Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving!

It is my week to play along with the other Try Stampin' On Tuesday design team members!

Here's the TSOT #246 sketch.  The twist/ theme is Christmas Colors/Peace on Earth.

Here's what I made for the challenge.

Once again I wish there was a glitter feature on my camera so you could see all the glittery goodness on this card.  

Product List

Holly Jolly Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139882] $20.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Winter Wonderland Specialty Designer Series Paper [139588] $13.00
Red Foil Sheets [139607] $4.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $4.00	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $5.00	Red Glimmer Paper [121790] $5.00
Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00	Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies [139667] $29.00	Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies [139659] $17.00	Gold Cording Trim [139618] $5.00

I hope you will play along with the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #246.  I look forward to seeing all of your creations!

The Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza starts Monday, November 23!

 In addition there is a 24 Hour Flash Sale...Monday, November 23 ONLY!  

Here's what is on the 24 hour flash sale on Monday, November 23

Buy 3 Select Designer Series Paper, Get 1 FREE!  

Here are the Designer Series Paper packs you can choose from:

Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper [138445] $11.00	Bohemian Designer Series Paper [138446] $11.00	English Garden Designer Series Paper [138440] $11.00	Farmers Market Designer Series Paper [138448] $11.00
Sweet Li'l Things Designer Series Paper [138447] $11.00	Merry Moments Designer Series Paper [138450] $11.00	Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper [138444] $11.00	Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper [138187] $11.00

50% Off  on Monday, November 23 Only 

Happy Thoughts Kit [140771] $17.00  $8.50

30% off Monday, November 23 Only

Gift Bag Punch Board [135862] $20.00 $14.00

Envelope Punch Board [133774] $20.00 $14.00

Items on sale Monday. November 23- 30 or while supplies last

50% off!

Sweetheart Punch [133786] $8.00	Bow Builder Punch [137414] $9.00	1/16" Circle Handheld Punch [134363] $4.50	1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $4.50
Gold 5/8" Satin Ribbon [134547] $3.50	Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon [134549] $3.50	Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon [134550] $3.50	Gold 1/8" Ribbon [134583] $2.50
Pink Pirouette 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134574] $3.50	Wild Wasabi 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134570] $3.50	Wisteria Wonder 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134572] $3.50	2014-2016 In Color Designer Washi Tape [138382] $4.00
Old Olive Baker's Twine [134579] $1.50	Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine [134575] $1.50	Basic Black Baker's Twine [134576] 1.50	Crushed Curry Baker's Twine [134586] $1.50
2015-2017 In Color Blossom Accents [138383] $4.00	Sweet As Pie Refill Kit [136922] $4.00

40% off (while supplies last)

Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill [129027] 4.50	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $24.00	2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [133654] $9.00	Gold Stampin' Glitter [133457] $2.40
Silver Stampin' Glitter [133756] $2.40	Settin’ Sail Photopolymer Stamp Set [133453] $8.40	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $3.60	Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum [133364] $6.60
Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil [133363] $6.60	Build A Banner Kit [138379] $13.80	Classy Designer Buttons [138393] $3.60	Brights Sequin Assortment [138389] $3.00
Vintage Faceted Buttons [127555] $3.60	Metal Rimmed Pearls [138394] $3.00	Tag A Bag Accessory Pack [138381] $4.80	Filled With Love Refill Kit [139163] $4.80
Sew You Kit [139186] $10.20

30% off (while supplies last)

Hearts Border Punch [133784] $11.20	Pansy Punch [130698] $11.20	Border Chevron Punch [132154] $15.40	Confetti Hearts Border Punch [137415] $15.40
Ornate Tag Topper Punch [137416] $16.10	Fun Flower Punch [133785] $12.60	Takeout Boxes [135827] $4.20	Something To Say Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134180] $15.40
Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [133411] $9.80	Greetings From Photopolymer Stamp Set [134621] $9.80	Map It Out Photopolymer Stamp Set [134620] $9.80	Bite Me Photopolymer Stamp Set [134622] $9.80
Eye-Catching Ikat Photopolymer Stamp Set [134624] $9.80	Banner Blessings Photopolymer Stamp Set [136720] $11.20	Just Kidding Photopolymer Stamp Set [140667] $11.20	Wanderlust Photopolymer Stamp Set [133452] $9.80
Gold Glitz Dazzling Details [133755] $1.75	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details [127845] $1.75	Clothespins [133764] $2.80	Silver 5/8" Satin Ribbon [134548] $4.90
Whisper White 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134573] $4.90	Everyday Chic Designer Washi Tape [138385] $5.60	Venetian Crochet Trim [134581] $4.90	Metallics Sequin Assortment [138390] $3.50
Metallic Foil Doilies [138392] $2.80	Bouquet Bigz L Die [137367] $28.00	Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die [133724] $30.10	Handpicked Framelits Dies [137361] $17.50
Fry Box Bigz L Die [132966] $23.10	Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits [135707] $17.50	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $28.00	Love Story Project Life Card Collection [135308] $11.20
Thanks A Latte Refill Kit [140799] $5.00	Thanks A Latte Kit [140782] $11.90

20% off (while supplies last)

Show & Tell 1 Photopolymer Stamp Set [133450] $11.20	Show & Tell 2 Photopolymer Stamp Set [133481] $11.20	Countless Sayings 1 Photopolymer Stamp Set [135892] $11.20	Countless Sayings 2 Photopolymer Stamp Set [135893] $11.20
Calling All Heroes Photopolymer Stamp Set [138002] $20.80	Christmas Bliss Photopolymer Stamp Set [138897] $12.80	Dear Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set [138157] $20.80	Gentle Peace Photopolymer Stamp Set [139523] $12.80
Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer Stamp Set [140594] $12.00	Stars Framelits Dies [133723] $21.60	Butterflies Thinlits Dies [137360] $20.00	Berry Basket Bigz L Die [137366] $30.40
Baker's Box Thinlits Dies [138279] $26.40	File Tabs Edgelits Die [133729] $8.80	Floral Frames Framelits Die [127012] $21.60	Chalk Talk Framelits Die [129983] $20.00
Squares Collection Framelits Die [130921] $21.60	Simply Snowflake Kit [136914] $13.60	Love You A Lot Refill Kit [139198] $6.40

24 Hour Flash Sale! Monday, November 30th

Project Life Bundle 30% off Savings (while supplies last)

Striped 12" X 12" Project Life Printed Album [138468] $24.00

This Is The Life Project Life Card Collection [138460] $16.00

This Is The Life Project Life Accessory Pack [138461] $10.00

Variety Pack 2 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages [138471] $7.00

Special Bundle Price $39.00 143211

Christmas Tagables Bundle

Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set [134623] $14.00

Tag Topper Scalloped Punch [133324] $23.00

Special Bundle Price $29.60 143212

Tiny Triangles Embossing folder

Tiny Triangles Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133740] $6.00

This past weekend I attended the Stampin' Up! OnStage local event.  It was a wonderful weekend full of inspiration, friends, sneak peeks, and of course stamping.  I learned a lot about the upcoming Occasions catalog ( it is fabulous) and I am looking forward to sharing lots of ideas with you in the coming weeks.  It was also a time for me to stop and take a look at my stamping business.  I will talk about that another time cause it really is a whole other conversation.  

Back to the OnStage event.  It is customary to bring your team members who attend  a card or gift. I failed to take pictures of what i gave my team.  I know(what a fail)  but I did not finish them until the morning of the event so I was just happy to get them completed.  I do have pictures of the little snowman treat I included in their package. I also made extras of these to give to friends. 

These are fun and quick to put together!  The Real Red "tray" measures 1-7/8" x 4-1/4", scored on both sides at 3/8".  The tray is not really necessary but it makes getting the snowman in the bag much easier.  The plastic bag is one that I purchased last time I was in Honolulu.   It measures 1.9" x 9.8".  I trimmed it down a bit to accommodate my project.  You can also use pretzel bags but they are a little bigger.  I wrapped the candies with copy paper and attached the Black Glimmer paper buttons with glue dots.  Using a Black marker I outlined just the face of the larger snowman from the Snow Place stamp set.  I stamped and die cut the scarf and the hat using the Snow Friends Framelits dies.  

Product List

Snow Place Photopolymer Stamp Set [139738] $26.00	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082] $3.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00
Black Glimmer Paper [139605] $5.00	Snow Friends Framelits Dies [139664] $27.00	Red Glimmer Paper [121790] $5.00	Cucumber Crush 1" Dotted Lace Trim [138423] $6.00

The Snow Friends Framelits dies are on the Weekly Deal!  I know it is almost like I planned it but it is just a happy coincidence.

I will also be posting another little treat using the Snow Place set and Snow Friends on my Facebook page later on today, so be sure to check it out!  Have a great one and  thanks for stopping by!

Welcome to the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop...Christmas!  Thank you for joining us on our hop!

I had a difficult time trying to decide on what to make.  Finally I decided to share with you my Christmas plate.  On the last blog hop I shared with you my  Hello Fall plate and decided to update it  for this blog hop.  It was VERY hard to decide what stamp sets to use.  There are so many wonderful sets available in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.   Don't be surprised if I share another plate idea soon.  

Are you wondering where those big snowflakes are from?   It might be hard to believe but they are the spider web doilies.  I inked up the back of the spider web doilies with VersaMark and covered them with a mix of White embossing powder and Iridescent Ice embossing powder.  Don't they look totally different?

It is hard to capture all the glitter and shine on the snowflakes.  I definitely need a glitter setting on my camera.  I also used VersaMark and a custom mix of Silver embossing powder and Silver glitter to cover the Snowflake Elements.  They add a lot of sparkle to the plate.

I love the Christmas Greetings Thinlits dies and hope we will get more words using this font.  I wanted to keep up the glittery look so I cut the peace out using Silver Glimmer paper.  

Once again I built the design on a separate piece and attached it to the plate using velcro.  

Product List

Holly Jolly Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139882] $20.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $7.00	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00
Ovals Collection Framelits Die [129381] $27.00	Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies [139659] $17.00	Spider Web Doilies [139622] $4.50	Snowflake Elements [139638] $6.00	Iced Rhinestone Embellishments [139637] $5.00
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder [101930] $5.00	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00	Silver Stampin' Glitter [133756] $4.00

Next up on the blog hop is France Martin.  She always has something fun and beautiful to share!

 If you haven't seen what BJ Peters made then you really must!

Thanks again for stopping by and hopping along with the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop! 

I have now sent 7 thank you cards since the beginning of November.  I challenged myself to send out at least 14 thank you cards this month as part of my Take Time for Thanks challenge.  Here's one of the cards I will be sending.

I adore this stamp set and have made lots of cards using it.   You can see other cards I made using this set here, here, and here.

Product List

Lighthearted Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set [139712] $26.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Into The Woods Designer Series Paper [139586] $11.00	Leaflets Framelits Dies [138283] $25.00	Gold Cording Trim [139618] $5.00	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00	Gold Stampin' Glitter [133457] $4.00

Here's a look at the card lying flat.

Thanks for stopping by and let me know who you are sending a thank you card to!

Every other Tuesday I participate on the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Design Team.   I really enjoy the challenge and I highly recommend playing along!  Here is this week's sketch.  

You actually have 2 weeks to design your project. You can share your project on the blog or on the Try Stampin' On Tuesday Facebook page.

Here's what I designed for the challenge.

Product List

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00	Winter Wonderland Specialty Designer Series Paper [139588] $13.00	Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack [139594] $10.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00
Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies [139659] $17.00	Gold & White 3/8" (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon [139614] $10.00	Snowflake Elements [139638] $6.00
Iced Rhinestone Embellishments [139637] $5.00	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00	Silver Stampin' Glitter [133756] $4.00

I wanted a glittery snowflake so I embossed a Snowflake Element using VersaMark ink and a combination of Silver embossing powder and Silver glitter.  To add even more sparkle I attached an Iced Rhinestone Embellishment to the middle of the snowflake.

I hope you will join in the fun and participate in the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #244!

Recently, I issued  a Take Time for Thanks challenge to my team.  The challenge is to make and send 7 thank you cards in November.  We are entering that crazy, busy time of year and it is easy to forget to thank people and show your appreciation for them.  I admit that I am a WAY more prolific  card maker then card sender.  I am trying to remedy this situation and my personal challenge is to send 14 thank you cards this month. I would like to get to the point that I send a card a day.  One of my team members sends out 5-6 cards a week!  She has inspired me and I am working on upping my game.

Look familiar?  This card was cased from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog.   

Again, this was made using the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog as the inspiration.  These are the 2 thank you cards I am writing and sending today.  Thank you for stopping by!