Enjoy Today

We had stamp club last night, and one of the cards they made was this fun fold idea using some of the new product from the Eastern Palace Suite. The greeting simply says enjoy today. This would be a great pick me up card for a friend…or it could be a birthday card, congratulations card, or anything really. It covers many occasions. (Thank you Lorna!)
Eastern Palace 2 I love the bright color combination of Lemon Lime Twist and Dapper Denim, don’t you? When it opens up, it looks like this.
Eastern Palace 3This card is super easy to make. The Dapper Denim card base is 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″. Then there is a bottom piece 2-1/4″ x 8-1/2″ (scored at 4-1/4″) that is just adhered on top of the card base. The top DSP piece measures 3″ x 4″ and the 2 smaller pieces each measure 2″ x 4″.

The Layering Circle Framelits actually coordinate so well with this suite. You can diecut the medallion and then cut it out using the largest circle from the Layering Circle Framelits. It is adhered onto a same size Dapper Denim circle using dimensionals. And then of course the Lemon Lime Twist flowers in the middle really make this card pop. It was a favorite last night!

Remember, if you order this bundle now, you will receive 2 additional products free: a package of Very Vanilla Envelopes, and a package of our new Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock!! 
Eastern Palace Premier BundlePlace your order for these products or anything else from the Stampin’ Up! Catalogues or Clearance Rack HERE and remember to use the Hostess Code: YPGNNU3J.

Happy Wednesday Everyone!
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Simply Beautiful Card Class

Are you running low on cards? Need to replenish your supply? The next Simply Beautiful Card Class will be Tuesday, May 23rd. Join us to make 8 cards, 2 of each of these 4 designs.Card Class May 2017There is a baby card, a thank you card, a masculine card that can be birthday or father’s day, and this super cute ice cream card…for anyone really! Who doesn’t love ice cream? Sign up for the class HERE.

I also want to remind you that the new Eastern Palace Suite is available right now.
Item #147207 will get you all of this:
Eastern Palace Premier BundleBy purchasing it now, you get your hands on 3 of the new In Colors even before June 1st!! You will also receive 2 FREE items when you purchase this bundle…a package of medium Very Vanilla Envelopes, and a package of our new Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock.

The thinlits are so amazing. We’ve never carried anything like them before. They partially cut, so the flowers look 3d:) And the gold vinyl stickers…stunning! I made a bag with pullout note using the coordinating Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Paper and the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits.  Eastern Palace 1The colors are so rich and beautiful. I think you will really love them.

To place your online order, click HERE.
Please use the May Hostess Code: YPGNNU3J

Have a great Monday everyone!
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Oh, the Places You Will Go

There is a stamp from a set in the current catalogue that says “Oh, the places you will go.” With each phase of life, I am experiencing that exact saying on so many different levels. For me, this saying doesn’t just refer to the physical places I will go, but also the emotional and spiritual places along this journey… Life is definitely a journey.

It has been a while since I have posted anything, and that’s simply because I have been going places! :) The last 6 months have brought many changes to our family. Our second daughter Samantha moved to Australia, our oldest daughter had a baby boy (making us grandparents for the first time), and Edgar and I traveled across the world to go visit Samantha and her husband Richie (a super big achievement for this mama who doesn’t like to fly). And this weekend, our “baby” Aaron just turned 20! Honestly, it’s sometimes a lot to process.

Here is an updated picture of Huxley Gordon who just turned 3 months. The happiest baby you will ever meet.Huxley Gordon 12We recently returned home from our visit with Samantha and Richie.
Australia 1Like father…like son. I love this picture.aaronOh, the places you will go…

 So now it’s May. Crazy! It’s time to get crackin’! This is always a super busy time in the Stampin’ Up! world. We are saying goodbye to retiring product…and making room for the exciting new 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue that comes out June 1st!!

Have you checked out the retiring product list? And the clearance rack items? There are some amazing deals on there, so be sure to check them out! Click HERE.

When you place your online order, please use the May Hostess Code at the checkout screen: YPGNNU3J

Eastern Palace Suite
Would you like a little sneak peek from the new catalogue?! How would you like to get your hands on the colorful and exotic products from the Eastern Palace Suite before they’re released in the 2017-2018 annual catalog?!Eastern Palace PhotosYou are going to fall in love with these images, the rich coordinating colors in the DSP, and the addition of gold vinyl stickers to this suite! There are 2 different bundles available…they are a little on the expensive side…but the value of the bundle is SO worth it. Take a look…

Eastern Elegance Starter Bundle (147296) $77.75
FREE GIFT: new Very Vanilla Notecards & Envelopes!
Eastern Palace Starter BundleEastern Palace Premier Bundle (147207) $134.75
Comes with the coordinating framelits that will absolutely WOW you!
FREE GIFT: Very Vanilla Envelopes & new Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock 
Eastern Palace Premier BundleThere are already a ton of samples up on Pinterest, and we will be making a card using this bundle at my next Simply Beautiful Card Class on Tuesday, May 23rd. I will have lots of inspiring samples here as well.

In addition to the free items they’ve thrown in there, did you see that you will get 3 of the newest In Colors ink pads?!!
 
Remember to use the May Hostess Code:  YPGNNU3J
 
Something to think about…
If you want to order one of these bundles along with some things off the retiring or clearance rack lists, you could actually reach the $200 mark and receive hostess rewards.

Thank you for checking back with me today.
I hope you have a good one!
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