tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82155435558493825052024-03-05T12:35:41.812-08:00Amanda's Paper CreationsCreating Blessings On PaperAmanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-4898721887505008112014-06-05T23:16:00.000-07:002014-06-05T23:16:39.572-07:00Travel Journal<div style="text-align: center;">
Summer is coming! Let the vacations begin!</div>
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I just wanted to share this fun little Travel Journal I made for a friend. I am so loving the cork self-adhesive stickers from CTMH. I want to use them on everything!<br />
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At first I was having trouble with this particular map paper, just couldn't quite figure out how to embellish it, but as I kept playing and staring at it I think it came together. And then once I added some bling...I was in love. ;) I really like the very subtle city scape on the bottom too. Did you see it before you read this? I cut it out with the Cricut.</div>
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Inside there are 4 sections of lined paper for journaling, 4 sheets of card stock for adding pictures or what not, and two double sided pocket pages. I also included some coordinating pre-punched tags to add as the user sees fit, a matching pen and a bookmark.<br />
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I think it turned out really well and it was a super fun project!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-68917855891829133552014-05-28T14:59:00.000-07:002014-05-28T14:59:33.986-07:00My Creative Space <span style="font-family: inherit;">First of all please forgive me as I am NOT savvy with my pictures on my blog here. Also this is a post I have actually been wanting to share for a couple of years. But I wanted to get everything perfect first. Then this week I got some new goodies from Stamp n Storage and I thought, I am just gonna share, my area is never gonna be perfect. Plus I am one of those who is always changing things around!</span><br />
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These pictures really don't have any order, so I'll just describe what's in each one. This is the left hand side of my desk with my favorite tool caddy, my brand new 60 ink pad holder from <a href="http://stampnstorage.com/">Stampnstorage.com</a> and an ikea dvd holder in the corner to hold a bunch of Stampin Up clear mount stamps.<br />
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Also on top of my ink pad holder is a little box with my clear blocks and stamp cleaner, tape and my beginning collection of Close To My Heart ink pads. I am going to order a 36 ink pad holder to go next to this one. I hang a cute little bucket from an Ikea bygel rack to hold my markers. I don't really use them very often. And I hang my embossing heat gun.<br />
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Another view of the left corner of my desk. On the bottom left hand shelf you can see my stack of <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.com/">TayloredExpressions.com</a> Key Ingredients kits! Love those! A bunch of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock from <a href="http://papertreyink.com/">Papertreyink.com</a> and most of my 12x12 patterned paper from CTMH and SU.<br />
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Moving down the desk, I store all my embellishments in the shoe boxes from the Dollar Tree. Each color has it's own box. So for example I keep all my 'green' buttons, ribbon, rhinestones, pearls, etc. in one box. Then when I'm working on a card or journal and I need something green I grab my box and everything is together!<br />
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In the right hand corner I use the bygel ikea racks for my punches and I am planning to buy the lock down punch holder from <a href="http://stampnstorage.com/">Stampnstorage.com</a> to house all my lock down punches. I also use the bygel ikea racks to hang and store my clear acrylic stamps from various companies. I love how they are off my desk and so very handy.<br />
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Also I just added the new hanging paper storage rack from Stampnstorage.com to the left of my desk. Pretty handy for that small wall space.</div>
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In case you hadn't noticed, my office is built into a closet. The entry way closet of our rowhouse to be exact. We live in a rowhouse on a busy street. Since there is no parking out front we very rarely use this entrance. So when we bought this house I knew this would be a perfect place to house my crafting space. Also it is open to the rest of the downstairs great room space. I have always been able to keep an eye on our kiddo's and craft at the same time. It's been one of the best uses of space in our home and one of my pride and joys!</div>
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Opposite of my desk in an Ikea Hemnes dresser which I totally Ikea hacked with a shelf on top. It adds so much more work space! My lap top is stored there and perfect for when I am 'casing' a card idea, I just open the laptop to see the picture and it's right there to refer to while I work.<br />
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So much is stored in those drawers; wood stamps, cricut cartridges, chipboard and my bind-it-all, all my dies and embossing folders for my big shot. ...Tons! Maybe I'll share the drawers another time!<br />
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This picture really lets you see how I can use my craft space while still being a part of our home. Watching the kiddo's and still being present. It's the only way I'd be able to get any crafting done.<br />
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Eventually I'd like to get another Hemnes dresser and put it under the desk. The space under my desk is really wasted. I mostly stand up when crafting so I'd like the counter to be higher up. The dresser is the perfect height for that. And it would double my storage!<br />
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Move views of my shelves. Really not that pretty. But very functional.<br />
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The view of my office from the dinning room.</div>
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This is me from earlier this month at our town's Third Thursday artisan event in Downtown Gresham. Such a fun time and great opportunity. Thank you for stopping by and visiting my crafting area. I love what I do and I love to share! I hope you are inspired and get some new ideas for your own crafting spaces. It really does make a difference to have a place to do your crafting and spread out. I am so thankful for my space. Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-77871104718140662202013-08-07T09:15:00.000-07:002013-08-07T09:15:06.914-07:00Perpetual Calendar and Card Organizer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love making these card organizers. They are simple and always turn out beautiful. It's so fun to use lots of paper too! Who doesn't have a ton of patterned paper sitting in drawers and on shelves. Making these make me feeling like I'm using some of my stash in such a good way!<br />
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I often use the paper that I've picked up from my local craft store at bargain prices. So much fun! I also bought the spiral bindings and chipboard from a manufacturer at bulk prices so I have everything on hand and can just go to town! <br />
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Here's what they look like with cards in store. You can track all your birthdays and anniversaries. Then I include two pockets in the back for misc cards; baby, sympathy, graduation, etc. It's always so nice to have extra cards on hand to be able to pop in the mail at a moments notice.Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-67409726823314082152013-08-05T09:36:00.001-07:002013-08-05T09:36:15.223-07:00New Prayer Journal with TE stamp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this journal last night and used my Taylored Expressions stamp for the first time! Man, it works awesome for embossing!<br />
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This paper is My Minds Eye Bloom and Grow. So beautiful. The flowers and borders were from their accessory sheet, so they are punch outs ~ so easy to use.<br />
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Super excited how beautiful this turned out. If' I had more paper I'd probably make another one just for the fun of it. ;)<br />
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I wanted to share another awesome tool that our family has recently discovered. This little book, Big Truths for Little Kids, takes kids thru the Catechism. We have done this together as a family for the last two nights and already it's so fun and amazing what the kiddo's know and listening to their answers and praying together. I love it, so I just wanted to put this little blurb out there for ya! ;) I'd definitely recommend it!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-74901905248471727062013-07-11T10:12:00.002-07:002013-07-11T10:12:49.193-07:00My Taylored Expressions April Key Ingredients Kit Creations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made all of the following creations with my TE Key Ingredients April kit. I simply love these kits that come in the mail. ;)<br />
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Fun textures on this beauty, made with an embossing folder and my Big Shot.<br />
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I know I've shared this journal before, but I'm just so please with how it turned out. And I think it's gonna be on it's way to a good friend shortly. ;)<br />
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This one was pretty much CASED from someone on either the Taylored Expressions gallery or SCS, sorry I can't remember exactly and didn't save the link. Oops. The gorgeous metal brad is from CTMH and so is the washi tape. Have you tried Washi Tape yet? I am becoming a real fan!<br />
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Here is another journal I made while at Jonah's Crafting Getaway! My happy place. I miss it already. ;) This journal was again designed with my Taylored Expressions April Key Ingredients kit. I am so loving this paper! I had to buy extra! The scripture stamp is from Verve Stamps. And the beautiful flourish in the corners is from TE's In The Word set. Love it!<br />
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I haven't been focusing on cards much lately. But my new TE Key Ingredients kits are inspiring me! This one was made with Aprils kit.<br />
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And this card was totally cased and made with May's kit. So cheerful and lovely!<br />
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This journal is made from SU paper and another beautiful Verve scripture stamp. And you cannot be weary when looking at it. ;)<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today! God bless you!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-57475774003233103472013-05-10T09:55:00.000-07:002013-05-10T09:55:35.349-07:00More Journals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have recently subscribed to the Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients kits (again!). And I am so inspired by Aprils kit. Such lovely papers and embellishments.<br />
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The patterned papers, ribbon and rhinestones were in this kit. I added the stamp from Verve. They offer awesome scripture stamps! The doily, flourish and label dies are also from Taylored Expressions. I am such a fan! ;)<br />
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This journal I made with some discontinued SU flocked paper. Just gorgeous. I love this stamp from CTMH. And their Silver Embossing Powder is superior to anything else out there! It's like liquid surprise. Just love it.<br />
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Again, I had so much fun and Jonah last weekend. And I am so please with all my new journals. Thanks for looking today!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-39943584936514111942013-05-08T10:14:00.001-07:002013-05-08T10:14:08.776-07:00Crafting Getaway<br />
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Whew! What a weekend! I had so much fun hanging out with 3 of my cousins plus ALL the other wonderful women at the Jonah Ministries Crafting Getaway this last weekend. I truly do live for these retreats!<br />
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I made 10 (!) Prayer Journals and 10 (!) Card Organizers! Yep. I do feel like I accomplished something. ;)<br />
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Look at these gorgeous embellishments from CTMH. They are perfect on this journal. And the paper is from a discontinued pack from SU. So rich, right!?<br />
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This one is made with flocked paper also from SU (discontinued) and this stamp is from CTMH and wowzers have I already gotten my money's worth with this little baby! It is the perfect stamp for embossing!<br />
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I'll be keeping you posted with more goodies that I made this weekend. Bless you today!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-32837986337011248662012-12-16T17:18:00.002-08:002012-12-16T17:18:34.287-08:00Having Fun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Ladies! I have been having so much fun lately! Erik talked me into putting my journals on sale and boy has it paid off! ;) Ben asked me this morning..."Mommy what makes you happy?" and I said "making sales on my Etsy store!" It really does boost my outlook.<br />
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So these are just a couple pictures of projects I've done lately. Lots of Prayer Journals and Card Organizers. I always love to make these. They are just fun and I never know how their gonna turn out until their done. Each one is a surprise. ;) Plus I love using all the Scripture stamps I've collected.<br />
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This one is already sold. I have a customer who has been buying a bunch for her friends for Christmas! Isn't that a thoughtful gift. <br />
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This week I need to focus on goodies for the kids' classrooms and maybe a family Christmas card?! ;) Nothing like waiting til the last minute. Hope you are having a fun Christmas season, holding your loved ones tight and celebrating Jesus' Birthday!<br />
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Christmas hugs from me!<br />
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in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you've made yourself!
We've simplified this fun project so that you can quickly and easily
achieve the same results. In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue
gun, scissors, and adhesive. (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) is $14.95 and includes:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Linen Thread </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I will definitely be using some of these for my neighborhood gifts! Cute!! Call me or email me with your order today! Offer only good until January 2nd! </span>
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Treat of course!! ;) I hope you are having a good Halloween. We don't really celebrate Halloween much. But of course having kids in public school you have to at least acknowledge the holiday. And I AM one of those crafty Mommies that cannot just send candy to school with my kiddos. I have to embellish it! ;)<br />
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These are the treats I made for Carson's 3rd grade class. Kit Kats are his current favorite candy. These two tag dies are the best for making little treats or bookmarks. And you get to use a lot of scraps for the small punched parts.<br />
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I made these little cuties for both Ben's 1st grade class and Dalaina's pre-school. Pencils and a smartie. Cute! I love that my kids love to pass these out and share with their classmates.<br />
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Again, lots of punching and stamping. I used a ton of scraps up on these projects. Love that!<br />
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Well, Happy Halloween! Hope you have a great day!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-57573860741160618782012-10-27T19:17:00.000-07:002012-10-27T19:17:10.565-07:00One Day Stamp Sale October 29th<div class="ecxMsoNoSpacing">
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /><br />*<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">EMAIL me</span></strong> your order: <a href="mailto:kowalkermemories@msn.com">kowalkermemories@msn.com</a><br />*<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Call me</span></strong> with your order: 503-484-4278<br />*<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Message me</span></strong> on Facebook with your order.<br /><br />Start making your wish list today!!! Tell your husband and family what you want for Christmas!</span>Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-36401771440919922982012-10-17T10:16:00.001-07:002012-10-17T10:16:40.572-07:00Teacher Goodies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a picture of my sweet son, Benjamin and his teacher Mrs. Harris. He is in first grade this year and he LOVES it! He also loves his teacher. ;) Since the second day of school he has come home and asked me if I have made anything yet that he could give her. So I had to get on it and make something!! And I can't just make something for one teacher, no that would be too easy, I have to make something for all my kids' teachers. So luckily this year we only have 4 teachers between my 3 kids. ;)</div>
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Target had these cute little baskets in their 'Dollar Spot'. I also picked up these tiny clothes pins there as well. Wish I had gotten more! I decorated the outside of the baskets and the clothes pins with some of the current fall dsp from Stampin' Up! To the backs of the clothes pins I added some self adhesive magnet so they can use them on the chalk boards or file cabinets.<br />
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Teachers need to relax, so I gave them each a tea bag holder with Scripture Tea and Sugar. And what goes better with a cup of tea than a good book? So they each got a bookmark!<br />
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This is a magnet. I just clustered together a bunch of beautiful leaves from the current Stampin' Up! mini catalog. They turned out adorable!<br />
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Here are the goodies all put together. These were really fun to make and the teachers were all so surprised to get them. I'm glad my kid's like to give gifts to their teachers. They all work hard and we do appreciate them!! <br />
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Okay Ladies!! So here it is...this is the 2 page layout that we will be doing for our first club meeting!! Definitely a Fall theme. You get to try a couple new products; Core'dinations card stock, Sanding system (cool!!), Orchard Harvest DSP, Wonderfall Stamp set, Autumn Accents Bigz Die and the Naturals Designer Buttons. <br />
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It will be a fun and busy night! You won't be disappointed! I will provide snacks and beverages. <br />
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Remember, for $25 you get to make this layout and leave with your own package of Harvest Orchard DSP, a pack of Naturals Designer Buttons and 2 more sheets of Whisper White 12x12 card stock. So you can go home inspired and ready complete many more pages at home. <b>Also if you make a Stampin' Up! order with me I will reduce your club fee by $10!! </b><br />
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Our club night is <i><b>Thursday, October 18th at 7 pm.</b></i> Send me an email if you have any questions or want to sign up!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-42378209566130009832012-09-24T10:06:00.000-07:002012-09-24T10:06:59.139-07:00Scrapbooking Club Anyone???I am preparing a new club idea! Are you behind on your scrapbooks? Who isn't?! Well, I thought I'd offer a monthly Scrapbooking Club!<br />
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Just think by joining this club you would be guaranteed to have a two page layout completed every month! Wouldn't you feel like you accomplished something!? Also with your extra paper and accessories included you have everything you need to complete more pages on your own at home! This club will begin <b>Thursday night, October 18th</b>! Please email or call me to sign up.</div>
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Here is a little something I added to my Etsy store recently. I do love the Mixed Bunch stamp set along with the blossom punch! And this is also one of the new in colors: Summer Starfruit. Lovely paired with Basic Gray.</div>
Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-53977636875512343102012-09-06T12:57:00.000-07:002012-09-06T12:57:04.038-07:00Catching UpWhew! The kids are back in school and now I have a bit of time each day to devote to crafting again! It has been a whirlwind of a summer with lots of changes in store for the Kowalker family. I hope to be sharing some of those changes with you all soon, here on my blog. I hope you all had a wonderful summer as well and are happily getting back into a school time routine. It just makes a world of difference to be on a schedule again. It's amazing what I can accomplish with 2-3 of my children NOT around. ;)<br />
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I don't have much creatively to show right now, the kids have only been back in school for 3 days. But I hope to share more regularly with you soon. I did however get to meet in person finally, <a href="http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Becky Roberts</a><a href="http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> </a>this weekend. We have been online 'friends' for about 5 years and she has been my Stampin' Up! upline for almost 3 of those years! Anyway, I love her and YES! she is every bit as sweet and spunky in person as she is online!<br />
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Here is one card I made recently that I used markers to ink the sentiment and love how it turned out. I always wondered how people did this technique until I got Stampin' Up! markers! NOT ALL MARKERS ARE CREATED EQUAL!! With Stampin' Up! markers you can color your stamp images and the ink stays on them til you stamp it on paper (you just give it a little 'huff' breath)! None of the markers I had tried before worked this way! It is so fun and cool, I just love the effect.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by my blog today! God bless you! Now, do something creative!<br />
Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-83580028614838200772012-06-02T08:11:00.001-07:002012-06-02T08:11:50.062-07:00New Catalog is now Active!!<br />
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Here is the link to view it online!<span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><a href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-US/2012_2013_ibc_agb30v/index.html"><span style="font-size: medium;">http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-US/2012_2013_ibc_agb30v/index.html</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">There is so much wonderful and fun new stuff! Remember that my online store has been temporarily deactivated so just email or call me with your order and I will place your order right away! ;) </span></div>Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-28320886154452761102012-05-22T06:56:00.000-07:002012-05-22T06:56:41.540-07:00Summer Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just think this card turned out delightful. I used the 'rock and roll' technique on the fabulous floret.<br />
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See the two colors on the flower: daffodil delight and island indigo. It's perty! ;)<br />
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Dimentionals were a must here.<br />
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Thanks for lookin'! Have a blessed day!<br />
<br />Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-91735486253469178972012-05-15T07:44:00.001-07:002012-05-15T07:44:46.517-07:00Twitterpated is in the new Catalog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so pleased that Stampin' Up! added the Twitterpated line to the new catalog coming out June 1st. I just got my catalog yesterday along with the new In Colors paper, ink and pens and I am in LOVE!!<br />
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There is so much fun new stuff; stamps and paper and ribbons and buttons! ooh la la! I am excited to try out the new ink pads too.<br />
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Hope you have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-23188753442684390852012-05-11T07:26:00.000-07:002012-05-11T07:27:16.591-07:00ROAR!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know it's already the end of the school year, but these little dinosaurs are so cute! I had to buy them for my kiddo's and I'm so glad I did.<br />
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I made these little 3x3 cards with lunch notes in mind. I love to surprise my son with a note in his lunch.<br />
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Their faces are so cute. ;)<br />
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Have a great day and thanks for stoppin' by!Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-47904753636716997622012-04-25T08:46:00.000-07:002012-04-25T08:46:13.890-07:00Discontinued Accessory List Available<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: medium;">The <strong><span style="color: #990000;">Discontinued Accessory List</span></strong> was announced today. You can see all the items <a href="http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/Def_Decorative_en-US.pdf">HERE</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">If your favorites are on the list, order quickly. Accessories are while supply lasts only. Boo-hoo! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The list is HUGE but don't panic. We
already knew the Decor Elements and Simply Adorned lines were going to
go as Stampin' Up! is shifting their focus back to their core
papercrafting products (yeah!!). You will also notice that all the
stamp pads are shown on the discontinued list. The colors are NOT
changing! The pad design is changing to a new improved Firm Foam Pad.
The Firm Foam pads offer better ink coverage and, in turn, better
stamped images. The colors are all the same!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">You will also notice a lot of 12 x 12
cardstock and markers on the hit list. They are being reconfigured.
Not all 12" x 12" cardstock colors will be available in individual packs
anymore. Color assortment packs will be available, and some colors from
each color collection will be available in individual packs. Stampin’
Write Markers in more popular colors will still be available
individually. Color assortments packs will still be available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">So.. if you have a particular color of
cardstock that you can't live without in 12 x 12 size, you better order
Up! Same with individual markers...get them while they last.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Here's the deal tho folks. Even though
you are seeing a lot of your favorite stamp sets and products going
away. In each new catalog Stampin' Up! always supplies us with fresh
stamp sets and up to date accessories that make our projects fabulous.
It's ok, change is good (even though I do not like it!) and 6 months
from now we won't even remember what was on that list! Just keep
stampin' and enjoying!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/RetiredStamps_0412_en-US.pdf">Discontinued Stamp Set List</a></span></div>Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8215543555849382505.post-58967868917633358722012-04-15T13:06:00.002-07:002012-04-15T13:09:43.310-07:00Stampin' Up! Retired List Just Published!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Time To Say Goodbye to the Old Favorites!</span></strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-Vpa4zYA7F3kW4nq1d2teibquLEZutFmndFJyLRKPn1yNzre29ak0YDWGJO4WbstbgIBaFAaYridCasPNiE_khHQv8wDCb_gBdPkLZktQvfNm6MKjiR0SfXC_Z1p8GiKNOhCXpREBHE/s1600/Retired+List.bmp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-Vpa4zYA7F3kW4nq1d2teibquLEZutFmndFJyLRKPn1yNzre29ak0YDWGJO4WbstbgIBaFAaYridCasPNiE_khHQv8wDCb_gBdPkLZktQvfNm6MKjiR0SfXC_Z1p8GiKNOhCXpREBHE/s320/Retired+List.bmp" border="0" height="144" width="320" /></a> </div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">You can see the retired stamp set list <a href="http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/RetiredStamps_0412_en-US.pdf">HERE</a>.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Whew! Ouch! Some sets I'm really sad about, but nothing a little shopping won't cure. Bring on the new stuff!!!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Retired stamps sets are while supplies last, so don't miss out!<br /><br />Contact me today to order!<br />I have temporarily deactivated my Stampin' Up! website so just email or call me to place your orders!<br /></span></div>Amanda Kowalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274632866334063567noreply@blogger.com0