Holiday Helper - Wrapped in Plaid

Wrapped in Plaid Suite Spotlight

Wrap yourself in the spirit of the Christmas season with the Wrapped In Plaid Suite. This modern take on classic plaid patterns includes shiny gold accents and makes the perfect backdrop for all your holiday crafting. From cards to gifts you'll have Christmas wrapped up in style with this popular suite. The Perfectly Plaid stamp set includes greetings and four tree images that coordinate with the Pine Tree Punch.

This card steps the creative style up to the next level with a great faux watercolor technique. Read on to learn how to create the Watercolor Christmas Tree Card! Sign up now for my newsletters so you get all the details to create my Holiday Helper projects!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny


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Watercolor Christmas Tree Card


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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Perfectly Plaid (#149418)
CARDSTOCK: Thick Whisper White (#140272), Whisper White (#100730), Cherry Cobbler (#119685), Crumb Cake (#120953), Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (#149612)
PAPER: Wrapped In Plaid 6" x 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper (#149596)
INK: Early Espresso (#147114), Pool Party (#147107), Shaded Spruce (#147088), Night of Navy (#147110), Mint Macaron (#147106), VersaMark (#102283)
ACCESSORIES: White Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109132), Iridescent Sequin Assortment (#144212), Linen Thread (#104199)
ADHESIVES: SNAIL (#104331), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755)
TOOLS: Aqua Painter (#103954), Pine Tree Punch (#149521), Stampin' Spritzer (#126185), Heat Tool (#129053), Embossing Buddy (#103083)

Non-Stampin' Up!: water

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Sunday Share - Let it Snow in November (on cards!)

Our November meeting was the last one of the session for my current Stamp Club - we have such a good time over the year as we stamp, chat, nibble on cookies and share what we are making. One of the traditions we have is to take part in a club card swap at the end of the year and this year the contributions were absolutely amazing!! I was truly blown away with all your creativity - here's a group shot of all the cards for you to see!

For our #simplestamping card this month, I used the Snowman Season stamp set, and the stamped piece as the front for a Hot Chocolate Holder - it could also hold a tea bag or even a seed packet for the gardeners in your life - so many possibilities in one little pouch! What will you put in yours? They also make great place cards at your dinner table!

The full version card using the same Snowman Season stamp set is shown below - a fun way to make your die cut frame stand out! The coordinating punch in the bundle makes quick work of punching the snowman when done!

And it wouldn't be Christmas without lots of shiny bits so the Christmas Gleaming Bundle of products is the answer! Here's the card we made and added embossed Copper Foil Paper and Brightly Gleaming Elements to catch the eye - I know there are lots of you who could make up several variations of this card from the Holiday Catalogue with some of these products - click here to get your shopping done now (and your order will be on it's way in no time!)

I know it's a busy time of the year and I hope you are making time to create your cards and tags for loved ones, friends and co-workers. They will so appreciate the personal touch!!

If you are running out of time, I have two more Coffee and Cards dates in November and then two more days in December for last minute cards, tags and projects . . .  check my Events page on my website and RSVP so I have your kits ready for you! Yes, bring a friend - it's always more fun with friends!!

Happy stamping!

Three Day On Line Extravaganza is on NOW!!

Online Extravaganza is a dream come true for savvy stampers everywhere!

For 3 days only - Stampin' Up! has the colors of the season on sale for up to 15% off. Stock up and save on cardstock, ink pads, and more! Colours from the Regals, Neutrals, and both In Colour collections are on sale, so you'll have the ideal colours to complement your holiday projects!

Plus, 8 popular bundles are on sale for an additional 5% off the already 10% discounted bundle price! These bundles make perfect out-of-the-box gifts for your creative friends and family. Santa could probably use your help sneaking one into your stocking, too!

Shop during the Online Extravaganza sale and you'll enjoy awesome deals on creative gifts you'll be excited to give and you'll avoid all the mall craziness. Deals begin November 20 and end November 22.

I do have orders ready to go in on November 20th and can add your order - but why wait? Shop now and have your order go direct to you! You will still get my thank you for shopping with me . .  . and you'll feel good knowing your order is on it's way :-)

Check out my Events page on my website and book your fun afternoon or evening to make cards, tags and more. Bring a friend and share the fun!

Thanks for shopping with my small business this year, I truly appreciate your support!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny


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Holiday Helper - Toile Tidings Suite

Toile Tidings Suite Spotlight

The Toile Tidings Suite evokes the timeless traditions of Christmas with vintage designs and traditional colours. This suite is ideal for creating cards, decor, and special gifts.

This gorgeous card below features a quick colouring trick for adding detail that you'll love for it's simplicity and speed. Sign up for my newsletters so you get all the details for my Holiday Helper projects!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny


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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Toile Christmas (#150469)
CARDSTOCK: Thick Whisper White (#140272), Whisper White (#100730), Old Olive (#100702), Cherry Cobbler (#119685), Crumb Cake (#120953)
PAPER: Woven Threads (#149497)
INK: Black StazOn (#101406), Cherry Cobbler (#147083), VersaMark (#102283)
ACCESSORIES: Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109131), Watercolor Pencils (#141709), Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#146933)
ADHESIVES: SNAIL (#104331), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755)
TOOLS: Stitched Rectangles dies (#148551), Christmas Cardinal dies (#150640), Stamparatus (recommended) (#146276), Heat Tool (#129053), Embossing Buddy (#103083)

Non-Stampin' Up!: sticky note or copy paper

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Sunday Share - Las Vegas On Stage and look what we got!!

Note - although I planned to post this on Sunday - I could not get pictures to load from the hotel internet - Plan B was to get it done yesterday when I got home and I totally forgot! So here is my glimpse of On Stage for you - just a wee bit late :-)

I'm in Las Vegas at the Stampin' Up! Conference and today I'm sharing my swap cards as they were all given out yesterday - my group was to design Gift Card Holders so this is mine using the Let it Snow Suite -

and take a look at the awesome cards I got back! So much fun to do these swaps and see how creative others are!

In addition to the card swaps, I made a pillow gift for my roommate Diane -

I really hope she liked it as I had so much fun making it! I don't do a lot of 3D projects but this Brightly Gleaming DSP seemed to call out to me to make this shadow box.

We've had a great time at the conference. When I arrived on Thursday Diane decided we should hit the outlet malls - so we did! Wow, I wish I had a gold card loaded to spend - so much stuff . . . .  what to buy???

Some pictures of around the town in Las Vegas - great weather to shop and explore the city before the conference on Saturday!

And here's a glimpse of the crowd registering at the conference and then some of the new products I'm bringing home (thank you Stampin' Up! for spoiling us with all the gifts!)

and the new Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration brochure starting in January 2020!! Oh can you tell I'm excited for all of us?? The backpack in the background is what we received at registration to hold all our stuff!

I'm heading home later today and can't wait to see you soon at one of my Coffee and Cards Christmas events - check out my Events page here and book in your date and time!

Meanwhile, if you want to shop from the comfort of your home to buy any of the products I used in my swaps and shadow box and get your order delivered to your door - then use this link and you are on your way!

Happy stamping!

Holiday Helper - Natures Beauty for a Good Cause

Nature's Beauty Spotlight

Crafters create from the heart. Now you can create something beautiful and support an important cause with the newly released Nature's Beauty stamp set. Stampin' Up! will donate $4 of every sale to Canadian mental health charities. That's creativity that does the heart and mind good!

The Nature's Beauty stamp set features detailed sketches of forest animals and trees. Whether you like simple stamping or want to step-up the style with stamped landscapes, watercolouring, and colouring techniques, you'll love what you can create with this truly special stamp set.

Start your creative nature walk with this card featuring a simple watercolor wash a touch of colouring. Then let your imagination roam free! Sign up now for my newsletters so you get all the details in my Holiday Helper Series.

This stamp set makes a great gift - so double your gift giving power with a gift that also provides a charitable donation!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny


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Watercolor Wash Card

STAMPS: Nature's Beauty (#150528), Birch (#149259 wood, #149256 cling), Playful Penguins (#150532)
CARDSTOCK: Crumb Cake (#120953), Shimmery White (#101910), Vellum (#101856)
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER: none
INK: Jet Black StazOn (#101406), Balmy Blue (#147105), Soft Suede (#147115)
ACCESSORIES: Woven Threads Sequin Assortment (#149498)
ADHESIVES: SNAIL (#104331), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), Fine-Tip Glue Pen (#138309)
TOOLS: Watercolor Pencils Assortment #2 (#149014), Aqua Painter (#103954)

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Kylie's Demo Training Blog Hop November 2019 Brightly Gleaming

Thank you for joining us for our Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator Monthly Team Blog Hop! We are so happy that you could join us today for this blog hop for ideas and creative inspiration. We are a group of Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators from around the world that are taking part in training that is helping us to build a successful Stampin' Up!® business and reach some goals we have set. We really appreciate your support.

You may be starting here with me - Ginny Duncan from Maple Ridge, BC in Canada - or have come from another blog - either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea.

I love making Christmas cards, tags and 3D projects with all the amazing products in our 2019 Holiday Catalogue. Here are two projects that I made using one of my favourite Suites called "Brightly Gleaming". I love the hits of copper in the DSP and all the coordinating copper accents in the Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements and Classic Weave Ribbon!

This card was CASE'd from p 30 in the catalogue - a great way to show off all our concept artist's ideas AND a good way to jump start your creativity if you are in a bit of a rut for ideas! I used the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder, Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack, 1/2" Classic Weave Ribbon, Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements and inside the Merry Christmas greeting from the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set. This card definitely hits the "I Want it All" button to order and you can order your products by clicking here!

This Christmas cracker was super easy to do and I will be making lots of them to use as place cards on our Christmas dinner table. I just need to figure out what little treats to put inside before I tie off the second end. To make the crackers you will need a piece of Brightly Gleaming DSP cut 8 3/4" x 9" and scored on the 9" side at 1 3/4"; 3 1/2"; 5 1/4"; 7" and 8 3/4". Fold in on all score lines then open up. Take your small ornament punch and insert as far as it will go into each score line to create holes. I used the line on the punch to centre and line up straight. Add Tear & Tape along the overlapping flap, tucking inside for a finished edge. Add punched and embossed ornaments and tie each end with the Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon and you have a great display for your table!

Thank you so much for stopping by! We have an amazing line up of Stampin' Up!® demonstrators from around the world, and you are going to love all the amazing projects that you are going to see today.

Remember you are currently on my page - Ginny Duncan from Maple Ridge, BC in Canada - see who is below me to know where to go next.

Happy Stamping!

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Sunday Share - Paper Pumpkin Last Call - Holiday Helper - Fun Cards!

Today is the LAST day to order your November Paper Pumpkin Kit - I know it's going to be as great as the October one which sold out on orders - no chance for extra kits! 

Here's what the Paper Pumpkin Design Team says about November's kit - our festive November kit gives you everything you need to bring a touch of handmade cheer to your holiday gifts with 24 gift tags of 4 sizes and designs. So fun!

But we’ll let you in on a little secret: While we designed the kit to help you make gift tags, you can also use it to create simple, festive cards. It’s filled to the brim with pre-printed die cuts like deer, sleds, cardinals, trees, and snowflakes. All you need is cardstock to transform these fun elements into elegant, holiday-themed cards!

We suggest getting ready early for this kit’s card making possibilities by stocking up now on the following coordinating cardstock colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce. It’s everything you need this holiday season for maximum crafting fun. 

I'm going to have a special Paper Pumpkin "Coffee and Cards" day later this month for those who order the November kit so we can get together, make our kits and do some alternates to the kit too! So many great possibilities in one box! And it includes EVERYTHING you need!! Order yours now (click here) so you don't miss out - we all need a bit of creativity in our lives to turn off the stress! Remember on the Month to Month subscription you can suspend any time you won't be home or think the previews aren't your style! 

Have you seen my first  Holiday Helper Newsletters in your email In Box?  Check them out as they will be coming to you for the next few weeks as my Thank You for another wonderful year sharing my ideas and crafting with you! I've spaced them out so you don't get overwhelmed and hope you enjoy the projects as much as I do! I have little teaser posts on my blog before each newsletter so subscribe to the newsletter now so you don't miss all the details! 

And here are a couple of pictures from my last visit to my ladies at The Wesbrooke in Pitt Meadows - we managed to squeeze in a class even though it was still before the election and I was working pretty much full time . . .  

they are such a fun group as you can see from the picture and they loved making a gift card holder card to get ready for Christmas as well as a birthday card!

Near the end of this week I am heading to a Stampin' Up! conference in Las Vegas - it will be great to see some of my Canadian Team there and meet new demonstrators from around the globe - I've heard we are having some come from the UK and South Pacific - how cool is that?? And we get a preview look at the new catalogues and products coming out in January!  I'm making lots of swaps and some fun table treats too which I can share with you next weekend!

Remember you can order any time - even when I'm traveling by clicking here and the order will go directly to your home - I send special thank you's to my online orders at the end of each month!

Happy stamping!

Holiday Helper - Joy of Giving Tag Kit

Joy of Giving Tag Kit

Make the experience of gift giving even more joyful when you top off the perfect gift with a lovely handmade tag!

The all-inclusive Joy of Giving Tag Kit includes stamps, ink, and all the pre-cut supplies you need to create 30 festive tags.

All Inclusive - Joy of Giving Tag Kit

Joy of Giving Tag Kit (#150700)
-Joy of Giving 17 piece photopolymer stamp set
-Poppy Parade Stampin' Ink Spot
-Clear Acrylic Stamp Block
-30 tags, 10 each of 3 designs
-Designer Storage Box
-Instructions with sample photos (assembly video is also available online)

These tags are simple to create while watching a favourite Christmas movie or as a fun family activity. Once you've made the tags you still have the stamps and ink so you can create even more tags and cards!

The Joy of Giving Tag Kit comes packaged in a designer box for storage or gifting. A kit makes a great gift for crafty friends and a box of completed tags will be appreciated by anyone on your list! Order now so you will be ready with your own tags too!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny


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Bag of Tags Gift



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SUPPLIES:

KIT: Joy of Giving Tag Kit (includes tags, stamps, ink, & embellishments)
CARDSTOCK: Poppy Parade (#119793), Shaded Spruce (#146981)
ACCESSORIES: Snowfall Accents Puff Paint (#150691), Clear Envelope (#102619)
ADHESIVES: SNAIL (#104331), Glue Dots (#103683), Tear & Tape (138995#)
TOOLS: Beautiful Boughs Dies (#150661), Magnolia Memory Dies (#149578), Heat Tool (#129053), Detailed Trio Punch (#146320) (Optional)


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Holiday Helper - Let it Snow Suite

Let It Snow Suite Spotlight

The whimsical snowmen in this suite bring out the fun of the winter season! Just like each tiny snowflake is unique - you'll want to take a closer look at the unique features of this suite. It's easy to miss in the catalogue, but in real life you'll love the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper. One side has basic year-round patterns while the other has awesome glittery winter designs. So fun!

Don't miss the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint and Let It Snow Embellishment Kit that make building frosty friends even more fun!

I'm sending tutorial instructions for the Snowman Card to my email subscribers this week.

Happy Stamping!
Ginny


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Snowman Card



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Sunday Share - Christmas Time is Here Bundle and the New Paper Trimmer is in the Store!!

November is starting off with some great news - the limited time Christmas Time is Here Bundle is available to purchase.

If you have been drooling over some of the amazing samples shown on Pinterest and other places, then now is the time to order what you want from this suite of gorgeous products before they are gone for good - yes, it's true that they are only available "while supplies last" so don't delay - order what you want now!!  Here's a few cards to share how beautiful this set is! They would make great cards for any occasion if you change the greeting to Happy Birthday or Thinking of You.

Here's the link (click here) to my store for all the goodies or pick and choose what you want from the list of items that are also sold separately . . . . . the Gold Shimmer Ribbon is perfect for all your 3D boxes and gift holders as are the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots. The Specialty Designer Series Paper is truly swoon worthy it is so beautiful!

Here's a quick video from Stampin' Up! sharing some of the projects made by the concept artist!

Before you close off your purchases from the Christmas Time is Here Suite, take a look at the new Stampin' Up! Trimmer just released for customers to purchase!

It is definitely worth waiting for and I'm so glad that Stampin' Up! waited to get it right for all of us - if you're like me, your paper trimmer is the most used tool on your desk and needs to work for you all the time!

Well this new one delivers on all counts - I've been using it since early October and have prepped all my upcoming class card kits and card swaps with it so it has got quite a workout! And it has passed all my tests with flying colours! It even cuts more than one sheet at a time!

This picture that I shared on my recent email to everyone says it all - so many great improvements and if you order from me it is FREE SHIPPING as my thank you to you! Replacement blades sold in packs of 4 will be available early January. It's such a reasonable price at $34.00 that you can't go wrong - so order it now along with your chosen products from the Christmas Time Suite or anything else form this amazing Holiday catalogue  . . .  and before you know it you'll be creating your Christmas cards, tags and gift items too!

One last peek at all the fabulous products in the Christmas Time is Here Suite - and did you see that fun gold tone charm bracelet? What a cute gift idea for someone special!!

Shop my store anytime using the Shop button on my blog- even in your PJ's - and have all your products come directly to you from Stampin' Up! or check with me when my next order is going in  and we can arrange pick up/delivery from my studio.

Check my Events on my website for all my upcoming Christmas classes - you don't want to miss out on making your cards or tags! I'd love to see you at my Coffee and Cards classes - my "re-branding" of my former Make it Mondays which kept crashing into holiday Mondays so I moved to mid-week.  And coffee isn't the only beverage so join me - bring a friend to double your fun!! RSVP before you forget - looking forward to some card making with you :-)

Happy stamping!