Hi There,
The ground is covered with snow here in West Alexandria, Ohio and I have gotten the itch to dig in the dirt. Spring cannot get here fast enough for me. It’s the gardener in me that just wants to get her hands dirty. But, since I cannot dig in the frozen ground I lassoed my husband in to helping me with my seed starting project.
I usually start my vegetable seeds for my garden by window light but my plants sometimes get leggy so we put this adjustable light stand together last night from scratch. It’s made out of PVC pipe and it was so simple to assemble. Here is a link to the blog that I got the instructions from: https://nogginsandnonsense.blogspot.com/2011/03/ready-set-go-garden-go.html
I just thought I would pass this info along to my gardening friends. This stand is economical and rocks!
About what you really come to my blog for. . . . .I created a tutorial for you today using the Stampin’ Up! set Forever Young. Oh, to be young and just hang out on a swing. Don’t you miss those days? Why did we ever want to grow up?
I brayered my sky in at an angle on this scene to create this lovely light effect. Check out my tutorial for this project below.
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I’ve added this card to my sales page. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT
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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .here are some links:
Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.
Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.
Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kits, hello, they are wonderful.
Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Hurry, you don’t want to miss out on these deals.
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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program
Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out! Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator. After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less. Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up. CLICK HERE TO SHOP. My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 
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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . . . .
Project Supplies: Stampin’ Up! Forever Young (item# 122572)
Stamps: Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black and Designer Series Paper
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy, Tempting Turquoise and Stazon Jet Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, White Gel Pen, Old Olive seam binding and Brayer
Brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at an angle on a 3″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.
Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at an angle not covering the Tempting Turquoise ink entirely.
Stamped the Forever Young Tree using Stazon Jet Black ink.
Sponged Lucky Limeade ink at the bottom of the card stock.
Sponged Always Artichoke ink at the very bottom of the card stock.
Added White Gel pen dots in the leaves of the tree and added highlights to the branches on the left side.
Added 3 Basic Black panels (5.25″, 4.25″ and 3.25″ square) 1/2 a 5″ square piece of Old Olive and Not Quite Navy DSP and 1/2 a 4″ square of Old Olive and Not Quite Navy DSP. Also added Old Olive seam binding and a 5.25″ Whisper White card stock card base.
Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.
May you have the freedom of your youth today.
Until my next post. . . . . .
Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.
Hugs,
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Weight loss in 2013: 9.5 lbs
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Digital Content Discs for One Dollar
From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That’s not a typo–they’re just one buck. So indulge–it won’t break the bank.
- Avant-Garde Collection DVD (item 125841)
- Cheerful Treats Digital Content CD (item 124237)
- Express Booster Pack DVD (item 124889)
- His & Hers Collection DVD (item 125842)
- October, December, Whenever Collection DVD (item 124485)
- Simple Snapshots Content CD (item 127185)
- Sweet Retreat Collection DVD (item 125840)
Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they must be purchased via demonstrator or online order. Go get yours today.
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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!! The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products. Why you ask?
Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .
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Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99. That’s 25% more product! Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.
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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!
Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project. You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit! You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . . Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.
Also. . . . . . .
There is now a great stamp kit, Dude Your Welcome, for the men in your life. Check it out!
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Guys don’t always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You’re Welcome! kit, they’ll have
- Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
- Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
- Twelve gray envelopes
- A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
- An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)
Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.
This set can be purchased now with item number 132807. Great gift idea!
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Check out the brand new Spring Catalog and get all those supplies you need for your up coming projects.
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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up! CLICK HERE
New items added!
