Happy New Year!

 Happy New Year, Stampers!

Wishing all a happy, prosperous and safe 2023 with plenty of stamping, too!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Handmade Wishes

Ink: Polished Pink, Tuxedo BLack, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Polished Pink, Celebrate Everyting DSP

Accessories: Handmade Tag punch, Sweet Sorbet Metallic Ribbon

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas Stampers!

May your holiday sparkle with joy and laughter! Wishing you many blessings today surrounded by family and friends!

Happie Stampin!
~Melissa

Let it Snow

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Merry Christmas Eve! The project I have to share with you today is a quick and easy winter-themed
card. It's great for a last-minute holiday card, making multiple holiday thank you's or for any occasion all throughout the winter season. Enjoy the holiday weekend and safe travels along the way!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Joyful Flurry

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate

Paper: Basic White, Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Scallop Contour dies, Wintry 3D embossing folders, Basic Rhinestones

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #218

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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This week's weekly rubberFUNatics challenge is 

#simplestamping. It's not as easy as it looks! 

I always want to keep adding more elements  - layers,

embellishments, etc. I have to keep reminding myself

it needs to be SIMPLE!! 

I combined the Joyful Flurry and Biggest Wish stamp sets

for this quick and easy holiday thank you card. It came together

quickly and made it easy to make multiples in no time!

Of course, I had to add a little bling to the center of the snowflakes 

with a couple of silver pearls! 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Joyful Flurry, Biggest Wish

Ink: Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate

Paper: Basic White

Accessories: Silver Pearls

I hope this inspires you to create a little #simplestamping, too!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials

Great gifts ideas for classrooms, co-workers, neighbors, hostesses and more!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

 

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Gift Card Pockets

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Tis the season for gift cards! These simple pockets hold gift cards/money and come together very quickly! Whip several of these up for the holidays as well as birthdays and graduations, too!

Cut the designer papers to 4 1/2" x 5 1/4".

Score along the long edge at 2 5/8" and fold in half.

Add adhesive along the two open edges and press to close.

Cut a 1/2 circle at the top using a punch or die cut shape.

Decorate as desired and fill with a gift card or money!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Handmade Wishes

Ink: Craft White

Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, Polished Pink, Basic Black, Celebrate Everything DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Real Red Ribbon, Handmade Tag punch

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials

Great gifts ideas for classrooms, co-workers, neighbors, hostesses and more!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

 

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have not received your PDF within 24 hours, please email me directly.

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #497

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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The team is back with a fun challenge this week!

C.A.S.E the Designer! The idea is that you visit the blog

of one of the designers and choose a card to C.A.S.E. (copy

and share everything). I found this fun gift certificate idea

from Terry on her blog post from November 27th. 

I kept the same measurements for the base that she used, but I changed

the cover using the Santa Express Memories and More card pack.

Not only does it make a great gifti certificate holder, but it also

works perfectly for gift cards, too! You can find Terri's 

original project with the measurements HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Handmade Wishes, Brighest Glow

Ink: Mint Macaron, Tuxedo Black, Craft White

Paper: Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Santa Express DSP

Accessories: Santa Express Memories and More card pack, Elegant Trin, Real Red Mini Ruffle Ribbon

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Now it's your turn! C.A.S.E one of the designers

cards from this week's challenge OR visit their

blog and find a card to C.A.S.E.! 

Be sure to share it with us!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials!

Great Holiday gift ideas, decor and more!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

 

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have not received your PDF within 24 hours, please email me directly.

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Country Christmas

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Join the Create with Connie and Mary team today

as we create around a Country Christmas theme!

I created a grapevine snowman using the Cottage Wreath

and Stylish Shapes dies. The natural elements add a little

touch of country charm that is frosty-approved!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Joyful Flurry, Cottage Wreath

Ink: Crumb Cake, Craft White, Garden Green, Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Country Wreaths dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Water Painter, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Ribbon

Happie Stampin'!

Be sure to continue alone on the Country Christmas

hop! Go NEXT to see what Connie has created or

BACK to see what Debbie has created!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials!

Just in time for holiday gift-giving! The 12 Days of Christmas Tutorials is filled 

with (12) holiday ideas including stocking stuffers, last-minute gift ideas, 

hostess gifts, pretty packaging, treat holders and more! The PDF includes 

FULL-COLOR easy to follow step-by-step instructions for (12) complete projects. 

These projects can easily be adapted to work with the stamp sets you have on hand or 

use the stamp sets I have listed below.  Great ideas for co-workers, neighbors, 

classrooms, delivery drivers, family and friends! 

There is something fun for everyone!

Stamp sets: Celebrate with Tags, Joyful Flurry, Handmade 

Wishes, Alphabest, Brightest Glow, Kindest Gnomes

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

 

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rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #216

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I'm so glad you could join me for this week's 

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

This week, the theme is December Favorites. There are so

many things to love about the holiday season and this

challenge gives you the opportunity to express your

creativity around what you love most about the holidays!

I am not a fan of cold weather, but nothing gets me in the

holiday spirit more than a gorgeous snow fall! 

I just love creating with snowflakes!

This card features pieces from the Santa Express Memories

and More card pack and the Snowflake Specialty Vellum paper.

SU!pplies:

Paper: Pool Party, Snowflake Specialty Vellum

Accessories: Santa Express Memories and More card pack, Wintry 3D snowflake embossing folder,

Iridescent Trim, Basic Rhinestones

Enjoy creating with your holiday favorites this week! Thanks for stopping by!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials!

Just in time for holiday gift-giving! The 12 Days of Christmas Tutorials is filled with (12) 

holiday ideas including stocking stuffers, last-minute gift ideas, hostess gifts, 

pretty packaging, treat holders and more! 

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

 

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have not received your PDF within 24 hours, please email me directly.

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #496

Good Morning, Stampers!

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The team is back this week with a fun Tic Tac Toe challenge

for you to play along! This is so fun because of all the different

combinations. I hope you have fun creating!

I chose snowflakes/die cuts/letters for my card. I used Polished 

Pink but it can easily be created in any color for any occasion

throughout the winter season!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Alphabest, Snow Crystal, Joyful Flurry

Ink: Polished Pink

Paper: Basic White, Polished Pink

Accessories: White Glitter ribbon, Scalloped Contours dies, Basic Rhinestones, Frosted Flurry dies, Wintry 3D embossing folders, Best Label punch

Thanks so much for joining us this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out all the designs from this week's challenge:

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials!

Get all the details HERE

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

 

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Mistletoe Magic

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Create a unique background using coordinating die cuts! There are so many possibilities when you incorporate the dies into the background  - it adds depth and diminsion while giving the illusion of it being embossed! Simply add the die cuts onto the card base using the same colored cardstock. Trim off the excess and decorate as desired. So easy!

The Mistletoe Magic is retiring soon!

Be sure to add this bundle to your collection before it's

gone for good. Check my online store HERE for 

details and availability.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Mistletoe Magic

Ink: Garden Green, Mint Macaron

Paper: Shimmery White, Garden Green, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Mint Macaron

Accessories: Layering Circle dies, Mistletoe dies, Soft Seafoam ribbon

Happie Stmapin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials

Just in time for holiday gift-giving! The 12 Days of Christmas Tutorials is filled with (12) 

holiday ideas including stocking stuffers, last-minute gift ideas, hostess gifts, pretty packaging, treat holders and more! The PDF includes FULL-COLOR easy to follow step-by-step instructions for (12) complete projects. These projects can easily be adapted to work with the products you have on hand or use the products I have listed below.  Great ideas for co-workers, neighbors, classrooms, delivery drivers, family and friends! There is something fun for everyone!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

 

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Jolly Elf

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a fun card to share with you today featuring the Bewitching stamp set - it's not just for 
Halloween! Create the fun little elf feet by stamping the image in Granny Apple Green and add holiday
red and green to make it festive! More bang for your buck! Who doesn't like that??!!

The Bewitching and Jingle, Jingle, Jingle stamp sets will

soon be retiring. Get yours before they are gone!

Shop my online store HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Bewitching, Jinge, Jingle, Jingle
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Granny Apple Green
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Sweetest Christmas DSP
Accessories: Red Rhinestones, Real Red Ribbon, Toile

Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Granny Apple Green

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

 

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So Long to Our Favorites

 Good Morning, Stampers!

We will soon be saying "good-bye" to the current mini catalog in preparation for the NEW mini catalog coming in January. That means lots of our stampin' favorites will soon retire! There is still time to get your wishlist items  - just head to my online store! Most items are on sale while supplies last. Grab them now  - they make perfect stocking stuffers! 

I really have enjoyed creating with the Santa Express products and I am particularly sad to see these items go. Especially the Memories and More card pack. I have just about used up all the pieces from my pack! Right now, you can get the Santa Express Memories and More card packs at half off! Check out all the Santa Express products HERE.

**BONUS**

Purchase $50.00 or more in my online store (before

tax and shipping) and get the Santa Express Holiday

Project PDF's FREE! 

(The PDF will be emailed directly to you after

your online order has shipped)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials

Great last-minute gift ideas for everyone! - Less than $2 a project!

Full-color, easy to follow step-by-step instructions!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

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CCM Saturday Blog Hop - All That Glistens

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Happy December! The Create with Connie and Mary team

is gearing up for the holiday season with an All That Glistens

blog hop. We've added some shimmery, shiny and sparkling details

to our projects that we know you are going to love! 

I love adding the Rose Gold details in my projects.

That soft, shimmery pink adds a gorgeous touch of elegance - 

 especially with Christmas and winter-themed images.

The photo just doesn't capture the sparkle in the foil

and striped ribbon. They are so pretty!!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Brightest Glow, Christmas Season

Ink: Early Espresso, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Soft Succulent, Rose Gold Foil, Snowflake Specialty Vellum

Accessories: Merry Melody embossing folder, Wintry 3D embossing folder, Stylish Shapes dies, Seasonal Labels dies, Rose Gold striped ribbon, White Glitter Organdy ribbon 

Happy Stampin'!

Check out more glistening projects from the rest of the team!

Go NEXT to see what Connie has created or BACK to see 

what Debbie has created!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials

Great last-minute gift ideas for everyone! - Less than $2 a project!

Full-color, easy to follow step-by-step instructions!

12 Days of Christmas Tutorials - $20.00

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