Monday, February 22, 2021
Sever Weather Warnings.....No Problem!
As many of you know sever weather has raised havoc across the nation. I feel for those in disaster areas while feeling blessed we were only hit with our “normal” freezing temperatures, snow storms and less normal high winds!
In my home we are luck to have wood heat along with the typical furnace so was able to keep us and more importantly these two cuties stayed warm!
Since it was a weekend to stay in I decided it was also a weekend to make my Seafood Chowder! So yummy!!!! In fact it is so yummy I can’t keep it to myself so here is a simple I’m sure it will become one of your favorite too!
Chunky Seafood
Ingredients
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 pints half-and-half cream
• 1 can condensed New England clam chowder, undiluted
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
Directions
• 1. In a saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender. Add cream and canned chowder; bring to a boil. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in crab and heat through. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Since my dinner really didn’t take much time, I went to my craft room and started to play around with some new folds, a new technique and an oldie but goodie fold. You forget how much fun it is to not have any pressure to create! Just go with the flow, so I cranked up the MoTown, set out my new bundles and got down to business!
Today I’m going to show the new Kaleidoscope Technique, well it may not be new, but it is new to me!
So what do you think? If you want the tutorial find me on Facebook!
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Don't let the fun and rewards of Sale-a-Bration slip by without you!
Did you notice that Stampin' Up! has made creating fun projects simple by making Project Collections in the Sale-a-Bration Brochure? These collections include the supplies needed to create the projects shown in the brochures. It's so smart!
The Darling Donkeys Sale-a-Bration stamp set (#155264) on page 4 of the brochure has the Darling Donkey's Project Collection (#158155). The collection includes the supplies needed to create the four sample cards. When you buy the collection you also earn a Sale-a-Bration reward item, like the coordinating Darling Donkeys stamp set!
You'll also find a Flower & Field Project Collection (#158157) on page 10 of the Sale-a-Bration Brochure that coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (#155223).
Sale-a-Bration ends February 28th - order now so you don't miss out!
Long Distance Hugs, Debra
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Flower & Field Project Collection (#158157)
Create cards for countless occasions with the Flower & Field Project Collection from Stampin' Up! Celebrating birthdays, saying thank you, and offering congratulations will be easier than ever. Use the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper as an unforgettable backdrop for your cards and more. This collection is also available in French. The Flower & Field Project Collection includes * Happy Thoughts Stamp Set * Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes * Memento Ink Pad * Bumblebee 1/4" (6.4 mm) Gingham Ribbon * Label Me Fancy Punch When you buy the collection you also earn a Sale-a-Bration reward item, like the coordinating Flower & Field Designer Series Paper!
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Darling Donkey's Project Collection (#158155)
Create fun projects with the Darling Donkeys Project Collection by Stampin' Up! With these supplies on hand, you will have everything you need for an fun and easy coloring and crafting experience. Create cards for a variety of occasions! The Darling Donkeys Project Collection includes * Neutrals A4 Cardstock * Whisper White A4 Cardstock * 2020-2022 In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper * Memento Ink Pad * Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends * Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends * 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots When you buy the collection you also earn a Sale-a-Bration reward item, like the coordinating Darling Donkeys stamp set!
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Sand and Sea Suite
Bring on the beach! Even when the seashore is far away, you can make it feel like a beach holiday with the Sand & Sea Suite. Whether you are chasing away winter blues with a beachy card or reliving vacation fun with memory keeping, you'll love the ultimate coordination of the Sand & Sea Suite.
This suite is unlike any other! The largest die in the coordinating die set can create a card-front-sized focal design or background. It can also be snipped into smaller individual die cuts. All of which coordinate with stamp images. Plus, the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder can emboss the large die cut with incredible detail or it can be used to emboss the smaller coordinating images. This is next-level coordination that you've got to try to believe!
If that wasn't enough, there's a whole collection of gorgeous Designer Series Paper, sticker sheets, Pearlescent Specialty Paper, and Opal Rounds embellishments that will add luxurious luster to your Sand & Sea projects.
You'll love letting your creativity set sail with the Sand & Sea Suite!
The tutorial below shows a technique that's a fun twist on the traditional heat embossing. Enjoy creating this beautiful card stacked with detail and texture.
Long Distance Hugs, Debra-------------------------------------------------- Sand & Sea Card - Embossed 3 Ways Card
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS Friends Are Like Seashells Photopolymer stamp set (#154368) PAPER Sahara Sand (#121043), Blushing Bride (#131198), Basic White (#159276), Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper (#154288) INK VersaMark Ink Refill (#102193), VersaMark Pad (#102283), Blushing Bride (#147100), So Saffron, (#147109), Sahara Sand Pad (#147117), Misty Moonlight (#153118) TOOLS Timeless Label Punch (#149516), Seashells 3D Embossing Folder (#154309), Seaside Seashells Dies (#156095), Heat Tool (#129053) ADHESIVES Glue Dots (#103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Stampin' SEAL (#152813) EMBELLISHMENTS White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132), Opal Rounds (#154289), Seaside Shells Sticker Sheets (#154290) TIPS: Help die cut images stay in place when embossing with sticky notes. Use the sticky edge of a sticky note to hold the die cut shells pieces in place in the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder.Coordinating Products
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Monday, February 15, 2021
We had a “lay around day” yesterday, but towards the end I felt a little guilty about not doing anything, so went in to my craft room and looked at my new sets. I decided to play with the Friends Are Like Seashells and this is the results.
I did a video on how to line everything up so the shells come out just right and you can find it on my Facebook Group Page, Splashes and Speckles of Inspiration If you aren’t a member just send me a request.
Hey Chickie Baby!!!
Oh My Heart!!! How cute are these little guys? As
you know I love my chickens....if it has a chicken I most likely have the
set! I can see having so much fun with set both of these sets AND as a bonus they
brought back Hey Chick and added dies to match!
Well you know I ordered the dies because I already had the set from SAB
2017! I look at that as being very economical.
Now, let's add a whole lot of fun to our creativity and send
a ton of smiles. With the Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick bundles it's easy to
do - and this fun isn't just for the chicks either, kids and guys will get a
laugh out of these funny, feathered friends.
You may remember, way back during Sale-A-Bration
in 2017 when the Hey Chick Stamp Set was a Sale-a- Bration reward. We were
blown away by how much everyone loved it. So we decided to bring it back—along
with coordinating dies that, of course, make it even better.
Plus, we've added a completely new bundle created
in the same style. These two bundles are only available for a limited time. The
fun, whimsical images in these sets are perfect for coloring, but look great
without coloring, too.
So, if you earned the free Hey Chick stamp set,
now you can complete it with coordinating dies and a companion bundle to mix n'
match with it. If not, you can save 10% on each of the stamp and die bundles
now! To complete the look you really should get All Wired Up
#149262 so many options!!!! Can’t wait
to get back into my craft room.
HEY CHICK CLING STAMP SET
Create a fun, whimsical chicken family with the variety of images in the Hey Chick Stamp Set. Pair the images with great greetings about friendship and you've got the makings for wonderful projects for family and friends. Add color to the line-art images using your favorite coloring technique. This stamp set is also available in French
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HEY CHICK BUNDLE
The Hey Chick Bundle includes the Hey Chick Stamp Set and the Chick Dies. This bundle is also available in French. BUNDLED SAVINGS
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Hydrengea Suite
Hydrangea Hill Suite
| Hydrangea Hill Suite |
| Hello Friends! I remember first seeing a Hydrangea Bush at my great-grandparents home. I thought is was so beautiful with the colors ranging from white to blue to purple! Great Grandpa always had the most beautiful flowers, then I met Jerry's grandfather! OH MY! His hydrangeas were massive on both sides of their pourch, planted in special concreat so they started at the height of the top stair, which I'm sure was at least 5 foot! And not only did he have the blues, but the pinks to rose colored ones also! Even though daffodills and carnations will always hold a dear and special place in my childhood memories, Hydrangeas have a special place towards my teens to adult memories. Hydrangeas represent gratitude, grace, abundance, and beauty. The Hydrangea Hill Suite makes it simple to add the beauty and grace of hydrangea flowers to your Spring projects of all kinds. The two-step style of this set makes it quick and easy to create simple stamped cards that wow. Add in the coordinating dies, paper, and embellishments from this suite and you can step it up and let your creative style bloom abundantly! Currrently this suite is not orderable, but don't worry, we expect to have it back in stock aroun Feb. 15. If I'm lucky this cold weather will hold and I can get Jerry to take another Ice Fishing trip so I will be able to get more samples for this and other fun sets! |
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Hydrangea Hill Card/Gift Box
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SUPPLIES:
BUNDLE
Hydrangea Haven stamp & dies bundle (#156251)
STAMPS
Hydrangea Haven Photopolymer Stamp Set (#154470)
PAPER
Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper (#154570), Hydrangea Hill Mercury Glass Designer Acetate (#154574), Basic White (#159276)
INK
Tuxedo Black Memento (#132708), Old Olive (# 147090), Highland Heather (#147103), Rococo Rose (#150080), Seaside Spray (#150085)
TOOLS
Hydrangea Dies (#154326), Stamping Sponges (#141337) or Sponge Daubers (#133773)
ADHESIVES
Glue Dots (#103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Tear & Tape Adhesive (#138995) or Stampin' SEAL+ (#149699)
EMBELLISHMENTS
Acetate Card Boxes (#144628), Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack (#154579)
Coordinating Products
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