Seasons of Joy with Stampin' Write Markers

Here is a sample of a card being made by Christmas Stampastackers at the moment...

Using Stampin' Write Markers (Real Red, Always Artichoke and Choc Chip) I have inked up the different words of the stamp from the Seasons of Joy Stamp Set. Using Versamark I have stamped the flower star on the Kraft cardstock to bring out the natural colour of the Kraft. Markers are so versatile and obviously great when you want to use different colours on a stamp at $5.75 each or $57.95 for the pack of 12.

Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper

Here is another way how the Textured Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper from the current Spring Mini catalogue can be used. As it has a good thickness to it, I have used it as a tab to hold together this bag with the sauces in. I have simply stapled it to the bag and used the 'Horizontal Slot' punch ($11.50) to pull the Choc Chip 5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon and finishing it off with the Curly Label Punch Bundle ($65.95) and 'For you' stamp from the Great Friend stamp set ($31.95). Remember the Parisian Breeze paper and the Great Friend stamp set are from the Spring Mini catalogue which ends on November 30.

Spring Mini finishes soon...

You have only 2 weeks left to order items from the Spring Mini Catalogue! If there are Christmas Stamp Sets such as Tree Trimmings ($24.95),

Good Cheer ($39.95) that you have been delaying the purchase of, time is ticking so please let me know by Sunday 29th November if you would like to place an order from the Spring Mini. Don't forget too, the Scallop Oval Punch which is only available in this Spring Mini! These items will not be available after November 30. A reminder of samples of Stamp Sets from the Spring Mini are below... I have used the 'Great Friend' $31.95 and Oval All ($29.95) which is complemented by the Scallop Oval punch ($30.95).

Next Christmas Card Stampastack

The next Christmas Card Stampastack is scheduled for Monday 23rd November at 7.30pm. This time, we will make 6 cards and 2 Christmas Themed Boxes, all for $20. If you would like to attend, please let me know ASAP as places are limited.

Don't worry, India won't be leading the workshop, I just thought this was a cute photo of her stamping!

Christmas Gift-Giving Guide

The current special is promoting Christmas Gift Giving and supplies you need to make your Christmas Projects. If you spend $85 on the products listed below, you receive a free Scallop Square punch valued at $30.95. The special runs from 1st November to 14th December and as always, please contact me to place an order.
So grab out your wish list and if the products listed below are on your list of items to purchase over time, now is the time to do so. Products included in the special are:

• I Wish Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112193, $36.95, P. 137
• Petal Party Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 113059, $36.95, P.136
• Rock-a-bye Girl Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112165, $36.95, P. 137
• Rock-a-bye Boy Simply Scrappin Kit, Item 112172, $36.95, P. 137
• Sweet Nothings Simply Scrappin' Kit, Item 113925, $36.95, P. 138
• Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit, Item 113936, $36.95, P. 138
• Real Red 12" x 12" Card Stock, Item 106545, $14.50, P.128
• Kiwi Kiss A4 Card Stock, Item 116204, $13.50, P.126
• Whisper White A4 Card Stock, Item 106549, $13.50, P.127
• Bold Brights A4 Assorted Card Stock, Item 106560, $14.50, P.128
• Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Item 109054, $14.95, P 151
• Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Item 111374, $19.50, P150
• Real Red Stampin Write Marker, Item 100052, $5.75, Pg 128
• Brilliant Blue Stampin Write Marker, Item 100057, $5.75, Pg 128
• Glorious Green Stampin Write Marker, Item 100047, $5.75, Pg 128
• Dress Up Ribbon Originals, Item 114317, $24.95,P. 150
• Valet Ribbon Originals, Item 114318, $24.95, P.150
• Pigtails Ribbon Originals, Item 114316, $27.95, P. 150
• Button Latte Designer Buttons, Item 114333, $15.50, Pg 151
• Button Bouquet Designer Buttons, Item 112092, $15.50, Pg 151
• Cutter Kit, Item 106958, $33.95, Pg 155
• Curly Label Punch Bundle, Item 112966, $65.95, P. 153
• Small Flat Cellophane Bags, Item 103104, $7.50, P. 130
• From the Kitchen Stamp Set, Item 115810, $52.95, P.93
• Just Jawing Stamp Set, Item 115828, $45.95, Pg. 67
• On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal, Item 108495, $13.50, Pg 147
• Spiral Punch, Item 108341, $20.95, Pg 152
• Thanks x 2 Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit, Item 116809, $48.95, Pg 142
• More Thoughts Simply Sent Kit, Item 116810, $83.95, Pg. 143
• 2U Simply Sent Card Elements & More Kit, Item 116808, $48.95, Pg 142
• No One Like You Simply Sent Kit, Item 116811, $83.95, Pg 143

Stamp Club has ended!!

I can't believe where the last 6 months have gone! Since April, six lovely ladies have been part of a 'Stamp Club' where each month they spend $50 on Stampin' Up! products and each take a turn in being a hostess in order to qualify for a free Hostess Set and $30 to spend from the catalogue. Thank you to you all for participating in my first Stamp Club and if anyone is interested in joining another one, let me know as it is a great way to earn free Stampin' Up products without hosting a Workshop.
Particularly if your wish list is as long as your arm!!!

A Red and Black Tree Trimmings Christmas?

The Tree Trimmings set from the Spring Mini is proving very popular and at $24.95, it is great value and such a beautiful set. Here I have used it with Real Red and Basic Black for a more modern Christmas theme but I think it is very striking! Once again, the Stampamajig has been the key with this card to ensure the baubles are hung nicely!

Back to Christmas Cards

Okay, so I know I said I would next post a 'Mellow Moss' Christmas Card and whilst I have made a few, I have been a bit slack in taking the photo's to upload on to the computer! So, back to the In Colours for this post! Once again I have used the Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip together. This was inspired to coordinate with the pattern on the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper (Pg 20, Spring Mini Catalogue). I have used a few different stamp sets, Tree Trimmings, Spotlight on Christmas and Snow Swirled and the 'Merry Christmas' greeting stamp is from the Season of Joy set.
Another very easy card!

Baby Boy Card

I thought I'd change the subject for this post to a Baby Boy Card. Here is a card I have made using what seems to be my favourite colour at the moment, Mellow Moss. I have used it in conjunction with Bashful Blue and it came up beautifully for a Baby Boy Card. The stamp I have used is from the 'Punches Three' Hostess Set with the Mellow Moss Ribbon to finish the card off. I apologise for the photo being a bit skewiff (if that is a word!).

Mellow Moss will also be featuring in some Christmas Cards I will be posting soon, I hope you like them too!

'Good Cheer' Christmas Stamp Set

As soon as I saw the 'Good Cheer' Stamp Set in the Spring Mini, I fell in love with it. I have found the best way to ink the stamp is by using a Brayer. In using the brayer, I roll it onto the stamp pad to ink it up and then roll this onto the stamp to ensure coverage all over the stamp. Previously when I was inking this stamp pad I was missing parts of it and the image would not be complete causing major frustration as you can imagine! So now, the stamp inks up without fail!

Supplies I have used are the Confetti Cream, Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgandy, Whisper White Card Stock, Bravo Burgandy ink, Bravo Burgandy Ribbon, Good Cheer Stamp Set and Soft Holly Roller Wheel.

This is a card I will be making in Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stacks so if you would like to make it, let me know.