Birthday Card

My youngest Granddaughter's birthday is this week and I made this card for her.
She loves pink and bright colors and I thought these beautiful papers, Garden Tour and
Tennis Court by Bridgeport are just perfect for her card. Again, I wish I could capture
the beauty on these papers. Both have a raised effect and very nice and heavy. These
papers will make great boxes which I hope to soon get done.

I colored the Inkadinkdo Classic Botanical image with my Copic markers and added some Pink Rhinestones (which I will be featuring for next Monday's sale) for extra pizazz. I like the side panel that I punched with Martha Stewart's Arch Lattice Punch. I have never done it that way and I think it looks pretty nifty! What are your thoughts?

Stamp-----------------Classic Botanical by Inkadinkado, Happy Birthday for JustRite
Spellbinders---------Labels 4, Curved Rectangles,
Paper-----------------Bridgeport Garden Tour, Tennis Court, Pink Card stock and Neenah white
Kaiser --------------- Hot Pink Rhinestone
Ribbon---------------Lion Ribbon
Punch----------------Martha Stewart Lattice Arch Punch
Markers-------------Copic Markers

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Label 4 Nestie

Spellbinders Labels 4 has arrived! DON'T WAIT on this one as it will sell out very fast!!!
I used it yesterday for the sentiment on my card shown below and I just love it. There are
so many possibilities with these new dies.

Create frames, tags, mats and more. This set has 6 concentric die templates and sells for $21.95 plus shipping. Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this Nestie set. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

In stock

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Flourish Accents

This die template set of curvy flourishes awaits nearly any paper crafts project. The six die template set has 2 pairs of near mirrored images with just slight modifications. This gives many options for finding just the right image for a card, page or altered item. A wonderful addition to your set of favorite supplies. Approximate Die Template Sizes:(Clockwise starting at the top)3¼x⅞"1⅝x⅞"2x1"2⅛x1"

This set is on sale this week for $19.95. Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this new Nestie. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

Be sure you "hop" on over to visit Sharon's Johnson and see her fantastic card that she did using these new Flourish Accents dies. It is definitely a WOW card! While you are there, don't miss seeing her beautiful new silk ribbons she has for spring. They are gorgeous. I can't wait to get my hands on some of those new spring colors! Her ribbon link is at the top of her blog.

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Peony Nestie by Spellbinders

Can't you see all the possibilities with the new wonderful Nestabilities flower? It has little fluttery petals in a set of 6 concentric die templates and sells for $21.95 plus shipping.

Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this set. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Labels One

This set of 6 concentric dies is so versatile. It's a go-anywhere, do-anything kind of Die Template set that works overtime in your collection. Part of the Nestabilities line, the dies cut increasing frames at ¼" all the way around. This makes cutting, matting, framing and embossing simple and gives beautiful results.

This set of is $21.95 plus shipping (reg. $24.95). Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this set of Nesties. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Silhouette Songbirds

Birds, it is all about birds this week. Spring is here and even though that white stuff is falling from the sky, the birds have arrive and spring is in the air.

I am featuring a brand new stamp set from Stampendous this week called Silhouette Songbirds.

Isn't it adorable?

This set sells for $13.99 plus shipping. Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this set.

I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Scor-It

This wonderful tool is perfect for scrapbookers, rubber stampers, card makers and hobbyists. Features a 12” centering ruler and a 12”scoring rule to handle envelopes, boxes and the 12” x 12”scrapbooking paper. This week the Scor-It is $48.95 plus shipping. If you would like to purchase a Scor-It, please e-mail with your preferred method of payment (PayPal, Visa, Master Card).

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Mini Score-It

If you do not own a Mini Scor-It you will be amazed how much you will use it. It is especially nice to take to crops and card making or scrapbooking outings. It is very handy to have at your finger tips. Check out some of the testimonials on the Scor-It web site. Tim Holz says " FINALLY! – the new Scor-It Mini, innovative, compact, a must have!!! - Tim Holtz"
You can also go to Scor-It's Learning Center which gives lots of tips and ideas. Sharon Johnson uses her Scor-It a lot too and you can see several examples throughout her website.

I am offering the Mini Scor -It once again for $28.95 plus shipping. If you are interested, please e-mail me to tell me your preferred payment and your zip code. I accept Visa, Master Card and Paypal.

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Gorgeous Paper

I so wish I could capture the beauty of this paper (check out the link so you can see it better).
If you can just imagine the part that looks white being silver and raised slightly. And, you can't see it very well, but I used the new Spellbinders Ric Rac Scallop Pieceabilities die to cut the bottom of the DP. It is embossed and pierced. Next time I will use it on solid card stock. It does look pretty IRL, but doesn't photograph very well.

I wanted the beautiful DP to show, so I kept the card very simple. I added Crystals in the middle of the large flowers and I used my new Labels 4 Nestie for the sentiment.

I attended a stamp show a few weeks ago and I purchased a spray called Paper Glide Paper Treatment Mist that you spray on your card stock before embossing it. Wow, what a difference it makes, especially using the Cuttlebug.
I will be offering this spray in the near future. I really like it.

Paper------------------Sunday Paper by Bridgeport
Stamp------------------Nature and Floral Repositional Stamp Set by Inkadinkado
Crystals---------------- In my Stash- unknown
Spellbinders------------Pieceabilities and Labels 4 for the Sentiment
Ribbon-----------------May Arts

By the way, Sharon Johnson has added the most gorgeous ribbon to her ribbon list today. Be sure and take a look, it is wonderful!

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Clear Stamp Wall

Several of you asked me to take pictures of the inside of the shop.
I wish I had a wide angle lens so I could get a larger shot and one
that would give you an idea of how pretty it looks.

This wall holds the clear stamps. Remember the shop is not very big, but I try to carry things that I think my customers will enjoy. As I said before, if you are in the area give me a call (e-mail me for the telephone number) to set up your personal appointment with me.

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This wall and shelf holds the Nesties and the Justrite products.

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More Inside pictures of the shop

This shelf divides my work area in the back.
It holds the Kaiser Pearls, Them -O-Web dimensionals,
candles, soap and miscellaneous. (Remember..the
shop is small.)

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Inside Joan's Gardens

I have had several request for some pictures of the inside of my shop. This picture shows the colors and decor. I will try to take some more pictures today to show how things are set up.

This chest of drawers was in our barn when we purchased the property. It had been in a fire and was all black and charred on the outside. I thought it turned out very pretty with some hard work. The drawers don't open well, but I just use it for display, so it doesn't matter.

I hope to be back later this afternoon with some more pictures.

Edited: I took more pictures late yesterday afternoon and they did not turn out to my satisfaction as there was too much glare. I want to wait until it is sunny and I hope to get a better picture.

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Large Deckled Mega Rectangles

The first of Spellbinders new dies are arriving on Monday. If you preordered from me, I will be contacting you in the next day or so to let you know what I received of your order. I am so excited and I know you all are also!

I just received these new Large Deckled Mega Rectangles and I have them available.

This size is great to use with the Small Deckled for a border. I can just see all the great cards now! $21.95 (reg $24.95 plus shipping.) Please e-mail me if you did not preorder this set and would like to purchase them now. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Small Deckled Mega Rectangles

Spellbinders brings you a die template set of ong deckled rectangles. No more using those deckle-edge scissors; trying to match up corners is nearly impossible. Now those troubles are over. This concentric set of 5 die templates is a must-own.
Approximate Die Template Sizes:
1) ⅜x1½"
2) 1⅛x2½"
3) 1⅜x3½"
4) 2⅛x4½"
5) 2⅜x5½"

$21.95 (reg $24.95) plus shipping. Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase these new dies. I accept Visa, Master Card and Paypal.

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Clear Boxes

The clear 7.5x5x1/2 inch acrylic boxes are wonderful for storing your clear stamps and your Spellbinder dies. The new Nesties are now arriving and for some of them you are going to need longer storage than the CD cases. These are perfect! The boxes come in a set of 5 for $18.95 plus shipping. E-mail me today to place your order for these wonderful clear boxes.

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Joan's Gardens Reopening for Spring!

The snow and ice have melted so it is time to reopen my shop. If you live in the North Liberty,
Indiana area you would enjoy a trip to Joan's Gardens to see all the wonderful new products
I have in stock. Please call first for an appointment to set up your personal shopping time with me.

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New JustRite Products being introduced on Monday

New Products being introduced on Monday!! Don't miss it and don't hesitate to
order because they will go fast! I just wanted to give you a heads up today!

You are going to be so excited when you see what I have for you.

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Teegarden

My Dad and Mom owned a grocery store and our home was attached to it. I am very fortunate to have pictures of the building in the early 1900's. The front porch is still there and all the time I was growing up, it was the town hangout. It looks like it was back in the 1900's too. When it was first built, it was a saloon and from what I am told, a pretty rough place.

My Mom and Dad bought it in 1945 and Dad operated the grocery store until he retired in the early 80's. When I was a child, it was a booming place, because of the grain elevator and the milk plant. But, once farming changed and the elevator burned down the milk plant closed. We soon saw a decrease in activity in our little town and today the only business left is Mom's little Quilt shop.

We all knew everyone in town, but that certainly is not true anymore. People come and go and things just are not like they used to be. I have such fond memories of growing up in Teegarden.

Please click on the layout too enlarge it so you can to read the text.

Thanks for stopping by to visit me. I appreciate any and all comments.

What memories do you have of your child hood home?

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Layered Fiesta Casserole

Tonight is one of those nights that my wonderful hubby doesn't know what time he will be home.
So, on those nights I try to fix something for dinner that will hold over until he arrives.
And, I am busy reorganizing things in my shop for spring so it needed to be something easy and quick.

Last fall we visited my sister-in-law, Shirley and she served this wonderful casserole. It is easy and is enough for a couple meals for us. I thought you might enjoy the recipe too.

1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
1 jar Thick 'N Chunky Salsa (16 oz)
1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 oz) drained
1 pkg frozen corn (10 oz) thawed
12 corn tortillas (6 in.)
1 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375.
Brown meat w/peppers in large skillet; drain. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn. Bring to boil.
Spoon 1+ c. meat mixture in bottom of 13 x 9 baking pan. Top w/6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of the meat mixture over tortillas; top w/half the cheese. Do another layer, ending with the rest of the cheese.Cover w/foil. (I use more cheese than it calls for)
Bake 25 - 30 min or until heated through. Uncover and slightly brown the top. It holds over in the oven for a while.

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Happy Birthday

I love this Delicate Branch stamp set by Inkadinkado and the Sublime Green paper (still available) really sets it off. I sent this card to Jon's daughter for her birthday. She loved it!

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Nostalgia

Please check out Sharon Johnson's beautiful thank you cards to see how she is using this stamp. This new Nostalgia stamp set by Inkadinkado has 10 different stamps on it, including 3 sentiments. It sells for $9.95 plus shipping. If you can't stop by my shop, please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this set. Please include your mailing address and your preferred method of payment. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Butterflies

Have you ever seen more realistic butterflies? This clear stamp set is from Stampendous.
I love all the different sizes and species of butterflies. The butterflies will make nice accents and great focal points for your cards. This set sells for $13.95 plus shipping. Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this set. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Neenah Solar White Paper

This is the card stock I use and I love it. It is very smooth and a great weight for the base of my cards. I especially love it when I use the Versafine Ink (shown below) as it gives such a nice crisp image.

80# Weight

8 1/2 x 11

Solar White and Natural White (cream)

Smooth Finish

Recommended by Marianne Walker from Copic Markers

25 sheets for $4.00 (16 cents each) plus shipping. You can mix and match colors.

Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this wonderful card stock.

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Circle Nesties

This set of Standard circles coordinates with all the "Small" sets of any of the embellished edge Nestabilities Circle. This set measures 3½ in diameter and reduces ¼" in radius with each die.
It coordinates with Classic Scalloped Circle, Small (S4-125) and Petite Scalloped Circle, Small (S4-117) and Pinking Circle, Small (S4-172)
This set is on sale for $21.95 plus shipping (reg. $24.95). Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this set of circles. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Scalloped Circles

Petite Scallops offer a small scallop in this 6 set collection. With scallops and circles everywhere in paper crafts right now, you don't want to miss out on this set. These dies are 4" in diameter and scale down concentrically with a ¼" decrease in the radius. This die coordinates with Standard Circle, Large (S4-114).This set is on sale for $21.95 plus shipping (reg $24.95). Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this set. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Frameabillities Dies

This frame set comes in 3 pieces.. The large frame is 6 1/8" x 4 1/8". This only cuts the inside and embosses the outside. The interior cuts two pieces. The first cut line cuts a frame that is approximately 4 1/2 x 2 3/4". The second cut line cuts a decorative edged that measures approximately 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". There are two small decorative elements with this set which are about 1 1/4" x1".

You can used these dies in your Cuttlebug, Sizzix, Wizard, and other die cutting machines. Spellbinders suggests using their tan Embossing Mats in your machines. I have these mats for sale today. This sets sells for $21.95 plus shipping. Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this set.

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Garden Tour Card

I don't know when I have been so excited about a new of line paper (for me) called Bridgeport.
I so wish I could capture the beauty on camera. I have used three patterns: polka dots, floral and stripes. The patterns are slightly raised with almost a vinyl effect. It is very nice heavy DP.

I used two sizes of Nesties Label 2 to make the frame. I stamped the image from the Nostalgia stamp set on the paper I am also using for the white mat. I colored it with Copic Markers. I wanted to use a bit of the stripe paper, so I used Martha Stewart's Diamond Punch on both sides to give it a picket fence effect.

I added a couple of ribbon tabs that I attached using brads which are the same color as the green in the frame. I wanted a simple sentiment so that I can send it to a good friend who is having health issues.

I will be featuring all of these items on my Monday's sale.

Sharon's Friday Challenge is all about matting. Here is what she says:

Mat or frame your cards in white for a fresh, clean and springy look. You MAY use multiple mats on a panel if you like, but at least ONE of them MUST be white. That’s it — anything else goes!!! And the most important rule — HAVE FUN!!! Anyone can participate. I made the card above to fit her challenge. What fun!!

Be sure to stop by and see the beautiful card she made for this challenge and check out the list of designers that are participating in this great challenge. Also, Sharon has added several new ribbons to sell so be sure to check out her ribbon tab on the top of her blog page.

By the way, don't miss Jerri's gorgeous Magnolia Wall hanging. She designed it herself and then painted it. Notice the detail and how she makes those petals look so real Wow!!! It is marvelous.

Stamps------------------Nostagia by Inkadinkado and JustRite Tiny Words
Ribbon------------------Lion Ribbon
Brads--------------------Kaiser
Paper-------------------Garden Tour and Tennis Court, both by Bridgeport. White Card stock by Neenah
Spellbinders-----------Labels 2, Oval Scalloped
Punch-------------------SU and MS Lattice Punch

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Easter Joy

I don't usually use many pastels in my card making, because I am a bright color person. But,
I just love these little Easter bunnies from the Easter Joy Stamp set by Crafty Secrets (shown below) and I had this Easter Egg paper for several years. I thought it all went together very nicely. I tried to fit the Easter egg on the card, but it just took away from it, so I used it as a prop for taking a picture of the card.

I used Martha Stewart's Diamond Punch and cut out two layers, one in a brighter pink and one in green and overlayed them. It looks really cool IRL. I colored the bunnies with my Marvy Water Color Pencils to give them the nice soft pastel look they so deserved.

By the way, be sure to take a look at Sharon's card today where she again used the Mindscapes Inkadinkado Stamp. (shown below) It is absolutely gorgeous.

Stamps--------------Easter Joy by Crafty Secrets
Paper----------------from my Stash
Ink------------------Marvy Water Color Pencils
Glue-----------------Glue Glider and Zip Dry
Spellbinders-------Labels 2
Ticket Punch------SU
Ribbon-------------Lion Ribbon

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Laundry Days

This is another layout for my album. My good friend Marcia designed this beautiful digital scrap booking kit and had us do a layout about Laundry Days. I am old enough to remember Mom doing laundry with a ringer washer and even used a wash board for extra dirty clothes.

Today even at 94, Mom's laundry always looks the greatest. I tell her secret on the side of the layout. It reads:

I was about 62 when Mom finally told me her secret to having very white clothes. Fill the washing machine tub up with water, add laundry soap and Clorex II and soak for20 minutes. What a difference it makes!

The card reads: This picture of me was taken when I was 6 months old. Mom is not sure if we lived at Lucky Gardens, but if so we lived in one room during this time. Lucky Gardens was a nursery that raised Gladiolas and is located just north of Knox, Indiana. Mom answered the phone, took orders and helped do lots of things for room and board. This was during and after WWII. Mom did not have a washing machine, so she did all of our laundry on a wash board. She didn’t have a dryer either, but she always enjoyed hanging the clothes out on the clothes lines.We didn’t get a washing machine until we moved to Teegarden. A pair of cement laundry tubs and a wringer washing machine were there when we moved in. Mom was thrilled to say the least. I remember helping do the laundry and I loved running the clothes through the wringer. We continued hanging out our clothes for many years before Mom got a dryer. Almost every time we would get the clothes on the line, a freight train would come through town and leave black soot on our clothes. When we heard the train coming, we would run out quickly and gather the clothes and then rehang them. This got very old and we were so glad when the freight trains were replaced with diesel trains.

Do any of you remember the days of ringer washers, wash boards and no clothes dryers? I would love for you to leave a comment and tell me about it.

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Labels One

The wait is over and Labels One Nestabilities is finally back in stock. This set of 6 concentric dies is so versatile. It's a go-anywhere, do-anything kind of Die Template set that works overtime in your collection. Part of the Nestabilities line, the dies cut increasing frames at ¼" all the way around. This makes cutting, matting, framing and embossing simple and gives beautiful results. $21.95 plus shipping.

Please e-mail me if you would like to order Labels One Nestabilities by Spellbinders. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

Be sure to check out Sharon's card today where she used the Labels One Nestie. It is stunning!! Don't forget about her Ribbon sale too! She has a special tab at the top of her page that says Ribbons For Sale.

Temporarily out of stock.

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Labels Two

This concentric set of 6 dies, part of Spellbinders Nestabilities line, offers a beautiful shape to feature on any paper project. Use it to highlight title blocks or card sentiments, cut out photos or mat your journaling. The lists goes on. This is a great Nestie to have in your collection!
$21.95 plus shipping. Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this die. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Clear Cases

The clear 7.5x5x1/2 inch acrylic boxes are wonderful to store your clear stamps and your Spellbinder dies. I don't know about you, but many of my Nesties won't fit in the CD cases.
I uses a piece of self-adhesive magnetic tape on each side and the the metal dies sticks to it. The boxes come in a set of 5 for $18.95 plus shipping. Don't delay! E-mail me today to place your order for these wonderful clear boxes.

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Special Occasion Monogram Stamper Kit

This is another great set by JustRite to add to your collection. I love the font sets because you can create your own words as well as using those that are included. Included in the Special Occasions Letter Kit with Bonus Stamper are:
Wooden Stamper
Three interchangeable designer borders
Three designer centers
One 95 pt Special Occasions Alphabet Set with Symbols and Flourishes
Two 50 pt Special Occasions Font Set with letters, numbers and symbols
Stackable Type Storage Container$20.95 plus shipping (reg. $22.95). Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase this kit.I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Glue Glider

The Glue Glider Pro adhesive is 40 feet long and allows you to apply a neat ¼” strip of adhesive exactly where you want it. The easy glide-on dispensing action, allows you to apply a small controlled amount or a continuous line of the best performing and most permanent adhesive ever offered. The easy slip-in, disposable cartridges eliminate the worry of having to reload in the middle of a project. No mess, no fuss. Glue Glider $12.99 (Reg $14.99) Refills $7.99 (Reg $8.99) plus shipping.

Please e-mail me if you would like to purchase either the Glue Glider or the refills or both. I accept Visa, Master Card and PayPal.

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Lil Man Cosmo Papers

YOU CAN MIX AND MATCH ALL OF THE PAPERS SHOWN TODAY.
I am combining the papers in packages of a total of 6 sheets for $4.80 (80 cents each) plus shipping. You can mix and match however you want. Each paper has a coordinating color on the back which you can see in the photo. Remember, you can order as many sheets as you wish at 80 cents each, but a total of 6 must be ordered for $4.80.The combination of these papers are just awesome. If you love creating vintage cards, then these papers are a must to have! Please e-mail me if you are interested in purchasing these papers and tell me which combination you would like to purchase. Total of 6 sheets are $4.80 plus shipping.


Jumping Jack


Handsome Henry




Dapper Dan


Silly Sam



Cheerful Charlie



Mischievous Max

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Embossed Dragon Fly

Sharon's Stamp Simply challenge for Friday is to pull out those heat guns and heat emboss an image that will create a card conveying SIMPLE ELEGANCE. So, that is just what I did.

Be sure to check out all the other designers who are participating in this challenge. You can find them listed over at Sharon's.

First of all, I used Sharon's card as my starting point and added my own twist to it. Can you see that I have embossed the dragon fly with Silver Embossing Powder? It is hard to get a good picture of silver embossing.

Don't you just love the Dragon Fly? It is in the Gemstone Insects Stamp Set. There are so many things that can be done with it. I love the butterfly too.

Jerri is the queen of embossing and she plans to do an embossing tutorial in the near future. I can't wait!

Stamp-------------------Gemstone Insects and Nature and Floral by Inkadinkado
Paper--------------------Beetle Black Boutique Assortment by Doodlebug Design and Neenah White cardstock
Embossing Powder----By Ranger
Spellbinders dies------Oval and Long Rectangle
Black Pearls------------Kaiser

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Kissing- A new Technique For Me

Click to enlarge and get a better view of the Kissing Technique.

I learned a new technique (for me) yesterday called "Kissing"! This stamp is the same one that I used on the card below, but I "Kissed" it. Isn't it cool? I learned this technique from Gina at Gina Designs and you might enjoying watching her video.

I first stamped the Nature and Floral stamp (shown below for this weeks sale) with SU Certain Celery Ink and then I stamp over the green ink with a small patterned stamp inked in Versafine Black (I will have for sale next Monday). I then huffed the stamp and stamped it on Neenah White Cardstock. This is the effect I got. I just love it.

I used the Sublime Stripped paper shown before and the Label One die from Spellbinders which I will be featuring next Monday. I wanted a hint of black to accent the floral, so I used Sharon's trick and sponged my image with the Versafine Black Ink while still in the die to give the crisp, white border. Pretty neat huh?

If you need pretty ribbons, be sure to stop over at Sharon's site. She has some beautiful ribbon she is selling!! Just click on the tab at the top that says Ribbon For Sale.

Stamp-----------------Nature and Floral by Inkadinkado
Paper-----------------Sublime Stripe by Kaiser
Brads-----------------Sublime by Kaiser
Ribbon---------------May Arts Ribbon
Spellbinders----------Label One and Small Oval
Foam Squares--------Therm O Web

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Order information needed

Please e-mail your order to jfricker@fourway.net

Sometimes you may wonder what information is needed to place your order, so I thought I might make it easier if I placed a form on my blog which you can always find at the top of the category list.

When you place you order I need to have all of the above information. Your complete address is needed so that I can calculate your postage. I need to know the products you would like to purchase, so I can package those items and give you a total. Once approved and your order is ready to ship, I will either charge your credit card or send you a PayPal invoice. Nothing is charged until I am ready to ship.

Shipping: Once I have the above information, I will determine the best shipping rates for you. If I can and it saves you money to ship first class, I do so. I will ship Priority if it is less expensive. I do not up charge your shipping at all other than the exact cost of a mailing envelope for Frst Class.

I hope this helps and if you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks for stopping by to visit with me. All comments are so appreciated!

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Pretty Floral

For this card, I use all 3 of the new Cocco papers, the Curved Rectangle Nesties, and the new Nature and Floral Repositional Stamp all shown below for this weeks sale.

After stamping the floral, I cut out the striped paper with the Curved Nestie and then used the Oval Nestie to cut out the floral. I used the same Oval Nestie on the striped paper which gave it a picture framed look.

I have popped up each layer to give it dimension. I wished afterwards I would have stamped a sentiment on the floral. I was afraid that I would not get a perfect stamped image if I did it now, so I chose not to do it. I tried to add it as a separate attachment, but that didn't work either. So, I will add the sentiment on the inside.

I thought the brown Pearls by Kaiser was a nice finishing touch. What do you think?

Stamp--------------------Nature and Floral by Inkadinkado
Spellbinders--------------Oval Nesties and Curve Rectangle Nesties
Thermoweb--------------Foam Squares
Kaiser--------------------Brown Pearls
Paper---------------------Kaiser Striped Cocco, Periwinkle Cocco and Cinnamon Cocco and Neenah White Cardstock

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