Christmas Countdown

Do you and your family do some sort of countdown to Christmas?  I love this tradition in our family!  Well, we finally got our Christmas decorations out (a little later than usual) and as I was unwrapping everything, I came across my favorite countdown made using pill sorters.  Several friends made this for me last year and I thought using the pill sort was just genius!

All you need are pill sorters, your favorite Christmas paper and the 25 and Counting stamp set.

 

I think the Dollar Store even sells these pill sorters.  Each year I put in different scripture verses along with little candies.  I even added a magnetic strip along the backs of each one so it can be on the fridge.

Happy Christmas crafting!

Countdown to Christmas

Every Christmas I love doing some sort of advent calendar with my kids.  They love opening the little boxes to see the note, scripture, or candy inside.

Last year I received an adorable advent calendar using pill sorter boxes.  I thought it was the most clever thing I had ever seen!  Well, I just came across it again when I was looking through my stash of decorations (I was actually looking for Halloween decorations).

The designer paper on this sorter has retired but that's ok - it's easily made with any paper you have on hand.  I also put a magnetic strip on the back of each of the sorters so it could easily stick to the refrigerator.

The stamp set, 25 and Counting, is a must-have for any kind of advent calendar.  It makes creating your own advent so easy and quick!

I'm also thinking of offering this as a class.  Let me know if this is something you're interested in doing (in person or online).

What kinds of advent calendars do you like to use?  What things do you put inside?  I'd love to hear your ideas and traditions!

Now is a great time to get the 25 and Counting stamp set!

(item 123794; $32.95)

Happy Stamping!

Countdown to the Catalog - IT'S HERE!

Check it out!  I was so excited when I received my catalog!  Every day I've been looking at it, making my wish list, highlighting the items I have - am I a little obsessed or what??


How did I get my catalog early?  As a bonus to being a demonstrator, I get to see many new products and catalogs before the general public does!  If you'd like to take advantage of this bonus (and many others) join my Stampin' Up! team today!  (Did you know that it's only $99 to join??)

Here is Day 1's sample:

Fancy Flower Card

Paper:  Floral District Designer Paper (item# 126919;  $10.95)

              Rich Razzleberry card stock (item# 115316;  $6.95)

              Lucky Limeade card stock (item# 122926;  $6.95)

Accessories:  Blossom Punch (item# 125603;  $16.95)

                        Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon (item# 122977;  $9.95)

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 2

It's almost here!  Tomorrow the NEW Annual Stampin' Up! catalog debuts and it's a must see (and a must have!).  You can view the catalog online or contact me to get your copy!

For You Card (above):

Stamps:   Layered Labels (item# 127072;  $25.95)

                  Everything Eleanor (item# 124164;  $26.95)

Inks:  Cajun Craze Classic Ink (item# 126965;  $5.95)

Paper:  Comfort Cafe Designer Paper (item# 126898;  $10.95)

              Cajun Craze card stock (item# 119684;  $6.95)

              Summer Starfruit card stock (item#  126839;  $6.95)

              Very Vanilla card stock (item# 101650;  4o sheets;  $8.50)

Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Punch (item# 119858;  $16.95)

                        Apothecary Accents Framelits (item# 127003;  $24.95)

                        Basic Jewels Pearls (item# 119247;  $4.95)

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 3

Last Few Days until the catalog.....
Here's a look at the new Designer Paper - Comfort Cafe.  Do you recognize the stamp and Framelit again?  (Can you tell I'm hooked on that set and the Framelits?)

For You Card (above):

Stamps:   Layered Labels (item# 127072;  $25.95)

Inks:  Midnight Muse Classic Ink (item# 126860;  $5.95)

            Summer Starfruit Classic Ink (item# 126991;  $5.95)

Paper:  Comfort Cafe Designer Paper (item# 126898;  $10.95)

              Midnight Muse card stock (item# 126843;  $6.95)

              Summer Starfruit card stock (item#  126839;  $6.95)

Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Punch (item# 119858;  $16.95)

                        Apothecary Accents Framelits (item# 127003;  $24.95)

                        2 1/2" Circle Punch (item# 120906;  $16.95)

                        Basic Jewels Pearls (item# 119247;  $4.95)

For You Card (above):

Stamps:   Layered Labels (item# 127072;  $25.95)

Inks:  Soft Suede Classic Ink (item# 126978;  $5.95)

            Cajun Craze Classic Ink (item# 126965;  $5.95)

Paper:  Comfort Cafe Designer Paper (item# 126898;  $10.95)

              Cajun Craze card stock (item# 119684;  $6.95)

              Summer Starfruit card stock (item#  126839;  $6.95)

Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Punch (item# 119858;  $16.95)

                        Apothecary Accents Framelits (item# 127003;  $24.95)

                        2 1/2" Circle Punch (item# 120906;  $16.95)

                        Basic Jewels Pearls (item# 119247;  $4.95)

You can begin purchasing the new items on Friday, June 1st through my online store.

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 4

There are those great Framelits again!  I'm hooked!  Want to try them out?  Come by my BOGO Sale on Saturday, June 2nd at 11am or Monday, June 4th at 10am for a "hands-on" experience with the Framelits.

Can't make it to the sale?  Be sure to tune in to my Youtube channel for a video tutorial (coming the week of June 4th).

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 5

I love the bright colors on this card.  The new Designer Papers are gorgeous and the new Apothecary framelits are so versatile.

Never heard of Framelits?

Framelits are thin dies used with the Big Shot die cutting machine.  Currently, Stampin' Up! has two collections of Framelits:  Labels & Hearts.
Spoiler alert:  You'll see more in the new catalog!

View the Labels Collection of Framelits here.  

View the Heart Collection of Framelits here.

For You Card

Stamps:  Layered Labels (item# 127072;  $25.95)

Ink:      Melon Mambo Classic Ink (item# 126948;  $5.95)

            Daffodil Delight Classic Ink (item# 126944;  $5.95)

Paper: Floral District Designer Series Paper (item# 126919;  $10.95)

           Melon Mambo card stock (item# 115320;  $6.95)

Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits (set of 4 shapes;  item# 127003;  $24.95)

                      1/4" Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (item# 126872;  $4.95)

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 6

We're getting closer to the debut of the new annual Stampin' Up! catalog!  Yippee!
Are you making a wish list?  My list is growing every day!

Day 6 Project is so pretty!  Enjoy!

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 7

Operation Write Home Blog Hop

"Countdown to the Catalog - Day 7" 

(Click here to view yesterday's post about the Prizes I'll be giving away during the hop.  You don't want to miss out!)

 I hope you enjoy these card ideas made with new products from the new Stampin' Up! catalog which debuts June 1st.

For the Hop, I chose to use sketch #47 from the Operation Write Home website.(Click here to view the sketches.)

Happy Birthday Card #1

Stamps:  Betsy's Blossoms (item# 126006;  $21.95)

              Itty Bitty Banners (item# 126257;  $11.95)

Inks:       Daffodil Delight Classic Ink (item# 126944;  $5.95)

              Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (item# 126950;  $5.95)

Paper:     Floral District Designer Paper (item# 126919;  $10.95)

              Rich Razzleberry card stock (item# 115316;  $6.95)

              Lucky Limeade card stock (item# 122926;  $6.95)

              Whisper White card stock (item# 100730;  $8.50 - 40 sheets)

Accessories:   2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (item# 118874;  $16.95)

 Happy Birthday Card #2

Stamps:  Betsy's Blossoms (item# 126006;  $21.95)

              Itty Bitty Banners (item# 126257;  $11.95)

Inks:       Midnight Muse Classic Ink (item# 126860;  $5.95)

              Pool Party Classic Ink (item# 126982;  $5.95)

Paper:    Comfort Cafe Designer Paper (item# 126898;  $10.95)

              Soft Suede card stock (item# 115318;  $6.95)

              Midnight Muse card stock (item# 126843;  $6.95)

Accessories:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (item# 118874;  $16.95)

Continue the Hop by clicking here.

Happy stamping and creating!  Scroll down for prizes for today during the hop!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 8

Love how the Designer Paper is wrapped around the edge of this card!  I love using the Framelits - so much easier than cutting!  Stampin' Up! will be introducing even more fun cutting options with the new catalog.

 

Come check out lots of new products at the BOGO Sale on June 2nd!

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 9

The card stock strips along the bottom and the ink colors on today's card are the new In Colors for 2012-2014.

 

Stamps:  Betsy's Blossoms (NEW;  item#126006;  $21.95)

Inks:  Midnight Muse Classic Ink Pad (item# 126860;  $5.95)

          Gumball Green Classic Ink Pad (item# 126861;  $5.95)

           Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink Pad (item# 126859;  $5.95)

Paper:  Gumball Green card stock  (item# 126840;  $6.95)

             Midnight Muse card stock (item# 126843;  $6.95)

             Primrose Petals card stock (item# 126841;  $6.95)

             Raspberry Ripple card stock (item# 126842;  $6.95)

             Summer Starfruit card stock (item# 126839;  $6.95)

Accessories:  Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (item# 126848;  $8.95)

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 10

Hope you enjoy this fun Christmas project for day 10!  (It's never too early for Christmas ideas!)

Happy stamping and creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 11

Day 11 of Sneak Peak projects!  Enjoy!

 

Wonderful You Card (above)

Stamps:   Bright Blossoms (item# 125497;  $12.95)

                 Loving Thoughts (item# 125845;  $23.95)

Inks:         Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad (item# 126978;  $5.95)

                 Lucky Limeade Classic Ink pad (item# 126984;  $5.95)

Paper:     Floral District Designer Series Paper (new item# 126919;  $10.95)

                 Lucky Limeade card stock (item# 122926;  $6.95)

                Whisper White card stock (item# 100730;  $8.50 40 sheets)

                Tangerine Tango card stock (item# 111349;  $6.95)

Accessories:  Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon (item# 122977;  $9.95)

                        Boho Blossoms Punch (item# 119858;  $16.95)

 

(card inside)

Wishing You a Happy Birthday Card

Stamps:   Bright Blossoms (item# 125497;  $12.95)

                 Wacky Wishes (NEW;  item# 126412;  hostess only)

Inks:         Baja Breeze Classic Ink pad (item# 1126960;  $5.95)

                 Soft Suede Classic Ink pad (item# 126978;  $5.95)

Paper:     Floral District Designer Series Paper (new item# 126919;  $10.95)

                 Lucky Limeade card stock (item# 122926;  $6.95)

                Whisper White card stock (item# 100730;  $8.50 40 sheets)

                Daffodil Delight card stock (item# 119683;  $6.95)

Accessories:  1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Daffodil Delight (NEW;  item# 126872;  $4.95)




Happy Stamping and Creating!

Countdown to the Catalog - Day 12!

12 Days Until the New Catalog - Yippee!

The NEW Catalog will debut on June 1st!

As a fun way to countdown the days, I will be posting a new project idea every day for the next 12 days as we countdown to the new catalog.  Check back every day for something new!

Here's the day 12 project idea:

Would you like to receive a FREE copy of the catalog?  There are two ways to get your copy:

(1) Attend my BOGO Sale and Open House on Saturday, June 2nd beginning at 11am  OR

(2) Join my Online Stamp Club and I'll mail you a catalog.

I can't wait to share the new catalog with everyone!