Quick Post While My Wifi is Working!

Happy Weekend Friends

Cupcakes Anyone?

On the assumption that I may lose my wifi at any moment, I will post a quick photo of some more of the 20-card class samples. 



And can I just say....I am so glad we got a new cupcake stamp set to pair up with our cupcake punch!

What's Up?

Hope you enjoy seeing this latest installment of the Inspiration Day (20-card class) samples.  They are all very different.  And all very cute.

Traveler on Vellum

Sea Street

Here's to hoping you are all enjoying a wonderful weekend!  Lots of rest.  Lots of happiness.  And lots of good food, good friends and good fun!

God Bless,   Cynthia   <><

Thankful Thursday - People Who Make a Difference

Hello Friends

I am using the Traveler stamp set again today - I used the train yesterday so this time I wanted you to see the majestic ship.  And when you get a chance, take a close look at all of the sentiments included in the Something to Say stamp set.  I'll bet you can find something to suit almost any occasion, couldn't you?!!

As for my Thankful Thursday?  Today I want to give a shout out to all those people who make the world a better place.  
Sometimes it is by their seemingly effortless act of just being who they are.  
Other times they put themselves outside of their comfort zones, or go that extra mile to truly make a difference.
Regardless of energy or time expended, they change the world.  And I am grateful for all them, the young and the old, those I know and those I don't, those who came before my time and those who will come long after I am gone.

I've got to sign off and 'get to the office' now - on Thursdays I get to work with a bunch of young people who truly do go out into the world and make a difference.  They change it - for the better - in everything they do.  The organization is CCO and you can read about it here, but for now, I wanted to dedicate a Thankful Thursday to all of them!   Those unsung heroes who, just by being themselves and staying true to the course, make a difference in this world!

And my challenge to all of you today - be aware of, and truly thankful for all those you know who make a positive difference in this world!  And maybe, just maybe, you can tell them..."Thank You".

God Bless all of you,        ~Cynthia    <><  


Product List

Traveler Clear Stamp Set [134513]	World Map Wood-mount Stamp Set [130342]	Something To Say Clear Stamp Set [134180]
Angled Tag Topper Punch [133323]	Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [127751]	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [133644]
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679]	Linen Thread [104199]	Stamping Sponges [101610]

Riding the Rails

Hello Friends

Don't you just *love* the new catalogue?  

I have been drooling about it from the first moment I saw it and I cannot wait for my big order of new goodies to arrive this weekend.  Until then, I have a few new sets I can use and among them is this gorgeous one.  

Traveler has 6 beautiful images that have a romantic, vintage feel and despite the fine lines and detail, they stamp beautifully.  A testament to the quality of the deeply etched red rubber of Stampin' Up! stamps if I do say so myself.

This is quite a simple card to make, but there is a grace and elegance to that simplicity.  An embossed background and a sponged edge and voila, that pretty much takes care of the detailed explanation.  But a lot of words is rather unnecessary.  The card speaks for itself, don't you think?

I especially love this train because my grandfather was an engineer and the rails run in my blood, so to speak.  And this particular image just seems to speak to my heritage.  I can see me getting a lot of use out of all of the stamps in the Traveler set.  But then again, I will be getting a lot of use out of all of the wonderful goodies in the new catalogue!

Have you seen the new catalogue yet?  If you haven't, and you'd like a copy, contact me and we'll make arrangements to get one into your hands.  Trust me - you will love what you see within its pages.

Until then, hope everyone enjoys their day.  I'll be back tomorrow with a Thankful Thursday post.  God Bless you all,     ~Cynthia    <><  

Product List

Traveler Clear Stamp Set [134513] $24.95 Traveler Wood Stamp Set [134510] $33.95	Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [132187] $9.95	Labels Collection Framelits Dies [125598] $32.95	Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad [126980] $7.25
Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [121045] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730] $9.25	Stamping Sponges [101610] $4.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50