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Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-78146994233046431982013-02-25T21:37:00.000-06:002013-02-25T22:36:54.305-06:00Chrysalis Community Center 3rd Annual Ladies Spring Fling!<h2>
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Craft Haven Retreats is going to attend the Chrysalis Community Center 3rd Annual Ladies Spring Fling event this year on Saturday, April 6, 2013. This worthy fundraiser will held in Country Club Hills, IL at St. John's Lutheran Church from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Click <a href="http://chrysaliscommunitycenter.blogspot.com/2013/02/3rd-annual-ladies-spring-fling.html">HERE</a> for more details about the event and a list of participating vendors!<br />
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Shhhhh! Here is a tiny sneak peek of our inventory. Don't tell Nanci that I posted it! :)<br />
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We saw this purse on Pinterst and had to make them. A lovely Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Deb Lehigh shared a tutorial link from Demonstrator, Chiaki Haverstick with us. Thank you so much Deb! Click<a href="http://stampingpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012bountifulpurseupdate3mail.pdf"> here</a> to see Chiaki's tutorial. </div>
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Are you still amused by the Dude, You're Welcome stamp kit that Stampin' Up! introduced earlier this spring? I hope so! Here is a new video that they shared recently--The Manly Stamper! Remember, if you are viewing this post in an e-mail, <a href="http://crafthavenretreats.blogspot.com/2013/02/chrysalis-community-center-3rd-annual.html">click here to visit our blog and view the video!</a></div>
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Spring is coming! I saw this cute sketch by Mary Fish on <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/">mojomonday.blogspot.com</a> this week and knew that I wanted to use the Hoop La La stamp set! I love the Print Poetry DSP--it's my favorite DSP currently! What's your favorite Stampin' Up! DSP currently?<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Cordia New';">Tools: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Boho Blossom and Bird Punch<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-44528352585656416612013-02-18T10:19:00.001-06:002013-02-18T10:53:27.868-06:00Sunshine Trio Magnificent Monday Guest on the Pink Paper Bakery Blog!<h2>
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I'm so honored to be today's <b><a href="http://www.pinkpaperbakery.com/2013/02/magnificent-monday_18.html">Magnificent Monday guest on the PinkPaper Bakery</a></b> blog! Thank you, Deena for inviting me to share some of my
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Sunshine! You Are My Sunshine was always a favorite bedtime song when my kids
were young, and now I sing it to my grandchildren. So when Stampin' Up!
released this new single stamp, I knew I just had to have it! I choose one of
my favorite color combinations to work with, Whisper White, Basic Grey and
Daffodil Delight. So sunny and cheerful, perfect for this set of cards!<span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Cordia New';">Embellishments: Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon,
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Framelits Hears, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Perfect Polka Dots
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Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-57997756661908097492013-02-03T21:46:00.000-06:002013-02-04T09:54:05.557-06:00The CASE of Masculine Valentines Featuring Fan Fair DSP<h2>
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We wanted to create a few Valentines with a masculine flair! Nanci and I had both pinned this awesome card on Pinterest by Rita Wright and I really wanted to make it (<a href="http://ritascreations.blogspot.com/2013/01/royalty-queen-valentine.html">click here to see her original card!</a>).<br />
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I love Pinterest, you can always find the cards you love and where your inspiration came from! :) We also had seen a quilted heart card that we both loved, so I made one to coordinate with our macho valentine.<br />
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Imagine my surprise when I discovered that this card was also inspired by Rita Wright (<a href="http://ritascreations.blogspot.com/2012/12/quilted-valentine.html">click here to see her original card</a>)! Thanks Rita for your inspiration! Both cards use Nearly Navy, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Naturuals Ivory cards stock in addition to Fan Fair DSP. <b>Follow us on Pinterest - just click on our <i>Follow Me on Pinterest</i> buttons!</b> There they are - those buttons just to the right of this paragraph! LOL!<br />
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<br />Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-15153902980050676482013-01-31T23:37:00.000-06:002013-01-31T23:37:01.591-06:00More Amore Valentines<h2>
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Have you checked out the More Amore Suite in the Spring Catalog yet? Here are a few quick Valentine Layouts by Nanci using the More Amore DSP. <br />
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<br />Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-45308708478423944972013-01-30T16:28:00.000-06:002013-01-30T16:31:20.644-06:00Soft Suede Valentines<h2>
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Today's Valentine's Day cards feature a clean, crisp look using a Soft Suede and Midnight Muse color combination. Quick hearts were cut from <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=126898">Comfort Cafe DSP</a> using the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=125599">Hearts Collection Framelits</a>. A little paper piercing, and a few quick accents made these Valentine's Day cards come together in no time!<br />
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All of today's cards use Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze and Soft Suede CS, Comfort Cafe DSP, and Soft Suede and Midnight Muse ink.<br />
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<em>Tools: <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=129387">Paper Piercing Occassions Pack</a>,<a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=942"> 3/4" Circle Punch, </a></em><br />
<em><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=942">1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch,</a></em><br />
<em><a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=942"> 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/4 " Scallop Circle Punch</a></em></td></tr>
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<em>Tools: <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=129387">Paper Piercing Packs Occasions</a> and <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=126187">Essentials</a>,</em><br />
<em> <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=118138"><span style="color: #990000;">Beautiful Wings Embosslits</span></a></em><br />
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Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10115891302156267358noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-49298076004825365922013-01-25T00:08:00.001-06:002013-01-26T16:51:35.523-06:00Artisan Valentines<h2>
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With Valentine's Day upon us, Love is in the air! And, what better time of year for card making. With Stampin' Up!'s newest stamp sets, Designer Series Paper and embellishments, Valentine's Day card making couldn't be easier. From romantic to whimsical, there's something for everyone! This week at Craft Haven Retreats we'll be sharing with you some of our favorite Valentine's Day creations.</div>
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Today's card series feature some of the beautiful embellishments from the Artisan Embellishments Kit found the the Spring Catalog. This wonderful kits come with gorgeous lace in 3 designs, seam binding, lacy doilies, paper flowers, buttons, resin flowers, and designer ticket stubs and tags! When paired with Crumb Cake and Primrose Petals, this kit is perfect for a romantic style.</div>
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Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-11927380073831721112013-01-22T00:23:00.000-06:002013-01-22T00:23:57.552-06:00Oh Happy Day! Sale-a-Bration is Here!<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It's time to celebrate because Stampin' Up!'s biggest event of the year is here! During this exciting sale, you can earn many exclusive products - FREE! For every $50 you spend between January 22 and March 22, 2013 you'll earn a Free product of your choice from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. There's no limit to the Free merchandise you can earn. Click on the catalog below to view all of the exciting new items that are available exclusively during Sale-a-Bration.</div>
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And, if Sale-a-Bration isn't enough reason to celebrate, we'll give you one more! Today is our Birthday! Yes, Melannie and I share the same Birthdays. Happy Birthday to us!</div>
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Today's card, Oh Happy Day, features many of the new items you'll find in the Sale-a-Bration catalog. </div>
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<a href="http://crafthavenretreats.blogspot.com/">Craft Haven Retreats</a> - <a href="http://crafthavenretreats.blogspot.com/2013/01/faithful-friend.html">Faithful Friend</a></h2>
<span style="font-size: large;">Today's card features Stampin' Up!'s International Bazaar product suite. This georgeous peacock is truly a treasure! When paired with the coordinating paper's bold colors and patterns, this beauty makes an exotic statement!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 New Stampin' Up! Deals - now through January 21st only! Order yours today - just in time for all of your Valentine's Day card making.</span></div>
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Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10115891302156267358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-80856288005080597982013-01-13T15:06:00.001-06:002013-01-13T15:06:31.513-06:00Dude, You're Welcome! Kit from Stampin' Up!<h2>
<a href="http://crafthavenretreats.blogspot.com/">Craft Haven Retreats</a> - <a href="http://crafthavenretreats.blogspot.com/2013/01/dude-youre-welcome-kit-from-stampin-up.html">Dude, You're Welcome! Kit from Stampin' Up!</a></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This kit is Stampin' Up!'s latest product for men who need a quick and easy way to tell that special someone they care . . . and feel like a mana the whole time. Designed for men who normally wouldn't be caught dead stamping! Please enjoy the video!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Have you heard the news?</i> Stampin' Up! has started a monthly kit club!</span><br />
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Starting Monday, January 14, 2013 you can subscribe at <a href="https://mypaperpumpkin.com/" style="color: #e69138; font-weight: bold;">www.mypaperpumpkin.com</a><span style="color: #e69138; font-weight: bold;"> </span>and click on<b> Get It! </b><br />
Beginning in March, kits will be shipped to your door monthly! Kits are 19.95 + tax. <i><b>Shipping is included!</b></i> Everything you need to make the projects is measured, pre-cut, color-coordinated and included in the kit with the exception of adhesive. <b><i>What a deal!</i></b><br />
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To our customers: When asked to choose a demonstrator, please select <b>Nanci Siegrist from Matteson, Illinois </b>or <b>Melannie Elder from Lansing, Illinois</b>. Thank you so much!<br />
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In partnership with <a href="http://www.google.com/catalogs/about/">Google Catalogs</a>, Stampin' Up! is thrilled to announce its first tablet-friendly catalog! It's interactive, it's easy--and it's now available for iPad and Android tablets in the US.</div>
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<strong><br />To access the catalog:</strong>- Download the Google Catalog app (available through <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-catalogs/id453571756?mt=8">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.catalogs&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5hcHBzLmNhdGFsb2dzIl0">Google Play</a>).</div>
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Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10115891302156267358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-53889211172450413052013-01-07T10:40:00.000-06:002013-01-07T10:40:43.203-06:00Feeling SentimentalAfter an extended break, Melannie and I are back to our blog! We've missed all of our readers and are looking forward to sharing what we love - Stampin' Up! So much is new since our last post, it's hard to know where to start. We'll try to catch you up on our 2012 projects over the next few weeks, but today we thought we'd we jump right in and share with you a Sneak Peek from the upcoming Sale-a-Bration! <br />
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The nostalgic images in this wonderful set lend themselves beautifully to a vintage style, and pair perfectly with phrases from many of the other new stamp sets. And best of all, you can earn two of the sets featured here, Feeling Sentimental and Vintage Verses, FREE during Sale-a-Bration! (January 22 to March 22).<br />
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Feeling Sentimental (2013 Sale-a-Bration), Vintage Verses (2013 Sale-a-Bration), That's the Ticket (128072 w, 128075 c), You're Amazing (126720 w, 126722 c), Oh, Hello (130730 w, 130733 c), Tiny Tags (118592 w, 118091 c)<br />
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Ticket Duo Builder Punch (126833), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190)<br />
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Posted using BlogPress from my iPadNancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10115891302156267358noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-38944374978694401032012-03-11T16:04:00.001-05:002012-03-11T16:04:32.182-05:00Stamp Club Challenge<br />We've decided to spice things up a bit at our Stamp Club by adding a monthly challenge! For our first challenge, MOJO Monday #227 was our sketch. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2532.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2532.jpg' border='0' width='204' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Everyone had a month to work on their designs, and here's what we all came up with.<br /><br />First we have Jessica's card. She used Twitterpated DSP and the Love & Laughter stamp set. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2533.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2533.jpg' border='0' width='247' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Next, we have Melannie's card. She used retired the Cottage Garden stamp set and retired coordinating DSP. You can't really tell from this picture, but the Peekaboo die hides a shaker box window!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2534.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2534.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='278' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Next, we have the WINNING ENTRY, submitted by Michelle! She used the Nature Walk stamp set accented her sentiment with the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder oval. Congratulations Michelle!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2535.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2535.jpg' border='0' width='242' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Next, we have Chris's entry. She choose the Elementary Elegance stamp set and Springtime Vintage DSP.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2536.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2536.jpg' border='0' width='244' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Next, we have Kaye's cards, using the Tea Shoppe stamp set.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2537.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2537.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='208' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Our final entry was submitted by me. I choose the Artist Etchings stamp set with retired Love Letter DSP.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2538.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2538.jpg' border='0' width='233' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Here are more sample cards using the MOJO Monday #227 sketch.<br /><br />I used Well Worn DSP and Up, Up & Away stamp set for this one.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2539.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2539.jpg' border='0' width='256' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Here, I used the Rue Des Fleurs stamp set and Attic Boutique DSP.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/11/2541.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/11/s_2541.jpg' border='0' width='269' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Thanks to everyone who participated. Everyone did a wonderful job!<br /><br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10115891302156267358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-14405000649852587172012-02-13T21:46:00.001-06:002012-02-13T21:46:59.277-06:00Happy Valentine's Day!Just a quick post to share with you some of our favorite cards just in time for Valentine's Day! All of this evening's cards are clean and crisp, with a simple color palette using Stampin' Up! card stock in Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black, and a splash of Red Glimmer. Our inks are Basic Black and Real Red.<br /><br />For our first card we used the You Are Loved stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Our Red Glimmer Heart was die cut using the new Framelits Dies, Hearts Collection, featured in the new Occasions Mini Catalog, and then layered on top of a black Embosslits Dies, Scalloped Heart of Hearts. For an elegant edge, we used the new Edgelits Dies, Adorning Accents, on all three layers of our card stock. For a finishing touch we added the new coordinating Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Adorning Accents. For a bit of bling, we added a butterfly, die cut from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die. A single Rhinestone finished our card.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/02/13/3364.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/02/13/s_3364.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Our next card was stamped using the You're My Type stamp set. We embossed the bottom edge using the Textured Impressions Hearts Embossing Folder. Our hearts were die cut using the Embosslits Die, Fashionable Hearts. These sweet little hearts are simultaneously cut and embossed, and make the perfect accent!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/02/13/3365.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/02/13/s_3365.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />The hearts on our next card were die cut using the Hearts Collection Framelits, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, and the Small Heart punch. The red and white hearts were textured using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, and bottom edge textured with the Impressions Hearts Embossing Folder. Our sentiment is from P.S.I Love You.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/02/13/3366.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/02/13/s_3366.jpg' border='0' width='276' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />More embossing using Textured Impressions Hearts and Perfect Polka Dots. Our cupid is from P.S. I Love You, and our sentiment from Candy Converstions. Plenty of Red Glimmer paper was used with the Pinking Hearts Border, Scallop Circle, and Small Heart punches.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/02/13/3367.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/02/13/s_3367.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='263' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The image on our next card was stamped using the Take It to Heart stamp set, and the sentiment if from P.S. I Love You. The Hearts Collection Framelits Die fit perfectly with all the images in the Take It to Heart stamp set!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/02/13/3368.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/02/13/s_3368.jpg' border='0' width='259' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br />Our last card is stamped using the You Are Loved stamp set, accented with hearts and butterflies Embosslits, and framed using the Framed Tulips folder.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/02/13/3369.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/02/13/s_3369.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Happy Valentine's Day!<br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10115891302156267358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-88519640599520227552012-01-11T22:26:00.000-06:002012-01-11T22:26:06.438-06:00Final Holiday Mini Post 2011We had a few cards that Nanci did this fall that we did not get around to sharing with you! 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You cannot go wrong with the Top Note die!
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I love this combination - Natural White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso card stock with Cherry Cobbler accents! It's absolutely gorgeous!<br />
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A vintage Christmas combo!<br />
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These cards and matching envelope were part of a free class we offered with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool! Have you tried the water color paper from Stampin' Up? </div>
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We will post pictures from our retreat last weekend soon! Our guests created a scrapbook layout for each month of the year complete with photos and embellishments! </div>
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It was unseasonably warm last weekend in Michigan. Nanci spotted some Pansies blooming in the flower bed at the front entrance to Lake View Lodge. </div>
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Yes, pansies in January, in Michigan! Last Monday we had a snowstorm and this Sunday we have pansies! Even odder . . . here is a photo of the same flowers with some of the leftover snow! A little bit of spring in winter!</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Happy New Year! Nanci and I were at Lakeview Lodge this weekend preparing for next weekend's retreat - the first of 2012! Monday morning we woke up to our first real snowfall of the winter season, so I decided to take some pictures of the fresh snow (through the screens on the porch). </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">The door card design is cased from Jennifer Timko. I love the simplicity of her design!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I love these two cards! Nanci used the Natural White card stock, Cherry Cobbler embossing powder and Crumb cake Ink. This color combination is fabulous-the picture just doesn't do it justice!</span></div>
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This card is cased from Sage Kimble's blog. I changed the design slightly to make it easier and less costly to produce and mail!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">This card is also cased from Jennifer Timko! The tree panel is Very Vanilla card stock sponged with Always Artichoke ink. It looks like velvet! </span><br />
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Nanci and I are looking forward to the creative possibilities in 2012. We hope this season will afford you the opportunity to explore your artistic inspirations as well. If you are looking for a craft weekend getaway, visit us at Lakeview Lodge! We are running our Crazy Eight Special - bring your group of eight and the eighth guest is free - a $299 value! </div>Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com1Dowagiac, MI 49047, USA41.9842123 -86.108622841.9606063 -86.148104800000013 42.007818300000004 -86.0691408tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-5667224736427740232011-12-24T00:22:00.001-06:002011-12-24T00:24:54.606-06:00Pop Up Gift Card Simply Scored with Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Paper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Isn't this gift card holder cute? When the holder is opened the gift card inside pops up! It's a quick and easy project with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and Table Top Cutter. I selected two patterns from the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Paper to dress it up. <span style="text-align: center;">I am completely addicted to this pine cone stamp from Pines and Poinsettias. Use the Stampin' Write markers to ink the stamp and then highlight the stamped image with Dazzling Diamonds.</span><br />
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Gina K. posted a video tutorial to make this Gift Card holder and I had to give it a try! My co-worker wanted a few gift card holders, so I decided to try out <a href="http://stamptv.ning.com/video/gift-card-holder-part-1-1" target="_blank">Gina K.'s tutorial</a>. <br />
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The Scallop Punches make an attractive embellishment for the belly-band, but I wish I had a Very Vanilla Gel Pen. As you know Holly Berry Bouquet uses Very Vanilla as an accent color, so I did not want to use my white gel pen to decorate my Real Red scallop. Does anyone else feel the need for a Very Vanilla Gel Pen or do you have an alternative suggestion for embellishing the Real Red scallop? Leave a comment, if you have a solution to the Very Vanilla/scallop circle dilemma! Happy Holidays!</div>
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We decided to hold our December Club meeting one week after our November Club, so that two hostesses from our club could take advantage of the additional hostess benefits that Stampin' Up! was offering. While at Convention, Nanci participated in the Village of Cuteness class and she decided that our club should make a Village of Christmas Cuteness at our December meeting.<br />
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All our club members were thrilled with the project! Our villages sparkle with Glimmer Paper, Mica Flakes, and Dazzling Diamonds!</div>
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Nanci downloaded this <b>My Digital Studio</b> stamp image from <b><i>Welcome Christmas</i></b> and sized it to fit the project!</div>
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We will all enjoy our Village of Christmas Cuteness for years to come. One of our club members suggested that we could add to it each year by adding a church, stores, or additional homes. We hope this post will inspire you to start your own Village of Christmas Cuteness! Nanci and I wish you, your family and friends a safe holiday season and a happy new year!Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-47831265566705878172011-03-04T02:11:00.002-06:002011-03-06T09:40:33.691-06:00Stamp Club Road Trip!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nanci and I had planned an overnight special at Lake View Lodge for February 19th. Several members of Nanci's Stamp Club signed up, so we decided to have the February Club meeting at Lake View Lodge! We had a blast! We had planned to make this delicious cupcake card, but we forgot the Create a Cupcake stamp set! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PGGHQTlmUIPmMgdsjl2Jgr7JCveb4UJLHZRc98B1PAJGRHiogBT0p8OgpJe3KQgkJAwejazoWOAjJ88mUJagARN_ymocOfeOl5FA_TQJVo6O5d5iu6nD0ntwCy33nPZ5n4kJY24omxpy/s1600/IMG_0258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PGGHQTlmUIPmMgdsjl2Jgr7JCveb4UJLHZRc98B1PAJGRHiogBT0p8OgpJe3KQgkJAwejazoWOAjJ88mUJagARN_ymocOfeOl5FA_TQJVo6O5d5iu6nD0ntwCy33nPZ5n4kJY24omxpy/s400/IMG_0258.JPG" width="393" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> What do you do when you are 125 miles from your sentiment? You improvise! </div><div align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-qWA_iJNXkyphEYRmNeplgUny3YnybI0ByDq7l1AlnxY8K0d4_f-aWY9Lzfv5ryUBDyEnhvLjfDIY6KnpFUBiZdGNCp1-XEjheMylwopHHbKX2bc4yHxm2Nhe6lhimZqmMehNfXLr6bq/s1600/IMG_0390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-qWA_iJNXkyphEYRmNeplgUny3YnybI0ByDq7l1AlnxY8K0d4_f-aWY9Lzfv5ryUBDyEnhvLjfDIY6KnpFUBiZdGNCp1-XEjheMylwopHHbKX2bc4yHxm2Nhe6lhimZqmMehNfXLr6bq/s400/IMG_0390.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"> Terry, the newest member of the Stamp Club, is modeling the re-design with an extra cherry on her cheek! We love the Red Glimmer paper--it makes the cherries on the cupcakes sparkle! The Elegant Lines embossing folder really adds depth and swirl to the cupcake icing! Nanci and I went to a Stampin' event at Carol Nee's home and she actually had the cutest cupcake stand and cupcakes that looked just like the one's on Nanci's card! They were delicious too!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">From cupcakes, we switched over to Ice Cream Parlor DSP from the <strong><a href="http://204.228.150.61/20102011catalogs/SAB11_US.pdf">sale-a-bration</a> </strong>catalog!</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnG_MxViGu_og-3ll_nsLQ3Mu1u2hwIRZi7sCg7_mHMiHZi9s8_7TB1b3s6-BhYAWX6-qcAfSNK6EkAF0xhiOaYmHdR_K7WKeXpjtdSKYkNFw4MLSmidxGsMdbPRfJa7YmevLwNEKLeq9H/s1600/IMG_0437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnG_MxViGu_og-3ll_nsLQ3Mu1u2hwIRZi7sCg7_mHMiHZi9s8_7TB1b3s6-BhYAWX6-qcAfSNK6EkAF0xhiOaYmHdR_K7WKeXpjtdSKYkNFw4MLSmidxGsMdbPRfJa7YmevLwNEKLeq9H/s400/IMG_0437.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The colors of this DSP are fun and fresh. The Sew Suite stamp set is great! I wish they had done sentiments to go with them! Nanci and I want to suggest; Sew nice to meet you, Sew Sweet, Miss you sew much. The possibilities are endless! Share your sentiment ideas with us--leave us a comment at the end of this post! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Puns from the Past stamp set does include--sew glad we're friends--I recently purchased that stamp set just because it had that sentiment in it! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aLL4Y1Tcd6alFqLh4n_MCDig6hA2zWD8_nfsUk5ywwoi_LO7fVcoa1IkCG_y-m2UUMLoKpiwnuCsbpC7kWN0e9J1SFvp2slNAb6BAwEibmuh0A6vpyW_1lSWKIDG4zkFXWPtTV0MvCvf/s1600/IMG_0438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aLL4Y1Tcd6alFqLh4n_MCDig6hA2zWD8_nfsUk5ywwoi_LO7fVcoa1IkCG_y-m2UUMLoKpiwnuCsbpC7kWN0e9J1SFvp2slNAb6BAwEibmuh0A6vpyW_1lSWKIDG4zkFXWPtTV0MvCvf/s400/IMG_0438.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">The Sweet Stiches DSP paper and Pattern Pieces stamp are great too! We used the coordinating fabric and buttons with a little bit of crochet trim to embellish our card. Another great card using Sweet Stiches DSP and Designer Fabric! </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YxpZoHC9nZkLOjS0WxHcIo3lMgmZfAzR0dS_HK2RTBCv0teUT96S1cV4UspJBF6s96Zrs4DkOKxU6bGvXwHpfgnJzUsPn4L0Wvtl6dbA4mdx_FyBiwL-OVPPbiBTpB7ysQWE70xE4fXR/s1600/IMG_0440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YxpZoHC9nZkLOjS0WxHcIo3lMgmZfAzR0dS_HK2RTBCv0teUT96S1cV4UspJBF6s96Zrs4DkOKxU6bGvXwHpfgnJzUsPn4L0Wvtl6dbA4mdx_FyBiwL-OVPPbiBTpB7ysQWE70xE4fXR/s400/IMG_0440.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"> Once we finished our club projects, we jumped right into full throttle crafting mode! Michelle and Jessice were swapping pictures and the stories behind them!</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2rve6Bt5AcJH9MInEqLhJWvXnH6EtnCDV9Gt0yDyDvjGUCkayEV8tCR7dAO3apwJr80vvT4aRSE0MQCo5NJsW0wk5Y_n4c5QG0SsTxipfvrLMkHOa06cEmnBz0-nZGSwma_fAPtNMjA3/s1600/IMG_0401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2rve6Bt5AcJH9MInEqLhJWvXnH6EtnCDV9Gt0yDyDvjGUCkayEV8tCR7dAO3apwJr80vvT4aRSE0MQCo5NJsW0wk5Y_n4c5QG0SsTxipfvrLMkHOa06cEmnBz0-nZGSwma_fAPtNMjA3/s400/IMG_0401.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Have you ever made a diaper cake for a baby shower? Becky's turned out so cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnYy5PaVjwC-OeXy0mCfptHoOX5scIz5UmGOK5xxfKK0nPUDgMildwdrz1iPoIwR8cOdNqIdi_oYxC-iACCNb79zA59iV3Gvx_XG5ZUre4IQNjO0ZTxnsJ_eVennOz3li1cF5KLAx-qG1/s1600/IMG_0399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnYy5PaVjwC-OeXy0mCfptHoOX5scIz5UmGOK5xxfKK0nPUDgMildwdrz1iPoIwR8cOdNqIdi_oYxC-iACCNb79zA59iV3Gvx_XG5ZUre4IQNjO0ZTxnsJ_eVennOz3li1cF5KLAx-qG1/s400/IMG_0399.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Making sure that the stamp is inked thoroughly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzzTdWnzC4MjdseSLEdDSyL9AuxwXB8VbtG5Qt6ITVZnE6SGongUoJqyTJ9CbMoivI-vib4p_p6I1Q5bW0UQT8ieqQA3AGPTsBWRQxiMRf0JirgOI1c6Ry2lUkwRy0dJ-TRTldOVkHJdN/s1600/IMG_0395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzzTdWnzC4MjdseSLEdDSyL9AuxwXB8VbtG5Qt6ITVZnE6SGongUoJqyTJ9CbMoivI-vib4p_p6I1Q5bW0UQT8ieqQA3AGPTsBWRQxiMRf0JirgOI1c6Ry2lUkwRy0dJ-TRTldOVkHJdN/s400/IMG_0395.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Terry's very first scrapbook page!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gvP_WJ8hAAEQj6eViOYbzsqhI3HbfICTbVotP2ZH7UV4ny-osPGtY1h0HEoGBWHjv9WsAiKnUYNKF0FBzc-TL4mqtx9JiFdD89bU-basOhBMu0oVjGLCW03K1S5xK7vECwEU8_nRfFVY/s1600/IMG_0397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gvP_WJ8hAAEQj6eViOYbzsqhI3HbfICTbVotP2ZH7UV4ny-osPGtY1h0HEoGBWHjv9WsAiKnUYNKF0FBzc-TL4mqtx9JiFdD89bU-basOhBMu0oVjGLCW03K1S5xK7vECwEU8_nRfFVY/s400/IMG_0397.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A whole lot of scrapbooking is going on!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17jlj9PUCDRuWsy_G3B-7Saw7c0ed5gQrTFPXvYoOHA9LIp1jLCXl9VaMPvHJM8FC8QHWBbhSAWGuhuuSAiZaCm0LzwIGbhS5bG4IkkqTAVtcqGY1TkTr39w86CI4OKBRGPb6UZdollnZ/s1600/IMG_0402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17jlj9PUCDRuWsy_G3B-7Saw7c0ed5gQrTFPXvYoOHA9LIp1jLCXl9VaMPvHJM8FC8QHWBbhSAWGuhuuSAiZaCm0LzwIGbhS5bG4IkkqTAVtcqGY1TkTr39w86CI4OKBRGPb6UZdollnZ/s400/IMG_0402.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"> Chris made her first Squash Book and has plans for a second one already!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7W-trqz2siUg-T9ExEUusvRjrHyi27XrMKpvWsliYGEvzFBsWG7hXQKIp6urgxsGvDsgekXYhnLBXiaoD1TJCcjt5sP9P5-RztAbsQ4BNrEEa16etDXmOd-SnCzPtGMOZKnfbJuQWqtED/s1600/IMG_0410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7W-trqz2siUg-T9ExEUusvRjrHyi27XrMKpvWsliYGEvzFBsWG7hXQKIp6urgxsGvDsgekXYhnLBXiaoD1TJCcjt5sP9P5-RztAbsQ4BNrEEa16etDXmOd-SnCzPtGMOZKnfbJuQWqtED/s400/IMG_0410.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div align="center">These ladies are serious crafters! Almost everyone was crafting until 2:30 AM, but I heard the first person head back to the craft room around 7:30 AM! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7LMxB8BhQ4O0tF6pYw1RTdPEGu1SkT-sBlpkpvX9w8v0mwuWov1H2IJlEZof2d8webnPYtvw_xFy7mxeuLwpLLtZ8Ez1X30MoIT4c_WFyXBDIHTnOHip3FeWQzIrIHNKmLHIqPAGDDDc/s1600/IMG_0426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7LMxB8BhQ4O0tF6pYw1RTdPEGu1SkT-sBlpkpvX9w8v0mwuWov1H2IJlEZof2d8webnPYtvw_xFy7mxeuLwpLLtZ8Ez1X30MoIT4c_WFyXBDIHTnOHip3FeWQzIrIHNKmLHIqPAGDDDc/s400/IMG_0426.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Jessica took several photos of our group before everyone left Sunday afternoon! These two are my favorites. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkCUGiRMKL0V_DzfhcsyFW4nBVNpyKDUWR6X4SWvdxsUwh6ffi94AyAc6wKHL89qNQ17zmoB3sD6YUhAV9repAhyphenhyphenuJpoImIR8FPR7N6EyCysxs5HwVNiSFGyA8DFcUowLsytve7BZZfdi/s1600/IMG_0424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkCUGiRMKL0V_DzfhcsyFW4nBVNpyKDUWR6X4SWvdxsUwh6ffi94AyAc6wKHL89qNQ17zmoB3sD6YUhAV9repAhyphenhyphenuJpoImIR8FPR7N6EyCysxs5HwVNiSFGyA8DFcUowLsytve7BZZfdi/s400/IMG_0424.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">Which do you prefer the black and white or the color photo? Please e-mail us at <a href="mailto:info@crafthavenretreats.com">info@crafthavenretreats.com</a>, if you would like to bring your group to Lake View Lodge for a crafting retreat! We are running a <u><strong><em>Crazy 8 Special</em></strong></u> right now. Bring your group of eight crafters and we will give you an additional $200 off our Spring 2011 Special of $199 per person! Happy crafting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-52256313296086496932011-02-11T00:00:00.000-06:002011-02-11T00:00:47.740-06:00Afternoon Delight!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyACO7Wzk_IN-zeHxj-Syrbe_8iRF4rewyPr8AOyQFS06m7z0LS7dS0t3DK8WZF_jhyphenhyphenNmLHK1FJ_JRUabHEjtvsxx728Bm8Zg_ugmYl9hrD2EvPdLoWs0FK6sii8hLZMHxtQxNpyUK41i/s1600/P2090001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyACO7Wzk_IN-zeHxj-Syrbe_8iRF4rewyPr8AOyQFS06m7z0LS7dS0t3DK8WZF_jhyphenhyphenNmLHK1FJ_JRUabHEjtvsxx728Bm8Zg_ugmYl9hrD2EvPdLoWs0FK6sii8hLZMHxtQxNpyUK41i/s400/P2090001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a great card class on Wednesday. Fourteen novice card makers attended our Beginner's Valentine class! We made the three cards from our post, <a href="http://crafthavenretreats.blogspot.com/2011/02/be-my-valentine.html">Be My Valentine</a> on Monday. Isn't this room perfect for crafting? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This lively group of neighbors were eager to learn about card making! We had so many great questions!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Believe it or not . . . Nanci's daughter painted her room Basic Gray with Black, White, and Melon Mambo accents! So Nanci created this montage of punch art to hang on her wall. Yes, with the exception of the Melon Mambo button all the decorations were punched or cut with an embosslit die!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here is a picture of the 12" X 12" page before it was framed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This project is fast, fun, and fabulous! Happy crafting! </div>Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029939782425292758.post-15593295984527916662011-02-07T00:04:00.001-06:002011-02-07T20:18:55.163-06:00Be My Valentine!I'm doing a Valentine's card class this week. All the participants are first time card crafters, so the cards need to be fast, fun, and fabulous! The class materials are limited to the XOXO stamp set, Real Red Ink, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Basic Gray card stock, Love Impressions DSP and Red Glimmer Paper. These are the cards I chose for the class.<br />
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I just love the Red Glimmer Paper! Don't you? I stamped some Whisper White card stock with the XOXO background stamp and punched out the other two hearts! They are mounted with dimensionals on Basic Gray Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslits.<br />
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</tbody></table>This card is cased from Lori Mueller's blog. Lori cleared up the mystery of where I saw this card! Thanks Lori for sending the link to your card! You can view Lori's card <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2045107/entry/xoxo_impressions_of_love">here</a>! I love the Pinking Heart border punch! The Basic Gray layer of the Curly Label was cut with the Movers and Shapers Curly Label.<br />
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</div>This card is the only one in the set that didn't use the Red Glimmer Paper. At the suggestion of the hostess, the Real Red and Pink Pirouette Small Heart punches were replaced by Red Glimmer Paper punches. Unfortunately, I sent the card samples ahead, so they could be displayed without taking a picture of the card with the Red Glimmer Paper hearts! All three cards are easy to assemble. Vote for your favorite card in the comments!Melanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04500631756045697555noreply@blogger.com5