BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY: New Years Party Crackers and Champagne Set

NEWS YEARS PARTY FAVORS

It's almost time to ring in the 2017 New Year! Let's party like it's 1999 and make some fun party favors. My blog hop projects, and video, are for this New Years Eve party gift set including: Party Treat Crackers / Poppers and Champagne. Great DIY fun including heat embossing and how to make this cool teat cracker. Inspired by Kathrin Labus.

CARD: Wrapped in Warmth Christmas Card

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A great, quick and easy Christmas card idea from the retiring Wrapped in Warmth stamp set in the Holiday Catalog. Not only is the set retiring, it's also on sale during the Close Out sale. The coordinating Warmth & Cheer DSP is also retiring.

SNEAK PEEK: Gorgeous Life Looks Beautiful on You card

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This gorgeous card made it's debut on Tuesday's Stampin Scoop Show (Episode 25). Created with the new Beautiful You stamp set that is coming out in the 2017 Occasions Catalog. The lace image is from the Sale-a-bration Delicate Details stamp set. The background paper is from the Falling in Love DSP.

TREAT BAG: Yummy Little Christmas Treat Package

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Looking for quick and cute packages and bags for those holiday treats? I've got you covered. Everything is adorable in the Stampin Up Petite Cafe Gift bags. This bag was dressed up with the Yummy Little Christmas stamp set and some Whisper White Craft ink. Add a the pretty Real Red Ribbon, Gold binder clips, treat of your choice and it's complete.

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 25 – It’s Holiday Party

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – December 13

Episode 25 Join us for a Holiday Party on today’s Stampin Scoop Show! Complete with holiday kit prizes, sneak peeks, and lots and lots of bloopers. Technical difficulties have never been so funny. On today’s Stampin Scoop Show we shared some great projects from the retiring Holiday Catalog products. In addition we shared some fantastic sneak peek projects from the upcoming 2017 Stampin Up Occasions catalog. We unboxed and stamped with the new Birthday Bright Project Kit #142769.

CARD: Snow Way! It’s Christmas Already?

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Had to share this super cute snowman card this morning because this is exactly how I'm feeling lol. All of the sudden I realized Christmas is less then 2 weeks away and I am not ready! Oh my! This card was created with the Stampin Up Snow Place stamp set and matching Snow Friends framelits. Designed by Sharon Skelton.

STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW LIVE TODAY

Speaking of the holidays, we're having a Holiday Party on the Stampin Scoop Show today at 12 EST! Linda and I will be giving away Holiday Stampin Kits live, plus sharing some sneak peek projects. We'll also be revealing the new Birthday Bright Project Kit from the 2017 Occasions Catalog.

SNEAK PEEK: Nailed It – I knew I liked you card

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This fun card is from the Nailed It stamp set and coordinating framelits coming out in the upcoming 2017 Stampin Up Occasions catalog. It's so hard to find great masculine Valentine's day card ideas. This card works for anniversaries and birthdays too. The saw pun is so stinkin' cute "I knew I liked you the first time I saw you". The background is great with the combination of the Hardwood stamp and the Sending Love designer paper.

SNEAK PEEK: Thanks for the Smile Card from Dragonfly Dreams

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This card is such a "wow" card, it's striking! Created with a bunch of the new Stampin Up Occasions product line that launches January 4 to customers (is available now to demonstrators). That stamp set is called Dragonfly Dreams with matching framelits called Detailed Dragonfly. You'll be able to save 10% when you purchase them as a bundle. The background paper is called Falling in Love dsp. I have an update on the Stitched Shapes Framelits! They were so popular last month they sold out last month. Stampin Up says they should be back in stock in the middle of January (yeah!!!).

VIDEO: How to make a beautiful Northern Lights Alaskan Eskimo Card

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Super cool, and surprisingly easy "Alaskan Eskimo card from Stamp It Demonstator Pam Nichols.The beautiful northern lights background is striking. The Eskimo comes from the Stampin Up Cookie Cutter stamp set and punch. I loved it so much, I created a how-to video below. After I made the video, I found Pam had also made a video. She has a cool technique for masking the snow that she shows on her video here.

CARD: Cozy Critters Owl Christmas Card

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Super stinkin' cute "owl together" Christmas card from the Stampin Up Cozy Critters hostess stamp set & the Star of Light Stamp sets. The owls were punched from the Owl Builder Punch. The striped bottom edge comes from the Warmth & Cheer DSP stack.

SNEAK PEAK & VIDEO: Balloon Adventures Pop-Up Birthday Card

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The Stampin Up Balloon Pop-Up thinlits die is one of many super cool new products releasing in the 2017 Occasions Catalog product line. It's from the Party Animal Suite. This card is created with several products from the suite: Balloon Adventures stamp set, Balloon Pop-Up dies, Party Animal embellishments, Party Animal Designer Paper, & Emerald Envy Taffeta Ribbon. There's a "how-to" video below that shows how to use this fun new die.

VIDEO: How to make a Sweet Sugarplum silver Peace on Earth Card

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Today's how-to video tutorial is for this beautiful Sweet Sugarplum and Silver Peace on Earth card. Designed by my friend, and Stamp It Demonstrator, Mary Bush. It was created with the Stampin Up Holly Jolly Greetings stamp set and coordinating Christmas Greetings Dies. With a little help from the Flourish thinlits, Glitter Ribbon and Fancy Frost Specialty Paper. stampin-up-year-end-close-out Fancy Frost paper and Sweet Sugarplum glimmer ribbon are retiring...and on sale!! This gorgeous ribbon is from the Glitter Ribbon Combo in the Holiday catalog. Not only is it retiring, it's on sale in the Stampin Up Close Out sale for $3.60!!! Hurry, while supplies last.

CARD: Beautiful Holly Jolly Layers Christmas Card

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Today's beautiful Christmas card is from the Stampin Up Holly Jolly Layers hostess stamp set. You'll find this limited edition set on Page 3 of the 2016 Holiday Catalog. The "jolly" is cut with the Christmas Greetings dies from gold foil card stock. The Metallic Enamel Shapes, and Gold threading are great accents. Holly Jolly Layers is on the Retiring List, which is while supplies last. Don't miss out on these great products during the Stampin Up Year End Close Out sale.

SNEAK PEEK & VIDEO: Lift Me Up & Away Hot Air Balloon Card

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Sending Smiles Across the Miles ~ from the Stampin Up Lift Me Up stamp set and Up & Away thinlits dies that are coming out in the new 2017 Occasions Catalog. I love the hot air balloon die, over the Festive Birthday Designer paper. It's so cool! Check out the video below for some details on this set.

CARD: Santa’s Sleigh Be Merry Holiday Card

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I love this beautiful holiday card. It was created with the Stampin' Up Santa's Sleigh thinlits. Rudolph the Red Nosed-Reindeer was cut from the Dazzling Diamonds glimmer paper. The trees were cut from the Presents & Pinecones DSP. Rudolph's nose is a Bright enamel dot stick on.

VIDEO: November 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Alternate Projects & Giveaway

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NOVEMBER PAPER PUMPKIN

This month’s November 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit is called “Winter Wonderland“. The weather outside is frightful wonderful! It’s time to get cozy by the fireplace with some hot chocolate and the Wonderful Winterland Kit. With gently falling flurries and houses nestled on the hillsides, this picturesque project is sure to warm your heart.

VIDEO: 2nd Occasions Catalog Pre-Order Haul and Giveaway

My Stampin Up Occasions Catalog pre-order just arrived! I was so excited to open it up. I jumped on Facebook Live and shared it. During the broadcast, my Dad and step-mother arrived from Alabama and their parrots made special guest appearances. One of them wanted to hijack the broadcast, he did not want to leave my shoulder lol. You can get more info on the upcoming Occasions Catalog here.

SNEAK PEEK VIDEOS! Watercolor Pencils are coming and more

Yesterday the upcoming Stampin Up 2017 Occasions catalog launched for demonstrators. What an exciting day it was! My Stamp It demo group had so much fun sharing what we ordered and comparing who earned the most Sale-a-bration products on our Facebook group. We were downright giddy. My pre-order will be in later today and I'm hoping to jump on Facebook Live and share the haul with you. Along with some fantastic cards created with the new products. stampin-up-watercolor-pencils

SPECIAL: Double Frequent Buyer Points – Earn Free Stamps extended thru December 18

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Double Frequent Buyer Points

December 1-15, 2016 As if December wasn't awesome enough with the Year End Close out sale, I'm going to make it even better by helping you get some free stamps. All orders placed in my online store from December 1-15 will receive DOUBLE FBP from me. Learn more about my Frequent Buyer Point program, and how to track and redeem your points here. Happy Shopping!

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CARD: Jolly Friends Moose Ornament Christmas Card

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Everything about this moose makes me smile! He's so dang cute. From the Stampin Up Jolly Friends stamp set in the Holiday Catalog. Here he's layered over the Swirly Scribbles die, with some Real Red bakers twine tied on, making it an ornament!

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 24 – Presents & Pinecones Suite

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THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – November 29

Episode 24 On today’s Stampin Scoop Show we showcased Stampin Up Presents and Pinecones Suite on pages 18 - 21 of the 2016 Holiday Catalog. We shared a ton of amazing projects created with this suite. Linda stamped a beautiful card. There are photos of the projects below.

CARD: Wonder of Christmas Z-Fold Angel Card

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This beautiful z-fold Christmas card was created with the Stampin Up Wonder of Christmas stamp set. These stamps are on sale as part of the Online Extravaganza sale, that ends today. The angel was stamped on shimmery white card stock, and watercolored with ink pads and aqua painters. Z-FOLD: Here's a "how-to" video for creating the z-fold technique.

VIDEO: Playful Palette Paper on Sale 1 Day Only – see projects

cm11011b The Stampin Up Playful Palette designer paper stack is one of the special deals released as part of the 24 hour Cyber Monday door buster sale. Cyber Monday begins tonight at midnight (MT) and is only good for 1 day. It is the finale of the Online Extravaganza Sale that has been AMAZING this past week and also ends Monday, November 28.

CARD: Season of Joy Holiday Card

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Beautiful Season of Joy Holiday card. The Stampin Up Christmas Pines stamp set & Pine Bough impressions folder are both on sale. But hurry, the Pine Bough is in the Online Extravaganza sale and that ends tomorrow (Monday). Don't miss the 1 day sale tomorrow! The background was created with the Presents & Pinecones DSP and Red Glimmer paper. The word "joy" was cut from the Wonderful Wreath dies.

VIDEO: How to make a Shadowbox Santa Card

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Today's video is this super cool Shadowbox Santa card from the Stampin Up Detailed Santa dies. Last month we had a Stamp It demo group stamp camp before the Phoenix Stampin Up OnStage event and Betsy Nagle brought these for us to make. Not only are these super fun, they are surprisingly easy to make. The free pdf below has the measurements for you, and the video has the instructions. Enjoy!