Rachel Stamps

Love

Hi Stampin' Friends

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that we were celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary.  In going through some pictures for another project, I came across a picture that was taken during the wedding.  I guess it's one that didn't make it into the album.

We were married on 14 February 1993 at the Loveland Ski area near Denver.  We are wearing ski clothes (even the minister!) because we chose to be married in a quaint little cabin at the top of Lift 2.  We had champagne after the wedding and I remember thinking I didn't want to drink too much because we still had to ski down to the lodge!

Anyhoo!  Today's card does not have any stamping in on it - I chose to use one of the "love" tickets from the Artisan Embellishment Kit.  I love, love this kit and I've ordered several because I don't want to run out of the gorgeous lace that's included in the kit.

The ticket, rose and lace were taken from the Artisan Embellishment Kit and the strip of DSP is from the More Amore Designer Series Paper.  The background is Primrose Petals that was embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  The base card is Crumb Cake Card Stock.

If you need any supplies to make this project, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.

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SUPPLIES:

Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328	Primrose Petals Card Stock #126841	Crumb Cake Card Stock #120953
More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper #129309	Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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More Amore

Hi Stampin' Friends

I guess I'm in a shabby chic mood because here's another shabby chic card for you.  I really love the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper and plan to order more since we can use so many of the sheets for other occasions.  

The base card is Very Vanilla Card Stock which was die cut using the Hearts Collection Framelits and then embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  The DSP was also die cut with the Hearts Collection Framelits.

The roses are from the 5/8" Flower Trim.  I used the Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon which was heated with the Heat Tool to give it that scrunchy look.

The hat pins are from a major box stores and the pearls and crystal are from Wally World.  I wish that Stampin' Up! would go back to selling these pins again - I love them!

This card is for my daughter Deena - this is so her!  She loves everything shabby chic!

If you would like supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you prefer, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.

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SUPPLIES:

More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper #129309	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175	Hearts Collection Framelits Dies #125599
Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon	5/8" Flower Trim #126869	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Hearts a Flutter

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card is the one I'm sending to all my online orders for the month of January. 

 

The hearts are from the Hearts a Flutter Clear Mount Set, the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit and the Happy Valentine Heart Stamp Set.  

The Real Red Card Stock was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and the lace is the new Delicate Details Lace from the Spring Catalog.

I think everything else is pretty easy to figure out.

If you need any supplies, visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your wish list and I'll place the order for you.

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SUPPLIES:

Hearts A Flutter Clear Mount stamp Set #129252 Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies #130159 Real Red Card Stock #102482 Naturals White Card Stock Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad #126949 Scalloped Heart Of Hearts Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die #117332 Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Delicate Details Lace Tape #130966 Stampin' Dimensionals Full Heart Punch #119883

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The Key to my Heart

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper, the Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L Dies and the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits.

The sentiment was generated using My Digital Studio 2 and printed out on Very Vanilla Card Stock using Island Indigo.  The flower is from the 5/8 Flower Trim (love that trim!).

If you need any supplies, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, contact me and I'll place the order for you.

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SUPPLIES:

Very Vanilla Card Stock Island Indigo Card Stock #122923 Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918 My Digital Studio Delicate Doilies Sizzlits Die Scalloped Heart Of Hearts Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die #117332 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon 5/8" Flower Trim #126869

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Valentine Treats

Hi Stampin' Friends

Are you ready for Sale-a-Bration? 

WEBSITE COUNTDOWN

 

The My Little Valentine promotion will end on Monday, 21 January 2012.  Purchase the My Little Set and receive the Love Simply Send Kit for FREE!  It's a $7.5 value.

The My Little Valentine stamp Set is available only in clear-mount.

Purchase this stamp set #123002 $9.95 and receive the Seal with Love Simply Sent Kit

#126923 FREE

Monday, 21 January is also the last day to purchase the exclusive Valentine Treat Bundle. This bundle, created specifically for this special offer, contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (English only) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.

 #132771 $5.95 - value $7.45

My granddaughter made these valentine treats for her school teachers.

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Hearts a Flutter

Hi Stampin' Friends

If you've ever wanted to create a fanciful, heart-themed banner or bunting, now's your chance! The Hearts A Flutter eight-piece set is perfect for Valentine's Day--or any day you want to create a project that says  "I love you" to someone special.  It coordinates with the Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies.

This is a case (just changed a couple of things) that I saw last week but I can't remember where - I think it was from some of the pictures of displays from Leadership.  I love how simple yet elegant this card is!

If you need any supplies to complete this card, visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you, send me your list and I'll place the order for you!

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SUPPLIES:

Hearts A Flutter Clear Mount stamp Set #129252 Lovely Little Labels Clear Mount stamp Set #126262 Very Vanilla Card Stock Pretty in Pink Card Stock #100459 Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad #126955 Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies #130159 Adoring Accents Embossing Folders #125601 Big Shot Die Cut Machine 5/8" Flower Trim #126869 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Sticky Strip #104294 Stampin' Dimensionals Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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More More Amore

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the new gorgeous valentine dsp called More Amor Specialty Designer Series Paper and all time favorite Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.  This is one of the cards the ladies will be making at stamp camp tomorrow. 

The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.  This is one of my all time favorite stamp sets - it includes a sentiment for all most every occasion!   After stamping with Real Red Classic Ink,  I die cut it with the Bitty Banners Framelits Dies.

The heart is one of the laser cut hearts in the More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper.

 

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 SUPPLIES:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set #115370 Very Vanilla Card Stock Pool Party Card Stock #122924 More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper #129309 Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad #126949 Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder #129383 Bitty Banners Framelits Di Big Shot Die Cut Machine 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481

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Officially Awesome Digital Content

Hi Stampin' Friends

It's freezing outside, so how about we daydream about love and spring? (And if it's not freezing where you are, then consider yourself lucky!) Check out this week's new downloads (see below), full of Valentine's Day stuff and spring things. Don't miss our Officially Awesome Valentines Designer Template with its tiny, trendy valentines that fit in tiny, trendy envelopes.

And don't forget to the can't-miss digital content from the Spring Catalog (page 39) for only $9 Hostess dollars with a qualifying order (Stack of Millions Digital Collection Disc #130675

 

 

 

 

January 8, 2013 Downloads

 

Affection Collection Stamp Brush Set #133016 Delicate Adornments Digital Download #132265 Officially Awesome Valentines Designer Template #133009 Two Tone Ribbon Digital Download #13227

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More Amore and a surprise for Tina!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Finally received my camera memory card so I'm back in business!  Today's card using the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog.

The digital image is from the PS I Love You Stamp Brush Set.  I love the cupid image in this set and because it is digital you can make the it as big or as small as you want.

I used the Labels Collection Framelits to die cut the image and then sponged it with Early Espresso Ink.  The large heart was die cut using the Hearts Collection Framelites and embossed with the Perfect Polka Embossing Folder.  The smaller hearts are die cut from the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits.  The tag was made using the Two Tags Bigz Die and embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

The strip of card stock over the More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper was made using the MDS2 and the Presto Pattern Overlays Stamp Brush Set.  I'm glad I'm able to make a background using the script pattern since the Script Background Stamp is retired.

A surprise for Tina! 

Since Tina was the first one in 2013 to order online, I am sending her the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit. 

Tina - It will be on its way to you tomorrow.  Thanks for placing that 1st order!

You just never know what I am going to do or when I will give away prizes.  Last time I sent a surprise to the person (Lisa) who commented the most on my blog.

Thank you to all my customers  - you make me feel so special!

Tomorrow, I'll list my top ten favorites from the Spring Catalog.  It should be top 30 because I love almost everything in that catalog and it was hard to decide.

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SUPPLIES:

More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper (129309) Spring Catalog 

P S I Love You Stamp Brush Set #127186 Presto Patterns Overlays Stamp Brush Set #122142 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Baja Breeze Card Stock Hearts Collection Framelits Dies #125599 Labels Collection Framelits Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 Baja Breeze 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #127964 Stamping Sponges #101601 Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Linen Thread

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More Amore - Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin' Friends

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and were able to spend it with your loved ones.  We had a lovely Christmas - my son-in-law who is a chef made tamales and they were delicious - even better than the ones I have made in the past.  Thanks David!

I've been playing around with some of the new goodies from the Spring Catalog.  This is the best catalog ever!  It has everything I like in a card which is shabby chic and vintage.

If you are a customer of mine and have not received your copy of the Spring Catalog, please let me know and I'll get one out to you.  If you do not have a demonstrator and would like a catalog, please request a copy at [email protected].

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SUPPLIES: 

• Heart from the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (129309) Page 10 
• Love Ticket from the Atisan Embellishments Kit (129328) Page 10
• Background from the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack (129312) Page 16

Very Vanilla Card Stock Paper Doily Sizzlits Die #125592 Big Shot Die Cut Machine 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #121884

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Affection Collection

 Hi Stampin' Friends

Vintage style and romance just seem to belong together--as they do in this ornately beautiful eight-piece set. Create a lovingly handcrafted valentine's day card for someone special--or use this set to make stunning wedding-themed tags and cards. Coordinates with the Modern Label and Small Heart Punches.

This card was inspired by a card by Heather Cooper on Stampin' Connection and is one of the cards the ladies will be making at the card class on Friday, 30 November 2012.  It's never too early to start on those valentine cards!

TIP:

In order for the 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon and the  1/2" Victoria Crochet Trim Ribbon to stay together while I was attaching it to the card, I added Tombo Multi-purpose glue to the Early Espresso ribbon and then glued it to the Victoria Lace Trim.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, I can place the order for you.   Just contact me at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453.

Tomorrow I'll have one of the cards showcased for the December Virtual Club.  I'm using the Snowflake Soiree - a beautiful set for beautiful cards!

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SUPPLIES:

Affection Collection Clear Mount Stamp Set #127949 Very Vanilla Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper #121878 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad #126966 Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad #126975 Color Spritzer Tool Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers #119703 Antique Brads 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Hand Penned Holidays

Hi Stampin' Friends

I follow a blog by Andrea Ewin and she does the most beautiful shabby chic cards.  This is one of her cards that I cased - just changed it a little to make it my own.

The Heart was made from Burlap using the Hearts Collection Framelits.  The sentiment is from the retired Hand-Penned Holidays Clear Mount Stamp Set. 

This is a pretty simple card so I don't think I need to go into any directions on how to make this card.  But if you have any questions, please contact me and I'll be more than happy to answer any questions.

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Happy Valentine's Day

Hi Stampers

Before I go into today's card, I'd like to share a couple of pictures with you.

This is the card that Rachel gave to her teacher.  She picked this one out of the ones I made during the last month.

Winter has finally arrived to our neck of the woods. 

This is the card I'm giving my husband tomorrow.  I guess you are wondering why it says Happy Anniversary instead of Happy Valentine's Day?  That's because 19 years ago, we married on Valentine's Day.  He picked the location and I picked the date!  So we were married on Lift #2 at Loveland Ski area on 14 February 1993.  Yes, that's right we were married in a small cabin at the top of one of the intermediate lifts at Loveland Ski area, Colorado.  The whole party had to know how to ski (including the minister) because skiing down was the only way to get down the ski slopes.

We've finally gotten a definite date for closing and moving.  So the next 2 1/2 weeks will be a whirlwind of packing, cleaning and moving - WHOOOHOOOO!!! 

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Supplies:

• Stamp Brush Set:  Lots of Love Stamp Brush Set (124025), A Word for You Stamp Brush Set (123958)
• Paper:  Whisper White Card Stock (1000730), Real Red Card Stock (102482), Basic Black Card Stock (121045)
• Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439),  Labels Collections Framelits (125598), Scalloped Heart of Hearts SU Embosslit Die (117332), Basic Black 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

 

 

 

 

I {Heart} Hearts

Hi Stampers

When I made this card last week, I was going for a quick & simple card.  This is what it looked like:

I wasn't happy with it because it looked unfinished.  I then decided to add more hearts on the lower right hand side to off set the upper left side.

Much happier with this version.  It's still a simple & quick card but it looks more complete - what do you think?

• The last day to order the Sweet Centers Card Kit Tutorial is 31 January 2012.  You can share your love on Valentine’s Day or anytime of the year with these extra sweet cards.  
• Free Stamp Set of the Month:  Place an online order through my Stampin' Store (no minimum) and your name is automatically entered into a drawing for the month of January 2012.  For this month, the stamp set is called Elementary Elegance (SAB 2012 Stamp Set) 
• Earn Free Stamp Sets-  My customers LOVE receiving their free stamps and it's my way of saying thank you!  Click here for all the info

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Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  I {Heart} Hearts (117010) (C118571)
• Paper:  Naturals White Card Stock (102316)
• Ink:  Versamark Pad (102283)
• Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Emboss Powder (122949), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Adoring Accents Textured Imrpessions Embossing Folders (125601), Heat Tool (100005)

PS I Love You

Hi Stampers

I have to tell you decluttering is the worst!  I keep getting side tracked in looking at old pictures.  I found some of me when I was in my 20's!  I hadn't seen them in years and was surprised to come across them.  First, here is one that I found of David & Felicia.  They are now 11 and 10 and will be 12 and 11 in a couple of months.  When they were small they were the best buddies - now they can't talk to each other without arguing!

I was about 25 in this picture which means it was taken in 1968.  That was so long ago and probably half of you were not even born yet!

Now onto today's card

I absolutely, unequivocally, indisputably love the Paper Doily Sizzlits Die (125592)!  You can create an intricate doily design from single layers of Designer Series Paper or card stock using this newly-sized larger Sizzlits die.  Makes a delicate background on a card or a focal point on a frame. Doily image is approximately 4-1/4" diameter.

The cupid is from the PS I Love You Stamp brush Set (127186) and was reduced on the My Digital Studio (118108) and printed onto Very Vanilla Card Stock to fit into the small heart from the Hearts Collection Framelits. (125599)

Back to cleaning!

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Valentine Birthday

Hi Stampers

I am way out of my comfort zone when I make a card that's not shabby chic or vintage or something like it.  Today's card is that card and it's for a friend whose birthday falls on 14 February and she likes bright bold colors.

Well back to decluttering - tomorrow I tackle my stamp room AAAACCK!

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Valentine Love

Hi Stampers

Love, Love the Valentine Love Stamp Set.  With its vintage appeal, you’re sure to fall in love with the Valentine Love set—and not because you’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow! The large heart image coordinates beautifully with our Full Heart Punch (119883),

This post will be really short because we're selling our home and I'm trying to get it ready to show (which is on Monday!).  I thought I was a neat person but you would not believe how much each room needs to be decluttered!  I am especially worried about my stamp room - that one will be the hardest to declutter.

In case you are wondering, no I am not leaving Beautiful Bella Vista.  We've decided to downsize and are moving to a smaller one level home.

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PS I Love You

Hi Stampers

Treat someone you love to a handcrafted valentine made using this romance-inspired fifteen-piece stamp set! I  especially love the Cupid image in this set! Set coordinates with the Full Heart, Modern Label, 1" Circle, and 1-3/8" Circle Punches.

I ordered the PS I Love You Stamp Set, but it will not be here until Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012 and I couldn't wait to play with it, so I downloaded the stamp brush set.  Now I have two versions (Clear Mount and Digital Download) - just more to play with!

I used the drop shadow function on the My Digital Studio so that the cupid looks 3D.  The larger heart was embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder.  Both the main image and the next layer were die cut using the new Hearts Collection Framelits.

The DSP used is the First Edition Designer Series Paper.  I love the look of the typesetting in vintage encyclopedias and reference books and used it to create a more vintage look to my card.

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Supplies:

• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685), First Edition Designer Series Paper (121878)
• Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108), PS I Love You Stamp Brush Set Digital Download (127186), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Hearts Collection Framelits (125599), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175),  Basic Black 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrian Ribbon (115615), Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (120992), Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim (118481), Antique Brad (117273), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Stick Strip (104294)

Greeting Card Kids - Valentine

Hi Stampers

For today's card, I'm using the Greeting Card Kids Clear Mount Stamp Set.  The cutesy images in this set seem to jump right off the pages of vintage storybooks - this image makes for a sweet vintage valentine card.  I paired it with the Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper.  As part of the Timeless Portrait Suite, the paper coordinates with designer fabric, ribbon, and three stamp sets (Pendant Park, Parlor Prints and Forever Young).

 The image was stamped with Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  It was then colored in using a Blender Pen and Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad for the dress.  So Saffron was used on her hair and Blush Blossom for the skin color.  After coloring in the heart and hair bow, I added the Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details for glitter.  I die cut the heart using the new fabuous Hearts Collection Framelits Dies  and then added the Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon around the heart.

The DSP was die cut using the Adoring Accents Edgelits Die and then embossed using the Adoring Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  The sentiment is from the PS I Love You Stamp Brush Set, Digital Download.

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• Stamp Set:  Greeting Card Kids (W 119887) (C 120633)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685), Timeless Portrait (122352)
• Ink:  Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad (119669)
• Accessories:  PS I Love You Stamp Brush Set (127186), My Digital Studio (118108), Hearts Collection Framelits (125599), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker (100037), So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker (105114), Blender Pens (102845), Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (120992),  Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (125585), Word Window Punch (119857), Modern Label Punch (119849), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

What's Happening this Week

 Hi Stampers

The latest MDS Digital Downloads scream Valentine's Day!  My favorite one for this week is "You are Loved". 

Download includes:
*13-piece stamp brush set
*6-piece stamp brush set
*5" x 3-1/2" trifold designer template

Features:
*Digital version of popular You Are Loved Set and coordinating Love Blossoms Stampin’ Around Wheel.
*Use for a variety of occasions: Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or use the flourishes, floral, or bird imagery for any project.

• Sweet Centers Card Kit Tutorial.  You can share your love on Valentine’s Day or anytime of the year with these extra sweet cards. 
• Latest MDS Digital Downloads:  Download MDS Downloads 3 Jan 2012 
•  Free Stamp Set of the Month:  Place an online order through my Stampin' Store (no minimum) and your name is automatically entered into a drawing for the month of January 2012.  For this month, the stamp set is called Elementary Elegance (SAB 2012 Stamp Set) 
• Earn Free Stamp Sets-  My customers LOVE receiving their free stamps and it's my way of saying thank you!  Click here for all the info

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