Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack

Hey everyone!
Who's ready for the big game this weekend?  Are you a football fan, planning on watching the game?  Or are you a football widow, who is looking forward to the crafting time?  Either way - it should be a good day!!  I will be watching the game, and cheering on our local guys!  We don't have our definite plans nailed down yet - but they will for sure include the 3 F's - football, food, and fun!  #gohawks!

Earlier this month, I had a Birthday Card Stamp a Stack class.  We made 16 cards, four each of four different designs.  I included the Remembering Your Birthday Stamp set in with the class fee, so the ladies could recreate their cards at home.

I wanted to try and cover different types of birthday card needs at this class.  So, I have cards that are manly, boyish, girly, and ...ladylike.  (For lack of a better word!  LOL)

This is my girly card.  I really like the glitter on the cake, and the soft colors.  This card features the Birthday Cake single stamp offered in the Idea Book and Catalog.  

This was my boyish card.  This was my first time doing sanding on the coordinations cardstock, I used the Alphabet Press embossing folder.  I love it!  I can't wait to do it again on another project!!  This card also features the Tag It stamp set, which is our Ronald McDonald House Charities set of the year.  Each time this set is purchase, Stampin' Up! donates $3 to the RMHC.  The whole set is fun, and it also coordinates with our Chalk Talk Framelits.

Here is my grown up girly card.  :)  I saw something like this on pinterest, but I couldn't find the pin to source it here.  I changed it up just a bit to fit my needs.  This card has so many elements.  The stamps are from Everything Eleanor, and Flower Shop.  The Designer Series Paper comes from Modern Medley, Afternoon Picnic, and Etcetera.  We also used the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder.

This was my manly card.  I do not do a lot of manly stuff, so I was a bit worried about it.  But, I saw this pin by Jennifer Jackson, and just changed it up a little.  I knew I wanted to include the new Hardwood stamp from the Occasions Catalog.  This card also features the Clockworks set, which is quickly becoming a favorite!

That is what I have for today!  What ever your plans are, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

Nichole

January's My Paper Pumpkin

Hey everyone!  Do you know about Stampin' Up!'s monthly kit?  It is called My Paper Pumpkin, and it is awesome!  My Paper Pumpkin is a fun, 30 minute creative escape that is shipped right your door every month.  It comes in a pretty little box, and includes everything you need, except for adhesive to make some sort of surprise fun project each month.

My January kit arrived last week, and I was so excited to see that not only was there a cute project, Stampin' Up! also sent a free package of In Color Boutique Details!  This program has been going for almost a year now, and like with any of our other products, Stampin' Up! is always looking to improve.  They have started including a slightly larger project in the kits, and also, starting in February the stamps that come each month will be photopolymer, instead of the cling mount.

Here is what the kit looked like after I opened it all up.  I had stamps, ink, and everything else I needed to make four cards.  I love that everything I need is right there, all together.  I only needed to grab my snail, and I was ready to create.

Here are the cards I ended up with.  I planned on doing two cards like the flyer, and change up the other two.  But, I had leftover cardstock stickers... so I went back and added some stuff to the basic cards.  I couldn't help myself, I was having so much fun.  LOL

I was having so much fun, that not only did I actually put together the cards from my kit, I even mailed them out!!  

If you haven't tried out My Paper Pumpkin, now is definitely the time to try it out!  The cost is only $19.95 per month, and that includes shipping!  (There will be sales tax added.)  There is no monthly commitment with this kit.  If you decide that you don't want a kit for the month, just log into your account before the 10th of the month, and you can skip that month.  Right now, if you sign up you will receive a free set of 2013/2015 In Color Markers!  That is a $14.95 value!  You can head over and sign up here:  My Paper Pumpkin

I hope you all have a great week!

Thanks for stopping by!

Nichole

December Blog Hop

Welcome to the December Blog Hop!  This month we are showing off Christmas ideas!  

Are you just coming over from Olivia's blog?  Weren't her projects fabulous?!?!!!

Are you ready for Christmas yet?  I'm not!  If you are looking for some cute last minute gift ideas, maybe for neighbors, mail carriers, teachers - I have some ideas for you!

First, I have a little Santa Treat holder.  

You could use any bottle for this, and fill it with whatever treat will fit in side.  To make the buckle, I used the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L die, and a strip of silver Glimmer Paper.

Look at this fun little box!  This little gift is for one of my neighbors.  I didn't have the fabulous Gift Bow die yet when I made this, so I made my bow using four Extra Large Oval punches, and the 1 inch circle punch.

This is what the gift looks like when you open it up.  The gift is a greeting card holder.

Your Christmas cards are held in place on the ribbon with these fun clothespins.  I just bought regular plain clothespins from the store.  Then I used our fun Season of Style Washi Tape to decorate them.  

Here's how fun it looks hanging on the wall!  I hope you've enjoyed my simple, last minute gift ideas!  

Thanks for stopping by!  

Next up on the hop is Stamping with Pearl.  She has some adorable crafty treats to share!

Holiday Blog Hop

Hello Ladies!  It is that time again!  Time for another fun blog hop with Sherry and Friends!

This month we are all featuring Holiday Items.  You may have come here from Olivia's blog, weren't her projects great?  If you are starting from here, don't worry, you can always wrap around back to check out her items!

I am showcasing the Festivve Flurry Stamp Set, Framelit Dies, and the Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack.  I hosted a retreat last weekend, and I used these items for the event.  My ladies who attended were treated to six make-n-take projects!  I also made them planners, made a welcome banner, candy treat boxes, and place cards.  I had so much fun working with this coordinating set of products!

This is the welcome banner I made, to decorate our beach house with.  I used the Simply Created Banner Kit, and the Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit to make this.  It came together pretty fast, and I love how it turned out!

This is what their name tags looked like.  I used the Square Framelits for the base, the Label Framelits for the name, and then the smallest Festive Flurry Stamp & Die to accent.

This is the Candy/Treat box I decorated.  I used our Kraft boxes from the IBC.  I decorated the four sides with the Winter Frost DSP Stack.  I also used some retired gray ribbon on the top.  For that snowflake on top, I cut one out of Pool Party cardstock.  Then I stamped the same size snowflake in Pool Party on a window sheet, and used the framelit to cut it out.  Then I cut out a third of that size of snowflake with our Silver Glimmer Paper.  I layered the glimmer paper directly under the window sheet, and then off set the cardstock snowflake.  They are SO much prettier in person!   Inside I tucked away a few pieces of chocolate, to help make it through the weekend!

This was one of our make-n-take projects.  Originally, this was going to be the only project.  But when I put it together, I thought it was kinda small.  Beautiful, but small.  So, I decided to spoil my attendees, and creat a few more make n take projects for them.

 

This was their second make-n-take project; a post it not

e holder.  I love the crisp white background, especially with the diagonal stripes embossing folder!

For the last of the make-n-takes, I wanted them to be able to make a set of cards.  So, I designed four cards.  Most have some sort of Pinterest inspiration on them. 

For this first one, I took advantage of the clearance rack offerings, and my small group size to use up some retired Island Indigo brads.

I love the blingy, sparkly look you get to anything when you add glimmer paper!  

This card uses some left over ribbon I had from the Christmas Simply Created Banner Accessory Kit.

This card uses some retired Pool Party ribbon, but it was a great way to use it up!

That is what I have to show you for today!  I hope you enjoyed my projects!  Be sure to stop by on the rest of the hop, and check out what the other ladies have made!

Have a great week!

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Clicking the NEXT button will take you on over to Pearl's blog.  

The last Thank You Thursday deals!

The last set of Thank You Thursday deals have been posted!  I think they have saved the best for last!  Who doesn't love this yummy ribbon??!?

You can order your ribbon here:

Scrappy Stamps and Ink

Also, don't forget about the Weekly Deals that you can order along with the ribbon - also 25% off!

The Weekly Deals this week include the Secret Garden Framelits, Stampin' Pierce Mat, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Oval Framelits, Paper Snips, and the Island Indigo Baker's Twine.  

25 Stamp Sets - 25% off! Featured Set #16 Oh, Hello

Did you know Stampin' Up! is celebrating their 25th birthday on October 25th?  To celebrate - they are giving you a gift!  For a limited time, 25 of our exclusive stamp sets are on sale for - you guessed it - 25% off!!  How awesome is that?!?!!

This sale only lasts through October 28th, so don't delay!  

You can see the humongous list of stamps on sale here.

To help you see the many possibilities with the stamp sets on sale, I plan to show you two - three examples of each of the set.  I do not own them all, but I have great stampin' sisters, and together - we've got you covered!   I plan to show the sets in the order they are listed on the PDF.  Be sure to check back, and see all the cool ideas.

Oh, Hello

Regular Price: $25.95 W / $18.95 C

Sale Price: $19.46 W / $14.21 C

This card was made by Jackie, from Stampin' with Jackie.

This card was done by Laura, from Creativity with Stamps.

This card was made by Rochelle from The Stamping Blok.

So, that is what I have to share with you for this stamp set!  Be sure to check back soon, and see which stamp set is featured next!  As always, you can buy any of these stamp sets over at my store:Scrappy Stamps and Ink.  Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Also - don't forget that for each of the marked down stamp sets you purchase - you will be entered into a drawing for a free Happy Hello Simply Sent Kit!  The kit includes everything you need to make eight adorable cards!

25 Stamp Sets - 25% off! Featured set #15 Cuddles and Kisses

Woah!  Can you believe it!  We've made it to number 15 on the list!  Which of the sale sets have you ordered so far?  Which ones are you still waiting to see samples of?  Well, here goes - #15

Did you know Stampin' Up! is celebrating their 25th birthday on October 25th?  To celebrate - they are giving you a gift!  For a limited time, 25 of our exclusive stamp sets are on sale for - you guessed it - 25% off!!  How awesome is that?!?!!

This sale only lasts through October 28th, so don't delay!  

You can see the humongous list of stamps on sale here.

To help you see the many possibilities with the stamp sets on sale, I plan to show you two - three examples of each of the set.  I do not own them all, but I have great stampin' sisters, and together - we've got you covered!   I plan to show the sets in the order they are listed on the PDF.  Be sure to check back, and see all the cool ideas.

Cuddles and Kisses

Regular Price: $25.95 W / $18.95 C

Sale Price: $19.46 W / $14.46 C

This cute engagement card was made by Maggie, from Maggie Made Cards.

This cute card was made by Robin from Stamping Country.

This adorable baby gift was made by Mikaela from The Crafty oINK Pen.

So, that is what I have to share with you for this stamp set!  Be sure to check back soon, and see which stamp set is featured next!  As always, you can buy any of these stamp sets over at my store:Scrappy Stamps and Ink.  Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Also - don't forget that for each of the marked down stamp sets you purchase - you will be entered into a drawing for a free Happy Hello Simply Sent Kit!  The kit includes everything you need to make eight adorable cards!