Good Morning! Here are a few more quick Christmas cards made with the pretty Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty designer series paper. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

For the first card (my YUM card), I adhered a cookie filled panel of the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive Mix & Match specialty designer series paper to a Real Red mat and popped it on the front of a Pool Party card base with dimensionals. I used the Stylish Shapes dies to cut a large circle and adhered it to the card with liquid glue. I used the Hot Cocoa cut out along with the gingerbread cookies and adhered them with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiments from the Greetings of the Season stamp set using Real Red ink on Crumb Cake and trimmed the end. I adhered it to a Real Red mat and adhered it with glue dots. I finished the card with peppermints and a double Real Red Baker’s Twine bow.

For the inside of this card I stamped the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set in Real Red ink on Basic White and accented it with a little Real Red candy cane from the More Than Autumn stamp set.

For the second card, I embossed a Pool Party panel with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the front of a Pool Party card base. I adhered the tree cut outs from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP with glue dots and popped the present filled sleigh on the card with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set using Real Red ink on a light pool party panel (I used the new two toned paper from the Scrapbooking brochure – I like the subtle contrast it gives!) and trimmed the end before adhering it to the card with glue dots. And of course I need to add snowflake embellishemnts!

For the inside of this card I stamped the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set in Real Red ink on Basic White. I stamped a Pool Party snowflake from the Iconic Imagery stamp set. I think that I used the wrong Basic White panel for my inside because the side margin is a bit wide, but I think it still looks ok.

I’ve made several Christmas cards now with the pretty images from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP and each one has been unique! And I still have lots of pretty cut outs left over as well as plenty of patterned paper. I didn’t pick up any of the ephemera packs with the tags, sentiments and images, but all of these items coordinate and give you even more creative options. So check them out!

The Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive Mix & Match specialty designer series paper makes Christmas crafting so quick and easy and the images are so pretty! It’s a great addition to your Christmas crafting stash!

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Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection on Sale During October

Save up to 30% off on all your favorite kits October 1–31! The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! come with everything you need to create a unique paper craft. There are crafting options for card kits, treat packaging, home decor, and so much more! Start shopping today, as kits are only available while supplies last.

Details:

• Sales Period: October 1 – 31, 2024
• ALL kits from our collection qualify for the discount. 
• There is no limit on how many kits you can order, as long as product is available. 
• Orders must be opened and placed during the promotion dates. Orders opened before October 1 will not qualify for the sale. 
• Kits can be added to a Starter Kit at their discounted rate. 
• Coupon codes can also be used with discounted kits.
• Ordering Deadline: October 31 at 11:59 PM (MT)

New Kits In Kits Collection!

The new kits for October are the sweet A Look Back Kit and the wonderful Alpine Air Kit. The A Look Back kit includes a variety of precut paper pieces, stickers, paper pockets, and other ephemera and a spiral-bound notebook for memory keeping, journaling, and more. The Alpine Air Kit includes everything you need to make 9 all-occasion cards with an elegant mountain theme.

To check the availability of these kits or past kits, visit my Online Store. 

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The November Paper Pumpkin Kit – Filled With Joy!

Celebrate Christmas with adorable stockings and gift tags!

• Makes 8 projects: 8 stockings with 8 gift tags
• Precut paper pieces
• Safety pins and specialty gold foil
• Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla

And the coordinating add-on is the Merry Tags & More dies – item #165639 for $12 (available while supplies last).

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the November 2024 kit is November 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

• Visit my online store here
• See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
• Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
• Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

• Gingerbread card
  • Pool Party – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2” card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Real Red – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front mat), 1/2″ x 3-1/4″ (label mat)
  • Crumb Cake – 3/8″ x 3″ (label)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4” x 5” (inside panel), 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut circle)
  • A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP – gingerbread background panel, cocoa cup, gingerbread boy, tree and present
• Sleigh card
  • Pool Party – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2” card base, scored at 4-1/4″, 3-3/4″ x 5″ (embossed background)
  • Two Toned Pool Party – 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4” x 5” (inside panel)
  • A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP – double tree in snow, large tree and sleigh cut outs

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

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Happy Saturday Morning! Here are a few more quick Christmas cards made with the pretty Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty designer series paper. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

For both of these cards, I started by adhering the panels of the pretty Christmas tree boughs design from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP to the front of Real Red card bases and adhered the striped panels across the middle.

For the first card, I wrapped a length of Real Red ribbon (Real Red ribbon is currently on discount in the Clearance Rack – Yay!!) around the card top and made a bow on the side. I embossed a Basic White panel with the Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Real Red mat. I popped the embossed panel on the card and popped a pretty Christmas Tree cut-out from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP pack on top. I decorated the tree with Regal Foil Dots and a star.

For the inside of this card I stamped the sentiments from the Greetings of the Season stamp set in Real Red ink on Basic White and trimmed the bottom with DSP.

For the second card, I used the Spotlight on Nature die to cut a circle and adhered it to the card. I adhered the pinecone bough from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP to the card. I gold embossed the sentiments from the Greetings of the Season stamp set on real red and cut them out with the fishtail end of the banner tag. I adhered the label to the card and popped the ornament cut-out over the end. I finished with a gold bow and added gold faceted dots to the ornament and pinecone.

For the inside of this card I stamped the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set in Real Red ink on Basic White. I trimmed the bottom with DSP and adhered another ornament cut-out from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP.

It’s so quick and easy to make Christmas cards with the pretty Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty designer series paper. The cut-outs coordinate perfectly with the pretty patterned papers and other Stampin’ Up! card card stock and inks. And the touches of gold foil in the cut-outs make them extra special!

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New Kits In Kits Collection!

The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! provides different options and a range of project types that allow you to choose the crafting experiences that best fits your style and needs. There’s a variety of kits to choose from and these all-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! You can Find these kits in the Online Store.

The new kits for September are the pretty Christmas Ornaments Kit and the wonderful Card Keeper Kit. The Christmas Ornaments kit makes 9 Christmas ornaments including precut paper greenery, pinecones, bright berries, and festive details. The Card Keeper Kit includes everything you need to make 10 beautiful all-occasion cards plus a coordinating card container to keep everything organized.

The Kits Collection offering changes frequently as new kits are released, and kit availability fluctuates. To check the availability of these new kits or past kits, visit my Online Store. 

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Celebrate World Cardmaking Day with Stampin’ Up!

World Cardmaking Day is October 5, 2024, and Stampin’ Up! is celebrating with a FREE Online Virtual event! They’ll create five simple cards and show you some additional fun projects. Crafters of all skill levels are invited and welcome to join. And the event and registration are FREE! 

You must register for this event in order to receive a link to view it. Also, those who register will receive a gift after the event ends.

Register Here

Everyone is invited! The date is October 5, 2024 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (MT). The event will be recorded, so if you miss it, you will be able to view it afterward.

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Current Host Code: V3YZAAN7

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

• Visit my online store here
• See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
• Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
• Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

• Christmas Tree card
  • Real Red – 4-1/4” x 11” card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 3″ x 4″ (embossed panel mat)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4” x 5” (inside panel), 2-7/8″ x 3-7/8″ (embossed panel)
  • A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1-1/2″ x 4″ (front stripe), Christmas Tree cut-out, gold star cut out
• Ornament and Pine Bough card
  • Real Red – 4-1/4” x 11” card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 1″ x 3″ (label)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4” x 5” (inside panel), 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut circle)
  • A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1-1/2″ x 4″ (front stripe), two ornaments and a pine bough cut-out

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

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Good Morning! One of the fun new items in the new Mini Catalog is the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty designer series paper. This is a fun Christmas themed pack of paper with three sheets of double sided DSP and three sheets of holiday cut outs. I have combined it with the Greetings of the Season bundle, and card stock, dies and embellishments from my stash to make three quick Christmas Cards. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

The first card uses the Night of Navy gingham paper as the background – I adhered it to a Night of Navy mat and popped it onto a Thick Basic White card base. I cut the large tag from the Greetings of the Season dies, looped Real Red baker’s twine through the hold and adhered it to the card. I adhered the presents and teddy bear cut outs from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP to the tag. I stamped the sentiments from the Greetings of the Season stamp set using Night of Navy ink and cut it out with the banner die from the Stylish Shapes dies. Before adhering the label to the card, I adhered some glittered night of Navy ribbon to the back and finished the front with peppermint drops.

For the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set in Real Red on Basic White, adhered a holly cut out from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP to the corner along with some gingham trim. I adhered the panel to a Night of Navy mat before adhering it to the inside of the card.

For the second card, I used the pretty poinsettia cut outs from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP pack. I embossed a Real Red panel with the pretty Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Thick Basic White card base. I adhered the large poinsettias to the card and stamped the sentiment using Garden Green on a strip of Basic White. I trimmed the end and adhered it to the card. I made a gold bow and adhered it with the small poinsettia cut out on top. I finished the card with lots of gold faceted gems.

For the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set in Garden Green on Basic White. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card and adhered a Real Red ribbon cut out from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP pack to the corner

For the last card today, I used the ornament panel from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP pack. I simply adhered it to a Real Red mat before adhering it to a Basic Beige card base. I used gold embossing for the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set and cut it out with the small banner die from the Nested essentials dies. I adhered a little gold bow to the top and adhered faceted gold gems to the label and each ornament.

For the inside of this card, I stamped the sentiment from the Greetings of the Season stamp set using Real Red ink on a Basic White panel. I decorated the bottom with a pine sprig and ornament cutouts from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP pack before adhering it to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up A Little Bit Festive cut outs do coordinate with the Holiday ephemera packs, so you can use them together. I stamped all my sentiments, but you could also use the sentiments from the Joyful Sayings ephemera pack (item 164109, $9.50) and save even more time. The full sheet DSP patterns are pretty and the cut outs are great for cards like these, tags and scrapbooking, so it’s a versatile pack!

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The Stampin’ Up! September-December 2024 Mini Catalog is Now Open!

The Stampin’ Up! September-December 2024 Mini Catalog is open for orders! You can click on the image below to browse the catalog, or go to the Online Store to shop now!

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See The New Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking Brochure!

Stampin’ Up! is now offering Scrapbooking products! This digital-only scrapbooking brochure is full of scrapbooking essentials and exciting new products. As a companion brochure to the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog, the products inside coordinate with items from the mini catalog (and some online only products, too!). You’ll also find some new product lines like Two-Tone Cardstock in Stampin’ Up! colors. We hope this adds variety and inspiration to your holiday crafts this year! Click on the image below to browse the brochure or go to the Online Store to shop now.

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Current Host Code: 37AE7ZXV

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

• Visit my online store here
• See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
• Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
• Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

• Bear Tag Card
  • Thick Basic White – 5-1/2″” x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Night of Navy – two 3-3/4″ x 5″ panels ( front and inside mats)
  • Basic White – 3-5/8″ x 4-7/8″ (inside panel), 2-3/4″ x 4″ (tag), 1-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (label)
  • A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP – 3-5/8″ x 4-7/8″ (front background), 1/2″ x 3-5/8″ (inside trim), presents, bear and holly cut outs
• Poinsettia Card
  • Thick Basic White – 5-1/2″” x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Real Red – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (embossed background)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel),1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
  • A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP – poinsettias and bow cut outs
• Ornaments Card
  • Basic Beige – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Real Red – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (DSP mat), 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 1-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (label), 2-1/4″ x 4″ (die cut leaves)
  • A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP – Ornaments panel, ornament and pine sprig cut outs

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

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