Month: November 2019

gather together & give thanks

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so truly blessed and have many things to be thankful for! I am so looking forward to having all my kids home together. These times are harder to get, so I truly treasure every moment. We will definitely gather together and give thanks!

Enjoy your day! May your Pumpkin Pie be loaded with whipped cream! (Mine will be!)

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thinking of you

Just popping in with a quick card today. This one shows off the beautiful Come to Gather Designer Series Paper. I just love the soft colors of this print, not your typical fall/ Thanksgiving colors.

The sentiment is from Rustic Retreat and the die cuts are from Stitched Shapes, Seasonal Layers, and Animal Friends. I added some ink spatter to the white stitched circle to echo the spatter on the DSP/ . Quick and easy card!

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Christmastime is here

Christmas is coming! But, the Christmastime is Here product Suite from Stampin’ Up! is almost gone! It is only available until the end of November. Don’t miss out on getting yours. It is a beautiful suite and works for more than just Christmas projects.

One great thing is that images in the Designer Series Paper can be cut out with the Roses Dies! All the hard work is done for you. You can make a gorgeous card in a matter of minutes! Like the floral centerpiece in this card –

I added a piece of retired black and white striped DSP from my stash. I love the contrast it provides. This DSP is just gorgeous! I may need to get another pack before it is gone.

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gifts of the season

It’s a good day. It has been ridiculously cold here. Yesterday it snowed. (UGH) . But today I get to escape it all and head to Las Vegas for Stampin’ Up!’s On Stage event! WooHoo. Sun, warmth, stamping friends and NEW goodies! Bring. It. On! Check back next week, I will be sharing some of the cards I made to swap over the weekend. And, maybe some sneak peeks of goodies from the upcoming Mini and Sale-a-Bration catalogs!

Right now, Stampin’ up! has a fun product suite ONLY available until the end of November – Christmas Time Is Here. I decided to branch out and use the stamp set and dies with a different color combo. (I’m just not ready to admit it’s winter yet.) This is a great color combo for fall, but also works for a non-traditional Christmas.

Colors are Terracotta Tile, Seaside Spray and Gray Granite. I LOVE these colors together. The sentiment is embossed in white on Early Espresso. And I adore the woodgrain print from the Gather Together DSP! I need more of that for sure!

Check out all the great products in the Christmastime Is Here Suite:

You can order items individually or get the entire suite. there is even a beautiful bracelet! Don’t delay – order yours today!

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osat blog hop: winter festival

Hello, friends! Welcome to the final OSAT blog hop for 2019. We are shining a spotlight on projects with a “Winter Festival” theme. So much creativity in this hop. Make sure you don’t miss anything!

I have a cute trio of projects for you today featuring the Most Wonderful Time product medley in the Stampin’ up! 2019 Holiday Catalog.

Don’t you just LOVE the designer series paper in this medley amazing! The photo doesn’t bring out the gold foil accents, but they make it even more gorgeous!

I stamped the tree on shimmer white card stock and went over it with my aquapainter for a faint watercolor look. The fun tinsel trim adds a fun festive touch.

I used the same designer series paper to make a small medallion ornament and treat box. The treat box would work as an ornament as well.

I hope you have enjoyed these fun holiday projects. Be sure to check out the full blog hop for even more festive inspiration! you can find the full design team list by clicking on the blue rectangle below.

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stamp review crew: Cup of Christmas

Hey, crafty friends! So glad you decided to stop by today. You are in for a treat, today is the Stamp Review Crew blog hop featuring the Cup of Christmas stamp set from the 2019 Holiday catalog. This is a great set for lovers of coffee, tea or hot cocoa.

The really fun thing about this stamp set is the two mug images are reversible! Check out a great product video Stampin’ Up! has showing this new type of stamp HERE. But, come back. I have two awesome cards to share with you!

My first card I took advantage of the reversible feature so I could have mug handles going both directions.

Mugs stamped in Coastal Cabana on Coastal Cabana card stock and a little bit of Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper make for a fun non-traditional Christmas color combo. I stayed with this same color scheme for my second card as well.

Combine the Cup of Christmas stamp set with the coordinating Cup of Cheer dies for a great Christmas wish for your favorite coffee (or hot cocoa) lover!

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