Have Yourself a CHERRY Little Christmas

November 30, 2022Leave a comment

It’s jolly good fun to wander through the aisles of Dollar Tree and imagine ways to use some of the festive treasures they carry as home decor or gifts! When I saw these cute little packages of 3 Cherry Cordials (which evoke Christmas memories from my childhood), I remembered my Stampin’ Up! Cherry Builder punch and the creative juice started flowing…

It was KISMET that I found the perfect sentiment in the Framed & Festive Limited Edition stamp set, and the idea was taking shape! In fact, I created this simple “dress up” project in my Monday Live video, which you can watch quickly here:

You can alter the design just a bit and put it on a larger box of Cordial Cherries, as well:

PSSST…tomorrow (December 1st) is the beginning of our LAST CHANCE sale on items from the July-December mini catalog (along with NEW things added to the clearance rack) and the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper that I used on the small cherry boxes will be on sale for 60% off, while supplies last, so set an alarm to shop the sale early!

Product List

Cherry Builder Punch

$19.00

Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (English)

$23.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

$9.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$9.50

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

$27.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$30.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.25

Stampin' Seal+

$12.00

Every Chapter Chalkboard Easel

January 20, 2022January 14, 2022Leave a comment

Do you love reading? Are you part of a book club? This stamp is for YOU!

It was love at first sight for me and the “Every Chapter” stamp in the J-J Mini Catalog. I have a similar stack of books next to my bed. When I found these cute chalkboard easels at Dollar Tree, I knew exactly what to do with the stamp:

It was so simple, too! Here are the instructions:

Ink up Every Chapter stamp with white craft ink and press onto chalkboard, being careful not to rock side to side. Cover wet ink with white embossing powder, shake or brush off excess powder with small, dry paintbrush and heat to set the powder.
Wrap 18” of ribbon around on the left side of chalkboard and tie in a knot. Wrap the 24” piece of ribbon into 3 loops (around 3-4 fingers). Lay on knotted ribbon and tie.
Add loose flower to book with mini glue dot. Add silver pearl to center of flower.

Wouldn’t it look adorable as a favor on a table, too?

Product List

158017

$18.00

147277

$9.50

155554

$18.00

129053

$30.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

156485

$7.00

155808

$7.50

146282

$7.00

103683

$5.25

Toasty Treats Gift Boxes

October 11, 2021Leave a comment

Love to give tasty gifts, but hate to bake? This project will have you making, but not baking!

Did you know there are PUMPKIN PIE POP TARTS…and they really taste like a pumpkin pie? They are really yummy! I found mine at Target, and you want to pick up at least 20 Pop Tarts (or 10 sets) because 2 fit into our Kraft Gift Boxes perfectly, and they come in a set of 10. Of course, you could make a Christmas version of this project and substitute a holiday flavor!

But sticking with the pumpkin theme, here are two options~ I used the Sweets & Treats stamp set (all supplies listed below) to create one of these boxes and the Pretty Pumpkins bundle to create an alternate version:

A quick video tutorial for you:

Product List

156569

$10.00

156561

$17.00

105117

$8.75

120953

$8.75

131197

$8.75

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

155426

$18.00

147115

$7.50

132708

$6.00

156485

$7.00

151690

$32.00

150673

$60.00

144108

$4.00

152813

$8.00

Hydrangeas Abound

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021Leave a comment

Hydrangeas represent gratitude, grace, abundance, and beauty. The Hydrangea Hill Suite offers you abundant beauty & grace with for your Spring creative projects with a two-step stamping set, coordinating dies and Designer Series Paper and accessories.

Warm up your creativity with this bundle or suite from my Stampin’ Store in March 2021 and you’ll also receive supplies for 3 exclusive projects from me! UPDATE: We are getting low on inventory for some of the products in the suite, so this is your best opportunity to order!

Sharing a few “bonus” project photos with you as well; The first shows how lovely the hydrangea blossom is when embossed in white and watercolored.

WATERCOLORING TIP: Squeeze your ink pads when they are closed, then pick up the ink from THE LID when opened (never put your water pens onto your ink pads to pick up ink!)

This is one of our acetate card boxes that you could decorate and fill with a small gift like tea towels, napkins, cash or thank you cards for a newlywed couple. While the mercury glass acetate sheets in this suite are colored Rococo Rose or Highland Heather on one side, they are silver on the back side, as used on this sample.

Coordinating Products

January-June Mini Catalog - Hydrangea Hill Suite

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Magic in this Night

October 7, 2020October 6, 2020Leave a comment

The August–December 2020 Mini Catalog Inspiration

This Halloween you can turn your home into a haunted mansion with touches of spooky elegance using the MAGIC IN THE NIGHT SUITE from Stampin’ Up!

Family gatherings or treats for your ghoul friends? This suite will help you create décor, cards, and treat packaging that is to scream for! Get your creative magic going before Halloween fades into the mist.
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Magic in this Night Rectangle Tin

MAGIC IN THE NIGHT SUITE SUITE-Magic in this Night Rectangle Tin

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SUPPLIES:
Hallows Night Magic Bundle (#155188)

INK: VersaMark (#102283), Blackberry Bliss Ink Refill (#133648)

PAPER: Basic Black cardstock (#121045), Black Glitter Paper (#153518)

TOOLS: Basic Pattern Decorative Masks (#150697), Palette Knives (#142808), Heat Tool (#129053), Stampin’ Cut Y Emboss Machine (#149653), Optional – Silicone Craft Sheet (#127853)

EMBELLISHMENTS: 1-1/2″ Metallic Mesh Ribbon (#153550), Black 3/8″ Glittered Organdy Ribbon (#147897), Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645), White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132), Rectangle Tin (#153519)

ADHESIVES: Mini Glue Dots (#103683) or Stampin’ SEAL+ (#149699)

TIPS: The Rectangle Tin is a hinged silver box that measures 4″ x 2-3/4″ x 1″. Fill the box with candy, a gift card, or even scavenger hunt clues.

Coordinating Products

MAGIC IN THIS NIGHT SUITE COLLECTION #155122

HALLOWS NIGHT MAGIC CLING STAMP SET #153356

MAGIC IN THIS NIGHT DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #153517

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Never Lose Your Mojo

August 28, 20202 Comments

Have you noticed that the Stampin’ Up! catalog(s) aren’t just “catalogs” to shop through, they are actually INSPIRATION books ~ and you can find ideas on every page for your crafting?

Take this page (p.95) of the Annual Catalog…you don’t need to have the same stamps, ink or paper to make a cute card inspired by these:

The #SUOC256 challenge this week encourages stampers to use catalog samples as sketches and create something inspired by them. This is my version:

Can you see how I followed the Whale Done card sketch? You will NEVER lose your mojo as long as you have an idea book to get your juices flowing!

Speaking of juice, the Cute Fruit photopolymer stamp set is only in our “Getting Started” brochure, so you may not have seen it yet, but it is my “stamp set of the summer”, even as summer comes to a close.

I appreciate that you can also purchase the Cute Fruit set in a collection of products (ideal for a GIFT or new stamper)!

To add shading to the pineapple, ink it up in the lightest color (Bumblebee in this case), then add some darker color ink (Cinnamon Cider) to the stamp using a sponge dauber BEFORE you stamp it. The colors will blend together beautifully.

Embrace your catalog as your IDEA BOOK and you’ll never run out of ideas!

More Love to Mail

January 29, 2020January 28, 2020Leave a comment

But wait! There’s MORE! Yesterday I shared a Pink/Red/White card (or Flirty Flamingo, Real Red and Whisper White), but if you haven’t had time to watch my Lunchtime Live Crafting Videos on Facebook each Monday, you may have missed some of the other Valentine themed projects I’ve been creating from the From My Heart Suite by Stampin’ Up!~ so I thought I’d share some here.

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If you have a hard time choosing which side of your Designer Series Paper to use on a card, make THESE CARDS instead, because you don’t have to choose! You can see one side on the front of the card and enjoy the other side of the DSP on the inside of the card! IMG_4398-(W)

They are simple enough to make with elementary students, too!

A few weeks ago, I demonstrated a few ideas for a party or small gift and made this fun tin with the same suite stuff: IMG_4385-(W)

One thing I really appreciate is that if you LOVE all these coordinating products, Stampin’ Up! has made it very easy to get them all (with a bit of a discount) with just one item from my Stampin’ Store! Of course, you can still pick and choose the products you like best (or order more of the things you LOVE).

Thanks for stopping by and may all the love you send come back to you!

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Little Elephant Push Pops

June 1, 2019May 31, 2019Leave a comment

When you walk past something in the store and think, “I could stamp on that”, it only makes sense to try it out. These push-pop containers, for instance:

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They are adorable for parties, favors and treats like this round-up of 14 different Push Pop recipes curated by Tip Junkie including this patriotic version from Love from the Oven, since we are entering summer entertaining season:

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It doesn’t have to be food inside: Stuff them with money, confetti, trinkets, etc. You can find a variety of these push pop containers on Amazon.

Sharing my Little Elephant push-pop tutorial with you~ Have fun creating your own:

Little Elephant Push Pop Tutorial

Share What You Love

April 19, 2018Leave a comment

Magic happens when you share what you love and I have proof!

Today I decided to create from scratch LIVE on Periscope. I had the #GDP134 sketch and a bundle of new products (by cheery happenstance a suite called “Share What You Love”) and I pushed the “Go Live” broadcast (I was a bit nervous, to tell the truth).

As I was explaining that these new products from the 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up! catalog will be released a month early (on May 1st), a new stamping friend (Cathy) and an old stamping friend (Esther from England!) jumped in to visit and craft {virtually} with me.

The first thing I did was stamp 4 simple note cards and matching envelopes using just the items in the “Just Getting Started” bundle (the notecards are a free gift when you purchase the bundle):

I knew these would fit nicely in a simple “envelope folder” made of two regular Very Vanilla envelopes put together (tuck the flap of the first into the second envelope and then lick-n-stick the flap of the 2nd envelope to the back of the 1st!)

We were crafting along and they started to share their opinions and ideas: They helped me pick the pattern of paper (from the Share What You Love Specialty DSP that will be included with the “A Little More, Please” and “Gotta Have It All” bundles).

Then we started playing around with the focal point on the belly band that would keep the folder closed: All circles? No. A Label? Yes. Pool Party or Grapefruit Grove? Pool Party with Bermuda Bay ink. Ribbon? Yes~ A loop!

…and by the time we were done, we had created a masterpiece together:

That’s what I mean by MAGIC! A group of crafty people could meet virtually on social media who share a love of papercrafting and create something so lovely, it’s just enchanting. It’s part of what makes crafters such a blessing to the world: We make pretty things and welcome all into our circle of friendship.

If you are a member of my stamp club reading this, you’ll get to make one of these in May! Not a member? New clubs begin in June/July~ You don’t have to be local, you can join from anywhere in the United States! Let me know if you’d like to join.

Rockin’ Around the Tree

December 16, 20173 Comments

When I’m not playing with paper, I’m making music with 12 incredible young (and young-at-heart) people who inspire me to be a better teacher. This opportunity has molded me into a better pianist myself, but I often want to go back and HUG all my piano teachers for all they endured with me~ I can say with conviction, “THANKS, MOM, for not letting me quit (when it probably would have been easier to let me…)”

That aside, last night we held our Christmas Concert at a local Beehive Home (so it doubled as a service project, too!) and these budding pianists TOTALLY rocked the house:

It’s a privilege for me to help students learn to play the piano and love music. I wanted to create a gift for them that was unique and sentimental to this performance, so I pulled out my papercrafting supplies and used the “Musical Season” stamp set for the purpose I intended: Ornaments! Watermarked1(2017-12-16-1342)

One of the students (Madi) even played “Little Drummer Boy” so it was a perfect gift!

As cute as the front is, the back really carries the message I want them to remember:

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And it’s just as cute in white!

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What could be better? Oh yes…that it also falls under the #tgifc138 Christmas Carol-Inspired Challenge!

This Musical Season bundle is one of the most overlooked treasures in the Holiday Catalog, but will retire at the end of the year (or when supplies are depleted) so make sure to order yours from my store:
Product List

Musical Season Clear-Mount Bundle

[146049]

$42.25