There were so many fabulous stamp sets and bundles in the 2018 Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog.  So many sets I am going to miss.  I had so much fun with the Signs of Santa stamp set and the coordinating dies and wanted to play with them for this week's Create with Connie & Mary Challenge.

I saw the long strip behind the oval and immediately thought of the North Pole sign in the Signs of Santa stamp set.  The rest of the card just fell into place after that.

Unfortunately it appears that the Santa's Signpost framelits are no longer available.  I used them to cut out the pole and Santa.  Fortunately, most of the images  in this stamp set are not very intricate so it wouldn't be too difficult to cut them by hand.  The patterned paper I used is the Santa's Workshop Specialty DSP. I cut out the scallop from one of the designs to use as a border.  The Poppy Parade polka dot is also from the Santa's Workshop paper pack.

This challenge is for 2 weeks so the design team will have a little break to prepare and enjoy the holidays.  This will also give you a little extra time to check out what the other designers created for this challenge.

I promise this is the last Peaceful Poinsettia post...for this week at least!  On my stamp table I have a box where I keep bits and pieces of things.  I went through the box to see if there were any treasures I could use for today's post.  I found a sparkly poinsettia.  Now I have already shown you sparkly poinsettias with the Buffalo Check,  sparkly poinsettias with DSP here,  here, and  a sparkly poinsettias on a box,  What was left to do?  A sparkly poinsettia on a sparkly background.

The beautiful Blizzard thinlit is also on the Year End Close-Out and discounted!  Don't delay shopping, items on the Year End Close-Out are only available while supplies last.  I wish you could see all the sparkle of the snowflakes and the poinsettia.  I am definitely making more of these for my Christmas cards.

Product List

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle [149962] $48.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Blizzard Thinlits Die [147902] $28.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $7.00

I hope you aren't tired of the Peaceful Poinsettia bundle!  I found another card that I forgot to share with you.  

I made this card for the November Stamper's Dozen blog hop which was a color challenge using Powder Pink, Merry Merlot and Silver. I ended up not sharing and chose to share this card instead.  So, what do you think of Powder Pink for Christmas?  I used my favorite 6" x 6" DSP.  I'm sure you have noticed that I am a big fan of polka dots and stripes.   The poinsettia swap is embossed with silver embossing powder and then colored using an Aqua Painter and Powder Pink and Merry Merlot ink refills.  

Product List

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle [149962] $48.50	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad [147112] $7.50	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147147] $7.50
Versamark Pad [102283] $9.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979] $8.50	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146966] $11.00
Silver Baker’S Twine [145569] $4.00	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00

The Peaceful Poinsettia bundle is on the Retiring Products list.and is only available while supplies last.  I found one more sample to share with you using this bundle and will share that with you tomorrow.

I was cleaning up my computer files and came across this card using the Peaceful Poinsettia bundle and Sparkle Glimmer paper.  I made this card when I first received this bundle and it made me fall hard for the bundle.  I did a quick search and I don't think I have shared this one with you before.   Maybe I just missed the post where I shared this but it is among my favorite cards I made using this bundle so humor me.  

Cut the Whisper White card stock using  the Detailed Poinsettia dies and then stamp the sentiment using Real Red ink.  Use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the Whisper White card stock to Sparkle Glimmer paper.  To help the Whisper White card stock adhere to the Glimmer paper, I put it under a book for a few minutes which helps the glue get into the irregular surface of the Sparkle Glimmer paper.  I wanted to add some sparkly berries so I embossed a piece of Real Red card stock inked with VersaMark sprinkled with a mix of Dazzling Diamonds glitter with Clear embossing powder aka Glittery Goodness.  

Product List

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle [149962] $48.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.50	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $5.00	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $5.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

I cannot decide which I like better Color Challenges or Sketch Challenges but I do know that I certainly enjoy the Create with Connie & Mary Challenges.  This week it is a color challenge, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow and Cherry Cobbler.

I have been wanting to create a little treat holder to house some kisses as little favors.  Looking through my dies I came across the Apron Builder framelits and thought they just might be perfect.  I haven't used these framelits or the coordinating Apron of Love stamp set nearly enough. 

I created a little box and sandwiched it between two aprons  and decorated it using the Peaceful Poinsettia bundle which is one of my  favorite bundles.  The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set.  The little 3" x 3" card is decorated with the cute wreath from the Barn Door stamp set and the Sliding Door Framelits.  

Here's all the things I used to make today's projects.

Product List

Apron Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [145835] $21.00	Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle [149962] $48.50	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Barn Door Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145865] $20.00	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $7.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146983] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.50
Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147820] $11.00	Apron Builder Framelits Dies [145661] $29.00	Sliding Door Framelits Dies [145662] $27.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00

Be sure to check out what the other members of the Create with Connie & Mary design team created for the color challenge.  

Welcome to the Inspire, Create & Share Blog Hop!  This month's theme is Christmas Cards Galore!  I am using Peaceful Poinsettias, one of my favorite bundles  (stamp set/thinlit dies) from the 2018 Stampin' Up!® Holiday Catalog.

I love a black and white card.  Creating your own black and white plaid is so easy with the Buffalo check background stamps, also in the Holiday catalog.  The little splashes of red rhinestone bling really makes me happy and adds just a sparkly touch of color. 

Now it is time to hop on over to see what Jenilee Pauls has created for you!

Product List

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle [149962] $48.50	Buffalo Check Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147794] $15.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $7.00	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00

I made this card quite a while ago and somehow I forgot to post it. 

The lovely trees are from the Winter Woods stamp set and cut using the coordinating In the Woods framelits dies.  There are so many lovely ideas floating around using this bundle and we know for sure that the stamp set will be carried over.  If you purchase the stamp set and dies as a bundle you will save 10% but the bundle price is only available while the Holiday catalog is live, which is until January 2nd 2019.

The words are from the Merry Christmas to All bundle which includes the Merry Christmas to All stamp set and the Merry Christmas Thinlits.   I love the font used for these words and dies.  

Product List

Winter Woods Clear-Mount Bundle [149992] $50.25	Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Bundle [149952] $49.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $7.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $7.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.50
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672] $8.50

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This week the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge is a sketch challenge. When I saw this sketch I knew exactly the stamp set I wanted to use. 

I pulled out the Beautiful Baubles stamp set and did some quick coloring using Stampin' Blends.   

Product List

Beautiful Baubles Photopolymer Stamp Set [147765] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.50	Santa's Workshop 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147809] $14.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00
Delicate Lace Edgelits Dies [147053] $29.00	Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144152] $7.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147275] $9.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00

Be sure to check and see what the other members of the design team created for this challenge.  They always amaze me with their creations!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.   Today I have two more samples using the Snowfall Thinlits.  If you missed the previous posts using the Snowflake Showcase products you can see them here, here,  here,  and here.   

Today's card I have the Snowfall Thinlits paired with the versatile Buffalo Check background stamp in the Holiday Catalog.  

I love this Buffalo Check background stamp.  It is a definite keeper.  Using the Stamparatus is important when using this stamp.  I was able to re-ink the stamp and re-stamp  to get better coverage.  The sentiment is from the Enjoy Life stamp set, love the mix of fonts.  The "flowers" are Crushed Curry with Old Olive leaves.  The centers of the flowers are  Faceted Dots.

Here I changed up the colors and used Real Red for the flowers, Crushed Curry for the centers and accents, and Old Olive for the leaves.  I thought the flowers looked a little like poinsettias and would make a festive Christmas card.  This was one of the cards my club made and since we used the sentiments from the Snow is Glistening stamp set on another card ( I will show you that one soon) on this card we used the sayings from the Stylish Christmas stamp set.

Remember the products in the Snowflake Showcase are only available in November or while supplies last!  When you order and place a $60 order I will send you 12 tutorials using products from the Snowflake Showcase.

Check out the Stampin' Up! Online sale here!   Six days of savings!