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Blooming with Kindness is the Best Stamp Set Ever

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL TWIN SISTER! Just had to get that out of the way, first… Now on to the post!

I am obsessed… OBSESSED, with the stamp set called Blooming with Kindness (wood mounted) (clear mounted) (see page 65 in your Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog for 2013-2014*)  Now, this stamp set is not brand new this year – but it is new to me!  It has quickly become my favorite stamp set.

blooming with kindness stamp set

Here is the beautiful card I’ve been using for my Make & Takes in recent workshops (photo does not do it justice!):

blooming with kindness make&take

This stamp set features only one image: the beautiful flower, but it has several different sentiments to go along with it (birthday, thank you, thinking of you) and the scripted font is simply gorgeous to me!

Do not be surprised if you see more samples posted here using this beautiful stamp set, Blooming with Kindness.  My obsession continues!

*Need a copy of the catalog? Fill out the form here. Or view the current catalogs online 27/7 here.  Don’t forget to go to page 65!

“Best of Shelli” Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!

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Welcome to the “Best of Stampin’ Up!” stamp set for July… The “Best of Shelli!”  Shelli Gardner is Stampin’ Up!’s co-founder and CEO!

Each month I’ll post information here on my website about the NEW “Best Of” set for that month:

The Details:

  • All “Best Of” stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
  • While just one “Best Of” stamp set will be released each month (with a new theme each month), all of the “Best Of” sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
  • All “Best Of” stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.
  • As a special incentive to collect the “Best Of” stamps, starting in February there will be a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker included with every “Best Of” set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

DOWNLOAD the Collector’s Card HERE!

Contact me for more information or visit my page every month to see what’s NEW!

Happy Stamping with the NEW “Best of Shelli” Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!

How I Store My Stamping & Scrapbooking Tools

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In this third post in my “Storage Series” I share how I store my stamping & scrapbooking tools.

The tools I use most frequently tend to “live” on my craft table. If you read my previous post called “What’s on my Craft Table,” then some of this will look familiar to you.

Small tools which I use all the time stay in my “black spinny.” This is the very technical name for it, of course.

black spinny tool holder

My “black spinny tool holder”

Medium-sized and larger tools also stay on my craft table, if I use them often enough.

scoring & cutting tools

Simply Scored Tool & Paper Trimmer (both Stampin’ Up!) Not pictured- my clear blocks.

Tools I use infrequently I keep in a few different locations:

1. shoe organizer on the back of my office door

shoe organizer for tool storage

Shoe organizer used for tool storage (Stampin’ Up! apron not included)

2. dresser drawers next to the craft table

dresser drawer storage for tools

Top dresser drawer – tools stay in the basket next to my punches (punch storage is another topic!)

3. inside boxes on my shelves in my office

office shelves baskets for tool storage

On the shelf below my stamps, I have several baskets like this one, holding tools I use infrequently

I hope seeing how I store some of my tools for stamping and scrapbooking will help you get ideas for your craft space. I am here to help you with ideas, if you need me! If you are local to me, I hope you’ll come to a class or event soon, and see my space “in action.”

“Best of Greetings” Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!

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Welcome to the “Best of Stampin’ Up!” stamp set for June… The “Best of Greetings!”

Each month I’ll post information here on my website about the NEW “Best Of” set for that month:

The Details:

  • All “Best Of” stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
  • While just one “Best Of” stamp set will be released each month (with a new theme each month), all of the “Best Of” sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
  • All “Best Of” stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.
  • As a special incentive to collect the “Best Of” stamps, starting in February there will be a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker included with every “Best Of” set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

DOWNLOAD the Collector’s Card HERE!

Contact me for more information or visit my page every month to see what’s NEW!

Happy Stamping with the NEW “Best of Greetings” Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!