Hello, Stampers! Well, I knew this day would come, but somehow I still don’t feel ready for it. Today, my last child, Sarah, is finished with high school. She has done so well and has plans to attend University of Michigan. It’s a great school and only a couple of hours away plus her brother is going there as well. The big decisions are made now so we are just going to enjoy the very short summer that we have with her before she goes.

Sarah has a couple of very close friends and I am making them cards and gifts. I will be sharing them soon! The card above is for a graduating senior that I never met but my husband, a physician specializing in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, treated him for a rare cancer 15 years ago in Ohio. Imagine how happy it made him feel to get a wonderful graduation announcement from this now-grown patient, especially since we moved to Michigan almost 12 years ago! The Class of 2015 was the perfect stamp for graduations this year and with my daughter graduating, it was one of the first items on my list. I also used the Irresistibly Yours DSP from the Occasions Catalog and, using my brayer, inked it with Night of Navy, since the high school colors are Navy and White. I inked up the stamp then cut it out using the retiring On Film Framelits. The sentiment is from Celebrate Today. I really like how it looks on the framelit!

I am submitting this card to a challenge blog that I just found called Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration. I happened to come across it while I was making this card so I am very excited to be submitting it to them.

If you have been considering ways to craft on leisurely days (maybe the weather isn’t cooperating) or a fun project to take with you on vacation or even gifts for the crafters in your life, this is a great time to give it a try!

Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015

Offer Details: Use the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin before June 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
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So – HERE IT IS! The new catalog!! See how it’s been spiral bound? How would you like one just like it from me?? It’s not hard! I love my customers and will send one to you when you place a $50 or more order through me from today through June 30th. It’s a wonderful catalog this year and I know you will enjoy looking at it again and again!

So, I hope you liked my card today! If you did, please take a minute and leave me a comment! I love hearing from you! And while you are at it, please sign up for email notifications (usually no  more than 2-3 per week) and also “like” my Facebook page (I don’t flood your Newsfeed either). If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Debbie@SecretStamper.com any time. Thanks for coming to my blog today! Until next time,