WARM WEDNESDAY

Another warm one here today.  Rainy (which we NEED) but close to 60.

Working on more stamp-a-stack cards for next week.  I tried 2 different colors.  Which one do you like best?

Flurry of Wishes Stamp Set and matching punch.

Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper

Sky Blue or Blushing Bride Ink

Silver Ribbon from Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack in Holiday Catalog, pg 37.

Fancy Frost Sequins, Holiday Catalog pg 37.

Rhinestones

Don't forget today is also the last day to order some of our stamp sets at 25% off.  Click here to see what they are.  The stitched framelits promotion is over, but the stamp sets are still available.

MONDAY MORNIN'

Hello everyone. I hope your Thanksgiving was great and that you got to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones.

The first Christmas stamp-a-stack is today so now I am working on the second set of cards for the Dec 8th stamp-a-stack.   I so wanted to use the Santa from the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set with the matching Cookie Cutter Punch and some of the Candy Cane Lane DSP.  So here is what I came up with for the first card.

I used the 2 1/2" Circle Punch for the DSP behind the Santa and the 1/2" circle punch for the little candy circles, red baker's twine, and Candy Cane Lane Washi tape.  The message is actually from the Santa set last year.

Now off to stamp with the crowd.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I missed Wednesday's post - time just got away from me.  But, I hope that your Thanksgiving is wonderful and that you are able to spend time with loved ones.

Here is a little favor I made for my family who will be sharing our dinner together on Sunday.

I used the retired Bigz Die Two Tags.  Glued two together and then embellished with Washi tape, vanilla twine, and the scarecrow from Cookie Cutter Halloween. Each one holds a mini Dove Bar.

Blessings to you on this day!

BLACK FRIDAY MONDAY SALE!

ON-LINE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE BEGINS TODAY!

Today through Nov 28th, you have the chance to purchase products for up to 40% off. 

Here is the list of products on sale with the page numbers included so you can locate them easily. The list looks long, but it is because I tried to space things out so it was easier to read. 

You can use the Hostess Code MFWDR7KW and order by clicking on my website at the top of the page.

Retail Discounted

Nov 21 ONLY

Page Item Description Price Price
146002 ENAMEL SHAPES BUNDLE 35% OFF
AC 177 Metallics Enamel Shapes $ 7.00
AC 177 Subtles Enamel Shapes $ 9.00
AC 177 Brights Enamel Shapes $ 9.00
AC 177 Regals Enamel Shapes $ 9.00
AC 177 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes $ 9.00
Total $ 43.00 $ 27.95

146003 OMBRE PADS BUNDLE 30% OFF
AC 180 Bermuda Bay Ombre Stampin' Pad $ 9.00
AC 180 Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin' Pad $ 9.00
AC 180 Calypso Coral Ombre Stampin' Pad $ 9.00
HC 20 ** Emerald Envy Ombre Stampin' Pad $ 9.00
HC 51 ** Basic Black Ombre Stampin' Pad $ 9.00
Total $ 45.00 $ 31.50

EMBELLISHED ORNAMENTS BUNDLE 20% OFF
AC 33 146004 Embellished Ornaments Stamp set (Wood) $ 28.00

AC 194 Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies $ 29.00
Total $ 57.00 $ 45.60

AC 33 146005 Embellished Ornaments Stamp Set (Clear) $ 20.00
AC 194 Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies $ 29.00

Total $ 49.00 $ 39.20

AC 184 135862 Gift Bag Punch Board - 30% off! $ 20.00 $ 14.00
AC 184 135863 Gift Box Punch Board - 30% off! $ 20.00 $ 14.00

Nov 28th ONLY
FLURRY OF WISHES BUNDLE 20% OFF
AC 29 146008 Flurry of Wishes Stamp Set $ 21.00
AC 187 Snow Flurry Punch $ 18.00
Total $ 39.00 $ 31.20

AC 190 130658 Big Shot Magnetic Platform - 35% off! $ 40.00 $ 26.00

AC 174 141657 Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack - 40% off! $ 10.00 $ 6.00

HC 26 141846 Bell Punch - 40% off! $ 18.00 $ 10.80

Retiring Item
** Retiring item; only available while supplies last
*** Paper Pumpkin items only available while supplies last

Nov 21-28

Catalog Retail Discounted
Page Item Description Price Price
AC 188 139682 Festive Flower Builder Punch $ 18.00 $ 16.20

AC 178 141694 3/8" Very Vanilla Stitched Satin Ribbon $ 9.00 $ 8.10

HC 53 ** 142032 Halloween Stampin' Write Markers (Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive) $ 7.00 $ 6.30

HC 16 * 142071 Festive Season Stamp Set (Photopolymer) $ 21.00 $ 18.90

HC 14 * 142136 Wonder of Christmas Stamp Set (Wood) $ 27.00 $ 24.30

HC 14 * 142139 Wonder of Christmas Stamp Set (Clear) $ 19.00 $ 17.10

HC 34 * 142182 Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set (Photopolymer) $ 21.00 $ 18.90

HC 42 142202 Glamper Greetings Stamp Set (Photopolymer) $ 26.00 $ 23.40

HC 10 * 142806 Banners for Christmas Stamp Set (Photopolymer) $ 26.00 $ 23.40

HC 35 ** 142994 Forever Evergreen Project Kit $ 32.00 $ 28.80

HC 35 * 142184 Forever Evergreen Stamp Set (Photopolymer) $ 17.00 $ 13.60

AC 179 134576 Basic Black Baker's Twine $ 3.00 $ 2.20

AC 177 138393 Classy Designer Buttons $ 6.00 $ 4.80

AC 177 138394 Metal Rimmed Pearls $ 5.00 $ 4.00

AC 178 140569 Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stiched Ribbon $ 6.00 $ 4.80

AC 193 140622 Large Numbers Framelits Dies $ 31.00 $ 24.80

AC 195 141471 Festive Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $ 8.50 $ 6.80

AC 192 141474 Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Dies $ 27.00 $ 21.60

AC 172 141632 Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper $ 13.00 $ 10.40

AC 179 141635 Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape $ 8.00 $ 6.40

AC 179 141647 Moroccan Designer Washi Tape $ 8.00 $ 6.40

AC 179 141659 Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape $ 8.00 $ 6.40

HC 7 142000 White Gift Boxes $ 8.00 $ 6.40

HC 39 142098 Here's to Cheers Stamp Set (Wood) $ 27.00 $ 21.60

HC 39 142101 Here's to Cheers Stamp Set (Clear) $ 19.00 $ 15.20

- *** 141212 Paper Pumpkin Cute Conversations Refill $ 8.00 $ 6.40

- *** 141574 Paper Pumpkin Many Manly Occasions Refill $ 8.00 $ 6.40

HC 29 ** 142002 Mini Jingle Bells $ 4.50 $ 3.60

HC 41 * 142059 Shake & Celebrate Stamp Set (Photopolymer) $ 21.00 $ 16.80

HC 7 * 142128 Yummy Little Christmas Stamp Set (Wood) $ 27.00 $ 21.60

HC 7 * 142131 Yummy Little Christmas Stamp Set (Clear) $ 19.00 $ 15.20

HC 17 * 142134 Be Jolly, By Golly Stamp Set (Photopolymer) $ 26.00 $ 20.80

HC 37 * 142186 Frosted Medallions Stamp Set (Wood) $ 28.00 $ 22.40

HC 37 * 142189 Frosted Medallions Stamp Set (Clear) $ 20.00 $ 16.00

AC 193 141488 Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies $ 27.00 $ 21.60

Retiring Item
** Retiring item; only available while supplies last
*** Paper Pumpkin items only available while supplies last

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Catalog Retail Discounted
Page Item Description Price Price
AC 187 137415 Confetti Hearts Border Punch $ 22.00 $ 15.40

AC 194 140276 May Flowers Framelits Dies $ 31.00 $ 21.70

HC 40 140279 Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies $ 38.00 $ 26.60

AC 175 140550 Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper $ 5.00 $ 3.50

AC 195 140592 Confetti Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $ 7.50 $ 5.25

AC 186 140612 Blossom Bunch Punch $ 18.00 $ 12.60

AC 194 140619 Rose Garden Thinlits Dies $ 31.00 $ 21.70

AC 194 140621 Bloomin Heart Thinlits Dies $ 25.00 $ 17.50

AC 178 141433 Watermelon Wonder 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon $ 8.00 $ 5.60

AC 187 141472 Sprinkles Punch $ 18.00 $ 12.60

HC 39 141838 Cheerful Tags Framelits Dies $ 31.00 $ 21.70

HC 15 141841 Christmas Stockings Thinlits Dies $ 30.00 $ 21.00

HC 39 142001 6" x 17" Gusseted Cellophane Bags $ 9.00 $ 6.30

HC 20 ** 141831 Pine Bough Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $ 7.50 $ 5.25

HC 47 ** 141833 Pretty Paisleys Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $ 7.50 $ 5.25

HC 41 ** 141998 Mica Flakes Trio Pack $ 9.00 $ 6.30

HC 37 ** 142014 Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper $ 13.00 $ 9.10

HC 55 ** 142024 Mini Tassels $ 7.50 $ 5.25

- *** 140786 Paper Pumpkin Wickedly Sweet Treat Kit $ 17.00 $ 11.90

- *** 139650 Paper Pumpkin Wickedly Sweet Treat Refill $ 8.00 $ 5.60

- *** 142529 Paper Pumpkin Banner Surprise Refill $ 8.00 $ 5.60

- *** 142650 Paper Pumpkin What a Gem Kit $ 17.00 $ 11.90

- *** 142648 Paper Pumpkin What a Gem Refill $ 8.00 $ 5.60

HC 31 ** 142004 Hello December 2016 Project Life Card Collection $ 11.00 $ 7.70

HC 31 ** 142693 Hello December 2016 Project Life Accessory Pack $ 18.00 $ 12.60

AC 188 141469 Blossom Builder Punch $ 18.00 $ 10.80

HC 27 141843 Holly Berry Builder Punch $ 18.00 $ 10.80

HC 34 142012 Stitched with Cheer Project Kit $ 24.00 $ 14.40

- *** 141347 Paper Pumpkin Pocketful of Cheer Refill $ 8.00 $ 4.80

HC 41 ** 141834 Shaker Shapes Framelits Dies $ 27.00 $ 16

HC 16 ** 141837 Festive Stitching Thinlits Dies $ 26.00 $ 15.60

HC 43 ** 141848 Seasonal Decorative Masks $ 6.00 $ 3.60

- *** 143256 Paper Pumpkin Bold Botanicals Refill $ 8.00 $ 4.80

* Retiring Item
** Retiring item; only available while supplies last
*** Paper Pumpkin items only available while supplies last

FABULOUS FRIDAY

Just a quick post today since I am at a scrapbook weekend.  Trying to get my Ireland pictures from April in a scrapbook.  It's now or never!

Here are the cards we will be making at the first Christmas stamp-a-stack on Nov 28th.  I think I posted the mice one before, but here are the others.

So this weekend I will be cutting all the supplies.  Christmas is creeping up on us.  Have a great weekend!

HUMP DAY WEDNESDAY

Product alert!

Heard yesterday from Stampin' Up that the Stitched From the Heart Framelits will go on backorder SOON due to popular demand!  They will be on "non-orderable" status beginning Nov 21st.  Stamp sets that co-ordinate are still available. 

So if you want to get these framelits before the new catalog comes out, order now by going to my Stampin' Up site listed at the top of the page or let me know and I will add to an order I am placing on Thursday, the 17th.

Here are some samples, with directions, of what you can do with the framelits.  I haven't even ordered mine yet, so I don't have a sample to show you, but I have taken several from Pinterest to entice you:

Card made by Kimberly Van Diepen of the Stampin' Up Artisan Team and an ornament created by Connie, also from the Artisan Team, and some tags made by Patty Bennett.

Don't you just love them!!?  I have GOT to get my order in also.  Order yours today.

MONDAY MONDAY

Better late than never, but I promised a post to explain the directions for the card box I posted last week.  Here is a picture of the box again and a second picture of a slightly different box I crated to save paper.
                                                      

Here are the measurements for the box on the left:

• 2 pieces of cardstock, one cut at 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 and one at 10 1/2 x 4 1/4.  This will take two pieces of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock or one piece of 12 x 12 piece.
• score the 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 piece at 4 and 4 1/2
• score the 10 1/2 x 4 1/4 piece at 1/2, 2 1/2, 3, 7 1/2, 8, 10 and at 1/2" across one long side. 

• cut out the small square at one end of the top piece shown here and cut up on the other short score lines up to the long 1/2" score line.  Do NOT cut up on the last score line.
• Put glue on the flaps shown below.  They are marked with white squiggles.  You should use, Tombow, Fast Fuse or the Sticky Strip so that your box stays together well.

• Bring the sides of the box together, overlapping the edge that is glued.  Then bring the bottom flap up and adhere to the other bottom pieces.

Turn your box over and lay it at the bottom of the other piece so that the edges match.  Draw a pencil line where the top of the box will be.  Then put strong adhesive on this piece from the line down to the bottom of the cardstock piece (where my white squiggles are).  Lay your box back on and permanently attach.

 

• Cut 2 pieces of DSP to decorate the front of the box.  Pieces are 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 and 4 1/4 x 3 1/2.
• Cut a belly band 1 x 11.  Wrap around the box and glue together at the front.  The decoration that you make for the belly band will cover the glued section, so no worries that it is showing  now.
• Make an embellishment for the belly band, fill the box with cards, and slide the belly band on to close the box.
• The only difference I made for the second box is to change the size of the box flap so that you can get both the box and the flap out of an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock.   Both large pieces should be cut at 10 1/2 x 4 1/4.  Scoring and everything else is the same.  The one DSP piece will be slightly smaller also. 
• Your flap will be slightly smaller than your box with these measurements, but it really doesn't look bad or show up much when it is all put together.  It is your choice. Try both and see which you like best.  It all comes down to saving a little cardstock. 
• Here is how the box looks from the side, just to give you a different perspective.

 

 

  

FINALLY FRIDAY

Sorry I missed posting on Wednesday.  After election sleepiness and a bunch of stuff going on, I just didn't get it done.
I said I would post directions for the card box, but I am going to do that on Monday. Since today is Veteran's Day, I thought I would post a card in recognition of that.

I had a card base lying around that I had never finished so I just used it for this card.  the stamp set is For Our Country, now retired. It is the perfect set for this day to honor all of those who have served to keep us free!

THANK YOU VETERANS!

MONDAY MONDAY

Today's post is a card box and 5 cards that I used as a door prize at a vendor/craft show I did on Saturday.  The box can hold 5 or 6 cards, depending on the number of layers and/or embellishments that are on the cards. 

The first picture is the box and then the rest are the cards.  I used the Floral Boutique DSP from the Annual Catalog.  It has different patterns with just Night of Navy and White.  LOVE this paper.  Very classy!

 

Some of the stamp images are retired, some are current.
Come back on Wednesday and I will give you the directions for creating this cute box.

All I needed on here, I guess, was a little red so we would have had red, white, and blue as a reminder of the Tuesday Presidential Election.  Whomever you are supporting, just PLEASE get out and vote.  It is our honor and duty! 

FUN FRIDAY

Since November is here, I want to let you know about some special events/classes I will be having to celebrate Christmas.
I will be doing:

• Our annual Christmas stamp-a-stack where we make 20 cards (4 different cards, 5 of each) for $30;
• Forever Evergreen Project Kit Class (pg 35 of Holiday Catalog)
• Gift Card Holder Class
• a second stamp-a-stack with 4 different cards

Here are the details:

Stamp-a-stack:  20 cards with envelopes for $30- Nov 28th, 9:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.  Registration and payment due by Nov 14th.

Evergreen Kit Class: Nov 17th, 9:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. $38 which is the total for the kit with S & H and tax - no fee for class.  Registration deadline Nov 7th. Contact me to order the kit or order on-line yourself by going to my website at the top of the page. 

Gift Card Class:  Dec 2, 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (possible evening class if you contact me); $10; Registration due by Nov 28th

Second stamp-a-stack:  Dec 8th 9:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. 20 different cards from other class for $30; Registration and payment due by Nov 25th.

Here is a picture of one of the cards for the first stamp-a-stack:

This cute little mouse set is one of the sets that is on sale for the month of November.

Contact me if you would like to attend any of the classes or have any questions.

WARM & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

Well, it is Nov 2 and it is to be in the mid 70's today.  Wow!  Gotta love it.
And now on to my post before I head out for probably the last round of golf for the year.

This card is for part of a baby shower gift this Sunday.  I am chipping in with others for a large gift, but wanted to add something small just from me so I made 22 thank you cards for the new momma.

This is NOT a Stampin' Up stamp, but I have had it for years from when I first began to stamp.  I did use Stampin' Up Markers to color and the dots in the background are from the Awesomely Artistic set and the words are from a retired Thank You Kindly set.  I also used the retired corner punch and the current Boho Chic Embossing Folder.
The colors are neutral since the new parents do not know what their precious bundle will be.

Looking forward to attending the shower since I haven't been to one for quite a long time.