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CAN"T WAIT TO TRY THIS DYNAMIC TIEF WITH THE COUNTRY LANE SUITE FOR FALL

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Images © Stampin' Up!® Hello, Stampers!      Where have you seen this pattern before?  Look up!  Is there a tin ceiling in one of your favorite restaurants?  I know of at least one here in Mooresville,  I love this Dynamic Embossing Folder, Tin Tile.  It is great with regular cardstock, foils and,especially with the tin-look Galvanized Metallic Paper on p.43 in the Holiday Catalog.   (I don't generally spray my cardstock first, as shown in the video above, and  it seems fine - try using an acetate shim instead.)      Here's a little $-saving tip for you:  Do you still have SU!'s Brushed Silver, Gold or Copper cardstock from years ago?  The Brushed Silver especially provides a very similar look to the new Galvanized Metallic Paper!  I'm looking forward to experimenting with it, the Country Home stamp set (perfect for Thanksgiving) and the Chicken Wire!  Stay tuned. Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Products referenced Tin Tile Dynam

ARTISTICALLY ASIAN IN POPPY - September Stamp Camp

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Hi, Stampers!      To me, Poppy Parade is what I always call "Chinese red," so what better to use with the Artistically Asian set.  Although, to be precise, I believe the "writings" are Japanese. 😊Anyway... let's get started!   Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Very Vanilla Thick CS - 5-1/2 x 6-1/2, score at 2-1/4 on 6-1/2" side Very Vanilla CS - 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 Basic Black CS - 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 and 2 x 5-1/2 Poppy Parade CS - 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 Instructions Emboss 2-1/4" section of Thick V V with Petal Burst TIEF Dust Poppy Parade CS lightly with Embossing Buddy; stamp chrysanthemum image in Versamark and heat emboss with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder Stamp smaller V V CS piece with flower spray image in Memento; stamp writing/ symbol in Poppy Parade Adhere 5-1/2" Basic Black piece to right side of card base, aligning with right edge; adhere embossed Poppy Parade piece Adhere smaller V V piece onto 2-3/4" Basic Bl

EASY BOKEH NOTE CARDS - September Stamp Camp

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Hi, Stampers!     These simple note cards are perfect for any occasion or no special occasion at all - just a note to say.....   So, let's get started! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Instructions Using your Stamparatus, stamp one of each of the Bokeh Dots backgrounds onto each note card in desired colors.  Stamp a couple of times, if necessary.  I used Blushing Bride and Daffodil Delight here. Stamp desired Artistically Asian and Dandelion Wishes images.  Here, I used Memento Black for the Artistically Asian images and Blueberry Bushel for the Dandelion image. Decorate coordinating envelopes and inside of note card(s), if desired.      Here are a couple more options for you.  These backgrounds are in Balmy Blue and Powder Pink.  The Dandelion is stamped in Merry Merlot. Send me an email for FREE Printable Project Sheets for any of my stamp camp projects.

DOUBLE-FRAMED STAIN GLASS "WINDOW " - September Stamp Camp

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Hi, Stampers!      If you missed Stamp Camp today, here's one of the - not as tedious as it looks - cards we created.  Last month, I saw a version of this framed stained glass idea on France Martin's blog (Frenchiestamps.com) and knew I had to attempt it.  It was easier than I thought, especially since I changed up and/or eliminated several steps and enlarged France's measurements a little to make it easier.  So, let's get started! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Very Vanilla Thick CS (you could use any color you like) - 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2, scrap large enough to cut oval for sentiment and small die cut for inside, approx 3 x 2 Whisper White - 3-1/4"- 3-1/2" square Wood Textures DSP - 3-1/2" square and a second piece 3" or 3-1/4" square (3-1/4" will provide a wider top frame Graceful Glass Vellum - I used one 3x3 from a 6x6 sheet

TODAY'S THE DAY - THE STAMPIN' UP!® HOLIDAY CATALOG IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

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Hi, STAMPERS!      The Stampin' Up!® Holiday Catalog is LIVE!  So many great stamp sets, kits, suites, bundles and accessories to choose.  Just click the Holiday Catalog image in my sidebar to browse online.  When you order, don't forget to redeem your Bonus Coupons! Happy Stampin'! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

OPTION 1: GATHER TOGETHER TO MAKE TIMELESS HOLIDAY CARDS - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

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Hi, Stampers!      I apologize for the fuzzy image above.  This is the only one I could find online at this point.  You can see this Project Kit (yep, it's a kit) on p.33 in the Holiday Catalog.  Click the above image for a video of what's in the kit and helpful info. The cards are quite elegant and sophisticated, the stamp font is bold and pretty and, of course, can be used in the future.  I wanted to offer this stamp-a-stack option to you early, since once the catalog goes live on Wednesday, I think this kit is going to go fast - I've already seen it featured on several blogs.