Stampin Up! Markers are a MUST-HAVE!

Hello All!

Yesterday I was making a card for my daughter just to let her know I was so proud of her...There has just been so many things she has done recently which reminded me how lucky I am to have her in my life! She'll be 11 next month and it just hit me like a ton of bricks that she isn't going to be "my baby" forever. Well, actually yes, she will be "my baby" forever, but the inevitable has happened! She is growing, she is changing, and she is molding into a young lady whom I am so proud of.

So, back to the markers! The stamps I used were very detailed, very beautiful and I was so thankful to have my handy-dandy Stampin' Up! markers on-hand! Without these babies, there would be so many things that I could not do. I have recently learned that many people didn't know that the markers can be used as an "inking source" for your stamps.



Well....because I realized yesterday just how GLAD I was to have my markers, I figured I'd highlight them here! They truly are a must-have item for the die-hard scrapper/stamper!! To pick up a set of your own markers, you can visit my website by CLICKING HERE! (then click "Shop Now")

The possibility with the Stampin' Up! markers are endless!! I use them all the time, I was just extra thankful to have them yesterday! This is likely due to the fact that these days I seem to have a new-found appreciation for everything! It is a long story, but it is no secret that I have gone through a lot over the last month; however, I do know for sure that I am fortunate to have my family, friends, my health, and my MARKERS!! :-)

The markers allow you to provide detail that just isn't possible with the ink pads alone. Adding multiple colors to one stamp provides an awesome look. And, it's a great investment because the markers will last forever because you can "re-ink" them with the ink refills!

Thanks for checkin' in on me and listening to my senseless ramblings!

Hugs to all! Be well!!!

Until next time....

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A Project for you....and Online Shopping?! Yes, That's Right....Online Shopping!!!

Here is a project that you can easily do! It's a great way to say "Thank you" to a friend, or just a "Hello" or anything else that you'd like! It's fun to make and you'll be so pleased with the outcome!



Here is what you will need (you can use these products, or improvise with what you have on-hand! Speaking of products... you read the title of this post correctly! You can ORDER ONLINE NOW! Let me tell you, it is awesome! Even if you're not ready to place an order right now, I encourage you to go to my online shop just to browse! I went in there this morning "just for fun" and was there for over an hour! It is simply fabulous!!! Click here to go to my online store!

Stamps
Define Your Life stamp set
Eastern Blooms stamp set

Paper
Baja Breeze card stock
Very Vanilla card stock
Old Olive textured card stock (8-3/4" x 1-1/2")
Baja Breeze Prints Designer Series paper (4" x 6-3/8")
Scallop Notes envelopes

Ink
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
On Board Scallop Frames (bulk)
Chit Chat Rub-Ons
Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware
Sanding blocks

Instructions:

1) Wrap Old Olive textured card stock around Very Vanilla Scallop Notes envelope. Apply "Friend" Rub-On using wooden stick included with Rub-Ons assortment.
2) Stamp "Perfect" definition in Old Olive ink on Very Vanilla card stock. Cut out and adhere to Old Olive strip.
3) Adhere Baja Breeze card stock to On Board frame. Sand edge using sanding blocks. Adhere frame to envelope over definition.
4) Cut out flower stem from Old Olive card stock. Adhere to envelope over frame. Stamp flower image in Riding Hood Red ink on Very Vanilla card stock. Cut out. Punch hole in center of flower using 1/16" Circle punch and insert Styled Vanilla brad through hole. Adhere flower to envelope.
5) Fold Baja Breeze Prints Designer Series paper and insert in envelope.

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Take care!

Candice

P.S. As some of you know, my step-dad died this past week and it was very sudden, unexpected and tragic. Things have been slow as far as my SU! business, but will be back to normal this upcoming week. Thank you for your patience, support and your kindness through this very difficult time.

Drum Roll.....The winner is....

Genny Livingson, come on down! You're the winner of the $25 in Stampin' Up! product! Please email me your email address so that I can contact you. There was not an email address included with your post. Congratulations. There are so many wonderful items to chose from! I can't wait to hear from you!

For those of you who left comments, but didn't win, keep checking back as I will be running contests frequently.

And for those of you who have requested free catalogs, I apologize for my delay in responding to you. We had a death in our family very unexpectedly and it has thrown me for a loop! Once we get through the services today and tomorrow, I will be back at work and I will get in touch with each of you. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Talk to you all soon!