Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Christmas: When Presence of Family is better than Presents from Family

                  

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  • Christmas Pinecone Dies & Encircled in Beauty Dies
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I've been playing with this card the past few day... not really sure how to complete it; not really sure if I liked it.  In the end, I decided to leave it up to you.  How would you feel if you received this Christmas Card from a friend?  I like the individual elements  such as the Christmas Pine Cone Die Cuts and the stamped image from the Well Defined Stamp Set with the Encircled In Beauty Die cut from Fresh Freesia Velum.  These we left over die cuts I had decided not to use on another project, but they seems to come together quite well.  I loved the Blackberry Bliss Striped Bow and the  Pastel Pearls.  I enjoy playing with different elements from the Stampin' Up! product line, because they work so well together.  It makes the investment very worth while. And a quick reminder:   Until 30 September, for each $50 or $100 order you place (less tax and shipping), you'll earn FREE Sale-A-Bration selections. 

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Handmade Christmas Card with pine sprig die cuts and Christmas definition


The basecard for this card is Thick Basic White Cardstock.  Then Die Cuts using the Christmas Pinecone Dies.  One layer of Fresh Freesia and the other layer of Blackberry Bliss Cardstock.  Tip:  I backed the Blackberry Bliss layer with Adhesive Sheets before die cutting, making it very easy to adhere the resulting large layer on top of the Fresh Freesia die cut.    

Handmade Holiday Card using Stampin' Up! Christmas Pinecne Dies


For the image layer, I used Basic White Cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment from the Well Defined Stamp Set in Fresh Freesia Ink onto a die cut circle. Then I die cut a detailed circle frame using the Encircled in Beauty dies.  I cut it from Fresh Freesia Shimmer Vellum.  I added Dimensionals to the back of the sentiment before adding it to the front of the card.


Close up of sentiment on handmade Christmas Card using the Stampin' Up! Well Defined Cling Stamp Set


To add a little more interest to the card, I added a bow out of Striped Blackberry Bliss ribbon (retired), and a few Pastel Pearls.   

The Well Define Stamp Set includes sentiments for several Holidays, including Christmas, Halloween, as well as several general sentiments, including a definition of winter, gratitude and holiday. Its a fun addition to your more traditional sentiments stamps.  

Last we, we received a heads up that suppliers both in the US and China that supply SU products are running behind, with low inventory on several ink pad colors and a few holiday catalog items already in shot supply. Order now so you aren't disappointed later.   

Visit my Stampin' Up! on-line store to place your order.  Use the August Host Code if your order is between $50-$149 before shipping and tax to qualify for a thank you gift for shopping with me.  Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify.  August Host Code:  VA4XYHGEV   

Recipe

  • Stamps:  Well Defined Stamp Set
  • Ink:  Fresh Freesia
  • Paper:  Thick Basic White, Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss,  Fresh Freesia from the 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Velum Pack
  • Accessories:  Christmas Pinecones Dies, Encircled In Beauty Dies, Layering Circes, Pastel Pearls, Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon (Retired), Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal

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For those of you who want it all...Join Stampin' Up! and select a free bundle from the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog Free.  If you have a large Wish List from the new Mini catalog, I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't tell you about the benefits of joining Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator.  You'll get a Starter Kit of items you select from the catalog worth $125 USD, for only $99 USD plus select a Free bundle from the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog.  That means, you pick $125 worth of Mini Catalog or Annual Catalog items you were going to purchase anyway, and these items become your Starter Kit, and you pay only $99 plus you get free shipping.  Then, as a demonstrator, enjoy your discount of 20-25% on future orders, which you can place within 15-30 minutes after you join as a Demonstrator.   Business supplies, including catalogs, are included and also ship free.  

This offer is also open to Demonstrators who dropped and want to rejoin my team.  

Read more about joining my team as a demonstrator here.


Free bundles from the Stampin' Up! July-December 2021 Mini Catalog a new Demonstrator can select along with $125 in merchandise for a Starter Kit for only $99

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Cover photo of Stampin' Up! July-December 2021 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure

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  • Download a Free copy of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog here.


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Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
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Monday, August 23, 2021

Three Christmas Card ideas using Stampin' Up! Sweet Little Stockings Bundle

                  

  • Stampin' Up! Sweet Little Stockings Stamp set
  • Coordinating Stockings Dies
  • Select a Free bundle from the Mini Catalog when you join Stampin' Up!

Today I want to highlight the Sweet Stockings Suite from the July-December 2021 Mini catalog.  The suite includes the Sweet Little Stockings Stamp Set and coordinating Stockings Dies, plus the playful Sweet Stockings 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper, and Matte Decorative Dots.  The cards I'm showing you today were all swaps I received from other Demonstrators, and I couldn't have been more impressed by the wonderful work by these individuals.   And don't forget, until 30 September, for each $50 or $100 order you place (less tax and shipping), you'll earn FREE Sale-A-Bration selections. 

Download a free copy of the Sale-a-Bration Brochure here.



This first card was created by Tammy DeWitt  She used Pool Party Cardstock with the Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper, and stamped two of the sentiments from the Sweet Little Stockings Stamp Set in Old Olive Ink at the top and bottom of the card.  The little pup was colored with Crumb Cate with a Cherry Cobbler hat.  the stocking stripes are Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.  She added three Matt Decorative Dots to complete this sweet card.  




This next card (below) is from Ann Quattrin.  She used a Thick Basic White basecard, and added layers of Cherry Cobbler and Bumblebee.  She added accents of different prints from the Sweet Stockings12 X 12 Designer Series Paper.  Then she colored her pup with a Soft Suede Blends Marker, and added a Cherry Cobbler Hat.  The stocking is striped with Cherry Cobbler.  For accents, she added stars die cut from the Brushed Metallic 12 X 2 Cardstock and added a Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2" Ribbon to the top.  The sentiment is stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento, and the sentiment is from the Sweet Little Stockings Stamp Set.  




This third card (below), created by Mary Hoover, used a completely different set of element from the Sweet Little Stockings Stamp Set.  She used three gift packaging images as the focal point for her card.  Her basecard  is Cherry Cobbler, and then she used two different prints from the Sweet stockings 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper to create her image layer.  She stamped the packages in Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive and mounted them on Old Olive shapes.  The Christmas Greetings sentiment is stamped in Old Olive on Basic White, and matted with a rectangle of Old Olive.  To add bling to the card, she included a piece of Cherry Cobbler and Gold Old Olive 1/2 Ribbon.  Another great idea for using the Sweet Stockings Suite.   


To extend the possibilities of this set, you'll have fun cutting images from the Designer series Paper to create even more possible scenes for your cards, like I did for this card I posted previously

Last week we received a heads up that suppliers both in the US and China that supply SU products are running behind, with low inventory on several ink pad colors and a few holiday catalog items.  Order now so you aren't disappointed later.   

Visit my Stampin' Up! on-line store to place your order.  Use the August Host Code if your order is between $50-$149 before shipping and tax to qualify for a thank you gift for shopping with me.  Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify.  August Host Code:  VA4XYHGEV   

Recipe

  • Stamps:  Sweet Little Stockings
  • Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede 
  • Paper:  Basic White, Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, Bumblebee, Old Olive, Sweet Stockings 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper, Brushed Metallic 12" X 12" Cardstock
  • Accessories:  Stockings Dies, Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2" Ribbon, Matte Decorative Dots, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal

To learn more about any of these current items, visit my online store.





Shop My Stampin' Up! Store, now!


Joining Special

Cards made with punches and dies from Stampin' Up! along with a special offer to join Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator and select a Free Bundle from the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog as part of your starter kit




Join Stampin' Up! and select a free bundle from the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog Free.  If you have a large Wish List from the new Mini catalog, I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't tell you about the benefits of joining Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator.  You'll get a Starter Kit of items you select from the catalog worth $125 USD, for only $99 USD plus select a Free bundle from the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog--including the bundle used for the cars above --Sweet Little Stockings Bundle.  That means, that $125 worth of Mini Catalog items you were going to purchase anyway, become items in you Starter Kit, along with your free bundle, and you pay only $99 and get free shipping on these items. Then, use your generous demonstrator discount of 20-25% on future orders, which you can place within 15-30 minutes after you join as a Demonstrator.   Business supplies, including catalogs, are included and also ship free.  

This offer is also open to Demonstrators who dropped and want to rejoin my team.  Read more about joining my team as a demonstrator here.


Free bundles from the Stampin' Up! July-December 2021 Mini Catalog a new Demonstrator can select along with $125 in merchandise for a Starter Kit for only $99

Find out more about joining with a $99 Starter Kit


 Download Free Catalogs

Cover photo of Stampin' Up! July-December 2021 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure

  • Download a Free copy of the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog, here.
  • Download a Free copy of the Sale-a-Bration Brochure here.
  • Download a Free copy of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog here.


Add the August Host Code, below, to your orders between $50 and $149 for a free thank you gift for shopping with me. 

Stampin' Up! Host Code for August 2021 for shipping with Demonstrator Donna Ross



Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos, plus you'll receive project ideas and notifications of my upcoming classes. 

Quick Links:  


Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping