ICS Blog Hop: Last Chance

 

Hi friends! It is time again for the Inspire Create Share monthly Blog Hop. December is all about Last Chances...well, the Stampin' Up! Last Chance list anyway! 

The demos are using items from the September - December Mini Catalog that are on the Last Chance Products list. You will want to get these items while you can, as they are while supplies last. Some items have already been moved over to the Discontinued Products list. 

My favorite stamp set from the Mini Catalog is the Christmas Friends. These critters are soooo cute. I love them all! 

Here is a card using them:

If you search back on my blog, or on my Facebook page, you will see other examples using these cute critters! 

Hop along with me to see what the others have used from the Mini Catalog, you never know what you might see that you need! Again, don't wait to get it if you see something you want. Products are selling out and being moved to the Discontinued list daily. 

Here is the blog hop list: 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!  

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

Hi friends!! Thanks for joining us on another adventure! We are using the theme; We're Cut Out to be Friends! This can focus on all the ways that Stampin' Up! has to cut things out, i.e., punches, dies, snips, or even the ephemera packs that you just punch the images out. It can also center around friendships! We like to keep things broad, so it can be interpreted lots of ways, and show varying projects!

This tutorial bundle has over 40 pages, and includes over 20 ideas, both cards and 3D projects from 11 global Stampin' Up! Demonstrators! Projects have color photos, a supply list, step by step instructions and both imperial and metric measurements. All experience levels are included in the bundle, it definitely has something for everyone!

Here is a collage showing some snippets of some of the completed projects in the tutorial bundle. 

My bundle projects are exclusive to the bundle, so here is another cute and easy card using the "A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. It includes 3 pieces of 2-sided DSP and 3 sheets of ephemera. So fun and makes Christmas projects a snap!

Check out all the coordinating elements that went together so easy to make this cute card! 

Hope you like this, and if you do...make sure to get the bundle so you can check out all the projects! 

  There are three options to acquire our IDEAS tutorial bundle:

1. Place a $35 order with my online host code, 6GCB2D4W, or 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 our friends created! Follow the list below: 

 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Filled with Joy

 

Hello Paper Pumpkin fans!! Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

This month we had mini stockings to work with. They are adorable and will make great gifts for those you want to get a little something for without breaking the bank.

 But as you know, I like to showcase the stamp set, rather than the consumables. I like to show that the kit still has value once all the paper products are used up. 

Here is a festive card using the stamps. I pulled out the Iconic Celebrations Designer Series Paper (DSP). The colors aren't traditional Christmas. I loved the Moody Mauve trees on the DSP, so I used Shaded Spruce and Petal Pink, along with it. 

Now these are not colors I would have necessarily paired together, but rather, a color suggestion by Stampin' Up! I think it works!

And here is my card: 

Don't forget the inside...

Hope you enjoy the hop, and it gives you a few minutes to unwind from all the busyness of the next couple of days! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

11/19/24 Creative Crafternoon - Christmas Friends

Hi friends!!

This card was made using Sketch #15 from page 16 in the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog. I used the cute little Christmas Mouse from the Christmas Friends Bundle. Yes, it is back in stock!!! Item #164088.

Here is the sketch:

Watch the video here.

Remember the November ordering special: Spend $50 (pretax & s/h) and earn card kits to make with me during the Craft & Chat on 12/9/24 @ 11am CT.

Spend over $60 and also get a FREE embellishment.

Items in kits and embellishments may be retired items.

Order here using Host Code 3JZSM4D6. Click here to order.

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

11/14/24 This or That Stampin' - Merriest Trees

 I used the Merriest Trees stamp set to decorate a couple of these easy peasy treat holders!

Watch the video here to see how they were made. They are so easy and versatile!

Remember the November ordering special: Spend $50 (pretax & s/h) and earn card kits to make with me during the Craft & Chat Class on 12/9/24 @ 11am CT.

Spend over $60 and also get a FREE embellishment.

Items in kits and embellishments may be retired items.

Order here using Host Code 3JZSM4D6. Click here to order!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

Inspire Create Share Blog Hop: Christmas is Coming!

Hello friends!! Are you making Christmas cards this year? Maybe we can help. The ICS Blog Hop theme for November is Christmas is Coming! And may I add, a little too quickly!! 

Here is a cute card using the Christmas Friends bundle. 

Every critter in this set is super cute! I think I have used them all at least once now. They are hard to resist! Which is your favorite?

The Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder is perfect for a full background, or just a little portion, like this circle. 

Hope you have been inspired and ready to make some Christmas projects! Let's see what the others have created. Follow along on the list below:

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

 

11/05/24 Creative Crafternoon - Sketch #12

 Hi Crafty friends!!

This card was created during a recent Creative Crafternoon using the Christmas Friends Bundle. I love the critters in this bundle. They make cardmaking easy!! 

I have been using the sketches from the Annual and Mini catalogs for these sessions. This was created based on sketch #12 from the Mini catalog. 

Here is my take on it:

Love the greens in the Designer Series Paper with the pop of gold. 

Want to see how it was made? 

Click here to watch the Facebook video.

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

IDEAS Blog Hop: Spread the Sparkle

 

Hello crafters!  I'm so excited to share our November IDEAS Blog Hop with you today. We are Spreading the Sparkle by featuring projects that are sparkly. Our tutorial is full of amazing creative ideas for all levels of experience.  

This graphic is a sneak peek at the some of the projects in our November IDEAS Tutorial Bundle.

Each tutorial designer features at least one project, some include multiples. There are 13 designers this month. Did you know so many of our designers are rated in the top 100 of the Stampin' Up! company. Come and check out theirs and all the designs!

 My actual tutorial designs are secret and exclusively shared in the tutorial. Here is an alternate project for you. Consider this cute little Santa treat holder a bonus project. I wish you could see all the sparkle on him and all my projects, but the pictures just don't do them justice. 

The treat holder measures 2 1/2" x 1", but the ones in the tutorial are much bigger. 

This month's bundle includes over 50 pages of designs. It has over 15 projects, many with alternate designs using different papers or stamps sets. Are you intrigued and would like a copy of the tutorials to use for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Contact your member demonstrator or me to get yours.  There are three options to acquire our IDEAS tutorial bundle:

1. Place a $35 order with my online host code, 3JZSM4D6, or 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!

 Now, off to see the other projects! Click on the links below.

Blog Hop Index

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities: Nests of Christmas

 

Hi Crafty Friends! 

Welcome to the monthly Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop. We love Paper Pumpkin and love to share our enthusiasm for this monthly box of fun and creativity with you. The Paper Pumpkin kit is designed so you can follow the instructions provided in the kit to make the projects or use the supplies as a starting point to let your creativity run wild (as we have!) Hop along with us, as we will share alternate ideas on how we used the October Paper Pumpkin Kit: Nests of Christmas.

The kit gives enough supplies for 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs. They are a cute fun fold design. But, I especially loved the stamp. I loved the cardinal, and the evergreen sprig and the spots, along with all the sentiments.  When I make my alternate projects, I try to use the stamps, so you can visualize using them after all the consumables are gone. The stamps are something that will be available for you to use over and over again. 

So, here you go. I used all the image stamps and a sentiment.

I did use the punched-out piece from one of the fun fold cards in the kit. But it could easily be replaced with a piece of Designer Series Paper. I used some ribbon and embellishments from the Mini Catalog. I also used all 3 of the add on dies that are available for purchase, item #165639 (while supplies last).

The Merry was designed to coordinate with the October kit. But as you can see, they all worked on this card! 

Hope you enjoyed my alternate project. Follow me as I hop along to see what the other demonstrators did with this fun kit, one of my all-time favorites! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

10/22/24 Creative Crafternoon

Hi crafty friends!!

I kept with the sketch theme for Creative Crafternoon, but used a sketch from the Mini Catalog this time. I was inspired by sketch #6 from page 16 of the Mini Catalog. I combined 2 stamp sets, Humble Home and Frozen Edges for today's card. 

Inside the card: 

I used a color combination (bottom one) from the Stampin' Up! Color Coach. I love using colors different from what I would normally select. What do you think of this combination?

Here is the link to the video on how I made the card.

Don't forget to go to my FB page and vote on the This or That choices after 3pm Wednesday! Click here to go to my page. 

Hope you enjoyed this card!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

ICS Blog Hop: Giftables

 

Hello friends!! So happy you decided to join us on our October Hop! The theme this month is Giftables. Perfect timing as we are all preparing or starting to for the upcoming holiday season! 

My Double Treat Box is just the thing to stuff full of surprises for the recipient!

Cute Kleenex and an EOS lip balm, in the front pocket: 

Candy and a coffee gift card in the back one:

What other things can you think of that will fit? 

Thanks for visiting! Let's see what the others have to share. I need some inspiration! 

Click on the names on the list below to hop along with me!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

IDEAS Blog Hop: Christmas Crafting

 

Hi friends!! Stampin' Up! Demonstrations from around the world make up the IDEAS team! We have brought you a great bunch of projects based on Christmas Crafting. This tutorial includes cards, tags, treat holders, home decor and more!!! It uses products from Kits, the Annual & Mini catalogs and Online Exclusives. Here is a collage showing snippets from some of the projects: 

My tutorial projects are exclusive the bundle, but here is an alternative for you. Consider it a bonus project! It uses the same product as my bundle projects. 

Don't you just love this cute little house?!

Are you curious to see my tutorial projects, and what the other demonstrators created? You can own the bundle, and here is how: 

I offer three options to acquire the IDEAS tutorial bundle:

1. Place a $35 order with my online host code:  BRBVE3HH or click here. 

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

(Ask me about the new join special!!)

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!

Hop along with me to see what the other demos have prepared for us! Click on the list below to hop along.

Blog Hop Index

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop: Autumn Abundance

Hello Paper Pumpkin enthusiasts!! We are here with another hop of alternative ideas on how to use your September kit. I love Paper Pumpkin as designed, but it is fun to see what else can be done with the kits. 

Here is the September kit info:

Share your love for all things autumn with this kit!

Cards as they were designed: 

• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs

• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Laser cut card fronts, ephemera pack, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Poppy
Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Wild Wheat

I usually choose to mainly use the stamps on my alternates, since the consumables will be used up and you will have only the stamps and ink left. 

Here is my card. I love the little snail! 

I used various color inks and did use a circle cut from the Stylish Shapes dies, along with the leaf die from Every Celebrations Paper Pumpkin add-on dies. I added some linen thread and some of the beautiful gold dragonflies to finish is off.

Hope you like it! Are you ready to see what the others did with their kit? Follow the list below and hop along with me!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

October: Nests of Christmas

Spread Christmas cheer with our Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit.

This cozy kit includes tri-fold card bases, two unique card designs, specialty green foil, and ribbon, all in a unique custom box. Plus, it coordinates with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (item 164072) from the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog! Celebrate the season of giving by gifting yourself—or a friend—this Christmas kit.

And right now, if you are a new subscriber, you can get 40% off of the October kit! Just click here and enter code Holiday40 to get the discount. 

· Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes

· Tri-fold card bases and precut grosgrain ribbon

· Precut labels with specialty green foil

· Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Real · Red, Shaded Spruce (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

Don't forget your add-on dies! Item #165639

 

ICS Blog Hop: Fall Fun

 Welcome to the September ICS Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us as we celebrate Fall with our Fall Fun theme this month. 

I have been using the Online Exclusives, Changing Leaves bundle, for a lot of my projects and Facebook lives recently. I love this set with stamps and coordinating dies. It also pairs well with the Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon and the Woven Golden Leaves. Changing Leaves was the perfect choice to use for Fall Fun!

Here is my card: 

I have been using the Season of Green & Gold Designer Series Paper with this bundle but this time I wanted to change the leaves up to reflect the leaf color changes that happens during the fall season. 

I used watercolor paper and spritzed it with water. Then I dropped reinker dots all over it in fall colors, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Blackberry Bliss and Old Olive. I spritzed the drops some more until the bled together to form this: 

The Blackberry didn't spread as well as the other colors, so I was just selective on my placement when I stamped the leaves onto the paper. 

I didn't end up using them all, but now I have some extras for another project or two!

I hope you will join me as I hop along to see what the other demonstrators have done to showcase Fall Fun!! Please, leave a comment when you see something you like. Click on the list below to hop along....

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!