Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to my USA friends! I hope you're taking time off to enjoy family and friends!  I'll be back on December 2nd with more fun projects!

Christmas Reindeer Fold Flat Box-VIDEO!

I'm so super excited about this box!  It's one of my favorite boxes ever!!  It was inspired by a box that I got at Walt Disney World last week from The Ganachery in Disney Springs.  All the details on how to create this box are in the video make sure you check it out for instructions.

To make the box you'll need a piece of cardstock that is 9 7/8" x 7 1/2".  On the 9 7/8" side score at 1 1/8", 4 3/8", 5 1/2", and 8 3/4".  On the 7 1/2" side score at 1 1/8" and 6 3/8".  You'll need to create some diagonal score lines on four of your squares.  The box is the same in either direction so choose the middle ones and ones on either the left or right side.  The diagonal lines will go in toward the center of the bottom of the box.

When you're done assembling your box, the box will fold flat making it easy to store.  If you have a big event or want to have lots of boxes on hand this holiday season this is a great box to make.  When you're ready to fill simple fold the box back up.

The magnets hold the box closed.  This is such a fun box to make and you can make a bunch in no time! Check out my video for more details on this box and how to create it.  Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and never miss a video.

Note: I apologize for the low quality video.  Apparently my son was downloading stuff to his phone while I was recording and the quality of my video ended up less than ideal.



Supplies:

Real Red Cardstock
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/102482/real-red-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=61459

Real Red Ink
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/147084/real-red-classic-stampin-pad?dbwsdemoid=61459

Garden Green Ink
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/147089/garden-green-classic-stampin-pad?dbwsdemoid=61459

Toile Tidings DSP
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/150432/toile-tidings-designer-series-paper?dbwsdemoid=61459

Very Vanilla Cardstock
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/101650/very-vanilla-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=61459

Gold Glimmer Paper
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/146958/gold-glimmer-paper?dbwsdemoid=61459

Gold Ribbon
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/152156/gold-1-4-6-4-mm-shimmer-ribbon?dbwsdemoid=61459

Holiday Rhinestones
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/150457/holiday-rhinestone-basic-jewels?dbwsdemoid=61459

Merry Christmas To All Set
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/147702/merry-christmas-to-all-photopolymer-stamp-set?dbwsdemoid=61459

Detailed Deer DIes
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/147915/detailed-deer-dies?dbwsdemoid=61459

Stitched Nested Label Dies
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/149638/stitched-nested-labels-dies?dbwsdemoid=61459

Simply Scored
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/122334/simply-scored?dbwsdemoid=61459

Take Your Pick Tool
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/144107/take-your-pick?dbwsdemoid=61459

Tombow Multipurpose Glue
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/110755/multipurpose-liquid-glue?dbwsdemoid=61459

Glue Dots
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/103683/mini-glue-dots?dbwsdemoid=61459

Snail Adhesive
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/104332/snail-adhesive?dbwsdemoid=61459

Paper Snips
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/103579/paper-snips?dbwsdemoid=61459

Magnets can be found on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/ZJWEI-Multi-Use-Refrigerator-Magnets-Science/dp/B076NMDS8C/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Hmlkeci+Small+Multi-Use+Refrigerator+Magnets+for+Refrigerator%2C+Science%2C+Crafts+-+Tiny+Round+Disc%2C+Sliver%2C+8MM+x+1MM+-+Approximately%2C+100Pcs&qid=1574877114&sr=8-1

Blog Post 2900!

I started my blog way back in 2008. I started it because I wanted to have a reason to stamp every day.  I knew that if I was stamping every single day I'd get better and better at it.  Well I have and I'm continuing to learn new stamping techniques all the time.  My blog has come a long way, but there's always room for improvement.  I have plans that will hopefully be rolled out soon to better enhance my blog.  If you've stopped by my blog every day or if this is your first visit here THANK YOU!!!  I absolutely love what I do, and being able to stay home with my kids has been rewarding on so many levels and as a supporter of my business I have YOU to thank for that!  In honor of my 2900 blog post I have chosen 3 projects that I've made over the years that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE!! You can click their titles to learn more about each one.  Enjoy!

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Disney Cupcakes: I still have these cards and looked at them recently.  I had considered taking them with us on our Disney trip and using them for mousekeeping tips but 2 years later I still can't bear to part with them!

Gold Birthday: What is not to love about this card?!  There's beautiful water coloring, gold lettering, flowers, embossing!  There's too many thing!  LOVE!!

Glitter and Rainbows: Rainbows and gold glitter splatter all over!  Yes please!  I love this fun card!

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!  

Bath Bomb Gift Box

My friend is about to move into a new house and I wanted to give her an early housewarming gift.  She loves to take baths so I got her some fun bath bombs and made a super cute box to gift them in.  For the box I used the Monsters Bash DSP.  It's a Halloween DSP but the pattern is so beautiful you could use it year round!

The stamp sets I used were Beautiful Day for the flower and To A Wild Rose for the greeting.   I colored the flower with Rococo Rose and Old Olive Stampin' Blends.  And finished the box with a Rococo Rose Gathered Ribbon Bow.  

Inside there are 4 beautiful bath bombs.  PS they smell amazing!  They sat on my desk for a while and I loved smelling them!  I got the bath bombs from etsy you can shop her store here.  I know you're going to ask about the box, I cannot find my notes with all the measurement and details on it.  I'm so sorry!!  If I locate them I'll make sure to update this post.

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Beautiful Friendship Birthday

I've probably shared more Beautiful Friendship cards then I can count!  This is one of my favorite stamp sets in the Annual Catalog.  Every time I use it I'm reminded why I love it so much!  This card is no exception.  I love the Gold Glimmer Paper accents and the colors all together work so well!  Who knew Mint Macaron, Merry Merlot, Rococo Rose and Daffodil Delight would be so beautiful together!  You can see and shop for all the supplies I used on this card here.

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Snowflake Pillow Box

If you need a quick and fun way to give a small gift or even a gift card I have the solution!  This cute pillow box is so quick and easy to put together!  The Pillow Boxes come 10 boxes for only $5!  It's such deal!  All you have to do is decorate it!  I used some Brights DSP the Pacific Point pattern to wrap around my box. TIP this 6x6 pattern will be just a hair short to go around your box completely so make sure you start and end in the front so you can cover the missing area with your label.  Also make sure to wrap your DSP with the box assembled.  For the label I used the For Every Season Bundle to do all my stamping.  I die cut the label with the Ornate Frames Dies and finished the box with Holiday Rhinestones and White Bakers Twine.

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Plaid Nugget Boxes

At my class this month I gave these super cute gift boxes.  Seriously aren't those bears the cutest!!!  EEEKK!!!  I may have gotten the Still Scenes Bundle for those little bears alone!  So cute!!!  The box is a hinged box that I made from the Wrapped In Plaid DSP.

Inside the boxes were 4 Hershey Nuggets also wrapped in the coordinating DSP.  I love it!!  I didn't create this box.  I was inspired by fellow demonstrator Julie, you can see her video here.

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Stepped Up Snowman

At my class a couple weeks ago we made a card similar to this one.  I loved that card that I wanted to step it up a little.  You can see the original card here.  To step it up I added some Silver Glimmer Paper, a fun snow bank and lots more character to the snow man.  So cute!!!

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Snowman Season Online Class-plus Video!

Welcome to my November Online Party!!!  I'm super excited about this online party!  Plus it's a 10 day party so you can shop when you want!!  How does the Online Party work? Well just like an in person class with me your class is free with a minimum order of $35 (before tax and shipping).  When you shop my online store with the host code and place an order of at least $35 (before tax and shipping) I'll mail you all the class supplies for FREE!  It's that easy!!  Shop here using this host code M4T9R97X

  Here's some things to keep in mind as you order:

• You MUST use the host code when you order or I won't mail your class supplies.
• The only exception to using the host code is if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping).  If you're order is over $150 you'll receive Stampin' Rewards-or FREE stuff plus I'll still send you the supplies.  All orders under $150 must use host code.
• You MUST order between November 14-November 24.  After 24 you will no longer receive the class free with an order. 
• Your kit will be put in the mail no later than November 27.    
• Stampin' Up!'s Black Friday Sale ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA will take place November 20-22!  Shop the sale and get the class FREE!!!  

Along with your free class you'll also receive my free November PDF with three exclusive projects as a thank you for your order.  PDF's will be emailed on Monday, November 25.

So what will you be making for your online class?  I'm featuring the adorable Snowman Season Bundle for the class.  You'll get to make these three projects.  All supplies will arrive cut, punched, die cut or embossed as needed.  You only need to provide ink, stamps and adhesive!

I've listed all the supplies below the video so if you'd like to purchase any of the supplies I used to complete the cards you can add those to your order.  You don't have to purchase the supplies I used to get the class for free.  Your order can contain ANY products you want, from the Annual Catalog, Holiday Catalog, Clearance Rack or Online Extravaganza Sale!

There's 2 cards and a fun gift card holder.  I love this gift card holder because the gift card slides up like magic when you open it! Plus is sooooo easy to make!!!

You can watch the video below to see how all the projects are made then place your order.  When your free make and take supplies arrive you can refer back to the video for instruction on how to assemble your projects.



Supplies used:

Snowman Season Bundle
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/152337/snowman-season-bundle-en?dbwsdemoid=61459

Itty Bitty Christmas Set
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/150513/itty-bitty-christmas-cling-stamp-set-en?dbwsdemoid=61459

Real Red Cardstock
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/102482/real-red-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=61459

Seaside Spray Cardstock
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/150883/seaside-spray-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=61459

Shaded Spruce Cardstock
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/146981/shaded-spruce-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=61459

Pool Party Cardstock
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/122924/pool-party-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=61459

Basic Black Cardstock
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/121045/basic-black-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=61459

Whisper White Cardstock
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/100730/whisper-white-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=61459

Let It Snow DSP
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/150393/let-it-snow-specialty-designer-series-paper?dbwsdemoid=61459

Memento Black Ink
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/132708/tuxedo-black-memento-ink-pad?dbwsdemoid=61459

Real Red Ink
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/147084/real-red-classic-stampin-pad?dbwsdemoid=61459

Shaded Spruce Ink
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/147088/shaded-spruce-classic-stampin-pad?dbwsdemoid=61459

Seaside Spray Ink
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/150085/seaside-spray-classic-stampin’-pad?dbwsdemoid=61459

Real Red Stampin' Blends
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/147935/real-red-combo-pack-stampin-blends?dbwsdemoid=61459

Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/147938/shaded-spruce-combo-pack-stampin-blends?dbwsdemoid=61459

Pool Party Stampin' Blends
 https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/144605/pool-party-stampin-blends-markers-combo-pack?dbwsdemoid=61459

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/144599/pumpkin-pie-stampin-blends-markers-combo-pack?dbwsdemoid=61459

Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/149569/seaside-spray-stampin-blends-combo-pack?dbwsdemoid=61459

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/144601/crumb-cake-stampin-blends-markers-combo-pack?dbwsdemoid=61459

Holiday Rhinestones
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/150457/holiday-rhinestone-basic-jewels?dbwsdemoid=61459

Rhinestones
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/144220/rhinestone-basic-jewels?dbwsdemoid=61459

White Bakers Twine
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/124262/whisper-white-solid-baker-s-twine?dbwsdemoid=61459

Let It Snow Embellishment Kit
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/150425/let-it-snow-embellishment-kit?dbwsdemoid=61459

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/133324/scalloped-tag-topper-punch?dbwsdemoid=61459

Stitched Shapes Dies
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/152323/stitched-shapes-dies?dbwsdemoid=61459

Layering Ovals Dies
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/151771/layering-ovals-dies?dbwsdemoid=61459

Corrugated Embossing Folder
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/151811/corrugated-3d-embossing-folder?dbwsdemoid=61459

SNAIL
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/104332/snail-adhesive?dbwsdemoid=61459

Dimensionals
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/104430/stampin-dimensionals?dbwsdemoid=61459

Glue Dots
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/103683/mini-glue-dots?dbwsdemoid=61459

Tombow Liquid Glue
https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/110755/multipurpose-liquid-glue?dbwsdemoid=61459

More Gold Dipped Leaves

If you loved my card yesterday you'll love todays too!!  I had a few extra gold dipped leaves from yesterdays card so I made another card!  I love this one too!  I used all the same supplies as yesterday but added a greeting from Itty Bitty Birthdays and added some Petal Pink ribbon.  The Pear Pizzazz cardstock is embossed with the Scripty Folder.  I love this fun card.

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Gold Dipped Leaves

I have a gorgeous card to share today!  I pulled out my Rooted In Nature Set along with my Nature's Roots Dies.  I love the final card!!!  I stamped the leaves over and over again in Soft Sea Foam, Petal Pink and Blushing Bride all over my background until it was covered.  I also die cut and embossed a few leaves in Blushing Bride and Petal Pink.  

To get the gold edges I pressed my Versamark Pad onto the bottom of them then dipped them into Gold Embossing Powder and heated them up.  I love that the Versamark ink got into all those embossed details on the leaves.  To finish the card I added some Gold Glimmer Dots, available only for a limited time!  The greeting is from Perennial Birthday and I love that it covers the bottom of the card.

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Snow Front

It took me a while to get the Snow Front Set in the Holiday Catalog but I'm so glad I did.  I love builder sets like this and this one makes beautiful winter scenes!  For my card base I started by stamping the Birch Background Stamp in Crumb Cake on Crumb Cake Cardstock.  I added some DSP from the Neutral DSP Collection and a small piece of Crumb Cake Ribbon from the Come To Gather pack.

I did all my stamping on a Stitched Square in Pear Pizzazz and Soft Suede and heat embossed a greeting from the Itty Bitty Christmas set.  The Snow Front set doesn't come with any greetings so make sure you have some on hand to use.  For the fun scallop on the side I used one of the scalloped squares in the Layering Squares Dies and just trimmed it to my desired length.  LOVE that quick accent!  Finally I finished it with some Gold Pearls that colored with some Dark Soft Suede Blends.  I love that we can customize pearls to ANY color we need!  I did a couple layers to make sure I had a nice dark pearl.

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Harvest Hellos With Stampin' Blends

I'm still using the Harvest Hellos Bundle and it's still one of my favorite in the entire Holiday Catalog.  If you haven't purchased yours yet make sure you do!  It's a MUST HAVE!  This fun Thanksgiving card features the pumpkin that I stamped in Pumpkin Pie ink and colored using Mango Melody Combo and Light Pumpkin Pie Blends.  I love the way it came out.  This would make a great tag for a Thanksgiving treat box too.

The greeting is from the Seaside Notions set.  I picked it up in last months flash sale and I couldn't love it more!  The greeting is cut out with the Ornate Frames Dies.  To finish the card I stamped lots of pumpkin leaves in Shaded Spruce on Shaded Spruce.  And finished with a Linen Thread Bow.

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Cup of Christmas Facebook Live

If you joined me yesterday you saw me make this adorable Cup of Christmas card.  This stamp set is so much fun and super unique! The two mugs in it (striped and polka dots) are reversible!  So you can stamp your mug with the handle on the left or right! I love that versatility with ONE stamp!!!  For the background I used the Basic Patterns Decorative Masks to add that fun pattern.  Isn't it cool!?  I love it and it's super easy with the masks.  The whipped cream or foam on top of the mug is mad with the Pretty Label Punch.  I learned that tip from Allison Okamitsu, a fellow demonstrator in Canada.  To finish the card I made a Rococo Rose and Petal Pink candy cane using the coordinating dies and some Petal Pink and Rococo Rose ribbons.  For all the details on this card check out my video.  Don't miss next weeks super special Facebook Live!  LIKE my page today!  I have not one but THREE projects planned for you so don't miss it.

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Glimmer Snowmen

The entire Snowman Season Suite is sooo cute!  But sometimes you just need a quick card and this card is that!  Plus how stinkin' adorable!!!  This would be a great card to mass produce if you're still looking for a fun Christmas card to make!  I used the Snowman Builder Punch as my main focus for this card.  The snowmen are punched from the Sparkle Glimmer Paper.  Their hats are from the Black Foil Paper.  I love the shine they give!  Their noses are also from the Sparkle Glimmer Paper, before I punched them I colored a scrap of paper with my Dark Pumpkin Pie Blend. I love that everything is so sparkly!!  I added some DSP from the Let It Snow pack and finally finished it with a greeting from the Itty Bitty Christmas.  I love how fun this card is!  Sure to brighten the day of anyone you send it to!
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Dashing Deer Ornament

I don't know about you but now that it's November I am in full Christmas crafting mode all the time! I found these adorable tiny wreaths from a craft store, the wreath measures about 3"x3".  I bought a stack and I can't wait to make even more fun ornaments with it.  I pulled out my Dashing Deer set along with my Detailed Deer Dies.  I stamped it on Shimmer White Paper in Pretty Peacock.  I attached it to the wreath with hot glue and added a bow with the Scalloped Linen Trim.  So cute! Wouldn't these make perfect gifts!?
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Rustic Retreat Facebook Live

Last week in my Facebook Live I shared this beautiful card!  This Christmas card has everything I love gold accents in the ribbon, enamel dots and heat embossing.  I paired all the gold accessories with the Rustic Retreat set in the Annual Catalog and the amazing Buffalo Check Background stamp. For a pop of color I added some Merry Merlot embossed with the Corrugated Folder.  For all the details on this card check out my video.
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Christmas Card Stamp A Stack

Over the weekend I held my Annual Christmas Card Stamp a Stack.  I love this class! There's so much prep but I love it all!  My guests all got to make 18 cards!  18!!!  That's a ton of cards!  They made 3 each of these 6 designs.  I love this one!  I uses the Rustic Retreat Set, which I LOVE!!!!  It's in the Annual Catalog if you've missed it it's a must have.  The greeting is from Itty Bitty Christmas in the Holiday Catalog.

I used lots of gold on the cards this year.  I love the metallic pop with just a tiny bit of gold.  This card features the Merry Moose Set.  LOVE!!!!!  One of my favs for sure!

Perfectly Plaid is another must have from the Holiday Catalog!  I love the tree paired with the Wrapped in Plaid DSP!!!

I pulled out my Winter Woods set from the Annual Catalog for this card.  I paired it the Merry Christmas To All set also from the Annual Catalog.  That large greeting is just stunning!

Punches were a big theme this year.  When the Holiday catalog features such amazing punches how can we not use them!!  I used the Christmas Gleaming Bundle for this one.  I love the colors!

Finally we used the Snowman Season Bundle.  So cute!!!
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New In November!

Shop the Christmastime Is Here Suite today!!!  These products are only available for a limited time and while supplies last.  Don't miss getting these products today!

Don't miss getting your new trimmer!  The amazing new Paper Trimmer is available to purchase. I love this trimmer!  There's so many amazing features!  Get yours today! 

You can shop these product in my Online Store

If your order is under $150 use the host code, if it's over $150 don't use the host code you'll receive Stampin' Rewards! 

HOST CODE M4T9R97K

ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE PDF WITH 3 NEW PROJECTS!

Stacked Gift Card Holder

I have my final project that I shared at my virtual team meeting.  Join my team today! The final project that I shared were these gift card holders.  I'm calling them stacked gift card holders because they each old 4 gift cards.  I know for me we give lots of gift cards, and what better way to package them but in a cute way!  This stacked one would be great for a teenager.  You can put in multiple gift cards to favorite stores or restaurants, movies, iTunes, and more!  This would also make a great gift idea for newly weds or a graduate.  To make the gift card holder I used the small Memories and More Cards. They're the perfect size for gift cards.  I used the Snowman Season Bundle for my snowman version.  I added on the scarf and hat from the Let It Snow Embellishment Kit and use the Let It Snow DSP.  For the ornament one I used the Brightly Gleaming DSP and the Christmas Gleaming Bundle. Plus that Hammered Metal Embossing Folder! LOVE!    

To make the gift card holder I adhered the envelopes on top of each other and added cards in each one with a gift card slot.  I used the notecards that coordinate with the envelopes and the Classic Label Punch in the DSP to make the slot for the gift card.  It holds the gift card perfectly and leaves room for a greeting or note if desired.  I stacked 4 up on mine but you could stack as many as you want or need!
Small memories and more cards
2 cards, 4 envelopes
Cut cards in half
DSP 3" x 4" (4 pieces) create gift card slot with Classic Label Punch
Belly band 2" x 8"
Cover, Cardstock 4 1/4" x 3 1/4", DSP 3" x 4"
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