rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #402

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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For our rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge, we’re wrapping ourselves in the cozy magic of Christmas treats—peppermint swirls, gingerbread giggles, cocoa‑cup comfort, and all the sugary sparkle that makes the season feel deliciously creative.

Whether your crafting style leans toward elegant holiday shimmer or playful cookie‑cutter charm, this theme is wide open for your imagination to nibble on.

I created this gable box featuring the Merriest Tags bundle from the Online Exclusives Collection—a perfect pairing of peppermint stripes, candy‑cane charm, and joyful greetings. I tied the box with  red and white stitched ribbon, giving it a straight from Santa’s workshop feel. The layered tag and stocking detail make it ideal for gifting cocoa packets, holiday cookies, or a gift card for a cozy holiday sip!

Shop the gable boxes HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Merriest Tags
Ink: Basic Black, Craft White
Paper: Basic White, Real Red, Basic Black, A Stitched Season DSP
Accessories: Seasonal Cheer Mini embossing folder, Merriest Tags dies, Real Red Stitched Ribbon, Gable Boxes
Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine

Thanks so much for joining me this week. I hope you got a little holiday inspiration!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Spooktacular Halloween Treats!!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

There’s nothing quite like crafting for Halloween—the air tingles with creativity, and every patterned paper seems to whisper “boo!” These treat bags, made with the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper and Playful Packaging Dies, are the perfect way to share a little handmade happiness.

Each bag features a different Halloween personality: a grinning pumpkin, a cheeky vampire, a friendly ghost, and a quirky Frankenstein. So quick and easy - fill them with candy corn or your favorite seasonal sweets, and you’ve got instant smiles for coworkers, classmates, or trick‑or‑treaters!

Shop the Playful Packaging dies HERE

Shop the Spooktacular designer paper HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

OR, choose these products when you join

and get this Welcome Box filled with fun surprises!

JOIN HERE

Thoughtful Octopus Sweet Treat

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Thoughtful Octopus stamp set from Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives has completely stolen my heart—and today’s project shows exactly why. This charming little octopus is the perfect mix of whimsical and fun, and it shines on quick handmade gifts like this peach‑candy treat bag.

The Thoughtful Octopus Stamp Set is like an eight-armed hug in stamp form, featuring an octopus, seahorse, cupcakes, party hats, and more. Whether you’re crafting for birthdays, thank-yous, or just-because moments, these stamps bring playful under-the-sea charm to every project.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Thoughtful Octopus

Ink: Tudeo Black, Coastal Cabana, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Timid Tiger

Paper: Basic White, Coastal Cabana

Accessories: 4" x 8" cellophane bags, Water Painters

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weeklt Challenge #631

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Paper Craft Crew is changing things

up for this week's challenge!

We are featuring Anything But a Card!

There are so many fun ideas to include:

scrapbooking, home decor, treats,

gifts and party favors just to name a few!

I LOVE creating and giving treats for Halloween!

The NEW Spooky Halloween bundle is filled with

adorable little images for sweet All Treats NO Tricks

 party fun! I combined the dies from Fright Night to create this 

little party favor. Perfect for classroom treats or for co-workers!

Both bundles are part of the Online Exclusives Collection.

 

Shop the Spooky Halloween and Fright Night products

in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Spooky Halloween

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Spooky Sweet DSP

Accessories: Spooky Halloween dies, Fright Night dies, Petunia Pop ribbon, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers

Stampin' Blends: Granny Apple Green, Timid Tiger, Petunia Pop, Peach Pie

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge!

Leprechaun Boots Table Favors

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I saw these adorable little boots at the Dollartree

and just knew they would make cute table 

favors for St. Patrick's Day! The little rosettes

were created with the Round We Go bundle and

the Country Flowers stamp set and I filled the 

boots with Andes mints.

Shop my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Country Flowers

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Shy Shamrock, Gold Glimmer

Accessories: Round We Go dies, Just Jade ribbon

Misc.: Polymer clay sprinkles (Hobby Lobby), Leprechaun Boots (Dollartree), Lollipop Sticks (Wilton)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring Stampin' Up!

and dollar store items! 

FREE TUTORIALS!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out the FREE TUTORIAL I am offering in my weekly newsletter this week! It's a treat holder that features the Storybook Friends stamp set from the Jan - Apr Mini Catalog. They make great party favors, classroom treats, co-worker treats or table favors for Easter dinner. Make sure you are subscribed to my email so you can print and create! Join HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas 2024

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so excited to share 12 days of

holiday paper craft projects with you!

Throughout the month of December, I

will be sharing gift ideas, gift packaging,

treat holders and more to help you

prepare for the holiday season! 

For the first project, I have this sweet little treat bag

made using a single sheet of 6" x 6" designer paper.

This little favor can be used for a class party, 

co-workers or even at a place setting for your holiday dinner.

It fits (3) mini candy bars.

blue: score     red: cut

1. Score one side if the 6" x 6" designer paper

     at 1 1/2" and 4 1/2".

2. Rotate and score at 2 1/2" and 3 1/2".

3. Trim along the score lines to the center on all 4 sides.

4. Fold along the score lines. 

5. Bring the sides to the middle and adhere to form the box.

6. Fold down the designer paper about 1/2" on the font and back and adhere.

7. Cut a 1/2" x 10" strip of Basic White cardstock.

8. Stamp the sentiment across the strip.

9. Adhere the ends of the strip to the inside of the box to create a handle.

10. Cut a deer from the designer paper.

11. Tie a bow in the ribbon and adhere to the backside of the deer using a glue dot.

12. Adhere the deer to the front of the box using Stampin' Dimensionals.

13. Color a Basic Rhinestone using Real Red Stampin' Blends and adhere to the nose.

13. Fill the box with your favorite treat!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Reindeer Fun

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Take a Bow DSP, Reindeer Days DSP

Accessories: Silver/White ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stampin' Blends.

See you soon for more 12 Days of holiday fun!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #316

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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This week, the rubberFUNatics weekly challenge is

Anything BUT a card! I found these cute little snowman

shaped chocolates and wrapped them with designer series

papers. I then wrapped and tied the ribbon and finished them off 

with a snowflake and holly and a sentiment. Great for

a party favor or to slip in a customer order for the holidays!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Attention Shoppers

Ink: Pecan Pie, Night of Navy

Paper: Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Traditions of St. Nick DSP, A little Bit Festive DSP

Accessories: Night of Navy ribbon, CherryCobbler ribbon, , One of a Kind dies, Reindeer

Fun dies, Changing Leaves dies, chocolate candy bars

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #591

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!

This week, it's anything BUT a card! I love making little

treats and gifts so I am so excited to get creating!

These little party crackers are perfect as a party favor, stocking stuffer

 or a placesetting for holiday dinner and this adorable reindeer

from the Reindeer Fun dies is just adorable! The Sketched Plaid stamp and

cracker box die are on sale so now is the best time to add these

to your collection! Get all the details on these in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Sketched Plaid

Ink: Pecan Pie
Paper: Pecan Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Verey Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Reindeer Fun dies, Cracker and Treat Box dies, Cherry Cobbler ribbon

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Get more ideas on this week's challenge:

Reindeer Treats

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Take a peek at the all - new Reindeer Fun bundle coming in September to my online store! This adorable bundle features deer images, dies cuts and holiday sentiments just in time for all your holiday projects making! These treats are great for party favors, table place cards or for a little holiday surprise for a co-worker. Whip up a whole herd in no time! 

The base is super-easy to make. Cut a piece of

cardstock to 3 1/2" x 5" and score at 1 1/2", 3", 4 1/2"

Fold along the score lines and adhere the flap at the end

with 2-sided tape or liquid glue. I filled this box with a

large Tootsie Roll candy. 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Reindeer Fun

Ink: Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Traditions of St. Nick DSP

Accessories: Reindeer Run dies,  Spotlight on Nature dies

Happie Stampin;!
~Melissa

Playful Halloween

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Take a look at this playful little ghost! This adorable little guy is the newest addition to the Online Exclusives collection starting tomorrow, July 3rd! He'll be flying his way into your craft room just in time for Halloween crafting fun! Check out him and all the other Online Exclusives in my online store tomorrow! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Once Stamp at a Time October Blog Hop - Pumpkin Spice

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the One Stamp at a Time October Blog Hop!
This month, the theme is Pumpkin Spice and the team has some

fun and festive pumpkin ideas to share with you! Grab your

pumpkin latte and take some time to check out our projects!

Just a pig and his pumpkin! I was happy to see how well the

This Little Piggy bundle coordinates with the Hello Harvest bundle! 

I'm in hog heaven!!

This little pumpkin treat holder is big enough

to hold a few small caramels and is the

perfect classroom, coworkers or Thanksgiving favor! 

Fun tip: If you don't coordinating ribbon, just

color white crinkle ribbon using your Stampin' Blends marker!

To create the box:

1. Cut a 3" x 3 1/2" Pumpkin Pie rectangle.

2. Along the 3" side, score at 5/8" from each side. (blue lines)

3. Along the 3 1/2" side, score at 1 1/4" and 2 1/4". (blue lines)

4. Cut from the edge to the 5/8" score line on each side. (red lines)

5. Fold along the score lines and assemble flaps to create the box.

6. Stamp (2) pumpkin on Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black ink.

7. Color using Pumpkin Pie and SU500 Stampin' Blends. Cut.

8. Adhere a pumpkin to each side of the box.

9. Color a 4" piece of White Crinkle ribbon using Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends.

10. Tie in a bow and adhere to the stem of the pumpkin.

11. Cut a 3/4" x 5" strip of Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the handle.

12. Adhere the handle to the inside of the boax on each side.

13. Fill with your favorite treats!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Hello Harvest, This Birthday Piggy

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Mango Melody, Vellum, Soft Suede, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Mossy Meadow, Brights DSP

Accessories: White Crinkle ribbon, Piggy dies, Stitched with Whimsy dies, Classic Matte Dots

Stampin' Blends: SU900, SU500, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Mossy Meadow

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Thank You Pocket Envelopes

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Mini Pocket Envelope dies are are going to be a huge hit for the upcoming holidays! Treat holders, stocking stuffers and gift card holders are just a few gift ideas that you can create for family friends, co-workers, classmates or any one else you pass a gift along to during the holiday season and beyond. 

I created and included these sweet little yummy treats as a thank you for my Santa Express Holiday Project kit to go subscribers. They can keep for themselves or give as a gift for someone special. They feature the Santa Express Memories and more card packs - a quick and easy way to embellish these festive little pockets!

Shop these items in my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Fun Package Ideas

 Good Morning, Stampers!

With the holidays approaching, I thought it would be fun to share some package ideas with you. We offer three different size acetate boxes that can be filled with anything from your handmade cards, home made treats or even store-bought candy and these boxes are the perfect solution for putting your personal holiday stampin' touch on! It's never too early to start planning!

Shop the acetate boxes HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa