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Todays project is a quick and easy note card. It's nice to keep these on hand for a quick personalized note or to give as a gift.

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I am excited to share my newest Card Class and Kit to Go - Monogrammed Note Cards Gift Set!
This kit comes with (4) cards and envelopes as well as an clear box with belly band. It will be great for sending peresonal cards or perfect for giving as a gift! Be sure to include your monogram selection when purchasing your kit!

Kit INCLUDES:
* Consumables to create (4) cards/envelopes/belly band
* Clear Box
* All die cuts and embellishments
* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Ink
* Adhesives
* Shipping - US Only

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Floral Frames
Ink: Basic Black

Monogrammed Note Card Gift Set - $15.00
(+ shipping - US Only)

** Please include your monogram selection - thank you!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Today's project features the sweet little Narrow Note Cards (pg 193) from the Annual Catalog. Stock up on these litte cuties - they come in handy for adding to a small gift or tucking into a gift bag!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Time for Tea
Ink: Basic Gray, Powder Pink, Balmy Blue
Paper: Powder Pink, Whisper White
Accessories: Narrow Note Cards and envelopes, 1 1/2" circle punch, Spot of Tea framelits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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The retirement lists are out! One of my favorite designer papers - Just Add Color - will soon be leaving. There are so many patterns in this heavyweight pack that can be colored any way you like
to create the perfect project! Here, I colored the images with a blender pen and added a few extra stamped images.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Garden Girl, Weather Together, Better Together
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Rose Red, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizazz, Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Smoky Slate, Calypso Coral
Paper: Whisper White, Just Add Color DSP
Accessories: Blender Pen

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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I am back today with another 3" x 3" note card. These little mini cards are great for tucking into gift bags or attaching to a gift, or on top of a package. They are great to have on hand for any occasion!
Simply cut the card base to 3" x 6", fold in have and decorate!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Toches of Textures, Vertical Greetings
Ink: Whisper White, Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Power Pink DSP
Accesories: Whisper White Baker's Twine, Powder Pink Shimmer Ribbon

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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I am back from a fabulous time at the Stampin' Up! Onstage Live event in Salt Lake City but still have lots of things to share with you!

This is one of the cards I created for a 3"x3" card swap I participated in. These little mini cards are great for tucking into gift bags or attaching to a gift, or on top of a package. They are great to have o hand for any occasion! I have another to share with you tomorrow, so be sure to check back!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Seasonal Bells, Pretty pines
Ink: Garden Green, Real Red, Crushed Curry
Paper: Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Merry Music DSP, Christmas Around the World DSP, Whisper White
Accessories: Bow Builder Punch, rhinestones, Bell punch, red permanent marker

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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 These sweet little note cards were created to accompany the free gifts I mailed out to my online customers this past week. If you placed an order recently, keep an eye out in your mailbox - the gifts are on their way!
SU!pplies:
Stamps: Eastern Beauty
Ink: Archival Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Sweet Sugarplum
Accessories: 1" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Tree Builder Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Eastern Medallion thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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I found this idea on the Stampin' Up! website. I love the clean and simple look of this set from the Hello Friend Heat Embossing Kit. I have found it works great for any occassion - even Christmas!
It will go along way after all the cards from the kit are created!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Hello Friend
Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Archival Basic Black, Soft Sky
Paper: Whisper White
Accessories: Soft Sky ribbon, Basic rheinstones


Happie Stampin'!
Melissa

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I have another card to share with you today featuring my August Stamp of the Month - Tree Rings.
This is a must-have stamp for fabulous natural backgrounds! Plus, it looks great on any color cardstock!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Tree Rings. Beautiful Bouquet
Ink: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Real Red
Paper: Soft Sky, Whisper White, Old Olive
Accessories: Layering Circle Framelits, Beautiful Bouquet frametlits


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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I think I may have made my fastest card ever! I was in a bind and needed a quick card. With just a few minutes to spare, I whipped the card front through the Big Shot and die cut the bird. A quick stamp of the sentiment and a bow and VOILA! A two-minute card complete!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Eastern Beauty
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Floral Affection embossing folder, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Birds and Blooms thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Today's project is a simple card you can create to let someone know you are thinking of them. What better way to brighten their day than with a bright and cheerful card??!! The Lift Me Up stamp set is available as a bundle with the coordinating Up and Away thinlits at a 10% savings! Visit my online store for all the details!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Lift Me Up
Ink: Whisper White, Archival Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Real Red
Accessories: Up and Away thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Soft, simple and elegant. That is what I was going for in todays card featuring the Flourish thinlits. The sentiment from the Watercolor Wishes is a nice combination of fonts and compliments the die cuts perfectly. This is a great card for making multiples!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Watercolor Wishes
Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Vellum
Accessories: Flourish thinlits, Basic Pearls

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Just a few more days until you can get your hands on the new Thoughtful Branches bundle! I created this card using the bundle supplies - a great card for Fall! Get this bundle beginning August 2nd - August 31st while supplies last. Don't forget, you can use your July Bonus Coupons towards your purchase, too!

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CHEERS! I'll drink to that! These sweet little notecards feature the Mixed Drinks stamp set and know just how to celebrate your special occasions! 3"x3" cards tuck nicely into a gift bag or use as a tag to add a nice touch to your gift-giving!


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Today I am sharing with you a card I created for a private card class this past week. I love the Wisteria Wonder color - it's so soft and beautiful. The stampers were so surprised how quick this card came together yet it still packs a "wow"! I think it's that sweet little delicate doily!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Flourishing Phrases
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Archival Basic Black
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Accessories: Delicate Doilies, 2 1/2" circle punch, SIlver Metallic thread

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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More fun new toys used to create today's card! The new Best Badge punch coordinates with the Badges and Banners stamp set as well as the Tip Top Taupe doily and Birds and Blooms thinlits. I love how well the products coordinate together even when they aren't made to be!