Stampin’ Up! Making Spirits Bright

I’m not normally a traditional Christmas colors kinda gal.   But I adore the new Stampin’ Up! paper stack called Trim the Tree.  I’ve centered my card today around two of the 24 different prints you’ll receive in this versatile pack of 4-1/2″x6-1/2″ assortment.

• The base of my card is Whisper White Cardstock, but I’ve cut a piece of Garden Green Cardstock at 4″x5-1/4″ to act as the base to hold the designer paper and create the small strip down the center.
• The main image is stamped on Whisper White Cardstock using Memento Ink.  I colored the holly and candy cane in with coordinating markers from the Regals Marker Collection.  The bow on the glass is created using Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, and the drink looks liquidy using Crystal Effects.  I’ve cut the image out using the Circles Collection Framelits and Big Shot.
• The “Merry Christmas” banner is stamped in Cherry Cobbler Ink.  Notice the two buttons on the banner – I couldn’t decide between Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler, so I used them both, stacking the smaller on top of the larger using a Glue Dot.  But before I adhered them, I tied a bow using Linen Thread.  And by the way, the Regals Button Collection is on sale this week only as one of the Weekly Deals – get yours for just $5.96 this week!

And speaking of Weekly Deals, here are all of the discounted Stampin’ Up! products for this week:

Don’t Forget!

Place a qualifying order with me, either online or by contacting me, and you can receive FREE card kits!  Here’s the hostess code for my November classes – please use VU26XFCR when checking out to receive November Stamp Shoppe and/or Stamp With Me card kits FREE.

Order these and all your favorite Stampin’ Up! products at my Online Store


Product List

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Stampin’ Up! 2014 Holiday Supplement

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For All Things

Fall card making and stamping has never been more fun than with the For All Things stamp set and coordinating Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!  These are “my colors” – Cajun Craze and Mossy Meadow team up with Soft Suede and Very Vanilla.  And the designer paper is so versatile – nice prints to work with on one side and beautiful neutrals on the other.  Take a look at all of the prints:

• This card came about by wanting to show off this pretty paper, so I kept things simple.  I stamped the watercolor image on Very Vanilla Cardstock using a Sahara Sand stamp pad, then used Mossy Meadow and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Markers to color direct to the rubber stamp to create the sentiment.
• I punched the sentiment out using the 2-1/2″ Circle Punch and adhered it to the front using Dimensionals.
• The fiber decoration to the left comes from several different Stampin’ Up! accessories.  First I cut the selvage of both sides of the 1-1/4″ Burlap Ribbon to make it narrower and also to let the edges fray naturally.  I used the new Stampin’ Up! adhesive Fast Fuse to adhere the burlap to the cardstock.  Think Sticky Strip only in a dispenser!  Next came the gorgeous Mossy Meadow 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon then some Venetian Crochet Trim.  Finally I unwound some of the Natural Old Olive Two-Tone Trim and used just some of the vanilla trim through the center of the Gold Basic Metal Button.  Button is attached to the card with Glue Dots.

Don’t Forget!

Place a qualifying order with me, either online or by contacting me, and you can receive FREE card kits!  Here’s the hostess code for my October classes – please use ZCGJH9W9 when checking out to receive October Stamp Shoppe and/or Cards & Coffee card kits FREE.  AND check out October’s Stamp-A-Stack Christmas card choices, too!  You can find all of the card class information HERE and HERE.

Order these and all your favorite Stampin’ Up! products at my Online Store

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2014 Founders Circle Swap

I’m back from the Stampin’ Up! Founders Circle trip to St. George, UT!  It was an amazing trip, spending time with the top 100 demonstrators in the US and the top 20 demonstrators in Canada.  We were completely spoiled by the Stampin’ Up! staff!

One of the best parts of Founders Circle is swapping with everyone and seeing all the creativity from these very talented ladies.  This is the card that I swapped – I made 115 of these!  I had thought I chose an easy-ish design, but when you’re making 115 of anything, it quickly becomes clear that nothing is easy!  But I did have fun making these and hope you enjoy seeing one of my first cards using new Stampin’ Up! products from the Holiday Catalog.

• I just love the Angled Tag Topper Punch carried in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.  Believe me, this is such a quick and easy way to create tags, whether you’re going to be using them on cards or making stand-alone gift tags.  Just be sure to cut your cardstock at a hair under 2″ so that it slides easily into the punch.  You can make the length any measurement you want!
• I’ve used the new Cherry Cobbler 1″ Sheer Linen Ribbon for the top of the tag, held on by a Mini Staple with Stampin’ Up!’s new Handheld Stapler.  The Stapler has a nice, long reach so you can staple way in on your cardstock if you choose.
• I pulled out an older embossing folder called Northern Flurry because it coordinated so nicely with the cute little snowflakes contained in the Frosted Sequins packet.  Use Glue Dots to hold the sequins onto your cardstock.
• It’s fun to create a card layer that’s not straight – I simply cut my cardstock at 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ and after running it through the Big Shot with the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, adhered it at an angle then trimmed off the excess.
• Adding a narrow strip of Cherry Cobbler Cardstock tied in the ribbon nicely.  Use a Two-Way Glue Pen for those skinny pieces!

Don’t Forget!

Place a qualifying order with me, either online or by contacting me, and you can receive FREE card kits!  Here’s the hostess code for my October classes – please use ZCGJH9W9 when checking out to receive October Stamp Shoppe and/or Cards & Coffee card kits FREE.

Order these and all your favorite Stampin’ Up! products at my Online Store

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Holiday Catalog 12 Card Class

This class is all about introducing you to the Holiday Catalog!  I've designed 12 cards all using new stamp sets, designer paper, accessories – even embossing folders – from this beautiful new catalog.  Try out all of the new products to see what you like best.
 

Here's what you'll be making!

Cost is $38 and includes all of the supplies to make the above 12 cards, plus:

1 pkg. Regals Candy Dots
1 pkg. Candy Dot Bases
1/2 spool of Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon
1/2 spool Silver 1/8" Ribbon and
12 coordinating envelopes

Use some of these products to create your cards and take the rest home.  Now, that's a deal!

Attend class Saturday, August 24th, at my home stampin' studio.  Open hours are from 10am to 6pm.  You'll need around 4-6 hrs. to complete your cards.  Please bring SNAIL adhesive and Dimensionals or you may purchase some that day.  I'll have a few snacks, but if you'd like, you may certainly bring your lunch!

 Pressed for time?  Just come and stamp then assemble your cards at home.
Can't attend?  No problem!  Get your class "on the go" and simply assemble at home. 
 

Registration and pre-pay deadline – Monday, August 19th, so that I can order all of your goodies!

To attend class, use the link below.

To receive your class "on the go" and pick it up locally, use the link below.

To receive your class "on the go" and have it shipped to you, use the link below.

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Make a Mitten – not just for Christmas

From November 20th through March 1st, my family has over 10 birthdays to celebrate!  So I'm always looking to use my holiday stamps to fill in for winter birthday cards as well as for the Christmas season.  Here's a terrific set to own for both – Make a Mitten.  It has a coordinating Mitten Builder Punch which makes it so convenient.  And I love all the border stamps contained in this stamp set.  For $17.95, it has so many possibilities!

• Color scheme is Pool Party, Midnight Muse, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White.
• The layout is straight from the catalog; I changed up colors and sentiment.
• For those masculine occasions, Best Dad Ever stamp set is a perfect choice.  It contains 4 great sentiments, including this "Happy Birthday".
• Pool Party Baker's Twine holds the two mittens together.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 120399 Best Dad Ever wood $18.95 OR
Item No. 120681 Best Dad Ever clear $14.95
Item No. 127940 Make a Mitten wood $24.95 OR
Item No. 127943 Make a Mitten clear $17.95
Item No. 127824 Mitten Builder Punch $15.95
Item No. 125574 Pool Party Baker's Twine $2.95

REMINDER:  Make your final choices from the Holiday Catalog – it's due to expire on January 2nd, and many items will be gone for good.

Make a Mitten stamp set

Best Dad Ever stamp set

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Karla’s Christmas Swap

This was a swap that I made back in October at our Team Retreat and it was designed by a fellow team member, Karla.  I love this layout!  The Scentsational Season bundle with the stamp set and framelits has been a big hit this season – do you have yours?

• Background paper strips are woven with Be of Good Cheer Designer Paper.
• Sponge around the 2-1/2" Gumball Green Circle using a Stamping Sponge and Early Espresso ink.
• Sentiment comes from Winter Memories – perfect for a cup of hot chocolate!
• Doesn't show very well in the photo, but don't forget the Rhinestone in the center of the mug.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 126896 Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 129945 Scentsational Season Bundle wood $36.95 OR
Item No. 129946 Scentsational Season Bundle clear $32.95
Item No. 120906 2-1/2" Circle Punch
Item No. 127934 Winter Memories wood $27.95 OR
Item No. 127937 Winter Memories clear $19.95
Item No. 119246 Rhinestone Basic Jewels $4.95
Item No. 101610 Stamping Sponges $3.50

Be sure to take advantage of Kriss's Online Customer Perks – start your savings card and earn a FREE stamp set valued up to $40!  Click HERE to find out more.  Then click HERE to place your online order.

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Holiday Catalog Cover Ornament Available as a Kit

The ornament on the cover of our holiday catalog was such a hit that we are making it available to you — just in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you’ve made yourself!

All you need (in addition to the kit) is a glue gun, adhesive glue stick, and scissors.

Makes 10 heirloom ornaments.

Kit includes: Die-Cut Cardstock Elements; Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon; Natural Linen Thread; Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons; Large Pearl Basic Jewels.

Order now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting—or for your family tree!

Available while supplies last Ornamental Elegance Kit 132832 for $14.95 – makes 10 ornaments.

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Congrats

Here's a fun and simple card you can use to send for any occasion – just change the sentiment.  The Sassy Salutations stamp set is all you need, with 6 basic greetings contained in one stamp set.  I've used Raspberry Ripple card stock as the card base, along with Orchard Harvest Designer Paper and 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon as quick accents. 

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 126705 Sassy Salutations wood $23.95 OR
Item No. 126707 Sassy Salutations clear A$17.95
Item No. 126895 Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 127844 Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon $7.95

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Guest Designer – Sheila Edwards

Here's a beautiful swap designed by friend and team member, Sheila Edwards.  Colors are Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and Crumb Cake, although the Cherry Cobbler for some reason photographed sort of real red instead!  This is another example of a great use of the Northern Flurries Embossing Folder.

• Stamp these cute gingerbread men in Soft Suede ink, then cut them out with the coordinating Framelits!
• Add Rhinestones, but first, color them in with a red Sharpie!
• Use an Apothecary Arts Framelits to cut the pretty Gumball Green piece for the sentiment.
• Sentiment from More Merry Messages

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 129945 Scentsational Season Bundle wood $36.95 OR
Item No. 129946 Scentsational Season Bundle clear $32.95
(Bundle includes the Scentsational Seasons stamp set and the Holiday Collection Framelits)
Item No. 120902 Northern Flurry Embossing Folder $7.95 NOW
Item No. 12646 Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon $8.95
Item No. 127003 Apothecary Accents Framelits $24.95
Item No. 119246 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Item No. 126908 Snow Festival Designer Series Paper $10.95

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