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Hi Stampers:
We made it to St Maarten ~ It is sooo Gorgeous here:)
Todays card I used the rock & roll technique which you can view a video I made doing this technique back in June 2008 HERE
I used the simple friendship stamp set
Today is the last day for the Buy 3 designer paper packs get 1 free PLUS the 20% off the Jumble alphabet stamp #115199 and It's not to late to join the SU! family & My Glitter Queens stamping team for $75.00 all details can be found HERE
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Today I want to give you the 411 on these FABULOUS birthday calendars # 101398 from Stampin Up!
What a Awesome gift for you and or someone in your life, Thats because these Calendars NEVER expire ..
Dawns Side Note:
I have had my calendar for a long long time now and all the stamp sets I will show you on my calendar are all Retired BOO HOO !
But I will give you the names of the stamp sets they are from~ Just In case you love them as much as I do Many of them are still in my collection :)
Have a Fabulous weekend and thanks for peeking in today :)
I found a restaurant that is close by with NO blocks on you tube Not sure How often I will be able to pop in there But we shall see if this works Let me know cause I dont see anything since it is blocked on my end
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Until later... Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Today we will be making this card .
I just love this Just Beachy stamp set # 113796 .
Click on over to my Stamping Studio to check out todays video and get the supply list .
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Today we will be making this adorable card box .. I got a box like this one from my room mate DeMaris at convention last year .
You can check DeMaris's blog out HERE .
So lets click on over to my Stamping Studio and check out todays video .
Until Later... Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers :
Here are a few simple note cards I made using the Rockabilly DSP #114039 and the Tart & Tangy stamp set #111514 .
I also used the Thank you Kindly stamp set#111700 for the greeting :) I also added Red Glitter to my cherries using the Fine Galaxy Glitter #114286
Cards measure 3" X 6" and the finished size is 3" X 3"
You have until May 31, 2009 to take advantage of the Buy 3 designer paper packs & get 1 Free + You can join the SU! Family & My Glitter Queens Stamping team for $75.00 with the scrapbooking starter kit ~ You can read all the details HERE
DAWNS STAMPING THOUGHTS
My hubby is coming home this morning YAHOO!! Then this Friday don't forget I will be leaving for St Maarten for 2 weeks with my Hubby & Jessie . We are sooo excited !
You can still place your online orders with me online at my SU! web site HERE
All Thank you notes will be mailed out after my return home on June 14th .
Which by the way My June thank you notes are sooo stinkin cute I can't wait for you to see them ..More details and all the exciting news starting on June 1st PLUS my 2 personal specials for June will be highlighted in my Newsletter so if you have not signed up for my Newsletter WHAT are you waiting for ???.
The sign up box for Dawns Newsletter is on the right hand side right under my C box "Ask a question " section .
I will also reply to emails after my return home as well .
Tomorrow I will kick off my stock pile of videos for the next 4 weeks with a super cute Card box video that I recieved from my room mate DeMaris at Convention last year,
Then Friday I have a Faux Grid card video I will be sharing with you &
Saturday will be another stamping 411 video . Stay tuned for all the fun videos this week stampers :)
Many posts have already been pre scheduled for sharing with you . I will also "try" using twitter while I am away so for all of you who are following me, You will know about all the fun !
I think that's about it, for now anyway :)
~ I will Miss you ~Hopefully you won't even know I am gone~ especially if I have internet connection over there:)
Have a Fabulous Day !
Until Later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Here is another version of my Orange card that I made HERE
Simple Friendship stamp set #113397 was used once again .
This one uses my Favorite color . I mentioned that I wated to make one using purple so Here it is ..
I used Lovely Lilac card stock # 100427 with White embossing powder #109132 .
I also added a touch of lovely Lilac Marker #100056 to my flowers to make them pop.
Have a Fabulous day !
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
I love pop up cards and this one uses a Fabulous stamp set Called Crazy for Cupcakes #111618
Pink passion#102762 card stock & Pixie pink #105121 card stock was used for my pop up card today.
Lets not forget the white gel pen #105021 . I also wheeled out the tiny cupcakes with my cupcakes wheel # 113121
The Large oval punch #107305 & Scallop oval punch#114889 were also used for my greeting .
Speaking of Punches :
I recieve so many questions on the sizes of the fabulous punches I use from SU!
Sooooo I posted a Page under Dawns pages on the right hand side of my blog for the Measurements of punches
You can click HERE to view this if you like~ The page will be under Dawns Pages on the right side right under my You tube Badge and I will update the measurements on SU! new punches that come out in the future
I also made a video making a pop up card like this one a long time ago ~ which has me thinking I may need to update this video as well after I get back :) you can check it out HERE
Have a Fabulous Day!
Thank you for stopping by today :)
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers :
Memorial Day weekend Blog candy ...
Gee whiz it has been a while since I had a blog Candy so Today is the day for a Blog candy give away ....
Items included in Blog Candy give a way are some awesome goodies :
Flower pack ~from Micheals
Stamp set ~Birthdays Count # 116210
Sizzlets die ~Little leaves # 1134511
Versa Mark ink pad #102283
Dazzling Diamonds #102023
Bookmarker~ Handle with Prayer
Adhesive remover #103684
Dimensionals # 104430
Here is what you need to do to register for Dawns Blog Candy
The winner of this blog candy will have to be following me on Twitter You have until
Monday night May 25, 2009 at 10:00pm eastern time
To follow me on Twitter Just click HERE Once you click FOLLOW Stamper Dawn ( That's me) then I will see you over there .. THATS IT!!
If you are already following me on Twitter then you are all set for the drawing for my Blog Candy
The winner will be picked from all my Tweets that follow me on Monday night at 10pm eastern time . One of my Tweets will recieve this blog candy posted above
**Remember you have until 10:00pm Eastern time Monday night May 25, 2009**
Winner will be announced Monday Night before 10:30pm Eastern time.
The winner will have to email me their mailing address ASAP so I can ship the blog candy goodies out before I leave this upcoming Friday for 2 weeks
Another Nice thing about following me on Twitter you will get updates with links when I post to my blog over there :) Just another easy way to follow me on my blog~ if your interested that is :)
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For my Sunday Share I would like to introduce you all to Shelli Gardner the CEO of SU!
Dawns Stamping Thoughts :
I am totally exhaused from making 25 videos within 4 days, Usually I am a week ahead for my video posts. I think I need a vacation to re cover from all the videos I made Hee! Hee! . As exhaused as I am from making them in such a short amount of time I am soooo very excited about sharing them all with you.
I have heard many comments on my nail polish. Since all 25 videos were made this past week thought I would let you know that you will be seeing that Hot pink nail polish over the next 4 weeks of videos ( No time to change nail color in between filming .. Sorry )
I understand it's not my Normal polish ( purple ) But then again change is good right ?
At least you will know when I return from vacation since my videos will NOT be with the hot pink nail polish Hee! Hee!
Also I will TRY and post my Sunday shares on the 3 Sundays while I am gone But as of today I really am not sure if I will just skip posting on Sunday or not, since I do alot of searching for Awesome Sunday share videos during the week, So I may not have time to post new Sunday shares , so please keep this in mind while I am gone .
My Sunday Shares are really the highlight of my week But I just don't have to time to devote to this before I leave, But I will TRY .
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Today I thought I would give you the 411 on the Awesome
Forget me not keeper #105525
from Stampin'Up! .
This box is just perfect for your photos , cards or anything else you like to store for your crafting projects .
The boxes are very easy to assemble which I will show you that in todays video .
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Until later... Happy Stampin !
Hi Stampers:
Today I will show you how I got this Lattice design on my 2 cards.
Click on over to my STAMPING STUDIO and check out todays video
Until later... Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers :
Today will be be making this card .
I resently got this Just Beachy stamp set#113796 from the occasions mini .
This is such an adorable stamp set Love all those cute fish and it is Just perfect for this type of card .
You may recall the other ones I made
using this design below back in 2007.
Click on over to my Stamping Studio to check out todays video and you can get the supplies I used for todays card over there as well .
Thanks for stopping by .
Until later... Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers :
I made these cards for my CA stampers club this month If you think you seen this type of card before YOU have.
This past Sunday I showed you the Mothers day card we made with my Sunday school kids HERE
BUT for my cards today I used the Candy Cane lane designer paper # 113980 NO I didn't add all those doodle dots by hand :) thats the awesome designer paper
with the 5 petal flower punch #109041 & the Trio Flower punch #109183 with Riding Hood red CS #111348 and Certainly celery CS#105125 and the Celebrate YOU is from the stamp set A little Birthday Cheer # 115018 Then I added a Silver brad #104336 to the center of my flowers
Have a Wonderful Wednesday !
Until later... Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
I am going to be so sad to see the Pink Pirouette " In color" retired this year. I would have never thought that 5 years ago .
Funny thing is I remember when I 1st started stamping and the very last color group of inks I bought myself was Soft subtels My favoritest cousin ( Ruthie) told me all the time that was her favorite color group ( Soft subtels ) and I thought to myself NOT me!
Well after awhile I bought all the Soft Subtels ~Guess what? Ruthie was right~ The Soft subtels totally ROCK! I never really thought of myself as a Soft subtels type of person~ BOY was I wrong .
There is always a soft subtel color I use yes certainly Celery or Lavender Lace , Pretty in Pink are the few I lean towards all the time BUT the Pink pirouette has been one of my top favorites this past year as well .
Another one of my favorites is Basic Gray I guess this is the new Black this year Hee! Hee!
My cards today are simular to these 2 I have done videos on HERE and HERE
I used the Great friend Stamp set # 113792 and the designer paper Walk in the park # 115123 both of which are in the Occasions Mini right now . I also used the Eyelet border punch #113692 & added some Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon # 109064
Have a Terrific Tuesday and Thank you for sharing a part of your busy day with me today :)
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Today I filmed 5 more videos ONLY 3 more left to film YAHOO!!
I even took this sneak Peek photo of all my video files ready to share in the upcoming weeks :)
Now did you really think I was going to post a photo that you would know what the videos are going to be :) HEE! HEE! what fun would that be ? You can click to enlarge BUT all you will see are the files all 22 of them :)
Sorry
Until later.. Happy Stampin !
Hi Stampers : I love the looks of black & white for projects . Just something about those 2 colors together makes it look sooo elegant . I used the Simple friendship stamp set #113397 for my card today. I also used White embossing powder#109132 with the Versa mark ink pad# 102283 and the Eyelet border punch#113692 with Whisper White Taffeta ribbon #109070 WOWZIE! OH boy ... I am very close to having all my videos filmed & edited . They will "Hopefully" be shared while I am on Vacation for 2 weeks starting May 29th I filmed over 17 videos within the last few days WHEW! Those 17 videos include those for my Blog Here for YOU & also for my Downline as well (Glitter Queens get 2 videos a week ) so as of today I have ONLY 8 more to film to carry me through June 20th . Hopefully I will finish off those within the next few days BECAUSE .... Hubby is coming home 1 week from tomorrow YAHOO!! Then its Vacation time . Just be praying that we will have internet connection when we are on vacation. Just know If we do I will be posting. For me Personally blogging does not take alot of time especially when things are all done & lined up to share with you . It really is just a matter of typing my post and adding the goodies, Plus I just love blogging. It's my quite time of the day with the Lord & then blogging is next ..Hopefully that makes sense :) Plus I post to my blog very early every day and will have some pre scheduled for posting so It will NOT take away from my Family & our fun vacation. Hopefully you won't even know I am gone except for when I share those vacation photos while I am away :) My Sweet Mom will be house sitting & taking care of Bowzer so ALL is GREAT! PLUS Bowzer loves his alone time with his Grandma Hee! Hee!
Speaking of Black & white Take a look at Jessie's nails. She painted her nails this weekend took her about 1 hour .
She actually used a tooth pick to add the black nail polish to create her design( which she LOVES this black & white design ~ she has a Purse and cell phone cover with a design simular to her nails ) ** click on photo to enlarge viewing **
Sorry for the long post today
Thank you so much for peeking in today :)
I will see you all again tomorrow
Until later... Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Last Sunday for Mothers day I was able to share my love of stamping with my Sunday School kids .Plus a few older kids were there as well .
Here is a upclose photo of the card as well . I was in control of the dazzling diamonds ( of course ) . I must say I was very impressed with my little stampers since they stayed on track and followed the design I created for them to make for their Mothers. Enjoy the quick video today from last Suday . OK I Just couldn't resist these 2 other videos the 1st one and I am sure you will see why I wanted to share it :) Hee! Hee! The 2nd One well Lets just say I get such a laugh from this sweet movie I had to post another one . Here is the card we all made and yes I had to make a quick video of them stamping ( below). It was alot of fun.
Have a Fabulous Sunday!
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Hi Stampers:
Todays video I will give you a quick tip on how to get a Crisp clean image the 1st time with your solid image stamps . If this happens to you Then Here is a quick tip video just for YOU!!
Remember to always apply pressure when stamping .. NO rocking ~ Just press down
Here is something else you can do to get that crisp clean image the very 1st time when your stamping with a Brand new solid image stamp .
The photo above shows before and after which I will highlight in todays video below ( click on photo to enlarge viewing ) .
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Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Todays video was inspired by my Great friend Donna. Donna's card is sooo beautiful That I new I wanted to make one also . I turned mine the other way But Donna is my secret inspiration for todays video .
You can check out Donna's Card on her blog HERE
HEY make sure you say Hi to her for me She is a sweetie pie..
You can click on over to my Stamping Studio and check out todays video and get the supply list there as well .
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Today we will be making this adorable double box holder . OH my goodness this box is sooo stinkin Cute LOVE IT!!
I got my box filled with yummy snickers minis
Until later.. Happy Stampin! Click on over to my Stamping Studio check out todays video and get the supply list over there as well .
Hi Stampers:
I am sure you have heard all the "Orange" jokes BUT I couldn't resist to ask you
Orange you glad it's Wednesday?
That's because when I was making this card Thats all I could think about was Orange and you see why ?
I used the Simple Friendship stamp set #113397 for my simple Card today. I embossed the images with White embossing powder #109132 on the Only Orange card stock .
It's really unlike me to grab Only Orange card stock #102837 1st when crafting, But seriously it was the 1st color I picked for this card~ NO not purple I know who would have thought that HUH? 
Maybe purple will be next on the list .
I love how cute this card looks BUT the longest part in making this card was hand cutting the flowers out, the Friend part easy peasy since I used the 1 3/4" circle punch #112004 .
To add depth to my images I colored certain areas in with my Only Orange Marker #100051.
Orange you wanting to make one now? :)
Have a Wonderful Wednesday !
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Just having fun with my new Stamp set Bird on a branch # 113266. So many stamp images in this one cute set that I was drawn too especially the greeting Thinking of you .. Love that writting.
I was at Micheals the other day and found these beautiful flowers in the clearance bin so I added one to todays card . They are beautiful & so detailed I couldn't resist them :)
The package of flowers includes the brown one that I used on my card today also.
I got an extra package of these pretty flowers Plus some other fun things I have on hand so stay tuned for
Dawns blog candy coming very soon
I also used the Urban Oasis DSP #113978 again for my card Plus the Horizontal slot punch#105089 to hold my Whisper white Organza ribbon# 114319 The Tree & background on right was stamped with Sahara Sand classic ink # 105208
Jessie is counting the days until school is out for the summer ( 8 actual days left PLUS next week are 1/2 days ) Plus we are starting to look into Senior pics to be taken within the next few months .
Thank you for stopping by a sharing a part of your busy day with me today .
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Happy Monday :)
Todays card I used my new found Favorite stamp set Simple Friendship #113397 I have gone alittle crazy with it over the weekend , so you may see alot of cards using this stamp set in the upcoming days .
I just resently got this set and I don't know why it took me so long to add it to my stamp collection .
I used the Urban Oasis designer paper#113978 for my background on todays card. This Designer paper has to be my current favorite as well
Plus all of Fabulous Stampin'Up! designer paper is on Speical this month Buy 3 get 1 FREE gotta love that :) you can click HERE for all of those details
Supplies I used for todays card :
Urban Oasis DSP #113978
Simple Friendship stamp set # 113397
Black Embossing powder #109133
Versa mark ink pad #102283
Heat tool #100005
Black StazOn Ink #101406
Black GG ribbon #109027
1 3/4" circle punch #112004
Dimensionals #104430
Card stock
Kraft #102125
Black #102851
Resently I recieved in my mail box a sweet card with extra goodies from a mystery friend Thank you whoever YOU are 
Until later... Happy Stampin!
a little something different for you this Mothers day weekend. Hi Stampers:
I have had sooo many requests on what color purple nail polish I wear ~ so I thought I would do a quick video on the ones I use, PLUS show you a mix on what Jessie like's ( which I will be wearing that shortly as well since it is sooo stunning )
The Nail Savvy is mine & Jessie's Favorite But I have resently found a purple from Sally Hansens that is nice also .
I will also highlight a couple other products I use when using colored nail polish to help it from chipping so quickly .
Nail polish is sooo fun.
Thank you for all your comments on my nails & my nail polish . I wore acrylics for many many years ( even before Cosmetology school ) just a few years ago I had taken them off and haven't went back . I was also a Major nail bitter growing up.
Have a Wonderful Mothers day
Until later... Happy Stampin!
click on over to my Stamping Studio to view todays video
Hi Stampers:
I am sooo excited about todays video .. I found Stephanie's flower pot card and I got in contact with Stephanie about doing a video using her measurments that she has HERE on her blog.
Click on over and checks hers out and make sure you send a BIG hug to her .
Ijust love this card I have made so many of them . What is so awesome about this Flower pot card is that it fits in a reg sized SU! Med. Whisper White envelopes #107301 (Those envelopes measure 4 3/8" X 5 3/4")
Such a Awesome card for Your Mom on her Special day ths Sunday :)
Click on over to my STAMPING STUDIO to check out todays video I will also have the supplies I used in todays videos over there as well .
Have a Fantasic Friday Stampers
Until later... Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers :
Todays video we will be making 2 different types of bows that I use most offten on my projects .
I have heard from so many of you requesting Just a Bow making video so today is the Day ..
You are also going to notice something very different about todays video ..
You will be watching as if you are right over my shoulder . I just resently discovered a few days ago how to flip my videos with my Editing program YAHOO!!
Either way~ You will be seeing both versions of my videos between Now till the middle of June after that all new video's filmed should all be fliped in the future. Enjoy todays video :) When viewing video make sure you hit theHQ button Stay tuned for tomorrow video you don't want to miss it ! Until later... Happy Stampin! I have pre recorded many videos using the Older way of filming ( Non fliped way / upside down ) since I will be going out of town soon, I have been trying to stock pile videos for my time away for you that visit my blog ( That's if I can get internet service out of the country )
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Hi Stampers:
I thought I would make another Gate fold card .
This time I cut it at
4 1/4" X 11 " I have a Video on how to make a Gate fold card HERE .
This one I added To the Nines designer paper#114038 to the panels .
This Specialty designer paper is also included in the buy 3 get 1 FREE promotion going on right now which you can mix & match all our Fabulous designer paper & also the Textured 12" X 12" Card stock
Click HERE for all the details on the 3 Great promotions going on right now for National Scrapbooking Month .
I also used the cute stamp set from the Occasions mini called And Many Mower # 113724.
Close to cocoa & Sage Shadow card stock was used for the base & for the top layer .The Ticket corner punch #107214 & Silver brads # 104336 were also added
SU! Markers were used to color my Golfer which are Creamy Caramel#100078 & Sage Shadow#100040, Then Going Gray was used for the golf club and Mellow Moss#100038 for the grass
Last minute add on was the grass sprigs around the greeting inside as well ~ wasn't to sure how it would turn out But I think it is really cute (you can click on either photo to enlarge your viewing ) Have a Wonderful Wednesday. Thank you for sharing a part of your busy day with me today :) Here is the inside of the card . I stamped the golfer again on scrap whisper white and then cut out the golf club and golf ball and added them to the greeting inside .
Hi Stampers:
I think this may be the last Great Pickle search update for awhile thats because many of you posted comments and sent me emails re: my Most favorite pickle ..
Many posted for me to Just ask my BP gal to order me a case of these fabulous pickles ~ that I can ONLY get from that BP gas station .
DUH I should have done that sooner since I chat with her all the time about different stuff .
LOOK what I got last week . The Pickle guy makes 2 deliveries a week and this past Tuesday was one of his days & she got me a whole case of these fabulous pickles I requested that if there was any way I could get them at room temp that would be Great ( since I wanted to send some pickles in the mail ) Just wasn't sure about sending refrigerated Pickles through the mail BUT I said if she couldn't get them at room temp I still wanted a case (12 in a case ) .
Well this past Tuesday I picked them up and they were at room tempt YAHOO! The worse part is 3/4 of them are gone due to me getting Jessie hooked on them now .. BUT really I am not complaining cause I can always Get MORE!! :)
Just think of all the doors she can decorate with the buy 3 get 1 FREE special going on right now HERE Last night Jessie had her Friend Chelsea spend the night & We went to BD's Mongolian Barbeque for dinner YUMMYO~ Thanks for stopping in today :) Ok on the subject of Jessie look what she did to her Bedroom door she took 6x6 designer paper and decorated her whole door .. Sooo snazzy ILR she asked me to take a look at what she did and Lets just say I was impressed ..
In the center of her door she added her name which was smart since it could be mistaken for entry to my Stampin room Hee! Hee!
Hi Stampers:
Happy Monday!!
Today I want to share a Video / Public service announcement ~ NO stamping ~ Just me sharing something I found in my search of a teeth whitening system .
( Yes it seems I am always "In Search " of something weather it be Pickles or a Teeth whitening system.
Hey speaking of Pickles ~stay tuned for my Great Pickle search update.
I am not getting paid for my PSA today ( I wish ) I just use this project and have had great results with it .
Use in Moderation and visit for dentist for check-up's every 6 months for heathly teeth.
So if you're up for a good laugh~watch the video Below.
And Then after you have a good Laugh at me watch the video below that has more info on Twilight Teeth .
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P.S GUESS WHAT?
My Blog will be getting a new Face lift :) I am sooo excited !! So stay tuned ..
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Hi Stampers:
Since it is National Scrapbook Month , I thought I would make a 6 x6 page & add my pretties flower from yesterday video .
I used one of my favorite photos of my sweet Jessica when she was a baby .
I used the printed window sheets#115122 as a over lay ontop of my photo and the Smile at the bottom is from the Summer Love rub ons # 114620.
I also used the New Scallop oval Punch #114889 and the large oval punch# 107305
I used the eyelet border punch #113692 with whisper white card stock and the organza whisper white ribbon #114319
Pink Pirouette card stock#111351 and Pink Pirouette designer paper #112156 was also used. The flower is from the Pretties Kit #109114 .
Bowzer probably feels bad that I didn't use him for my 6x6 page so I thought I would show you 3 cute photos of my Bowzer today ~
Gotta show the love to both ya know ( you can click photos to enlarge )
For my Sunday Share video Here is an Awesome video/Song
And here is a Great video ...Hummm Alot of great songs to stamp too HUH? Who Knew a stethoscope could have a deeper meaning :)
Make sure you watch till the end :)
P.S Don't miss my Public Service Announcement tomorrow ( Monday 5-4-09)
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Hi Stampers :
I have another Stamping 411 video for you today .
I will be highlighting the Pretties kit#109114 and I will also be showing you how I added color to the flowers in this kit .
Click on over to my Stamping Studio for todays video.
Until later.. Happy Stampin!
Thank you
