Merry Christmas

I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

Mary

Father Christmas

Merry Christmas Eve day!

I stamped this image and colored it in about two weeks ago and just couldn't decide on how to use it, so this card really did take only five minutes to make.  I was just playing around with a retired embossing folder and decided to make this card.  On this Santa, I did a lot less coloring than the first one I shared last week with you.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Father Christmas

Card stock: Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler

Inks: Soft Suede and Craft Whisper White

Markers: Real Red and Basic Black

embossing folder- retired 

I wish you the merriest of Christmas!  Mary

Merry Cafe

My daughter had one last request for a Christmas card, so here is what I came up with.  It was for a Starbuck's Gift Card.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Merry Cafe

Card stock: Thick Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler

DSP: all is retired

Ribbon- retired

Holly embossing folder

I made a small envelop and adhered it to the inside of the envelope for my daughter to place the card in.

Be back tomorrow for one last Christmas card to share!  Mary

Christmas Wreath

I CASE'd this card after seeing Mary Fish's card, I hope you like it too!

Here is what I used:

Stamp Set: Oh my I don't remember but any sentiment you have would work

Card stock: Thick Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Woodgrain embossing folder-retired

Thinlits: Pretty Pines, Swirly Scribbles

3/8" Cherry Cobbler ribbon- retired

Thank you once again!  Mary

Square Pillow Gift Card Holders

My daughter needed a few gift card holders so this is what I made for her.  Enjoy.  Thank you Mi Cameo for sharing your Santa one!

Here is what I used for this one:

Card stock: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Label punch, both sizes are retired

Label Collection Framelits-retired

Silver glitter paper

3/4" circle punch

Since I had the square pillow frame lit still out, I made another one inspired by Roseanna.

Card stock: Real Red and Whisper White

Ink: Black Memento and Craft White

Stamp set: Peaceful Wreath

"Merry"- Christmas Greetings Thinlits-retired-on Clearance rack as of 12/18/2017

Gold Foil

Linen Thread

Markers, various colors

Thank you for stopping in!  Mary

Santa's Sleigh

Only a couple of more days, and the big birthday celebration will happen!

Thank you Krystal DeL. for sharing your card!

Stamp set: Santa's Sleigh

Card stock: Thick Whisper White, Real Red, Soft Suede, Old Olive and Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Soft Suede

Santa's Sleigh Ride Thinlits

Candy Cane DSP- retired

Softly Falling embossing folder

Gold Cording-retired

Christmas Stocking

Hello again, here is another creation for you to enjoy.

Stamp set: Hang Your Stocking, Merry Patterns

Card stock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White

Inks: Real Red, Lemon Lime Twist, Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive

Brick Wall embossing folder

Christmas Stocking Thinlits

Thank you for coming.  Mary

Merry Patterns

Here is another one for you to enjoy, I really like this stamp set and truly wish that they had not retired it.

Here is what I use for this card.  

Stamp set: Merry Patterns

Card stock: Soft Sky, Whisper White

Inks: Soft Sky, Crushed Curry and Soft Suede

DSP: All Is Calm-retired

Silver Foil

Stitched Shape Framelits

Here is another version using the same stamp set, CASE'd from Wendie W.

Card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry and Always Artichoke

Ribbon-1/8" Silver

See you again tomorrow!  Mary

Father Christmas

Well good day.  I had these cards already last week and didn't get around to editing or taking pictures of them because I had a sick dog that needed my attention.  Thank goodness, he is much better and back to his old self.

This week will be filled with the last of my Christmas cards, enjoy!

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Father Christmas

Card stock: Real Red and Crumb Cake

Inks: Soft Suede

Various Stampin' Write Markers

White Chalk Marker-retired

Thanks for coming by to see me....Mary

Night In Bethlehem

Hello to all of you, are you all ready for Christmas by now?  I think I'm all set for the big week-end.

My husband likes to send a special card to his friend that he use to work with, so I made this one for him to send.  I did use a bigger card base, as husband likes his cards BIG!  So I wanted to try this new Christmas set, as I've seen so many pretty cards made with it, so here is what I came up with.

Since the card base is much bigger than what I'm use to, I feel like it is not one of my best, so I'm hoping his friend will like it, I think his wife will for sure!

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Night In Bethlemem

Card stock: Night of Navy and Whisper White

Ink: Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Soft Sky, Pool Party and Marina Mist

Large Letters Framelits

Thank you for stopping in, I appreciate it!  Mary

Half Full

My youngest daughter is a member of a monthly wine club, so when this set was introduced in the Holiday Catalog, I knew I could put it to good use.  So for the first card I made with this set, I made her a Christmas card, I found this card on Angie's L. blog so I CASE'd it!  I used my ink pads and Blender pen to color in the images with.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Half Full

Card stock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Whisper White

Inks: Old Olive Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight and Black Memento

Blender Pen

Stitched Circle Framelit

Linen Thread

Gold Sequin-retired

As you can see, I got my pictures loaded to my computer but I don't remember what I did, but I hope I fixed the problem!!  Mary

Free Shipping December 11, 2017

Free shipping runs from 12:00 AM, December 11 to 11:59 PM (MT).

This Little Piggy

Hi everyone, are you all done with making, addressing and mailing your Christmas cards out?  I thought I was totally done, but decided to make and send out three more cards and then my daughter asked if I could make her three for Wesley's daycare teaches and two gift card holders, I'd better shake a leg and get busy!!

The card I'm sharing with you today is one that I made for my other daughter to give to her friend.  Her friend has pigs on her farm and I just couldn't resist making her friend with a pig on the front!
I taped off the flower that the pig was holding, which is not hard to do.  I used my Blender Pen and Watercolor Pencils to color in the image.

Here is what I used:

Stamp sets: This Little Piggy, Teeny Tiny Wishes and Snow Play (for Santa's hat-retired

Card stock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Whisper White

Inks: Real Red and Black Memento

Holly Embossing Folder

Watercolor Pencils

Blender Pen

Classic Label

Oval Stitched Framelits

Layering Oval Framelits

Burlap Ribbon

Red Glimmer Paper

Thank you for coming by.  I don't know if I'll be posting next week, as I'm having technical difficulties with my phone and computer, hoping I can figure out what is wrong, if not I'll call APPLE and have them help me out!  Mary

Greetings From Santa

Today I'm sharing a card that I made to send to my daughter and her family, I think my two year old grandson will like this card with Santa on it!

This card was a lot of work, but I'm so happy with how it turned out too!  I believe the Thinlit for this is still available, but the stamp set is retired.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Greetings From Santa

Card stock: Soft Sky, Whisper White, Real Red, Blushing Bride

Ink: Real Red, VersaMark

Silver Embossing powder

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Paper

Are you all getting ready for Christmas?  I believe I have all of my shopping done now and just need to wrap gifts!

Have a great day.....Mary

Jolly Friends

Good morning to all of you, I'm so glad that you've come to visit my blog!

Today I'm going to share another Christmas card, well for the rest of the week and probably longer!  I'm still in Christmas card making mode even though I'm good for this year.  The stamp sets I used are retired, but I kept them and enjoy using them still.

Here is what I used:

Stamp sets: Wondrous Wreath, Jolly Friends, Holly Berry Happiness and Merry Medley

Card stock: Thick Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz and Crumb Cake

Inks: Craft Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Black Memento and Soft Suede

Framelits matching Holly Berry Happiness 

Thank you for stopping by, I appreciate it.  Mary

Free Shipping is Coming

 Free shipping runs from November 27 12:00 AM to November 27 11:59 PM MT.

Bella and Friends Christmas

Well, I'm back posting again, been busy with getting ready for the big Turkey day on Thursday.  We are going to have Lasagne, Garlic bread, salad and a dessert, nice simple and YUMMY!!  Requested by family, score!

I saw this cute card that Lorri Heiling made and I knew that I wanted to make this as my Christmas card to send to our Vets.  I think they will like it, I stamped the Pretty Kitty on the inside with a Christmas sentiment.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Bella and Friends, Hand Your Stockings

Thinlit: Pretty Pines, for the bow on the gift

Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White

DSP- retired

Ink: Always Artichoke, Real Red, Crumb Cake and Black Memento

Stitched Oval Framelits

Red Baker's Twine-retired

Red and Gold Glimmer paper

This is posting late as I recently updated my computer and was having a hard time finding my pictures!  Hopefully I can remember in the future where to find them!!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day!!  Mary

Christmas Tags

Once again I used the Label me Pretty stamp set and coordinating punch, which makes it super easy to make tags, quickly.  I also used a tag set from last year to cut out the circle tag behind the Santa paper, which is retired.  I used the Stitched Framelits to cut it out and had it laying on my table, so easy peasy!

I used the Layering Oval Framelits to make the Label Me Pretty tag with Gold Foil.  The baker's twine is retired.

Thank you for coming by to see my creations, I appreciate it so very much!  Mary

Online Extravaganza is Coming November 20th

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The Online Extravaganza will be from November 20-26th, 2017.  Shop early to get your favorite before it sells out!

Cookie Cutter Christmas

I've been trying to make some tags for my daughter to use, as she likes to make her Christmas gifts, which I think is wonderful!  She was busy canning this past summer when the vegetables and fruit were in season and plentiful too.  I've had some of her goodies and they are delicious too!

I decided to pull out this stamp set and give it a go, I think they turned out rather nicely too.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Cookie Cutter Christmas

Punch: Cookie Cutter Builder and Scalloped Tag Topper punch

Inks: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Black Memento

Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White and Crumb Cake

Red Glimmer paper

Baker's twine-retired

These were really fun to make!  Mary

Stampin' Up! New Stamparatus

While at OnStage 2017 last week, Stampin' Up! revealed that a new product would be introduced to the product line.  We were all WOW'd about this new product and I'm able to share some of the details with you now!

Product details

• Compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
• Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
• Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
• 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
• 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
• 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
• Magnet storage areas
• Retail Price–$49.00 USD/$65.00 CAD

• Make multiples with ease 
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
• Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
• Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
• Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement.

Here is a video for you to see it in action!

RESERVATION WINDOWS	AVAILABLE TO SHIP
November 16–30, 2017	Approx. February 1, 2018
December 5–30, 2017	Approx. March 19, 2018
January 15–30, 2018	Approx. April 15, 2018

Here is what the Reservation window will look like.  Order window will open at 2:00 pm MT.

Here is a PDF to answer some of your questions.

The global launch will feature three reservation windows. For each window, please note the following:

• Reservation quantities are while supplies last.
• Limit is 1 tool per customer per reservation window. 
• Customers may participate in multiple reservation windows.
• In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
• Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility. When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.

Thanks for stopping in!!  Mary

Winter Wishes

Well I got back yesterday from Salt Lake City after attending OnStage with my fellow demonstrators and I think you will be very pleased with the new Occasions catalog that will be coming next year!

I'm still trying to make the last few Christmas cards that I need and will soon start addressing them so I can send them out on December 1st, yeah!!

For this card I case'd a demonstrator, Christine Miller.  She use this stamp set and made a gift tag with it, I decided to make a card instead!  This stamp set is retired, unfortunately.

I just happened to have the embossed background piece already done, so it didn't take to long to make this card.  Wish this set was still current, it makes a very nice card!

Here is what I used:

Stamp sets: Winter Wishes and Versatile Christmas, both retired

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede and Early Espresso

Card stock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Whisper White

DSP: Warmth & Cheer-retired

Woodland Embossing Folder

Banner punch, Petite Petal-retired

Basic Rhinestone

One Wild Ride

Well this is the last of the wonderful cards that Erica Cerwin designed, I hope you have enjoyed her talent.

Stamp set: One Wild Ride

Card stock: Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black and Whisper White

DSP: retired

Inks: Smokey Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Black Memento and Crumb Cake

Thank you for coming by to see these cards, I appreciate it!  Mary

Mixed Drinks

Here is the last of the Mixed Drinks cards that I got from Erica Cerwin.

Stamp set: Mixed Drinks

Card stock: Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White and Daffodil Delight

Inks: Black Memento and Flirty Flamingo
Heart punch
DSP-retired

Black Baker's Twine

Next post will be with another stamp set and the last of Erica Cerwin designs.

Mixed Drinks

I'm sharing another one of Erica Cerwin's designs that I bought from her, they are very nice and easy to make!

Stamp set: Mixed Drinks

Card stock: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks: Smokey Slate, Daffodil Delight and Black Memento

DSP: retired

Brickwall embossing folder

Oval Framelits

Black Baker's Twine

Thanks for stopping in!!  Mary

Mixed Drinks

Here is another card that was designed by Erica Cerwin.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Mixed Drinks

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White and Basic Black

Inks: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Smoky Slate and Black Memento

Black Baker's Twine

Stitched Framelits-circle

I really like how simple this card is, so easy to make.  Mary

Mixed Drinks

Well now for a few different cards for awhile.  I made these cards for my daughter to have on hand for when she may need one.  I bought the instructions from Erica Cerwin, so they are her design.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Mixed Drinks

Card stock: Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Cardstock Vellum, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lime Twist

Inks: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo and Black Memento
Layering Square Framelits

Black Baker's Twine

Black Thread

Come back again and I'll share a few more with you.  Mary

Noel

I was busy last week making some more Christmas cards, I still need a few to be ready for the Christmas season this year.  This card is a CASE from one that I saw, I didn't have the same stamp set so I used another one, but the ideas is the same.

For this card I used:

Stamp set: Hang Your Stocking-snow flakes

Card stock: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Ink: Pool Party and Island Indigo

Large Letters Framelits

Embossing folder: Softly Falling

Glitter Ribbon-Pool Party-retired

Thanks for stopping by, Mary

Christmas Quilt

I had told myself that I was not going to buy any new Christmas items from this years' Holiday catalog.  Well that didn't last after I saw this stamp set used and also used for a baby card too!  It has so many great possibilities with this stamp set and Framelits.  It has a really nice embossing folder that goes along with it very well.

Here is what I used:

Stamp set: Christmas Quilt

Framelits: Quilt Builder

Card stock: Thick Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Gold Foil

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Crushed Curry

You may see some more Christmas cards in the near future!  Mary

Label Me Pretty

Last week I had a chance to use this stamp set, Label Me Pretty.  I thought I would get a jump on these for my daughter, she makes her friends Christmas gifts each year, so I know these will come in handy for her.

I used Real Red, Always Artichoke and Dapper Denim, Whisper White and the same inks, along with Baker's Twine which I think all of them are retired ones.  I also used some Glimmer Washi Tape the is retired too.  

Now I need to get busy and make her some more.  Have a great day!  Mary

Creep It Real

Hi to all of you!  Well I have one more Halloween share with you.  This cute idea was shown on the Stampin' Up! Demonstrators Facebook site by Maryann Hayslip, so many talented demonstrators share ideas there, luck for the rest of us!!

One shared this cute idea and I liked it so well, that I had to get this set on my order, knowing in the future this will make a cute treat for my grandson to share when he get in school.

After I stamped the image, I fussy cut the image out and then with a Exacto knife made slits to slide the toothbrushes in behind the image.

Here is what was used:

Stamp set: Creep It Real

Card stock: Thick Whisper White

Inks: Peekaboo Peach, Berry Burst, Real Red, Cucumber Crush, Tempting Turquoise and Marina Mist

Cello bags: 1" x 8"-SU-Retire

Toothbrushes: from Wal-Mart, you get 6 for $1.00

Thank you for dropping in, see you soon.  Mary

Spooky Fun

This is the last Halloween card that I will share and I do believe I saved the best for last!

Last year Stampin' Up! came up with some Framelits called, Sliding Star, which you used two of the framelits for sliders.  I decided to keep them because I knew in the future I could use them.  I also kept the Halloween Scene Edgelits for cards for the future, so glad I did!

I found a card similar to this one on Pinterest, just changing it slightly, thanks Susan Best for sharing your creation.

I made two of these cards, one each for my two daughters.  I think they will like them!!

Here is what I used:

Stamp sets: Spooky Fun and Halloween Scene-both are retired

Card stock: Elegant Eggplant, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight and Basic Black

Glossy Card stock

Inks: Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Memento Black

Sponges

Now onto maybe some Fall cards or some more Christmas one, decisions decisions, lol!  

Have a wonderful day!  Mary

Cookie-Cutter Halloween

Well I'm still on a Halloween card making roll.  Yes, I know that this stamp set is retired, but this year  I decided that I was not going to buy any new Halloween stamp sets until I use some that I've had for years and haven't used that much, gotta watch the old budget ;).

My daughter texted me the other day that Wesley was going to be a Scarecrow for Halloween this year, so I pulled this stamp set out to make his Halloween card with!  This scarecrow is almost as cute as he will be!

Here is what I used:

Stamp sets: Cookie-Cutter Halloween, Spooky Fun (both are retired), Woodgrain background and Painter's Palette (both are current)

Card stock: Thick Very Vanilla, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Black Staz-On

Ink: Crumb Cake

Varies Stampin' Write markers

Blender Pen

DSP-Motley Monsters and Pumpkin Pie Glimmer paper -- both retired

I think my daughter will be surprised when Wesley opens his card this year!  See you soon.  Mary

Designer Series Paper Sale

It's that time of year again when Stampin' Up! offers a buy 3 packages and get 1 package free of their Designer Series Paper.  Stock up while you can.  Sale good from October 1 to October 10.

Be back tomorrow with another Halloween card.  Mary

Spooky Bingo Bits with Ghoulish Grunge

Well today is the last, for this week, of Halloween cards.  I still need to make a couple for my daughters and grandson too!

I did use a long retired stamp set called, Spooky Bingo Bits, it has a lot of small cute images that you can use for a card.  At one time SU use to sell a stamp that looked like a Bingo card and they had this set and one for Christmas and one for Spring/Easter too.  I used the Ghoulish Grunge on the background to add some interest to it.  I sponged around the circles to add some color to them.  I cut the Spider Web doily in half and trimmed it just slightly to get the look I wanted to achieve.

Here is what I used:

Card stock: Thick Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Elegant Eggplant

Inks: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Black Star-on

Spider Web Doilies-retired

Triple Banner punch

1-1/4" Circle Punch

Thanks for coming by and have a great week-end too!  Mary

World Card Making Day

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Thanks for stopping by!  Mary