Here we are, back together again on a fine Monday morning! I hope all is well in your world! Down here in Northern California it almost seems like spring. Yesterday was sunny and warm-ish and we've noticed that all of the almond orchards near our neighborhood have bee hives placed in them, ready for the blossoming of the almond trees. It's a bit early for that, but the bees are actively buzzing about the hives. I'm pretty sure that those of you in the Portland area are ready for some sunny springtime weather, even though that is probably a few months away.
Today I've got a couple of sweet cards for you, made with products in the Tutti Frutti Suite on pages 28 and29 of the Occasions catalog. The first card I'm going to show you was made by my very talented down-line member, Janet Jones. Janet's cards are just my style... clean and classic with a touch of WOW! Take a look and you'll see what I mean...
Wouldn't this sweet card brighten up someone's gray and rainy day?
The next card is one I created, using the same Tutti Frutti Designer Paper, the same Fruit Basket Stamp set, and the same Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack (set of 4 fruit punches). I also used the same basic layout as Janet's.
I just love the Tutti Frutti DSP! It has melons, bananas, pears, apples, strawberries, pineapples, watermelon, kiwis, papayas, and citrus fruits. What bright, happy, yummy paper! Check it out on page 29 of the Occasions catalog. It is item # 145607 and will only set you back $8.00. The matching stamp set, called Fruit Basket, is item # 145833, has 25 stamps for the amazing price of $16. Best of all, you don't need to invest in a big set of framelits... just the Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack, item # 145657, for $23.00.
You might be wondering how we raised the very cute but very tiny punched fruit on the front of our cards. It's very simple! We both used the new Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, item # 144108 on page 203 of the annual catalog, $4.00 for 720 of them! No more cutting up the regular dimensionals to fit on a small spot!
I hope these fun cards have inspired you to pull out some stamps, ink, and paper and indulge in a little creativity today. Stamping can make even a gray and rainy day more bearable and a sunny day even happier. Give yourself a little break today, The dusting and laundry will still be there tomorrow!
Remember, everyone, my free shipping offer lasts only until the end of January, so if you want to get free shipping on your online order of $50 or more, please submit your order by 10 pm on January 31st. If your order is less than $150, please use the January Host Code: HTZ4RFVG.
Happy stamping!
Susan
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