Happy New Year everyone!  2017 proved to be a year filled with some unexpected lows but so many more unexpected highs but the Lord has guided us through it all!

This new year will also bring the brand new Occasions Catalog AND Stampin’ Up!’s largest sale of the year called “Sale-A-Bration” (fondly called SAB). If you’ve placed a $25 order with me during the previous 6 months you should have received your complimentary copies of both the Occasions Catalog and the SAB brochure by now.  If you’re not familiar with how this annual sale works here’s a quick run down.

• Sale-A-Bration period is January 3rd – March 31st
• Shop: For every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you will receive a free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice! There is also a NEW REWARD level this year, too.
  • If you spend $50, you get to choose one free level 1 product.
  • If you spend $100, you get to choose one free level 2 product, OR, you can choose two level 1 items.
  • If you spend $150, you have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.
  • If you spend $250, you will receive Stampin’ Rewards PLUS an additional $25 in free Stampin’ Rewards.  Example: A $250 order would entitle you to $25 in Stampin’ Rewards but during Sale-A-Bration you will receive $50 PLUS all the level products listed in the previous outline above!
• Rewards: My customers enjoy a generous and exclusive REWARDS program. Spend $25 in product and receive your invitation to a private event called “Live with Lisa” that’s filled with inspiration, a bundle of tutorials, live demonstrations and product Prize Patrol.  Spend $50 in product and receive all that PLUS a free product gift from a list.  Get all the details on my REWARDS program HERE.
• Join: January is the perfect time to purchase the custom stater kit.  Choose ANY $125 in product and pay a reduced price of $99 with FREE SHIPPING – AND – add any 2 stamp sets of your choice for free (any set, any price except Bundles and Sale-A-Bration products which are excluded). The best part is that you will enjoy a 20% discount on any and all future purchases through July 31, 2018. No strings attached, No commitments to hold events or to place another order. I welcome both hobby and business minded stampers so be sure to read all about that HERE!

If you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and are interested in receiving a complimentary copy of both the Occasions and SAB brochures I’d be happy to send you one. Click on the image below to request your copy.

The Music of Dahlias

Now on to the pretty stuff!  I’ve used two background stamps for today’s card. The video provides all kinds of tips for using these large background stamps for which I’m sure will revolutionize the way you look at them!  Let’s not overlook that beautiful ribbon – and bow – all included in today’s project video.

I’ve included pictures, cutting dimensions and supplies for today’s project in this post below. Be sure to scroll down to see them.

Wishing you a 2018 that’s filled with health, happiness, inspiration and inky finger!

Cutting Dimensions

• Basic Black cardstock base is cut 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
• Whisper White cardstock layer 1 is cut 4″ x 5 1/4″
• Whisper White cardstock layer 2 is cut 2 1/2″ x 4″ (friend card), 3″ x 4″ (hugs card)
• Berry Burst cardstock layer is cut 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″

This card was included in the Simon Says: Anything Goes Challenge

Definitely Dahlia Wood-Mount Stamp Set – 138746

Definitely Dahlia Clear-Mount Background Stamp – 139911

Sheet Music Wood-Mount Stamp Set – 143967

Sheet Music Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 143970

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 121045

Berry Burst 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 144243

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad – 132708

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad – 144083

Big Shot – 143263

Magnetic Platform – 130658

Precision Base Plate – 139684

Lovely Words Thinlits Dies – 143733

Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Berry Burst 5/8″ Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon – 144191

Mini Glue Dots – 103683

Supply List