Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a holiday season that is Merry & Bright, remember Believe! Hope you are enjoying the day with family and friends. Thank you for stopping by today, have a great Christmas!
PCC273 Inspirational Challenge – Holidays
Happy Saturday, are you ready for the big day or still planning on running errands today and Christmas Eve? I’m hoping that I’m done as a do a final check on everything today. I’m the Broccoli Rice Casserole maker for Christmas and we always have Monkey Bread Christmas morning, better to know now if I’m missing an ingredient,… Read More: PCC273 Inspirational Challenge – Holidays »
PCC272 with Ribbon of Courage
Hello there, hope you had a great weekend and are looking forward to a wonderful holiday season. I’ve just gotten back from a four day Girls trip “Christmas in Nashville”. Had a great time and will share a few pictures in a future post. Today’s post is for the challenge over at the Paper Craft Crew blog. First… Read More: PCC272 with Ribbon of Courage »
Pizza Box Gifts for my travel buddies!
Today I thought I would share with you the “Pillow Pizza Box” gifts I made for my travel buddies. When you travel for a Stampin’ Up! event us demonstrators like to make what we call “pillow gifts” for those we are traveling with – something to surprise them with on their pillow at night. For this trip, while… Read More: Pizza Box Gifts for my travel buddies! »
Non Traditional Christmas Colors
Today I thought I would share a fun card with you using a non-traditional color for a Christmas card – Berry Burst. When I looked at this piece of paper from the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series paper I thought of the tree in the Santa’s Sleigh Thinlits and how cute that would looked layer on it. I… Read More: Non Traditional Christmas Colors »
Eastern Beauty for PCC271
Happy Monday, how was your weekend? These are always busy times in December and for me it’s only two sleeps until my girls trip to Nashville for Christmas – that should be a lot of fun! Remember today, Monday December 11th – Free shipping until 11:59 PM MT. Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch… Read More: Eastern Beauty for PCC271 »
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Monday, December 11th receive free shipping on all Stampin’ Up! orders. One last chance exciting offer before the holidays! Free shipping for 24 hours only. Free shipping runs from 12:00 AM, December 11 to 11:59 PM (MT). No minimum or maximum purchase required. Order as much or as often as you want all day long. Stock up… Read More: *** December 11th – FREE SHIPPING – 24 hours Only… »
12th Sunday of Christmas
Welcome to the 12th Sunday of Christmas. It’s never to late to make a holiday card, just look through your stamp sets and I’m sure you will see possibilities. Today I thought I would feature stamp sets you may have and how they can be used for holiday cards. The two cards below uses the Medallions from the… Read More: 12th Sunday of Christmas »
PCC270 Beachy Christmas
Happy Monday, hard to believe three weeks from today is Christmas, how close are you to being ready? I still have ways to go! Today’s card is for the Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch challenge. The banner below is the design for the card. While the image has flowers, my first thought was snowflakes, then decided to use… Read More: PCC270 Beachy Christmas »
Remember Onstage Nov 2017 & 2018 Occasions sneak peek
May 2012 I became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator when our stamping group was looking for a new demonstrator to attend a monthly stamping class with. With a full-time job I knew this would be a challenge, but my love of paper crafting and the idea of making some extra money to help pay for my supplies made me… Read More: Remember Onstage Nov 2017 & 2018 Occasions sneak peek »
11th Sunday of Christmas – Lovely as a Tree
Welcome to the 11th Sunday of Christmas, hard to believe we are just a few weeks away from the big day! This week I’m featuring the iconic stamp set Lovely as a Tree. These timeless tree images will fill any landscape and keep you in tune with nature. They’re great for water coloring, embossing and stamping in any color!… Read More: 11th Sunday of Christmas – Lovely as a Tree »
Year End Sales Event & Stamparatus Pre-Order Dec 5th – Woo Hoo !!!
Yesterday kicked off Stampin’ Up! Year-End Sales Event ! Here are the details: No minimum purchase required. Discounts apply to select items only. Retiring items from the 2017 holiday catalog are available while supplies last. Excess items from 2017 annual catalog are available in limited quantities at the promotional price. Discounted items may be added to a Starter… Read More: Year End Sales Event & Stamparatus Pre-Order Dec 5th –… »
Year of Cheer DSP – not just for the holidays !
Well it’s back to work for me today, after seven days off, oh that alarm clock – I surely did not miss it! Do you like the Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper in the holiday catalog? This paper is not just for holidays, it perfect for any occasion. I’ve made two clean and simple cards with… Read More: Year of Cheer DSP – not just for the holidays… »
10th Sunday of Christmas – Carols of Christmas Bundle
Welcome to the 10th Sunday of Christmas, hard to believe this is the last Sunday in November and Christmas is less than one month away. Today I’m featuring the Carols of Christmas Bundle – the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set and Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies – when you purchase the bundle you save 10%. Deck the halls… Read More: 10th Sunday of Christmas – Carols of Christmas Bundle »
Online Extravaganza and Free Shipping !
Breaking News – I have some amazing news to share – and I think you’re going to like it! For one day only – Monday, November 27 – Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders. What an amazing deal! So, make a list, check it twice and be ready to place your big order on Monday!… Read More: Online Extravaganza and Free Shipping ! »
Theme Challenge for PCC269 – Very Vintage
Well November sure has been a rather busy month for me. As someone who works in finance the first week and a half is always busy every month, but this month I attended the Stampin’ Up On Stage 2017 in Salt Lake City, came back home for about 24 hours and out again for a four day business… Read More: Theme Challenge for PCC269 – Very Vintage »
Happy Thanksgiving!
Each year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather for a day of feasting, football and family. While today’s Thanksgiving celebrations would likely be unrecognizable to attendees of the original 1621 harvest meal, it continues to be a day for Americans to come together around the table. I’ll be making a meal of roasted turkey, homemade stuffing,… Read More: Happy Thanksgiving! »
9th Sunday of Christmas – Gift Packaging
Welcome to the 9th Sunday of Christmas 2017. This week I’m featuring Gift Packaging. Stampin’ Up! carries a nice variety of products perfect for your gift packaging needs. First are the Mini Pizza boxes, just the right size for holding a cookie or 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm) note cards. Boxes come in packages of 8,… Read More: 9th Sunday of Christmas – Gift Packaging »
Learn more today about new Stampin’ Blends
Earlier this week I shared a card I colored with the new Stampin’ Blends – today I thought I would share with you some video’s to explain more about these new Alcohol Markers. Thank you for taking the time to stop by, hope you enjoyed the video’s! Please join my newsletter group to receive… Read More: Learn more today about new Stampin’ Blends »
Coloring with Stampin’ Blends
Today I thought I would share a card with you colored with the new Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers. When using these markers, you should stamp your image using Memento Black ink pad and make sure that the image is dry before starting to color. Birthday Blooms is one of my favorite stamp sets and is perfect for coloring.… Read More: Coloring with Stampin’ Blends »
8th Sunday of Christmas featuring Hearts Come Home
Welcome to the 8th Sunday of Christmas 2017 featuring the Hearts Come Home Bundle, which comes in either wood or clear mount stamps. Features the Hearts Come Home stamp set and Hometown Greeting Edgelits. Let Santa’s sleigh fly over beautiful houses and landscapes! Create a festive village in record time with Edgelits dies and the Big Shot. Combine… Read More: 8th Sunday of Christmas featuring Hearts Come Home »
Sudsol Swap & Gift Exchange at On Stage 2017
Today, On Stage 2017 here is Salt Lake City came to an end. It was nice to see old friends and make new ones! Yesterday at lunch one of the demonstrator groups I’m part of SUDSOL – Simply Unique Demonstrators Sharing OnLine had a swap which I participated in. Today I thought I would share the card with… Read More: Sudsol Swap & Gift Exchange at On Stage 2017 »
Swap in your PJ’s at the Hilton!
Yesterday, November 9th was the first day of Stampin’ Up! On Stage 2017 in Salt Lake City, UT. I wish I could share some of the great new products, but for now I am sworn to secrecy. Last night I participated in “Swap in Your PJs at the Hilton”, hosted by Laura & Barbara – who did a… Read More: Swap in your PJ’s at the Hilton! »
Stampy Wackers Dinner & Swap
Hello there from Salt Lake City, Utah! Today, November 9th Stampin’ Up! On Stage Live! starts. Last night I had dinner with a group of demonstrators I’m part of called “Stampy Wackers”. We meet at Squatter’s Pub for drinks, dinner and friendship. For those of us interested we swap card/project. For my card I kept it simple: 3… Read More: Stampy Wackers Dinner & Swap »
PCC266 Sketch Challenge
Sometime I wonder just were did the weekend go? Saturday was spent doing laundry and making sure I have everything needed for my trip to Salt Lake City for On Stage Live on Wednesday. When I get back from that trip I’m home for about 24 hours before I leave on a business trip f so I need… Read More: PCC266 Sketch Challenge »
7th Sunday of Christmas – Craft Gifts
Welcome to the 7th Sunday of Christmas 2017 featuring Craft Projects. For all my projects I’ve used Holiday paper, but these items are good anytime of the year. First are note pads with pens – the one on the left has a pen you can open and add designer series paper, other uses your basic pen. All you… Read More: 7th Sunday of Christmas – Craft Gifts »
Stampin’ Blends available today!
Say hello to a new world of colorful creativity! Meet Stampin’ Blends, artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. To cover all the blending bases, we’re also offering a limited-time 16-card project kit and stamp set with beautiful line-art images. Add just the right amount of color where you need it with the brush tip or… Read More: Stampin’ Blends available today! »
New Stampin’ “Blends” Alcohol Markers available Nov 1st & last day Buy 3 – 1 free Selected DSP
Today is a sneak peek of an image colored with the new Stampin’ Up! Blends Alcohol Markers that go on sale Wednesday, November 1st. As a demonstrator we were able to purchase these during the first half of the month so we had time to try them out before they went on sale. There are 12 exclusive… Read More: New Stampin’ “Blends” Alcohol Markers available Nov 1st & last… »
PCC265 Sketch Challenge
Monday again? Time sure flies on the weekend. It was cold and rainy here perfect for homemade vegetable soup and chicken & dumplings. I’m almost done with all swaps for On Stage which starts November 9th and all the projects needed for the next few Sunday’s of Christmas, I sure had a busy craft weekend! Today’s card is… Read More: PCC265 Sketch Challenge »
6th Sunday of Christmas featuring Star of Light
Welcome to the 6th Sunday of Christmas 2017 – this week I am featuring the Star of Light Photopolymer Stamp set and matching Starlight Thinlits. Add elegance to your Christmas projects with the graceful designs and sentiments in this set. Combine images and thoughts to create classic cards and gift tags that have your personal touch. This is… Read More: 6th Sunday of Christmas featuring Star of Light »