Happy Happy Hawwwmp Day, y’all! As I predicted last week – THIS week is….CRAAAAAZY! It’s the final few days before we head west and I’m. behind. WAAAY behind. Or – at least it feels that way. You know that feeling? Where you cross one to-do off the to-do list and then add three to-do’s that still need to be to-do’d?? Yeah. That’s where I’m sitting!! AND – all while trying to ACT like all is normal so that Finn and Addy don’t start to get worried. The struggle is real, y’all!
So – again as I said I would last week, I’m bringing a little calm in the storm. That’s how kits have become for me. When my mojo is tired – I can pull out a kit and just…make. I usually do it while I’m on a Zoom the Craftrrom chatting with friends! Which is exactly what I did with the Pretty Party kit! When I was done making and chatting I had nine fun cards made and ready to go!
This is a stamping kit (yeah!) and the box had everything I needed to complete the cards – including the Pretty Party stamp set and a Cajun Craze Classic Ink Spot!
In the pursuit of total transparency – see? I can use buzzwords, too! – I DID change two of the three sentiments in the kit. I almost always need thank you cards so…I pulled out the new Words & Wishes stamp set!
This first card I made exactly as the kit suggested – as a super fun birthday card! I love the big, fun popped-up balloon!
Stampin’ UP! included a cute balloon stamp and suggested stamping the front of the envelope. Which I did (of course!) and I added them – with a second sentiment – on the inside, too!
For this next one – I snagged a Thank You sentiment from the Words & Wishes set and added it over the shiny gold label from the kit! And – that sentiment is not crooked. It’s the light shining on the label. That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it! 🤦♀️
A second sentiment – and the balloons from the kit! – finished off the inside of the card. Did you notice the pretty envelope flap? The envelopes came that way! BOOM!
Finally – my fave of the group – I just LOVE the huge bouquet of balloons – and several of them are popped up – there are cute die cuts in the kit and you just put them right over top of the printed image on the card front! This is another one that uses sentiments from Words & Wishes!
And the inside of this one. Love that Words & Wishes stamp set!!
In case you’re wondering – if I’d made all the cards exactly as the kit suggested – using only the included stamp set!
I really love this gorgeous kit – it’s just too fun! And I’m glad I bought two of them! It’s another example of how much Stampin’ Up! has upped their Kits game!!
Shop the whole Kits Collection right here! Or – go right to the Serene Scenes or Pretty Party Kits – or the awesome Words & Wishes set! – right here!
Happy kitting!
TTFN
M
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Here’s the deets!
Promotion Period: May 5–31
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– New team members who purchase their Starter Kit from May 5–31 will be able to choose between these two offers:
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–OR–
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– New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) BEFORE May 5 or AFTER May 31 will NOT be eligible for these offers.
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Now – I know there are LOTS of reasons to join Stampin’ UP! & lots of Demonstrators out there to join WITH! But, obviously, I’d love to have you join with ME – and…here’s what I bring to the table!
– You’ll be a part of my Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew team!
– Free access to my online class tutorials
– Access to my ZOOM The Craftroom virtual stamping get-togethers each week!
– Monthly team meetings via video conference where we talk about the latest happenings at Stampin’ Up! and share project ideas. We’re scattered all over the United States, but we get together in person online and have lots of fun chatting!
– Whether you’d like to start a business or simply get that great discount, I’m here to support you in any way I can!
– When you join the Critters (that’s what we call ourselves!), you’re going to find tons of fun and inspiration from our team – our CNCK FB group is always sharing amazing, inspirational projects, and you’re going to get lots of ideas!
– Team giveaways and prizes! We do fun giveaways and prizes for sharing projects and for reaching sales and recruiting goals.
– Monthly team trainings and meetings for those interested in learning more about the business side of Stampin’ Up!.
– There’s no obligation to sell or share the products or hold workshops or blog or anything! Just enjoy that discount, baby!
– We also have fun challenges – just post pictures of what you’re working on – and you’re entered to win free SU product from me!
– And – not gonna lie. We do fun things together and…we’re really pretty cool!
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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
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Finn Fan Fix 
Mom! ALWAYS with the danged camera! A hot dog can’t even sit on the sofa and pant in peace.
Correct. I reserve the right as Momographer to take 100 pictures a day if I want! Don’t forget who scoops yer pumpkin, bud! 😉
TTFN
M
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