In Color RAK Cards

Spent some time over weekend creating with our bright 2018-2020 In Colors!

I'm part of a RAK group - what is RAK?  Random Acts of Kindness.  We create beautiful Encouraging cards that we mail to members of the group with no expectations other than to know we will brighten someones day!  This group is Global and has a ;pt of members, but there is no requirements.  Last month I mailed out 12 cards- 9 to members in the USA, 1 to Canada, 1 to the UK and 1 to Australia.  Hoping to mail 20 cards this month - 5 per week.  Here are the first 5 - all the same layout, however I used our 5 NEW In Colors!  

They are bright and "Wonderful".  

Do you ever just mail a card of encouragement or to brighten someone's day?  

I hope  know how wonderful you are- thanks for visiting my blog today!

Blessings, MIssy

July Special- Designer Series Paper Sale

if you place an order purchasing 4 packs of DSP (Buy 3 Get 1 FREE) by 

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at  midnight, 

I'll send you (Email or snail mail) three tutorials showing you great layouts to use your DSP for free! 

And, if you bump your order up to $50, you'll also 

get a FREE pack of Corrugated Elements (these go great with all the Designer Series Papers) you'll love using these!

But, your order MUST be in by Tuesday July 31st at midnight!! 

You must use Hostess Code EZ7WPQJ7 

That's how I'll know you ordered! 

Unless your order is over $150- don't use the Hostess Code so you can get the

Hostess Rewards. I'll still send you the projects! 

Click here to shop now

July Special

Welcome July and some really sweet specials!  

Everyone loved this special last summer so it's back!

The following Designer Series Papers are included in this sale-

146338 Nature's Poem DSP

146284 Twinkle Twinkle DSP

146921 Under the Mistletoe DSP

146902 Animal Expedition DSP

146897 Best Route DSP

146913 Petal Promenade DSP

146331 Tranquil Textures DSP

146289 Garden Impressions DSP

146912 Tropical Escape DSP

144177 Wood Textures DSP

I've included a special offer to everyone who orders this special thru me- you will receive 3 free tutorials  to help you use your DSP and if your order is over $50 you;ll receive a free pack of Corrugated Elements.

Have a creative Sunday!

Blessings, Missy

July Special- Designer Series Paper Sale

if you place an order purchasing 4 packs of DSP (Buy 3 Get 1 FREE) by 

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at  midnight, 

I'll send you (Email or snail mail) three tutorials showing you great layouts to use your DSP for free! 

And, if you bump your order up to $50, you'll also 

get a FREE pack of Corrugated Elements (these go great with all the Designer Series Papers) you'll love using these!

But, your order MUST be in by Tuesday July 31st at midnight!! 

You must use Hostess Code EZ7WPQJ7 

That's how I'll know you ordered! 

Unless your order is over $150- don't use the Hostess Code so you can get the

Hostess Rewards. I'll still send you the projects! 

Click here to ship now

July Special -Part 2

I'm back with part 2 of the upcoming specials for July.

WooHoo!  Free Paper!  This is one of my favorite promotions!  Contact me with your order and let do some creating in July!  Watch for some great samples and a free class to show you how to create great projects from one pack of paper!

Blessings, Missy

June Special- featuring the Lilypad Lake Bundle

if you place an order ($30 minimum) by 

Saturday, June 30, 2018 at  midnight, 

I'll send you three make and takes for the Lilypad Lake Bundle for free! 

(This includes instructions) 

And, if you bump your order up to $50, you'll also 

geta free roll of Whisper White Bakers Twine. 

But, your order MUST be in by Saturday June 30th at midnight!! 

You must use Hostess Code E37H3YMP. 

That's how I'll know you ordered! 

Unless your order is over $150- don't use the Hostess Code so you can get the

Hostess Rewards. I'll still send you the projects! 

Greeting Cards? Who buys them?

I recently read an article on the spruce.com about who buys Greeting cards

1.) More than7 billion greeting cards are purchased every year with the annual retail sales of greeting cards are estimated at more than $7.5 billion.
2.)Nine out of every ten households buy greeting cards each year.  (I need to research how many cards are created)  The average household buys thirty individual greeting cards a year. 

3.)According to the Greeting Card Association, women account for eighty percent of greeting card sales. This means that four out of five purchases are going to be made by a woman. .

4.)When men buy cards they are likely to buy cards for special occasions and generally only for their partner and family.
5.)A greeting card can cost anything from 50 cents through to 10 dollars in a retail store. The average price of a greeting card falls between the $2 – $4 price band.
6.)The Greeting Card Association also reports that cards featuring special techniques, intricate designs, and new technologies are at the top of the price scale. This would suggest that handmade cards that feature lots of detail and unique designs should be able to command higher prices.

I have been doing craft shows for several years and I know that I do not ask enough for my cards, but I want them to brighten someone's day.  What was the last card you purchased?

How about a cute sample?  This card and cute treat bag made with the Pick a Pattern DSP.

Yes this paper is included in the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Special.  You can find this on page 188 of the Annual Catalog # 144163.

Each week in October I'll be having a weekly giveaway on my blog.  This week (10/1-7/17) you just need to comment on any or all blog posts this week for a chance to win.  The more you comment the better your chances!  Winner to be announced 10/8/17.   This week the giveaway will be a 4 pack of beautiful cards featuring the Painted Harvest Stamp Set and Painted Autumn DSP.   Good luck!

When placing your order in my store kindly use Host Code  D9HVHW2G    unless your order is $150. 00 or more before S/H & tax and don't forget that if your order is $300 or more you'll also receive a FREE EXCLUSIVE STAMP SET-

Blessings, Missy

Feeling a little green?

Sometimes is great to have a gender neutral Birthday Card in your stash.  This layout is quick and easy and helps to use up that paper stack!  This paper is from the Painted Autumn DSP in the Holiday Catalog - # 144613- page 49.  Garden Green is not a color that I usually use- which SU color is your least used???

Each week in October I'll be having a weekly giveaway on my blog.  This week (10/1-7/17) you just need to comment on any or all blog posts this week for a chance to win.  The more you comment the better your chances!  Winner to be announced 10/8/17.   This week the giveaway will be a 4 pack of beautiful cards featuring the Painted Harvest Stamp Set and Painted Autumn DSP.   Good luck!

When placing your order in my store kindly use Host Code  D9HVHW2G    unless your order is $150. 00 or more before S/H & tax and don't forget that if your order is $300 or more you'll also receive a FREE EXCLUSIVE STAMP SET-

Blessings, Missy