12 Days of Christmas Cheer - A Holiday Kit to Make the Season Magical

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Are you ready to add a little extra magic to your Christmas countdown? My 12 Days of Christmas Cheer Kit to Go is the perfect way to combine holiday creativity with a fun and festive Advent tradition!

This adorable kit features 12 matchbox-style boxes that you can decorate and fill with little treats, surprises, or special gifts for someone you love. Imagine the excitement of opening a new box each day as you count down to Christmas! Whether you fill them with chocolates, small gifts, inspirational messages, or little handmade treasures, these boxes are sure to bring a smile to someone's face. They also work well for individual gifts, too! 

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes, Advent Labels

Ink: Secret Sea, Hydrangea Hue, Real Red, Peaceful Pine, Versamark

Accessories: Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, Dreamy Snowflakes dies, ½” circle punch (or similar), Advent Labels punch (optional)

12 Days of Christmas Cheer Kit to Go - $55.00 - HERE

(INCLUDES tax and shipping)

Please allow 7 -10 busniess days

12 Days of Christmas PDF ONLY - $12.95 - HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Time to Celebrate

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Are you ready to add a little handmade happiness to your holiday gifting? Today I’m sharing a fun treat-holder idea featuring the NEW Timeless Celebrations bundle coming to my online store in November! This versatile bundle is perfect for creating thoughtful little gifts throughout the year, and these pretty packages are a wonderful way to get a head start on your holiday treat making!

I love the combination of the rich gold and black patterned papers paired with the elegant black ribbon. The little greenery accent adds a finishing touch that makes these treat holders feel extra special. And the “Time to Celebrate” sentiment is perfect for so many occasions!

The beauty of the Timeless Celebrations bundle is that you aren't limited to just one season or holiday. With a simple change of designer series paper, colors, ribbon, and embellishments, you can easily customize your projects for birthdays, anniversaries, thank-you gifts, seasonal celebrations, and more.

These little treat holders would be wonderful for holiday parties, gifts for friends and neighbors, coworker surprises, or a special handmade favor for your next gathering. Fill them with a favorite candy or another small surprise to create a gift that is just as fun to give as it is to receive!

Be sure to check my online store in November for the 

Timeless Celebrations bundle and more fun Online Exclusives products!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Fun with Patterns

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One of my favorite things about using designer paper is how easy it makes creating coordinating projects. Simply mix and match your favorite patterns, add a stamped image and a few finishing touches, and you have a festive card ready to send to someone special! The Hearth and Home designer papers feature fun patchwork quilt-like patterns giving you lots of fun options for creating all year long - no matter what the occasion is!

Hearth and Home Designer Paper #168531

Christmas Crew bundle #168377

Shop these supplies in my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Spooky Things

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Welcome to this week’s Create with Stampin’ Friends Saturday Blog Hop! 

This week, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with our theme, Spooky Things! I couldn’t resist creating a fun little candy treat that’s perfect for sharing a little Halloween happiness with family, friends, neighbors, or your favorite crafty friends.

Who says Halloween treats have to be complicated? Sometimes, all it takes is a little candy, some fabulous designer paper, and a touch of creativity to turn an ordinary sweet into something extra special!

This is just a simple 1 1/2" strip of designer paper wrapped around twi candy bars and topped with a few cut outs from the designer papers and stamped pumpkins from the Thanks and Giving stamp set.

 Small treat holders are a wonderful way to use those favorite patterns while creating something thoughtful and fun to give away. They’re also perfect for Halloween parties, classroom treats, craft gatherings, or a little spooky surprise for someone special!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Thanks and Giving, Soiree Salutations
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Basic White, Pumpkin Pie, Frightfully Fun DSP
Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Seasonal Cheer mini embossing folders, Black Iridescent ribbon, Three Banner punch
Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see more SPOOKY ideas?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or BACK to 

see what Libby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #413

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Welcome to RubberFunatics Weekly Challenge #413!  This week we have a fun sketch challenge, and I’m excited to share my take on the layout!

I love how this sketch lets you layer different shapes, patterns, and colors to create a card with lots of visual interest. I used a rich fall color palette, mixing patterned paper with embossed cardstock for added texture. The focal point features a stamped and colored fall arrangement filled with pumpkins and seasonal foliage, finished with a banner sentiment that says Happy Thanksgiving.

The combination of layers, textures, and fall patterns gives this card a cozy autumn feel. I especially love how the embossed background adds dimension while the decorative ribbon ties everything together!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Thanks and Giving
Ink: Early Espresso, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze, Golden Glow, Pecan Pie, Sunflower Fields DSP
Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Timeless Herringbone (coming soon), Old Olive Rick Rack trim
Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Pecan Pie, Golden Glow, Crumb Cake

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Winter Wonderland Card Class to Go

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Who’s ready to add a little winter magic to their craft table? I’m so excited to share my Winter Wonderland Card Class to Go! This festive kit is perfect for taking a little creative time for yourself while making beautiful handmade cards to share with family and friends this holiday season.

Whether you love sending handmade holiday greetings or simply enjoy getting crafty, this kit makes it easy to create something special without having to plan out all the details yourself! Limited kits available while supplies last.

Give yourself a little creative escape this season with the Winter Wonderland Card Class to Go! It’s a wonderful way to enjoy some relaxing crafting time and get a head start on your holiday cardmaking.

SU!pplies Neeeded to Complete:
Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes Hybrid
Ink: Secret Sea, Craft White, Hydrangea Hue, Real Red, Peaceful Pine
Accessories: 1/8" hole punch, Water Painter, Dreamy Snowflakes dies, Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder

Winter Wonderland Card Class to Go - $55.00 - HERE 

(includes tax and shipping)

Winter Wonderland Card Kit PDF ONLY - $6.95 - HERE

(emailed with payment confirmation)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #694

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It’s time for another Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge, and this week we’re getting creative with a sketch challenge! Sketches are such a wonderful way to spark inspiration and get those creative juices flowing. They give you a starting point while still leaving plenty of room to make the design your own.

For my card, I reached for the beautiful Sunflower Fields designer paper. The gorgeous autumn florals, warm seasonal patterns, and earthy colors were perfect for creating a festive Thanksgiving card.

I had fun combining the different patterned papers to bring the sketch to life, mixing bold sunflowers with coordinating plaid, stripes, and polka dots. I added a few layered decorative elements, including a sunflower, a little pumpkin from the Thanks and Giving stamp set, and a cheerful flower, to give the card extra dimension and a touch of fall charm. The Happy Thanksgiving banner brings everything together for a card that’s ready to share with someone special around the holiday table.

One of my favorite things about sketch challenges is seeing how differently everyone interprets the same layout. You can follow the sketch closely, switch up the colors and patterns, or add your own special touches to make it uniquely yours!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Thanks and Giving

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Thick Basic White, Crumb Cake, Sunflower Fields DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Metallic Gems

Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more designs featuring this week's challenge:

NEW All-Inclusive Holiday Kit

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The holiday season is all about spreading joy, sharing handmade kindness, and creating special touches for the people we love! And what better way to get a head start on your holiday crafting than with the Festive Plaid Pop-Out kit?!

If you love creating beautiful holiday projects without spending hours gathering supplies and planning designs, this kit is sure to make your holiday crafting a little merrier!

I love how kits take the guesswork out of creating! With coordinating supplies and designs to create (10) cards and (10) tags, you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying the creative process. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just getting started, holiday kits are a wonderful way to make handmade projects simple, fun, and stress-free.

You can check out this kit along with all the other
kits from the kit collection in my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa