rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #412

 Good Morning, Stampers!

It's time for another rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge, and this week we're getting a head start on holiday gift-giving with a fun theme: Holiday Tags!

I love creating handmade gift tags that add a little extra something special to holiday packages, treat bags, and gifts for friends and family. A pretty tag can make even the simplest package feel thoughtful and festive!

This tag would be perfect for dressing up a Christmas gift, adding to a holiday treat, or tying onto a festive package. It's a wonderful reminder that handmade details don't have to be complicated to make a big impression! Get a FREE kit with any purchase in my online store while supplies last!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Soiree Salutations, Scalloped Christmas Cheer
Ink: Secret Sea
Paper: Thick Basic White, All Wrapped Up DSP, Silver Foil
Accessories: Red Stitched Ribbon, White twine, Basic Rhinestones, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends, Spotlight on Nature dies, Timeless Harringbone embossing folder, Three Banner Punch

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Warmth and Love

 Good Morning, Stampers!

There’s just something magical about snowflakes! Even though we don’t get much of the real thing here, I can always bring a little winter wonderland to my craft table with the Dreamy Snowflakes bundle!  

The Dreamy Snowflakes make it so easy to create a beautiful winter scene, and I love that the snowflakes can be used in so many different ways—from elegant holiday cards to snowy scenes and winter greetings.

If you're looking for a way to add a little winter magic to your holiday crafting this upcoming holiday season, I think this bundle is definitely one to have on your wish list!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes
Ink: Secret Sea, Craft White
Paper: Basic White, Secret Sea, Shimmering Stripes
Accessories: Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, Heat Tool, Secret Sea ribbon, Stylish Shapes dies, White Baker's Twine, Welcome Noel dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #693

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It’s time for another Paper Craft Crew weekly challenge, and this week we’re thinking outside the card! 
Our theme is Anything But a Card, and I decided to keep things simple, sweet, and festive with a little candy cane treat. I featured this project at my Winter Wonderland stamp event last week. Fun for a co-worker, neightbor, classroom treat or stocking stuffer.

Sometimes the cutest holiday projects don’t have to be complicated. For this project, I simply wrapped 2 candy canes with a piece of All Wrapped Up Specialty designer series paper and added a few festive stamped details. Great to have a few of these on hand to spread a little extra cheer this holiday season!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Noel Tidings, Scallop Christmas Cheer
Ink: Real Red, Secret Sea, Peaceful Pine
Paper: Thick Basic White, Silver Foil, All Wrapped Up DSP

Accessories: Noel Tidings dies, Dreamy Snowflakes dies, Basic Rhinestones

Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Peaceful Pine

Misc.: Candy Canes, Silver Edge Ribbon

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge:

October Product of the Month - Shining Star Dies

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Stars are one of those timeless designs that you can use again and again. The October Product of the Month - Shining Star Dies - give you so many possibilities for adding eye-catching details to your projects!. 

Use them to create layers, backgrounds, focal points, embellishments, and all those little finishing touches that make a handmade project feel extra special.

And don’t think you have to save them just for Christmas! Stars are perfect for so many occasions—from birthdays and celebrations to graduation, thank-you cards, New Year’s projects, and everything in between.

These won't last long! At just $5 with a $75 or more

purchase (before tax/shipping) you need to get your's while supplies last!

Shop my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Sneek Peek - Candle Party

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Bring the party to your paper crafting with the Candle Party bundle from the Online Exclusives Collection. Featuring candles in a variety of patterns, birthday cake, and celebratory accents, this bundle is designed to create playful handmade birthday cards and more. The coordinating stamps and dies let you stamp, cut, and layer delightful birthday details. Select candle and ribbon dies in this bundle are Impressions Dies, which add special embossed texture to your cutouts.

The Candle Party bundle also features two-step stampin’ which allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want as well as impressions dies that can cut shapes AND emboss textural details. There is so much fun with the Candle Party bundle! Watch for it to hit my online store in November!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Heartfelt Mini Album

Good Morning, Stampers!

A pocket mini album is a fun way to capture a specific event, occasion, or tradition—and it makes a heartfelt gift. Our Merry Memories Mini Album focuses on favorite Christmas traditions, but you can customize the album for any time of year. Ready for the best part? The bones of the mini album are made from a single piece of 12" × 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) cardstock, making it a great project to share memories with family and friends!

GET THE TEMPLATE HERE

1. 1, Score a 12" × 12" piece of cardstock vertically at 3" , 6" , and 9" , creating four equal columns. Then score horizontally across the center of the cardstock at 6" , creating two equal rows.
2. 2, Fold along the vertical score lines, making a mountain fold at 3", a valley fold at 6", and a mountain fold at 9". Crease well.
3. 3. Next, fold the cardstock in half horizontally by bringing the bottom edge up to meet the top edge. Unfold.
4. 4. Cut along the horizontal center score line from the 3"  vertical fold line to the 9" vertical fold line.
5. 5. Fold the cardstock in half horizontally again, bringing the bottom edge up to meet the top edge. Push the two outer sections toward each other until an open diamond shape forms in the center.
6. 6. Using the existing score lines, fold the back half of the diamond to the left, behind the left section and the front half of the diamond to the right, in front of the right section. You should now have four folded pages. The second and fourth pages are open along the top and outer edges, forming pockets. Use the pockets for journaling cards, additional photos, or memorabilia.
7. 7. To create the album cover, cut a piece of Designer Series Paper to 6-1/2" × 6-1/4" and score it vertically at 3-1/4". Fold the cover around the inner pages and adhere it to the back of the first and last pages. Counting both the front and back of each folded page, the finished album provides six inside page surfaces. Now! Have fun decorating each page!
8. Make them for Grandkids, Sports, New Baby, Wedding/Bridal Shower,  VacationGirls w, eekend and MORE!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Home for Christmas

Ink: Versamark, Lost Lagoon

Paper: Willow White, Real Red, A Little Christmas DSP, Timeless Christmas DSP, Woodgrain Wonders DSP

Accessories: Blending Brushes, Mossy Meadow Gingham ribbon, Multi-Color Christmas Baker's Twine, Christmas Epoxy Shapes

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Spotlight: Vellum

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to this week's Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday Blog Hop, where we're shining the spotlight on one of the most versatile and often underappreciated crafting supplies: vellum!

Vellum has a beautiful way of adding softness, texture, and elegance to handmade cards. Whether you're using it as a background layer, embossing it for added dimension, heat embossing a sentiment, or creating delicate accents, vellum can instantly elevate a project while still allowing the featured elements to shine.

My card features the Sunflower embossing folder. I colored the 

backside of the embossed vellum using Stampin' Blends giving it

a beautiful stained glass effect while softening the colors for a more

delicate and subtle look.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Soiree Salutations

Ink: Golden Glow, Craft White

Paper: Thick Basic White, Golden Glow, Early Espresso, Vellum, Gold Foil

Accessories: Sunflower embossing folder, Gold Stripe ribbon, Softly Woven embossing folder, Scallop Christmas Cheer dies

Stampin' Blends: Golden Glow, Timid Tiger, SU 100, Old Olive

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see more fun ideas using Vellum?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created ir BACK to see

what Libby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #411

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I love how a few sprigs of greenery can transform a simple design into something festive and elegant. This week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge is all about the natural beauty of pine branches, sprigs of evergreen and festive foliage! Pair it with traditional holiday colors, a touch of ribbon, or a little sparkle, and you have a project that’s perfect for sharing the joy of the season with family and friends.

I’m bringing together some of my favorite seasonal elements—evergreen branches, holly leaves, bright red berries, and a little plaid—to create a card filled with Christmas Cheer!

Holiday greenery doesn’t have to be complicated to make an impact. Try layering different types of evergreen branches, adding a few holly leaves and berries, and finishing with ribbon or twine. Even a small cluster can turn a simple card into something wonderfully festive!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Scallop Christmas Cheer

Ink: Peaceful Pine, Real Red, Gray Granite, Craft White

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic Black, Peaceful Pine, All wrapped Up DSP, Silver Foil

Accessories: Scallop Christmas Cheer dies, Gray Granite ribbon, Water Painter, Real Red Stampin' Blends, Basic Rhinestones

Thanks so m uch for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa