Friday, November 30, 2018

All is Sparkly and Bright

I was so excited when my All is Bright Designer Series Paper arrived so I could make this card.  It arrived Thursday and here it is!  I just love these old fashioned Christmas Bulbs.  Hopefully this weekend we can up the new lights we bought for the house.  Red and White - just like these, except clear (like the clear ones on here).  I can hardly wait to see how they look.  We've always had multi-colored lights so it will be so new to have just two colors!

Anyway, I wandered... On to the card!


Recipe:

Real Red - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
All Is Bright DSP - little bulbs - 5 1/4" x 4
Garden Green - 3 7/8" x 2 7/8"
Whisper White - 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Joyous Noel Glimmer Paper
Silver Foil Paper
Stamps:  Making Christmas Bright
Ink: Garden Green and Memento Black


Inside:  Colored with Stampin' Write Real Read and Garden Green markers.


Thank you for looking in today!  One more day of work and I have a week off - I'm so excited!

Happy Friday!

~ Donna


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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Broadway Bound Birthday

Surprise, it's not a Christmas Card or Snowmen!  It is shiny though.  I'm thinking I need to add some rhinestones before sending it to the birthday recipient, what do you think?


Recipe:
Whisper White Thick - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Gold Glimmer Paper - 5 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Broadway Bound Designer Series Paper - 5 1/2" x 3"
Broadway Bound Designer Series Paper - 4 1/2" x 2" - Punched with Banner Punch
Whisper White Cardstock scrap - for sentiment


When adhering the Designer Series Paper to the glimmer paper, I suggest using the Tear and Tape for a stronger hold.


Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Thursday... almost the weekend - woo hooo!

~ Donna


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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Three Days to Catch a Snowflake

So, I know I'm a little behind the times with this, but better late than never.  Now that my long hours at work are over, I can enjoy stamping and you still have time to Catch a Snowflake!  A little secret... I just ordered mine yesterday!  I know, I know...  practice what you preach.  

That means you can still order them too!  Use Hostess Code FKJZ67WG and with a qualifying order I'll send you our Corrugated Embossing Folder.



Watch this video with Shannon West from Stampin' Up.  (If you're reading this in your email, you may not be able to see the video - so simply open this page in your browser to view)


Thank you for looking in today.  Be sure to check out these beautiful snowflakes!

~Donna

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Tools and Ink - 10% Off

Today and Tomorrow are the last two days of the Online Extravaganza.  Don't miss out on stocking up on Tools and Ink!


Adhesives
Applicators
Cleaners
Cutting tools
Embossing folders
Framelits and thinlits
Ink Pads
Ink refills
Markers
Punches
Scoring Tools
Stamp blocks and cases

Monday, November 26, 2018

Winter Cheer with Friends

These snow friends are having such fun dancing and jumping around in the snow.


This was so fast and easy to make.  I think I want to change the tree background to something else or make it bigger so you can see more of it, but I just noticed that just now.  HA!

Recipe:

Pool Party - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"   
Santa's Workshop Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4" x 3" (trim into a banner)
Whisper White - 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"

Stamps:  Spirited Snowmen
Ink:  Pool Party, Memento Black
Stampin' Write Markers:  Garden Green, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede


Thank you for looking in today.  It's back to work for me... I've had a glorious 6 days off, even with all the Thanksgiving cooking for two days of Thanksgiving, it was so worth it!

Happy Monday!

~ Donna

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Making Christmas Bright

This is a bit of a CASE from Mary Fish, but with different Designer Series Paper and colors.  Thank you Mary for the great idea!


Recipe:
Whisper White Thick - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 5 1/4" x 4"
Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4" x 2" (punch with Banner Punch)
Garden Green - 4" x 2"
Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon
Whisper White - Die Cut with Stitched Shapes Oval (largest oval)

Stamps - Making Christmas Bright Bundle with Christmas Bulb Builder Punch


This could be made into any type of card, just change the bulbs to a Birthday sentiment and pick different papers.

Thank you for looking in today!  Don't forget to check out the Online Extravaganza!  Stamps and Kits are on sale today and tomorrow!

Have a Blessed Sunday!

~ Donna

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Making Spirits Bright

Another cute snowpeople card.  Aren't they just adorable looking at the glistening trees?  I wish you could see the glistening part better.  The trees and the ground as well as our snowpeople, are colored with Wink of Stella to make a nice frosty look.


Recipe:
Crumb Cake - 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5 1/2"
Crumb Cake - 4" x 5 1/4" - embossed with Woodland Embossing Folder
Cherry Cobbler - 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 3" x 4"

Stamps:  Spirited Snowmen, Making Christmas Bright, Lovely as a Tree, Blended Seasons


This was a fun card to make.  I think I may make some more, simply because I need some coloring therapy!  It sure feels good to have time to make some cards again.


Thank you for looking in today - remember to Shop Small Business today!

~ Donna

Friday, November 23, 2018

Winter Cheer

Before we begin... I wanted to share the link to the list of items that are excluded from the Online Extravaganza... click here to see the list.

These cute little snowmen have been waiting so patiently for me to get them out of the box and start stamping with them!  Do you notice anything about the little snowman?  He doesn't really come with ice skates, but he wanted to skate with his friend, so I added the "skate" part to his boots!



Recipe:
Garden Green - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
Santa's Workshop Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4" x 4"
Whisper White - 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" 
Cherry Cobbler - scrap for sentiment

The snowmen are colored with Stampin' Blends:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Smoky Slate and Pool Party



Thank you for looking in today!

~ Donna

Thursday, November 22, 2018

SIX DAYS. THREE SALES. ONE SPECTACULAR PROMOTION!

Happy Thanksgiving!  I can't believe it is Thanksgiving already!  Then... comes... Christmas before we know it.

So, to get ready for those last minute gifts and Christmas card planning, get ready for the 2018 Online Extravaganza!

Starting Friday - 10% off almost everything in the catalog by the time it is over!

Remember to use Hostess Code FKJZ67WG and spend $50.00 or more before shipping and tax and receive the November Gift (in the right hand column of my blog) from ME~



Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, there will be three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! 

Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. 

By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale!

November 23–24
PAPER & EMBELLISHMENTS
  • Bags
  • Brads and Buttons
  • Cards and Envelopes
  • Cardstock
  • Designer Series Paper
  • Embossing material
  • Glitter
  • Ribbons
  • Twine
  • Specialty Paper
  • Tags
  • Washi Tape

November 25–26
STAMPS & KITS
  • Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount, and photopolymer)
  • Project kits
  • Card kits
  • Kit refills
  • Memories & More
  • Punch box kits

November 27–28
TOOLS & INK
  • Adhesives
  • Applicators
  • Cleaners
  • Cutting tools
  • Embossing folders
  • Framelits and thinlits
  • Ink Pads
  • Ink refills
  • Markers
  • Punches
  • Scoring Tools
  • Stamp blocks and cases

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

November Paper Pumpkin

I really like this month's Paper Pumpkin.  So easy to put together and beautiful too!  The envelopes are pre-lined with coordinating paper and look how nice the look with both card patterns.


Here is the 2nd version.  I really love the pine boughs for making the wreath and the perfect ribbon for making easy bows.


Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Tuesday, two more days to Turkey Day!

What are your Thanksgiving Day plans?

~ Donna

Monday, November 19, 2018

Many Blessings

This year I really do have Many Blessings to be thankful for.  One of the biggest personal events that happened this year began on April 1, 2018, when an Aunt I never knew about found me through Ancestry.com.  She is the half sister of my Natural Mother that gave me up for adoption at birth, knowing she couldn't raise me on her own.  Turns out, she'd been looking for me for three years after finding out that sister had a child!  ME!

So, now I have a Thanksgiving Card already in the mail to my new family.  I don't believe I've ever sent a Thanksgiving Card to anyone.  That makes this a first for me!


Recipe:

Crushed Curry - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4
Crushed Curry - 5 1/4" x 4" - stamped with leaves from Blended Seasons
Cherry Cobbler - die cut with Layering Circle Scallop
Shimmer White - die cut with Stitched Shapes Circle and stamped with pumpkins in a box from Many Blessings
Colored with Stampin' Blends - Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler.


Inside sentiment from Many Blessings - stamped with Soft Suede onto Very Vanilla - 5 1/4" x 4"


I wrapped the top piece of Crushed Curry with Copper Trim Ribbon.

Thank you for looking in today!  It was so nice to be stamping a little bit this weekend.  I think I should be able to get back on track... if I can just find the top of my stamping table!  It's been a collector of everything lately.  Time to clear it off - going to need a place to eat Thanksgiving Dinner!

Happy Monday!

~ Donna


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