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Happy Holidays

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. May your next days be filled with joy and happiness and some relaxation.

Thank you for all your support and love !Nat

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Seasonal Spectacular Sale – in the shop NOW

It’s time for a Seasonal Spectacular Sale to get things started for the holidays! My BIGGEST sale of the year begins today and you can save 25% off all physical products in my online shop now through Cyber Monday, November 30th.

Rubber stamps, stencils, foam stamps, original paintings, mugs, giclee prints, original prints, and much more are all 25% off – just use the coupon code SEASONAL25 when you check out.

Even my newest items are eligible so yes those #KeepYouPosted rubber stamp sets are in it while supplies last!

 

This is a great time to save big on some of my favorite rubber stamp sets like Fan-tastic Large and Circle Jumble Large:

Also it is the time to pick up a set of foam stamps for some bold block printing on paper, fabric and beyond like my Midtown Set or my Mini Tile Set:

My stencils come in so many patterns and styles…

Or my Artwork that makes a super special gift for another or yourself :)

There are lots of items to choose from, so I hope you visit the online shop HERE and take a look around. The sale ends November 30th and is valid while supplies last. We’ve restocked a ton of favorites so we hope you enjoy!

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Triangle Love Holiday Cards

handmade card with triangle shaped trees with toppers, besides the card some triangle shaped and patterned rubberstamps that were used to create the card.

It seems so early to start making holiday cards but I am determined to not get caught in my usual December panic “waahhhhh I didn’t even start yet” LOL. Because quite frankly – I looooovee to get holiday cards, but of course …you gotta spread the love yourself, no? So, I wanted to share with you some holiday cards I put together using my Triangle Love and Fan-fare rubber stamp sets. These are just a few ideas that I was playing around with. Both of these sets are super versatile so I can even imagine a bunch more ideas will come once you start creating.

Let’s get started!

Using my Tulip Triangle, I started lining up the pattern to build a larger triangle shape on my card.

Triangle shaped Rubber stamp used on a blank card to create a big triangle shape

I stamped my Solid Triangle off to either side, in the same manner, building larger triangles. 

three hand stamped triangle shapes in a row with a triangle rubber stamp

Then I added another pattern on top in a darker green ink. I chose my Empire Triangle and Stained Glass Triangle. I think you can see where this is going ;) I also used the Small Solid Triangle to create the tree trunk because, you guessed it, these are nice little Christmas trees.

And then I used one of the small stamps from my Fan-fare stamp set as a tree topper.

Next just add your message and there you go – easy card idea #1 for you.

How about a card that features an ornament for the holiday season? I began by stamping the Sunburst Triangle from the Triangle Love set onto a card, flipping the stamp around to double it up.

I added another pair to the left and right, and then below to create a larger diamond shape.

This reminds me of a vintage glass ornament. I then added one of the Fan-fare stamps here and there to give the scene a little sparkle.

Then you can add your hangers and tinsel and a nice message to finish it off. There you have it – card idea #2!

Finally another ornament idea, this time layering the Star Triangle over the Solid Triangle.

One of the stamps from Fan-fare makes a very nice ornament topper.

Then tie it all together with some sketchy lines and your sentiment. Voilà! Card idea #3 and hopefully you are on your way to a stress free holiday season (lol) now that you are ahead of the game with cards. I am not sure that holds true for me in regards of making holiday cards, but now that the first ones are done – my ideas keep on flowing :)

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Very cute cards and I really like the shade of green and purple which you used.
    December will be here before we know it, so it’s not too early to make cards!

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Thank you so much Sue! So true about making cards maybe this year I will be getting there :)

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Free Shipping Day is Here!

If you spend more than $20 today (December 14th, 2018) in my online shop, you can get free shipping in the US. Just enter the coupon code DEC14SHIP when you are checking out and all those goodies will get shipped to you for free! Who doesn’t like a little free this time of year?

It’s a great time to buy foam stamps like some of my bigger and bulkier favorites like the Santa Fe Positive Negative set:

Or the uber popular Midtown set for your next urban jungle :)

Or how about a few of those rubber stamp sets that are already on sale like my Stroll Through the Hood 1:

Stroll Through the Hood #1

Or my pick for anyone who loves architecture, the Stroll Around the Block set:

Of course there are mugs, and giclee prints, and STENCILS too.

    

You get the picture – spend more than $20 in my Online Shop and your order ships free in the US. Hurry up. Sale ends at 11:59pm EST tonight, December 14th, 2018.

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Gift Certificates for the Creatives on Your List

Still doing some holiday shopping? If you have a creative on your list (stamper, art journaler, home crafter, artist, stencil enthusiast, card maker, etc) sometimes the best gift is a GIFT CERTIFICATE!

I sell gift certificates in my online shop that can be used for products like my stencils, foam stamps, rubber stamps, my book Artful Adventures in Mixed Media, even mugs and my original artwork like prints and paintings.

But you can also use the gift certificates towards purchasing Online Workshops like Creative JumpStart 2019 or BYO Art Journal.

  

You can give the gift of an unforgettable experience – one that will inspire and bring lasting joy. Doesn’t that sound awesome???

To purchase my Gift Certificates, just head over to my Online Shop where you can specify the amount and check a few more names of your shopping list this year :)

 

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Happy Holidays

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  • Mary

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    Have a lovely festive season.

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  • Dee spillane

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    Happy holidays Nathalie and family. Hugs and all the best.

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  • JoAnn Campisi

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    Wishing you and your husband the merriest of Christmases and all the best in the New Year. Thank you for all your creativity and inspiration??

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  • Jean Goza

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    Wishing you a very Happy Holiday and New Year. Thank you again for all you do. You’re amazing!

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  • Linda Faber

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    Wishing you all you wish for in 2017. You are a bright and happy spot in my artistic life and I thank you for all the gentle teaching and encouragement. Looking forward to JumpStart in January.
    Merry Christmas too.
    Linda Faber

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  • rebeccavt

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    Merry Christmas to you and your family Nathalie!!! And wishing you all the very best for 2017!
    big hugs

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  • Joi@RR

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    What a gorgeous tree and centerpiece. Love the tea pot and cups – so homey!

    Merry Christmas to you too dear Nat and to your hubby as well.

    Thank you for another wonderful year watching you create and SUCCEED! I am so proud of you!!

    Praying that 2017 is even better in every way for you and yours.

    All my love, j.

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  • Nancy Faulls

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    Merry Christmas Nat! Thanks for sharing your tree.

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  • Roberta S

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    May all the blessings of this special season be yours, and wishing you and your family continued peace, health, love, and joy throughout the new year year ahead. LOVE your stuff!!!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    Back at ‘ya Nat!
    Thanks for another year of inspiration and eye candy.

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  • Deborah Pierro

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    Nat–Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous 2017 to you and your hubby! –Deb

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