Sharing Christmas Wishes to Each of You!

 

'Tis the season to share wishes for a wonderful holiday season - hope you are able to enjoy some time with family and friends, or even just relaxing by yourself.  It's so important to sit and let your batteries recharge when you can . . . . . and this might be the perfect time to do that. 

Regular posts will start again in the new year, but right now I'm enjoying family time and chats with those near and far to catch up on our lives. 

Wishing you peace, love and joy as you wind down this year and prepare for a new year filled with amazing possibilities. 

Shopping online during the holidays? Use my current Host Code on the sidebar and your order will be tagged to get included in my draws for shared Host Rewards each month . . . . don't forget!!

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sharing News - FREE Shipping Thursday December 14th ONLY!!

 

Ho-Ho-Ho! It's Free Shipping Thursday December 14th

Yay for a FREE Shipping Day - what will you buy to put your order up to the magic $100?? Need some help - message me and I'll try to help! I want you to get the best deal you can! Read on for all the "fine print" and get your order in tomorrow!

 

For one day only on December 14th, Stampin' Up! is giving FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $100 or more (before tax). This is the perfect chance to restock your basic supplies like adhesives, cardstock, and envelopes ready for all your crafting projects that you have planned for the New Year.

While you are making your list, remember that retiring items from the Holiday Mini Catalogue are in our Last Chance List and some are discounted by up to 60% (bargains!!) and there are tons of great deals still available in our recently restocked Clearance Rack.

Please note that the last order date for Christmas deliveries has already passed so any orders placed during the FREE Shipping day or later will probably not arrive in time for Christmas.

Visit my online store to place your order (or message me) and remember that this offer only lasts for 24 hours starting midnight MT (11:00 pm PT)!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

It's A New Paper Pumpkin Kit - Time To Share

Have you tried our Paper Pumpkin Kits yet?  I love that I can take my box with me when I travel in our trailer or grab to visit a friend who wants a bit of crafting time.  The kits have EVERYTHING I need to make the projects as shown, or I can add some of my own products and change them up to suit my needs.  There's always lots of inspiration on the Paper Pumpkin Facebook Page.

Send or share best wishes with all your loved ones with the December's All the Best Paper Pumpkin kit. This month's kit comes with an acetate box to package your finished cards and envelopes, perfect for storing your completed projects or for easy gifting of your set of cards.

Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) measuring 4¼" x 5½" plus 9 coordinating envelopes and your exclusive photopolymer stamp set. 

The details are:

• 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
• 9 coordinating envelopes.
• 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
• 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
• 1 photopolymer stamp set.
• Embellishments.
• Specialty gold foil die cuts.
• Enough adhesive to finish the project.
• Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path

As always, your kit includes all the embellishments, adhesive, and paper pieces featuring gold foil detailing in the elegant borders and hand-drawn floral artwork to make your project complete. You'll be able to use the included belly band to add the perfect finishing touch to your boxed card set. 

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.

Reminder that the Last Chance sale is still on for the Holiday Mini - be sure to grab your favourites before they are gone forever!!  Use the link to my online store and look for the special promotion! 

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - A Bit Late PLUS Retiring Products List Is Here!

I don't know if you watched the Grey Cup game on Sunday with family and/or friends - well we did (YAY! Montreal) but with making plans for the game and what to eat and when, I totally forgot to poot to my blog! Then I decided I should wait until today so you would know about all the retiring products in the Holiday Mini  . . . . so here we are!

I've got a sketch for you in my weekly newsletter coming out tomorrow and wanted to give you an alternate take on the design to share that sketches can be any season or occasion you need - not just what might be pictured at the time.

Here's my birthday card - I'm always needing birthday cards, aren't you??  It's a quick and easy sketch that uses a whole sheet of 6" x 6" DSP to make two cards.  Or you can use the one sheet and add a much wider strip to your envelope, as well as a strip inside but this time I opted for the two cards . . .  which one do you like best??  It also uses the Biggest Wish Stamp Set in the Annual catalogue - while the one in my newsletter features to coordinating More Wishes Stamps Set from the Holiday Mini - having both sets gives you so many possibilities!! 

Retiring products already?/ Yes it's that time where we will be saying farewell to some seasonal favourites as Stampin' Up! prepares us for the next catalogue coming in early January.  If you still have some products' on your list to buy, now's the time to hop on to my store and get them quick before they are gone for good - just use my links here and start shopping!!  And if you live out of town, and have ordered from me in the past six months, then watch for the new Spring Mini coming to your mailbox late December/early January 😉💕

Watch for my newsletter tomorrow with all the details and sign up with my pop-up here if you haven't already as that's the best way to stay in the loop with me!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - New OnLine Exclusives and Seasonal Sale Coming November 14th!!

Two REALLY big news blasts to share with you today - and you will want to start making your shopping list for the Seasonal Sale coming November 14th too - check out all my news below . . .  and I'll try to add in a picture of my latest book cards featuring the One Horse Open Sleigh papers and stamping directly on the DSP at the end! 

Let's get started . . . .

New Online Exclusives Available

Yay!! New products in our Online Exclusives collection are now available! Just a reminder: these products are not available in any of our catalogues and are only listed in my online store.

The Meandering Meadow Suite Collection includes a photopolymer stamp set, coordinating dies, 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Pecan Pie ⅜" Center Stripe Ribbon, and Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds embellishments (which were so popular in the demonstrator pre-sale that they are temporarily sold out - but more are coming!!) . 

The Garden Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set and coordinating Garden Meadow Dies are available to purchase as a bundle, saving you 10%! Purchase the items separately, or you can buy the whole suite collection containing the bundle plus one each of the other suite products for coordinated crafting. 

I do love the arch die and hoped it would arrive in time for me to share some cards with you but sadly it will have to wait until next time! 
 

Do you like fun critters?? The Fluffiest Friends Bundle comprises a cling stamp set and coordinating dies, which are available separately or as a bundle (saving you 10%). These super cute, hand-drawn animal images are perfect for colouring.
 

The Simply Sparkling Bundle, a photopolymer stamp set and coordinating dies (available separately or as a bundle, saving you 10%), is themed around refreshing, sparkling beverage cans. Use the effervescent sentiments and fruit imagery to create your own flavoured greetings to share with friends!
 

The new product release also includes three stand-alone stamp sets. The Of Art and Texture Photopolymer Stamp Set contains different artistic textures that will build to form eclectic backgrounds, and enhance your projects with a vintage look. The Feathered Flight Cling Stamp Set contains highly detailed images and sentiments of of optimism and gratitude to add to your creations. The Softly Said Cling Stamp Set features large, bold sentiments with a watercolour texture that will coordinate with so many of our other stamp sets or even stand on their own as the focal point in your projects.

 

If you love adding sparkle to your cards, you'll love the new Three Color Glimmer 12" x 12" Specialty Paper. The three hues, Highland Heather, Petal Pink, and Pretty Peacock, will easily coordinate with a variety of projects.
 

Check out the Online Exclusives section of my online store to see all the new products, along with the rest of the online exclusive collection. Remember that these new items are initially available while supplies last, so don't delay ordering as they may sell out!

Next is the notice of the Seasonal Sale with so many items in the Annual Catalogue on sale for three days starting Tuesday November 14th. Read on for the details and my newsletter later this week will have the live links so make sure you are signed up to get those. 

Seasonal Sale Starts Soon

Starting November 14th, save up to 20% in our three-day Seasonal Sale. Stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects and you'll get to create more while spending less!

Between 14 and 16 November, select products from the 2023-24 Annual Catalogue will be on sale with the following discounts:

• 10% off ribbons and trims
• 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends (excludes bundles)
• 20% off all papers, including cardstock, specialty paper and Designer Series Paper

You're going to need to be quick if you don't want to miss out on these amazing savings. Don't forget that this sale lasts for just three days, and items are only available while supplies last.

Whew - that's a lot to look at isn't it??  Let me know if you need any help with orders, or deciding what you need to get - it's always hard with so many choices 😉💕

Here's the card ideas I promised - so easy to make a few and possibilities are endless with trying different scenes from this fun DSP pack you will find online! I added a few glitter die cut snowflakes so they will be easy to mail . . . .

I found the small deer stamp in a retired set called Snow Front - it pays to keep your favourites handy and the size was perfect for the front of this card!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Did You Turn Your Clock Back? Remembrance Day is coming!

I'm taking today's post to remind me that we are here, with our freedoms, because of those who fought in wars defending those freedoms that we cherish so much.  Maybe you too will take a few minutes from your busy times to reflect on their sacrifices, and to appreciate that they so willingly gave up their home life to join that fight.  I know we will be taking in local and other ceremonies on Saturday as we remember family and friends who had the courage to defend our countries. 

I had to memorize this poem so many times in school for our Remembrance Day ceremonies growing up in Montreal that I'll never forget the words . . . . do you remember this too?

Thank you for reading and taking your moment of quiet too.

Did you  remember to turn your clocks back overnight - Standard Time is back for another few months as of 2:00 am on November 5th - yeah I know, remind me why we keep doing this again?? 

Change your clocks now so you don't end up wondering why no one is there yet when you arrive somewhere in the next couple of days! Smartphones are the only ones that change automatically (must be why they are called SMART!)   How many clocks do you have to change in your home??  I think we had about 10!

See you next Sunday with some new inspiration . . . . . and if you want to Shop Now then here's my link and a new Host Code for November too -WEWXHM4K 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Warm Wishes Add Fun Treat Boxes To Your Crafting!

OCTOBER KIT COORDINATION FOR EVEN MORE CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES!

This month’s kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! If you can’t get enough of this traditional Christmas scene and need more cozy crafts, then make sure to check the October Refill’s availability and spend more time crafting this holiday season!

ADD-ON TO TAKE YOUR CRAFTING FURTHER

You can also purchase an add-on with this month’s kit—and it’s one you won’t want to miss! The Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes includes 20 cards and 20 coordinating envelopes you and your customers can use for even more Christmas crafting. We love the extra creative possibilities to make the season shine even brighter for the people around you!

GIFT JOY WITH TREAT PACKAGING BOXES

This month’s kit comes with everything you need to make traditional Christmas treat packaging boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more. Invite your customers to subscribe so they can take part in spreading the light of Christmas around them with this kit! Or you can use the products to make more cards – or use them with the Add-On Kit! So many options!!

Kit Name: Warm Wishes

The kit includes:

8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs

1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot

Iridescent glitter accents on paper

Precut paper pieces

Linen thread

Treat bags

Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set

Completed box size: 4-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/2" and 4/1/4" x 3-3/4" x 1-1/2"

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November by clicking here!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

As a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber you get all the perks including being able to purchase any add-ons like this one. Shop here to add these to your basket!! 

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes

Available only while supplies last.

Item number: 163985     $20.00

This add-on includes:

• 20 Cards & Envelopes

• Iridescent glitter accents on paper

• Folded card size: 5" x 7" (This is the perfect size to add in some recent pictures to send to those far away family and friends). 

So many fun projects start with a Paper Pumpkin Kit - have you got your subscription yet?  You can suspend any time you aren't going to be around to get the kit and take the all inclusive box with you anywhere to start creating each time!

Contact me to help you get your order in or shop online and have it ship right to your door. Super easy and convenient too! Use my current Host Code when you shop online (if your order is under $200) to get in on my shared Host Rewards draws each month. You will find the Host Code on my blog sidebar with the closing date. October's Host Code is X627RNZX and I will close that workshop on Tuesday October 31st at noon. Get your orders in, or to me before then to be included. 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Pretty Snowflakes On A Christmas Themed Card

I'm sure you have seen many posts and videos from people sharing how much fun it is to make the layering sunflowers using the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks found in the current Holiday Mini Catalogue (p 47).   Today I'm sharing pictures of a card I made  with the Snowflake stencil and my blending brushes so read on for the details . . . . . I used the word dies from the Joy of Noel Bundle (p 30)

It's easy to add some Adhesive Sheets to the back side of your paper before you die cut - then the adhesive is already there when you want to layer onto your card. I did add a backing layer of Basic White cardstock to my letters to make them more sturdy and popped them with Mini Dimensionals. 

There are several more designs in the package of stencils and one of them is the snowflakes I'm featuring today.  I decided to use three colours (Pool Party, Bubble Bath and Soft Seafoam) all in the Subtles palette to make a cool wintery background for my sparkly NOEL and the first layer on my card - created with the Textured Shimmer Paper in Shaded Spruce (Annual Catalogue p 127).  After I brushed those three colours on the background, I added the snowflakes using Balmy Blue ink. 

Painters Tape and a ruler become your best friends when you want to keep your project straight and then line everything up!

And the finished card with envelope looks like this one - so pretty! The bow sparkles too - it's the Silver & White Sheer Ribbon in the Holiday Mini (p37)

Here's a link to my store so you can get started on your wintery cards too! Reminder to add some snowflakes to your envelope flap too - looks great when the happy mail arrives!

I've got some other snowflake ideas coming with my mid-week newsletter so make sure you've signed up using my pop-up so you don't miss any inspiration . . . . 

And if you are a budget shopper and want the best deal going, there's still time to grab the join offer for October - it's Stampin' Up!'s 35th Anniversary and that's why the special features two ways to start your journey - both with the number 35 - which one do you want??  Click here to go to my website and see more!

Happy stamping until next time!

Ginny

Sunday Share - A Twist on a Sketch and World Card Making Day Rewind!

It's time to take a look at a sketch I'm featuring in my newsletter later this week - but I wanted to share with you an alternate using the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Papers - there is hardly any stamping on these cards so they are quick to put together.  I love how the shine shows up in my pictures!!

Here's a close look at some of those shiny papers!

Die cut a couple of different shapes for the card front from the Nested Essentials Dies, and you've got some lovely cards ready to send.  My card bases are both Pretty Peacock, but one highlights the Moody Mauve DSP for a change of pace . . . birthday greetings from Artistically Inked and the Thank You sentiment is from Earthen Textures as are the die cut leaves.

And here's the sketch that inspired the cards and my upcoming newsletter project too!

You can see how I turned the sketch on it's side for the birthday card - it's an easy thing to do and changes the whole look of your cards. Which is your favourite?? Share what you do on my Facebook page 😉💕

Did you miss some of the events during World Card Making Day?? Here's the rewind so you can catch all the details now . . .  the video will be available until the end of the day October 31st so grab your cardstock and watch it now!!

I had some major technical issues with my pictures not downloading so I could watermark and add them so this is a short post to remind you what you can do with supplies you have on hand!! 

Shopping time?? Use this link and get started! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Happy Thanksgiving! Plus FREE Shipping coming for 3 Days!!

 

Wishing you and your family and friends a very happy, relaxing and plate-filled weekend - it's going to be a nice one with the weather so enjoy every moment! We are camping in Birch Bay and will be taking walks along the shoreline and maybe even find time for some shopping!

I'm adding a quick note because this stamp set has just been released in our Online Exclusives collection and I don't want you to miss it! If you've been wanting a stamp set to celebrate Hanukkah then you will be so glad it is here 😉 

Celebrate the Miracle is a new stamp set that has been added to our Online Exclusives collection. Share the light of Hanukkah with imagery including a menorah with candles and flames, Star of David stamps, dreidels, sentiments, and more.
 

Celebrate the Miracle Photopolymer Stamp Set

$33.00

And don't forget to check out all the Online Exclusive products that are only available in my online store, while supplies last!

Just announced!! THREE FREE Shipping Days this week only! Here's the details for you . . . . starts October 9th at 11:00 pm Pacific and ends October 11th 10:59 pm Pacific

Please check your item numbers at my Online store to verify they are available.  If they are temporarily out of stock, it will show there and they cannot be ordered.

Free shipping applies after the minimum qualifying amount of $100 CAD has been met (before tax).

Free shipping only applies during the three-day period the promotion is live; this means that the order must be opened and closed between 9–11 October.

Prepaid 3, 6, or 12 month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.

The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost for expedited shipping.

Please keep in mind, that with any product launch, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. In such cases, we will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.

Best way to get your order in is to go to my Online Store using this link and order as soon as the promotion opens on October 9^th – I will be putting in a group order on my return home from our camping trip – order will go in Wednesday afternoon (October 11^th) with a closing time of 2:00 pm. If you have small amounts then let me know you want to go into this group order and you can etransfer once I write up the orders. Don't miss out - this is a great opportunity to get your basics and some items on your wish list too!

Current Host Code for Online Orders is X627RNZX up to $200. If your order is over $200 before taxes/shipping don't use my Host Code as you will earn your own Host Rewards. 

Happy stamping and cheers 🥂 to your long weekend!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Lots of Papercrafting News For You

Kicking off this week with the latest Paper Pumpkin Kit and you don't want to miss out on this one or the next!! They are both highly sought after kits that help make you holiday crafting that much easier . . .  read on for all the details in this month's October kit .

October's Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin kit has everything you need to create your own sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards.

This kit includes:

All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.

A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.

A Real Red Stampin’ Spot

A bottle of Glitter Glue

Beautiful Christmas-themed precut pieces

Finished folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

NOVEMBER PAPER PUMPKIN KIT COORDINATION

Don’t let the Christmas crafts end once you finish with this kit! Since the Home for the Holidays Kit perfectly coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit, you will be able to extend your holiday crafting experience even further.

There's a special extra in your kit this month: a bottle of Glitter Glue! Use this glue to add shimmery, shiny details to the trees, houses, and snow in the Christmas scenes on your cards.. .so much fun!!

October's Extra Fun Kit Feature: Glitter Glue

Your kit is packaged in a custom specially-designed coordinating box. Make the most of this kit and create a cute village scene with your cards. The Home for the Holidays kit coordinates with November's kit so stay tuned to hear more about that kit next month.
 

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. To receive the October kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before October 10th!

Next is a quick reminder of World Card Making Day this Saturday - are you in yet??

Join Stampin' Up! on October 7th for a FREE, virtual World Card Making Day event. 

There will be three projects presented in this 3-hour online event, featuring three different bundles (shown below). Download the supply list to see what you will need to be able to craft along on the day. Purchasing the three bundles will mean you can recreate the cards shown in the event, but you're welcome to use your own supplies during the event or simply just watch! I'll be watching and crafting with a friend from our campsite and hope you will find some time to watch and craft along too! 

 

Circle Sayings Bundle

$56.50

Earthen Textures Bundle

$75.50

Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle

$52.00

Registration is not required, but if you do sign up you'll be notified with updates about the event. Click to view more details and to register.

And last but not least - it's a special offer from Stampin' Up! for their 35th Anniversary and you can get all the benefits by joining my team in October - it's almost a half price deal!! Wow! 

Stampin' Up!® is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in style! From October 3rd - 31st, sign up to join as a demonstrator and you'll be able to choose between 2 options for your starter kit:

• Option 1: Get 35% OFF the cost of your Starter Kit ($165 worth of product for only $87.75)
• Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with your Starter Kit (spend $135 and get $222.75 worth of product)

Both options come with free business supplies and free shipping, as well as all the fun that comes with being a part of Stampin' Up! And you can get discount shopping for as long as you stay active!!

But wait, it gets better! Sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer and you will also be automatically registered for our virtual OnStage@Home event on November 11th completely FREE of charge ($102 value; includes access to the event via the online events portal only).

Sign up online from October 3rd on, or get in touch if you want to know more.

Whew! Did you get through all of that??  If you have any questions, do let me know as I'm here for you!! And if you want to shop, here's my link just for you - check out the Online Exclusives and Clearance Rack sections as they always have some great new products as well as old favourites at bargain prices!!

I'm at a scrapbook retreat this weekend, and will close September's Host Code tomorrow when I am home and unpacked/sorted!  Still time for you to add your orders by noon October 2nd to qualify for the draws to share this month's Host Rewards! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny