As these months go whizzing by, it’s time to announce the winner of my September Drawing. Congratulations to Gayle A. from Texas! You have won the stack of 100 pieces of 6X6″ Designer Paper. I will be sending it to you as soon as I receive the Linen Thread from Stampin’ Up! to include in your package.

All of my customers who ordered a minimum of $50 will also be receiving the Linen Thread, plus a handmade card from yours truly. You can see my Host Code Gift for October, and my new drawing prize, below today’s card instructions. Fun, fun, fun!

And, be sure to check out the Designer Paper SALE that begins today!!!! Details are below.

Today’s design was a complete surprise! I only knew the colors I wanted to use, and that it would be a birthday card.

Birthday Sunflower

For my colors, I found a stamp in the Ornate Style Stamp Set, which I stamped in Highland Heather, Magenta Madness, Bermuda Bay, and Granny Apple Green. The stamping was done on Whisper White Cardstock, 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″. 

Perhaps it was the size that made me think of the Sunflower Die. So, I ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, and it was prettier than I imagined.

Next, I used an Ornate Layers Die to give my sunflower a nice border, and layered it on a Thick Whisper White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.

I glued the sunflower back in its “hole,” minus all the little petals, replacing only the center on a Dimensional.

The last step was scary. After trying numerous sentiments and die-cuts, I saw it was best stamped right on the card front. So, holding my breath, I carefully stamped, “a very special day,” (Special Someone Stamp Set) in Gorgeous Grape Ink. Whew!

I was inspired by the splash of colors, and theme, at Seize the Birthday.

My October Host Code Gift

Add my Host Code (TGDPKUE3) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of October, and I will send the Red Braided Linen Trim to you in November.

My October Drawing Prize

This month’s drawing will be 100 pieces of retired, Christmas/Holiday Designer Paper, cut into convenient 6X6″ squares. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in October.  

You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. Have fun filling your shopping bag! I’ll announce the winner November 1st.

Speaking of Designer Paper, a selection of Stampin’ Up’s current Designer Paper is 15% off for the month of October. Instead of $11.50, you will pay $9.78. Clicking on the pictures below gives you a close-up view. Stock up now!

If you’d like to join my Dream Makers Team, click here:

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

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