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Wishing you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! with Stampin’ Up!’s Gnome Sweet Gnome

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Lá fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! “A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.”~Anonymous May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go.            ~Irish Blessing  Peace, Love & Joy, Joyce All supplies used are from the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog from Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted.  You may order supplies online at joycefisher.stampinup.net Download St. Patrick’s Day Gnome Sweet Gnome Tutorial Card CASE’d with permission from Barb Mann on Stampin’ Connection. To gain access to this exclusive forum and gallery Continue Reading →

CELEBRATE THE IDES OF MARCH WITH A PLEASANT POPPIES CARD

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Today, March 15th, is the Ides of March. The Ides of March is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar! This Pleasant Poppies card was CASE’d from Mike Funke. Image (c) Stampin’ Up! Download the step-by-step tutorial:  Pleasant Poppies, Mike Funke Design   And what a glorious spring day it was! We visited historic downtown Paducah and had lunch in the garden at jP’s Bar & Grill at Market House Square. The singing of the birds, the splashing of the water fountain, and the lovely breeze provided us with a beautiful soundtrack for our Continue Reading →

Lucky You on St. Patrick’s Day!

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Everyone wishes that they were lucky enough to be just a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Fortunately, the Irish generously share their holiday with all of us! I remember when we were little and everyone would show up to school wearing something green so we wouldn’t get pinched. Do kids still do that? If you like to decorate for every holiday then you are in luck! Now you can download Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive “Lucky You” ensemble to print out decorations. Bring some luck o’ the Irish to your classroom or home this year! By Sara Wyman, Stampin’ Up! Continue Reading →

How a Hot Air Balloon Lapel Pin Led to Marriage

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Today my husband and I celebrate our anniversary.  If it hadn’t been for a hot air balloon lapel pin it may never have happened. I had seen him out and about quite often. It seemed he was always the center of a crowd, telling stories and making everyone laugh. He wasn’t really my type. I never sat out a song and he never stepped on the dance floor. He looked like an eccentric professor and I hated every day of high school. He was quite a bit older.  I was intrigued. I had a mutual friend introduce us. Apparently he was not impressed because Continue Reading →

Remembering the Day the Music Died

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But, February made me shiver with every paper I’d deliver  Bad news on the doorstep – I couldn’t take one more step  I can’t remember if I cried when I read about his widowed bride  Something touched me deep inside the day the music died  So, bye bye Miss American Pie  Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry  Them good ol’ boys were drinking whiskey and rye, singing…  This’ll be the day that I die  This’ll be the day that I die “American Pie” Lyrics – Don McLean I was twelve when this song came out Continue Reading →

A QUILTING BEE….WHO KNEW BEES COULD QUILT!!!

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Image (c) Stampin’ Up! When I was a little girl, I remember the old ladies at church talking about going to a quilting bee.  I never understood why they would want to do that, I was scared of bees!!! (That’s actually a true story!!! Remember how literally you took everything when you were a child?!?!?!) I immediately fell in LOVE with this precious card the very first time I turned to page 3 in Stampin’ Up!’s new 2013 Spring Catalog. I had to have everything so I could make this one, it’s just soooo cute!!! My card is almost an exact CASE of Continue Reading →

DIZZY IN MY HEAD!!! with all the NEW Stampin’ Up! Products

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There are so many new announcements coming out of Stampin’ Up!’s headquarters this month that I feel like I’m spinning in circles! (Remember how fun that was when you were a little kid?!?!?!  You would spin and spin until you were so dizzy that you fell down giggling!!!) Image (c) Stampin’ Up! Scroll to end of post for info!   I’m so Dizzy, my head is spinning, Like a whirlpool, it never ends, And it’s you girl, making it spin, you’re making me dizzy! (Dizzy by Tommy Roe – 1969.)   January is definitely an exciting time at Stampin’ Up!   Continue Reading →

DUDE, YOU’RE ADORABLE!!!

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Oh my, I love, love, LOVE this story from one of the guys who was on the team that designed the “Dude, You’re Welcome” kit.  I absolutely love the card he came up with and I think he is adorable! Can you imagine the reaction he got from his wife!?!?!  Yeah, “Stampin’ Up! says, “Dude, you’re welcome!” I wanted to share my very first “manmade” card. I made this for the number-one lady in my life. To the guys out there: What a wonderful idea for the lady in your life…a card handmade by you! She’ll love it and love Continue Reading →

Happy 40th Birthday Little Sister!!!

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Today is my little sister Melba’s 40th birthday!!!  (I’m not quite sure how that is possible.  I was almost 14 when she was born and I’m sure that I’m not near old enough for my little sister to be 40 years old!!!) Last night my brother-in-law Jay had a surprise party for Melba.  He asked all of us to wear black, now I don’t think 40 is quite old enough to warrant a black theme, but it was his party, so I went along with the theme when I made Melba’s card. And just like the party, the card is Continue Reading →

WISHING YOU PEACE, LOVE & JOY ON CHRISTMAS DAY!

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All supplies used are from Stampin’ Up!  The link to the step-by-step tutorial can be found below. Merry Christmas to my Dear Friends & Loved Ones and to all my Friends that I haven’t met yet!!! It’s after midnight and in a little bit I’ll have everything ready for Christmas morning.  Why oh why do I procrastinate EVERY single year?!?!?!?!  Although I am getting much better, in the past I never got to sleep on Christmas Eve!!! I can hardly wait to get over to Granny & Papa Coonie’s house to celebrate Christmas day with all my family.  We have so much fun together, Continue Reading →

SCENTSATIONAL GIFT CARD HOLDER & CHRISTMAS CARD

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Gift cards have become so popular.  People love buying them because it’s convenient and they don’t have to worry if it’s the right size.  People love getting them because they don’t have to worry about getting another ugly Christmas sweater!!!  But how do you make it seem more personal???  Make a really cute gift card holder!!! I love making gift card holders using this pop-up box card template.  Everyone is always really impressed that you made it for them!  You don’t have to tell them that it’s actually pretty easy to put together!  Here’s one we made at our stamp camps this month.  It Continue Reading →

THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE Historical Trovillion Home in Herrin

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I was so honored when the Herrin City Library asked if they could use a photo of my watercolor painting of “The Gingerbread House” for their Christmas cards this year.  They are selling the cards as a fundraiser for the library.  You can purchase them at the library or contact them to order cards. HERRIN CITY LIBRARY Address: 120 North 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948 Phone: (618) 942-6109 herrinhistoryroom at gmail.com Hours of Operation   We were so lucky to get to live in this historical home.  It was a magical place to raise our daughters.  Over the years we hosted many weddings in Continue Reading →

EVEN NAUGHTY PEOPLE DESERVE SOMETHING NICE!

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I have a FREE download to share with all my “naughty” but nice friends!  All you have to do is click > my “SHOP NOW” button > My Digital Studio > Digital Downloads > Newest Downloads > November 27, 2012 > choose “Free For You From Us Designer Template – Digital Download” (#132810) > Add to Bag > Check Out > Download your FREE Designer Template!!! You can use this with any design or publishing program, but I highly recommend My Digital Studio! Free For You From Us Designer Template – Digital Download 132810 Price: $0.00 This download was added on Continue Reading →

CYBER MONDAY & FINAL DAYS FOR ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

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GO DIGITAL & receive a FREE Digital Download with your MDS 2+ purchase! PLUS ~ FREE SHIPPING on Online Extravaganza orders of $50 or more.  *This offer is good through Wednesday, November 28th Stampin’ Up!’s digital design software features Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive artwork, colors, and templates. It’s so easy & fun to become a digital designer!  With MDS 2 you can create photobooks, cards, calendars, slideshows, and more—which you can then print using Stampin’ Up!’s print services, print on your home computer, save to DVD, e-mail, or upload to the Internet. During Stampin’ Up!’s Online Extravaganza Sale, MDS 2 is 50% off.  When you Continue Reading →

Update on Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp Camp

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Last week, I hosted my 2nd Annual “I’m Dreaming of a PINK Christmas” event in honor of my beloved Mother, Louise Mileur, who is celebrating her 20th year as a Breast Cancer Survivor!!!   Unfortunately, she ended up being sick and wasn’t able to attend the event. I shared two of the cards that we made in the October 25th post titled “I’m Dreaming of a PINK Christmas”.  (The little snow-woman purse didn’t make the final cut after all.)  I wanted to share the other two cards that we made at the Breast Cancer Awareness events. I think this first Continue Reading →

SPOOKTACULAR STAMP SALE

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 29th YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THE SPOOKTACULAR STAMP SALE FROM STAMPIN’ UP!  I love how cute this card turned out!!! CASED from Maureen Albert Images (c) Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Up! is having a ONE-DAY ONLY sale on almost all of our stamp sets!  This is a first for Stampin’ Up!  You can get 15% off every single stamp set we sell on Monday only!!! Are you excited? Look through our catalog and let me know which sets you need for Holiday projects. Now is the perfect time to order sets that have been Continue Reading →

I’M DREAMING OF A PINK CHRISTMAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp Camp

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I’m getting excited about the Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp Camp that is scheduled for next week.  This is my 2nd Annual “I’m Dreaming of a PINK Christmas” event and it is in honor of my beloved Mother, Louise Mileur, who is celebrating her 20th year as a Breast Cancer Survivor!!!  Be sure to look at the previous post “Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp Camp”, posted 10/12/2012, to get more info on this event. I’ve been trying to decide on cards for the event and so far I have two that I’m loving.  My first one was inspired by Nina Dee on Stampin’ Connection. Continue Reading →

FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack from Stampin’ Up!

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One week left to get the FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack!!!  See “The Fine Print” below. Here are three cards that I’ve made using this set.  The first one is my favorite.  I love the shimmer of the Silver Glimmer paper and I think the pearls add an elegant touch.  I’ve used the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder on the Very Vanilla background.  The sentiment is from Petite Pairs and it was punched out with the Modern Label punch. On the second card I used the pine tree from Lovely as a Tree to make the branches.  By stamping the image 2 – 3 times before re-inking you get Continue Reading →

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!

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Celebrating  my Mother on World Card Making Day! Learn how I made the fabulous bow on her birthday present  and the Happy Birthday banner on the cake later in this post! I’ll be playing in my stamp room today making pink cards to donate to the Splitcoast Hope You Can Cling To card drive which benefits patients at the MD Anderson Breast Cancer Center.  In 2011, our community of card-makers sent over 3,000 cards to women who are facing one of the greatest challenges in their lives.  You will have a chance to make these cards at my 2nd Annual “I’m Dreaming of a PINK Christmas” Breast Cancer Continue Reading →