Welcome to my blog! I love to create cards and crafts and I LOVE to SHARE with YOU!
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Weekend Classes
Thank you, ladies, for a wonderful weekend of crafting! I look forward to Pam and Paula coming back to see me soon!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
More Christmas Ideas
Are you looking for a variety of gift ideas? Well today I'm bringing you another gift idea. I call this my Two-Tea Bag Holder. I realize not everyone loves tea; BUT, just think of the ideas you can fill this with.
First, though, I want you to also look at this project as another way to use up some of your designer series papers (DSP). I used DSP inside and outside the holder. I also decided to include a slip of paper with ideas on what you can place inside these holders.
Can you image the look on your daughter's face when she opens this and finds a matching set of earrings and necklace?
If you are local, be sure to stop in at the Branson Mill Craft Village and shop the different varieties that I have completed for you!
If you're not local and see something you like, let me know. I can ship items completely assembled or send you kits. When you purchase a kit, you will get a written tutorial on how to put these together. Remember, with kits, you will need your own stamps, ink, and punches to complete the projects.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
First, though, I want you to also look at this project as another way to use up some of your designer series papers (DSP). I used DSP inside and outside the holder. I also decided to include a slip of paper with ideas on what you can place inside these holders.
If you are local, be sure to stop in at the Branson Mill Craft Village and shop the different varieties that I have completed for you!
If you're not local and see something you like, let me know. I can ship items completely assembled or send you kits. When you purchase a kit, you will get a written tutorial on how to put these together. Remember, with kits, you will need your own stamps, ink, and punches to complete the projects.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Stand Up Post It Notes
Yes, I needed to make some more of these as well. I hope to be able to post some pictures of my creations with my new stamp set and framelits this week. Until then, here are some Stand Up Post It Notes created for my store!
Be sure to stop in at the Branson Mill Craft Village and pick up your stocking stuffers! If I don't have enough made, I can mail them to you as well.
OR--you can purchase a kit and I will email you the tutorial on how to create these on your own! You will have to use your own stamps, ink, and punches.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
I used all Stampin' Up! stamps and punches, but some of these papers are non-Stampin' Up! Pictured above, bottom left, is non-Stampin' Up! papers. Pictured below, all four are non-Stampin' Up! papers. All my crafts are made with Stampin' Up! cardstock because this is the best of the best for card making and crafts!
Be sure to stop in at the Branson Mill Craft Village and pick up your stocking stuffers! If I don't have enough made, I can mail them to you as well.
OR--you can purchase a kit and I will email you the tutorial on how to create these on your own! You will have to use your own stamps, ink, and punches.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Monday, October 29, 2018
Post It Notes, Anyone?
The Christmas shopping has begun in Branson and I am grateful to have Julie in my Craft Room! Julie stopped by to brainstorm about a card swap and once we played with her ideas, she helped me get some of these beauties ready to put out.
But first, here's a snapshot of my dining room table Tuesday night!
I had run out on Tuesday (the one day I took off!) so had to get these done and out in a hurry. I used a variety of Stampin' Up! retired designer series papers, stamps, punches and cardstock to finish. With Julie's help, we pulled phrases I already had stamped and shapes that were punched in coordinating colors to finish these up.
Love this paper and couldn't put anything on it!
This was another set of Designer Series Papers that I loved and needed to use up since it's retired!
Which one is your favorite?
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
But first, here's a snapshot of my dining room table Tuesday night!
I had run out on Tuesday (the one day I took off!) so had to get these done and out in a hurry. I used a variety of Stampin' Up! retired designer series papers, stamps, punches and cardstock to finish. With Julie's help, we pulled phrases I already had stamped and shapes that were punched in coordinating colors to finish these up.
Love this paper and couldn't put anything on it!
Was going for a masculine look since men use post it notes too!
This was another set of Designer Series Papers that I loved and needed to use up since it's retired!
Which one is your favorite?
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Snowflake Showcase Samples
November 1st is right around the corner! Are you getting excited about our new stamp sets? Here are some samples (thought I had already posted these!) from Stampin' Up! Some of these were in my original post but these are individual pictures of the cards.
Remember there are two stamp sets and a set of Framelits that will be available starting November 1st and will end on November 30th or when Stampin' Up! runs out!! Order early to receive your new sets.
My set and framelits were delivered on Thursday. Unfortunately, I have a busy weekend and won't be able to play with them until Monday. I hope you enjoy these Stampin' Up! creations.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Remember there are two stamp sets and a set of Framelits that will be available starting November 1st and will end on November 30th or when Stampin' Up! runs out!! Order early to receive your new sets.
My set and framelits were delivered on Thursday. Unfortunately, I have a busy weekend and won't be able to play with them until Monday. I hope you enjoy these Stampin' Up! creations.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Friday, October 26, 2018
September Paper Pumpkin
Here is an alternative I made with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit. Halloween isn't a very big shopping holiday here in Branson, so I only made a few of these to put out at my store. I plan to make more Halloween cards with the rest of my supplies!
Here are the others that I made. I have some of the tags already to go in case these find a home, but still have enough to make cards. If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, give it a go.
The papers I used to wrap my Hershey Nuggets are not Stampin' Up! papers, but something I had laying around the craft room. I thought I'd better start using some of these papers.
Happy crafting,
Desiree'
Here are the others that I made. I have some of the tags already to go in case these find a home, but still have enough to make cards. If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, give it a go.
The papers I used to wrap my Hershey Nuggets are not Stampin' Up! papers, but something I had laying around the craft room. I thought I'd better start using some of these papers.
Happy crafting,
Desiree'
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Peek-A-Boo Cards
Here are the cards we are making tonight at the Branson Community Center, at 6 pm. Inspiration for these cards are from Jennifer McGuire and Julie Eakin, my downline.
If you would like to learn how to make these cards, contact me to set up a class date!
Happy Crafting!
Desiree'
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| Many Blessings |
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| Inside Many Blessings |
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| Spirited Snowmen |
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| Inside Spirited Snowmen |
If you would like to learn how to make these cards, contact me to set up a class date!
Happy Crafting!
Desiree'
24- Hour FLASH SALE
Today's the day for our 24-hour FLASH Sale at Stampin' Up! Don't forget to use our host code, AY3QY7UX, if your order is less than $150!
Here's the list of stamp sets that are on sale:
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Monday, October 22, 2018
Snowflake Showcase!
For a limited time, you will be able to order any of the Snowflake Showcase. Here are the details:
Dates: November 1–30, 2018
No limits apply during the customer sales period. So be quick while supplies last!
Products available while supplies last until November 30, 2018.
This means products will only be available until November 30 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. If a product’s supply is depleted before November 30, it will no longer be available for purchase.
Items may be purchased via demonstrator, customer, workshop, or online order
Items may be included as part of a Starter Kit
Here are a few close up samples of the stamp sets and framelits:
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| Happiness Surrounds (149744 - $17.00) |
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| Snow is Glistening (149742 - $21.00) |
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| Snowfall Thinlets (149692 - $39.00) |
Still not sure? Here's a video highlighting some really neat ways to use these sets for everyday cards! Watch Shannon West, of Stampin' Up! home office, bring these to life!
Lastly, are some more teasers -- the velveteen paper and trinkets!
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| Snowflake Trinkets (149620 - $8) |
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| White Velvet Paper (149619 - $5) |
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Friday, October 19, 2018
November Paper Pumpkin!
We all know the holidays are the best time to share our appreciation for others, and nothing does that like a handmade holiday card.
The November kit makes the perfect gift for your crafty friends this holiday season as well. You can gift it in a number of ways:
Desiree'
Our November’s Paper Pumpkin kit gives a subscriber everything they need to make plenty of those! (10 cards; 5 of 2 unique holiday designs.) This box is a great sneak of what’s inside!
Coordinating colors (In case you want to prepare additional cards): Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Gold, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Whisper White
Remember, as a subscriber, you get all of this PLUS an exclusive stamp set AND an ink spot—all for $19.95 (USD)/$26.95 (CAD) (shipping included) directly to YOUR door.
If you haven't already signed up click this Link to sign up!
Remember, as a subscriber, you get all of this PLUS an exclusive stamp set AND an ink spot—all for $19.95 (USD)/$26.95 (CAD) (shipping included) directly to YOUR door.
If you haven't already signed up click this Link to sign up!
The November kit makes the perfect gift for your crafty friends this holiday season as well. You can gift it in a number of ways:
- Increase your kit quantity in November as part of your normal November subscriptions. Give away the extras as gifts.
- Know someone who would love a crafting subscription? Sign them up at paperpumpkin.com by November 10.
- Purchase a prepaid code(s) and give them to your friends/family members as gifts. Tell them to redeem their prepaid codes on paperpumpkin.com by November 10 to get the special holiday edition kit!
Be sure to contact me with any questions!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
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