Make a little art!

You're visiting my blog, so you must enjoy being crafty like me!  Did you know that by being crafty and making art (hand-stamped cards and gifts are little works of art of course!) you are increasing your confidence in yourself an ability to complete tasks?  Read about this Drexel University study which has concluded that 45 minutes of art-making improves self-confidence...and more!

I have often commented to others that stamping and scrapbooking is my "art therapy" which helps with my stress levels.  All too often I hear, "I'm too busy to be crafty...stamp...create, etc."  Well, get out your calendar and schedule a date with yourself, or with friends, to get crafty!  It's good for you!

Join me in setting aside 45 minutes on Saturday, October 1 to make a little art!  It's World Card Making Day so it's a perfect day to spend some time creating and increasing your thinking skills and lowering your stress levels!

Thoughtful Leaves

Thank you to the ladies that came Friday night to my Thoughtful Branches class!  We made this card using the "baby wipe" technique.  We used reinkers to create our own ink pad to get the multi-colored effect of the leaves.  Did you notice the copper embossed trees and use of copper thread on the popped-up leaf?  Lovin' that copper for the fall!

I'll be posting our other projects as well.  You can still take advantage of the Thoughtful Branches stamp set, thinlits, or bundle.  Go to my website to place your order and use Hostess Code:  Y9W97YFX when you check out.

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

$52.00

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set

$27.00

Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies

$31.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Versamark Pad

$8.50

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

$5.00

Copper Metallic Thread

$3.00

Watercolor Paper

$5.00

Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

$3.25

Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

$3.25

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

$3.25

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

$3.25

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

$3.25

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

$3.25

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

$3.25

Leave your mark!

Now available...the I Stamped This stamp set.  A cute little image to stamp on the back of your hand-crafted cards and crafts.  And if you like selling your creations, you'll need the copyright stamp if you use Stampin' Up! images.  Check out more info about creating and selling at:  www.stampinup.com/angelpolicy

I Stamped This Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$25.00

I Stamped This Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.00

It's here!  The beautiful Thoughtful Branches stamp set and coordinating Thinlits dies.  And if you've earned Bonus Days coupons last month, you can use them NOW!  Purchase the set and I'll send you instructions for an additional three projects.  I just LOVE the font used for the greetings...just beautiful!

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

$52.00

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set

$27.00

Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies

$31.00

Don't Miss Bonus Days!

Don't miss out on Stampin' Up!'s Bonus Days promotion.  You'll get a $5 coupon next month via email to spend on whatever you'd like...and there's a special stamp set comin' our way in August!
Purchase some basic supplies or some items off your wish list and then you can get a coupon to save on your purchase of Thoughtful Branches, a stamp set and coordinating framelit available for a limited-time...only in August.

COMING SOON!

Summer Love and Affection

Have to say... that my Affectionately Yours class was a success!  I hope those ladies who attended will agree with me;)  This is another of our cards we created.  It started with a "card map" which used punched hexagons of patterned paper...I swapped in images from the Love & Affection stamp set. And it was easy to pick the colors to use...the ones featured in the Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (a.k.a. DSP). See below for the colors we used.  

On the card base front I trimmed off a 1/2" from the bottom.  On the inside of the card, I adhered a 3/4" strip of the DSP at the bottom.  The Whisper White layer measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" so that's how you get the little strip of Cucumber Crush at the top of the card.

Love & Affection Photopolymer Stamp Set

$16.00

Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

$13.00

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.00

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00

Linen Thread

$4.50

Pearl Basic Jewels

$5.00

Register for class!

Here's one of the cards we will be making at my Affectionately Yours class on July 20.  Register by Monday, July 11 to take advantage of the extra goodies to go with your Affectionately Yours DSP and Love & Affection stamp set.  And just in time for this product-based class is Stampin' Up!'s Bonus Days promotion (see below)!  So when you register for the class (purchase DSP and stamp set) and add on just a few of the coordinating accessories, you'll get a coupon to use in August.  And yes, I'll have another class and lots of ideas for you in August!

Class fee of $40 includes your own pack of DSP and Love & Affection stamp set.  Contact me to register or use the Hostess Code:  6DT2H69A when you order online at my website

Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

$13.00

Love & Affection Photopolymer Stamp Set

$16.00

Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape

$8.00

Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$9.00

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

$5.00

Copper Metallic Thread

$3.00

 

 

 

 

 

Did you get everything you want from the new annual catalog yet? Since it came out only a month ago, you probably still have some items on your wish list, and we have some great news for you! For every $50 USD/$60 CAD you spend in between July 7 and July 31, you’ll get a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 2-31. This is a great opportunity to shop from your wish list, whether you buy your favorite products now or later in August with your coupons!

Details
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