/blogger-image--1476247091.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>All supplies from Stampin' Up!</div><div>Cardstock: Baked Brown Sugar, Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla</div><div>Designer Series Paper: NEW BOHEMIAN, NEW CHERRY ON TOP </div><div>Stamps: NEW SPRINKLES OF LIFE SET</div><div>Ink: Always Artichoke, Baked Brown Sugar, Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, NEW DELIGHTFUL DIJON, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry</div><div>Other: Apothecary Accents Framelets (RETIRING), Scallop Border Punch (RETIRING), Essentials Paper Piercing Template (RETIRING), NEW TREE PUNCH , Brights Candy Dots, Very Vanilla 1/8" Ribbon (RETIRING), Blackberry Bliss Thick Baker's Twine (SAB)</div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-90949055890803494052015-05-10T08:20:00.001-04:002015-05-10T08:20:48.250-04:00Happy Mother's Day! <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e0KBhUBd2bw/VU9NDSfNwwI/AAAAAAAACIQ/-JfryKFqHrg/s640/blogger-image-2112160642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e0KBhUBd2bw/VU9NDSfNwwI/AAAAAAAACIQ/-JfryKFqHrg/s640/blogger-image-2112160642.jpg"></a><div><br></div><div>All supplies from Stampin' Up!</div><div>Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush (RETIRING), Whisper White</div><div>Designer Series Paper: All Abloom (RETIRING)</div><div>Stamps: A Round Array (RETIRING), Crazy About You, Petal Potpourri (RETIRING)</div><div>Ink: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush</div><div>Punches: 1/2" Circle, 7/8" Scallop Circle, Flower Medallion, Ornate Tag Topper, Sweetheart (to make banner tails)</div><div>Other: Blushing Bride Baker's Twine</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for popping by!</div><div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-71137526718675618452015-05-08T22:34:00.001-04:002015-05-08T22:40:21.773-04:00$5 Paper Pumpkin Kits!Stampin' Up! offers a super cute monthly kit called My Paper Pumpkin. Each month's kit includes an adorable and exclusive stamp set, ink(s), and everything you need to create that month's projects. You just need scissors!<div><br></div><div>For the next 24 hours (until 8:50 PM EST on Saturday, May 9th), you can order the May kit for ONLY $5! (Reg. $19.95). Just use promo code 24HOURS at this link => https://mypaperpumpkin.com?demoid=2144887</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R0FudM-VOdc/VU1yGS-HqxI/AAAAAAAACH0/7TeLkc8p73g/s640/blogger-image--1798534912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R0FudM-VOdc/VU1yGS-HqxI/AAAAAAAACH0/7TeLkc8p73g/s640/blogger-image--1798534912.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are some sneak peeks of this month's kit:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MyVmHq1cKqQ/VU1yCrjb5WI/AAAAAAAACHs/-PuwitEyazo/s640/blogger-image--1424406166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MyVmHq1cKqQ/VU1yCrjb5WI/AAAAAAAACHs/-PuwitEyazo/s640/blogger-image--1424406166.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hYcNGgjUVaA/VU1yJM-JW0I/AAAAAAAACH8/-QOKI7na68I/s640/blogger-image--1925378937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hYcNGgjUVaA/VU1yJM-JW0I/AAAAAAAACH8/-QOKI7na68I/s640/blogger-image--1925378937.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for popping by! Don't let this deal get away!</div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-89842703992823008892015-05-08T17:17:00.001-04:002015-05-08T17:17:43.089-04:00Sending Wishes Your WayToday's share is a birthday card that I made for a special lady who's turning 80 soon. I kept the design very simple and used some of my favorite colors and my new favorite stamp set (thank you for letting me borrow this, Kathy!)<div>Alas, though, this card features more RETIRING supplies that I'm so sad to see leave: the 2013-2015 In Colors and the Painted Petals stamp set. All of these supplies are available through May 31 (or while supplies last) through my online store:www.sherrithompson.stampinup.net. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X8RHaVhkDMc/VU0n9STSkYI/AAAAAAAACHc/6ciTxIC4y6g/s640/blogger-image--577248950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X8RHaVhkDMc/VU0n9STSkYI/AAAAAAAACHc/6ciTxIC4y6g/s640/blogger-image--577248950.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All supplies from Stampin' Up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cardstock: Coastal Cabana (RETIRING), Whisper White, Wild Wasabi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stamps: Butterfly Basics, Painted Petals (RETIRING)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ink: Basic Black (RETIRING), Wild Wasabi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Markers: Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush from the 2013-2015 In Color Collection (RETIRING)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Other: Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine (RETIRING), 2013-2015 In Color Sequins (RETIRING)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for popping by today!</div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-2197724386833931452015-05-07T08:39:00.001-04:002015-05-07T08:39:28.621-04:00Spring NotecardsJust a quick share today to show a set of blank note cards that I made last night. I rarely make cards without sentiments, but they are a great for keeping in touch with friends or stamping a quick sentiment inside without having to re-think your card design. Sadly, this pretty little doily stamp is soon to be retired as part of the Petal Potpourri stamp set. You can still get yours through May 31 (or while supplies last) by visiting my Stampin' Up online store at www.sherrithompson.stampinup.net. <div><br></div><div>Don't you just LOVE that butterfly stamp? It is from Nature's Perfection, one of the exclusive Sale-a-Bration stamp sets that was available only as a reward during the 2015 SAB promotion. Even though this is not available for purchase, it is available for you to use if you attend my monthly ShareCrops! These are open crop times, where you are free to create any project using my stamps, inks, punches, and dies. My next ShareCrop is scheduled for Sunday, May 31 from 1:00-3:00. The fee for ShareCrops is $10, and includes a $10 credit to be used that day. That's also the last day to order all of your favorite retiring supplies!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1BHX6bHTsFs/VUtc_zmBqDI/AAAAAAAACHI/N_6mkZKJOfA/s640/blogger-image-227431122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1BHX6bHTsFs/VUtc_zmBqDI/AAAAAAAACHI/N_6mkZKJOfA/s640/blogger-image-227431122.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All supplies from Stampin' Up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Whisper White</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Designer Series Paper: Flowerpot (RETIRING)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ink: Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stamps: Beautiful Bunch, Crazy About You, Nature's Perfection (SAB), Petal Potpourri (RETIRING)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Punches: Elegant Butterfly, Flower Medallion, Petite Petals</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Other: Crushed Curry 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (RETIRING), Rhinestone Basic Jewels</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for popping by today!</div> </div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-81219603638646330562015-05-06T07:55:00.001-04:002015-05-07T07:56:53.511-04:00Spring Birthday CardToday's share is a card that we made in my recent Mother's Day card workshop. It uses some of my favorite retiring products. While I'm very excited about the new products coming out, it makes me sad to see such pretty stamps and papers retiring! The upside is that there are some amazing sales on retiring products right now. 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Today, I get to share with you how you can get them, too...early and at an amazing discount! Below are items that are available to demonstrators (including demo club members.). Interested in becoming a demo club member? Keep reading! But first, here are some fun products to get you drooling this morning. 😉<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Diwq0wJKRto/VUn03Vs9sAI/AAAAAAAACGg/xL9wlGFPcvw/s640/blogger-image-518151517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Diwq0wJKRto/VUn03Vs9sAI/AAAAAAAACGg/xL9wlGFPcvw/s640/blogger-image-518151517.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jgQqavF87XQ/VUn0qpUpGDI/AAAAAAAACF4/lMg7jyIh69Q/s640/blogger-image--1407428024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jgQqavF87XQ/VUn0qpUpGDI/AAAAAAAACF4/lMg7jyIh69Q/s640/blogger-image--1407428024.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zfXUZTnLZL0/VUn0teEf4lI/AAAAAAAACGA/Mb62aONmVbA/s640/blogger-image--1010677786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zfXUZTnLZL0/VUn0teEf4lI/AAAAAAAACGA/Mb62aONmVbA/s640/blogger-image--1010677786.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AYJQQm1rC0U/VUn0003uVzI/AAAAAAAACGY/Qssg7oH9-LA/s640/blogger-image--231708208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AYJQQm1rC0U/VUn0003uVzI/AAAAAAAACGY/Qssg7oH9-LA/s640/blogger-image--231708208.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Jfjhvr0K6I/VUn0oKbuT7I/AAAAAAAACFw/WwAsWccWf4g/s640/blogger-image--311485441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Jfjhvr0K6I/VUn0oKbuT7I/AAAAAAAACFw/WwAsWccWf4g/s640/blogger-image--311485441.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F42G7rt2Agk/VUn0v9oQQdI/AAAAAAAACGI/B9uJyBGcwx0/s640/blogger-image-1291103669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F42G7rt2Agk/VUn0v9oQQdI/AAAAAAAACGI/B9uJyBGcwx0/s640/blogger-image-1291103669.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZEovI7u767o/VUn0ilm7iDI/AAAAAAAACFg/re5nQWHVQDo/s640/blogger-image--818519040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZEovI7u767o/VUn0ilm7iDI/AAAAAAAACFg/re5nQWHVQDo/s640/blogger-image--818519040.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Aq4i95Hxq-w/VUn0yXItMSI/AAAAAAAACGQ/HIqTtFOYOqc/s640/blogger-image--1534440437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Aq4i95Hxq-w/VUn0yXItMSI/AAAAAAAACGQ/HIqTtFOYOqc/s640/blogger-image--1534440437.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GuQtpppclyM/VUn0gMpVPjI/AAAAAAAACFY/IGWQtYB3_is/s640/blogger-image--104076113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GuQtpppclyM/VUn0gMpVPjI/AAAAAAAACFY/IGWQtYB3_is/s640/blogger-image--104076113.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OJrJDWTZGIw/VUn0lemYayI/AAAAAAAACFo/fxpB5vBcEEE/s640/blogger-image-1285976022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OJrJDWTZGIw/VUn0lemYayI/AAAAAAAACFo/fxpB5vBcEEE/s640/blogger-image-1285976022.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Totally drool-worthy, right? Join my demo club today and you can order $125 worth of these fun items (before they're for only $99 AND get free shipping! Email me at sherrithompson2@yahoo.com if you'd like more info on my demo club! Thanks for popping by!</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-10373628842828578472015-05-05T08:12:00.001-04:002015-05-07T07:57:11.046-04:00A Change in Direction...I've been MIA here on the blog for a long time. I miss it. I miss sharing my projects and "talking" to my crafty friends. I miss visiting your blogs and commenting on everyone's pretty things. I've been "lurking", but not showing my appreciation for everything you share. My blog and I need a crafty re-boot!<div><br></div><div>It's hard to jump back in. I felt like I was in a stamping rut. I couldn't be creative, and everything took SO LONG to make, because I was feeling overwhelmed with supplies. I *might* have a few. Hee hee. </div><div><br></div><div>So I'm focusing my crafty attention on supplies that make it super easy to be efficient AND creative. Enter Stampin' Up!, a company that makes it easy to do that by offering "no-brainer" coordinating. I became a demonstrator for the discount, and I sometimes offer workshops or make-and-takes. However, what I love most is that I can create without spending forever trying to choose stamps, coordinate products, or designing a layout. </div><div><br></div><div>Now for the sharing-my favorite part! This card is one that I made "just because". I needed some thank you cards and I had just received this new stamp set as a reward. Love that all of the coordinating was done for me, and I was able to mix-and-match patterns so effortlessly!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ULRm5-s0eHg/VUizx3AdzqI/AAAAAAAACFE/HVn2LFpkCoc/s640/blogger-image--1456800782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ULRm5-s0eHg/VUizx3AdzqI/AAAAAAAACFE/HVn2LFpkCoc/s640/blogger-image--1456800782.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All supplies from Stampin' Up!:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stamps: Beautiful Bunch, Lotus Blossom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Whisper White</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ink: Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Designer Series Paper: Confetti Celebration, Flowerpot</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Punches: Fun Flower, Petite Petals, Ornate Tag Topper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Other: Blushing Bride/Gold baker's twine from Filled with Love kit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Please visit my Facebook page, Stampin' with ShareCroppers, and my Stampin' Up! Online store at www.sherrithompson.stampinup.net. Thanks for popping by today!</div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-67450829991267844452014-09-01T00:01:00.000-04:002014-09-01T10:11:05.486-04:00Counterfeit Kit Challenge-September Reveal!<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm super excited to share with you that after Guest Designing last month for the Counterfeit Kit Challenge, I have joined as a permanent member of the Master Forgers! I have loved this challenge since its start, and Bethany is the most wonderful (and convincing!) DT leader. </div>
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We have an absolutely gorgeous inspiration kit, this month, too! It is the <a href="http://shop.scrapbookcircle.com/products/island-paradise" target="_blank">Island Paradise Kit from Scrapbook Circle</a>. <br />
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I also took inspiration from the kit's Tiki Torch and Bungalow add-ons:<br />
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Lots of gorgeous jewel tones, journaling cards, cork, "smile", "hello", "happy day", foxes, anchors, bokeh, veneer, labels, arrows, photo frames...the list of yummy scrapbook goodness goes on and on. I think this is one of my favorite inspiration kits ever. EVER.<br />
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I started with my patterned papers, and I ended up with pretty close matches to almost all of the originals:<br />
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I couldn't find any fox paper in my stash, so I substituted the birds. For other papers, I might not have had the same colors, but I had similar patterns. I added them, keeping with the jewel-toned theme.<br />
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Lots of cork stickers (which I will personalize with stamps), journaling cards and snippets, as well as some glitter phrase stickers, provide the base for my embellies this month.<br />
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I couldn't possibly create a kit without stamps! I know I will pull from my stamp collection to embellish the cork stickers, but I'm not sure how yet, LOL. I'm including these stamps/sets in my kit, as well:<br />
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There are several things that I'm anxious to counterfeit this month:</div>
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these Basic Grey Grand Bazaar chipboard alphas... </div>
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these AMAZING wood sequins...<br />
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this fun, trendy paper...<br />
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and finally, these fun clips:<br />
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A busy month, no? :)<br />
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Time to hop along to the next stop! Thanks so much for popping by!<br />
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Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-1586116696694099302014-08-24T09:30:00.001-04:002014-08-24T09:31:04.768-04:00Gold and Floral Mom Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D60Ha9UvFjw/U_no0DasJ7I/AAAAAAAACDs/kU0UnBCF5-E/s640/blogger-image-1731994337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D60Ha9UvFjw/U_no0DasJ7I/AAAAAAAACDs/kU0UnBCF5-E/s640/blogger-image-1731994337.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yesterday, I saw the latest Fusion Card challenge, which is a fun challenge that offers both an inspiration photo and a sketch. You may choose to use the photo, the sketch, or both. I tried to use both, along with my August Counterfeit Kit. It just wasn't happening, and I got frustrated. I looked at the inspiration photo again with fresh eyes this morning, and came up with this gold and floral beauty for my mom. Much more my style than the flat disaster I came up with yesterday! LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Everything was from my August kit except for that gorgeous taffeta flower, which was handmade by my sweet friend Bethany from the CKCB. I really wanted a focal point flower for this card and my kit had none. When I saw this lovely gold one in my stash, I knew it would be perfect. I added some gold paint splatters to tie everything together. Quite happy with the results! This is my 5th card from this month's kit. I've only done one layout, however, and have so much left in my kit. Off to the coast today, so I will have some new summer photos to scrap soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is the inspiration photo and sketch from the current Fusion Challenge:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zo866aYMntU/U_no246xMtI/AAAAAAAACD0/EpR46ZKXQ_k/s640/blogger-image-151337929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zo866aYMntU/U_no246xMtI/AAAAAAAACD0/EpR46ZKXQ_k/s640/blogger-image-151337929.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for popping by today! Enjoy your weekend!</div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-65702410292089669022014-08-22T12:27:00.000-04:002014-08-22T12:39:13.779-04:00Hello Tag Card<div style="text-align: center;">
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I was inspired by the colors and the "hello" sentiment over on the Tag, You're It challenge blog:</div>
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I really liked this color combo: white, green, light coral and medium coral. I added black, too, and used the medium coral as my dominant color. I played with my new Stampin' Up inks for the first time, which was fun! I used Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, and Wild Wasabi on this card. I used these three colors to create the triangle background on my tag. The triangles are actually sun rays from Paper Smooches' "Sunny Side Up" stamp set. </div>
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The cloud and kite stamps are also from Paper Smooches, so I am entering this is this week's "Anything Goes" challenge over on the Paper Smooches Sparks blog. See The hello sentiment is from Lawn Fawn. I thought I had a great selection of Paper Smooches stamps, but in my 9 sets, I didn't have a single "hello" stamp. I'll have to remedy that. ;)</div>
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Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm off to school now to finish getting my classroom ready. Can't believe school starts in just 5 days! Exciting and a bit overwhelming when I look at my "to do" list! :)<br>
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Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-49174289746978531162014-08-22T09:59:00.001-04:002014-08-22T12:29:08.822-04:00Cheer ^Up^<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-W-LSMO_UKK8/U_dMqdVNk8I/AAAAAAAACDA/WEYzV0LILOs/s640/blogger-image-1843131208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-W-LSMO_UKK8/U_dMqdVNk8I/AAAAAAAACDA/WEYzV0LILOs/s640/blogger-image-1843131208.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>I love the Paper Smooches "Anything Goes" challenges! They give me a reason to look through all of the fun inspiration on my Pinterest boards. :)<div><br></div><div>I loved the cute clouds on this card by Elena: http://justmeprints.blogspot.com/2014/03/bling-it.html<font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 12px;">.</span></font></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br></span></div><div>Elena used ink and glitter on die-cut clouds, but I wanted to use up some paper bits from my August Counterfeit Kit. I started with a small piece of white scrap cardstock. I then cut random widths of triangles from patterned paper, gluing them in a sunburst design to my scrap of white cardstock with a glue stick. Next, I stamped a Paper Smooches cloud on my new starburst paper and cut it out. A similar look that I'm very happy with!</div><div><br></div><div>I added this cute cloud to a pink Maggie Holmes tag die-cut, stamped a sentiment, and added some smaller clouds stamped on wood grain paper. A sentiment, punched border threaded with twine, and tag loop at the top made for a clean and simple card with a fun twist. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm linking this up to both the Paper Smooches "Anything Goes" Challenge and the August Mr. Linky on the CKCB. Thanks for popping by today!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-13593132308707764962014-08-21T09:42:00.001-04:002014-08-21T09:42:54.903-04:00CKCB August Challenge #2<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hzDSYeRhiFA/U_X3TGnd7LI/AAAAAAAACB4/IFke4cUyQfE/s640/blogger-image--669975073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hzDSYeRhiFA/U_X3TGnd7LI/AAAAAAAACB4/IFke4cUyQfE/s640/blogger-image--669975073.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Our second challenge this month over on the CKCB is a sketch challenge. We worked with this adorable sketch from Roree Rumph for October Afternoon:<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cGn2uh48xlE/U_X3WwMU4EI/AAAAAAAACCA/6ZRXR80bQgI/s640/blogger-image-1716321707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cGn2uh48xlE/U_X3WwMU4EI/AAAAAAAACCA/6ZRXR80bQgI/s640/blogger-image-1716321707.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I decided to make a card, and I stayed pretty true to the sketch. The three panels across the front reminded me of tags, so I chose three printed tags from the Maggie Holmes journaling card paper in my kit. To mix things up a little, I punched my heart accent out of the tag panel rather than attach a separate heart embellie. I then popped the tag panel up with pop dots and tied some Lawn Fawn yarn around the whole panel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I omitted two of the three "strips" on the bottom of the sketch, and instead used a strip of "hello" patterned paper as my sentiment. I made the chevron accents by trimming a 1/2" strip of paper (another journaling card from Maggie Holmes) and used just the pointy part of my heart punch. Super easy! I also use this technique for trimming the ends of banners. You could also use a triangle or square punch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for popping by today! We'd love to see your take on this sketch, either as a card or a layout! Don't forget to link your project to the August Mr. Linky on the CKCB. :)</div><br></div><div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-31900530931776960962014-08-04T00:01:00.000-04:002014-08-04T00:01:00.539-04:00Counterfeit Kit Challenge: One Layer Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I think that when Bethany assigned this challenge to me, she *may* have cackled an evil laugh and rubbed her hands together. LOL. JUST KIDDING-she is very sweet but LOVES to dish out the challenges. ;)<br />
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I love dimensional embellies. The more, the better, in most cases! So a one layer card was a HUGE challenge for me! I knew that my usual buttons, twine, brads, and many layers of patterned paper were out of the question, so I started thinking about the other ways I like to embellish my cards. <br />
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I started with a double-sided patterned paper as my card base. I used the "selvage" edge of the paper for a ready made border, and embellished that with some stamped hearts. I also die-cut a circle from the card front, allowing the other pattern to show through. This provided the perfect frame for my phone stamp. I scored around the edges of the card, which also helped to ground the sentiment and trio of stamped hearts. Finally, a smattering of Stickles added a touch of bling without the bulk. <br />
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Thanks so much for popping by today! Please be sure to check out the other DT members' one layer cards and leave them some love! Don't forget-we want to see your take on this challenge. Don't forget to link your creations to the August Mr. Linky over on the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog!Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-70188190968728561262014-08-01T00:01:00.000-04:002014-08-01T21:30:11.338-04:00Guest Designing for Counterfeit Kit Challenge!<div>
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The entire design team is ready today to share their versions of our August inspiration kit, Penny Arcade by Studio Calico. Today's blog hop starts on the CKCB blog, so make sure that you start there so you don't miss out on any of the fun!</div>
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I loved the Penny Arcade kit, but didn't have any of the original elements this month. So, I decided to make a list of what I noticed (along with my favorite elements) in this kit and its add-ons. I came up with clouds, cameras, feathers, carnival fonts, metallics, postage stamps, maps, doilies, wood grain, and weather. I then shopped in my stash and came up with these fun supplies:</div>
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Here is today's hop order. Please stop by and see the fabulously creative kits these designers have made. Don't forget to leave them some love! :)</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Guest Designer: Sherri: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5995002346801269046" rel="nofollow" shape="rect"></a><a href="http://sherrithompson.blogspot.com/" x-apple-data-detectors-result="8" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors="true">http://sherrithompson.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-55995702943100671042014-07-31T18:19:00.001-04:002014-07-31T18:19:34.706-04:00Counterfeit Kit Challenge: Triangles!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0oIL4x5GEW8/U9rA9HsaQtI/AAAAAAAACAc/nixRMkvgYlc/s640/blogger-image--28538380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0oIL4x5GEW8/U9rA9HsaQtI/AAAAAAAACAc/nixRMkvgYlc/s640/blogger-image--28538380.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Used lots of my favorite papers from my July Counterfeit Kit, "Fresh Start", for this layout! The challenge was to use triangles on your project. I saw a great cut file featuring triangles in this pattern, so I decided to recreate it using just my paper trimmer and patterned paper!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After arranging and adhering the triangles, I randomly stamped arrows to draw the eye to the right of the layout. I also created my own embellies by trimming a camera from my kraft cardstock and coloring it with Copics. I also used a chalkboard sticker and Polaroid die cut to make my accent. Agnes provided me with this "Adorable Photo Op"!</div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-1446209998861904862014-07-14T07:34:00.001-04:002014-07-14T07:46:25.639-04:00You're CoolCard sketches have been my go-to tool as I try to get back into this whole "creativity" thing. Have you ever thought of sketches as a tool? They really are. They work as a template, and are a great way to jump-start your creations when blank cardstock seems overwhelming. <div><br></div><div>I started with this cute sketch from Cardabilities:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IMHmo5TwS9U/U8PCvJnPZ5I/AAAAAAAAB_E/67A-KrNTYGg/s640/blogger-image--1513855772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IMHmo5TwS9U/U8PCvJnPZ5I/AAAAAAAAB_E/67A-KrNTYGg/s640/blogger-image--1513855772.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0i-VyHYyFWU/U8PCzy6e0rI/AAAAAAAAB_M/pJ39mtmZQ1M/s640/blogger-image-2057838154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0i-VyHYyFWU/U8PCzy6e0rI/AAAAAAAAB_M/pJ39mtmZQ1M/s640/blogger-image-2057838154.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since the challenge had already passed, I didn't worry about adhering to the sketch. I just needed a starting place, and for me, that starting place included the layered, square card base and banner shape across the center of the card. I replaced the leaf diecuts with a tag, used a brad instead of a button, and upcycled a red plastic tag barb to attach my sentiment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All supplies for this card (except the barb, which was lying on the counter lol) were from my July Counterfeit Kit, Fresh Start. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for popping by today! Hope to see you playing along with the Counterfeit Kit Challenge, too. 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Although I don't play along with this challenge as often as I should, I have many of the sketches pinned and use them regularly.</div><div><br></div><div>This weeks sketch has fun hexagons that I just couldn't resist:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NtdJewsNh4k/U7wGXrN7RUI/AAAAAAAAB-s/jpVY1_o7ziU/s640/blogger-image-76169047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NtdJewsNh4k/U7wGXrN7RUI/AAAAAAAAB-s/jpVY1_o7ziU/s640/blogger-image-76169047.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wanted to use my July Counterfeit Kit, but I didn't have any hexagon embellies or even a hexagon punch. So, I trimmed a hexagon from a different patterned paper to use as my template, traced it into some pretty papers from my kit, and hand-cut the hexes for my card. I adhered the speech bubble print with foam squares to make it pop just a bit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nhrh4kgsecw/U7wGU_93asI/AAAAAAAAB-k/uLjoT7igPx4/s640/blogger-image--663739130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nhrh4kgsecw/U7wGU_93asI/AAAAAAAAB-k/uLjoT7igPx4/s640/blogger-image--663739130.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So, I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things. With nothing on my schedule for the day, I plan on busting out the ink pads and playing with my stamps for the first time in...well, too long. :)</div><br></div>Sherri Everett Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252261747258510183noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995002346801269046.post-28731817088192694442014-07-08T10:27:00.001-04:002014-07-08T10:34:06.570-04:00Fusion Challenge {Red, White & Blue}<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I feel like the new kid on the first day of school. I haven't participated in a challenge or posted a project for months. I'm a little nervous. ;)</span></div><div><br></div><div>Starting out nice and slow, using a fun sketch from the current Fusion Challenge. Although the challenge is called {Red, White & Blue}, I chose to use just the sketch as my inspiration, along with supplies from my July Counterfeit Kit, Fresh Start. </div><div><br></div><div>Here is the inspiration:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tijkfPDTBos/U7wAcjcTSJI/AAAAAAAAB-U/ZKWNIrWHN9g/s640/blogger-image--993658333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tijkfPDTBos/U7wAcjcTSJI/AAAAAAAAB-U/ZKWNIrWHN9g/s640/blogger-image--993658333.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And here is my little project:</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-frOc_ZMangE/U7v_5q8m-WI/AAAAAAAAB-M/iAwLG51zESA/s640/blogger-image-1646833970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-frOc_ZMangE/U7v_5q8m-WI/AAAAAAAAB-M/iAwLG51zESA/s640/blogger-image-1646833970.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I cheated a bit with the sketch, using patterned paper from my kit that already had the "V" printed on it. 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That's what I've decided to call my Counterfeit Kit for July: Fresh Start. I feel like my style has changed so much in just the past year, so I can't wait to see what will come out of this kit! New cards, of course, but also layouts! Yes, I have been taking actual photos that I can't wait to scrap! Who knew I would ever feel that MY life was worth documenting? Yep. It's a fresh start. </div>
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The kit we are counterfeiting this month is the <a href="http://www.noelmignon.com/collections/noel-mignon-featured-items/products/balboa-kit" target="_blank">Balboa kit from Noel Mignon. </a> Here is the inspiration kit in all it's loveliness:</div>
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but I have a cute little gift card holder that I wanted to share. :)</div>
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This is a card I made for a recent card that didn't get picked up.</div>
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Love this stamp set from Paper Smooches! </div>
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I paired it with papers from Crate Paper </div>
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I like this design for the coffee cup-</div>
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Thanks for visiting today! :)</div>
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What? Two shares in two days? </div>
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That's a record for me this summer. :)</div>
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This is a "reject" from a recent call that is a bit different from my usual style. </div>
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It was my first time using gold paint, </div>
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but with gold trending right now, I wanted to give it a try. </div>
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I love all of the Pinterest pins that combine pastels with gold, </div>
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so I thought it would look great on a card.</div>
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The chipboard sticker and papers are from Basic Grey's Knee Highs collection, sentiment stamp is from Unity, and that fun gold paper fringe is from K & Co.</div>
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So, I got a not-so-subtle reminder that I haven't updated the blog for a while!</div>
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(Thanks, Steph!)</div>
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I have made a few cards over my summer vacation, </div>
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but haven't taken the time to share many. </div>
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Sorry!</div>
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Here's a bright one for you today.</div>
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I am in love with neon right now!</div>
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I just got the new neon ink pads from Hero Arts, too, so you'll probably need sunglasses to read my blog before the summer's over. ;)</div>
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I cut this fun kraft and neon background using the Creative Cards cartridge from Cricut. </div>
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Fun, huh?</div>
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The stamp is from Studio G. I stamped it with Versamark </div>
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I'm hoping that I have some time today to get inky. Happy Tuesday! :)</div>
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