WOW! here it is Sunday and I know everyone going to OnStage is excited  with anticipation as to what fun is ahead for this week!  Some of you are probably like a child on Christmas Eve!

The card for today is from retired Stampin’ Up! colors.  I was thrilled that I still had them all.  I believe one of the colors is over 10 years old, but the stamp pad was still as juicy as a new pad.  I even have Gumball Green and Midnight Muse card stock– wonder of wonders!   (See Product List at the end to see substitutes.)   Inspiration for the card is from  CAS Colour and Sketches.   

Also playing along with Watercooler Wednesday Challenge WWC194 Anything Goes .    

Here is the card recipe:

The stamp set used is Flourishing Phrases and Dragonfly Dreams.

Gumball Green – card base 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ – embossed using the Subtle Embossing Folder.

Midnight Muse – mat 4-1/4” x 3”

Gumball Green – mat 4” x 2-3/4”

Whisper White Thick – art piece 3-3/4” x 2-1/2” Ink applied to stamp with a Blender Pen using Gumball Green and Raspberry Ripple ink and then with Versa Mark and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. Embossing with clear embossing powder give a shine to the art piece.

Midnight Muse Ribbon – for the bow.

On the inside, 2 leaves were stamped in opposite corners in Gumball Green on the sentiment panel along with the sentiment from the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set.

Each panel was adhered using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I have listed the current products that you can use to create this card that are similar to the retired products I used for this challenge.  The last 5 products on the product list below are the retired products I used.

Thank you for stopping by today.  The wish for you is as always that you found encouragement or inspiration for your own creative endeavors.  Visit again soon!

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50 Days until Christmas Day. Are you working on your Christmas cards, you only have about 42 days 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. Here is a calendar for your viewing.

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Interested in Joining Us?

If you’d like to join our team, we’d love to have you!  You can become a demonstrator for just $99.  You get to choose $125 in Stampin’ Up! products for your Starter Kit and your kit ships for free! Does a 20-25% discount sound ?

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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November 1-15 Host Code:  SJB3DAF3

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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November 10 is the deadline to sign 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?    Wait Until You See What’s Inside!     Do you have a friend that is a card maker?   Husbands and significant others are always looking for gifts that will please and their loved one will cherish.  Paper Pumpkin is a gift that can keep on giving all year with a yearly subscription.

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.

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Stampin’ Up! Products Used in Creating This Card

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] $37.00	Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924] $21.00	Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $10.00	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146990] $8.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $7.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867] $8.50	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115316] $8.50	Night Of Navy 1/2″ Gingham Ribbon [144232] $7.50
Merry Merlot Classic Stampin’ Pad [147112] $7.50	Merry Merlot 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146979] $8.50	Berry Burst 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144243] $8.50	Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad [147143] $7.50
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109130] $5.00
Versamark Pad [102283] $9.00	Gumball Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [126840] $6.95	Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [126861] $5.95	Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin’ Pad [126859] $5.95
Midnight Muse 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [126843] $6.95	Midnight Muse 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon [126847] $8.95

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