Quick and Easy Holiday Thank You's

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The holidays are over - it's time to create your holiday thank you cards! Simple one-layer cards are easiest when needing to create a stack of cards in no-time!

Grab your favorite holiday stamp sets and ink and

get creating! I take advantage of a simple sentiment

stamp set like the Go-To Greetings - that can turn a holiday

set into any occasion! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sending Cheer, Sparkling Snowflakes, Go To Greetings
Ink: Craft White, Pebble Path, Parakeet Party, Balmy Blue, Bubble Bath, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie, Melon Mambo, Tuxedo Black, Granny Apple Green
Paper: Very Vanilla, Pebble Path, Basic Black
Accessories: Stylis Shapes dies, Water painter

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Happy New Year

 Good Morning Stampers!

Make a big deal out of every occasion with the Light up the Sky bundle! You'll find bright fireworks and big wishes ready to help celebrate all your special occasions! From New Year's Eve, birthdays, weddings and Independence Day -  you'll light up them all!

Shop the Light the Sky bundle HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Merry and Bright Ornaments

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so grateful and blessed for my little Stampin' Up! team!
I created these holiday ornaments using the Tumbling Tower 
Blocks from Dollar Tree and the Brightest Glow stamp set. 
I love how they turned out - I hope my team loves them, too!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Brightest Glow
Ink: Tuxedo Black
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black
Accessories: Christmas Classics dies, Black/White gingham ribbon
Misc.: Tumbling Tower Blocks , Greenery, Berries (Dollar Tree), Black Chalk Paint , Eye Hooks (Hobby Lobby)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring

Dollar Tree products!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #270

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thank you for joining me for this week's 
rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!
There is a lot to celebrate during the wintertime,
so I thought it would be the perfect time to prepare

so I am ready after the holiday festivities!

This is called a Frameless card. It is made with a window sheet

and clear envelope filled with faux snow and pink glitter!

It's so sparkly!

Here is the inside. I decorated the inside so that

the greeting is hidden behind the elements on the

front of the card. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes, Celebrate with Tags

Ink: Melon Mambo, Bubble Bath, White Craft

Paper: Basic White, Melon Mambo, Window Sheet

Accessories: Clear Envelopes, Radiating Stitches dies, Snowflake Sky embossing folder, Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends, Basic Rhinestones

Misc.: Faux snow, pink glitter

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Two - Tone Christmas

Good Morning, Stampers!

Christmas is right around the corner! During this busy time of year you’re probably creating lots of Christmas cards to send to your friends and family. As you make your cards for the holiday season, how about trying out this fun coloring technique?! 

Begin by inking the “Christmas” stamp from the More Wishes 

stamp set using a Soft Sea Foam ink pad. Next, take a sponge dauber 

and pounce Wild Wheat ink to the bottom of the word and 

stamp directly ontoVery Vanilla cardstock. Two-tone stamping

has never been easier and so gorgeous!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Vanilla and Gold Christmas

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the first Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog 

hop of December! I can't believe we are weeks away til Christmas! 

The theme this week is Vanilla and Gold - so elegant and classy!

These cards were created with the Christmas Classics bundle.

The stamps and dies are so gorgeous  - not much else is needed!

Little gold accents and and they come together so quickly, too!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Christmas Classics

Ink: Wild Wheat

Paper: Very Vanilla, Gold Foil

Accessories: Merry Melody embossing folder, Gold Trim, Gold/Vanilla ribbon, Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins

Happie Stampin'!

Check out more Gold and Vanilla ideas from the team!

Go NEXT to seen what Connie created or BACK to see

what Debbie created.

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #268

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I'm so happy you are here for this week's rubberFUNatics
Weekly Challenge! Grab some supplies and join me
for this week's sketch and get creating!

This sweet little man is sending some cheer for 

a happy holiday season! The Merry Bold and Bright designer

papers and the Sending Cheer bundle are available while 

supplies last in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Sending Cheer

Ink: Craft White, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Tuxedo Black, Melon Mambo

Paper: Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Meryy Bold and Bright DSP

Accessories: Sending Cheer dies, water painter, Iridescent Discs

Thanks for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sweet Snowflake Treat

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Today's project is a sweet treat that is so simple to make and great to have on hand for all sorts of holiday events - class parties, co-workers, craft fairs, delivery drivers, cashiers and so much more! Be the holiday cheer this year and put a smile on a face everywhere you go! 

The base is a piece of Balmy Blue cardstock that I wrapped

around a square Ghirardelli chocolate. You can use any candy - just

measure to fit. Once cut, I embossed the cardstock and adhered the candy

bar to the inside. I wrapped the Balmy Blue ribbon around the outside and

tied it with a piece of Silver Elegant trim to secure.

I stamped the background snowflake onto a Basic White stitched circle 

using Balmy Blue ink (stamp OFF first) and then stamped 

the detailed snowflake directly on top. The sentiment is stamped

with Tuxedo Black ink. I attached the circle to the base using Stampin' 

Dimensionals and added a large Basic Rhinestone to the center of the snowflake.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes

Ink: Balmy Blue, Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue

Accessories: Silver Elegant Trim, Balmy Blue Sparkly ribbon, Stylish Shapes dies, Snowflake Sky embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones

Misc. Ghirardelli Chocolates

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

You Warm My Heart

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Make a cozy cup of something special to share with your friends and family with the Warmest Heart bundle. Create Thank You, Get Well Soon, winter, or adventure cards (or even cards just because!). Use the insulated bottle dies and stamp on a few sticker accessories to personalize each craft. Or stamp the plaid pattern on your die-cut insulated bottles to create a matching set. Don’t forget to accessorize to add even more dimension to your already unique drink carriers. And have fun! Thank you Dana Miller for the "cup of warmth on a cold day" inspiration!

The Warmest Heart bundle is retiring soon and

is available in my online store while supplies

last. You can shop the bundle HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Year to Celebrate - Limited Time Only!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Sept - Dec retirement list is out and one of my fav's - Year to Celebrate - will soon
be gone! This is such a happy set that can be used to celebrate any occasion all year long.
You can add this set to your collection while supplies last!

This set is available ON SALE for just $11.40

in my online store HERE while supplies last! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCM saturday Blog Hop - Favorite Christmas Bundle

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday

Blog Hop! This week we are sharing our favorite 

Christmas bundles - just in time for last-minute 

holiday card making! 

I have to admit the Rocking Horse bundle was not even

on my radar when the mini catalog first came out, but 

it has quickly become one of my favorites this holiday season!

I created this card with the Give it a Whirl dies from the annual

catalog for a fun interactive holiday card.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Rocking Horse

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Craft White

Paper: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Pecan Pie, Traditions of St. Nick DSP

Accessories: Rocking Horse dies, Pecan Pie Stitched ribbon, Give it a Whirl dies

Stampin' Blends: Pecan Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Wild Wheat

, 

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see the rest of the design team favorites? 

Go NEXT to see what Connie has created or BACK 

to see what Debbie has created! 

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #267

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thanks so much for joining me for this week's

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge! 

I had so much fun creating this sweet baby shaker card

with this sketch, I hope you do, too!

Look how adorable the Rocking Horse stamp set is! 

I love the old-fashioned feel of this set - so many

creative possibilities! This set is available in 

my online store while supplies last!

Shop the Rocking Horse stamp set HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Rocking Horse

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Bubble Bath

Paper: Basic White, Bubble Bath, Window Sheets

Accessories: Basics 3D embossing folders, Rocking Horse dies, Bubble Bath ribbon, Pink Sequins, Stitched with Whimsy dies, Water Painter

Stampin' Blends: Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Happy Thanksgiving!

 Happy Thanksgiving, Stampers!

May you and your family have a most blessed day full of family, friendship, and abundance of happy memories! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

PCC Weekly Challenge #545

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Paper Craft Crew is back this week with

a fun fold challenge! It's always an unexpected

surprise and so much fun to make!

I'm not sure if there is a technical term for this fold,

but it's so easy to do! The base is a simple mountain/valley fold and the 

top layer just connects the front to the back. The card

will fit in a standard A2 envelope.

Granny Apple Green card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

score at: 2 1/8", 4 1/4", 6 3/8"

Granny Apple Green top layer: 3" x 6 3/4"

score at: 3 3/8"

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Merry and Bright

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Real Red, Shaded Spruce

Paper: Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Merry Bold and Bright DSP

Accessories: Merry and Bright dies, Christmas Tidings embossing folder

I hope you'll give the fun fold challenge a try!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

You can check out all the fun fold ideas here:

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #266

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Just in time for holiday gift giving, this week's rubberFUNatics

Weekly Challenge is Anything BUT a Card! 

This could be used as a stocking stuffer, co-workers treat,

classroom treat, delivery driver treat and so much more!

I hope you'll join me today!

This simple candy cane treat was created using the

Sending Cheer bundle. I just love that sweet little

gingerbread! He's been my absolute favorite image this season!

So quick and easy - you'll create bunches in no time at all!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sending Cheer

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Craft White, Flirty Flamingo, Versamark

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Real Red, Pecan Pie, Joy of Christmas DSP

Accessories: Sending Cheer dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Christmas Tidings embossing folder, candy canes

Thanks so much for joining me this week - happie creating

& happie stampin'!

~Melissa

Lets Adventure Together

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Need fun card ideas for your next winter occasion or event? 

Check out these card ideas featuring the Above It All Bundle!

You can keep it simple with a little layering of cardstock 

and a sentiment like the card on the left, or you can step it up a 

notch with die cuts markers and embellishments like the card

on the right. Either way, it is sure to "wow"!

This bundle is available in my online store while 

supplies last HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #544

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!

Play along with us as we create using this simple sketch - 

We'd love to see your designs!

Do you ever get started on a project and have trouble stopping?

That was me with this background! I tried going

with a simple background but it just didn't seem to be

enough. I stamped it, die cut it, added embellishments and then 

stamped it once again until I finally was happy with the result!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Stars at Night

Ink: Craft White, Bubble Bath, Wild Wheat

Paper: Bubble Bath, Very Vanilla, Vellum

Accessories: Taylor Made Tag dies, Alphabe a la Mode dies, Stars and Night dies, Gold/Vanilla ribbon, Bubble Bath ribbon, Bubble Bath Adhesive Backed sequins

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge:

Stars at Night Holiday Card Kit to Go

 Good Morning, Stampers!

 I've got the newest holiday card kit to go that features the Stars at Night stamp set and the gorgeous Shining Brightly designer papers! I've designed these cards around three fun folds that really highlight the images and and designs beautifully. Limited kits are available while supplies last! Kits will begin shipping November 24th.

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SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Stars at Night

Ink: Night of Navy, Wild Wheat, Craft White

Stars at Night w/ BUNDLE - $75.00 - contact me directly (+ shipping)

Kits ship by November 24th

Stars at Night KIT ONLY - $15.00 - HERE (+ shipping)

Kits ship by November 24th

Stars at Night PDF ONLY - $5.95 - HERE

Emailed upon payment confirmation by November 24th

USPS Holiday Shipping rates apply

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Colorful Christmas Tidings

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Have you ever thought to color your embossing folders? Not only can you add depth and dimension to your projects, but adding color takes it to a whole new level! Color the sentiments and festive images of the Christmas Tidings embossing folder using your Stampin' Write markers, add your cardstock and run through the die cutting machine. It's that easy!! 

Happie coloring!!

~Melissa

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Pumpkin Spice

 Good Morning, Stampers!

There's a chill in the air! It's Pumpkin Spice weather and

the Create with Connie and Mary team ready

with a Pumpkin Spice theme this week!

I love the green/blue/teal and gold pumpkins I've been seeing

in the stores this season. Such an elegant and gorgeous

color combination! The Tartan Foil paper from our Online

Exclusives collection is the perfect backdrop to showcase

these stacked embossed pumpkins and the variety of 

sentiments in the So Sincere stamp set gives you lots

of options to use for any occasion! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: So Sincere

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, , Old Olive, Distressed Gold, Tartan Foil

Accessories: Distressed Tile embossing folder, Gold/Silver trim combo pack, Nested Essentials dies,

Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Check out more pumpkin spice ideas from the team!

GO NEXT to see what Connie created or BACK

to see what Debbie created!