Spellbinders Moving Sales and More!

Hello friends!

As we are in to the middle of summer. 

I thought I would pass you on some hot hot hot deals! 💥😍

Take this die, for example.
It is ONE DOLLAR!

👉Spellbinders is having a MOVING sale. Deals ranges from $1 to $10! 

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When you are ready, please click on this very link hereto check out your items.

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 I am listing the BEST deals (Simon Says Stamp items are linked) that I saw and share them in the following links.

 Thanks so much for your support.
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Watercolor a Background

Hello friends!

Mid-Century Metal Die

I have super simple and color card to share today.
It is as easy as 1. 2. 3.

1. Take out your watercolor supplies and start paint your own rainbow

2. Run the Mid-Century Frame Die through your die cut machine

3. Assemble and embellish

End of the story.
All supplies used are listed below.
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Peony Bouquet shop here

24 hours only!  Save 40% on the Peony Bouquet Stamp & Die Bundle and get a FREE  Project Inspiration Guide (value $2.99)

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Blitsy's Warehouse Moving Sale is still on.... all items are 50% off!

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FREE SHIPPING in Contiguous US over $49.00 & International over $99.00

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(edited) Scrapbook.com offers extra 7% off  (TODAY only)

With the code "FUNDAY2732"

 Find the latest Altenew products here
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One Layer Card with Dry-Embossing

Hello friends!

I love Peaceful Reverie Stamp Set so much

that I decided to stamp a colorful one layer.

I did not bother with using mask and just used solid and outline stamps interchangeably. 

Once I finished stamping, I took out the Altenew Nesting Label Die and ran that through the die cut machine with the Tan Embossing Mat.

Since I am an impulsive stamper, I didn't think much when I dry-embossed the label die. 

If I think too much, I may not ended up carrying through my idea.


In the end, I am glad that I gave it whirl because it is kind of cool to have the label die details hidden in the images.

24 hours only!  Save 30% on the Embellish Yourself Enamel Pin Bundle from 7/21/2019 at 12:01 AM EDT until 7/21/2019 at 11:59 PM EDT. No code needed to enjoy this deal! Not valid on previous purchases. While supplies last.

Thanks for stopping by!

DIY Postcard

Hello friends!

Is it hot hot hot in your neck of the woods?
My area is under a heat wave and this summer, I am not traveling like previous years.
So, I am hunkering down and spent my time in my stamp room with AC on....
In the evening, I would go out for my run/walk. Got to keep my FitBit going, right? 

As for now, it's time to get creative and use your stash and create something fun....

Here is an idea in case your creative mojo running low lately.
I am using "Calm Water" Stamp from Penny Black as an example. 

Since this high quality, rubber cling stamp measures approximately 3.4" x 6.5", it makes a perfect postcard!  I know, is the idea crazy? I think not.

This card is completely watercolored with Distress Oxide. I didn't use any embossing powder after my initial stamping to "seal the image". Therefore, the lines are not well defined.

And that was my intention.
If you look at the stamp, there is no sunset image.
Yup, I painted that. 😎
Yeah, you can totally paint anything if you like with a stamp like this...sunrise, sunset, rainbow, dark night, dawn...etc. Sky is the limit (literally)! 
I highly recommend Scenic stamps like this and get your creative juices/water flowing....

I trimmed down the sides of the Canson Watercolor Paper (140Lbs). I made it Postcard size (41/4" x 6"). In order to seal the ENTIRE watercolor image, I applied clear embossing ink all over the card. With the help of a large solid stamp (you can use any in your stash).

 Simply stamp it all over with the embossing ink, you can then add clear EP and heat-emboss. The entire card is sealed and is nearly water-proof. Also, this builds up the postcard and makes it extra sturdy! You now have a postcard! I think they would make great gift sets, too!
Christmas is not that far from now....🎄🎅
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Blitsy's Warehouse Moving Sale is still on.... all items are 50% off!

Shop HERE

FREE SHIPPING in Contiguous US over $49.00 & International over $99.00

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Scrapbook.com has a 15% off promotion on Friends /Friendship items. 

Also, this set of Distress Oxide has a great price, if you do not own any of this set.

Thanks you for stopping by!

Altenew Educator "Love & Friendship" Blog Hop

Hello friends!

Today is an exciting at over Altenew Card Blog.

We are celebrating "Love and Friendship" with our Altenew 14 Educators.

Please know that this stop is NOT part of the hop. 
You must visit Altenew Card Blog for details in order to be eligible to the gift certificate giveaway. 

I became the coordinator for this program since late 2017 and I must say that it has been a stimulating and learning journey for myself. I met and got to know so many talented crafters from all over the world. It has been a very rewarding experience for me.

You can find out all about Altenew Educator Certification Program here

For the hop over Altenew Card Blog, I created a special Anniversary card for my husband.

This August, we are celebrating 33rd anniversary! 

Since the Virginia Rose 3D Die has my name, what could be more perfect for this special occasion?

I started out with die-cutting the rose with silver glitter paper.

 I then added Rock Collection Paper Pack for all of the elements for the rose.

I hope Dr. John will love this card that I created for him.💗

Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! You must leave your comment in Altenew Card Blog and each designer's blog ( NOT in this post). Altenew will draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 7/30/2019.

(click on links below for details)

Offers

To celebrate AECP blog hop and encourage people to join in the AECP program, Altenew is discounting the following bundles by 20%. Shop Level 1 Bundle and Level 2 Bundle

Receive Our Family 12x12 Patterned Paper  

FREE U.S. shipping on orders over $100 with code USFREE 

$7 off international shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP70FF

Please visit Altenew Card Blog to comment for a chance to win.
Thank you so much for stopping by!

From a "Mistake" to "Unique"

Hello friends! 

The Charming Doodles from Altenew July latest release is absolutely charming!

I am popping in with a quick post about turning a "mistake" around...

First, I stamped the flowers in various colors and die cut the flowers as usual. I decided to stamp the stems in black. I actually love the look!

You may not see my "mistake" right away....

You see, there is the "double" stamping of the stems on the top?
Well, that's when the mistake happened. 

With the card stock in the MISTI, I stamped my first time as usual. I didn't know the card stock got moved a little bit even though I did use a magnet to hold it down.
When I stamped the 2nd time...oops!  I was not happy about that, to say the least. But then I thought since this is a Doodle set and why not just double stamp all of the stems ?? 

The double stamping of the stems seem to give this card an unique look. I no longer deem it as mistakes any more.  Isn't it funny how things can change just by changing our perspective?

Hope you find today's card "charming"!

Receive Our Family 12x12 Patterned Paper  

(value $15.99) on orders over $99 from 7/18/2019 at 12:01 am EDT through 7/19/2019 at 11:59 pm EDT. The free gift will be added to cart automatically. Not valid on previous orders. While supplies last. 

FREE U.S. shipping on orders over $100 with code USFREE 

$7 off international shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP70FF

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Blitsy is having a 50% off Warehouse moving Sale!

Shop here

FREE SHIPPING in Contiguous US over $49.00 & International over $99.00

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 Scrapbook.com is offering free shipping!
 TODAY is  the last day!

 Shop for any items you want in the Scrapbook.com Store, then enter coupon code SHIPJULY9 during checkout. All shipping costs will be removed from your order!
*Expires July 18th at midnight MST.

Thanks for stopping by!

Altenew July 2019 Decal Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello friends!

Today is the Decal Release Blog Hop from Altenew!
Decals? I know, right?  
I am super excited to share some super easy home decor projects with you.

Decal Description: Adorn your projects, phone, computer, journals, furniture, and even your walls with our stunning decals! They feature designs and phrases with an elegance that you have come to expect from Altenew. They have been created with the crafter in mind, yet are versatile and timeless enough for anyone looking to add more beauty to their life.

Removable Adhesive :Small: 10” x 5” (3 mil PVC Decal), Medium: 25.5” x 12” (6 mil PVC Decal), Large: 51” x 24”  (6 mil PVC Decal)

 If you arrive from the blog of Caly Person, you are in the right place!
All the details about this blog hop, please visit Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog

My first project is to decorate the storage unit in my dinning room. First, I decorate the vase with the gorgeous Peonies in Blossom Set A Decals.


 
The decals are  much like a piece of big piece of stickers! It is actually huge with the set I use. 
For a long time, I left the unit un-decorated... until now. 
And WOW, it certainly makes a lovely statement! 

  I cut up each piece and then peel off the backing very slowly. You can then position the piece onto any flat surface that you choose. 

I used the same set of decal and decorated the window in our living room.

I love how EASY it is to use these decals!
If you can use stickers, you can totally manage this!

 

Hope my projects give you some ideas how the decals look/work.

Prizes: to celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners. Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by July 22nd for a chance to win!

Extra Giveaway: Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate in each designer's blog (such as my/this blog ) in this release. All winners will be announced on July 26th, 2019.

Your next stop is the blog of Mindy Eggen.

Have fun hopping! Thanks for stopping by!  

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**$7 off international shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP70FF