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Yes, August is here and I'm delighted to say the fabulous new 2 step stamping Reason to Smile stamp set is now available - for this month only! You can get it FREE with an order of £60 or more or, if you prefer, you can buy it for £18.95 (wood mount) or £14.95 (clear mount).

I've used the set to make a gift set for a very special lady: at the end of last term, the parents of my youngest son's class clubbed together to get some vouchers for the children's wonderful teacher, and I was asked to make a card and a box to present them in. This is what I came up with:

Reason to Smile is perfect for making floral designs! I zinged this one up by stamping my woodgrain background stamp onto card stock in versamark and clear embossing it, before overstamping with my flowers and a leaf from Happiness Shared and colouring everything.

After cutting the the panel to use on my card I was left with this off-cut so I used it to make a matching envelope...

... and here are the card and envelope together! I needed a box for the vouchers so I stamped another panel...

... and used it to decorate the top of a box which was rustled up in a jiffy with my Simply Scored!

The fabulous ruffled ribbon in Wisteria Wonder was perfect for decorating the sides of the box. In this photo you can see the little indents I make with a circle punch to make it easier to take the lid off, and the little jewellery tag tied on with bakers twine.

The vouchers had come in a plain holder from the store and I used it to make an insert for my box so that I could use the ready-made tabs to hold the vouchers in place.

Here's what you'll need to make today's project:

Stamps: Reasons to Smile (available during August only), Happiness Shared, Tiny Tags, Curly Cute, Woodgrain

Ink:  Concord Crush, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Wisteria Wonder,

Card stock: Whisper White, Concord Crush

Punches: Jewellery Tag punch, square punch, 3/4" circle punch
Other: Markers, versamark, clear embossing powder, heat tool, Simply Scored, stamp-a-majig, ruffled ribbon in Wisteria Wonder

I'd be delighted to order any of these items for you and can have them delivered to your address in the UK. I'm committed to providing excellent customer service and am always happy to offer help and advice. To place your order, just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593. If you are placing an order of £60 or more, you will receive a free Reason to Smile stamp set in your choice of wood or clear mount.

Yesterday we celebrated my lovely eldest son's 14th birthday. We ate out at his favourite 'eat as much as you like' buffet restaurant, although unfortunately he had cricked his neck so was in quite a bit of pain. He thanked us at the end of the evening but apologised for not doing justice to the food. "I only had five platefuls," he said, shaking his head regretfully.

It's Three Minute Thursday here tomorrow and I'll have a very quick card for you. See you then!