TODAY is the perfect time to hit that SHOP NOW button(or go to the end of the post and click it right intoyour cart) and purchase this must have, classic, timeless and oh so versatile die as it is 25% off! I know…I know – that dies are very $$$$$ but that is why this is the perfect time to take advantage of this!
Yep, that's right….this Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies is on the weekly deals and this is one of those things that you will never regret purchasing! Stampin' Up! had this on weekly deals back in June and it was a huge hit and I am thrilled that they brought it back!
In June, I did a 2 day post on this special gem so this post is rather short as you can click here to see all of the scoop and measurements on how to minimize your paper usage and then you can click here to see how I stepped it up a bit to make it even more fun, (if that's possible)
On the 2nd day that I posted this I showed you how you could take this little gem of a bag and add a super cute card and trust me, you can even still stick in a treat! Todays bags are filled to the brim with treats only!
The thing that I adore about this framelit is….you can easily use it all year around…with the amazing paper that we have at our fingertips, you are surely going to be doing the happy dance all year long creating all sorts of fun!
Here you go…..how about a fun parade of pictures…..you will see the supplies I used at the bottom of the post…the new tear tape is a dream machine putting this together!
I am not a scary Halloween person but I do think sweet and happy Halloween things are fun. To me, this is FUN to the max and I know that it would bring a smile to anyones face!
Do you see the threads of the bow that I put ontop of the Rich Razzelberry one? These are from pulling the threads from the stripe in color ribbon, further down you will see that I used the Tangelo Twist on the other treat bag – this is a fun and oh so easy effect!
Don't you love the sparkle on the witched hat – a bit of bling! Remember, the fun glitter paper is available in my Product Share! I like to only use it if "little doses"
You know I love my sentiment framelits – what a statement they make and yes, I did use 2 layers of the vanilla coaster board….makes all the difference in the world and truly does not take much extra time!
Here is a close up of what I was talking about before…this ribbon is a dream ribbon, it is so easy to work with and being able to use it in another way by pulling the strands is a win-win! (remember, this ribbon is on my product share)!
I hope that this brought a smile to your face! I think that they are super cute!
DOG UPDATE: I need to include all dogs on this one….John comes home late tonight so I had to break it to them….the slumber party is over! We have had a blast all week at our slumber parties and Eddie is doing just great! The little sneak – he found another stash of tennis balls and I swear there must be 20+ all around!
I have a friend that works at a tennis center and she gives me all of the balls that they can not use anymore…so trust me – our yard/barn areas look like a permanent Easter Egg Hunt….I need to get a quick video of Eddie trying to get 2 balls in his mouth at the same time – PRICELESS as he really, REALLY tries hard to do it and he is a HOOT barking with a tennis ball in his mouth….he sounds like a dolphin!
Please remember that today is the last day to order anything from the new Holiday Catalog Share. You can click here to see the post and feel free to email me if you have any questions on specific shares.
Until tomorrow!
Here are the weekly deals…and then below that will be the products I used for the post today!
It is Thursday and you know what that means….time to play with the Pals Paper Art Challenge and today is a sketch and I have a confession..I was STUMPED!!! I was having such a brain block as I look at sketches and take them too literally.
Does this every happen to you???…all I could see was using stars but I was determined to do something different! Todays card I used the lots of labels framelits to do the job! This framelit was introduced in the Annual Catalog ans it is a keeper. (It fits with so many of our stamps)
Let's get to this fun and whimsical card! As you know…it's hip to be square and this is a 4 1/2" square card using the thick whisper white card stock. If you have not used this yet, hit that SHOP NOW button and treat yourself to it (you'll never go back)!
I just adore the paper stacks, and these polka dots are just plain old fashion FUN at its best! There is something just magical and special when you see a bright red and green together at the holidays.
You can clearly see that the label framelits were the star of this clean and simple card. The "peek" of red was just one framelit cut in half and adhered behind. It is "just enough" to give the card balance and then let the pom-pom trim shine!
Did you notice the white dots around the Tip Top Taupe shape? This is something that I do all of the time and the white gel pen is a dear friend…I love it and always have a spare ready, just in case I run dry! (Heavens, that would be terrible) This simple touch makes a big statement and basically costs nothing but it does so much!
I knew that the fun polka dots needed a little something fun = THE POM-POM TRIM! Is that the cutest or what? An instant smile came on my face when I saw this in the catalog….just use it in bits and pieces and you will make a great statement.
I added a glue dot to adhere the pom-pom trim and also added a white cotton bow to hide the area of the trim I cut. I also added a glue dot behind the 3rd pom -pom to hold it in place and then the trim hung perfectly!
The custom envelope came together in a cinch with the envelope punch board….so fast and easy! To add a bit more interest to the envelope, I first adhered a 1/4" Tip Top Taupe and then added the cucumber crush polka dot fun paper!
Now I ask you…..how would you interpret this sketch? I invite you to hop over to the Pals Paper Arts Site and see what the other designers came up with….( I had a sneak peek earlier this week and WOW – there are some super cute cards !
Thanks for popping in…and I hope to see you back here tomorrow as I am going to showcase some goodies from the weekly deals! You will smile!
Good Morning and this card just might be in the running for my Holiday Card! Guess that means that I like it….well I do and I hope that it "tickles your fancy" as well! I had a sweet nudge from my friend Brian King to play along with this new challenge that he is a a designer for!
I hope that you will as well as not only are the designers from all over the world – it is an FUN challenge and I encourage you to hop on over to their website to check it out…and the play along – you have nothing to lose! Here is the sketch that inspire my card!
I knew exactly what I was going to do when I saw this sketch! I have just been "itching" to ink up the Peaceful Wreath Stamp Set and remember my motto this week…"When John's away, Susan will play" We have been having some beautiful weather and I took my stamped wreath outside and colored away!
I think that I will do a video on this card as it looks like there might be a "hard factor" but there really is not…I say there is a "wow factor" as you can see that the wreath is completely cut out – FUN!
Can you see in the above picture that the crumb cake base was cut out? I just placed the wreath in the "hole" and then on the back side I adhered it with the new MUST HAVE tear & tape. Have no fear, I would never leave the back not solid as that would not be me at all….so all I did was adhere a piece of crumb cake in the A-2 side – DONE!
(I realize that this sounds difficult but I just cut the card base and the extra piece at the same time so I was sure of a perfect cut, I love that you can cut 2 sheets of paper at the same time with the Big Shot)
Linen thread, especially against the crumb cake is always so rich and warm but adding the pop of the real red was the icing on the cake! A simple glue dot did the trick….love those things!
You can see the watercoloring….so easy and relaxing – I highly encourage you to give it a try. It is one of those things that you really can not mess up on and you just get better and better with practice. I truly have "no clue" as to what is right or what is not….I just roll with what works for me! Have fun with colors – mix it up!
You can see that there are (2) colors on the leaves….I first went over them in Pear Pizzazz and then let that dry…then did a quick here and there with old olive….works for me – what do you think?
I just LOVE this new Designer Series Paper Stacks and I even love it more when it is in the In Color like this is (Mossy Meadow) as you get (4) sheets and when you cut the paper like I did for this envelope….you will be able to do 12 envelopes per sheet of paper!
This is the paper stacks that I have in my product shares (#7)….it is just the best that you will get a 1/2 sheet of each of the patterns in every color…Regals, Subtles, Neutrals, Brights and the In Colors1
I did heat emboss the sentiment but you could easily use white Staz On but I really enjoy heat embossing and i think the sharpness of white just makes it POP! I was super excited to be able to use the NEW enamel dots…these are the best and I could use them in many colors!
There you go…..I hope that you like it as much as I did – it is to me, a warm and inviting card that will be remembered! If you would like to see a video of this card, please leave me a comment – I would adore sharing with you the ins and outs more in detail – you know me….I love to share and help you learn!
Thanks for your time, please email me if I can be of help and remember to use the hostess code of YHNMUJNJ to take advantage of your gift from me!
You can click here to see the goodies that I will send to you! I have a beautiful table full of "dot boxes" and they look so fun when you see them – instant smile!
Speaking of instant smile – EDDIE UPDATE: He is either going to start laying eggs and getting feathers as he is LOVIN' his egg and turkey menu! I am so proud of him as he has not missed a meal – a great appetite and I am hoping when John comes home he think he looks heavier.
Remember that I told you about how he likes the horses bucket…well I brought one up to the house by the back door and Daisey Mae (my dear little fat piggie) knocked it over but this doesn't stop him…..gotta love this picture!
Can you believe that this is already September 15th!?!? It was 2 weeks ago that the new Holiday Catalog was unveiled and you all are agreeing with me from your feedback – It's a keeper!
I usually do 2 offerings of a share and this is my final one for the Holiday Catalog. You can see below the offering and if you would like to take advantage of "getting a taste of this and that without breaking the bank"
Below you will also see a video that I did with the new goodies…if you would like to take advantage of any of the items, please email me and put in the subject line – PRODUCT SHARE. This Friday, September 18th as this is the cut off.
Share #1 – Swatch Books – $15.00.…this is pretty self explanatory, you will receive (7) of the new paper offerings - I could not….would not be without these – a total lifesaver when I go to sit down and play!
Share #2 – 1/2 sheets of the 12 X 12 papers $21.00 (6 new paper packs) and a full sheet of the vellums (1 paper stack) 12 different patterns in the 6" X 6" stack size ~ $21.00
29 half sheets
(2) 1/4 sheets (one pack is a specialty paper and I need to cut that into 1/4's
3 half sheets of 12 X 12 vellum
12 Vellum 6 X 6 sheets
Share #3 – Ribbons – $15.00…..we all love our ribbons…. see picture below!
Share #4 Embellishments – $11.00…WOOT-WOOT – there are some gems! – see picture! ( the doilies can be flipped over to be a snowflake – you will get (6) of these)
Share #5 – Glimmer Paper – you will get a 1/2 sheet of each: Dazzling Diamonds, Black (NEW), Gold & Silver – $6.50
Share #6 – Card Stock of FUN on a Ring! – $8.00 – These are a must have when crafting….you will get a 2" X 5 1/2" swatch of every color of card stock we have and on each piece there is a label with the color name and the collection it comes from…these are super hot! –
Share #7 – 1/2 Sheets of DSP Stacks– $28.00 (page 144 in the annual catalog)…love…LOVE – LOVE!!!
Share #8 – The above papers in swatch books – $16.00 – If you are a demonstrator…YOU NEED THESE as they are great to show to people. What a great representation of this amazing papers. I go to these almost daily when I cannot find a DSP that coordinates with my card….especially for lining envelopes!
Share #9 – 1/4" Cotton Ribbon – $20.00 – What can I say but these are a great color selection and you will get 2 1/2 yards of each color!…It is oh so easy to tie a beautiful bow…(If I can do it – YOU can…remember, I am bow challenged)
Share #10 – 5/8" Striped Ribbon $9.00 – this is the new cotton ribbon that I think will be perfect for packaging and the colors are great for Halloween, Fall and Christmas! It is super easy to tie the most perfect knot!
As the saying goes….THAT'S it FOLKS! I hope that you find this to be a great offering of products for you to get a taste of all that Stampin' Up! offers.
Please put in the subject line HOLIDAY PRODUCT SHARE so I can easily spot it. Also, please send me your address (even if I have it) in the email as it makes it super easy for me to copy and paste.
As always, many thanks and I look forward to making you smile with some goodies!
The Shipping Charges are as follows: (I will ship Priority Mail)
Up to 3 shares – $5.95
4 to 5 shares – $7.95
6 or more shares…..FREE SHIPPING!
I hope to see you tomorrow as I think I have a card that might be in the running for my Holiday Card….(well, Iusually have about 4 favorites) but this one is super fun and a blast to make….can you guess???…it is very relaxing and something that I find fun to do !!!
