Sunday, December 22, 2024

Quick & Easy fun fold card with Pick A Season

 Happy Sunday everyone!  Can you believe we have only a few days until Christmas?  My goodness how this year has flown by.  Today is all about showing a few sneak peeks of upcoming products being released to the public on January 7, 2025.  The main stamp set we are using today is a stamp set you can't buy.  It can only be earned for free during Sale a-bration (SAB) with a qualifying purchase during January and February.  I love this little stamp set and I hope you will too.  Too see how easy this card is to put together, be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel.





Measurements and Supplies:
Sneak Peek Products available beginning January 7, 2025
Pick A Season (SAB Level 1 set, free with qualifying purchase when chosen)
Bloom Impressions 12 x 12 DSP (SAB Level 1, free with qualifying purchase, when chosen)
    4 1/8 " x 5 1/4" & 1/2" x 1 7/8"  (cut 2" from left for front panel, remaining goes on right inside panel)
Mixed Labels stamp set 164643 (or available in a bundle* 164653 with dies)
Hugs For Love stamp set 164559 (or available in a bundle* 165738 with To the Point Label punch)

Current Products available today:
Perennial Postage Dies 162607
Flirty Flamingo cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 2" & 4 1/4" (these are modified measurements from the video as the gift card didn't quite fit.) 
Basic White cardstock, 3 x 4 1/4" for main focal, scrap for sentiment and 1 7/8" x 5 1/4" for inside left panel.
Melon Mambo cardstock approx 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" 
Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Shy Shamrock, Flirty Flamingo & Melon Mambo
blending brush

I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  I won't be blogging again until after the 1st.  Until next time; be happy stay healthy, & happy stamping!
Teresa




Saturday, December 21, 2024

Happy Hibiscus You make me smile sneak peek card

For today’s card, I’ve combined current product with an upcoming Sale a-bration free choice item.  Sale a-bration will begin on January 7, 2025.  What is Sale a-bration?  It’s a two-month period, January and February) where you earn free items for a qualified purchase.  There are lots of new products coming on January 7, so be on the lookout for those.  The more you spend, the more you earn with no limits!  To see how I put my card together, be sure to watch the replay on my YouTube channel.




Measurements and supplies:
Happy Hibiscus bundle* 164880 (includes stamps 164877 & hybrid embossing folder/dies 164879)
Unbounded Love stamps 163378 (inside sentiment only) 
Cane Weave embossing 3D folder 160580 
Iridescent Faceted Gems 163368
Fresh Freesia cardstock for A2 card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"
Bloom Impressions 12 x 12 DSP, 4 x 5 1/4"  & 1/2" x 3 5/8" (Sale a-bration free choice beginning January 7, 2025.
Petunia Pop cardstock 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Blackberry Bliss cardstock 3" x 4" (I started with 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" piece, embossed, then cut to 3x4"
Basic White cardstock, scraps for stamping & die cutting, large flower piece for stamping 2 3/4" x 4 1/4", inside sentiment layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
Ink Pads: Blackberry Bliss, Petunia Pop, Shy Shamrock

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah or Happy Holiday season.  Whatever you celebrate, I pray you make happy memories with friends and family.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.  



Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Hot Cocoa is the best lollipop treat holder

Hello everyone, I’m so happy you stopped by.  My project today is a lollipop holder designed by Marisa Alvarez.  I’ve cased her design and changed it up a bit.  I hope you like this quick and easy gift idea.  They can be made with charms pops, tootsie pops or others of about the same diameter.  Let’s see how to put this together by watching the video replay over on my YouTube channel.




Measurements and supplies:
More Than Autumn bundle* 164076 (includes stamps 164228 & dies 164075)
Perennial Postage dies 162607
Real Red & White Baker's Twine 164051
So Swirly Embossing Folder 163791
Iridescent Faceted Gems 163368
Azure Afternoon cardstock 2 1/8" x 8", score at 1", 3 1/4", 4 1/4" and & 7"
Splendid Autumn DSP 1 7/8" x 2"
Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting
Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Blueberry Bushel, Real Read & Memento Tuxedo Black
Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Real Red, Balmy Blue, Lt Smoky Slate, & Natural Tones Deep SU 100 and Medium Deep SU 300
Non Stampin' Up! lollipops (I used Charms Hot Cocoa pops I found on the seasonal aisle of my local Winco store) Any charms or Tootsie pop should work.  

I hope you find this little holder helpful and will make some of your own.  Thank you Marisa Alvarez for the inspiration.  You will find all the supplies I've used today in my online store.  Click on the shopping cart in the upper right and happy shopping! 

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.  

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Last Chance products peek through card with Christmas Friends & Light the Year

Hello everyone, today's project again features items from the Last Chance list announced by Stampin' Up! on December 3, 2024.  I've also used some products which will be staying and mixed and matched for this unique card.  I hope you love it!

To see how I put my card together and for some tips and tricks, be sure to watch the video over on my YouTube channel.  




Measurements and Supplies:
Last Chance items:
Christmas Friends bundle* 164088 (includes stamps164279 & dies164087)
Light The Year stamps 164284 & dies 164091 (do not buy bundled as currently individual items are cheaper)

Winterly Tree Tops bundle* 164066 (includes stamps 164184 & dies 164065)
Falling Snow background stamp 164312
Spotlight on Nature dies 163580
Ink Pads: Real Red, Pool Party, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Memento Tuxedo Black
Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Wild Wheat, Crumb Cake, Dark Old Olive, Dark Shaded Spruce, Light Daffodil Delight, Light Smoky Slate, Natural Tones-Light SU 1000, Colorlifter
Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels 158987
Take A Bow 6x6 DSP stack 164309, 4 18" x 5 3/8"
Pool Party cardstock, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"
Garden Green cardstock approx. 4 " square for die cutting frame
Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting 
Blending Brush 160518
Mini glue dots, Stampin' Seal, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals (regular and mini)
Paper Snips 103579

I hope you are enjoying this week's look at some of my favorite last chance items.  As a reminder, these products are while supplies last so head on over to my online store and get your favorites today.  Click on the shopping cart in the upper right, then in the menu click on specials, then last chance.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.  

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Embraced with Love anniversary card

Today’s card features more Last Chance products I think you will love.  Be sure to get these before they sell out.  When I first created this card I made it as a get well card.  As this is the third card I made, I decided to turn it into an anniversary card.  Both sentiments are in the same stamp set.  To see how I put my card together, watch the video over on my YouTube channel.



Measurements and Supplies:
Last Chance Items:
Embraced With Love stamp set 164246
Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set 163600
Regal Flora stamp set 164157 (also has coordinating dies 164033)
Everyday Details Dies 162864
Regal Winter 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper 164156, 4" x 5 1/4"
Three Color Glimmer Paper 162813, (2) pieces 3/8" x 5" in Pretty Peacock

Regular Inventory Products:
Stylish Shapes dies 159183
Pretty Peacock cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" for card base & piece for circle die cut
Boho Blue cardstock 1/2" x 5" for sentiment strip
Pretty Peacock cardstock for Stylish Shapes circle die cut
Basic White cardstock for stamping and inside piece 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
Ink Pads: Night of Navy, Memento Tuxedo Black
Ink Refills: Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce & Pretty Peacock 
Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Lt Blackberry Bliss, Lt Shaded Spruce, Natural Tones Collection Deep SU 200, Med Deep SU 400, Medium SU 600 and Light SU 1000
Medium Basic White Envelope 159236
Tinsel Gems Three-Pack 161624
Plain Baby Wipe 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you have enjoyed this project and will give it a try.  To shop for your Last Chance items and/or any SU supplies, please visit my online store by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right corner.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

You had me at Merry gift card holder

 Hello and welcome to my blog.  This week I am featuring some of my favorite products from the Last Chance list.  These items will be while supplies last, some are discounted, some are not.  Today (12-11-2024) is the last day of free shipping with orders of $75 before tax.  I hope you find this gift card holder helpful. It uses one of my absolute favorite die sets from the Last Chance and is heavily discounted.  To see how I made my card, be sure to watch the video over on my YouTube channel. 



Supplies and Measurements:
Last Chance Items:
Latte Love 163455, Latte Love dies 163460
Mini Pocket Dies 159167
Peaceful Seasons sentiment stamps 164145
More Than Autumn bundle 164076 (stamps 164228 and dies 164075 are staying) only the bundle price is retiring.
Snowy Scenes 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper 164333
    4" x 5 1/4" piece, 3/8" x 3 5/8", approx. 4 1/4 x 6" for mini pocket die & snow globe fussy cut from paper

Regular Inventory items:
Cane Weave 3D embossing folder 160580
More than Autumn Stamps 164228 and coordinating dies 164075
Poppy Parade cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored in center at 4 1/4"
Early Espresso cardstock 1 3/8" x 4"
Petal Pink cardstock scrap for sentiment oval inside
Basic White cardstock 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & scraps for stamping
Basic White Medium Envelope 
Real Red & White adhesive-backed Peppermints 164050
Ink Pads: Poppy Parade, Early Espresso, Basic Beige
Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Pool Party, Poppy Parade

I sure hope you are inspired with my gift card project today and that you will give them a try.  I absolutely love how easy the mini pocket envelope die is to put together.  It is a definiately a must have in your collection.  Many of the Last Chance items I've used on this card today are discounted so be sure to check those out HERE:  In addition, free shipping goes through today, December 11, 2024 until 11:59 pm MT.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa


Sunday, December 8, 2024

Seasons Greetings Scalloped gift card treat box

 I have another gift card treat box for you today.  After making the box on Tuesday with the scalloped treat boxes from Stampin’ Up!®️  , I decided you should have an alternative you could make right away with supplies you already have on hand.  So I took a box I had previously made, and altered it to make the scalloped gift card box you see today.  It is perfectly sized to fit a gift card and holds six Dove chocolates perfectly.  If you find something else to fit, please let us know what that is.  To see how I put the box together, be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel.  




Measurements and Supplies:
Winterly Tree Tops bundle 164066 (last chance list)
Greetings of the Season bundle*164113 (includes stamps and dies)**
Bright Skies dies 162793 (for scalloped edge on box top)
Real Red cardstock 5" x 6 3/4"
    score on 5" side 3/4" from each end and on 6 3/4" side at 3/4" & 3" from each end.
Nests of Winter 12 x 12 DSP, Pool Party snow pattern
    3 3/8" x 2 1/8" (2 pieces), 3 3/8" x 5/8" (2 pieces) & 2 1/8" x 5/8" (2 pieces)
Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting 
Ink Pads: Real Red & Memento Tuxedo Black
Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Pool Party, Copper Clay
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897
Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine (or other die cutting machine)
Adhesives of choice (I used Tombow Multi Purpose liquid glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Seal and mini glue dots.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you found this gift card box useful and will give it a try.  Please share with us over on the Knt Designs Stampers Group Social over on Facebook if you do and tell us what you found to fit inside.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa

*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.

**Online Exclusives items can be while supplies last.  If they are in the store, they are available for purchase.  If they say Currently Unavailable, the stock will be replenished.  If they are no longer in the store, unfortunately, they will not return. 


Saturday, December 7, 2024

Nests of Winter You Bring Me Happiness card

For my project today, I've made a card primarily uses the Designer Series paper called Nests of Winter.  It's a Last Chance item as of today, so if you don't already have it, be sure to hurry to my online store before it sells out.  To see how I've put this card together, you can watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel.  




Measurements and Supplies:  
Winterly Tree Tops 164184
Peaceful Season 164145 for inside greeting only
Nested Essentials Dies 161597
Stylish Shapes Dies  159183
Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Berries 164119
Nests of Winter 12 x 12 DSP 164183 4" x 5 1/4" & images fussy cut
Crumb Cake cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"
Cherry Cobbler cardstock for hexagon die cut
Basic White cardstock for circle die cuts & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

This particular layout is a quick and easy one to use.  Just stamp three images, add to circle die cuts, add a strip of paper or a shaped die cut and your card is finished.  Quick and easy!  Love how easy this layout makes it.  I hope you give it a try very soon.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Humble Home Quick and Easy Gift Card Treat Box

 Today's project uses a premade treat box for ease and time efficiency.  You can find them, and all the supplies I'm using today, in my online store by clicking on the shopping cart to the right.  To decorate I've used the Humble Home bundle.  I hope you like it and that you will give these a try.  They're so adorable and easy to make.  To see how I've put it together, watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel. 





Measurements and Supplies:
Scalloped Gift Card treat boxes 161751 (food safe)
Humble Home bundle 164094* (includes stamps 164286 and coordinating punch 164093)
More Than Autumn bundle 164076* (includes stamps 164228 & coordinating dies 164075) for gingerbread people
Naughty & Nice stamp set 164358 (wrapped with love circle)
Greetings of the Season Dies 164112 **
Take a Bow 6x6 DSP 164309 (Last Chance product)
    two pieces 7/8" x 4", two pieces 7/8" x 2 3/4" and one piece 4" x 2 3/4"
Pecan Pie cardstock scraps
Basic White cardstock scraps
Large Checked Ribbon (black & very vanilla) 161982
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897
Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark, Shaded Spruce, Pecan Pie
Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Shaded Spruce, Real Red
Basics WOW! Embossing Powder 165679 (Opaque Bright White)
Embossing Additions Tool Kit 159971 (optional, but extremely helpful)
Real Red & White adhesive-backed Peppermints 164050
3/4" circle punch or die 
Velcro 3/8” Thin fasteners

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'm so happy you did and that you were inspired to make some treat boxes of your own to give to friends, family and anyone else.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!
Teresa


*purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.

**Online Exclusives items can be while supplies last.  If they are in the store, they are available for purchase.  If they say Currently Unavailable, the stock will be replenished.  If they are no longer in the store, unfortunately, they will not return.