I got a chance to play with the new Sentiment Swirl stamp set and it was so much fun. My favorite stamp in this set is the swirl. It is so much fun to create with. The best thing about this stamp set is that it coordinates with the Flowers & Leaves and the Strawberry Builder punches in our annual catalog. Yay!

I will admit I did use a lot of different ink colors on this card. I started with only three colors, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight and Mint Macaron. Then I kept getting out more stamps in the set, so of course, I had to add more colors. I ended up adding Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight inks. You all know how I love to color, so I used our wonderful Stampin' Blends to color in the flowers and the bird. 

I stamped the big flowers with Fresh Freesia ink and colored them in with the light Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends. I punched them out with the Flowers & Leaves punch and added Rhinestones to the center of all the flowers. 

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Misty Moonlight 

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Fresh Freesia

• cut at 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"

Basic White

• cut 2 at 4" x 5 1/4"
• scraps for flowers

I really appreciate you stopping by today. I hope you have a fantastic Thursday and upcoming weekend. 

Sending lots of love and hugs to all of you!

Happy Stampin!

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.  

Shopping List

Sentimental Swirls Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[157996]

$22.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$7.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$7.50

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155518]

$9.00

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Flowers & Leaves Punch

[155373]

$18.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Have you ever worked hard on something and then it doesn't work out. Well, that is what happened with this card along with 3 others. You see, I was participating in a swap with other demonstrators, which I have done numerous times, but my cards never arrived to the organizer. The post office had lost my cards, over 50 of them. I couldn't believe it. I was so upset. I am a person if I make a promise, I keep it. I feel like I had let down all the other participants. 

This card is one that I made to showcase the Special Moments stamp set and the Simple Marbleous designer series paper from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. These are both available for you to chose for FREE when you purchase $50 or $100 in product. For the flowers I used the Honeybee Home stamp set from the new occasions catalog. 

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Basic White Thick

• cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"

Gorgeous Grape

• cut at 2 3/8" x 5 1/2"

Basic Black

• cut at 2 1/8" x 5 1/2"

Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper

• cut at 2" x 5 1/2"

I added 3 Matte Black Dots to the top right hand corner of the designer series paper. 

I used this same layout for my thank you cards for my customers this month. I love the different colors in this designer series paper pack. 

Which one is your favorite color?

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful Friday and weekend.

Sending everyone lots of love and hugs. 

Happy Stampin!

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign. 

Shopping List

Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[158081]

$0.00

Honeybee Home Cling Stamp Set (English)

[157943]

$22.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

2022 Occasions Mini Catalog Paper Share 

Last day to register and pay is Sunday, January 9th

Rainbow of Happiness Class To Go 

Last day to register and pay is Tuesday, January 11th

Today is the last day to order from the July-December (Holiday) 2021 Mini Catalog. After today they will be gone! Check out the list below.

Last Chance Products

You can shop at anytime on my online store at

http://bit.ly/shopwithstampinscrapper

COMING TOMORROW!!!

Tomorrow the Stampin' Up! January-June (Ocassions) mini catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure goes live! You can earn FREE products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $50 or $100 in products you order before shipping and taxes. You can click on the images below to check out the mini catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure.

I have my list ready to go! I can't wait until tomorrow morning!

Thank you for stopping by today! Sending everyone love and hugs!

Happy Stampin!

When I looked through the catalog for the first time, I couldn't wait to get the new designer series paper. They were so pretty in the catalog, and I knew in person they would even prettier. I was right and can't wait to share them with all of you!

I am having my paper share for the new Stampin' Up! January-June mini catalog starting today until January 9th. I will be placing my order very early on January 10th. 

This time I will be offering three options, one for designer series paper only, one for specialty paper only and the third for both. All of the paper 12" x 12" paper will be cut into 6" x 12" size, so you can use them for scrapbooking too.

If you order more than one option, you only pay shipping once. 

Option #1 - Designer Series Paper Only

You will receive 1/4 of the following packs:

6" x 12" 

• Artfully Composed
• Flowering Fields
• Heart & Home
• Hey Sports Fan
• Sweet Talk
• Symbols of Fortune

6" x 6" 

• New Horizons (6" x 6")

4" x 6" 

• Abstract Beauty

Option #2 - Specialty Paper Only

You will receive the following:

• Mother of Pearl - one 6" x 12"
• Simple Shimmer - two 6" x 12"
• Vellum Layering Designs - three 6" x 12"

You will receive a total of 6 6" x 12" sheets. all for $7 plus $8.75 for shipping. 

Option #3 - I want it all

You will receive everything in Option #1 and Option #2. 

Deadline for registration and fee is due on January 9th.

TIMELINE FOR PAPER SHARE:

• Deadline to RSVP with payment is January 9, 2022.  
• You can pay me via PayPal, or by check. If you are paying by check, I must receive it by January 12th.
• My email address for PayPal is stampinscraper13@gmail.com
• I will place the order on January 10th
• Paper Shares will be ready to pick up or will be mailed the week of January 24th.  I will email all of the participants and let you know when they are ready.

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT PAPER SHARE - PLEASE READ BEFORE PARTICIPATING:

• If there is a back order of any of the papers, this will delay the shipping of the paper.  I will send you an email and let you know the details of the delay.
• As a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator we are not allowed to cash and carry Designer Series Paper.  If you are expecting delivery immediately, it is not an option. 

To register for my paper share, email me at  and I will send you the link to register. 

Sending everyone lots of love and hugs. 

Have a great day!

Can you believe this is my last Merry Christmas Monday project? This week I have a money (cash, check, money order, etc) holder. If you need one, this one is very easy to make. 

I made two different styles. One of them has a belly band and the other one I put Velcro on it to help keep it closed. The pictures to show you how to make this project will be of the above money holder, without the belly band.

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Real Red or Evening Evergreen

• cut at 7" x 8 1/4" 
• score on the 8 1/4" side at 2 1/4" and 5 1/4"

Belly Band (I used Real Red)

• cut at 1 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Evening Evergreen (for the sentiment)

• cut at 2" 3 1/4"

Basic White

• cut at 1 3/8" x 2 5/8"

Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper

• cut at 2 3/4" x 6 3/4"
• cut 2 at 2" x 6 3/4"

Burnish on score lines and add one of the 2" x 6 3/4" pieces of Painted Christmas designer series paper to the top section. This paper is retiring on January 3rd and has low inventory. If you want it, I would order it right away. Once it is gone, it is gone for good. I rounded the corners of the top section of the cardstock and the designer series paper with the Detailed Trio punch. Add Tear and Tape on the bottom section, making sure it is on the edge so that there is enough room for the money.

Add the 2 3/4" x 6 3/4" piece of designer series paper to the bottom section after you have folded it up. Do not adhere this section yet. I used my 1 3/4" circle punch, you can use the Layering Circle dies, to punch a small section of the circle in the middle. This will help make it easier to open the pocket. Now, you can adhere this section together. 

The arrows are where I put the Velcro circles. If you are doing the belly band, wrap it around the holder and adhere the ends together with Tear and Tape. 

Cut out the rectangle for the sentiment with the Scalloped Contours dies in Evening Evergreen cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the Christmas To Remember stamp set with Real Red ink. I am so excited that this stamp set and coordinating Christmas Pinecone dies are going to be carried over. That means that you will still be able to order both of these until the Stampin' Up! 2022-2023 annual catalog comes out. 

I hope you have enjoyed my Merry Christmas Monday series this year. I had a lot of fun creating projects to share with all of you. 

I got an early Christmas present this year, Emily came home for 4 days! It is so wonderful having everyone here together. It will definitely be different this year on Christmas day, when she is back in Texas. I am enjoying every minute I have with her, Erica and Mr. Wonderful.

Have a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year! Sending lots of love and hugs to each and everyone of you!

Happy Stampin!

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.

Shopping List

Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English)

[156300]

$22.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$8.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156292]

$11.50

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[153535]

$7.00

Detailed Trio Punch

[146320]

$20.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Welcome to our NEW AT SU! Blog hop! I love being a part of this wonderful blog hop with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world.  Each month we share different crafting ideas with all of you! This month we are sharing projects that are anything but cards. I love this one!

I am so excited about this month's blog hop! I love to make cards, but I love to do 3D projects, scrapbooking and home decor more! When I heard that we were doing anything but a card and it was Christmas time, I knew I wanted to make a Christmas ornament. The question was, which one?

Look how beautiful the Blackberry Beauty designer series paper from the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog is! I will have to say, this is the first time I have used this paper. Why, in the world, did I wait until now! Of course, it is retiring and already sold out.  I apologize for sharing a product that is no longer available. I had made this ornament a while ago when it was still current and didn't have time to remake it. 

You can make this ornament from any designer series paper you have on hand. You could get so many different looks, just by changing the paper. 

Here is a side view of the ornament, so you can see the design easier. I made a rosette for on top of the ornament and then added a Gilded Gem.

I did not design this ornament, I got the directions from Jo Blackman, a fellow demonstrator. Thank you Jo for sharing your beautiful project with everyone. 

To see another beautiful project, please click the Next button to go to Diane Browning's blog.

The following talented people are participating in our blog hop.  Check out all their beautiful projects they created to share with all of you.

Stamping the Cape: Altered Mini Coffee Carrier

Tricia’s Stamping Creations: Decorated Notebook

Joni in the Spotlight Stamping: Bookmark Gift Card Holder

Stampin Scrapper: Christmas Ornament- You are here!

24/7 Inkspiration: Christmas Ornament

The Flying Stamper: Calendar

Scraphexe: Shaker Box

Carterie Plus: Gift Box

Playing with Papercrafting: Stationary Set

Terryfic Cards:GIft Bag & Tag

Don’t forget to scroll back up and keep hoppin’ with us! 

Thank you for stopping by today! If you could leave a comment on this project, I would love to know what you think about it.

Sending lots of love and hugs to each of you!

Happy Stampin

Merry Christmas Monday with a sneak peek from the new 2022 mini catalog and a new technique that I just learned! Wow! This card has a lot on it! How fun!

Have you ever seen the Twisted Ribbon Border Technique? I have not! Until I saw it on Pinterest on a card created by 2 Big Gals Crafting. I had to check it out and make one myself. 

I used the beautiful Tidings of Christmas suite in the Stampin' Up! annual catalog. The sentiments are from this stamp set and stamped with Sahara Sand ink on the front and Cherry Cobbler on the inside. I used the Tidings of Christmas designer series paper to create the Twisted Ribbon Border. I love how Stampin' Up! puts a coordinating color on the back of the designer series paper. It makes it so much easier when doing a card like this. 

Did you notice the sneak peek from the new upcoming 2022 Stampin' Up! mini catalog (also called the January - June catalog)? It is the beautiful Gingham embossing folder. I thought it was really pretty in the catalog, but wait until you see it in person. It is absolutely gorgeous. You know what else I noticed with this embossing folder? Once you emboss it, both sides are beautiful. This was the first time that I love both sides of the paper once it is embossed. 

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock:

Basic White Thick

• cut at 5 1/2" x 6 3/4" score at 2 1/2"

Cherry Cobbler

• cut at 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Evening Evergreen

• cut at 2 3/8" x 5 3/8"
• cut at 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"

Basic White

• cut at 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
• cut at 2 1/8" x 5 1/4"
• cut at 1 3/4" x 5 1/4"

Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper

• cut 8 at 3/4" x 2 1/2"

One my list of products that I used to make this project, I can't add the Gingham embossing folder as it won't be available until January 4th.

I know some of you are probably wondering when you will get your new Stampin' Up! mini catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure. If you ordered from me in the last year, you will receive one in the mail from Stampin' Up! I had them send them out as it is less expensive for me than to mail them out myself. You should be receiving it soon.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you have a terrific day and week. 

Sending lots of love and hugs to everyone!

Happy Stampin!

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign.  

Shopping List

Tidings & Trimmings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[153503]

$18.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$7.50

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

$7.50

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$8.75

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155718]

$11.50

Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon

[152156]

$7.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Ho Ho Ho! it's Merry Christmas Monday! Today I have a fun Santa treat holder to share with all of you. When I saw these adorable Santa hat chocolate kisses at the store, I knew I wanted to make a Santa suit treat holder for them. These would be great for stocking stuffers, coworkers, Secret Santa or to give to someone in the service industry. 

I used the Ho Ho Ho sentiment from the Little Delights stamp set. This stamp set is retiring soon, so if you would like it, you need to order as soon as possible. All of our retiring products are while supplies last. 

To make this project you will need the following paper.  For a complete list of all the products I used, please see the end of this post.

Cardstock

Real Red

• cut at 5 1/2" x 10 1/2"
• score on 5 1/2" side at 1/2", 1 1/2", 4" and 5"
• score on the 10 1/2" side at 1 1/2", 2 1/2, 6" and 7"

Basic Black

• cut at 3/4" x 2 1/2"
• cut at 3/4" x 3/4"

Basic White

• cut at 3/4" x 6 1/4" score at 1 1/2" and 2 1/2"

Silver Foil

• cut at 
• scrap piece

Window Sheet

• cut at 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"

Cut away the sections that you don't need as in the picture above. Add Tear and Tape to the same places as I did above. You don't have to put on the middle piece of Tear and Tape. I put it on there as I wanted to make sure it would stay together as the chocolates are heavier than other chocolates I usually use. 

Round the corners with the Detailed Trio punch and then cut out a section in the large end flap with a die from the Rectangle Stitched dies. Both of these products are available in the Stampin' Up! annual catalog. 

I added Tear and Tape about an inch long on the back side of the paper to stick the ribbon to. It was easier to add it now than when I had the box all put together. This is also when I added the Window Sheet, with Mini Glue Dots, to cover up the area I cut out with the Stitched Rectangle dies. 

I used the Black and White Gingham ribbon from the holiday catalog. I am happy to say that this ribbon is being carried over. What that means, is you can still order it even though it is not in the catalog. I stamped the sentiment in Real Red ink and then cut it out with the Tailored Made Tags dies. I added velcro circles on the flap to hold it down. 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by. I hope you have a wonderful day and week!

Sending lots of love and hugs to everyone!

Happy Stampin!

If you need to purchase any products for this project, click the image below. If you would like to shop for other items, click on the SHOP NOW sign. 

Shopping List

Little Delights Photopolymer Stamp Set

[156527]

$16.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack

[156457]

$10.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

Detailed Trio Punch

[146320]

$20.00

Tailor Made Tags Dies

[155563]

$22.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

• order your must have items RIGHT AWAY upon new releases

• order any must haves at least 2 MONTHS before the catalog expires.