Look, Ma! NO STAMPING!!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Don't forget to create some thank you's when making your holiday cards this season! This card I created has NO STAMPING! (can you believe it???!!) JUst a few simple pieces of designer series papers and a few  embellishments - voiala! A thank-you for anytime during the Winter Season!

SU!pplies:
Paper: Whisper White, Soft Sky, Mossy Meadow, Seaso of Cheer DSP
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Square Pillow Box thinlits, Greetings Thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Snow Place - December Stamp Set of the Month

Good Morning, Stampers!

I just can't seem to get enough of the little snow pals from the Snow Place stamp set! I love it so much that I decided to showcase it as the December Stamp Set of the Month!  When you purchase this stamp set in my online store, I will mail these (2) cards to the address you put on file! Be sure to include the coordinating framelits to your order and save an additional 15% off!

Order your stamp set here!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Endless Thanks

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a quick and easy card from Stampin' Up! to share with you today! It features the Endless Thanks stamp set - a great set for your collection! The banner can be changed to fit any of the included sentiments - so versatile!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Endless Thanks
Ink: Blushing Bride, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark
Paper: Whisper White
Accessories: Gold Embossing powder, heat tool. Metallic Gold Thread

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

July Stamp Set of the Month - Bountiful Border

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out my newest Stamp Set of the Month for July - Bountiful Border. I love that this set offers both vine and individual floral options - a bit more versatility! Any sentiment can be added whether it be your favorite stamps, embellishments or framelits. Get these two samples FREE when you order the stamp set in my online store!

Order the stamp set here.

I will mail the cards to the address you provide in my online store.

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

A Special Retirement

Good Morning Stampers!

I had a special card to make for a dear friend who is celebrating her retirement. Her favorite color is Pool Party, so, of course, I had to make sure to fill the card with it! The Wild About Flowers is filled with beautiful, soft floral images and all new encouraging sentiments. A great addition to your collection!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Wild About Flowers
Ink: Whisper White, Pool Party, Early Espresso
Paper: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Pool Party DSP
Accessories: Whisper White Baker's Twine, Metal Edge Pearls, Pansy Punch, Elegant Dots embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

May Stamp Set of the Month - Age Awareness

Good Morning, Stampers!

WOW! You all are absolutely amazing to me! I want to THANK all of you who have purchased kits from me these last few days - I'm so glad you love them! Kits have shipped and will be arriving in your mailboxes soon!

Today, I have my newest Stamp Set of the Month to share with you. It features the Age Awareness stamp set and it is so fun for all ages!! Several witty sentiments that are sure to bring a smiles!!

The Stamp Set of the Month INCLUDES the 

15 piece photopolymer stamp set - Age Awareness - 

as well as these (2) card samples. 

$20.00 

(+shipping - US only)

Email me directly to order a kit:

rubberfunatics@att.net

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

To Stamp or Not to Stamp? Just Kidding!

Good Morning, Stampers!


I love all the giggles this new Just Kidding stamp set gives me! So many funny sayings PERFECT for celebrating good times with friends! Sadly, I can relate to ALL of them! hahaha!

Get your set HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Just Kidding

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Tangelo Twist, Crushed Curry, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Blushing Bride

Paper: Whisper White, Tangelo Twist, Crushed Curry, Birthday Bash DSP

Accessories: Boho Blossoms punch, Basic Rhinestones, Blender Pens, Little Letter Thinlits, In-Color Accessory Pack

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

NEW Photopolymer Stamp Set - Just Kidding

Good Morning, Stampers!

Have you see the NEWEST photopolymer stamp set? It's called Just Kidding and it is full of comical and clever sayings - a great girlfriend set and one that you will use over and over!

Order the stamp set HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Just Kidding

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Island Indigo, Sahara Sand, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Word Bubble framlits, Basic Rhinestones, Blender Pens

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Mmmmmmmm, Chocolate!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Have you see the February photopolymer stamp set called Lovely Amazing You? I have another card to share with you and it's a tasty one - ALMOST good enough to eat!

Who wouldn't want a card featuring CHOCOLATE??!!

Get this set in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Lovely Amazing You

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Happy Heart embossing folder, Stylish Stipes embossing folder, Beautifully Barouqe embossing folder, Itty Bitty Heart Punch, Itty Bitty Flower punch, Beautiful Wings embosslit, Basic Pearls, 1 1/4" circle punch, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, 1/8" hand punch

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Good Wishes

Good Morning, Stampers!

The NEWEST Photopolymer stamp set is NOW AVAILABLE! Lovely Amazing You is the February Photopolymer Stamp of the Month and it is just gorgeous!!

I created this card in Early Espresso and Encore Metallic Gold and it is so shimmery in person! The rhinestones have been colored using the Crumb Cake Blendabilities and the sweet little birdie is embossed in Gold Foil. This is quickly becoming my new favorite set!

Get your set in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Lovely Amazing You
Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Encore Metallic Gold
Paper: Naturals White, Gold Foil
Accessories: Bird Builder Punch, Tea Lace Doily, Circle Framelits, Stacked With Love Washi Tape, Basic Rhinestones, Spring Flowers embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Lovely Amazing You SNEEK PEEK!

Good Morning, Stampers!

If you follow my Facebook page, you know I spent last week in Orlando Florida at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference.

One of the best things at ANY Stampin' Up! event is the PRIZE PATROL! Everyone looks forward to winning! I, along with my fellow demonstrator friend, Laura, were lucky enough to win a Prize Patrol with our Tangelo Twist wrist bands.  We got the NEWEST Photopolymer stamp set called Lovely Amazing You - coming in mid-February as well as the Confetti Heart Punch! Lucky Us! You can see more of the Leadership highlights on the Shelli's blog HERE

I had some time to play around with the stamp set. See my creation!

I used blue and green hues to keep it a little more universal.

I can be used for any Wedding, Shower, Anniversary or for just about any 

occasion that you want to let someone know how much they are loved!

I'll keep you posted as to when this set becomes available

- be sure to check by often!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Lovely Amazing You

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, Gold Foil

Accessories: Happy Heart embossing folder, Confetti Heart Punch, Gold Baker's Twine, Clear embossing powder, gold embossing powder, heat tool, embossing buddy

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Snuggles and Smooches for Baby

Good Morning, Stampers!

I just can't seem to get enough of the Snuggles and Smooches photopolymer stamp set!  Today's card
combines the stamp set with the softness of the Blushing Bride and the daintiness of the lace and bow for a sweet little baby card.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Snuggles and Smooches
Ink: Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Best Year Ever DSP
Accessories: Bow Builder Punch, Delicate Designs embossing folder, Large Scallop Edgelit

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

January Stamp Set of the Month - Snuggles and Smooches

Good Morning, Stampers!

Time is running out to get your Snuggles and Smooches January Stamp Set of the Month! Get these two cards FREE when you purchase the stamp set in my online store HERE. Just a few card sets remain! It's the perfect time to get this fabulous set - just in time for Valentine's Day!

Set of 12            $15.95               #140326

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

My Silly Valentine

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a Valentine card to share with you today. It was so simple to do with a little help from my Washi Tape and the Snuggles and Smooches stamp set! Its a fun set to add lots of little layered pieces
to give some dimension to the card. A fun collage look!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Snuggles and Smooches

Ink: Jet Balck Stazon, Real Red, Whisper White

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Red Glimmer

Accessories: Stacked with Love Washi tape, Sweet Sadie Washi tape, Itty Bitty Accents Heart punch, Blender Pen, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details

We have officially begun the Create with Connie and Mary 

Spring Colllection! (4) weeks of exclusive projects

created especially for our subscribers! 

Visit Create with Connie and Mary for all of the details.

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Happy Birthday Buckaroo!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Do you know a little cowboy or cowgirl that would love this birthday card? The Yeehaw stamp set is a sweet set with lots of great little western-themed images perfect for your little "buck-a-roo"!

Order this while supplies last in my online store

www.stamp2it.stampinup.net - select SHOP NOW

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Yeehaw

Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Mossy Meadow, Real Red

Paper: Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Silver Foil

Accessories: Star Framelits, Cherfry Cobbler dazzling Details

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Smile, Sweetie Pie!

Good Morning, Stampers!

The Sketch Challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary is a simple and clean one! I kept my card exactly like the sketch - right down to the card sketch colors!

These adorable Sweetie Pie faces are the newest in the Stampin' Up! Photopolymer line up! I combined it with the sentiment from the Happy Day stamp set for a special little card that is sure to make anyone smile!

Visit Create with Connie and Mary to see all of the talented designer creations! You'll see a little peek into the designs and styles of what to expect from the Card "Create"tions Edition Designers. We are into our first week, but have no fear, you will still get all of the tutorials for all three weeks when you subscribe. 

Go to Create with Connie and Mary  for all of the details and subscribe!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sweetie Pie, Happy Day
Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Watercolor Wonder DSP
Accessories: Itty Bitty Flower punch, Basic Pearls, Blender Pen

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Hello, Sweetie Pie!

Good Morning, Stampers!

How did you enjoy the First-ever Blog Hop yesterday? Hopefully, it gave you a good idea of whats to come when the Card "Create"tions goes LIVE tomorrow and you subscribed!

I got the NEWEST Photopolymer Stamp set yesterday and just had to open it up and play! Sweetie Pie has the most adorable little girl faces!  I combined the sweet little face with the Oh, Hello stamp set. Keeping it mostly black and white really draws your eyes to the Real Red accents.

See ALL the Photopolymer Stamps HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Oh, Hello, Sweetie Pie

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Real Red

Paper: Whisper White

Acccessories: Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1 3/4" circle punch, Word Bubble Framelits

NOW is the time to subscribe to Create with Connie and Mary Card "Create"tions!

• 3 weeks of FABULOUS card ideas - 18 different sets (not including our two Preview sets). 
• Each SET is presented with 4 cards...for a total of 72 EXCLUSIVE card ideas NOT SEEN ANYWHERE ELSE!
• Each Saturday we will each do a small favor as a bonus item using the same set we use during the week.   These WILL be displayed publicly but only subscribers will see the cards!

Happy Stampin'!

~Melissa

NEWEST PHOTOPOLYMER Stamp Set - Bite Me!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Stampin' Up! has announced it's newest Photopolymer Stamp Set called 

Bite Me - just in time for Halloween! 

You can order and find all of the Photopolymer stamps Sets HERE!

Happy Stampin'!

~Melissa

Clear Stamps Have Arrived!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Last week, Stampin' Up! announced the trial program of Clear Photopolymer Stamps and today, I got my hands on on them! Those of you who know me, know that I am a "wood girl" but I only thought it fair to give them a try...whatcha think???

I combined the Henry Says stamp set with the new Designer Type Photopolymer stamp set and I must admit - I really like them! I am looking forward to seeing more!

Order your Photopolymer stamps now! Shop 24/7 HERE!

Happy Stampin'!

~Melissa