rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #414

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This week’s RubberFunatics Weekly Challenge is all about Holiday Packaging and what better way to add a special touch to your gifts than with handmade gift tags?!

The Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle is perfect for adding a touch of winter magic to your holiday projects. Snowflakes make such a beautiful seasonal accent, and these tags are a wonderful way to dress up gifts, treat bags, holiday packages, or even a bottle of something special for your holiday host.

I love how handmade tags can turn even the simplest package into something extra special. You can coordinate them with your wrapping paper, add a little ribbon or twine, and create a thoughtful finishing touch that shows just how much you care.

And the best part? Making a set of tags is a great way to enjoy some creative time while building up your stash of holiday packaging essentials before the busy season arrives!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes, Soiree Salutations
Ink: Night of Navy, Craft White
Paper: Basic White, Night of Navy, Misty Mooonlight, Balmy Blue
Accessories: Dreamy Snowflakes dies, Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, Scallop Christmas Cheer dies, White ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Misty Moonlight Checkered ribbon, Water Painter, Adhesive Backed Sequins, 1/8" hole punch
Stampin' Blends: Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

November Creative Case and More - Home for Christmas

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Get ready to add a little extra handmade magic to your holiday season with the November Creative Case and More featuring the Noel Tidings bundle from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Whether you're crafting for family and friends, creating gifts from the heart, or simply enjoying some much-needed creative time, this month's Creative Case and More is packed with inspiration to get those holiday projects started!

Order by November 1st - kits ship by November 15th.

November KIT w/BUNDLE - $100.00 - HERE

November KIT ONLY - $45.00 - HERE

November OPTIONAL ADD-ON - $15.00 - HERE

(ships with kit)

Prices INCLUDE tax and shipping

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October Kit Reveal - Thanks and Giving

Table Gifts and Cards

Optional Add-On: Shelf Sitter

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #695

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This week, we're getting into the Halloween spirit with a fun, spooky-themed challenge! Halloween is such a great time to let your creativity shine, whether you're making creepy-cute cards, spooky treat holders, or little handmade surprises for your favorite ghosts and goblins.

    

I love how a few festive papers, some fun embellishments, and a little creativity can turn an ordinary project into something extra special!

Halloween crafting is all about having fun, experimenting with different designs, and creating something that brings a smile (or maybe a little fright!) to someone's face.

Thanks for joining us this week!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Web of Fun
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Highland Heather, Smoky Slate, Granny Apple Green
Accessories: Web of Fun dies, Welcome Noel dies, Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends, Seasonal Cheer embossing folders

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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