Be the first to get the new Stampin' Blends

Stampin' Up! Has a special product release for demonstrators only.  If you're not a demonstrator, no worries, this product will be made available soon.  From now until October 15th, demonstrators have the opportunity to order the brand new Stampin' Blend alcohol markers.  These markers allow you to blend colors perfectly using a light and dark marker.  There is also a flesh and bronze colored marker.

Would you like the opportunity to get these markers now?   Sign up NOW to become a demonstrator and you can choose $125.00 in merchandise for just $99.00 plus tax.  Shipping is FREE.   But hurry, because this offer ends October 15th.  Don't miss out!

Have questions?  What are the requirements?  Do I have to have parties?  Contact me today and I will answer any questions you may have.  Contact me through email at STAMPITWITHDEBBIE@GMAIL.COM

Week 3 of 12 Weeks of Christmas

Today is Week 3 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas and I have a video for you showing how to create rosettes.  These rosettes can be used to decorate card fronts, hang from gift bags, decorate gift boxes or you can use them to decorate your Christmas tree.  This is a fun craft that both kids and adults will enjoy.

Click here to watch today's  You Tube Video

Don't forget to check back each week for more holiday crafting ideas, including crafts, recipes, tips and more. 

If you need supplies for this, or any other stamping project, I hope that you will visit my store by clicking here.  Please use hostess code WJXF76PJ at checkout.  Purchase $35.00 or more in merchandise and receive 5 free greeting cards from me in the mail. 

Happy Stamping,

Debbie

2nd Annual Ultimate Pink Blog Hop

I'm hopping today

Today I am participating in my first ever blog hop.  It's scary and exciting all at the same time.  Don't know what a blog hop is?   A group decides on a topic, ours is the Ultimate Pink Blog Hop.  Then the blog posts have a special button that you will click below where you can "hop" from blog to blog to see what everyone has created that is related to that topic.  Fun, huh? Be sure to click on the links below to check out all of the wonderful Pink Blog Hop creations.

Here is the card I created, along with instructions:

This card was created using the Ribbon of Courage stamp set by Stampin' Up!.  When a demonstrator reaches one million in sales, they get the opportunity to create a stamp set.  This stamp set was designed by Patty Bennett and I love how she included not only a few great greetings and two different ribbons, but also a flower and leaf which makes this stamp set even more versatile.  There are so many great causes that use the ribbon as a symbol, and this stamp set will definitely help us to celebrate those causes.   

Here's what I used to create this card:

• Ribbon of Courage stamp set (item #143855)
• Support Ribbon framelits (item #143749)
• Pick a pattern washi  tape (item #144166)
• Rhinestone basic jewels (item #144220)
• Melon mambo card base cut at 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• whisper white cardstock cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• whisper white cardstock cut at 1 1/2" x 3"
• basic black cardstock cut at 3" x 1"
• melon mambo ink, black archival ink

Here's how I created the card:

• fold the melon mambo card base in half
• stamp the sending love image using black ink onto the whisper white 3" x 1 1/2" piece
• stamp the heart images using melon mambo ink
• cut a banner on the left end of the white piece
• cut a ribbon using melon mambo cardstock
• add the pick a pattern washi tape as shown
• cut a banner in the end of the 3" x 1" basic black cardstock piece
• attach the two banner pieces as shown, using snail or fast fuse adhesive
• add the pink ribbon to the card using dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.   If you have enjoyed this project, I hope you will consider following my blog so that you never miss a project. 

Stop back tomorrow for Day 3 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas.

Happy Stamping,

Debbie

It's a great time to be thankful

Every year, around fall and Thanksgiving, we are reminded to be thankful.  I try to wake every morning and remind myself of all that I am thankful and grateful for, but this time of year always makes me look deeper at all that I have.  I have a wonderful husband, 4 beautiful children, 3 furry cat friends,  good health, my very own small business, a house to live in, money to pay my bills, and friends.  I am very fortunate indeed. 

The one thing that I think about most is, how do I show those around me how thankful I am?  Do I do it enough?  Can I do more?  I think it's true that we could all always do more.  So today, I would like to take time to tell you that I am truly thankful for you.  I'm thankful that you have taken time to read my blog today.  And any other days that you have read it.  I appreciate you.  I don't ever want time to get away from me where I run out of time to say thank you. 

How will you show those around you that you are thankful for them?  Do you send cards? Make a phone call? Today I am showing you a very beautiful card that can be duplicated to send to your friends and family.  

NOTE:  The Painted Harvest stamp set is a two step process.  There are two flowers that you will ink and stamp using sweet sugarplum and berry burst ink, one directly on top of the other.  The leaves are also two step.  Both leaves are stamped using wild wasabi ink.  For best results when using photopolymer stamp sets, please stamp on top of the piercing mat for added stability.

 

 

 

Here's what I used to create this card:

• Berry burst cardstock cut at 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• whisper white cardstock cut at 4" x 5 1/4"
• whisper white cardstock cut at 3 1/2" x 1"
• berry burst ink, sweet sugarplum ink, soft suede ink and wild wasabi ink
• delicate doilies
• basic rhinestones
• whisper white bakers twine
• Painted Harvest stamp set (item #144783)

 

Here's how I created the card:

• fold the berry burst cardstock in half and use your bone folder to secure the fold
• place the largest flower stamp onto a clear block and ink up with sweet sugarplum ink.  Stamp as shown in the image above. 
• place the second layer of the flower onto a clear block and ink up with berry burst ink.  Stamp over the top of the sweet sugarplum images. 
• stamp the center of the flowers using soft suede ink
• stamp both parts of the leaves using wild wasabi ink
• stamp the sentiment using berry burst ink onto the 1" x 3 1/2" whisper white cardstock
• ink the largest flower and stamp random flowers onto the sentiment piece as shown
• tie a bow using the white bakers twine and attach to the greeting piece
• attach the greeting as shown

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  If you need supplies to create this, or any other project, please visit my store by clicking here and use hostess code WFXF76PJ.  Make a purchase of $50.00 or more before October 10, 2017, and I will send you 5 free cards PLUS a pack of foil snowflakes.   Stop back on Monday for Day 3 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas.  Don't forget to click on follow above so you never have to miss a post.

 

Happy Stamping,

 

Debbie

 

 

 



Stampin' Up! Night in Bethlehem

It's Show and Tell Day, featuring my friend, Candy Ford

Whenever a new catalog comes out, demonstrators scramble to create samples to show their customers.  We all do it.  Some people participate in large organized card swaps, some in much smaller ones, in an effort to get some help with creating a variety of samples to showcase the new product.   I recently participated in a card swap with my fellow Rising Stars, and WOW did I get some awesome cards.  I will be showcasing all of them over them next few weeks.

Today, I am featuring four beautiful cards created by my friend and fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Candy Ford. One of the stamp sets she created from was Night in Bethlehem. This stamp set comes as a bundle with the stamp set and coordinating framelits.   (bundle item #146044) I had seen this set in the catalog, but boy did I  underestimate it.  Candy did a great job in showing how versatile this set can be. 

You can visit Candy's blog here Stamp Candy.net. Feel free to click over and see what else Candy has been creating.

 



 

 

 

It's never too early to start creating your Christmas cards.  If you need to supplies to create this, or any other project, I would love to be your demonstrator.  Please visit my store BY CLICKING HERE

Please use hostess code WJXF76PJ at checkout for a FREE gift from me with any $50.00 or more order on orders placed before October 10th. 

 

Happy Stamping,

 

Debbie





Twelve Weeks of Christmas - Week 2

Smitten Mitten Treat Holder

It's week 2 of the Twelve Days of Christmas, and today I have a really cute treat holder for you to create.  I used starlight mints, but you can use any small treat such as chocolates, cookies or candies. 

Here is today's project, along with a side view.

Here's what I used to create the treat holder:

• real red cardstock cut at 2" x 11", scored at 4 3/4" and 6 1/4"
• whisper white cardstock cut at 2" x 7". scored at 1 1/4", 2 1/2", 4 1/2" and 5 3/4"
• gusseted cello bag (item #141704)
• 1/8" real red ribbon (item #144631)
• mini tinsel trim (item #144636)
• scallop tag topper (item #133324)
• Smitten Mitten bundle (item #146070)
• whisper white cardstock cut at 3/4" x 2"
• small garden green piece for mitten
• small silver glimmer piece for mitten
• real red ink

Here's how I created the treat holder:

• After scoring the real red 2" x 11" piece, use the tag topper and punch both ends
• cut a piece of the silver mini tinsel trim.  While holding both tag topper pieces together (front and back) thread the tinsel trim through both pieces and tie a bow
• cut 1" off the top of a gusseted cello bag and fill with treats
• Use 1/8" ribbon and tie a bow to close the cello bag
• place the cello bag inside of the real red holder
• fold on all score lines of the whisper white 2" x 7" cardstock piece, and use your bone folder to make sure the folds are well creased
• wrap the 2" x 7"  white piece around the red cardstock holder, making sure that the score lines match up to each of the corners of the real red holder piece (see side view above)
• use fast fuse or tear tape to secure the two edges of the band on the back of the treat holder

 

 

• using the framelits in the Smitten Mitten bundle, cut out the patterned mitten using garden green cardstock.  Cut the solid mitten (the one that matches the direction of the patterned mitten) using silver glimmer paper.  Cut a cuff using whisper white.  Adhere these pieces together,  using the adhesive of your choice.  The silver piece will be on the bottom layer, followed by the garden green patterned mitten and the cuff on the top.  Using dimensionals, attach the mitten to the front of the holder as shown above. making sure that the dimensionals are secured to the white belly band only,  to allow for the removal of this band. 
• using real red ink, stamp the to/from image onto the 3/4" x 2" whisper white piece and attach as shown

I hope that you have enjoyed this week 2 project as much as I have.  I know that the Smitten Mitten bundle will make your projects so much fun this holiday season.  Come on over to my Facebook group and post a picture of your project once you have finished.    I can't wait to see what you're making.  Visit my Facebook group here

I have an ordering special through October 10th. Place an order of $50.00 or more using the hostess code WJXF76PJ and I will mail you 5 beautiful cards PLUS a pack of the foil snowflakes as a thank you.  Visit my store by clicking here

Happy Stamping,

Debbie

Stampin' Up! is On Sale

Did Someone say SALE?

Grab your credit card and click HERE because you are NOT going to want to miss out on this sale. Stampin' Up! is giving us two sales at once.  The first sale is the annual Designer Series Paper Sale.  Buy any 3, get 1 free on select designs.  Once you click the link above, click on the selection that says "buy 3 get 1 DSP sale" on the upper left.   There are so many great papers to choose from including Christmas around the world, birthday memories, coffee break, delightful daisy, just add color and my favorite, Be Merry!

I just LOVE a great sale!!!! Don't you?  But wait!!!  There's more.  Did you know that Saturday, October 7th is World Card Making Day?  And Stampin' Up! wants you to be able to create beautiful cards to mail to your friends and family, so they are giving you a 15% discount on select cardmaking essentials from October 1st through October 10th.   PLUS  buy one fast fuse adhesive GET TWO FREE!! Yes!! Two refills for FREE.  This is my go to adhesive for all projects because it holds so well. 

But HURRY! Because the World Card Making Sale ends on October 10th.  The Designer Series Paper Sale will run through October 31st. 

Get 15% off these note cards & envelopes and stamp sets!

• 131527 Whisper White note cards and envelopes
• 144236 Very Vanilla note cards and envelopes
• 143934 Just add Text stamp set (clear)
• 143669 Daisy Delight stamp set (photopolymer)
• 143660 Birthday Delivery (photopolymer)
• 143655 Merry Mistletoe (clear)
• 143843 Pieces and Patterns (clear)
• 143677 Coffee Cafe (photopolymer)
• 143940 Oh So Eclectic (clear)
• 143802 Lots of Love (clear)
• 143849 Graceful Garden (clear)
• 143726 Colorful Seasons (photopolymer)
• 143928 Wood Words (clear)
• 144807 Brightly Lit Christmas (photopolymer)
• 129026 Fast Fuse Adhesive (buy 1 adhesive, get 2 refills FREE)

And, in celebration of World Card Making Day, I am offering you an ordering special.  Place an order of $50.00 or more (before shipping and tax) and I will mail you 5 beautiful cards with envelopes, PLUS a package of the foil snowflakes for FREE.   Be sure the use hostess code WJXF76PJ at checkout.  Click Here to Visit My Online Store now.

I thank you for visiting my blog today, and I wish you a very happy Monday.  Don't forget to stop back tomorrow for Week 2 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas. 

Happy Stamping,

Debbie