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Time to Celebrate with 20% off Birthday Sets!!!! Birthday cards are one of the most popular reasons for sending a card; everyone needs a birthday set (or two!) to be ready for the occasion. I find that my birthday stamps are some of my most regularly used sets. Even if you already own a birthday set or two, we've got a number of brand new birthday sets that you're just going to fall in love with! Check out our full colour Flyer Here Don't forget the other specials that are on for this month as well, aquapainter while supplies last, Simply Sent Card making set (pages 176-177) You can order at any time day or night from my website . Click on the "shop now" button on the top Right side of the page near my name and phone number. You can also email me with your order or call me at 250-545-1072. Enjoy the specials this month, I know I am!

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Here are a few more samples I was able to take photos of at Regionals in Vancouver. Some of these cards are from swaps that were done by fellow demonstrators and some are from the dispay boards that were located in various areas of the Venue. I hope you enjoy them!

The Stamp set used in the following samples is the Set we were given at the Regional Seminar. "Double-Line Doodles. The samples are from the various display boards that were both outside the ballroom and along the back wall of the ballroom. This is a New Set that will be in the New catalog that will be released July 1, 2007 . Watch for my upcoming annoucement as to when I will be holding my anual "New Catalog Patio Tea"...Yes, you will be able to get your new catalog...sign up for Clubs and Classes at that time!

I went to the Stampin' Up! regionals in Vancouver at the end of April. My next few posts are going to be of my favourite samples I saw, either from swaps or from the sample boards. I may even share a few from my downline Kerry, I was in her stamp room and just kept taking photos ;) since the last couple featured Doodle This or That, I thought I would add a few more to the repitoire.

I sure hope you are enjoying these. No one ever comments and I am starting to feel like no one is even looking at these. Anyways... here is a couple more from the swap I hosted in Dec. The first one, created by Anne Jobes, the scan really does it NO justice.. the white "friends" actually has a layer of "diamond dust" on it and is really goregeous in person. I may try to take a photo of it instead... This one was created by my good friend and downline, Lori Landy. She showcased the tags really well and the colour combinations are very cute. This card was made using "Small Saying" from the Winter Mini

This is the first project I did with my Stamper's Group. Very cute as a gift, make a theme for someone so that they always have cards on hand. Card Gift Bag Adapted from Paper Crafts Magazine Great for giving sets of matching cards or stationery or small gifts Use one full sheet of 8 ½ x 11 cardstock Score at 7 ¼ (+/or at 1 ¼ depending on how you look at it) on the 11 inch sides Score at 4 ½ (+/or at 6 ½ depending on how you look at it) on the 8 ½ inch sides Fold the scored lines; cut the 4 1/2 inch score lines just to where they meet the 7 1/4 score lines (makes small flaps that will be folded in when you make the sides by adhering the longer flaps to each other). Finished size: 6 wide x 4 ½ tall x 2 deep You can adjust the height and the depth of the tote be changing the 4 ½ inch score lines. That measurement determines the height of the sides – the depth of the purse will be affected.-adjust size by using 12x12 cardstock (or any size) Embellish as you wish – the possibilities ar...