I made this card a few weeks ago ... and was going to share it tomorrow...because today is Digital Download day.

But ... I decided to share it today .. because we're all thinking about you Oklahoma!! Our thoughts and prayer are with you and our hearts went out to you when you were looking for your children.  Saying those words just don't seem to be enough  .. but all we can do is pray.

I'll post the Digital Download items tomorrow along with the New Catalog Product Shares.

Some of you have ask about the Product Shares and I was thinking about not doing them because of the time it takes ... but I've decided that the best way to handle it is offer them for a limited time.  What that means is ... we'll offer them for 45 days and after that we'll only continue to offer them if there's a huge demand. More details tomorrow!

Let's talk about the card ...

I used the Embellished Events stamp set with Perfect Plum. I'm happy this stamp set is sticking around .. but the Polka Dot DSP is retiring.

Here's the Stampin' Up! supply list:

• Embellished Events Stamp Set - 126495 (W) 126497 (C)
• Perfect Plum Ink 126963 & Card Stock 101889
• Whisper White Card Stock  100730
• Designer Series Paper Stack (Subtles) 117152
• Stampin Dimensionals 104430
• Rhinestones 119246
• Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch 119275

I made a huge dent in my email yesterday and I plan to get caught up today (I think I can do it).

Don't forget you have a few days left to order the Retiring Product.  Here's the updated lists:

• May 21st Retired Accessory List
• Click here to download the Retired Stamp List

Congrats Lynette Washburn!! Your name was drawn to win last weeks Hostess Benefits.

Thanks & have a great day!!

Hostess  Code -  KNMDVFPA 

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Please let me explain .....

Last year I sent several catalogs to addresses that were no longer valid.  And to this day I've never received those catalogs back from the Post Office.   (To go even further .. in all the years I've shipped kits and catalogs .. only one lost package has ever made it back to me .. I wonder where they go?)

Since I pay for the catalogs and the shipping for my Preferred Customers  ... I need to make sure I have the correct address on file.   This is a business and I can not afford to lose money.

I have several customers that move often and if you've moved a few times you know it's a lot of work to change your address (with everyone).  So, after two years in a row of having that problem .... I looked for a system that would allow me to capture the addresses at the same time.

I think the sign up form has worked beautifully and I'm sorry if it confused you!

Once all the Stampin' Up! Catalogs have shipped ... the mailing list will be trashed and you will not be solicited for anything.

Preferred Customers click here to sign up for your FREE Stampin' Up! Catalog.

Thanks for everything!!!

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Just a quick note this morning ....

I'm home from Tennessee and I made it safe and sound!

I'm so thankful my husband was at the airport to pick me up .. the storms were crazy! I seriously thought we were driving right into a tornado (the wind and the sky was horrible). Yes, my flight was right in the middle of the worst part!

I don't have a stamping project for you today ... but I'm sharing with you a picture of my sister and cousin.  Kim is on the left .... I'm on the right and Tina is in the middle.  We call Kim Faux Angie or Faux Chic n Scratch because she's gone to Stampin' Up! events with me and everyone thinks she's me ... we even talk and laugh alike (as kids our teachers got us confused .... but I'm two and a half years older).

I'll give you a little heads up .. it's going to take me a couple days to get back into the swing of things.  I'm emotional ... I'm tired and also missing my family in Tennessee. It's so nice to see them ..... but when I come home I get very weepy.   Truth be told I'd like to lock myself in a room with my sewing machine ... what do you do when you're really sad?

If you have an urgent matter .. please feel free to call me ... otherwise I'll do my best to get caught up on emails ...but I also have to unpack, go grocery shopping and do laundry .. just typing that stresses me out more.

I appreciate all your kind words over the last few days!!

Thanks and have a great day!

Hostess  Code - KNMDVFPA

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I'm sorry but I'll be away from my office for the next several days. 

My uncle passed away this morning .. as well as my step mothers father. I'm headed to Tennessee.

I will not have access to my computer  ... if you have an urgent matter please email me at angiejuda@gmail.com and use the subject line "urgent".  When I get a chance I'll check those from my iPhone.

I was already behind .. and stressing about it ..but God has other plans for me this month.  I really appreciate your patience and understanding!! 

Have a great rest of the week and give your loved ones an extra hug today.

XOXO

New  Hostess  Code - KNMDVFPA

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My card today is my submission for Chic Challenges CC 04.

I used a combination of the Best of Butterflies stamp set ... along with the Artistic Etchings Stamp Set that will soon be retiring.

I used the French Script Background stamp on the Crumb Cake card stock (you could use En Francais Background) with Basic Gray ink.  I also sponged the edges with Basic Gray ink.

This picture shows how I added another butterfly using Stampin Dimensionals.

Cick Here To Download Step-by-Step Instructions and Supply List

Card Stock Measurements:

• Crumb Cake - 11 x 4-1/4  score @ 5-1/2, 2 x 5-1/2
• First Edition Specialty Paper - 1-7/8 x 5-1/2, scraps for butterfly
• Basic Black - 2-7/8 x 5-1/2

Here's the Stampin' Up! supply list:

• Stamps:  Best of Butterflies 133345, Artistic Etchings 118517 (W) 120573 (C), En Francais Background 109521
• Ink:  101406 Black Stazon, 126981 Basic Gray
• Card Stock:  120953 Crumb Cake, 121045 Basic Black, 121878 First Edition Specialty
• Accessories:  119882 Scallop Edge Border Punch, 119247 Basic Pearls, 101610 Sponges, 104430 Stampin Dimensionals, 126189 Paper Piercer

Card Instructions:

1. Score the 11 x 4-1/4 Crumb Cake card stock at 5-1/2” to form card base.
2. Stamp background on the Crumb Cake card stock with Basic Gray ink and the En Francais background stamp. Sponge edges with Basic Gray ink.
3. Scallop edges of the Black card stock with the Scallop Edge Border Punch and place on front of card using Stampin Dimensionals.
4. Sponge Crumb Cake card stock with Basic Gray ink and attach on top of the Basic Black layer.
5. Stamp images on the First Edition Paper and then sponge edges with Basic Gray ink and add on top of the Crumb Cake card stock.
6. Stamp another butterfly on a scrap piece of First Edition paper and cut it out with scissors .. add on top of butterfly with Stampin Dimensionals.
7. Add Basic Pearls to butterfly using the Paper Piercer.

Personal  Note

I'm so very sorry!!! I'm seriously behind on everything! On top of personal stuff .... I spent over 6 hours yesterday dealing with a printer / internet issue.  I'm happy to say Chase fixed it.  I can't believe I didn't ask for his help sooner ..what was I thinking? He works at Geek Squad!! 

• Click here to download the Retired Stamp List
• Click here to download the Retired Accessories List.

Thanks & have a great day!!

Hostess  code:  FH2MUNWP

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Just a quick note again today .... I hope all of you had a wonderful Mother's Day!!

My weekend was pretty fantastic .. Dave and I went flower shopping and spent all day Saturday and Sunday planting everything.  I can't wait until they grow so I can take some pictures!

The card I'm sharing with you today is another card I received from Jill and it's also using the Oh Hello Stamp Set.

I gotta run (jury duty today) .. hopefully I'll see you tomorrow!!

Have a great day!!

p.s. If you emailed me over the weekend I'll check those emails as soon as I get home this afternoon.

Hostess  code:  FH2MUNWP

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I received this card from my upline Jill for being in the Top 30 in Sales. (I'm her 5th level downline.)

She used the Chevron Embossing Folder on the base of the card and and the colors are Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade.  (I'll miss Lucky Limeade when it retires ... even though I mis-spelled it for most of it's life.)

She used the Oh Hello stamp set and I'm sure glad to see this set in the NEW Stampin' Up! Catalog!!

I'm in a rush today .. Chase has his cat scan this morning and I'm running behind!  (We'll get the results when we see his doctor again on the 23rd.)

Have a wonderful day and I'll see you tomorrow!!

P.S.

• I'm offering Double Punches (Double Chic Rewards) on your Stampin' Up! orders until May 10th.

Hostess  code:  FH2MUNWP

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My card today is a Tent Topper card and it's for my Stamp Kit of the Month Club.

The stamp set is Best of Butterflies and it was the Best of stamp sets for the month of April (but it's available all year to purchase).  I LOVE it!

Here's how I made this Tent Topper Card:

• Fold Whisper White card stock in half at 4" (8 x 4).
• Attach In Color Designer Series Paper (3-3/4 x 3-3/4).

Here's the Stampin' Up! supply list:

• Stamps:  Best of Butterflies 133345, One in a Million 126380 (W) 126382 (C)
• Ink:  126982 Pool Party, 101406 Black Stazon
• Card Stock: 100730 White, 122924 Pool Party, 122384 In Color Designer Series Paper Stacks
• Accessories: 129021 Window Framelits, 119246 Rhinestones, 126189 Paper Piercer, 126199 Stampin Mat, 127857 Festive Paper Piercing Pack, 102892 Sponge Daubers, 104430 Stampin Dimensionals, 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine

I've got a video for you ...

Click here for more information about Stamp Kit of the Month Club.

Existing members click here to log in.

EMail  Issues!!!

It's come to my attention that my emails going out are hitting spam folders ....and every week it's getting worse!!  If you know me ... you know I have to try to fix it!!!

• If you haven't gotten an email from me in a while (whether my newsletter or something else) .... please check your junk, bulk or trash folder.
• I'm going to test using gmail and the email I'm going to use is angiejuda@gmail.com  (Chic n Scratch is so much cooler but I'm afraid the word chic is causing some filter issues.) Hopefully nothing in my name is a red flag to send it to junk.
• All the numerous emails you have on file for me .. they all stick work and you can use whatever you want. 

Stampin'  Up!  Catalog

• My Chic n Scratch Preferred customers receive their catalogs free.
• Click here to sign up for your FREE Stampin' Up! CATALOG.

Click on the link below to order your copy today if you are not a preferred customer (The catalog is free and the cost is for Priority Mail Shipping.)

Reminder:

• I'm offering Double Punches (Double Chic Rewards) on your Stampin' Up! orders until May 10th.

Hostess  code:   FH2MUNWP

Click here if you to learn how to use the Hostess Code.

Thanks & have a great day!!

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Check out the latest My Digital Studio Digital Downloads and the 25% off Sale for Digital Printing!

Click here to download the 25% off List.

• Legit Kit -134686 Price: $9.95

• Wonderland Party Ensemble -  134594 Price: $14.95

• Show & Tell 1 Stamp Brush Set -  134599 Price: $7.95

• Show & Tell 2 Stamp Brush Set - 134600 Price: $7.95

Click here to download the May 7th Digital Downloads PDF

May Thank YOu  Card  

Everyone that places an online order with me receives a free card in the mail and the past several months I've used cards from My Digital Studio. 

Here's this months card ...  (the card base is white).

Stampin'  Up!  Catalog

Round one of the brand new Stampin' Up! Catalogs shipped out yesterday and round two will go out tomorrow.

• My Chic n Scratch Preferred customers receive their catalogs free.
• Click here to sign up for your FREE Stampin' Up! CATALOG.

Special Note: A preferred customer means you've spent a minimum of $50 with me in the past year (12 months). Placing an online order through another demonstrator electronically removes you from my Stampin' Up! customer list. To reactivate your Chic n Scratch Preferred Customer status, simply place a new order through my Stampin' Up! website.

Click on the link below to order your copy today if you are not a preferred customer (The catalog is free and the cost is for Priority Mail Shipping.)

reminder:

• I'm offering Double Punches on your Stampin' Up! orders until May 10th.

Hostess  code:   FH2MUNWP

Click here if you to learn how to use the Hostess Code.

Thanks & have a great day!!

p.s. I should have a video for you tomorrow (if all goes well)!!

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My picture today is of the FREE BUNDLE I’m offering for the month of May.

It includes:

• Twitterpated Zipper Bag
• Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set
• Loving Thoughts Stamp Set
• Paper Doilies (one pack)
• Designer Silver Basic Buttons

I’ll be offering these kits for April, May and June (different kit each month) and here’s how you can enter to win:

• One chance for every $25 order …. that means if you order $75 .. your name will be entered 3 times (sale tax and shipping are not included)….and so on!
• Join my team … become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and you get 3 chances to win.
• Chics • Paper • Ink team members .. if you promote in the month of May .. you get five chances.

Option Two Bundle .. the winner will get to choose which bundle they want (everything is the same except for the Twitterpated Bags.

Congrats Sue Speigner!!! Your name was drawn to win the April FREE Bundle.

Congrats Valerie Martin!! Your name was drawn to win the Soda Pop Necklace that was posted in the my Weekly Highlights video on Friday.

Two  reminders:

1. I'm offering Double Punches on your Stampin' Up! orders until May 10th.

2. We have a New Hostess code:   FH2MUNWP

   Click here if you to learn how to use the Hostess Code.

Thanks & have a great day!!

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