Hello my friends!  So glad you could stop by for a MAKE IT MONDAY tutorial.  I have a really unique Hello card to share with you today and I think you’re really going to like this one.  It was created with the Accented Blooms stamp set and Tailored Tag Punch.  It’s the little half flap that makes this card so special.

The Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper is awesome.  I only needed half the sheet to create the card so why not create two cards.  There is a Thank you stamp that fits as well. 

That little burst of the Daffodil Delight ribbon is fun and I love how it adds an accent to the inside of the card too.

Not able to create today? Why not create a file in your “Documents” on your computer and call it MAKE IT MONDAY? Or, you can always search the Categories (right side bar) and click on Make It Monday and you will see all of them.

Here’s what you’ll need to create the HELLO card.  Use what you have, order what you need.  Just click a pic!  

 *Also available in Wood Mount

We made it home from our Alaskan cruise with Stampin’ Up on Friday and WOW did we have a great time!  We saw the most amazing glaciers, ate more food than we care to talk about (can you say two lobster tails because we could?), and our time spent with friends was absolutely priceless!

One of the highlights of our trip was a seaplane over some amazing glaciers in Juneau.

It was the most breathtaking view from up there!

After the flight, we went to a wonderful little lodge for a salmon bake.  I have never had such amazing food!

We had a day at sea where we got to sail into the Tracy Arm Ford to see the most stunning ice glaciers. We even saw a couple pieces break off into the water.  The sun was shining and made it hard to get good photos but in person, it was amazing.

We also enjoyed some time in Victoria British Columbia at the Butchart Gardens.  I found more color inspiration there and took lots of photos to help me remember.

The weather was unseasonably warm and PERFECT!  We prepared for cooler temps but were pleasantly surprised by temperatures in the 80’s.  

We are happy to be home though.  Just wish I could find my land legs.  The floor seems to be rocking back and forth.

Thank you all for sticking with me last week while I was away.  I am playing catch up this week but I have some AMAZING ideas lined up for you this week that you won’t want to miss.

I will have a 2-Minute Tuesday Tip for you tomorrow so I will see you then!

QUOTE OF THE DAY – “I can resist everything except temptation.: — Oscar Wilde

Thank you for shopping with me and for your loyalty to Simply Simple Stamping!  I know there are a lot of demonstrators out there to choose from… THANK YOU for choosing me!  To show my appreciation, I have something special for you!

If your order is over $30* and you use the JULY HOST CODE 9C7W2X4U, I have a SURPRISE for you in your hand stamped thank you card!

If your order is over $50* and you use the  JULY HOST CODE 9C7W2X4U, you will receive a SURPRISE in your hand stamped thank you card plus next month you will receive a pdf filled with some fabulous tutorials! (email will arrive around the 1st of August)

If your order is over $150* please don’t use the code because there are Stampin’ Rewards waiting for you!  Stampin’ Rewards start at $15 and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on those!  You will also be a Spoiled Stamper VIP as well!

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