One of my favorite things to do is to combine and share the love with my Designer Series paper on one creation.  The background patterned papers are from different paper packs and rests on a matte layer of Highland Heather.  The Old Olive dotted pattern comes from the Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper and the rustic wood layer comes from the Wood Textures Series Paper Stack.  Partnering these patterns allowed me to enhance a Spring-y tone with a vintage-y appeal.  So much like me.  haha!

To tie the sentiment together with the Powder Pink cardstock base (retiring on June 3rd) and Highland Heather matte layer, ink up the sentiment from Strong & Beautiful in Highland Heather and stamp onto a strip of Powder Pink.  Add it to the Early Espresso Pretty Label die using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Instead of stamping the flower images from the Needle & Thread stamp set, I decided to fussy-cut (fancy word for hand cutting out the flowers) various flower bundles from the Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper pack.  The rest of the die cuts are a mix of Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz and Vellum cardstock from the Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies set to fill the 'bouquet'. 

COOL TIP WITH TOOLS — There's a fun die within the Needlepoint Elements framelits dies that coordinates with the Pretty Label punch.  The die is shaped just like our Pretty Label punch, but when run through the Big Shot, it leaves a stitched/dotted layer...it does not 'cut' out a layer.  But, this stitched/dotted layer lines up perfectly with the Pretty label punch to allow you to punch out the impression and use as an individual element.  Super cool!

If you are needing any stamping supplies and want to know what supplies I have used to create my note cards, I've listed all of the ingredients at the bottom of this post.  Click on any of the items and you'll be directed to my online store and add any of them to your shopping cart.  I am so grateful to your and your support for choosing me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

For more Mother's Day related inspiration, you'll want to make sure you hop on over to the next Stamp It Group members' blogs to see what amazing creations they have to share.  Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

STAMP IT BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck to all!! One very lucky paper crafter will win this wonderful All-inclusive Notes of Kindness Card Kit. To enter, you must leave a comment on any Stamp It Blog Hop post....AND, finally, you must include the correct hash tag...#stampitcontest with your comment.

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If you have been traveling along the Stamp It Group Blog Hop, or, if this is your very first stop, I want to thank you so much for stopping to visit me Lori Mueller, Stampin' Dreams. If you like to skip and hop and happen to get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

The background patterned paper comes from a pack that you probably would not connect with Easter...but I did!  Teehehe!  The Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper has patterns that reminded me of cross-stitching and embroidery...a craft that I spent many hours enjoying in my younger years. I really love the Flirty Flamingo pattern matted on Poppy Parade cardstock...it makes it pop in a subtle vintage way.

This little bunny is so innocent and cute.  Looks a lot like Peter Rabbit, right?!!  I couldn't wait to color him with a variety of Stampin' Blends...Crumb Cake body, Pool Party jacket, and a touch of Petal Pink in the ears. Awwww, so cute!

I rested our little friend on a strip of Petal Pink cardstock and prettied it all up with a little bow using the 5/8" Petal Pink/Whisper White Variegated Ribbon.  For a subtle bit of bling, the sentiment is backed with a little Copper Metallic Thread.

If you are needing any stamping supplies and want to know what supplies I have used to create my note cards, I've listed all of the ingredients at the bottom of this post.  Click on any of the items and you'll be directed to my online store and add any of them to your shopping cart.  I am so grateful to your and your support for choosing me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

For more Easter related inspiration, you'll want to make sure you hop on over to the next Stamp It Group members' blogs to see what amazing creations they have to share.  Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

STAMP IT BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck to all!! One very lucky paper crafter will win this wonderful All-inclusive Notes of Kindness Card Kit. To enter, you must leave a comment on any Stamp It Blog Hop post....AND, finally, you must include the correct hash tag...#stampitcontest with your comment.

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Hello and welcome stampers and paper crafters!  I'm so happy that you have stopped by and have jumped on board the May Stamp It Bog Hop.  Because we are nearing the end of May and the next special occasion is only a few weeks away, this month's theme is focusing on Father's Day.  YAY!!  I know that masculine cards can be a struggle for most...including myself, but I've had it in my dreams for a while now what special handmade card I was planning to create.  Let's get mozy-ing along!

If you have been traveling along the Stamp It Group Blog Hop, or, if this is your very first stop, I want to thank you so much for stopping to visit me. If you like to skip and hop and happen to get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

So, can you believe that I hee-hawed around for almost a year eye-balling this stamp set...Country Livin'?  Every time I saw that set, or a customer or friend would point out this stamp set in the catalog, I always thought of my Dad when I would see the pickup image.  Now, granted I colored this image using a new color, Merry Merlot, but when I was really little, we used to own one of these pickups.  Ours was a really pretty blue.  I didn't watercolor this one blue because I was afraid it might clash with the Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide.

Do you spy some new papers?  and, perhaps, a new stamp set?  Teehehe!  Well, then, you have a pretty good eye!  I love that I get to preorder certain new products before the whole catalog goes live.  The rest of the patterns found in the Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper are just as wonderful, too.  I immediately fell in love with the stamp set "Itty Bitty Greetings" the minute I laid my eyes on it when we got the new catalog during OnStage in April!  **squeal**  I'm sure you will, too!

 

For more Father's Day themed inspiration, make sure you hop on over to the next Stamp It Group members' blogs to see what projects they have to share.  Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

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STAMP IT BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck to all!! One very lucky paper crafter will win this wonderful Perennial Birthday Project Kit and coordinating Stamp Set. To enter, you must leave a comment on any Stamp It Blog Hop post....AND, finally, you must include the correct hash tag...#stampitcontest with your comment.

 

 

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BLOG HOPPERS

CONGRATULATIONS to our March Blog Hop Winner!

Maggie Little

Again, thank you--thank you--thank you!  I greatly appreciate you stopping by to visit me.  I love the visits; and it warms my heart to read your thoughts you share with each comment.  If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by.  Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post.  I can't express how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you

 

 

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IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE!!  The favorites are retiring and leaving us for good!

 

Select products from the 2018 occasions catalog and 2017-2018 annual catalog are retiring—and this is your last chance to get them (and mine, too)! Check out all the details below

 

 

Retiring Products List – Occasions Catalog  (view pdf)  or  (view excel)

Retiring Products List – Annual Catalog  (view pdf)  or  (view excel)

 

 

NOTE:  Any bundles that you have had your eye one will no longer be offered as bundles with a 10% savings in the future.  I highly recommend that you get it with the extra savings to your wallet.

 

 

 

Promotion Information

• Promotion dates: April 9–May 31, 2018 beginning at 1:00 PM (MT)
• The retiring lists will be released simultaneously across our global markets; they will be listed per local time zone.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• Retiring items may be added to all order types: demonstrator, workshop, customer, and online.
• All retiring items are only available while supplies last and will be discontinued after May 31.
• Due to high demand for retiring stamp sets, retiring stamp sets will be guaranteed available until May 25; all other products are not guaranteed and are only available while supplies last.
• Retiring items are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards with qualifying orders.
• Retiring host sets can only be purchased using Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2017-18 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2018 Occasions Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Bundles
• Save 10% on Occasions Catalog Product Bundles
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!
• Use Hostess Code EUV6MUSY to get a FREE GIFT from me when you order $50 or more.
• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

DO YOU CRUISE PINTEREST?  If you enjoy Pinterest, you can find my creations on Pinterest, too.

What supplies do you need to create this Card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be purchased through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

Product List

Country Livin' Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[141922]

$20.00

Country Livin' Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141925]

$15.00

Itty Bitty Greetings Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146664]

$48.00

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146667]

$36.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.00

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144246]

$8.00

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115318]

$8.00

Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper

[146338]

$11.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$4.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad

[147112]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[126978]

$6.50

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[131179]

$6.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

[141487]

$7.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Hello and welcome stampers and paper crafters!  I'm so happy that you have stopped by and have jumped on board the April Stamp It Bog Hop.  This month's theme is all about Mom's, Mother's, or Mum's Day that will be here in a couple of weeks. Eeek!  This occasion is one of those special days that calls for a VERY special handmade card.

If you have been traveling along the Stamp It Group Blog Hop, or, if this is your very first stop, I want to thank you so much for stopping to visit me. If you like to skip and hop and happen to get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

 

I've been busy playing with as many of my soon-to-be-retired papers as I can...because I love them more and more.  I'll be sad to see the In Color Sweet Sugarplum leave our color family.  But even more sad than that is the retiring Petal Gardens Designer Series Paper stack!  *sniff*

Just look at that soft color combination of Sweet Sugarplum, Pool Party, and even Rich Razzleberry!  Oh, if only those colors were in a warm fuzzy blanket, I'd wrap myself in it for sure!

 

So, I held a Fancy Folds stamp class this last week and this was one of the special folds we played with.  Super cute, fun and EASY.  I used different designer papers and stamp set for class...remember, I have to make my Mom and Mother-in-Law special (one-of-a-kind) cards...they are super special like that.  *giggle*

This is what the back side looks like when open.  Perfect technique for the amazing women in my life!  If you love these colors and the Petal Gardens Designer Series Paper stack, they are slotted for retirement and are only available while supplies last...shop in my online store today!

For more Mother's Day themed inspiration, make sure you hop on over to the next Stamp It Group members' blogs to see what projects they have to share.  Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

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STAMP IT BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck to all!! One very lucky paper crafter will win this wonderful Lots of Happy Card Kit and coordinating Stamp Set. To enter, you must leave a comment on any Stamp It Blog Hop post....AND, finally, you must include the correct hash tag...#stampitcontest with your comment.

 

 

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CONGRATULATIONS to our March Blog Hop Winner!

Melanie Morris

Again, thank you--thank you--thank you!  I greatly appreciate you stopping by to visit me.  I love the visits; and it warms my heart to read your thoughts you share with each comment.  If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by.  Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post.  I can't express how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you

 

 

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IT'S OUR LAST CHANCE!!

 

Select products from the 2018 occasions catalog and 2017-2018 annual catalog are retiring—and this is your last chance to get them (and mine, too)! Check out all the details below

 

 

Retiring Products List – Occasions Catalog  (view pdf)  or  (view excel)

Retiring Products List – Annual Catalog  (view pdf)  or  (view excel)

 

 

NOTE:  Any bundles that you have had your eye one will no longer be offered as bundles with a 10% savings in the future.  I highly recommend that you get it with the extra savings to your wallet.

 

 

 

Promotion Information

• Promotion dates: April 9–May 31, 2018 beginning at 1:00 PM (MT)
• The retiring lists will be released simultaneously across our global markets; they will be listed per local time zone.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
• Retiring items may be added to all order types: demonstrator, workshop, customer, and online.
• All retiring items are only available while supplies last and will be discontinued after May 31.
• Due to high demand for retiring stamp sets, retiring stamp sets will be guaranteed available until May 25; all other products are not guaranteed and are only available while supplies last.
• Retiring items are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards with qualifying orders.
• Retiring host sets can only be purchased using Stampin’ Rewards from a qualifying party.

 

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Thank you for Shopping with Lori

• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2017-18 Catalog online
• SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2018 Occasions Catalog online
• Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
• Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Bundles
• Save 10% on Occasions Catalog Product Bundles
• Subscribe to your creative escape with Paper Pumpkin
• Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!
• Use Hostess Code M9QEHCUD to get a FREE GIFT from me when you order $50 or more.
• STAMPIN' REWARDS:  Orders over $150 receive $15+ additional free product (you do not want to use the Hostess Code noted above...this is so YOU receive the Hostess benefits).

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

DO YOU CRUISE PINTEREST?  If you enjoy Pinterest, you can find my creations on Pinterest, too.

 

What supplies do you need to create this Card? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be purchased through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

Product List

Apron Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set

[145835]

$21.00

Apron Of Love Photopolymer Bundle

[145986]

$45.00

Apron Builder Framelits Dies

[145661]

$29.00

Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141418]

$8.00

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

$8.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

$8.00

Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack

[144168]

$10.00

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$4.00

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

[141395]

$6.50

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

[126950]

$6.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$6.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00