Foxy Friends for Pals Paper Arts

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It’s Thursday and time to play with the Sketch Team at Pals Paper Arts!  I had the pleasure of designing the sketch this week, and thought it was a perfect fit for spotlighting the Foxy Friends stamp set. I am a huge fan of this set and the coordinating A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper.  I hope you enjoy today’s card.

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Today’s card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long when folded.

Feeling Foxy? The new Fox Builder Punch makes it easy to punch out this little critter’s body, head and tail, along with the white accents.  Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to perch him atop the Whisper White oval.  Don’t you love the scalloped Pool Party oval? The ovals were created using the new Layering Ovals Framelits.

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Accentuate the positive! A single Rhinestone and Pool Party Enamel Heart accent the hearts in the “Thought Bubble”.

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A “cheater” bow, crafted from Pool Party 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon, is easy to make and adds texture without the bulk of conventional bows.

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Feeling sentimental? An adorable sentiment from the Made with Love stamp set is the perfect finishing touch.

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The month of July has started off with a bang in more ways than one! Jackie the Boxer was Winners Dog in West Bend, WI on Sunday. Here is a shot of him with his friend and handler, Amy!

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He is such a loving character.  July is one of those months where we will be showing every weekend.  In fact, this Friday through Sunday we will be in Monroe, MI.  Although it will be nearly a 9 hour drive for us, I am looking forward to the trip.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card, and I hope you will join us in the challenge this week.  Of course, if you have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away!  Until next time…

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Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days

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For the first time ever, Stampin’ Up! has prepared a special deal you will want in on:  Bonus Days! For every $50 you spend between July 7 and July 31, you’ll get a $5  Bonus Days coupon that you can use between August 2–31, 2016. This is a great opportunity to get items from your wish list, whether you buy them now or with your coupons in August!

Here are the details:

  • You will receive a $5 Bonus Days coupon code via email for every $50 you spend in a single order (catalog price before shipping and tax). There is no limit to the number of coupons you can receive per order or throughout the duration of the promotion. There is no limit on the number of coupons you can use on an order during redemption.
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  • Bonus Days coupons codes can be used in the checkout process during the redemption period.
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Once again, the dates to earn coupons are July 7 through July 31.  The coupons can be redeemed August 2 through August 31, 2016.  Get ready to place those orders!!!

I’m so excited about Bonus Days! As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me! Until next time…

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Seaside Shore for Pals Paper Arts

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IMG_3220-001It’s Thursday…and time to play at PPA! This week our fun sketch is courtesy of Mary Fish.  I thought the three squares would be perfect for showing off the three fish images from the Seaside Shore stamp set.  In fact, this would be a versatile sketch for showcasing trios of any similar images.  I kept the card clean and simple, and used patterns from the By the Shore Designer Series Paper collection.  I hope you enjoy this week’s card!

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The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This folded card measures 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.

Don’t you love it when Designer Paper makes our job easier?  The subtle background paper in shades of blue imitated the depths of the ocean, and seemed a perfect choice to set off the three squares.  What an awesome summer vibe it gives off when paired with the busier Calypso Coral “Starfish” pattern!

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I stamped all three fish images in Dapper Denim, and easily snipped them out.  Popped atop Stampin’ Dimensionals, they add depth and dimension to the card.  Of course, I could not resist adding pearl eyes.

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What better sentiment for a nautical card than “Ahoy, there!”  Once again, I put my paper snips to work.  Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to “pop” it up.

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Even with the paper snipping, it did not take long to create today’s card. I actually spent more time trying to track down the origin of the word “ahoy”.  Suffice it to say, I really did not find a satisfactory answer, although I did find a plethora of trivia along the way!

As always, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
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