Fast And Fabulous Friday - It's All In the Designer Paper!

Hello Stamper Friends

Finally, I am back with a Fast and Fabulous Friday.  And believe me, they don't get much faster!  This card is all about the designer paper.  And let me tell you.  This.  Is.  Gorgeous designer paper !!

The Color Me Autumn paper collection combines Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Soft Suede and even Blackberry Bliss to imitate the colours of Fall.  And some fantastic images including acorns and oak leaves and sheaves of wheat spill across the page in this very Autumn-ish-type design.  This paper is really lovely.

So today's card uses the paper as the main theme.  A few quick (and I mean *quick*) stampings, a bit of embossing and some gluing and voila, a gorgeous Fall card is complete.  Just ask all my Club members.  They created this card as part of the September club and I am pretty sure I did not hear a single one of them complain about the length of time this card took to create, nor how it looked after completion.

And are you liking the colours of ink that you see?  Keep in mind that until Oct 6, all of the single ink pads are on sale for 15% off.  So get the colours that you like best!!  And selected paper and adhesives are on sale too.  Even a few stamp sets are 20% off.  What's more, in honour of my 50th birthday (I turn 50 this week!), I am offering FREE SHIPPING on any order that is greater than $50 (before s&h and tax).  Check out more details HERE.

In the meantime, I do hope everyone has a wonderful day and is looking forward to a fantastic weekend!     God Bless,    ~Cynthia    <><

Product List

For All Things Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135155]	Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper [135820]	Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [127750]
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [133645]	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246]

Thankful Thursday - Simple and Easy Vanilla Card

Hello Dear Friends

Sorry that I got busy and neglected you.  Things sure have been crazy around here - they probably have been where you are too, huh?

But even with life being crazy, we still should all take the time to be Thankful.  And I am.  I absolutely am.  You see, today begins one of the holiest times of the year.  And I have a *lot* to be thankful for.

We all have a lot to be thankful for.

Today is Holy Thursday.  The first day of the single saddest event in the history of mankind.  And the beginning of the most glorious!  

Yes my friends.  We have a *lot* to be thankful for!  It's as simple as that.  So my card is simple too.  Just strips of Vanilla cardstock that have been embossed with various patterns.  No two the same length.  No two the same pattern.  

Kinda like us, huh?     :)

You might notice though, that all of them are facing the same direction - the 'thanks'.

So whether you are getting ready to drive somewhere to visit relatives for this long Easter weekend, or staying put at home, whether you will be spending much of your weekend in a church giving praise, or spending your time on the couch watching tv, no matter how you plan to spend your time this weekend -- I hope at some point, you are thankful.  Because we have been blessed beyond compare.  Truly and remarkably blessed.

I hope for you and yours, that these last few days leading up to Easter Sunday are a time of great happiness for you.  Peace.  Joy.  And Fulfillment.  I hope you are filled with Thankfulness.  And a recognition for all the things you have to be thankful for.  
And for today itself, I wish you a peaceful and peace-filled Holy Thursday.
May God Bless you all,     ~Cynthia     <><  

Product List

117335	130917	129984	132187
127750	127751	119976	133454
126974	119959	101650

In Color Club - Pistachio Meadows

Hello Dear Friends

I am here, yet again, to tempt you with an In Color Club "Wow" Card.  Believe me when I tell you that you want to be a part of this virtual club.  Anyone, anywhere in Canada can join.  And a new club is starting up soon.  So go ahead and join.  Aren't you just dying to get your hands on all the luscious new In Colors and their co-ordinating products?  

As a club member, you get some of absolutely everything...and then some!  The bonuses make it more economical for you to get your In Colors as part of club, than just on their own.  And just think...you can spread your shopping out over 5 months yet still get hostess benefits!  It doesn't get any better my friends!  And remember, a gorgeous handmade card and co-ordinating envelope are yours each month to help show you the ways that your In Colors can be used to create beauty!

Anyone in Canada.  Anywhere.  Get all the details here or contact me with your questions.  I have some gorgeous cards waiting for you.  Why don't you get started today?

I hope everyone's day is looking as bright and cheery as mine is.  
God Bless and keep you all.            Cynthia       <><

Fast and Fabulous (Sale-A-Bration) Friday

Hello Friends

I have a Sale-A-Bration Celebration class tomorrow and one of the card choices is my Fast and Fabulous Friday edition for you today.   I certainly am loving the vintage feel of this stamp set and I will be very sorry when Sale-A-Bration is over.  Only 2 weeks left to get your hands on these lovely images.  You don't want to miss your chance.  And if you are in the Ottawa area, feel free to join me tomorrow for a Sale-A-Bration Celebration and you can get your very own stamp set, FREE with a qualifying order!

On to today's Fast and Fabulous card(s):

Supply List FREE SAB products)
Stamps - Feeling Sentimental (w129627, c129630), Vintage Verses (w129633, c129636)
Paper - Naturals White (102316), Midnight Muse(126843)
Ink - Midnight Muse (126860)
Big Shot - Embossing Folders - Square Lattice (119976), Perfect Polka Dots (117335), Argyle (127750)
Tools and Accessories - Paper Snips (103579), Stamping Sponges (101610)


I love when a Fast and Fabulous Friday comes together so quickly.  And I will bet that my ladies are going to really love this card tomorrow!  Wait till you see the other 3 cards we'll be making.  You're going to wish you were here to join us.


I have a hundred and one things to do before the Sale-A-Bration Celebration so I'll say good-bye now, but not without reminding you that you only have 2 more days to sign up for My Paper Pumpkin if you want to receive a kit in March.  The first kits will ship out beginning March 15 and I can't wait to get my hands on mine.  Why don't you sign up (choose me as your demonstrator) and join me for a Pumpkin Patch night of crafting together each month?


Until next time, have a wonderful day and God Bless,      ~Cynthia   <><

Fast & Fabulous Friday - Tone on Tone With Texture

Good Morning Friends

I promised Olivia yesterday that I would show you a fabulous card that uses virtually no colour at all.  In fact, this card is all about the tone on tone, lack of colour.  Instead, this card speaks with texture.

Supply List
Stamps - Loving Thoughts
Paper - Very Vanilla
Ink - Crumb Cake
Big Shot -  Embossing Folders - Square Lattice, Perfect Polka Dots, Vintage Wallpaper, Argyle, Elegant Lines
Tools and Accessories -  1" Square Punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, dimensionals, Basic Pearls

I used the square punch to cut the flagged ends of the vanilla strips but you could easily do this with a pair of scissors.  And you could vary the look of the card just by changing which embossing folders you used.

So - tell me what you think.  Not bad for a card that is completely neutral in terms of colour, huh?  It was definitely fast.  And in my opinion - it is fabulous too!

I have a crazy day ahead so I am going to keep this short!  Hope everyone is looking forward to a wonderful weekend.

God Bless,   ~Cynthia    <><