March Stamp of the Month Art # 6

Art by Tina Dupin

This big flower sets beautifully in the middle of a 6 x 6 card.  Here Tina uses "direct to ink" swiping of the cardstock edges for a shabby chic look.

March Stamp of the Month Art # 5

Art by Shannon Law

Here is a clear picture of using the base and shade stamping technique.  With these stamp sets, it's so easy, just in two easy steps, to create color and depth.  Stamp the one flower image with darker color, and the second flower image with the lighter - and you get this beautiful rose.  Same process with the leaves.  Finish it off with a little Baker's Twine.  This vertical card, folded at the top is a style that always catches my eye, and I don't use it often enough when creating!

March Stamp of the Month Art # 4

Art by Maggie Cameron

What a great little tab Maggie has here, to the right of the flower.  The perfect place for a follow-up sentiment.  This card has an eclectic look to me - and I like that it combines elements that don't normally occur to me . . . the delicate rose with the strong striped bow . . . the blues and browns of the paper with the delicate pink and green of the floral . . . it all works, and I love the look!

March Stamp of the Month Art # 3

Art by Darlys Recker

Clementine Papers are featured here on one of our great swing cards.  This card is easily cut on our Artiste Cricut cartridge to make a fast and creative presentation!

March Stamp of the Month Art # 2

Art by Julie Reynolds

Those who know me well know that I'm not normally a "flowery" let alone "rosey" kind of person!  But I loved using some of the other stamps in this set.  I chose the Buzz & Bumble papers here, and the stripes worked perfectly for this card.  I used the smallest of the Mocha Opaques in between the leaves, along with some dots drawn with an alcohol marker.

Dramatic Drop in Gas Prices!!!

Things aren't always what they seem . . . Yes, this sign I drove by the other day (actually I was STOPPED at a stop light!) did catch my eye, and it DID show a drop in price . . . but not the kind of drop that would show up at the pump or in my wallet.  Though my headline here may be misleading . . . it's still "somewhat" true . . .  Life isn't always what it seems.  Have you ever looked at someone else's life and thought, "They have it all together."  "They really have the best job."  They really have a fully functional family!" We've all done that.  And then . . . as time goes by, we realize that those situations aren't always what they seem.  Just like our own lives, those situations are not as perfect on the inside, as they sometimes appear on the outside. When I turned 50, I decided that I would let myself live with imperfection more easily.  Imperfection in myself.  Am I running late?  It's not the end of the world.  Did I make a mistake?    The house won't fall down around me.  Did I say the wrong thing?  I'll get over it.  Perfection is usually a myth - kind of like the idea of dramatically dropping gas prices.   So I'm growing up!  I realize that things aren't always as they seem.  Other people's lives aren't perfect, and mine isn't either.  I'm blessed and surrounded by God's good gifts.  I'm going to choose to live happily in the midst of the imperfection!

Jump for Joy in March! Jump to the Next Level of Hostess Rewards Close Read During the month of March, hostesses “jump” to the next level of Hostess Rewards when a Gathering reaches $250 or more!* More discounts and free product for hostesses. Now that’s a reason to jump for joy! *Shipping/handling and tax applies. Only Gatherings with a total of $250 or more will qualify for the jump in Hostess Rewards or Hostess Rewards Plus! Qualifying hostesses will receive Hostess Rewards from one level only—the level that is one higher than their sales total. Offer valid March 1–31, 2013. Make your jump to the next level »

Extra! Extra! Studio J® Savings Extended! All Layouts are $5 through March 15! Close Read In order to allow even more time for you to create and purchase Studio J® layouts at the wonderful $5 per layout price, this offer has been extended. Now through March 15, 2013, all Studio J layouts will be $5!* That’s $1.95 savings per each two-page layout! It’s the perfect time to get clicking with ready-made Express Collections or customize layouts with embellishments, My Stickease® accents, and unique papers and color combinations of your own. If you’ve never tried Studio J before, what are you waiting for? You’ve taken the photos. Now keep the memories! *Shipping/handling applies. Studio J credits must be redeemed before this promotion can be applied. Offer valid February 1–March 15, 2013. Get started with Studio J »

Stamp of the Month: Floral Happiness Happiness Is . . . Close Read ...the My Acrylix® Floral Happiness stamp set! Whatever happiness is to you, you’ll be able to share it using this stamp set with many sentiments to express what makes you happy. This set of 16 stamps also contains base and shade floral images to guarantee that your projects will really blossom in two-tone trend. Let your art flourish with each layer of added color. This happy set is $5 with your qualifying $50 order this month only. See the March 2013 Stamp of the Month »

The Perfect Fit More My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Frames! Close Read If you loved the My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Frames stamp set, you’ll flip for the Perfect Fit—Frames 2! Like its predecessor, this is a set of four stamps that coordinate with other Perfect Fit sets, such as the new My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Birthday, My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Mom, and My Acrylix® Perfect Fit—Dad stamp sets. Additionally, these stamps have a corresponding shape on the Cricut® Artiste cartridge so that you can stamp right on your Cricut®-cut pieces! Because it works well with so many other products, this set is a perfect choice at $17.95. See the new Perfect Fit—Frames stamp set »

March Stamp of the Month Art # 1

Art by Debi Gardner

Isn't this just lovely?  It looks to me like the inside should say, "having you as my mother."  The perfect Mother's Day card!  But with this set, you have several options to stamp, if you didn't want to write your own message.  You pick!