Free shipping on all Stampin’ Up! orders - Monday, December 11!!!
Guess What? Stampin' Up! is offering another day of Free Shipping. Free shipping runs from 12:00 AM, December 11 to 11:59 PM (MT). Don't miss it!!!
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Watercolor Christmas Project Kit - Week 10 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!
Today I have something a little different. Did you get ALL your Christmas cards done? If you are like me, you may have a bunch done but not enough for all the people you want to send cards to. Or, you've been putting it off, Christmas is just a few weeks away and you have so much to do!!!! Well, here's a great kit that you can get, at a discount since its on sale.
The kit has everything already prepared to make 20 cards; you don't even have to think or design. You just need to stamp the sentiments and put them together. There's a coordinating stamp set (also discounted) or you can use stamps you already have. You will need some strong adhesive like Fast Fuse for the sequin rope and a Fine-Tip Glue Pen for the individual sequins.
I had some friends come over and we put them together and had fun doing it. Its pretty easy and you can send handmade cards to those on your list. You can use sentiments that you have and change up the front and the inside sentiments.
Here's the video with some tips.
You can shop for any of the products I used by clicking on the image or by going to my online store by clicking Shop Now on the right or Order Now at the top of this page.
Be sure you check out the other discounted items and the retiring items at my online store. They are available while supplies last.
Christmas Card Gift Card Holder - Week 9 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!
For Week 9, I wanted to share a fun fold gift card holder with you. I CASEd (Copy Everything And Share) this from Dawn Griffith who CASEd it from Laura Barto. I changed it up a bit and made it into a gift card holder. I love having different types of gift card holders for the holidays.
It's pretty cool how it opens. There's an arm that opens and then the card is a top-fold and inside is a place for your gift card. You'll have to watch the video to see it in action.
I made one with a Garden Green base and Cherry Cobbler Designer Series Paper (DSP).
This one has a Cherry Cobbler base with Garden Green DSP. The cup has some whipped creme and a straw.
Take a look at the video below and then I have the sizes and dimensions for all the pieces and layers listed.
Sizes & Dimensions:
Card base - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
DSP Layer - 3 1/2 x 5 1/2
Whisper White Top Fold Card Layer - 3 x 11 (scored at 5 1/2)
On Inside at 2 3/4 from bottom, cut slit across leaving 1/4 at each side.Arm - 1 x 5 1/2 (scored at 4 1/4)
DSP Layer for Arm 3/4 x 4
DSP Layer for Top Fold Card - 1 x 3
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Deck The Halls - Week 8 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!!!
Can you believe we're at Week 8 already, just 4 more weeks until Christmas! Today's card uses the Carols of Christmas Bundle. Deck The Halls....FALALALALA LALALALA!!!!
This is a very cheery card and I added a little bling to it with the ornaments cut from Silver Glimmer Paper and the Silver Tinsel with a bow. The green layer is from the Be Merry Designer Series Paper pack. There are lots of other choices in that paper pack.
Its a pretty clean and simple card and so easy to make. You can mass produce this kind of card if you send a lot of cards.
Take a look at the video to see how I made it. I ran into a few snags but when paper crafting, you can always fix or cover up and nobody will know :)
Here's the dimensions of the layers for this card:
- Card Base - Real Red 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (scored at 4 1/4)
- DSP Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
- Real Red Banner - 1 1/2 x 4 3/4
- Whisper White for Sentiment - 3 x 2 1/4
- Inside Whisper White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4
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ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA!
Don't Miss the Online Extravaganza!!!!
We’re entering the “most wonderful time of the year,” and not just because of the holidays. For us, it’s because Online Extravaganza is starting soon! During this promotion, we will have exclusive deals and sales available for limited times.
There are 3 parts to this extravaganza:
Monday, November 20th only - 24 hour sale: 20% off a select group of stamp sets (see below).
November 20th - 26th: 10% to 50% off select items (see below).
November 27th: Flash Sale! Stampin' Up! hasn't told us what will be on sale but I will share with you as soon as I find out.
Part 1: 24 Hour Sale! -BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20, 12:00AM MT
Part 2: Exclusive deals 10% - 50% Off, Monday, Nov. 20 - Sunday, Nov. 26
Part 3: Nov. 27: 24 hour flash sale...stay tuned, I'll let you know as soon as I get the details.
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My Trip To Utah - Sight-seeing, Stampin' Up! Tour, OnStage Live
Hi everyone, I wanted to fill you in on my week in Utah. I flew out for the annual Stampin' Up! OnStage Convention and added some sight-seeing and a tour of the manufacturing facility.
I met my friend and fellow demonstrator, Melissa Kerman in Salt Lake City on Sunday morning and we headed to Bryce Canyon. We were there for sunset and it was just so amazing.
We stayed in Kanab Sunday night and went on a tour of the Stampin' Up! manufacturing facility on Monday morning. I don't have pictures but we were able to see how they make the rubber stamps and the photopolymer stamps. It was amazing to see this. We also saw the way the card stock is cut. The people working there were so nice.
After the tour, we drove to Zion National Park. From Bryce you are on top, looking down and from Zion, you go to the bottom and look up. Different perspectives, but just as amazing. That bottom picture is of Melissa.
We stayed overnight in Springdale, just outside of Zion Park and the views from our hotel were beautiful. On Tuesday, we drove to Cedar Breaks and drove up to the top of Brian Head Peak, elevation 11,307. I felt like we were on top of the world.
We stayed in Cedar City and then headed back to Salt Lake City for OnStage. The convention was Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Below are some pictures of my team at the convention, lunch and dinner. The last picture is with Brandy Cox, one of the million dollar demonstrators. There were a lot of top demonstrators there and it was so nice to talk with them.
I can't show pictures of all the goodies we saw but you will be seeing them soon. We were able to see the new Occasions Catalog along with Sale-A-Bration. We played with new stamps and saw demonstrations on the amazing new STAMPARATUS (see my prior blog post on this new tool).
I had a wonderful time and met in person so many fabulous women. My team and leaders are the best and we had some really sweet time together. I will definitely do this again next year.
Glittery Snowflake Card - Week 7 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!
If you like snowflakes and glitter, you will love this card. I think I will have glitter on me for a while after making these cards. I used the Snowflake Sentiments Bundle.
It took a little time and patience to get these delicate snowflakes cut out but it was definitely worth it. The Big Shot Die Brush really helped get all those tiny pieces out.
I used the Thick Whisper White Cardstock to make sure it was sturdy and Heat Embossed the sentiments from the Bundle with the Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder. It is shiny and glittery, so pretty!
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STAMPARATUS!!!
Reserve the STAMPARATUS, You Won't Want To Miss This
You are going to love this new tool that Stampin' Up! announced at their OnStage Convention last week. I attended and was blown away by this tool. Its called STAMPARATUS and its has some really great features.
You can see this in action in the video below which features 5 things you NEED to know!
Why do YOU need one? You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it!
Make multiples with ease
Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement
I need product details!
Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
2 magnets to hold the paper in place
Magnet storage areas
Retail Price–$49.00 USD/$65.00 CAD
These are the reservation windows. Let me know if you want to reserve one during these windows and I'll help you reserve one. You'll need your credit card to do this and your Credit card will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from the Stampin' Up! facility.
Simple Christmas Wreath Card - Week 6 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!
Isn't it great when you can use a stamp to create something a little different than what it was meant for? Today I used the flower from the Painted Harvest Stamp Set to make a Christmas Wreath. I just love this set!!!
I stamped the flower in Garden Green straight on and then twisted it a little and stamped again. This gives some texture to the wreath. The dots were stamped in Real Red to add some berries. The wood layer is a piece of the Wood Textures DSP which was embossed with the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder. A simple bow with the Linen Thread adds just the right finishing touch.
Here's the video showing how I made this card. Take a look.
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Fun Cookie Cutter Christmas Tags - Week 5 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!
I have a fun project today. We're in week 5 of the 12 weeks of Christmas and I pulled out the Cookie Cutter Christmas set to make some gift tags. This is in the annual catalog and was all the rage last year. The stamp set has a coordinated punch so its so easy to make these tags. Which do you like best?
We start off with this sweet eskimo in Marina Mist. I used the Brick Wall Embossing folder to make the igloo. It was easy to cut a circle from the embossed cardstock with the layering circles framelits.
The gingerbread man looks so yummy!!! After trying different shades of brown, I settled on Soft Suede. The builder punch has some pieces to use to dress up your images and I cut the bow-tie in a piece of Red Glitter Paper. He sparkles with the tie, the layer and the Mini-Tinsel Trim.
Have yourself a Beary Merry Christmas says it all! Isn't he so cute!!!! He was stamped in Crumbcake Ink and the Sentiment and Scalloped Layer are in Cherry Cobbler. Those make such a nice Christmas color combo.
Last but not least is Rudolph. You turn the punch upside-down to punch him out. I punched an extra on a scrap of paper, cut out his nose and then traced it on the back of the Glitter Paper to get his shiny, red nose.
Watch the quick video below to get some details on how I made each of these.
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Christmas Quilt Card - Week 4 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!
Today's card features the Christmas Quilt Suite from the Holiday Catalog. Isn't it beautiful! All of the items really coordinate so easily to make a beautiful project. You can use different papers and embellishments to make a project for any occasion.
I used the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper which coordinates perfectly with Real Red and Garden Green Cardstock. The Stitched Felt Embellishments add a beautiful final touch to the card.
This card has the Real Red base and Garden Green sentiment with the holly embellishment.
I used a Garden Green card base and the Real Red sentiment with the Star embellishment.
Here's the video showing the steps to make these cards.
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Great Idea - Birthday Card with Gift Card Holder Inside!!!
Today I have a great project. Its a Birthday Card with a Gift Card Holder inside. I used the Pocketful of Sunshine Bundle to make the pocket on the outside, but wait....I put one on the inside so you can slip money or a gift card.
The Pocketful of Sunshine Bundle has some great stamps to use to add stitching to your pocket and stamp images for the money. The matching framelits that lets you easily cut them out.
Here's the inside of the card. I slipped a gift card in the pocket. I used the Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp for the sentiments.
Take a look at my video to see how I made this card.
You can shop for any of the products I used by clicking on the image or by going to my online store by clicking Shop Now on the right or Order Now at the top of this page.
Pretty Pines Christmas Pizza Box - Week 3 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!
Don't you just love packaging, making pretty boxes and bags for gifts? We're into Week 3 of our 12 Weeks of Christmas Series and I'll show you how I transformed a plain white Mini Pizza Box into a beautiful little gift package.
These pizza boxes are so cute and you can put lots of small items in them. Some ideas for filling these boxes are 3x3 notecards with envelopes, chocolates, jewelry, gift cards, the list goes on and on.
I cut out the bow in Cherry Cobbler and added a Gold Faceted Gem in the center. The pine cones have Gold Wink Of Stella added to give them some glimmer.
For this one, I cut a different pine cone and backed it with Gold Glimmer Paper. Pretty Gold Ribbon adds to the glimmer.
The dimensions for the DSP are:
-- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 for the top
-- 3 1/4 x 3/4 for each side strip (4 pieces)
-- Use a small circle punch or side of label punch to add a notch to the front piece.
Watch the video below to see the steps to make this project.
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Don't forget the Designer Series Paper special; buy 3 get 1 free.
Gorgeous Painted Harvest Birthday Card
Today I made a card using one of my new favorite stamp sets - Painted Harvest. I love flowers, if you didn't already know that, and this stamp set makes gorgeous ones!
The two-step stamp lets you really give some dimension to your flower. I used Fresh Fig and Wisteria Wonder. Its important to stamp in the right order though to get this look. You should play around with different color combos and see what you can come up with.
I used the Petals Embossing Folder on the Whisper White layer to give it some texture. The Layering Ovals Framelits highlights the Flower and sentiment. Top it off with the Mini Bows and you've got a gorgeous card.
On the inside, I stamped a partial flower in the bottom corner. I used the sentiment on the card front as well as the inside from the Beautiful Bouquet set.
Watch the video below to see the steps to make this card. Then go to my online store and purchase this stamp set and start playing. You will love it!!!!
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Wise Men Christmas Card - Week 2 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!
For Week 2 of the 12 weeks of Christmas I made this beautiful card with the Wise Men following the Star of Bethlehem.
I wanted to give you some options so I made one vertical and one horizontal. I used Fresh Fig to stamp the wise men and the palm tree and sentiments are in Tranquil Tide.
For this card I cut the star out of Silver Glimmer Paper with the Starlight Framelits. I added some Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the Wise Men and some of the stars on the Merry Little Christmas DSP.
For the Vertical card I stamped the star with Versamark and heat embossed it with Silver Emboss Powder.
Watch the video below to see how I made these cards.
Below is the supply list used for this card. You can order these products by clicking the Order Now button and using the current Host Code.
Beautiful Fall Card Using Baby Wipe Technique
Today I have this great technique to show you using baby wipes. I've seen videos on this technique and figured I'd give it a try. What better project than making fall leaves using it. Its so easy to do and really makes beautiful images.
I used the Colorful Seasons Bundle for the Adirondack chair, the sentiment and the leaves. The pumpkins were made using the Pick A Pumpkin bundle. The yellowish layer is from the Color Theory DSP. It is such a fall look.
Aren't the leaves just beautiful? You can use any fall colors to make this. I used the color ink refills that I had on hand. I even stamped some on the inside layer.
Watch the video below to see the steps I used to make the leaves; you'll see how easy it really is.
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Quick & Easy Christmas Card - Week 1 of 12 Weeks of Christmas!!!
Today I'm kicking off a 12 weeks of Christmas where I will feature a Christmas project once a week for 12 weeks. I'm starting with a very quick and easy Christmas card using the Every Good Wish and Quilted Christmas stamps sets.
The be merry sentiment looks like a watercolor wash. I used the Quilted Christmas DSP to cut out the trees and then added the center tree from the Stitched Felt Embellishments.
I used the inside sentiment for this card from the Quilted Christmas stamp set. I think I like this one best.
The inside sentiment for this card is from the Every Good Wish stamp set.
Watch the video below to see how I made these cards.
Below is the supply list used for this card. You can order these products by clicking the Order Now button and using the current Host Code
National Card Making Day Oct. 7 -- October Specials from Stampin' Up!
This year the world celebrates the day on October 7, but one day wasn’t enough for Stampin' Up!. For ten days (October 1–10), you get 15% off Notecards & Envelopes and select stamp sets. Also, when you buy Fast Fuse Adhesive, you’ll get two refills for FREE! These items will help you celebrate the best hobby of all—cardmaking!
Let’s admit it: we all just love gorgeous Designer Series Paper! By popular demand, we are bringing back an incredible offer on Designer Series Paper. You can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper and get one FREE during October! This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual and holiday catalogs. And we’re even including select Specialty and Designer Series Paper Stacks on sale! So take advantage of this excellent opportunity to sell lots and lots of pretty paper. See the DSP included in this special below:
Hosting a holiday catalog event is always fun—and we’ve just sweetened the deal with our exciting Merry Patterns Host Promotion. If host a party with $300 USD/$375 CAD in sales by October 31, you’ll earn the FREE Merry Patterns Stamp Set.
Watch the video below to see more details on this beautiful stamp set.
Hello Fall it's pumpkin spice latte season
It's fall and time for all those pumpkin spice drinks, donuts and muffins. This is my favorite time of year. I am so delighted that the Holiday Catalog has a new stamp set to coordinate with the Coffee Cup Framelits.
The Painted Autumn DSP has some beautiful patterns and colors. Watch my video to see how I stamped the leaves to get that variation of color. This is FALL in a cup!!!
Watch this quick video to see how I put this together.
Below is the supply list used for this card. You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the current Host Code.