Inspired Great Friend

Hi Stampers! Happy Saturday--I hope you get to enjoy it! I visited the inspiration challenge over at www.splicoaststampers.com today. And here is what I came up with.

The white creates a neat layering effect with the darker colors making it hard to tell what is on top. By simply making a smaller panel with the same pattern, I was able to create a focal point while maintaining the simplicity.
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stamps: Great Friend, Yummy
cardstock: mellow moss, close to cocoa, very vanilla
ink: craft white, craft old olive, creamy caramel
accessories: hodgepodge hardware, hemp
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Should you need any supplies you can order by clicking my order site or by sending an email to tasha@thestampinglady.com . The best part is.... if you order this weekend, more than likely you can use your new stuff next weekend!!
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Thanks for stopping by! Tasha
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Don't forget you can sign up for May's COTM club right now!

Ta Da!

Hi Stampers! May Cards of the Month is officially released! You can sign up today to make these 5 cards for May. Learn more about how the club works or Sign Up by clicking the COTM webpage.

That's it--short and sweet today!
Thanks for stopping by--Tasha


Stampin' Up! sets used to complete the kit as shown:
Great Friend (113792 Occasions mini-catalog)
Fundamental Phrases (114968 p. 139 spring-summer catalog)

It's Time Once Again

Hi Stampers! It's time for a Sneak Peek of the May Cards of the Month Club.

The five cards you create this month can be used for birthday, sympathy, graduation, Mother's Day, and thank you--BUT customize them as you make them and your options are limitless! Release date for this May club is April 15. Virtual club supplies will mail out by April 24 and local club will meet on April 24. This is the way to be ready for all those May events.

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The May COTM features the Stampin' Up! stamp set Great Friend from the Occasions mini-catalog which you can view in the right side bar. Remember, any order from the mini- of $40 or more gets you a F-R-E-E item from the main catalog page 208.

As always, you can order 24/7 by clicking on the catalog in the upper right hand corner and then selecting "shop now". OR you can email me with your order or questions at tasha_hickert-consulting@yahoo.com.

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Thanks for stopping by today. Have a fabulous Friday!

Tasha

Easter Reminder

Hi Stampers! Just a little nudge for those of you who haven't completed (or started) your Easter cards. Now you can tell your family "I have to stamp" this weekend. You can always come to me for a reason to stamp and I'll help you out! Anyway, I'll be mailing my cards out Monday to ensure they're not late.
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Here's another card idea in case you are needing some inspiration.

The Stampin Up! supplies I used are as follows.

stamps: Special Blessing, Great Friend (in the mini)

cardstock: almost amethyst, elegant eggplant, barely banana

ink: Versa Mark, elegant eggplant
accessories: white organza ribbon, irridescent ice embossing powder
tools: eyelet border punch, stampin' sponge
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I hope you have a good weekend. We'll race around outside today getting things done before the next cold front comes in--getting a little tired of the wind!!
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Thanks for stopping by! Tasha

Let's Get Connected

Hi Stampers! I wanted to let you know about Stampin Up!'s newest promotion Get Connected. Not only is the spring mini-catalog filled with many must-have items, but if you order $40 at one time you'll be rewarded with your choice from p. 208 of the Spring-Summer Catalog.

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Today's card features the new stamp set Great Friend. This set is very well-rounded having images, sentiments, and even a tag. I see lots of potential for beautiful spring cards.

To create the subtle background I stamped the butterflies in Versa Mark and the branch in gable green on the gable green cardstock. For a whimsical touch I gave the butterfly a body and antenae with apricot appeal grosgrain ribbon.

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Here is the list of supplies so you can make this card as well.

stamp set: Great Friend (113792, pg. 6 of the mini)

cardstock: apricot appeal, gable green, whisper white

designer series paper: rainbow sherbet

ink: tempting turquoise, gable green, versa mark

accessories: apricot appeal 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, square orange fire jeweled brad

If you don't have the Occasions mini-catalog yet, you can click here to see all the new items or email me (at tasha_hickert-consulting@yahoo.com) with your address and I will send one to you.

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Have a stampendous Friday and thanks for stopping by!

Tasha