Wednesday is always the day that the Pals Paper Arts Design Team members do our sneak peaks of our inspiration cards. I really like the card that I created for this week’s challenge, and I hope that you will, too! I would love to have you join me for the reveal tomorrow! And in the meantime, how about checking out the Pals Paper Arts Artist Picks for last week’s challenge!

Participation couldn’t be easier! All you need to do is leave a comment on any of this week’s posts, Tuesday through Friday, until 9:00 PM CST Friday, October 1st. You may comment each day, if you wish and increase your chances of winning. At that time, I will use a random number generator from Random. org to select a winner. The winner’s name will be posted on my blog Saturday, October 2. Note: The winner will have 24 hours to email me their name and mailing address! So be certain to check in on Saturday!

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• Over 50 6″ x 6″ pieces of Designer Series Paper (all from Patterns Pack III)
• 24 pieces of 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ printed paper from the Country Living Cards A La Carte kit
• One On Board Book…Bird (unopened)
• Approximately 10 yards of Sleigh Bells Ribbon
• 18 assorted Khaki Corduroy Brads and Buttons
• Floral Fusion Felt Flowers (Over 130 pieces)
• Crochet Lace Ribbon (Spare Parts, approximately 3 yards)
• One of my cards

Participation couldn’t be easier! All you need to do is leave a comment on any of this week’s posts, starting today, until 9:00 PM CST Friday, October 1st. You may comment each day, if you wish and increase your chances of winning. At that time, I will use a random number generator from Random. org to select a winner. The winner’s name will be posted on my blog Saturday, October 2. Note: The winner will have 24 hours to email me their name and mailing address! So be certain to check in on Saturday!

Since there is not a card to comment on today, and if you are at a loss for words, here are some simple “comment starters”:

• What is your favorite technique?
• Do you have a favorite tool that you like to use?
• Is there a favorite style of card that you like to make?
• Do you prefer wood mount or clear mount stamps?
• Are there any tutorials that you would like to see?

As for me, my answers would be: I like distressing…the color spritzer tool…vintage cards…clear mount stamps…and too many too list!

Would you be interested in learning more about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator? If the idea of earning extra money and being your own boss appeals to you, then email me today. I would love to discuss this business opportunity with you and answer any questions that you may have! Until next time…

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I have had such a hectic weekend! Adding to my stress is the fact that my husband is having oral surgery this morning. Arghhh! Plus, I didn’t get any stamping done, so now I am behind. Luckily, I still have a card that I can share from my Dirty Dozen “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Gallery and a new “Muffy the Boxer” video. Enjoy “May Happiness Touch Your Life”!

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:

• A stitch in time! For a unique twist, try a blanket stitch to set off your sentiment! I simply paper pierced around this sentiment, from Herb Expressions, using the Template in the Mat Pack. I then used Linen Thread for the stitching.
• Butterflies and blooms! What sets off a few roses and lilies better than blue butterflies for an unexpected “pop” of color! And making those butterflies is so easy with the Beautiful Wings Embosslits and Big Shot. Hint: Want to update this look? Add a few Basic Pearls...you will be surprised at how they compliment the “country style” of this card.
• Spritz and smooch! Log Cabin Smooch Spritz adds a realistic touch to the lilies made from the 5-Petal Flower Punch. A few speckles were added to the sentiment with the Color Spritzer Tool and a Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker.

I had plans to create a card with one of my new Holiday Mini sets this weekend to post today. But, I know that we have all been in the same position before where life gets in the way of stampin’! So please…forgive me!

Muffy the Boxer at Seven Weeks

This is the last video that I will receive before we bring Muffy the Boxer home. This was not a good day for little Muffy, as she was giving her breeder fits. She did not want to stay in the chair…nor did she want to show off her pretty face. She is Boxer through and through! And those of you out there that are Boxer lovers will recognize those Boxer traits that are emerging already…including boxing with her front paws. In the words of her breeder, “she is a little wild puppy girl!” But she assured me that Muffy is “very loving” and that I will “have lots of fun with her.”

Coming Up This Week:

• Tuesday…Blog Candy
• Wednesday…PPA Sneak Peek
• Thursday…PPA Card with Bow Tutorial

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I hope that you enjoyed today’s card! Please leave me a comment to let me know what you think. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

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Stamp Set: Herb Expressions (113224); Inks: Chocolate Chip (100908), Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker (100071); Card Stock: Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Top Note Die (113463), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Extra Large Flower Punch (118073), 5-Petal Flower Punch (119880), Color Spritzer Tool (107066); Glitz and Glam: Very Vanilla 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109026), Log Cabin Smooch Spritz (119921), Linen Thread (104199)