Happy New Year 2025!!

I hope you have a fabulous year ahead, and are able to work in some crafting time for you and your family/friends. While I'm not actively adding posts to my blog, I am updating the catalogues as long as I remain a demo with Stampin' Up! so you can click the links to the right of the page and see what's new and exciting for you to craft with!!  Did you see that we have scrapbooking supplies again?? Yay!!

Keep on crafting and being wonderful - a handmade card is a hug from you to your special person, made and sent with love ❤️🤗

Happy stamping

Ginny

Sunday Share - Sale-a-Bration is Almost Over!! Only 4 Days Left!

It's almost time to say farewell to this year's Sale-a-Bration products but there is still a few days for you to shop for your basics or bundle you've got on your list, and then add some of the amazing FREE items in the Sale-a-Bration list . . .don't delay as the last day to order and get your FREE items is Thursday, February 29th. Here's the latest add-on items you can get, as well as those in the flyer.

Check out my online Spring Mini catalogue and Sale-a-Bration flyer on my sidebar for some sample ideas - then shop away!! You will also want to check out the Online Exclusives that are available and not in any printed catalogues or brochures! 

A great way to maximize your value is to pick up a Paper Pumpkin subscription, earn FREE products, and then watch for those fun boxes to come to you each month . . . you can also "suspend" any month that the kit preview shares something you don't think you can use, or if you will be away. Another bonus of subscribing is you have access to past kits (usually refills without the stamps and spots) so you can add kits later to use with your own stamps.  The picture below is a sneak peek of the March kit and you have until March 10th to get it! It includes a bonus extra stamp set for your collection - always a good thing to have!

I have a closing February workshops order going in on February 29th with my Host Code AVTJW7BV, so if you'd like me to add your order, just shoot me a message or email and let me know what you'd like, and how you want to pay. I'll do the rest 😉💕

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - Happy Family Day Long Weekend Sketch

It's Family Day in British Columbia today and I must admit the weekend has kinda got away from me so this post is a day late, but it is in time to celebrate Family Day - do you have a holiday today? If yes, what's going to make it special for you??  We are hanging out at home, enjoying the sun and I'm doing some crafting (surprise!!) and working on my crafting area organization.

I shared a sketch and card idea in my weekly newsletter and wanted to show you how you can change it up with different papers and have a variety of cards ready to send . . . . I really like this DSP that you can earn for free with the current Sale-a-Bration promotion - only until February 29th and then it's gone forever!  

This is fun card for a birthday and inside you can add your personal touch . . . 

And this message would be perfect to let someone know you are thinking of them! Love the happy birds on this Flight & Airy paper and did I mention that it's FREE with any $60 purchase?? Both greetings are from Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set in the Spring Mini - link on my sidebar if you don't have a paper copy handy.  

Love this stamp and punch bundle. Sadly the punch isn't available again until mid April but that shows how popular this bundle has been!!  Watch for it to come back so you can get it too!

Shop now while the specials are on and get rewarded for ordering - each $60 pre-tax and shipping gets you a pick of the items in the list so don't delay!  And if your order is under $200 use my current Host Code AVTJW7BV to get in on the end of month draws for sharing Host Rewards - easy and fun if the wheel calls your name! 

Want the ultimate shopping bundle - join my team and get so much extra free product and no shipping on your started kit . . . it's a great deal for budget shoppers as you earn discounts on all your purchases, and if you don't meet the next quarterly minimums, then no big deal - you are done with no regrets. See more info in the video above, or connect with me to get you started on your fun crafting journey 😉💕

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - A Sweet Springtime Kit from Paper Pumpkin

I know we are all looking forward to spring and some warmer weather and according to the groundhog on February 2nd we are in for an early spring so Yay! for that news . . . . and this meme for us crafters really says it all LOL!!

All kidding aside, the next Paper Pumpkin kit is going to be perfect for spring greetings and gifts to anyone in your circle - family, friends, co-workers or for RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) little reminders. You can subscribe for the current kit up to the end of the day on February 10th - so don't delay if you'd like to start with this spring-like kit!! 

While the details are always a surprise, here's what we do know about the upcoming kit:

Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes!

• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs

• Projects include printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes

• Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments

Coordinating colours: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake

And all three early 2024 kits coordinate with the optional dies that are available too - item #164396 (for Paper Pumpkin subscribers only) so much fun!!

I'm in for this kit and I sure hope you are too!  Yu can sign up here for a month to month subscription, or buy pre-paid subscriptions on line here and earn FREE Sale-a-Bration products at the same time - win! win! Remember that Sale-a-Bration ends February 29th so don't miss out on the FREE stuff!! 

Here's a quick graphic so you can see the values and how many items you can choose for free with the different subscription levels:

I usually buy during Sale-a-Bration so I can choose some FREE products, then enter the code I get in an email on the Paper Pumpkin site, and each month I decide if I want the kit based on the previews I get from Stampin' Up! or if I want to suspend that month because I'll be away or I'm sure I won't be able to use the kit (I'm warning you though - that hardly ever happens). It's so easy to manage your subscription your way! And once you are a subscriber, you can get past kits and special promotions too 

Any questions - please connect with me and I'll be glad to help you! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Colour Inspiration For SAB Detailed Dogwood Stamps

For my share today I decided to play off the Colour Inspo in my last newsletter using a new stamp I got FREE with the latest Sale-a-Bration flyer. I had to get the Detailed Dogwood stamp as it's our provincial flower and I love watching the blooms come out in the spring around our neighborhood.  Here's the colours I'm using again for this post:

Here's all the pieces I used to make my cards - I started with the Embossing Folder in the Softy Sophisticated Bundle (another SAB item) and stamped my image to colour with Gray Granite - a bit softer look than my regular Memento Black. The strips of Designer Series Papers came from Inked Botanicals DSP in the Annual Catalogue. It was hard to find a DSP with Crushed Curry!! 

I'm not sure the colours are traditional for any dogwood I've seen, but I do think they came out really pretty don't you? I added some small bits of Shaded Spruce cardstock with the greeting background and the punched leaves. 

I did this card with a greeting that can be used for any occasion when I just want to say Hi to a friend and I flipped the embossing to the back for a flat design. The flower colours were done with my Blender Pen and the Pool Party background with my Small Blending Brushes. 

Here's my other card with a Happy Birthday greeting - and the embossed piece shows off the texture in this card.  Both sentiments are in the Notes of Nature stamp set in the Spring Mini p 43 - it's a great set too (probably my favourite in the Mini!!). I added a bit of Linen Thread to the middle strips to create a bit more texture. 

I'm closing my January workshop with Host Code NUDKGRFU on the 31st (Wednesday) so if you've got a small order you want to add then let me know. Orders over $35 go into my draws for sharing Host Rewards each month (unless your order is over $200 then you earn your own rewards).  

Drop me an email or message with your shopping list - or go online here and have it come direct to you (quickest and easiest).  Remember that Sale-a-Bration gives you FREE product for every $60 you order so watch for the prompts and don't miss out!!  

Until next time - Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sharing Sale-a-Bration With FREE Products Flight & Airy

Today I'm sharing two cards I made recently using the sketch from my newsletter on Saturday.  It's such a great sketch to use and works for any papers and any occasion . . . . give it a try and I know you'll be keeping it handy!!

I grabbed my FREE pack of  Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper and picked one pattern that made me think of spring (while we are still feeling the effects of last week's snow!!).  I thought Boho Blue Cardstock would be a good contrast and was pretty happy with the way it looked even when it was cut up on my workspace. The other side of the paper was perfect in Pecan Pie for the contrast strip I wanted. 

I stamped both greetings from the Layering Leaves stamp set in the Annual Catalogue with Boho Blue Ink, and added some Garden Green leafy trim bits that were still on my desk from Christmas (great way to use up and clear off my desk too!)  

I thought the Copper Clay Jute Trim was a close enough match for the colours in the DSP so it got wrapped around the cross piece of Boho Blue cardstock and then I made a small bow and stuck it on the side with a couple of glue dots.  My envelopes got a bit of the DSP on the back flap - what do you think of my Flight & Airy cards?? 

I hope you like this alternate from my project last week - I'd love to see your cards so please share them on my Facebook page or in a quick message! 

Want to get started on your shop with me - use this link and you'll be on your way!  Use my current Host Code NUDKGRFU to get in my monthly draws for sharing rewards . . .  you never know when the wheel might pick you! If your order is $200 or more, you will get your own Host Rewards so please don't use my Host Code.  

Did you know that during January and February you can choose FREE items from the Sale-a-Bration flyer for every $60 in spending?  Yay for FREE products and are they ever great this year - you will have a hard time choosing!! Click on my sidebar graphic to look through the flyer or on the picture below:

Here's the details in a video on Sale-a-Bration for you - let me know if I can help with your shopping as I know you don't want to miss out!!

Do you still need a paper copy of the Spring Mini and Sale-a-Bration flyer?? Ask me to save you one - I still have a few left!! 

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Happy New Year - Let's Celebrate with the New Mini AND Sale-a-Bration too!

Happy New Year to each of you - I hope you were able to have some time with family and/or friends to celebrate the holidays your way! 

I really want to say a big thanks for being on this crafting journey with me - it means so much that you have supported me in my small business and taken time to be with me in my classes over the years whether in person or online.  I will be stepping back from a lot of my social media posting this year to focus more on my own projects that I need to do - so many scrapbook pages and stories to tell and time keeps moving on! 

I plan to keep sending weekly newsletters for the near future anyway, so you know what I am doing and what's new in my Stampin' Up! world but the blog posts might not be as frequent. I'm trying to find the right balance for me this year . . . . . and still keep in touch while doing our camping and maybe some other travel too.

So catch up with my newsletters, and check out the new Spring Mini  and Sale-a-Bration flyer in my sidebar here . . . and the FREE Sale-a-Bration products you can get when you spend $60 or $120 for more options. Want to shop now?  Click here to start and remember to use my Current Host Code if your order is less than $200 to get in my monthly draws and earn shared Host Rewards. 

December's Host Reward pot wasn't large but I was able to do a draw and Patti B was the winner of some product from the Annual Catalogue - yay Patti!!  Thanks for shopping with me 😉

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - Time's Running Out Sale-a-bration Ends Tuesday February 28th!

Time's running out on your chance to score your Free items during Sale-a-bration - there will only be one Sale-a-bration this year as Stampin' Up! changes their promotions and will be introducing some Online Exclusive products starting March 1st . . .  watch for more on that next week! Here's my review so you don't miss out! 

**I have a group order going in at noon February 28th and can add your order to the group 😉 - message me now so you don't miss out! Or place your order online before noon on Tuesday, use my current Host Code CXKVWJNJ and get in on my draws for shared Host Rewards!!**

Earn FREE Products During Sale-a-Bration

It's easy to do so let's get started - place your order during Sale-a-Bration and you earn exclusive products FREE! And that's all there is to it!! The more you spend the more you can choose - WOW!!  Here's a quick look at some of the products you  ight overlook in the flyer available while supplies last. 

The Sending Support Cling Stamp Set is one of the choices available with each $60 you spend. This set contains really useful sentiments for cards to send to friends and family that need a boost. The stylish fonts will coordinate with so many different designs.

The Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set, is another product you can earn free with a $60 order, contains really cute images that are easy to colour and add to all sorts of projects. I love these little owls for so many fun cards!!
 

The Dandy Designs 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper pack is full of patterns that can be used for any season or occasion. Versatile patterns such as plaids, polka dots, and stripes will work as background or accent pieces in all sorts of projects. The colours included are Balmy Blue, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, and Petal Pink. This bumper pack of 48 sheets is one of the product choices available to earn free with a $120 spend.
 

Visit my online store to view these as well as other products available during this year's Sale-a-Bration promotion. 

Want an even better special deal - then check out this Join promotion - that Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine is perfect to sit on your desk for smaller dies, and to take when you travel! And the Boho Blue model is only for those who click Join!! 

Become a Demonstrator During Sale-a-Bration

The Boho Blue Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine is an exclusive sneak peek of one of the new colours from the upcoming 2023-25 In Color™ Collection. Yay! So pretty!! This cute machine has a compact footprint for easy storage and portability. The 3½ " platform will work with so many of the smaller dies and embossing folders available in the catalogue - just look for the Mini Icon on the die sets and bundles!! 

Choose from one of three options for your Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration this year, and all options include $60 extra in your choice of products compared with the regular Starter Kit. All starter kits ship with free shipping!! 

• Option 1: includes the exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($86 value) + your choice of $225 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $175 - regular cost would be $311 plus shipping!!
• Option 2: includes the original white Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($86 value) + your choice of $225 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $175 - regular cost would be $311 plus shipping!!
• Option 3: includes your choice of $225 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $135

Want to know more? Read more about joining Stampin' Up!, and join online during Sale-a-Bration to get even more in your Starter Kit.

If you've got a big shopping list or are ordering for you and friends then you could get this special Host stamp set in addition to other shopping rewards - such a pretty set!! Love the sketchy designs for some easy cards or to colour when I have more time!

Exclusive FREE Product for Hosts

In addition to the free Sale-a-Bration items earned with their product order,  Hosts earn an additional exclusive FREE product - read on!!

When your workshop or party order reaches $375, you'll earn the exclusive Scenic Garden Stamp Set. This free set isn't just limited to hosts as any order that reaches $375 also qualifies. So you'll earn a free exclusive Sale-a-Bration item for every $60 or $120 you spend, AND this stamp set that's perfect for combining with a variety of colouring techniques

Visit my online store to see all the free products you can earn when you order before 28 February.

Remember you can use multi-month pre-paid Paper Pumpkin orders to get to your free products too - check out my post last week and scroll down for more info on that option!! 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Something Fancy (And Easy) Birthdays for Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop today - I hope you enjoy all the creativity as much as we enjoy sharing our ideas with you. Grab your favourite cuppa' and hop along to each site and please comment too - we love knowing you visited our post!!

I chose a few items from the Spring Mini to make my card today as well as a favourite die from the Annual Catalogue called Stitched Greenery (p 174). It makes a really neat impression on one of the Lovely Layers Vellum sheets also in the Annual Catalogue (p 139) for a subtle background over my Mango Melody Cardstock base.

All the rest of the products used are from the Spring Mini (January - April 2023).  I chose one of the smaller designs in the 6" x 6" Regency Park Designer Series Paper Pack for my contrast piece and then reached for my Something Fancy Bundle and inked my greeting in Night of Navy, then die cut it with the dies in the bundle. This is a great combination bundle with the greetings for both inside and out on your cards, plus the dies to cut so many shapes and layers too. 

I decided to add some Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon to my greeting and love the effect it gives.  This is awesome ribbon - soft to fold, but so easy to cut too and no fraying! 

My final touch was a few Mango Melody Adhesive Backed Milky Dots, then I added some of the DSP to my envelope flap and on the inside of my card and my card was done!  I hope you like it and that it inspires you to make some cards too to send to your family and friends.  They really do appreciate them!

Sale-a-bration is still on until February 28th so grab your list and place your order so you don't miss out on your Free gifts! You can click here to get to my store quickly and if you add my current Host Code you can also get in my draws for sharing monthly Host Rewards. February's Host Code is CXKVWJNJ and new monthly Host Codes are at the top of my blog sidebar. 

Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy the hop!

Ginny

Wow!! Stamps at Discounted Prices on the Clearance Rack!!

 

Big News! Stamp Sets Added to the Clearance Rack!!

There are several stamp sets that have been added to our Clearance Rack, and there are still some dies that were offered during the Perfect Partners Promotion that coordinate with still-available stamp sets at a great price (don't' forget to add the stamps to your order for perfect coordination!). 

Like all Clearance Rack Products, they are only available while supplies last and can sell out quickly. Stock up on some of your regular cardstocks, adhesives, and other basics to  make your online order count.

Get yours now and earn FREE gifts during Sale-a-bration too! Use my Host Code to get in the draws for shared Host Rewards at the end of each month. Current Host Code for February is CXKVWJNJ

Click here to view what's available and shop.

Happy stamping (and shopping!!)

Ginny

Sunday Share - Paper Pumpkin's Ten Years of Growth Celebration!

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of our anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects "plant-astic"!

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Ten Years of Growth

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
• An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
• 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
• Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make "plant-astic" projects!

Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the March Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 February 2023 and 10 March 2023 by clicking here!

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

MAKE YOUR PROJECTS PLANT-ASTIC WITH A FREE GIFT!

Did you say free? That’s right, this month’s kit includes a FREE stamp set to add versatility and creative possibilities to your projects. With unique plant and pot builder designs, there's no better time to sign up or renew your Paper Pumpkin subscription and get your FREE stamp set!

Check this graphic to see why getting a pre-paid subscription during Sale-a-bration is your best buy - it's what I always do!! You earn FREE Sale-a-bration items, and your Paper Pumpkin kits are paid ahead for as long as you choose!

Once you have your pre-paid code from your purchase, simply add it to your paper Pumpkin Account and you are ready to go. You can suspend any month you won't be home to get your kit, or if it's something you think you really won't use (but we've all wished that we hadn't skipped once the kit is revealed!) 

Any questions? Send me a message or email and I'm happy to help anytime!

Happy stamping,

Ginny

Sunday Share - An Inspiration Sketch with a Warm Welcome!

Good morning - I know a day late but the intent was there! Today I'm sharing another sketch for you and this is another one that will help you with those scraps and smaller pieces of Designer Series Papers that you didn't want to throw away! I took the sketch from p 83 in the Spring Mini using the Warm Welcome Bundle for my cards.

I also used some of the Regency Park DSP on p 31 as there are so many pretty flower combinations on the one side, then some great neutral designs on the flip side . . .  love our two-sided DSP with all the choices!! 

The card base is a standard size in Petal Pink and I saved the other half sheet for my alternate card below.  I usually make two cards while I have all my supplies out and ready - even if I don't add a greeting right away, I'm pretty much ready for the next occasion when I need a card in a rush. 

Do you have cards ready to use or are you more the last minute "I need a card NOW" kind of crafter?

After I had cut my supplies for the second card, I realized it looked better landscape so I turned it around and was quite happy with the results . . . the paper is a Free gift from Sale-a-bration called Favored Flowers and is a 12" x 12" pack of papers with lots of options on the back side too! Love 💕 the colours in this package! I die cut the stamped floral image from the Framed Florets Bundle on p 65 then coloured it with some coordinating Stampin' Blends.

A reminder to stock up on any In Color products you might be low on as it won't take long before they will start selling out as the current five (Polished Pink, Pale Papaya, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent and Fresh Freesia) go away when the Annual Catalogue expires on May 1st. Adding these items to your orders will help you get to the magic $60 total where you can choose a FREE gift from the Sale-a-bration flyer but only until February 28th, and then Sale-a-bration is gone for another year 😒😢 

And if your wish list keeps growing, then choose "Join" during Sale-a-bration and get tons of product of your choice in your starter kit at a great price and one of the options includes this adorable Mini Mini Cut and Emboss Machine too! It's the best to keep on your desk, or for traveling and in one of the new In Colors coming May 2nd!! So cute!! Ask me how you can get yours 💕😍👍 by February 28th and get discounts on your purchases for as long as you choose to stay. .  

Shop anytime at my online store (click link here) and use the current Host Code CXKVWJNJ to get in on my month end draws for sharing the Host Rewards . . .  you can find the Host Code anytime on my blog sidebar right at the top!  If you need my help just ask!! 

Check my newsletter later this week for another sketch option too!

Happy stamping!

Ginny