Showing posts with label 2018 Sale-A-Bration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2018 Sale-A-Bration. Show all posts

Thursday, February 07, 2019

Cracklin' Rooster

Good Morning, Stampers!

Sometimes a simple little technique can make all the difference. Here, I created a mask so it gives the illusion of the rooster in front of the wheat and it's so easy to do!

First, I stamped the rooster onto the circle. Second, I stamped another onto a piece of scratch paper and cut it out to create the mask. Then, I lined up the mask with the stamped rooster on the circle and stamped the wheat on top. Finally, I removed the mask and watercolored the rooster to finish it off.

I love the new crackle background stamp, too - it gives a nice rustic look to the rooster!



SU!pplies:
Stamps: Home to Roost, Crackle
Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Shaded Spruce, Old Olive
Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Stitched Shapes framelits, Linen Thread, Doily Builder thinlits, Aqua Painter

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Monday, May 14, 2018

Singles to Go Treats

Good Morning, Stampers!

I created these sweet treats for all of my MOM stampers who attended my classes last week!! These would make great gifts for teachers, volunteer thank you's or at graduation/end-of-the-year parties. Scroll down for the simple instructions!



They are so easy to make, too!
Cut a 1 1/4" x 10" piece of Bubbles and Fizz designer series paper and score along the long edge at 3″ and 3 1/2". Fold along the score lines. Use a 3/4″ Circle Punch to make a hole for the lemonade packet. Punch the top with the Scalloped Tag topper punch and decorate as desired!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Friday, March 30, 2018

Eclectic Birthday

Good Morning, Stampers!

Sale-A-Bration ends in just 2 DAYS! It will be your last chance to get fabulous "freebies" like this Eclectic Expressions stamp set! Be sure to stock up on adhesives and  retiring 2016-2018 In-Colors and take advantage of the free products while you can!



Be sure to use the Hostess Code below and I will
include an additional FREE GIFT for you!
SU!pplies:
Stamps: Eclectic Expressions
Ink: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Peek-A-Boo Peach, Lemon Lime Twist, Soft Suede
Paper: Whisper White

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

PCC Sketch Challenge #286

Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Challenges!
This week, we are back with a fun sketch challenge.
Grab your supplies and play along with us!


The fun thing about the sketches is that you can interpret
it any way you wish! Here, I just replaced the rectangle
piece with a fussy-cut flower for a clean and simple look. 
SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sharing Sweet Thoughts
Ink: Archival Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Springtime Foils DSP
Accessories: Sweet Soiree Memories and More

Happie Stampin'
~Melissa
Ready to join in on the fun?
Check us out here:

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Springtime For You

Good Morning, Stampers!

Honestly, it doesn't get any easier than todays card! The Springtime Florals designer papers are just gorgeous with all of the metallic foil stamped images and patterns! I cut the card to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" from the large 12" x 12" and colored just one flower using my Stampin' Blends. Adding a simple sentiment with a touch of embellishing doesn't take away from the main focal point. Simple and beautiful and perfect for that last-minute need for a card!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Happy Wishes
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Springtime Florals
Accessories: Calypso Craol Stampin' Blends, Old Olive Stampin' Blends, Mini Sequin Gold Trim, Decorative Ribbon Border punch

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Orchid Builder Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out my newest Kit to Go for this week - The Orchid Builder. It features the Orchid Builder stamp set and the Tutti Fruitti note card set. Beautiful 3D orchids in Springtime colors that can be used for any occasion! Only 50 kits available and kits sell out fast! Get yours now before they are gone!                                     ONLY 3 KITS LEFT!! Get yours quick!
ALL KITS SOLD OUT!!


Kit INCLUDES:
* All consumable supplies to create (3) cards shown
* 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: Orchid Builder
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Sponge dauber, Orchid Builder framelits (optional)


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Saturday, March 17, 2018

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Saying Goodbye

Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Connie and Mary 
Saturday Blog Hop! This week, we are 
sharing our favorite Sale-A-Bration products.
It's hard to believe that in just a couple of weeks
these fabulous products will be gone!

Where's the Sale-A-Bration PARTY??!!!


It's hard to pick just one, but I must admit, these little Party Panda fellas 
are so stinkin' cute and I am really gonna miss them!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Party Panda
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Night of Navy, Tangerine Tango
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red
Accessories: Daffodil Delight ribbon, Blender Pen, Hearth and Home framelits

Happie Stampin'!
Are you ready to see the rest of the design team's
favorite Sale-A-Bration favorites? 
Go forward to see what Connie has created
or back to see what Debbie has created!

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Multiplying Like Rabbits!

Good Morning, Stampers!

These sweet little Easter baskets were so much fun to create for my stamp class attendees this week!
The basket is not a new idea, but I did alter the size to make them fit these little Hershey bunnies.
The NEW Basket Weave embossing folder from Sale-A-Bration is the perfect fit for the base of the basket!



To Create the Basket:
1. Cut the Chocolate Chip cardstock to 3" x 3".
2. Score at 1" & 2".
3. Turn the square and score again at 1" & 2".
4. Snip on the red lines.
5. Emboss the piece using the Basket Weave embossing folder.
6. Bring up each side and secure to the center with a staple to form the basket.


7.. Cut a 1/2" x 7 1/2" strip of Chocolate Chip cardstock to form the handle.
8. Adhere the handle to the inside of the basket to secure.
9. Tie a bow in the ribbon. Secure the ribbon to the side of the basket with hot glue.
10. Fill and enjoy!

SU!pplies:
Paper: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Basket Weave embossing folder, Hot Glue, Stapler, Assorted ribbons

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Monday, March 12, 2018

An Epic Celebration

Good Morning, Stampers!

This week in my Weekly 3/$5 Card Classes, we are creating Masculine cards. Guy cards always seem to be the hardest to create, but the Epic Celebrations stamp set from Sale-A-Bration has great images making it easy to create cards for boys! I added the Sheet Music background stamp using a mask from the circle framelit. If you would like to join me for one of these classes this week, email be directly for dates, times and locations. We make (3) quick and easy cards in under an hour for just $5!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Epic Celebrations, Sheet Music
Ink: Smoky Slate, Real Red, Island Indigo, Archival Basic Black 
Paper: Whisper White

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

Blooming Basket Bundle

Good Morning, Stampers!

I can't believe how fast time is flying by - Sale-A-Bration will only be around for a few more weeks!
One of my favorite new products is the Blossoming Basket Bundle! Oh, my goodness - THE TEXTURE - in the basket embossing folder is amazing! Have you seen it? Take a look!


The good news is that there is still time to get a bundle yourself!
Visit my online store and place a qualifying order

Be sure to use my March Hostess code 
for a FREE GIFT from me!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sunday, March 04, 2018

Springtime Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

This week, we are celebrating Springtime in my Card Class and Kit to Go! Create (3) floral-designed cards for any Springtime event or occasion in gorgeous Springtime colors! 



ALL KITS SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!

Kit INCLUDES:
* All consumables 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 (US only)

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Heartfelt Bloom, Tranquil Tulips, Oh So Eclectic
Ink: Archival Basic Black, So Saffron, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Accessories: Eclectic Layers thinlits, Watercolor Pencils

 
Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Paper Craft Crew Challenge # 282 - Tic Tac Toe

Good Morning, Stampers!


We have a fun challenge this week! Come
along and play TIC TAC TOE with us!
How do you play? It's easy! Create a 
project with (3) squares - just like you are playing the game!


For my card, I chose the METALLIC/CLEAN/SIMPLE/BIRTHDAY
I used the yummy silver foil and silver glimmer papers
along with the fussy-cut flower from the Petal Passions
Memories and More card pack (I LOVE THIS PACK)!
The silver and black combination adds a touch of elegance, too!
SU!pplies:
Paper: Whisper White, Silver Foil, Silver Glimmer
Accessories: Whisper White ribbon, Basic Black Baker's Twine, Petal Passions Memories
and More Card Pack, Metallic Enamel Shapes, Celebrate You thinlits, Simple Stripes embossing
folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Ready to play?
Visit the challenge and get creating!

Monday, February 26, 2018

Mixed Medallion Card Kits

Good Morning, Stampers

I created today's project using the Mixed Medallions card kit from Sale-A-Bration. I changed things up a bit and made them a bit more fancy with a few extra embellishments! I am including these kits in qualifying orders placed in my online store when the Hostess Code is added while supplies last. Be sure to add the code to your order so I can send you one!


Place an order of $35 or more (before tax/shipping) in
my online store along with the Hostess Code below
and I will send you one of these kits, too!


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Friday, February 23, 2018

Eclectic Expressions

Good Morning, Stampers!

The NEW Eclectic Expressions stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure is a fabulous way to add pops of colors and patterns to spice up a simple card. They work great for layering and overlapping - such fun! Best of all it's FREE with a qualifying order  - I LOVE SALE-A-BRATION!


Check out ALL the Sale-A-Bration products 
in my online store HERE

Don't forget! I will send you an additional FREE
GIFT
with any order of $35 or more (before tax/shipping)
placed in my online store using the February Hostess Code:

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Mixed Medallions Card Kit by Stampin' Up!

Good Morning, Stampers!

We are halfway through Sale-A-Bration! One of my favorite FREEBIE selections is the tri-fold Mixed Medallion card kit! If you haven't had a chance to see how this kit works, check out the
video here:



There is still time to get your kit (or any fabulous Sale-A-Bration product) and get 
creating! Just place a qualifying order in my online store by March 31st and select your 
free product(s). If you use the February Hostess code on your order, I will include 
an additional FREE GIFT from me as well! 


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #281

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out the fun new sketch challenge this week at the Paper Craft Crew! How will you
interpret it? Play along with us!



I love the simplicity of this partcular sketch.
It's a great layout for a quick and easy card!

Can you believe there is NO STAMPING on this card??!!
I KNOW! crazy for me - haha! 
The Sweet Soiree Memories and More cards
are not just for scrapbooking - they make
great cards, too! Best of all, the Sweet Soiree cards
are FREE with a qualifying purchase during Sale-A-Bration!
Already have the card pack? The beautiful Calypso Coral
Shimmer Ribbon and Basket Weave embossing folder
are also FREE, too! SO MANY OPTIONS!

SU!pplies:
Paper: Whisper White
Accesories: Calypso Coral Shimmer Ribbon, Basket Weave embossing folder, Cake Soiree Memories and More card pack, Layering Circle framelits

Shop all of the great products in my online store

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa
Check out all of designers projects and
play along with us! 

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Party Panda Birthday-in-a-Box Tutorial

Hello, Stampers!

Yesterday, I posted this project and promised you the tutorial today. HERE IT IS! You can see the original post from the entire project HERE. ENJOY!



Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Monday, February 19, 2018

Control Freaks February Blog Hop - Birthdays

Hello, Stampers!

Welcome to the February BIRTHDAY EDITION 
of the Tour de Freaks Blog Hop!

Whether you are just starting out, or arriving from
get lots of birthday inspiration from many talented stampers!


I created this fun accordian birthday card-in-a-box featuring the Party 
Panda stamp set from Sale-A-Bration and the Picture Perfect 
Party designer paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog.






Come back and visit my blog tomorrow - 
I will have the instructions ready for 
you to create your own birthday-in-a-box!
SU!pplies:
Stamps: Party Pandas
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Peek-a-Boo Peach, Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst
Paper: Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Black, Berry Burst, Picture Perfect Party DSP
Accessories: Layering Circle Framelits, Happy Birthday thinlits, Mini Silver Sequin Trim, Large Letter thinlits, Lots to Love Box framelits, Scattered Sequins embossing folder, Seaside embossing folder, blender pen


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa
Check out the rest of the 
birthday projects from some very
talented and creative stampers!

Next up is Wendy!

Sunday, February 18, 2018

February Blog Hop - Theme Challenge - Love

Good Morning, Stampers!


Welcome to another fabulous Scrapbook Sunday Blog Hop!
This month, we are following a LOVE theme challenge.


Since I earned the Sweet Soiree Memories and More card pack
from Sale-A-Bration, I thought it would be a great
opportunity to showcase the great cards along with some
fabulous products from the current catalogs!


Take a look at the Rich Razzleberry Floral Designer Paper. It's 
actually a 4" x 6" card that I cut to "stretch" across the page.
It's a simple trick I learned a long time ago and is a great way
to get the look of a large piece of paper when you don't have any!

The rest of the page was created using the Cake Soiree and 
Layering Love stamp sets. I kept the additional embellishments
simple so that they doesn't overpower the page - instead keeping
your eye on the sweet photo (that will be inserted!)
SU!pplies:
Stamps: Layering Love, Cake Soiree
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black
Accessories: Laerying Circle framelits, Mini Treat Bag thinlits, Delicate White Doily, Sweet Soiree Memories and More

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa
Ready to see more? Next up is Tina - 
check out her fabulous project!


If at anytime you get disconnected from the hop, 
here are the links below to keep you going!
Danielle Bennenk
Sharon Dalton
Melissa Davies
Tina Riddle
Cheryll Miller
Jerim Dickins
Charlet Mallett
Pam Staples
Dena Albee
Jenny Hall
Andrea Tracy-Tucker
Tanya Boser
Cathy Caines
Jess Brown

Friday, February 16, 2018

NEW SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS ARE HERE!

Good Morning, Stampers!

They're HERE! The second round of Sale-A-Bration products are available beginning today! 
Two new stamps sets, an embossing folder
and Designer Series Paper are offered
in addition to the current Sale-A-Bration products!


The Springtime Florals designer series papers
are absolutely gorgeous in the glossy metallic silver, gold and
NEW Rose Gold embossing! In this sample below,
the floral design has been colored using the
Stampin' Blends - so pretty and shimmery!


Select your Sale-A-Bration products FREE
with a qualifying order. Shop my online store 


Get a FREE GIFT from me when you place an
online order of $35 or more (before tax/shipping)
and use the February Hostess Code:
(Free gifts are mailed at the end of the month)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa