New Card

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Selma has created a gorgeous card for today.  You can read all about it here.  Thank you Selma!! 
Don't miss reading her wonderful tutorials.  You can see all of them on her website.
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We thank you!

Monday, May 30, 2011
Jon and I  want to take time today to remember and thank all of our military men, women and families for everything they have done for our country.  We are truly a blessed nation.

I just came from the cemetery after placing  flowers on my Mom and Dad's grave sites and also on my first husband Duane's who died at such an early age of 47.  My Mom and Dad's families always gathered on Memorial Day to honor their families that had died, almost like a family reunion. I never caught that fever, but I do like to place flowers on their graves each year.  I am sure many of you feel the same way.

I am planting flowers and enjoying our beautiful day.  I hope you are able to do the same!
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And the winner is~~~~~

Friday, May 27, 2011
Drum roll please!  And the winner of last week's card and Tag Challenge is
Darlene Pavlick! 
 Congratulations Darlene!    Be sure to stop over and see Darlene's gorgeous creations by clicking here.
She will be receiving one of Marianne's new Embossing Folders.
Darlene and many others have been  faithful weekly participants in almost every one of the Challenges. Selma and I want to thank you and tell you how much we appreciate your support this year.  It means a lot to us!!

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
12
Timestamp: 2011-05-26 10:02:00 UTC

Even though the weekly card challenges that Selma and I do are ending until fall, never fear as we have something fun and exciting planned for the summer!  We will be announcing it next week.  So, stay tuned and watch for the big news.
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The Magic of Oz by Graphic 45

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
I am excited to present to you, Graphic 45's newest paper line....The Magic of Oz.
I will be placing my order soon, so please e-mail or call me at 574 656 3663 if you would like to preorder this paper.

The Magic of Oz
8x8
4500353
$10.99 each plus shipping

12x12
4500352
$19.99 each plus shipping

Paper Pad includes two each of the 12 double-sided papers

Below I am showing the different papers that are included in the paper packs, stamps and chipboard die cuts.













Cling Magic of Oz #1
Rubber Stamps
IC0120
$10.99 plus shipping

Cling Magic of Oz #2
Rubber Stamps
IC0121
$10.99 plus shipping

Cling Magic of Oz 3
Rubber Stamps

IC0122
$10.99 plus shipping


The Magic of Oz Chipboard Die-cuts 1
4500354
$5.99 plus shipping



 
The Magic of Oz Chipboard Die-cuts 2
4500355
$5.95 plus shipping



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I love Spring!

Sunday, May 22, 2011

I love Spring when my  gardens start to bloom and I know many of you feel the same way about your gardens.  I just had to share a few pictures that I took this morning.  For years I had bought Lupine plants with no success.  So, I bought a package of seeds about 3 years ago, planted them in several spots to see if I could get one to grow.  I had 3 plants come up and survive and then they started self seeding.  This is one of those plants.  It has 15 blooms/buds on it.  I am so excited!
Lupine
And, I have over 20 baby plants that have self seeded from last year.  They are scattered throughout my gardens.

A picture of our beautiful waterfall this morning.

Our Pond

I wanted to show you this which hopefully will have flowers later.
Lori, my daughter helped me dig Mom's lillies (her pride and joy) .
Lori, Cathy (my niece) and I split them.  Mom would have been so thrilled.  The last thing she said to me before she fell into a coma was for me to be sure to dig her lillies and tree peonies to put in my gardens.  She loved them so much, and we are thrilled that we will have them in our gardens.

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And the winners are~~~~

Friday, May 20, 2011
Since I was in Wisconsin last Friday, I am announcing the winners of the last two weeks Card Challenges this morning.  Drum roll please~~~~~~~  Last week's winner for week #18 is Lin.  She created a gorgeous monochomatic card.  Be sure to see it .here!  Lin please send me your mailing address so I can send you a beautiful Heartfelt Creation Stamp.  A huge thanks to everyone who participated in last week's challenge.

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
7
Timestamp: 2011-05-20 10:50:09 UTC


And , the winner for week #17 is Janine.  Janine's card is stunning done in blues and greens.  Don't miss seeing it here.  Janine, please email me your mailing address so I can send you a pretty embellishment.  A huge thanks to everyone who participated in this challenge.



Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
8
Timestamp: 2011-05-20 10:45:31 UTC
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Joan's Card for this weeks Challenge

Thursday, May 19, 2011

This will be the last week for both the weekly card and tag challenges until next Fall. For this week, both the Tag and Card Challenges will be combined. For this challenge, we are asking you to create both a Tag and a matching Card which will be posted separately; one in the card challenge and one in the tag challenge. There are no specific challenge rules - only that you make a  tag and card. For each set you enter, you will be eligible to win one of the beautiful new Marianne Embossing Folders (retail value $30.00). The winner will be chosen by a random drawing, held on Thursday May 26.
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Joan's Tag


Joan' Gardens 
      Products used
Tag-----------------------Ranger
Paper---------------------Webster Pages Ladies and Gents
Stamp--------------------Heartfelt Creations Tea with Bella HFC 3393, JustRite You Inspire Me
Dimensionals-------------Therm-O-Web
Ink-----------------------Memento and Distressed Ink
Die-----------------------English Doily Die
Ribbon-------------------May Arts
Adhesive-----------------Glue Glider and Glossy accents

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Card Challenge #19


Here is what you need to do for Joan's Gardens Weekly Challenge
Enter a matching card and tag (seperately)  Anything goes.  It can be anything you want to create.


You will have until next Thursday (May 26) morning 6:00 AM EST to link your card/project. You will be eligable to win a beautiful new Marianne Embossing Folders (retail value $30.00).  The winner will be chosen from a Random drawing and will be announced Friday morning (May 27). You can enter more than once.  The winner will also be entered in the end of the year $100 gift certificate drawing and the June drawing for the Tag Challenge.
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Tag Challenge

Tag Challenge:  Please read the guidelines above in the Card Challenge.  Then post your tag here.
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Workshop seats available

Tuesday, May 17, 2011
June will soon be here and it is time for another Joan's Gardens workshop.  The workshops will be held on Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26.  The Saturday seats are filled unless I have a cancellation.  I do have room for more on Sunday if you would like to attend.  We will start at 1:00 PM and end around 6:00 PM.  Please e-mail me right away if you would like to attend. this workshop.  There is no charge.
 The Saturday morning workshop will feature different techniques of brayering taught by Colleen and Vickie.  I will teach the same thing on Sunday that I teach on Saturday afternoon.
It definitely will be a fun weekend!
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Marriane Products

Sunday, May 15, 2011
I am happy to announce the addition of Marianne Embossing Folders to my store.   If you would like to place an order please e-mail or call me at 574 656 3663.

Designables are folders for embossing and cutting paper at the same time. Very easy and quick. Place folder between the plates from your machine and run it through, the design will be embossed into the paper and the indicated parts will be cut out.



Classic 
DS0911
$28.99 plus shipping


Romantic
DS0912
$28.99 plus shipping


Frame
#DS0908
$28.99 plus shipping


Swirls
# DS0907
$28.99 plus shipping


Daisies
 # DS0910

$28.99 plus shipping
Hearts and Roses
 # DS0909

$23.99 plus shipping 





The  following products will  cut  and emboss. Easy and fun to use in the Cuttlebug or other die cutting machines. Perfect for creating unique and beautiful designs on scrapbook pages and cards.



Forest Branch
LR 0150
$14.50 plus shipping
 

Decorative Elegance
 # LR0157

$15.99 plus shipping




Garden Branch

 # LR0151

$13.99 plus shipping


Bird of Paradise
 # LR0148

 $13.99 plus shipping


Bird on a Branch
 # LR0138

 $9.99 plus shipping


Bird on Branch #2
# LR0137
$9.99 plus shipping


3 Swirls
 # LR0119


$8.99 plus shipping


5 Swirls
# LR0120

$10.99 plus shipping


Corners
 # LR0143

$13.99 plus shipping

Corner 2
# LR0144

$13.99 plus shipping

 
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Card Challenge

Don't you just love this card that Selma created for this week's Challenge?  She is also giving you a sneak peak at some new products coming soon.  Please hop on over to her blog to read all about it and be sure to tell her how gorgeous her card is that she made to help me out this week.  Thank you Selma!
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Heartfelt Creations NEW Stamps

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The Bella Rose Collection
The New Bella Rose Collection features 8 new PreCut Sets. These new sets coordinate with an exclusive Heartfelt Creations die manufactured by Spellbinders and an existing Spellbinders die. New card samples for this collection can be seen by clicking here. So be sure to check those out for creative inspiration and then
e-mail me to place your order. Selma is in the process of creating new card samples for you with this new line of stamps by Heartfelt Creations and they will be posted here, so be sure and check back.  

 I have already preordered these stamps and will ship them to you as soon as I receive my order.  All stamps are Pre-Cut on the EZ-Mount foam, and ready to use with the Acrylic Blocks. 


Tea With Bella
HFC 3393
$13.99 plus shipping
  
This stamp can be cut with  the new HCD 712 die
Approximate Image Sizes:
1. Rose Cup: 3.25"x3.25"
2. Steam:1.5"x1.25"
3. Special Tea: 2.5"x5/8"


This card was created by Selma

Bella Rose Vintage Background

HFC  3397
$13.99 plus shipping

 We recommend purchasing the HCD 712 die and the HCD 701 die to cut out this image.


Approximate Image Sizes:
Vintage Background: 5.5"x4.25"

Bella Rose House HFC 3392
$13.99 plus shipping


Can be cut out using the HCD 712 die and the Fanciful Flight Nestabilities. 
Approximate Sizes:
1. Rose House: 3.5"x3.25"
2. Butterfly:2"x1.25"
3. Bee: 1.75"x1"

 Fanciful Flight Shapeabilities

SP 472187
$21.99 plus shipping

This die coordinates with HFC 3392 Bella Rose House PreCut Set
Spellbinders™ Shapeabilities® cut, emboss and stencil with a single die template.
Approximate Die Template Sizes:
Bee: 1 x 1⅝″
Small Butterfly: 1⅞ x 1¼″
Dragonfly: 2⅛ x 3⅝″
Large Butterfly: 3¼ x 3⅝″
This die is NOT included in the IWIA package.
Bella Rose Leaves
HFC 3390
$13.99 plus shipping
We recommend purchasing the HCD 712 die to cut out this image.

Bold Bella Rose HFC 3391
$13.99 plus shipping


We recommend purchasing the HCD 712 die to cut out this image.

Approximate Image Sizes:
1. Leafy Spray: 3"x2.75"
2. Lg. Rose:2.75"x2.25"
3. Sm. Rose: 2.25"x13/8"
4. Rosebud Swirl: 1"x.75"
5. Rosebud: 1.25"x.5"

Bella Rose Vase
HFC 3395
$13.99 plus shipping


We recommend purchasing the HCD 712 die to cut out this image.


.Approximate Image Sizes:
1. Rose Vase: 3"x2.5"
2. Baby's Breath:3.75"x3.5"

Bella Rose Lattice


HFC #3396
$13.99 plus shipping


This set is part of the Bella Rose Collection. We recommend purchasing the HCD 712 die to cut out this image.


Approximate Image Sizes:
Lattice Background: 5"x3.5"


Classic Bella Rose
HFC # 3394
$13.99 plus shipping

. We recommend purchasing the HCD 712 die to cut out this image.


.Approximate Image Sizes:
1. Branch Spray: 2"x1.75"
2. Lg. Rose:2.75"x2.25"
3. Sm. Rose: 2.25"x13/8"
4. Rosebud Swirl: 2.5"x1.5"
5. Rosebud: 1.25"x.5"


Bella Rose Die
HCD 712
$27.99 plus shipping


HCD 712 Bella Rose Die is a custom Heartfelt Creations Diecut manufactured by Spellbinders. This set of dies coordinates with our Bella Rose Collection. There are 5 dies in this set.
Approximate Sizes:
1. Leafy Spray: 4.5"x3.75"
2. Lg. Rose:2.75"x2.25"
3. Sm. Rose: 2.25"x13/8"
4. Branch Spray: 1.75"x2"
5. Rosebud: 1.25"x.5



Bella Rose Collection

# IWIA 111
$129.95 plus shipping
A retail savings of $20.00


This includes all the products listed below:
HCD 712 Bella Rose Die
HCPC 3390 Bella Rose Leaves PreCut Set
HCPC 3391 Bold Bella Rose PreCut Set
HCPC 3392 Bella Rose House PreCut Set
HCPC 3393 Tea With Bella PreCut Set
HCPC 3394 Classic Bella Rose PreCut Set
HCPC 3395 Bella Rose Vase PreCut Set
HCPC 3396 Bella Rose Lattice Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3397 Bella Rose Vintage Background PreCut Set


This is a packaged deal with exclusive savings. You will not be able to substitute, return, or exchange any of the items in this package unless an item is defective.

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