Get and Go Promotion

Good Morning, Stampers!

There is an AH-MAZING promotion that begins tomorrow that I am so excited to share with you!

There are so many great benefits of being a part of a paper-crafting community of stampers!

* Get a 20% discount on ALL Stampin' Up! purchases!

* Access to the exclusive Stampin' Up! Demonstrators ONLY Website and Facebook pages with over 1000's of ideas, tips and more!

* See and purchase NEW products early!

* Enjoy Stampin' Rewards!

* Attend In-person and virtual demonstrator-only events

* Enjoy the monthly discount  or opt to build into your personal business - the choice is up to you!

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The Get and Go Starter Kit Promotion items are IN ADDITION to the $125 in products of your choice, business supplies and FREE SHIPPING! A great deal!

How to Join:

• Contact me with any questions: rubberfunatics@att.net
• Gather your wishlist or see the suggested items HERE
• Click HERE for more information and to join 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Heartwarming Hugs Suite | Stampin' Up!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Looking for sweet way to share your homemade treats this holiday season? Take a look at the Heartwarming Hugs suite for some great packaging ideas! You can be creative with the coffee cups and carrier and fill with baked goods and candy, too!

Shop these products in my online store here

Get a FREE card kit with any order, too!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Thinking of Fall

Good Morning, Stampers!

The Create with Connie and Mary

Design Team are celebrating Fall with you today! 

I cam across a roll of adhesive back cork while shopping and

thought I'd give it a try on a card. Easy peasy! I stamped on it and

ran it through the Stampin' Cut n' Emboss with no problem.

I really like how it adds another bit of texture to the card!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Gather Together

Ink: Cajun Craze

Paper: Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, In Good Taste DSP

Accessories: Roll of Cork, Gold Gilded Gems, Stitched Shapes dies, Gold Thread, Pinewood Plank embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!

 See all of the Fall Design Team projects!

Go NEXT to see what Brenda has created or

BACK to see what Debbie has created.

     

Flight of Fancy Angel

Good Morning, Stampers!

The card I have to share with you today features the Flight of Fancy stamp set. I recently created this for a swap I participated in with a group of fellow demonstrators for the upcoming holidays. I love how easy it is to create watercolor wash backgrounds with our water painters and reinkers.

To get the textured look, stamp and color images first and allow to dry completely. Then, you can run through the textured embossing folder.

See the list of supplies needed HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

This retreat is filling up fast! Reserve your spot

soon as space is limited!

Get the details HERE

A Paper Pumpkin Thing August Blog Hop - World's Greatest

Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the August Paper Pumpkin Thing

Blog Hop World's Greatest - a kit to celebrate those

who mean the most to us!

I went a bit outside of the box and created holidays cards!

I love how well these colors complement each other

and the little gold accents add the perfect finishing touch!

I added a little Real Red ribbon and Christmas sentiment.

A little touch of designer paper and sentiment was all it took

to make this medal festive!

A blue and gold color combination for a 

unique Winter holiday theme.

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Ready to see what the rest of the team has done with their kits? 

There are some great ideas - take a look!

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #390

Good Morning, Stampers!

The Paper Craft Crew is back this week with this fun sketch challenge.

It was the perfect opportunity to get ink on my new stamp set!

I really didn't think I needed another leaf stamp set.

I will admit, I was wrong! I LOVE the stitching in these leaves!

I gave the main leaf a tri-color look by first stamping in

Crushed Curry ink. Then, I took a sponge and added a little Pumpkin

Pie and Early Espresso ink. I love how it adds depth to the leaf!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Love of Leaves

Ink: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Paper: Crushed Curry, Early Epsresso, Gilded Autumn DSP

Accessories: Gold Gems, Stitched Leaves dies, Gold Thread, Sponges

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Get more ideas featuring this sketch 

and play along with us!

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Join me here!

Simple Snowman

Good Morning, Stampers!

 I pulled out one of my favorites from last year for today's card. Snowman Season is a great winter set that can be used for the holidays, birthdays, get well and more. So many great possibilities with these sweet little men! I added the Little Details embossing folder. All the little stitches reminded me of a sweater - so toasty and warm!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Snowman Season

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Whisper White, Seaside Spray

Accessories: Celebration Labels dies, Little Details embossing folder, Whisper White crinkle ribbon, Christmas Layers dies, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends, Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends, Basic Rhinestones

Shop these products in my online store HERE

Get a FREE card kit with any order!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Get all the details HERE

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Mini Christmas Retreat to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

GREAT NEWS! I had amazing response to my Holiday Retreat to Go these past several weeks - thank you all so much! Many have asked when the next one will be and I'm excited to share that I have created an all-new Most Wonderful Time of the Year Mini Christmas Retreat to Go that is now available! Limited kits are available while supplies last. Order by September 4th - kits will ship the week of September 21st. Join with a friend and craft for the holidays together!

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Get all the details HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Gather Together Card Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

Fall is just around the corner and I can get you ready for the cooler weather with the warm feeling of the rich colors and metallics embellishments in the new Gather Together Card Kit to Go! The kit features the Gather Together stamp set and includes (3) cards with envelopes. The kits are available while supplies last.

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SUpplies:
Stamps: Gather Together
Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze
Paper: Very Vanilla, Mint Macaron, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Brushed Metallic, Early Espresso, Guilded Autumn DSP
Accessories: Acorn Trinkets, Basketweave and Metallic Ribbon Combo, Gathered Leaves dies, Tasteful Label dies, Layering Circle Dies, Linen Thread, Essential Tag punch, Meadow Moments embossing folders, Forever Fourishing dies, Tasteful Textile embossing folder

Gather Together Card Kit to Go - $12.00
(+ USPS Priority Envelope Shipping - US only)

 

Gather Together PDF ONLY - $5.00
(emailed upon payment confirmation)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Critter Cards

Good Morning, Stampers!

It's a Critter kind of a day with the Create with Connie and

Mary team today! We are so thrilled to  

share our furry friends with you!

 I love the realistic images in the Nature’s 

Beauty Stamp Set. They coordinate beautifully with the Good 

Morning Magnolia stamp set and coordinating Magnolia 

Memory dies. It's a great match for any occasion!

Don't forget the edge dies make fun and unexpected 

card openings, too! 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Nature's Beauty, Good Morning, Magnolia

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive

Paper: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Smoky Slate, In Good Taste DSP

Accessories: Stitched Shapes dies, Magnolia Memory dies, Linen Thread

Happie Stampin'!

Wanna see more cute critters?

Be sure to continue along on the hop!

Go NEXT to see what Brenda has created

or BACK to see what Debbie has created!

   

3rd Annual Holiday Retreat to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

GREAT NEWS! The 3rd Annual rubberFUNtics Holiday Retreat to Go has shipped a week EARLY!!
Here is a sneek peek at the Craft Case and it's contents. It's filled with (8) groups of make and takes, (2) stamp sets, (3) rolls of ribbon, 11-page printed instructional PDF, Prize Patrol and Thank You gift! Phew! It is one big craft case full of hours of fun! THANK YOU again to all who purchased the case - I hope you enjoy!

I used plant labels to create a decorative keepsake topper

for the craft case.

A little sneek peek into the contents of the case!

Finally, a little candy thank-you treat from me!

Stay tuned for details on my Christmas Mini Retreat coming soon! Be sure to subscribe to my email in the top right corner so you are the first to know!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Control Freaks August Blog Hop - InColors

Hello, Stampers!

It's another exciting blog hop for the Control Freaks!

This month, we are showcasing the gorgeous In-Colors!

Whether you are just starting here, or arriving from the very-talented

Wendy Weixler's blog, I'm sure you will find lots of 

paper-crafting inspiration from the entire team this month!

This card features the Celebrate Sunflowers and the

2020-2022 Just Jade In-Color. I made my own designer paper

by stamping the sunflower onto the Just Jade cardstock using

the Just Jade ink. It's a great way to create coordinating paper!

This sweet little cupid from the Flight of Fancy set

is paired with the 2020-2022 Magenta Madness

In-Color. The polka dot Magenta Madness In-Color DSP

and the Whisper White polka dot ribbon

are made for each other!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Ready for more? Next up is my very talented

friend Connie Babbert . Enjoy the rest of the hop!

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #389

Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to this week's Paper Craft Crew Sketch

Challenge #389! Usually, I tend to stick with the

sketch as is, but today, I expanded it just a bit to fit

the large stamps from the Hallow's Night stamp set.

Lots of fun layers and textures on this one. 

A little spooky, too! 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Hallows Night

Ink: Whisper White, Tuxedo Black

Paper: Whisper White, Terracotta Tile,Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Magic in this Night DSP

Accessories: Basic Black Baker's Twine, Halloween Magic dies, Cobwebs embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Be sure to check out all of the great ideas

featuring this sketch!

Shop directly in my online store HERE

Christmas in Your Heart

Good Morning, Stampers!

I created this card for a recent Demonstrator holiday card swap. I seem to be using the Tasteful Textile embossing folder a lot lately - I just love it! Here, I did the stamping and coloring first, then I sent the panel thru the embossing.

SU!pplies:                                                                              
Stamps: Dove of Hope                                                         
Ink: Tuxedo Black
Ink:Paper: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Old Olive
Accessories: Celebration Label dies, Whisper White crinkle ribbon, Tasteful Textile embossing folder
Stampin' Blends: Smokey Slate, Poppy Parade, Oll Olive, Detail Dove Poppy Parade

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Cherish the Season Card Class to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

Get ready for the holidays! The newest Card Class to Go- Cherish the Season - is here! Each of the (3) cards feature a different "buckle"closure - a fun and unique feature for your holiday cards! 

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SU!pplies:

Stamps: Cherish the Season

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White

Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, ‘Tis the Season DSP, Gold Brushed Metallic, Basic Black

Accessories: Sounds of the Season dies, Gold Edge ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends, Scallop Tag Topper punch, Real Red stitched ribbon, Stitched Nested Label dies, Painted Label dies, Classic Label punch, Label Me Fancy Punch

Cherish the Season Card Class to Go - $12.00

(+ USPS priority envelope shipping)

 

Cherish the Season PDF ONLY - $5.00
(emailed upon payment confirmation)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa