Hello, Winter!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Christmas season is only weeks away - time to start thinking of holiday crafting! The Snowy Scenes suite is filled with candy canes, snowmen, penguins, snow globes and more! Everything you need to make wintry projects for holiday gift giving! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Snowy Wonder

Ink: Garden Green, Pool Party

Paper: Basic White, Pool Party,Snowy Scenes DSP

Accessories: Snowy Wonder dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

O' Christmas Tree

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Decorative Trees bundle offers everything you need to create beautiful traditional holiday cards. This bundle is full of all the trimmings for you to design one-of-a-kind trees for all your holiday paper craft projects. So many festive options for so many creative possibilities!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Decorative Trees

Ink: Shaded Spruce, Early Espresso

Paper: Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Gold Foil

Accessories: Decorative Trees dies, Cute Crochet embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

A Little bit Festive Card Class to Go

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Just in time for World Cardmaking Day, A Little Bit Festive kit is filled with everything you need to create (6) holiday cards with envelopes, a roll of ribbon, a 12" x 12" pack of designer paper and printable step-by-step instructions. This kit features the Peaceful Season bundle but any holiday sentiment can be used! Limited kits are available while supplies last. Please allow 7-10 business days. 

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Peaceful Season (or any holiday sentiment)

Ink: Garden Green, Craft White, Wild Wheat, Night of Navy, Real Red

Accessories: Peaceful Season dies

A Little Bit Festive KIT ONLY - $45.00 - HERE (includes tax & shipping)

Please allow 7-10 business days

A Little Bit Festive PDF ONLY - $8.95 - HERE

(emailed by Sept. 27th upon payment confirmation)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Unmasked

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends 

Saturday Blog Hop! This week, the team 

is having a little fun with masking! There are different ways

to use this technique and we are so excited to share 

some ideas with you to incorporate into your own projects!

For my card, I created a little depth using a mask for the

trees. I started by stamping a tree onto a post-it note and cutting it 

out right along the outside line. Then, stamped my first tree onto the card front.

I placed the mask directly on top of the stamped tree. I then stamped another

tree on top offsetting it just a bit and removed the post-it. I continued to place the

post-it on top of the next stamped image and repeated the process

until I achieved the look I was going for. You can see how it

can be done multiple times (for the back) or just once for the two trees

in front. It's so easy and fun once you get it going!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Yuletide Village

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pool Party

Paper: Basic White, Shaded Spruce

Accessories: Peaceful Season dies, Red Baker's Twine, Wink of Stella

Stampin' Blends: Pool Party, Pecan Pie, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Wild Wheat, Crumb Cake

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see more masking ideas?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or

BACK to see what Libby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #309

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thank you so much for joining me for this week's

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge! The sketch for today

couldn't have been more perfect for the NEW Snowy Wonder

bundle from the Holiday Mini Catalog! 

Who doesn't love a snow globe?! This bundle gives you 

two different globe designs along with so many fun holiday images

that give you lots of options for you to customize 

your own winter and holday themed globes!

It's hard to tell in the photo, but I added a clear window

sheet on top for a more realistic glass look. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Snowy Wonder

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Pecan Pie, Window Sheet

Accessories: Snowy Wonder dies, Timber embossing folder, Snowflake Sky

embossing folder. Stylish Shapes dies, Basic Gray/Smoky Slate Pearls, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you got a litle inspiration!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

So Very Merry Holiday Card Kit to Go

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The newest holiday card kit to go is here! The holidays will be here before you know it. Get a head start on your holiday card making and relax knowing that you have your cards completed - giving you more time to relax and enjoy the magic of the season! Kits are available while supplies last. All kits/pdf will be sent by August 30th.

So Very Merry - w/ stamp set - $45.00 - (Email me directly to reserve - rubberfunatics@att.net)

(+ USPS shipping). Kits ship by August 30th.

So Very Merry - KIT ONLY - $12.00 - HERE  (+ USPS shipping)
Kits ship by August 30th.

So Very Merry - PDF ONLY - $5.95 - HERE

Emailed by August 30th. 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #213

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome back to this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!
This week, the challenge is to take an every day floral set and create
a holiday card. The idea is to use something you have on hand for everyday
use and give it one more reason to use it!  It stretches your dollar even further!

Cottage Rose is my favorite floral stamp set!

It doesn't matter what color you use, the flowers look

gorgeous in any color! For this card, I used Cherry Cobbler

and Soft Succulent and added the little touches of gold as 

an accent. I just love this combination!

Shop the Cottage Rose bundle HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Cottage Rose, Brightest Glow

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Paper: Basic White, Distressed Gold

Accessories: Cottage Flowers dies, Quatrefoil embossing folder, Elegant gold trim, Gold embossing powder, heat tool

Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Soft Succulent

Have fun with this week's challenge!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Merriest Moments Holiday Kit to Go

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Just a few short weeks until Christmas! The Merriest Moments is the newest card kit here to

help you get across the holiday card finish line! Traditional colors with a touch of elegance,

these cards are full of Christmas cheer! Available while supplies last. 

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Merriest Moments Kit w/ Bundle - $55.00 (+ USPS shipping)  Email me directly to reserve. 

Kits mail by Nov. 23rd.

Merriest Moments Card Kit Only - $12.00  (+ USPS shipping) HERE

Kits mail by Nov. 23rd.

Merriest Moments PDF ONLY - $5.00 - HERE

Emailed by Nov. 23rd.

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Joyful Flurry Card Class to Go

 Good Morning, Stampers!

It's hard to believe we are just three months until Christmas!! I have the new Joyful Flurry Holiday Card Kit to Go to help get you ready for the holiday season! This is a set of (3) cards in bright, beautiful colors that can be used all the way into the winter months for birthdays and other occasions, too! The cards feature the Snowflake Specialty Vellum paper that has gorgeous iridescent foil and white flocked papers that will add a touch of elegance to all your cards. Reserve your kit by Sept. 19th. Kits/PDF will be sent by Sept. 23rd.

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SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Joyful Flurry

Ink: Melon Mambo, Polished Pink, Petal Pink, Pacific Point, Gorgeous Grape, Craft White

Accessories: Blending brush/sponge dauber

Joyful Flurry Card Kit w/ BUNDLE - $65.00 (contact me directly to reserve)

(Kit ships by Sept. 23rd.)

Joyful Flurry Card Kit to Go - $12.00 (+ USPS priority shipping) HERE

Joyful Flurry PDF ONLY - $5.00 HERE

(PDF will be emailed by Sept. 23rd)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Take a Ride on the Santa Express!

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Get all the details HERE

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #200

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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There are lots of opportunities with this week's sketch

challenge! Layers, shapes and of course, a little embellishing.

I hope you have fun creating with this one!

I sure did! The touch of metallic from the Silver and Gold 

designer  papers from Sale-A-Bration compliments the 

Christmas Season stamp set so nicely.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Christmas Season, Christmas to Remember
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent
Paper: Real Red, Basic White, Red Glimmer, Silver/Gold DSP
Accessories: Seasonal Labels dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Real Red Rhinestones

Thanks for joining me this week - I hope you are inspired to create something pretty!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

All is Merry and Bright

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a quick and easy holiday card to share with you today! It features the Brightest Glow stamp set and Labels Aglow coordinating dies. A little simple holiday paper design and a few festive embellishments is all this card needs for  you to send some holiday cheer!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Brightest Glow
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Real Red, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Soft Seafoam
Accessories: Labels Aglow dies, Holiday Sequins, Iridescent Trim

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCM saturday Blog Hop - Christmas in July

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm SO EXCITED for this week's Create with Connie and Mary

challenge - I LOVE Christmas and celebrating in July is so

much fun! We have some ideas to get your holiday crafting on.

Get started now and you'll have lots of extra time to enjoy

with your family and friends during the holiday season!

This set put a big smile on my face when I saw it - it's just so happy!

Mix and match the images in so many different ways - it's hard 

to put this one down! I added a few custom-colored rhinestones

to add a little extra festive sparkle to the card.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Jingle, Jingle, Jingle

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Crushed Curry

Paper: Basic White, Shaded Spruce

Acessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Daffodil Delight

Happie Stampin'!

There are lots more festive cards to see!!!

 Go NEXT to see what Connie has created

or BACK to see what Debbie has created!

Sweet Candy Canes Class to Go

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The next holiday card kit to go is HERE! It features the Sweet Candy Canes bundle so you know your cards will look pretty enough to eat! Reserve your kit/PDF by July 25th - kits/PDF will ship by July 29th. Limited kits available while supplies last.

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SU!pplies:

Stamps: Sweet Candy Canes

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

Paper: Basic White, Real Red, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Sweetest Chrsitmas DSP

Accessories: Water Painters, Candy Cane dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Real Red/Garden Green ribbon combo pack, Real Red glimmer paper, Real Red Rhinestones, Jingle Bell Trinkets

* Email me directly at: rubberfunatics@att.net to reserve your bundle kit. Be sure to include your Sale-A-Bration product pick. 

Sweet Candy Canes KIT ONLY - $12.00 - HERE (+ USPS Priority Shipping)

(Consumables only - bundle/inks are not included)

Sweet Candy Canes PDF ONLY - $5.00 - HERE

(Emailed upon payment confirmation by July 29th)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

One Stamp at a Time June Blog Hop - The Great Outdoors

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The team is back this month featuring projects created with

a Great Outdoors theme. 

It's never too early to get started on holiday projects!

The Peaceful Deer bundle is filled with images to create 

the perfect serene outdoor winter scene. I changed the colors up

to add a touch of whimsy to my projects.

Here, I added some sequins behind a window 

sheet for a fun shaker card!

Stamp directly onto little wooden discs using the 

Classic ink pads. Add some bling and ribbon and it's

ready for hanging!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Peaceful Deer

Ink: Pacific Point, Highland Heather, Orchid Oasis, Smoky Slate

Paper: Silver Foil, Shimmer White, Window Sheets

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle dies, Deer Builder punch, Basic Rhinestones, Silver embossing powder, heat tool, White/silver sequins, Orchid Oasis Metallic ribbon, Tahitian Tide Metallic ribbon NON SU!: Wooden disc

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Ready to see more? Check out the rest of the team and their Great Outdoors creations!

Magic and Wonder

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Simple and elegant. Whisper White ink is stunning with a little pop of color - especially red! I stamped the poinsettia flowers and leaves directly onto a Crumb Cake card base using Whisper White ink and let it dry completely before adding a little Basic White die cut foliage and the sentiment. This is a great option when needing a simple design for making multiples or large quantities for something like an invitation or holiday cards.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Poinsettia Petals
Ink: Basic White, Real Red
Paper: Crumb Cake, Real Red
Accessories: Poinsettia dies, Stitched with Whimsy dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

November Holiday Card Kit - Merriest Moments

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I can't believe it is NOVEMBER! Just 7 weeks until Christmas week! AHH! No worries! I have the newest Holiday Card Kit to Go - Merriest Moments - available to help you with your card making! The kit includes supplies to create (3) cards - including a shaker card!  Reserve your kit/PDF by Nov. 8th - Kits/PDF ships by Nov. 15th.

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SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Merriest Moments

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Soft Seafoam, Polished Pink, Whisper White, Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Tuxedo Black.

Get all the details and reserve your kit/PDF HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Monthly Holiday Card Kit to Go - Angels of Peace

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The October Holiday Card Kit to Go is HERE! The Angels of Peace kit features gold embossing, gold accents and gold embellishments for truly elegant holiday cards. Reserve your kit/pdf by Oct 11th. Kits/PDF ship by Oct. 15th.

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SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Angels of Peace
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Heat Tool, Gold embossing powder
Stampin' Blends: Petal Pink, Soft Seafoam, So Saffron

Get all the details and reserve your kit/PDF HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

September Holiday Card Kit to Go - Be Jolly

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The September Holiday Card Kit to Go is HERE! This sweet, whimsical jolly little Santa will
put you in the festive holiday spirit and bring a little magic to your holidays, too! Reserve your kit/PDF by Sept. 7th. Kits/PDF mail by Spet. 13th.

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Be Jolly

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Crumb Cake, Whisper White,

Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Color Lifter

 Reserve your kit/PDF by Sept. 7th. Kits/PDF mail by Spet. 13th.

Be Jolly w/ STAMP SET - $33.00 - HERE

(+ USPS shipping. Kits ship by Sept 13th)

Be Jolly KIT ONLY - HERE

(+ USPS shipping. Kits ship by Sept 13th)

Be Jolly PDF ONLY - HERE

(Emailed by Sept 13th upon payment confirmation)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Card Challenge #150

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Thank you for joining me for this week's 

Simple Stamping card challenge!

Grab some stamps, ink and paper and lets get going!

Check out the Christmas Season stamp set. It is perfect for creating a 

multi-layer look! I love the traditional look of these images. I started

with the background by inking the Merry Melody embossing

folder with Smoky Slate ink and pressing the card front onto the folder

to transfer the ink. Then, just stamp all the foliage and berries and

add a sentiment on top. This is a super-easy card and a great choice

for making multiples in no time! 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Christmas Season, Heartfelt Wishes

Ink: Real Red, Early Espresso, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Smoky Slate

Paper: Very Vanilla

Accessories: Merry Melody embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Be sure to check back next Friday for another 

rubberFUNatics Card Challenge!

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite Stamp Set

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Create with Connie and Mary design team 

is back this week sharing our favorite

stamp sets from the NEW mini catalog!

When I first saw the Penguin Place suite, it was definitely

"love at first sight" for me! Look at how adorable this little

penguin is! I mixed in the sentiment from the Encircled in Warmth

stamp set. Together, they really bring in the warmth of the Winter!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Penguin Place

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Whisper White, Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Peaceful Prints DSP

Accessories: Penguin Builder Punch, Black/White Gingham ribbon, Layering Circle dies

Happie Stampin'!

The team has more ideas to share with you!

Go NEXT to see what Connie has created or

BACK to see what Debbie has created!