Painted Harvest and More!

Good Morning, Stampers!

The Painted Harvest stamp was one of my favorite sets from the Holiday Mini Catalog this past Holiday Season. You will be happy to know that it is COMING BACK! In fact, there are a select group of products from that Holiday Mini Catalog that will be returning!

See all of the returning products 

in my online store HERE!

Be sure to use the May Hostess Code when placing your

online order and I will send you a card kit FREE!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Winter Wonderland Birthday

Good Morning, Stampers!

Don't file your holiday Memories and More cards away just yet - they make great winter birthday cards! Lots of snowflakes and other images in the pack that work well for any winter occasion, too! These cards make it easy to put together a last-minite card faily quickly and mixing and matching the patterns and colors make it so much fun!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Party Panda
Ink: Archival Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories: Merry Little Christmas Memories and More, Seasonal Layers thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

HaPpY nEw YeAr!

Happy New Year, Stampers!

Hope 2018 brings you many crafting opportunities!!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Merry Christmas Wishes

Merry Christmas, Stampers!

I hope today brings you many beautiful blessings spent surrounded by those you love! Safe travels to all!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Darling Christmas

Good Morning, Stampers!

Merry Christmas Eve! There is still time to get your hands on some of the great soon-to-be retired holiday products before they are gone for good on January, 2nd! The "Darling" Christmas stamp set is featured on this card - one of the stamp sets leaving soon! Get it now and you'll be ready for next year's holiday card creating early!

Shop the retiring products, Clearance Rack merchandise

and more in my online store HERE

Remember to use the January Hostess Code to get

a FREE GIFT when your order totals $35 or more (before tax/shipping)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Silver BLue White Christmas Card

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today, we are sharing cards with you with a silver, blue and white 

color combination. What I love about these colors is that they work great

all winter long! With my card, you could simply change 

up the sentiment and have it work for a winter birthday or even a get well!

I combined the Carols of Christmas with the Night

in Bethlehem bundle for this card. So shimmery

with the silver foil and white shimmer paper!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Carols of Christmas, Night in Bethlehem

Ink: Whisper White, Dapper Denim

Paper: White Shimmer, Dapper Denim, Silver Foil, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Accessories: Layering Circles thinlits, Bethlehem Edgelits, Card Front Builder thinlits

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Yes...you read that right...Connie and Mary are having an 'end of year' sale! 

We are having a sale on all our monthly Mini Editions for the past year AND as a special, we are also selling the tutorials for our BONUS projects for the past year.  Mini editions are 50% off the regular subscription price shown and BONUS projects are $2.95 (no discount).  Bonus projects are listed at the end of the post!  Don't miss out...we have never offered these outside of our subscriptions!

• Our monthly mini sessions include the instructions for 14 projects with full step-by-step tutorials.
  • Each mini session includes 12 unique cards, featuring 3 stamp sets, and
  • Each mini session includes TWO 3D items perfect for your club or stamp camp
• All designs and tutorials are EXCLUSIVELY for subscribers and will not be posted anywhere else online.
• All 14 projects are available immediately so you have all projects (and tutorials) right there at your fingertips
• Our FABULOUS design team members include Debbie Henderson, Libby Fens, and Melissa Davies! 

We use Fastwagon for our processing, you should immediately receive a Digital Order email with a link to a downloadable Welcome letter with your passwords! Thank you!

 NOTE:  Use Coupon Code ENDOFYEAR during checkout for the 50% off the regular $8.95 price!

Ready to see more?

Go forward to see what Connie has created

or back to see what Debbie has created!

Peppermint Candy House

Good Morning, Stampers!

Need a last-minute gift or treat idea? Check out these sweet peppermint candy tags I created featuring the Sweet Home stamp set and coordinating Home Sweet Home framelits. The framelits are intended to build little 3D houses, but I kept it quick and simple by creating a tag. The images match the candy bar really well - almost like it was planned that way! These are great for hostesses, mail carrier, teachers, etc.

 You can find the supplies in my online store

HERE

Be sure to use the January Hostess Code when

placing your order. Any order over $35 or

more (before taxes/shipping) will receive 

a FREE GIFT!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Sweet Home, Santa Suit

Ink: Real Red, Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Home Sweet Home framelits, 1/2" circle punch, White rubberbands (optional)

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

December Holiday Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

I can't believe this is the LAST of the holiday card classes for 2017! The December Holiday Card Class and Kit to Go features festive cards great for last-minute mailing!

ALL KITS ARE SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!

Kit INCLUDES:

* All consumable supplies to create (3) cards

* All die cuts and embellishments

* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:

* Stamps/stamped images

* Inks

* Adhesives

* Shipping (U only)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Vanilla Gold Cherry Christmas Tag

Good Morning, Stampers!

We're sharing some Christmas Tags in Vanilla, Gold and Cherry

with you this week at Create with Connie and Mary! 

The Hang Your Stocking die is one I am so sad 

to see go! I have been having so much fun creating

with it this holiday season! I've made treat holders,

cards, gift card holders and tags - so many possibilities!

I really love the elegant look of this color combination, too

Rich, deep color with the shimmer of gold - so pretty and festive!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Glad Tidings

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil, Gold Glimmer, Bundles of Love DSP

Accessories: Hang Your Stocking, Metallic Foil Doilies, Layering Circle framelits, Rhinestones, Cherry Cobbler blends, Gold ribbon, Simple Stripes embossing folder (coming soon!!)

Happie Stampin'!

Would you like to see more?? Of course you would!

Go forward to see what Connie has created

or back to see what Debbie has created!

Jingle Bell Stocking Treat

Good Morning, Stampers!

I had a FABULOUS time at my Customer Appreciation Holiday Open House yesterday! This sweet little stocking was one of the little treats I made for everyone who came. The Trim Your Stocking framelit set can be used several different ways for creating holiday treats and decorations. You can even cut it down to make baby booties! Here, I added two together to form a pocket for a candy cane treat!

This is last-chance item and won't be 

available after January 2nd! Shop

now to get your bundle before

it's gone! 

Shop ONLINE HERE

Be sure to use the December Hostess

Code to get a FREE GIFT with a $35 order!

(before tax/shipping)

SU!pplies:

Paper: Very Vanilla, Garden Green, Red Glimmer, Gold Shimmer

Accessories: Gold Thread, Trim Your Stocking framelits, Garden Trellis embossing folder, Gently Falling embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Holiday Christmas Sweaters

Good Morning, Stampers!

The holidays would not be complete without an ugly Christmas Sweater or two! Well, Stampin' Up! has solved that with their adorable Christmas Sweater stamp set! Create fun cards and invitations with the festive holiday sweater images. They will be the talk of the party! Hurry, they won't last long. This set will be gone for good in a few short weeks!

Get your set HERE!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Smitten for Baked Goods

Good Morning, Stampers!

'Tis the season for baking! The Smitten Mitten stamp set and coordinating framelits add a touch of warmth to your home-baked goods with the sweet little mitten images and embellishments.
This bundle is a last-chance item and will not be available after January 2nd! Don't be left out
in the cold!

Shop the Smitten Mitten bundle in my

online store HERE.

Be sure to use the December Hostess Code

for a FREE handmade Be Merry Ornament from me when your

order totals $35 before tax/shipping.

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Good Morning, Stampers!

He's makin' a list and checkin' it twice! This sweet little Santa card was created using the Merry Little Christmas Memories and More card pack. It's not just for memory keeping! I added a little Detailed Santa thinlit along with the Labels to Love stamp set for the sentiment. A festive and fun card that came together quickly thanks to the pre-printed card pack!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Labels to Love
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Lemon Lime Twist
Paper: Real Red, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red
Accessories: Everyday Label punch, Detailed Santa thinlit, Trim Your Stocking thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

A Wonderful Season!

Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm mixing it up for a little non-traditional Christmas this week at my Weekly 3/$5 card classes.
Adding a little sparkle and pop of colorful trees for a fun and unexpected holiday card! Contact me for all of the information on attending one of my classes!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Merry Mistletoe, Sugarplum Dreams, Night in Bethlehem
Ink: Versamark, Archival Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Holiday Gift Tag Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

This week's kit to go is Holiday Tags! Create 12 tags - 3 each of 4 designs - featuring festive die cuts and embellishments complete with ribbons for tying! Light up your gifts with these fun tags!

ALL KITS ARE SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!!

Kit INCLUDES:
* All consumables to create 12 tags
* All die cuts and embellishments
* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Inks
* Adhesives
* Shipping - US only

SU!pplies Needed to complete:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Cookie Cutter Christmas, Santa's Sleigh, Good Tidings, Merry Little Labels, Santa's Suit
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Island Indigo
Accessories: Cookie Cutter builder punch (optional), Santa's Sleigh thinlits, Santa Builder framelits (optional)


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Glitter Gift Card Holder Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

I've created a set of (3) shimmery, glittery gift card holders just in time for the holidays! These fun
and festive card holders will impress and delight! No "Scroogin'" here!

ALL KITS SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!

Kit INCLUDES:
* All Consumable supplies to create (3) gift card holders
* All die cuts and embellishments
* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Inks
* Adhesives
* Shipping (US only)

SU!pplies Needed:
Stamps: Oh, What Fun, Merry Little Labels
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Marina Mist
Accessories: Real Red Marker, Garden Green Marker


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Best Traditional Gifts

Good Morning, Stampers!

The Best Gifts stamp set is the perfect choice for classic, cozy holiday themed cards. The teddy bear, rocking horse and fireplace are simple time-honored images that bring back childhood memories.
Now through January 1, 2018, this set is available for just $14.40 (+ tax/shipping)! After that, it will be gone for good!

Visit my ONLINE STORE to see this and all of the

other great deals at our Year-End Sales Event!

Be sure to use my December Hostess Code

for a FREE Be Merry ornament with

a $35 purchase (before tax/shipping)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

December Interchangable Display Plate

Good Morning, Stampers!

The December Interchangeable Display Plate is here! This month, we are creating a festive holiday scene! These won't last long - get your's now!

ALL KITS SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!

Kit INCLUDES:
* All consumable supplies to create the plate insert
* All die cuts and embellishments
* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Inks
* Adhesives
* 13" Display plate
* Shipping (US only)

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Santa's Sleigh, Merry Mistletoe, Colorful Seasons
Inks: Real Red, Garden Green, Smoky Slate, Early Epsresso
Accessories: Santa's Sleigh thinlits (optional)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Green/Black/Gold

Good Morning, Stampers!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Smitten Mitten

Ink: Archival Basic Black

Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Old Olive, Garden Green, Gold Foil, Gold Glimmer, Merry Music DSP, Gold Acetate

Accessories: Many Mittens framelits, Pretty Pines thinlits, Gold Edge Ribbon, Basic Black Mini Sequin Trim, Pattern Pumpkins thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Looking for a last-minute holiday gift idea?

The November Mini Session is still open and full

of great ideas - be sure to check it out!

Cards, 3D items, home decor and more!

There is something for everyone!

Visit Create with Connie and Mary

for all of the details and to subscribe!

Ready to see more? 

Go forward to see Connie's project

or back to see Debbie's project!

NEW Holiday Card Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

I created these cards for a private holiday card class and decided I liked them so much I would offer them as a kit to go! These (3) cards are created with lots of die cuts - INCLUDED in the kit! I will have a limited number of kits available so get them before they are gone!

Kit INCLUDES:
* Supplies to create (3) holiday cards
* All die cuts and embellishments
* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/Stamped images
* Inks
* Adhesives
* Shipping (US only)

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Night in Bethlehem, Smitten Mitten, Flurry of Wishes
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron

Holiday Card Kit to Go - $10.00

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa