Countdown to Christmas 2017 - Day 3

Today's Countdown to Christmas post is showing two different projects using the same supplies.  This came about after I had designed an acetate box for my Christmas in October class but some that ordered the class to go wanted cards and not the 3D elements.  Thus I took a kit of the supplies and added a folded card base and ended up with this great sample instead.  Aren't they just pretty and peaceful?

I chose this color scheme because Soft Sky matches the tissue paper that comes in our Paper Pumpkin boxes and I thought it was a great way to use it by wrapping up a gift card and sliding it into one of our acetate card holders.

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP: Merry Music Specialty DSP, Whisper White, Soft Sky, Dazzling Diamond Glimmer Paper
• Ink: Soft Sky
• Stamp Set: Carols of Christmas
• Big Shot: Magnetic Platform, Cutting Mats, Stitched Shapes Framelits
• Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Dimensionals, Tear Tape, Acetate Box

During the countdown, I will be recording the individuals that comment on my posts.  On Christmas day, I will draw a name from those posts randomly and that person will get a surprise gift straight out of the Occasions Catalog.  Pretty sweet deal, eh?  Limit to one entry per day.

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  Plus I try to send one of the alternative ideas out to everyone in the mail so you get two fun surprises in the mail each month!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit! 

There are two ways to sign up.  

• Receive it monthly
• Purchase pre-paid subscriptions to use during this holiday kit period.

Subscribers can also have access to all my past project sheets!

Our year end sale has begun and will last until January 2nd, 2018!  Products in the sale are while supplies last so if you have been holding out for things from the holiday catalog, make sure you get them before they are gone!

Check out the list of sale items via my Online Store and use hostess code WMP4FRM2 at checkout.

Have you heard about the Stamparatus?  It is an amazing position tool that will help you align your photopolymer and clearmount stamps for straight stamping every time.  Plus it will help you do mass production of cards like those you receive in Paper Pumpkin kits.  Our Stamparatus also operates on a hinge system so you can remove and reposition the entire grid.  For more information, watch this great video.

While these tools will be in the new 2018-2019 catalog, you can get yours earlier than that.  The reservation window for these tools opens on December 5th at 2pm MST and lasts until December 30th.  You reserve your tool but you aren't billed until yours is ready to ship.  Some will ship during Sale-a-Bration period (those that get theirs reserved first) and others will come after March 2018.  The cost is $49 (plus shipping/tax) and you can order yours by clicking my Shop Now button above as of 12/5 and clicking on the Stamparatus Reservation link on the top of the page.  Contact me with any questions!

Another great product is out from Stampin' Up! in time for Christmas and Sale-a-Bration.  Our Stampin' Blends are our new and improved alcohol markers that make for vivid images and are relaxing to use.  Check out more information on them here.

You can order them on my online store and they make a great stocking stuffer!  Please use hostess code WMP4FRM2 at checkout.

JOIN MY TEAM

Joining Stampin' Up! was one of the best decisions I've made in life.  I have met some wonderful people who offer incredible inspiration and I believe in the quality of the product. Plus there is always something special about making and receiving homemade cards or décor from people.

If you are interested in joining my team, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  If you sign up in December, you can pre-order Occasions Catalog product with your starter kit which is a great deal!  

Being a demonstrator doesn’t mean you have to have parties – it means you can buy from yourself at a discount!  And if you don’t hit your minimums, there is no penalty!  Contact me today if you are interested in trying this out or sign up directly at https://ida.stampinup.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Decking the Halls with Cheer

I'm so excited because tonight I am teaching out at Williamson's Orchards and Vineyards and it's not going to snow!  When you plan a class during November, December, and January, it's always hard to count on the weather.  I can handle a little rain but I'm sure happy we don't have to drive in snow or ice!

Because I'm so merry, I wanted to share the Deck the Halls card we will be making tonight.  I love this layout and how easy it is to create a fast card from pieces you might otherwise not use!  We are all guilty of throwing away "scraps" that are useable but clutter our workspace so here is another layout to help you "clean up" in a fun way!

The key part of this card is LAYER BEFORE YOU ADHERE!  That's the mistake most of my customer made on this card so I'll make sure to hightlight the order tonight!  Adhere the 2 x 4 and 1 x 4 pieces of Be Merry DSP to the 5 1/4 x 4 Cherry Cobbler layer.  Wrap the silver Year of Cheer Speciality Washi Tape around the Cherry.  Layer it on the Folded White card.

Then wrap the Cherry Cobbler 1/4 Double-Stitched Ribbon around a 3 x 3 piece of White using a little adhesive on the front and back to make it stay.  I used 10" of ribbon.  Tie a 9" piece of Black Twine around it and tie in a bow.  Trim the ends. 

Then stamp the Deck the Halls in Memento Black ink on the 3 x 3 square of Whisper White.  Run through the Big Shot with the large square Stitched Shapes Framelit.  Add to the card using a dimensional in each corner.

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP:  Cherry Cobbler, White, Be Merry DSP
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Stamp Set: Carols of Christmas
• Big Shot: Cutting Mats, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Framelits
• Accessories: Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon, Black Twine, Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape, Adhesive, Dimensionals, and Scissors

You can make this card - there are still a couple seats left for this class!

Still looking for an in-person event to create some beautiful cards?  Join us on November 15th at Williamson Orchards and Vineyards for a Sip and Stamp event.  You will make 5 cards and an acetate card holder plus enjoy a glass of wine.  Cost is $20 for wine members/$25 for non-members and includes all the supplies you need (though I won't mind if you bring your own scissors!)

Register for this event here - space is limited!

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code VTE9AZUC when checking out through November 30th.

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  Plus I try to send one of the alternative ideas out to everyone in the mail so you get two fun surprises in the mail each month!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit! 

There are two ways to sign up.  

• Receive it monthly
• Purchase pre-paid subscriptions to use during this holiday kit period.

Subscribers can also have access to all my past project sheets!

JOIN MY TEAM

Joining Stampin' Up! was one of the best decisions I've made in life.  I have met some wonderful people who offer incredible inspiration and I believe in the quality of the product. Plus there is always something special about making and receiving homemade cards or décor from people.

If you are interested in joining my team, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog and Holiday Catalog, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Being a demonstrator doesn’t mean you have to have parties – it means you can buy from yourself at a discount!  And if you don’t hit your minimums, there is no penalty!  Contact me today if you are interested in trying this out or sign up directly at https://ida.stampinup.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy