Sale-a-bration Blog Hop - Crafty Collaborations

Hello Stamping Friends,

I'm so excited about Sale-a-bration beginning again. Isn't it great that we now have two different Sale-a-brations in one year? Now through September earn FREE items (stamps, accessories, or designer paper) with each qualifying order or you can host a party and earn even more FREEBIES. 

I'm excited to be a part of this hop because you will get to see so many great ideas using the Sale-a-bration items. I have several dates open if you would like to host a gathering for you and your friends so everyone can earn some FREE goodies. Contact me today.

For my card, I started with a regular size card base, but then I folded the front flap back to the fold in the middle of the card to switch it up a bit. I layered cardstock and the Penguin Playmates designer paper on both the folded flap as well as the inside of the card.

I then used the sketched looking square in the Textures and Frames set you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-a-bration to frame the hello greeting from the Biggest Wishes stamp set. In reality, it is quite a simple card, but sometimes we need those as crafters. We need to be able to make multiples or we may just need to be quick because we don't have time. This card allows us to be creative and crafty with minimal time required.

I definitely think you need the basic white cardstock in the card to write your message on. I have been adding white cardstock to the inside of most of my cards because it is just easier to write on and certainly easier for the recipient to read. Plus, I think it just look more finished that way.

Don't forget to keep hopping. Click the links below to see more Sale-a-bration inspiration. Remember, contact me to schedule your gathering for a fun time stamping with friends.

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

A Fall Color Challenge Blog Hop with the Stampers Dozen

Hello Stamping Friends,

Time for another great blog hop with the Stampers Dozen. I always look forward to the challenge of creating for this monthly blog hop. This month is no different. A good fall color challenge is what we were given this month. I enjoy color challenges because it often takes me out of my comfort zone of the colors I use most often. 

This color challenge is no different. I probably wouldn't have put these particular colors together on my own, but I think they are pretty great together after working with them. And they are definitely great for fall cards, don't you think?

This is a simple card that comes together very quickly. One stamp set, four pads, one designer series paper pack and three sheets of cardstock. I also added a smidge of metallic mesh ribbon for an extra little touch. Oh, wait, let's not forget the dimensionals. You know they are my favorite. 

Speaking of favorites, fall is also my favorite season. The leaves are so vibrant and colorful, crisp nights, pumpkins, hay rides, cider donuts, and everything else that comes with it. The only problem I have is the fact that winter will soon be upon us and that is my least favorite season. 

Bumble Bee

Cinnamon Cider

Cherry Cobbler

Early Espresso

Very Vanilla

Remember to keep hopping through to see even more great projects made using these great fall colors. Click on the links below. Thank you for stopping by. I'll see you soon.

Stamper's Dozen October 2020 Blog Hop

1. Patty Chenail – Stamp-Patty’s - Stamping in My Flops
2. Judy Garza – Creativity Released
3. Sharon Hashimoto Burkert – As the Ink Dries
4. Carol Payne – Carol Payne Stamps
5. Joanne Cantrell – Keep It Simple, Stampers
6. Rachel Yurkanin – Stamping with Rachel
7. Bonnie O'Neill – Bonnie Stamped

Product List

Love Of Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153452] $18.00	2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153070] $11.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50
Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad [153116] $7.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $7.50	Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad [153114] $7.50
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685] $8.75	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686] $8.75	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $9.75
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Metallic Mesh Ribbon [153550] $8.00

Time to Say Thank You

Hello Stamping Friends,

This week with the Sisters in Stamping we are sharing thank you cards. We all have so much to be thankful for to others around us, especially first responders during the past few months. So much is going on in the world and they constantly put their lives on the line to protect ours. I don't have any particular stamps that I thought would be geared to just first responders, but I think they would even appreciate this simple card with just a mere thank you on it. So, next time you are out and about take a thank you card with you and pass it along to any first responder you encounter on your travels. I bet you will make their day with this unexpected kind gesture.

I used the 2020-2022 In-Colors 6"x6" designer series paper for my card. The one and only stamp I used on this card says it all.

This card is so super, quick and easy to make you can make a stack of them to keep with you to pass out. I added the greeting to the card using dimensionals. The rest is attached paper to paper. I really love how this turned out. It took me about ten minutes to make. Now that is quick.

Just think if you change the designer series paper, you can have a totally different looking card that is just as easy to make.

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more thank you card ideas.

Also, don't forget the awesome deal happening right now. The best value from Stampin' Up! $99 for over $225 in product. Ask me how to get this today.

Product List 

Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [149471] $18.00	2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153070] $11.50	Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153078] $8.75
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00