Fast and Fabulous Friday - BOGO Party Cards

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I couldn't post all day my friends as our internet was down for most of last night and this morning....and then I was out for the better part of today.  But finally, here is your Fast and Fabulous Friday installment.

These are the 2 quick but cute cards my friends who attended last evening's BOGO Party made.  

I have 2 things to say about the cards:
1)  Fast
2)  Fabulous 

As for last night's event, I have 2 things to say about it:
1)  The BOGO was loads of fun!
2)  My friends are AWESOME!!

I am thinking I might run a BOGO event  quarterly instead of every 6 months....because man-oh-man did I ever have a BLAST last night!  

And to make it even more priceless, I got to re-connect with a lady that I often only get to "talk to" electronically.  If you follow my blog, you might notice that "Mi Pablo" often leaves a comment and *always* has something nice to say!  Sunny.  Pleasant.  And downright cheery....that's Mi Pablo.  And last night she was able to make it out at the last minute to pick up some great retired goodies.  And she even brought and introduced me to one of her friends (Hi Marilyn!).  So it was a special night all around.

Okay - back to the Fast and Fabulous part.  Love the Kinda Eclectic stamp set that was used for the second card.  And the top card?  Well my love affair with both Blackberry Bliss (new In Color this year) and the new Lovely Lace embossing folder continues!  The lighting is horrible and the photos are really under-par, but hopefully you get the picture, right?

But for now, I must bid you adieu and get on with my evening.

Hope you are all looking forward to a FABULOUS Friday evening and a wonderful weekend!
God Bless,     ~Cynthia    <><

Fast and Fabulous Friday - What Are Friends For?

Hello Dear Friends

As I was preparing my own card(s) for Fast & Fabulous Friday, I realized that the best post for today would be the card I received yesterday from a friend.

I got home last night and opened my mailbox to find this beauty.  I think we'll call her, "Flower Shop meets Petite Petals".  Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?  I love, love, LOVE this card and more importantly, love the sentiments of friendship that I found inside.

Suzane, my friend, from the bottom of my heart - thank you so much!  I cherish your friendship.  And I am smitten with your card.  You've combined simplicity with elegance with perfect balance to tie them together.  It looks to be reasonably fast.  And absolutely Fab-U-Lous!!

I may have time to post later today my own very fast posting.  Until then, I hope you all have a fabulous Friday!    
God Bless,   ~Cynthia    <><

Layered Flowers Swap Card

Hi Friends

We had our Team Meeting last night and once again I was reminded that I get to work with some of the most wonderful ladies around!  

We also had our regular swap and here was my card.  I try to keep my swap cards beautiful but simple, because what I (and, any other demos) are looking for in a swap card is something simple that we can use for home parties and classes.  Hopefully this one fits the bill?

Although the designer paper (Kaleidescope) is retiring on June 2, everything else will remain current through the next 12 months.

LOVE that all the flower punches we have right now can be superimposed on each other to create gorgeous blooms!!  And wanna know a secret?  We have a new, smaller flower punch (part of a trio of punches) that comes out on June 2 that will layer nicely onto these as well.  Woo hoo!  Love my coordinating punches and stamps!

All right - it is a holiday Monday here in Canada and I have to see about getting more work done in my garden.  
So until tomorrow - take care and God Bless,    ~Cynthia    <><


Product List

Flower Shop Clear-mount Stamp Set [130942]	Pansy Punch [130698]	Petite Petals [clear] [133155]
Petite Petals Punch [133322]	Blossom Punch [125603]	A Dozen Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set [131059]
Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper [132995]	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [131178]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]
Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]	Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels [129324]	Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246]

Thankful Thursday - All Things New

Good Morning Friends

Sorry for my silence, there has been a lot going on here.  And not all of it has been happy.  But I did want to post today to remind everyone to be Thankful.  

Thankful for all things new.

We experienced an absolutely glorious Easter was last weekend.  And now Spring is here with all the smells and sounds and sights that accompany it.  Sprouts are literally bursting through the ground to take back the landscape from the last vestiges of winter's grasp.  I am amazed, every year, at how resilient and bold the crocuses are.  With just a bare minimum of melted snow they peak their heads out of the frozen ground and quickly come to full bloom, despite snow and ice still apparent all around them.

And soon?  Soon it will be the pansies.  They will appear and blanket so many gardens with the promise of new life.  And sometimes "new life" is what we need to focus on.....

So today I am thankful for Spring and the promise of all the newness that is to come. 

I hope each and every one of you is able today to take some time to be thankful.  For Spring.  For the promise of what is yet to come.  And for knowing that there is always something new and bright and beautiful on the horizon.

God Bless each and every one of you,    ~Cynthia     <><

Thankful Thursday and the Promise of Spring

Hello Friends

Anyone who knows me understands that I am a kid at heart and I LOVE the wintertime with its snow and crisp mornings and the "Narnia-feel" to the landscape.  But I also love Fall.  And Summer.  And Spring.  So despite the fact that I fully expect a few more flurries and at least one more dose of true winter weather before Spring really hunkers down to stay, I am thankful for the 'promise' of Spring.

My front yard still has a 3 foot depth of snow and the snowbanks at the end of my driveway?  They'll be around for a while!  But we have had 3 consecutive days of (near-balmy) plus zero weather and some sunshine.  Things are starting to melt and you can just feel nature dying to break forth in all its glory.  

And I cannot help but feel excited myself.  Like I, too, am anticipating newness and growth.  Like if I hold my breath and just wait for it, life will burst forth in a dazzling display of colour.

So here is my Thankful Thursday card today.  Thankful for this feeling of anticipation.  Thankful that we are continually rejuvenated.  Thankful that the colour and majesty of Spring are soon to be on our doorstep.....

I resolved today to use some things from my repertoire that have seen little use of late.  So I dusted off my Delicate Doilies sizzlit, my Beautiful Wings embosslit, and my Papillon Potpourri stamp set.  ALL of which are items that I truly love - but have scarcely used in the last 12 months!

The card is simple, relying mostly on solid, punched pieces and only 2 colours paired with the Vanilla neutral.  But it still whispers in my heart that Spring is on its way.

And you?  Are you looking forward to Spring?  Or does that even require an answer......      ;)

Hope everyone enjoys a day that brings them hope and the anticipation of things to be thankful for!
God Bless,     ~Cynthia     <><


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Hi There Friend

Hello there to all my friends.  But especially.....

I wanted to send a little shout out today to a friend of mine.  One of those people who is strong and resilient and just can't be kept down.  She is one of those amazing women who puts her best face forward and chooses to smile openly at the world despite suffering from constant and chronic pain.

She is strong.  

And she amazes me.

I had an order I needed to get to her last week, and I wanted to create a card that was just for her.  So she'd know that it wasn't "just" a card to say Thank you for her order.  But instead, was a card to let her know that she was in my heart and on my mind.

What do you think?  
I think she liked it.   :)

Thinking of you S.R.   And hoping this week is a better week for you than last!

To all of you my friends - near and far - God Bless you this day and every day!!
~Cynthia     <><  

Product List
Stamp : , Flower Shop Clear Bundle [132726] , Petite Petals Clear-Mount Bundle [134822] , Too Kind Clear-mount Stamp Set [130450]

Ink : , Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad [131176]

Card Stock : White Vellum 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [101856] , Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131298] , Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]

Big Shot :  Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies [129021] , Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [130917] , Paper Doily Sizzlits Die [125592]

Thankful Thursday and So Many Deals.....

Hello Friends

First things first - another Thankful Thursday here for your card-making pleasure.  Many of my customers received this Thank You card this month and it certainly seemed to be a hit.  Tell me what you think?

I stamped the Gifts of Kindness image and sentiment with Wisteria Wonder ink then embossed the main panel with the square lattice embossing folder.  A Flower Shop bloom stamped separately and punched out with the Pansy Punch, affixed to the card with a dimensional (and a luscious large rhinestone) pretty much complete this card.  Oh yeah - and the Itty Bitty punched blossoms in the corner - they count too!

On this particular Thursday I want to reiterate my Thank You to all of our military men and women who we honoured on Remembrance Day.  Your sacrifice did not go unnoticed.  Thank You!!

And on a much lesser scale of gratitude....I am thankful that Stampin' Up! has continued to offer its weekly deals -- knocking 25% off the price of various items.  This week you can get the Gift Bow BigZ die for just $30.71!!  And I happen to really love the extra-large boxes and mini-muslin bags!

I think it is wonderful that Stampin' Up! is continuing to offer these sweet deals to us.  Don't you?

I hope you continue to have many things to be thankful for in your own lives.  Just don't forget to remain thankful to all those men and women who served and sacrificed so we could enjoy things as mundane as crafts and cards!

God Bless you all,       ~Cynthia     <><

Thinlit Flip Card - and Kisses and Hugs

Hello Friends

A very quick post today to show you a few of the cute cards we made at our downline meeting on Sunday.  

Sample 1

We used the Thinlit Circle Die again to create a flip card - but we also got to play with some new toys.  

Close-up of Scalloped Border

Notice the scalloped edge on the right side of the card (see close-up).  We used the new rotary blade attachments to easily cut this border using the Stampin' Trimmer.  Easy peasey piece of cake!  And I want to call your attention to the X's and O's on the front of this card.  So easy to cut out.  So easy to adhere to the card.  I can see a LOT more kisses and hugs in my future.  Well - on cards at least!

Sample 2 - Closed

Sample 2 - Open

Going to keep this short since tomorrow is a busy busy day!  D



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Have a super day!  And God Bless you - today and always.    ~Cynthia     <><

In Color Club - Strawberry Slush Window Card

Hello Dear Friends

The first instalment of the In Color Club has finally made its way out of my door and into the hands of its club members.  And I must say....it is a GREAT way to accumulate the new In Colors.  

The club members each received their first In Color collection (full-sized ink pad, refill, marker, ribbon, buttons, 8.5x11 cardstock, 12x12 cardstock, DSP and Core-Dinations cardstock), plus a gorgeous monochromatic card and matching envelope to show them just how beautiful their new colours are to play with!

Today's card is the Strawberry Slush sample.  A WOW card for sure!

I have a new In Color club starting up and if you would like to be a member to collect all of the co-ordinating products in all of the new In Colors in the most economical fashion possible (plus receive some gorgeous hand-stamped cards from me), then let me know.  New members are always welcome.  And the best part is -- it is a virtual club so you don't have to come to meetings or be here in person.  If you live anywhere in Canada - you too can be a member of this virtual club.  Contact me and we can get you started on your In Color Adventure.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!  It is a long weekend for many of us here in Ontario!!  I hope, wherever you are, that your Sunday and your weekend is wonderful!

God Bless,     ~Cynthia     <><