Inspire Create Share Blog Hop: Sketch Challenge

 

I love a good sketch challenge, do you? The ICS team is doing one for our monthly blog hop. So, if you were looking for it, you are in the right place! I hope you are inspired to create a project using it too!

Here is the sketch we will all be using: 

I have gotten so much use out of the Delicate Pines bundle this season and hope to be able to continue using it into the new year, since it is more winter themed than Christmas. I paired it with the Branching Out Dies and it was perfect for this sketch challenge, don't you think?

And as always, don't forget the inside. It just gives the card a completed look. 

 I cannot wait to hop along and see how everyone else was inspired. I hope you will click the links in the list and join me!! Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

IDEAS Blog Hop: We're Cut Out to be Friends

 

Hello friends! This is the final IDEAS Blog Hop of 2025; so glad you chose to join us! 

This month's theme is We're Cut Out to be Friends. It focuses on something we do on most every project we make... cutting! It can be die cutting, or fussy cutting, or punching out items, but everything is cut somehow. 

Here is a sampling of the projects in the December Bundle:

The bundle contains projects from 13 different Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the globe. It has 50 pages of fun, which includes color photos, step by step instructions, and both imperial and metric measurements. There are so many different types of projects, there is definitely something for everyone!

My projects are exclusive to the bundle, but I wanted to give you a sneak peek. I used all the same products on my sample card as I used on the cards in the bundle. So, it is like a bonus project without the instructions:

A Child is Born stamp set, Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper and Hues of Blue embellishments.

And don't forget the inside: 

Are you interested in owning this bundle? Here are 3 ways to obtain it: 

1. Place a $35 order with me, click here

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD. Contact me for payment options. 

 Once you have received the tutorials, feel free to use the projects for personal use or even in your classes. But please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support!

Let's go check out the other blogs to see what they have to share with us! Click on the list below to follow along.

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop: Wrapped in Cheer

 

Hello friends! Welcome to another alternative Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop. We love Paper Pumpkin, and while we love the kits as they are designed, sometimes it is just fun to see what other things can be done with the kit. 

This month we got treat boxes with cute tags! The fun stamp set has a wreath and some really great Christmas sentiments to use with the kit, but also for long after all the contents are gone! These Christmas sentiments will be good to use in all your holiday crafting.

Here are the boxes as designed by Stampin' Up! 

 They hold 2 Kit Kat Santa's perfectly!!

But it could also hold a gift card, or lottery tickets, or other small items, if you didn't want to give candy. 

I used the stamps, and the embellishments, along with the add-on dies to complete my card. The rest of the items are from my Stampin' Up! supplies. I like to show what can be done with the stamps & ink after the kit consumables are used up. 

I did use one of the kit tags to cut out the JOY, but I can easily overlay the other tag and adhere it down, so no one will know that the middle of the striped tag is missing. 

 

While it is easy to make a card into a box, it isn't always easy to go the other way. I struggled with my alternative project a little, until I got this idea. I cannot wait to see what others have done. This group inspires me so.

Follow along on our blog hop using the links below and leave a comment if you like something(s) along the way! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

IDEAS Blog Hop: Spread the Sparkle

 

Hi friends!! Do you love sparkle?! I do!! This month we are making projects that are Spreading the Sparkle!! 

Here are some sneak peeks of the projects you will see in the bundle:

This bundle includes projects from 10 demos from all over the world. It has over 30 pages, and tutorials for 13 projects. There is something for everyone. 

 My projects are exclusive to the bundle. But I have made an alternate card using some of the same products and the same stamp set, Woodland Scenery. Consider it a bonus project! They all use the Peaceful Garden Glimmer paper and Wink of Stella!

 Here is my card:

 

Are you intrigued and would like to see the entire bundle? You can own this bundle and use the projects for your personal use or even in your classes! There are three options to acquire our IDEAS tutorial bundle:

1. Place a $35 order with my online host code, click here

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD.

 Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support!

Let's go check out the other blogs to see what they have to share with us! Click on the list below to follow along.

Blog Hop Index

 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop: Cozy Christmas

 

Hi friends!! Thanks for joining us in another Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop. This month's kit, Cozy Christmas, is so pretty on its own! But I was challenged to make an alternative project, so I did! 

Here are the cards as designed. You cannot see the 

I like to use the stamp sets on my alternate projects and show you what you can do once the consumables have been used up. This set has some great Christmas sentiments, but not any real focal image, but I think it still works.

Here is my card using the sentiments and other Stampin' Up! products:

I used the Pecan Pie ink color from the kit and also added some Real Red. I like the small touches of gold to add some sparkle. 

And don't forget the inside!

I hope this inspires you to use your stamps beyond the kit!!

Now off to see what the other demonstrators have done with their kits! Hope you will join me. Just follow along from the list below. Leave a comment if you see something you like! 

Blog Hop Index

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

I forgot about the 4th quarter add-on, or I would have cut the JOY out of the dies and used it!  Guess I will have make another one! 

Don't miss out on your dies!! Item #167855

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Also, here is a sneak peek of the November kit, Wrapped in Cheer: 

Subscribe October 11–November 10

Craft festive goody boxes perfect for holding gift cards or small treats!
• Makes 8 projects: 4 each of 2 tag designs with 8 identical coordinating boxes
• Foldable box bases and precut paper pieces
• Linen thread and red dot embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Basic Beige, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow

Subscribe here! Don't miss out! 

10/18/25 This or That Stampin'

 Hello crafty friends!!

Sorry, the 10/16/25 This or That Stampin' was pushed back a couple of days. I had to go pick up Izzy from the Nashville ER. Yay, she is back home!! But they kept pushing the time back, so it was after 6pm when I got home and all I wanted to do was snuggle with my girl! Six days in the ER was too long! 

Anyway, we are settled back into our routine, so I did This or That today. The "This" sketch won. It is on page 16 of the September- December Mini Catalog. 

Here is the card I made:

The card went together so fast and easily. I used the Fully Flowering (163762) & Saying Something (163761) Ephemera packs. Add some twine & embellishments to step it up!

Watch the video here.

Want to grab some so you can create Quick & Easy cards too? 

Shop here! 

I also used a new product: Lasting Linen Background Stamp (167107). It is only available to demonstrators right now. You can get it on 11/4 when it goes live to customers. Or take advantage of the Best.Stamp.Bundle ever and join Stampin' Up! 

Until the end of October, you can join for only $35!! That is right, select $125 in product, but pay only $35!! Or select $189 in product and pay only $99!! Such great deals, and no obligation past the initial purchase is required. 

Join me here!! 

Let me know if you have any questions! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

 

10/10/25 This or That Stampin'

Hi friends!! Are you ready for Christmas cards?! Seemed a bit early with the warm weather we have been having, but it is finally starting to feel like fall, so starting our Christmas cards is a must! I made one using a new set Woodland Scenery from the September-December Mini Catalog. 

Love these little images. They are going to be so fun to create winter scenes! 

For this week's This or That Stampin', this set won. So here is my first Christmas card of the season! 

You can watch the video on how this was created here!

If you want some more inspiration on using this stamp set, check out my fall scene using it here! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!