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2016 Stampin Up Holiday Catalogue Preview: Christmas

Posted on August 31, 2016September 1, 2016 by Josee

****Last day to use your Bonus Days Coupons and last day to get the Thoughtful Branches Bundle!!****

Good Morning!

I am back today to show you more Sneak Peeks of the 2016 Holiday catalogue!! I will be able to show you the full catalogue tomorrow- as tomorrow the catalogue is officially live and available to order from!

Yesterday I showed you some of the amazing Halloween products, and other holiday products, but of course you know the Holiday catalogue has lots of Christmas products!! Here are some of the items that will be available.

(Don't forget, if you are in the Ottawa area, join me for a my Christmas Card Class where we will be using some of these products!)

The hostess stamp set Holly Jolly Layers is such a fun and versatile stamp set that allows you to use the Layering Circles, Squares and Ovals Framelits to layer each stamp as you like for a dimensional look on your projects.

Another one of the hostess stamp sets, Cozy Critters. Super cute and coordinates with the NEW Jolly Hat Builder Punch, the Owl Builder Punch and the Fox Builder Punch! And you don't have to 'host' a workshop to get these hostess stamp sets, you can qualify to order them with any order over $200!!

This versatile stamp set called Cookie Cutter Christmas coordinates wonderfully with the NEW Cookie Cutter Builder Punch. The Real Red Stitched Edge Ribbon and Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine are perfect for cards and gift packaging too!

These gift packages were created using the NEW: Cheerful Tags Framelits Dies, White Gift Boxes, the Metallic Thread Combo Pack, Glitter Stampin' Emboss Powder with the Seasonal Decorative Masks and the Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack. So many amazing accessories to dress up your projects!

The NEW Star of Light stamp set and coordinating Starlight Thinlits Dies– ready to help you create gorgeous holiday cards!

This bundle that includes the Greetings from Santa stamp set and coordinating Detailed Santa Thinlits Dies will make for easy and gorgeous cards!

You can hang your stockings with the Hang Your Stocking stamp set and coordinating Christmas Stockings Thinlits Dies! Here shown with the Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies and Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

If you love to color, the Wonder of Christmas stamp set and Happy Ornament stamp may make your wish list!

The Be Jolly, By Golly stamp set coordinates AMAZINGLY with the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies– check out the fun new ways to use the dies!

The Christmas Pines stamp set and coordinating Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies. I just LOVE the texture these dies add to cards! Also shown here is the Merry Medley background stamp.

The Merriest Wishes stamp set and coordinating Merry Tags Framelits Dies will make your cards and gift tags look amazing! Check out that shaker ornament on the card shown, inside the shaker are flakes of gold from the Mica Flakes Trio Pack.

The Christmas Magic stamp set has some great stamps for creating wonderful Christmas scenes and are great for watercoloring too.

The Merry Mice stamp set is so much fun to color and watercolor with.

I can see so many ways this Santa's Sleigh stamp set and coordinating Santa's Sleigh Thinlits Dies could be used to create some really special Christmas cards!

If you have the Jar of Love Bundle, you will LOVE this NEW stamp set that you can use with the Everyday Jars Framelits dies.

Last, but definitely not least is the Jolly Friends stamp set and coordinating Jolly Hat Builder Punch. This one also coordinates with the Fox Builder Punch so that you can get year round use out of the punch!

I hope you enjoyed today's sneak peek! Come back tomorrow to check out the full catalogue!

2016 Stampin Up Holiday Catalogue Preview: Halloween

Posted on August 30, 2016September 1, 2016 by Josee

****Tomorrow is the last day to use your Bonus Days Coupons and last day to get the Thoughtful Branches Bundle!!****

Hello!

So I am back today to show you more of what is coming on September 1st to Stampin Up! If you love to create Halloween cards, gift/treat bags, Halloween decor and or scrapbook pages, you will LOVE these Halloween products!

Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper

Halloween Treat Stamp

Mr. Funny Bones Stamp Set

Jar of Haunts Stamp Set, coordinates with the Everyday Jars Dies!

Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set, coordinates with the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (which also coordinates with the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set!)

Ghoulish Grunge stamp set and Spooky Fun stamp set

Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies, Spooky Fun stamp set, Halloween Night Baker's Twine and White Gift Boxes

Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper, Halloween Night Baker's Twine, Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies, Spooky Fun stamp set; Use the Gift Bag Punch Board to create quick and easy treat bags!!

Paired with the Petite Cafe Treat Bags and Banner Triple Punch the Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Papers, Halloween Night Baker's Twine an Spooky Fun stamp set make perfect treat bags!!

Black and Silver Mini Tassels

Halloween Night Enamel Dots

Halloween Night Designer Washi Tape

Halloween Night Baker's Twine

Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper

Put them all together for some fabulous cards, party favors, party decor, home decor or Trick or Treat bags!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed today's sneak peek at the new Holiday Catalogue!

2016 Stampin Up Holiday Catalogue Preview

Posted on August 29, 2016September 1, 2016 by Josee

NEW! Stampin' Up Holiday Catalogue PREVIEW!

Instead of the regular Crafty Friends Monday post, this week I thought I would show you a preview of several of the new stamp sets coming to Stampin' Up on September 1st! There are just so many new products to show you so let's get started!!

This is the Sweet Home stamp set and coordinating Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies. These are super cute and can be used for ANY occasion!!

The Glamper Greeting stamp set is too cute! I don't know what it is about camper stamps that I just LOVE, but I LOVE this 'glamper' image. SO many ways to use this one!

The Mountain Adventure stamp set is a great set for creating scenes and comes with some great winter sentiments! This would be great to use as a background for the glamper too!

The Totally Trees stamp set is a versatile set you can use for any occasion. This look on the gift tag is gorgeous!

The Basket of Wishes stamp set is another versatile set you can use for almost any occasion. Love that! If you love to color, this is a great set for that!

The Petals and Paisley's bundle is gorgeous! This includes the Paisleys and Posies stamp set and Paisley Framelits Dies.

Seasonal Decorative Masks for all your inky needs 🙂 How fun will these be to create backgrounds?

The Black Ombre Stampin' ink pad is perfect for those Halloween cards, or anything you want to have a gradient look!

These Mini Pinecones are perfect to add an accent to Fall, Thanksgiving or Christmas cards!

These Copper Foil Sheets are sure to be a hit! Gorgeous!!

Well, I hope you enjoyed today's peek at the new products that will be available in the 2016 Stampin' Up Holiday Catalogue! These products will all be available to order on September 1st. The full catalogue will also be available to view on September 1st. Make sure to come back tomorrow, I will be showing you some of the awesome Halloween products coming soon!!

****Don't forget, there are only a few more days to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons and the Limited Time Bundle- Thoughtful Branches is only available until August 31st or while supplies last!!

Thankful Thoughts Emboss Resist Technique

Posted on August 26, 2016August 25, 2016 by Josee

Happy Friday!

I hope you have some fun planned for this weekend! Maybe a little stampin' time carved in there somewhere? I hope so! It feels great to get creative!! In fact, I've got a class coming up on September 9th! If you are in the Ottawa area, come on over and join the fun! We are going to get started on our Christmas cards!! Check out the class page for details!

Don't forget, if you have not ordered the Thoughtful Branches Bundle yet, make sure you do so before August 31st!

I am just loving all the layers on today's card! This card uses the Thankful Thoughts stamp set and You've Got This for some background texture.

How To Make It:

Cut the Very Vanilla card base at 4-1/4” x 11” , score @ 5 ½”, then ink the large background stamp image from the You’ve Got This set in Crumb Cake. Stamp the image onto scrap paper, huff on the image, and stamp a 2nd time onto the front of the card base. Set aside.

Ink up the sentiment from the Thankful Thoughts set using VersaMark and stamp onto the upper left corner of the 3-1/8” x 3-1/2” Very Vanilla cardstock piece. Cover the entire sentiment with Clear Embossing Powder, tap of excess powder and set using the Heat Tool on high making sure to move the heat tool to the next area as the powder melts. NOTE: if you overheat the embossing powder, it will eventually melt into the paper and will not give you the shine and raised texture of the images. Let cool.

Use a Stamping Sponge, rub and ‘swirl’ ink over top of the embossed images. Use Dapper Denim for the bottom half and Emerald Envy for the top half. Sponge the ink over the images and be sure to cover all cardstock areas that have not been embossed. NOTE: rub in ink lightly and gradually add more to fit your tastes. You can always add more ink, but you can’t take away.

Wipe the ink off of the embossed images using a napkin or paper towel. The embossing ‘resists’ the ink…only the non-embossed areas will soak in the ink that has been rubbed on.

Using the largest Project Life Card Framelit, position one rounded corner to line up with the upper lefthand corner of the finished sentiment piece. Line up the sentiment to the bottom right hand corner of the card base at an angle and trim off the excess using Paper Snips. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Using the Aqua Painter, squeeze enough water from the barrel to add water to the brush. Flick water onto the finished sentiment layer to create speckles.

Fold the 2" piece of 5/8” Burlap Ribbon in half and stick together using 2 Glue Dots. Use Glue Dots to attach to the back of the finished sentiment layer.

Wrap the 20" piece of Metallic Gold Thread around approximately 4-5 times (depends on how big you want your circles) and add to the back of the finished sentiment layer using a Glue Dot.

Using the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, die cut a swirly die from Crushed Curry cardstock and attach the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Using the Flourish Thinlits, die cut a set of leaves from Emerald Envy cardstock and attach to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Position the sentiment layer so that the right and bottom edges are flush with the edges of the card base.

Add some gold sequins from the Metallic Sequin Assortment to the card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Stamps:

Thankful Thoughts (141519 wm, 141522 cm), You’ve Got This (139572 wm, 139575 cm)

Paper:

Very Vanilla (101650); Crushed Curry (131199), Emerald Envy (141415)

Ink:

VersaMark (102283), Dapper Denim (141394), Emerald Envy (141396), Crumb Cake (126975)

Other:

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits (141497), Flourish Thinlits (141478), Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits (135707), 5/8” Burlap Ribbon (141487), Metallic Gold Thread (138401), Metallic Sequin Assortment (138390), Aqua Painters (103954), Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130), Heat Tool (129053), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889); Big Shot (143263), Stamping Sponges (141337), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Badges & Banners Back-to-School Bookmarks

Posted on August 25, 2016August 24, 2016 by Josee

Good day!

Are your kids going back to school soon? This quick and easy bookmark will make their day! You could even make one for their teachers too! But, before I show you today's project, I wanted to let you know that I have a Stamp Class coming up for September! So you can go back to school too! 😉 Check out the Stamp With Me page to get the details and RSVP! Feel free to bring a friend too!

How To Make It:

Cut a strip of Basic Black cardstock to 2” x 10”. Insert one end of the Basic Black strip into the Tag Topper Scalloped Punch and create a scalloped top for your book mark.

Measure out 7-1/2” of each In Color Ruched Ribbon. Thread through the hole at the top of the bookmark and use Black Baker’s Twine to tie it together as shown.

Ink up the 'Enjoy Your Day' stamp from the Badges & Banners stamp set with the Archival Black Ink and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock. Punch out with the coordinating Best Badge Punch. Adhere to the top of the bookmark.

Use the Elegant Butterfly Punch or the Sweetheart Punch to punch out one of each color of 2016-18 In Color. Glue as shown to your bookmark.

Use your Paper-Piercing Tool to grab the 2016-18 In Color Enamel Shapes of choice and place them as accents on your hearts or butterflies.

Stamps:

Badges & Banners Bundle WM #142333, CM #142334

Paper:

Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730, 2016-18 In Color Assortment Card Stock #141413

Ink:

Basic Black Archival #140931

Other:

Tag Topper Scalloped Punch #133324, Elegant Butterfly Punch #127526, Sweetheart Punch #133786, Paper-Piercing Tool #126189, Ruched Ribbon: Dapper Denim #141424, Emerald Envy #141425, Flirty Flamingo #141426, Peekaboo Peach #141427 and Sweet Sugarplum #141428; Black Baker’s Twine #141682, 2016-18 In Color Enamel Shapes #141410, Liquid Multi Purpose Glue #110755

I hope you have a stampin' good day!