Sunday Share - Don't Miss November's "From The North Pole" Kit!

 

Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colours and designs. This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags (4 each of 3 designs), and coordinates with last month's Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin kit (refill kits are still available for the Ho Ho Ho kit as I write this). 

This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, a Classic Stampin’ Spot, and more! 

Are you wondering what's in the box? Here's the details:

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags—4 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, and more!
• An exclusive Stamp Set!
• Includes a Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Spot!
• You’ll love decorating your gift tags with snowflake and banner die-cut pieces on our Mint Macaron glitter specialty paper (a Paper Pumpkin exclusive).
• Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colors and designs.
• Finished gift tag size: 2" x 3"
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet

Our exclusive North Pole Sacks add-on will help you to finish up your gift wrapping in no time with fun and unique Christmas packaging. 

Active Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase this set of 12 - 4" x 6" food safe paper bags. Pair these Crumb Cake bags, decorated with a festive pattern, with the From the North Pole Paper Pumpkin kit, or our other products for even more options to create seasonal gifts and treat bags.
 

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. 

To receive the November kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before 10th November!! 

If you are shopping online please use my current Host Code PMTNQQXT to get in the draws for sharing Host Rewards each month. I draw from all eligible orders submitted up to the closing date which is posted on my blog sidebar. Next closing date is November 23rd at noon!

My next Craft and Chat will be Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm on Zoom - please message or email me if you aren't getting my invites as I'd love to have you join our fun evenings!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Colour Challenge with Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the October edition of Canada Inks Up! Blog Hop. We've got a cool colour challenge today so join me as we get inspired by each post in the hop - you can check the list at the bottom of my post so you don't miss anyone!

Our theme this month is a Colour Challenge that really says Halloween to me so I decided to try something a bit different to share so you can see that almost any group of colours can be turned into a card for any occasion. The colours are: Basic Black, Silver and Purple (I picked Highland Heather and Orchid Oasis).

I used the Black & White Designs Paper pack in the Holiday Mini to create my background, then added some Highland Heather from the Brights 6" x 6" DSP assortment. I added two colours from the Glitter Washi Four Pack for accents plus a piece of the Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon. 

Over all the Designer Series Paper layers I added the focal point greeting which I embossed using both the Let's Celebrate and Thanks & Hello Embossing folders with some Silver Foil. A bit different card for me but I think it works and will be a fun card to send to someone next time I need a birthday card. I added a bit of green washi on the Thanks card for some added contrast.  

If you need to get any of the products I've shared today, or are still wanting supplies for some holiday projects do let me know or shop here any time. My online store is open 24/7 and ready to take your orders. Please use my current Host Code PMTNQQXT when your order is under $200 so I can include you in my draws for sharing Host Rewards each month. 

I'd love to see you at my next Craft and Chat on November 22nd at 7:00 pm. We meet on Zoom so no driving and you can work on your own projects or craft along with me as we learn about a new technique or idea. If you aren't getting my email invites let me know to add you to my list - I'd love to see you soon!

Reminder that there is still a great Starter Kit/Join Offer happening now where you can sign up for the discount and grab so much more in product than usual with no shipping either - no tricks but lots of treats for you and your wish list - but only until October 31st! Follow this link to join me and a great team of crafty gals just like you!

Thanks for taking a look at my cards today and I hope they inspire you to try something a bit different with your colours! Take a minute to let us know you've visited as we all love to hear from you!

Happy stamping -

Ginny

Sunday Share - Storybook Gnomes Suite Not Just for Christmas

Hi everyone - I wasn't sure about getting the gnomes until I fell in love with a home décor piece featuring a gnome but then I was hooked and had to get the fun stamps and dies for my craft studio! 

Have you checked out the Storybook Gnomes Suite of products? Use this link to see what's included and add the items you'd like to your next order! While I was ordering the stamps and dies I got the Storybook Designer Series Paper too because who doesn't love die cutting shapes from their DSP?? And then I added the rest of the embellishments because why not?? 

Now I'm ready for some fun holiday cards like the samples from the concept artists shown here, but today I'm showing you how I used the suite for birthday cards!

I'm always looking for some cute ideas for all the birthdays in my family and I thought the gnomes really worked with my different paper choices - I used the Rustic Harvest DSP for the little guy that's hiding a gift card holder inside the card. I'm sure someone is going to smile when they open this card! It was easy to colour the mushroom with some Stampin' Blends that I had stamped then die cut and the little gnome was die cut right from the DSP!

The book binding card background features the Host Rewards DSP called Celebrate Everything - it's got DSP designs for every occasion throughout the year and is a fabulous choice when you are looking to spend some Host Reward dollars. You may have missed it but do check it out - it's on the back inside cover page in the Holiday Mini.  The book binding is a fun fold card that always looks great and helps you get lots of cards from one sheet of DSP since the pattern is cut to a 4" square! The 4" strips also create the extra trim designs on the card and envelope. I added Sheer Pool Party Ribbon and the Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems from the Suite. 

Here's a video from Stampin' Up! to highlight some of the features in the Storybook Gnomes Suite - if you are seeing this in my newsletter you might need to use this link back to my blog to view it properly 😉

Are you on Team Gnome when it comes to crafting and home décor or are you still doing a "wait and see" like I was?? Once I realized these were an "all-season" item I was in!! 

Shop anytime online using this link where the store is always open and doesn't know if you are hanging out in your pj's or not! If your order is under $200 please use this Host Code PMTNQQXT and you will be in the draw for sharing Host Rewards after my Craft and Chat event each month! 

Until next time - happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Some Card Ideas and Kits For You!

It's time to share some recent cards I made with you - some using retired products (so I can buy more new stuff!) and some using the recent kits from the online Kit Collection - link here for you to shop!

I have such a great time visiting The Wesbrooke in Pitt Meadows and working with the crafting group they call Helping Hands to add some cards to their birthday box so each person will have a handmade card on their special day. This month we also made the first of a few Christmas cards so they will have some to distribute to those staying at the residence over the holidays. 

The ladies are getting very quick at putting together the kits I assemble for them - they say it's because they've watched me over the years while I share card ideas with them. I think it's because they are really great learners!! 

I was at a small crop recently and used my time to work on some Paper Pumpkin Kits and a couple of kits from the newest in the collection   . . . here's some pictures of the two I worked on - lots of fun when everything is included (except scissors to cut twine or ribbon)

I made up three of the tags which have a really cute pocket on the back of the tag for a gift card but I think I might add the rest of the tags to a regular card base and add some of our pretty Christmas papers behind the punch outs . . .what do you think?? I really like the red one in the middle with the Lights Aglow Designer Series Paper in the background!!

I also pulled out my Birthday organizer Kit and started to make the cards to use each month - the kit comes with 12 cards plus the organizer that you personalize with your family and friends special dates. That way you are always ready to send a card to make them smile, knowing you've been thinking of them in the best way! This would be a great gift to give a family member who keeps asking "when is this person's birthday or anniversary" so they have a head start on planning!

I cut the soft Mint Macaron bases in half, trimmed out the score line and added the one piece to Basic White card bases. Now I have the other half (it was the back side) ready to add some stamped images and greetings - 6 more cards from the kit! 

My Craft and Chat invites are out for Tuesday, October 18th at 7:00 pm. If you'd like to join me on Zoom and didn't get an email invite, let me know as I'm happy to add you. You can work on any project or play along with me using the measurements I send on Tuesday morning with the Zoom link. 

Till next time - happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

It's a weekend to enjoy with family and friends and indulge in way too much food!! What's going to be on your table this weekend?? 

We will be camping with friends and I will be cooking a turkey breast in the Air Fryer, and adding some roasted potatoes, peas, corm and carrots with stuffing and cranberry sauce brought from home. Oh yes, gravy on the side for everyone! Dessert will be some pumpkin muffins/cupcakes with cream cheese icing. Here's a picture of an earlier turkey dinner while camping - we do have some yummy meals from our trailer kitchen!! 

It's also a time to reflect on what we are thankful for and I am so thankful for all of you who are with me on my crafting journey as we share projects together and for your support of my small business. Thank you for every word of encouragement and for being a huge part of my life - sending you Thanksgiving hugs to enjoy your days and dinners shared with loved ones.

I'll be back to regular programming next week sharing some cards I did recently as well as giving you updates on my Craft and Chat for October . . . . if you do want to shop my online store is open 24/7 and it will be happy to take your order for you! Please use my current Host Code 6M9K4UXE if your order is under $200 so I can put you into my monthly draws for sharing Host Rewards! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Free Shipping Day + What's New Catch-up

I know I missed my regular Sunday Share but I knew there were lots of things happening today and throughout October so waited to give you all the info in one place NOW! 

Read on for the latest scoop - especially the FREE Shipping Day today only!

Free Shipping

For one day only on 4 October, Stampin' Up! is giving FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $100 or more.
Visit my online store to place your order!

I had so much fun making cards along with the Stampin' Up! gang on Saturday afternoon October 1st - did you join in?? If you missed it - check out the link below and see what you can make with your own supplies! 

Missed the Craft-Along?

If you missed the World Card Making Day Craft-Along with Stampin' Up! you can watch the replay online. The replay will be available until 18 October.

 

Craft-Along Replay

  

You will want to check out this new kit just released TODAY!! I've got it on my order and I know it's going to be the perfect helper to make sure cards go in the mail when they should! Can't wait to get to work on it when it arrives! Our kits are the perfect solution to making tags, cards and projects for our family and friends - check them all out with my links below!

New Birthday Organizer Kit

The Birthday Card Organizer Kit ($34) has everything you need to plan ahead and never forget another birthday again! 

This kit includes a 8" x 10" monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month as well as a pocket sleeve to hold birthday cards. You'll also get supplies to make 12 full-size birthday cards (6 of 2 designs) with 12 coordinating envelopes, and sticker sentiments in multiple language options. The kit's pre-cut floral and background pieces are ready to use, and Stampin' Up! has also included Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, and Tear & Tape Adhesive. The colours used throughout the kit are Basic Black, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, and Soft Succulent.

Don’t forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time on my online store.

Have you thought about joining Stampin' Up! for a deal and a discount?? Then check out this starter kit that you can personalize your way - that's right you choose what you want to get!! Need the new Embossing and Die Cutting machine?? Go for it - plus more to work with it!  

As long as you stay a "member" you will get the discount on all your purchases and if you don't make the quarterly minimum sometime then no problem - you still get to keep everything you purchased and you enjoyed shopping with your discount and getting advance notice of new products plus had fun with the Stampin' Up! community on our bigger team! 

Starter Kit+

It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! as you will get even MORE FREE products in your fully customizable Starter Kit.

Between October 4 and 31, you will get $165 $206 worth of products for only $135 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! and my team. That's an extra $41 to spend - woohoo!

Sign up online today or get in touch if you have any questions.

Whew - that's a lot of information for you to read - feel free to call, email or message me anytime if I can help you plan or shop!

Happy stamping,

Ginny