Geared Up Garage

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When I first saw the 2019 Occasions Catalog, I was excited to see several stamp sets that will be great for creating masculine themed cards.  Most of my customers tell me that masculine cards are the hardest ones for them to design.

Below you can see one of the cards that we’ll be making at my first class in January.  It features the Geared Up Garage stamp set which will also be the featured stamp set in my January Card Class by Mail.

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Stamp Set – Geared Up Garage
Cardstock – Real Red, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White, Classic Garage Designer Series Paper
Ink – Real Red, Momento Black
Accessories – Garage Gears Thinlits Dies, Rectangle Stitched Framelits, Big Shot, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

You can first order from the 2019 Occasions Catalog on January 3rd.  Don’t overlook the “Classic Garage” Suite of products.  It includes the Geared Up Garage stamp set, coordinating Garage Gears Thinlits Dies, Classic Garage Designer Series Paper, along with 2 new embellishments.

I hope these products inspire you when you create masculine cards and projects including birthdays. graduations, and Father’s Day.  The images are great for car enthusiasts and congratulating those who pass their driver exams!

Starting on January 3rd, during Sale-a-bration, you can choose a FREE product from the Sale-a-bration brochure for each $50 in products ordered!

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping!
Deb

 

To view cards and projects that I made before May 22, 2015, please visit my former blog: Deb's Stampin' Grounds

Celebrate Jess Simonis!

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Happy 13th Birthday to my granddaughter,  Jessalyn Simonis.

While it is wonderful to celebrate your birthday on the same day as Jesus, it can be easy to have your birthday overlooked during the excitement of the Christmas holiday.  I wanted to make a special card for Jessalyn that was not red & green and Christmas-y.

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This year is especially significant as Jessalyn becomes a teenager.

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The card gives you a sneak peek at some new products that will be released on Jan. 3rd.

Stamp Set – So Hoppy for You, Well Said, Itty Bitty Greetings
Ink – Night of Navy, Momento Black
Cardstock – Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, and Animal Expedition & Happiness Blooms Designer Series Papers
Accessories – Call Me Clover, Flirty Flamingo & Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Large Number Framelits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

*** Items listed in “red” will be available to order on Jan 3, 2019 when the 2019 Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration Promotion begin.

Not everything in life, especially on Christmas, is all fun and games as they say.  Below I have written about my estranged family.  Don’t feel like you have to continuing reading this personal  post.

It seems like every family has members who are estranged.  This is the case with my oldest son, Nicholas (Nick) Simonis.  And so it is with my granddaughter.

It breaks my heart that I haven’t seen her for almost 12 years, Jessalyn (Jess) was only 15 months old when my son broke off all contact with his family.  I have made cards and put little momentos into a box with the hope that I will be able to meet up with her when she is 18.  When she sees the contents of the box, she will know that she was always loved.

Jessalyn Simonis –  this is the card I created to celebrate your 13th birthday.  Happy Birthday my sweet child!

This is not a “feel good” post.  I wrote this post with the hope that Jessalyn will see it online or maybe someone will be able to tell her about it. 

If you are estranged from family members, please know that you are not alone.  It can be especially painful during holidays 

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping!
Deb

 

 

To view cards and projects that I made before May 22, 2015, please visit my former blog: Deb's Stampin' Grounds

Merry Christmas, Round 2!

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Today I will be celebrating Christmas with friends in Florida.  Dave and I have offered to fix the turkey, dressing, gravy and of course, cranberries from Wisconsin. So we will be busy monitoring a turkey today.

I hope that you are having a wonderful Christmas celebration how ever you are celebrating.

Here are some more beautiful hand crafted Christmas Cards that I have received from family and friends.

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Created by Brenda L.

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Created by Karen L.

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To view cards and projects that I made before May 22, 2015, please visit my former blog: Deb's Stampin' Grounds