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A WARM CUP OF TEA

January 7, 2019

Hi and welcome! I’m starting the week off with a warm cup of tea that uses the Tea Together Cling stamp set and the matching Tea Time Framelits dies.

You will find the Tea Together cling stamp set in the 2019 Occasions Catalogue and the Tea Time Framelits dies are a FREE choice in the 2019 Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.

The background was created by using the Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on Vellum. It’s soooo pretty.

I followed along with the new CAS(E) this sketch challenge to show off that lovely tea cup and beautiful rose.

The tea cup and flowers were first heat embossed with Gold Emboss powder and then the rose was coloured with the Calypso Coral and Old Olive Watercolour pencils.

TIP: I wanted the embossed vellum piece to stay firmly on the card front so used a Stampin’ Sponge and our Liquid Multipurpose glue. Just squeeze some of the glue onto the Silicone Craft Sheet and use the piece of sponge to lightly spread the glue onto the back of the vellum. This way, the glue won’t show and the vellum piece will be firmly attached!

Here’s the full list or products that I used.

Tea Together Cling Stamp Set [148779] $30.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101910] $12.25	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101856] $12.25
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [147101] $10.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $12.25	Embossing Buddy [103083] $8.25	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $6.75
Heat Tool [129053] $41.00	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $22.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $23.00	Big Shot [143263] $150.00
Tea Time Framelits Dies [149697] $0.00	Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148530] $14.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $4.75	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853] $8.25
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Glue Dots [103683] $7.25
Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $41.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

I have been busy working on my Class Schedule and January classes are posted. You can check it out HERE. I hope that you can join in and have fun stamping with me!

Have a great Monday and see you again tomorrow!

HELLO FROM FABLE FRIENDS

Cynthia Stevenson

January 4, 2019

All Occasion, Birthday, Videos

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Hello from the new Fable Friends Cling stamp set. This set is full of really cute critters and I picked the little squirrel image to bring greetings to you today!

There’s nothing like bright spring colours to brighten the mood is there? This little squirrel and his sweet daisy was just too cute to resist and he played in well with the layout from Freshly Made Sketches!

This Fable Friends stamp set is just one of the new Cling stamp sets that Stampin’ Up! has introduced. They are great – they cling nicely to the clear blocks (no falling off at the crucial moment). I know that you’re going to love using them. Enjoy this video below which shows you just how they work.

Here’s the product list for today’s card for you. You can click on any picture to go directly to my Online Store.

Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set [148670] $30.00	Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Bundle [150599] $45.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25
Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $11.50	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $11.50	Gingham Gala 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148554] $15.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $10.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $12.00	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $12.00	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [148544] $12.00
Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147283] $12.00	Butterfly Duet Punch [148523] $24.00	Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $48.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $41.00
Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy Stamping!

IT’S SALE-A-BRATION TIME!

Cynthia Stevenson

January 3, 2019

Classes, Stampin up Related

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It’s an exciting time for the Stampin’ Up! family with the new 2019 Occasions Catalogue and the extra earning power of Sale-A-Bration!

There are so many fabulous new products in the Occasions catalogue, but two of my favourites are the Butterfly Gala Bundle(page 35) and the Humming Along Bundle(page 36)!

Earn and of these Free products in the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue with a qualifying purchase.

I have Classes scheduled for the month of January and am really exciting to get stamping with you! Check them out and Sign Up on the Class Schedule page of my website.

I look forward to seeing you this month!

HUMMINGBIRD BIRTHDAY

Cynthia Stevenson

January 2, 2019

Birthday, Techniques

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It’s a hummingbird kind of day here today. Not literally as we have a couple of feet of snow but the hummingbirds rest in our hearts and minds!

Whenever new products arrive from Stampin’ Up!, I go to the catalogue for inspiration and that’s what I did with this card. You will find the original on page 36 of the 2019 Occasions Catalogue.

It was a sunny day when I made this card so it was a pleasure to colour this little beauty and imagine seeing the humming birds arrive this summer!

I used quite a few supplies to create this card, so here is the list for you.
Product List

Humming Along Cling Bundle [150621] $57.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Watercolor Paper [122959] $6.75
Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $11.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $10.25	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $12.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad [147113] $10.25	Aqua Painters [103954] $23.00	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608] $6.00	Smoky Slate Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [145054] $6.00
Calypso Coral Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker [144044] $6.00	Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [148544] $12.00	Mossy Meadow Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [148545] $6.00	Very Vanilla Solid Baker’s Twine [144224] $4.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50	Take Your Pick [144107] $13.50	Metallics Sequin Assortment [144214] $6.75	Big Shot [143263] $150.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $9.50
Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $41.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Tomorrow is the day that the 2019 Occasions Catalogue and 2019 Sale-A-Bration start! Visit my Online Store to check it all out.

Happy Stamping!

WELL, HELLO BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES

Cynthia Stevenson

January 1, 2019

All Occasion

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Happy New year to you! I thought that I’d start off the new year with a “kaleidoscope” of beautiful butterflies. After all, don’t we all count the days to spring starting today?

I followed along with the CAS(E) this sketch challenge as I felt that it was the perfect opportunity to show off this beautiful stamp set bundle from the 2019 Occasions catalogue. Also, there’s some new framelits that will cut out perfect rectangle shapes for you every time! The Rectangle Stitched framelits!

Here’s the layout that I followed – I used those rectangle framelits to cut out the vellum pieces.

Everything will be available for you to shop on Thursday, January 3, 2019!
Product List

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Bundle [150599] $45.75	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101856] $12.25
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $10.25	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103] $10.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $10.25
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $6.75	Take Your Pick [144107] $13.50	Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551] $48.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Glue Dots [103683] $7.25
Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $41.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Take care and Happy Stamping!

CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR

Cynthia Stevenson

December 30, 2018

All Occasion, Holiday Cards

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Hi there! I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and are ready to say Cheers to a brand new year! I’m thinking 2019 will be a good one!

I used the Half Full stamp set because there just “needed” to be a glass of champagne on this card to compliment that great greeting from the Warm Hearted stamp set(2018 Holiday Catalogue host set).

Freshly Made Sketches posted this great layout which was the perfect inspiration for this cheery card.

I pulled the Petal Pink Stampin’ Write Marker out to give that glass of champagne a little colour and the sequins add a few bubbles here and there!

Here’s the list of products that I used.

Half Full Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144999] $30.00	Half Full Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144996] $41.00	Warm Hearted Photopolymer Stamp Set [147777] $13.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper [146331] $15.00	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad [147146] $10.25	Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers [147156] $40.00
Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $12.00	Iridescent Sequin Assortment [144212] $6.75	Take Your Pick [144107] $13.50	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50
Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $48.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50
Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $9.50	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $41.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

There’s only 4 days left to take advantage of the Year-End Closeout! Do you have the products that you want yet? Make sure to visit my Online Store to shop.

From my family to yours, all best wishes for a Cheery and great 2019!

HAVE A GOLDEN CHRISTMAS

Cynthia Stevenson

December 21, 2018

Christmas, Techniques

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I’m wishing you all a golden Christmas and here’s the card to send those greetings!

This is one last Christmas card for 2018 which allowed me to play along with the What Will You Stamp challenge as well as the SUO Challenge.

Peaceful Poinsettia is the stamp set of choice for WWYS and we can choose our own design for the SUO Challenge so I kept it simple with a little textured embossing and some heat embossing with our Gold Emboss Powder.

Here’s the list of products used.

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle [149962] $66.50	Peaceful Poinsettia Wood-Mount Bundle [149964] $75.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25
Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $5.50	Embossing Buddy [103083] $8.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $12.25	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $6.75
Heat Tool [129053] $41.00	Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147923] $10.25	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $48.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $41.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00
Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a wonderfully golden Christmas and we’ll talk again next week!

A SNEAK PEEK FROM THE 2019 STAMPIN” UP! OCCASIONS CATALOGUE

Cynthia Stevenson

December 20, 2018

All Occasion, Stampin' Up! Specials

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The 2019 Stampin’ Up! and Sale-A-Bration period starts on January 3, 2019! I couldn’t wait to show you this sneak peed of just one of the beautiful stamp sets that will be available to you on January 3, 2019!

Check out that NEW Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper! I stamped the images with Versamark and then heat embossed using the Gold Emboss Powder. The pretty rose was coloured using Stampin’ Blends and the tea cup and rose were cut out with the Tea Time Framelits Dies which are a FREE choice from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. LOve, love, love!

The stamp set used is called Tea Together which highlights a new element in stamping – Cling Stamps! These stamps are available in the Occasions catalogue and are absolutely great because they cling to the Clear Blocks so tightly – no more “drops offs” while stamping!

The Year-End Closeout is still going on. Have you checked it out? There may be some items that you really want so make sure to visit my Online Store and some items are going very quickly and may no longer be available!

Take care and Happy Stamping to you!

ONE RED ROSE

Cynthia Stevenson

December 18, 2018

All Occasion, Anniversary/Wedding, Birthday

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Hello there! The days are counting down to Christmas but I decided to feature this one red rose that’s destined for someone over this holidays.

I love the drama of the black and silver backgrounds – they highlight that rose perfectly! It’s a simple layout compliments CAS(E) this sketch! Check it out.

The silver glimmer lattice was sitting on my crafting table from a previous project, so I used it as a lovely angled background. Love it!

Here’s the list of products that I used.

Graceful Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143849] $26.00	Graceful Garden Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143846] $37.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25
Silver Glimmer Paper [146960] $6.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147281] $12.00	Shaded Spruce Light Stampin’ Blends [147936] $6.00
Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608] $6.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $31.00	Big Shot [143263] $150.00
Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies [143774] $41.00	Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708] $14.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $9.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $41.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00
Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Do you have your Christmas shopping done? If you can’t decide what to get the crafter in your life why not a Gift Certificate. I do Gift Certificates and am happy to create one for you. Contact me HERE.

Happy Day and Happy Stamping to you!

AT PEACE BY THE RIVER

Cynthia Stevenson

December 14, 2018

All Occasion, Techniques

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Happy Friday and welcome! Today’s card features the beautiful Peaceful Place stamp set that’s available in Clear-mount and Wood-mount. One of the stamps features a lovely, peaceful scene so I went all-in and did a little colouring.

It didn’t take much to add colour using our Stampin’ Blends markers and a touch or two of the Colour Lifter gave it just the right amount of shading.

I choose to use Old Olive as the card base and frame to play along with the new layout from Freshly Made Sketches.

I have another stamp set in mind for this layout as well and will be posting it next week!

In the meantime, here’s the list of products for you.

Peaceful Place Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146689] $30.00	Peaceful Place Wood-Mount Stamp Set [146686] $41.00	Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147781] $29.00	Peaceful Poinsettia Wood-Mount Stamp Set [147784] $39.00
Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608] $6.00
Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144582] $6.00	Smoky Slate Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [145054] $6.00	Pool Party Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144595] $6.00	Light Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Marker [147020] $6.00
Old Olive Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144574] $6.00	1″ Circle Punch [119868] $18.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $41.00	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00
Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a wonderful and hopefully peaceful weekend! Happy Stamping!

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A WARM CUP OF TEA

HELLO FROM FABLE FRIENDS

HUMMINGBIRD BIRTHDAY

WELL, HELLO BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES

CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR

HAVE A GOLDEN CHRISTMAS

A SNEAK PEEK FROM THE 2019 STAMPIN” UP! OCCASIONS CATALOGUE

ONE RED ROSE

AT PEACE BY THE RIVER

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