More Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a few more sneak peaks for you from our upcoming Holiday Catalog! I’m so excited … I can’t wait for you to get it in your hands. If you are one of my current customers, your catalogs have been tagged for you and you’ll be receiving it sometime this month!!

If you don’t currently work with a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and want to be my customer, I’m happy to mail you a copy of this awesome catalog.  Please email me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com.

OK … Let’s begin with the colorful season of Autumn ~

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Let’s start at the left side and work our way to the right. Do you see the cute little Acorn stamp set? Isn’t it adorable? I love it, and what I love even more … BUNDLE!! That’s right, you’ll be able to save 15% when you purchase the adorable “Acorny Thank You” stamp set with the “Acorn Builder Punch”.

Next … you will see our beautiful “Leaflets Framlelits” Dies from the current (main) catalog! I love that these have now two stunning stamp sets to coordinate with! One is the “Vintage Leaves” stamp set in our current catalog and second is the “Lighthearted Leaves” you see in the upper right hand corner of the photo.

Now … if you’d like to follow me to the dark side ~

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I’m not sure where to start here! So I’ll begin with the new “Happy Haunting” Designer Washi tape in the uppper left hand corner. Then you will see some cute boxes crafted with the “Happy Haunting” Designer Series Paper and our new “Spider Web Doilies” … oh, the things you can do with these!!

And if you saw my earlier posts … you know that I am head-over-heels in love with the new “Black Glimmer Paper”. I cannot wait to get my hands on this entire suite of products! Do you see a “Happy Hauntings” Class in your future!

And finally … put your coats on, it’s a bit chilly in Wisconsin during Christmas!

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This is just one of the project kits Stampin’ Up! is offering in the Holiday catalog and I chose the Christmas one as my sneak peek today because …. I LOVE WINDOW / SHAKER CARDS!!! Oh my gosh, everything you need to make these cute cards is included in the “To You & Yours Shaker Cards” Project Kit.

It makes 18 cards for ONLY $24.00 … You can’t buy this kind-of-cute at any store, and YOU get to hand craft them!!

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There is just sooooooooooo much awesomeness in our new Holiday catalog. Many of the items in our Holiday catalog were designed to coordinate with many items in our current catalog, so there are endless possibilities!!

I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek! And I can’t wait to share more, and better yet … begin stamping with you.

Thanks for joining me today!!

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Sneak Peaks from Convention!

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Convention may be over but the fun will soon begin … with you that is!! I’m still in Salt Lake City and I have already begun planning so fascinating stamping events for you!

The new Holiday catalog is amazing so I wanted to give you a sneak peek before your catalog arrives next month…

Let’s start with one of my favorite holidays … Halloween! I actually won this stamp set during one of our “Prize Patrols”

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And of course we have to have those “awesome” coordinating framelits to go with the stamp set!

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Lets move on to my favorite season … Fall ~

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A tantalizing peek at these most amazing coordinating products …. I received the stamp set (Happy Scenes) below for one of our “Leaders” gifts

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And of course there is everyone’s favorite ….  Christmas!

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And if lack of time is a concern … got you covered! The answer:  we have fun kits for you that include what you need, eliminates cutting (it’s done for you) and comes with full color instructions … easy! Oh … and one more thing … they are Shaker cards!! You’re friends and family will think you’ve worked for months … but that’s OK. lol

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If your looking for something special this year … I have just the answer! I know you are going to fall in love with these beautiful ornaments and coordinating framelit dies! So pretty!!

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There is so much for me to show you, but don’t just wait for a stampin’ event … invite your friends over and I will show how amazing these products are! Then earn some for FREE!!

So… what do you think so far? I’d love to hear from you.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Snowflakes in July ….

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope your day is going well. Yesterday I posted some of my favorite items from the Clearance Rack … one of them was the Snowflake Card Thinlit Die. We all love those “flip” cards, so today I’m going to show you one that we made at last years Holiday retreat…

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We used Smoky Slate as our core color and then added the designer paper.  We slip the end of the cardstock over the top of the end piece on the die so it would not cut it off.  It does however leave you a nice score line so you can fold it in.

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We even stamped on the inside, so you wouldn’t get bored when you open it up. lol

Simple to make … I’m sure your friends will flip over a card made with this fun framelit.

Thanks for stopping by ~

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Don’t Miss Out …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you the opportunity to get this exclusive hostess set ‘Good Greetings’? It’s on sale at the Year End Closeout for just $10.19. There are tons more deals starting at just $1.99. It’s a good time to say ‘Merry Christmas’ to me and get some of those items you’ve been wanting. .

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Here are just a few of the items that I had made using this fabulous stamp set …

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As you can see, the “Good Greetings” stamp set is very versatile … these are only a few, just think what you could do!

CLICK HERE FOR THIS AND MORE DEALS

Thank you so much for stopping by today …

Have a great one!

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Merry Christmas Friends ~

Merry Christmas Stampin’ Friends,

On this Christmas Eve I am feeling so blessed.

I am grateful for our connection, whether it be through my stamping clubs or classes, the social media world of my blog or facebook page, or just through an email connection.

I am grateful that I get to do what I love, in an industry that I love, for people that I adore.

From my house to yours ….

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I’m wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I hope this holiday and the new year brings you peace, love, and the pure joy of spending time with those most precious to you.

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Christmas Card Parade …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I want to share a few of the Christmas cards that I have received from friends and family. You will see that some of the stamp sets used are retired, but I figured many of you have those stamp sets so you would yet another card idea!

Enjoy ….

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Cindy used the “Ornamental Pine” stamp set found in the Holiday catalog.

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Many of you will recognize this ornament that Nancy used, it also had framelits to match.

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This Christmas card was from my Mom. I believe our friend Sandy H. helped her with this card.

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Barb used the “Pinwheel” technique for her card. The greeting comes from the Christmas Bliss Photopolymer stamp set.

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Jenny created this card using the Bright & Beautiful stamp set, Star Framelits, and Lucky Stars folder.

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This card was done by my sister Rita … Embossed in gold.

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Sandy H. made her card using the “Circle Card Framelit” die

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Our last card was made by a husband & wife team: Kathie and Roger!

I want to thank all of you who have sent me cards, they are all so pretty, and they have warmed my heart.

Hopefully I will have more time to share additional Christmas cards. Thanks for stopping by.

Have a wonderful Sunday ~

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Last Minute Gift Giving …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’ll keep this quick because we know you’re busy and short on time. If you’re looking for the perfect last-minute gift and want to avoid the crowds and stay cozy by the fire, we’ve got you covered with prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.

Paper Pumpkin-Give the Gift of Creativity

Choose from 1, 3, 6, or 12 months. Then, click to purchase, print a gift card, sign, and stuff into their stocking. Easy! You can literally wait until the very last minute, but save yourself the stress and go get it now. Prices start at just $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN. Click here to shop. You’re welcome. Now go finish that hot cocoa.

Thank you for stopping by today, and stop back tomorrow to check out another Paper Pumpkin sample that will include a SNEAK PEEK at an upcoming Sale-a-Bration stamp set!

Have yourself a fabulous day ~

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Wintertime Calm …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Since I took Saturday off from blogging, I figured I would share a special post with you today. I am going to show you a progression of cards, from simple to a touch of glitz.

I started ever so simple with the “All is Calm” Specialty Designer Paper and the “Wintertime” stamp set. I haven’t used it yet, but have been dying to get my hands on it and stamp!

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My core colors that I used are Pool Party and Island Indigo … even though those are not listed on the designer paper pack, the Pool Party went well with the pattern I chose.

I simply inked up the stamp with the Island Indigo and stamped directly onto the designer paper… assemble and you have a cute and quick card! Simple can still be pretty.

 

Now … If you’re one of us who like some sparkle to your cards, my next sample illustrates what a few rhinestones can do for your card. Oh my that’s pretty!

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If you’d like to step it up a bit more and highlight the greeting, simply stamp another image onto the Whisper White cardstock … cut it out … and mat it with a little piece of Island Indigo.

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Wow… that really adds dimension and gives your card a new look.

 

If you still don’t have enough sparkle … then instead of the Pool Party mat behind the designer paper, you could use our beautiful (and new) Dazzling Diamonds Shimmer paper.

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Look at how that makes the entire card pop! So whether you like a more simple and subtle card or full out bling … you can see how easy you can transform your cards.

So head off into your stamp room and have some fun! Feel free to share your projects with me (lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com) I’d love to share your project with our stampin’ friends on Linda’s Stampin’ Escape blog… with your permission of course!

Thank you for stopping by my blog.

Have yourself a wonderful day ~

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Big Brothers / Big Sisters Organization Stamp Camp

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of working with the Big Brothers / Big Sisters Organization. The local Volunteer Center donated the facility for us … it was a wonderful collaboration by all so the “Big Sisters” and their “littles” could spend an afternoon together stamping.

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The theme for the stamp camp was Christmas… the season of giving. The projects everyone made reflected a “giving theme” and I elaborated that the beauty of stamping is much like Christmas … a gathering of friends.

Our first project we did was the “Santa Card” … so easy but so stinkin’ cute!

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We used the Real Red cardstock as our base and Basic Black for the belt. The buckle was created with the Silver Foil paper and the Curvy Label punch.

We used the beautiful new “Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper” for the fur on the jacket, and finished it off with the “Happy Holidays” greeting I borrowed from my November Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Our next project was the Christmas Treat Tree Box … this comes from the October Paper Pumpkin Kit. The adhesive is already on the cardstock … all we did was punch out the tree and add a window sheet … Ta Da!

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I should have put candy in it for you … it really is cute, and who wouldn’t want a cute treat box filled with candy!

Our last project was the sweet little treat box … remember, our theme was “the season of giving”.

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Create a belly band with any designer paper, the one shown here is retired. My poinsettia flower was created using the “Petite Petals” punch. It takes a bit of layering to get it to look this full but our group did an awesome job!

The front tag was created using the “Cheerful Tags” stamp set … just wanted to add a greeting to our gift box.  These “Tiny Treat Boxes” can be found in the Holiday catalog.

I hope you enjoyed viewing our Stamp Camp projects … I had a wonderful time with the Big Sisters and their littles. I also want to Thank the Volunteer Center for letting us all gather together for the afternoon in their facility.

Wishing you all a fabulous day today ~

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Stampin’ on a Budget …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you some of the items that were just posted on the Year End Clearance and some fabulous samples from those items. It’s a great time to be looking for some savings (and card samples)!

 

Simply Fabulous Simply Sent

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Price: $12.95 $5.19
Paper and accessories for 8 cards. Coordinates with Million & One Stamp. Kit includes* 8 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards, with elegant lasered edges
* 8 envelopes, 4 Pistachio Pudding and 4 Smoky Slate
* 30 adhesive-backed, 3 mm rhinestones
* 72 cardstock sticker hearts, 36 in Pistachio Pudding and 36 in Smoky Slate
* 8 pieces of 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, each 15″ long; 4 pieces of Pistachio Pudding and 4 of Smoky Slate

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I want you to know that I added the base of the card, so when you recreate these designs … you can make them any color you want!

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Joyful Christmas Clear-mount Stamp Set
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Price: $16.95 $10.19
Share Christmas joy and your best wishes for the new year with cards you make yourself. Some cardstock, a little bit of ink, and this stamp set are all you need.Set Quantity: 4

OK … this is one of my favorites, and I miss this set so much. I have four beautiful Christmas card samples to share with you today.

I used the Triple Time Technique for this card, using the Silver Foil paper … quite striking, don’t you think?

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On my second poinsettia card sample, I embossed Vellum cardstock and cut them out to create a beautiful focal point on my card.

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On the third sample I used Washi Tape between the lines from the embossing folder. I stamped the flower in Cherry Cobbler and then lightly sponged the edges after cutting it out.

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On my last sample from the Joyful Christmas stamp set, I used the “Reverse Spotlighting” technique. The Cherry Cobbler really pops against the Silver Shimmer Paper.

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Here was another one of my favorite stamping item to have in my stamp room …

Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards & Envelopes
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Price: $12.95 $5.19
Easiest DIY cards ever! Take a printed Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Card. Stamp or write on it. Done! Coordinate with the Watercolor Wonder suite.■ 20 printed cards on watercolor paper: 4 ea. of 5 designs
■ 20 Ivory envelopes
■ Card size: 3-1/2″ x 5″

This note card set is a fantastic way to make quick and easy cards… Add a greeting and then either stamp an added image or punch a butterfly ….

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It’s nice to see the items that are on sale … but it’s even nicer to see what you can create with these items! I have more and would love to share them with you, so stop back tomorrow and check them out.

To begin your shopping experience, just click on one of the items descriptions and it will take you to my on-line store or you can click my shop now button…

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Have a great day … and thank you for stopping by today.

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Gentle Peace with Blendabilities …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I want to share with you a different take on the “Gentle Peace” stamp set. This beautiful stamp with it’s stained glass is perfect for the Blendabilities. I did use the Blendabilities and love how easily they blend … but now I want to share my card with you!

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I love this card because my focal point is the holy family … I kept the star from the window to shine above them. A simple card but oh so lovely.

I wanted to show you that you can change up a stamp set by omitting or cutting out a part of it and giving it a whole new look. I enjoy hearing what you think … please leave a comment below.

There are only two days left for our Online Extravaganza, and today don’t forget to check out the Door Busters available “today only”.

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Door Buster Sale… 30% Off the Blendabilities Bundle (140388) includes all 12 assortments! (except Skin Tone) Plus… When you purchase your bundle today from my on-line store, you will be invited to my  FREE Blendabilites class in which you will learn how to use and get the most out of your new markers!

There’s MORE… So you can get started “right away” I will include the Momento Ink Pad and Color Lifter Pen FREE!! They will be with your projects supplies when you get to class. I’ll have everything ready .. just bring your new Markers! With the Stampin’ Up! savings of 30%, the FREE Class, Momento Pad and Color Lifter Pen … your saving over $85!

Here is the list of today’s Door Busters ….

December 1 Door Busters

To view the rest of the deals by % of savings – Click on the icons below …. 

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Save this for the direct link to my on-line store and shop early Monday
CLICK HERE to SHOP

Enjoy the savings. For those of you getting the Blendabilities … I will send you the class information shortly.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day ~

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Make an Impression Card Share …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I’m excited to share 3 pretty card samples from my new toy with you today …

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Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
Item 132657   $29.95

It’s embossing made easy. Texture Boutique is the perfect, portable tool to create embossed cards, tags, embellishments, and more. Use it with our Stampin’ Up! exclusive Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

 

You can try it with any of our new embossing folders from the Holiday Catalog:

    • Filigree Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 135818)
    • On Point Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 135835)
    • Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 135817)

If you order the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine and all three of the new folders you will qualify for my … Free goodie bags when you purchase with me! Use my hostess code 3NWFJK9U

All Goodie Bags will include a few hand-stamped cards, a yard of ribbon and a wood mounted stamp. Goodie Bags will also include one or more of the following: stamp set(s), 6×6 sheets of Designer Series Paper, fabric, buttons, glitter, stampin spritzers, Big shot embossing folders, simply created kits, tags, embellishments and more

  • Filigree Frame Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 135818)

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I used the Christmas Bauble stamp set along with the Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities markers. I also tried out my Stampin’ Dazzle Marker in Silver … it works really nice. The greeting comes from the Watercolor Winter Too stamp set.

 

  • On Point Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 135876)

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This cute and simple card also the Festival of Trees stamp set and Tree Punch. Save 15% when you bundle the two.

 

  • Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (item 135817)

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Here’s another quick card … but it makes quite a statement with the silver foil paper!  My greeting comes from the Letterpress Winter stamp set and is stamped in Lost Lagoon.

Here is the video to explain how it works.

 

I know you will love it, can’t wait to share it with my club members!  And, if you want to try it out … I’ll be happy to bring it along to show you and your friends (let’s gather for a stampin’ party)!

I’m now taking bookings for Sale-a-bration… where everyone has the opportunity to earn FREE products! Sale-A-Bration will be January 6  – March 31 , 2015

Have a great day ~

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Sweet -n- Sassy Gift Boxes …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Why wait till Black Friday for great deals? Stampin’ Up! is rocking the stampin’ world with the Online Extravaganza and Door Buster Deals tomorrow and next Monday! Just click on the logo to view the entire list …

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Today I want to share with you some sweet and sassy projects using the “Gift Box” Punch Board. It’s one of the Doorbuster Deals on Monday, November 24th … Save a whoppin’ 30% Off tomorrow .

I will be happy to send a Free Project Tutorial of today’s projects to anyone who orders the Gift Box Punch Board on Monday. If, however, you click “no contact” when placing your order, I will not be able to send this to you so be sure to fill out all the information and allow me to contact you so I can pass on the Free Tutorial. Thank you!!

Let’s begin with the sweet …

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I used the “Under the Tree” Specialty Designer Paper, the Cheerful Tags stamp set, and the beautiful Cherry Cobbler 1″ Sheer Linen Ribbon.

Once you get started it’s so easy … you’ll find yourself making several at a time. And why not!

Now for the sassy …

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So what category do you fall into … Naughty or Nice, or like the tag says: Naughty and Nice!

I know there is someone on your Christmas list that would love the Gift Box Punch Board, or put it on your Christmas wish list! Just tell them it’s on sale Monday only.

Here is a video from Stampin’ Up! Show how to use this Gift Box Punch Board, it makes 15 sizes boxes. Before I watched this video I felt a bit overwhelmed, but it is TOTALLY easy and I have made many boxes now.

Remember … I will send you the Free Project Tutorial to you when you purchase your very own Gift Box Punch Board from me. Then I’ll direct you to even more projects!

I will be posting projects from some of my favorite items that are now on sale during the week, so make sure you stop back! Feel free to share my blog site with your friends 🙂

See List … Click HERE.

Thanks so much for joining me today ~

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I would like to share with you some wonderful samples from the Stampin’ Up! Get Inspired blog and Senior Staff Writer Cindy B.

Her projects were so pretty I just had to share, it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

If you’re a papercrafter, Christmas is probably one of your busiest times of the year. And I don’t know about you, but I pretty much want everything in this year’s holiday catalog . . . so deciding what to buy has become a serious problem for me! Is anyone else in the same boat? Here are some great samples …

Introducing the beautiful Nature’s Peace Stamp Set . Here’s what it looks like when you emboss it using VersaMark ink, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, and the Heat Tool.

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A gorgeous product from the holiday catalog is the Bright & Beautiful Stamp Set. Use it to make a fun gift package. (Tip: cut the top of a Petite Café Gift Bag using the Large Scallop Edgelits Die.)

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I used the same stamp set to create a tag that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament—and put it on one of our Takeout Boxes for a cute gift.

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Here’s a fast and easy card made using the adorable Cheerful Christmas Stamp Set.

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Last of all, check out this idea for a treat bag—again using that awesome Bright & Beautiful Stamp Set.

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If you haven’t seen the holiday catalog yet, click here (US)—then tell us which products are YOUR very favorites!

Cindy B.
Sr. Staff Writer

Don’t you just love Cindy’s projects! What wonderful ideas and great tips. You can see Cindy’s post by Clicking HERE!

Stay Warm & Have a great day ~

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Happy Holidays …Pumpkin Style!

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Yesterday I said I would share with you a card that I made with the left overs from the November Paper Pumpkin kit.

Here is how the entire kit looks completed …

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Waste not, want not … we’ve all heard it, but when you have leftovers as fun as we had with this kit, you can’t help but use them. After “popping” out all of the snowflakes I cut a row off and used the negative as the base of my card.

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Yes, this little cutie is made out of scraps! Don’t you just love it!

I also kept the letters from the tags. Here’s a tip that I used to get my greeting straight. Line up the edge of the snowflake strip to the edge of the card and use that to apply your letters straight. A ruler would also work, but this is handy!

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I used the techniques of stamping on the edge of the cardstock for the inside of my card, stamped the verse that is included in the set and added a snowflake to tie it all together. You could do the same to your envelope so everything coordinates beautifully.

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 Just in case you missed the video yesterday … here it is, along with information for becoming one of my Paper Pumpkin Pals!

Give Paper Pumpkin a try … We have 1 month, 3 month, 6 and 12 month subscriptions.

To sign up … just click HERE.

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to take advantage of these prepaid subscriptions that can be bought as gifts. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Item Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription Price (Shipping Included)
137858  1 month $19.95
137859  3 months $59.85
137860  6 months $113.70 — save $1 per month
137861  12 months $215.40 — save $2 per month

 

As one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, you will get invited over for Pumpkin Parties where we gather to create our kits together … just for the fun of it. I also send out e-mails with other ways to use your kits.

Thank yo so much for stopping by.

Have wonderful day ~

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