I LOVE realistic looking bird, animal and flower stamps!! This handsome Cardinal from Toile Christmas Bundle #152367 is very easy to color with Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers! The shading is already in the image!

The Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper #150432 has been softened with a layer of vellum.

The sentiments in this set have lovely banner dies!

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Michelle Miller, friend and team member, is my guest creator today. Here is a great packaging idea for any small gift: Gold Mini Pizza Boxes #152068 AND Jingle Bells #149598. The adorable ribbon is 1/2" Classic Weave Ribbon #150394.

This is such a FESTIVE presentation! Thanks for sharing, Michelle!

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This is Snow Front Stamp Set #150483 which is the SAME set as my last post. What a DIFFERENCE! It's an entirely different look and feel. 

Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper #150393 coordinates so well with the trees and snowman! A perfect pairing!

The Real Red layer is embossed with Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder #150645. This is an easy card, Try it!

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Build your own landscape scene with Snow Front Stamp Set of 17 photopolymer images #150483. It's FUN!!

Shimmery Crystal Effects #150892 makes the pond look frozen!

This Snow Front Stamp Set coordinates with the Waterfront Stamp Set #146386 which has mountains. They are GREAT together!

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Barb Faulkner, friend & team member, created this ADORABLE Holiday ornament using Snow Globe Shaker Domes #150442! She stamped the happy snowman from Snowman Season Stamp Set #150458 on two sides of Whisper White card stock cut to the size of the Dome base. After adding Snowflake Sequins #150443 to the Domes, attaching a twine hanger, she attached a dome to both sides of the Whisper White card stock.  Domes are self-adhesive! This is a quick, inexpensive little gift for teacher, neighbor or co-worker!!

Thanks for sharing, Barb Faulkner!

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If you are procrastinating making your Holiday cards, this idea is for YOU! Quick & Cute & in the MAIL!! This card uses the HANDY Night Before Christmas Memories & More Cards & Envelopes #150440. The cards are pre-printed with a star border and have a white interior for easy messaging.

Add a punched image like this Christmas Gleaming Bundle with two ornament punches #153006. The "Merry Christmas" sentiment fits the Classic Label Punch #141491. SO fast, done in a flash!! Time to mail your Holiday cards is nearing!

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Need a Fast, Easy card format? HERE is your answer!! It's simply three strips of designer paper cut 1 x 4"!! It couldn't be easier!! Strips can vary in length from 3 -4."  I chose Feels Like Frost 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #150444 on the silver foil side. GREAT way to use scraps, too.

I even used a scrap inside for a little surprise!

This is a Night of Navy die cut "thanks" from the Well Written Dies #148534. You could use a holiday greeting like "NOEL" or JOY." A row of  Metallic Pearls #146282 balances the design. TRY IT!

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NATURE'S BEAUTY Stamp Set #150528 was chosen by Shari Wicks, fellow demonstrator, to create this soft, sweet bunny card which I cased. LOVE IT!!

Do you recognize this Designer Paper?? It's MONSTER BASH DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #150447! It's PERFECT!

This is a 4 x 4" Gate Fold card: cut base card 11 x 4" and then score at 2, 3-3/4, 7-1/4, and 9". This fits in a Stampin' Up! medium envelope. (Don't use a square envelope because it's extra US postage.)

The realistic bunny is colored with Stampin' Up! Blends alcohol markers: Light Smoky Slate and Ivory. To create the snow, I dotted on SNOWFALL ACCENT PUFF PAINT #150691 and sprinkled it with ICE STAMPIN' GLITTER #150445. Then I heated the puff paint with a heat tool and the glitter adhered. You can also adhere the glitter with SHIMMERY CRYSTAL EFFECTS #150892.

Sentiment is from MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL #147702. This is the perfect holiday card for a nature lover!! TRY IT!

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The exquisite detail in this gorgeous CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SUITE is fantastic! This suite has lots of purchasing options, but it's only available while supplies last so don't delay!

This sample is colored with Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers: Lovely Lipstick Duo #147281 with Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897 on the berries. I LOVE the realistic details!!

This die cut floral cluster was mounted onto Whisper White card stock embossed with the STYLISH SCROLL EMBOSSING FOLDER #150665.

This very versatile suite can be used ALL WINTER for many occasions. Don't wait - supply is LIMITED!!

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When I first saw the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint #150691 in the Holiday Catalog, I thought of these Cotton stalks in the Country Home Stamp Set #147678. It's the PERFECT touch of fluffy texture!

The little bottle of magic, puffs up like: snow, cotton, lamb's wool, clouds or whipped cream!!

Experiment and practice before using this product on your finished design. For larger areas, you can apply the puffing liquid right from the tip of the bottle. I wanted small cottony puffs on my card so this worked well for me;

    1. SHAKE bottle.

    2. Apply a small puddle on scrap paper.

    3. Use a toothpick to dot liquid in small areas. Use less than you think because it will expand.

    4. Heat with a Heat Tool to puff. It grows as it puffs! LOTS OF FUN!!

The background is one piece of Mercury Glass Designer Acetate #150441 cut 5-1/2 X 4-1/4", then diagonally to make two cards. Old Olive card base.

Cajun Craze card base. Coloring is done with the amazing Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers! Try it!

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This punkin looks lit up!! I stamped the face image of Harvest Hellos Stamp Set #150581 on Mango Melody card stock, cut it out and used the backside of the image to attached to the punched pumpkin. NO heat embossing needed.

Buffalo Check Background Stamp #147797 is SOOO VERSATILE!! Use Mango Melody card stock and Tuxedo Black Momento Ink Pad to achieve this Halloween background.

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Beauty & Joy Stamp Set #150518 is a landscape topiary with two very detailed pots to plant your images in! These colors are Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow - classics for the Holidays.

The background layer is Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder #150665 which I have used for many cards lately! The 5/8" Woven Thread Trim #149499 gives a tasseled look with texture.

Change seasons by using the little flower in this set with spring or summer colors! It's versatile! Try it!

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Stars are a CLASSIC Christmas motif! STITCHED STARS DIES #150653 has 23 die images to choose from! The star on this card is the largest image. It's die cut from the fun MERCURY GLASS DESIGNER ACETATE #150441.

The star is mounted onto NOBLE PEACOCK FOIL PAPER #149495 that has been embossed with the SUBTLE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER #151775 for texture. "MERRY' is die cut with the MERRY CHRISTMAS DIES #147912.

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This very simple card achieves MAJOR IMPACT by using shiny, sparkly elements! Try it!!

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This Toile Christmas Bundle #152367 is realistic and gorgeous!!

The cardinal was colored with the easy-to-use Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers in Real Red.

The accents are Brightly Gleaming Specialty Paper #150429 in Pretty Peacock and Copper Foil Paper #142020. Get your Christmas cards made early!!

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$3 of every Nature's Beauty Stamp Set #150528 goes towards Mental Health Organizations! 

This realistic deer image is stamped in StazOn ink onto Vellum Cardstock #101856. It's colored with Stampin' Up! BLENDS alcohol markers on the backside of the vellum. This gives a soft look. The background is popular Woodland Embossing Folder #139673, inked on the inside before running thru the embossing machine.

Inside is a simple Happy Birthday for any nature lover! ALL supplies are Stampin' Up! products.

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 A Moose at twilight! The new Moose Punch #150652 pairs perfectly with the new Pine Tree Punch #149521! I used a sponge brayer to create twilight shading.

Add a few Rhinestone stars and you are finished! This can be a winter card, a masculine birthday or Holiday card depending on the sentiment you add inside.

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Here is a unique way to use the Tidings All Around Bundle #152371! You can STACK the stamped image over the die cut leaves using this handy TIP!!

TIP: Cut the die cut leaves into two equal pieces, and spread apart 1/2 to 3/4" so the leaves show more when layered under the stamped image!! EASY! QUICK!! GREAT RESULTS!!

This card uses ALL FOUR dies in this bundle to create lots of Autumn texture and color!

Wreaths are useful for every season so you get a BIG BANG for your dollars plus $AVE 10% on the bundle.  Try it!!

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There is nothing cuter than a happy FROSTY! This Snowman Season Bundle #152337 has a PUNCH!! 

This is a simple format that can be reproduced easily for your holiday mailings! Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper #150393 is sooo adorable and contains coordinating images.

The Whisper White layer is embossed with the Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder #150645. Click the picture to see an enlarged view. It's time to start your Christmas Cards!! 

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Time to get SPOOKY!! This all-greeting stamp set, Everything Festive #150566 has you covered for Halloween!!

LOVE this TAB CARD, Fancy Fold. Create a standard base card then cut 1 inch off the front right edge and use it for the tab. It is a very economical use of card stock - NO WASTE!

Click this card to see an enlarged view and look at all the CREEPY CHARACTERS!! This is the Monster Bash Designer Series Paper #150447 and it's perfect for all your spooky creations! Make someone SMILE by sending an unexpected creepy card!!

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There is excitement in the change of seasons!  We create with different images as well as change our wardrobes and food selections! I was eager to pull out these favorite leaf dies from the Seasonal Layers Dies #143751! I paired them with some brand new products for a fresh look!!

These leaves are die cut from the very interesting Mercury Glass Designer Acetate #150441! I love the way the Night of Navy card stock shows through! 

This card features the REALLY POPULAR Feels Like Frost 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #150444!! It has a frosty photographic picture on one side and a silvery design on the opposite side. 

These leaves are die cut from Copper Foil Paper #142020 and embossed with the unique new Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder #150646. I hope I've inspired you to do some AUTUMN stamping and mailing!!

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Toile Christmas Bundle #152367 makes a VERY handsome Birthday card, too!! This realistic cardinal is stamped in Tuxedo Black Momento ink and colored with Stampin' Up! Real Red Blends Duo alcohol markers!  The results are STUNNING!

The flannel-look background is Sahara Sand card stock stamped with the Buffalo Check Background Stamp #147797. It achieves a masculine, wintry feel!

I highly recommend this versatile Toile Christmas Bundle #152367! Try it and you will love it!

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RED = Christmas! What a GORGEOUS, realistic cardinal image in the Toile Christmas Bundle #152367 !! NO fussy cutting because the 10% off Bundle includes 8 coordinating dies!

The Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper #150432 is a perfect match for this handsome Cardinal. The Cardinal was colored with Stampin' BLENDS Alcohol Markers: Real Red Duo and dark Daffodil on the backside of VELLUM. 

Real Red Glimmer Paper #150427 is die cut with Heirlooms Frames Dies #152325. 

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The moment I saw the Frosted Foliage Bundle #153029, I couldn't wait to die cut it in FOIL!! It's such a delicate wintery design!!

The base card is the NEW Seaside Spray combined with Blueberry Foil from the Noble Peacock Foil Sheets #149495 and Silver Foil #132178. "JOY" is die cut using the Hand-Lettered Prose Dies #149550.

I popped an individual foil snowflake from the same bundle inside to draw the eye to the sentiment.

This STUNNING bundle creates exquisite cards! Try it!

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This a unique use of the scenery stamp set called Snow Front #150483. I featured just one image, the cozy cabin as a focal point!

This could be masculine birthday or Thanksgiving card.

I call this fancy fold "a card within a card." The base is 6-1/2 X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4". The smaller piece is 6-1/2 X 4-1/4", scored at 3-3/4". It's an easy fold and can feature two different designer papers. I used Come to Gather Designer Series Paper #1500454 for a rustic look.

This Snow Front Stamp Set coordinates with Waterfront Stamp Set #146386 in the Annual Catalog. Mix and Match all the images!! Try it!

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It's time to think WICKEDLY!! The Wonderfully Wicked Bundle with Dies #153041 is SPOOKY, especially when you add the Monster Bash Designer Series Paper #150447 and 3D Coffin Treat Boxes (12) #150451! SO FUN!! SO CREEPY!!

This box was created by my friend and Team member, Michelle Miller. I love the detail created by the Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder #150665! The coffins are twelve food safe boxes for only $7!

I used the same WICKED Dies as Michelle to make this easy card to coordinate with the Coffin Treat Box! Bring on the MONSTERS.

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Halloween is NEXT month! Get your WICKED on with Wonderfully Wicked Stamp Set #150547!

To create this striking banner, use Champagne Foil Paper #144748 embossed with the NEW Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder #150665. Tap Jet Black STAZON Ink Pad #101406 flat onto the Foil paper to POP the design!! Use Stazon ink because the Foil is non-porous! Magically EASY!!

It's quick to make multiples of this card!! Try it!

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The MOST UNIQUE item in the Holiday Catalog is the crackled Mercury Glass Designer Acetate #150441 on page 33!! It's so easy to use as a layer, seen on the left side of this card. The crackled finish lets the color underneath show through! The right side of the acetate has a protective film to be removed. Honestly, both sides are pretty much the same. You can heat emboss it, punch it, die cut it! MANY possibilities!!

This topiary stamp set is called BEAUTY & JOY #150518. It features Autumn colors on this card.

I highly recommend the Mercury Glass Acetate to give your seasonal cards and creations unique CLASS!! TRY IT!

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The Harvest Hellos BUNDLE #153037 includes a VERY USEFUL PUNCH!! The Apple Builder Punch creates BOTH an apple and a pumpkin!! I LOVE double-duty tools!! 

This is an easy "Z-FOLD" card: base is 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2". The attached panel is 3 X 3-1/2", but that measurement is very flexible.

The lovely Designer Series Paper is "Come to Gather," #150454. 

You gotta LOVE a double-duty punch!! More PUNCH for your BUCK!! All items are in the 2019 Holiday Catalog beginning Sept. 4th! GET READY!

Today starts my Sneak Peek for the 2019 Holiday Catalog that begins Sept. 4, 2019. Autumn is knocking at the door! Harvest Hellos Bundle with Punch #153037 is the perfect answer to your Fall stamping needs!

The Apple Builder Punch doubles as a PUMPKIN punch, too! LOVE THAT!! This Come to Gather Designer Series Paper #150454 offers a fun fall color palette! These apples are Merry Merlot and Pear Pizzazz card stock colors.

The 2019 Holiday Catalog begins Sept. 4th!! GET READY!