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NEW! Stitched Shape Framelits Dies and a Stamp Sale!

Posted on November 1, 2016October 28, 2016 by Josee

Good Morning!

I have some wonderful news to share today!! Actually, two pieces of news I think you will LOVE!!

First news is a NEW toy for your Big Shot! 🙂 The Stitched Shapes Framelits dies were set to be a new item in the next Annual Catalogue, but Stampin' Up has decided to release the dies early…starting today!! These dies will be a great addition to your arsenal of stamp tools- just in time for Christmas cards and tags too!

On top of the new framelits being available today, there is a selection of stamp sets available for sale at 25% off!! Here are the details. You can also shop for them directly in my store here.

You can see the new Stitched Shape Framelit Dies in action here:

What do you think? Aren't they amazing? I can't wait to get a chance to play with these too! The best part is the stamp sets that are on sale can be used with the new framelits for gorgeous stamped cards!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a stampin' good day!

My Crafty Friends Monday: Holly Jolly Layers

Posted on October 31, 2016October 28, 2016 by Josee

Welcome to "My Crafty Friends Monday!"

Happy Halloween! I hope you enjoyed a great weekend and are ready to trick or treat tonight for Halloween??? ?

Each Monday, I like to feature different projects that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

(**Note…don't worry- I've contacted each of these stampers and allowed them to decline if they choose.)

This week's featured stamp set is one of the Hostess stamp sets in the 2016 Stampin' Up Holiday Catalogue: Holly Jolly Layers (142220 wood, 142223 clear mount, also available in French-clear mount 143050).

It coordinates perfectly with the Layering Circles Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits and the Layering Squares Framelits Dies– the framelits dies allow you to cut each stamped image into various layers to get the look you want.

The hostess stamp sets are available to you with every order you place over $200 (before taxes and shipping) — you earn Stampin' Rewards you can use to purchase the hostess stamp sets and other Stampin' Up products!

Debbie Naylor: blog

Wonderful card by Debbie-love how she used the little border stamp!

Jeanie Stark: blog

This stamp set is perfect to create Christmas gift tags!

Teri Pocock: blog

Love the colors and Delicate White Doilies used here- so pretty!

Yvonne Van Bruggen: blog

Love all the layers on this one by Yvonne- the Metallic Foil Doilies, Seasonal Decorative Masks and Designer Series Papers are great additions to this card!

Amanda Bates: blog

Love this Christmas gift box– so pretty!

BJ Peters: blog

A great gift card holder using the die cut layers on the Holly Jolly Layers stamp.

Nadine Koller: blog

Another gorgeous Christmas gift box and the layered stamp is perfect popped up with Stampin Dimensionals!

Debbie Henderson: blog

Love this one with the Cozy Critters owl in the center of all the wonderful layers!

I found these by Stampin' Up and wanted to show you these great samples too!

Love these ideas? You can purchase this stamp set through my ONLINE STORE!

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday" Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post! Thanks for stopping by today!

Were you featured here? Here's a badge you can add to your blog!

>>>Today is the last day for this sale!! <<<

Santa buckle card using Layering Squares Framelits

Santa’s Belt Buckle Christmas Card

Posted on October 28, 2016October 27, 2016 by Josee

Happy Happy Friday!

The card I have to show you today is a super simple, quick and easy Christmas card! All you need for this card is some Real Red and Basic Black cardstock, the Layering Squares Framelits and a sentiment of your choice- for this one I used the Greetings From Santa stamp set as I think it has the perfect sentiment to add to this card.

How To Make It:

This card starts with a simple cardbase made of Real Red cardstock. Round the corners of the cardbase using the Project Life Corner punch.

Cut a strip of Basic Black cardstock to fit across the cardfront and adhere with SNAIL Adhesive to the cardfront.

Then use the Layering Squares Framelits to cut the 'buckle' from Silver Glimmer paper. Use the larger scalloped square as well as a small plain square to cut out the middle piece. Use the Magnetic Platform to keep the dies in place while you cut them. Place over the Basic Black cardstock strip to use a guide to stamp the sentiment.

Stamp the sentiment from the Greetings From Santa stamp set using Versamark ink and then pour White Stampin' Emboss Powder over the ink, shaking off the excess. Use the Heat Tool to melt the embossing powder.

Finally, adhere the Glimmer Paper 'buckle' to the cardfront using the SNAIL Adhesive.

Stamps:

Greetings from Santa stamp set-143269 CM, 142069 wood

Paper:

Real Red cardstock- 102482, Basic Black cardstock- , Silver Glimmer Paper-135314

Ink:

Versamark- 102283, Refill- 102193

Other:

Layering Squares Framelits- 141708, SNAIL Adhesive- 104332, Refill- 104331, Heat Tool- 129053, White Embossing Powder- 109132, Project Life Corner punch- 135346, Magnetic Platform- 130658, Big Shot- 143263

Have a great weekend!

Shake and Celebrate stamp set, Delicate Ornaments, Stampin-Up

Shake and Celebrate Die Cut Christmas Card

Posted on October 27, 2016October 24, 2016 by Josee

Good Morning!

I hope you are having a great week so far! If you are in the Ottawa area, join me for card class on November 11th! You can RSVP on my class page here.

I think you will love today's Christmas card! This die cut Christmas card actually uses very little stamping, however the sentiment from Shake & Celebrate was a great addition to all the lovely die cut layers adorning this card, including the Flourish Thinlits Dies which adds a gorgeous touch!

How To Make It:

This card starts with a base of Garden Green cardstock, with another layer of Garden Green cardstock on the card front.

Die cut the floral piece from the Flourish Thinlits Dies and the solid ornament from the Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies out of Garden Green cardstock.

Using the small stem with the berries from the Flourish Thinlits Dies, die cut two from Real Red cardstock. Snip the berries off the stems and glue them to the larger flourish you cut out already. Then adhere the large flourish to the card front with the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Die cut the Detailed Ornament from the Silver Foil and attach it to the solid Garden Green ornament you cut out earlier. Use the Fine Tip Glue Pen to glue it on.

Die cut the 'MERRY' sentiment using the Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies and Basic Black cardstock.

Cut a banner on one end of your Vellum cardstock strip and stamp the “Christmas” sentiment from the Shake & Celebrate stamp set with Black Staz-On ink.

Adhere the MERRY die cut to the vellum strip with the Fine Tip Glue Pen. Then use the Handheld Stapler to staple the vellum banner to the ornament. Put Stampin Dimensionals on the back of the ornament and attach to the card front.

Tie a little bow with the Real Red Candy Cane Lane Bakers Twine and add it with a Mini Glue Dot over the staple to hide it.