The Regency Park Suite Makes Stunning Cards - Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop

I'm "hopping" today with my Canada Inks Up! team friends to share some of the new products coming to you on January 5th. Not long to wait until you can purchase all the new products too (or you can join my team and start shopping before then - just one of the many perks of being a part of the Stampin' Up! family)! Check out each blog post and enjoy the sneak peeks from the new Spring Mini and Sale-a-bration flyer too!

I chose to highlight some of the Regency Park Suite products on p 30-31 today - especially the Petal Park Bundle and the Regency Park Designer Series Papers. I also used the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder and the Adhesive Backed Milky Dots on my cards. I took my inspiration from one of the concept artist designs but changed it up for my cards. I did lots of "stamping off" for both the flowers and the leaves. 

For my sentiments I turned to a Sale-a-bration Stamp Set called Beautifully Happy and used it on the front as well as the inside of my cards. It's a great stamp set with some two-step floral images as well as several sentiments for both the front and inside of your cards - something we are always asking for!!

Tip: When punching out images, use a small Post-it note to hold the cardstock - makes it easy to insert and line up your images before you punch! 

I usually make at least a couple of cards when I sit down to create - since I'm cutting the cardstock in half, I figure why not use both pieces now while I'm stamping, die cutting or punching?? Then I have cards ready when I need them instead of panicking at the last minute! 

There is still some time to shop the Last Chance items from the Holiday Mini - until January 4th or while supplies last so tick off those wish list items and get them before they are gone!

The Clearance Rack refresh from earlier this month still has loads of items available and you can shop that section while you are getting anything else . . . use my current Host Code on my blog sidebar and get in my draws for sharing Host Rewards - it's always fun to shop for free! 

You can shop my online store anytime - in any weather - and in pjs if you want - if you need help do message or email me so I can get you on the right track. Until next time . . . 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Merry Christmas To All

 

My Christmas wish to you is that you can embrace all the sentiments on my tree - whether you are celebrating with lots of family and/or friends . . . . or maybe spending some quieter time on your own by choice or by circumstance  . . .  I hope the day brings you something to smile about!

And as my Dave would say to you (those who know him well know he is the original Cookie Monster)

Cheers to you and yours! 🎄 💕🥂

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - A Slimline Sketch For You

I made up a sketch for a Facebook page challenge earlier this month and thought you might like to play along at home too - the sketch is from the Holiday Mini on p 64. I chose the right hand card as it has some layering and possible die cutting as well as a greeting and it was a fun slimline card for a change. 

The basic slimline card starts with a 7" x 8 1/2" card base, scored at 3 1/2". Did you know that Stampin' Up! has Slimline Envelopes #157981 in the Annual Catalogue on p 137? You can colour coordinate them with your card bases, or have a contrast. I opted for the plain white this time and added a strip of the DSP from each of the cards I'm sharing today. (Tip - you can also use your retired Envelope Punch Board to make your envelope from DSP or use a #10 Business envelope.)

My first card was an easy CASE from the catalogue sketch - one layer of Splendid Day Designer Series Paper glued to my card base, then a smaller layer of the Foil Design popped on top - love the shine from the foils!  I added a die cut element from the Splendid Stems Dies in Pool Party taking my colour choice from the DSP. I die cut two cardstock pieces for the greeting - one in Pool Party and the other in Basic White. The sentiment was stamped in Calypso Coral Ink to contrast with the other layers. It would be lovely heat embossed in Copper too.

My second card was to show how you can make a sketch into any type of card and I decided on a Christmas themed one - I don't know about you but I can always use more Christmas cards and any extras give me ahead start on next year's supply!  I had just received the Decorated With Happiness Bundle and decided to try using the three outline dies with the Distressed Gold Designer Series Paper (it's on p 139 in the AC and will be back in stock in the new year). The patterned paper is from the Celebrate Everything Host Rewards Pack in the Holiday Mini.  I loved how this card came out - it's so bright and happy - just the way a Christmas card should be 🙂🎄

There's still time to shop the Last Chance items from the Holiday Mini - you have until January 4th but only while supplies last . . .  so check your wish list and you might be surprised at the sale prices on many items! Click here to shop anytime!

The Clearance Rack had a BIG refresh at the beginning of December - lots of great bargains there for you to pick up any time! Order online and use my current Host Code 23PXNKQK to be in the draws at the end of the month for shared Host rewards - it's one way I say thank you for supporting me and ordering through me!

Need any help with your project? Message or email me and I'll do my best to help you - if you have shopped with me the past 6 months your Spring Mini and Sale-a-bration flyer are in the mail to you and might have arrived - you can start looking now and ordering on January 5th!

Watch for my newsletter email later this week with another quick sketch inspiration for you!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Woo-Hoo!! It's FREE SHIPPING Day for 24 Hours December 15th!!

 

I'm sending this early today so you can grab your wish list and plan to get online as soon as the FREE Shipping starts . . .  that way you know you will get what you want as well as those basic items like cardstock and your favourite adhesives,

For one day only on December 15th (from midnight until 11:59 pm MT) , Stampin' Up! is giving FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $100 or more. This is the perfect chance to restock your basic supplies like adhesives, cardstock, and envelopes ready for crafting in the New Year. 

Don't forget that retiring items from the July-December Mini Catalogue are discounted by up to 60% in the Last Chance List - all currently available products are listed in my online store. 

and there are lots of bargains still to be had in our restocked Clearance Rack. You can also shop from the online Kits Collection and anything in the Annual Catalogue too!

Please note that the last order date for Christmas deliveries has already passed so any orders placed on 15 December will not arrive in time for Christmas.

Visit my online store to place your order, and remember you only have a 24-hour window to take advantage of this timely offer! If you order is under $200 use my current Host Code 23PXNKQK to get in on the shared Host Rewards draw at the end of the month - a fun time for sure!! All online orders get a thank you gift in the mail too!

Happy shopping!!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Love Treats?? It's Our Newest Kit!

This newest addition to our Kit Collection is so cute!! And it can be used with so many occasions . . . . . any time you want to give someone a treat, these little boxes are ready for you to fill with some kind of happiness!

It might be a sweet treat, a gift card or a little note that says I'm thinking of you - you can make the little box anyway you want!  Here's what the kit contains:

Take a look at these cute images, then hop over to my website and shop this kit or any one of our Kit Collection projects - they include all you need to make something special and share with a friend, family member, neighbour or co-worker.

Still have some Holiday Mini products on your wish list?  Check out the Last Chance List here and get your items before they are gone . . .  . forever 😢😢. They probably won't arrive for you to put them under the tree, but you can smile knowing they are on their way and you got what you wanted from your wish list!

The Clearance Rack refresh still has some great products for you to choose from - there are always great deals to discover here! 

If you are shopping online, please use my current Host Code 23PXNKQK if your order is under $200 so I can put you in the draw for my shared rewards at the end of the month. 

The countdown is on for the last two weeks before Christmas - if you need some help with any project do let me know so I can help lower that stress for you!

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - Creating 12 Tags in 10 Minutes or Less For Holiday Gifts!!

This should have been a Sunday Share but I forgot to schedule it and only realized today that it was still waiting for me to hit that final button - so here it is just a bit late!! 

Are you needing some tags for gifts but don't want to run to the store to pick some up?  Check out my my pictures here for a really quick way to make your own tags at home - while using up some of your Christmas themed supplies.  They aren't the super fancy kind but they do the job well and most people don't keep tags do they?? 

Start with a sheet of 12" x 12" Basic White Cardstock and cut it down to 12" x 7". You will also need to get two strips of Christmas-y patterned paper 1 1/4" x 12" for each strip (I used the two sides from the Painted Christmas DSP carried over from last year). Glue the strips to the long outside edges of the cardstock - if there is a right side up on the design you want the outside edge to be the "top". 

Cut through the centre of the cardstock at the 3 1/2" mark so you have two pieces 3 1/2" by 12". 

Stack the two pieces so you can cut them into tag size two at a time. They will each measure 2" by 3 1/2". I did cut them slightly smaller than 2" so they would slide easily into my punch - punch the top of each tag using any punch on hand - mine is the retired Fancy Tag Topper Punch.

Stamp the To and From on each tag - I had room to add Merry Christmas to mine using the stamps from the latest "From The North Pole" November Paper Pumpkin kit. 

It's great to have a selection of exclusive stamps to use from the kits! Just one more reason to sign up for the kits each month - click the link here or message me for more info!

The last step is to add your choice of ribbon or twine to the top of the tag - I used Glue Dots to hold my ribbon in place, keeping it flat in case I want to mail some to a friend! 

It probably took me longer to write out the details than it did to make the tags LOL! I hope you will try to make some tags too as they are so quick and easy to make a bunch at once - and they do make a nice gift to give 💕🎁💌

The Last Chance Clearance is still on for the Holiday Mini but some items are already sold out - I'd recommend you shop online at my store so you don't have to wait for a group order this month and maybe miss out - and when you use my Host Code for orders under $200 I'll enter you in my draw near the end of the month for shared Host Rewards - an awesome deal for you!

Regular customers will get the new Spring Mini catalogue and Sale-a-bration Flyer in the mail near the end of the month - if you haven't ordered from me in the past 6 months, I will have a few catalogues here that you can pick up after Christmas. Just give me a quick call or message that you are on the way!

For more tag inspiration watch for my newsletter later this week where I'm sharing a traditional colour combination perfect for your gifting - a small gift box or bag of handmade tags makes a great little hostess gift to take to any party during the season or give to a co-worker or neighbour - especially to those who have admired your creativity all year long!!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Last Chance Holiday Mini and Clearance Rack Refresh

 

The July-December Mini Catalogue ends on January 4th, 2023, which means many products are retiring and won't be available for purchase after that date.

During our Last Chance List Promotion, you can pick up retiring products that are still on your wish list before they disappear. Some products are discounted up to 60% so check out the list now!

Click here to view a list of what's retiring and the products that are discounted. These items are only available while supplies last and I am sure some are going to sell out quickly.

Visit my online store to browse the retiring products. This is the easiest way to see which products from the retiring list are still available for purchase. When you shop online and your order is under $200 before shipping/taxes, use my current Host Code 23PXNKQK and I'll enter you in the draws at month end for shared Host rewards. It's always a fun time when I send a message to one of my shoppers that they have some Host dollars to spend!

And just so you know - some items from the July-December Mini Catalogue are not retiring and will still be available to purchase after the catalogue retires. While some will be listed in other catalogues (such as the upcoming January-April Mini Catalogue), some will only be listed in the online store. To make it easier to see what's still available, we have a list of these carry over products for you to download and I recommend you keep it with your catalogues so you can refer to it.

The other BIG Deal is the huge update of the Clearance Rack today - it's the best refresh I've ever seen so hop on over and check out these new deals while you can!! 

There are so many new items added to our Clearance Rack including dies offered during the Perfect Partners Promotion. With discounts of up to 60%, you can get the die sets that coordinate with the still-available stamp sets at a great price. There are also several different packs of Designer Series Papers so a perfect time to stock up at a great price too.  Products are only available while supplies last and can sell out quickly. Don't forget to add the coordinating stamp sets to your order at the same time!
Click here to view what's available and shop. 

So there you go - shopping just doesn't get any better than two ways to get your bargains!!  I'm not going to do group orders for these deals because holding orders for a deadline might mean you will miss out - and it's so easy to sign up for online shopping and if you use my links and Host Codes you get even more value! 

Happy shopping (and stamping!)

Ginny

Sunday Share - Good Things Come In Small Packages

It's time to share the latest Paper Pumpkin kit with you as we near the end of the month - can you believe that December is just a few sleeps away???  How did that happen??

It's so true that some of the best gifts come in the smallest packages and this new Paper Pumpkin kit is designed to help you create that "cool" factor all year round! 

Create fun gift card holders to personalize each gift with reversible boxes and paper bands that make for a unique design every time. This month's kit comes with enough supplies for you to make 16 different gift card holders (2 each of 8 designs). 

It contains an all-occasion stamp set and Garden Green Classic Stampin' Spot, in addition to precut paper pieces, twine, and belly bands with enough adhesive for each project. Additional coordinating colours are Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, and Tahitian Tide. The finished boxes (size: 3⅝" x 2½" x ½") are perfect for stepping up your gift card presents.

**Please Note: The instructions included in each kit don’t show where to place the label on the inside of the box. The unboxing video does demonstrate this step, which is a great resource to use for a more detailed kit assembly. Videos with links to alternate projects are sent to all subscribers about a week after the kit ships.

If that isn't enough "cool" for you, then check out the add-on special that will make the kit super fun for you and your crafting friends!

Take your crafting even further with the Good Things Cards & Envelopes add-on which includes 16 cards (4 each of 4 designs) sized 4¼" x 5½" and 16 coordinating envelopes. 

The colours that coordinate with this add-on are Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Garden Green. This add-on is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers and is offered while supplies last. 

  

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. To receive the December kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before 10 December. Setting up a monthly subscription is the way to go for now - and when the next Sale-a-bration comes in January 2023 you can get a prepaid subscription and earn free product too! 

Check my blog sidebar for the current Host Code and use it when you order online so I can include you in my draws for shared Host Rewards each month - it's a great perk for shopping with me in addition to my thank you in the mail!

If you've ordered from me in the past 6 months, then I will have a new Spring Mini catalogue and Sale-a-bration flyer on it's way to you - watch for it near the end of December and then get ready for some Spring awesomeness! If you haven't placed orders with me, I will have a few available for pick up at my home. 

Some of you know we are hoping to move to a smaller space in the next couple of months so we are listing and trying to declutter our current space meaning I might not have lots of time to connect with you on Zoom or online. My crafting studio will be the biggest declutter of all - no one but another crafter can understand why we need all this "stuff" at arms length (not hidden away where we can't see it!).  

If you have any questions or need some help, do reach out to me . . . . . and watch for the Last Chance Sale starting December 1st for the Holiday Mini catalogue! I'll send you all the links on the 1st!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Birthdays Are The Theme - Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop

If you are needing to make some quick birthday cards then check today's post for some inspiration!!  Our Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop features birthday cards which we always need to have on hand . . .  who likes the thought of running out to the store at the last minute to pick up a card or two?? 

I sure don't and that's why I usually turn to our Annual Catalogue for all the amazing year-round products and get my inspiration from the Designer Series Papers, the Stamps and Dies or Punches, and the fabulous artwork from the Stampin' Up! concept artists on each page!

I needed some cards for men in my life, so turned to the He's The Man Suite on p 78-79 . The Specialty Designer Series Papers were perfect for some quick cards where I only had to add a stamped greeting found in the Celebrating You set. 

Here's another one - same design and different die-cuts!

And a close-up of those cool die-cuts!

I'm sure you could have these cards ready to give before you could grab your purse, keys and get to the nearest store 😉. You really need to take a second look at the DSP because it has two sheets of punch out Die Cuts to coordinate with the DSP - look how the card below doesn't need any stamped greeting - it's all DSP! 

And those die-cuts are perfect for adding to your scrapbook layouts too . . . I keep all my die-cuts in a Clear Envelope in the pack of DSP - always ready for me to use!

I can't forget cards for any of my girl friends - somehow they seem easier to make or maybe it's that I have a few (well, maybe more than a few LOL!) stamps with floral images. The card below is made with one of my favourite sets called Painted Poppies on p 29 and the greeting is stamped then die cut using the Charming Sentiments Bundle on p 38 - love the effect the dies give to the words! The background DSP is from Tea Boutique 6" x 6" DSP.

I hope these cards inspire you to make a few to keep on hand - they are quick and easily adaptable to the products you have in your stash!

Click on the picture below to get all the products I used today - 

If you need any inspiration I'd love to help you - just message or give me a call 💕. You can also check out my Zoom Craft and Chat events - let me know to add your email to my invite list!

Happy stamping!

Ginny