tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68000599783956799572024-03-05T08:15:35.670-06:00The Sweet Sassy StamperDesigns by Christi FloresChristi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-23234374291963908482018-02-28T06:00:00.000-06:002018-02-28T10:33:04.979-06:00Thinking of You Hey stampers!<br />
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I hope everyone is having a great week so far. This week has been a rough week for my family. There was a death in the family and it has really shook me up. I decided to use stamping as therapy and made a few cards. You can see my first card, and read more about the situation <a href="https://cherrypie0420.blogspot.com/2018/02/thinking-of-you-with-sympathy.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. This was my second creation of the day.<br />
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I wanted an unconventional size for this card, so this measures at 3 1/2 x 5. I wanted a clean look so I added another Whisper White panel to give the card some depth. I still had my Delightful Daisy designer series paper out from <a href="http://thesweetsassystamper.blogspot.com/2018/02/my-daisy-valentine.html" target="_blank">my last card</a> so I thought I would use up one of my scrap pieces and let the swirly pattern be my focal point.<br />
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I sponged the edges with a stamping sponge using Old Olive ink and wrapped some Whisper White Sheer 1/8" sheer ribbon twice around the entire panel and tied my bow. I popped the entire panel using Stampin' Dimensionals.<br />
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The sentiment is from the Window Shopping set and is stamped in Old Olive and to add a little bling I added three Daffodil Delight sequins from the Iridescent Sequins set in varying sizes in the corner of the patterned paper panel.<br />
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I really love how this sweet and simple card turned out and hope that it will be a solace during this difficult time.<br />
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Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-36624161237687601492018-02-21T06:00:00.000-06:002018-02-21T06:00:13.983-06:00Paper Pumpkin: Wildflower WishesHey stampers! Today I am so excited to be showing off the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=102600&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">February 2018 Paper Pumpkin</a> kit!! For some reason there was an issue with my postal carrier this past week, plus with Monday being a holiday, my kit was delayed and delivered late yesterday afternoon. I have already been seeing some cute creations and couldn't wait to tear into the box myself.<br />
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This month's kit is called <b>Wildflower Wishes</b>. I love the name!! When I first opened up the box this sweet little reminder was on top.<br />
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Let this be YOUR reminder to <b>subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by March 10th</b> to receive the special 5th anniversary Paper Pumpkin kit!! Not only is it going to come in a special box but there will also be a free gift! Since I was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paperpumpkinbystampinup/posts/1995931210664751?pnref=story" target="_blank">one of the winners of the Red Box Challenge</a> I am one of 10 lucky stampers that will receive their kit early. I cannot WAIT to see what Stampin' Up! has in store!! I will include a link at the bottom of this post and you can always message me (in the sidebar) if you have any questions.</div>
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We've been having a ton of rain and flooding the past few day so when I saw the beautiful bright flowers my spirit was instantly uplifted. I wanted to make all three of the sample cards but I've had a horrible migraine since last week, which has severely limited how much I do, but I was able to put a quick thank you card together.</div>
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I have been seeing this technique that's been used on the main sentiment a lot lately and just love it. Having the bright patterned paper peeking through gives just enough pop of flowers and bright, beautiful colors to the mainly monochromatic card. I also love the shape of the thank you panel itself and that twine with the vellum leaves is the perfect accent.<br />
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This card is subtle yet beautiful. I simply adore it! I would've never though this color combo would work but it really does!<br />
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I have some alternative ideas for this kit that I will hopefully be able to post in the coming week. The stamp set is wonderful and I really love the embellishments in this kit. If I can get rid of this stinkin' migraine I'll be so much better! :)<br />
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Don't forget if you sign up for the the 3-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription that your order will be eligible for <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=100010&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Sale-A-Bration</a>!!<br />
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I have a quick little non-traditional Valentine card for you today featuring the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=145361&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Daisy Delight bundle</a>! With all this cold weather we've been having lately I was in the mood for something that would remind me that spring is on its way!</div>
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I have been in love with daisies since I was a little girl. Orchids are actually my favorite flower but daisies are a very close second. I just adore their simplicity. Daisies are just happy flowers. I've had the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=145361&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Daisy Delight bundle</a> for a few months now but am just not getting a chance to play with it. <b>I. Am. In. Love.</b></div>
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I wanted to keep this card incredibly simple since I am still not feeling great. I apologize for not having the exact dimensions but if you ask I can measure them for you. ;) </div>
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When I sat down to make this card I really wanted to highlight the daisy and the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144137&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Delightful Daisy designer series paper</a>, which is why I placed the daisy to the side. I stamped two daisies in Daffodil Delight, punched them out using the daisy punch included in the Daisy Delight bundle, and popped it up on Stampin' Dimensionals. I also used my bone folder to curl the edges just a bit to give it more of a flower feel. I stamped the leaves onto Old Olive cardstock using Night of Navy ink and fussy cut them out.<br />
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The flower looked a little bare so I found some So Saffron grosgrain ribbon (retired) in my stash and cut a few pieces to place underneath the daisy which really helps the yellow pop. I cut the <i><span style="color: #0b5394;">love</span></i> from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141489&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Sunshines Wishes thinlit die set</a> in Night of Navy using my Big Shot, and added a few pearls to the center of the daisy for a little subtle bling.<br />
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I decided to stick with the Daisy Delight stamp set and decorate the inside of my card and not opt for a Valentine's-themed sentiment since our family doesn't really celebrate Valentine's Day (and if we do it's more with candy and less with cards). The sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy and the little daisy border is stamped in Daffodil Delight.<br />
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I hope you all have a <b>LOVE</b>ly Valentine's Day!<br />
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I have had a rough few weeks and am not feeling the greatest but I had to pop on here really quick and show off my entry for the Paper Pumpkin <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Red Box Challenge</span>! Stampin' Up issued a wonderful challenge: <b>to create an alternative creation using a past Paper Pumpkin kit</b>. Since I have quite the collection of kits that are unfinished I decided to grab one of my favorites, which is the July 2017 kit entitled <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=146101&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Positively Picturesque</a>.</div>
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When I first saw this kit I thought it would go perfectly with the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142748&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Up & Away Thinlit dies</a> and it totally does! The little cloud stamp included in the kit makes the perfect background for my little hot air balloon. Everything that you see in included with the kit with the exception of the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=131201&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Pear Pizzazz</a> hot air balloon, <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=102482&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Real Red</a> heart, and the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144231&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Smoky Slate Gingham ribbon</a>.</div>
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Today was the last day to enter the challenge so I barely got my entry in but I'm so happy I did. I am also happy to report that you can still purchase the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=146101&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">July 2017 Positively Picturesque Paper Pumpkin kit</a> if you are a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber. If you're not that is easy to remedy! Just follow <a href="https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2170896" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a> to subscribe. It only takes a few minutes and you'll receive the February kit which will be shipping February 10th! </div>
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If anyone else played along with the <span style="color: #cc0000;">Red Box Challenge</span> please leave a comment below with the link to your creations. I would love to see them!</div>
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Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-31264527714760766762018-01-08T06:00:00.000-06:002018-01-08T06:00:05.027-06:00It's Time to Sale-A-Brate Occasions Style!Happy New Year!!<br />
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I want to apologize to all of my readers for my absence. I have had a very scary ordeal happen to me this past November that has turned my world upside down. You can read all about my order on my personal blog, <a href="https://cherrypie0420.blogspot.com/2017/12/a-year-like-no-other.html" target="_blank">Only By Grace</a>. </div>
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On my good days I am able to sit up, and I am trying to sit up more and more. I am hoping to be up and stamping again very soon, and posting more gorgeous creations! With <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/christiflores/promotions" target="_blank">Sale-A-Bration and the Occasions catalog</a> launching this past week, I was hoping to have some yummy samples for you but instead, I've linked up a few of my favorite suites from the <a href="https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/2018%20Occasions%20Catalog/20180103_OCC18_en-US.pdf" target="_blank">Occasions catalog</a> that are high on my wish list this year! </div>
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Aren't they gorgeous?! Don't forget that Stampin' Up's annual <b><span style="font-size: large;">Sale-A-Bration</span></b> is going on NOW!! <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/christiflores/promotions" target="_blank">For every $50 or $100 you spend you get to choose something from our Sale-A-Bration catalog for free</a> and there is no limit!! <br />
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Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-41301872960503151862017-10-23T18:00:00.000-05:002018-02-13T23:01:54.242-06:00Happy Birthday, Pumpkin!My one and only sweet, amazing, wonderful, and beautiful sister celebrated her birthday this last week! We are only 17 months apart so we were pretty much raised as twins.<br />
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I love this girl more than words can say. There are so many things I love about her. She just gets me. I don't even have to say a word and she will know what's on my mind. We have the exact same laugh. Identical. It's scary.<br />
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I also love that over the past ten years she has kept every one of the cards I've made her (awww!!) and last night I was able to give her another one to add to the collection.<br />
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In all the years I've been stamping I don't remember ever making my sister a "<span style="color: #b45f06;">halloweeny</span>" card and since my Spooky Night designer paper has been on my desk staring at me for awhile I thought it was time.<br />
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This card is also for <b>two</b> challenges this week! The first challenge is for this week's <a href="http://citycrafter.blogspot.com/2017/10/city-crafter-challenge-blog-week-384.html" target="_blank">City Crafters Challenge</a> which is pumpkins! This is also my entry for this week's <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/featured-stamper-f132/fs559-%7B10-22-17%7Dshes-tight-w-smokey-bear-t620791.html" target="_blank">Featured Stamper</a> on <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Splitcoaststampers</a> (congrats <b>Jeanette</b>!). Every week I want to participate and every week something always comes up BUT this week was no excuses, especially when I saw <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2831116?&cat=500&ppuser=155215&perpage=96&thumbsonly=0" target="_blank">THIS</a> card!<br />
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I changed the size of the card (mine is 4x4) and since I do not have any green polka dot patterned paper I opted for the polka dot pattern from the Spooky Night designer series paper pack but the rest of the colors I tried to stay as close to Jeanette's card as possible. I also realized I do not have any sentiments with the word <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">pumpkin</span> in it so I went with a simple <b><span style="color: #e69138;">Happy Birthday</span></b> from my Sunshine Sayings stamp set.<br />
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The pumpkins are die cut from the Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits and since I have no washi tape that would coordinate, I pulled out some Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie grosgrain ribbon (sorry, it's retired) and attached it with a simple staple.<br />
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To add the smallest little bling, I put a black sequin on the orange pumpkin and popped the entire panel up on Stampin' Dimensionals.<br />
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I haven't had a chance to stamp in so long and was surprised at how quick this came together! I am hoping to do a matching scrapbook page sometime this week using the same paper. I am now officially in love with this paper. Seriously.<br />
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Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-3198961837059455732017-10-20T06:00:00.000-05:002017-10-20T11:30:41.784-05:00Paper Pumpkin: Pining for PlaidHello stampers!<br />
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I cannot believe it's been TWO whole months since I've posted anything! Back to school hit me hard this year guys. Anyone feel me? I have one child in band and football and another child in orchestra as well as church groups, clubs, and going back to work after having the summer off! Add all that to the normal day to day activities and you've got one exhausted mama!<br />
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<a href="https://ctt.ec/deiYb" target="_blank">That's what I love about Paper Pumpkin! It's the perfect project for those of us that have zero time to stamp.</a>.<br />
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This month's <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=102600&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Paper Pumpkin</a> is one that I have been looking forward to for awhile. Both the <span style="color: #b45f06;">October</span> and <span style="color: #783f04;">November</span> kits are coordinating and I was so excited to see part one!<br />
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Let me just say, I am a sucker for plaid! Usually if the box is different than the normal Paper Pumpkin box it means that it coordinates with the project. I couldn't get inside fast enough to see what this months' project is! <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b>Pining for Plaid</b></span> sounds intriguing...<br />
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It's <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Christmas</span> in <b><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">October</span></b>!! It is a gorgeous set of <i>shaker cards</i>! It has been awhile since I've done a <a href="https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/shaker_card/" target="_blank">shaker card</a> so that's awesome and then there is that beautiful plaid.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=126966&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Cherry Cobbler</a> is one of my favorite Stampin' Up! colors and take a look at those stamps! I am in LOVE with the font and the sentiments are classics! It's such a wonderful set! <br />
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If you would like to see how easy this kit is to put together check out this video from Stampin' Up!<br />
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And if you're not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet what are you waiting for??? You can <a href="https://www.paperpumpkin.com/subscribe?demoid=2170896" target="_blank">JOIN THE FUN</a> and have next month's kit delivered to you after <b>November 10th</b>, just in time for the holidays! When you subscribe you also have the opportunity to purchase past kits while supplies last so it's never to late to get your Paper Pumpkin on!Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-17055824020409074382017-08-15T06:00:00.000-05:002017-09-13T09:28:03.841-05:00Hope Is On Its WayI participated in a swap this weekend! Why am I excited? Because I haven't done a swap in YEARS! I have to admit, I was pretty nervous. The swap was within my upline's Stampin' Up team and the ladies that enter the swaps are so incredibly talented! But I took a deep breath, sat down, and attempted to create my swap.<br />
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I came up with nothing. So it was on to my old standby: Pinterest. It was while browsing that I came across <a href="https://stampin365.com/2016/07/17/august-stamp-of-the-month-club-sunshine-sayings/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">THIS CARD</a> by Michelle Long and fell in LOVE! So I cased it.<br />
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I did change up a few things on my version of Michelle's card but they were small little tweaks to make the design more my own.<br />
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I started with a Whisper White card base and cut another Whisper White panel which I ran through my Big Shot and used the Softly Falling embossing folder. I featured the Sunshine Wishes thinlit set on this card and used Soft Sky for the heart, Daffodil Delight for the 'hope,' and Wild Wasabi for the little flower.<br />
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I stamped the 'is on its way' sentiment, from the Sunshine Wishes stamp set, in Wild Wasabi onto Whisper White cardstock, hand cut the sentiment out, and popped it up on dimensionals. The 'hope' is also on dimensionals.<br />
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To give a little extra bling I added a few So Saffron sequins from the Assorted Iridescent Sequins set and a bit of Whisper White Bakers Twine onto the flower.<br />
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I loved how this card turned out so much that I actually made two extras for me to keep and give away. If you can't tell I am loving the Sunshine Sayings bundle!<br />
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This summer has zoomed by SO fast! I can't believe I am already getting geared up for back to school. I have two middle schoolers that are both in extracurricular activities this year so it's going to be an insane but exciting year!<br />
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I managed to squeeze a little bit of stamping time this morning before heading off to another doctor's appointment so I actually have some eye candy for you today!<br />
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I cut the <span style="color: #bf4953;">sunshine</span> sentiment using my Big Shot and the Sunshine Wishes thinlit dies and glued them right onto my designer paper. I stamped the <span style="color: olive;">sending & hugs</span> in Old Olive on Whisper White cardstock, used my paper snips to cut them out, and popped them up on dimensionals.<br />
I finished off this simple card by tying some Smoky Slate gingham ribbon around the bottom and popping the entire panel up on dimensionals.<br />
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This is not a normal color scheme I would go for but I am digging it! It's nice to get out of your comfort zone every once in awhile. ;)
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Every year I have good intentions. I want to make and mail out all my Christmas cards and every year I run out of time. This year I refuse to run out of time so I am starting early! </div>
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This week's <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/clean-simple-cards-f239/" target="_blank">Clean and Simple Cards Challenge</a> on <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/" target="_blank">Splitcoaststampers</a> is perfect to get me in the holiday spirit: <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/clean-simple-cards-f239/cas438~-christmas-july-7-17-2017-a-t619057.html" target="_blank">Christmas in July</a></span></div>
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One of my favorite Christmas sets that did not get a lot of love last season was Flurry of Wishes. What can I say, I am a sucker for snowflakes and tend to collect more sets than I use.<br />
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The snowflakes were stamped in Pool Party and Smoky Slate and I highlighted the snowflakes with a few Pool Party iridescent sequins.<br />
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The whole panel was popped up on dimensionals and I punched a small hole to thread the Smoky Slate ribbon through and tided a nice, fluffy bow. I can't tell you how excited I am to start on my Christmas cards early and this one is so simple it can be easily replicated.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas in July Starter Kit Special</span></b></div>
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Speaking of Christmas, how would YOU like to receive an early Christmas present??? For the month of July, Stampin Up is giving you a starter kit special! ANYONE that gets the starter kit will receive a:<br />
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All for FREE!! But that's not all! You will get to pick $125 worth of product from the new catalog AND you will also get a free Paper Pumpkin kit! All of this would cost you around $235 retail but it's all yours for $99 plus tax. Oh and did I mention FREE shipping?! It's a no brainer! </div>
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There are more perks to taking advantage of this special! You will get a 20% discount on all Stampin Up products through December as well as being able to attend exclusive demonstrator only events!! Best of all, you will be apart of the Sweet & Sassy team and I love to spoil my team!</div>
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If you're interested in taking advantage of this offer or have any questions please contact me (link is sidebar)! You have until <b>July 31st </b>to decide! :)<br />
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Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-87079582698766022872017-07-17T06:00:00.000-05:002017-07-17T06:00:11.694-05:00Paper Pumpkin: Positively PicturesqueJuly's <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=102600&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Paper Pumpkin</a> kit just arrived!! This month's kit is called <b><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">Positively Picturesque</span></b> and it is hands down my favorite kit since April's kit, <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/home/en-US/blog-post/corporate-blog/2017/04/24/april-paper-pumpkin-a-sara-thing" target="_blank">A Sara Thing</a>.<br />
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Isn't it adorable?! If you scroll through my blog you will see how much I <i><span style="color: magenta;">love</span></i> hearts and four of the cards in this month's kit has hearts. *<i>happy dance</i>* This kit also has TWO ink spots, one of which is one of the new In Colors, <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144085&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Tranquil Tide</a>, which I haven't had a chance to play with yet!!<br />
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Don't you just love the fonts used in this kit?! The sentiments are perfect for multiple occasions and the little suns and cloud are too cute! I could see using this set for so many other cards and projects.<br />
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I think my favorite part of this kit are the colors! All but one of the colors included in this kit are new In Colors! Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide, and Soft Sky. Gorgeous color combo!<br />
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I also adore the embellishments included in the kit. The wood words and flowers, grass pieces, and washi tape are so fun!<br />
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Normally when I get a <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=102600&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Paper Pumpkin</a> kit I look for alternatives I can do with the kit instead of using the projects the kit is intended for, but this month I am keeping the kit as is. It's too cute to mess with! If you would like to get your hands on this kit, and are not a current <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=102600&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Paper Pumpkin</a> subscriber, email me! I will be happy to give you all the information you need to get started.<br />
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July is my favorite month. I LOVE the 4th of July and it's also my baby's birthday on the 18th. I haven't been able to order anything from the new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=102200&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Memories & More</a> line from Stampin' Up yet, but I am really wanting to scrapbook more, so I decided to make my own layout for my birthday boy!</div>
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I am lucky that D's favorite colors are blue and red which is perfect for his patriotic birth month. I started the layout off with a piece of Basic Black that measures 4"x 6". I cut the Marina Mist layer slightly smaller and used my new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143710&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Oh My Stars embossing folder</a> to give the page that patriotic feel. </div>
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The heart and the congrats are from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141489&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Sunshine Wishes</a> thinlits set which is SO stinkin' cute!! I don't know why I waited so long to get this into my collection! I left a Basic Black square as a mat for a picture of the birthday boy.<br />
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I used my <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=138292&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Banner Triple Punch </a>to create the little banner under the congrats in Whisper White cardstock and used the "<i>on one more year</i>" sentiment from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141594&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Sunshine Sayings</a> set in Marina Mist ink. This panel is also popped up on dimensionals to give the page a little depth.<br />
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I wanted a little something on the heart so I used a piece of <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144231&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Smoky Slate Gingham ribbon</a> to create a little knotted bow. I tried to keep it as masculine as possible but I've been dying to use this ribbon!<br />
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For the 3"x4" panel, I wanted some space to do a little journaling so I wanted to keep it very simple. I stuck with the same Basic Black base but to give it more color I cut out a circle using my Layering Circles dies and stamped the flower from <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141594&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Sunshine Sayings</a> in Marina Mist, Real Red, and Smoky Slate and cut the circle in half. To tie in the flowers, I used the small flower from the Sunshine Wishes die set and cut out a flower in Marina Mist cardstock.<br />
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For the actually journaling panel I layered a piece of Whisper White onto a piece of Real Red. I was trying to get this done before company came into town so I do not have the actual measurements for the journaling panel.<br />
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The other 3"x4" panel is just a piece of Basic Black cardstock because I plan on having another picture there.<br />
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I LOVE how this page turned out and I cannot wait to get my <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=102200&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Memories & More</a> album so I can see it in the pocket pages. <br />
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If you haven't checked out the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=102200&dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Memories & More</a> line in the new 2017-2018 annual catalog you NEED to. It is AMAZING!!<br />
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This layout is also my entry into the current <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://suochallenges.com/?p=6100" target="_blank">SUO Challenge</a> </span>which is Summer Fun! Nothing says summer fun like a red, white, and blue birthday layout!! ;)<br />
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I have started this summer out sick which is no fun whatsoever. I hate going to the doctor but I finally threw in the towel and went this morning. I have a sinus infection which is what I figured. Since I've had more than four this past year I am now getting put on two daily allergy medications on top of the allergy medications I already take. If it's going to help me feel better I'm all for it but good gosh! Anyone else struggling with allergies more this year or is it just me?</div>
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One bright spot in my sick haze was the arrival of this month's <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Paper Pumpkin</span>! There is nothing like opening up my mail box to see this...</div>
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I couldn't wait to tear into it and was even more excited when I saw the stamps and the two fun and summery colors included in this month's kit: Melon Mambo and Emerald Envy.</div>
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I haven't had a chance to work with Emerald Envy so that got a squeal from me (which was quickly followed by a cough!) and I could already tell there was going to be something summery and fun inside.<br />
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Say hello to <span style="font-size: large;"><b>One in a Melon</b></span>! Isn't it adorable?! The little watermelon bags are what really steal my heart with this kit. I also love the sentiment that you stamp on the front of the envelopes. I love to decorate envelopes when I have the time and this sentiment is perfect!<br />
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Here you can see the entire kit laid out. The fun, bright colors are a perfect kit to kickstart summer and I cannot get enough of that watermelon tissue paper! So fun!<br />
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I haven't had a chance to put anything together yet but I'm already thinking about ways to alternate this kit and what I'm going to put inside those adorable watermelon bags. What else am I supposed to do when I'm laid up right?! ;)<br />
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My mother's favorite color has always been blue so I knew when I sat down to make her card that I wanted to do varying shades of blue. I also can't get enough of my <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141707" target="_blank">Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies</a> which highlights my newest stamp perfectly.<br />
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I started out with a Whisper White card base that is the standard 5.5x2.25 and added another Whisper White panel that is 4x5.25 that is popped up on dimensionals. I used the leaves stamp from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=137163" target="_blank">Sheltering Tree</a> stamp set to create the background which was stamped in Night of Navy and Marina Mist.<br />
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The heart is my favorite part of this card because I got to use my new Marbled background set!! I used sponge daubers and dabbed four different ink colors all over the stamp: Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, and Tempting Turquoise and stamped the image on Whisper White cardstock. I then used my <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141707" target="_blank">Sweet & Sassy Framelit Dies</a> to cut the center heart. I wound some Silver Metallic Thread and used some Tear & Tape to place it behind the heart and popped the heart up on dimensionals.<br />
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I fell in love with the Window Box bundle in the Occasions catalog and am so excited it made it to the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog! I haven't had much time to play with it, but when my sister said she needed a teacher gift I knew exactly what I wanted to do. </div>
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I used the Window Box Thinlit Dies to cut my Whisper White cardstock to make the box itself. This box is pretty much one whole piece of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock to give you an idea of the size. My sister wanted the box to open on the side as opposed to the top so I used <a href="https://aworkofcarte.com/2016/12/2017-occasions-sneak-peek-part-6/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=2017_Occasions_SAB_Sneak_Peek&utm_medium=2017_Occasions_SAB" target="_blank">these instructions</a> to create the box, stamped the hearts and circle stamp from the Window Shopping in Smoky Slate, and assembled the boxes using my multipurpose liquid glue.</div>
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On this box I used the Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper which is on SALE right now! <span style="color: #a64d79;">T<i>oday is the LAST day to get your hands on this beauty before it's gone! Tomorrow kicks off the NEW CATALOG and I can't guarantee that this paper will be on clearance or not so get some while you can!</i></span></div>
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I cut out the hearts using the Sweet & Sassy Framelit Dies and my Big Shot and popped them up with Stampin' Dimensionals onto the different sides of the box, and stamped the 'Thinking of You' sentiment in Smoky Slate, and used my Triple Banner Punch for the edges.</div>
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A few weeks ago I received a call from my sister who informed me that two of my friends went to Las Vegas and got married! My friends are very low key so this is definitely their style but all of their family and friends wanted to share in their wedded bliss so yesterday we attended their wedding reception! It was wonderful! Even though the did not want any gifts, I had to make them a little something to celebrate the occasion. </div>
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I started started off with a Whisper White card base and added another Whisper White panel that is 1/2 inch smaller than the card base and popped the panel up with Stampin' Dimensionals. I cut out two hearts from the Cupcakes & Carousels designer paper (that is retiring and on SALE right now!) using my favorite die set, Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies, and used my Stamping Sponges to ink the edges of the hearts in Chocolate Chip ink.<br />
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My favorite part of the card has to be the gold sequins that I positioned all over the card to give it that little extra bling using my Fine Tip Glue Pen.<br />
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I finished off the card with one item that is not Stampin' Up! and that is the sentiment which is from a set from <a href="http://shopverve.com/" target="_blank">Verve Stamps</a> called <a href="http://shopverve.com/vs-0201.html" target="_blank">Chevron Love</a>. You better believe that once the new catalog is available June 1st that I will be purchasing a set fit for a wedding/anniversary but I'm so thankful that I had this set!<br />
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I am SO in love with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lhDCuRMf4c" target="_blank">April's Paper Pumpkin kit</a>! The watercoloring is so much fun and I love the bright and bold colors! Since my creativity is on vacation right now I stayed true to the kit design for this card but I colored the watercolor heart all pink with a few hints of purple. <br />
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The flower embellishments are gorgeous but I wanted to add a little more bling so I used some silver metallic sequins from another kit in the centers to really make them pop. <br />
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My <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBn2Mrt6UvU" target="_blank">May Paper Pumpkin kit</a> came last week and I haven't had a chance to get it out and play yet but I'm hoping it might help spark something. Do you ever have those creative rut times or is it just me? This month has been so crazy busy but that's what I love about Paper Pumpkin! It's all right there for you and it takes all the "thinking" out of the equation!<br />
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Last Wednesday was my 36th birthday and I challenged my <i>Sweet & Sassy Stampers Facebook group</i> to make <b>anything that shimmers</b>! I knew when I created this challenge that I wanted to make something with my Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper and my Sweet & Sassy Framelit Dies and I made this a totally girly-girl creation, just like me! :) </div>
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On April 1st I took the plunge, after several months of debating, and I became a <b>LipSense demonstrator</b>. I really only signed up for the discount, but several women started asking me about ordering and now I'm getting customers and starting to grow a business! <br />
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I wanted to show my LipSense customers my appreciation for their orders AND give them a taste of what Stampin' Up! has to offer, so I created these cute little 3x3 note cards using the Sealed with Love stamp set from the Occasions catalog. <br />
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I used the Softly Falling embossing folder for the Basic Black panel and one of the tag dies from the Window Box Thinlit Dies for the "Sending Love" sentiment. A piece of Bermuda Bay Thick Bakers Twine adds a splash of color and a beautiful dimension to this card.<br />
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Thank you so much for stopping by today! Happy stamping!
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Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-30526382481526784842017-05-08T06:00:00.000-05:002017-05-08T10:49:36.347-05:00Loving Project Life While I CanWhen I first started stamping, scrapbooking was what I started out with but I was never really that good. I would see these women doing amazing projects, and I never felt like mine could compare. When I signed up as a demonstrator for <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Stampin' Up!</a> I was so excited to see a new way to scrapbook! <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=12500" target="_blank">Project Life</a>!! Looking back, I think my biggest struggle was the size of the layouts. 12x12 is a lot of ground to cover but with Project Life you can focus on one square a time. Love this!!<br />
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Sadly, the contract between <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=12500" target="_blank">Project Life</a> and <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=2170896" target="_blank">Stampin' Up!</a> comes to a close on <b><span style="font-size: large;">May 31st</span></b> but I still have time to play!!<br />
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Forgive the not-so-great picture but I am still learning how to photograph scrapbook pages. I made this page for my son's 12th birthday photos. I am the WORST about getting pictures printed so it's going to stay blank for a little bit. ;)<br />
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My favorite series from the Occasions catalog has hands down been the <b>Cupcakes & Carousels</b> suite. I am going to miss the Cupcakes & Carousels designer series paper SO much! It's such a fun stack and right now the paper and the Cupcakes & Carousels embellishment kit that I used on my layout are on sale!!!<br />
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The layout is extremely simple so I'm going to skip the instructions and let you enjoy the eye candy instead. You can find all the goodies that I used on my layout linked below.<br />
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Happy Stamping!<br />
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P.S. I just updated the hostess code for May! Any order that you place through my website and put the code <u style="font-weight: bold;">BEM6XB7Z </u>in the hostess code field will receive a FREE goodie from me! To celebrate the new catalog release the goodie will be something NEW so go grab some of the retiring products and get something new!<br />
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Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-64085729860447987942017-04-17T08:00:00.000-05:002017-05-08T11:01:23.759-05:00My Nephew Turns Eleven<span style="color: #666666;">I have recently started a new business venture and it has been taking up ALL of my time lately. Pair that with a part time job and a full time household to manage and it doesn't leave you with much time to do anything let alone stamp. *sniffle*</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">My nephew is turning eleven on Monday and since I am having to miss his birthday party today, and his birthday on Monday, we met up for a special pre-birthday lunch for him yesterday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">I love being an aunt and I love my nephews more than they know. To show my love, I stayed up WAY too late Thursday night (or should I say VERY early Friday morning) putting together this card to show my sweetie how much his Cici adores him.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">This week's</span> <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2017-04-11T20:00:00-06:00&max-results=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Mojo Monday</span></a> <span style="color: #666666;">sketch was the perfect sketch to show off my Cupcakes & Carousels designer paper (which sadly is also retiring). I sponged each panel with Chocolate Chip to give it a more grunge feel. The sentiment is also stamped in Chocolate Chip onto Whisper White cardstock and used the Triple Banner Punch to create the banner. </span> </div>
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To make room for new goodies in my ever growing stamping space I must part with a few items.<br />
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<b>To order</b>:<br />
Send an email to <span style="color: #990000;">mysweetsassylife@gmail.com</span> with your order and I will send you a PayPal invoice (only <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/home" target="_blank">PayPal</a> payments are accepted at this time)<br />
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<b>Shipping Fees</b>:<br />
Shipping is for U.S. addresses only and sent by USPS<br />
1-5 items: $3.50<br />
6 or more items: $6.50<br />
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<b><u>Photopolymer Stamp Sets</u>*</b></h2>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Bird Banter </span></b></div>
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<b>Gently Used (Light Staining on Several Stamps) - $26.00</b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Pick a Pumpkin</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">I have several stamp pads, reinkers, and markers for sale but I have not included the colors. If you need a color reference please email me at </span><b>mysweetsassylife@gmail.com</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and I will send you a link so that you can get a better clarification of hues.</span><br />
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<li>Marina Mist</li>
<li>Sweet Sugarplum</li>
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<li>Kiwi Kiss</li>
<li>Soft Sky</li>
<li>Tangerine Tango</li>
<li>Tempting Turquoise</li>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">New - $1.50</span></b><br /><ul>
<li>Kiwi Kiss</li>
<li>Marina Mist</li>
<li>Pink Pirouette</li>
<li>Riding Hood Red</li>
<li>Soft Sky</li>
<li>Tangerine Tango</li>
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">New - $0.75</span></b><br /><ul>
<li>Tempting Turquoise</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">*All images are ©Stampin' Up!</span></b></div>
Christi Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984050234457442535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6800059978395679957.post-27970624870542617292017-04-15T06:30:00.001-05:002017-04-19T12:44:47.390-05:00My Stamping Journey<b><span style="font-size: large;">How It All Began</span></b><br />
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In 2007 life was pretty crazy for me. I was a stay-at-home mom to one and two year old boys and my marriage was rocky at best. I was in a deep depression and plunging deeper day by day. I took care of my family but did not take care of myself. Being a one income family made it hard to do anything but stay home with the boys with the occasional walk to the park. Life was mundane and hard and I realized quite quickly that I needed an escape or I was going to go mad.<br />
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As I was online browsing Facebook one afternoon, while the boys were taking their nap, I noticed one of my friends had posted a link to a scrapbook page that she had made. I was instantly intrigued. A lot of my family is very creative but I always assumed I did not inherit that artistic gene (with the exception of music) so the thought of me being good at paper crafting was laughable.<br />
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I decided to contact my friend and get some tips on how to start scrapbooking. I scoured the web in search for beginner ideas and after some begging to my (then) husband for money I went to Joann's and purchased my first paper pack, adhesive, and a cutter.<br />
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I made a few scrapbook pages but realized very quickly that 12x12 scrapbook pages were just too intimidating for me. So I decided to try my hand at cardmaking.<br />
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This is one of the first cards I ever made. It's nothing amazing by any means but it sparked something in me. I immediately started making cards for everyone and for any occasion. I loved seeing the look on people's faces when they would open the envelope and realize that the card was hand made. Even from the beginning, I always tried to design my cards with a particular person in mind, and I truly believe the recipient realizes the love behind each one of my cards. </div>
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Before I knew it I was stamping every day when the boys went down for their nap and after they went to bed at night. I couldn't get enough of it! My scrapbooking friend was also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and I signed up almost immediately. If I was going to do this stamping thing I had to get a discount!
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Design Teams</strong> </span><br />
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Before long I was asked if I would like to be on the design team for <a href="http://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/" target="_blank">Sweet & Sassy Stamps</a>. I was honored and could not refuse the offer. That's when my stamping career really took off.<br />
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I was on numerous design teams from 2007-2010 including <em>Paper Pretties</em>, <em>There She Goes</em>, and was the co-founder of <em>Paper Makeup Stamps</em>. I recently found out that almost all the companies I used to design for went out of business but I will be forever thankful for the time I was on each of these teams.<br />
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I also did a lot of guest designer spots for several challenge blogs and companies including one of my all-time favorite companies,<em> <a href="http://shopverve.com/" target="_blank">Verve Stamps</a></em> which was a dream come true. I finally felt like I had "made it" in the stamping world.<br />
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During my entire design team time I remained a <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/home/en-US/" target="_blank">Stampin' Up!</a> demonstrator and almost exclusively used the product. I have always loved how everything coordinates and the colors and styles are unmatched.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>My World Ends</b></span><br />
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In 2010, everything in my life changed. I left a bad situation at home and moved in with my mom. When I left, I ran with my boys and not much else. It was not a good situation at all and one that I hate to think about even to this day. I'll just say that I'm thankful that I had the strength to leave when I did and leave it at that.<br />
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I brought what I could of my stamping supplies and tried to use what my mom had in her craft room but when I would sit down to stamp I couldn't do it. My heart just wasn't in it anymore.<br />
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After a few months of struggling to keep up with design team demands I made the very hard decision to quit all of my teams and quit stamping for a little while. I lost a lot of friends in this move but when you're going through a divorce I think that's part of the deal.
Due to abuse on my blog from my ex's family I decided to completely delete my stamping blog. I remember hitting the final delete button and bawling my eyes out. I had everything on that blog. Years of work and stories that I could never get back, but I felt like it was something I had to do to move on with my life. <br />
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Stamping had been an escape for me for years and I was tired of escaping. I needed a clean slate. A new beginning. I told myself I would never stamp again. If I didn't have the heart anymore why bother?
So I said goodbye to Stampin' Up! and the stamping world.
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Only By Grace</span></b><br />
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For the next nine months I was in a deep pit of darkness and depression. Instead of escaping into stamping, I escaped into other means that would wash away my woes. When I wasn't working I was sleeping and the only thing I cared about was hanging out with my friends. I am not proud of where I was but I think I had to go through what I went through to realize what was about to be right in front of me.<br />
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In October 2010, my best friend got a new roommate. When I first met Louie I didn't care for him at all. It wasn't until December that we actually started talking and slowly began developing a friendship. Despite the horrible first impression he gave me, we had a lot in common. I didn't realize that this budding friendship would again turn my world upside down, but this time for the better.<br />
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April 1, 2011, after months of being almost inseparable, Louie asked me to be his girlfriend. I couldn't believe it! My best friend is asking me to be his girlfriend! It wasn't until then that it really hit me. I am falling in love with this man! It was all over after that.<br />
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Two years later, on April 20, 2013, I became Mrs. Flores. I married my best friend.<br />
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A few months after we were married I became extremely ill. I've had to have four surgeries over the years, including a full hysterectomy, which was devastating because I had wanted more children. I, again, sunk into another deep depression but this time God intervened. </div>
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Louie and me found a wonderful local church and we both have rededicated our lives to Jesus Christ. I tell everyone that God sent Louie into my life, as my angel, to bring me back to God. </div>
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My faith has always been important in my life but I left that life for awhile and God brought me back. Now that my priorities are where they should be I am stronger and happier than ever. I do still struggle with the medial issues that have plagued me for years, and life is not without its problems, but now I have a best friend and partner who will help me stand strong through the turbulent times.
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">There Was Still Something Missing</span></b><br />
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In 2016, as the dark cloud of depression started to lift, I felt this feeling like something had been missing in my life. On a whim one Saturday afternoon, I decided to go online and check on some of my old stamping friends. Man, was I shocked at how much things have changed! I realized that I had been gone from that world for far too long, and I couldn't go back. Still, that longing deep inside me continued to grow stronger and stronger.<br />
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During VBS at our church I struck up a conversation with one of the other volunteers. We were both doing crafts for the event so of course the conversation was about crafting. I mentioned that I used to be a stamper and she told me that she WAS a stamper! Before long, we are talking about our favorite company: <strong>Stampin' Up! </strong><br />
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I couldn't believe it! Here I had been thinking about stamping again and I meet a fellow stamper. We exchanged phone numbers, and agreed to get together to stamp soon. I went to a class at her house and that did it. I was hooked again!
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here We Go Again</span></b><br />
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<strong>September 2, 2016</strong> I (again) signed up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and this time it's for the long haul. I feel like I am home again. It was a long journey that got me here, and one that I think is important for you, my reader, to know. It humbles me to look back on my journey and to realize how far I've come but I am also not looking back.
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I have decided to make Stampin' Up! a business this time around and I am so excited for the road ahead. I have already started a group, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Sweet & Sassy Stampers</span></strong>, and am in the process of planning monthly card and scrapbooking classes. I have an <em>amazing</em> upline who I know will help me achieve my goals and I can't wait to one day fill this page with all of my achievements with the company and my team.<br />
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Thank you again for reading my story and I hope you enjoy my creations!
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Happy stamping! xoxo<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Card Club information coming soon!!</span></h2>
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