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Retro Circles layout with a quick video. So unique & versatile!

I hope you had a nice Christmas weekend!  We sure did.  It's one of my favorite times of the year; one time where all of my kids are home and we're all together. 

Here's another card we made at my December card clubs.  It was such a hit on Facebook Live Stamp with Me that I had to do it at Club too.  It's a great way to show off your designer paper with this retro style.  Scroll down to see the video. 

You just need three circles of different sizes.  I used the Stitched Shapes dies so they have the extra detail of stitches on the edges.  I use these dies so much!  If you don't have them I highly recommend them. See them here. 

I used the Brightly Gleaming specialty DSP here and instead of the copper foiled side I used the other side which has Navy, Mossy Meadow & Island Indigo.

The stamped images are from the Itty Bitty Birthday & Lots to Celebrate stamp sets.  Just one ink color; Night of Navy. 

Below are the cards we made on one of my Monday night Stamp with Me FB lives.  See that video here.  

The above cards were made with various designer papers & stamp sets.  The top is Classic Christmas, left is Heartwarming Hugs and right is Snowflake Splendor. 

Measurements:

• Main card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• Neutral (White or Vanilla) is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
• Greeting strip is 1/2" X 5" 
• Circles are the largest three stitched circle dies 1 3/4", 2 3/8" & 2 7/8"

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Let it Snow?! Are you having a White Christmas?

Merry Christmas everyone!  I hope you are enjoying your Holiday today and that you are able to spend time with some of your favorite people. This year is so unusual and difficult for many who are isolated.  I wish you the best and thank you for your support this past year.  

We did just get snow this week; very unusual for us in North Dakota!  So it's a white Christmas after all.  

Here are two of my favorite wintery cards featuring my Life is Beautiful stamp set.

The card above is Seaside Spray with Black & White.  The stamp set is Snowman Season in the Annual Catalog. 

This card is made with the Snowflake Splendor designer paper.  Ink colors are black, Balmy Blue & Highland Heather. The DSP is retiring in a week or so and it's on sale here. 

This card is very similar to the one above only made with Early Espresso & Balmy Blue. 

Merry Christmas!  

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Need a quick gift box for the Holidays? Use your designer paper!!

Are you a last minute wrapper?  I can help! I made these fast gift boxes on this week's FB Live.  Honestly they are super easy and you can make them wide or tall depending on where you score. 

Each one is made from 2 pieces of 12 X 12" designer paper; these are from Toile Tidings which is now discontinued and out of stock.   Double sided paper is preferred and makes them extra special.  I used the same patterns for each box; flipping the pattern so they coordinated. 

I know some of you might think it's frivolous to use your designer paper for gift boxes.  Now consider how much DSP you have stored up!  Use it; you can do it!

And here is another version with the new True Love designer paper; all Black & White! It's from the upcoming 2021 Spring Catalog!

I colored some of the flowers on the paper with both Rococo Rose and Purple Posy Blends markers.  Then I added two ribbons; Black glittered and Purple Posy. 

You can watch the video here.   Scroll towards the end for the boxes. 

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Snowflake Wishes Fun Fold card with video; it's easier than it looks!

We made this pretty card at my December Card Clubs.  It features the Snowflake Wishes bundle and the Snowflake Splendor designer paper. 

The colors were inspired by the beautiful Snowflake Splendor designer paper. It's Balmy Blue, White & Highland Heather.  

This gorgeous designer paper is retiring in a few weeks and it's on sale now while supplies last!  See it here. 

The Snowflake Wishes bundle is also retiring (as a bundle). It's returning separately in the upcoming Annual Catalog in May but it will not be 10% off then. See it here.

The measurements can be found below.  It's a standard A2 card. Here's a copy of the project sheet for this card. 

Measurements: 

• Balmy Blue - 5 1/2" X 4 1/4", plus 4" X 11" scored at 2" and 3 3/4" from both ends
• Snowflake Splendor DSP 1" X 4" (2 pieces)
• Highland Heather 3 3/4" square
• Whisper White 3 1/2" square for front, 3 1/2" X 3" for inside, 1" X 3 1/2" for front greeting
• Balmy Blue glimmer paper 1/2" X 4" 

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Need ideas for your Christmas stamp sets? Check these out!

Each year I hold a series of Christmas card classes for my customers and also offer the tutorials for my online customers.  

These tutorials are for sale here.  Or get them FREE with any online order in December!  You'll have plenty of ideas for next years projects. 

Each PDF Tutorial includes step by step directions, measurements, photos and a supply list. And the photos show the inside and the stamped envelope too!  

Click here to order your tutorial.  Or click here to order Stampin' Up! products and get these 16 projects sent to you FREE!  

**Don't forget that if your online order is over $50 you'll receive 220 Red Rhinestones also! 

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Curvy Christmas; only available a few more weeks!

Look at this WOW card featuring the Curvy Christmas & Quite Curvy dies!  Marilyn made it for our swap last month; she really outdid herself with this one. 

She used lots of products on this beauty.

• Curvy Christmas stamp set
• Classic Christmas 6" Designer Paper
• Winter Snow embossing folder - on sale 50% off 
• Curvy Dies - green leaves and Gold foil & White dotted curvy edge
• Detailed Band dies - gold leaves
• Stitched Nested Labels 
• 3/8" Metallic Gold ribbon - dies Cherry Cobbler
• Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler & White CS 

Remember that the Curvy Christmas set and Classic Christmas 6" paper are retiring soon.  They are available while supplies last through January 4th only.  The Quite Curvy bundle will be coming back in the 2021 Spring catalog however.  See it all here. 

Here are a few more samples using these products: 

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Quick Card template & cute Christmas treats & snowman tags

I shared a ton of Holiday projects on this week's FB Live.  You can see the video below but here are the projects:

I used the Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP here along with Very Vanilla, Navy, Brass foil and Peacock CS.  This pretty paper is on sale at 50% off!  See it here.

This is one of the easiest layouts you can make that still has some layers to it.  I like the card below best since you can stamp directly on the single layer and do not need a second greeting piece to stamp on like the cards on the left & right above.  Measurements below: 

Easy Christmas card

• Main card – 8 ½” X 5 ½” or 4 ¼” X 11”, DSP – 3” square
• CS – 4 ¼” X 3 ¼”, Vanilla greeting layer is 7/8" X 3", Foil strip – ½” X 4”

Next I have a super cute candy box treat made by my friend Marilyn.  She used the Celebration Label dies; they're 50% off now while supplies last!  See them here. 

Celebration Labels Treat box

• Use the largest 2 dies.  Center the CS die-cut at 6”; score at 5 3/8” and 6 5/8”
• Box is 2 3/8” X 5 1/8” scored at ½” on each edge

Next is a fun candy bar pull up treat.  I love making these since they're so quick & easy. 

Santa Pull Up Treat

Red CS 6 1/2" X 7" score at 3/8", 3/4", 3 1/2" and 3 7/8".

Black glitter belt 1" X 7"

This candy bar is in a thin card board box so I had to score it.  Usually I just wrap the card stock around the candy bar and glue the edge overlapping each other.  That one is a lot quicker. 

Lastly is a sweet snowman tag. 

It's a piece of Snowflake Splendor DSP and White CS both measuring 4 1/2" X 2" and tied together at the top.  I used the Delightful Tag Topper & 2" circle punches here. The stitched nose is made with the Triangle dies.  I drew Black 'stones' with a marker for his smile. 

Below you can get the tips on putting these projects together.  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 

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Sweetest Time Christmas card

I thought I'd share a few Christmas cards I've received lately. 

Jean sent me this pretty Christmas card using the Sweetest Time bundle seen here. 

The Sweetest Border dies are so neat!  I love how you get a solid edge but the detailed candy canes all in one.  

She used Real Red with Pear Pizzazz here along with the Wonderful Gems.  

Here's another card shared by Stampin' Up!

And look at these projects!  They're showcased with the new Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine!      

I just received mine and I LOVE IT!  It's adorable, small and lightweight.  It's the perfect size for both travel and to fit right on my workspace.  It's available to demonstrators this month but will be released to everyone on January 5th!  It's just $60 and you'll earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice when you purchase it in January. 

If you're in a hurry to get yours, you can add it to your Starter kit in December and join as a Demonstrator.  What a great gift to yourself!  Join the Stampin' Up! family and enjoy the fun and perks of being part of something awesome! Go here to join my Flowerbug's Team. 

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All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

What? Whisper White card stock is discontinued! Snowflake Splendor card & bookmark in a pocket

Sad news!  Here's a message from Stampin' Up! regarding our favorite White card stock:

We are sad to announce that the supplier’s mill producing our Whisper White cardstock has permanently closed due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, we weren’t given much notice on this closure. This means that the technology unique to this particular supplier is now unavailable to us and we can no longer offer our Whisper White cardstock and related products, such as Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes. Please note that this won’t affect any of our other cardstocks, this only affects Whisper White.

We know Whisper White has a huge fan base; we’re big fans, too! And we are crushed that it’s going away. Even though this decision was out of our hands, rest assured that we jumped right into action to find the best replacement paper possible. We have dedicated many hours to source and test alternative cardstock options from several suppliers to find the perfect fit that still maintains the Stampin’ Up! quality you know and trust. We are happy to share that we have found a winner for our new cardstock, Basic White!

Our new Basic White products will become available to purchase as soon as we have them in stock. Additionally, due to the nature of sourcing, some Basic White products may not be available before the Whisper White products sell out. Please know that we are working on getting these products available to you as fast as possible.

Below is a list of all products that will be replaced with our new Basic White cardstock. These items are now available while supplies last with an order limit of 2 per item per order.

• Whisper White 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Cardstock (124302)
• Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149710)
• Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (131527)
• Whisper White 3" x 3" (7.6 x 7.6 cm) Envelopes (145829)
• Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock (100730)
• Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11" Thick Cardstock (140272)
• Whisper White Medium Envelopes (107301)

If you love any of these products I recommend you order them ASAP.  Remember there is a limit of 2 per customer. Go here to order.

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Here's a few sparkly projects featuring the Snowflake Splendor designer paper.  I think I could play with this for the next few months!  Here in ND we're usually in snow through March for sure and usually into April. 

For this card I simply cut a few snowflakes from the White panel and adhered it to the designer paper with Dimensionals.  The greeting is heat embossed using White powder on a Highland Heather Stitched Nested Label and a swirl of Iridescent ribbon is added behind it.  

This pretty paper is on the Closeout Sale happening now here.  It's 30% off while supplies last.  The Snowflake Wishes bundle is returning next year; I've used it a ton! 

Today is the last day to get my Snowflake Splendor kit to go.  It includes these same products: a half pkg. of this pretty paper, Iridescent ribbon and the pretty blue faceted gems plus 10 pre-cut fun fold cards.  That's $20 in product AND the 10 pre-cut cards for just $28.  Go here to get yours.    Or get the tutorial here. 

Here are the directions for the bookmark pocket:

• Start with a 6” square for bookmark pocket; score lightly at 3”
• Fold the Designer Paper in half at the 3” mark.  Then fold down the upper corner and glue down.
• Use Stampin’ Seal on the lower and right side edges to close the pocket.
• Punch the ends of the Highland Heather strip (1 ¼” X 8”, scored at 4)  and adhere across the lower middle. 
• Stamp the greeting in Pacific Point ink onto the White Nested label die-cut (1 ½” X 2 ¾” finished size). Add with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Add a few White snowflakes with Multipurpose Glue. Add a few Blue Gems.
• Stamp the greeting on the Bookmark using Pacific Point ink.  Add some snowflakes in Highland Heather ink, stamping off first for a lighter hue
• Punch the upper end with the Fancy Tag Topper punch. Fold a 6” length of ribbon in half and insert the folded end in the front and pull the tails through the loop.  Tighten carefully, one end at a time. 

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Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.