Last post on this site...

Hello Readers!  I just wanted to inform you that this is the last post that will be located at thecrewquarters.blogspot.com.  I am happy to say that I have a new website that will host my blog and much more - woohoo!  Now, it's a work in progress and I will be adding more and more as time allows.  Any suggestions or ideas are always appreciated.  Just leave a comment on the blog and let me know what you think.

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Avant Garden from Lucy...

Today we have another gorgeous card using the Sale-a-bration Avant Garden and Delicate Details stamp sets.  Lucy Taylor made this card for our Stamporee swap and it's just beautiful.  The card stock colors are Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder and Whisper White.  Ink colors are Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, Perfect Plum and Daffodil Delight.  Some Pearls and Thick Whisper White Baker's Twine and just the right embellishment.

I love how she hand cut the border to match the stamp set.  Great detail on the Delicate Details!

Avant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set 143272 Price: $0.00 Make someone happy with a handmade card that celebrates their amazingness. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to create the final image you want in the colors you want. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 10 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g, h

Delicate Details Photopolymer Stamp Set 143314 Price: $0.00 What a difference a few small details can make! Add these delicately detailed images as borders on your cards or accents on scrapbook pages for a polished look. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 5 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): i

Merry Monday - Peaceful Pines...

Today's adorable holiday card uses the Peaceful Pines stamp set and coordinating Perfect Pines Framelits dies.  The colors on this card are Crumb Cake, Garden Green and Whisper White.  I used a little Red Glimmer Paper for the heart.   A bit of Linen Thread tied above the sentiment in a bow adds the perfect touch.  I used a piece of the Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack (from the Holiday catalog) behind the cut out tree, but any fun pattern paper that coordinates would look fine.

Peaceful Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set 139728 Price: $26.00 How to trim a Christmas tree in two easy steps: 1. Stamp the tree. 2. Stamp the decorations. So easy. Now you can make Christmas trees to adorn cards, tags, and scrapbook pages in minutes. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 17 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, d

Perfect Pines Framelits Dies 139665 Price: $27.00 Make a forest or a solitary tree; it's up to you. Cut and combine these images to create perfect pines in the colors you want. Cut out a basic tree shape, then add texture and depth with the layering pieces. Create die-cuts in seconds with Framelits dies and the Big Shot. Framelits’ open design allows you to place them where you want for precise cutting. * 11 dies * Largest image: 2-15/16" x 2-5/16" (7.5 x 5.9 cm) * Use with Big Shot

Tasty Trucks...

Today's project is made with the Tasty Trucks stamp set from Sale-a-bration.  I've seen so many fun ideas with this stamp set:  UPS truck, ambulance, school bus, rv (from Breaking Bad), and much more.  You can't go wrong with a good all purpose stamp set.  My daughter Katie wants to have a food truck one day and call it the Iron Bun Eatery (long story on the name).  I'll be sure to save this set for that special day.

We made this card at Stamporee this year for a teen boy, but change out the colors and it could be used for anyone.

I used Smokey Slate, Emerald Envy and Watercolor Paper, along with the Watercolor Pencils and Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper.  

Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper 141630 Price: $11.00 So many designs, so many colors, so many uses. Each sheet is double sided for double the creative options. * 12 sheets, 2 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Crushed Curry, Emerald Envy, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Watercolor Pencils 141709 Price: $16.00 High-quality, smooth color pencils. Perfect for watercoloring stamped images. Use with Aqua Painters, Blender Pens, or alone. * 13 pencils in Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White * Acid free * Lignin free

Watercolor Paper 122959 Price: $5.00 Love to watercolor? You'll want this paper! It's designed especially for watercoloring. It absorbs water to keep paper flat for a high-quality finished look. Use with Classic Stampin' Ink, Blender Pens, and Aqua Painters. * 5 sheets * 6" x 9" * Resists buckling when wet * 140-lb. (300 gsm) cold-pressed paper * 100% cotton paper

Tasty Trucks Photopolymer Stamp Set 143300 Price: $0.00 Hot dog! Now you can dress up a food truck to carry your best wishes. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 16 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, d

Avant Garden from Sharon......

Today's card is from Crew Stamper Sharon Milburn.  This lovely card was made with the Avant Garden Sale-a-bration stamp set.  The spring colors are gorgeous!  She used Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach and Soft Suede.  The small pearls and Baker's Twine add the perfect amount of embellishment.

This is a quick and easy card to make with just the one stamp set.  You can use any combination of colors or card stock you have already.  So pretty!  

Avant Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set 143272 Price: $0.00 Make someone happy with a handmade card that celebrates their amazingness. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to create the final image you want in the colors you want. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 10 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g, h

Paper Pumpkin Surprise...

This is a great time to sign up for Paper Pumpkin!  Paper Pumpkin is a monthly kit that comes right to your door with all the supplies you need to complete the kit (except scissors and some adhesive).  You can sign up for a monthly subscription or pre-pay for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months.  In March, we had an adorable kit featuring 9 bunny treat bags and 9 cards.  Next month, all subscribers will be getting a surprise gift in their kit, which was inspired by our CEO, Sara Douglass.  You need to subscribe by April 10th to receive your kit and free gift, so don't delay!

Here is the March kit.  Only subscribers can purchase past kits and refills, so if this one is available, you can purchase it if you missed it.

BONUS!  Purchase a 3 month pre-paid subscription by March 31st, and earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item.  Click here for more details.  PLUS, it's on SALE!!

DOUBLE BONUS!  I send an extra bonus project to my subscribers each month.  Here's the project they received in March:

Merry Monday - Peace This Christmas...

Although the Holiday Catalogs are filled with lots of great new products, Stampin'Up! has added some holiday sets to the annual catalog.  Today's featured set is the Peace This Christmas stamp set.  I love the two sentiments in the set, plus the several coordinating images.  These three projects showcase this set and the coordinating This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (still available through May 31st).

This is a fun gift packaging idea using our Glassine Gift Bags.  

No special tools needed for this one.  Vanilla and Black card stock, DSP and Black twine and ink.  Great card for mass production!  

This fancy fold gift card holder is perfect for a special someone.  I used Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Silver Glimmer Paper.  This is the front.  

Opened just a touch, it stands on it's own.  

Here it is fully opened.  The gift card fits in the top pocket.  This card is super sparkly and lovely in person.    

Peace This Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set 141570 Price: $18.00 Christmas is a wonderful time of year and this stamp set will make it all the merrier. With its beautifully scripted sentiments and beautiful images, let this set say it all on your Christmas cards. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 10 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, i

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper 141628 Price: $13.00 So many designs, so many colors, so many uses. Each sheet is double sided for double the creative options. Includes images of sheet music. * 24 sheets, 4 each of 6 double-sided designs * 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Very Vanilla