Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Weekly Deals 5/27 - 6/2

It's Tuesday, so enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!



Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack Item # 130132
Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN




3-1/2 Inch Circle Originals Die Item # 121811
Regular Price: $17.95 US/$21.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $13.46 US/$16.46 CAN




Sweet Buttons Embosslit Die Item # 121813
Regular Price: $11.95 US/$14.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.96 US/$11.21 CAN




Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper Item # 126917
Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN




Full Heart Punch Item # 119883
Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN




Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die Item # 127553
Regular Price: $89.95 US/$110.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $67.46 US/$89.21 CAN




Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Item # 123128
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN




Spring To Life Kit - Digital Download Item # 133026
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Monday, May 26, 2014

King of the Grill - PPA 205

Today's card is for the Paper Pals Arts sketch challenge 205.  To see the challenge, click here for the PPA205 sketch challenge.

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Here's my card:

Stamp Set: King of the Grill
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo, Whisper White and Gingham Garden dsp
Ink: Memento Black, Blendabilities (Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, and skin tone), silver Stampin' dazzle marker, and Stampin' Up markers (Basic Black, Going Gray, Sahara Sand)
Accessories: Big Shot, Circle framelits, glue dots, dimensionals, and metal kitchen charm (around the block)

King of the Grill is a retired stamp set, but it's so perfect for the men in our lives that love to grill.  The selected sheets of Gingham Garden dsp just spell out "picnic" to me.  Of course the perfect emblishment (the kitchen spatula) puts it all together.  I found the metal kitchen charm at a LSS on vacation many years ago and knew one day (today) it would come in handy.

Hope you all get to enjoy a wonderful Memorial Day BBQ today with those you love.


Sunday, May 25, 2014

Field of Heroes

One of the things I miss out living in Idaho is the Field of Heroes at Century High School.  I'd like to thank all the men and women who have served our country and given the ultimate sacrifice.

      

Founded in 2004, the Field of Heroes is a community volunteer project. The materials required for its production are all donated. That includes everything from the wood, paint, lamination of the plaques, lights, portable toilets, to the metal connectors, signs and all additional needs.

As the only Memorial Day tribute of it's kind in the nation, the Field of Heroes is quite unique. It first began to memorialize the U.S. Casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A small cross, the accepted worldwide casualty symbol, is put up for each soldier’s death. Each cross is painted white. On the cross arm is placed a Name Tag. On each Name Tag there is the Casualty Number, Name and Rank. The white crosses are then set in the ground, properly spaced, as in Arlington National Cemetery.

To emphasize the loss of our soldiers from the State of Idaho, all those casualties were given another white cross, doubling the size of the original one. On those nine larger crosses a Plaque was put on the cross arm. On each Plaque there is the Casualty Number, Name, Rank, Age, Branch of Service, Unit, Cause of Death, Location and Hometown. Family members and friends decorated those crosses with flowers, mementos and notes.

What is amazing are all the volunteers who come out to make the crosses and then put them up with exact precision. These include old veterans, Boy Scouts, Veteran Bikers and kids out of school. Also, professionals who take time from their workday to come out, housewives and just regular patriotic citizens who take the time and wish this completed correctly. Other volunteers include the local law enforcement and members of our local National Guard and Reserve Units, some of who have already served in Iraq. They wish to see this done, knowing that they can voluntarily contribute. They volunteer to come out in all kinds of weather to make the tribute perfect.

Yellow Ribbon Campaign of Idaho, Field of Heroes 2005
Field of Heroes, Pocatello, Idaho

Field of Heroes 2005
crosses on the football field on the idaho feild of heroes

Vietnam Veteran Gary Richardson places a cross in 2004


Thursday, May 22, 2014

Blow Out Sale on Retiring Items

Get excited! We are currently offering a 25%-50% discount on many of the retiring products, not including those products that are no longer available. This will be live on May 22, but you have to act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. This is your last chance to get it before it's gone for good!



Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Weekly Deals 5/20 - 5/26

This week there's ribbon to wrap it up for you.  Check out this week's deals:



Blushing Bride 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 131209
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN



Basic Gray 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126879
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN




Wild Wasabi 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126873
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN




Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon Item # 131208
Regular Price: $6.95 US/$9.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$7.13 CAN




Early Espresso 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon Item # 119959
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$8.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$6.19 CAN




Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126877
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN




1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon Item # 132140
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN




Made From Scratch Recipes Designer Template - Digital Download Item # 129004
Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN




International Bazaar Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 130875
Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN

Monday, May 19, 2014

Mojo Monday sketch 346

Time for a beautiful shoe with some bling!  Today's card is based on the Mojo Monday sketch 346.  Here's my version:


Stamp Set: Making a Point
Cardstock: Basic Black, Pool Party, Whisper White and Sweet Sorbet dsp
Ink: Memento Black and Coastal Cabana blendabilities
Accessories: Big Shot,  Bitty Banners framelits, Circle framelits, basic rhinestones, glue dots and dimensionals

To color the rhinestones, just use your blendabilities and voila!

Sunday, May 18, 2014

The 9th Hole

Today's card is a CASE from Kelly Acheson, click here to view her card.  My card will be for a family member that is an avid golfer.  I'm sure he will enjoy this card for his birthday.


Stamp Set: Pennant Parade
Cardstock: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Gumball Green, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White and Wild Wasabi patterned paper
Ink: Gumball Green, Marina Mist and Gumball Green marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Cloudy Day TIEF, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Petite Pennants XL punch, 1" circle punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" oval punch, glue dots, dimensionals, and a toothpick

Friday, May 16, 2014

Pals Paper Arts sketch 204

Time to play Pals Paper Arts sketch 204, click here to see the sketch.  Here's my version as a birthday card:


Stamp Set: Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Whisper White and Gingham Garden dsp
Ink: Night of Navy
Accessories: Extra-Large oval punch, scallop oval punch and dimensionals

For the Graduate

My nephew, Michael is now a graduate from ASU.  High school wasn't his thing, but after a stint in the Marine Corps, he sailed through college with a high GPA.  This card was made special just for him!



Stamp Set: Pure Gumption
Cardstock: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Burgundy 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, gold brad, paper piecer

I shredded the grosgrain ribbon to create the tassle.  All you need to do is cut the side of the ribbon and pull it apart.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

SCS Challenge 488

I decided to turn this challenge into a masculine card.  Here's this week's Splitcoaststampers sketch:



Here's my version:

Stamp Set: Wetlands
Cardstock: Confetti Cream, Early Espresso, River Rock and Wild Wasabi patterned paper
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: naturals designer button, glue dot and linen thread

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Endless Birthday Wishes

Stampin' Up has released another photopolymer stamp set: Endless Birthday Wishes (Item# 137553), which includes handwritten words and drawings. It’s similar to the set we offered for the holidays last year called Endless Wishes. The concept is that you can build lots of different birthday greetings (and more) by combining the handwritten words with typed words and phrases. And with photopolymer stamps (US/CA), grouping words and phrases together is simple.

  


Click here to print out your own flyer.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Weekly Deals 5/13 - 5/19

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!



Etcetera Designer Series Paper Item # 130129
Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.46 CAN



Perfect Pennants Bigz Die Item # 123126
Regular Price: $32.95 US/$40.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $24.71 US/$30.71 CAN



This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper Item # 130814
Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN



Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Item # 123113
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN



Tasteful Trim Bigz Die Item # 120893
Regular Price: $42.95 US/$52.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $32.21 US/$39.71 CAN



3/16 Inch Corner Punch Item # 119871
Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.71 CAN



BBQ Blitz Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130863
Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.37 CAN



Retro Fresh Designer Journaling Tags Item # 133526
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.46 CAN

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Get Well Debra

Today's card was sent to my friend, Debra, who is recovering from surgery.  She always tries to do special things for other people.  I wanted her to know that she's in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.



Stamp Set: Thoughts and Prayers
Cardstock: Baked Brown Sugar, Island Indigo, Old Olive, Whisper White, and unknown patterned paper
Ink: Basic Black, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Old Olive
Accessories: dimensionals


Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there!  Today's card is the one I made for my mom using the Faux Silk technique.


Stamp Set: Elements of Style
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories:  Old Olive, Regal Rose, and So Saffron markers, Rose Red brads, glue stick, dazzling diamonds glitter, and dryer sheet.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Weekly Deals 5/6 - 5/12

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!



Hearts A Flutter Clear-Mount Stamp Set Item # 129252
Regular Price: $18.95 US/$22.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $14.21 US/$17.21 CAN




Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies Item # 127816
Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN




I Am Me Designer Series Paper Item # 130138
Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN



Real Red 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 126875
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.75 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.06 CAN




Pacific Point 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Item # 132981
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN




Alhambra Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel Item # 126940
Regular Price: $8.50 US/$10.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.38 US/$7.88 CAN




Card Base Pop' N Cuts Item # 130099
Regular Price: $39.95 US/$48.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $29.96 US/$36.71 CAN




The Man, The Myth Board Book Designer Template - Digital Download Item # 130104
Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN