Sending You a Flurry of Christmas Wishes!

One of my favorite Christmas stamp sets in the Annual Catalog is Flurry of Wishes. I was so happy that is carried over from the 2015-2016 Holiday Catalog into the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog! While I was waiting for my 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog Pre-Order to arrive, I worked on a few Flurry of Wishes Christmas cards.

I tried a few variations of a layout with two different color palettes. Here is what I came up with.

I was trying to keep busy instead of looking out the window every five minutes!

The first group of cards features the traditional reds and greens. The leftmost and the center card below use Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, and Gold.

The rightmost card uses Garden Green instead of Always Artichoke.

I also tried using gold embossing powder on the Merry Christmas sentiment. I think the Cherry Cobbler Merry Christmas sentiment works better than the gold embossed one.

I embellished the insides of both cards. The one on the left has the Flurry of Wishes sentiment, the medium snowflake image, and Gold Wink of Stella. The one on the right has the medium snowflake and the Merry Christmas sentiment. I love how the sentiment seems to nestle right into the snowflake!

Here I used Island Indigo, Soft Sky, Pool Party, and Silver Foil for a frosty looking color palette.
 

The layout and the insides are essentially the same as the red and green cards.

To create the banner across the front of the card, I used the Cupcake Cutout Framelits and the Layering Squares Framelits. First I cut the Island Indigo banner and the Whisper White banner. I stamped Merry Christmas on the Whisper White banner and embossed with silver embossing powder. Next I placed the third from the center scalloped square on the Whisper White banner and cut. This makes a little scalloped edged tag similar to the Washi Label Punch.

My Pre-Order arrived this afternoon. I was so excited I almost ripped the box! Stop by tomorrow from 1:00pm to 2:00pm for a free Make and Take along with a preview of the pre-order.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Flurry of Wishes Christmas Cards Project Supply List
Stamps	Flurry of Wishes
Paper	Whisper White Always Artichoke Garden Green Very Vanilla Pool Party Island Indigo Cherry Cobbler
Ink	Pool Party Island Indigo Soft Sky Always Artichoke Garden Green Cherry Cobbler
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals Silver Embossing Powder Gold Embossing Powder Foil Doilies Rhinestones Clear & Gold Wink of Stella
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips SNAIL Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Acrylic Blocks C, D, E, and G Big Shot Machine Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Snowflake Punch
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Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek: Cable Knit Dynamic Embossing Folder

Check out this amazing 3D Cable Knitted Embossing Folder! The dimension is extraordinary and true to life stitches! I'm in love!!

I am so excited to see so many knitted textures and products! I have been knitting and crocheting for fifteen years. I love incorporated knitting stitches and the look of knitting into my decor or other crafting projects including stamping and paper crafting! Sometimes I think everything should have some knitting!

Want to see more sneak peek videos from the upcoming 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog? Check out these festive product videos below and on my Resources page.

2016-2017 Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek Videos
Festive Season	Fancy Frost
Cable Knit Dynamic TIEF	Home Sweet Home
Greetings from Santa	Here’s to Cheers
Tin of Tags	Forever Evergreen
Stitched with Cheer	Project Life: Hello December

The 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog goes live on September 1st, 2016! If you have ordered from me in the last 12 months, you will automatically receive the Holiday Catalog. If you haven't ordered from me in the last 12 months and would like to receive the Holiday Catalog, contact me today with your catalog request. Please be sure to include your mailing address.

My pre-order should arrive by Friday! As soon as it arrives, you will be the first to know! I will also have some open crafting time on Saturday to preview all of the new Holiday Catalog goodies and make a cute project!

Don't forget Bingo Night is tonight!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

BOGO Paper Pumpkin Sale!

For the FIRST time ever, FIRST-time subscribers can buy their FIRST month and get their second month FREE!

Offer Dates: August 11th, 2016 to October 10th, 2016

Offer Details: For first time subscribers, buy one month of Paper Pumpkin and get the second month free!

Here’s How It Works: 

• Go to https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en-us/signup/. Enter promo code “BOGO” in the prepaid/promo box to pay the regular price of $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD for the first month and receive your second month for FREE!
  
  That means, if you subscribe with the promo code between now and September 10th, 2016, you will pay full price for the September kit, and you will get the October kit free.
  
  If you subscribe between September 11th and October 10th, you will pay full price for the October kit, and you will get the November kit free.

What You Should Know:

•  IMPORTANT: Offer is invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void. You can’t put their subscription on hold or cancel until after the first two full months.
•  After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
•  This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
•  Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
•  Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).

You know how much I love Paper Pumpkin! I cannot tell you how excited I am every month to receive the email that says my Paper Pumpkin Kit is on its way! I even check the package tracking information provided so I know exactly the day my kit will arrive! Paper Pumpkin is a treat I look forward to!

If you are still on the fence about signing up, now is a great time! You can try two months for the price of one! That means two exclusive stamp sets, two project kits, and two Stampin' Spot Ink Pads to try! What are you waiting for?! Sign up starting August 11th, 2016!

If you have questions about the BOGO Paper Pumpkin Sale, please contact me. I am happy to assist!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Reunion Christmas Swap

My husband's family is having a reunion this month. Because we are all not able to get together again this year, we are celebrating Christmas early with a Yankee Swap.

Everyone brings a wrapped present to swap. We draw numbers to see who picks a present first, second, third, and so on. After each person picks a present, they can swap or steal from the person who went before them. For example, if you have number 3, you can steal from number 1 or number 2 or keep your present. It is great fun! Some years the swapping gets pretty involved! You never know whose present you'll end up with!

For our presents, I made these gift bags with the new Christmas DSP and the Gift Bag Punch Board. These gift bags are the medium size and 8" long. The bags are tied with Crumb Cake satin ribbon. This ribbon just retired, however, you can substitute Very Vanilla satin ribbon.

I used the Layering Squares Framelits and Linen Thread to create the gift tags. On the left tag, I created a little winter scene with the Thoughtful Branches stamp set and the Peaceful Pines stamp set. I stamped Soft Sky snowflakes. I used Clear Wink of Stella to add sparkle to the snow bank.

On the right tag, I used the pine tree and present images from Peaceful Pines stamp set. On the reverse of the tag is the sentiment from the Peaceful Pines stamp set.

I have been working on my gift packaging skills this year. How did I do?

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Redeem Your Bonus Day Coupons

Now is the time to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons you earned in July! Your Coupon Codes are easy to redeem.

Add your items into your shopping cart. Enter each code into the Coupon Code Box. Click apply coupon. Repeat for each code.

If you need to remove a code, click remove code.

Once you have entered all of your codes, verify that your order is correct and that all coupon codes have been verified. Shipping and tax are calculated once all coupon codes are applied. Then click submit order.

You can redeem your codes for any product in the catalog except for Starter Kits and for Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.

You can only use a code once. If you submit your order and then cancel it, the coupon codes cannot be recovered or reused.

What are you using your coupons for? Are you stocking up on essentials like cardstock and adhesive or getting a special stamp set?

If you have questions about redeeming your Bonus Days Coupon Codes, please contact me. I am happy to help!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Floral Phrases Wedding Card

This card started out as something completely different. I attempted to cut the two Floral Phrases thinlits and place one at the top of the card and one at the bottom of the card. Then I stamped congratulations in the center of the two dies. I missed and partially stamped the top die! I was a smidgen off.

I was about to start over when I thought maybe a ribbon would look nice across the card instead.  I added Tip Top Taupe striped ribbon and the wedding wishes sentiment. I used the layering circles to embellish the sentiment. The mistake was covered completely.

I love this heartfelt sentiment on the inside of the card! Even though I didn't start out with this layout, it turned out really pretty!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

CASEing the Catty: Sweet Cupcake

There are so many amazing new products in the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog that it has been hard to devote time to all of them! I am slowly working my way through all of my new stamps sets! They are so cute, I want to use them all right now!

The next stamp set in my stack is the adorable, delectable Sweet Cupcake. For my first project I CASED the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog's Sweet Cupcake birthday card on page 23. I just wanted to play with the frosting stamp! Ha!

I stamped all over my grid paper testing the order and ink strength of each of the three frosting stamps. I found that it does not make much of a difference if you stamp the first, the second, and then the third image or if you stamp the third, the second, and then the first image.

However, I recommend playing with the ink strength before committing the ink to your project. Stamping all of the images with the same color ink at full strength did not make a well defined finished image for me. I suggest testing each ink with full ink strength, stamped off once, and stamped off twice to see which finished cupcake you like best.

Start with one color of ink. Then try multiple colors together.

Have fun and be sure to take notes so you can recreate your delicious looking treats!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

CASE the Catty Sweet Cupcake Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Sweet Cupcake
Paper	Whisper White It’s My Party DSP
Ink	Melon Mambo Mint Macaron Sahara Sand Crushed Curry
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips SNAIL Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Acrylic Blocks C and G Big Shot Machine Cupcake Cutouts Framelits
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2016-2017 Holiday Catalog Information

The 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog will go live Thursday, September 1st. The Holiday Catalog contains new stamp sets, tools, Design Series Paper, and bundles related to Halloween, Autumn, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Winter Holidays.

If you have ordered from me in the past year, you will automatically receive a 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog in the mail in August.
 
As a demonstrator I am able to preview and order from the Holiday Catalog before it is released to customers. I have to say this catalog is darling, amazing, and very festive! The color palettes are sure to put you in the holiday spirit! There are new great bundles too! You know I love coordinating products!

I'm placing my order this week! It's a good one! I cannot wait to share all of the wonderful products with you.

Once I am able to share, I will announce an Open Crafting Day/Catalog Launch Party to come try the new products! We will have Make and Takes, games, and prizes!

I will keep you updated! Thanks for stopping by!
Beth