Remembering The Alamo & Weekly Deals

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Whether you are fortunate to be a Texan (like me!) or not, when you hear the phrase “Remember the Alamo” you know to what it refers.  Earlier this summer my husband and I spent a long weekend in San Antonio, Texas.  Even though it was well over 100 degrees, we stood in line for about an hour to take the tour of this amazing historical building.  Why an hour?  Well, you see they take a commemorative photograph of each and every family before they enter the front doors.  Here is our family photograph.

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I wanted to make it extra special so I selected one of my 10×8 ceramic frames that I purchased a couple of years ago “just in case I needed them” and went through my many packages of Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper until I found a print design that was deserving of framing a photograph of the two of us at the doors of the Alamo (unfortunately, it was a retired pack of paper! — Painted Blooms # 137784).

This is about as close as I get to “scrapbooking”.  For some reason I have never been much of a memory keeper in the form of scrapbooking, which is odd since I keep every piece of memorabilia and card I get throughout the years.  I am a walking contradiction I guess.

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Well since it is Tuesday again — yep it comes around about once a week — it is time to reveal the weekly deals.

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As a reminder, the quantities of the products at these prices are limited so if you must have any of these deals, act quickly to cash in on the bargain!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper — or maybe just put some photographs you have had sitting around into some frames with some pretty designer series paper as a background.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Lots of Joy Among the Stars

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Wow, today was a very busy day.  I did not get much accomplished but I know I was very busy – ever had one of those days?  Of course you have!  So I kind of cheated with today’s project.  I looked through all of the swap cards that I received at this year’s Convention and selected one that was a Christmas-themed card.

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This card was designed by Jennifer Buchanan-Springer from Seabeck, WA; however, I made some modifications of my own.

First, her card was just a card front – so I adhered the front to a full card (easy peasy).  Second, the gold glimmer paper stars were attached to the card front with glue dots so they were flat; I thought they needed some elevation so I popped them up with dimensionals that were carefully cut down to fit.  Lastly, I added the new Gold Glitter Ribbon from the Holiday Catalog which I painstakingly was able to tie into a bow with the help of a few glue dots.

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that were used in the design of this card, all with that magical hyperlink to my online store for simple one-click ordering:

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(Man, now there’s another stamp set that I must have!)

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Thinking of You with Happy Scenes

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Well I did not spend as much time playing with my stamps and inks this weekend as I had wanted to do.  My husband ended up getting a new SUV this weekend and so we spent some time at the dealership (it is amazing how much time it takes to actually purchase a vehicle!) plus I have been photographing and researching original prices of retired stamped sets that I will be listing for sale on eBay.  But – I did get one card designed today and here it is.

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I am also going to submit this as a project for The Paper Players Challenge – I hope this qualifies as “Clean and Simple”.

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that I used in the design of this card, all of which include a magical hyperlink that will redirect you to my online store:

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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A Pillow Box Filled With Kisses

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Sadly this is the final project I have to show you from our September Stamped with Joy group meeting.  Oh, wait – that just means I need to get busy getting my fingers all inky and come up with a project of my own to share with you!  Never fear, I have plans to do just that.   Without further ado, here is today’s project:

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Super cute, right!  I just love how super quick and easy projects like these can be with the use of the Big Shot and a die.  Just need some strong adhesive and a few elements to decorate the project, fill it up with all kinds of goodies (mine is filled with Almond Kisses) and you are done.  Of course now I have to add another item to my NEED list since I do not yet have the pillow box die.

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that were used in the design of this 3-D project, each with a hyperlink to my online store to make it easy to order what you need (I used the Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Market from the Regals set):

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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A Flurry of Wishes in Lost Lagoon

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

It’s Friday, Friday, Friday.  Let the weekend fun begin.  But first, here is the final project from the Flurry of Wishes extravaganza from our September Stamped with Joy group meeting.

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I had to guess at the ink colors – I think I got them right (I really should start writing that information down!).  This card uses the masking technique and some sponging as well.  Lots of fun to make.

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that were used in the design of this card, all of which are available for purchase on my Stampin’ Up! website 24/7, simply click on a thumbnail to be magically redirected:

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Thank you again for stopping by my blog.  I hope you are enjoying your visits.  I would love to receive comments back from you.  What do you like?  What do you not like?  What would you like to see more of?  Regardless, I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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A Flurry of Wishes with Curvy Corners

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Happy Thursday!  It is nearly the weekend – yee haw!  I don’t know about you, but I hope to spend lots of time getting my fingers all inky playing with my new stamp sets.  There is almost nothing I enjoy more.

Today I am sharing with you the third of the four projects from our September Stamped with Joy meeting that uses the Flurry of Wishes bundle from the Holiday Catalog.

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It looks complicated but is actually very quick and easy.  I would be happy to show you and a group of your friends how to make this card – at your home or my home.  Let’s make it a girls’ night out – what do you say?

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that were used in the design of this elegant card:

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If you are interested in purchasing any of these items for yourself, click on any of the thumbnails and you will be redirected to my online store where you can order at your convenience – even in your pajamas!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Paper Pumpkin Goes Pink to Fight Breast Cancer

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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To show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stampin’ Up! is going PINK . . . or at least our October boxes are!  And because we know our subscribers want to share the love too, we will be making a donation on their behalf to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

Stampin’ Up! will donate:

  • $1 for every active Paper Pumpkin subscriber.
  • Plus, an additional $1 for every new subscriber.

Together, we will make a difference!

Here’s how you can help: 

  1. Subscribe!  If you’re new to Paper Pumpkin, click here to get started.  Your first kit will arrive in a limited-edition pink box that you’ll want to hold onto forever-and we’ll donate $2 because you’re new!
  2. Stay active!  If you’re a subscriber we will donate $1 for you.  Only those who receive the October shipment will be counted for the donation.
  3. Spread the word!  Help us get as many new subscribers as possible.  Every current subscriber adds $1 and for new subscribers it’s doubled, so let’s get the word out and raise as much as possible.

Remember, those who get the October kit will not only be donating to a good cause, but they will also get a one-time only, pretty pink Paper Pumpkin box!  No one will want to miss it.  Promise.

Each month a fully designed project kit arrives in a delightful box filled with stamps, ink, and paper—everything cut and ready to go so you can skip to the fun.  Just think of it as creativity in a box.  Click here to see some of our past kits.

A monthly subscription to Paper Pumpkin is $19.95 and includes shipping (yay!).  There is no obligation and you can cancel your subscription at any time.  You can also send Paper Pumpkin as a gift as a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription.  Here are thumbnail links to my online store to make it really quick and easy:

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More About BCRF

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) advances the world’s most promising research to eradicate breast cancer. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF has raised more than $550 million to fuel discoveries in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, survivorship and metastasis, making it one of the largest non-governmental funders of breast cancer research in the world. This year BCRF has invested $58.6 million in research, to support over 235 researchers at leading medical institutions across six continents, including $11.6 million to the international Evelyn H. Lauder Founder’s Fund focused on metastasis. By spending 91 cents of every dollar on research and public awareness programs, BCRF remains one of the nation’s most fiscally responsible nonprofits. BCRF is the only breast cancer organization with an “A+” from CharityWatch, and has been awarded Charity Navigator’s highest rating of four stars 13 times since 2002. For more information, please visit: www.bcrfcure.org.

Additional Details: 

  • New subscribers are those who signed up between September 11 and October 10, 2015 and have not been a Paper Pumpkin subscriber at any time in the past.
  • All funds will be donated in US dollars.
  • Mini spoiler alert!  The October project inside the pink box is just as awesome as always, but we should probably let you know that it is not a pink project.  That’s all we’re saying. 😉
  • Funds will be donated based on number of subscribers instead of boxes shipped.  But, if you want more than one pink box, you can always increase your subscription quantity by logging into your account at PaperPumpkin.com before October 10.

Let’s all help STAMP OUT CANCER!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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A Flurry of Wishes in Early Espresso

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

If I have scheduled my postings appropriately, you should be seeing this on Wednesday (yes you read that correctly – I said “scheduled” as in planned ahead).  This is the second project we made at our Stamped with Joy September meeting using the Flurry of Wishes bundle from the 2015 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog.

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I am not sure I would have ever considered using Very Vanilla card stock and Early Espresso ink to make a snowflake card, but oh my how beautiful this turned out!  I need to improve a bit on my photography skills, but that is an embossed mat of Very Vanilla on top of the card stock base.  It is much nicer looking in real life.

Did you know?  The largest snowflake image in this stamp set can be punched out with the Flower Medallion Punch (p. 167 of the Annual Catalog, #137417, $18.00).

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that were used in the design of this project, all of which contain a hyperlink to my demonstrator website online store to make it simple for you to order these products any day of the week, 24/7:

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Thank you for stopping by my blog again today.   I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.  Come back tomorrow to see another project using the Flurry of Wishes bundle!

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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Weekly Deals

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

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It’s time to reveal this week’s deals from Stampin’ Up!:

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Oh my – the Butterflies Thinlits are on my all time list of favorite Stampin’ Up! products EVER!  Get your own set now but hurry because quantities are limited at this amazing price.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,

Linda

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A Silvery Flurry of Christmas Wishes

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Have you ever looked through a catalog dozens (ok hundreds of times), looked at a stamp set and said “eh, I would never buy that stamp set”?  Well, that was me until I attended our group meeting on September 12.  The stamp set I could have lived without – Flurry of Wishes.  The stamp set I can NOT live without – Flurry of Wishes.  You know you’ve been there, done that!

This project is just one of four that I will be showing you over the next few days which are the reasons why I NOW MUST HAVE THIS STAMP SET!  Fortunately, it is offered as one of the 17 product bundles in the Holiday Catalog!

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This card was so simple but is absolutely elegant and gorgeous in real life!  Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that were used in the design of this awesome card:

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Thank you for stopping by my blog again today.  I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper.

Until next time, stamp on my friends,
Linda

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