The new Mini Catalogue is now open for business! Click on the image above to view the PDF or browse and shop all the new products in my Online Store HERE and HERE.
Sale-A-Bration has also begun. Start earning the exclusive, free products right now with a qualifying order! Click on the image below to view the PDF of this year’s Sale-A-Bration offering or click HERE to view them in my Online Store. There’s lots of extra perks for shopping, hosting or joining during Sale-A-Bration……click on the images below to learn more!
One of the first Bundles I added to my pre-order was the Terrific Toadstools. I went searching and found out about toadstool lore on this site HERE and why they are so appealing :
Historically, the term “toadstool” has been used to refer to mushrooms that are particularly colourful or unusual in shape, hinting at danger or toxicity. The Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) is perhaps the most famous example. With its vibrant red cap speckled with white, the Fly Agaric has long been associated with magic, mystery, and even poison. This association has extended to other strikingly coloured, cap-and-stem mushrooms, which often become labelled as “toadstools” due to their exotic appearance and sometimes toxic properties.
One interesting origin theory for the word “toadstool” traces it to Germanic roots: “tod” (death) and “stuhl” (stool or seat), giving it a dark, foreboding connotation as a “stalk of death.” Another interpretation, rooted more in folklore, suggests that toadstools were so named not because toads might sit upon them, but because people believed they grew from the excrement of toads—creatures often regarded with suspicion and seen as venomous. This association between toads and fungi has reinforced the view of toadstools as potentially harmful or untrustworthy, contrasting with the more neutral, benign implications of the word “mushroom.”
As interesting as their origin story is……there’s no denying they are fascinating, mysterious and well, just downright cute :).
The stamp set with it’s coordinating punch and accompanying greetings is perfect for everyday occasions where a card or tag is required.
Here’s what I’ve been creating with my bundle so far :
This card features both products from the new Mini as well as FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration offering.
The stamp images and greetings work together really well to help create a variety of different cards for all occasions. The Designer Series Paper is FREE when you spend $100 or more and perfectly coordinates with the Terrific Toadstools stamp set……….
Here’s what I’ve used to create my cards above (all products available 24/7 in my Store – just click on any image to browse and shop) :
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