Category Archives: Holiday

A Merry Hello

I receive the A Merry Hello Stamp Set from my fantastic upline, Brian, for a team challenge. It’s a Host Stamp Set so it’s only available with Host Rewards which can be earned with a qualifying order. The images were stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Two of the Christmas stockings were paper-pieced using the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper. This DSP is on sale right now… Read More »

Happy St Patrick’s Day

“A good friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.” That is one of my favorite St Paddy’s Day sayings! St Patrick’s Day also has special meaning for us. David and I had our first date on 17 March and every year we celebrate by going out to dinner. But we will not be doing that this year 🙁 The image was stamped with Tuxedo… Read More »

Ollie’s 1st Christmas

I just recently became a Great-Grandmother and decided to make a Christmas card for my first GGchild. The stamp set I used is a retired one name Baby Bear. Using the Stamparatus, I stamped the bear in Crumb Cake Classic Ink and Soft Suede Classic Ink unto Whisper White Card Stock. Trimmed down the panel to 3″ x 3″ and layered it with Shaded Spruce Card Stock (3 1/8″ x… Read More »

Merry Christmas

Today’s card is for my daughter, Deena, and her family. They own a restored VW Bus and I thought they would love this Christmas card. The VW Bus is a tree ornament and the stamp is a non-SU stamp. I sponged the background using Balmy Blue Classic Ink and a Stampin’ Sponge. The trees were stamped with Mossy Meadows Classic Ink and the bus was colored in using the Light… Read More »

Toile Christmas

I have several wooden hoops made especially for card making so I decided to decorate one for today’s post. I used the Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper Stack for the background. The greeting is from the Toile Christmas Stamp Set. For the greeting, I used the Very Vanilla Thick Card Stock since I knew I would be propping it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The white Poinsettia are non-SU that… Read More »

I’ll Bee Yours – January 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Paper Pumpkin’s first kit of 2020 is all about L-O-V-E. Whether you want handmade favors for Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, or a remarkably romantic wedding, this month’s kit has everything you need to help you celebrate your favorite friendships and love stories. About the January Kit Kit details: Makes 20 treat bags + 10 mini cards and envelopes Card size: 3″ x 3″ (7.5 x 7.5 cm)  Envelope size: 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″… Read More »

November Thank You Cards

Don’t forget FREE SHIPPING today only. Complete your wish list or stock on supplies! Click here for more information. So, I’m working on my November 2019 Thank You cards and I can’t decide which one to go with. What do you think? Which one would you like to receive? Thanks for stopping by today! 2020 Mini Catalog Paper Share Join my paper share! You’ll get one 6 x 6 of… Read More »

Snow Front

Don’t want to miss the Year End Closeout Event.  Click here for all the information. You can create tranquil scenes with the Snow Front Stamp Set, whether it’s snow covered trees with dainty deer or playful cardinals in a winter forest. I first stamped the trees on a post it note so that I could use it as a mask. I used it in 3 places. I then stamped the stream across… Read More »

Saying GoodBye to Feels Like Frost and Elfie

Don’t want to miss the Year End Closeout Event. Click here for all the information. Please note: The Spring Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs will be sent out the middle of this month. If you purchased from me within the last six months, you will be getting a copy in the mail. If you have not purchased from me, and don’t have a demonstrator, please contact me and I will… Read More »

Christmas Sprig

THE YEAR-END CLOSEOUT EVENT IS ALMOST HERE Stampin’ Up!’s Year-End Closeout is almost here! Beginning December 3 and while supplies last, you can save big on a selection of retiring and surplus items including holiday catalog items, stamp sets, and Paper Pumpkin past kits. Shop early to avoid missing out! Supplies are limited and popular items will sell out quickly. This amazing sale ends on January 2. Stay tuned for… Read More »