Welcome to my Wednesday  blog post.  It is cold here in Georgia today.  Temps were in the 30’s this morning, too cold for me.  I like cool but not cold, but with cold we know Thanksgiving is on the way.  O’ it’s Wednesday also, middle of the week or “Hump Day” and the week-end is closer than we think. 

1. The card starts with a base of Shaded Spruce 4-1/4” x 11” and scored at 5-1/2”.
2. A mat from the Dashing Along DSP 4” x 5-1/4” is adhered with Liquid Glue to the Shaded Spruce card base.
3. The reverse side of the DSP used above for the first mat is cut 3-1/” x 4-1/4” and becomes the mat for the Botanical Bliss art piece.  This is adhered to the first mat.
4. The Botanical Bliss art piece is cut from a panel of Whisper White card stock 2-1/4” x 4”.
5. A length of Leaf Ribbon is wrapped around the art piece and the mat for the art piece. The ribbon is adhered with glue dots on each leaf.
6. The greeting is stamped using Cherry Cobbler Ink.
7. The three stars are from the Retired Enamel Shapes.
8. The inside sentiment from the Christmas Pines stamp set and is stamped in Cherry Cobbler on a panel of Whisper White and adhered to a panel from the Dashing Along DSP.
9. The bird die from the Botanical Bliss bundle was used to cut one bird and a few branches from Cherry Cobbler card stock, which is then adhered  using Liquid Glue to the right corner of  the sentiment panel.

I am playing along with The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Go over and check out all the fabulous cards that have entered this challenge.

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62 Days until Christmas Day. Are you working on your Christmas cards, you only have about 59-60 days ‘s before you need to mail them.   We have many great stamps to help you along in that process of your card making, just click my Shop Now link on the right side to check them all out.  The November Paper Pumpkin is a great addition to your card making. See below for more details. There  is a calendar  above for your viewing.  

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We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and those anywhere in between!  There is no commitment and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.  Why not give it a try? You can also see more information about the benefits of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator here.

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October 16-31 Host Code:  FHW6YQ9Z

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2018-19 Annual Catalog or in the 2018 Holiday Catalog!  That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets! 

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It’s Time to Get Signed Up For the November Holiday Paper Pumpkin!

The Paper Pumpkin team designed November’s kit to give current subscribers, that’s you if you are subscribed, a solution for your holiday crafting needs!  Do you LOVE THE BOX?

About the Kit

• The holidays are the best time to share our appreciation for others, and nothing does that like a handmade holiday card. November’s kit gives  you everything you need to make plenty of those! (10 cards; 5 of 2 unique holiday designs.)
• The box is a great sneak of what’s inside!  I would say plaid!  Most everyone loves plaid.
• Coordinating colors:
  • Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Gold, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Whisper White

Remember, a subscriber gets all of this PLUS an exclusive stamp set AND an ink spot—all for $19.95 (USD) (shipping included).

To subscribe or renew your Paper Pumpkin and receive all the holiday paper crafting fun click here.  You will be taken to my Paper Pumpkin sign up page and you can choose your subscription.   Do you have a crafter friend that you are always wondering what to buy for Christmas or a birthday?  Paper Pumpkin would make a great gift any time.  Give them the gift that keeps on giving all year by giving them a subscription to Paper Pumpkin

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Stampin’ Up! Products Used in Creating this Card

Botanical Bliss Clear-Mount Bundle [148333] $41.25	Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set [142049] $35.00	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146981] $8.50	Dashing Along Designer Series Paper [149903] $11.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad [147083] $7.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Leaf Ribbon [146905] $8.00

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