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TCM Farewell Blog Hop

Hello and Happy First Day of December!

My semester is winding down, and I've been working on a bunch of cards using the new Fancy Pants Timbergrove product line. I've decided to challenge myself and see how many cards I can make using these products as I'm tired of watching so many supplies gather dust! I'm calling it the Use It Up! December Card Challenge. I've already written most of the posts, so I'm good to go!!!

Sooooo... there will be a card or tag here every day. (I've already written most of the posts, so I'm good to go!!!)

It is with a heavy heart that I start my project, though, as today's post is my last one as a member of The Craft's Meow design team. Sadly, owner Lisa Hjulberg has career commitments that require her to close its doors on December 31, 2013. We're all sad to see TCM leave as the stamps have always been high in quality and have featured great images.

There is a silver lining for TCM fans, though; Lisa wants to liquidate the stock so she doesn't have to deal with 2014 tax concerns - and this means super bargains for all of you!

All stamp sets have been marked down by as much as 75%! Stock is limited... once it's gone, it's gone for good, so please shop early for the best selection. All orders of $25 or more will receive a free gift with purchase. Flat rate shipping is $3.00 for all US orders and $12 for all International orders.

 

I wish Lisa the best of success and know we haven't seen the last of her in the stamping industry, and I thank her for being such a wonderful and inspirational friend. I also want to thank my fellow DT members for always challenging me to do my best by always creating such fabulous designs. Ladies, it's been a pleasure!

 

Moving right along... I'm thrilled to have been a part of TCM's DT and to be a part of today's farewell blog hop!

You should have arrived here from Jinny Newlin's blog. 

(If you'd like to start from the beginning, just go to The Craft's Meow Blog for a list with all the links.)

We were supposed to use our favorite TCM stamp set, and mine has always been Stitched Flowers - which works just fine for a seasonal card, I think!

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*The Craft's Meow STITCHED FLOWERS Clear Stamp Set	*Inkadinkado 2 CLEAR on Acrylic Blocks SMALL & MEDIUM for Rubber Stamp 93625	VersaFIne Black Onyx Ink	Fancy Pants Timbergrove 6x6
Fancy Pants Timbergrove Label Stickers	*Hero Arts Bling GEMSTONES CLEAR Gems ch181	*Scrapbook Adhesives 126 3D WHITE FOAM SQUARES Adhesive	*EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01

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Your next stop is at Elizabeta Kushner's blog!

Don't forget to please leave a comment  because I just love 'em!

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah

P.S. Check back tomorrow for Card #2 in the Use It Up! December Card Challenge!

PPC / TCM Blog Hop!

Welcome to your next stop on the Perfect Paper Crafting / The Craft's Meow Blog Hop!

 

You should be arriving from Jennie Harper's blog. 

If you'd like to start from the beginning, just go to The Craft's Meow for the full list of participants.

We DT members have been having a lot of fun swapping products, and I must say that now I've used their Perfect Layers border tools, I'm hooked! If you have any trouble with centering a panel in the middle of a mat, these babies will solve that problem in a heartbeat! (Parden my weird picture angle below.)

Here's my card:

Stamps from Christmas Blessings & Inside Christmas stamp sets.

Wanna win some $50 gift certificates? Perfect Paper Crafting and The Craft's Meow are each giving one away! A winner for each CG will be randomly drawn from all the comments left on the blogs participating in this hop! So leave a comment by midnight PST on Friday, November 22nd, to enter for a chance to win!!!

NEWS FLASH!!! The Craft's Meow is currently having a huge sale on retiring stamp sets, and Perfect Paper Crafting is offering a 5% discount on their tools for hoppers. The code to enter at checkout is meow5%. 

Your next stop is Roxie Glaza's blog!

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah

The Craft's Meow November 2013 Blog Hop

Hello, Stampers!

This month we're hosting the monthly blog hop at The Craft's Meow a few days early! Our theme is Christmas, and The Craft's Meow has some lovely holiday stamps to get you in a fine and festive mood!

You're at the beginning of the hop, but if you want to see the entire list of participants (with links), just go to The Craft's Meow.  Here's my card:

Featuring Rustic Greetings & Holiday Poinsettia

The Craft's Meow is having a S A L E on all Autumn/Fall Stamp Sets from now until midnight Pacific on November 6th.

And to get the season off to an even better start, The Craft's Meow is offering a $15 gift certificate for the lucky stamper whose comment is randomly drawn! To enter, leave a comment on the store's hop post before midnight, Pacific, on November 6th. To receive a 20% discount, enter Fall20 at checkout after you've logged into PayPal.

Your next stop is at Jennie's blog!

(If you have time, I'd love it if you'd leave me a comment because I just love 'em!)

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day,

Deborah

October Stamp Release & TCM Blog Hop

Today's the day The Craft's Meow reveals its October stamp release, and it's a whole lotta fun! If you want to purchase any of this month's five sets, just go to The Craft's Meow Shop.

You should have arrived here from Clare's blog. 

If you'd like to start from the beginning, just go to The Craft's Meow for a list.  

Here's my card featuring a little stencil action and a non-traditional color combo: 

Stamps are from the Holiday Poinsettia & Christmas Blessings stamp sets.      

Your next stop is at Jennie's blog!

For a chance to win all five stamp sets, all you need to do is leave a comment on all the blogs in the hop. One lucky person will be drawn from all comments left on one of the blogs (which one is a secret)! Eligible comments must be made by 8:00 pm Pacific on Wednesday, October 23rd. Lisa will announce the winner the next day. Good luck! (Please note that if you place an order that includes any of the new sets and then win the prize, TCM will happily refund the purchase price of any stamp sets you purchased that are part of the prize package.)

Also, Inside Christmas is the new free gift with a $60 purchase, or it can be purchased separately.

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah

The Craft's Meow OCT Release Day 4

Welcome to Day Four of the The Craft's Meow October Stamp Release!

Today we're featuring stamps from the last two of the new sets: Holiday Poinsettia by Nina B. Designs and Inside Christmas by Karen Baker. I used an element from each in my card:

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Today's stamp sets will be given away to two lucky commenters! 

Lisa will randomly draw the winners from all the comments left at today's post at The Craft's Meow blog and announce their names during tomorrow's blog post at the The Craft's Meow. So leave a comment by 8:00 p.m. PST for a chance to win!

Tomorrow is the blog hop and reveal of all this month's stamp sets - and there will be a give-away of all five sets to some lucky stamper, so don't forget to stop by!

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah

The Craft's Meow OCT Release Day 3

Welcome back for Day Three of the The Craft's Meow October Stamp Release!

Today's stamp set is designed by the talented Clare Buswell and is called Christmas Lantern.

Stamps from Christmas Lantern set from The Craft's Meow.

 

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Stamps: Christmas Lantern (TCM); Papers: Silver Cardstock; Patterned Paper (Basic Grey); Embossing Ink & Silver Powder (Ranger); Gems & Ribbon (Michael's)

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Today's prize is the Christmas Lantern stamp set!

Lisa will randomly draw a winner from all the comments left at today's post at The Craft's Meow blog and announce her name during tomorrow's blog post at the The Craft's Meow. So leave a comment by 8:00 p.m. PST for a chance to win!

And don't forget to come back again tomorrow for a preview of October's fourth and fifth new releases: Holiday Poinsettia and Inside Christmas.

Please visit The Craft's Meow blog to see what the rest of the team did with this stamp set.

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah

 

The Craft's Meow - October Release Day 2

Welcome to Day Two of the The Craft's Meow October Stamp Release!

Today's stamp set is called Christmas Blessings and is designed by the talented Karen Baker. I decided to try a little kraft action, but I missed the mark, I fear. This card definitely needs something. Please leave any suggestions for it's improvement!

Stamps from Christmas Blessings

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Stamps: Christmas Blessings (TCM); Papers: Cardstock (American Crafts); Inks: Hero Arts, ColorBox; Stickles (Ranger)

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Today's prize is the Christmas Blessings stamp set!

Lisa will randomly draw a winner from all the comments left at today's post at The Craft's Meow blog and announce her name during tomorrow's blog post at the The Craft's Meow. So leave a comment by 8:00 p.m. PST because today might be your lucky day!

And don't forget to come back again tomorrow for a preview of October's third new release: Christmas Lantern.

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah