Hello, Spring!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today is the last day for Sale-A-Bration 2017! The Delicate Details stamp set has been one of my favorites! I love the feminine and dainty feel that it adds to any project. I am certainly going to miss it!

Be sure to get your favorites before the end of the day!

Use the Hostess Code and I will send you a free

gift when your order totals $25 (before tax/shipping)

SHOP HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Delicate Details, Circle of SpringThat's The Tag

Ink: Whisper White, Basic Gray, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Basic Gray

Accessories: Layering Circles, Detailed Dragonflies thinlits, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Basic Rhinestones, Delicate White Doilies

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

MORE FREE ITEMS!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Sale-A-Bration has flown by! Time sure flies when you’re having fun, though, right? Only a few days are remaining during Sale-A-Bration— our year’s biggest promotion. We have added additional products for you to earn to during our final days! Don’t forget you have until March 31 to earn free products!

* Please note, to receive one of the Sale-A-Bration final day’s products for free, you will need to use the item code noted below and not the regular item code.

Items NO LONGER available:

#143833 - Card Tin

#143831 - Glimmer Paper Asst. Pack

SHOP NOW IN MY ONLINE STORE

Don't forget to use the March Hostess code! I will send you 

an additional FREE GIFT when you add the code to your

  $25.00 (before tax/shipping) order!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Farewell to Sale-A-Bration

Good Morning, Stampers!

 Are you ready for another fabulous Saturday blog hop 

with Create with Connie and Mary??!!

This week, we are celebrating Sale-A-Bration! 

Time is running out to get your favorites and today, we

are sharing our favorites with you before we say "farewell"!

It was really hard for me to choose which product I liked the most.

Of course, I LOVE them ALL! But, I do have to admit that as soon as I saw 

this Make-A-Medallion stamp set, it was a must-have for me!

What really drew me to it was the elegant detail in the images - 

especially with Basic Black as the base!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Make-A-Medallion
Ink: Basic Black, Tip Top Taupe
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Tip Top Taupe
Accessories: Crochet Trim, Burlap ribbon, Basic Pearls, Blossom Builder punch, Sunshine Wishes thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

The March Mini Session is LIVE!

Don't miss out on these (14) exclusive projects

we have created just for subscribers!

We are featuring products from both 

the Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure

as well as a *bonus* project when you subscribe to

both the March and April Mini Sessions!

Visit Create with Connie and Mary for all of the details!

Now, continue along on the hop!

Go forward to see what Connie has created 

or back to see what Debbie has created!

Hello Bumblebee

Good Morning, Stampers!

Yesterday, I showed you a card featuring Sale-A-Brations's Inside the Lines designer paper and Assorted Glimmer paper pack. You can see the card HERE.  I had the letters leftover, so I thought I would put them to good use and create another card with them! I just colored the bottom half of the letters with a blender pen and inks and added them to the embossed card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. The little die cut bumblebee from the Detailed Dragonfly thinlits adds just a little whimsy without taking away from the floral letters.

SU!pplies:
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Flirty Flamingo,Wysteria Wonder, Crumb Cake
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Inside the Lines DSP
Accessories: Large Letter framelits, Detailed Dradonfly thinlits, Hexigons embossing folder, Blender pen

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Glitter Inside the Lines

Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm glittering inside the lines today! It's a fun combination of Sale-A-Bration products and really is a happy, shimmery hello for someone special!

I die cut the letters from the Inside the Lines designer paper and adhered the strips of glitter papers to the backside to let the shimmer shine through! The card really doesn't need anything more! The best thing about this card is it was made with FREE STUFF!! WHo doesn't love FREE??!!

SU!pplies:
Paper: Whisper White, Inside the Lines DSP, Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack
Accessories: Large Letter Framelits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

NEW SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS!

Good Morning, Stampers!

EXCITING NEWS!!! There are MORE fabulous Sale-A-Bration freebies to choose from! Grab your wishlist and get shopping! These products are only available through March 31st and make a great addition to your stampin' collection!

Shop24/7 in my online store HERE.

Use the February Hostess Code and get an additional 

FREE GIFT with any Sale-A-Bration order 

($50 before tax and shipping)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

So Very Much

Good Morning, Stampers!

A quick and easy card featuring two of the Sale-A-Bration freebies are all it takes to create
this thank you card and coordinating envelope. The soft colors make it a great option for any Spring occasion or event!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Avant Garden, SoVery Much
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Sweet Sugarplum, Rose Red
Paper: Very Vanilla

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

510 Thousand Items Earned!

Good Morning, Stampers!

We are mid-way through the 2017 Sale-A-Bration promotion. Did you know that over 510 thousand Sale-A-Bration items have been earned so far??!! That's amazing! Can you guess what the top item is? The Hey, Chick stamp set! Coming in close at second and third is the Avant Garde stamp set and Carried Away designer paper. Rounding out the top 4 is the Designer Card Tin.

The card tin is a beautiful and convenient way to organize your handmade cards. It includes the tin as well as (9) customizable tab dividers. Decorate with stamps, washi tape or designer series papers for a one-of-a-kind look! Fill with handmade cards and they make great gifts for friends and family, too!

The best part is that the tin is FREE with a qualifying order! How great is that??!! Check out my online store HERE for all the fantastic freebies available during Sale-A-Bration!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sale-A-Bration Card Class and Kit to Go (Part 2)

Good Morning, Stampers!

This week's Card Class and Kit to go is featuring some of the fabulous products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! If you look closely, you will spy a couple of NEW products! That's right! NEW Sale-A-Bration freebies are coming soon and I can't wait to share them with you!

SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!!

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

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Ink
* Adhesive
* Embossing powder/glitter
* Shipping (US Only)

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Hey Chick, Watercolor Wishes, Dragonfly Dreams, Make A Medallion, Tasty Trucks
Ink: Archival Basic Black, So Saffron, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Tip Top Taupe, Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron, Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Heat and Stick powder, heat tool

Sale-A-Bration Card Class and Kit to Go (Part 2)
(+ shipping  - US only)
SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Celebrate Tie-Dyed

Good Morning, Stampers!

The February Mini Session is going live TOMORROW!

Get (14) tutorials for exclusive projects 

created by the design team complete with full-color

step-by-step instructions for only $8.95!

The stamp sets we are featuring this month are:

Window Box Thinlets

Balloon Adventures Bundle

High Tide

Any Occasions (SAB)

Basket Bunch Bundle

I am featuring the Any Occasion stamp set from the 

Sale-A-Bration brochure for my projects.

Although, I can't show you the projects as they are 

only available to subscribers, I can share with you a new card

I created featuring this set. One more idea to create using this

fun and FREE stamp set!

The Any Occasion stamp set is full of banners for all

occasions. For this card, I combined it with the Tye Dyed

stamp set to give a little 80's feel. A fun card for teenagers! 

GREAT NEWS!!

Get the 

VALENTINE BONUS PROJECT:  

when you purchase BOTH January and February 2017 Mini Sessions 

The project is a home decor piece designed by Connie Babbert! 

 A perfect project for your Valentine-inspired classes!

Get all the details at Create with Connie and Mary!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Tie-Dyed, Any Occasions
Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Whisper White Baker's Twine, Sunburst thinlits, Sweet and Sassy framelits, Falling Petals embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Hey, Valentine Birdy!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Who wouldn't want this crazy love bird as their Valentine??!! I created him for my Weekly3/$5 card classes this week. The theme is Valentine and I think he will be a hit with the stampers! Since this is not a Valentine set, I created the little sentiment on my computer and printed it out onto cardstock. This card would definitely work well for a birthday, too!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Hey Chick, Perpetual Birthday, Bloomin' Love
Ink: Real Red, Archival Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Sending Love DSP\
Accessories: 2 1/2" circle punch, Mini Heart punch

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Avant Birthday

Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm always looking for fun things to stamp on other than standard cardstock. Why not our Delicate White Doilies? A simple watercolor wash in the background brings out the detail in the doily. I love the dainty, feminine feel of this card. A great card for a very special friend!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Avant Garden
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Archival Basic Black
Paper: Watercolor, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Aqua Painter, Delicate Lace Doilies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Birthday Bonanza Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

Take a peek at my fun, new card class and kit to go - Birthday Bonanza! These cards were created for kids from 1 -100 and feature new products from the Occasions Mini Catalog. A great way to celebrate someone's special day!

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

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Ink
* Adhesive
* Shipping (US only)

SU!pplies needed to Complete:
Stamps: Birthday Blast, Lift Me Up, You're So Sweet, That's the Tag
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Night of Navy, Mint Macaron, Daffadil Delight
Accessories: Timeless Tags framelits (optional)

Birthday Bonanza Card Class and Kit to Go $10
(+ shipping - US only)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Hey, Chick!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Have you ever looked at a set and thoght "I don't need this?" That was me when I first saw the Hey, Chick stamp set! Of course now, I don't NEED it, but after I saw lots of great ideas, I knew I had to HAVE it! lol! This little chick image is my favorite one! I just love the hair! The best part of this set is that it is FREE during Sale-A-Bration! Can't resist FREE!

Shop Sale-A-Bration HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Hey, Chick, Timeless Textures

Ink: Archival Basic Black, Delightful Dijon

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Blender Pen, Watercolor Pencils

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Designer Tee Stamp Set

Good Morning, Stampers!

Make fun t-shirts for kids of all ages for any occasion or event with the Designer Tee Stamp Set. Best of all, it's FREE with a qualifying purchase during Sale-A-Bration, now through March 31, 2017. This supercool set coordinates perfectly with the Custom Tee Stamp Set and T-shirt Builder Framelits Dies in the 2017 occasions (spring/summer) catalog! Great for kids of all ages!

Shop all of the T-Shirt products HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

So Very Much

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today's card is a quick and easy card I created for my Weekly 3/$5 Card Classes this week. It features the So Very Much stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. It's available FREE with a qualifying order now through March 31st. See my online store for all of the details!

Get a *bonus* gift with any order over $50 (before tax and shipping)

when you use this hostess code in January!

Shop in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: So Very Much

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi, Tip Top Taupe

Paper: Whisper White

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Window of Wishes

Good Morning, Stampers!

I am so enjoying all of the great product selections from Sale-A-Bration! Sometimes, the excitement of the new products causes me to neglect some of the yearly catalog products. So, with this sample, I combined a little of both!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Avant Garden
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Jet Black Stazon
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Smoky Slate
Accessories: Hearth and Home thinlits, Dragonfly Detailed Dragonfly thinlits, Aqua Painter, Silver glitter

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Our January Mini Session is OPEN! 

Each session include the instructions for 14 projects with full step-by-step tutorials:

      * Each mini session includes TWELVE unique cards featuring

          three stamp sets.

      * Each mini session includes TWO 3D items perfect for your clubs, classes,

         stamp camps or gifts.

      * All 14 project tutorials are available once the mini session opens so you

         immediately have all projects at your fingertips.

      * All designs and tutorials are EXCLUSIVELY for subscribers and will not be 

         posted anywhere else online.

*** Don't forget the Valentine Bonus, too! ***

Visit Create with Connie and Mary for more details or to subscribe.

Love You

Good Morning, Stampers!

Do you LOVE FREE??? Of course, you do - who wouldn't???? The Advant Garden and Delicate Details stamp sets are just two sets you can earn FREE during Sale-A-Bration! Just purchase $50 (before tax and shipping) in supplies and choose your free product at check out! It's that easy!

Shop your favorites in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Avant Garden,  Delicate Details

Ink: Archival Basic Black, Whisper White

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories: Basic Black Baker's Twine, Silver glitter, Aqua Painter, Sunshine Wishes thinlits

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

COMING SOON!

The Create with Connie and Mary

January Mini Session!

The designers have created all-new projects

featuring products from the Occasions Mini Catalog

and Sale - A - Bration brochure!

These exclusive projects won't be seen anywhere

else! Join today to get the tutorials!

Get the details at Create with Connie and Mary

All-Occasion Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning. Stampers!

I'm back with ALL - NEW Card Classes and Kits to Go for 2017! First up is the All-Occasion
Card Class. The kit includes (3) cards that are a perfect fit for any occasion or event! You personalize the sentiments as needed - it's all up to you!

Kit INCLUDES:
* Supplies to create (3) All-Occasion cards with envelopes
* All Die cuts, embossing and embellishments
* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/Stamped images
* Ink
* Adhesive
*Shipping (US Only)

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Dragonfly Dreams, Special Reason, So in Love
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Delightful Dijon, , Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Sweet Sugarplum, Basic Gray
Accessories: Gold Wink of Stella


All Occasion Card Class and Kit to Go - $10.00 (+ shipping - US Only)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - It's A Celebration

Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! This week, we are celebrating Sale-A-Bration - Stampin' Up!'s most wonderful time of the year! So many freebies to choose from! We are showcasing a few of them for you today. Be sure to hop all the way around to see what the designers have created for you!

My card features both the So Very Much stamp set and the Inside the Lines designer series paper. Coloring books are so popular right now and the Inside the Lines paper have several detailed designs to get your color on! Here, I chose to color just the leaves to allow the sentiment to show through. Adding a little outline with the gold Wink of Stella adds a little shimmer to the card, too!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: So Very Much
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Mint Macaron
Paper: Inside the Lines, Whisper White, Mint Macaron
Accessories: Gold Thread, Gold Sequin Trim, Blender Pens

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Look what's coming!

The Create with Connie and Mary

January Mini Session!

ALL NEW stamp sets from the Occasions

and Sale-A-Bration brochures will be featured!

PLUS....

There is an all-new *BONUS* project, too!

Visit Create with Connie and Mary

for all the details!

Now, see what the rest of the design team has

created for you!