It's March and Time For Spring

Make it a brilliant Spring with colorful flowers and fluttering butterflies!

This month, I hope you'll join me in casting off the winter blues and getting ready to celebrate warmer days, blooming flowers, and special events like Easter and Mother's Day.

Contact me to find out more about my upcoming events and the exclusive Butterfly Bouquet early-release bundle!

Long Distance Hugs,  Debra

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UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  The Quite Curvy Bundle includes the Quite Curvy Stamp Set and the Curvy Dies. Bundles//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  The Quite Curvy Bundle includes the Quite Curvy Stamp Set and the Curvy Dies. Bundles//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  Wrap up a bouquet of flowers in die cuts you create using the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Place the bouquet on a card or add it to scrapbook pages for extra dimension. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  Wrap up a bouquet of flowers in die cuts you create using the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Place the bouquet on a card or add it to scrapbook pages for extra dimension. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  Say it with a bouquet of flowers that stays beautiful. The Wrapped Bouquet Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! has sentiments for Mother's Day, love, and friendship. Stamps//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  Say it with a bouquet of flowers that stays beautiful. The Wrapped Bouquet Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! has sentiments for Mother's Day, love, and friendship. Stamps//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  You'll be ahead of the curve when you add die-cut edges and accents to your projects using the Curvy Dies. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  You'll be ahead of the curve when you add die-cut edges and accents to your projects using the Curvy Dies. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  The Wrapped Bouquet Bundle includes the Wrapped Bouquet Stamp Set and the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Bundles//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  The Wrapped Bouquet Bundle includes the Wrapped Bouquet Stamp Set and the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Bundles//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  Wrap up a bouquet of flowers in die cuts you create using the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Place the bouquet on a card or add it to scrapbook pages for extra dimension. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  Wrap up a bouquet of flowers in die cuts you create using the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Place the bouquet on a card or add it to scrapbook pages for extra dimension. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  The Wrapped Bouquet Bundle includes the Wrapped Bouquet Stamp Set and the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Bundles//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  The Wrapped Bouquet Bundle includes the Wrapped Bouquet Stamp Set and the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Bundles//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  You'll be ahead of the curve when you add die-cut edges and accents to your projects using the Curvy Dies. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  You'll be ahead of the curve when you add die-cut edges and accents to your projects using the Curvy Dies. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  You'll be ahead of the curve when you add die-cut edges and accents to your projects using the Curvy Dies. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  You'll be ahead of the curve when you add die-cut edges and accents to your projects using the Curvy Dies. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  Wrap up a bouquet of flowers in die cuts you create using the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Place the bouquet on a card or add it to scrapbook pages for extra dimension. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  Wrap up a bouquet of flowers in die cuts you create using the Wrapped Flowers Dies. Place the bouquet on a card or add it to scrapbook pages for extra dimension. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  The Quite Curvy Bundle includes the Quite Curvy Stamp Set and the Curvy Dies. Bundles//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  The Quite Curvy Bundle includes the Quite Curvy Stamp Set and the Curvy Dies. Bundles//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
• Wed, March 03, 2021 12:30 am
  You'll be ahead of the curve when you add die-cut edges and accents to your projects using the Curvy Dies. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards
  You'll be ahead of the curve when you add die-cut edges and accents to your projects using the Curvy Dies. Try them on handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts. Dies//Paper Craft//Handmade cards//Crafts//Stampin' Up Cards//DIY Crafts//Greeting Cards

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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!

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! FIND OUT MORE

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! FIND OUT MORE    

Color Inspiration  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

[cjcrafty_conditional var="demolink4name"] [/cjcrafty_conditional][cjcrafty_conditional var="demolink5name"] [/cjcrafty_conditional] Promotions Join My Team Blog Catalogs Paper Pumpkin Hello Friends! Are you ready to add some Springtime cheer to your days with flowers and fun bright colors? I sure am! The January-June Mini Catalog is packed with beautiful florals, beachy seashells, and whimsical animals perfect for adding brightness and cheer to your crafting. This month's Color Inspiration projects plays off the bold, bright colors in the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper that you can earn as a reward during Sale-a-Bration. Remember, Sale-a-Bration ends February 28th, so order today so you don't miss your chance to earn great rewards! Long Distance Hugs,  Debra WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT COLOR INSPIRATION Granny Apple Green Pool Party Bumblebee Color influences mood and is an proven way to lighten your mood, or bring some cheer to a friend is to craft with bright, fun colors. The Flower & Fields Designer Series Paper, that you can earn as a reward during Sale-a-Bration, is a great example of bold, bright, cheerful color that just makes you happy to look at. Granny Apple Green, Bumblebee, and Pool Party can be bright, or even a bit soft. When contrasted with the always on-trend duo of Black and White, they create a really bold pop of color. The first card features the Flower & Fields Designer Series Paper (#155223) and Well Said stamp set (#148796). Fun details are added with the Medium Daisy Punch (#149517), Small Bloom Punch (#152316), Bumblebee 1/4" Gingham Ribbon (#153658), Ladybug Trinkets (#154299), and 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots (#152480). The second card showcases the Dandy Garden Suite (#155981) that is a mega suite featuring two stamps sets, dies, and a punch in addition to coordinating papers and embellishments. The Dragonfly Garden Bundle (#156224) includes the Dragonfly Garden stamp set (#154411) and Dragonflies Punch (#154240) at a 10% savings. The Dandy Garden 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (#154297) is perfect for the Color Blocking technique. The dragonfly is stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) and colored with Pool Party (#154894) and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends (#154885). SUPPLIES Dragonfly Garden Bundle MORE Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-Bration) MORE Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper MORE WHAT'S HAPPENING Latest Inspiration [rssfeed var="RSSBlogFeed" number="12" date_format="D, F d, Y" text_limit="0"] Upcoming Events [rssfeed var="RSSEventFeed" number="8" date_format="D, F d, Y g:i a" text_limit="250"] ABOUT ME [cjcrafty_conditional var="demopicture"] [/cjcrafty_conditional] Debra Brown Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator [cjcrafty_conditional var="demolocation"]Plains, MT USA [/cjcrafty_conditional] [cjcrafty_conditional var="demophone"](406) 242-0116 [/cjcrafty_conditional] splashesofinspiration@gmail.com splashesandspecklesofinspiration.blogspo VISIT MY SITE [cjcrafty_conditional var="demofacebook"] [/cjcrafty_conditional] [cjcrafty_conditional var="demotwitter"][/cjcrafty_conditional] [cjcrafty_conditional var="demoinstagram"][/cjcrafty_conditional] [cjcrafty_conditional var="demoyoutube"][/cjcrafty_conditional] [cjcrafty_conditional var="demopinterest"][/cjcrafty_conditional] [cjcrafty_conditional var="demolinkedIn"][/cjcrafty_conditional] You have received this email because you have subscribed to my newsletter list, purchased products from me, or attended an event I hosted. If you no longer wish to receive emails please unsubscribe using the link below. © CraftyPerson Productions | Images © Stampin' Up! | All Rights Reserved

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
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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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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.