I have friends that will be moving to another state to be closer to their children and are also expecting two grandchildren in the next few months. So I needed a quick farewell cards. I accidently wrote in the card before I took the pictures, so I cut off some of it on purpose. Ooops.

I am using the Sunset Coast dies #16770, to cut out the boat, birds and shells. I am also using the beautiful Scenic Coast designer paper. #167773. This paper is so beautiful. People can’t get over the sheen and colors. They are so pretty.
I am using Gorgeous Grape cardstock for my base. I cut the card 5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″ and scored it at 4-1/4″. Then I took the front and cut each side at 1-1/2″.
I cut the designer paper down to 4″ and cut each side down to 1-1/4″. Glue the design down on the 3 pieces just as you had it, so the design looks consistant.
I used a piece of basic white for the inside measuring 4-1/4″ X 3-3/4″. Stamp the saying in Gorgeous Grape ink and glue it to the inside middle of the card. I glued the two outside pieces to the card, so it had a center flap that opened. Be careful to line up the saying in the middle first.

I used the sentament ” Here’s to a New Chapter! from the Sending Salutations stamps. #167857.
This card is so pretty and easy to make.
I die cut the shapes on the front and added them with glue.
Lastly, I added Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins. These are discontinued, but they have #168198 Adhesive Backed Blooms. Any sequins will do.
This is an easy card, if someone were retiring, moving or starting a new chapter.

We have a new Product of the Month and it is a beautiful Fall Designer Paper.  You can purchase it for $5- with an order of $75- or more.

Glow of Harvest 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper (168598) Celebrate abundance with this beautiful Designer Series Paper. This paper is photo safe, meaning you can add all the pictures you want to your scrapbook projects. But don’t use too many because then you’ll cover the pearlized finish, which adds a lovely shimmer to every page and can enhance the look of all your handmade projects. And this paper offers different patterns for multiple uses: the tighter patterns make great backgrounds while the looser patterns can be fussy cut for detailed centerpieces.

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We have a new Witch’s Hat Kit. It caught my eye right away. I love Home Decor products. If you purchase this kit, I will hold a local class at my home to assemble them. Let’s have fun! I will chose a date in August to get together. Let me know if you would like to come. You can purchase the kit on line and have it shipped to you. Then bring it the day of our class.

We actually have 4 new kits.  Take a look.  We also have many more wonderful kits for you to try.  
You can view the kits HERE.

Hi Stampers,
I have a new Fun Fold Card for you today called a Joy Fold.  I will be using the new Oh My Fright stamps.#168169.
You can also get matching dies and save 10-% by purchasing the bundle of stamps and dies.
Here’s a look.

ITEM #168176  $47.50

The dies have even more cute ghosts, a moon, swirls, a tag and a haunted tree. I will show you a tag in another newsletter. You can see how the tag was made into a card here.

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 I am loving all the Fall I see out in the stores.  There are ads already for back to school and who isn’t looking forward to cooler weather.  I love when the leaves start to change and all the Fall colors start turning. 
I have chosen the Fun For Fall stamps #168136 $20- for my card.
Here is a  look at the bundle.

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Let’s celebrate our Country’s 250th Anniversary this 4th of July.  I have a fun and easy treat for you.  I am using the Service Essentials Bundle #167438, $40.50, and the Playful Packaging Dies #167599, $27-.   I have used this set several times for different holidays and couldn’t let this one go by without using it a few more times.
IInside the bag, I have Little Debbie’s Nutter Butter for the 4th of July.  They are individually wrapped.  The colored sprinkles make the packaging look great!
These would be cute to give out at a celebration or to a Host as a thank you.  You can also give them out to your groups.  Ie. Bookclub, hairdresser, Mahjong players etc.

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As Father’s Day is fast approaching, I thought I would share a cute Father’s Day card.  I might have mentioned before, my Husband loves to use the grill and I love eating anything grilled.  It’s a win, win!
So today, I am using the BBQ Master bundle.  Take a look.

I used a barn door layout.  The bottom half opens.  I did a similar one before, but did it in the opposite direction.  
I used a piece of Real Red cardstock 8-1/2″ X 11″ and scored it at 4-1/4″.
Then I cut the 4-1/4″ side @ 2-3/4″ which splits it in half.  Only cut to the scored line.  Next, I  layered an embossed white piece cut 4″ X 2-1/2″. I used the Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder.  You can use whatever folder you like.  
Then I stamped the Happy Father’s Day in black memento ink on a piece of red cardstock and cut them out.  I glued them to the top of the card.
I cut a piece of Homemade Sweetness designer paper to 2-1/2″ X 4″ and glued it to the bottom of the cardstock. I love the checks in this paper.  It’s item #167467.
I stamped the grill in black memento ink on a piece of white cardstock.  Then I cut the fire out using the matching dies after stamping black memento ink on a piece of daffodil delight cardstock and used my red blend marker to color the bottom of the flame.  I attached it to the grill with a dimensional.  I attched the grill to the bottom half of the card with dimensionals.  Be careful not to use the dimensionals on the top back of the grill.  It will not allow the card to open.
I used the fork die to cut out the red fork and a piece of Pumpkin Pie to cut out the hot dog. I glued the fork to the card and used a mini dimensional to attach the hot dog to the fork.
Swing open the card and attach a piece of white cardstock 2-1/2″ X 4″.  I cut a 1/4″ X 4″ piece of the designer paper on top of the white piece.
I stamped the saying in Real Red ink.  I left space for my sentiment and signature.

This bundle is so fun.  There are more items for the grill as well as utensils. The sayings are great too!.  Here is the bundle. #167466 $39.50.  
It’s a great deal and I hope you will add it to your collection.  
You can purchase it on my site at Stampfunatics.com 

I have a video for you today, to show you a sneak peek of our new On-line prodcuts coming out in July.
We have some Halloween, Fall and Christmas.  I am so excited to be able to get a start on some of my Holiday cards and projects.
There will be a Christmas in July for sure!

I have another card for you using the new In Colors.  
Today I am using the Lovely Arrangements Bundle with the Bloom Boutique Designer Paper.

I started with a thick piece of White cardstock cut 5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″.
I cut a piece of the beautiful designer paper 4″ X 5-1/4″ and glued it to the card base.
I cut another piece of the designer paper 2-1/4″ X 5″ and glued it to the card.
Next, take a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe and cut three thin rectangles using the dies in the set.  I glued them towards the middle.
I took a piece of white cardstock and stamped the flowers in black memento ink.
I used the Crisp cantaloupe, Barely Blush and Hydrangea Hue Blend markers.  Color aroud the inside of the petals in the darker shade and Use the lighter shade to draw out the color and finish the petals.  I used blue and cantaloupe for the centers of the flowers.
Cut the flowers out with the matching dies.  I used a dimensional in the center back of the flower and layered them together.
I cut out the leaves in the new Peaceful Pine cardstock and glued them behind the flowers.
Stamp the saying on white cardstock using black memento ink  Cut out the saying with the small rectangle die.
Cut a piece of Cantaloupe with the oval die.  Glue the two together and add to the card with dimensionals.
I added the 2026-2028 In Color dots to embellish the center of the flowers and the ends of the saying.
I hope you can see the flecks of metallic on the flowers in the designer paper. It really sparkles.  I love this paper.
Here is a look at the products.

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I hope you are enjoying some of these nice Spring days.  Since it is getting warmer, we are firing up the grill more.  My hubby is the grill master in our house.  I will be using the BBQ Master bundle.  Take a look.

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