Nov 25, 2023 |

I was at CVS drug store and saw hot chocolate bombs on sale, I think 2 for $5, and immediately thought of the Nested Treat Boxes from the holiday SU catalog. Would they fit in the box? yes they do!
And they are on sale until they run out of stock on them.
8 boxes for only $6.90!


‘Tis the season to make paper lollies so I used the Melon Mambo and Granny Green Foil sheets which coordinates with the Merry Bold & Bright paper. Here’s my video showing how to put it all together!

VIEW/PRINT RECIPE WITH SENTIMENT SHEET AND MEASUREMENTS HERE

The Last Chance SALE for the retiring Holiday catalog is still going on!
The best way to keep up with what is available is to look on the sale page online. I like to sort by price, low to high, to see the best deals.
See the Last Chance shopping page HERE
Here are some steals still available (and if you have these already, think about gifts for your crafty friends!)

And the clearance rack, too!

This punch is almost $10 off and is great for sentiments!
Punch both ends for a decorative sentiment label.


AND…. Be sure to check out the Online Exclusives page for lots of NEW products!
Click here
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Nov 18, 2023 |

Fluffiest Friends bundle #162850 $54
Another release from Stampin’ Up from the Online Exclusives line. It’s not in a catalog but it’s available!
I can’t resist a chunky critter set! It might have been the bear that got me but I ended up loving each one.
For this week’s video, I show how to add color with alcohol markers (Stampin’ blends) and also some paper piecing here and there.

VIEW/PRINT RECIPES PDF WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE

I love the texture that is possible with the alcohol markers over Crumb Cake cardstock!
The buzzy sentiment comes from a stamp set coming out in January called Bee Mine.
I thought it was cute with the honey bees and bear

A little vellum cardstock helps soften the bold paper pattern

The teeny tiny cupcake is so cute:)

Matt continues to improve and is grateful for your thoughts, messages and cards! He is one month out from his quadruple bypass, he is allowed to drive and fly again however has a 20 pound weight limit still to follow.
He started cardiac rehab 3x a week so he’s been busy!

We are a few days away from our mini catalog sale!
I’m posting early so you can prepare your lists. If there is something you REALLY want before it goes on sale, you might want to get it as things sell out quickly.
If you are like me, you are basting turkey and making stuffing so I understand it might not be the right time to look at the lists. If I were queen of SU, it would be starting AFTER Thanksgiving:)
November 21-January 3rd
Print the Last Chance Holiday Mini Catalog List HERE
There are some items we will see again in another catalog or online.
These are called Carryover items.
Print the Holiday Mini Catalog Carryover List HERE
Not all items on the Last Chance Products List will be discounted. When they are, they will vary from one market to another depending on product performance. All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits. Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.
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Nov 15, 2023 |
There’s a good sale going on now, one more day! It ends Nov 16th.
10% off ribbons and trims
15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends
20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
I’m not great at doing math but when I placed my order, I noticed!
$2 off packs of cardstock
$1.70 off packs of white or vanilla envelopes
$1.50 off stampin’ blends markers
$1.35 off ink pads
75 cents off ink refills
(note the assorted packages or bundles are not on sale)
If you like to shop visually, you can visit my store HERE
I made myself an inventory check off list for my basics that I order a lot. I thought maybe you could print it off and use it also. It’s 2 pages and includes all the colors, envelopes, vellum and basics cardstock. Click HERE to download and print or click on the thumbnail below. Take inventory of what you need while it’s on sale!

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Coming up on November 21st…

The Holiday mini catalog will be retiring January 3rd and a new mini catalog begins including Sale a Bration. In 6 days there will be sale on a lot of the retiring items!
I’m posting early so you can prepare your lists. If there is something you REALLY want before it goes on sale, you might want to get it as things sell out quickly.
Print the Last Chance List HERE
There are some items we will see again in another catalog or online. These are called Carryover items.
Print the Carryover List HERE
Not all items on the Last Chance Products List will be discounted. When they are, they will vary from one market to another depending on product performance. All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits. Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.
Nov 12, 2023 |
Hello stamping friends!
Before I jump to the projects for this week, there is a SEASONAL SALE coming up this week Tues – Thursday!
NOVEMBER 14th – 16th

10% off ribbons and trims.
15% off inks pads, ink refills, markers, and stampin’ Blends
(Bundles and assortments are not included)
20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper
Its a good time to stock up!
This week I made some shiny, sparkly cards using the Christmas Classics bundle!

and also the Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper punch bundle:

I even made a birthday card by request using the Brushed Gold Cards/Envelopes – so pretty!

Here is my video – thanks for watching!
The recipes with measurements are in the link directly under the video below

View/print all 4 recipes PDF with measurements HERE
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Nov 7, 2023 |

Stampin’ Up has released some new bundles and accessories!
To see the newest releases, click HERE

I love a punny stamp set – this one is called Simply Sparkling
I can see some really fun possibilities with the can dies!
#162871 $43

Feathered Flight #162726 $24
Red rubber cling stamp set (no dies)
Of Art & Texture Photopolymer stamp set (no dies)
#162678 $24
Softly Said red rubber cling stamp set (no dies)
#162906 $25
If you like ‘watercolor’ type words, this is a nice one.
They are etched and stamp like a soft marker or watercolor.

If you have been waiting on the Neutral sequins, they are back!
Fluffiest Friends Bundle #162850 $54 red rubber cling stamp set
If you like chubby critters, this is a cute one!

Meandering Meadow #162735 $12.50 48 sheets, 6×6
This is the one I used in my video this week! Such pretty paper.
Garden Meadow bundle (photopolymer stamps) #162741 $54
Three color Glimmer 12×12 sparkly paper!
#162813 $10.50 6 12×12 Sheets in 3 colors – Highland Heather, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock
(The Petal Pink is a little peachy)

And new ribbon….
#162744 Pecan Pie center stripe, 3/8″ 10 yds, $7.50
Good for fall projects!
(It’s more vanilla than white to me)
oh and the new kit!
The Best Destination $20 #163186
includes 9 cards/envelopes, stamp set and ink spot

Ok, that’s it for today!
I ordered the Sparkling Soda – can’t wait to play with that!

Nov 5, 2023 |
Hi all!
I finally got some ink on my fingers today! Matt is doing very well after his quad bypass heart surgery. He thanks you for the get well and birthday cards! We both have birthdays in the same week so our mailbox was full of happy cards. Thank you for thinking of us:)
More products available November 7th! One of them is called Meandering Meadows 6×6 paper. 12 designs (4 sheets each) of gorgeous landscapes. I used it for a Diorama card, which I haven’t done in years!
It’s 3D but folds flat to mail. It is hard to take a good photo of it so watch my video below to see it better:

VIEW/PRINT RECIPE PDF WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE


Folds flat to mail!

Avail Nov 7th! Meandering Meadows 6×6 Designer paper, 48 sheets #162735 $12.50

ALSO there is a new Card Kit available now!

There’s a new kit! I know so many of you love EASY cards in a pinch!
The Best Destination Kit is available! You’ll make nine peek-a-boo tri-fold cards with a colorful, vintage vibe—perfect for friends or family who might be achieving an important milestone, graduation or maybe just need a vision of a peaceful, perfect day. The card bases have a thin UV coating to give each card that special shine!
Kit includes:
*The Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
*Thin Clear Stamp Block
*Gorgeous Grape 1 inch cube Ink Spot
*Predesigned projects with UV coating
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
*Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
*9 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed designer box for storage or gift giving
Here is a closer look at the stamp set that comes with it:
I’ll be back on the 7th to post all the new products!

Oct 28, 2023 |
Hi stampin’ friends!
It’s been 2 weeks since Matt’s open heart surgery and he is doing very well!
Thank you for the cards, messages and texts – he feels the love
His birthday is today and the best present is his health and 4 brand new arteries LOL
I’ll be ready to post a video next weekend with brand new products coming out Nov 6th!
I thought I could work videos in between being a nurse, healthy chef, driver and all that goes with
cardiac rehab but I’ve been busy! I’m itching to get into my preorder box!
Some good stuff you may have been waiting for is back in stock. If there is something you want and it’s temporarily missing, please let me know so I can watch it for you.
Many of the embellishments will be back next week on November 6th and Nov 13th! I’ll keep you posted.
these are back!
Oct 16, 2023 |
Hi! Some of you were looking for my weekly video this past weekend and it’s not here.
My husband Matt had unexpected heart surgery instead of me stamping, filming and blogging!
It was Thursday morning and he had some chest pressure all night long and thought for a minute it might be just indigestion but it kept getting worse so we went to the ER. Which was the best thing to do since they determined quickly that he had 3 clogged arteries! We are feeling so very lucky that it was caught quickly and could have been so much worse. On Friday he had open heart surgery and had a quadruple bypass, one week before his 54th birthday! Matt is doing fantastic, healing ahead of schedule and hopefully can come home tomorrow!
It may take me another week before I’m back doing videos since I’ll be his nurse LOL
I may be an extra week behind mailing thank you gifts for online orders but I’ll get them out as soon as I can.
Thanks for all the good vibes and messages!
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BTW, there are some new things in the online store!
I LOVE that they keep adding new things that aren’t tied to a hard copy catalog.
It allows SU to add things spontaneously and I like to see what is new!

If you are a paper pumpkin subscriber already, you can add on these cards/envelopes to an order!
20 cards and 20 envelopes which are great to just stamp a sentiment on and you are ready to send.
#163985 Warm Wishes Cards/Envelopes $14

I have been looking for a really nice Hanukkah set!
This is not in a catalog, it was out of stock for a bit and they made more. If you need to make Hanukkah cards, this would be a great one to have. #165131 $24 Celebrate the Miracle (clear see-thru photopolymer)

Do you like to have a countdown to Christmas during December? This would be so fun to fill the envelopes with gifts or treats! Look at all the goodies that come in this kit – I might get it just for making cards and tags!
#163114 Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit $19

The delicate greenery circles and leaves! And the cute bows!
Actually as I’m typing this, I can see using the envelopes and filling with treats for a holiday luncheon I’m going to.
I can add a sentiment instead of the numbers. (off to order that now – be right back! )

If you have looked through our Annual catalog, looked through the Holiday catalog,
and are STILL looking for something different, be sure to keep and eye on the Online Store!
You can find it HERE
Go Stamp Something!

Oct 7, 2023 |

**** SU has announced FREE SHIPPING for 3 DAYS OCTOBER 9 – 11
on orders $75 or more! ******
Hi! I can’t believe we are already a week into October!
I love making cards using the Memories & More cards. They are a super value and easy to throw together cards quickly. This card pack has 54 double sided card panels & 4 sticker sheets for only $10!

Here is my video for this week showing 5 ideas using these cute polar bear cards:

VIEW/PRINT ALL 5 RECIPE PDFS WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE
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