Basket of Wishes - Day 1 of 4

I feel like it's been forever since I last blogged.  I have been stamping like crazy getting ready for a craft show here in MN and haven't had much time to play along with challenges.

I did however get a lot of cards made on Saturday.  Saturday was "World Card Making Day" and I wanted to share this week 8 of the cards I made.  

I used the new set from the holiday catalog called Basket of Wishes.  You can click on the image below to go to SU's page and see a few other samples.

For the first card I want to share, I used the flowers and the cute little basket with a handle.  And lucky for me, I chose colors on Saturday that just so happen to go with this card from Bibi Cameron for the new challenge at the Global Design Project.  I love when that happens!

Now obviously, since I made my card on Saturday, I can't really say I was "inspired" by this particular card, but I do love the color choices that Bibi chose - especially the yellow swing!

For my card, I chose Tip Top Taupe, Flirty Flamingo and So Saffron.

I have my first SU party tomorrow (I usually just do card clubs).  Since there will be some new stampers there, I wanted to share a simple and stepped up version of this card.

I love that you can make a simple card in just a few minutes!  It's always nice to have quick card ideas when you're pressed for time!

I hope you liked these two cards.  I will show you more of the cards throughout the week, so stay tuned!

THINGS TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK!  

NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY:

To help celebrate World Card Making Day this Saturday, Stampin' Up! has released a few card making staples on sale - up to 25% off - for a short period of time.  Sales period is Oct 1-5th!

138339 - 2015-2017 In Color Card Stock          15% off   $8.00 on sale for $6.80

   141697 - 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper    25% off   $11.00 on sale for $8.25

141413 - 2016-2018 In Color Card Stock          15% off   $8.00 on sale for $6.80

   141698 - 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper    25% off   $11.00 on sale for $8.25

    133774 - Envelope Punch Board                         25% off   $20.00 on sale for $15.00

    141651 - Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit         25% off   $27.00 on sale for $20.25

129027 - Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill - FREE w/ the purchase of Fast Fuse Adhesive (129026)

Great deals right??

But wait, there is more good news! - how about getting some FREE Designer Series Paper (DSP)?

All October long, for every (3) packs of DSP that you buy, you get a pack free!  This is the best time to stock up on the beautiful designed background paper that really brings life to your cards!  The colors coordinate perfectly with the ink, ribbon and card stock - and some even coordinate with certain stamp sets!

**This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual catalog and the recently released holiday catalog (not including Specialty Designer Series Paper or Designer Series Paper Stacks)**

If you need some ideas on how your DSP can make your cards shine - check this out!

Important info for ordering :)

I will be closing out an order Wednesday October 5th!  If you want to take advantage of these awesome deals from Oct 1st-5th, and will be placing an order for less than $150, please use hostess code: 

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If you are ordering DSP or any other products after October 5th and will be placing an order for less than $150, please use hostess code:

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I hope you that you all take a moment Saturday (or even during football on Sunday) to make some cards!  Don't just make them and put them away in a box - make it a point to brighten someone's day!

Blessings to you!

-Holly