Merry & Bright Snowflakes

Here is some snowflakes punches out of glitter wrapping paper.   The holidays are the perfect time to shop outside of the scrapbook and paper crafting aisles.   You never know what fun sparkly and fun stuff you will find.   

Most of the products are not SU, but I love this card and all the fun sparkly elements on it! 

So hope everyone has a merry and bright new Year's eve!  

 

Let it Snow

I have to say this was a potential contender for this year's holiday card!    I love the retro look of the card with the glitter turquoise wrapping paper.  

Ingredients to make your card:
Stamp Sets:   Festive Flurry and stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise
Paper:  Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories:   Sequins and Washit Tape from a local craft store
Tools:  Festive Flurry Framelits, Big Shot, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store
Glitter Wrapping Paper

Last Year's Christmas Card

 

So I realized the other day when I posted this year's holiday card, that I never posted last years!!

So here is my card from last year.    

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Make a Mitten and stamp set from a local craft store
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White and  Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Pearls
Tools: Snowflake punch from a local craft store, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, Mitten Builder Punch, Small Heart Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

This Year's Christmas Card

 

So I finally accomplished the impossible.   I was able to make a card this year with enough wow that didn't require extra postage.   Not an easy task for me as you can see by my projects.   I love my ribbon, buttons and embellishments.    Thanks to the sequin and washi trend I could add enough bling without spending extra money in sending my cards!  Yeah me!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Gorgeous Grunge, Festive Flurry, Stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Silver
Paper:   Whisper White, Coastal Cabana
Accessories:   Washi Tape and Sequins from a local craft store
Tools:   Circle, Snowflake Punch and Corner Rounder from a local craft store

Merry Christmas!

After all my holiday projects, I couldn't end the holiday season without posting one of my favorite projects I created.    Here is a holiday ornament that I made.    So many fun textures that just make me smile.    I die cut the felt snowflakes with my Festive Flurrys Framelits.    The trick to get a clean cut is to run the framelit through a few times, so just crank back and forth with your Big Shot.   Also put a piece of cardstock in between your felt and the framelit this will help as well.    The cardboard I took a box and scrapped the box off of one side to give me the texture.   I also sponged on some white ink.   

Here is my ornament and the ingredients to make it:
Stamp Sets:  Pines & Poinsettas

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Accessories:   Crumb Cake Seam Binding,  Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons, Doily and Pearls from a local craft store

Tools:  Festive Flurry Framelits, Big Shot, 3" Circle Punch, Circles Collection Framelits, Crop-a-dile, Sponge Dauber

Misc:  Felt, Thread and Cardboard
I hope everyone has an amazing holiday with their family and friends!    Merry Christmas!

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible color challenge is:   Strawberry Slush, Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green.    As you can see Merry Little Christmas has been a big hit with me.   Who knew a sentiment could be used in so many different ways!

If you haven't gotten your Merry Little Christmas, you still have time.    You can still purchase the stamp set for next year's projects.    Just think of all the inspiration you will have already for the next year's holiday projects!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Merry Little Christmas, Hearts a Flutter
Ink:   Strawberry Slush, Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green
Paper:  Strawberry Slush Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green
Accessories:  Very Vintage Buttons, Pearls and Doily from a local craft store
Tools: Fancy Flower and Pansy Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Build a Blossom Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

 

Snow Much Fun

Christmas would not be Christmas without a little snowmen.    Here is my retired snowman friend from the retired Frosty Friends stamp set.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Frosty Friends
Ink:   Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie
Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Season of Style Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Whisper White Sattin Ribbon, Frosted Finishes Embellishments
Tools:  Northern Flurry Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Labels Collection Frametlits

 

Polaroid Snowmen

So I can never pass up a chance to play with new Stampin' Up! toys and it doesn't hurt when you see a fabulous sketch that you just can't wait to try it.   This week's Mojo Monday sketch is the best! 

The new toys in the card is the Polaroid framelit that is coming in the new Occasions Mini.    Then there is the new banner punch and embossing folder that you can earn for free during Sale-a-bration!    So many fun things to look forward in 2014!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp sets from a local craft store
Ink:  Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie
Paper:   Soft Sky, Whisper White, Winter Frost designer series paper
Accessories:   Buttons, Pearls and Crochet trim from a local craft store
Tools:  On Film Framelits, Big Shot, Banner Punch, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

Simple Holiday Card

 With the holidays around the corner, simple is always the best when you need a holiday card.   Here is some stickers and paper and the card is nearly done.      Most of the products are not SU, but I thought everyone could use a quick and easy wow holiday card to inspire you.   

Stamping Royalty Color Challenge

 

This week Stamping Royalty brings us a color challenge.   The colors are just perfect for the holiday season:   Gumball Green, Real Red and Whisper White.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) December 23rd. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Joy to the World
Ink:  Gumball Green, Real Red
Paper:   Whisper White, Gumball Green, Real Red and Gumball Green Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls
Tools:  Heart Punch

Inkredible Color Challenge

 

This week's Inkredible color challenge is:   Pistachio Pudding, Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso.   Have you seen sequins are the latest craze in the paper craft world.   So stop by the kid craft aisle in your local craft store and there you go lots of crafty goodness!!

Here is my craft tree with a little help of circle punches, rhinestons and sequins! 

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set from a local craft store
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Paper:   Whisper White,  Pistachio Pudding, Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso
Accessories:  Rhinestones, Sequins from a local craft store
Tools:  1/2" and 3/4" Circle Punches

Mosaic Maddness Christmas Cheer

I love how that the Mosaic Maddness stamp set is just perfect for holiday cards.   Love the versatility of this set.    The holly on top of the mosaic is from a stamp set that I hve from a local craft store, but I thought it gave the perfect touch to the project.

Ingredients to make card: 
Stamp Sets:  Mosaic Maddness, Sweet Sentiments
Ink:  Versamark, Blushing Bride
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Antique Brads, Gold Brads, Pearls, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Stamping Sponge, Mosaic Punch, Build a Banner Simply Created Kit, Border Punch from a local craft store, Paper Piercing Tool

Shimmery Holiday Card

Here is my shimmery holiday ornament card.   I have to say I love, love smooch spritz.  I have found a new found love for the product.  I have to say I love it, such a beautiful touch to any card.   Who doesn't need a little sparkle in their life.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Joy to the World, Christmas Collectibles
Ink:   Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist
Paper:  Marina Mist, Whisper White, Melon Mambo Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Rhinestones, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Buttons and Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:  1 3/8" Circle Punch, Smooch Spritz, Christmas Ornament Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

 

Ribbon Tree

 

Here is my favorite stamp set from the holiday mini, paired up with a ribbon tree.   Perfect for those scraps of ribbon, you just don't know what to do with, but being a crafter you just can let go of them!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Merry Little Christmas
Ink:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Whisper White, Season of Style Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Old Olive Polka Dot Ribbon, Button from a local craft store
Tools:  Christmas Tree Punch from a local craft store

Stampin' Royalty Photo Challenge

This week Stampin' Royalty brings us a photo challenge.   I drew inspiration from the silver and the stockings in the mantle.     I punched the stockings and then I used the retired Northern Flurry textured embossing folder and I embossed the little snowflake on the stockings.

The lace is from a local craft store, but I think it is the perfect touch to my card.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) December 16th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Joy to the World
Ink:   Silver
Paper:   Silver Metallic, Whisper White
Accessories:   Whisper White Tafetta Ribbon, Pearls, Clear Embossing Folder
Tools:   Stocking Builder Punch, Northern Flurry Textured Embossing Folder, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Big Shot

Clearance Rack Blitz

Over 150 Items on the Clearance!!! 

Run, don't wait!  Hundreds of Stampin' Up! products have been released for Clearance.    Mitten punch, ornament punch, designer series paper, table top cutter, dies, embossing folders, stamp sets card stock and accessories!

Don't hesitate to purchase!    Once the items are gone, they are gone for good!  

Stock up, purchase goodies for yourself and or get some crafty gifts for your family and friends!!!

Click here to start shopping and saving!!!

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible color challenge is:  Pear Pizzazz, Raspberry Ripple and Very Vanilla.   Here is another holiday card with my favorite stamp set from the holiday mini, Merry Little Christmas.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Merry Little Christmas
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Raspberry Ripple
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Raspberry Ripple and Very Vanilla
Accessories:  Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon
Tools:  Chevron Border punch from a local craft store

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week the Inkredible color challenge is:    Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals and Gumball Green.

So my new favorite alphabet is the ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers.    Here I spelled out merry with the set. 

Super simple holiday card was made.  

Stay tuned tomorrow for another card made with the amazing color combo.

Ingredients to make the card: 
Stamp Sets:  ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers

Ink:   Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals and Gumball Green
Paper:  Whisper White, Gumball Green Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls from a local craft store
Tools:   1" circle punch.

Hello Friend

Here is another sneak peak into the Occasions Mini.   Yes, we have an amazing Polaroid framelit coming your way with coordinating stamp sets and accessories!    I decided to make a festive polaroid and put my little snowman inside.

If you have outside a T-Mobile store lately, you probably saw their holiday displays.   Well let's just say I was loving the pink black and white color combo in their display.   Such non-traditional holiday colors, but wow do they make an impact.   Love them together!
I used my Sharpie marker to color in pearls and make coal for the eyes and mouth.
Some Gorgeous Grunge makes a beautiful snowy background.

Have you used the amazing Illuminate Glimmer Watermark ink in the catalog yet!   Love how it shimmers in the background.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Gorgeous Grunge, Peachy Keen, Chevron Background
Ink:   Whisper White, Basic Black, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, Button from a local craft store
Tools:  On Film Framelits, 2 1/2 Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Circle Thinlits

Playing with New Occasions Mini Products!!

I am so excited as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator we get to preorder new goodies from the Occasions Mini that comes out January 3rd.   My box of goodies came in the mail and I couldn't wait to play with them.    I decided to use Mojo Monday's sketch of the week to help put the project together.

One of the new things in the mini is a triangle punch with an amazing coodinating stamp set!   I love the sentiment cheer up buttercup.    I paired it up with one of my favorite color combos, yellow and grey!  

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Geometrical
Ink:  Daffodil Delight and Smoky Slate
Paper:  Whisper White, Daffodil Delight Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Very Vintage Buttons and Pearls
Tools:  Triangle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Pansy Punch, Corner Rounder

Snowflake Challenge

This week Stampin' Royalty brings us a snowflake challenge!   I just love our amazing snowflake line in the holiday mini!   The beautiful Festive Flurry bundle, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Paper and the amazing Frosted Finishes Embellishments.  I love all of it! 

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) December 9th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Festive Flurry
Ink:  Coastal Cabana
Paper:   Whisper White, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper, Silver Metallic
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Tools:   Festive Flurry Framelits, Big Shot, Expressions Thinlits Dies

 

Now a baby card

Here is another card made with the Inkredible color challenge with Soft Suede, Early Espresso and Baked Brown Sugar.

This time I made a vintage baby card.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Buggies & Booties, stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Soft Suede Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon and Button, Pearls and Crochet Trim from a local craft store
Tools:   Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot

Holiday Cards dropped off at the Fine Grind!

Just dropped tons of holiday cards at The Fine Grind - A Coffee Bar!! 

101 Newark Pompton Tpk
(Route 23)
Little Falls, NJ 07424

Stop by pick up coffee gift cards and gifts and stock up on your holiday cards!

Cyber Monday Specials

Stampin' Up! has an amazing Holiday Sale happening which has 24 hour Cyber Monday deals! Shop now, before the sale is over.  

The following amazing products are 30 percent off for the next 24 hours

Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)
Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)
Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)
Snowflake Season Simply Sent (item 132176)
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)
Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)

Click here to start shopping and saving. Deals end today!

More Inkredible Color Challenges

Here is another card made with the Inkredible color challenge with Soft Suede, Early Espresso and Baked Brown Sugar.

It's actually been pretty easy to make more cards with the same color combo.    All the color coordinating papers and embellishments are are already out.    So all you need to do is pull some new stamp sets!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Brigher Tomorrow, Regarding Dahlias
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Early Espresso and Soft Suede Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Pearls, Vanilla Brads, Crochet Trim from a local craft store
Tools:   Corner Rounder from a local craft store

 

Holiday Class

In this month's holiday class we will be making 5 projects.

- a wine bottle topper
- gift card holder
- a holiday card that flips open
- gift tag with our amazing gift bow Sizzex die
- super simple holiday card

The classes will be held on:

Sunday,  December 15th at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17th at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m.

Class fee: 20$
Please RSVP by December 12th if you will be coming.
Location:  My Stamping Studio, Totowa, NJ

December Tool of the Month

December  Tool of the Month: Mosaic Punch

If you are like me, you love the latest and greatest in tools. Here is a way to build your tool collection with a tool every month! Along with each tool, you'll receive three REAL card samples using the featured tool each month. This is NOT a card kit, you will be receiving three handmade cards ready to send out to your family and friends.

You will also get a full color photo and list of supplies for each card (including measurements) so you can use your own cardstock and supplies to duplicate the cards at home. You'll love having a completed card to look at and reference when you go to create yourself!

Each month you'll receive a package in the mail that includes:
Tool of the Month: tool valued between $15.95-$19.95**
Three Handmade Cards: completed cards created with the featured tool
Full Color Printout: photo and supply list for each card
Tool of the Month Club costs $35/month. When you participate in 3 consecutive months, you'll get $5 off the 4th month!

Anyone can join, at anytime... no matter where you live in the US (US only).

Do you want to just purchase the Three Handmade Cards and the Full Color Printouts to send to family & friends?
Do you want to use the card samples for your own personal classes?

Cost for just the cards and printouts: 10$ (price includes shipping & handling).

Email me today if you are interested in purchasing this month's tool of the month!