Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Stanpers!

Wishing you a year of good health and happiness! Welcome 2025!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Light the Sky
Ink: Misty Moonlight, Smoky Slate, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Silver Foil
Accessories: Birthday Celebration dies, Basic rhinestones, Silver Trim

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Happy New Year Party Cracker

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Happy New Year's Eve! Today's project coinsides with yesterday's card. It's a cute little last-minute party cracker featuring the Brightest Glow stamp set and Stargazing designer paper. The Cracker and Treat box dies make it so easy!  Fill it with paper confetti or little candy treats and be ready for your midnight countdown celebration! 

Shop the Cracker and Treat Box dies HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Brightest Glow

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Basic White, Stargazing DSP

Accessories: Cracker and Treat Box dies, Festive Pearls, Silver Ribbon

Have a safe and happy new year!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Bringing in the New Year

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the LAST Create with Connie and Mary 

Saturday blog hop of the year! We are ringing in the new year

with a New Year themed challenge!

The Stargazing designer papers are a perfect fit for this

theme. I paired it with the Labels Aglow dies for a

star-studded background. It looks like a special

technique but it's all in the paper! I finished it

off with a simple sentiment and then die cut the numbers

using Basic White cardstock, pressed them into Versamark ink,

added silver enbossing powder and heat set for added shine!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Brightest Glow

Ink: Night of Navy, Versamark

Paper: Basic White, Night of Navy, Stargazing DSP

Accessories: Silver Metallic embossing powder, heat tool, Elegant Silver trim, Labels Aglow

dies, Festive Pearls

Happie Stampin'!

Check out more festive New Years projects!

Go NEXT to see what Connie created and BACK to

see what Debbie created!

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

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

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Bringing in the New Year

 Happy New Year's Eve, Stampers!

The Create with Connie and Mary Team is bringing in 

2023 with a New Year's Blog Hop! 

I've got a fun party popper to share - it's not a New Year's 

celebration without a few of these to pop!

I adhered two Cracker and Treat boxes together to get a larger

version of the original box. Lots more room to stuff 

more treats, streamers, or party gifts into!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Brightest Glow, Days to Remember

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Silver Foil, Celebrate Everything DSP

Accessories: Elegant Trim, Cracker and Treat Box dies, Beautiful Shapes dies, Heat Tool Silver embossing powder

Wishing you all the best in 2023! 

Happie Stampin'!

Continue along on our New Year's hop!

Go NEXT to see what Connie has created

or BACK to see what Debbie has created!

New Year's Poppers

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I have another fun dollar store project to share with you to help you ring in the new year!  Grab some festive poppers and get creating! These little bottles come glittered so it's super-easy to just add a few images and embellishments to complete!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Oval Occasions

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper: Black Glimmer, Basic White, Silver Foil

Accessories: Oval Punch, Playful ABC dies, White Polka Dot ribbon, Basic Black Baker's Twine, Painted Texture embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more fun ideas using

dollar store items on our Facebook page!

Control Freaks December Blog Hop - So Sparkly

 Merry Christmas, Stampers!

Just 1 week until Christmas and the Control Freaks wanted to share one last Blog Hop with you to close out 2020! The theme is So Sparkly and if you are just arriving from Breelin's blog, I'm sure

you'll agree she really nailed it! If you are just starting out here, just keep along and you will make

it all the way around back to her. I hope you enjoy!

Nothing says SO SPARKLY than New Year's Eve, so I have a couple of 

projects to help you ring in the new year!

I am calling this a "Kiss at Midnight". It features our 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"

acetate boxes filled with Hershey's chocolate kisses. A sweet treat

for your midnight celebration! 

The NEW Hearts and Kisses stamp set is coming in January!

Of course, it wouldn't be a celebrations with out some decorations, so

I created this banner using this tassel garland I found at the dollar store.

I added the Playful Alphabet with black Glimmer letters, Stitched Stars and lots of 

sparkly rhinestones to finish it off. I'm ready to ring in the new year!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Hearts and Kisses 

Ink: Gray Granite, Real Red

Paper: Whisper White, Gray Granite, Silver Foil, Black Glimmer

Accessories: Playful Alphabet, Stitched Stars, Basic Rhinestones, Word Wishes dies, 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" Acetate boxes, Whisper White ribbon, Christmas Layers dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Continue along for more sparkly fun!

Next up is my super-creative friend, Connie! 

Happy New Year!

Happie New Year, Stampers!

Hoping 2020 brings you wonderful memories and lots of stamping!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

HaPpY nEw YeAr!

Happy New Year, Stampers!

Hope 2018 brings you many crafting opportunities!!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

2017 Wish

HaPpY nEw YeAr, StAmPeRs!!

 Each year I create a new and different desk calendar for my customers as a thank you for their continued support throughout the year. These are my annual desk calendars for 2017 featuring the Helping Me Grow stamp set. It's a handy little calendar to keep by the computer as a constant reminder to keep the creativity alive throughout the year! May 2017 be filled good health, happiness and lots of creativity for you all!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Ring in the New

Good Morning, Stampers!

HaPpY nEw YeAr! We are ringing in the new with today's Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop! I combined a little "out with the old" from the 2016 holiday catalog and a little "in with the new" with the 2017 Occasions catalog for my card today. The Celebrations Duo embossing folders are a new item in the Occasions mini catalog that adds not only the embossing, but combines it with the sentiment for a fun new twist! The It's a Celebration stamp set is only available for a couple of more days. Don't miss out - add it to your collection before its gone for good!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: It's A Celebration
Ink: Delightful Dijon, Soft Suede
Paper:Very Vanilla, Gold Glimmer
Accessories: Large Letter framelits, Celebrations Duo embossing folders

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Continue along on the hop to see what the

other designers have to share with you!

        

DECEMBER MINI SESSION
is NOW OPEN! 
We are using stamp sets from the Occasions 

and Sale-a-Bration catalogs on our December projects!

* Each session includes FIVE step-by-step tutorials for projects...

THREE card sets, each with 4 cards and TWO 3D items...

perfect for your club or stamp camp!

* All FIVE projects are available once the monthly 

mini collection opens so you immediately 

have all projects (and tutorials)

*Mini Sessions open on the 11th of each month - 

January is coming soon!

   

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Gold and White

Good Morning, Stampers!

It's another fabulous Saturday Blog Hop at Create with Connie and Mary!
This week, the theme is Gold and White.

Something about Gold and White that just speaks elegance.

The sparkle of the gold against the simple white background

adds a touch of sophistication. With the addition of black, it's

a perfect color combination for a new years celebration!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Its a Celebration

Ink: Archival Basic Black, Versamark

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Gold Metallic Thread, Gold embossing powder, Heat tool, embossing buddy

Happie Stmapin'!
~Melissa

Just a few more days until the December Mini Session goes LIVE!

Don't miss a single project, subscribe today!

We are showcasing some of the new products from

the upcoming Oaccsions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration

brochure. You won't want to miss a single one!

There is a special *bonus* project, too -

Visit Create with Connie and Mary for all the details!

       

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Good Morning, Stampers!

TODAY IS THE DAY! The Create with Connie and Mary October Session is going live TODAY!
We are so excited to share the newest projects with our subscribers! We are featuring products from the Holiday Mini Catalog like the Its A Celebration stamp set shown here:

Keeping it simple with Basic Black, Smoky Slate and Basic Gray inks

makes for an elegant New Year's card for 2017!

Adding a touch of shimmer with silver glitter really

makes this something to celebrate!

Want to see more ideas featuring this set?

Visit Create with Connie and Mary to join

in on the fun! ALL projects will be available as

soon as you join so you can get started on your holiday 

project making right away!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Happy Snowflakes

Good Morning, Stampers!

I came across a card I forgot to share with you this past weekend. A bit late, yes, but the good news is that the Flurry of Wishes stamp set is being carried over and is STILL AVAILABLE! It is a perfect set for Winter cards - no matter what the occasion!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Flurry of Wishes, Six Sayings
Ink: Whisper White
Paper: Whisper White, Soft Suede
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Heat Tool

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

cRafTy NeW yEaR

HaVe A cRafTy NeW yEaR, sTaMpErS!

Feathers and Lace

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today's project is another featuring the products from the soon-to-be-retiring Holiday Mini Catalog!
This time it is the Season of Cheer stamp set. I created a sharp Melon Mambo and Basic Black combination with the feathers and threw in the sentiment from the A Little Something stamp set and coordinating pillow box thinlit set. This card would work nicely for a New Year's Celebration or any occasion that involves a party!! Notice the two-toned Baker's Twine? Thats coming SOON in the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog beginning January 5th!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Season of Cheer, A Little Something
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Melon Mambo
Paper: Very Vanilla, Timeless Elegance
Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle punch, Tag Top Punch, Melon Mambo/Basic Black Baker's Twine (coming 1/5/16)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Party Cracker Card

Good Morning, Stampers!

I can't believe it's almost 2014! I created the party cracker card using the Envelope Punch Board and the new Fringe Scissors (coming Jan. 3rd!)

The card is very simple to make. Begin with a pice of Gold Shimmer cardstock measuring 6" x 8 1/2". Score at 3" and fold in half.

Next, line the card at the 2" mark on the Envelope Punch Board and punch. Repeat the punch until all four edges are complete.

Cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to 2 3/4" x 8 1/2". Punch repeating the above process. Wrap the Gold Baker's Twine (coming Jan. 3rd!) around the Very Vanilla cardstock. Adhere the panel to the card front but ONLY adding adhesive to the center of the cardstock.

Using the Fringe Scissors, snip only the top of the card on both sides of the cracker and decorate!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Simply Stars, Christmas Messages, Morning Post Numbers
Ink: Encore Metallic Gold
Paper: Gold Glimmer, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Fringe Scissors, 1 3/4" circle punch, Label Bracket punch, Itty Bitty Star punch, Gold Baker's Twine

Have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Puffy Star Treat

Good Morning, Stampers!

I came across this adorable puffy star on Pinterest the other day. I thought it would be fun to fill with little candy treats for a New Years celebration. This stamp set - Banner Blast - is a sneak peek to the upcoming Sale-A-Bration promotion where you can get it FREE - coming in January!

You can get the instructions for the star HERE

The instructions do not have a pattern to copy, so I created one of my own. 

It is not the exact size, but it works! 

Get the star pattern HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Banner Blast, Teeny Tiny Wishes, ABC Sketch
Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Basic Gray
Paper: Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer
Accessories: Itty Bitty Star Punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine, 34 guage wire

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Cheers!

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a quick and easy New Year's card to share with you today. This would be a great to send to someone who you missed at Christmas or even for a last-minute invite to your New Year's Celebration!

** A little tip to add the glimmer paper**

Stamp the image on the backside of the glimmer paper and cut out the champagne.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Happy Hour
Ink: Jet Black Stazon
Paper: Whisper White, Silver Glimmer
Accesories: Basic Rhinestones

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa