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Tags: Father's Day, Hats Off

Creative Inking Blog Hop — You Are Amazing Masculine Congrats

March 20, 2021

Hello stampers and crafty friends! Today, our wonderful Creative Inking designers have a bundle of projects featuring the men in our lives. I have been playing with a stamp set that coordinates with a Project Kit called You Are Amazing. You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from the very talented MJ Peters' blog. Please be sure to click the 'Next' button (found below) to move along the Creative Inking blog hop to see all the beautifulamazing projects.

There is so much potential for the You Are Amazing stamp set...well beyond the initial idea of the original project kit that is found on page 7 of the January-June 2021 Mini catalog. The sentiments are versatile for any gender and any age. One of my young students has recently achieved a goal he has worked super hard for during the last 6 months, and I'm sooo proud of him. I know this card will bring a big fat grin on his face.

CreativeInking-You Are Amazing Men Congrats EaselLeft-Stampin Dreams Lori Mueller-DSC04272

It has been forever since I've made an easel card. Interactive cards are always intriguing for the creator, as well as, the recipient. The cardbase is Smoky Slate with a Stitched Rectangle created as a frame cut from one of the patterns from the Well Suited Designer Series Paper pack. After creating the frame, I added a piece of Window Sheet to the back and die cut another Stitched Rectangle frame from Night of Navy cardstock to give the back a finished look from the back side. The Window Sheet is used to help make the frame sturdy when propped up as an easel.

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The cardbase front is scored at 2-3/4" before adhering the bottom half of the window frame. The sentiment was inked with Stampin' Write Markers: Cajun Craze, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate and die cut with the 2-5/8" Layering Circle die. For balance, I added a 1/2" strip of Night of Navy and some Gold Thread from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack before adding the sentiment with Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you enjoyed this project, I'd love to have you join me each Sunday afternoon at 2:30P (CST) for my Sunday Stampin' Dreams facebook Live demonstrations. To make sure you receive notifications when I post announcements, events, and creations using all my favorite Stampin' Up! products, click the "Like" and "Follow"buttons on my business page Lori Dreams Stampin'.

So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more inspiration showcasing more "Masculine" creations using supplies from any of the current catalog from the rest of the group. Your next stop on the hop will be with our very creative, Linda Bauwin. I know her creation will be amazing...she always shares a fantastic creation (or two) to share with everyone. Click on the 'Next' button and you'll be at your next stop. Have fun filling your inspiration bucket...don't forget to come back real soon. :)

Thank you for supporting my business and for giving me the opportunity to service your stamping and shopping needs! Now, if you have ever thought about getting more for your money purchasing all of your favorite Stampin' Up! products, I highly recommend that you purchase the "Happy Shopper" Starter Kit and save 20% with each purchase. There really isn't anything to lose...only lots of product to gain! But, until you make that leap to join my Stampin' Up! family and fill your starter kit with new Annual catalog products. If you wish to start creating my project, you'll find the ingredients listed below. I've set it up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store. I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me. Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciation YOU. So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

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In Good Taste Flag Honoring Men in Blue

September 17, 2020

Hello my stamping friends! Outside of papercrafting and making cards, I have dabbled in all types of crafting projects...even wood crafts. Crafting with wood is a true labor of love and can speak volumes. Someone I know hand crafted this wooden flag in recognition of a police officer in our city, who lost his life in the line of duty. As soon as I saw it, I was inspired to create a handmade card.

CASEing (Copy And Share Everything) the wood creation, I started with a Basic Black layer that is an 1/8" smaller than a typical A2 card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4") to set the focal design. The wooden strips were chosen from a pattern in the In Good Taste Designer Series paper pack, making sure that I cut the strips going 'with the grain'. The Misty Moonlight strip symbolizes and recognizes a fallen hero within our city law enforcement agency.

It took me a bit to figure out how I was going to replicate the 50 stars. There are several different die sets that include stars, but they were either too big, or were going to be labor intensive with all the die cutting. As I was flipping through the new August-December 2020 Mini catalog, I came across the Snowflake Sequins image and happened to notice there were STARS in the mix! YAY!! Boy, am I glad this product was a "Returning Fav" from the previous years Holiday catalog!

The Basic Black panel for the stars measures 3-1/4" x 2-1/4". The Fine Tip Glue Pen and Take Your Pick Tool saved the day to make the process go quickly setting all 50 stars.

After evenly spacing the In Good Taste designer paper and Misty Moonlight strips to the Basic Black panel, I wrapped some Misty Moonlight 1/4" Ribbon around the cardstock strip and tied into a knot. The whole panel was adhered to a Basic Black cardbase with Stampin' Seal.

The panel of stars was set in place with Stampin' Dimensionals. I chose to leave this card without a sentiment, as I felt the whole design spoke for itself. I will be making several of these to package and send to the family with my sincerest thoughts and prayers. May God hold them close and bring peace to their hearts.

Want to know how this card came together? Here's my Facebook Live demonstration I did last Sunday sharing tips and tricks for putting it all together.

If you enjoyed this card, I'd love to have you join me each Sunday afternoon at 2:30P (CST) for my Sunday Stampin' Dreams facebook Live demonstrations. To make sure you receive notifications when I post announcements, events, and creations using all my favorite Stampin' Up! products, click the "Like" and "Follow"buttons on my business page Lori Dreams Stampin'.

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

Stampin' Dreams Online Product List

[152494]

$21.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon

[153624]

$6.00

Snowflake Sequins

[150443]

$6.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

$6.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Posted at 06:00 AM in Hand Stamped Cards, Masculine, Stamping Techniques, Sympathy | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: America, Fallen Hero, In Good Taste, Men in Blue, Sympathy

OSAT Blog Hop — Manly Country Club Golfer

May 14, 2020

Good morning stampers and paper crafters! Welcome to the May One Stamp At a Time (OSAT) Design Team Blog Hop. My name is Lori Mueller (stampindreams.com) and I'm excited you've stopped by. This may be your first stop on the hop, or you may have hopped over here from the previous OSAT designer. Either way, in order to view all of the blog participants sharing their wonderful project(s), click on the next person in line within the list of blogger's posted at the end. We've got some amazing projects to share with you!

This month's theme is "Manly May" or anything masculine. Well, that means I get to play with the Country Club Suite of products. My husband's favorite pasttime is golfing, and due to the strange weather in Nebraska the last couple of years, the golf courses have only been closed a handful of weeks. When he's out on the greens, I'm content to stamp and share my creations with you. YAY!!

The starting point for this card was the Country Club Designer Series Paper. There's a retired pro golfer who was easily recognized by the argyle pants he wore during each tournament. This pattern reminded me of him. I love the color combination of Mint Macaron, Garden Green, Poppy Parade and Crushed Curry. The subtle Mint Macaron cardbase sets the tone for the Golf Club die to stand as a silhouette resting on a Poppy Parade die cut from the Painted Labels die set.

The Golf Club die set has all the elements that you'd find in a typical golf bag — golf tees, golf balls, clubs, and a bit of cut grass from the course. At the end of the year, there's enough of the dried out grass to build a birds nest! Well, maybe not that much, but pretty close! I took a piece of the Garden Green Country Club Twine and unwound all the fine strands to wrap and tie into a bow. It reminded me of all the grass stuck to the bottom of golf shoes and the towel used to wash and dry the balls that rolled into a pond or sand bunker.

The sentiment came from the Clubhouse stamp set. It was inked with Night of Navy, stamped onto Whisper White cardstock, and die cut with a banner die found in the Golf Club die set. The Golf cart shield is part of one of the Country Club Designer Series paper patterns — and, there's a die, too! Gotta love it when dies and designer paper coordinate! I finished with a splattered texture over the card front using the brush end of my Basic Black Stampin' Write marker and flicking it from the inside of the cap. Envision the golfer in a sand bunker and that is sand flying after the swing! Teehehe

At this time, you are now ready to hop on over to the next OSAT designers blog. You won't want to miss traveling on as I know they will have something fun, cute and exciting to share with you. If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can click your way through the blog list found below. Either way, be sure to work your way through all of the blogs so you don’t miss a thing!

Blog Hop Participants

I'm so very grateful; and I'm not sure I can say thank you enough to everyone that stops to visit me. I love the visits and wonderful thoughts you share with your comments. If you've ever purchased a stamp set, dies, paper, ink, embellishments, etc. from my online shop, I literally did a happy dance when your order came in. And, if you've ever shared a card or other bit of handmade kindness using Stampin' Up! products, my heart leaps for joy. I appreciate you and all of your wonderful support of my favorite stamping business. If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by, too. Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post. I'm very passionate to share my love for papercrafting with you. If you are a new visiting crafter looking for a demonstrator to shop with, I would be ecstatic and honored to be your creative coach.

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This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products. YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 bonus tutorials, in all!) Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE! If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

Demonstrators are welcome to purchase these tutorials for classes and workshops. We just ask that you don't forward the PDF to anyone but send them here to purchase them. These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business. In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and January-June 2020 Mini catalogs. My project is featuring the Country Club Suite of products.


CLEARANCE RACK REFRESHED! New items have been added to the Clearance Rack in the online store! Supplies are limited, and with discounts up to 60%, products will go quickly. Don't delay—shop now and save.	These Last-Chance Products lists contain items from the 2019-2020 Annual catalog and January-June 2020 Mini catalog. More details posted here.

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Clubhouse Cling Stamp Set

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Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
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Orders of $30 or more receive Dreamers Loyalty Rewards Points, accumulate and redeem for free stamps...print your copy!

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

Shopping Product List

Clubhouse Bundle

[153816]

$41.25

[151583]

$19.00

Golf Club Dies

[151580]

$27.00

Country Club Elements

[151315]

$6.00

Country Club Twine Combo Pack

[151318]

$9.00

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

[138337]

$8.75

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$8.75

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Country Club Designer Series Paper

$9.75

[151314]

$11.50

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

$7.50

[100082]

$3.00

Painted Labels Dies

[151605]

$35.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

$10.00

$4.00

$4.00

Posted at 05:00 AM in Birthday, Blog Hop, Hand Stamped Cards, Masculine, Promotions & Specials | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Birthday, Golf, Manly, Masculine

Stamping Around The World — Clubhouse Golfers Birthday Gift

May 12, 2020

Good morning, my crafty friends! If you've been traveling along the Stamping Around The World 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...you definitely want to make sure you see all of the amazing creations shared by the design team.

When the January-June 2020 Mini catalog came out, I was super excited to see that it FINALLY included a stamp set featuring my husbands FAVorite hobby — golf! His birthday is next month and it is only fitting for me to create this adorable upcycled jar filled with large gum balls to simulate the many golf balls he totes around in his bag. Every time he hits a ball with a 'hook' or 'slice' (not always a good thing because it means his ball left the main fairway), he'll find his ball, plus, another! His collection keeps growing...faster than my stamp collection! Teehehe

Not only did Stampin' Up! come up with the Clubhouse stamp set, but an entire suite of products. Sure, the Country Club Designer Series paper pack includes sheets showcasing golf carts, golf balls, tees, and flag poles, but there are a number of argyle and plaid patterns, too. Meaning, this paper pack has patterns that can be used year-round. That's a huge plus for the well-rounded paper crafter!

Of course, with a suite of products, there are some wonderful tools and accessories to adorn a project. The coordinating Golf Club Dies include 14 dies — not only do they coordinate with the Clubhouse stamp images, but several of them line up to images found in the Country Club Designer Series paper. YAY! The Garden Green golf cart shield you see in the center and plaid banners were all die cut from the same patterned sheet. The wooden pieces come from the Country Club Elements and really add some great dimension and connectivity to a golf course. Depending on where you live, most golf courses are landscaped with a wide variety of trees, evergreens, and shrubbery...very woodsy.

Here's a sneak peek of my project included in the May Stamping Around The World Tutorial Bundle. It was my inspiration when designing my card. Can you see the detail in the Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing? If you ask me, this handsome texture is not just for the golf nut. I'm thinking winter sweaters and sweater vests. LOVE!

Would you like to create this handsome gift package for your favorite golfing friend? I've listed all of the supplies I used at the bottom of this post; and, it's all set up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store. I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me. For more beautiful inspiration, you'll want to make sure you hop on over to the next Stamping Around The World members' blogs to see all of the amazing creations they have to share. Thank you so much for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

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This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products. YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 bonus tutorials, in all!) Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE! If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

Demonstrators are welcome to purchase these tutorials for classes and workshops. We just ask that you don't forward the PDF to anyone but send them here to purchase them. These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business. In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and January-June 2020 Mini catalogs. My project is featuring the Country Club Suite of products.


CLEARANCE RACK REFRESHED! New items have been added to the Clearance Rack in the online store! Supplies are limited, and with discounts up to 60%, products will go quickly. Don't delay—shop now and save.	These Last-Chance Products lists contain items from the 2019-2020 Annual catalog and January-June 2020 Mini catalog. More details posted here.

Stampin’ Dreams 2020-2022 In Color Club

Starting June 3rd — register TODAY!

Clubhouse Cling Stamp Set

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2019-20 Catalog online
SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! January-June 2020 Mini Catalog
Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! 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!

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)

SATWHop-ClubhouseGolfJarOpen-Lori-DSC01446

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

Product List

Clubhouse Bundle

[153816]

$41.25

[151583]

$19.00

Golf Club Dies

[151580]

$27.00

Country Club Elements

[151315]

$6.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$8.75

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$8.75

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

[101856]

$10.00

Country Club Designer Series Paper

[151314]

$11.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$7.50

[132708]

$6.00

Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder

[151590]

$10.00

Starburst Punch

[143717]

$18.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

$4.00

$4.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set

$10.00

Posted at 08:00 AM in 3D & Paper Crafting Ideas, Birthday, Blog Hop, Masculine, Tutorial Bundle | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Birthday, Clubhouse, Country Club, Golf, January-June 2020 Mini, Masculine

Creative Inking Blog Hop — Gratefulness to Gather Together

November 20, 2019

Hello stampers and crafty friends! It's November and the weather couldn't be more fall-ish and beautiful. So, welcome to another episode of our Creative Inking Blog Hop! You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from the very talented Colleen Vassos' blog. Please be sure to click the 'Next' button (found below) to move along the Creative Inking blog hop to see all the wonderful creations.

Everyday should be a day of gratefulness, but November is the month that recognizes it the most. I love the Gather Together bundle found in the Holiday catalog, and before the snow starts flying later this week, I wanted to get one more creation made to compliment the nice weather we've been having.

This card is loaded with all of Gather Together Suite of products...right down to using each and every coordinating color connected to the Come To Gather Designer Series paper pack. When I started laying out the different pieces — leaves, squares, ribbon, sentiment layer, etc., I systematically lined up everything in a straight line according to a grid. Then, I got to thinking...leaves don't fall to the ground in a straight line! So, the reason for the kitty-whompus arrangement. LOVE it!

The larger leaves were die cut from a piece of cardstock that was heavily spritzed with Rubbing Alcohol to help differentiate the embossed sections...plus, the leaves would dry with a little curl and bend. The smaller leaf die was sponged with Early Espresso ink, then die cut from the cardstock. The ink on the die transferred to the cardstock, adding a bit of color to the inlaid embossed sections. Pretty cool, huh?!!

Since the panel of leaves made the card a bit busy, it was only fair to add a bit of Ribbon and a small Cajun Craze bow to the wooden Tags & Feathers Element. All nested on the woodgrain pattern from the Come To Gather Designer Series paper. I can never get enough of woodgrain designer paper, can you?

Now, if you have ever thought about getting more for your money purchasing all of your favorite Stampin' Up! products, I highly recommend that you purchase the Starter Kit and save 20% with each purchase. There really isn't anything to lose...only lots to gain! But, until you make that leap to join my Stampin' Up! family and fill your starter kit with new Holiday catalog products you'll find the ingredients listed below, and I've set it up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store. I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me. Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciation YOU. So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more inspiration showcasing more Gratefulness creations using supplies from the Holiday catalog from the rest of the group. Your next stop on the hop will be with our very creative, Dena Rekow. I know her creation will be fabulous...she'll have a gorgeous creation (or two) to share with everyone. Click on the 'Next' button and you'll be at your next stop. Have fun filling your inspiration bucket...don't forget to come back real soon. :)

Check out our AMAZING Stamping Around The World Tutorial Bundles

November offers 12 amazing tutorials to inspire you each month

$15

or

FREE with ANY ONLINE ORDER

This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products. YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 bonus tutorials, in all!) Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE! If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business. In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual & Holiday catalogs. My project is featuring the Wonderfully Wicked stamp set.

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2019-20 Catalog online
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Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! 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!

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

Product List

Gather Together Bundle

[153036]

$38.50

[150589]

$17.00

Gathered Leaves Dies

[150662]

$26.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

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

[138337]

$8.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146979]

$8.75

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$8.75

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper

[150454]

$11.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Come To Gather Ribbon Combo Pack

[150456]

$9.00

Tags & Feathers Elements

[150455]

$11.00

$10.00

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Earn Bonus Days coupons now

$4.00

Posted at 08:00 PM in Autumn/Fall, Blog Hop, Hand Stamped Cards, Masculine, Stamping Tips, Thank You | Permalink | Comments (1)

Stamp It Blog Hop — New Stampin' Up! Catalog Favorites

July 27, 2019

Hello stampers and crafty friends! The fun never ends for papercrafters, especially when It's time for the July Stamp It Blog Hop! You may be starting from here at my blog, Lori Mueller - Stampin' Dreams, or you may have come here from one of the other Stamp It members blog. Please be sure to click the blog next in line to move along the hop and not miss a beat.

I can't believe that it's already been over 7 weeks since the new Annual catalog went live! There are sooo many awesome stamps, paper and new inks to play with, which is the theme for this month's hop...to play and share with some of our favorites. I decided to pull out a new stamp set called "Welcome To The Team" because of it's fun and whimsical sentiments.

I don't think I've ever seen any stamp set that helps capture something that happens a lot in a work environment like this one. There are sentiments that fit nicely for a co-worker's retirement, a job promotion within the company, or the frequent moving from one company to the next. The Garden Lane Designer Series Paper has several patterns in the pack that are appropriate (I think, at least) to create a masculine cards — not just feminine. I'm a huge fan of the designs in this pack!

Fancy-fold cards always make a great conversation piece for the recipient and those attending the farewell party. They can really make the occasion extra special, too. The card measures 4-1/4" x 5-1/2", but is scored at 2-1/4" and 7-3/4" allowing it to still fit into a regular A2 sized envelope. The Mint Macaron Nature's Twine is a carryover from the previous catalog, but it is still a favorite of mine to add to my creations.

Would you like to create this fancy-fold card using my favorites that are in the new Annual catalog? You'll find the ingredients listed below, and I've set it up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store. I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me. Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciation YOU. So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

For more Annual catalog favorites, 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 Soft Sayings 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.

So with one click you can be on your way to soak in some more inspiration.

Blog Hop List

CONGRATULATIONS to our last month's Blog Hop Winner!

Bonus Days Ends July 30th!!

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July's Tutorial Bundle

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PURCHASE JULY TUTORIALS NOW

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Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business. In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and Occasions catalogs. My project is featuring the To A Wild Rose stamp set.

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2019-20 Catalog online
Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
PRINT & VIEW Annual Catalog Stampin' Up! Product Bundles (.pdf list)
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!

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).

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

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Welcome To The Team Cling Stamp Set

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$17.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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$8.25

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.75

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$8.75

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper

[149488]

$11.50

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

[101406]

$10.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Layering Circles Dies

[141705]

$35.00

$10.00

Nature's Twine

[146342]

$9.00

$4.00

Earn Bonus Days coupons now

$4.00

Big Shot

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$110.00

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A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop — On My Mind

July 25, 2019

Hello Stampers and Papercrafters! and, welcome to our monthly A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop!! My name is Lori Mueller and I'm part of a team of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from all over the world that have joined together to share alternative projects using supplies from the July Paper Pumpkin kit.This month's kit is inspired by THREE different product suites found in the Annual catalog: Come Sail Away, Woven Threads and Garden Love. Based on these wonderful kit projects, I couldn't tell you which one is my favorite. Although, I will admit the Woven Threads Designer Series Paper is my ultimate favorite pack, right now. The rustic colors and scratchy, aztech-y (totally made up that word) patterns really speak to me.

Every month, the kits include enough supplies to create the designed projects. And, that is what I primarily focus on using on my alternate projects to share with you, but this month, I was more drawn to using only the stamp set. I loved the designed card projects in the kit that I did not want to chop up any of the card bases, envelopes, or steal the dies and embellishments to create an alternative.

I love to create the non-typical sized card. Yes, I have to be different, but if truth be told, I had a piece of Sahara Sand cardstock that was in my scrap folder measuring 8-1/2" x 4-1/4" — perfect for a square card!

I'm certain the stamp set included in the kit is going to get a lot of attention from me to create a variety of cards. I mean, look at those lovely sentiments! Very versatile and has "all occasion" written all over them. :) A definite keeper, plus, a bonus from the kits — you build a small collection of stamp sets and ink spots that doesn't break the bank and will give you endless hours of creations.

The instructions sheet that comes in the kit always lists the coordinating colors that go with the included supplies. Since the cards were featuring three different product suites, there were a lot of colors to choose from, but I managed to narrow down to Terracotta Tile, Mint Macaron, and Seaside Spray to stamp the medallion. Someone might ask if I used the Stamparatus to stamp the medallion image so evenly...my answer would be 'not this time'. Since the stamp sets are photopolymer, I felt pretty comfortable stamping the image with my old eyeballs and a pair of 'cheater' glasses. LOL!

On My Mind Dove Candy Holder

I'm on a mission to use up some Sahara Sand cardstock scraps, so this 1-1/2" x 4-3/4" strip was my inspiration to hold a nice piece of Dove chocolate. I scored it at 2-1/8 and 2-5/8" and fancied up the top using the Delightful Tag Topper punch.

To get more inspiration for alternative ideas creating with the July Paper Pumpkin kit, make sure you visit the other A Paper Pumpkin Thing Group members' blogs to see what projects they have created to share with you. I'll be on your heals to soak in the new ideas and inspiration.

List of Hop Participants

Would you like to create these card? You'll find the ingredients listed below, and I've set it up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store. I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me. Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciation YOU. So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

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Now, it’s no secret that subscribers love cardmaking. So when we offer treat or gift packaging, you (and me!) generally like to make a few card alternates with the kit. That’s why THIS month we decided to bring you the best of both worlds with the Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle. This coordinating product will allow you to turn your Gift of Fall gift packaging into cards in an easy and inexpensive way.

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July's Tutorial Bundle

12 AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)

PURCHASE JULY TUTORIALS NOW

This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products. YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 tutorials, in all!) Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE! If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business. In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and Occasions catalogs. My project is featuring the To A Wild Rose stamp set.

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2019-20 Catalog online
Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
PRINT & VIEW Annual Catalog Stampin' Up! Product Bundles (.pdf list)
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!

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).

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

Supply Shopping List

Product List

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

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$220.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121043]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Woven Threads Designer Series Paper

$9.75

[149497]

$11.50

Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150086]

$7.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150085]

$7.50

1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch

[138299]

$16.00

Delightful Tag Topper Punch

[149518]

$23.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

A Good Man Cling Stamp Set

$10.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Posted at 08:00 AM in 3D & Paper Crafting Ideas, Birthday, Blog Hop, Hand Stamped Cards, Masculine, My Paper Pumpkin, Stamping Tips, Tutorial Bundle | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Stamp It Blog Hop — A Good Man Father's Day

May 25, 2019

Hello my stamper and craftyfriends! Welcome to your next stop on the May Stamp It Bog Hop. 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.

I'm excited to share with you a mix of wonderful Stampin' Up! products that showcases a sneak peek of a new stamp set (A Good Man) tied with a retiring Designer Series paper (Best Route). The layout is a clean and simple one facilitating the colors of Gray Granite and Night of Navy...both are feature colors in the designer paper pack.

I love the silhouette image of the man holding a child and couldn't bare to color it, so I brought in color with one of the patterns from the Best Route designer paper pack. It was just the right amount, I think.

The sentiment stamped in Night of Navy could really portray a number of occasions to give to the special man in mind...Father's Day, Birthday, or Promotion/Congratulations.

COOL TIP WITH PAPERS — I love to use up scraps. The matted Gray Granite layer to the image and the thin strip of Night of Navy Best Route designer paper were both in my scrap bag, but ended up complimenting the layout. To give a finished look to any papers or layers that meet up, think about using a thin strip of cardstock to overlay or, in this case, wrap some Night of Navy Medium Baker's Twine around that section.

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 Father'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 Lots of Happy 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.

*BLOG HOP LIST

CONGRATULATIONS to our last month's Blog Hop Winner!

STOCK UP ON FAREWELL PRODUCTS — available only while supplies last!!

The Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog retirement list and Occasions Catalog retirement list is released. I'm really going to miss this fun card pack...one of the favorite color combos to create with. These items are while supplies last and will not be coming back to the new 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.

RETIRING PRODUCTS — This card includes the following soon-to-be retired products (to purchase these items while in stock, click on images posted in Supply List located at end of this post):

Best Route Designer Series Paper
Night of Navy Medium Baker's Twine

Would you like to create this bundle of cards using the Best Route Designer Series Paper and other complimentary products? You'll find the ingredients listed below, and I've set it up super easy for you to click on any of the images and add to your shopping cart in my online store. I would be so very grateful to you and your support for shopping with me. Check out my Dreamers Loyalty Reward Program...I love what I do and very much appreciation YOU. So, I pay it back and reward my loyal customers with a FREE shopping spree. You fill my cup!

RETIRING IN COLORS — STOCK UP WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

It's time for a new Annual catalog to come out, which means that we say Bye-Bye to some of our favorites. The 2-year stint for the In Colors that came out in 2017 are slotted to retire this year. If you are in love with this group of colors like I am, then you will want to stock up NOW. Make sure you have a new bottle of Reinker for each stamp pad, a full pack (or more) of 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock, a set of Stampin' Write Markers, any of the lovely Ruffled ribbons, and especially, the 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper pack.

Retiring Stamp Sets — Some stamp sets will be returning with the new Cling Mount system. No Wood mount or Clear mount will be offered
Retiring Bundles — Some stamp sets bundled with punches and dies will come back in new catalog as singles — no longer offered with a 10% discount
Everything Else — Purchase ribbons, ink pads, designer series paper, cardstock, embellishments, etc. (while supplies last!)
2017-2019 In Colors — Inks, cardstock and designer series paper (while supplies last!)

FREE Tutorial Bundle with minimum purchase!! Click on the image to check out all the details

May's Tutorial Bundle

12 AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)

PURCHASE MAY TUTORIALS NOW

This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products. YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 tutorials, in all!) Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE! If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business. In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual and Occasions catalogs. My project is featuring the To Have & To Hold stamp set.

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2018-19 Catalog online
SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2019 Occasions Catalog
Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
PRINT & VIEW Annual Catalog Stampin' Up! Product Bundles (.pdf list)
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!

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).

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

Product List

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$24.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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$7.75

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Best Route Designer Series Paper

$9.75

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$11.00

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

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$9.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

$7.50

[148551]

$35.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

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$35.00

Night Of Navy Medium Baker's Twine

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$3.00

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$4.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Paper Snips Scissors

Birthday Cheer Cling Stamp Set

$10.00

Posted at 09:00 AM in Congratulations / Happy for You, Hand Stamped Cards, Masculine, New Products | Permalink | Comments (29)

OSAT Blog Hop — Bring On The Birthday Cheer

March 14, 2019

Hello stampers and paper crafters! My name is Lori Mueller (stampindreams.com) and I want to welcome you to my blog and the March One Stamp At a Time (OSAT) Design Team Blog Hop! This may be your first stop on the hop, or you may have hopped over here from the previous OSAT designer. Either way, in order to view all of the blog participants sharing their wonderful craftiness, click on the next person in line within the list of blogger's posted at the end.

This month's theme is "Bring On The Birthday", and it couldn't have been any better timing for me. My husband and I have a good sized set of friends that have been together for over 30 years, and we are all getting to that 'golden' age in life. You know the ones — they always have a big fat "0" as the 2nd digit! haha!

To calm the anxiety of our friends recently celebrating the big 6-0, I thought I would add a little fun Birthday Cheer. So far, it is the men/husbands who are reaching this ripe age, and I wanted to have the card a bit larger than the traditional 4-1/4" x 5-1/2", so that there was enough space for everyone to write a note and sign. So, I pulled out one of the cards from the Happiness Blooms Memories & More Cards & Envelopes pack. The larger sized card base when folded measures 4-1/4" x 6-1/4"; and the Night of Navy base was perfect to help show off all of the Gold Foil and Basic Black layers. Oh, and it lends itself as more masculine, too. *grin*

The Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies is so cute and can dress up a birthday card for any age. To really drive the "golden age" home, I added a large Scallop Circle to the sentiment layer and pieces of Gold Foil paper attached to the back of each present.

To add a subtle glam and to tone down the Night of Navy cardbase, I embossed a piece of Vellum cardstock with the Softly Falling Textured Embossing Folder. I think it really fit in with the numbers that were hand cut from one of the patterns of paper found in the Broadway Bound Specialty Designer Series Paper pack. Overall, I think it turned out spectacular, don't you think?

Coordinating Birthday Cheer Treat Box

No golden celebration can go unnoticed without a little bit of Nebraska-native Melt Away chocolates wrapped in a shiny gold foil!! I love dressing up our little acetate Clear Tiny Treat Boxes. They make a perfect gift ensemble for any occasion — even for the men in our lives who are turning 60! teehehe

At this time, you are now ready to hop on over to the next OSAT designers blog. You won't want to miss traveling on as I know they will have something fun and exciting to share with you. If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can click your way through the blog list found below. Either way, be sure to work your way through all of the blogs so you don’t miss a thing!

Blog Hop Participants

I'm so very grateful; and I'm not sure I can say thank you enough to everyone that stops to visit me. I love the visits and wonderful thoughts you share with your comments. If you've ever purchased a stamp set, dies, paper, ink, embellishments, etc. from m online shop, I literally did a little happy dance with your order came in. And, if you've ever shared a card or other bit of handmade kindness using Stampin' Up! products, my heart leaps for joy. I appreciate you and all of your wonderful support of my favorite stamping business. If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by, too. 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. If you are a new visiting crafter looking for a demonstrator to shop with, I would be ecstatic and honored to be your creative coach.

IT'S SALE-A-BRATION TIME!!

Sale-A-Bration is under way and is, by far, the “most wonderful time of the year,” and not just because of the holidays. Have you received your copy of the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs? If not, you need them!

Level 1 Sale-A-Bration — Earn FREE products for every $50 you spend. Includes 1st, 2nd & 3rd releases (new).
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Sale-A-Bration Coordination Products — Purchase these exclusive products that frame and coordinate with many Sale-A-Bration FREE items. Available for purchase today (March 1 – 31; or while supplies last!)

Need an idea? Start with my Birthday Cheer card & treat box projects:

FREE Tutorial Bundle with minimum purchase!! Click on the image to check out all the details

March's Tutorial Bundle

12 AMAZING exclusive Tutorials $15 (US)

PURCHASE MARCH TUTORIALS NOW

This bundled package is all jam packed with creative ideas using current Stampin' Up! products. YAY!! There are three ways you can get this Tutorial Bundle (a total of 12 tutorials, in all!) Click here to learn how you can earn this bundle for FREE! If you have any questions, simply email me!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

These tutorials are a wonderful resource for your business. In this months Tutorial Bundle, you will find excellent ideas using brand new products from the Annual, Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. My project is featuring the Painted Seasons Bundle (stamps, paper and now, the brand new Four Seasons Framelits!).

Thank you for Shopping with Lori

SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! Annual 2018-19 Catalog online
SHOP | VIEW: Stampin' Up! 2019 Occasions Catalog
Clearance Rack -- Select products up to 60% off!
SHOP & Save 10% on a large selection of Stampin' Up! Product Bundles
PRINT & VIEW Annual Catalog Stampin' Up! Product Bundles (.pdf list)
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!

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).

OSATHop-BirthdayCheerCardBox-Lori-DSC09515

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

Supply List

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$20.00

Birthday Cheer Cling Bundle

[150576]

$45.00

Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies

[148548]

$30.00

Happiness Blooms Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

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$8.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$4.00

[101856]

$9.00

Broadway Bound Speciality Designer Series Paper

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$14.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

$7.50

[145372]

$30.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[139672]

$8.50

Paper Snips Scissors

$10.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue