Sunday Share - Wishing You a Merry Christmas

 Did you think a year ago that we would be celebrating Christmas without our family joining us? Did we even know a year ago what a "safe bubble" meant" or "physical distancing" and who thought we would be going everywhere with a mask on??  COVID has sure changed our day to day lives and given us the chance to give back to those needing some happy mail or reach out and make that caring connection to know all is well (or as good as it can be). 

We are missing family and friends - that's a given - but we are also very grateful that we are healthy and that all our friends and family take the provincial health guidelines seriously and respect that we are all  doing this together so we can get back to some kind of normal next year. Meanwhile we decorated as usual, and wanted to share a couple of pictures of our decorations  - and then a couple of quick cards to make if you still need some inspiration!

Our Christmas village features a hand made ceramic church, house, covered bridge, toy shop and trees - some with lights that I made many years ago. We've added some small figures and pieces over the years, but the main ones still take centre stage. It's fun to see the dates and remember when we added to the collection. Do you have traditions that you bring out and talk about each year??

This card shows off the Plaid Tidings DSP pack which is retiring so you might want to grab some before it's gone . . . . I loved the variety of plaids that were great for all seasons from early fall right through winter. And I had a strip left to decorate my envelope. I used the In The Woods Dies to cut the tree outline, and the inset tree.

This sketch was featured a while back on one of my posts, but I wanted to show you one using mostly white cardstock that has been embossed for texture. Just a strip of Brightly Gleaming DSP and some copper ribbon  and stars to give the shiny look and you've got a quick card! The DSP is retiring and on sale - so grab it while you can :-)

Here's the link to my online store so you can shop at your leisure . . . pj's definitely work the best!! 

If you want a copy of the new January-June Mini catalogue that you can order from starting January 5th please let me know so I can get it to you - I can mail, drop off or you can pick up from my box.

Enjoy Christmas however you are celebrating - stay safe in your bubble - thank you so much for being a part of my stamping journey - your support of my small business is appreciated more than you know!!

Happy Stamping!

Ginny

Kylie's Demo Training Blog September 2020 - Festive Post Three Ways

 

Thank you for joining us for our Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator Monthly Team Blog Hop! I really hope you check out all our posts and get inspiration from these amazing demonstrators to create your own projects.

I’m Ginny Duncan from Maple Ridge, BC Canada and I’m so happy you stopped by today! Check out my projects today and then head to the link list at the bottom of this page so that you can see every blog post and idea.

I cased my card ideas from the card above on p 11 in the August - December 2020 Mini for a team challenge, and realized it was a great design to show off the different seasons in the Festive Post Stamp Set and the Plaid Tidings 6" x 6" Designer Paper Pack. All the focal greetings or images can be punched with the Rectangular Postage Punch in the Annual Catalogue so "win win" for me!! The Plaid Tidings DSP has an awesome variety of designs for any occasion  too!

Do you like making Halloween cards?? They are so much fun to make, but sadly our grandkids are getting older so it won't be long before I have no one special to make cards for, and send treats to help them celebrate . . . 

Christmas is definitely coming (a little over three months away!) and it's never too soon to start making cards to share with family and friends - so important to put a card in the mail especially if we aren't able to be with them in person this year. We really don't know where this pandemic will take us by December so connecting with cards is one way to be sure we stay in touch.  This card features the Red Velvet Paper Pack too embossed with the Greenery Embossing Folder.

In the New Year we will be thinking ahead to Valentines Day so this set comes to the rescue with a pretty card idea that I took from the boxed treat on p 63 and made it into a card!

Are you ready to shop and put this set on your list? Then head over to my online store and get started! 

Thank you so much for visiting today! I've had an awesome time being part of this years training program and blog hops with Stampin' Up!® demonstrators from around the world, and I so appreciate all your comments as I shared my projects with you. Sign up for my newsletter while you visit and see what's new in my stamping world each month! 

Happy stamping!!

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Sunday Share - Catching Up with Cards at The Wesbrooke

Many of you know that I love my card making classes with the ladies at The Wesbrooke residence in Pitt Meadows - I've been sharing happy times with them for almost three years. COVID-19 put an end to our face to face crafting times for now, but the Recreation Director and I worked out a way for me to keep on sharing my card making with the ladies by providing them with kits each month, and some instruction sheets for them to follow and make their cards.

While it's not the same as being together, I know they are enjoying making the cards from the kits, and I'm happy they are keeping safe and healthy with their protocols in place.

My pictures today show the cards they did in July and I'm busy cutting more papers for their August kits to deliver next week.

The cards with tags are a perfect design for guys in your world and the Rustic Retreat Stamp Set is a great one with so many sayings and options . . . .  it's definitely not just for Christmas (although it does have a Christmas stamp in the set). 

The Braided Linen Trim is the perfect touch to add to the die cut tags on the Terracotta card, while the Reversible Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Ribbon picks up the colours in the Pretty Peacock card.  The Stitched So Sweetly Dies were the right size for the Thinking of You greeting - if you don't have this die set you really need to get it - lots of choices to die cut backgrounds, labels and tags.

The second card features Old Olive cardstock embossed with the Meadow Moments Embossing Folder (one of a two-pack) in the Annual Catalogue - so pretty with the flowers and butterflies!! The background strip of patterned paper was retired earlier this year but was too pretty not to use for this card and I found some retired ribbon on my shelf that was a perfect match. They got to stamp the little butterfly on the envelope too!

Thinking of You sentiment came from the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp set - some lovely scripty greetings and flower images as well as coordinating dies to make cutting a breeze! 

I'm always happy when I can make cards that use up some of my older papers and add new products to keep them fresh and fun! And you know that when we use up our papers we can buy more!! 

What are you stamping lately? Do you make a card to send to someone special or do you make a few cards at a time to be ready for any occasion? I do a bit of both 😀 so I'm usually ready for unexpected needs! Check out my online store now for all your papers, inks and supplies to keep crafting! It's a brand new look so you may need to rest your password and save the new URL (where you find my store!!) 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Forever Greenery Suite - Tranquil Greens Set the Stage + New Shop Info

Forever Greenery Suite

When you think of leaves you may think of autumn, but the Forever Greenery Suite is here to change your mind!

This gorgeous collection of leafy images and greetings is one of my top must-have items from the new Annual Catalogue. The detailed images are timeless and work with a variety of styles from rustic to modern. Use them alone for quick and simple cards or add the dies and coordinating embellishments to really create that wow effect.

These leaves won't fall behind in autumn, I'll be reaching for them to create all year-round. The shabby chic card tutorial in my newsletter is just one example of the colourful creations you can make with this suite!

Important Notice!!

The Stampin' Up! Online store is being updated on August 4th. Not only will you see the new products from the upcoming Mini (Holiday) Catalogue, but also an updated new look!

Because this involves some server changes, there is one thing you should do ahead of time if you have ever shopped in my online store.

 You need to make sure you know your password and login for online ordering. If you have your computer set to automatically remember this information, it might not work come August 4th.   Your browser hasn’t “met” the new site yet, so it won't know that it needs to remember the password!

If you can, log in today HERE and make sure you know your password which will make it easier when you shop on the new site.

No worries if you don't and can't get logged in. There are two things you can do to fix this:

1. Click on the "Forgot Your Password" link password to reset yours (be sure to check your junk folder for the reset email if you don't see it right away!)
2. Call the support line at 1800-Stamp-Up to get them to help you. 

Once you've done that, you will be ready to visit the new site and enjoy a much easier shopping experience! Let me know what you think of the new site :-)

Happy Stamping!

Ginny

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Colourful Forever Fern Card



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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS
Forever Fern (#152559)

PAPER
Whisper White (#100730)
Crumb Cake (#120953)
Bumblebee (#153077)

INK
Tuxedo Black Memento (#132708)
Garden Green (#)147089
Pear Pizzazz (#147104)
Petal Pink (#147108)
Crumb Cake (#147116)
Rococo Rose (#150080)
Just Jade (#153115)
Bumblebee (#153116)

TOOLS
Forever Flourishing Dies (#152714)
Simply Shammy (#147042)

ADHESIVE
Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430)
Stampin' SEAL (#152813)
Glue Dots (#103683)

EMBELLISHMENTS
Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack (#152475)

TIPS:
Use the Simply Shammy with water to clean stamp thoroughly between colours. It's easy to clean, reusable, and stores perfectly in a Standard Stamp Case (#119105).

Coordinating Products

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Sunday Share - World of Good - Perfect For Travel Pages or Journals!

 

World of Good Suite Explore a wold of creative adventures with the World of Good suite! This suite has an antique, old-world elegance that makes it ideal for creating decor, preserving treasured travel memories, and designing those ever-elusive masculine cards. This suite includes the Beautiful World stamp and die bundle, foil accented World of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper, a coordinating Memories & More card pack, and antiqued embellishments that will make your projects rich in detail. Let's get this adventure started with an out-of-the-box creation using a new Mini Paper Pumpkin box!

Bonus Days are almost over - if you haven't placed your order yet to earn Bonus Dollars to spend in August, then do it now!For every $60 you spend up to August 3rd, you earn $$$ to spend in August!! 

Happy Stamping!

Ginny

World of Good Suitcase Box

 

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SUPPLIES:

STAMPS Stamp Set Cling Beautiful World (#152994) PAPER Whisper White cardstock (#100730) Crumb Cake cardstock (#120953) Mossy Meadow cardstock (#133676) World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper (#152491) INK Crumb Cake ink pad (#147116) Cinnamon Cider ink pad (#153114) ADHESIVE Mini Glue Dots (#103683) Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) Stampin' Seal (#152813) Tear & Tape (#138995) Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) TOOLS Stitched Shapes Dies (#152323) Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch (#152709) World Map Dies (#152712) Paper Snips (#103579) Bone Folder (#102300) EMBELLISHMENTS Mini Paper Pumpkin Box (#153069) Antiqued Corners & Slides Elements (#152471) Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim (#152472) KITS World Of Good Memories & More Card Pack (#153600) TIPS: Use a Bone Folder to curve the cardstock strip used for the handle. The Bone Folder will stretch and bend the paper fibers without creasing, giving you a smoother handle.

 

Coordinating Products

 

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Playful Pets - So Much Fun for the Furry Family!!

 

Playful Pet Suite Pet lovers are howling with excitement over the purr-fectly whimsical Playful Pets suite. The Playful Pets bundle of stamps and dies are a must-have for anyone with a fur-baby. The Playful Pets Designer Series Paper is a great accent and some of the designs coordinate with the dies to create fast and fabulous pet cutouts. In this tutorial I'm showing one layout done two ways. The first is a simple stamping (#simplestamping) card using stamps, ink, and paper. The second card is the stepped up version that adds in die cutting, 3D embossing, and heat embossing.

Reminder - Bonus Days ends August 3rd so don't miss out - for every $60 you spend now, you will get email coupons to redeem starting August 4 - 31st! Order online or ask me to place the order for you!

Happy Stamping!
Ginny

Playful Pets Simple Stamping and Stepped Up Cards  

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SUPPLIES:

BOTH CARDS: STAMPS Stamp Set Cling Pampered Pets (#152520) PAPER Whisper White cardstock (#100730) Basic Gray cardstock (#121044) Playful Pets Designer Series Paper (#152489) ADHESIVE Mini Glue Dots (#103683) Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) Stampin' Seal (#152813)EMBELLISHMENTS Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack (#152466) SIMPLE STAMPING CARD: INK Jet Black Stazon Pad (#101406) Watercolor Pencils (#141709) Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 (#149014) Real Red Ink Pad (#147084) Basic Gray Ink Pad (#149165) OTHER Sticky Note STEPPED UP CARD: PAPER Real Red cardstock (#102482)INK VersaMark Pad (#102283) TOOLS Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder (#149643) Stitched Rectangles Dies (#151820) Heat Tool (#129053) EMBELLISHMENTS White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109132 ) Playful Pets Trinkets (#152465) TIP: When creating a mask, stamp the image over the sticky section of a sticky note so that the sticky will help the mask stay in place while stamping.

Coordinating Products

   

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