Very Simply Susan

Do you have a running wish list of stamps you really want in your collection?  I know I do.  The Stamp Set shown above, All Good Things,  was one on my list.  It went on a special a few months ago and I grabbed it then.  The card above was made using this stamp set.  It’s one of the DistINKtive stamp sets.  These are special sets which have deeply etched designs that look like you used a 2-step stamping technique.  But in reality, you only have to stamp once!  I love the DistINKtive stamps.  And coming up in the 2018 Occasions Catalog arriving in your mailbox in about 10 days, you will see more of these.

But for now, its time to take a look at the Big, Beautiful Annual Catalog and choose a stamp set for 10% off! You heard me right, the second of the 48-hour promos has started and ends tonight at 11:50PM MT.  And it’s not just stamps, the sale includes kits as well.  Everything in the Big, Bbeautiful Annual Catalog is included.  To see all the stamps on sale, just click here – STAMPS SALE! Or if you want to see all the kits on sale, just click here – KITS ON SALE!

So, what’s on my list before the sale ends? That’s easy for me to figure out.  My “Wish List” are flags on the pages of stamps I want. As I get them, I remove the flag from that page.  Then,  I highlight the stamp I received in yellow highlighter so I remember I have it.  That way, the Annual Catalog is my ongoing “Wish List”, my inventory and a handy reference for card stock colors, Product Suites and Embellishments.  It stays near my crafting table at all times!

So, get out your Big, Beautiful Annual Catalog and take some time for yourself as you browse through and see all the fabulous kits and stamp sets on sale!  Remember, the HOST CODE for this sale is C3Z3QKYW. I appreciate all your orders!  And don’t forget,  this 2-Day Sale ends today, Monday, November 26th at 11:50PM MT.  Next Up?  Tools and Ink are 10% off on Tuesday and Wednesday November 27th & 28th! Don’t forget to mark your “Wish List” in the Big, Beautiful Annual Catalog!

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Homemade Kindness is not a set that has gotten a lot of attention from the Holiday Occasions catalog, but I loved it from day one and just had to start thinking what I could do with this besides holiday cards.  Turns out, it makes a great “thank you card”!

While many of us will be cooking for Thanksgiving and other holidays soon, many of us will be be invited out or holiday meals.  As well, homemade gifts of food from neighbors and friends are common over the holidays.  In honor of all those cooking today and all those traveling to enjoy home cooked meals, I made this simple thank you card.

It uses my favorite DSP, Wood textures and only the Homemade Kindness set.  I kept it simple.  And the color scheme was easy to choose as I wanted to use the Night of Navy Gingham ribbon!

The simplicity of the card allowed me to create it quick and get busy making my Thanksgiving specialities! One of which is a Cheddar Cheese, Bacon and Pecan spread.  Honestly, I could just eat that tomorrow instead of all the other stuff!  And when I serve it, no one ever asks when dinner will be ready. It’s the perfect thing to serve a crowd of people
before a Thanksgiving Dinner! When I found the recipe all I saw was bacon and pecan and I was in! I had no clue they could taste so fabulous together!  If you want the recipe, just e-mail me! I will be happy to send it to you.

Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to everyone!

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Sometimes when I am stuck for a card idea, I look through my Designer Papers to see if there is a pattern to inspire me.  This card is a design inspired by the DSP pattern. The pattern had only 2 colors.  And the colors reminded me of the colors in the sunsets we have been having the past few days.

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Petal Pink

Blackberry Bliss

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Because of the “sunset colors”, I wanted to use Winter Woods. The trees in this set remind me of the landscape right now as we move from fall to winter. We even had the first snow last week. I love the new trend of using “non-traditional” colors for holiday cards and decor. It opens up so many possibilities for creating!

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